Troubleshooting
The display is not illuminated
Themains lead is not connected. Check the connection.
Safety devices are operating.
Disconnect the unit from AC mains for one minute, then check if the unit can be operated.
TheVCR display is set to OFF.
Settings can be changed (see page 9).
The display is illuminated, but the unit cannot operate:
Theunit is in Timer recording Standby mode.
Cancel Standby mode by pressing the TIMER button. Thechild lock is activated.
Settings can be changed (see page 8).
Tape transport noise
During JET SEARCH the tape transport noise will increase. This is not a functional fault.
The recording function does not work correctly
TheVCR display 
is flashing when you try to record. In order to record, use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab (see page 8).
TheProgrammed recording function does not work.
The time and date must be set correctly (see page 9).
TheVCR does not record, even though the recording has been programmed. Set the start time and the time to stop recording correctly,
and set the VCR on Standby Recording by pressing the TIMER button (see pages
The VPS / PDC function was used to set the recording, but the Start time input was incorrect (see page
Automatic Clock correction is not working correctly
[Clock setting] is on manually [MAN.] Set clock to [AUTO] (see page 9).
There is no programme with clock signal available. Set the clock manually (see page 9).
The picture or the sound is distorted
Readjust the reception (see page 3). The sound is distorted.
Set the sound system (see page 10). The tracking is not set correctly.
Adjust the VCR tracking manually (see page 23). Picture distortion can be caused by using E300 cassettes which were recorded with a slow tape speed (LP or EP).
You are advised not to use E300 cassettes.
Theaerial lead or scart lead is not correctly connected or is defective. Check the connections, aerial signal and leads
(replace leads if necessary).
Setting for SQPB
Setting can be changed (see page 9).The TV reception is not adjusted.
Thevideo heads are soiled or worn out.
Please contact service center for assistance.
Head cleaning by a service center is not covered by warranty.
This product may receive radio interference caused | ||
by mobile telephones during use. | ||
| In such interference is apparent, please increase separation | |
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| between the product and the mobile telephone. |
The cassette is recorded in a tape speed, colour or video standard | ||
which | is not corresponding to the VCR setting. | |
| Check which standard was used when the video cassette was recorded. | |
Setting of PAL or MESECAM can be adjusted manually
(see page 9). For more information about NTSC see page 8. The playback picture is distorted when you record the tape on EP mode using MESECAM system. (This is not a functional fault).
We recommend PAL system for recording on EP mode.
22 | If problems occur which you cannot deal with yourself, |
consult a service center (see the Guarantee Information). |
The remote control does not work correctly
The signal from the remote control does not reach the unit’s window, or the distance is too long.
Remove obstructions between the unit and the remote control (its transmitting distance is about 7 metres).Point the remote control in direction to the unit.
The batteries in the remote control are exhausted,
or the batteries have not been inserted with the correct polarity.
Check the batteries and if necessary insert new batteries (see page 2).
No response when buttons are pressed
Check if the remote control is operating VCR1 or VCR2 by holding ENTER and pressing 1 or 2 (see page 9)
Some operations may be prohibited by the disc or tape.
The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning or static electricity.
Press */I to switch the unit to standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead, then reconnect it.
Condensation has formed.
Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
Playback does not start even when Playback 9is pressed
You can only playback DVD discs if the region number is the same as, or includes the same region number as the unit, or if the DVD is marked [All].
The disc may be dirty.
Ensure that the disc is inserted with the label on the side to be played facing upwards.
For some Disc it needs time to read the disc information (this is not a functional fault).
An alternative language cannot be selected if the disc does not contain more than one language.
With some discs, the alternative language must be selectedAlternative DVD languages cannot be selected
in a disc menu.
No DVD subtitles
Subtitles only appear if they are recorded on the disc.
Subtitles are switched off. Display the subtitles.
Soundtrack or subtitle language is not the one selected in the DVD setup menu
The language is not recorded on the disc.
Angle | cannot be changed |
| Only one angle is recorded on the disc. |
DVD SOUND
No sound, distorted sound
Check the connections. Check the volume on the equipment you have connected. If the DVD is recorded in DTS,
no sound will be output. Try selecting another soundtrack.
Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off, if it causes distortion.
Piercing noise comes from the speakers
Ensure you have selected the correct setting for [Dolby Digital], [Digital Surround] and [MPEG] in the SETUP screen’s AUDIO menu.
DVD PICTURE
Picture distorted during search
The picture will be somewhat distorted at times. This is normal.
No picture
Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.
Ensure that the equipment is turned on.
Ensure the television’s video input setting is correct.
The picture shown on the television is not normal
Go to the VIDEO menu in the SETUP screen and change [TV Aspect] to suit your TV.
Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television and is not connected through a video cassette recorder.
Ensure the [AV1 Output (Scart)] selection is correct for the TV input.