Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM		CHECK POINT & CORRECTION
Cassette cannot be inserted.	• Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.
	• A cassette is already in the VCR.
	• Check if power indicator is lit on the VCR indicator panel. If not,
	make sure power cord is plugged in.
	• If the	indicator flashes, press the POWER/TIMER button
	again.

The VCR will not go into the	• The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a
recording mode, even when	piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention tab hole or
REC button is pressed.	select a different cassette.

No picture appears on monitor	• Try a different cassette tape.
screen when PLAY/REC CHK	• Try to confirm that the system is connected correctly.
button is pressed.

No picture, but audio is clear.	• The heads may require cleaning.
	• Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.

Interference on playback	• Adjust fine tuning knob on monitor to obtain best picture.
picture.	• Adjust TRACKING (MOVE / SEL) control button.
	• Take VCR to Service Center for service.

VCR does not start at preset	• Setup recording time according to instructions.
record starting time.

The tape is ejected in the timer	• The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a
or alarm recording mode.	piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention tab hole or
	select a different cassette.

indication flashes.	• Insert a cassette.

This button is used to solve the problems exhibited by the following symptoms :

•When the power cannot be turned on, even if the power cord is connected to the outlet.

•When the VCR’s display does not display.

•When the VCR does not operate normally.

- Use a pencil or ballpoint pen to press the RESET button.

NOTES:

•If the RESET button is pressed, then all memorized data will be cleared, such as timer program, present time, alarm information, etc.

•If the present time is cleared, set the clock again.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING