“I can’t record from my TV.”
When the VCR is in VCR mode and your TV is set to channel 3 or 4, you should be able to view the desired channel on your TV. If you have a cable converter box, make sure the VCR is tuned to the cable converter box output channel.
“I can’t timer record.”
Make sure that your
“My remote control isn’t working.”
There are several things which could cause your remote control not to function properly. First, make sure you are aiming the remote control directly at the VCR. Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote control and the VCR so the ‘beam’ is not obstructed. Also, the signal from the remote can be obstructed if a very strong light source, such as sunlight, falls on the front panel of the VCR. Finally, make sure the batteries in your remote control are fresh and installed properly.
“When I use Copy Tape, my tapes are recorded at a speed other than what was set.”
In the COPY TAPE menu, check to see if Speed Matching is on. When this feature is on, the recording speed of a copy will be set to the speed of the source tape. If you want to change the speed at which the tape is being copied, turn this feature off.
“When I use Copy Tape or put a tape into record, the tape ejects.”
Make sure there is a Record Safety Tab on your tape. If the tab is missing, you can place a small piece of transparent tape over the hole. This will allow you to copy or record onto the tape.