Go-Video VHS-VHS manual My On-Screen Display has a message that says Error, My VCR doesn’t work

“Sometimes the tape begins to play or rewind when I don’t want it to.”

This Dual-Deck VCR can automatically play a tape (with no record safety tab in place) whenever you load it, and it will automatically rewind the tape when it reaches the end. AUTO PLAY/REWIND can be turned on or off via the AUTO PLAY/REWIND selection in the SET UP menu.

Also, when EZ COPY in the FEATURES menu is on, both decks will automatically rewind before recording when you start a copy tape procedure. This process can be disabled by pushing the STOP key on Deck Two.

“My On-Screen Display has a message that says ERROR.”

This means the VCR has had difficulty with the tape mechanism. To reset, turn the power off and then on again. If this does not clear the error, unplug the VCR from the wall outlet and inspect both tape slots for foreign objects, or jammed or crooked tapes. If this does not help, consult a service center.

“My VCR doesn’t work.”

A strong static electricity shock or other unforeseen circumstances can cause the control system of your Dual-Deck VCR to lock up. To reset the control system, first unplug the power cord from the wall outlet for 20 seconds and plug it in again. If this doesn’t restore all operations to normal, unplug it again for 15 minutes. You will then need to reset the clock (if the clock is still set, you haven’t unplugged it long enough). If these steps do not correct the problem, the Dual-Deck VCR must be serviced by an authorized service center.

“Why aren’t the Counters moving?”

If the VCR is playing an unrecorded or blank tape, the counter cannot operate. The VCR relies on the control track that is always recorded on to the video tape to provide counter information.

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