SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance— this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.
How to use the Remote
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity (
and 
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The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers.
●Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m.
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
Use a dry cleaning cassette —
●Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
●The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
●“USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears on the screen (only with “SUPERIMPOSE” set to “ON”).
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
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Rear Panel
AC power cord