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Before Requesting Service
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If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
Power
No power
Power failure
•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
•Make sure the power is turned on.
•When you use the VCR with auto clock function OFF, follow the steps on page 10 to reset the clock.
Recording/Playback
A TV program cannot be recorded.
The VCR will not perform a timer recording.
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There is no playback picture, or
the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.
During special effects playback, the picture is noisy or contains vertical jitter when using a TV with an autnmatic vertical hold control.
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The top of the playback picture waves back and forth excessively.
•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, and antenna/cable (page six).
•Make sure the band selected (VHF/UHF) matches your antenna/cable system.
•Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages
•Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five).
•Make sure the VCR power is off.
•Make sure the clock is set (pages
•The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of
more than one minute occurs during the timer recording, even if the power comes back on afterward.
•Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR's CH3/CH4 switch (page six).
•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position (pages 13,
•Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted.
•Adjust the tracking (page 32).
Set the TV's vertical hold control to manual, then adjust (see notes on page 31).
• Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an
top of the TV screen may waver during playback. To stop this, slowly turn the horizontal hold control on the TV. If the TV does not have a horizontal hold con-
trol, or if adjusting the control does not help, contact your TV service center.
Remote Control
The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.
The Number buttons won't work for channels above 69.
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•Press the VCR button on the remote control, then try again.
•Aim the remote control directly at the VCR's remote sensor (page five).
•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR (page five).
•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).
•Select CABLE TV from the tuner set up display (page 27), then let the VCR program the channels.
Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR's continued excellent performance. Your VCR has an automatic head cleaning system that helps prevent clogging of the video heads. Cleaning is performed each time you insert or remove a video cas- sette. However, this feature is preventative only. If the video heads are very clogged, take your VCR to an authorized service center.