Fisher FVH-E439 Troubleshooting Guide, Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

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SU4/UF2 (FVH-E439 GB) Tue. Feb. 09/1999

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions in this manual and still have difficulty operating your VCR, check the steps below before getting help from a factory-authorized service center.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

No power.

œ The power cord is not connected.

œConnect the power cord to the AC power input socket, then to an AC wall outlet.

 

œ The power is not on.

œ Turn the power on.

The “Auto Setup” message is

œ The VCR is being used for the first

œ The VCR is not set or the settings

displayed when the power is

time or after the power has failed or

have been erased from the memory.

turned on.

has been disconnected for more than

Please refer to INITIAL SETUP to set

 

5 seconds.

the VCR.

 

 

 

Timer recording does not

œ The clock is not set correctly.

œ Set the clock correctly.

function.

œ The program timer is set incorrectly.

œ Set the program timer correctly.

 

 

œ The timer is not set to ON.

œ Turn the power off. The timer icon (n)

 

 

appears.

Recording is not possible. œ The record safety tab on the cassette is missing.

œThe channel selected on the VCR does not correspond to the cable converter/decoder output channel.

œPlace vinyl tape over the safety tab hole in the cassette.

œSelect the correct channel (CH 02 ~ 07).

The picture is poor during playback.

œThe TV channel selector is not set to the proper channel.

œDuring playback, set the TV's channel selector to channel 3 or 4 to match the VCR's channel switch setting.

œThe TV fine tuning is not set correctly.

œFine-tune the TV.

œIf the playback picture is still poor, contact a factory-authorized service center.

White lines (noise bands) in the picture during playback.

œ Poor quality recording or tape.

œ Try a different tape.

No picture during playback.

œ The TV is not set to the proper channel.

œ Set the TV's channel selector to match

 

 

the VCR's channel switch setting

 

 

(channel 3 or 4).

 

 

 

Playback picture is partially

œ The tracking control is not set to the

œ Adjust the tracking control for a better

noisy. (horizontal white lines)

proper position.

picture.

TV programs cannot be seen.

œ The cable connections are incorrect.

œ Recheck all cable connections.

The remote control does not operate.

œTemporary problem with the internal circuitry.

œRemove the batteries from the remote control for 10 minutes or more, then reinstall the batteries and try again.

A mechanical noise is heard if the unit is left in the stop mode for 5 minutes or more with the power on.

œThe tape-protection mechanism has been activated automatically. (This is not a malfunction.)

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Contents FVH-E439 Location PrecautionsMoisture Condensation Problems Declaration of ConformityFeaturescontents AccessoriesRecord/Play Times When Handling Video CassettesVHS Video Cassette Tapes LoadingLocations of Controls and Indicators Front PanelOperation Icons Locations of Controls and IndicatorsIndicator Panel Example of IndicationsBack Panel Multibrand Universal Remote Control Locations of ControlsSetting the remote control code Multibrand Universal Remote ControlBattery Installation and Operation Using the remote controlCatv DSS Channel Switch Setting Basic ANTENNA/CABLE ConnectionsAlternative Cable TV Connections When the TV does not have a built-in cable converterWhen you have both cable and pay TV scrambled channels VCR setup menu appears Cable converter/decoder output channel setupVCR indicator lights Alternative Cable TV ConnectionsAUDIO/VIDEO Connections If no XDS signal is available in your area Initial SetupVCR indicator lights Auto Setup message appears Before startingChannel Selection Convenience Initial SetupKEY Random Access Tuning Manual EraseMultifunction ON-SCREEN Displays Main Menu Options ON-SCREEN MenuDisplaying the On-Screen Menus ON-SCREEN Menu Displaying the VCR Setup Menus Before startingVCR Setup Menu Options Clock set menu appears Setting the ClockAutomatic Clock Adjustment Standard/Daylight Time Adjustment Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Press 100/ENTERChannel Programming Changing the Menu LanguageProgramming Channels Playback of Copyguarded Tapes Viewing TV onlyPlaying a Rental Tape Normal Playback Tracking Control AdjustmentsDigitally-Adjusted Clean Playback Tracking ControlRecording Rec. List Super FeatureRecording source Indicator shows Recording One Program While Viewing AnotherRec. List Recording Contents List Super Rec. List SuperEntering the Program Type Type input menu will be displayed on screenSpecial Playback If noise appears on a still picture Special PlaybackIf noise appears on double-speed or slow motion play Index Search Operation Zero SearchIndex Search Index Search e will be displayed on-screenTimer program menu appears Program Timer RecordingTimer Programming End time AM/PM setting will be entered automaticallySmart Speed Record Function Program Timer RecordingType and Smart Time Rec. setting menu appears Smart Time Record Function Using Timer Recording for Several Programs Checking the Program TimerClearing the Program Timer Changing the Program TimerAppears on the VCR display Quick Timer Recording QTRAuto Setting Child Lock Forward picture search begins Sound is mutedCabinet Cleaning MaintenanceHead Care and Cleaning Copying a TapeTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionElectrical Specifications SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Other SpecificationsSU4/UF2