TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your
unit, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and
CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.
SYMPTOM
No power.
No pictureand sound.
POSSIBLE CAUSE |
| CORRECTIVE ACTION |
Power cord is not connected. | • | Connectpowercordto AC outlet. |
The power is turned OFF. | • | PressPOWER buttonto ON. |
TV is not plugged into an active AC • | Plugpowercordintoan activeAC outlet. | |
outlet. |
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Sound OK; poor picture.
Picture OK; poor or no
sound.
Timer recording is not possible.
Record mode cannot be engaged,
Antenna is not connected. | • |
No channel in memory. | • |
Direction or condition of antenna is • not good.
Picture control is not good. | • |
Interconnecting cable is connected to • another source.
Volume control on remote control unit • or main unit is in minimum position.
MUTE button on the remote control unit is in the ON position.
The timer program is set incorrectly. •
The power is turned ON. | • |
The
Check antennaconnection.
Programtuner'smemory.
Adjustdirectionor replaceantenna.
Adjust picture controls.
Connect incoming antenna directly to the television.
Adjust volume control on remote control unit or set.
Press MUTE button.
Set the timer program correctly.
Press POWER button to OFF.
Place a piece of household transparent
tape over missing
Picture is poor on playback,
Noise in picture on playback,
No operation by
infrared Remote Control.
•The TRACKING control is not set to • Adjust TRACKING control for better
| best position, |
| picture. |
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• | Video heads are dirty. | • | Head cleaning | is necessary, consult | the | |
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| nearest Sears | Service Center. |
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• | No power to TV/VCR. | • | Make sure the | AC | cord is connected | to |
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| *. an AC outlet. |
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• | Weak battery. | • | Check the batteries | in infrared Remote | ||
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| Control. |
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