Symphonic SC309E owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Corrective Action, Tv/Vcr

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV/VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem.

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power.

Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.

 

Make sure the car battery cord is connected to vehicle’s cigarette

 

lighter socket and to DC 13.2V (12V) jack on back of the TV/VCR.

 

Check the fuse (5A, 250V) in car battery cord.

 

Make sure the power is turned on.

No picture and sound.

Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.

 

Check antenna connection.

 

Let the TV/VCR program it's tuner memory.

No picture or poor picture on

Adjust direction or replace antenna.

TV/VCR.

Adjust picture controls.

No sound or poor sound.

Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.

 

Press the MUTE button to restore sound.

Timer recording is not possible.

Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.

 

Make sure the power is off.

 

Make sure the TV/VCR clock is set correctly.

Cannot go into Record mode.

Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If need, cover the

 

hole with plastic tape.

Playback picture is partially noisy.

Adjust tracking control for a better picture using the CHANNEL K

 

or L button on the TV/VCR.

No picture but the audio is OK in

Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD

playback.

CLEANING” on page 24.

No operation by infrared Remote

Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.

Control.

Check batteries in remote control.

Video or color fades in and out

You can not copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing

when making a copy of a video tape.

copy guard protection.

Can not set the auto clock to ON.

Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.

Different color makes on screen.

Magnetism from nearby appliances and geomagnetism might affect

 

the color of the TV picture. Move the TV/VCR away from the appli-

 

ances, the TV/VCR can repair itself automatically. If you want to

 

repair immediately, unplug the TV/VCR power cord, then plug it in

 

again 30 minutes or so later.

 

 

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Contents SC309E Important Safeguards S2 8 9 8 a Location PrecautionsAvoid the Hazards Electrical Shock and Fire Important Copyright InformationIndice Table of ContentsSupplied Accessories FeaturesOperating Controls and Functions Remote ControlRear View ANTENNA/CABLE Connections Preparation for USEExternal Input Mode Installing the BatteriesMobile Connection Clock SET UP Auto / Manual SET UP for USEManual Clock Setting Selecting the LanguageAutomatic Clock Setting To Change Clock SettingAuto Clock CH Search Please NoteDAYLIGHT-SAVING Time To Cancel the DAYLIGHT-SAVING TimeAuto Clock CH Deleting or Adding Channel Channel SET UPTV Operation Game ModeWatching a TV Program Picture ControlAuto Repeat Playback PlaybackNormal Playback Still Picture SearchPicture Search Zero ReturnRecording Tracking AdjustmentRental Playback Vertical Hold ControlSkipping Unwanted Scenes During Recording Normal RecordingPushes Display Recording length Timer RecordingChannel CH61 Tape Speed SP To set another program, repeat steps 2 to To Correct a ProgramWake UP Timer Hints for Automatic Timer RecordingAuto Return To Cancel the Wake UP Timer Sleep TimerTo Cancel the Sleep Timer Copying a Video TapeMaintenance Special FeaturesOn Screen Display Real Time Tape CounterProblem Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuideTV/VCR General Specifications SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Other SpecificationsControles DE Operación Y SUS Funciones Panel Trasero Conexiones DE ANTENA/CABLE Nota NotasCanal FWD/BAutoprogramacion DE CA Tel DurationPlease do not Ship Your Unit to the Teterboro Address