Helpful Hints (cont’d) 43
Tape cannot be removed.
•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
•You have set a timer recording. Turn on the VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the VCR for your timer recording.
Tape cannot be inserted.
•Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.
•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control.
•Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.
•If a timer recording is set, the VCR will not accept a tape that does not have a record tab. You may only insert a tape with the record tab intact.
VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned off to set a timer recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.
•Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on page seven.
•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.)
•Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted.
•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 41.
•TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from the TV.
TV programs cannot be watched normally.
•Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)
•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details are on pages six - 10.
The reception on all channels is poor.
• You may need to tune your TV again.
Line Input
•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AUX will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the CHAN- NEL (o/p) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.