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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 37.

•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 CHANNEL (o/p) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder For Customer Use Warranty VerificationFeatures Safety PrecautionsIntroduction Table of Contents Replace the battery compartment lid Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control VCR maintenanceDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dHookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Select the channel you want to watch at the Cable Box/DBS Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherHookups With a Stereo TV 2Turn on the TV Turning on Your VCRAutomatic Channel Setup Adding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dFollow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sure Setting the Clock96-7 Setting the Clock cont’dLanguage Selection Press the Counter RESET/EXIT buttonOFF mode Press the Display button once Count mode Press the Display button once Clock modeOn-Screen Status Displays Rental Selector Button Remote Control ButtonsPower Button Number ButtonsCLOCK/COUNTER Button Counter RESET/EXIT ButtonEject Button Auto Repeat ButtonVCR Display Panel Front Panel Video OUT Jack AC Power CordRear Panel Audio OUT JackRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Playing1Turn on the TV Insert a tape RecordingStopping an OTR Starting an OTRProgram Number → Once Daily Weekly Timer RecordingRepeat the procedure in to set the recording’s end time Timer Recording cont’d4Press the Counter RESET/EXIT button to exit Correcting a Timer Recording Cancelling a Timer RecordingAuto Return Press the Play button or the Stop button repeatedly toSelect Auto Return To stop recording, press the Stop button Press the VCR/TV button on the VCR remote control toTo return to the channel being recorded, use the TV Put the VCR in VCR position. The VCR/TV light will appearRF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationRepeat Play Viewing a Still Picture Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPRental Play Press the Play button to watch the tape Real-Time Counter MemoryAutomatic Playback Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel Channel 3 or GlossarySpecifications Video Cassette Recorder Limited WarrantyIndex Supplied Accessories
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