Troubleshooting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If the unit does not seem to operate properly, read the instructions again, then check the information below.

The POWER button does not operate. Make sure the AC cord is connected securely.

The playback picture is noisy.

•Make sure the TV is set to the video channel or video input.

•Adjust the tracking manually when the tape quality is poor.

•Although the unit cleans the video heads automatically, dirt may be accumulated after a long period of use. Clean the video heads with a commercially available video head cleaning tape.

•Make sure all the connections with the VCR are correct and secure.

There is no playback picture.

Set the TV to the video channel or video input.

TV reception is noisy or there is no TV reception.

•Connect the VCR to the antenna and TV correctly and securely.

•Move the VCR away from the TV set.

Tape operation buttons do not work while the power is on and the cassette is inserted.

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Wait for about two hours until moisture evaporates completely before you operate the VCR.

Abnormal operation has occurred.

External interference may have affected the internal microprocessor.

Disconnect the AC cord from the AC outlet. Then connect it again.

The remote control does not operate.

•Replace both batteries with new ones.

•Make sure the VCR/CATV/CBS/TV selector on the remote is set to VCR.

There is no sound.

Connect the VCR correctly and securely.

The timer does not operate.

•Set the VCR clock correctly.

•Check that the VCR channel numbers match the guide channels which assigned to the TV stations.

There is no sound and picture from an input source.

You may have selected the wrong input. Press CHANNEL

i, k, 0/INPUT on the remote, CHANNEL N or M on the VCR until you select the correct input source.

(e.g. You must select “LINE2” when you connect an input source to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front panel.)

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the unit and tape when the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. If any of the above conditions apply, place the unit in a well-ventilated area and wait for about two hours until the unit is warmed to room temperature and the moisture evaporates completely before operating the unit.

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