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Emerson EV477 owner manual Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

Check & Adjustments

POWER

The Multi-function display is blank.	Is the unit plugged into a power outlet?
Although the power is on, the VCR	Is there a cassette in the VCR?
does not operate.

VCR OPERATION (RECORD MODE)

Tape is not recorded on.	Is the safety tab on the cassette intact?
Timer recording failed.	Did you set the times correctly?
	Did you insert a blank cassette in the VCR?
	Is the safety tab on the cassette intact?
	Is the power on?

VCR OPERATION (PLAYBACK MODE)

Picture quality during playback is poor.	Adjust the picture quality by pressing the
	CH/TRK , keys.
	The head may be dirty. Use a head-cleaning tape.
Picture does not appear in the	Are the TV and VCR both adjusted for
PLAYBACK mode.	the same channel (Channel 3 or 4)?
	Are the connectors between the TV and the
	VCR correct?
	Is the VCR indicator lit on the Multi-function display?

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control doesn't work.	Do the batteries need replacing?
	Make sure that you are using the remote control within the
	operational range–no more than 30º either side of the
	remote sensor center and no more than 23 feet from the
	VCR. Make sure there is no obstruction between the
	remote control and the VCR.

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Emerson EV477 owner manual Troubleshooting Guide

Contents

Remote Control Important Safeguards Power Lines Power SourcesPOWER-CORD Protection VentilationSafety Check Damage Requiring ServiceReplacement Parts ServicingFeatures Table of Contents Location of Controls Front of VCRRear of VCR Power Record VCR Timer Display PanelRemote Control Stop KEY CM. Skip KEY Number KeysInput KEY TV/VCR KEY HOW to USE the Remote Control HOW to Install BatteriesBattery Precautions Connections Separate VHF and UHF AntennasVCR to TV Connection VCR to Cable System Connection Allows PreventsCatv Incoming Cable Converter Descrambler Recording scrambled channels Unloading Video CassetteLoading VCR will turn on automaticallySetting the Video Channel Types of Video CassetteTo Prevent Accidental Erasure Basic Playback Special Operations Child Lock ClearDisplay O.S.D CM. SkipMenu Operation TV/VCR Menu ScreenSetting the Clock SET DAYLIGHT-SAVING Time Press the Menu key to save the selectings you Have madeSetting TV Channels Auto Channel SearchTo SET the Cable BOX Signal Type Selection To Delete a ChannelTo ADD a Channel To Pause Recording TV ProgramsTo Watch & Record the Same Channel PreparationTo Watch ONE Channel and Record Another To Stop RecordingTo Record a Cable Program ONE Touch Timer Recording OTR Before Setting OTR Make Sure ThatOperation ON-SCREEN Timer Programming Tape is long enough to record the desired programExample Menu screen appears Press the Menu key on the remote control.Press the number key 1 to enter the Timer Recording mode ChannelPress the number keys to set the Month Press the number keys to set the HourAutomatically Then Year 00 will be set automaticallyWhen the program contents to be erased is dis Checking Timer ProgramsCancelling and Reviewing Timer Programs Program screen will appearOverlapping Timer Recordings Timer Programming Error IndicatorDiagram below illustrates this point Selecting the ON-SCREEN Display Language Language SelectionAppear Setting UP the VCR Auto PlayAuto TV/VCR VHS Index Search System Viss Automatic Recording of the Index MarkTape counter is displayed on the screen GO -TO SearchTape Counter VCR will search for the time counter you wantConnection to a Camcorder Duplicating a Video TapeConnection to Another VCR Connection to a Audio SystemPlayback VCR Speaking the Language a Glossary of Terms Troubleshooting Guide Accessories TimerVideo Head Cleaning Video Head CleaningVideo Head Clogging Specifications Emerson Radio Corp Limited