Troubleshooting (Continued)
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| Cannot record or did not | The remaining blank space on the disc is | Use another disc. | |
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| The source you are trying to record is copy- | You cannot record the source. | |
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| When setting the recording channel, the | Select the channel on the DVD | |
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| channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner. | Recorder+VCR’s | |
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| When recording to a Video mode disc, pro- | Use a VR mode formatted disc for | |
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| Timer Recording not possi- | Clock in DVD Recorder+VCR is not set to | Set clock to correct time. See “Clock (Auto)” | |
| ble. | correct time. | or “Clock (Manual)” on page 19. | |
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| Timer has been programmed | Reprogram Timer. See “Timer Recording” on | |
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| incorrectly. | page 41. | |
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| TIMER indicator light does not appear after | Reprogram Timer. | |
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| Stereo Audio Record | TV is not | No solution. | |
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| Broadcast program is not in stereo format. | No solution. | ||
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| DVD Recorder+VCR A/V Out jacks are not | Make A/V connections. Stereo is available | ||
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| connected to TV A/V In jacks. | only via A/V output from DVD Recorder+VCR. | |
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| DVD Recorder+VCR Audio/Video Out is not | Select AUX or A/V source as TV input. | |
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| DVD Recorder+VCR’s TV audio channel is | Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo. See | |
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| set to SAP or MONO. | “Changing TV Audio Channel” on page 27. | |
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| The remote control is not pointed at the | Point the remote control at the remote sensor | |
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| remote sensor of the DVD Recorder+VCR. | of the DVD Recorder+VCR. | |
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| The remote control is too far from the DVD | Operate the remote control within 23 ft (7 m). | |
| Remote control does not | Recorder+VCR. |
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| work properly. | There is an obstacle in the path of the | Remove the obstacle. | |
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| remote control and the DVD Recorder+VCR. |
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| The batteries in the remote control are | Replace the batteries with new ones. | |
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Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur: | In locations where moisture condensation may occur: | ||
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• | When the DVD Recorder+VCR is moved from a cold | • | Keep the DVD Recorder+VCR plugged into an AC |
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| condensation. |
• | Under extremely humid conditions. | • | When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours |
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| for the DVD Recorder+VCR to dry before using it. |
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Reset the DVD Recorder+VCR
If you observe any of the following symptoms...
The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.
The front panel display is not working.
The DVD Recorder+VCR is not operating normally.
...you can reset the DVD Recorder+VCR as follows:
Press and hold the POWER button for at least five seconds. This will force the unit to power off.
Press the POWER button again to turn the unit back on.
Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in again.
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