TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.
PROBLEM | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
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No power. | • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet |
| • Make sure the power is turned on. |
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Timer recording is not possible. | • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly. |
| • Make sure the power is off. |
| • Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly. |
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Cannot go into Record mode. | • Make sure the tape has an |
| needed, cover |
| the hole with plastic tape. |
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Playback picture is partially noisy | • Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using |
| the CHANNEL or button on the VCR. |
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No picture but the audio is OK in | • Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "HEAD |
playback. | CLEANING" on |
| page 34. |
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No picture or poor picture on | • Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the |
playback. | VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the |
| "VCR" indicator on the display comes on. |
| • Fine tune your TV. |
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seen. | See page 10. |
| • Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the |
| VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the |
| "VCR" indicator on the display disappears.. |
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No operation from the infrared | • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC |
Remote Control | outlet. |
| • Check batteries in remote control |
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Video or color fades in and out | • None. (You are copying a copyrighted tape and are |
when making a copy of a video | experiencing copy guard protection.) |
tape |
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