SPECIAL
FEATURES
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
GUIDE
– 7–EN
MAINTENANCE
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 column to remedy the problem.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power. • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
Timer recording is impossible. • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode. •Make sure the tape has a safety tab.If needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
Playback picture is partially noisy
.•Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing [CHANNEL ] on the VCR.
Cannot view a tape but the • Head cleaning may be necessary.Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING”.
audio is OK.• Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
No or poor playback picture. •Select channel 3 or 4 at your TV, then press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR indicator on the VCR comes on.
• Fine tune your TV.
TV programs cannot be seen • Re-check the ANT.IN and ANT.OUT connections. See page 3.
normally. • Press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR indicator on the VCR disappears.
No VCR operation from the • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
infrared Remote Control. • Check batteries in remote control.
• Press VCR button on the remote control, then try again.
Video or color fades in and out • You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape.You are experiencing copy guard protection.
when making a copy of a video tape
( )

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE

CONVERTER

PROGRAMMING
1) Hold down the CATV button.
2) Press the number button of your
brand of cable box.(shown in the
chart)
OPERATING
1) Press the CATV button.
2) Press the button of the function
you want.
3) Press the VCR button to operate
your VCR with the remote again.
Brand Number
Jerrold1 1
Jerrold2 2
Jerrold3 3
Hamlin 4
Zenith 5
Scientific Atlantic 6
Pioneer 7
Philips 8

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV

PROGRAMMING
1) Turn on the TV.
2) Press the number button of
your brand of TV.(shown in
the chart)
OPERATING
1) Press the TV button to
change to the TV function
mode.
2) Press the button of the TV
function you want.
3) Press the VCR button to
operate your VCR with the
remote again.
Brand Number
Hitachi 1
Zenith 2
Sony 3
Magnavox 4
Sanyo 5
Gold Star 6
Toshiba 7
Funai 8
Panasonic2 9
RCA 0
Panasonic1 CH(K)
Mitsubishi CH(L)
JVC +100/ENTER
Sharp1 MEMORY
Sharp2 DISPLAY

MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE

Type of
broadcast
Hi-Fi audio track
(2-channel)
Normal audio
track
Regular
(monauralaudio)
-None- Mono
Stereo
broadcast
STEREO L+R
Bilingual
broadcast
SAP Main audio
program
Sub audio
program
Stereo &
Bilingual
broadcast
STEREO
SAP
L+R
I
STEREO/SAP
Selection
-Invalid-
-nvalid-
TV STEREO*
SAP*
TV STEREO*
SAP*
L-channel
Mono
L
Main audio
program
Sub audio
program
L
Sub audio
program
R-channel
Mono
R
Main audio
program
Sub audio
program
R
Sub audio
program
Sub audio
program
* You must select the recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.
Display on the
TV screen
2) Press [MENU] and select
"AUDIO OUT" by pressing
[PLAY] or [STOP].Then, press
[F.FWD].Next, select "HIFI" or
"MONO" by pressing [PLAY] or
[STOP].To exit, press
[EXIT/RESET].
• While the VCR is set in HIFI stereo mode, HIFI appears
on the TV screen.While the VCR is set in monaural
(MONO) mode, HIFI disappears from the TV screen.
STOP 12:00AM
CH 32
STEREO
SAP
SP 0:00:00 HIFI
1)
2)

AUTO REWIND

When a tape has reached the end during recording,
playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to
the beginning.After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the
tape and turn itself off.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a
cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the
TV program reception is clear.Dirt accumulated on the video
heads after long periods of use, or the usage of rental or
worn tapes can cause this problem.If a streaky or snowy
picture appears during playback, the video heads in your
VCR may need to be cleaned.
1.Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a
good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2.If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, consult
our nearest Authorized Service Center.Professional video
head cleaning requires highly technical attention.
SERVICING
Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the
problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.Turn off, unplug the power cord, and please take the
unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.
CABINET CLEANING
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR
with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol.Do not spray insecticide liquid
near the VCR.Such chemicals may cause damage and
discoloration to the exposed surfaces.
NOTES:
• Remember to read the instructions included with the video
head cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER

• This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in
hours, minutes, and seconds.(The displayed time will not
change during blank portions on the tape.)
• The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further
than “0:00:00”on the tape counter.
• The VCR will not rewind the tape automatically during timer
recording or One Touch Recording.
• When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will rewind
to the M0:00:00 and the VCR will go into the Stop mode.
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