PROBLEM GUIDE / MAINTENANCE
Problem guide
No power | • Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet. |
Remote control doesn't work | • Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly |
| installed. |
Won't record | • Safety tab has been removed from cassette (VCR will |
| automatically eject the tape). |
Won't play back | • Make sure the TV/VCR switch is set to the VCR mode. |
| • Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or |
| AUX (if using direct audio/video hookup). |
Won't make timer recordings | • The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer |
| recording. |
| • Clock is not set correctly. |
| • Programs entered incorrectly. |
| • Programs exceed the length of the cassette. Use the |
| EP recording speed for maximum programming. |
| • Safety tab has been removed from cassette. |
Snowy picture in playback | • Snow or picture noise is normal during search, still, |
| and slow Playback. |
| • Head cleaning may be required. |
| • Tape is worn or of inferior quality - adjust tracking |
| controls. |
Snowy picture in normal TV viewing | • Check antenna or cable connections. |
Clock shows – | • Power has been interrupted - reset the clock. |
| • Reset the clock. |
Erratic VCR display | • Push the reset switch (behind the cover on the VCR |
| front) with a sharp pointed instrument (pen, toothipick, |
| etc.). |
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Maintenance
Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance. Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user. Please consult your service dealer for further information.
Auto Head Cleaning System
This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR, to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads.
Note: Mechanical sound is hear during head cleaning.
NOTE: Dirt accumulation on the video heads will cause the playback picture to become noisy. Heavy accumulations due to abnormal usage, or the use of poor quality tapes may be beyond the capabilities of