d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance— this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.
How to use the Remote
Before use, insert two AAA size batteries into the Remote with the
polarity (
and 
) matched correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid.
•Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target component.
•The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 5 m.
Buttons, Connectors and Indicators
Front Panel
POWER | REC | ||
STOP/EJECT | PLAY | ||
| |||
Cassette loading slot | PLAY | ||
| |||
STOP/EJECTREC | REW FF | ||
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) | CH+/– | FF | |
input connectors |
|
| |
| Remote | REW | |
| sensor |
| |
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries, wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try again.
Video heads cleaning
Use a dry cleaning cassette —
•Rough, poor picture appears while a tape is played back.
•The picture is unclear or no picture appears.
Display Panel
Timer
Record
Play/Still/
Recording
Pause
Recording
VCR
PM
Rear Panel
AC power cord
UHF/VHF IN (ANT)
UHF/VHFOUT(TV)IN(ANT)
AUDIOVIDEO
RL
OUT
UHF/VHF OUT (TV)
VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R) OUT
