Before Requesting Service
Make sure by first checking the following points.
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| POWER |
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| No power. | The AC power cord is not connected. | Connect the AC power cord to the AC |
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| Although the power is on, it | Cassette is not inserted. | Insert a video cassette. |
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| TV BROADCAST RECEPTION |
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| Antenna connection is not correct. | Connect it correctly. |
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| Antenna cable is disconnected. | Reconnect the antenna cable. |
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| The video channel is not in the correct | Set it to CH 3 or 4. |
| A TV program that is selected by | position. |
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| the VCR does not appear on the | The TV is not set to the video channel | Set the TV channel selector to the 3 or 4 |
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| The TV/VCR selector is set at TV mode | Press the TV/VCR selector button (The TV/ |
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| (The TV/VCR indicator is not lit). | VCR indicator will light). |
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| INPUT is set to the LINE mode. | Press the Number key or CH |
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| select your desired TV program. |
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| RECORDING |
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| The erase prevention tab of the video | Place a piece of vinyl tape over the gap. |
| TV recording does not work. | cassette is broken off. |
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| INPUT is set to the LINE mode. | Press the Number key or CH | |
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| select your desired TV program. |
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| The time is not set correctly. | Reset the present time. |
| Timer recording does not work. | The recording start/end time is not set | Set the start/end time. |
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| The TIMER button has not been | Press the TIMER button (The TIMER |
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| pressed (The TIMER indicator is not lit). | indicator is lit). |
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| PLAYBACK |
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| No picture on screen when | The TV is not set to the video channel 3 | Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or |
| playing back a recorded tape. | or 4. | adjust the fine tuning button on your |
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| Tracking adjustment beyond range of | Adjust tracking manually using the SET – or |
| Noise bars on screen. | automatic tracking circuit. | + buttons on the remote control. |
| Video heads are dirty. | Have the video heads cleaned. | |
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| The tape is worn or damaged. | Try another tape. |
| REMOTE CONTROL |
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| It is not aimed at the remote sensor. | Aim it at the remote sensor. |
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| Distance too far or too much light in | Operate within 15 feet (5 meters) reduce |
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| the room. | the light in the room. |
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| Remote control does not work. | There is an obstacle in the path of the | Clear the path of the beam. |
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| The batteries are weak. | Replace the batteries. |
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| The +, – polarity of the batteries are | Insert correctly. |
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| not inserted correctly. |
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| TV programs cannot be seen | The TV/VCR function is in the VCR | Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power |
| using the TV selector. | mode. | button. |
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