48 Helpful Hints

If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

No power

Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

Make sure the power is turned on.

Power Failure

Timer recordings and the clock setting may be lost if the power fails for more than one minute. See page 15 to reset your clock if you set the clock manually. See pages 34 - 41 to reprogram your timer record- ings.

A TV program cannot be recorded.

Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable) (pages six - 10).

Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).

Check the TV/VCR position (page 28).

Check the CH3/CH4 switch (pages six - nine).

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 34 - 41).

Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five). If, after programming a timer recording, you turn off the VCR power without putting a tape in the VCR, the Timer light will blink.

If the record tab on a tape is missing, the VCR will eject the tape. The Timer light will blink.

Make sure the VCR power is off.

Make sure the clock is set (page 15).

The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption of more than one minute occurs.

If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, timer recordings are programmed differently. (See page eight for details.)

Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is set to begin.

12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.

There is no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.

Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.

Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR light will appear on the display panel.)

Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.

Adjust the tracking (page 47).

TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from the TV.

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

Press the VCR button, then try the other VCR feature buttons.

Make sure the VCR light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor (page 28).

Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).

The VCR cannot be controlled.

Check the Child Lock (page 21).

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Magnavox VRA431AT99 owner manual Helpful Hints

VRA431AT99 specifications

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