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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
POWER
No power. The AC power cord is not Connect the AC power cord to
connected. the AC outlet.
Although the power Cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette.
is on, the VCR does Moisture has condensed Unplug and allow an hour or two
not operate. on the heads. to dry out.
RECORDING
TV recording does The video cassette's erase Place a piece of vinyl tape over
not work. prevention tab is broken off. the hole.
One-Touch record- The video cassette's erase Place a piece of vinyl tape over
ing does not work. prevention tab is broken off. the hole.
Timer recording does The time is not set correctly. Reset the present time.
not work. The unit was not turned off or changed to Turn the unit off or change to DVD mode after program-
DVD mode after programming. ming; the Timer indicator will appear in the display.
The unit was not turned off after Turn the unit off after programming.
programming.
INDEX mark was not INDEX mark was recorded at Let the tape run for a couple of
registered. the beginning of the video cassette. seconds before you begin recording.
The tape ejects after The video cassette's erase Place a piece of vinyl tape over
pressing the REC button. prevention tab is broken off. the hole.
PLAYBACK
Noise bars appear Video heads are dirty. Have the video heads cleaned.
on the screen. The tape is worn or damaged. Try another tape.
Cannot locate INDEX Tape is worn or damaged. Try another tape.
marks.
Counter does not The tape is blank. Insert a prerecorded tape.
count up or down.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (VCR SIDE)
Check the following before requesting service.