Playback will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quatations “ ”.
“The picture is noisy or is not in color. Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.”
‘Tracking is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. See page 38.
‘The TV has not been tuned to the VCR. Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.
‘The video heads are clogged or worn. Consult your dealer for further advice.
Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quatations “ ”.
“The 1 indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.”
‘The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has been broken off.
Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original recording is no longer required.
“The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen.”
‘The antenna or antenna cable is defective.
Check the antenna connection to the VCR. See pages
Check your normal TV picture. If there is no picture, check your antenna.
‘The VCR is not correctly tuned. Retune the VCR. See pages
‘AV input has been selected. Select the required TV program.
“Timer recording cannot be performed.”
‘The clock or calendar has been incorrectly set.
Check the clock and calendar. Set them to the present time. (Note that this is a
‘The recording starting or ending time setting is incorrect.
Set the recording starting and ending time correctly.
‘The VCR has not been set for timer recording.
Press TIMER Á (TIMER REC Á) after programming for timer recording.
“AV external recordings cannot be made.”
‘AV input has not been selected. Select AV input by pressing INPUT SELECT.
‘External AV connections are incorrect. Check that the connections for external video and audio sources are correct.
See page 37.
‘A1 cannot be selected. DIRECT REC can be set to ON.
Set DIRECT REC to OFF. See page 23.
The remote controller will not operate
correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quatations “ ”.
“The remote controller does not operate correctly.”
‘The remote controller transmitter beam is not reaching the VCR.
Ensure that the remote controller is being pointed at the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed.
‘The distance is too far.
Use the remote controller within 7 m of the VCR.
If this range is not possible, replace the batterries.
‘The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. Note the precautions for replacement on page 8.
‘The batteries are incorrectly fitted with
Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 8.
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