Panasonic VV-2003, VV-1303 operating instructions Before Requesting Service, VCR Correction

Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.

Power	CORRECTION
No power…	• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
	• Set POWER button to ON.
Monitor	CORRECTION
	• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
No picture or sound...	• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
	• Set POWER button to ON.
Poor picture with normal sound...	• Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV
	menu. (P.15)
Poor sound with normal picture...	• Adjust VOLUME control. (P.14)
Poor TV reception...	• Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15)
No color or poor color...	• Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15)
Ghost (multiple) images...	• Install a directional antenna.
TV programs cannot be	• Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P.10)
watched...
Channel cannot be selected...	• Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
VCR	CORRECTION
TV program cannot be	• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
recorded...	• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
	• Check that clock is set to current time and date.
	• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be
Timer recording cannot be	recorded.
	• Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P.20-21)
performed…
	• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption
	of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after
	power is restored.
No playback picture, or the	• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.4)
playback picture is noisy or
	• Try Head Cleaning. (P.4)
contains streaks...
VCR cannot be controlled...	• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
	• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control	CORRECTION
	• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P.7) so that signal is unobstructed.
	• Inspect the remote batteries. (P.3)
Unit cannot be controlled...	• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
	• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light may cause
	signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons	• Check remote batteries.
cannot be selected...
Miscellaneous	CORRECTION
Video cassette cannot be	• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
inserted...
Video cassette cannot be	• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
removed...
Tape cannot be ejected or	• Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.
inserted...
Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started, or the power	• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR motor	• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3
(CYLINDER) continues to	minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to
rotate...	Rewind Search mode.
VCR cannot be controlled...	• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)

If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262).

To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com.

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