80 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.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR/DVD,remember the following:
•Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.
•Avoid dusty or humid places.
•Avoid places with insufficient ventilation.Do not block the ventilation openings at the top and bottom of
the TV/VCR/DVD.Do not place the TV/VCR/DVD on a carpet, as this will block the ventilation openings.
•Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
•Do not place the TV/VCR/DVD near strong magnetic fields.
•Do not move the TV/VCR/DVD from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
•Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the TV/VCR/DVD from the AC (alternating current)
wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
•If you spill water on the TV/VCR/DVD,unplug the power cord immediately and take the TV/VCR/DVD
to an authorized service center.
•Do not put your fingers or objects into the cassette compartment or disc tray.
•Do not place anything on top of the TV/VCR/DVD.
Dew Warning (Moisture Condensation)
•Moisture may condense inside the unit when you move it from a cold place to a warm place,after
heating a cold room, or when the humidity is high.There is no warning that moisture is in your
TV/VCR/DVD.Playing a tape when moisture has accumulated could damage the tape and the
TV/VCR/DVD.If you suspect moisture inside the TV/VCR/DVD, keep the power on (but do not play a
tape) for at least 2 hours.This will allow the TV/VCR/DVD to dry.
TV/VCR/DVD will not perform a timer recording.
•Set the recording start and stop times correctly.Details are on pages 29-32.
Midnight is 12 a.m. Noon is 12 p.m.
•Make sure the TV/VCR/DVD power is off for the timer recording.
•Set the clock. Details are on pages 21-24.
•Put a videotape in the cassette compartment of the TV/VCR/DVD.The tape must have a record tab.
Details are on page 8.
•If the power fails, timer recordings will be restored when you reset the clock.Timer recordings do not
occur if set to take place during the power failure.
TV/VCR/DVD will not record on a videotape.
•Make sure the videotape has a record tab.Details are on page 8.
•Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet. Details are on page 10.
•Check your hookups.Details are on pages 9-10.
•Set up the TV channels.Details are on page 19.
•You cannot record DVDs onto a videotape using the TV/VCR/DVD.
Channel reception is poor.
•Check connections, then set up the channels again.Details are on page 19.
TV/VCR/DVD has no power.
•Connect the power plug to an AC (alternating current) outlet completely.
TV/VCR/DVD ejects the tape when you try to start a recording.
•Make sure the tape has a record tab.Details are on page 8.
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