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Tape cannot be inserted.
•Insert the tape,window side up, with the record tab facing you.
•Make sure a tape isn'talready in the DVD/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECTbutton on the DVD/VCR.
•Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the DVD/VCR. Never force the tape into the DVD/VCR.
•If a timer recording is programmed and the DVD/VCR is in standby mode for the timer recording, you can not insert a tape without a record tab.
Tape cannot be removed.
•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
•You have set a timer recording. PresstheTIMER SET button to temporarily cancel standby mode. Then,
press the STOP/EJECTbutton on the DVD/VCR to eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and press the TIMER SET button to put the DVD/VCR in standby mode for the timer recording.
DVD/VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when theTIMER SET but- ton is pressed to set a timer recording.
•Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page seven. Poor reception
•You mayneed to tune yourTV again.
The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the tape playback is stopped.
•To enable the quick play mechanism,the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes.This is normal.The quicle play mechanism allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.
Direct Broadcast System Hookups
•Watching one TV channel while recording another may not be possible if you havea DBS hookup.You may have to set your TV to channel 03 or 04, then make your channel selections at the DBS.
•With many DBS hookups, if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your DVD/VCR to
your TV,you will have to put your DVD/VCR in Line Input mode (channel 001 or 002).
Line Input mode
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AV FRONT orAV REAR will appear on yourTV screen briefly), press the CHANNEL A/v buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
•During
•When connecting the DVD/VCR to a stereo T_, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cablesto connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your T_, and if theTV is in Line (Auxiliary) Input mode.
•When you connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV,the stereo light on the TV might not glow. But, as long as the status display indicates you are receiv- ing a stereo signal,you are receiving a stereo signal. This is normal, Details are on page 46.
•Only tapes recorded in
Cleaning the Video Heads
•Your DVD/VCR automatically cleans the video heads of theVCR each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may become dirty. If so, use a
The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.
•Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of copyright owners.This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels.
Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear.Tapesof copyright protected programs may havea picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.
This DVD/VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer- tain U.S.patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unlessotherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassemblyis prohibited.
