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Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

The DVD/VCR switches from DVD mode

Playback will stop for more than 35 minutes and no

to VCR mode after 35 minutes

 

button is pressed.

The VCR do not record a TV

Make sure the tape has a record tab.

program

Make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR position.

 

 

Check the TV and the DVD/VCR channel are

 

 

 

similar.

 

 

 

 

The DVD/VCR do not perform a

Make sure the recording start and stop times are

timer

 

set correctly.

 

 

Make sure the tape has a record tab.

 

 

Make sure the clock is set.

 

 

The DVD/VCR may not perform or continue a

 

 

 

timer recording if the power fails for more than 30

 

 

 

minutes.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even

To enable quick play mechanism, the cylinder will

when tape playback is stopped

 

rotate for about five minutes.This is normal.

You cannot insert a tape

Insert a tape, window side up with the record tab

 

 

 

facing you.

 

 

Gently push on the center of the tape when putting

 

 

 

into the DVD/VCR.

 

 

 

 

You cannot remove a tape

Make sure the power plug is completely connected

 

 

 

to a power outlet.

DVD/VCR ejects the tape when you

Make sure the tape has a record tab.

press the REC or TIMER button for a

 

 

timer recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre (HOTLINE).

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Philips DVD740VR/001 manual To VCR mode after 35 minutes, VCR do not record a TV, Program, DVD/VCR do not perform a, Timer

DVD740VR/001 specifications

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