ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, look in this chart for the problem description and its solution. If your VCR still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE SOLUTION |
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No power. | The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord into an AC |
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Timer recording did not work, | The power is on. Turn off the power. |
or a broadcast was recorded |
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at the wrong time. |
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| The timer is not set or is set incorrectly. Check the timer settings. |
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Cannot record. | The |
| tab hole. |
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Picture is poor on playback. | The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set the TV to Channel 3 or |
| 4. |
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| The TV’s fine tuning is not set correctly. Fine tune your TV. |
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| Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections. |
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The playback picture is dis- | The video heads are dirty. See “Cleaning the Video Heads” on |
torted. | Page 43. |
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| The VCR might not have adjusted tracking correctly. You might |
| need to manually adjust tracking (see “Tracking” on Page 31). |
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No picture on playback. | The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set it to Channel 3 or 4, or |
| to its audio/video input if you connected it to the VCR’s |
| VIDEO OUT jacks. |
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| Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections. |
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Remote control buttons do | Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the |
not work when the power is | VCR. |
on and a cassette is loaded. |
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| Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor window. |
| Block the light source, get closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’s |
| location. |
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| The remote control might be set for another device’s operation. |
| Try pressing VCR. |
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| The remote control’s batteries might be weak. Replace the batter- |
| ies. |
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