TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained inthis manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate
the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE
ACTION columns toremedy the problem.
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power. • • Connect power cord to AC outlet.
• • Press POWER button to turn on the VCR.
Timer recording is not • • Set the timer recording correctly.
possible. • • Set VCR clock correctly.
• • Place vinyl tapeover missing safety tab.
Recmode cannot be
engaged.
Nopicture or poor picture
onplayback.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Power cord is not connected.
VCR POWER isoff.
The timer recording is set incorrectly.
VCR clock isnot set correctly.
The record safety tab on cassette is
missing.
The TV channel selector is not set to
the proper channel. On playback, setthe TV to channel 3 or4
for video output channel. Then, press
TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on
the display.
• The TV fine tuning is not set correctly. • Fine tuneyour TV.
No picture onTV. • The VCR isin TVmode. • Press TV/VCR button.
Noise in picture on * Video heads are dirty. • Head cleaning isnecessary, consult the
playback, nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.
Playback picture is • The TRACKING control is not set • Adjust TRACKING control for a better
partially noisy, correctly, picture.
On-the-air TV programs • Connections are not correctly made. • Re-check the ANT. INand ANT. OUT
cannot be seen. connections.
No operation by infrared • Weak batteries. • Check the batteries in Infrared Remote
Remote Control. Control.
Operation buttons do not • Channel Memory Programming is • See "Note" under "Channel Memory
work after there isa proceeded because programmed Programming" on page 14.
power failure oryou move channels are erased.
your VCR.
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