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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing.
Some simple checks or a minor adjustment by you may eliminate the problem and restore correct operation.

VCR / DVD

The power does not turn on. • Check the mains cable is connected securely.
• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).
Any of the buttons on the front
panel does not function.
• Check if the Child Lock is activated. (See page 10.)
There is no picture. • Check signal cables are connected securely.
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.
• Check connections to your TV. (See pages 14-15.)
• Switch the input selector on your TV (to “AV1” for example) until a picture
appears on the screen.
The picture on your TV is distorted
during the unit is turned on.
• Turn the unit off if the unit is not being used.
• Change the channel on this unit.
TV programme picture does not fill
the screen.
• Set channels with “Auto Tuning” from the Setup menu. (See page 19.)
• Select the channel of a TV programme using [PROG. / ].
TV programme pictures are
distorted.
• Adjust the direction of the TV antenna.
• Adjust the picture. (See the TV instruction manual.)
• Place the antenna and the TV farther apart.
• Separate any bunched antenna cables and the TV.
TV channel cannot be changed. • Switch the TV input.
• Check if the antenna cable is connected correctly. (See pages 14-15.)
The channel cannot be changed
from the channel you are recording.
• Set the TV input to “TV”.
Playback picture is distorted. • Do not bring equipment that may cause electrical interference, such as a
cellular phone, near the unit.
The playback picture or TV
programme from equipment
connected through the unit is
distorted.
• If a DVD player, VCR or tuner is connected to your TV via the unit, the
copyprotection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture
quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it
directly to your TV.
Nothing was recorded even
though you set the timer setting
correctly.
• There was a power failure during recording.
• The unit’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more
than 1 hour.
• Reset the clock. (See page 22.)
• Unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet and plug it in again.
• The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.
•
The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority.
Timer recording is not completed
or did not start from the beginning.
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority. (See page 33.)
• There was not enough disc or tape space.
There is no sound. • The disc is dirty or flawed.
• Check if all cables are connected securely.
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.
• Check the connections to the amplifier input.
• Check if the input source setting on the amplifier is correct.
• Check if the unit is in Pause mode or in Slow-motion Playback mode.
• Check if the unit is in Fast Forward or Fast Reverse mode.
Timer recording is not possible. • Make sure icon appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not, press
[T-SET].
The remote control does not
function.
• Batteries are exhausted.
• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.
• The remote control is too far from the unit.
• There are no batteries in the remote control.
• The unit is not turned on.
• The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
• Check if the Child Lock is activated. (See page 10.)
• Press [VCR] or [DVD], whichever you need. Then, try again.
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