Troubleshooting (Continued)

Symptom

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

The tape does not run

The DVD/VCR Receiver is in the

Press X (PAUSE) to resume recording.

during recording.

RECORD PAUSE MODE.

 

 

 

 

The tape will not rewind

The tape is already fully rewound or

Check the tape.

or fast-forward.

fast-forwarded.

 

 

 

 

The playback picture

If you’re using only the RF cable for

Set the TV to the Video channel (see

does not appear while

connection.

page 15).

the tape is running.

 

 

 

 

 

Noise appears during

This is normal.

Turn camcorder on and operate proper-

visual search.

 

ly.

Noise appears during

The automatic tracking mode is

Try manual tracking (see page 24).

normal playback.

engaged.

 

 

 

 

Breaks are noticeable

The automatic tracking mode is

Try manual tracking (see page 24).

in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

engaged.

 

 

 

 

Recording cannot be

There is no tape loaded, or the tape

Insert a tape, or using adhesive tape,

started.

loaded has had its record safety tab

cover the hole where the tab was

 

removed.

removed.

 

DVD and VIDEO is working

Set the function mode to VIDEO mode

 

simultaneously.

by pressing DVD/VCR on the front

 

 

panel or VIDEO on the remote control.

 

 

Press x (STOP) to stop the working

 

 

then press REC.

 

 

 

Tape-to-tape editing is

The source (another VIDEO, camcorder)

Confirm that the camcorder is properly

not possible.

has not been properly connected.

connected.

 

 

 

Timer recording won’t

The clock/or the timer have been set

Re-perform the clock and/or timer set-

work.

incorrectly.

tings.

 

The timer is not engaged.

Press @ / 1 and confirm that the timer

 

indicator is displayed on the DVD/VCR

 

 

 

 

Receiver’s Display.

 

The loaded tape has had its record

Insert a pate with adhesive tape, or

 

insert a tape with the record safety tab

 

safety tab removed.

 

intact.

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE CHECK appears

Incorrect the VIDEO Plus+ programming

Re-enter the VIDEO Plus+ programming

when entering VIDEO

number.

number.

Plus+ programming

 

 

number.

 

 

 

 

 

No Hi-Fi sound.

Audio mode is not set properly.

Select “STEREO” by repeatedly press-

 

 

ing AUDIO on the remote control.

 

 

 

No NICAM sound

NICAM mode is not set properly.

Make sure NIC in the menu is set to

recording.

 

“AUTO” for the station to be recorded.

 

 

 

REFERENCE

Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation can occur:

In locations where moisture condensation may occur:

 

 

 

 

•

When the DVD/VCR Receiver is moved from a cold

•

Keep the DVD/VCR Receiver plugged into an AC

 

place to a warm place.

 

power outlet with POWER On. This will help prevent

 

 

 

condensation.

•

Under extremely humid conditions.

•

When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours

 

 

 

for the DVD/VCR Receiver to dry before using it.

 

 

 

 

Video Head Cleaning

The dirt accumulating on the head after a long period of time can cause the playback picture to become blurred or broken up. High quality video cassette tapes will not normally deposit dirt onto the video head, but old or damaged tapes might.

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