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| The timer does not operate. | • Check that the clock is set. |
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| • Make sure a tape has been inserted. |
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recording |
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| • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. | ||
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| • Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. | |||
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| • Make sure the tape is not at its end. |
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| • Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. | ||
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| • Check that the cable box is turned on. | |||
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| • The clock stops if the | ||
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| the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock | |
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| and timer. |
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| • Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. | ||
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| A tape cannot be inserted. | • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. | |||
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Others | The VCR mechanism needs to be | • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft | |||
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| as alcohol or benzine. |
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| cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild | ||
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| detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such | |
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| Control by AV mouse is not possible. | • The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV | |||
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| mouse, etc. |
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads |
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• Normal picture | • Rough picture | • Unclear picture | • No picture (or | ||
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| black & white |
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| screen appears) |
initial | terminal |
contamination |
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