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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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| • 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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| • 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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| • 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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| The VCR mecanism needs to be | • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft | ||||
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| detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such | ||
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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) |
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Information Additional
Troubleshooting 107