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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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| • 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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| • Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. |
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| • Check that the cable box is turned on. |
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| • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall |
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| outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and |
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| • When you use the cable box/satellite receiver control |
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| feature, make sure the “Cable Box/Sat.” option is set to |
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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 remote commander does not | • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the |
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| • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with |
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| • Make sure the •TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly. |
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| • If you are not using Control S, make sure that both |
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| miniplugs are disconnected. |
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| tracking cannot be adjusted. |
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| The channels on the VCR cannot be | • Make sure the “Cable Box/Sat.” option is set to OFF. |
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| The tracking meter does not appear | • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and |
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| You cannot control other TVs. | cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild |
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| • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may |
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| change when you replace the batteries of the remote |
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| The VCR needs to be cleaned. | • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft |
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| • Normal picture | • Rough picture | • Unclear picture | • No picture (or |
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contamination |
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