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| The SMARTLINK |
| • Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, | ||
| function does not work. |
| MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, | ||
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| LINK, or |
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| • Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR | ||
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| • Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely. | ||
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Others | The tracking meter does | • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and | |||
not appear on the TV |
| tracking cannot be adjusted. |
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| screen. |
| • The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an | ||
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| The display window |
| • The display window automatically becomes dim when the | ||
| becomes dim. |
| VCR is in standby or timer recording mode. | ||
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| The VCR needs to be |
| • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, | ||
| cleaned. |
| or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent | ||
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| solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or | ||
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| benzine. |
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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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