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| The SYNCHRO REC | • The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press |
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Recording | recording or does not go |
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| The Synchronized | • The connected equipment was not turned off. |
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Synchronized | Recording function does not | Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC |
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| • There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again. |
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| The programme recorded | • If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording |
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| with the Synchronized | overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second |
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| Recording function is | programme starts recording only after the first programme has |
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| incomplete. | finished. |
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| • There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again. |
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| A tape cannot be inserted. | • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. |
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| The remote commander | • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote |
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| does not function. | sensor on the VCR. |
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| • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones |
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| if they are weak. |
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| • Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set |
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| The SMARTLINK function | • Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC, |
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| • Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your |
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| • Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely. |
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| The tracking meter does not | • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking |
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| You cannot control other | • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when |
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| TVs. | you replace the batteries of the remote commander. |
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| The display window | • The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is |
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| becomes dim. | 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, or a |
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| cleaned. | soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do |
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