SPECIAL FEATURES

AUTO REWIND

When a tape has reached the end during recording, play- back, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind

COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION

Use this feature to memorize the beginning of recording start point.

to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off.

The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording or One Touch Recording.

When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will rewind to the M0:00:00 and the VCR will go into the Stop mode.

1)Press the COUNTER RE- SET button on the remote control to reset the counter.

2)Press the COUNTER MEMORY button on the remote control so that "M" appears on the TV screen.

3)Record the program.

REC

SP

M 0:00:00

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER

This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape.)

The "–" indication will appear when the tape is re- wound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter.

4)After recording, press the STOP button then the REW button.

When "0:00:00" is reached, rewinding operation goes to stop. And you can view the recording pro- gram.

The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function if the auto repeat mode is set to [ON]. In this case, set the auto repeat mode to [OFF].

To cancel the counter memory mode, press the COUNTER MEMORY button so that "M" disap- pears from the TV screen.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem.

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power.

Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

 

Make sure the power is turned on.

Timer recording is not possible.

Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.

 

Make sure the power is off.

 

Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.

Cannot go into Record mode.

Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with

 

plastic tape.

Playback picture is partially noisy.

Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the

 

CHANNEL Up or Down button on the VCR.

Cannot view a tape but the audio is

Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "AUTO HEAD

OK.

CLEANING" .

 

Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.

No picture or poor picture on

Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that

playback.

the VCR indicator on the VCR comes on.

 

Fine tune your TV.

On-the-air TV programs cannot be

Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 6.

seen.

Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that

 

the VCR indicator on the VCR disappears.

No operation from the infrared

Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

Remote Control.

Check batteries in remote control.

Video or color fades in and out when

You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing

making a copy of a video tape.

copy guard protection.

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Symphonic SF225B Special Features, Troubleshooting Guide, Auto Rewind, Real Time Tape Counter, Counter Memory Function