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Others
The video cassette's erase prevention tab
is broken off.
The time is not set correctly.
The recording start/end time is not set
correctly.
The TIMER REC button have not been
pressed (the TIMER REC indicator is not
lit).
The remote control is not aimed at the
sensor.
Distance is too far or too much light in the
room.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
beam.
The batteries are weak.
The batteries are not inserted correctly.
Remote control does not
operate.
Noise bars appear on the
screen.
Timer recording does not
work.
TV recording does not work.
Aim the remote control at the remote
sensor.
Operate within 5 m or reduce the light
of the room.
Clear the path of the beam.
Replace the batteries.
Insert correctly.
SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
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VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING

The video heads are the means by which the unit reads the picture from
the tape during playback. In the unlikely event that the heads become
dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can eas-
ily be determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good
sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If this is the case,
have the unit checked by qualified service personnel.

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads are
getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use a
equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet) head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally. If
playing a head cleaning tape in the unit once does not improve the picture, play it several times before requesting
service.
Notes: •Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
•To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE REAR COVER.
Snowy picture
Good picture
Video head cleaning
PLAYBACK
Tape is old or worn.
Tracking adjustment is beyond range of
automatic tracking circuit.
Video heads are dirty.
Adjust tracking manually using the
TRK +/– buttons on the remote control.
Clean the video heads.
Replace the tape.
Place a piece of adhesive tape over
the hole.
Reset the present time.
Reset the start/end time.
Press the TIMER REC button (the
TIMER REC indicator is lit).
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