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If your VCR does not work properly check the following points before calling a service technician.
Error Search
Possible causes
Operation
Symptoms
Remedy
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The AC power cord is not connected.
No power
Connect the AC power cord to an wall outlet.
Function only available in playback or
normal recording modes; not available for
Timer or OTR recordings.
Timer is turned on, and clock symbol
appears on the display.
VCR does not work
(although its power is
turned on).
Cassette tape is not
automatically
rewound and ejected.
Press TIMER REC to turn OFF the timer.
The clock symbol will go off.
TV-Broadcast reception
Antenna cable is disconnected.
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The video channel is not assigned
properly.
9
The display does not indicate "VCR".
A TV program
selected by the VCR
does not appear on
the screen.
Reconnect the antenna cable.
On the TV set, select channel 36 or any
other channel between 23 and 69 that is
not preset to a TV station.
Press TV/VCR to indicate "VCR" on the display.
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Recording
14
The erase prevention tab of the video
cassette is removed.
Cassette tape ejects
when TIMER REC or
REC/OTR is pressed.
Place a piece of adhesive tape over the
gap.
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The clock is not set.
10
The timer is turned on. The clock symbol
is lit.
PROGRAM function
is not accessible.
Set the clock.
Press TIMER REC to turn OFF the timer.
The clock symbol must be unlit.
Timer recording does
not work.
The timer is turned off. The clock symbol
is unlit.
Press TIMER REC to turn ON the timer.
The clock symbol must be lit.
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Set the current time correctly.
Timer function does
not record the
selected program but
another one.
Time and date of the built-in clock are not set correctly.
Wrong settings on the BS receiver.
For timer recordings the BS receiver must
always be ON.
Tune in the desired TV program on the BS receiver.
This is normal during the timer recording process.
Use TIMER REC to stop the current timer recording.
STOP button does not work.
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Playback
The tape is worn or damaged.
Cannot locate any
index marks.
Try another tape.
Tracking is not adjusted.
Noise bars on screen.
Use TR + or – to adjust manually.
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Call a service technician.
Video heads are dirty.
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The tape-material is bad.
Try another tape.
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Other functions
Remote control does
not work.
Distance too far.
Shorten the distance to the VCR.
Too much light in the room.
Reduce the light in the room.
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6
There is an obstacle in the path of the beam.
Clear the path of the beam.
It is not aimed at the remote sensor.
Aim it at the remote sensor.
6
The batteries are weak.
Replace the batteries.
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The polarity of the inserted batteries is reversed. Install the batteries correctly.
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