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Trouble Shooting
The unit does not
work. (No power)
Symptom
Checks
Remedy
Check the mains switch is
turned on.
Turn mains switch on (at rear of
set).
Power ON does not
work.
Check that the mains plug is
inserted correctly.
Check that a tape is not stuck
in the mechanism.
Re insert the mains plug.
Switch on the wall socket.
Call a qualified service engineer.
TV screen not
illuminated.
(no picture)
Is the screen blue? NO
Is the screen blue? YES
Try bringing the set out of standby.
If it will not, call a qualified service
engineer.
Connect a suitable aerial to the
socket at the rear.
Select TV from AV.
Remote control does
not function.
Are you out of range?
Battery power may be low.
Room brightly illuminated.
Move nearer the set.
If the remote is used frequently,
change the batteries every 6
months.
In some cases bright lighting may
affect remote control functions.
Picture Ok. No sound. Volume turned down.
Mute set.
Turn up the volume.
Unset the “Mute”.
Tape will not play.
Tape not loaded correctly.
Tape at one end.
Controls not activated correctly.
Eject tape and reload.
Try Fast forward or Fast Rewind.
The tape may be at one end.
Retry Play buttons on handset
and main TV.
Tape plays but is very
noisy.
Tracking may be incorrectly set.
Dirty tape head drum.
Reset tracking using handset
controls.
Clean head drum with tape
cleaner. If unsuccessful call a
qualified engineer.
Not recording.
Pre recorded tape in machine.
Tab removed from cassette.
Incorrect source. May be
switched to AV.
Dirty tape head drum.
Replace with a recordable cassette.
Cover tab hole with tape.
Select source correctly.
As above.
Recorded pictures not
steady.
Dirty tape head drum.
If recorded from DVD.
As above.
DVD copy protected.
