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Problem
No power
A cassette cannot be
inserted.
A cassette cannot be
ejected.
A timer recording did not
record.
No picture, or a distorted
picture on playback
No TV broadcast
picture
Streaks (noise) on a
recorded program
Streaks or jitter with the
VCR in P/STILL mode
The VCR will not PLAY,
RECORD, REWIND or
FAST FORWARD
No function
Automatic rewind may not
work
Possible Solution
• Make sure the VCR is on and plugged into an operating wall outlet.
• Press EJECT to see if a cassette is already in the VCR.
• Make sure the cassette is window side up, with the arrow facing toward the VCR.
• Make sure the VCR is not in Key Lock mode.
• Check if the VCR is in stand-by mode for timer recording.
• Check that your Timer Record settings are accurate.
• Check if there was a power failure or broadcast scheduling change.
• Check if the cassette recorded any picture.
• Press CH/TRK to adjust the playback picture.
• Press the TV/VCR button for VCR viewing.
• Set the TV channel to match the VCR Output channel.
• Make sure the TV is working properly.
• Press the TV/VCR button for TV viewing.
• Check all cabling between VCR Antenna/Cable and TV.
• Make sure the TV is on.
• Press CH/TRK to adjust the picture.
• Check all connections.
• View another cassette. If the problem persists, clean the video heads.
• Copy protection schemes can distort the picture.
• Press the CH/TRK button to adjust the picture.
• Check if the VCR is in record pause mode.
• Check if the cassette has been rewound.
• Check if the VCR is in Key Lock mode.
• Certain tapes may not auto rewind when the end is reached.
Simply press REW to rewind.
Before calling for service, check this list of possible problems and solutions to see if the problem can be solved
with a simple adjustment.
Troubleshooting
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