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APPENDIX B
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HELP
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Why can’t I get a Menu or an On-Screen Display?
• If the VCR is playing a blank section of tape (only video noise, or “snow” appears on-screen), the VCR
cannot produce on-screen menus or displays. Stop the tape or record on it to enable the displays.
• The remote may be set to control the TV instead of the VCR. Press the VCR button on your remote to
reactivate it.
• If the Date/Time Stamp is set to “Cont” (Continuous) and a recording is in progress, the on-screen menus and
displays are disabled. Press Stop on the recording deck to restore normal on-screen functions.
Why do I get a blue screen?
• If a channel is too weak to deliver a clear picture, the VCR will display a blue screen in its place. To see
channels with poor reception, turn on the Show Weak Channels feature in the Tuner and Channel List menu.
• Double-check your antenna connections or tuner settings.
Why is my Power button blinking?
The VCR is in Auto Power Off mode. If you press the Power button while rewinding, copying, Timer Record-
ing, One-Touch Recording or using EZ-Copy, the VCR will automatically turn off when the function is com-
pleted. Pressing the Power button toggles Auto Power On and Off.
Why is my Copy Tape button blinking?
This indicates that the deck is in Pause mode while copying a tape. See Sync Editing on page 69.
Why do I lose stereo sound when I turn on my VCR?
If your TV and VCR are connected with an RF coaxial cable, you will only hear stereo sound if the VCR is
turned off. To hear stereo sound with the VCR turned on, you must connect the TV and VCR with RCA line
cables; see page 93.
Why won’t my remote operate all my TV functions?
The remote control does not have a command for every function on your television. Some brands of television
will only respond to a limited number of functions. See the table on page 94 for a list of common brands and
functions.