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Troubleshooting
TROUBLE
No power.
Tape cannot be inserted.
Tape cannot be removed.
TV programs cannot be recorded.
Timer Recording
will not function. “Timer
Record Error” message on
OSD
.
TIMER
blinking
on
Front Panel Display
.
Play picture is bad or missing.
Remote Control
does not operate.
TV programs cannot be viewed.
The tape is ejected when
Record
is pressed.
Tape does not
Auto Play.
CHECK THIS
Is the power cord completely plugged into the AC outlet? Page iv.
Is the
Power
button turned on (
Power
indicator light on)? Pages 4 - 5.
Is the tape window facing up and the record safety tab facing you? Is there already a
tape in the deck? Pages 8 - 9.
Is the power cord completely plugged into the AC outlet? Page iv.
Is your Dual-Deck VCR properly connected to the external antenna or cable system?
Pages iv, 36 - 40. Is the record safety tab in place on the tape? Page 8. Is your Dual-
Deck VCR tuned to the correct channel? Page 15. Is the
Antenna Source
selected on
the
Tuner/Channel Menu
the proper one for your TV system? Pages 28 -29. Is the
Record Source
set to
Tuner
? Page 15.
Are the recording start time and duration correctly set? Pages 21 - 24.
Is there a tape in the proper deck? Pages 21 - 24.
Is the record safety tab in place on the tape? Page 8.
Is your TV tuned to the channel that is selected on the
CH 3/CH 4
selector on your
Dual-Deck VCR? Page iv. Is the
TV/VCR
button set to
VCR
? Pages 4 - 7. Is the
fine tuning correctly adjusted on your TV? Are the tape heads dirty? Use a high
quality commercially available wet head cleaner. Page 45. Is the tracking control
properly set? Page 9.
Is the
Remote Control
aimed directly at your Dual-Deck VCR? Are there any
obstacles between the
Remote Control
and your Dual-Deck VCR? Is the
Remote
Control
battery fresh and correctly installed? Is there neon light near the
Remote
Control
? Pages 6 - 7.
Is the
TV/VCR
button set to
TV
? Pages 4 - 7.
Is the record safety tab in place on the tape? Pages 8, 10.
Is
Auto Play
turned on? Page 26.
Have you removed the record safety tab from the tape? Page 8.
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A strong static electricity shock, or other unforeseen circumstance, can cause the control system of your Dual-Deck VCR to lock up.
To reset the control system, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet for 5 seconds and plug it in again. If this does not restore all
operations to normal, unplug it again for two minutes. You will then need to reset the clock. If this still does not restore all operations to
normal, unplug the cord for ten minutes. Plug the unit back in, making sure your clock display has only four dashes (--:--). Then,
simultaneously press the
ATR
,
SAVE
, and
ESC
buttons on Deck 1. This last step will clear all memories (deck speeds,
Timer Recordings
and
Channel Memory
) in your Dual-Deck VCR. If these steps do not correct the problem, the Dual-Deck VCR must be serviced by an
authorized service center.
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