TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
70
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating
your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding
CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem.
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
No power.
Make sure the AC cord is
connected
to
an
AC
outlet.
Make sure the power is turned on.
Timer recording is not possible. Make sure he timer recording is set
correctly.
Make sure the power is off.
Make sure the VCR clock is set
correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode.
Make sure the tape has an
erase-prevention
tab.
If
needed,
cover the hole with plastic tape.
Playback picture is
Adjust tracking control for a better
partially noisy.
picture by using the CHANNEL
or
button on the VCR.
No picture but the audio
Head cleaning may be necessary,
is OK in playback.
consult our nearest Authorized
Service
Center.
No picture or poor
Set your TV to the VCR mode
picture on playback.
and/or press the VCR/TV button
on the remote control so that the
"VCR"
indicator
appears
on
the
display.
Fine
tune
your
TV.
On-the-air TV programs Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT.
cannot be seen.
OUT connections. See page 10.
Set your TV to the TV mode
and/or
press
the
VCR/TV
button
on the remote control so that the
"VCR"
indicator
disappears
from
the
display.
No operation from the
Make sure the AC cord is
infrared Remote Control. connected to an AC outlet.
Check
batteries
in
remote
control.
If the TV or CATV button is
selected, press the VCR button on
the
remote
control.
Video or color fades
None. (You are copying a
in and out when
copyrighted video tape and are
making a copy of a
experiencing copy guard
video
tape.
protection.)
