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The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the menu.
• Use the buttons on the front of the TV/VCR to access the menu. You cannot enter numbers (for example, to
program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 18.
TV/VCR has no power.
• Connect the power plug to an AC (alternating current) outlet completely. Or, plug the car battery cord into
your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
TV/VCR does not have a picture.
• Adjust the antenna. Details are on pages six-seven.
• Adjust the TV/VCR picture controls. Details are on page 21.
• Select an active channel.
TV/VCR has poor sound or no sound.
• Adjust the volume or press the MUTE button to restore the volume.
Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed.
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 37.
• Use the Rental feature. Details are on page 32.
• If moisture has accumulated in your TV/VCR, keep the power on for at least two hours, but do not try to play
a tape. Details are on page 38.
Remote control does not operate TV/VCR.
• Aim the remote control directly at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages five and 18.
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the TV/VCR.
• Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.
Number buttons will not select channels above 69.
• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, press the +100
button, then the Number buttons for the last two digits. Details are on page eight.
• If you are using an antenna and do not have Cable TV service, only channels 2-69 will be available. Details are on
pages eight and 10-11.
You cannot insert a tape into the TV/VCR.
• Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the TV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.
• Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into the TV/VCR.
• If you have set a timer recording and the TV/VCR power is off, the TV/VCR will eject the tape if the record tab
is missing.
You cannot remove the tape from the TV/VCR.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet. Or, make sure the
car battery cord is completely connected to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.
• If a timer recording is programmed, turn on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape
and turn off the TV/VCR power for the timer recording.
• Unplug the TV/VCR power cord for five minutes. Then, plug in the power cord again, then press the POWER
button on the TV/VCR. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR three to five
times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need an authorized servicer to remove the tape.
TV/VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
The cylinder rotates when tape playback is stopped.
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick
play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second.
Automatic clock setting won’t work.
• Disconnect the car battery cord from the DC 13.2V jack. Instead, connect the AC power cord to the AC
120V jack on the TV/VCR and to an AC power outlet to supply standard electrical power. Details are on pages
six-seven.
• Make sure channels are set and you have connected an antenna or Cable TV signal. Details are on pages eight
and 10.
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