Helpful Hints (cont’d) 39
Tape cannot be removed.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
• You have set a timer recording. Turn on the VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape
and turn off the VCR for your timer recording.
Tape cannot be inserted.
• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT
button on the remote control.
• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.
• If a timer recording is set, the VCR will not accept a tape that does not have a record tab. You may only
insert a tape with the record tab intact.
VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when the VCR power is turned
off to set a timer recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.
• Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on page seven.
• Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear. If it does not, press the VCR/TV
button once.)
• Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted.
• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 37.
• TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from
the TV.
TV programs cannot be watched normally.
• Press the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in TV position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/DBS (if applicable). Details
are on pages six-10.
The reception on all channels is poor.
• You may need to tune your TV again.
Line Input
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AUX will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the
CHANNEL (
o
/
p
) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.
