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Troubleshooting
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The timer does not operate.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall
outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• When you use a Cable Mouse, make sure the CABLE
BOX CONTROL option is set to ON.
• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
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A tape cannot be inserted.
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not
function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the
[TV]
/
[VIDEO]
switch is set correctly.
• If you are not using S-Link™, make sure that both
miniplugs are unconnected.
The channels on the VCR cannot be
changed.
• Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to
OFF.
The tracking meter does not appear
on the screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other TVs or AV
receivers.
• Set your TV’s or AV receiver’s code number. The code
number may change when you replace the batteries of the
remote commander.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as
alcohol or benzine.
Symptom
Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Unclear picture
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
terminal
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
