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Troubleshooting
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The PDC function does
not operate properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the PDC time you set is the correct one (there
might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the
broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good PDC
information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered
and the VCR might not start recording.
Syn
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The SYNCHRO REC
button turns off while
recording or does not go
back to recording
standby mode.
• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
SYNCHRO REC again.
The Synchronized
Recording function does
not work.
• The connected equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC again.
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
The programme recorded
with the Synchronized
Recording function is
incomplete.
• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized
Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has
priority and the second programme starts recording only
after the first programme has finished.
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
Oth
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A tape cannot be
inserted.
• Check that a tape is not 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]
remote control switch is set
correctly.
The selected input line
connector number does
not appear in the display
window.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
The tracking meter does
not appear on the TV
screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other
TVs.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change
when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The display window
becomes dim.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
Symptom
Remedy
