P A G E 2 8
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G
Troubleshooting
Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself.
Before Calling for Service
Please refer to this chart before calling for service. First, turn on the TV and VCR. Select appropriate input for the TV to
receive the video signal from the VCR. You will probably use the Antenna In connection to the TV. Select channel 3 or 4 at
the TV. Place the VCR in the VCR mode by pressing the TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until VCR indicator light
appears in the VCR front panel. If you have a cable box, turn it on and select channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.
Operating Problems
Observed Condition
No power to the VCR.
Remote does not function.
No picture appears on TV screen from
any VCR function.
VCR features do not function. VCR does
not respond to remote functions or VCR
keys.
Possible Cause
Power cord is not connected.
Batteries are weak.
You are too far away from the VCR.
Remote may be at an awkward angle.
Source for TV is not selected properly.
TV/VCR mode for VCR is set to TV.
VCR is locked up.
Probable Solution
Connect power cord.
Replace with new batteries.
Move closer to the VCR.
Avoid holding the remote at sharp
angle.
Set INPUT source on TV to Audio/Video
In, or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
Press the TV/VCR button on remote
repeatedly to choose VCR mode. VCR
indicator light appears in VCR front panel.
Disconnect VCR power cord for three (3)
minutes. Reset clock and other features
as necessary.
Playing Tapes (Playback) Problems
Observed Condition
Tape will not rewind or fast forward.
Mechanical sound is audible during
playback.
Tape playback does not appear on TV
screen.
Video “noise” (horizontal streaks)
appear during normal tape playing.
VCR Status Display flickers when using
STILL video during tape playback.
Possible Cause
Tape is fully rewound or is at its end.
Note:
This is normal operating sound
from internal mechanisms.
Source for TV is not selected properly.
TV/VCR mode for VCR is set to TV.
Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.
Tape heads are dirty.
Tape tracking needs to be adjusted
while in slow-motion playback.
Probable Solution
No action necessary.
No action necessary.
Set Input source on TV to Audio/Video
In, or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
Press the TV/VCR button repeatedly to
choose VCR mode. VCR indicator light
appears in VCR front panel.
Use TRK (
▼
/
▲
) for manual tracking
adjustment while tape is playing.
Clean video heads.
From STILL video mode, enable
slow-motion playback. Use TRK (
▼
/
▲
)
to adjust tracking for best picture.
Return to PLAY mode, then press
PAUSE for STILL video.
