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Playback will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [
].
[The picture is noisy or is not in color.
Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.]
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Tracking is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. See page 36.
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The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.
Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.
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The video heads are clogged or worn.
Consult your dealer for further advice.
Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [
].
[The
1
indication flashes whenever recording
is attempted.]
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The erasure prevention tab on the video
cassette has been broken off.
Use a tape with an intact erasure
prevention tab, or cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape, if the original recording is
no longer required.
[The picture is recorded with noise or a blank
screen.]
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The antenna or antenna cable is
defective.
Check the antenna connection to the
VCR. See pages 9–10.
Check your normal TV picture. If there is
no picture, check your antenna.
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The VCR is not correctly tuned.
Retune the VCR. See pages 12–15.
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AV input has been selected.
Select the required TV program.
[Timer recording cannot be performed.]
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The clock or calendar has been
incorrectly set.
Check the clock and calendar. Set them
to the present time. (Note that this is a
24-hour clock.) See page 17.
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The recording starting or ending time
setting is incorrect.
Set the recording starting and ending
time correctly.
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The VCR has not been set for timer
recording.
Press [TIMER (TIMER REC)] after
programming for timer recording.
[AV external recordings cannot be made.]
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AV input has not been selected.
Select AV input by pressing [INPUT
SELECT].
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External AV connections are incorrect.
Check that the connections for external
video and audio sources are correct.
See page 35.
The remote controller will not operate
correctly
The symptom description is indicated in
brackets [
].
[The remote controller does not operate
correctly.]
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The remote controller transmitter beam
is not reaching the VCR.
Ensure that the remote controller is
being pointed at the VCR and that the
transmitter beam is not obstructed.
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The distance is too far.
Use the remote controller within 7 m of
the VCR.
If this range is not possible, replace the
batterries.
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The batteries are exhausted.
Replace the batteries. Note the
precautions for replacement on page 8.
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The batteries are incorrectly fitted with
(
+
/
-
) reversed.
Fit the batteries correctly as shown on
page 8.
