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Appendix: reference
Troubleshooting Tips (Cont ’)
Will not record
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Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
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Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on
the remote.
Clock shows incorrect time or date
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Power interruption.
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Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and
date).
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Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for
daylight-saving time.
Time did not adjust for Daylight-Saving time
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Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
VCR makes noise when stopped
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VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder
inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you
put the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly
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Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
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Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set
correctly.
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If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA
instead.
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May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact
your local cable company for more information.
Tape plays back in slow motion
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Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
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Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/
ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play
automatically
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Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.