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Appendix: reference
Troubleshooting Tips (Cont ’)
TIMER indicator flashes
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The clock is not set.
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Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer
recording is set.
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TIMER and RECORD indicators flash when the ProTect Plus
TM
Locking
feature is activated.
Time counter disappears during searching
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This is normal.
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish
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Check LANGUAGE feature.
No stereo sound during playback
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Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi-Fi to
hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are paying must
be recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.
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Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear
stereo sound.
Stereo audio too noisy
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Stereo signal is weak. Set reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature
to MONO.
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Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the
noise.
Index and Go-To search features do not operate
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Check to see if MOVIE
ADVANCE feature is activated.
Cannot access MOVIE
ADVANCE feature
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Cassette must have safety tab removed and be recorded in SP speed.
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Home Recording was selected for the tape type in the menu. Eject
cassette and reinsert.
VCR forwards through commercials or momentarily displays a
blue screen during playback.
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Commercial Advance Playback feature is set to AUTO. Set it to
MANUAL.