206-TVBR
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Symptoms
Cause(s)
Possible Solution(s)
Page(s)
During
Recording
No Power.
• AC Power Cord not connected.
-Connect cord.
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Although power is okay,
• Cassette is not inserted.
-Insert VHS cassette.
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TV/VCR does not Timer
• Timer record mode not active.
-Press TIMER REC.
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Record.
• Erasure Tab missing
-Paste mylar tape over tab opening.
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• Time not set correctly.
-Correct clock or timer record time settings.
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During Playback
Noise lines appear on-screen. • Tape is old or worn out.
-Replace tape.
• Local interference.
-Check for disturbing source.
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• Auto Tracking set to Off.
-Press AUTO to turn on automatic tracking control.
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• Tracking adjustment beyond
-Adjust tracking manually.
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range of auto tracking
• Video heads are dirty.
-Clean video heads.
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Noise appears when
• This is normal in search modes.
-Noise should disappear once playback begins.
visual search is used.
Tape won’t play.
• Time Record is set.
-Press TIMER REC on remote to turn off.
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Using
Remote Control
Remote does not work.
• TV software functioning.
-Wait until software function is complete.
• Not aimed at remote sensor.
-Point remote at Front Control Panel.
• Remote too far from TV or
-Move remote closer to TV or darken room.
too much light in room.
• IR path to TV/VCR is interrupted.
-Remove obstructions.
• Weak batteries.
-Replace batteries.
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• Wrong battery polarity.
-Check that “+” and “-” match in battery compartment.
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• Timer Recording is set.
-To use VCR, press TIMER REC to turn T.Rec indicator
light off on front panel. After usage, press TIMER REC to
turn feature back on to make scheduled timer recording.
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Menu Operation
Menu options can’t be
• Software lock-up.
-Unplug power cord for 5 minutes to unlock software.
changed or selected.
(Reset clock if necessary.)
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Menu option not selected.
• ENTER not pressed after
-Press ENTER to select option.
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after using Set+ or Set-.
selecting option.
Timers do not work.
• “Cancel” selected on menu.
-Choose “Set” to make timer(s) work.
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• Clock not set.
-Set clock.
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Clock is set, or sets itself, to Wrong Time
Clock time is wrong.
• Wrong Time Zone.
-Reset to your time zone.
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• Daylight Savings Time wrong.
-If not observed in your area, set to off.
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• Time does not set automatically.
-Set clock manually.
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• Auto Clock doesn’t work.
-Turn Auto Clock option “Off” in menu, set clock manually. 23/24
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