Type of trouble and their solutions
In the playback and recording modes
SymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.Y The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet (wall
socket).
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (wall socket)
(p. 14).
Y The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16).
You cannot record.Y The POWER switch is not set to ON.
c Set it to ON (p. 19).
Y The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one (p. 22, 25).
Y The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 22).
Y The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).Troubleshooting
c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least one hour
to acclimatize (p. 201).
The battery pack is quicklyY The operating temperature is too low.
discharged.Y The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 16).
Y The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
#cBpa=e=8e =e8c?pa2=>cBe9c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 15).
The battery remaining indicatorY You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold
does not indicate the correct time.environment for a long time.
Y The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 15).
Y The battery is not fully charged.
c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16).
Y A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on
the battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 16).
The power goes off although theY A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
battery remaining indicatorc Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on
indicates that the battery pack hasthe battery remaining indicator is correct (p. 16).
enough power to operate.
The cassette cannot be removedY The power source is disconnected.
from the holder.c Connect it firmly (p. 14, 15).
Y The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16).
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