Before Requesting Service
Make sure by first checking the following points.
SYMPTOMCAUSEPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
POWER
Connect the AC power cord to the AC
No power.The AC power cord is not connected.
outlet.
Although the power is on, itCassette is not inserted.Insert a video cassette.
does not operate.
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION
Antenna connection is not correct.Connect it correctly.
Antenna cable is disconnected.Reconnect the antenna cable.
The video channel is not in the correctSet it to CH 3 or 4.
position.
A TV program that is selected by
the VCR does not appear on theThe TV is not set to the video channelSet the TV channel selector to the 3 or 4
screen.3 or 4.position.
The TV/VCR selector is set at TV modePress the TV/VCR selector button (The TV/
(The TV/VCR indicator is not lit).VCR indicator will light).
INPUT is set to the LINE mode.Press the Number key or CH �/+ button to
select your desired TV program.
A TV program selected by theThe TV/CATV menu option setting.Set the TV/CATV menu option to select TV
VCR does not appear in color.or CATV mode.
RECORDING
The erase prevention tab of the videoPlace a piece of vinyl tape over the gap.
cassette is broken off.
TV recording does not work.
INPUT is set to the LINE mode.Press the Number key or CH �/+ button to
select your desired TV program.
The time is not set correctly.Reset the present time.
The recording start/end time is not setSet the start/end time.
Timer recording does not work.correctly.
The TIMER button has not beenPress the TIMER button (The TIMER
pressed (The TIMER indicator is not lit).indicator is lit).
PLAYBACK
No picture on screen whenThe TV is not set to the video channel 3Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or
playing back a recorded tape.or 4.adjust the fine tuning button on your
TV set.
Tracking adjustment beyond range ofAdjust tracking manually using the SET � or
automatic tracking circuit.+ buttons on the remote control.
Noise bars on screen.
Video heads are dirty.Have the video heads cleaned.
The tape is worn or damaged.Try another tape.
REMOTE CONTROL
It is not aimed at the remote sensor.Aim it at the remote sensor.
Distance too far or too much light inOperate within 15 feet (5 meters) reduce
the room.the light in the room.
There is an obstacle in the path of theClear the path of the beam.
Remote control does not work.
beam.
The batteries are weak.Replace the batteries.
The +, � polarity of the batteries areInsert correctly.
not inserted correctly.
TV programs cannot be seenThe TV/VCR function is in the VCRSet to TV, or turn off the VCR power
using the TV selector.mode.button.
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