Playback will not operate correctly- The recording starting or ending time
setting is incorrect.
The symptom description is indicated inSet the recording starting and ending
brackets [ ].time correctly.
- The VCR has not been set for timer
[The picture is noisy or is not in color.recording.
Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.]Press [TIMER (TIMER REC)] after
- Tracking is not correct.programming for timer recording.
Adjust the tracking. See page 36.
- The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.[AV external recordings cannot be made.]
Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.- AV input has not been selected.
- The video heads are clogged or worn.Select AV input by pressing [INPUT
Consult your dealer for further advice.SELECT].
- External AV connections are incorrect.
Recording will not operate correctlyCheck that the connections for external
video and audio sources are correct.
The symptom description is indicated inSee page 35.
brackets [ ].
The remote controller will not operate
[The 1 indication flashes whenever recordingcorrectly
is attempted.]
- The erasure prevention tab on the videoThe symptom description is indicated in
cassette has been broken off.brackets [ ].
Use a tape with an intact erasure
prevention tab, or cover the tab hole with[The remote controller does not operate
adhesive tape, if the original recording iscorrectly.]
no longer required.- The remote controller transmitter beam
is not reaching the VCR.
[The picture is recorded with noise or a blankEnsure that the remote controller is
screen.]being pointed at the VCR and that the
- The antenna or antenna cable istransmitter beam is not obstructed.
defective.- The distance is too far.
Check the antenna connection to theUse the remote controller within 7 m of
VCR. See pages 9-10.the VCR.
Check your normal TV picture. If there isIf this range is not possible, replace the
no picture, check your antenna.batterries.
- The VCR is not correctly tuned.- The batteries are exhausted.
Retune the VCR. See pages 12-15.Replace the batteries. Note the
- AV input has been selected.precautions for replacement on page 8.
Select the required TV program.- The batteries are incorrectly fitted with
(+/-) reversed.
[Timer recording cannot be performed.]Fit the batteries correctly as shown on
- The clock or calendar has beenpage 8.
incorrectly set.
Check the clock and calendar. Set them
to the present time. (Note that this is a
24-hour clock.) See page 17.
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