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Trouble Here's what to try:
Stereo audio too noisy
Stereo or SAP sound not recorded
Rewind does not operate
Timer recording not made
or wrong program recorded
Incorrect time or date
Time did not adjust for daylight savings
VCR makes noise when stopped
Will not Auto Channel Search correctly
Cannot select channels over 69
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to
play automatically
Tape plays back in slow motion
TIMER indicator flashes
On-screen menus are in English, French or
Spanish
Time counter disappears while searching
¥ Stereo signal is weak. Set RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to
MONO.
¥ Press the TRACKING up or down button on the remote to minimize the noise.
¥ RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to STEREO to
record broadcast stereo. See page 24.
¥ RECEPTION: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature must be set to SAP to record
SAP. See page 24.
¥ STEREO or SAP indicator not on. Station not broadcasting stereo or SAP.
¥ Tape already rewound.
¥ Cable box was not turned on at time recording was to begin.
¥ Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times).
¥ Power interruption. Reset clock. See page 11.
¥ Check to see if time and date are correct Ñ including AM/PM.
¥ Program exceeded tapeÕs length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
¥ VCR was not turned off at the time recording was to start.
¥ No tape in VCR or cassetteÕs safety tab broken off.
¥ Power interruption--clock on the front panel shows -:--.
¥ Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 11.
¥ Check if AUTO DST is turned on.
¥ VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside
the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the
stop mode.
¥ Check antenna connections.
¥ Check SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature. See page 9.
¥ Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNAL TYPE:
CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE. Details are on page 9.
¥ Set AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature to ON. Details are on page 15.
¥ Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
¥ Timer recording programmed and no cassette in VCR.
¥ Check LANGUAGE feature. See page 10.
¥ This is normal. Details are on page 16.