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Care and Servicing (Problems)
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right
Many operational problems are easily remedied by reviewing the instructions in this
manual and trying out some different controls and settings. The chart on the facing
page covers the more common problems that new VCR owners encounter.
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself
Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR - this will void the warranty and
endanger your safety. The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high
enough to cause electrical shock. It is dangerous to make contact with any inside part,
and none of these parts are intended to be serviced by an untrained user. To be safe,
refer service problems to qualified service personnel.
Often Encountered Problems
Problem Things to Check Solution
No Power. Power cord plugged in? Connect the power cord to AC
outlet.
Delayed Program set to the correct Reset the delayed recording. If
recording channel? using VCR Plus+, check the does not
work. channel setup.
Program time and date set Reset the delayed recording.
correctly?
VCR power turned off? Turn power off to activate the
timer.
Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the tab
the videocassette? area, or use a videocassette with
the safety tab intact.
Does not Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the tab
record when the videocassette? area, or use a videocassette with you
press REC. the safety tab intact.
TV program Loose or inappropriate Review hookup directions and cannot
be connections between VCR make correct, firm connections.
viewed or and TV?
recorded.
Poor picture TV channel selector on the Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as quality
proper channel? correct for your area. (Set TV to
("noise") during AUX or VIDEO if you have a playback.
direct video hookup.)
Is TV correctly tuned? Fine tune the TV.
Static lines through the- Press the tracking control
picture? buttons to adjust tracking.
"Noisy" picture despite all Have video heads cleaned by a