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PROBLEMS
The video cassette
will not enter the
VCR
The cassette will not
eject
Dual or stereo
sound cannot be
heard
Two sounds are
heard at the same
time during
playback
Unit makes
mechanical-type
sounds when no
operation is being
performed
The cassette gets
stuck halfway
during loading or
unloading
The VCR started
rewinding the tape
automatically
Recording won’t
start
“Noise” (static)
appears on the
picture during
playback
Still (paused)
picture vibrates up
and down
VCR cannot be set
for timer-recording
The VCR cannot be
operated
Timer-recording is
set but VCR cannot
timer record.
CHECK
• Make sure you are attempting to insert the tape properly. The clear window on the cassette
should be facing up and the label on the narrow part of the cassette should face away
from the machine.
• Are you attempting to use a cassette that is not a VHS or S-VHS type? Only these types of
cassettes may be used in this machine.
• Is the VCR set for timer-recording? A cassette cannot be removed while the timer is running.
To eject the tape while the timer is operating, press the TIMER button on the remote control to
shut it off. You may then press EJECT on the front panel of the unit to remove the tape.
• This VCR allows for recording and playback in mono sound only.
• When a tape with stereo Hi-Fi recorded as its normal track is played back, two separate
soundtracks may be heard at the same time. Make sure when renting or purchasing recorded
video tapes that they are compatible with monaural sound mode.
• Is the VCR set to begin timer-recording? When a timer-recording starts, it is normal to hear the
cassette tape being engaged inside the machine. This is not a malfunction.
• Have you just finished watching a tape? Two or three minutes after you finish watching a tape,
the VCR heads automatically disengage from the tape to protect the tape. Sound is also heard
at this time. This is not a malfunction either.
• Try unplugging the unit from the power outlet, then plugging back in. If this does not work, call
your local dealer for service.
• During recording, playback, or fast-forwarding when the unit reaches the end of the tape, it
starts rewinding automatically.
• Is the VCR set to Repeat Play? See "Repeat Play", page 21.
• Has the safety tab at the rear of the cassette been removed? A cassette cannot be used for
recording without this tab. If the tab is missing and you still want to record on that tape, cover
the hole with two layers of adhesive tape.
• The VCR heads may be dirty. Use a commercially available cleaning cassette to clean the
heads.
• Manually adjust the VCR’s tracking. See "Tracking Adjustment", page 26.
• Are you trying to timer-record more than six programs? The maximum number of timer-
recordings that can be set at one time is six.
• Do timer-recordings overlap? You can check timer settings by pressing PROG. CHECK on the
remote control. For PROG. CHECK, see page 28. For timer recording overlap, see page 20.
•Is there a video cassette inserted in the unit? If there is no cassette inserted, the VCR cannot
be operated.
• Do timer-recording overlap? See the "Notes on overlapping programs" on page 20.
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