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Troubleshooting 35
Symptom
No power.
The power is on, but the
DVD+VCR does not
work.
No picture.
No sound.
The playback picture is
poor.
The DVD+VCR does not
start playback.
The remote control does
not work properly.
Cause
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The power cord is disconnected.
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No disc is inserted.
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No tape is inserted.
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The TV is not set to receive DVD+VCR
signal output.
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TV/VCR mode for DVD+VCR is set to
TV.
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The video cable is not connected securely.
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The connected TV power is turned off.
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The equipment connected with the audio
cable is not set to receive DVD+VCR sig-
nal output.
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The audio cables are not connected
securely.
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The power of the equipment connected
with the audio cable is turned off.
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The Digital Audio Output is set to the
wrong position.
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The disc is dirty.
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Tape heads are dirty.
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Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.
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No disc is inserted.
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No tape is inserted.
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An unplayable disc is inserted.
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The disc is placed upside down.
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The disc is not placed within the guide.
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The disc is dirty.
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The Rating level is set.
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The remote control does not work.
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The remote control is too far from the
DVD+VCR.
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There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the DVD+VCR.
""
The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.
""
This remote control use the same
buttons for VCR and DVD functions
(ex. PLAY).
Correction
""
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
securely.
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Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc
or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
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Select correct video input mode on the TV
so the picture from the DVD+VCR
appears on the TV screen.
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Press the TV/VCR button on the remote
control repeatedly to choose VCR mode.
TV indicator disappears in the display win-
dow.
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Properly connect the video cable.
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Turn on the TV.
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Select the correct input mode of the audio
receiver so you can listen to the sound
from the DVD+VCR.
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Properly connect the audio cable.
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Turn on the equipment connected with
the audio cable.
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Set the Digital Audio Output to the
correct position, then turn on the
DVD+VCR again by pressing POWER.
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Clean the disc.
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Clean video heads.
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Use 3/4 for manual tracking adjustment
while tape is playing.
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Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc
or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
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Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type,
color system, and Regional code.)
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Place the disc with the playback side down.
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Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.
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Clean the disc.
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Cancel the Rating function or change the
rating level.
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Point the remote control at the remote
sensor of the DVD+VCR.
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Operate the remote control within 23 ft
(7 m).
""
Remove the items that could block signal.
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Replace the batteries with new ones.
""
When using a VCR, first press the VCR
button. When using a DVD, first press the
DVD button.
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.