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ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the following
guide for the possible remedy of a problem before contacting the Customer Service. Sometimes a perfor-
mance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. It
could save your time and money.
No power
No operation by remote control
Poor or no picture
Poor or no picture in playback
Poor or no sound
Cannot go into recording mode
Timer recording does not work
or results in failure
Picture or color fades in and out
when copying a videotape
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDY
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Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
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(In case of power failure) Check the breaker.
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Check if the batteries are weak or inserted incorrectly.
Replace weak batteries and insert with their polarities (+/-
signs) as indicated.
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Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and operate
within 23 feet (7m) of the unit.
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Remove all obstacles to clear the path of the infrared signal.
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Check the infrared signal output.
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Select the correct mode to operate by pressing [
SELECT].
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The operable range from the unit is 10 feet (3m) within 15˚.
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Check if antenna or cable is connected properly.
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Check for the broken pin or wire of antenna cable.
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Check for source of reception disturbance.
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Press
[SELECT] to select the correct mode.
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Perform channel scanning to memorize available TV channels.
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Tr y another channel. If OK, then possible station problem.
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Adjust picture control (COLOR/CONTRAST/BRIGHT etc.).
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Check for magnetism from nearby appliances and try
degaussing.
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Adjust tracking control.
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Tr y video head cleaning.
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The videotape may be old or worn. Replace with new one.
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Adjust volume control using
[VOL.
X
/
Y
].
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Tr y another channel. If OK, then possible station problem.
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Check if the unit is in Still mode or Slow motion playback.
If so, press
[PLAY B] to return to normal playback.
•
Make sure the cassette has an erase-prevention tab. If neces-
sary, cover the hole with plastic tape.
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Make sure the begin/end time is set correctly.
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Make sure the power is off to activate timer recording.
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Check if the unit’s clock is set to current time and date.
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The program may contain copy protection signals that restricts
copying.
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The timer setting overlapped with another setting has priority.
•
Check if the tape reached the end during recording.
•
Check if the power failure during recording.
•
You cannot copy a copyrighted videotape.You are experienc-
ing copy guard protection.
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