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Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service, check the following points once
again.
Self Test Indication
Recording does not operate correctly
This VCR has a self-diagnosis and display function. If the
VCR detects trouble during installation or during use, the
following indications automatically appear in the VCR
display. Indications are displayed in the form of a single
English letter plus two numbers such as [H01].
The symptom description is indicated in quotations “
”.
indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.”
The record prevention tab on the cassette is open.
Close the record prevention tab. (Slide it in the
direction of the [REC] arrow.)
INDICATION
H
F
CAUSE
Some problem has occurred.
(Numbers following H and F differ according to the status of
the VCR.)
REMEDY
Consult your dealer for further advice.
VCR does not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quotations “
”.
“VCR display is not illuminated.”
Mains lead is not connected. Reconnect mains lead
to VCR.
“VCR picture does not appear on monitor screen.”
The connections are incorrect.
Check the connections with the monitor.
“Recordings cannot be made.”
Does INPUT SELECT setting match the sockets that
are actually connected?
The connections are incorrect. Check that
connections for external video and audio source are
correct. See page 13.
Remote controller does not
work correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quotations “
”.
“Remote controller does not operate correctly.”
Remote controller transmitter beam is not reaching the
VCR. Ensure that remote controller is being pointed at
the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not
obstructed.
Distance is too far. Use remote controller within 7 m
of the VCR. If operation is not possible in this range,
replace the batteries.
Batteries are spent. Replace the batteries. Note the
precautions for replacement on page 11.
Batteries are incorrectly fitted with
reversed.
Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 11.
Wrong remote control mode has been selected. Set to
the correct remote control mode. (See page 20.)
Playback does not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in quotations “
”.
“The playback picture contains rectangular blocks of picture
noise or the whole screen becomes black.”
Video heads are clogged or worn. Use the Digital
Video Head Cleaner supplied with the VCR. (See
page 74.) If the picture is still not clear after using it,
consult your dealer for further advice.
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