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Before Requesting Service
Power
Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK.
Solution
PROG buttons do not respond...
• PROG functions are not available in COMPONENT Video
Output and S-VIDEO OUT. Set TV to either RF IN or VIDEO
IN. (p. 10)
• Check Remote batteries. (p. 4)
• Press VCR or DVD button for DVD/VCR mode. (p. 28)
No power…
Power turns itself off...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Press POWER button on.
• Make sure power source is active.
• Auto power-off (shutoff) occurs after about 5 min. in DVD
mode with no operation, or if there is no broadcast signal in
TV or Playback mode.
Turn the power back on. (pp. 23, 33)
Recording & Playback Solution
TV program cannot be recorded...
• Check connections between DECK, external antenna, and
TV.
• Check channel selections.
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly
set. (Channels [p. 18])
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (p. 6)
• Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to
channel to be recorded.
• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (p. 24)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even
after power is restored.
Timer recording cannot be
performed…
• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel
(3 or 4) (p. 16) or select LINE.
• Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR.”
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (p. 4)
• Try Head Cleaning. (p. 4)
There is no playback picture, or the
playback picture is noisy or contains
streaks...
• Set TV’s Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
During special effects playback
picture may contain some vertical
jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
• Make sure DECK power is on.
• Check Remote batteries.
• Make sure Remote is in proper mode. (p. 28)
• Make sure Timer Recording is not in progress.
DECK cannot be controlled...
Remote Control Solution
DECK cannot be remote controlled...
• Make sure DECK power is on.
• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on DECK. (p.9)
• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
• Check Remote batteries. (p. 4)
• Exposing DECK remote sensor to direct fluorescent
or outdoor light may cause signal interference.