Helpful Hints
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Picture Page
Recording, Timer recording, Transfer (dubbing), External input Page
TV reception worsens after
connecting the unit.
≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment.
It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers.
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The images from this unit do
not appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.
≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S-VIDEO OUT terminal or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit.
≥Make sure that the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
≥The TV isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫, STOP] and
[“ DVD, DUBBING] on DVD of the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The
setting will change to interlace.
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Timer recording does not work
properly.
VCR Plus_ system does not
work properly.
≥When connected to cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR Plus_ system does not work.
≥The timer program is incorrect or different timer program times overlap. Correct the program.
≥The clock is not correct. Set the clock.
≥Correct the guide channels with “VCR Plus_ CH Setting” in the SETUP menu.
≥The same guide channel is set to 2 or more channel positions. Set the guide channel correctly
or delete unnecessary channels.
≥Timer recording will not be activated during formatting, transfer (dubbing) and other such
operations which should not be interrupted when they are being carried out.
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Timer recording does not stop
even when [∫, STOP] is
pressed.
≥Press [∫, STOP] and then [ENTER] within 5 seconds to turn “ ” off. Recording stops.
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The timer program remains
even after recording finishes.
≥The timer program remains if set to daily or weekly.
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Cannot transfer (dub) VHS to a
disc.
≥“TP” channel is not selected when recording from a video tape to a disc.
≥Some video tapes on the market (including rental videos) are copy-guarded to prevent illegal
reproductions. Copy-guarded video tapes cannot be properly recorded.
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Cannot record video or sound
from a disc.
≥“DC” channel is not selected when recording from a disc to a video tape.
≥Most DVDs on the market (including rental DVDs) are copy-guarded to prevent illegal
reproductions. Copy-guarded DVDs cannot be properly recorded.
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The sound level after editing is
not equal on DVD and on VHS.
≥The sound level on DVD and VHS may not match depending on the disc. When the sound
level in a particular part of the sound source is soft or loud, the sound may be recorded loudly
or softly on a video tape.
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Strip-shaped black noise is
recorded.
≥The device in playback is interfered with by the TV because the device is too close to the TV.
Move the device away from the TV.
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Cannot record video or sound
from the external device.
≥The external device is not correctly connected.
≥The proper external input channel (L1 or L2) is not selected.
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