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Before Requesting Service
Message of On Screen Display
The error message is indicated in brackets [ ].
[PLEASE PUT IN A VIDEO CASSETTE.]
• [REC/OTR] (38) ([REC] (15)) or [TIMER (REC)] (14) has
been pressed without a video cassette inserted.
#Insert a video cassette.
[PLEASE STOP THE TAPE.]
• [TUNER PRESET] has been selected during playback.
#Stop the tape.
[PLEASE SET THE CLOCK.]
• [TIMER (REC)] (14), [PROG] (7), [CHECK] (23) or
[TIMER CHECK] (41) has been pressed when the clock is
not set.
#Set the clock.
[PLEASE USE A CASSETTE WITH TAB.]
• [REC/OTR] (38), [REC] (15) or [TIMER (REC)] (14) has
been pressed with a video cassette without an erasure
prevention tab.
#Use a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention
tab.
[NO TIMER RECORDING HAS BEEN SET.]
• [TIMER (REC)] (14) has been pressed with no timer
programmes.
#Set timer recording.
[VCR IS IN THE TIMER STANDBY MODE.]
• [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) has been pressed during the timer
standby mode.
#Press the [TIMER (REC)] (14) to release the VCR from
the timer standby mode.
[CAN NOT FIND PROG PLAY DATA.]
• [PROG PLAY] (22) has been pressed with no programmed
timer recording data.
#Set timer recording.
The VCR will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The VCR display is not illuminated.]
• The mains lead has not been connected.
#Connect the mains lead to the mains supply.
[The VCR display is illuminated but the VCR will not operate.]
• The VCR is in the timer mode.
#Press the [TIMER (REC)] (14) to operate the VCR
manually.
• Safety devices are operating.
#Disconnect the mains lead and wait for 1 minute.
Reconnect the mains supply and check functions.
• Dew may have formed.
#Do not operate the VCR for 1 hour.
Playback will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The picture is noisy or is not in colour. Horizontal bars or lines
run down the screen.]
• Tracking is not correct.
#Adjust the tracking. See page 18.
• The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.
#Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 5.
• The video heads are clogged or worn.
#Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for advice on
132600. (NV-HV61GL only)
#Consult your dealer for further advice.
• The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 type
video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP mode.
#We recommend that you use video cassettes other than
type E300.
Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.]
• The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has been
broken off.
#Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or cover
the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original recording is
no longer required.
[The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen.]
• The aerial or aerial cable is defective.
#Check the aerial connection to the VCR. See page 4.
#Check your normal TV picture. If there is no picture, check
your aerial.
• The VCR is not correctly tuned.
#Retune the VCR. See pages 5-6.
• A1 or A2 has been selected.
#Select the required TV programme.
[Timer recording cannot be performed.]
• The clock or calendar has been incorrectly set.
#Check the clock and calendar. Set them to the present
time. (Note that this is a 24-hour clock.)
See page 7.
• The recording starting or ending time setting is incorrect.
#Set the recording starting and ending time correctly.
• The VCR has not been set for timer recording.
#Press [TIMER (REC)] (14) after programming for timer
recording.
[AV external recordings cannot be made.]
• A1 or A2 has not been selected.
#Select A1 or A2 by pressing [INPUT SELECT] (6).
• External AV connections are incorrect.
#Check that the connections for external video and audio
sources are correct. See page 12.
The remote control will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The remote control does not operate correctly.]
• The remote control transmitter beam is not reaching the
VCR.
#Ensure that the remote control is being pointed at the VCR
and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed.
• The distance is too far.
#Use the remote control within 7 m of the VCR.
• The batteries are exhausted.
#Replace the batteries. See the precautions for
replacement on page 2.
• The batteries are incorrectly fitted with (+/-) reversed.
#Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 2.
• The remote controller signal sensor is exposed to strong light
source such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light.
#Keep strong light source so far away from
the remote
controller signal sensor
as possible.
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