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The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the pop up menu.
• Usethe buttonson the front panelof theTV/VCR to accessthe pop up menu (page20).Youcannot
enter numbers(for example,to programa timer recording) usingthe front panelbuttons.
TV/VCR has no power.
• Make sure the power plugis completelyconnectedto anAC (alternatingcurrent) outlet.
TV/VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes.
• To saveenergy,the TV/VCR will shutitselfoffafter 15minutes when it ison a channelthat isnot receiv-
inga broadcastsignal(for example,a stationthat hasgoneoffthe air for the night).This isnormal.
Channel reception is poor,
• Check connections,then set up the channelsagain(page10).
TV/VCR does not have a picture.
• Adjustthe antenna(pagesix).
• AdjusttbeTV/VCR picture controls(pages24 - 25).
TV/VCR has poor sound or no sound.
• Adjust the votume.
• Pressthe MUTE button to restore the volume.
Tiupe playback is poor or tape is destroyed.
• Adjustthe tracking. Detailsareonpage 45.
• If moisture hasaccumulatedin YOur'I-V/VCR,keepthe power on for at leasttwo hours,but do not try
to playa tape.Detailsareonpage 48.
TV/VCR does not display closed captions.
• MakesureCounter Only isset to OFE Detailsoreonpage26.
• Makesure closedcaptioningisavailablefor the program.Referto the'IV listingsin your localnewspaper.
Remote control does not operate TV/VCR.
• Aim the remote control directlyat the TV/VCR's remote sensor.Deta_ areonpagesfiveand20.
• Removeall obstaclesbetweenthe remote controlandtheTV/VCR.
• Inspectandreplace the batteriesinthe remote control.Detai/sare onpagefive.
Number buttons won't work for channels above 69.
• SelectCABLEfrom the INPUT sectionof the pop up menu,then let the'I'V/VCR set upthe channels.
Detailsareonpage I0.
TV/VCR can't receive channels above 13.
• Select CABLEfrom the INPUT sectionof the pop up menu,then let the TV/VCR set upthe channels.
Detailsareonpage IO.
A tape can't be inserted into the'I'V/VCR.
• Insertthe tapewindow side up,with the record tab facingyou.
• Make surea tape is_t alreadyintheTV/VCR by pressingthe STOP/EJECTbuttonon the TV/VCR.
• Gent/)-pushon the center of the tape.Never force a tape intothe "/_V/VCR.
• Ifa timer recording isset andthe'I-V/VCR power isoff,theTV/VCR will ejectthe tapeifthe record tab
ismissing.
A tape can't be removed from theTV/VCR.
• Makesurethe power plugis completelyconnectedto anAC (alternatingcurrent)outlet.
• If a timer recording is programmed,turn on the TV/VCR power,then ejectthe tape.Besureto inserta
tape andturn offtheTV/VCR power for the timer recording.
TV/VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording.
• Make surethe tape hasa record tab. Detailsareonpagefive.
The cylinder rotates when tape playback is stopped.
• To enablethe quickp(aymechanism,the cylinderwill rotate for aboutf'rveminutes.This isnormal.The
quick playmechanismswitchesthe tape mechanismfrom Stopto Playinjustone second.