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Tape cannot be inserted.
• Insert the tape,window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn't already in the DVD/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECTbutton on the DVD/VCR.
• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the DVD/VCR. Never force the tape into the
DVD/VCR.
• If a timer recording is programmed and the DVD/VCR is in standby mode for the timer recording, you
can not insert a tape without a record tab.
Tape cannot be removed.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
• You haveset a timer recording. PresstheTIMER SET button to temporarily cancel standby mode. Then,
press the STOP/EJECTbutton on the DVD/VCR to eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and press the
TIMER SETbutton to put the DVD/VCR in standby mode for the timer recording.
DVD/VCR ejects the tape when the RECORD button is pressed or when theTIMER SET but-
ton is pressed to set a timer recording.
• Make sure the tape hasa record tab.Details are on pageseven.
Poor reception
• You mayneed to tune yourTV again.
The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the tape playback is stopped.
• To enable the quick play mechanism,the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes.This is normal.The
quicle play mechanism allows the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.
Direct Broadcast System Hookups
• Watching one TV channelwhile recording another may not be possible if you havea DBS hookup.You
may haveto set your TV to channel03 or 04,then make your channel selections at the DBS.
• With many DBS hookups, if you use accessory audio and video cables to connect your DVD/VCR to
your TV,you will have to put your DVD/VCR in Line Input mode (channel001 or 002).
Line Input mode
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AV FRONT orAV REAR will appear on yourTV screen
briefly), press the CHANNEL A/v buttons or usethe Number buttons to select another channel.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
• During playback,Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking. This is
normal.
• When connecting the DVD/VCR to a stereo T_, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cablesto
connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the AUDIO IN jackson your T_, and if
theTV is in Line (Auxiliary) Input mode.
• When you connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD/VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your
TV,the stereo light on the TV might not glow. But, aslong as the status display indicates you are receiv-
ing a stereo signal,you are receiving a stereo signal.This isnormal, Detailsare on page 46.
• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play back in Hi-Fi audio. Tapesrecorded in normal audio will play
back in monaural audio.
Cleaning the Video Heads
• Your DVD/VCR automatically cleans the video heads of theVCR each time you inserta tape. However,
the heads may become dirty. If so, usea commercially-available head cleaner or have an authorized ser-
vicer cleanthe video heads.Eventually,the heads may need to be replaced.
The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.
• Someprograms may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of
copyright owners.This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital Video
Discs (DVDs), aswell as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels.
Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you playa
tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear.Tapesof copyright
protected programs may havea picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate.
Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.
This DVD/VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of cer-
tain U.S.patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unlessotherwise authorized
by Macrovision Corporation. Reverseengineering or disassemblyis prohibited.