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Appendix: reference
VCR makes noise when stopped
• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder
inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put
the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not Auto Channel Search active channels
correctly
• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set
correctly.
• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO
CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA
instead.
• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your
local cable company for more information.
Tape plays back in slow motion
• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/
ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to
play automatically
• Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.
Timer ( ) indicator flashes
• The clock is not set.
• Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer
recording is set.
Time counter disappears during searching
• This is normal.
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or
Spanish
• Check LANGUAGE feature.
No stereo sound during playback
• Check to make sure the TAPE PLAYBACK feature is set to Hi-Fi to
hear stereo sound during playback. The tape you are playing must be
recorded in Hi-Fi in order to use the HI-FI feature.
• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the VCR to hear stereo sound.
Stereo audio too noisy
• Stereo signal is weak. Set reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO feature
to MONO.
• Press one of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.