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No reception above
channel 13.
Problems and troubleshooting
Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local
dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.
SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
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Try another channel.
Check picture control adjustments.
Check for source of reception distur-
bance.
Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Try another channel.
Check picture control adjustments.
Check for source of reception disturbance.
Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Try another channel.
Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Try another channel.
Check all CATV connections.
Set the TV/CATV Menu option to the
CATV mode.
Contact your Cable TV company.
Make sure TV/CATV menu option is in
the appropriate mode.
Check UHF antenna.
Try another channel.
Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Check for source of reception disturbance.
Check the MUTE button has not been
pressed.
Tune new channel.
Set Sleep Timer to "0".
Try another channel.
Check CATV connection of VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Press the CLOSED CAPTION button to
turn on the closed caption.
TV station experiencing problems.
Picture control is not adjusted.
Possible local interference.
Antenna (CATV) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
TV station experiencing problems.
Picture control is not adjusted.
Possible local interference.
Antenna (CATV) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
TV station experiencing problems.
Antenna (CATV) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
Cable TV channel is scrambled.
CATV connector is not connected.
TV/CATV Mode menu option is set to the
TV mode.
Cable TV service interrupted.
TV/CATV Mode menu option is not set to
the appropriate mode.
UHF antenna is not connected.
TV station experiencing problems.
Antenna (CATV) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
Possible local interference.
The MUTE button is depressed.
The AC power cord is not connected.
Cassette or disc is not inserted.
The TIMER REC buttons are depressed.
No power.
Closed caption is not
activated.
TV shuts off.
Poor or no picture.
Poor or no sound.
No CATV reception.
Picture wobbles or drifts.
Poor or no color.
Although the power is on, the
unit does not operate.
Connect the AC power cord to the AC
outlet.
Insert a video cassette or disc.
Press the TIMER REC buttons.
POWER
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION
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The video cassette's erase prevention tab
is broken off.
The time is not set correctly.
The recording start/end time is not set
correctly.
Tape is old or worn.
Tracking adjustment is beyond range of
automatic tracking circuit.
Video heads are dirty.
Timer recording does not
work.
TV recording does not work.
Place a piece of adhesive tape over the
hole.
Reset the present time.
Reset the start/end time.
Replace the tape.
Adjust tracking manually using the
TRACKING +/– buttons on the remote control.
Clean the video heads.
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16~18
38
60
VCR
The CLOSED CAPTION button is not
depressed.
TV signal is weak.
TV station experiencing problems or program
tuned is not closed captions.
Sleep timer is set.
TV station stopped broadcasting.
Noise bars appear on the
screen.
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