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appendix: reference
Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time
• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
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
• 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 play back in HI-FI.
• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of 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.