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Symptom
No TV programmes appear
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
The timer does not operate.
No tape can be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking indicator does not
appear on the screen.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure the TV SYSTEM switch is set to the system
in your area.
• Adjust the RF CHANNEL screw at the rear of the VCR
with an RF screwdriver.
• Make sure SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the TUNER
PRESET menu is set to the system in your area.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
buttons. Select a programme position when recording
TV programmes; select “L1” or “L2”when recording
from other equipment.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.
• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
the current time.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than three hours. Reset the clock and
timer.
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape
compartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / VTR remote control switch is set
correctly.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted, or the NTSC system is
being used.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
Timer recording
Troubleshooting (continued)
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