Symphonic SF225B VCR User Manual


 
SPECIAL FEATURES
AUTO REWIND
When a tape has reached the end during recording, play-
back, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind
to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will
eject the tape and turn itself to off.
The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording
or One Touch Recording.
When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will
rewind to the M0:00:00 and the VCR will go into the
Stop mode.
REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER
This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in
hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time
will not change during blank portions on the tape.)
The "" indication will appear when the tape is re-
wound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter.
COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION
Use this feature to memorize the beginning of recording
start point.
1) Press the COUNTER RE-
SET button on the remote
control to reset the counter.
2) Press the COUNTER
MEMORY button on the
remote control so that "M"
appears on the TV screen.
3) Record the program.
4) After recording, press the STOP button then the
REW button.
When "0:00:00" is reached, rewinding operation
goes to stop. And you can view the recording pro-
gram.
The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function
if the auto repeat mode is set to [ON]. In this case, set
the auto repeat mode to [OFF].
To cancel the counter memory mode, press the
COUNTER MEMORY button so that "M" disap-
pears from the TV screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate
the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy
the problem.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power.
Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
Make sure the power is turned on.
Timer recording is not possible.
Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
Make sure the power is off.
Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode.
Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with
plastic tape.
Playback picture is partially noisy.
Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the
CHANNEL Up or Down button on the VCR.
Cannot view a tape but the audio is
OK.
Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "AUTO HEAD
CLEANING" .
Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
No picture or poor picture on
playback.
Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the VCR indicator on the VCR comes on.
Fine tune your TV.
On-the-air TV programs cannot be
seen.
Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 6.
Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the VCR indicator on the VCR disappears.
No operation from the infrared
Remote Control.
Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
Check batteries in remote control.
Video or color fades in and out when
making a copy of a video tape.
You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing
copy guard protection.
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