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TV program cannot be viewed Loose or inappropriate
connection
Review hookup directions and
make correct, firm
connections.
Poor- picture (“noise”) quality. TV channel selector on the
proper channel?
Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as
correct for your area during
playback. (Set TV to AUX or
video if you have a direct
video hookup.)
Is TV correctly tuned? Fine tune the TV.
Static lines through the
picture?
Press 1 or 4 button to adjust
tracking.
“Noisy” picture despite all
previous adjustments, even
when playing different
cassettes?
Have video heads cleaned by
a qualified service technician.
No picture during playback. TV set to the correct video
viewing channel?
Set TV to channel 3 or 4.
TV cannot be operated by the
VCR’s remote control.
Is VCR remote control
programmed for your TV?
Follow instructions in
Advanced Operations to
program the remote control to
send signals that your TV can
recognize.
Is remote control set to control
the TV?
Press the TV device button,
then press the button
corresponding to the TV
function you want.
Mechanical sounds during
stop mode.
Has a loaded cassette been
stopped more than 5 minutes?
Nothing is wrong. The tape
protection mechanism is
working. Eject the cassette if
you are done viewing.
Otherwise, no action is
necessary.
Cannot store tape date in
Navigation Menu.
Was 1 TAPE NAVIGATION
<OFF> specified in the TAPE
NAVIGATION MENU?
Switch it to <ON>
Is the recording time too
short?
Data is not stored in memory
when the recording time is
less than 5 minutes (less than
5 minutes (less than 15
minutes in EP mode).
Is tape data memory full. Delete unnecessary tape data.