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Care and Servicing (Problems)
OFTEN ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS
PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK SOLUTION
No Power Power cord plugged in? Connect the power cord to
AC outlet.
Delayed recording does not
work.
Program set to the correct
channel?
Reset the delayed
recording.
Program time and date set
correctly?
Reset the delayed
recording
VCR power turned off? Turn power off to activate
the timer.
Does not record when you
press REC and PLAY at the
same time/
Safety tab removed from
the videocassette
Put cellophane tape over
the tab area, or use a
videocassette with safety
tab intact.
TV program cannot be
viewed or recorded.
Loose or inappropriate
connections between VCR
and TV?
Review hookup directions
and make correct, firm
connections.
Poor picture quality
(“noise”) during playback.
TV channel selector on the
proper channel.
Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as
correct for your area (Set
TV or AUX or VIDEO 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.
Is VCR remote control
programmed for your TV?
Follow instructions in
Advanced Operations to
program the remote to
send signals that your TV
can recognize.
(Not all TV brands are compatible.)
Is remote control set to
control the TV?
Press the TV device
button, then press the
button corresponding to
the TV function you want.