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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.
If using VCR+, check the
channel setup.
VCR power turned off? Turn power off to activate the
timer.
Safety tab removed from the
videocassette?
Put cellophane tape over the
tab area, or use a
videocassette with the safety
tab intact.
Does not record when you
press REC.
Safety tab removed from the
videocassette?
Put cellophane tape over the
tab area, or use a
videocassette with the safety
tab intact
TV programs cannot be
viewed or recorded.
Loose or inappropriate
connections between TV &
VCR?
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
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 the tracking control
buttons 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.
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