Manual
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.
No power...
No picture or sound...
Poor picture with normal sound...
Poor sound with normal picture...
Poor TV reception,..
No color or poor color...
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV programscannot be watched...
Channel cannot be selected...
TV program cannot be
recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
3erformed._
_4oplayback picture,or the playback
#c_e isnoLsyor conta_ s_eaks...
VCR cannot be controlled...
Unit cannot be controlled...
ACTION. PROG and FM/TV
buttons cannot be selected...
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
V'_deocassette cannot be removed...
Tape cannot be ejected or inserted...
Video cassette ejecLswhen a
recordingis started, or the power
is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR n_3tor
(CYLINDER) ceo_nses to _otate...
VCR cannot be controlled...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON,
• Make sere ycor antenna system (TV or CABLE), iseorrectly set. (P. 8)
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Set POWER button to ON.
• Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in
the SET UP TV menu. (P. 21)
• Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 14)
• AdjsetS_ESS aridPICTURE controlsinthe SET UP TV meeu. (P.21)
• Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P. 21)
• Install a directional antenna.
• Make sure the selected channel is in unit's memory. (P. 10, 11)
• Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
• Make sure your antenca system (TV or CABLE). iscorrecUyset.(P. 8)
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
• Check that clock is set to current time and date.
• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to
channel to be recorded.
• Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P. 22-23)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer
recording even after power is restored.
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P. 4)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P. 4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is
unobstructed.
Inspect the remote batteries. (P. 3)
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light
may cause signal interference.
Check remote batteries.
• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• TnJejecling or il-¢-_-:,rtingthe tabe againatler turning POWER off, then beck on.
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P. 3)
• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for
about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play
mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com.