Manual

PAGE 28 I TROUBLESHOOTING
Somequick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself.
Before Ca|Ung for Service
PLeaserefer to this chart beforecalling for service. First, turn on the TVand VCR.Select appropriate input forthe TVto
receive the video signal from the VCR.You will probably use the Antenna In connection to the 13/.Select channel 3 or 4 at
the TV. PLacethe VCRin the VCRmode by pressing the TV/VCRbutton on the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator light
appears in the VCRfront panel. If you have a cable box, turn it on and se[ect channel 3 or 4 at the VCR.
ObservedCondition
Nopowerto the VCR.
Remotedoes not function.
Nopicture appearson TV screen from
any VCRfunction.
VCRfeatures do not function. VCRdoes
not respondto remote functions or VCR
keys.
Operating Problems
PossibleCause
Power cord is not connected.
Batteries are weak.
You are too far away from the VCR.
Remotemay be at an awkward angle.
Source for 13/is not selected properly.
TV/VCRmodefor VCRis set to TV.
VCR is locked up.
Probable Solution
Connect power cord.
Replace with new batteries.
Move closer to the VCR.
Avoid ho|ding the remote at sharp
angle.
Set INPUT source on TV to Audio/Video
In, or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
Press the TV/VCR button on remote
repeatedly to choose VCR mode. VCR
indicator light appears in VCR front panel,
Disconnect VCR power cord for three (3)
minutes. Reset clock and other features
as necessary,
ObservedCondition
Tape will not rewind or fast forward.
Mechanical sound is audible during
playback.
Tape playback does not appear on TV
screen.
Video "noise" (horizontal streaks)
appear during normal tape playing.
VCRStatus Display flickers when using
STILLvideo during tape playback.
Playing Tapes (Playback) Problems
PossibleCause Probable Solution
Tapeis fully rewoundor is at its end. Noaction necessary.
Note: Thisis normaloperatingsound No action necessary.
from internal mechanisms.
Source for TVis not selected properly.
TV/VCRmode for VCRis set to TV.
Tape is a rental or was recorded on
another VCR.
Tapeheads are dirty.
Tapetracking needsto be adjusted
while in stow-motion playback.
Set Input sourceon I¥ to Audio/Video
In, or tune TVto Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
Pressthe 13//VCRbutton repeatedly to
chooseVCRmode. VCRindicator tight
appears in VCRfront panel,
UseTRK(V/A) for manual tracking
adjustment while tape is playing.
CLeanvideo heads.
From STILL video mode, enable
slow-motion playback. UseTRK(v/A)
to adjust tracking for best picture.
Return to PLAYmode, then press
PAUSEfor STILL video.