Specifications

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Somequick
and easytips
to fixing
problems
yourself.
Before Calling for Service
Pleaserefer to this chart beforecalling forservice. First,turn onthe TVand VCR.Select appropriate
input for the TV to receivethe video signalfrom the VCR.Youwill probablyusethe AntennaIn connec-
t-ion to the TV. Select channel3 or 4 at the TV. Placethe VCR in the VCRmodeby pressingTV/VCRon
the remote repeatedlyuntil VCRindicatorappearsin the VCRfront panel. If you have a cable box,turn
it on and select channel3 or 4 at the VCR.
Operating Problems
ObservedCondition
Nopowerto the VCR.
Remotedoes not function.
No picture appearson TV screen
from anyVCRfunction.
PossibleCause
Power cordis not connected.
Batteriesareweak.
Youare too far away from the
VCR.
Remotemaybe at an awkward
angle.
Sourcefor TVis not selected
properly.
W/VCR modefor VCRis set to W.
Probable Sotution
Connectpower cord.
Replacewith newbatteries.
Move closerto the VCR.
VCRfeatures do not function. VCRis locked up
VCRdoesnot respond to remote
functions or VCRkeys.
Playing Tapes (Playback) Problems
ObservedCondition Probable Solution
Tapewilt not rewindor fast No action necessary.
forward.
Mechanical soundis audible No action necessary.
duringplayback.
Avoid holdingthe remote at
sharpangle.
Set INPUTsoIJrceon TVto
Audio/Video In, or tune TVto
Channel3 or 4, as appropriate.
PressTV/VCRon remote repeat-
edly to chooseVCRmode. VCR
indicatorappears in VCRfront
panel.
Disconnect VCRpower cordfor
three (3) seconds.Resetclock
and other features as necessary.
Tape playback does not appear
on TV screen.
Video"noise" (horizontal
streaks)appearduring normal
tape playing.
VCRStatus Displayflickers
when usingSTILLvideo during
tape playback.
Possible Cause
Tapeis fully rewoundor is at
its end.
Note: This is normaloperating
soundfrominternal
mechanisms.
Sourcefor TVis not selected
properly.
TV/VCRmode for VCRis set to
TV.
Tapeis a rental or was recorded
on anotherVCR.
Tapeheadsare dirty.
Tapetracking needsto be
adjustedwhile in slow-motion
playback.
Set Input sourceon TVto
Audio/Video In, or tune TVto
Channel3 or 4, as appropriate.
PressTV/VCRrepeatedly to
chooseVCRmode. VCRindicator
appearsin VCRfront panel.
UseTRACKING(_r/A) for manu-
al tracking adjustmentwhile
tape is playing.
Cleanvideo heads.
FromSTILLvideomode,enable
slow-motionplayback. Use
TRACKING(v/A) to adjust
tracking for best picture.Return
to PLAYmode,then pressPAUSE
for STILLvideo.