Owner's Manual
50
Symptom
This
remote
control
uses
the
same
buttons
for
VCR
and
DVD
functions
(ex.
PLAY).
The
tape
does
not
run
during
recording.
The
tape
will
not
rewind
or
fast-forward.
The
playback
picture
does
not
appear
while
the
tape
is
running.
Noise
appears
during
visual
search.
Noise
appears
during
normal
playback.
Breaks
are
noticeable
in
Hi-Fi
soundtrack.
Recording
cannot
be
started.
Tape-to-tape
editing
is
not
possible.
Timer
recording
won't
work.
No
Hi-Fi
sound.
Cause
The
remote
control
is
not
pointed
at
the
remote
sensor
of
the
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver.
The
remote
control
is
too
far
from
the
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver.
There
is
an
obstacle
in
the
path
of
the
remote
control
and
the
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver.
The
batteries
in
the
remote
control
are
exhausted.
This
remote
control
uses
the
same
buttons
for
VCR
and
DVD
functions
(ex.
PLAY).
The
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver
is
in
the
RECORD
PAUSE
MODE.
The
tape
is
already
fully
rewound
or
fast-
forwarded.
If
you're
using
only
the
RF
cable
for
con-
nection.
This
is
normal.
The
automatic
tracking
mode
is
engaged.
The
automatic
tracking
mode
is
engaged.
There
is
no
tape
loaded,
or
the
tape
loaded
has
had
its
record
safety
tab
removed.
The
source
(another
VCR,
camcorder)
has
not
been
properly
connected.
The
clock/or
the
timer
have
been
set
incorrectly.
The
timer
is
not
engaged.
The
loaded
tape
has
had
its
record
safety
tab
removed.
Audio
mode
is
not set
properly.
Correction
Point
the
remote
control
at
the
remote
sensor
of
the
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver.
Operate
the
remote
control
within
23
ft
(7
m).
Remove
the
obstacle.
Replace
the
batteries
with
new
ones.
When
using
a
VCR,
first
press
the
VCR
button.
When
using
a
DVD,
first
press
the
CD/DVD
button.
Press
PAUSE/STEP
(X)
to
resume
recording.
Check
the
tape.
Set
the
TV
to
the
Video
channel
(see
p.
17).
Turn
camcorder
on
and
operate
properly.
Try
manual
tracking
(see
p.
27).
Try
manual
tracking
(see
p.
27).
Insert
a
tape,
or
using
adhesive
tape,
cover
the
hole
where
the
tab
was
removed.
Confirm
that
the
camcorder
is
properly
connected.
Re-perform
the
clock
and/or
timer
set-
tings.
Press
POWER
and
confirm
that
the
timer
indicator
is
displayed
on
the
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver's
Display.
Insert
a
pate
with
adhesive
tape,
or
insert
a
tape
with
the
record
safety
tab
intact.
Select
"STEREO"
by
repeatedly
press-
ing
AUDIO
on
the
remote
control.
Moisture
Condensation
Moisture
condensation
can
occur:
?
When
the
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver
is
moved
from
a
cold
place
to
a
warm
place.
?
Under
extremely
humid
conditions.
In
locations
where
moisture
condensation
may
occur:
?
Keep
the
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver
plugged
into
an
AC
power
outlet
with
POWER
On.
This
will
help
prevent
conden-
sation.
?
When
condensation
has
occurred,
wait
a
few
hours
for
the
DVD/VCR
Combi
receiver
to
dry
before
using
it.