Manual

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Before Requesting Service
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If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following list of problems and possible solutions before rcqucsting ser-
vice. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
Power
No power
Power failure
Recording/Playback
A TV program cannot be recorded.
The VCR will not perform a timer
recording.
There is no playback picture, or
the playback picture is noisy or
contains streaks.
The top of the playback picture
waves back and forth excessively.
Remote Control
The VCR cannot be controlled with
the remote control.
The Number buttons won't work for
channels above 69.
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• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating cun'ent) outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
• When you use the VCR with the auto clock function set to OFF, follow the steps
on page 10 to reset the clock.
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, and the antenna/cable (page six).
• Make sure the band selected (VHFAJHF) matches your antenna/cable system.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab (pag e fiye).
• Make sure the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu is not on-screen (pages 9, 19 - 27, and 49).
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 22 - 27).
• Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page five).
• Make sure the VCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set (pages 10-12).
• The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if a power interruption
of more than one hour occurs during the timer recording, even if the power
comes back on afterward.
• A timer recording programmed with the TV GUIDE Plus+ system has priority.
• An OTR has priority.
• Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR's CH3/CH4 switch (page six).
• Make sure the VCR is in VCR position (pages 15-17).
• Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly.adjusted.
• Adjust the tracking (page 35).
Because the VCR playback signal is not as stable as an off-the-air TV signal, the
top of the TV screen may waver during playback. To stop this, slowly turn the
horizontal hold control on the TV. If the TV does not have a horizontal hold con-
trol, or if adjusting the control does not help, contact your TV service center.
• Press the VCR button on the remote control, then try again.
• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR's remote sensor (page five).
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR (page five).
• Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control (page five).
• Select CABLE TV from the tuner set up display (page 28), then let the VCR
program the channels.
Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR's continued excellent performance. Your VCR has an automatic head
cleaning system that helps prevent clogging of the video heads. Cleaning is performed each time you insert or remove a video cas-
sette. However, this feature is preventative only. If the video heads are very clogged, take your VCR to an authorized service center.