Manual
• Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact.
• VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.
• Check to make sure VCR Plus+ setup was completed correctly,
Clock shows incorrect time or date
• Power interruption. Automatic clock set was not turned on or did not work properly. Check time zone and daylight-
savings settings,
• Make sure VCR or cable box is tuned to channel carrying XDS information.
Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time
• Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
VCR makes noise when stopped
• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few
minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly
• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
• Check to make sure the SIGNAL TYPE: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.
• If DETECT AUTOMATICALLY was selected for the SIGNAL TYPE in the AUTO CHANNEL SI=ARCHmenu, try using either
CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.
• May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.
Tape plays back in slow motion
• PressPLAYto return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if SIGNALTYPE:CABLE/ANTENNAfeature is set to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
• Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature isset to ON.
TIMER indicator flashes
• Checkto make sure there is a cassette in the VCRwhen a timer recording isset.
Time counter disappears during searching
• This is normal.
On-screen menus appear in English, French, or Spanish
• Check LANGUAGE feature.
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