Manual

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and troubleshooting / Video head cleaning
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE
TV recording does not work. . The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.
. The time is not set correctly.
Timer recording does not work.
Noise bars on screen.
No picture, or screen is blurred or
divided into two parts.
No 4:3 (16:9) picture
No on-screen display
No surround sound
The unit or remote operation key is
not functioning.
Playback does not start when the
title is selected.
Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not changed when you
playback a DVD.
No subtitles
Angle cannot be changed.
"Q" appears on the screen.
• The recording start/end time is not set correctly.
. TIMER REC is not been pressed (11:1is not lit).
. Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.
Try manual tracking adjustment.
. Video heads are dirty.
• The tape is worn or damaged.
. The progressive scan mode is active though the unit is
connected to a TV via the VIDEO OUT jack.
. The setup does not match your TV.
. Set Display/Call to "On".
• The setup does not match your stereo system.
• Turn off the unit and unplug the AC power cord for several min-
utes, then replug it.
. Check the Parental setup.
Multilingual language is not recorded on the DVD disc.
. Some discs have no subtitles.
• Subtitles are cleared. Press SUBTITLE.
. Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc.
• The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc.
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This DVD/VCR contains microcomputer technology. Outside static or noise interference can cause malfunction.
If the DVD/VCR is not functioning properly, press ON/STANDBY continuously for approx. 10 seconds. The DVD
VCR will be reset.
Video head cleaning
Video head clogging
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The video heads are the means by which the DVD/VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback. In the
unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged, no picture will be played back. This can easily be =6"
determined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely
snowy). If this is the case, the DVD/VCR need to check by qualified service personnel.
NOTES: • DO NOTATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE
REAR COVER.
. Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.
• To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.
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