Specifications

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Somequickand easytips to fixing problemsyourself.
Before Catting for Service
PLeasereferto this chart before caLUngfor service.First, turn on the IV and VCR.SeLectappropriateinput for the IV to
receivethe video signalfrom the VCR.YouwiU probablyusethe AntennaIn connectionto the TV. SeLectchannel3 or 4 at
the TV. Placethe VCRin the VCRmode by pressingthe TV/VCRbutton on the remote repeatedlyunU[ VCRindicator Light
appearsin the VCRfront paneL.If you have a cable box, turn it on and select channel3 or 4 at the VCR.
ObservedCondition
No powerto the VCR.
Remotedoes not function.
Nopicture appearson IV screenfrom
anyVCRfunction.
VCRfeatures do not function. VCRdoes
not respondto remotefunctions or VCR
keys.
Operating Problems
PossibLeCause
Powercordis not connected.
Batteriesare weak.
Youare too far away from the VCR.
Remotemay be at an awkwardangle.
Sourcefor IV is not selectedproperty.
TV/VCRmode for VCRis set to TV.
VCRis Lockedup.
ProbabLeSoLution
Connect powercord.
RepLacewith new batteries.
Movecloserto the VCR.
Avoidholdingthe remote at sharp
angle.
Set INPUTsourceon IV to Audio/Video
In, or tune TVto Channel3 or 4, as
appropriate.
Pressthe TV/VCRbutton on remote
repeatedly to choose VCRmode. VCR
indicator tightappearsin VCRfront paneL.
DisconnectVCRpowercord for three (3)
minutes.Resetclock and other features
as necessary.
PLayingTapes (PLayback) Problems
ObservedCondition
Tapewiff not rewindor fast forward.
Mechanical soundis audible during
playback.
Tapeplaybackdoesnot appear on IV
screen.
Video_noise" (horizontal streaks)
appear during normaltape playing.
VCRStatus Displayflickerswhen using
STILLvideo duringtape playback.
Possible Cause
Tape is fuLLyrewound or is at its end.
Note: This is normal operaUng sound
from internal mechanisms.
Source for IV is not selected property.
ProbabLeSoLution
No action necessary.
No action necessary.
Set Input sourceon IV to Audio/Video
In, or tune IV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
IV/VCR modefor VCRis set to TV.
Tapeis a rentalo_was recordedon
another VCR.
Tapeheadsare dirty.
Tapetracking needsto be adjusted
white in stow-motion playback,
Pressthe IV/VCR button repeatedlyto
chooseVCRmode.VCRindicatorLight
appearsin VCRfront panel.
UseTRK(v/A) for manua[tracking
adjustmentwhiletapeis playing.
C_an video heads.
FromSTILLvideo mode, enable
sLow-motionplayback.UseTRK(v/A)
to adjust trackingfor best picture.
Returnto PLAYmode, then press
PAUSEfor STILLvideo.