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Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your unit. Consult your local dealer
or service outlet if problems persist.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.
SYMPTOMS
POWER
The AC power cord is not connected.
No power.
Although the power is on, the
Cassette or disc is not inserted.
unit does not operate.
The TIMER REC buttons are depressed.
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION
TV station experiencing problems.
Picture control is not adjusted.
Possible local interference.
Poor or no picture.
Antenna or Cable TV connector is not
connected or possible local interference.
TV station experiencing problems.
Picture control is not adjusted.
Poor or no color.
Possible local interference.
Antenna or Cable TV connector is not
connected or possible local interference.
TV station experiencing problems.
Antenna or Cable TV connector is not
Picture wobbles or drifts.
connected or possible local interference.
Cable TV channel is scrambled.
Cable TV connector is not connected.
TV/CABLE Mode menu option is set to the
No Cable TV reception.
TV mode.
Cable TV service interrupted.
TV/CABLE Mode menu option is not set to
No reception above
the appropriate mode.
channel 13.
UHF antenna is not connected.
TV station experiencing problems.
Antenna (CABLE) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
Poor or no sound
.
Possible local interference.
The MUTE button is depressed.
TV station stopped broadcasting.
TV shuts off.
Sleep timer is set.
TV station experiencing problems or program
tuned is not closed captions.
Closed caption is not
TV signal is weak.
activated.
The CLOSED CAPTION button is not
depressed.
VCR
The video cassette's erase prevention tab
TV recording does not work.
is broken off.
The time is not set correctly.
Timer recording does not
The recording start/end time is not set
work.
correctly.
Tape is old or worn.
Tracking adjustment is beyond range of
Noise bars appear on the
automatic tracking circuit.
screen.
Video heads are dirty.
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POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Connect the AC power cord to the AC
outlet.
Insert a video cassette or disc.
Press the TIMER REC buttons.
Try another channel.
Check picture control adjustments.
Check for source of reception distur-
bance.
Check VHF/UHF antenna or Cable TV
connection, reposition or rotate antenna.
Try another channel.
Check picture control adjustments.
Check for source of reception disturbance.
Check VHF/UHF antenna or Cable TV
connection, reposition or rotate antenna.
Try another channel.
Check VHF/UHF antenna or Cable TV
connection, reposition or rotate antenna.
Try another channel.
Check all Cable TV connections.
Set the TV/CABLE Menu option to the
CABLE mode.
Contact your Cable TV company.
Make sure TV/CABLE menu option is in
the appropriate mode.
Check UHF antenna.
Try another channel.
Check Cable TV connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Check for source of reception disturbance.
Check the MUTE button has not been
pressed.
Tune new channel.
Set Sleep Timer to "0".
Try another channel.
Check Cable TV connection of VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Press the CLOSED CAPTION button to
turn on the closed caption.
Place a piece of adhesive tape over the
hole.
Reset the present time.
Reset the start/end time.
Replace the tape.
Adjust tracking manually using the
TRACKING +/– buttons on the remote control.
Clean the video heads.
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