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APPENDIX
Before you ask a specialist
Mains supply
the televideo’s power
indicator does not light your
televideo doesn’t work
Recording
doesn’t start
the cassette starts playback or
is ejected
Playback
no picture
poor picture quality
poor still picture
Remote control doesn’t
work
General
a cassette won’t load
the cassette won’t rewind,
fast forward, play or record
timer is recording incorrectly
a loud noise when left in Stop
mode
– The mains lead is not connected to the wall
socket.
– Condensation may have formed when moving
the televideo from a cold to a warm room.
Wait until the video (and cassette!) reach
room temperature.
– Is a cassette loaded?
– The safety tab may be missing. Cover the hole
with adhesive tape (page 21).
– Are the TV stations tuned in on your televideo
(pages 7~9)?
– Is there a recording on the video tape?
– Use PR/TRK buttons to adjust tracking if
horizontal stripes appear.
– Is the cassette of poor quality or worn out?
Test with another cassette.
– Try a different cassette. The video head drum
may need cleaning - ask your dealer.
– Press PAUSE several times. Adjust with the
VOL/V.LOCK buttons until you get the best
picture.
– Are the batteries run down?
– Is the distance between remote control and
televideo more than 7 metres?
– Is there an object blocking the direct line
between remote control and televideo?
– Is there a cassette already loaded?
– The cassette is already fully wound back or to
the end.
– Is the clock set correctly (page 7)?
– If no play or record function is used for about
five minutes when left in Stop mode, the
televideo switches its motor off to conserve
the mechanism.
We strive to continuously improve our products – we therefore reserve the right
to make technical changes without notice. The information contained in this
booklet is therefore subject to change and is not legally binding.
