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The VCR Does Not Work Correctly
[The VCR display is not illuminated.]
– The AC mains lead is disconnected.
Connect the AC mains lead securely.
– VCR display setting is [OFF]. Set [VCR display] to [ON] or
[DIMMED]. (See page 21.)
– Power save setting is [ON]. (See page 21.)
[The VCR display is illuminated, but the VCR cannot be
operated.]
– The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.
Press the [TIMER] button to cancel the standby mode.
– Safety devices are operating.
Disconnect the AC mains lead and wait approximately
1 minute before reconnecting.
Then check if the VCR can be operated.
[The VCR picture does not appear on the TV screen.]
– The RF output channel is set to [– –].
Change the RF output channel to a channel other than
[– –]. (See page 8.)
[Auto clock setting does not work correctly.]
– Teletext information is not available or cannot be read.
Set the clock manually.
[Download cannot be performed.]
– The VCR is not connected to a TV equipped with the
Q Link (or a similar) function via a fully-wired 21-pin Scart
cable.
Be sure to use a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to connect
the VCR to a TV with the Q Link (or a similar) function.
Playback Does Not Work Properly
[The playback picture is distorted or in black and white.
Or, horizontal noise bars appear in the picture or horizontal
lines move up and down.]
– The tracking adjustment is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. (See page 23.)
– The TV’s video playback channel has not been tuned
correctly.
Re-tune the video playback channel.
– The video heads are clogged or worn.
Consult your dealer for advice.
– The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 type
video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP mode.
We recommend that you use video cassettes other than
type E300.
– The playback picture is distorted when you record the tape
in the EP mode using MESECAM system.
However, this is not a malfunction.
We recommend PAL system for recording in the EP mode.
– During high speed cue and review playback (JET
SEARCH), the tape transport noise will increase.
However, this is not a malfunction.
Recording Is Not Possible or Does Not Work Properly
[When recording is attempted, the 1 indication flashes.]
– A video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab
is used.
Use a cassette with an intact tab, or if you want to erase
the previously recorded contents on the cassette, cover the
tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape.
[The playback picture of a recorded programme is distorted
or no picture can be seen.]
– The aerial or aerial lead connection is defective.
Check the connections. If the picture displayed on the TV is
also distorted, there is something wrong with the installation
of the aerial.
– No programme was recorded because the VCR is not
tuned correctly.
Tune it correctly.
– No programme was recorded because the AV input was
selected on the VCR.
Select the programme position of the desired TV
programme.
[Timer recording does not work correctly.]
– Time and date are not set or they are set incorrectly.
Set the time and date correctly.
– The starting time or ending time of the timer recording were
not programmed correctly.
Set the starting time or ending time correctly.
– The VCR was not put in the timer recording standby mode.
After programming a timer recording, press the
[TIMER] button to put the VCR in the timer recording
standby mode.
[Recording from an external source connected to the VCR’s
AV input cannot be made.]
– The correct AV input is not selected.
Select the correct AV input.
– The connections from the external source are not made
correctly. Correct them. (See page 11.)
The Remote Control Does Not Work Correctly
[The remote control does not work correctly.]
– The remote control signal cannot reach the VCR.
Aim the remote control at the VCR and make sure that the
infrared beam’s path is not obstructed.
– The distance to the VCR is too long.
Use the remote control within 7 metres from the VCR. If you
are using it within this range but the remote control still
cannot operate the VCR, replace the batteries.
– The batteries are exhausted.
Replace with new batteries.
– The batteries have been inserted with reversed polarities
(+ and -).
Insert the batteries correctly. (See page 2.)
– Power save setting is [ON]. (See page 21.)
