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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom
Some channels are
skipped over when
using CH/TRK (
v/V
)
Picture and sound of
broadcasting channel
are weak or missing.
Camcorder image is not
shown.
Camcorder image via
A/V input to unit is not
shown on TV screen.
Timer recording is not
possible.
indicator
appears
after unit is turned off.
Stereo Audio Record
and/or Playback is not
present.
Cause
Those channels were deleted with the
CH. ADD/DEL option.
Antenna or cables are loose.
Wrong TUNING BAND option is being
used.
Camcorder is off.
The SOURCE SELECT is not set to
LINE1 or LINE2.
Clock in unit is not set to correct time.
Timer has been programmed
incorrectly.
indicator does not appear after pro-
gramming timer.
This unit is in Timer Recording mode.
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Broadcast program is not in stereo
format.
The BROADCAST TYPE mode is set to
SAP or MONO.
Correction
Use CH. ADD/DEL. to restore channels.
See “Channel Selection” on page 17.
Tighten connections or replace cable.
Try all TUNING BAND options. See
“Channel Selection” on page 17 for
details.
Turn camcorder on and operate
properly.
Use INPUT to select LINE input
source (LINE1 or LINE2).
Set clock to correct time. See “Setting
the Clock” on page 18.
Reprogram Timer. See “Timer
Recording” on pages 24 and 25.
Reprogram Timer.
This is the normal indication that the
unit is in TIMER mode.
No action is possible.
No action is possible.
Set BROADCAST TYPE mode to
STEREO. See “VCR Setup Menu
Options” on page 17.
Video Head Cleaning
Video head clogging
The video heads are the means by which the unit 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 deter-
mined if, during playback of a known good tape, there is good sound, but no picture (picture is extremely snowy). If
this is the case, use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally.
Video head cleaning
Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads are getting
dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use an equivalent
high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet) head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally. If playing a head
cleaning tape in the unit once does not improve the picture, play it several times before requesting service.
otes
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP 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.
Snowy Picture
