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TROUBLESHOOTING
Cassette cannot be inserted.
• Load the cassette correctly (refer to arrow on cassette).
• A cassette is already in the VCR.
• Check if the POWER indicator is lit on the VCR indicator
panel. If not, make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• If the TAPE IN indicator flashes, press POWER again.
No picture appears on the TV screen.
• Press TV/VCR to select the VCR mode.
• Set the television to the same channel selected on the VCR
OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH (CH3 or CH4).
A picture appears on the TV screen but is not clear.
• Adjust the Tuning Control on the television to obtain the best
picture.
The VCR will not go into the recording mode, even when
REC is pressed.
• The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of
cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different
cassette.
No picture appears on the TV screen when PLAY is pressed.
• Set the television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) upon the select-
ed channel.
• Try a different cassette tape.
There is no picture, but audio is clear.
• The heads may require cleaning.
• Take the VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.
There is interference in the playback.
• Adjust the fine tuning knob on the television set to obtain the
best picture.
• Adjust the tracking control.
• Take the VCR to a Service Center for service.
The VCR cannot be remotely controlled or the remote con-
trol has a short range.
• Weak or dead batteries.
• Do not block the sensor.
“--:-- --” appears on the TV screen.
• Reset time according to instructions. Power has been inter-
rupted.
VCR does not start at preset record starting time.
• Setup recording time according to instructions.
• Be sure the AM-PM display is correct.
The tape is ejected in the timer mode.
• The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of
cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different
cassette.
TAPE IN indicator flashes.
• Insert a cassette.
The Auto Clock Setup procedure enters the wrong date
and/or time.
• The TV station sent the wrong XDS information. Use the
Manual Clock Set procedure on page 8.
GENERAL
Head System
Four head helical scan azimuth system
Power Source
AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption
Approx. 12 Watts
Dimensions (WxHxD)
14.3" X 3.2" X 9.3" (360 x 82 x 237 mm)
Operating Temperature
41 °F - 95 °F (5 °C - 35 °C)
Operating Humidity
Less than 80% RH
Timer
12-hour display type with AM, PM
Weight
Approx. 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg )
Tape Speed
33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP), 11.12 mm/sec (SLP)
Tape Width
12.7 mm
Maximum Recording Time
2 HOURS (T-120, SP), 6 HOURS (T-120, SLP)
8 HOURS (T-160, SLP)
Rewind Time
About 3 minutes (T-120)
TUNER
Antenna
75 ohms (VHF/UHF/CATV)
VHF Output Signal
Channel 3 or 4 (Switchable)
Channel Coverage
2-13 (VHF), 14-69 (UHF),
1-125 (4A, A-W, W+1 - W+84, A-5 - A-1) (CATV)
VIDEO
Video Signal System
EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields), NTSC type color signal
Input
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced
Output
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms unbalanced
Signal to Noise Ratio
More than 43 dB (SP mode)
AUDIO
FM audio
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Dynamic Range
More than 83 dB
Channel Separation
More than 55 dB
Conventional audio
Input
-6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms (LINE)
Output
-6.0 dBm less than 1.0 kohms (LINE)
S/N Ratio
More than 43 dB (SP mode)
Frequency Range
200 Hz to 10kHz (SP mode)
* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
SPECIFICATIONS
