Model 87 Double Azimuth 4-Head VHS VCR
(160-0525) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 40526
If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble
operating your VCR, refer to the following troubleshooting chart.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power. The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord
into an AC outlet.
Timer recording is The program timer is not set Set the program
not possible. or set incorrectly. timer correctly.
The power is on. Turn off the power.
Record mode cannot The erase-protection tab is Place a piece of
be engaged. missing. plastic tape over
the tab hole.
Picture is poor The TV channel selector is On playback, set the
on playback. not set to the proper channel. TV channel selector
to Channel 3 or 4.
The TV fine tuning is not set Fine tune your TV.
correctly.
Audio/video connections are Double-check all
incorrect. connections.
Video distortion The video head is dirty. Have the video head
on playback. cleaned.
The tracking is not properly
adjusted. Adjust the tracking
for a better picture
No picture on The TV is not set to the Set it to the
playback. proper channel. correct channel
(Channel 3 or 4).
Audio/video connections are Double-check all
incorrect. connections.
Operation buttons The dew sensor is activated. Wait until the
do not work when sensor is
the power is on The safety device in your deactivated, and
and the cassette VCR is functioning. then proceed with
is inserted. operation.
Try to press EJECT
on the VCR several
times.
Unplug the VCR and
plug it in again
after at least
1 minute.
Off-the-air The connections are not Recheck the
TV programs correctly made. connections.
cannot be seen.
INPUT is not set correctly. Set INPUT on the
remote control to
the tuner mode.
No operation by The batteries are weak or dead. Replace the
remote control. batteries.
(br/km-07/17/1997)
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