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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