Panasonic SLV-SE700B - Manual (Page 89)

89 Troubleshooting
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A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander
does not function. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones
if they are weak.
• Make sure the [TV] / [MAGN] remote control switch is set correctly.
The selected input line
connector number does not
appear in the display
window. • Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 (or DECODEUR/LIGNE2) in
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to LIGNE3 (or LIGNE2) (see page
79).
The SMARTLINK function
does not work. • Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC,
EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.
• Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR and
your TV.
• Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen. • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC-
recorded tape.
You cannot control other
TVs. • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when
you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The display window
becomes dim. • The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is
in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned. • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.
Symptom Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Rough picture
initial
contamination
• Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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