Panasonic PV-M1367AD - Manual (Page 25)

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your Combination VCR.
Power Correction
No power... • Completely insert the Power Plug into an AC wall outlet, or when
using the DC Car Battery cord, check to see it the fuse is blown.
• Set the POWER button to ON.
Monitor Correction
No picture or sound...
Poor picture with normal sound...
Poor sound with normal picture...
Poor TV reception...
No color or poor color...
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV programs cannot be watched...
• Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the
Combination VCR. (P.6)
• Check that the power plug Is completely plugged into an AC outlet.
(Or use the DC Car Battery Cord.)
• Check that the POWER button is set to on.
• Adjust the BRIGHT, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls In the
SET UP TV menu. (P.14)
• Adjust the VOLUME control, (P.13)
• Adjust the SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls In the SET UP TV
menu. (R14)
• Adjust the TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu.
(P.14)
• Install a directional antenna.
• Make sure that the channel being received is in the Combination
VCR's memory. (P.10)
VCR Correction
TV program cannot be recorded...
Timer recording cannot be performed...
No playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy
or contains streaks...
VCR cannot be controlled...
• Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the
Combination VCR. (P.6)
• Make sure that the record tab is intact on the cassette. (P5)
• Set the recording Start/Stop time correctly. (P.20-21)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer
Recording, even if power resumes thereafter.
• Adjust the TRACKING control in either direction. (P.18)
• Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.23)
Remote Control Correction
Combination VCR cannot be remote controlled... • Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the
Combination VCR. (P. 9)
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path.
' Inspect the remote batteries for possible replacement. (P.4)
• Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.23)
• Exposing the Combination VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent
or outdoor light may cause signal interference.
• Make sure the POWER switch on the Combination VCR is turned
on.
Miscellaneous Correction
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
Eject does not function or insertion cannot be done...
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started, or
the power is turned off for timer recording...
In stop mode, the VCR motor (CYLINDER)
continues to rotate...
VCR cannot be controlled...
• Insert cassette with window side up and the record tab facing you.
' Check that the power plug is completely plugged into an AC
outlet. (Or use the DC Car Battery Cord.)
• Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the
tape again.
• Make sure the record tab is intact on the cassette. (P.5)
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate
for about 5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play
mode from Play to Rewind Search mode.
• Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P23)
If you cannot resolve your problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 201-348-9090.
To iocate an authorized servicenter caii toii free 1-800-545-2672.
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