Panasonic PV-840F - Manual (Page 31)

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
Power Correction
No power... • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON,
• Make sure power source is active.
Recording & Playback Correction
TV program cannot be recorded... • Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.
• Check hook up selection. (P.4~5)
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly set.
(Channels (P.26])
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.28)
Timer recording cannot be performed... • Check clock is set to current time and date.
• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel
to be recorded.
• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (P.12)
• Make sure POWER button is set to OFF. (P.13)
• 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 after power is restored.
There is no playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks...
• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match Channel 3/4 switch on rear
panel of VCR (P.4) or select LINE.
• Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR."
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.29)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P.29)
Special effects playback, picture may contain
some vertical jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
• Set TV’s Vertical Hold Control to "MANUAL” then adjust.
VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.24)
• Make sure remote is in proper mode.
• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control Correction
VCR cannot be remote controlled... • Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (P.36)
• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
• Inspect remote batteries. (P.4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.24)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light
may cause signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons cannot be used... • Press VCR button for VCR mode. (P.14)
• Check Batteries.
Miscellaneous Correction
Programs cannot be viewed on TV... • Set VCR/TV selector to “TV." (P.9)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted... • Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
• Insure no other tape is inside unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed... • Completely insert Power Plug into AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started
or the power is turned off for timer recording...
• Make sure cassette rec tab is intact. (P.28)
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues
to rotate...
• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder wilt rotate for about
5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode
and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
The top of the playback picture waves back and
forth excessively... • Because VCR playback signal is not as stable as off-the-air TV
signal, top of TV screen may be bent or unstable during playback.
Slowly turn TV horizontal Hold control to correct. If your TV has
no horizontal Hold control or adjusting control is ineffective,
! contact your nearest TV service center.
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
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