Panasonic PVQ-V201 - Manual (Page 23)

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
Power Correction
No power...
• Conpletely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POVyER 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 connections selection. (P,8, 15)
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) Is correctly
set. (Channels [P.10])
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
Timer recording cannot be performed.,. • Confirm that cicwk 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.13)
• Make sure VCR POWER button is pressed off. (P. 13)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption 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 VCR output channel (3
or 4) (P.8) or select LINE.
• Set VCR/TV selector to “VCR ”
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.21)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P.21)
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 power is on.
• Check Remote batteries.
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.19)
• Make sure Remote is in proper mode.(P. 14)
• Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
Remote Control Correction
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
• Make sura VCR power is on.
• Make sure Remote is in VCR mode.
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (P.6)
• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
• Check Remote batteries. (P.4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.19)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
light may cause signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons do not respond... • Check connections between VCR, externa) antenna, and TV.
• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (P, 14)
• Check Remote batteries. (P.4)
Miscellaneous Correction
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
• Make sure TV power is on,
• Make sure TV is set to output of VCR.
• Check connections between VCR, externa) antenna, and TV.
• SetVCR/TVselectorto‘TV.’’(P.12)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
* Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
• Check if a tape is already in the unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed... • Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started
or the power is turned oft for timer recording...
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER)
continues to rotate...
• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for
about 3 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to
Play mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
tf you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product
assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-600-211-PANA (7262).
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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