Panasonic AG-527D - Manual (Page 27)

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.
• Set the POWER button to ON.
Monitor Correction
No picture or sound... • Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the
Combination VCR. (P. 5)
• Check that the power plug is completely plugged into an AC
outlet.
• Check that the POWER button is set to on.
Poor picture with normal sound... • Adjust the BRIGHT, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in
the SET UP TV menu. (R 13)
Poor sound with normal picture... • Adjust the VOLUME control. (P.12)
Poor TV reception... • Adjust the SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET
UP TV menu. (P.13)
No color or poor color... • Adjust the TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV
menu. (P 13)
Ghost (multiple) images... • Install a directional antenna.
TV programs cannot be watched... • Make sure that the channel being received is in the
Combination VCR's memory. (P. 9)
VCR Correction
TV program cannot be recorded... • Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the
Combination VCR. (P 5)
• Make sure that the record tab is intact on the cassette.
(P 26)
Timer playback/recording cannot be • Set the playback/recording Start/Stop time correctly.
performed... (P 20-23)
• Timer playback/recording may not be performed or continued
if a power interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before
or during a Timer Playback/Recording, even if power
resumes thereafter.
No playback picture, or the playback picture is
noisy or contains streaks... • Adjust the TRACKING control in either direction. (R 16)
Remote Control Correction
Combination VCR cannot be remote • Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the
controlled... Combination VCR. (P. 7)
■ Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path.
• Inspect the remote batteries for possible replacement. (R 4)
• Exposing the Combination VCR remote sensor to direct
fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference.
Miscellaneous Correction
Video cassette cannot be inserted... • Insert cassette with window side up and the record tab facing
you.
Video cassette cannot be removed... • Check that the power plug is completely plugged into an AC
outlet.
Eject does not function or insertion cannot be • Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or
done... inserting the tape again.
Video cassette ejects when a recording is
started, or the power is turned off for timer
recording...
• Make sure the record tab is intact on the cassette. (R 26)
In stop mode, the VCR motor (CYLINDER) • To enable the quick play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will
continues to rotate... rotate for about 5 minutes. This reduces response time from
Stop to Play mode from Play to Rewind Search mode.
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