Go-Video DVR 4550 - Manual (Page 65)

59 Appendix D - Help
Poor picture quality on VCR. • Set Channel Switch to channel 4.
• Adjust tracking with AUTO and TRK –/+ keys.
• Clean video heads with nonabrasive head
cleaning tape.
Remote not working. • Remove all obstacles and point directly at
DVD+VCR.
• Make sure batteries are fresh and properly
installed.
• Press DVD or VCR key. Note: If you press DVD
key by accident, remote will only operate the
DVD player. The same is true of the VCR key.
On-screen display shows “Error.” • Turn power off, then turn power on again.
• Inspect tape/disc slots for foreign objects.
VCR doesn’t work. • Unplug DVD+VCR for 10 seconds, then plug it
in again.
• If still doesn’t work, unplug DVD+VCR over-
night (at least 6 hours), then plug it in again.
Note: If the clock is still set, you haven’t un-
plugged it long enough.
• If still doesn’t work, DVD+VCR must be serviced
by an authorized service center.
Cannot record from cable box. • Set DVD+VCR to cable box output channel 2, 3
or 4, then select desired channel on cable box.
Cannot Timer Record. • Set clock to correct time.
Tape ejects during copy or record. • Place piece of tape over record safety tab
opening.
VCR automatically plays and rewinds. • To turn Auto Play/Rewind off; see page 49.
Tape counters not moving on VCR deck. • To display tape counters, the VCR deck re-
quires control track, which is only present on
prerecorded tapes.
No menu or On-Screen Displays. • Tape may be blank (“snow” appears on screen).
If so, menus and On-Screen Display cannot be
shown. Stop tape or record on tape to enable
displays.
TV shows blue screen. • If current channel is too weak to display clear
picture, DVD+VCR will display blue screen.
• Double-check antenna connections or tuner
settings.
Power button blinking. • DVD+VCR is in Auto Power Off mode. If you
press POWER while rewinding, copying, Timer
Recording or One-Touch Recording, DVD+VCR
will automatically turn off when the given
function is complete.
• Press POWER to toggle Auto Power on and off.
No stereo sound. • Connect TV and DVD+VCR with RCA line
cables. If your TV and DVD+VCR are connected
with an RF coaxial cable, you will only hear
stereo sound if the DVD+VCR is turned off.
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)