Symphonic SC309D - Manual (Page 25)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV/VCR,
locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to
remedy the problem.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the car battery cord is connected to vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket and to DC 13.2V (12V) jack on back of the TV/VCR.
• Check the fuse (5A, 250V) in car battery cord.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
No picture and sound. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Check antenna connection.
• Let the TV/VCR program it's tuner memory.
No picture or poor picture on • Adjust direction or replace antenna.
TV/VCR. • Adjust picture controls.
No sound or poor sound. • Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.
• Press the MUTE button to restore sound.
Timer recording is not possible. • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the TV/VCR clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode. • Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If need, cover the
• hole with plastic tape.
Playback picture is partially noisy. • Adjust tracking control for a better picture using the CHANNEL K
• or L button on the TV/VCR.
No picture but the audio is OK in • Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD
playback. • CLEANING” on page 24.
No operation by infrared Remote • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
Control. • Check batteries in remote control.
Video or color fades in and out • You can not copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing
when making a copy of a video tape. • copy guard protection.
Can not set the auto clock to ON. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
Different color makes on screen. • Magnetism from nearby appliances and geomagnetism might affect
the color of the TV picture. Move the TV/VCR away from the appli-
ances, the TV/VCR can repair itself automatically. If you want to
repair immediately, unplug the TV/VCR power cord, then plug it in
again 30 minutes or so later.
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