Optimus 16-421 - Manual (Page 32)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 29/Model 30,
try the suggestions in this troubleshooting chart.
Problem Possible Cause Suggestion
No power. The power cord is not con-
nected. Plug the power cord into an
AC outlet.
POWER not pressed. Press POWER .
Timer recording does not
work. • The TV/VCR is still turned
on.
• The clock is not set cor-
rectly.
• Turn off the TV/VCR.
• Check the clock and reset
it if necessary.
Tape not inserted or erase-
protection tab missing. Insert a tape, or place a piece of
strong tape over the erase-pro-
tection tab hole (see “Erase
Protection” on Page 26).
The program timer is not set
or is set incorrectly. Set the program timer correctly.
Cannot record. The tape’s erase-protection
tab is missing. Place a piece of strong tape
over the tab hole (see “Erase
Protection” on Page 26).
Picture is poor on playback. The tracking is not properly
adjusted. Adjust the tracking (see
“Tracking” on Page 20).
The video tape might be
faulty. Try another tape.
Video heads are dirty. The video heads must be
cleaned (see “Cleaning the
Video Heads” on Page 35).
Remote control buttons do
not work when the power is
on and a cassette is inserted. The cassette might be
jammed. Press STOP/EJECT on the
front of the TV/VCR several
times to release the cassette.
The remote control’s batteries
might be weak. Check the remote control’s
batteries and replace them if
necessary.
VCR lock might be on. Set VCR lock to OFF (see “Us-
ing VCR Lock” on Page 22.
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