Other Information
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Tape won’t play or record
• If you’re using the remote control, press VCR to put the remote in VCR mode before you press PLAY or RECORD.
• Make sure a videotape has been inserted.
• Eject and reinsert tape.
• The tape might be broken — try another tape.
• Check to see if the safety tab has been removed. If it has, the TV/VCR/DVD will not record.
• The TV/VCR/DVD might be in pause mode. Press PLAY on the remote to return the tape to play mode.
Time counter not working
• The time counter will not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.
• You have rewound the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00. A minus (-) will appear if this has occurred.
• OTR recording is set.
Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback
• Some snow/streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
• Check tape. It may be worn out or of poor quality.
• Might need to adjust the tracking. Go to page 42 for instructions.
TV/VCR/DVD makes noise when VCR stopped
• VCR is removing tape from heads, which is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you
put the VCR in stop mode.
DVD Playback Problems
DVD won’t play
• Make sure disc is for Region 1 for this player.
• Make sure the correct type of disc is inserted. Go to page 20 for more information.
• Disc may be dirty. Clean disc. Go to page 73 for more information.
DVD’s Disc Language different than players menu’s
• Some DVD’s menus may not be available in your language.
DVD playback volume lower or higher than expected
• Check compression and digital audio settings. Go to page 62 for more information.
DVD playback image is boxed in or distorted
• Verify the correct TV MODE setting. Go to page 60 for more information.
No Virtual Dolby (QSURROUND) effect output to the receiver
• Virtual Dolby (QSURROUND) is not available while listening to the audio through the digital output jacks.
Disc will not play
• Parental Control set. Go to page 61 for more information.
