Clock shows incorrect time or date
• Power interruption.
• Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
• Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.
VCR makes noise when stopped
• VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to rotate for a few
minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly
• Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
• Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature isset correctly.
• If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the Auto Channel Search menu, try using either CABLE TV or
ANTENNA instead.
Tape plays back in slow motion
• Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
• Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE!ANTENNA feature isset to CABLE.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
• Checkto)make surethe Auto PlayON/OFFfeature issetto ON.
TIMER Indicator flashes in display
• Checkto make surethere isa cassettein the VCRwhen a timer recording isset.
Time counter disappears during searching
• This isnormal.
On-screen menus appear in English or French
• Check Language feature.
No stereo sound during playback
• Check to make sure the Playback: HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX feature is set to HI-FI to hear stereo sound during playback.
• Must use the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the back of the VCR to hear stereo sound.
Stereo audio too noisy
• Stereo signal is weak. Set Reception: STEREO/MONO/SAP feature to MONO.
• Pressone of the TRACKING up or down buttons to minimize the noise.
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