PHILIPS VR20D/07
Manual de Usuario

66 EN
POWER
SYMPTOM
1. No power is applied to the recorder. 2. The remote control won't function.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
� The mains power cord is disconnected. � The batteries are discharged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the mains power cord. Replace the dead batteries with new ones.

TAPE TRANSPORT
SYMPTOM
1. The tape does not run during recording. 2. The tape will not rewind or fastforward.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
� " " is displayed on the display panel. � The tape is already fully rewound or fast-forwarded.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Press PLAY to turn the " " indicator off. Check the cassette.

PLAYBACK
SYMPTOM
1. The playback picture does not appear while the tape is running. 2. Noise appears during visual search. 3. Noise appears during normal playback. 4. The playback picture is blurred or interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear. 5. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fi soundtrack.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
� If you�re using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, the TV receiver is not set to the AV mode. � This is normal. � The automatic tracking mode is engaged. � The video heads may be dirty.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
If you are using the AV or S-VIDEO connection, set the TV to its AV mode.

Try manual tracking. (

pg. 17)

Consult your PHILIPS dealer.

� Automatic tracking is engaged.

Engage and adjust tracking manually ( pg. 17), or set the soundtrack to "NORM" ( pg. 21).

RECORDING
SYMPTOM
1. Recording cannot be started.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
� There is no cassette loaded, or the cassette loaded has had its Record Safety tab removed. � "I-1", "L-1", "L-2", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2" has been selected as the input mode. � The source (another video recorder, camcorder) has not been properly connected. � All necessary power switches have not been turned on. � The input mode is not correct. � The camcorder has not been properly connected. � The input mode is not correct.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert a cassette, or using adhesive tape, reseal the slot where the tab was removed. Set to the desired channel. Confirm that the source is properly connected. Confirm that all units� power switches are turned on. Set the input mode to "I-1", "L-1", "L-2", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2". Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected. Set the input mode to "I-1", "L-1", "L-2", "F-1", "S-1" or "S-2".

2. TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. 3. Tape-to-tape editing is not possible.

4. Camcorder recording is not possible.