BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
SYMPTOMS CAUSE Tracking is not adjusted. Noise bars on screen. Cannot locate INDEX mark. Video heads are dirty. The tape is worn or damaged. The tape is worn or damaged. SOLUTION Adjust the TRACKING control. Clean the video heads. Try another tape. Try another tape.
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PLAYBACK
REMOTE CONTROL
It is not aimed at the remote sensor. Distance too far or there is too much light in the room. Obstacle in the path of beam. Batteries are weak. Polarities of the batteries, + or �, are not inserted correctly. Aim it at the remote control sensor. Operate within 5 metres and reduce the light of the room. Clear the path of the beam. Replace batteries. Install batteries correctly. 7 7 7 7 7
Remote control does not work.
VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads record and playback picture and sound on the video tape. In the event that they become dirty you won't be able to do a perfect recording and the playback picture will be extremely snowy with good sound. If this happens have the TV/VTR checked by qualified service personnel.
Good Picture
Snowy Picture
NOTES: � Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures. � To help prevent video head cleaning, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn tapes.
