Troubleshooting guide (vcr side) – Memorex MVD4543 User Manual
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
POWER
No power.
The AC power cord is not
Connect the AC power cord to
connected.
the AC outlet.
Although the power
Cassette is not inserted.
Insert a video cassette.
is on, the VCR does
Moisture has condensed
Unplug and allow an hour or two
not operate.
on the heads.
to dry out.
RECORDING
TV recording does
The video cassette's erase
Place a piece of vinyl tape over
not work.
prevention tab is broken off.
the hole.
One-Touch record-
The video cassette's erase
Place a piece of vinyl tape over
ing does not work.
prevention tab is broken off.
the hole.
Timer recording does
The time is not set correctly.
Reset the present time.
not work.
The unit was not turned off or changed to
Turn the unit off or change to DVD mode after program-
DVD mode after programming.
ming; the Timer indicator will appear in the display.
The unit was not turned off after
Turn the unit off after programming.
programming.
INDEX mark was not
INDEX mark was recorded at
Let the tape run for a couple of
registered.
the beginning of the video cassette.
seconds before you begin recording.
The tape ejects after
The video cassette's erase
Place a piece of vinyl tape over
pressing the REC button. prevention tab is broken off.
the hole.
PLAYBACK
Noise bars appear
Video heads are dirty.
Have the video heads cleaned.
on the screen.
The tape is worn or damaged.
Try another tape.
Cannot locate INDEX
Tape is worn or damaged.
Try another tape.
marks.
Counter does not
The tape is blank.
Insert a prerecorded tape.
count up or down.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (VCR SIDE)
Check the following before requesting service.
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