Panasonic AG-520F - Manual (Page 34)

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Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.
Before Requesting Service
Power CORRECTION
No power…
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
Monitor CORRECTION
No picture or sound...
• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
Poor picture with normal sound...
• Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV
menu. (P.15)
Poor sound with normal picture... • Adjust VOLUME control. (P.14)
Poor TV reception... • Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15)
No color or poor color... • Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15)
Ghost (multiple) images... • Install a directional antenna.
TV programs cannot be
watched...
• Make sure the selected channel is in unit’s memory. (P.11-12)
Channel cannot be selected... • Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
VCR CORRECTION
TV program cannot be
recorded... • Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
Timer recording cannot be
performed…
• Check that clock is set to current time and date.
• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be
recorded.
• Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P.22-23)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption
of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after
power is restored.
No playback picture, or the
playback picture is noisy or
contains streaks...
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.4)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P.4)
VCR cannot be controlled...
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)
•
Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control CORRECTION
Unit cannot be controlled...
• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit so that signal is unobstructed. (P.7)
• Inspect the remote batteries. (P.3)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)
• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fl uorescent or outdoor light may cause
signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons
cannot be selected...
• Check remote batteries.
Miscellaneous CORRECTION
Video cassette cannot be
inserted...
• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
Video cassette cannot be
removed...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Tape cannot be ejected or
inserted...
• Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.
Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started, or the power
is turned off for timer recording...
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
In Stop mode, the VCR motor
(CYLINDER) continues to
rotate... • To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3
minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to
Rewind Search mode.
VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)