Panasonic OMNIVISION VHS PV-M2058 - Manual (Page 33)

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your Combination VCR.
Power Correction
No power... • Completely insert the Power Plug into an AC wall outlet.
• Set the POWER button to ON.
Monitor Correction
No picture or sound... • Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the Combination VCR. (P. 5)
• Check that the power plug is completely plugged into an AC outlet.
• Check that the POWER button is set to on.
Poor picture with normal sound... • Adjust the BRIGHT, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV
menu. (P.12)
Poor sound with normal picture... • Adjust the VOLUME control. (P.11)
Poor TV reception... • Adjust the SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.12)
No color or poor color... • Adjust the TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.12)
Ghost (multiple) images... • Install a directional antenna.
TV programs cannot be watched... • Make sure that the channel being received is in the Combination VCR's
memory. (P. 8)
Channel can not be selected... • The design of this unit is such that only the channel being recorded can be viewed.
VCR Correction
TV program cannot be recorded... • Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the Combination VCR. (P. 5)
• Make sure that the record tab is intact on the cassette. (P. 32)
Stereo or SAP broadcasts cannot be
recorded... • This unit is not designed for stereo/SAP broadcast recording.
Timer recording cannot be
performed...
• Set the recording Start/Stop time correctly. (P.18-19)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more
than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, after power is restored.
No playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks...
• Adjust the TRACKING control in either direction. (P.16)
VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 23)
Remote Control Correction
Combination VCR cannot be
controlled...
• Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the Combination VCR. (P. 7)
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path.
• Inspect the remote batteries for possible replacement. (P. 4)
• Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 23)
• Exposing the Combination VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
light may cause signal interference.
The ACTION , PROG, ON-TIMER
and FM/TV cannot be used...
• Press the TVA/CR button to select MAIN mode. (P. 31)
Miscellaneous Correction
video cassette cannot be inserted... • Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
Video cassette cannot be removed... • Check that the power plug is completely plugged into an AC outlet.
Eject does not function or insertion
cannot be done...
• Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the tape again.
Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started, or the power is
turned off for timer recording...
• Make sure the record tab is intact on the cassette. (P. 32)
In stop mode, the VCR motor
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 5
minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to
Rewind Search mode.
VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 23)
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product
assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servlcenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262).
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