Panasonic PV-M1338 - Manual (Page 26)

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. 25)
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.15)
VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 21)
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 oft, (P. 21)
• Exposing the Combination VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
light may cause signal interference.
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. 25)
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 oft. (P. 21)
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product
assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-600-211-PANA(7262).
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