Panasonic PV-M2036 - Manual (Page 21)

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having some trouble with your Combination VCR.
Power Correction
No power... • Check that the Power Plug is completely inserted to an AC outlet.
• Check that the POWER button is set to on.
Monitor Correction
• Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the
Combination VCR. (P.5)
No picture or sound... • Check that the power plug is completely connected to an AC
outlet.
Poor picture with normal sound...
• Check that the POWER button is set to on.
• Adjust the BRIGHT, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the
SET UP TV menu. (P.10)
• Adjust the VOLUME control. (P.9)
• Adjust the SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV
menu. (P.10)
• Adjust the TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu.
(P.10)
Poor sound with normal picture...
Poor TV reception...
No color or poor color...
Ghosts (Multiple images)... • Install a directional antenna.
TV programs can’t be watched... • Make sure that the channel being received is in the Combination
VCRs memory. (P.6)
VCR
TV program can’t be recorded...
Timer recording can’t be performed...
There’s no playback picture or the playback picture is
noisy or contains streaks...
VCR can’t be controlled...
Remote Control
Combination VCR can’t be remote controlled...
Miscellaneous
Video cassette can’t be inserted...
Video cassette can’t be removed...
Eject does not function or insertion cannot be done...
Video cassette ejects when the REC and PLAY
buttons are pushed or when the two minutes before
the Timer Recording starts...
In the stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues to
rotate...
VCR can’t be controlled...
Correction
Make sure your antenna or cable system is connected to the
Combination VCR. (P.5)
Make sure that the record tab on the back of the cassette is still
intact. (P.20)
Set the recording start/stop time correctly. (P.16-17)
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during Timer
Recording, even if power resumes thereafter.
Adjust the TRACKING control slowly in either direction. (P.13)
Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.18)
Correction
• Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the
Combination VCR. (Refer to Control Reference Guide.)
• Avoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path.
• Inspect or replace the batteries. (P.4)
• Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.18)
• Exposing the Combination VCR remote sensor to direct
fluorescent or outdoor light may cause signal interference.
Correction
Insert the cassette with the window side up and the record tab
facing you.
Check that the power plug is completely connected to an AC
outlet.
Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the
tape again.
Make sure the record tab on the back of the cassette is stiil intact.
(P.20)
To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for
about 5 minutes.
The quick play mechanism reduces response time from Stop to
Play mode and from Play to Rewind search mode.
Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.18)
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