Philips VR6293 - Manual (Page 23)

CASSETTES
VHS cassettes can be used on one side only.
What you should do:
- Buy only high quality cassettes, cassettes of inferior quality
make your valuable video heads dirty.
Do not:
- dismantle the cassette
- touch the tape
- drop or shake the cassette.
Storing cassettes:
Always rewind the tape to the beginning before storage.
Store the cassettes:
- vertically
- at room temperature.
Keep the cassettes away from:
- dust
- extreme humidity
- bright sunlight
- loudspeakers
- electric motors
- transformers
- magnets.
Protecting recorded cassettes:
• To prevent erasure of recordings, break off the erase tab on the
rear edge of the cassette with a screwdriver.
Removing cassette protection:
• Cover the hole from which the tab was removed with adhesive
tape.
• Replace any partly detached adhesive tape.
TROUBLE CHECKS
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Disturbed or noisy picture
a Is the video recorder connected to the mains?
b Has the 30-39 channel control been adjusted?
TV station selected on the video recorder, but no picture is
received
a Has the preselection number for the video recorder been
selected on the TV?
b Is this TV station broadcasting at the moment?
c Has the TV station been stored correctly?
No picture or sound when using a 21-pin connector cable
(Eurocable)
a Has the External input been selected on the TV?
b Has the External input been selected on the TV and on the
video recorder ?
c Has the Eurocable been connected properly?
d Has the correct Eurocable been used?
Recording or playback not possible
a Has there been a mains failure or is the video recorder not
connected to the mains?
b Has the end of tape been reached?
c Is the cassette protected?
d Has a cassette been loaded?
No playback functions are possible
a Is the child lock on? (If ‘LOCK’flashes in the Display.)
Press (O-ir).
The video recorder does not respond to any button being
pressed
a
Is a timed recording taking place?
b Have conflicting commands been given to the video recorder,
or has mains/aerial disturbance caused the video recorder to
stop functioning?
Disconnect video recorder from the mains for half a minute and
then reconnect.
Recording/playback quality is poor
a Loose aerial cable?
b Has the cassette been stored correctly?
c Weak transmitter signal?
d Poor quality cassette or strong worn out?
e On the TV have you properly tuned the preselection number for
the video recorder?
f Is the tracking optimal?
Press (IQ).
Timed recording did not start
a Is the actual time later than the programmed start and stop
time?
b Have you changed the previously programmed times?
General note
If the recording or playback quality decreases, the video
heads may be dirty.
Please consult your dealer for cleaning of the heads.
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