Philips VHS VR6393 - Manual (Page 22)

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 seiected 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 [oJj.
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 quality is poor
a
Loose aerial cable?
b Has the cassette been stored correctly?
c Weak transmitter signal?
d Poor quality cassette?
e On the TV have you properly tuned the preselection number for
the video recorder?
f Is the tracking optimal?
Press (H).
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?
Flashing VPS indicator
The transmitter signal is being adversely affected by interference.
The aerial needs to be checked by a specialist.
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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