Model 106 4-Head HQ VHS VCR
(160-0543)                 Troubleshooting         Faxback Doc. # 18995

If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble
operating your VCR, refer to the following troubleshooting chart.

PROBLEM                             POSSIBLE REASON/SUGGESTION

No power.                           The power cord is not connected.  Plug
                                    the power cord into an AC outlet.

Timer recording is                  The program timer is not set or is set
not possible.                       incorrectly.  Set the program timer
                                    correctly.

                                    The power is on.  Turn off the power.

Cannot record.                      The erase-protection tab is missing.
                                    Place a piece of strong tape over the
                                    tab hole.

Picture is poor on playback.        The TV is not set to the proper
                                    playback.  Set the TV to channel 3
                                    or 4.

                                    The TV's fine tuning is not set
                                    correctly.  Fine tune your TV.

                                    Audio/video connections are incorrect.
                                    Recheck all connections.

The playback picture is              The video heads are dirty.  See
distorted.                          "Cleaning the Video Heads" on page 38.

                                    The tracking is not properly adjusted.
                                    Adjust the tracking.

No picture on playback.             The TV is not set to the proper
                                    channel.  Set it to channel 3 or 4.

                                    Audio/video connections are incorrect.
                                    Recheck all connections.

VCR/remote control                  The cassette might be jammed.  Press
buttons do not work                 STOP/EJECT several times on the VCR
when the power is on and            to release the cassette.
a cassette is inserted.

                                    The remote control's batteries might
                                    be weak.  Replace the batteries with
                                    fresh ones.

No operation when you press         MODE LOCK is on.  Turn off MODE LOCK.
any button, and =. flashes on
VCR's display.

Cannot see broadcast TV programs    TV/CATV is not set correctly.  Set TV/
using the VCR's tuner.              CATV correctly in the setup menu.

                                    Audio/video connections are incorrect.
                                    Recheck all connections.

                                    INPUT is not set correctly.  Press
                                    INPUT on the remote control until CH
                                    and a channel number appears on the
                                    VCR display.

Cannot record from the              Connections are incorrect.  Use
AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks.               shielded audio/video cables with
                                    phono-type connectors to connect the
                                    source device to the VCR's input
                                    jacks.

                                    INPUT is not set correctly.  Press
                                    INPUT on the remote control until
                                    AV appears on the VCR's display.

Picture or sound is not stable      Keep your VCR away from electrical
during playback.                    and magnetic applications.  Be sure
                                    to position your VCR at least 8 inches
                                    away from your TV or video monitor.


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