Model-84 VHS HQ VCR
(160-0522)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 31342

If you have followed the instructions contained in the manual and have
difficulty operating your VCR, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below.
Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE column to locate and correct the
problem.

SYMPTOM                               POSSIBLE CAUSE

No power.                             Power cord is not connected.

                                      Power button is not set to ON.

                                      TIMER REC is set to ON.

Timer recording is not possible.      The program timer is set
                                      incorrectly.

                                      The TIMER REC is not set to ON.

Record mode cannot be engaged.        The erase-protection tab on
                                      cassette is missing.

                                      Place plastic tape over missing
                                      tab's hole.

No picture or poor picture            The TV channel selector is not
during playback.                      set to the proper channel.

                                      Set the TV channel selector to
                                      Channel 3 or 4.

                                      The TV fine tuning is not set
                                      correctly.

Noise in picture on playback.         The TRACKING control needs 
                                      adjustment.

                                      Video head is dirty.  Head 
                                      cleaning is necessary.

Operation buttons do not work         Dew protection system is 
when POWER is on and cassette         activated.
is inserted.
                                      Wait until the DEW indicator
                                      stops flashing.  Then proceed
                                      with operation.

Off-the air TV programs cannot        Connections are not correctly
be seen or recorded.                  made.

                                      The INPUT SELECT switch is set 
                                      to A/V.  Set it to TUNER.

Clock operates erratically or         Power was turned on and off 
"locks-up."                           rapidly.

                                      Disconnect AC cord, wait 5
                                      seconds, and plug in the AC
                                      cord again.

No operation by remote control.       The remote control's batteries
                                      are weak or dead.


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