MODEL l57 4-Head VHS Stereo Hi-Fi VCR
(160-0627)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 31736

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

       PROBLEM                          POSSIBLE SOLUTION

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

Timer recording is not          The program timer is not set or is set
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 plastic tape over the tab
                                hole.

Picture is poor on playback.    The TV's channel selector is not set to
                                the proper channel.  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 "Cleaning
distorted.                      the Video Heads."

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

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

No operation when you press     MODE LOCK is engaged. Disengage MODE LOCK.
any button.

Cannot see broadcast TV         CATV/TV and/or TV/VCR is not set
programs using the VCR's        correctly.  Set CATV/TV correctly in the
tuner.                          SETUP menu, and press TV/VCR so the
                                display shows VCR.

                                Audio/video connections are incorrect.
                                Recheck all connections.

                                INPUT is not set correctly.  Press INPUT
                                until a channel number displays.

Remote control does not         The batteries are weak or dead.  Replace
operate.                        the batteries.

No stereo sound for a stereo    You have not connected the VCR's AUDIO OUT
recording                       jacks to a stereo system or stereo TV.
                                Connect the jacks to a stereo output.

                                The AUDIO OUT setting is not correctly
                                set.  Set it so both stereo output
                                channels are selected.

                                The tracking is not properly adjusted.
                                Adjust the tracking.

Cannot record from the          Connections are incorrect.  Use shielded
front/rear input jacks.         audio/video cables with RCA-type connec-
                                tors to connect the source device to the
                                VCR's front/rear input jacks.

                                INPUT is not set correctly.  Press INPUT
                                on the remote control to correctly select
                                AV1 (rear input jacks) or AV2 (front input
                                jacks).

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


(EB 4/10/96)