Assessments - 4, GPA: 3.8
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• Perhaps the channel is locked, select it with the 10 key pad and follow instructions on page 13. • Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set, press the power button, check page 18. • The power was interrupted or the power cord unplugged. Reset the clock, check page 17. • The Sleep Timer may be set, check page 24 • The power was interrupted and the clock not reset. Reset the clock, check page 17. • There is a problem with the TV. Unplug the set and call for service. CHECK • Tint and color may be improperly adjusted. Check page 15. • Video Status mode may be set to an inappropriate setting. Check page 24. • There could be interference from another energy consuming appliance, such as a computer, another TV or VCR. Move any other such appliances farther away from the TV. • T h e re could be interf e rence from a running high wattage appliance such as a hair- d ry e r, vacuum c l e a n e r, or neon sign. You will have to move the antenna away from the source of the i n t e rf e rence or change it to a coaxial cable which is less prone to interf e re n c e . • A building or airplane can reflect the original signal producing a second, delayed one. Adjust the antenna position. • The antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna connection, page 6, and your Quick Setup Guide. If it is damaged, you will have to replace it. • Closed Caption Text Mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu (page 18). CHECK • Make sure the MTS mode is properly set. Refer to page 16 for details on setting MTS Modes. • The volume is set to “0”. Adjust it by pressing the VOLUME + button. • Has the Muting button been pressed? If so, press Muting again to return volume to normal. • Is an earphone/headphone attached to the jack at the front of the TV? If the phones jack is in use, the TV’s speakers will not produce sound. DON’T WORRY ABOUT THIS, IT’S NORMAL • It is normal to feel a surge of static electricity if you brush over or touch the scre e n . • It is normal for the TV to emit crackling sounds when turned on or off. Unless the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine. TROUBLESHOOTING -VCR CHECK PROBLEMS 30 The video cassette will not enter the VCR • Make sure you are attempting to insert the tape properly. The clear window on the cassette should be facing up and the label on the narrow part of the cassette should face away from the machine. • Are you attempting to use a cassette that is not a VHS or S-VHS type? Only these types of cassettes may be used in this machine. The cassette will not eject • Is the VCR set for timer-recording? A cassette cannot be removed while the timer is running. To eject the tape while the timer is operating, press the TIMER button on the remote control to shut it off. You may then press EJECT on the front panel of the unit to remove the tape. Dual or stereo sound cannot be heard • This VCR allows for recording and playback in mono sound only. Two sounds are heard at the same time during playback • When a tape with stereo Hi-Fi recorded as its normal track is played back, two separate soundtracks may be heard at the same time. Make sure when renting or purchasing recorded video tapes that they are compatible with monaural sound mode. Unit makes mechanical-type sounds when no operation is being performed • Is the VCR set to begin timer-recording? When a timer-recording starts, it is normal to hear the cassette tape being engaged inside the machine. This is not a malfunction. • Have you just finished watching a tape? Two or three minutes after you finish watching a tape, the VCR heads automatically disengage from the tape to protect the tape. Sound is also heard at this time. This is not a malfunction either. The cassette gets stuck halfway during loading or unloading • Try unplugging the unit from the power outlet, then plugging back in. If this does not work, call your local dealer for service. The VCR started rewinding the tape automatically • During recording, playback, or fast-forwarding when the unit reaches the end of the tape, it starts rewinding automatically. • Is the VCR set to Repeat Play? See "Repeat Play", page 21. Recording won’t start • Has the safety tab at the rear of the cassette been removed? A cassette cannot be used for recording without this tab. If the tab is missing and you still want to record on that tape, cover the hole with two layers of adhesive tape. “Noise” (static) appears on the picture during playback • The VCR heads may be dirty. Use a commercially available cleaning cassette to clean the heads. Still (paused) picture vibrates up and down • Manually adjust the VCR’s tracking. See "Tracking Adjustment", page 26. VCR cannot be set for timer-recording • Are you trying to timer-record more than six programs? The maximum number of timer- recordings that can be set at one time is six. • Do timer-recordings overlap? You can check timer settings by pressing PROG. CHECK on the remote control. For PROG. CHECK, see page 28. For timer recording overlap, see page...