Zenith VRL4170 Specifications download pdf (Page 37)

Service Information

Before Calling for Service

Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR. Please refer to the',following

Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service.

Problem/Resolution Chart

Operating Problems

Observed Condition

No power to the VCR,

VCR cannot be turned on.

Remote control does not function.

No picture appears on TV screen from

a channel selected using the VCR

Tuner. VCR symbol is lighted in

raessage center.

Message Center Displays

SET CLOCK

Playback Problems

Tape will not rewind or fast forward.

VCR operating sound is audible during

operation.

Tape playback picture does not appear

on TV screen.

Video "Noise" appears during normal

:,layback.

Possible Cause

Power cord is not connected.

TIMER SET or TAPING DONE ap-

pear in VCR message center; VCR is in

Timer Mode.

Batteries are weak.

TV not set to channel 3.

There has been a power failure.

Probable Solution

Connect porter cord.

Press TIMER to release VCR from

Timer mode.

Replace with new batteries.

Set TV to channel 3. (Be sure CH3-4

switch on back of VCR is set at CH-3.)

VCR will ihave to be repro_Fammed. Set

clock to the correct time; redo channel

searchifnecessary.

Tape is fully rewound or fast forwarded. No action required.

Note: This is normal operating sound that will come from the internal mechanical

mechanisms.

TV not set to channel 3. (Be sure the

VCR symbol is shown in the VCR

message center.)

Tracking adjusted automatically.

Set TV to channel 3, make sure the

VCR switch is set to the same channel.

Press TWVC',Ron the remote control to

switch to VCR Mode. VCR symbol will

be shown ]inVCR message center.

Adjust tracking manually fl3rtapes that

have been recorded on other equipment.

Tape heads are dirty. Clean video heads.

Recording Problems

Observed Condition Possible Cause Probable Soltution

(hamcorder image is not shown on TV Source is set to TUNER. Set source to Aux.

screen.

Camcorder is not recording. Camcorder is off. Turn camcorder on.

Tape does nor. run during recording. REC PAUSE appears in VCR message Press PAUS!E to release VCR from

center; VCR is in Pause mode. Pause mode.

TV broadcasts cannot be recorded. Source Select is set to Aux. Set source to, Tuner.

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