Panasonic ProLine AG-1340 Operating Instructions Manual

37Helpful HintsPlayback will not operate correctlyThe symptom description is indicated inbrackets [ ].[The picture is noisy or is not in color.Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.]– Tracking is not correct.Adjust the tracking. See page 35.– The TV has not been tuned to the VCR.Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 12.– The video heads are clogged or worn.Consult your dealer for further advice.Recording will not operate correctlyThe symptom description is indicated inbrackets [ ].[The 1 indication flashes whenever recordingis attempted.]– The erasure prevention tab on the videocassette has been broken off.Use a tape with an intact erasureprevention tab, or cover the tab hole withadhesive tape, if the original recording isno longer required.[The picture is recorded with noise or a blankscreen.]– The antenna or antenna cable isdefective.Check the antenna connection to theVCR. See pages 9–10.Check your normal TV picture. If there isno picture, check your antenna.– The VCR is not correctly tuned.Retune the VCR. See pages 12–15.– AV input has been selected.Select the required TV program.[Timer recording cannot be performed.]– The clock or calendar has beenincorrectly set.Check the clock and calendar. Set themto the present time. (Note that this is a24-hour clock.) See page 17.– The recording starting or ending timesetting is incorrect.Set the recording starting and endingtime correctly.– The VCR has not been set for timerrecording.Press [TIMER (TIMER REC)] afterprogramming for timer recording.[AV external recordings cannot be made.]– AV input has not been selected.Select AV input by pressing [INPUTSELECT].– External AV connections are incorrect.Check that the connections for externalvideo and audio sources are correct.See page 34.The remote controller will not operatecorrectlyThe symptom description is indicated inbrackets [ ].[The remote controller does not operatecorrectly.]– The remote controller transmitter beamis not reaching the VCR.Ensure that the remote controller isbeing pointed at the VCR and that thetransmitter beam is not obstructed.– The distance is too far.Use the remote controller within 7 m ofthe VCR.If this range is not possible, replace thebatterries.– The batteries are exhausted.Replace the batteries. Note theprecautions for replacement on page 8.– The batteries are incorrectly fitted with(+/-) reversed.Fit the batteries correctly as shown onpage 8.