Identifying Tv Problems; Identifying Vcr Problems - Samsung CXD1332 Owner's Instructions Manual

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Before you call a repair person for your TV/VCR, please scan this list of possible
problems and solutions. It may save you time and money.
I d e n t i f y i n g T V P r o b l e m s
Problem
Poor picture, no picture,
blurred picture, or blue screen.
Poor sound quality.
No color, wrong colors or tints.
Picture rolls vertically.
I d e n t i f y i n g V C R P r o b l e m s
Problem
Unit won't turn on.
Unit won't take video tape.
Unit didn't record a program.
Unit didn't record a timer
program.
There is no picture, the picture
is distorted during video tape
playback, or there is noise or
streaks in the picture.
Possible Solution
Try another channel. Make sure the unit is
plugged into a working wall outlet.
Adjust the antenna.
Press LINE IN.
Check all wire connections.
Try another channel.
Adjust the antenna.
Make sure the program is broadcast in color.
Adjust the picture settings.
Adjust the antenna.
Check all wire connections.
Possible Solution
Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall
outlet. Press the POWER button.
Make sure the tape is window-side up with the
arrow pointing away from you.
Make sure there's no other tape in the compartment.
Make sure the antenna or cable is connected and
that the TV/VCR is receiving the broadcast signal.
Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
Make sure the unit was turned off.
Check the programmed start and stop times.
Make sure the time is set correctly.
Adjust the tracking.
Clean the video heads.
Make sure there has been a recording on the tape.
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