Re: VCR remote



On 2005-09-10, Allan Adler <ara@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I've had a Panasonic 4-Head OmniVision VHS VCR for a few years.
> A few days ago, I found that when I try to use the remote, the
> display on the VCR shows the message 7-U and then does nothing.
> I can operate the VCR manually, so I still have the use of it.
> I can't find the manual so I don't know what 7-U signifies and
> I don't want to spend money on batteries unless I know that is
> really the problem. I've tried replacing the batteries with others
> of unknown age and history that I've found lying around the apartment
> and they have no effect. Maybe dropping the remote once too often
> is the source of the problem.
>
> Anyway, just in case the remote is dead, even though I doubt it, does that
> mean I have to replace the entire VCR?

no, if you can't get a replacement remote from panasonic,
pre-programed "universal" remotes are available from third parties.
(eg www.remotemaster.tv)

Bye.
Jasen
.



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