Troubleshooting - Pentax MOVIE 8 PV-C800A Instruction Manual

8mm video camera/recorder
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your Video Camera/Recorder is a highly sophisticated instrument. It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the
factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems.
However, should problems develop, check the
following points and take necessary corrective measures.
INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
Cassette Holder cannot be opened when you slide
*
Connect the Power Source.
"EJECT" Button.
Cassette cannot be inserted into Cassette Com part-
*
Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on
ment.
cassette.
The camera/recorder does not function if any button is
*
Disconnect the power source from the camera
l
operated.
recorder, and re-connect it.
Then operate the cameral recorder.
CAMERA RECORDING
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
Picture does not appear
in
the Viewfinder.
*
Remove the Lens Cap.
*
Set "POWER" ON/OFF Switch
on.
*
Set "VTR/CAMERA" Switch to "CAMERA"
position.
The Camera/Recorder will not go into the recording
*
Check Safety Tab on the back of cassette.
mode, even when Record Start/Stop Button is pressed.
See page 3 for detail.
*
Set "VTR/CAMERA" Switch to "CAMERA"
position.
*
The Indicator Lamp in the Electronic Viewfinder
flashes to indicate Battery is discharged.
Try
another Battery or charge the Battery.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS OFF THE AIR
Symptom
Check Point & Correction
The Camera/Recorder will not go into the recording
*
Check Safety Tab on the back of cassette.
mode, even when "RECORD" Button is pressed.
See page 3 for detail.
*
Set "VTR/CAMERA" Switch to "VTR" position.
*
The Indicator Lamp in the Electronic Viewfinder
flashes to indicate Battery is discharged.
Try
another Battery or charge the Battery.
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