Before Calling For Service - Mitsubishi HS-7496E Installation And Operation Manual

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Symptom
VCR does not operate.
The VCR POWER is ON but unit does
not operate.
No picture is obtained on the MONITOR
screen.
No operation when any tape operation
button is pressed.
Recording does not work.
Recording cannot be stopped by
pressing the STOP button.
Timer recording does not operate.
No operation when the PLAY button is
pressed.
Noise bars in the picture during play-
back.
The picture vibrates at the top and
bottom when in still picture mode.
Clear camera pictures during record-
ing but during playback the picture is
not clear.
The picture is not clear on the monitor.
The present time is not correct even
though the VCR is used everyday.
The power cord has been disconnected
for less than 31days but the present time
has been reset.
Repeat recording does not work.
Alarm recording does not work.
Playback speed is fast or slow.
• Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
• Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet?
• Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated?
• Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
• Safety devices are operating.
Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a suitable implement.
• Is the video cable connected properly or is the cable defective?
• Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
• Is a cassette inserted?
• Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
• Has the cassette's erasure prevention tab been broken off?
• Has the tape run out?
• Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
• Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated?
• Has the present time and recording time been set accurately?
• Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
• Has the tape run out?
• Is a cassette inserted?
• Has the TRACKING control been adjusted?
• Has the VERTICAL ADJUST control been adjusted?
• This symptom may occur when the recorder has been used for a
long period of time. During this time, a deposit of oxide has built up
on the video heads which must now be cleaned. Cleaning of the
heads requires expertise. Please contact your dealer.
• Is the camera focused?
• Make sure the VCR has mains power supplied continuously for at least
40 hours per week.
• Make sure the VCR has mains power supplied continuously for at least
40 hours per week.
• The contents stored in the memory may be erased before the 31 days
depending on the charge time of the power failure compensation circuit.
Set the present time again.
• Is the repeat recording indicator illuminated?
• Is the alarm recording started?
• Is the external switch connected correctly?
• Is the playback mode set to the desired mode with REC/PLAY MODE button?
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Remedy