Troubleshooting Guide - Sanyo TLS-1960P Instruction Manual

RQ4Q/EX (TLS-1960P GB) Wed. May, 08/2002

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table
below.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power The power cord is not connected
No image displayed on The connections are not correct
the TV monitor The power to the camera and/or TV
monitor is not turned on
The buttons do not A cassette tape is not loaded
respond All functions are suspended due to
condensation
Alarm recording
Unit in menu mode
The security lock is engaged
Recording is not The loaded cassette has no
possible (the tape is erasure-prevention tab
ejected)
Recording is not "Y" is selected for the tape management
possible (Tape rewinds)
Autorepeat recording is "AL" appears on the digital display
not possible
Timer recording is not The date and time are not set correctly
possible The unit is not set to timer recording
stand-by mode
"N" is selected for the timer recordings
Alarm recording is not "OFF" appears on the digital display
possible
Noise in the playback The video heads need cleaning
picture
The date and time are Display mode not set.
not recorded
"m" flashes. The heads are dirty (see page 21).
The cassette tape Problem with the system
cannot be ejected
The cassette is ejected The tape is not threaded correctly
a few seconds after it
has been inserted
After a Power Failure
If the recording speed is reset to 3-hour mode after a
power failure, it is due to insufficient backup battery
charge. This is not a malfunction.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the power cord
Check that all connections are correct
Turn all connected devices power on
Load a cassette and turn the power on
Wait for the "À" indicator to go off
Wait for the alarm recording to end
Press the MENU EXIT button.
Cancel the security lock
Load a cassette tape with an
erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape
Normally. Refer to "TAPE MANAGEMENT"
on page 16.
Display (ALARM LOG) menu, then press
the MENU RESET button to turn off the
"AL" indicator
Set the date and time correctly
Press the TIMER button to display "n" on
the digital display
Be sure to select "Y" for the programmed
timer recordings
Press the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button
or turn the SHUTTLE ring to turn the
indicator off
Clean the video heads
Press the ON SCREEN button to display
and record the date and time.
Clean the heads.
Unplug the power cord then plug it back in
Try inserting the cassette one more time or
using a new cassette. If it is ejected again,
please consult your dealer.
System Down
If the unit does not function at all, try the following.
1
Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.
2
Reset the memory. (Press the ALL RESET button.
Under normal conditions, do not touch the ALL
RESET button.)
The time and date will be reset, and the quick
method security lock will be canceled.
3
If the problem is not corrected after performing steps
1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.
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