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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
No power
No image displayed on
the monitor TV
The buttons do not
respond
GB
Recording is not
possible (the tape is
ejected)
Autorepeat recording is
not possible
Timer recording is not
possible
Alarm recording is not
possible
Noise in the playback
picture
The date and time are
not recorded
The cassette tape
cannot be ejected
Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred
to your dealer.
If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be
corrected using the tracking control, it may indicated
that the video heads need cleaning.
The video heads should be inspected every 1,000
hours of use to determine if they need to be replaced.
The video heads usage can be checked using the
MENU 7 (USED TIME).
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power cord is not correctly connected
to the wall outlet
The connections are not correct
The power to the camera and/or monitor
TV is not turned on
A cassette tape is not loaded
All functions are suspended due to
condensation
Alarm recording
The security lock is engaged
The loaded cassette has no
erasure-prevention tab
"û" is displayed on the digital display
The date and time are not set correctly
The unit is not set to timer recording
stand-by mode
"N" is selected for the timer recordings
"OFF" is displayed on the digital display
The video heads need cleaning
The ON SCREEN switch is set to the
"OFF" position
Problem with the system
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Connect the power cord firmly into the
wall outlet
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
Cancel the security lock
Load a cassette tape with
erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape
Display MENU 8, then press the MENU
RESET button to turn off the "û" 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, FF/CUE,
REW/REVIEW or PLAY button to turn the
indicator off
Clean the video heads
Set the ON SCREEN switch to the "ON"
position
Turn the power off, then on again
After a Power Failure
If after a power failure the recording speed is reset to
3-hour mode, it is due to insufficient backup battery
charge. This is not a malfunction.
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.)
3
If the problem is not corrected after performing
steps 1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.
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