Problem Guide - ADEMCO AVR30 Instruction Manual

PROBLEM GUIDE

If you are having this kind of trouble:
No power (No indicators ON)
Recorder fails to respond to user command/
operation
No monitor picture
Poor picture during monitor viewing (in the
RECORD or STOP mode)
Black streaks in picture during 06, A18 or A30
playback
Recording or playback cannot be done
RECORD functions not operable
PLAY function not operable
Extreme noise appears on the playback picture
TIME/DATE information not displayed on the
monitor
TIMER recording was not done
REWIND or FAST FORWARD does not operate
Unable to SELECT/CHANGE program feature
The VCR does not operate if an operation button
is pressed
Buzzer sounds
Check these things:
Check to see if unit is plugged in.
(Power at supply outlet?)
Perform MASTER SYSTEM RESET.
See page 22.
Carefully check monitor/VCR/camera
connectors.
Check monitor/camera adjustments.
Adjust the TRACKING control (may need to be
returned to center position if previously
adjusted).
The TRACKING control is only active at the 06,
A18 or A30 speed.
Replace cassette.
Clean video heads.
Remove cassette and reinsert.
Check the LOCK indicator on the front panel. If
the indicator is lit, press both SET and DOWN
buttons simultaneously to release the security
lock.
Check the TAB indicator is lit.
See Note on page 11.
Be sure there is a cassette in the unit.
Video heads require cleaning.
Select FULL or HALF with OSD TYPE in
[OPTIONS]. See page 14.
TIMER may not have been set properly.
Check for SAFETY TAB of cassette.
TIME and DATE are not correct.
Cassette tape length may have been exceeded.
Multiple ALARMs used up tape.
Tape may already be rewound or be at the end
of tape.
Check the LOCK indicator on the front panel. If
the indicator is lit, press both SET and DOWN
buttons simultaneously to release the security
lock.
Press the EJECT button to remove the cassette,
then restart VCR operations.
You have specified the buzzer to sound when
abnormality has occurred. See page 18.
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