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RE4QS/EX (TLS-S8000P GB) Wed. May, 23/2001
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 monitor TV
The power to the camera and/or monitor
TV is not turned on
The buttons do not
A cassette tape is not loaded
respond
All functions are suspended due to
condensation
Alarm recording
The security lock is engaged
Recording is not
The loaded cassette has no
possible (the tape is
erasure-prevention tab
ejected)
Autorepeat recording is
"AL" is displayed 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" is displayed on the digital display
possible
Noise in the playback
The video heads need cleaning
picture
The date and time are
The ON SCREEN switch is set to the
not recorded
"OFF" position
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 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.
English
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 "4" 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 (ALARM TIME) 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
Set the ON SCREEN switch to the "ON"
position
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.)
NOTE:
X The time and date will be reset, and the security
lock will be cancelled.
3
If the problem is not corrected after performing
steps 1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.
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