Philips RT960A, RT30A manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Check Point & Correction

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8.

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

 

 

 

 

CHECK POINT & CORRECTION

 

 

Cassette cannot be inserted.

• Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• A cassette is already in theVCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check if power indicator is lit on theVCR indicator panel. If not, make sure power cord is plugged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the

 

 

 

indicator flashes, press the POWER button again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TheVCR will not go into the

• The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the

 

 

recording mode, even when REC

erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette.

 

 

button is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture appears on monitor

• Try a different cassette tape.

 

 

screen when PLAY button is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressed.

• Check if the system is connected right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture, but audio is clear.

• The heads may require cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• TakeVCR to a qualified Service Center for service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interference on playback picture.

• Adjust fine tuning knob on monitor set to obtain best picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Adjust TRACKING control button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• TakeVCR to Service Center for service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR does not start at preset record

• Is power button switched to off.

 

 

• Setup recording time according to instructions.

 

 

starting time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape is ejected in the timer or

• The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed. Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the

 

 

alarm recording mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

indication flashes.

• Insert a cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the RESET button (located at the rear panel of VCR)

This button should be used to solve the following symptoms; When the power can not on, even if power cord is connected to the outlet.

When the VCR’s display does not display. When the VCR does not operate normally.

- Use a pencil or ball-pen when you press the RESET button.

Warning: System will go to default settings.

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Contents Philips RT30A & RT960A High Density Video Cassette Recorder Philips Communication Security & ImagingPage Ventilation Important SafeguardsCleaning DisposalContents Unpacking ServiceDescription Controls SafetyControls and Functions Display Window RT30A & RT960A Rear Video Connection , Item InstallationUsing the 12-pin Terminals , Item Audio Connection , ItemVCR Setup VCR Connection to Single Camera Audio & VideoVCR Connection to Switcher Video Cassette Tapes Normal PlaybackHow to use the Jog Ring During Playback ModeDuring Still Mode Counter Memory FunctionNormal Recording Language Setting the ON-SCREEN DisplayOther Menus Clock SET UP Menu Record Mode SET UP MenuRecord Mode SET UP menu will appear Review Mode Menu Timer Record SET UP MenuMake Sure YOU have Inserted a Tape Into the VCR System SET UP Menu MonitorSearch SET UP Menu Display Description Action SELF-DIAGNOSISDisplay Check Point Troubleshooting Symptom Check Point & CorrectionDescription Maintenance Guide Table1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 Environmental Specifications ElectricalMechanical Electromagnetic CompatibilityRT30A Recording Times PAL models -/50Recording Times Ntsc models -/60 RT960A 180 240