8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8-1 Error Indications
Error indications are shown on the display whenever condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette loading, unloading or mechanism operation.
5 | When a problem occurs, the error indication |
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5 | When any one of error indications |
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Display section
Error indication
panel’s WARNING OUT connector. |
5 When the <ERR WARN> menu switch in <BUZZER> is set |
to “ON”, the buzzer sounds if a problem occurs |
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When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds, turn the operating mode on again to clear the error indication and buzzer sound
When the error indication
BUZZER screen
* * * * * * * * [ BUZ Z ER ] * * * * | * * * * | |
1 . TAPE * END * * * * * * * * * * | * OF F | |
2 . AL / SENSOR * I N * * * * * * | * OF F | |
3 . ERR WARN * * * * * * * * * * | * OON | |
* * * * * * * * [ I N / OUT ] * * * * | * * * * | |
1 . CAMERA * SW* * * * * * * * * * OF F | ||
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3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 8 0 SEC
4. TAPE * END * MODE * * * * * * OF F
5. AUTO * REW* * * * * * * * * * * OF F
6. REPEAT * P LAY * * * * * * * * OF F
7. REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * * OF F
Buzzer sound
| Error | Contents | VCR operation | Measures |
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| Problem with loading operation | The operating mode is turned off. | Turn the operating mode on again. | |
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| Problem with unloading operation | The operating mode is turned off. | Turn the operating mode on again. | |
| Problem with supply reel rotation | The operating mode is turned off. | Turn the operating mode on again. | |
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| Problem with drum rotation | The operating mode is turned off. | Turn the operating mode on again. | |
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| Problem with | The operating mode is turned off. | Turn the operating mode on again. | |
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| Problem with capstan rotation | The operating mode is turned off. | Turn the operating mode on again. | |
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| Problem with eject operation | The operating mode is turned off. | Turn the operating mode on again. | |
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| Condensation | The cassette is ejected and the | Turn the operating mode on and | |
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| drum starts rotating. | wait until the error indication goes |
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| Cassette loading is not possible. | out. |
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| Error with recording check | The head cleaner in the VCR | Clean the heads with a head | |
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| (recording defect) | cleans the heads. | cleaning tape, then check the |
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| recording picture quality again. The |
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| tape may be defective. Replace the |
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| tape and check again. |
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| contact your local Panasonic dealer. |
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| Insufficient battery capacity for | If a power failure occurs, clock and | Consult your local Panasonic dealer | |
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| clock and timer backup. | timer setting data and record/ | for replacement of the |
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| playback speed settings may be | battery. |
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| No input video signal | — | Input video signals. | |
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| It is not possible to write in | — | Consult your local Panasonic | |
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| The tape is broken. | The cassette is ejected. The error | Replace the cassette. | |
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| indication is shown only while the |
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| cassette is being ejected. |
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| System error | The operating mode is turned off. | Consult your local Panasonic | |
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This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference. In this case, turn the operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then plug the power cord in again and check operation.
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