Kenwood VC-H1 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The problems described in this table are commonly encountered operational malfunctions and are usually not caused by circuit failure.

Problem

 

Probable Cause

 

Corrective Action

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The VC-H1 cannot be

1

The batteries have not been

1

Load the batteries so that their

3

switched ON.

 

correctly loaded.

 

polarities match those marked on

 

 

2

 

2

the VC-H1.

 

 

The batteries became dead.

Replace the batteries.

3

 

3

An AC adapter other than the

3

Use the AC adapter that came

4

 

 

provided one has been used.

 

with the VC-H1.

 

 

4

Shorting the video input terminal

4

Contact your KENWOOD dealer,

—

 

 

power line with an external element

 

customer service, or service

 

 

 

caused the internal fuse to blow.

 

station.

 

 

 

 

 

The power to the camera and

The Battery Saver is ON.

If necessary, switch OFF the

11

monitor units are

 

 

Battery Saver.

 

automatically turned OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The color of a recalled image

The lens was affected by direct light

Be careful not to expose the lens to

—

differs from that of an image

from a light source such as the sun.

any direct light.

 

shown when [S] was pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An image cannot be

1

The operating frequency selected

1

Select the exact same operating

—

transmitted or received.

 

on the transceiver did not match

 

frequency as the other party.

 

 

2

that of the other party.

2

 

 

 

The selected SSTV mode did not

Select the same SSTV mode as

7

 

3

match that of the other party.

3

the other party.

 

 

The VC-H1 and transceiver have

Check the connections between

5

 

4

not been correctly connected.

4

the VC-H1 and transceiver.

 

 

An interference signal was

Move to another frequency with

—

 

 

received.

 

the other party.

 

 

 

 

 

No audio is output from the

AF Mute is OFF.

Switch AF Mute ON.

13

VC-H1 speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents
VC-H1 One or more of the following statements may be applicable Thank YOU FeaturesSupplied Accessories Accessory Part Number QuantityContents Press KEY1+KEY2 PrecautionsConventions Followed in this Manual Instruction What to DoGetting Acquainted Connector DescriptionsOrientation Preparation Installing Alkaline BatteriesInsert four AA LR6 alkaline batteries Attaching the Strap Connecting the AC AdapterConnection with a Handy Transceiver REMOVING/ Reinstalling the Camera UnitQuick USE To turn the power OFF, slide the PWR switch downward Switching Power ON/OFFSelecting a Sstv Mode Slide the PWR switch upward to turn the power onTo confirm the stored images, press MR Capturing ImagesPress S to activate both the camera and LCD monitor Press MR to store the captured image in a memory channelPress MR to recall an image to be transmitted Transmitting ImagesPress TX to transmit the image Tell the other party that you are ready to receive an image Receiving ImagesAuxiliary Functions Memory ResetBattery Saver Press S+HOLD+ Power on Press Hold to complete the entry Press MR+HOLD+ Power on to switch the function on or OFF Superimposing a Call Sign Press TX or RX to select the first digitDisplay Contrast Change Press TX+RX+ Power onAuto Transmit AF MutingCleaning MaintenanceService Service NoteProblem Probable Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingPin No Pin Name Function Connection Diagram with TS-570 or TS-870Appendix VC-H1 Data Port PIN FunctionsComputer COM Port Pin Functions 9-Pin Port Computer ControlPin Name Function Message superimposition Sstv mode switchInquiry of current Sstv mode Call sign superimpositionNtsc Specifications
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