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 | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
No power. | The power cord is not correctly | - Connect the power cord firmly into |
| connected to the wall outlet. | the wall outlet. |
| The unit is in timer recording stand- | - This is normal, not a malfunction. |
| by mode. |
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No image | The connections are not correct. | - Check that all connections are correct. |
displayed on the | The power to the camera and/or | - Turn all connected devices power |
monitor TV. | monitor TV is not turned on. | on. |
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The buttons do | The unit is in timer recording stand- | - Press the POWER(STANDBY/ON) |
not respond. | by mode. | button. |
| Alarm recording. | - Wait for the alarm recording to end. |
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| - Press the STOP button for 3 seconds |
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| to stop. |
| Panic recording. | - Wait for the panic recording to end. |
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| - Press the STOP button for 3 seconds |
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
Timer recording. | The date and time are not correct. | - Set the date and time correctly. |
| The unit is not set to timer recording | - Press the POWER(STANDBY/ON) button |
| to display “ ” on the display panel. | |
| “N” is selected for the TIMER | - Be sure to select “Y” for the TIMER |
| PROGRAM SET. | PROGRAM SET. |
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Alarm recording. | “NO” is selected for alarm recording in | - Be sure to select “YES” for alarm |
| the ALARM REC SET menu. | recording. |
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Noise in the | The tracking adjustment is in the | - Adjust it by using the manual |
playback picture. | wrong. | tracking. |
| The video heads need cleaning. | - Clean the video heads. |
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The date and | “NO” is selected for the date and time | - Be sure to select “YES” for the |
time are not | in the DISPLAY SET menu. | display. |
recorded. | The date and time go off the | - Press the DISPLAY button to show the |
| by pressing the DISPLAY button. | date and time. |
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The cassette tape | Problem with the system or tape. | - Unplug the power cord then plug it |
cannot be ejected |
| back in. |
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| to stop. |
| The security lock(SET LOCK) is | - Cancel the security lock. |
| engaged. |
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Unit will not go | The loaded cassette has no | - Load a cassette tape with |
into record | erasure prevention tab. | erasure prevention tab or cover the |
mode. |
| tab hole with adhesive tape. |
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Autorepeat. | “NO” is selected for autorepeat | - Be sure to select “YES” for |
| recording in the REC MODE SET | autorepeat recording. |
| menu. |
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| During autorepeat recording when | - Set “YES” again for autorepeat |
| there is an alarm input, autorepeat | recording. |
| recording is canceled. |
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•Press the RESET button for more than 0.5 seconds to perform the reset. Running Time will not be reset.
Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred to your dealer. If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be corrected using the tracking control, it may indicate that the video heads need cleaning. The video heads should be cleaned and inspected every 1,000 hours. The video heads usage can be checked using initial menu, running time.
System Down
If the unit does not function at all, try the following.
1Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.
2Reset the memory. (Press the RESET button. Under normal conditions, do not touch the RESET button.)
3If the problem is not corrected after performing steps 1 and 2, consult your dealer.
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