Lorex VCR SG-7960 Use, Service, SYMPTOM, System Down, POSSIBLE CAUSE, CORRECTIVE ACTION, Note to CATV system installer, Periodic Inspection and Maintenance

Use

14Cleaning – Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

15Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

16Lightning – For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.

Service

17	Servicing-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers
	may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
	personnel.
18	Conditions Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
	to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.
	A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
	B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
	C. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
	D. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
	Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper
	adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
	qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.
	E. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
	F. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for
	service.
19	Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify
	that the replacements used have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of
	replac ments specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or
	other hazards.
20	Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service
	technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Timer recording	The date and time are not correct.	-	Set the date and time correctly.
is not working.	The unit is not set to timer record-	-	Press the POWER/TIMER button to
	ing stand-by mode.		display “ ” on the display panel.
	“N” is selected for the TIMER	-	Be sure to select “Y” for the TIMER
	PROGRAM SET.		PROGRAM SET.
Alarm recording	“NO” is selected for alarm recording	-	Be sure to select “YES” for alarm
is not working	in the ALARM REC SET menu.		recording.
Noise in the	The tracking adjustment is wrong.	-	Adjust it by using the manual
playback picture.			tracking.
		-	Press the PLAY button in the play-
	The video heads need cleaning.		back mode.
		-	Clean the video heads.
The date and	“NO” is selected for the date and	-	Be sure to select “YES” for the
time are not	time in the DISPLAY SET menu.		display.
recorded.	The date and time go off the ON-	- Press the DISPLAY button to show
	SCREEN by pressing the DISPLAY
			the date and time.
	button.
The cassette	Problem with the system or tape.	-	Unplug the power cord then plug it
tape cannot be			back in.
ejected

	video product is in safe operating condition.
21	Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
	mended by the manufacturer.
22	Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
	stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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•Press the RESET button for more than 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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