BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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| • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? | |
VCR does not operate. | • Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet? | |
| • Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated? | |
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The VCR POWER is ON but unit | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? | |
does not operate. | • Safety devices are operating. | |
| Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a suitable implement. | |
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No picture is obtained on the MONI- | • Is the video cable connected properly or is the cable defective? | |
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No operation when any tape opera- | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? | |
tion button is pressed. | • Is a cassette inserted? | |
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| • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? | |
Recording does not work. | • Has the cassette’s erasure prevention tab been broken off? | |
| • Has the tape run out? | |
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Recording cannot be stopped by | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? | |
pressing the STOP button. | • Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated? | |
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Timer recording does not operate. | • Has the present time and recording time been set accurately? | |
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No operation when the PLAY button | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? | |
is pressed. | • Has the tape run out? | |
| • Is a cassette inserted? | |
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Noise bars in the picture during | • Has the TRACKING control been adjusted? | |
playback. | ||
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The picture vibrates at the top and | • Has the VERTICAL ADJUST control been adjusted? | |
bottom when in still picture mode. | ||
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Clear camera pictures during record- | • This symptom may occur when the recorder has been used for a long | |
ing but during playback the picture is | period of time. During this time, a deposit of oxide has built up on the | |
not clear. | video heads which must now be cleaned. Cleaning of the heads requires | |
| expertise. Please contact your dealer. | |
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The picture is not clear on the | • Is the camera focused? | |
monitor. | ||
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The present time is not correct even | • Make sure the VCR has mains power supplied continuously for at least 40 | |
though the VCR is used everyday. | hours per week. | |
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| • Make sure the VCR has mains power supplied continuously for at least 40 | |
The power cord has been discon- | hours per week. | |
nected for less than 31days but the | • The contents stored in the memory may be erased before the 31 days | |
present time has been reset. | depending on the charge time of the power failure compensation circuit. | |
| Set the present time again. | |
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Repeat recording does not work. | • Is the repeat recording indicator illuminated? | |
| • Is the alarm recording started? | |
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Alarm recording does not work. | • Is the external switch connected correctly? | |
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Playback speed is fast or slow. | • Is the playback mode set to the desired mode with REC/PLAY MODE | |
| button? | |
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