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The power has been restored after a •Has the power failure lasted a long time (more than 1 week)?
power failure but recording does not Set the timer recording switch to EXT to ensure that the unit is
automatically resume. set to the recording mode even after a prolonged power failure.
Recording cannot be stopped. •First set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to OFF and then operate.
•Is REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 at OFF?
•Has the mode lock been applied through control exercised by the
RS-232C interface?
1-week programmed timer recording • Are the date and time on the regular displays correct?
cannot be conducted properly. (See page 12)
One or more cameras do not record • Turn the time adjustment control on the frame switcher, and
when a multiple number of cameras are adjust it to a setting which is longer than the video recording
used. duration in the recording time mode.
•Connect a camera switching cable between the unit and frame
switcher. (See page 21)
No auto repeat recording. •Has the stop button been pressed during auto rewinding?
No timer recording. •Are the present time and start/stop times for the timer recording
correct?
•Has INT or EXT lighted on the display?
No alarm recording. •Have the alarm sensors and alarm input connectors been
connected properly?
•Has the alarm recording mode been selected on Menu Screen 3?
Trouble with playback
Noise sometimes appears on the •Adjust the tracking buttons. (See page 22)
playback pictures.
Dirty playback picture. •The video heads may be dirty or clogged or they may have
reached the end of their service life. Consult with your dealer.
“Snow” on playback picture. •The video heads may be dirty or clogged. Consult with your
dealer.
While a multiple number of cameras are •Has the camera switching signal cable been connected
being used, two scenes appear as the properly?
playback picture when the cameras are
switched.
Recording starts when the unit’s power •Has INT or EXT lighted on the display?
plug is connected to or disconnected
from the power outlet.
No playback because recording starts •Has INT or EXT lighted on the display?
when the main power for the connected
equipment is set to ON.