Troubleshooting
Symptom | Cause and countermeasure |
VTR fails to operate as per the mode selected on the menu screen.
Has the mode been changed on another menu? ≥The mode selected last has priority.
≥REC INHIBIT takes priority in the following sequence: CASSETTE, HOME and
MANUAL/AUTO EDIT SET UP.
Therefore, signals cannot be recorded if the REC INHIBIT status has been established on the cassette tape itself.
VTR fails to operate even when a | ≥Check that the CONTROL switch is at LOCAL. |
function button is pressed. |
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Recording and/or editing cannot | ≥Check that the cassette pins are set to the |
be performed. | recording enable status. |
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How to eject the tape in an emergency
1.Remove four screws from both sides of the front panel and then remove the VTR’s top panel.
2.The mechanism is moved in the unloading direction by turning the loading motor clockwise. Since tape slack now develops, proceed with the following 4 steps to take up the tape.
3.Insert a screwdriver into hole A (for an S or M cassette) or hole A’ (for an L cassette), and press the manual lever of the
4.Remove the tape from the cylinder by performing the operations in steps 2 and 3. (When turning the loading motor, keep turning it until the position is reached where it will turn no fur- ther. Bear in mind that turning the motor past this position will cause the gear engagement to fail and/or other problems.)
5.To release the
6.Check that all the tape has been taken up, and that its unloading has been completed. In order to eject the cassette, insert a screwdriver or other similar tool into hole C, and turn it counterclockwise. (Bear in mind that continuing to turn the screwdriver even after the cas- sette has been ejected will cause the gear engagement to fail and/or other problems.)
Loading motor (In this VTR, turn the blades (black) which are provided in front of the pulley.)
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