12.2 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Symptom | Remedy |
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VCR does not operate. | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? |
| • Is the power cord disconnected from the AC output? |
| • Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated? |
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The VCR power is on but unit does not | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? |
operate. | • Safety devices are operating. Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a |
| ballpoint pen or pencil. |
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No picture appears on the monitor. | • Is the video cable connected properly, or is the cable defective? |
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No operation when any tape operation | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? |
button is pressed. | • Is a cassette inserted? |
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Recording does not work. | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? |
| • Is the cassette’s erasure prevention tab broken off? |
| • Has the tape run out? |
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Recording cannot be stopped by pressing | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? |
the STOP button. | • Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated? |
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Timer recording does not work. | • Are the present time and recording time set accurately? |
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No operation when the PLAY button is | • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? |
pressed. | • Has the tape run out? |
| • Is a cassette inserted? |
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Noise bars in the picture during playback. | • Has the TRACKING control been adjusted? |
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The picture vibrates at the top and bottom | • Has the POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST control been adjusted? |
when in the still picture mode. |
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Clear camera pictures during recording but | • This symptom may occur when the recorder has been used for a long period. |
during playback the picture is not clear. | During this time an oxide deposit has built up on the video heads, which must |
| now be cleaned. Head cleaning requires expertise. Consult your dealer. |
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The picture is not clear. | • Is the camera focused? |
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The present time is incorrect even though | • Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously for at least 40 hours |
the VCR is used everyday. | per week. |
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The power cord was disconnected for less | • Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously for at least 40 hours |
than 31 days but the present time has been | per week. |
reset. | • Contents stored in memory may be erased before the 31 days, 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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