52 Pelco Manual C671M (1/01)

TROUBLESHOOTING

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY

The VCR uses self-diagnostics to detect internal malfunctions during recording. If one
occurs, the VCR indicates it on the monitor and on the VCR’s fluorescent display.
Table H shows the type of malfunction corresponding to the warning display and the action
to take.

Table H. Warning Display and Actions

Fluorescent Monitor Cause Remedy To Turn Off
Display Indicator
End TAPE END Tape ends during Rewind tape or press Rewind tape or press
recording. EJECT. EJECT.
NoSig NO SIGNAL No video signal input. Check for loose Restore video signal or
connections. clear recording mode.
(display starts CHECK Tape or deck Check cassette. If nothing is wrong, try recording
flashing) trouble. again. If CHECK still appears, insert a new cassette
and retry recording. If CHECK stays on, unplug the
power cord and contact your dealer.
CLog — Clogged head. Eject cassette and Clear recording mode.
reinsert. If CLog re-
mains, clean tape. If it
still remains, contact
your dealer.
•When the tape ends:
When the tape reaches its end during recording, END appears on the fluorescent
display and TAPE END appears on the monitor. They will not appear if TAPE END in
the First Time Set Up menu is set to REPEAT, ALARM•PROT (when no alarm
recording is made), or REWIND.
•Lack of video signal:
“NO SIGNAL” appears on the monitor and “NoSIg” flashes on the fluorescent display
when the VCR cannot get any video input signal during recording. Check that the
cable from the camera is not broken and the camera has power.
•Fouling (clogged) head:
When CLOG DETECT in the Recording Set Up menu is set ON, the VCR automati-
cally removes particles that have accumulated on the heads during time-lapse
recording mode. If they cannot be removed completely, CLog flashes on the fluores-
cent display. If this happens, follow the remedy in Table H.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

SYMPTOM REMEDY
No power at the VCR.
The VCR power is on but the
unit does not operate.
INSTALLATION PROBLEMS
•Is the power cord disconnected at the AC output?
•Is the lock or lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button several times to unlock the VCR.
•Is the timer recording indicator lit? Press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel
timer recording.
•Is the lock or lock all indicator lit? Press the LOCK button several times to unlock the VCR.
•Safety devices are operating. Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a ballpoint pen
or pencil. Turn power on again.