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PROBLEM GUIDE
If you are having this kind of trouble:
■No power (No indicators ON)
■Recorder fails to respond to user command/
operation
■No monitor picture
■Poor picture during monitor viewing (in the
RECORD or STOP mode)
■Black streaks on picture during 06, A18 or A30
mode playback
■Recording or playback cannot be done
■RECORD functions not operate
■PLAY function not operate
■Extreme noise appears on the playback picture
■TIME/DATE information not displayed on the
MONITOR
■TIMER recording was not done
■REWIND or FAST FORWARD does not operate
■Unable to SELECT/CHANGE program feature
■The VCR does not operate if an operation button
is pressed
■Buzzer sounds
■An error appears in the display
Check these things:
■■Check to see if unit is plugged in.
(Power at supply outlet?)
■■Perform MASTER SYSTEM RESET.
See page 22.
■■Carefully check monitor/VCR/camera connectors.
■■Check monitor/camera adjustments.
■■Adjust the TRACKING control (may need to be
returned to center position if previously
adjusted).
The TRACKING control is only active for the 06,
A18 or A30 mode.
■■Replace cassette.
■■Clean video heads.
■■Remove cassette and reinsert.
■■Check the LOCK indicator on the front panel.
If the indicator is lit, press both SET and DOWN
buttons simultaneously to release the security
lock.
■■Check the TAB indicator is lit.
■■See Note on page 12.
■■Be sure there is a cassette in the unit.
■■Video heads require cleaning.
■■Select FULL or HALF with OSD TYPE in
[OPTIONS]. See page 15.
■■TIMER may not have been set properly.
■■Check for SAFETY TAB of cassette.
■■TIME and DATE are not correct.
■■Cassette tape length may have been exceeded.
Multiple ALARMs used up tape.
■■Tape may already be rewound or be at the end
of tape.
■■Check the LOCK indicator on the front panel. If
the indicator is lit, press both SET and DOWN
buttons simultaneously to release the security
lock.
■■Press the EJECT button to remove the cassette,
then restart VCR operations.
■■You have specified the buzzer to sound when
abnormality has occurred. See page 18.
■■Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.
■■Press the reset button marked “S”.
Note: If the VCR does not recover by MASTER
SYSTEM RESET, consult your dealer.