RF4QR/NA
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below.
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
No power | The power cord is not connected | Connect the power cord |
No image displayed on | The connections are not correct | Check that all connections are correct |
the TV monitor | The power to the camera and/or TV | Turn all connected devices power on |
| monitor is not turned on |
|
The buttons do not | A cassette tape is not loaded | Load a cassette and turn the power on |
respond | All functions are suspended due to | Wait for the “À” indicator to go off |
| condensation |
|
| Alarm recording | Wait for the alarm recording to end |
| Unit in menu mode | Press the MENU EXIT button. |
| The security lock is engaged | Cancel the security lock |
Recording is not | The loaded cassette has no | Load a cassette tape with an |
possible (the tape is | ||
ejected) |
| hole with adhesive tape |
Recording is not | “Y” is selected for the tape management | Normally. Refer to “TAPE MANAGEMENT” |
possible (Tape rewinds) |
| on page 16. |
Autorepeat recording is | “AL” appears on the digital display | Display (ALARM LOG) menu, then press |
not possible |
| the MENU RESET button to turn off the |
|
| “AL” indicator |
Timer recording is not | The date and time are not set correctly | Set the date and time correctly |
possible | The unit is not set to timer recording | Press the TIMER button to display “n” on |
| the digital display | |
| “N” is selected for the timer recordings | Be sure to select “Y” for the programmed |
|
| timer recordings |
Alarm recording is not | “OFF” appears on the digital display | Press the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button |
possible |
| or turn the SHUTTLE ring to turn the |
|
| indicator off |
Noise in the playback | The video heads need cleaning | Clean the video heads |
picture |
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|
The date and time are | Display mode not set. | Press the ON SCREEN button to display |
not recorded |
| and record the date and time. |
“m” flashes. | The heads are dirty (see page 21). | Clean the heads. |
The cassette tape | Problem with the system | Unplug the power cord then plug it back in |
cannot be ejected |
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The cassette is ejected | The tape is not threaded correctly | Try inserting the cassette one more time or |
a few seconds after it |
| using a new cassette. If it is ejected again, |
has been inserted |
| please consult your dealer. |
After a Power Failure
If the recording speed is reset to
System Down
If the unit does not function at all, try the following.
1Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.
2Reset the memory. (Press the ALL RESET button. Under normal conditions, do not touch the ALL RESET button.)
The time and date will be reset, and the quick method security lock will be canceled.
3If the problem is not corrected after performing steps 1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.
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