Operating instructions

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Troubleshooting
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In case of moisture
detection:
The “ ” mark at display
section flashes.
Ejection will remain
incomplete when a video
cassette has been inserted.
Wait until the “ ” mark
goes out with switch
turned “ON”. It may take a
few hours, although it
depends upon conditions.
Trouble with installation
No power.
No picture.
Indistinct picture.
Is the power plug inserted properly into the AC outlet?
Is the unit connected properly with the TV, video cameras, etc.?
Are any of the connecting cables making faulty contact?
Has the focus on the video cameras been adjusted correctly?
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Trouble with functions or operation
Nothing happens even when operation
buttons are pressed.
Is the video cassette loaded?
Is the MENU/REC LOCK switch at OFF?
Has the video cassette been inserted properly? Press the
EJECT button to eject the cassette and insert properly.
Has INT lit on the display?
Has the mode lock been applied through control exercised by
the RS-232C interface?
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“ ” mark is flashing. The unit will not operate because its safety protection function
has been triggered. Wait until the flashing disappears.
Date and time display data has not been
stored in memory when the power failed.
Has the unit’s power plug been disconnected from the power
outlet for a long time?
Insert the unit’s power plug into the power outlet and supply
power continuously for at least 3 days to the unit.
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Trouble with recording
Tape can be played, fast forwarded or
rewound but not recording results.
Is the tab on the video cassette broken?
Recording has stopped. Is the video cassette tape at its end?
Have more than 5 minutes elapsed since the PAUSE/STILL
button was pressed during recording?
Are the routine inspections being carried out? If this phenome-
non keeps recurring, it means that some failure or other is to
blame. Consult with your dealer.
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The power has been restored after a
power failure but recording does not
automatically resume.
Recording cannot be stopped.
1-week programmed timer recording
cannot be conducted properly.
Has the power failure lasted a long time (more than 1 week)?
Set the timer recording switch to EXT to ensure that the unit is
set to the recording mode even after a prolonged power failure.
First set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to OFF and then operate.
Is REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 at OFF?
Has the mode lock been applied through control exercised by
the RS-232C interface?
Are the date and time on the regular displays correct?
(See page 13)
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One or more cameras do not record
when a multiple number of cameras are
used.
Turn the time adjustment control on the frame switcher, and adjust
it to a setting which is longer than the video recording duration in
the recording time mode.
Connect a camera switching cable between the unit and frame
switcher.
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No auto repeat recording. Has the stop button been pressed during auto rewinding?
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