ADEMCO AVR30, Instruction Manual

AVR30 (E) QR33851

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PROBLEM GUIDE

If you are having this kind of trouble:

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No power (No indicators ON)

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Recorder fails to respond to user command/
operation

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No monitor picture

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Poor picture during monitor viewing (in the
RECORD or STOP mode)

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Black streaks in picture during 06, A18 or A30
playback

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Recording or playback cannot be done

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RECORD functions not operable

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PLAY function not operable

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Extreme noise appears on the playback picture

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TIME/DATE information not displayed on the
monitor

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TIMER recording was not done

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REWIND or FAST FORWARD does not operate

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Unable to SELECT/CHANGE program feature

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The VCR does not operate if an operation button
is pressed

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Buzzer sounds

Check these things:

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Check to see if unit is plugged in.
(Power at supply outlet?)

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Perform MASTER SYSTEM RESET.
See page 22.

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Carefully check monitor/VCR/camera
connectors.

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Check monitor/camera adjustments.

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Adjust the TRACKING control (may need to be
returned to center position if previously
adjusted).
The TRACKING control is only active at the 06,
A18 or A30 speed.

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Replace cassette.

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Clean video heads.

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Remove cassette and reinsert.

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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.

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Check the TAB indicator is lit.

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See Note on page 11.

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Be sure there is a cassette in the unit.

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Video heads require cleaning.

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Select FULL or HALF with OSD TYPE in
[OPTIONS].  See page 14.

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TIMER may not have been set properly.

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Check for SAFETY TAB of cassette.

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TIME and DATE are not correct.

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Cassette tape length may have been exceeded.
Multiple ALARMs used up tape.

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Tape may already be rewound or be at the end
of tape.

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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.

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Press the EJECT button to remove the cassette,
then restart VCR operations.

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You have specified the buzzer to sound when
abnormality has occurred. See page 18.