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SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
The VCR uses a self diagnostic function to detect internal malfunctions during recording. Should a malfunction occur during recording,
a corresponding indication appears on the monitor screen and the fluorescent display.
The type of malfunction corresponding to the indication, and countermeasures, are given below.
WARNING DISPLAY
N
1. Lack of video input signal.
If the VCR is set to record and an input signal is not detected, the indication NO SIGNAL appears on the monitor screen and the
CALL signal is output from the rear terminal.
Check that the cable from the camera is not broken and the camera's power has not been lost.
Monitor
Fluorescent
display
REMEDY
CAUSE
TO TURN OFF THE INDICATION
End
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TAPE END
CHECK
THE TAPE ENDS DURING
RECORDING
Rewind the tape and
press the EJECT button.
Check for loose connec-
tions.
Turn off the indication on the fluorescent
display and on the screen by pressing the
EJECT button or rewinding the tape.
LACK OF VIDEO SIGNAL
INPUT (NOTE 1)
TAPE/DECK TROUBLE
When a video signal is restored or the
record mode is cleared, the indication on
the screen turns off.
First, check the cassette. If there seems to be nothing wrong with
the cassette, try the recording operation again. If the indication
“CHECK” is still displayed, change the cassette with a new one and
try the operation again. Otherwise, unplug the power cord and con-
tact your dealer.
NO SIGNAL
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