BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
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Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
VCR does not operate.
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Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet?
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Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated?
The VCR POWER is ON but unit does
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Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
not operate.
Safety devices are operating.
Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a suitable implement.
No picture is obtained on the MONITOR
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screen.
Is the video cable connected properly, or is the cable defective?
No operation when any tape operation
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Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
button is pressed.
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Is a cassette inserted?
. Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
Recording does not work.
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Has the cassette’s erasure prevention tab been broken off?
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Has the tape run out?
Recording cannot be stopped by
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Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
pressing the STOP button.
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Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated?
Timer recording does not operate.
Has the present time and recording time been set accurately?
No operation when the PLAY button is
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Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
pressed.
Has the tape run out?
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Is a cassette inserted?
Noise bars in the picture during play-
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back.
Has the TRACKING control been adjusted?
The picture vibrates at the top and
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bottom when in still picture mode.
Has the VERTICAL ADJUST control been adjusted?
Clear camera pictures during record-
* This symptom may occur when the recorder has been used for a long
ing but during playback the picture is
period of time. During this time, a deposit of oxide has built up on the
not clear.
video heads which must now be cleaned. Cleaning of the heads requires
expertise. Please consult your dealer.
The picture is not clear on the monitor.
Is the camera focused?
The present time is not correct even
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Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously for at least 40
though the VCR is used everyday.
hours per week.
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Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously for at least 40
The power cord has been disconnected
hours per week.
less than
days but the present time
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The contents stored in the memory may be erased before the 31 days
been reset.
depending on the charge time of the power failure compensation circuit.
Set the present time again.
Repeat recording does not work.
recording does not work.
speed is fast or slow.
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Is the repeat recording indicator illuminated?
. Is the alarm recording started?
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Is the external switch connected correctly?
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Is the playback mode set to the desired mode with
MODE button?
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