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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 TV monitor
The connections are not correct Check that all connections are correct
The power to the camera and/or TV
monitor is not turned on
Turn all connected devices power on
The buttons do not
respond
A cassette tape is not loaded Load a cassette
All functions are suspended due to
condensation
Wait for the “À” indicator to go off
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
possible (the tape is
ejected)
The loaded cassette has no
erasure-prevention tab
Load a cassette tape with an
erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape
Recording is not
possible (Tape rewinds)
“Y” is selected for the tape management Normally. Refer to “TAPE MANAGEMENT”
on page 16.
Autorepeat recording is
not possible
“AL” appears on the digital display Display (ALARM LOG) menu, then press
the MENU RESET button to turn off the
“AL” indicator
Alarm recording is not
possible
“OFF” appears on the digital display Press the EJECT, STOP, FF, REW or
PLAY button to turn the indicator off
Noise in the playback
picture
The video heads need cleaning Clean the video heads
The date and time are
not recorded
Display mode not set. Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON”
position.
The cassette tape
cannot be ejected
Problem with the system Unplug the power cord then plug it back in
The cassette is ejected
a few seconds after it
has been inserted
The tape is not threaded correctly Try inserting the cassette one more time or
using a new cassette. If it is ejected again,
please consult your dealer.
System Down
If the unit does not function at all, try the following.
1
Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.
2
Reset 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 security lock
will be canceled.
3
If the problem is not corrected after performing steps
1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.
NF4Q/NA (SRC-850A GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002
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