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Pelco Manual C652M (7/99) 51
12.2 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Symptom Remedy
VCR does not operate. • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
• Is the power cord disconnected from the AC output?
• Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated?
The VCR power is on but unit does not • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
operate. • Safety devices are operating. Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a
ballpoint pen or pencil.
No picture appears on the monitor. • Is the video cable connected properly, or is the cable defective?
No operation when any tape operation • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
button is pressed. • Is a cassette inserted?
Recording does not work. • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
• Is the cassette’s erasure prevention tab broken off?
• Has the tape run out?
Recording cannot be stopped by pressing • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
the STOP button. • Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated?
Timer recording does not work. • Are the present time and recording time set accurately?
No operation when the PLAY button is • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated?
pressed. • Has the tape run out?
• Is a cassette inserted?
Noise bars in the picture during playback. • Has the TRACKING control been adjusted?
The picture vibrates at the top and bottom • Has the POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST control been adjusted?
when in the still picture mode.
Clear camera pictures during recording but • This symptom may occur when the recorder has been used for a long period.
during playback the picture is not clear. During this time an oxide deposit has built up on the video heads, which must
now be cleaned. Head cleaning requires expertise. Consult your dealer.
The picture is not clear. • Is the camera focused?
The present time is incorrect even though • Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously for at least 40 hours
the VCR is used everyday. per week.
The power cord was disconnected for less • Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously for at least 40 hours
than 31 days but the present time has been per week.
reset. • Contents stored in memory may be erased before the 31 days, depending on the
charge time of the power failure compensation circuit. Set the present time again.
Repeat recording does not work. • Is the repeat recording indicator illuminated?
• Is the alarm recording started?
Alarm recording does not work. • Is the external switch connected correctly?
Playback speed is fast or slow. • Is the playback mode set to the desired mode with REC/PLAY MODE button?