MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC HS-S8300E(BRS) - Manual (Page 38)

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