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Troubleshooting guide – Sharp SRT-8040 User Manual

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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 and turn the power on

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

Timer recording is not
possible

The date and time are not set correctly

Set the date and time correctly

The unit is not set to timer recording
stand-by mode

Press the TIMER button to display “

n

” on

the digital display

“N” is selected for the timer recordings

Be sure to select “Y” for the programmed
timer recordings

Alarm recording is not
possible

“OFF” appears on the digital display

Press the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button
or turn the SHUTTLE ring 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.

Press the ON SCREEN button to display
and record the date and time.

m

” flashes.

The heads are dirty (see page 21).

Clean the heads.

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.

After a Power Failure

If the recording speed is reset to 8-hour mode after a
power failure, it is due to insufficient backup battery
charge. This is not a malfunction.

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 quick
method security lock will be canceled.

3

If the problem is not corrected after performing steps

1

and

2

a few times, consult your dealer.

RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Wed. May, 08/2002

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