Philips LTC 3963/51 - Manual (Page 29)

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PHILIPS LTC3963/51 (E) QR31809
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PROBLEM GUIDE
If you are having this kind of trouble:
■ No power (No indicators ON)
■ Recorder fails to respond to user command/
operation
■ No monitor picture
■ Poor picture during monitor viewing (in the
RECORD or STOP mode)
■ Black streaks on picture during 09 or 27 mode
playback
■ Recording or playback cannot be done
■ RECORD functions not operate
■ PLAY function not operate
■ Extreme noise appears on the playback picture
■ TIME/DATE information not displayed on the
MONITOR
■ TIMER recording was not done
■ REWIND or FAST FORWARD does not operate
■ Unable to SELECT/CHANGE program feature
■ The VCR does not operate if an operation button
is pressed
■ Buzzer sounds
■ An error appears in the display
Check these things:
■ ■ Check to see if unit is plugged in.
(Power at supply outlet?)
■ ■ Perform MASTER SYSTEM RESET.
See page 22.
■ ■ Carefully check monitor/VCR/camera connectors.
■ ■ Check monitor/camera adjustments.
■ ■ Adjust the TRACKING control (may need to be
returned to center position if previously
adjusted).
The TRACKING control is only active for the 09
or 27 mode.
■ ■ Replace cassette.
■ ■ Clean video heads.
■ ■ Remove cassette and reinsert.
■ ■ Check the LOCK indicator on the front panel.
If the indicator is lit, press both SET and DOWN
buttons simultaneously to release the security
lock.
■ ■ Check the TAB indicator is lit.
■ ■ See Note on page 12.
■ ■ Be sure there is a cassette in the unit.
■ ■ Video heads require cleaning.
■ ■ Select FULL or HALF with OSD TYPE in
[OPTIONS]. See page 15.
■ ■ TIMER may not have been set properly.
■ ■ Check for SAFETY TAB of cassette.
■ ■ TIME and DATE are not correct.
■ ■ Cassette tape length may have been exceeded.
Multiple ALARMs used up tape.
■ ■ Tape may already be rewound or be at the end
of tape.
■ ■ Check the LOCK indicator on the front panel. If
the indicator is lit, press both SET and DOWN
buttons simultaneously to release the security
lock.
■ ■ Press the EJECT button to remove the cassette,
then restart VCR operations.
■ ■ You have specified the buzzer to sound when
abnormality has occurred. See page 18.
■ ■ Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.
■ ■ Press the reset button marked “S”.
Note: If the VCR does not recover by these
operations, consult your dealer.