Toshiba KV-9096A - Manual (Page 49)

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL
If you suspect a breakdown, check the following points before calling your serviceman for follow-up service.
Installation
Power does not go ON. ■ Is the power plug securely inserted to an AC outlet?
There is no camera picture. ■ Is the VCR properly connected to the TV, video camera and other
devices?
■ Is there any problem with the connection of the connecting cords?
The camera picture is indistinct. ■ Is the camera properly focused?
Function/Operation
The VCR does not operate even when the control
buttons are pressed.
■ Has a video tape been inserted?
■ Is the REMOTE switch OFF?
■ Is the Dew lamp blinking?
The VCR is not operating because the safety functions are operat­
ing. Wait until the blinking stops with the Power switch ON.
The clock does not run after restoration of power
following a power failure.
■ Has the VCR’s power plug been removed from the AC outlet for a
long period? Insert the power plug In the AC outlet and carry out
continuous charging for 48 hours or longer.
The buzzer does not sound. ■ Is the BUZZER switch set to OFF? If off, the buzzer does not work.
Recording
Playback, fast forward and rewind are possible but
recording is not possible.
■ Is the tab on the video cassette broken off?
■ Is the video tape at tape end?
Recording has stopped. ■ Have more than 10 minutes passed since pressing the PAUSE
button during recording?
Nothing Is being recorded. ■ Have you been carrying out regular daily checks?
It this phenomenon occurs often, something may be broken.
Consult with your dealer.
Not possible to record after restoring power following
a power failure.
■ Is restart recording OFF?
■ Has the power failure lasted for longer than 10 days?
Repeat recording is not possible. ■ Is TAPE END MODE on REW-^REC?
■ Has one of the operations buttons been pressed during automatic
rewind?
■ Is TAPE END ALARM on CONT?
Timer recording is not possible. ■ Is the present time setting correct?
■ Is the timer setting correct?
■ Has the TIMER button been pressed?
■ Did a power failure continue for a long period after the timer was
set?
■ Has the POWER switch been turned ON?
■ Has the power plug been removed from the AC outlet?
Alarm recording is not possible. ■ Are the alarm sensor and the alarm input properly connected?
Auto recording is not possible ■ Is the mode set to timer recording or timer standby?
■ Are the remote control switch and external control input properly
connected?
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