Panasonic AG-RT850P - Manual (Page 28)

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Troubleshooting
Trouble with installation
No power. • Is the power plug inserted properly into the AC outlet?
No picture. • Is the unit connected properly with the TV, video cameras, etc.?
• Are any of the connecting cables making faulty contact?
Indistinct picture. • Has the focus on the video cameras been adjusted correctly?
Trouble with functions or operation
Nothing happens even when operation • Is the video cassette loaded?
buttons are pressed. • Is the MENU/REC LOCK switch at OFF?
• Has the video cassette been inserted properly? Press the EJECT
button to eject the cassette and insert properly.
• Has INT lighted on the display?
• Has the mode lock been applied through control exercised by the
RS-232C interface?
“ ” mark is flashing. • The unit will not operate because its safety protection function has
been triggered. Wait until the flashing disappears.
In case of moisture
detection:
The “ ” mark at display
section flashes.
Ejection will remain
incomplete when a video
cassette has been inserted.
Wait until the “ ” mark
goes out with POWER switch
turned “ON”. It may take a
few hours, although it
depends upon conditions.
Date and time display data has not been • Has the unit’s power plug been disconnected from the power
stored in memory when the power failed. outlet for a long time?
Insert the unit’s power plug into the power outlet and supply power
continuously for at least 3 days to the unit.
Trouble with recording
Tape can be played, fast forwarded or • Is the tab on the video cassette broken?
rewound but not recording results.
Recording has stopped. • Is the video cassette tape at its end?
• Have more than 5 minutes elapsed since the PAUSE/STILL button
was pressed during recording?
• Are the routine inspections being carried out? If this phenomenon
keeps recurring, it means that some failure or other is to blame.
Consult with your dealer.
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