Before requesting service – Panasonic NV-SD1 Series User Manual
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Before Requesting Service
Before requesting service, check the following points once again.
VTR will not operate correctly
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
CHECKED
VTR display is not
illuminated.
Mains lead is not connected.
Reconnect mains lead to VTR.
VTR display is
illuminated but VTR
will not operate when
OPERATE is
pressed.
VTR is in timer mode.
Press TIMER REC to operate VTR manually.
Safety devices are operating.
Disconnect mains lead and wait for 1 minute.
Reconnect mains supply and check functions.
VTR will operate for
a few seconds then
power off.
Tape is jammed in VTR.
If tape is jammed in VTR, do not attempt to remove,
as this may cause damage. Consult your dealer for
advice.
Playback will not operate correctly
SYMPTOM
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REMEDY
CHECKED
Picture noisy or not
in colour.
Horizontal bars or
lines run down the
screen.
Tracking is not correct.
Although auto-tracking should ensure a good picture,
it may be necessary to manually adjust tracking on
some tapes not recorded on this VTR. See page 9.
TV set is not tuned to VTR,
Check TV tuning. See page 4.
Tape is recorded incorrectly.
Check that aerial is connected to VTR. See page 3.
Check that each programme position is' tuned to the
correct station. A snowy picture on one or more
programmes may indicate that VTR is tuned to weak
station or wrong transmitter. Re-tune if necessary.
See page 6.
Condensation may have
formed.
Do not operate VTR for 1 hour.
Tape defective due to surface
damage or wear.
Confirm with another tape if noise free and replace
the defective tape.
VTR rewinds
automatically during
playback.
Tape end detector works
during playback due to
damaged tape.
Replace the defective tape.
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