28
PHILIPS LTC3963/51 (E) QR31809
20– 2–1999
1
4
1 : 0 : 27
3
MON 00
A
(1, 2, 3, 4 or 5)
r
CYL LOCK, MECH LOCK or
q
REEL LOCK
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t
✽
9
0
PROBLEM GUIDE
If you are having this kind of trouble:
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No power (No indicators ON)
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Recorder fails to respond to user command/
operation
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No monitor picture
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Poor picture during monitor viewing (in the
RECORD or STOP mode)
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Black streaks on picture during 09 or 27 mode
playback
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Recording or playback cannot be done
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RECORD functions not operate
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PLAY function not operate
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Extreme noise appears on the playback picture
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TIME/DATE information not displayed on the
MONITOR
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TIMER recording was not done
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REWIND or FAST FORWARD does not operate
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Unable to SELECT/CHANGE program feature
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The VCR does not operate if an operation button
is pressed
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Buzzer sounds
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An error appears in the display
Check these things:
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Check to see if unit is plugged in.
(Power at supply outlet?)
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Perform MASTER SYSTEM RESET.
See page 22.
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Carefully check monitor/VCR/camera connectors.
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Check monitor/camera adjustments.
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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.
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Replace cassette.
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Clean video heads.
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Remove cassette and reinsert.
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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.
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Check the TAB indicator is lit.
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See Note on page 12.
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Be sure there is a cassette in the unit.
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Video heads require cleaning.
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Select FULL or HALF with OSD TYPE in
[OPTIONS]. See page 15.
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TIMER may not have been set properly.
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Check for SAFETY TAB of cassette.
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TIME and DATE are not correct.
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Cassette tape length may have been exceeded.
Multiple ALARMs used up tape.
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Tape may already be rewound or be at the end
of tape.
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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.
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Press the EJECT button to remove the cassette,
then restart VCR operations.
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You have specified the buzzer to sound when
abnormality has occurred. See page 18.
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Unplug the power cord and plug it in again.
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Press the reset button marked “S”.
Note: If the VCR does not recover by these
operations, consult your dealer.