TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIf the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to thetable below.SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONNo power The power cord is not connected Connect the power cordNo image displayed onthe monitor TVThe connections are not correct Check that all connections are correctThe power to the camera and/or monitorTV is not turned onTurn all connected devices power onThe buttons do notrespondA cassette tape is not loaded Load a cassette and turn the power onAll functions are suspended due tocondensationWait for the “4” indicator to go offAlarm recording Wait for the alarm recording to endThe security lock is engaged Cancel the security lockRecording is notpossible (the tape isejected)The loaded cassette has noerasure-prevention tabLoad a cassette tape witherasure-prevention tab or cover the tabhole with adhesive tapeAutorepeat recording isnot possible“AL” is displayed on the digital display Display (ALARM TIME) menu, then pressthe MENU RESET button to turn off the“AL” indicatorTimer recording is notpossibleThe date and time are not set correctly Set the date and time correctlyThe unit is not set to timer recordingstand-by modePress the TIMER button to display “n” onthe digital display“N” is selected for the timer recordings Be sure to select “Y” for the programmedtimer recordingsAlarm recording is notpossible“OFF” is displayed on the digital display Press the EJECT, STOP or PLAY buttonor turn the SHUTTLE ring to turn theindicator offNoise in the playbackpictureThe video heads need cleaning Clean the video headsThe date and time arenot recordedThe ON SCREEN switch is set to the“OFF” positionSet the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON”positionThe cassette tapecannot be ejectedProblem with the system Unplug the power cord then plug it back inThe cassette is ejecteda few seconds after ithas been insertedThe tape is not threaded correctly Try inserting the cassette one more timeor using a new cassette. If it is ejectedagain, please consult your dealer.After a Power FailureIf after a power failure the recording speed is reset to3-hour mode, it is due to insufficient backup batterycharge. This is not a malfunction.System DownIf the unit does not function at all, try the following.1 Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.2 Reset the memory. (Press the ALL RESET button.Under normal conditions, do not touch the ALLRESET button.)NOTE:X The time and date will be reset, and the securitylock will be cancelled.3 If the problem is not corrected after performingsteps 1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.RE4QS/EX (TLS-S8000P GB) Wed. May, 23/2001English 45