Troubleshooting - Panasonic AG-TL350B Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

No power.
No picture.
Indistinct picture.
Nothing happens even when operation
buttons are pressed.
" " mark is flashing.
In case of moisture
detection:
The " " mark at display
section flashes.
Date and time display data has not been
stored in memory when the power failed.
Tape can be played, fast forwarded or
rewound but not recording results.
Recording has stopped.
The power has been restored after a
power failure but recording does not
automatically resume.
Recording cannot be stopped.
1-week programmed timer recording
cannot be conducted properly.
One or more cameras do not record
when a multiple number of cameras are
used.
No auto repeat recording.
Trouble with installation
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Is the power plug inserted properly into the AC outlet?
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Is the unit connected properly with the TV, video cameras, etc.?
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Are any of the connecting cables making faulty contact?
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Has the focus on the video cameras been adjusted correctly?
Trouble with functions or operation
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Is the video cassette loaded?
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Is the MENU/REC LOCK switch at OFF?
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Has the video cassette been inserted properly? Press the
EJECT button to eject the cassette and insert properly.
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Has INT lighted on the display?
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The unit will not operate because its safety protection function
has been triggered. Wait until the flashing disappears.
Ejection will remain
incomplete when a video
cassette has been inserted.
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Has the unit's power plug been disconnected from the power
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
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Is the tab on the video cassette broken?
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Is the video cassette tape at its end?
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Have more than 5 minutes elapsed since the PAUSE/STILL
button was pressed during recording?
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Are the routine inspections being carried out? If this phenome-
non keeps recurring, it means that some failure or other is to
blame. Consult with your dealer.
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Has the power failure lasted a long time (more than 1 week)?
Set the timer recording switch to EXT to ensure that the unit is
set to the recording mode even after a prolonged power failure.
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First set the MENU/REC LOCK switch to OFF and then
operate.
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Is REC LOCK on Menu Screen 1 at OFF?
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Are the date and time on the regular displays correct?
(See page 12)
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Turn the time adjustment control on the frame switcher, and adjust
it to a setting which is longer than the video recording duration in
the recording time mode.
•
Connect a camera switching cable between the unit and frame
switcher.
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Has the stop button been pressed during auto rewinding?
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Wait until the " " mark
goes out with switch
turned "ON". It may take a
few hours, although it
depends upon conditions.