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4
Troubleshooting
4-1 Procedure for Troubleshooting
Perform troubleshooting in the order shown in Fig. 4-1-1. Note: 1) Before troubleshooting or servicing, be sure to obtain customer approval for the following: a) The recorded contents on BD/DVD/HDD may be lost depending on the details and situation of fault (defect). b) The date/time and various settings, including video recording mode, designated by customer after purchase, may be reset to the defaults before purchase (factory settings). 2) Perform �4-7-2 System reset procedure� after repair is completed: Note that system reset will erase all error codes that will be necessary for troubleshooting. 3) Take notes of settings on received product in the Memo columns, referring to �Table 4-7-1 List of items to be reset�: These notes will be necessary not only for reset, but for checking any defects that occur under the particular setting conditions.
*1: Messages and error codes will appear on LCD monitor or in view�nder.
