Bauer S715 XLS delay on startup

[Levi Szendro]

Hello! I am about to run a test on a very good condition Bauer S715 XLS model. When I trigger or engage the lever for the actual start, there is a 12 sec delay until the motor kicks in. I think this is an issue an not supposed to be like this. Batteries are brand new and the battery test indicates a fully charged set of batteries. Has any of you came across this problem and if so, kindly let me know what where to start troubleshooting it...many thanks! 

[Mark Dunn]

The camera may have a delayed-start timer. It could still be set.

Manual here

https://www.filmkorn.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Cameras/Bauer/Bauer-S715xl-And-S709xl-Microcomputer-Manual-en.pdf

Edited March 25 by Mark Dunn

[Levi Szendro]

Thanks Mark, Yes! Thanks so much. It is a self timer....AUTO 24 setting. Was not very straight forward as to me AUTO meant something else..like auto exposure etc...Many thanks for your help!