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Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections
6. SERVO
5. HUMID
9. BATTERY NEAR END
8. WIRELESS RF
7. RF
10. TAPE NEAR END
WARNING lamp
Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the
condensation detection after the condensation
formation was detected.
Indications on LCD screen
“HUMID” display lights if condensation is
detected.
“HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to 90
minutes after condensation detection is canceled.
Tally lamp
Flashes 4 times per second for 90 minutes after
condensation detection is canceled.
Viewfinder
“HUMID” display flashes from the time
condensation is detected until 90 minutes after
the condensation detection is released.
Alarm
Sounds continuously (4 times a second during
recording).
Warning description
Condensation has formed.
VTR unit operation
The recording operation continues but if the tape
sticks, recording will stop.
For 80 minutes after the condensation detection is
released, the drum is rotated and no operations
are accepted.
Corrective action
Stop the tape travel and turn off the power. If the
“HUMID” displays fails to be cleared even when
the power is turned back on, wait until it clears.
WARNING lamp
Flashes four times a second (during recording
and playback).
Indications on LCD screen
“SERVO” display lights (during recording and
playback).
Tally lamp
Flashes four times a second (during recording
and playback).
Viewfinder
“SERVO” display lights (during recording and
playback).
Alarm
Sounds four times a second (during recording and
playback).
Warning description
The servo is disturbed.
VTR unit operation
Operation continues but the unit may not operate
correctly.
Corrective action
Turn off the power and consult your dealer. The
warning display may flash for a moment and then
disappear when tape transport commences: this
is normal and not indicative of a failure or
malfunctioning.
WARNING lamp
Flashes four times a second (during recording).
Indications on LCD screen
“RF” display flashes (during standby and recording).
Tally lamp
Flashes four times a second (during recording).
Viewfinder
“RF” display lights (during recording).
Alarm
Sounds four times a second (during recording).
Warning description
The video heads have become clogged. There is
a problem in the video system.
VTR unit operation
The cleaning rollers are activated to clean the
heads (for a maximum of 3 seconds).
Recording continues but the signals may not be
recorded correctly.
The indications on LCD screen are retained until
the REC/PAUSE status is established. They go
off as soon as the unit transfers from the
REC/PAUSE mode to another mode.
Corrective action
Clean the heads. If the signals cannot be
recorded correctly even after cleaning, consult
your nearest service center.
WARNING lamp
Flashes four times a second (during standby and
recording).
Indications on LCD screen
No indication
Tally lamp
Flashes four times a second (during recording).
Viewfinder
“WIRELESS RF” display lights for at least 3
seconds during recording.
Alarm
Sounds four times a second (for at least 3
seconds during standby and recording).
Warning description
Poor wireless signal reception.
VTR unit operation
Operation continues but the signals from the
wireless microphone cannot be received.
Corrective action
Check the microphone’s power supply and the
reception condition of the receiver.
WARNING lamp
Flashes once a second (during recording).
Indications on LCD screen
The bar display that shows the remaining tape
amount starts flashing.
Tally lamp
Flashes once a second (during recording).
Viewfinder
≥
The remaining tape display starts flashing (in
the EE mode).
≥
“
=
” flashes for 3 seconds one minute before
the tape reaches the end.
Alarm
Sounds once a second.
Warning description
The tape is close to its end (about 2 minutes
remain).
VTR unit operation
Operation continues.
Corrective action
Replace the cassette tape when it becomes
necessary.
WARNING lamp
Flashes once a second.
Indications on LCD screen
The bar display that shows the remaining battery
charge starts flashing.
Tally lamp
Flashes once a second.
Viewfinder
BATT LED starts flashing.
Alarm
Sounds four times a second.
Warning description
The battery charge is nearly depleted.
VTR unit operation
Operation continues.
Corrective action
Replace the battery when it becomes necessary.
