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Periodic Inspection
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8-3 Periodic Inspection
In order to utilize the capability and obtain the best
performance of the camcorder and to prolong the life of the
camcorder and the cassette tape, periodic inspection is
recommended.
8-3-1 Hours Meter
To display the hours meter on the viewfinder, proceed as
follows.
It is recommended to use the hour meter indication as a
guide for periodic inspection.
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing
the MENU knob.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the
b
mark to
DIAGNOSIS, then push the MENU knob.
When the DIAGNOSIS menu is used for the first time,
the CONTENTS page appears.
Or, if you have used the DIAGNOSIS menu before, the
page that was on the screen when the last menu
operation ended appears.
3
When the CONTENTS page is displayed, push the
MENU knob once, then turn the MENU knob to move
the
b
mark to HOURS METER, and then push the
MENU knob.
When any page of the DIAGNOSIS menu is displayed,
turn the MENU knob until the HOURS METER page
appears.
The following items are indicated.
1) Resettable
4
To turn off the hours meter, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
8-3-2 List of Parts for the Periodic Inspection
The table below indicates the approximate time until each
part needs replacement or maintenance. Note that the
indicated time does not necessarily mean the guaranteed
period of service condition. The time when the part needs
replacement or maintenance differs depending on the
environment and conditions of use.
Indication
Meaning
DRUM RUNNING XXXXH Total duration of drum
rotation (in units of hour)
TAPE RUNNING XXXXH Total duration of tape
transport (in units of
hour)
OPERATION XXXXH Total duration of power-
on status (in units of
hour)
THREADING XXXX
Total number of
threadings
DRUM RUNNING-2 XXXXH Duration of drum rotation
1)
TAPE RUNNING-2 XXXXH Duration of tape transport
1)
OPERATION-2 XXXXH Duration of power-on
status
1)
THREADING-2 XXXX
Number of threadings
1)
No.
Part
Guide for replacement
or maintenance
Hours
2000
4000
6000
1
Upper drum assembly
A
R
r
R
2
Slip ring assembly
A
R
r
R
3
Brush assembly
A
R
r
R
4
Total drum assembly
A
–
R
–
5
AHC roller assembly
A
R
R
R
6
CR washer
A
R
R
R
7
Timing belt
B
–
R
–
8
S tension regulator band assembly
B
R
R
R
