Videoswitch V400-G400-16e, User Manual

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1.6 Critical Alerts
The Vi400 constantly monitors the hard drive, camera inputs and system so that detected
fault conditions will be reported to the user as soon as possible by means of a “critical alert”
message on the screen. Alerts are also added to the event list.
x
FailTest
This alert indicates that the self-test has failed – try the following
o
Press the
INFO
key to call up the “
FIND-2 Status
” screen.
The positions of any solid blocks displayed on the “Self Test” row
indicate various fault conditions.
o
Enter the menu, change any setting and return to LIVE mode so
that settings are saved.
o
Switch off the Vi400, wait 10 seconds and switch on again.
o
Try a power-on reset
o
If the problem persists, contact your supplier.
x
HD1 Fail
This alert indicates that the hard drive is not working.
o
Check that the drive drawer is correctly fitted
o
Check the lock in the drive drawer is turned full counter-
clockwise
o
Check the
DISC ACTIVITY
LED is flickering
o
Check that the red
DISC POWER
led it lit.
x
HD1 SMART
This alert indicates that the hard drive may stop working soon
o
The SMART monitoring detects imminent failure of a hard drive,
so if this warning occurs, the drive should be changed at the
earliest opportunity.
To cancel a critical alert, press the
FIND
key several times until the “
FIND-3 Event
”
screen is displayed.
FIN D
The time of alert will be displayed on the list (see section 3) and the alert will be cancelled.
Note that if the alert condition persists, the alert message will re-appear.