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Error Messages
When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following error codes and warning displays will be displayed
on the status display window.
Error code
Description
— d —
E — 00
E — 01
E — 02
E — 11
E — 21
This appears when the cassette down operation fails to take place even when 4
seconds have elapsed after the cassette was inserted.
Alternatively, it appears when the cassette fails to be ejected even when 4 seconds
have elapsed after its ejection operation was performed.
This appears when the reel base, which operates in accordance with the size of the
tape, has locked up for more than 2.5 seconds.
E — 09
Warning display
HUMID
SERVO
RF
RF
SLACK
E — 31
This appears when the loading operation fails to be completed within 4 seconds.
SLACK
E — 32
This appears when the unloading operation fails to be completed within 4 seconds.
SLACK
E — 41
This appears when the FG signal (rotational speed signal) fails to be output from the
cylinder motor.
SLACK
E — 42
This appears when the PG signal (phase signal) fails to be output from the cylinder
motor.
SLACK
E — 43
This appears when the cylinder motor’s speed is abnormally high.
SLACK
E — 44
This appears when the cylinder motor’s speed is abnormally low.
SLACK
E — 51
This appears when the FG signal (rotational speed signal) fails to be output from the
capstan motor.
SLACK
E — 52
This appears when the capstan motor’s speed is abnormally high.
SLACK
E — 53
This appears when the capstan motor’s speed is abnormally low.
SLACK
E — 61
This appears when the supply reel motor has locked up.
SLACK
E — 62
This appears when the take-up reel motor has locked up.
SLACK
E — 63
This appears when the supply reel motor’s speed is abnormally high.
SLACK
E — 64
This appears when the take-up reel motor’s speed is abnormally high.
SLACK
SLACK
RF
This appears when the servo has failed to lock for more than 3 seconds.
If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No. 003 setting, “SERVO NOT
LOCKED” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor
screen.
This appears when there is no head output (due to clogging, etc.) for more than 3
seconds.
“L” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the monitor screen.
If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No. 003 setting, “LOW RF” is
displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen.
This appears when the error rate has deteriorated (when the three channel condition
segments have lighted up).
If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No. 003 setting, “HIGH ERROR
RATE” is displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor
screen.
This appears when a blank portion on the tape has been detected.
“N” is displayed on the first line (counter line) of the monitor screen.
If “T&S&R” has been selected as the setup menu item No. 003 setting, “NO RF” is
displayed on the third line (amount of remaining tape line) of the monitor screen.
When all the following conditions are satisfied, the part of the tape concerned is
recognized as a blank part.
O
When there is no output from any of the heads
O
When no playback data can be read
O
When there is no CTL signal
This appears when condensation (dew) has been detected.
Even after the cancellation of condensation detection, “HUMID” continues to flash for 20
minutes and the unit does not respond to the control key in order to ensure safety.
