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Appendixes A-1
Warning Indications
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If a fault occurs during operation, a warning is given
by an indication in the status indication panel, and the
WARNING indicator lights or flashes. If you are
monitoring the audio with headphones or an earphone,
there is also an audible warning tone.
If a warning is given, use the following table to
determine the appropriate measures to be taken.
Status indication
panel
WARNING
indicator
RF Flashing four
times per second
Four beeps per
second
The recording
operation continues,
but correct
recording is not
obtained. Correct
playback is also not
possible.
The video heads are
clogged, or there is
some other fault in
the recording and
playback system.
Carry out head
cleaning, using a
BCT-5CLN or BCT-
D12CL Cleaning
Cassette. If the
problem persists
after cleaning the
heads, disconnect
the power and
consult your Sony
service
representative.
SERVO Flashing four
times per second
Four beeps per
second
Recording continues,
but the correct
recording is not
possible.
The servo lock has
been lost.
Disconnect the
power and consult
your Sony service
representative.
Stop the tape
transport. Leave
the unit powered on,
and wait until the
HUMID indication
disappears.
There is
condensation.
Recording continues,
but if the tape sticks
to the drum
recording stops.
Playback, rewind, or
fast forward stops.
Four beeps per
second
ContinuousHUMID
Eject the cassette.
(See the supplied
Maintenance Manual
Part 1)
The tape is not
wound properly.
The operation stops.ContinuousFlashing four
times per second
SLACK
TAPE (flashing,
once per second)
Flashing once per
second
One beep per
second
Recording continues. The tape is near the
end.
Change the
cassette when
necessary.
Continuous Continuous Recording stops. The tape is at the
end.
Change the
cassette.
The battery is almost
exhausted.
Flashing once per
second
Recording continues.One beep per
second
The battery is
exhausted.
Recording stops.ContinuousContinuous Change the battery.
Change the battery
when necessary.
BATT (flashing,
once per second)
Warning tone What to doVTR action Fault
Continuous, or