92 Chapter 6 Maintenance
Chapter 6 Maintenance
Digital Hours Meter
The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the
total operation time, the head drum rotation time, the
tape running time and the number of unthreading
operations. These counts can be displayed on the
menu. Use them as guidelines for scheduling
maintenance.
In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary
periodic maintenance checks.
The digital hours meter has the following four display
modes and you can check them in [HOURS METER]
of [OTHERS] menu (page 78).
• OPERATION mode
The cumulative total hours of operating time is
displayed in 10-hour increments.
• DRUM RUN mode
The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape
threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.
•TAPE RUN mode
The cumulative total hours of tape running time is
displayed in 10-hour increments.
•THREADING mode
The cumulative number of tape unthreading
operations is displayed in 10-operation increments.
About the Built-in Rechargeable
Battery
The unit is provided with a rechargeable battery that
retains the date/time and various settings regardless of
power-on and power-off. The rechargeable battery is
charged as long as the unit is operated. If the period of
operating the unit is short, the battery discharges
gradually and if it is not used at all for approximately 3
months, the battery will discharge completely. If that
case, charge the battery and then start using the unit. If
you do not need to record the date and time when the
rechargeable battery is not fully charged, you can use
the unit in this state.
Charging the rechargeable battery
Connect the unit to an AC output using the power cord
for about 24 hours. (The unit does not need to be
turned on.)
Notes on the License
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER
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