Panasonic AJ-SD955A Reel Rota VTR Stop TOO Fast, Torque ERR VTR Stop, CAP Tension, Reel DIR, Drum

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Error messages

Error messages

Display

ODescription

 

 

 

OVTR operation and corrective action

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-64

If the supply reel motor speed is abnormally

 

high, the error number flashes on the display.

S REEL ROTA

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

TOO FAST

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

E-67

If the take-up reel motor speed is abnormally

 

high, the error number flashes on the display.

T REEL ROTA

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

TOO FAST

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

E-69

If excess torque being applied to the take-up

 

reel motor is detected, the error number flashes

T REEL

on the display.

 

 

 

TORQUE ERR

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

 

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

E-70

If excess torque being applied to the supply reel

 

motor is detected or an abnormal current flowing

S REEL

to the current detection resistor is detected, this

TORQUE ERR

error number flashes on the display.

 

 

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

 

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

E-71

If abnormal tension at the supply side is

 

detected in the capstan mode, the error number

CAP TENSION

flashes on the display.

 

 

ERROR

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

 

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

E-72

If abnormal tension at the supply side is

 

detected in the reel mode, the error number

REEL

flashes on the display.

 

 

TENSION

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

ERROR

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

E-73

If the take-up reel motor has rotated in the

 

reverse direction, this error number flashes on

REEL DIR

the display.

 

 

 

UNMATCH

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

 

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

E-74

If excess torque being applied to the cylinder

 

motor is detected, this error number flashes on

DRUM

the display.

 

 

 

TORQUE

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

ERROR

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

E-78

If a problem has been encountered in

 

communication

between

the

servo

M-IF COMM

microcomputer and mechanism relay board, this

ERROR

error number flashes on the display.

 

 

VTR: STOP

 

 

 

 

OSet the POWER switch to OFF and then to

 

ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consult your dealer if the error message is still displayed even after restarting the unit.

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Contents Operating Instructions Model No. AJ- P$ this Apparatus Must be Grounded FCC NoteContents IntroductionFeatures Parts and their functions Front panelParts and their functions Front panelPlayer RecorderSearch button ? SHTL/SLOW buttonTrim buttons SD955A Assem button SD955AInsert buttons SD955A Unity VARPreset OFFRegen EXTDisplay panel Display panel Edit RECREC REC INHOUT Rear panelIN/OUT Parallel Remote connector Analog Audio OUT connectorsMonitor OUT connectors = Signal GND terminalConnections Source machineRecorder OFFAV monitor Reference signal Generator Connections with editing controllerAV monitor Editing controllerTapes Cassette sizeJog mode Jog/ShuttleManual editing SD955A Preroll SD955ASwitch settings and adjustments When using the AJ-SD955A as the recorderWhen using the AJ-SD955A as the player Automatic editing deck-to-deckSD955ASelecting the editing mode Match frame processing functionHow to calculate the duration Checking and previewing edit pointsModifying edit points Re-registering an edit pointAutomatic editing deck-to-deckSD955A Executing and reviewing automatic editingAudio split editing SD955A Match frame processing system Between the video in and OUT pointsBetween the audio in and OUT points Variable memory editing operation procedure Variable memory editing SD955AChanging the settings Setup initial settingsChanging the file Setup menusSetting and releasing the lock mode Lock mode can be set Lock mode can be set Counter displayLoading user files Menu screen Load/saveMenu screen Setup menusSaving user files System menu Setup Level OffsetSYS SC/H LocalUser menu Basic User menu BasicMoni ControlOperation Memory stop function REC INH LampEject SW INHInterface Edit IN/OUT DELVAR FWD MAXVAR REV MAX JOG FWDTape Protect Time Code RUN Mode Vitc OUTSBC VauxYC SEP Mode INT SGOUT Vsync Mute SELESR Mode CCR ModeSetup CmpstDVCPRO50 50 Mbps mode Sub-screen This selects the 7.5% setup processing forSignals on the tape CC RECCH1 in LV CH2 in LVCH3 in LV CH4 in LVMoni CH SEL ManuPCM REC CH1Moni SEL INH MON AutoSEL Audio VR SELBlank ADD LineREC LINE1 REC LINE2REC LINE2 REC LINE3REC LINE4 Teletext SELNumber of lines which can be set for Teletext TeletextDET REC LINE13Menu Setting the internal time code Time code/user bitTime code User bitVitc Setting the external time codeLTC Operation mode Superimpose screenCharacters displayed Display positionInternal synchronization Video output signals and servo reference signalExternal synchronization of video output signals Servo reference signal StartFade is performed instantaneously to eliminate the noise Audio signal aAudio V fade function Audio recording channel and monitor output selection Printed circuit boardAudio recording channel Monitor output channelStandard rack Fasten it to the rack with set screws Rack mountingRack-mounting adaptors Video head cleaning MaintenanceCondensation Attaching the dust coverError messages Diag menu$ Displaying the Diag menu $ Warning information display$ Displaying the Hours Meter information High Error Rate Unknown SIGInvalid Video SIG Invalid Audio SIGError messages Tension VTR Stop Error Torque VTR Stop ErrorReel Rota VTR Stop TOO Fast ReelRS-232C interface Hardware specificationsConnector specifications Software specifications Protocol RS-232C interfaceCommunication parameters Send format controller PC 5 VTRReturn format VTR 5 controller PC Error code table$ When the communication has terminated normally Command table $ Commands relating to operation controlRequest $ Commands relating to inquiriesCTL/TC Data STX QCD ETX Precautions to observe when using the Sdti signals Source Reference signal GeneratorSdti signals Sdti interfaceRemote OUT Connector signalsRemote IN/OUT RS-232C SUB 25-pin crossover cable supportedSpecifications $Video input connector$Digital video $Digital IN/Analog Component OUTSpecifications Other Input/Output ConnectorsPage Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Eastern ZoneWestern Zone Technical Support

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