Toshiba kV-9960A Tape Remain, Error Message, Regarding the error code E-6 Display

Notes:

In the cases shown below, Alarm Memory search may be not carried out.

iIf the alarm recording is not carried out for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped.

iIf the alarm recording interval is not left for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped.

iIf there is not enough time between the beginning of the alarm search and the first alarm activation. If the time period is shorter than those listed in the following chart then, the first alarm may be skipped.

Record	Minimum alarm recording time	Minimum alarm recording interval	Minimum recording time needed between start of
mode	needed	needed	search and first alarm activations
SPA2 or EPA6	2 s	7 s	5 s
SPA12	15 s	50 s	35 s
EPA18	7 s	25 s	15 s
SPA24	30 s	95 s	65 s

Tape Remain

When the TAPE REMAIN button is depressed during recording or playback, the counter display changes to the remaining tape display. The remaining time is the approximately estimated time in the SPA2 mode to tape end.

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REC	TAPE REMAIN
	SP

•The remaining time is the approximate remaining time.

•Displays the remaining tape time estimated in the SPA2 mode.

During computation of the remaining time, the following display appears.

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RECSP

•When the VCR has been used in the recording mode over a long period, it may take considerable time for computation. When operating at fast speed in the SPA2 mode, the computation is faster.

Note:

It is possible to compute the remaining time for T-120, T-90, T-60 and T-30 tape. The display will not be correct for other kinds of tape.

Error Message

When an abnormality occurs during operation, the error code is displayed.

At the same time, the buzzer will sound continuously.

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

RECORDING OPERATION

PLAYBACK OPERATION

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SP

•When the error code “E-1” to “E-4” are displayed, consult with your dealer.

•When the error code “E-5” is displayed, the tape is cut. Replace with a new tape.

•Regarding the error code “E-6” Display

Code Number	Condition of Abnormality
E-1	Abnormality on reel rotation during tape running.
E-3	Abnormality on cylinder rotation during recording and playback.
E-4	Abnormality on tape loading mechanism.
E-5	Video tape is cut.
E-6	Head clog.
E-8	Dew condensation.

NOTICE

When recording in time mode SP over 120, EP over 480 hours, video head clog detection is automatically carried out once for every two hours. When the video head clog is found, head cleaning is carried out for approximately 10 times. When cleaning is still not possible, “E-6” is displayed and the HED display blinks on the monitor although recording continues. In such a case, cleaning of the video heads is required.

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