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OTHERS
Warnings and Responses

Warnings are displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder if there was a mistaken operation, if the battery or tape is low, or if

there is a problem on the VTR.

In addition, if the tape or battery is low or the VTR has a problem, the tally lamp flashes (or lights) and an alarm is output from the

monitor speaker or PHONES jack.

MEMO

GY-HD250/GY-HD251 uses microcomputers. It may not operate properly if there is external static or interference. If this hap-

pens, turn the power off and then on again.

Display Status Action

60/30 INHIBIT
CHANGE FRAME
RATE MENU
The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 or 24, and a tape re-
corded in 60/30 frame is played back or it is input into the
IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.
Sets the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu
screen to match the frames.
XSeepage 77.
50/25 INHIBIT
CHANGE FRAME
RATE MENU
The FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or 24, and a tape re-
corded in 50/25 frame or it is input into the IEEE1394 port
in VTR mode.
24 INHIBIT CHANGE
FRAME RATE MENU
The FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 or 60/30, and a tape
recorded in 24 frame is played back or it is input into the
IEEE1394 port in VTR mode.
AUX IN INHIBIT
CHANGE
FRAME RATE MENU
•U model
Displays when the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 or
24 and the GENLOCK/AUX IN switch is set to AUX IN.
•E model
Displays when the FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or
24 and the GENLOCK/AUX IN switch is set to AUX IN.
Set the FRAME RATE item as shown below to input exter-
nal images.
U model : 60/30
E model : 50/25
SYNC LOCKING •Camera image is locking to external synchronization sig-
nals.
It is not possible to enter recording mode while “SYNC
LOCKING” is displayed. Wait until the indication disap-
pears.
INVALID SYNC • Displays when the FRAME RATE item is set to 60/30 or
24 and signals not supported by GENLOCK are input.
•Displays when the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25 and
signals not supported by GENLOCK are input.
Input supported external synchronization signals.
XSeepage 66.
DV-60I INVALID!
DV-24P INVALID!
DV-24PA INVALID!
A tape recorded in DV-60I, DV-24P, or DV-24PA format
was played back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in
VTR mode on the E model.
The E model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-60I,
DV-24P or DV-24PA format or input into the IEEE1394 con-
nector in VTR mode.
DV-50I INVALID!
DV-25P INVALID!
A tape recorded in DV-50I or DV-25P format was played
back or input into the IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode on
the U model.
The U model cannot play back tapes recorded in DV-50I or
DV-25P format or input into the IEEE1394 connector in
VTR mode.
HDV-SD60P
INVALID!
A tape recorded in HDV-SD60P format was played back or
input into IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode.
GY-HD250/GY-HD251 cannot play back or input an HDV-
SD60P/HDV-SD50P signal.
HDV-SD50P
INVALID!
A tape recorded in HDV-SD50P format was played back or
input into IEEE1394 connector in VTR mode.
INVALID TAPE! A computer data tape or a DVC PRO cassette was used. Use a MiniDV videocassette.
LP TAPE INVALID!* Tried to play back a tape recorded in LP mode. GY-HD250/GY-HD251 cannot record or play back in LP
mode.
NO DV SIGNAL* DV signal was not input. Set the IEEE1394 switch to DV and input a DV signal.
NO HDV SIGNAL* HDV signal was not input. Set the IEEE1394 switch to HDV and input an HDV signal.
COPY INHIBIT* Tried to record a copyguarded signal. Cannot record a copyguarded signal.
REC INHIBIT* A tape that cannot be recorded (back switch is set to SAVE)
was inserted.
Set the switch on the back of the cassette tape to REC.
NO TAPE* No videocassette tape is inserted. Insert a cassette tape.
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* When status indications are magnified, warnings are not disp layed on the LCD monitor.

XSee“Magnified Status Indications on the LCD Monitor” on page 29.

Display Status Action

CHANGE PB TAPE
FORMAT*
Image format which is different from the one set in the PB
TAPE item on the VIDEO FORMAT[2/2] menu screen is be-
ing played back.
Check the setting for the PB TAPE item.
XSeepage 79.
LOW VOLTAGE* Battery is low. Charge the battery pack or replace it.
TAPE NEAR END* There are less than 3 minutes remaining on the tape (flash-
es only when recording).
To continue shooting, find a new tape or replace the tape.
TAPE END* Displayed when the tape ends. Replace the tape.
CHANGE 1394
SWITCH*
Recording or playback video format and the IEEE1394 set-
ting is different when connected to the IEEE1394 port.
Set the IEEE1394 switch correctly, turn the power off and
then on again.
SWITCH TO VTR
MODE*
Tried to use the FF or REW button in camera mode. Press the CAM/VTR button to set VTR mode.
HEAD CLEANING
REQUIRED
Displayed when the video head is dirty. (Head clogging was
detected during an edit search in shooting mode as well as
during playback and displayed.)
Clean with a special head cleaning tape.
XSeepage 7.
CLEANING TAPE! Displayed when a head cleaning tape is inserted. The display disappears when the head cleaning tape is re-
moved.
COPY GUARD!* Tried to play back a copyguarded tape. Cannot play back a copyguarded tape.
FAN MOTOR HOUR Over the prescribed fan motor usage time. Please contact your local dealer or JVC.
PUSH CASSETTE
COVER*
The videocassette cover is not firmly shut. Lightly push the top center of the videocassette cover.
CHANGE THE SYS-
TEM*
Displayed when you attempt to change FRAME RATE item
in the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.
When the FRAME RATE item setting is changed, the frame
rate system for this device is changed. Check the frame
rate to use before changing the setting.
XSeepages 54 and 77.