Panasonic AG-DTL1 Error messages

Error messages

When a problem has occurred in the unit, one of the following messages appears on the counter display. If the error is not released even after taking the suggested remedial action, set the POWER switch to OFF, disconnect the power cord, and consult your dealer.

Error No.	Description of problem	Remedial action
	Condensation has formed.
	The only function button which can be operated is the EJECT button.	Wait with the power on until
— d —	The loading operation is not performed when a cassette tape has
		the error message is cleared.
	been inserted.
	The cylinder rotates when a cassette tape has not been inserted.
	This appears when the cassette tape has not been inserted correctly
E — 2	or it has not been ejected 2 to 5 seconds or so after the EJECT button
	has been pressed.
		Turn the power off and back
	The power is automatically turned off.
		on again.
	This appears when the loading or unloading operation is not
E — 3	completed even after 2 to 5 seconds or so have elapsed.
	The power is automatically turned off.
	This appears when the rotational speed of the cylinder motor is
E — 4	abnormally low.	Deterioration of the cassette
	The power is automatically turned off.
		tape may be to blame.
	This appears when an abnormal torque applied to the reel motor, etc.
		Turn the power off and back
E — 5	has been detected.
		on again, and replace the
	The power is automatically turned off.
		cassette tape.
E — 6	This appears when the tape transport becomes unstable.
	The power is automatically turned off.
	This appears when a problem occurs in the solenoid controlling the	Turn the power off and back
E — 7	reel base.
		on again.
	The power is automatically turned off.
		Dirty heads or deterioration of
=	“=” flashes when the proper video level could not be achieved after	the cassette tape may be to
		blame.
(flashes)	REC REVIEW.
		Clean the heads or replace the
		cassette tape.

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