Panasonic AG-TL950 Troubleshooting, Error Indications, Error Contents VCR operation Measures

8 TROUBLESHOOTING

8-1 Error Indications

Error indications are shown on the display whenever condensation occurs or there are problems with cassette loading, unloading or mechanism operation.

5	When a problem occurs, the error indication “E-**” lights
	(when the <WARNING> menu switch in <FRONT
	DISPLAY> is set to “ON”).
5	When any one of error indications (E-01 to E-09) is
	shown, a 12-V warning signal is output from the rear

Display section

Error indication

panel’s WARNING OUT connector.

5 When the <ERR WARN> menu switch in <BUZZER> is set

to “ON”, the buzzer sounds if a problem occurs (E-01 to E-

08 and E-11 (during recording)).

When an error indication appears or the buzzer sounds, turn the operating mode on again to clear the error indication and buzzer sound (E-01 to E07).

When the error indication “E-**” is shown, turning the operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In this case, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

BUZZER screen

* * * * * * * * [ BUZ Z ER ] * * * *		* * * *
1 . TAPE * END * * * * * * * * * *		* OF F
2 . AL / SENSOR * I N * * * * * *		* OF F
3 . ERR WARN * * * * * * * * * *		* OON
* * * * * * * * [ I N / OUT ] * * * *		* * * *
1 . CAMERA * SW* * * * * * * * * * OF F
*	* * * * *

3 . DURAT I ON * * * * * * * * 1 8 0 SEC

4. TAPE * END * MODE * * * * * * OF F

5. AUTO * REW* * * * * * * * * * * OF F

6. REPEAT * P LAY * * * * * * * * OF F

7. REPEAE * REC * * * * * * * * * OF F

Buzzer sound

Error	Contents	VCR operation	Measures
indication
E-01	Problem with loading operation	The operating mode is turned off.	Turn the operating mode on again.
E-02	Problem with unloading operation	The operating mode is turned off.	Turn the operating mode on again.
E-03	Problem with supply reel rotation	The operating mode is turned off.	Turn the operating mode on again.
E-04	Problem with drum rotation	The operating mode is turned off.	Turn the operating mode on again.
E-05	Problem with take-up reel rotation	The operating mode is turned off.	Turn the operating mode on again.
E-06	Problem with capstan rotation	The operating mode is turned off.	Turn the operating mode on again.
E-07	Problem with eject operation	The operating mode is turned off.	Turn the operating mode on again.
E-08	Condensation	The cassette is ejected and the	Turn the operating mode on and
		drum starts rotating.	wait until the error indication goes
		Cassette loading is not possible.	out.
E-09	Error with recording check	The head cleaner in the VCR	Clean the heads with a head
	(recording defect)	cleans the heads.	cleaning tape, then check the
			recording picture quality again. The
			tape may be defective. Replace the
			tape and check again.
			If the picture quality is still inferior,
			contact your local Panasonic dealer.
E-10	Insufficient battery capacity for	If a power failure occurs, clock and	Consult your local Panasonic dealer
	clock and timer backup.	timer setting data and record/	for replacement of the built-in
		playback speed settings may be	battery.
		reset.
E-11	No input video signal	—	Input video signals.
E-12	It is not possible to write in	—	Consult your local Panasonic
	EEPROM.		dealer.
E-13	The tape is broken.	The cassette is ejected. The error	Replace the cassette.
		indication is shown only while the
		cassette is being ejected.
E-98	System error	The operating mode is turned off.	Consult your local Panasonic
			dealer.
E-99	System error	The operating mode is turned off.

This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference. In this case, turn the operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then plug the power cord in again and check operation.

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