Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections

 

6-3-2 Error codes

 

 

One of the following error codes appears in the display

 

 

window when an error has occurred in the unit for some

 

 

reason.

 

 

Code No.

Description of error

 

04

Pinch solenoid problem

 

08

Cleaning solenoid problem

 

0B

Supply reel problem

 

0C

Take-up reel problem

 

0D

Capstan problem

 

0E

Cylinder problem

 

0F

Loading problem

6

38

Servo transmission problem

 

3F

Camera transmission problem

 

6F

Reference signal problem

 

11

Video initialization problem

 

6-3-3 Emergency eject

If the cassette cannot be ejected by pressing the EJECT button, use a screwdriver or similar tool to press and turn the emergency eject screw. This enables the cassette to be removed.

1

Set the power to OFF.

Cassette holder

 

2

Remove the rubber cap where shown in the figure. Insert

 

 

a Phillips head screwdriver into the cross-shaped part of

 

the emergency eject screw (red).

3 While pushing in with the screwdriver, turn the emergency eject screw counterclockwise until the tape is ejected.

This screw needs to be rotated through about 20 turns after the first turn until the unloading can be started.

It also needs to be rotated through about 90 turns after the first turn until the tape is ejected.

4 Remove the cassette.

5 Return the rubber cap to its original position.

<Notes>

Do not turn the emergency eject screw except in an emergency.

Emergency eject screw

2, 5

3 Push in and turn at the same time.

Do not turn the screw clockwise. Stop turning the screw as soon as the tape is ejected. Otherwise, the mechanism may be damaged.

After the tape is ejected, the cassette holder will not lock into place even when an attempt is made to close it. Be sure to turn the power off and turn it back on to reset the mechanism’s operation, and then close the cassette holder.

A clicking sound will be heard when the emergency eject screw is turned: this sound is made by the reel drive operation and is therefore not indicative of a malfunction.

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Panasonic AJ-HDX400P operating instructions Error codes, Emergency eject, Code No Description of error

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