Panasonic AJ-HDX900 1. SLACK, 5. HUMID, (continued), 3. TAPE END, 2. BATTERY END, 4. REC WARNING, 6-3Warning system, 6-3-1Warning description tables

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections (continued)

6-3 Warning system6-3-1 Warning description tables

When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.

<Note>

Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder. The display accords with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time. However, WIRELESS RF may not be displayed depending on the menu setting selected.

1. SLACK

Indications on LCD	“SLACK” appears and an error code flashes.
screen
WARNING lamp	Flashes four times a second.
Tally lamp	Flashes four times a second.
Viewfinder	“SLACK” appears and an error code lights up.
Alarm	Sounds continuously.
Warning description	Motor, solenoid or other mechanism-related
	trouble, etc.
VTR unit operation	Operation is stopped. Power is turned off if
	solenoid trouble has been detected.
Corrective action	Check “6-3-2 Error codes,” and consult your
	dealer.

2. BATTERY END

Indications on LCD	The bar display that shows the remaining battery
screen	charge starts flashing.
WARNING lamp	Lights.
Tally lamp	Flashes once a second.
Viewfinder	BATT LED lights.
Alarm	Sounds continuously.
Warning description	The battery charge is now depleted.
VTR unit operation	All operations are stopped, and the tape is
	unloaded. Only cassette tape eject is accepted.
Corrective action	Replace the battery.

3. TAPE END

Indications on LCD	The bar display that shows the remaining tape
screen	amount starts flashing.
WARNING lamp	Lights (during stop and standby OFF).
Tally lamp	Flashes four times a second (during stop and
	standby OFF).
Viewfinder	“= END” flashes (during stop and standby
	OFF).
Alarm	Sounds continuously (during stop and standby
	OFF).
Warning description	The tape has come to its end.
VTR unit operation	Operation is stopped during recording, playback
	and fast forwarding.
Corrective action	Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.

4. REC WARNING

Indications on LCD	The code 11 display lights.
screen
WARNING lamp	Flashes four times a second (for at least 3
	seconds during recording).
Tally lamp	Flashes four times a second (for at least 3
	seconds during recording).
Viewfinder	REC WARNING display flashes (for at least 3
	seconds during recording).
Alarm	Sounds four times a second (for at least 3
	seconds during recording).
Warning description	Problem with the recording control signal.
VTR unit operation	Recording continues but the signals may not be
	recorded correctly while the warning remains
	displayed.
Corrective action	Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape.

5. HUMID

Indications on LCD	“HUMID” display lights if condensation is
screen	detected.
	“HUMID” display flashes for an additional 10 to
	90 minutes after condensation detection is
	canceled.
WARNING lamp	Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the
	condensation detection after the condensation
	formation was detected.
Tally lamp	Flashes 4 times per second for 90 minutes after
	condensation detection is canceled.
Viewfinder	“HUMID” display flashes from the time
	condensation is detected until 90 minutes after
	the condensation detection is released.
Alarm	Sounds continuously (4 times a second during
	recording).
Warning description	Condensation has formed.
VTR unit operation	The recording operation continues but if the tape
	sticks, recording will stop.
	For 80 minutes after the condensation detection
	is released, the drum is rotated and no
	operations are accepted.
Corrective action	Stop the tape travel and turn off the power. If the
	“HUMID” display fails to be cleared even when
	the power is turned back on, wait until it clears.

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