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Error messages
Four kinds of error messages are displayed by this VTR.
(1) DIAG menu
A warning mark (W) blinks at the top left of the menu screen when an erroneous setting, failure
to verify a condition, warning or other problem that interferes with the use of the VTR has arisen.
When the DIAG key is pressed, an error message appears on the screen.
(2) AUTO OFF mode
When a problem occurs in the VTR and it is no longer possible to continue using the VTR with-
out fixing it, the AUTO OFF lamp and SYSTEM lamp at the front of the VTR come on, and an
error message appears on the display.
(3) System error
When a problem occurs in the VTR and its operation can no longer be guaranteed, the SYSTEM
lamp at the front of the VTR comes on, and an error message appears on the display.
(4) Operation error
When the wrong button or key has been pressed or a wrong value has been input during ope-
ration, a message appears at the bottom right of the screen telling the user how to proceed with
operation.