Panasonic HDC27H $ HUMID, $TAPE END, $BATTERY END, $ TAPE NEAR END, $BATTERY NEAR END, Warning system (continued)

Warning system (continued)

$ HUMID

LCD display	The HUMID display lights.
	Even after condensation detection has
	been released, it will continue to flash
	once a second for the next 80 minutes.
WARNING lamp	The lamp lights when condensation has
	been detected.
Tally lamp	The lamp flashes four times a second.
Warning alarm	Operation differs depending on the setting
	selected for HUMID OPE on the setting
	menu.
	OWhen the ON setting has been selected,
	the alarm sounds four times a second
	while recording is being performed.
	When recording is not being performed,
	it sounds continuously.
	OWhen the OFF setting has been
	selected, the alarm does not sound.
Viewfinder	The HUMID display lights for 3 seconds.
What the warning	Condensation has formed.
indicates

VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit’s operation differs depending on the setting selected for HUMID OPE on the setting menu.

O When the ON setting has been selected, the VTR unit continues to operate.

O When the OFF setting has been selected, the VTR unit continues with the recording, but this operation will stop if the tape sticks. Operation stops immediately when an operation other than recording is being performed.

For 80 minutes after condensation detection is released, the drum will rotate however no other operation is possible.

Remedial action Stop the tape travel, and turn off the power. If the HUMID display fails to go off even when the power is turned off and back on, wait until it goes off.

$ TAPE NEAR END

LCD display	This segment flashes.
TAPE
E	F

WARNING lamp	The lamp flashes once a second (during
	recording).
Tally lamp	The lamp flashes once a second (during
	recording).
Warning alarm	The alarm sounds once a second (during
	recording).
	This can be switched on the setting menu.
Viewfinder	OThe remaining tape display flashes
	once a second (in the E-E mode).
	OThe SAVE lamp flashes in tandem with
	the warning alarm (when SAVE&TAPE
	has been selected as the setting for the
	SAVE LED item on the VTR VF
	INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU).
	O“=” flashes once a second (three
	seconds during recording).
What the warning	The tape is approaching its end.
indicates
VTR unit’s operation	The VTR unit continues to operate.
Remedial action	Replace the cassette tape if necessary.

$TAPE END

LCD display All the segments flash.

	TAPE
		E	F
WARNING lamp	The lamp lights (during stop and in the
	standby OFF mode).
Tally lamp	The lamp flashes 4 times a second
	(during stop and in the standby OFF
	mode).
Warning alarm	The alarm sounds continuously (during
	stop and in the standby OFF mode).
Viewfinder	OThe SAVE lamp flashes four times a
	second during stop and in the standby
	OFF mode (when SAVE&TAPE has
	been selected as the setting for the
	SAVE LED item on the VTR VF
	INDICATOR screen of VTR MENU).
	O“=” lights (during stop and in the
	standby OFF mode).
What the warning	The tape has come to its end.
indicates

VTR unit’s operation If recording, playback or fast forwarding is in progress, the operation is stopped.

Remedial action	Rewind the tape.
	Alternatively, replace the cassette tape.

$BATTERY NEAR END

LCD display		E		F
	BATT
			This segment flashes.
WARNING lamp	The lamp flashes once a second.
Tally lamp	The lamp flashes once a second.
Warning alarm	The alarm sounds four times a second.
Viewfinder	The BATT display flashes once a second.
What the warning	The battery is near the end of its charge.
indicates

VTR unit’s operation The VTR unit continues to operate.

Remedial action Replace the battery if necessary.

$BATTERY END

LCD display		E		F
	BATT
			All the segments flash.
WARNING lamp	The lamp lights.
Tally lamp	The lamp flashes once a second.
Warning alarm	The alarm sounds continuously.
Viewfinder	The BATT display lights.

What the warning The battery is at the end of its charge. indicates

VTR unit’s operation All operation is stopped and the tape is unloaded.

Only cassette eject operation is possible.

Remedial action Replace the battery.

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