Location and Function of Parts

Overview 1 Chapter

j Lithium backup battery warning

Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this

 

indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately.

 

For further information about replacing lithium battery, see “Inserting and Replacing

 

the Lithium Battery” (page 31).

 

 

k DVCAM indication

Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format.

 

 

l Cassette memory indication

Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.

 

 

m Audio mode indications

These show audio recording/playback mode.

 

Fs32k: 4-channel mode (32kHz sampling frequency)

 

Fs48k: 2-channel mode (48kHz sampling frequency)

 

For further information about selecting audio recording mode, see “Selecting Audio

 

Recording Mode Menu 212” (page 97).

 

 

n Warning indications

Include the following.

 

RF: Appears when the video heads are clogged, or when there is a fault in the

 

recording system.

 

SERVO: Appears when the servo lock is not functioning.

 

HUMID: Appears when there is condensation on the drum.

 

SLACK: Appears when there is a tape winding fault.

 

For measures against warning indications, see “Warning System” (page 115).

 

 

o Service indication

Appears during maintenance on VCR menu operations (page 92). It does not appear

 

during normal operation.

 

 

p Battery capacity indication

This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below.

 

Change menu setting for the battery you are using.

For menu settings, see “Selecting Battery Capacity Indication Menu 206” (page 94).

 

 

 

Battery voltage

 

Indication

BP-L40/L60/L60A/ NP-1B/BP-90A

 

 

L90/L90A

 

 

BATT E[pppppp]F

15.0 V or more

12.5 V or more

BATT E[pppppp]F

14.0 to 15.0 V

12.0 to 12.5 V

BATT E[pppppp]F

13.0 to 14.0 V

11.75 to 12.0 V

BATT E[pppppp]F

12.0 to 13.0 V

11.5 to 11.75 V

BATT E[pppppp]F

11.3 to 12.0 V

11.3 to 11.5 V

BATT E[pppppp]F (blinking)1)

11.25 to 11.3 V

11.25 to 11.3 V

BATT E[pppppp]F (blinking)

11.0 to 11.25 V

11.0 to 11.25 V

BATT E[pppppp]F (blinking)

11.0 V or less

11.0 V or less

1)Replace the battery pack when this indication appears.

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