condensation, and if a tape is run in this state, the tape may

stick to the drum and can be easily damaged. To lessen the Periodical Maintenance risk of this occurring, this unit is equipped with a

condensation detection system.

If condensation occurs while the unit is operating:

The alarm message “MOISTURE HAS BEEN DETECTED.” appears on the monitor screen, and the alarm message “HUMID!” in the time counter display. At the same time the unit ejects the cassette automatically. If this happens, leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm messages disappear.

If the condensation alarm message appears immediately after powering on:

Leave the unit powered on and wait until the alarm message disappears. You cannot load a cassette into the unit while the alarm message is being displayed. Once the alarm message disappears, the unit is ready for use.

Appendix

Digital hours meter

The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the total operating time, the head drum rotation time, the tape transport operating time, and the number of threading/ unthreading operations. These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks.

Digital hours meter display modes

The digital hours meter has the following four display modes.

•T1 (OPERATION) mode

The cumulative total hours during which the unit is powered on is displayed in 10-hour increments.

•T2 (DRUM ROTATION) mode

The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments.

•T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode

The cumulative total hours of tape transport operation for fast forward, rewind, playback, and search (except in still search mode) is displayed in 10-hour increments.

•CT (THREADING) mode

The cumulative number of tape threading/unthreading operation pairs is displayed in 10-operation pair increments.

For all modes except T1 (OPERATION), there are two types of count: a “trip” count, which is resettable, and the cumulative total from manufacture, which is unresettable.

Displaying the digital hours meter

Use the following procedure.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display.

 

SYSTEM MENU

 

Setup menu

 

 

 

SETUP

MENU

 

 

AUTO

FUNCTION

 

Time counter display

HOURS

METER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor screen

2 Press the m button to select HOURS METER.

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