Inspection and Maintenance 8 Chapter

8-81 -Removing3 Moisturea CassetteCondensationWh n Tape Slack Occurs

When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm location, or used in a very humid place, moisture from the air can condense on the head-drum. This is called moisture condensation. If the tape is run in this state, it can adhere to the drum. To prevent such a condition from occurring, the unit is provided with a moisture condensation detecting function.

If moisture condenses on the head-drum while the unit is in use, the ALARM indicator flashes and “E10- 0000” is displayed in the time data display area.

“E10-0000” is displayed in the time data display area.

ALARM indicator

If this happens, the drum and capstan motors stop and the cassette is automatically ejected. Then, the drum starts to rotate again to dry its surface. In this state, the unit is not operable. When the moisture has evaporated, the ALARM indicator goes off and the “E10-0000” message disappears.

If the ALARM indicator lights and “E10-0000” appears immediately after powering the unit on

Leave the unit powered on and wait until the ALARM indicator goes off and the error message disappears. Do not insert a cassette while the indicator is lit.

Use the unit when the indicator goes off and the error message disappears.

If you move the unit from a cold to a warm location

Leave the unit powered off for about 10 minutes, in order to give the unit time to detect moisture condensation.

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Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection