JVC GY-DV500U GY-DV500 User Manual - PDF (4,089KB) - Page 86

14. OTHERS 14-1 Troubleshooting Warnings concerning problems with the unit are provide in the form of indicators, display indications and monitor tones. The warnings are of the following two types. • Alarm indications : These indications are given to provide warning on the status of the unit, for example when the tape or battery pack should be replaced. • Error code display : In case an error occurs during operation, the unit self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnostics results on the counter display. When this happens, the unit stops operation automatically or ejects the videocassette. ALARM INDICATIONS WARNING indicator SERVO indicator RF indicator Li indicator FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX PRST A B ON KNEE OFF AUTO BARS CAM HML SAVE STBY VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB TALLY lamp CH 1 CH 2 40 30 20 32k 48k AUD LOCK SP MENU REMAIN H OVER AUTO OFF DEW 10 0 dB OVER SERVO RF L i PB NDF HOLD H M S F REV FWD E BATT F M ALARM When an alarm is indicated, the unit operates in the following ways. Remaining tape Remaining battery time display power display Alarm Indicator on VCR Display DEW SERVO (Counter display) "SYnc inh" RF (Counter display) "HEAd CLoG" (Counter display) Pc TAPE Li Remaining tape time REMAIN H M Symptom VCR Operation and Remedy Indicates dew formation (condensation). Lights in the case of troubles with the drum servo during recording. Lights when the input sync signal is disturbed or the unit is subjected to physical shock. (Displayed only in record mode) Lights in case of video head clogging. (Head clogging is detected and indicated during playback and recording check using the RET button on the lens section.) Operation : The VTR rejects operation. Remedy : Leave the power on, and wait until the indication disappears. Operation : During recording the mode becomes the stop mode. During playback, playback of the disturbed video image continues. Remedy : • Also check the input sync signal. • Signal is disturbed when the unit is subject to a violent shock. In other cases, please consult the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Operation : Continues. Remedy : Clean the head with the special head cleaning tape. (See page 7 and the separate sheet "Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape".) Improper cassette type Lights when the lithium battery for backup of time code generator and date/time data is exhausted. * About 2 minutes before tape end. (The TALLY lamp and alarm sound are activated only in the record mode.) Operation : Operation stops. Remedy : Use recordable MiniDV cassette for recording video and audio. Operation : Continues. Remedy : Replace with a new lithium battery. See page 34. Operation : Continues. * When the tape has ended completely. Operation : Stops. Remaining battery power When the remaining battery capacity is low. E BATT Operation : Continues. Remedy : Replace battery pack early. E BATT When the battery capacity drops to an insufficient Operation : Stops automatically. level. The camera may generate abnormal signals. This is not a malfunction. 86