JVC GY-DV550E Instruction Manual - Page 96

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. CAUTION: Alarms and error codes of the external VCR connected to the VTR/RM multi-pin connector will not be displayed. ALARM INDICATIONS WARNING indicator SERVO indicator RF indicator Li indicator FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k+1/8ND 3 5600k+1/64ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX VTR GAIN OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG OPERATE ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 MIX CH-2 LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL CH-1 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT CH-1 CH-2 FRONT REAR AUDIO INPUT MODE RM VTR INCOM MIC CARBON DYNAMIC INCOM MIC ON LEVEL OFF CALL RM OFF DC IN /BATT. POWER TALLY lamp CH 1 CH 2 40 30 20 10 OVER AUTO OFF DEW 0 dB OVER SERVO RF L i 32k 48k AUD LOCK SP MENU WIDE REMAIN SLAVE PB NDF HOLD H M S F REV FWD E BATT F H M ALARM When an alarm is indicated, the unit operates in the following ways. Remaining tape time display Remaining battery power display Alarm Indicator on VCR Display DEW SERVO (Counter display) "SYnc inh" RF (Counter display) "HEAd CLoG" (Counter display) Pc TAPE (Counter display) 1394 inh 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. Lights when the input sync signal is disturbed or the unit is subjected to physical shock. (Displayed only during recording or during playback of unrecorded portions.) 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.) Improper cassette type • No signal is input to the DV connector. • Copy-guarded signals are input. 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 : 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 "Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape" on page 8.) Operation : Operation stops. Remedy : Use recordable MiniDV cassette for recording video and audio. Operation : Operation stops. Remedy : • Input signals to the DV connector. • Copy-guarded signals cannot be recorded. Operation : Continues. Remedy : Replace with a new lithium battery. See page 36. Operation : Continues. Remaining battery power E BATT * When the tape has ended completely. When the remaining battery capacity is low. Operation : Stops. 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. 96