Panasonic AJ-HDX900 Dvcpro Hd Camera - Page 98

Chapter 6 Maintenance and inspections (continued) 6-3 Warning system 6-3-1 Warning description tables When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user. Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder. The display accords with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time. However, WIRELESS RF may not be displayed depending on the menu setting selected. 1. SLACK Indications on LCD screen WARNING lamp Tally lamp Viewfinder Alarm Warning description VTR unit operation Corrective action "SLACK" appears and an error code flashes. Flashes four times a second. Flashes four times a second. "SLACK" appears and an error code lights up. Sounds continuously. Motor, solenoid or other mechanism-related trouble, etc. Operation is stopped. Power is turned off if solenoid trouble has been detected. Check "6-3-2 Error codes," and consult your dealer. 2. BATTERY END Indications on LCD screen WARNING lamp Tally lamp Viewfinder Alarm Warning description VTR unit operation Corrective action The bar display that shows the remaining battery charge starts flashing. Lights. Flashes once a second. BATT LED lights. Sounds continuously. The battery charge is now depleted. All operations are stopped, and the tape is unloaded. Only cassette tape eject is accepted. Replace the battery. 3. TAPE END Indications on LCD screen WARNING lamp Tally lamp Viewfinder Alarm Warning description VTR unit operation Corrective action The bar display that shows the remaining tape amount starts flashing. Lights (during stop and standby OFF). Flashes four times a second (during stop and standby OFF). "= END" flashes (during stop and standby OFF). Sounds continuously (during stop and standby OFF). The tape has come to its end. Operation is stopped during recording, playback and fast forwarding. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape. 4. REC WARNING Indications on LCD screen WARNING lamp Tally lamp Viewfinder Alarm Warning description VTR unit operation Corrective action The code 11 display lights. Flashes four times a second (for at least 3 seconds during recording). Flashes four times a second (for at least 3 seconds during recording). REC WARNING display flashes (for at least 3 seconds during recording). Sounds four times a second (for at least 3 seconds during recording). Problem with the recording control signal. Recording continues but the signals may not be recorded correctly while the warning remains displayed. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette tape. 5. HUMID Indications on LCD screen WARNING lamp Tally lamp Viewfinder Alarm Warning description VTR unit operation Corrective action "HUMID" display lights if condensation is detected. "HUMID" display flashes for an additional 10 to 90 minutes after condensation detection is canceled. Lights for 90 minutes following the release of the condensation detection after the condensation formation was detected. Flashes 4 times per second for 90 minutes after condensation detection is canceled. "HUMID" display flashes from the time condensation is detected until 90 minutes after the condensation detection is released. Sounds continuously (4 times a second during recording). Condensation has formed. The recording operation continues but if the tape sticks, recording will stop. For 80 minutes after the condensation detection is released, the drum is rotated and no operations are accepted. Stop the tape travel and turn off the power. If the "HUMID" display fails to be cleared even when the power is turned back on, wait until it clears. 98