Sony DNW-7/7P Operation Manual page 251

Problem VTR action
Video head gap After clogged head is detected,
clogged or problem recording continues but is
in recording circuit. substandard.
Servo lock lost. Recording continues but is
substandard.
Interface error VTR stops.
between system
CPU and servo CPU.
Condensation on the Recording continues but stops if
head drum. the tape sticks to the head drum.
Playback, fast forward, and rewind
do not operate.
The tape cannot be VTR stops. An error code appears
wound properly. in the counter display section of the
display panel. Look up the error
code in the Maintenance Manual.
Near the end of tape. Operation continues.
End of tape. Record, playback, and fast forward
do not operate.
Low battery. Operation continues.
Dead battery. Operation stops.
Interface error Recording continues, but some
between system CPU operations such as review and
and servo CPU. cuing do not operate.
If another problem also occurs, its
indication is given priority.
Corrective action
Clean the heads. If recording is still
substandard, turn off the power and consult
your Sony representative.
Turn off the power and consult your Sony
representative.
Note that this indication may be given
momentarily when the tape starts moving, but
this does not indicate a problem.
Turn off the power and consult your Sony
representative.
Stop the tape, and wait until the HUMID
indicator disappears.
Remove the cassette by the method
described in the Maintenance Manual or by
pressing the EJECT button several times.
Close the cassette lid without loading a
cassette. Turn off the power and consult your
Sony representative.
Be prepared to change the cassette.
Change the cassette or rewind the tape.
Change the battery.
Change the battery.
Turn off the power and consult your Sony
representative.
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