Errors And Error Messages; Warning Messages - Sony SIR-3400H Instruction Manual

18. Errors and Error Messages

18-1. Warning Messages

When a malfunction occurs in the recording unit, the warning marks shown below blink in the status display
area of the LCD screen, and a buzzer will sound. Contact service engineer if the warning indicator is still
displayed after performing the measures below.
Warning Error description Cause
marks
Low DC voltage
Dew condensation When the DEW function is ON,
Recording/Playback
error
Recording error The data supply to the recording media 1. If the mark is displayed frequently, the unit is
Playback error The playback data contains an error
SIR-3400H / SIR-3032i / SIR-3032W
The voltage of the external DC power
supply has fallen below the prescribed voltage (11 to 30 V).
lower limit (11 V).
condensation occurs in the recording
media area if a cold recording unit is
transferred to warm places.
LCD message Recording unit status
60S to 00S Detecting the condensation
Warming Up Condensation was detected
600S to 000S Dissipating condensation
cannot catch up and the FIFO memory
becomes full. (FIFO overflow)
that cannot be corrected, and re-
reading (retry) of the relevant section
was repeated. As a result, the FIFO
memory became empty, and the output
data is interrupted.
* During this retry operation, the data
remaining in the FIFO memory is
output until the correct data is read.
If the correct data is read before the
FIFO memory is emptied, playback
continues normally and the mark is
not displayed.
Countermeasures
Be sure to supply the specified external DC
c
If you continue usage when this mark is displayed,
a malfunction may occur. Be sure to take the above
measures as soon as possible.
Leave the standby key at ON. The warmup
operation is performed. Wait until the mark no
longer appears before operating.
c
. In environment where the temperature or
humidity may change, be sure to turn ON the
condensation detection function.
. To prevent media damage due to condensation
during storage, be sure to always remove the
recording media after usage, and then set the
standby key to OFF.
. Leave a space of at least 50 mm between both
sides of the unit and any other object.
Remarks
The remaining time in detecting the
condensation is displayed
Displayed during warmup operation
Displays the remaining time until
condensation is dissipated
possibly being subjected to vibrations, jolts,
extreme temperatures, dust or other adverse
environmental conditions. Re-check the
installation environment.
(See section 22-1-8)
2. If the countermeasure in 1 does not fix the
problem, the recording media may be faulty.
Replace the recording media with a new one.
3. If the countermeasure in 2 does not fix the
problem, contact service engineer.
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