Error Messages - Sony BETACAM SX Operation Manual

8-3 Error Messages

8-1 Removing a Cassette When Tape Slack Occurs
This unit is equipped with a self-diagnosis function,
and if a problem is detected, displays an error message
in the time data display and on the monitor.
If an error message appears, contact your Sony service
representative.
Indications in the time data display
If a problem is detected, the ALARM indicator in the
lower control panel lights, and an error message and
error code appear in the time data display area and
speed display area.
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Time data display area
Indications on the monitor
The error message and code also appear superimposed
on a monitor connected to the COMPOSITE VIDEO
OUTPUT 3 (SUPER) connector or SDI OUTPUT 3
(SUPER) connector. Depending on the error code, an
indication of the source of the problem may appear as
a secondary error message.
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ALARM indicator
Error message displays
• To display error messages and codes superimposed
on the monitor, the CHARACTER switch on the
subsidiary control panel must be in the ON position.
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• Some error messages have no associated error codes.
In this case, only the time data area indication
appears.
• Error messages with error codes are saved in non-
volatile memory as an error log.
• In some cases the error message is slightly different
on the monitor and in the time data area.
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