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8-3 Periodic Inspection
In order to utilize the capability and obtain the best
performance of the camcorder and to prolong the life of the
camcorder and the cassette tape, periodic inspection is
recommended.
8-3-1 Hours Meter
To display the hours meter on the viewfinder, proceed as
follows.
It is recommended to use the hour meter indication as a
guide for periodic inspection.
1
Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing
the MENU knob.
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the
DIAGNOSIS, then push the MENU knob.
When the DIAGNOSIS menu is used for the first time,
the CONTENTS page appears.
Or, if you have used the DIAGNOSIS menu before, the
page that was on the screen when the last menu
operation ended appears.
8-3-2 List of Parts for the Periodic Inspection
The table below indicates the approximate time until each
part needs replacement or maintenance. Note that the
indicated time does not necessarily mean the guaranteed
No.
Part
1
Upper drum assembly
2
Slip ring assembly
3
Brush assembly
4
Total drum assembly
5
AHC roller assembly
6
CR washer
7
Timing belt
8
S tension regulator band assembly
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Periodic Inspection
3
b
mark to
4
period of service condition. The time when the part needs
replacement or maintenance differs depending on the
environment and conditions of use.
Guide for replacement
or maintenance
When the CONTENTS page is displayed, push the
MENU knob once, then turn the MENU knob to move
b
the
mark to HOURS METER, and then push the
MENU knob.
When any page of the DIAGNOSIS menu is displayed,
turn the MENU knob until the HOURS METER page
appears.
The following items are indicated.
Indication
DRUM RUNNING
XXXXH Total duration of drum
TAPE RUNNING
XXXXH Total duration of tape
OPERATION
XXXXH Total duration of power-
THREADING
XXXX Total number of
DRUM RUNNING-2 XXXXH Duration of drum rotation
TAPE RUNNING-2
XXXXH Duration of tape transport
OPERATION-2
XXXXH Duration of power-on
THREADING-2
XXXX
1) Resettable
To turn off the hours meter, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
2000
A
R
A
R
A
R
A
–
A
R
A
R
B
–
B
R
Meaning
rotation (in units of hour)
transport (in units of
hour)
on status (in units of
hour)
threadings
1)
1)
1)
status
1)
Number of threadings
Hours
4000
6000
r
R
r
R
r
R
R
–
R
R
R
R
R
–
R
R
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