Error Messages - Sony HDV HVR-1500 Operating Instructions Manual

Alarm message on monitor
screen (Cause)
Tape not editable.
Tape not recordable.
Tape not usable.
TC EXTERNAL is selected.
TCG REGEN mode is selected.
TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN. Set the RUN MODE menu item (see page 77) to
This tape cannot be played back
unless the current setting of system
frequency is changed.
This tape format is not supported.
Use a tape recorded in the format
supported by this VCR.
This video signal cannot be input
unless the current setting of system
frequency is changed.

Error Messages

This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that
detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an
abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor
screen and indicates an error code in the time counter
display.
Note
To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect
the monitor to the (SUPER) CPST connector, and set the
CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 75) to ON
(factory default setting).
E R R O R
A N E R R O R H A S B E E N
D E T E C T E D . I N F O R M S E R V I C E
O F F O L L O W I N G C O D E :
0 2 - 6 0 3
P R E S S E J E C T K E Y
T O E J E C T T A P E .
Monitor screen
98
Troubleshooting
Direction
Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format.
Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format.
Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format.
Use a DVCAM/DV ME tape.
Use a DVCAM/DV/DVCPRO (25 Mbps) tape.
Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 77) to INT
PRESET.
Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 77) to INT
PRESET.
FREE RUN.
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Error message
Error code
Error code
Direction
Error02-603
Time counter display
Alarm message in time counter
display
Not DVCAM!
625/50 Tape
525/60 Tape
REC INHI.!
ILL. Tape!
TC EXT!
REGEN mode!
REC RUN!
50i Tape or 60i Tape
ILL. FORMAT!
50i INPUT! or 60i INPUT!
Error code classification
0X-XXX Appears when a servo or tape transport related
error is detected
02- XXX Fault in tape or reel etc.
06- XXX Fault in tension
07- XXX Fault in capstan
08- XXX Fault in drum
09- XXX Fault in loading
2X-XXX Appears when a mechanical control error is
detected
20-XXX Fault in cassette compartment
21-XXX Fault in reel shift
22-XXX Fault in head cleaner
3X-XXX Appears when a sensor fault is detected
9X-XXX Appears when an error is detected in the CPU
peripheral system or IC control communications
When an error message appears, follow the instructions on
the monitor screen for resolving the problem.
When an error message persists, contact your Sony dealer
or a Sony service representative.