Sony DSR-1800A Operating Instructions Manual page 92

Alarm message on monitor screen
(Cause)
A cleaning tape has been inserted.
A non-standard signal is being used for
input video.
A non-standard ref. signal is being used
for REF. VIDEO.
Abnormal settings selected in setup
menu.
Audio mixing mode cannot be changed
during recording.
Audio not editable on this tape.
Audio REC mode selection different from
audio on tape.
Audio REC (recording) mode cannot be
changed during recording.
Cassette adaptor not usable.
Counter mode is selected.
Input selection cannot be changed in
REC (recording) mode.
Input signal does not conform to
DVCAM/DV format.
Input signal is 625/50. (For DSR-1800A)
Input signal is 525/60. (For DSR-
1800AP)
Input video is not detected.
Input video signal does not synchronize
with REF. VIDEO signal.
Moisture has been detected.
No cassette in VTR.
Rec inhibit mode is selected.
Record inhibit plug on the cassette is set
to inhibit.
Remote mode is selected.
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Troubleshooting
Alarm messages and associated directions
Direction
The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is
completed.
Use a standard signal.
Use a standard signal.
Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony
dealer if this alarm message appears again after
making corrections.
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Use a tape recorded in 2-channel/48 kHz or
4-channel/32 kHz mode.
Use a tape having audio signals recorded in locked
mode.
Select the same audio recording mode as that of the
tape.
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Use a tape without cassette adaptor.
Use the COUNTER SEL button to light the TC or U-
BIT time data type indicator in the display section.
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Check the VIDEO display in the input selection/audio
mode display section and supply an appropriate video
signal.
Use a reference video signal or connect the recorder
REF. VIDEO OUT connector to the player REF.
VIDEO IN connector.
Note
When connecting the recorder REF. VIDEO OUT
connector to the player REF. VIDEO IN connector, set
the STD/NON-STD menu item (see page 61) to
FORCED NON-STD.
Keep the power on and wait until this alarm message
disappears.
Load a cassette.
Set the REC INHIBIT menu item (see page 56) to
OFF.
Set the REC/SAVE switch on the cassette to REC.
Turn off the REMOTE button.
Alarm message in time
counter display
Cleaning Tp
VIN NON-STD
REF NON-STD
ILL. SETUP!
REC mode!
2CH/32kHz!
Fs 44.1kHz!
UNLOCK mode
A mode err
REC mode!
Adaptor!
CNT mode!
REC mode!
Unknown Sig
625/50 sig! (For DSR-
1800A)
525/60 sig! (For DSR-
1800AP)
No INPUT!
ILL. REF!
HUMID!
No Cass.!
REC INHI.!
REC INHI.!
REMOTE!