Operational Problems; List Of Alarm Messages - Sony SVO-5800 Operating Instructions Manual

Operational Problems
This section describes the alarm messages which indicate misoperations or
problems with the unit and what to do in such cases. Check this section before
consulting your Sony service representative.
Alarm Messages
There are a number of messages which may appear on the monitor screen during
operation.
Example of alarm message
Alarm message
These alarm messages indicate misoperations or problems with the unit, such as
condensation on the drum. Check the following table in such cases.
To display these messages on the monitor screen, the monitor must be connected to
the MONITOR VIDEO connector, and the CHARA. DISPLAY item of the
DISPLAY CONTROL menu must be set to ON (page 45(E)).
List of alarm messages
Alarm messages on the
monitor screen
HUMID
NOT LOCAL! REMOTE mode is selected. Set the REMOTE/LOCAL switch to LOCAL.
NOT TC/UB SELECT!
NOT TCG PRESET!
NOT UBG PRESET!
NOT INTERNAL!
The alarm messages which are likely to be displayed are as listed below.
Meaning of alarm What to do
Condensation" has been detected. Cassette is ejected automatically. Keep the
power on and wait until this message
disappears.
CTL mode is selected. Set the CTL/TC/U-BIT selector to TC or U-
BIT.
External time code generator mode is Set the EXT/INT switch to INT.
selected.
1) Condensation: If the unit is suddenly moved from a
cold to a warm location, or used in a hot room,
moisture from the air can condense on the head
drum. This is called condensation, and if the tape
runs in this condition, the tape may stick to the
drum, in which case it is highly likely to be
damaged.
Operational Problems
Operational Probiems WAIL
57(E)