Warning System - Panasonic DVCPRO AJ-D410AP Operating Instructions Manual

Warning system

When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and
lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.
<Note>
Items are displayed in the following sequence of priority: WARNING lamp > tally lamp > warnings inside the viewfinder. The display accords
with this sequence when more than one error has occurred at the same time. However, WIRELESS RF may not be displayed depending on
the menu setting selected.
1.SLACK
WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second.
Tally lamp Flashes four times per second.
Viewfinder The SLACK display flashes.
Description of warning Trouble has occurred in the motor, solenoid or
other mechanism.
VTR unit operation The tape stops traveling. When solenoid trouble
has been detected, the power is turned off.
Remedial action Check the error code (see page 42) shown in
the viewfinder and consult your nearest service
center.
3.REC WARNING
WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (for over 3
seconds during recording).
Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (for over 3
seconds during recording).
Viewfinder The REC WARNING display flashes (for over 3
seconds during recording).
Description of warning A problem has occurred with the recording
control signals.
VTR unit operation Recording continues but it may not be
performed properly while the warning is
displayed.
Remedial action This problem has occurred with the control
signals inside the unit. Consult your nearest
service center.
5.HUMID
WARNING lamp
≥ Lights when condensation has been detected.
≥ Flashes once a second from 10 minutes after
the condensation detection has been released
for a duration of 80 minutes.
Tally lamp
≥ Flashes four times per second starting at the
time when the condensation was detected
until 10 minutes have elapsed after the
condensation detection was released.
≥ The lamp turns off 10 minutes after the
condensation detection status is released.
Viewfinder The HUMID display flashes starting at the time
when the condensation was detected until 90
minutes have elapsed after the condensation
detection was released.
Description of warning Condensation has formed.
VTR unit operation The recording operation continues but it will stop
if the tape sticks. For 80 minutes after the
condensation detection was released, the
operation which causes the drum to rotate is not
acknowledged.
Remedial action Stop the tape travel, and turn off the unit's
power. If the HUMID display fails to go out even
after the power has been turned back on, wait
until it goes out.
2.BATTERY END
WARNING lamp Lights.
Tally lamp Flashes once per second.
Viewfinder The BATT END display flashes.
Description of warning The battery is flat.
VTR unit operation All operations are stopped, and the tape is
unloaded.
operation is acknowledged.
Remedial action Replace the battery.
4.TAPE END
WARNING lamp Lights (during stop and standby OFF).
Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during stop and
standby OFF).
= END lights, and the TAPE END display
Viewfinder
flashes (during stop and standby OFF).
Description of warning The tape has come to the end.
VTR unit operation If the unit is in the recording, playback or fast
forward mode, operation is stopped.
Remedial action Rewind the tape.
cassette tape.
6.SERVO
WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (during recording
and playback).
Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during recording
and playback).
Viewfinder The SERVO display flashes (during recording
and playback).
Description of warning The servo is out of sync.
VTR unit operation Operation continues but it may not be performed
properly.
Remedial action Turn off the unit's power, and consult your
dealer.
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Only the cassette tape eject
Alternatively, replace the