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14. OTHERS
14-1 Troubleshooting
Warnings concerning problems with the unit are provide in the form of indicators, display indications and monitor tones.
The warnings are of the following two types.
• Alarm indications : These indications are given to provide warning on the status of the unit, for example when the tape or battery
pack should be replaced.
• Error code display : In case an error occurs during operation, the unit self-diagnoses the cause and shows the diagnostics results
on the counter display. When this happens, the unit stops operation automatically or ejects the videocassette.
ALARM INDICATIONS
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When an alarm is indicated, the unit operates in the following ways.
Alarm Indicator
on VCR Display
DEW
SERVO
(Counter display)
"SYnc inh"
RF
(Counter display)
"HEAd CLoG"
(Counter display)
Pc TAPE
Li
(Counter display)
1394 inh
Remaining tape time
REMAIN
H
M
Remaining battery power
E BATT
E BATT
86
WARNING indicator
OPERATE/WARNING
LIGHT
RESET
ON
OFF
MONITOR
FILTER
SELECT
COUNTER
CTL
1 3200k
ALARM
TC
2 5600k+1/8ND
UB
3 5600k
4 5600k+1/64ND
SHUTTER
STATUS
MONITOR
MENU
CH-1
AUDIO
CH-2
LEVEL
AUTO IRIS
FULL AUTO BLACK
LOLUX
BACK L
STRETCH
NORMAL
NORMAL
SPOT L
COMPRESS
NG
POWER
ON
OFF
ALARM
Symptom
Indicates dew formation (condensation).
Lights in the case of troubles with the drum ser-
vo. Lights when the input sync signal is disturbed
or the unit is subjected to physical shock.
(Displayed only during recording or during
playback of unrecorded portions.)
Lights in case of video head clogging.
(Head clogging is detected and indicated during
playback and recording check using the RET
button on the lens section.)
Improper cassette type
Lights when the lithium battery for backup of time
code generator and date/time data is exhausted.
• No signal is input to the DV connector.
• Copy-guarded signals are input.
* About 2 minutes before tape end. (The TALLY
lamp and alarm sound are activated only in
the record mode.)
* When the tape has ended completely.
When the remaining battery capacity is low.
When the battery capacity drops to an insufficient
level.
SERVO
indicator
CH 1
40 30
20
CH 2
32k
48k
SP
AUD LOCK
MENU
REMAIN
H
TALLY lamp
Remaining tape
time display
Operation : The VTR rejects operation.
Remedy : Leave the power on, and wait until
Operation : During recording the mode becomes
Remedy : • Also check the input sync signal.
In other cases, please consult the person in
charge of professional video equipment at your
nearest JVC-authorized service agent.
Operation : Continues.
Remedy : Clean the head with the special head
Operation : Operation stops.
Remedy : Use recordable MiniDV cassette for
Operation : Continues.
Remedy : Replace with a new lithium battery.
Operation : Operation Stops.
Remedy : • Input signals to the DV connector.
Operation : Continues.
Operation : Stops.
Operation : Continues.
Remedy : Replace battery pack early.
Operation : Stops automatically.
The camera may generate abnormal signals.
This is not a malfunction.
RF indicator
Li indicator
AUTO OFF DEW
OVER
10
0 dB
SERVO
RF
L i
OVER
PB
HOLD
H
M
S
F
E
BATT
F
REV FWD
M
Remaining battery
power display
VCR Operation and Remedy
the indication disappears.
the stop mode.
During playback, playback of the
disturbed video image continues.
• Signal is disturbed when the unit
is subject to a violent shock.
cleaning tape. (See "Precautions for
Use of Head Cleaning Tape" on
page 8.)
recording video and audio.
See page 34.
• Copy-guarded signals cannot be
recorded.
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