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Warning Indications
If a fault occurs during operation, a warning is given
by an indication in the status indication panel, and the
WARNING indicator lights or flashes. If you are
monitoring the audio with headphones or an earphone,
there is also an audible warning tone.
If a warning is given, use the following table to
determine the appropriate measures to be taken.
Status indication
WARNING
panel
indicator
RF
Flashing four
times per second
SERVO
Flashing four
times per second
HUMID
Continuous
SLACK
Flashing four
times per second
TAPE (flashing,
Flashing once per
once per second)
second
Continuous
BATT (flashing,
Flashing once per
once per second)
second
Continuous
Warning tone
VTR action
Four beeps per
The recording
second
operation continues,
but correct
recording is not
obtained. Correct
playback is also not
possible.
Four beeps per
Recording continues,
second
but the correct
recording is not
possible.
Four beeps per
Recording continues,
second
but if the tape sticks
to the drum
recording stops.
Continuous, or
Playback, rewind, or
fast forward stops.
Continuous
The operation stops.
One beep per
Recording continues. The tape is near the
second
Continuous
Recording stops.
One beep per
Recording continues.
second
Continuous
Recording stops.
Fault
What to do
The video heads are
Carry out head
clogged, or there is
cleaning, using a
some other fault in
BCT-5CLN or BCT-
the recording and
D12CL Cleaning
playback system.
Cassette. If the
problem persists
after cleaning the
heads, disconnect
the power and
consult your Sony
service
representative.
The servo lock has
Disconnect the
been lost.
power and consult
your Sony service
representative.
There is
Stop the tape
condensation.
transport. Leave
the unit powered on,
and wait until the
HUMID indication
disappears.
The tape is not
Eject the cassette.
wound properly.
(See the supplied
Maintenance Manual
Part 1)
Change the
end.
cassette when
necessary.
The tape is at the
Change the
end.
cassette.
The battery is almost
Change the battery
exhausted.
when necessary.
The battery is
Change the battery.
exhausted.
Appendixes
A-1
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