Troubleshooting - Sony MCS-8M Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Please verify the problem again. If the problem persists, contact your local Sony representative.
Problem
The video output is not displayed and
the display is black.
The BKGD and KEY next transition
buttons cannot be selected
simultaneously.
Cannot select DME wipe for the
effect transition type.
Cannot select DME wipe for the key
transition type.
[Resizer] cannot be turned [On].
CG files do not appear in the list.
Alpha channel video cannot be
imported.
The menu selection buttons do not
function.
Movement to sub-menus (lower
menu levels) is disabled.
The FTB button in the transition
control block does not function.
The KEY TRANS button in the
transition control block does not
function.
The EFF button in the transition
control block does not function.
The KEY next transition button does
not turn on (i.e., light).
After configuring the date and time
settings, the settings appear
incorrectly after restarting the power.
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Troubleshooting
Possible cause
The FTB button is lit (on).
DME wipe is selected for the effect transition
type.
DME is selected for the key transition type, or
the resizer function is [On].
DME is selected for the effect transition type,
or the resizer function is [On].
DME wipe is selected for the effect transition
or key transition type.
The file is not saved in the import folder.
The file name (including the extension)
consists of 26 characters or more.
The CG files that include alpha channels
were not created properly.
Entry of an effect pattern number or snapshot
number is in progress in the numeric keypad
block.
AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the cross-
point control block (i.e., the AUX 1 or AUX 2
bus delegation button is selected).
[Fade To Black] is set to [Disbl] in the [Setup]
menu >[Video (Misc)] menu.
AUX 1 or AUX 2 is delegated to the cross-
point control block (i.e., the AUX 1 or AUX 2
bus delegation button is selected).
If the date and time appear incorrectly, the
internal battery may be weak.
Solution
Turn the FTB button off.
Select an effect transition type other
than DME.
Select a key transition type other than
DME, or turn the resizer function [Off].
Select an effect transition type other
than DME, or turn the resizer function
[Off].
Select an effect transition or key
transition type other than DME.
Save the file in the "\Sony\MCS\FM"
folder.
Edit the file name to 25 characters or
less (including the extension).
Create CG files that include alpha
channels in TGA or TIFF format.
Operate the menu after you finish
entering the effect pattern number or
snapshot number.
Change the bus delegation button
selection to BKGD or KEY.
Set [Fade To Black] to [Enbl].
Change the bus delegation button
selection to BKGD or KEY.
Contact your local Sony representative.