Sony HDW-F500 Maintenance Manual page 106

3-2. Error Messages
ERROR-13 TAPE END SENSOR TROUBLE
Description: Abnormal condition in the tape end sensor is detected.
Detecting condition:
When tape end is detected continuously for a specified time.
Possible causes:
. Tape end sensor defective.
. Tape end detection circuit (DR-307 board) malfunction.
. Harness disconnection.
. The tape is actually at the tape end position due to problems other than the tape sensor.
Protecting operations:
When the tape is running in the reverse direction, operations are continued until tape top is
detected. When tape top is detected, the tape is rewound slightly, and tape running is
stopped.
When the tape is running other than the above, tape running is stopped.
After stopping the cassette tape, only ejection of cassette tape is operated. After the cassette
tape is ejected, cassette tape insertion is prohibited.
ERROR-14 FAN MOTOR TROUBLE
Description: Abnormal operation of fan motor for cooling is detected.
Sub messages and detecting conditions:
(1) FAN1 Trouble Detected
When the state in which the fan motor for the power unit is not rotating is detected
continuously for a specified time.
(2) FAN2 Trouble Detected
When the state in which the rear fan motor for cooling of board is not rotating is detected
continuously for a specified time.
(3) FAN3 Trouble Detected
When the state in which the front fan motor for cooling of board is not rotating is
detected continuously for the specified time.
Possible causes:
. Fan motor defective or fan motor stop by presence of foreign particles.
. Power supply unit malfunction.
. Harness disconnection.
. Fan motor rotation detection circuit (SS-88 board) defective.
Protecting operation:
None.
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When this message is displayed, stop using the unit promptly and turn the power OFF.
Continuing use with the fan stopped will cause the temperature inside the unit to rise, and lead
to malfunctions and fire hazards.
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