Sony DSR-400PL Camcorder User Manual


 
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Operation Warnings
Chapter 7 Appendix
Operation Warnings
When a problem occurs at power on or during operation, a
warning is given by one of the following.
Warning indicators on the STATUS screen of the LCD
monitor
WARNING lamps, and audible warnings from the
speaker and earphones
Indicators on the viewfinder
The volume of the audible warnings can be adjusted with
the ALARM knob. Set the ALARM knob to the minimum
to mute the sound.
STATUS screen of
the LCD monitor
and viewfinder
WARNING lamp
Warning
sounds
Indicators in
viewfinder
Problem VTR operation Action to take
Warning indicator
:
Continuous
:
1 flash/s
:
4 flashes/s
Continuous
1 beep/s
4 beeps/s
REC/
TALLY
BATT
:Continuous
:1 flash/s
:4 flashes/s
Warning: RF
1) 1) 1)
Clogging of
the video
head. Trouble
in the
recording
section.
A warning sound
is heard when
clogging of the
head is
detected.
Recording may
fail.
Clean the video
head. If recording
still fails after
cleaning the head,
turn off the power
and consult your
Sony
representative.
Warning: SERVO
2) 2) 2)
Servo
problems.
Recording
continues but
may be
substandard.
Turn off the power
and consult your
Sony
representative.
Warning: HUMID Condensation
occurs.
During
recording,
recording
continues.
Otherwise,
operation stops.
Ejecting the tape
is the only
operation
allowed.
While the power is
turned on, wait
until the HUMID
indicator
disappears.
Warning: SLACK
Er **-***
Trouble when
forwarding or
rewinding a
tape.
Operation stops. Follow the
instructions given
in the error code
list
(page 127).
Turn off the power
and consult your
Sony
representative.
3)
Warning:
CASSETTE
Er **-***
Trouble when
inserting or
ejecting a
cassette.
Operation stops. Follow the
instructions given
in the error code
list
(page 127).
Turn off the power
and consult your
Sony
representative.