Panasonic AG-DVC200 - Manual (Page 38)

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Warning system
When an error or a problem is detected immediately after the power is turned on or while an operation is underway, the WARNING lamp and
lamps inside the viewfinder serve to alert the user.
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SLACK
WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second.
Tally lamp Flashes four times per second.
Viewfinder The SLACK display flashes.
Description of warning Trouble has occurred in the motor, solenoid or
other mechanism.
VTR unit operation The tape stops traveling. When solenoid trouble
has been detected, the power is turned off.
Remedial action Check the error code (see page 40) shown in
the viewfinder and consult your nearest service
center.
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REC WARNING
WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (for over 3
seconds during recording).
Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (for over 3
seconds during recording).
Viewfinder The REC WARNING display flashes (for over 3
seconds during recording).
Description of warning A problem has occurred with the recording
control signals.
VTR unit operation Recording continues but it may not be
performed properly while the warning is
displayed.
Remedial action This problem has occurred with the control
signals inside the unit. Consult your nearest
service center.
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RF
WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (during
recording).
Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during
recording).
Viewfinder The RF display flashes (during recording).
Description of warning The video heads are clogged. This problem
occurs in the recording system.
VTR unit operation The cleaning roller is actuated to clean the
heads (max. 3 seconds). Recording continues
but it may not be performed properly.
The warning display remains flashing up to the
REC/PAUSE mode. It goes out when the unit’s
mode is transferred from REC/PAUSE.
Remedial action Clean the heads. If recording still cannot be
performed properly even after they have been
cleaned, turn off the unit’s power, and consult
your nearest service center.
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SERVO
WARNING lamp Flashes four times per second (during recording
and playback).
Tally lamp Flashes four times per second (during recording
and playback).
Viewfinder The SERVO display flashes (during recording
and playback).
Description of warning The servo is out of sync.
VTR unit operation Operation continues but it may not be performed
properly.
Remedial action Turn off the unit’s power, and consult your
dealer.
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HUMID
WARNING lamp ≥ Lights when condensation has been detected.
≥ Flashes once a second from 10 minutes after
the condensation detection has been released
for a duration of 80 minutes.
Tally lamp ≥ Flashes four times per second starting at the
time when the condensation was detected
until 10 minutes have elapsed after the
condensation detection was released.
≥ The lamp turns off 10 minutes after the
condensation detection status is released.
Viewfinder The HUMID display flashes starting at the time
when the condensation was detected until 90
minutes have elapsed after the condensation
detection was released.
Description of warning Condensation has formed.
VTR unit operation The recording operation continues but it will stop
if the tape sticks. For 80 minutes after the
condensation detection was released, the
operation which causes the drum to rotate is not
acknowledged.
Remedial action Stop the tape travel, and turn off the unit’s
power. If the HUMID display fails to go out even
after the power has been turned back on, wait
until it goes out.
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TAPE NEAR END
WARNING lamp Flashes once per second (during recording).
Tally lamp Flashes once per second (during recording).
Viewfinder ≥ The remaining tape display flashes (in the EE
mode)
≥ = flashes for 3 seconds one minute before
the tape-end.
Description of warning The tape is approaching its end (2 minutes
remain).
VTR unit operation Operation continues.
Remedial action Replace the cassette tape as necessary.