SONOSAX STELLADAT II - Manual (Page 65)

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4.) In RECORD RUN mode, Stelladat II displays NO SYNC FOR REC and doesn't execute
the punch in.
The punch in to maintain continuous Time Code on tape in RECORD RUN is a very sensitive
operation because it must be executed within a frame: Stelladat II must read the tape until the
last frame recorded in the previous take, than instantly switch to record the next frame. If for any
particular reason Stelladat II is unable to detect the last frame to preserve, it cancels the
operation, displays the NO SYNC FOR REC message and stops.
The most frequent cause of this error is due to tape dust clogged up on the playback tape heads.
We advise to clean the head with a cleaning cassette.
5.) I can't turn on Stelladat II at all.
This type of breakdown happens sometimes with the first Stelladat II units, in particular with
recorders still having the old powering software (Pic v.1.01). If your recorder really contains this
old version, it is recommended to have it replaced by SONOSAX or an authorized service center.
There are three ways to check this out:
• Go to Information Menu > General information > Pic version
or
• Remove the recorder's bottom plate and read the label on the Pic v.1.xx PROM.
or
• Contact SONOSAX indicating the serial # of your recorder. We dispose of an up-to date data
base of the manufactured equipment.
If you can't part with your Stelladat II when the breakdown occurs, there is a troubleshooting
procedure to repair temporarily (See page 58).