Videoswitch Vi600 - Manual (Page 13)

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1.7 Critical Alerts
The Vi400/Vi600 constantly monitors the hard drive, camera inputs and system so that
detected fault conditions will be reported to the user as soon as possible by means of a
“critical alert” message on the screen. Alerts are also added to the event list.
• FailTest
This alert indicates that the self-test has failed – try the
following
ƒ Press the INFO key to call up the “INFO-2 Status” screen.
One of a number of fault conditions may be noted.
ƒ Enter the menu, change any setting and return to LIVE
mode so that settings are saved.
ƒ Switch off the Vi400/Vi600, wait 10 seconds and switch on
again.
ƒ Try a power-on reset
ƒ If the problem persists, contact your supplier.
• HD1,2,3 Fail
This alert indicates that the hard drive is not working.
ƒ Check that the drive drawer is correctly fitted
ƒ Check the lock in the drive drawer is turned full counter-
clockwise
ƒ Check the
DISC ACTIVITY LED is flickering
ƒ Check that the red DISC POWER led it lit.
• HD1,2,3 SMART
This alert indicates that the hard drive may stop working soon
• The SMART monitoring detects imminent failure of a hard
drive, so if this warning occurs, the drive should be
changed at the earliest opportunity.
To cancel a critical alert, press the
FIND key several times until the “FIND-3 Event”
screen is displayed.
F IN D
The time of alert will be displayed on the list (see section 3) and the alert will be cancelled.
Note that if the alert condition persists, the alert message will re-appear.