Panasonic Digital Hd Video Cassette Recorder Ajhd1800 Operating Instructions

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Time code and user bits (continued)
Time code recorded on the unit
Ta b l e  1
Menu Time code to be recorded
No.503
TCG MODENo.505
TCG REGENNo.506
REGEN MODEAt the time of normal 
recordingAt the time of assemble 
editingAt the time of insert editing 
(time code selection)
TC UB TC UB TC UB
REGENTC&UB
---INT_REGEN
TC INT_REGEN PRESET INT_REGEN PRESET INT_REGEN PRESET
UB PRESET INT_REGEN PRESET INT_REGEN PRESET INT_REGEN
PRESET --- PRESET
AU TOTC&UBAS&IN
PRESETINT_REGENINT_REGEN
ASSEMPRESET
INSRT PRESET INT_REGEN
TCAS&IN
INT_REGEN
PRESETINT_REGEN
PRESET ASSEM PRESET
INSRT PRESET INT_REGEN
UBAS&IN REGEN
ASSEM INT_REGEN PRESET
INSRT PRESET INT_REGEN
Ta b l e  2
Menu Time code to be recorded
No.503
TCG MODENo.505
TCG REGENNo.506
REGEN MODEAt the time of normal 
recordingAt the time of assemble 
editingAt the time of insert editing
TC UB TC UB TC UB
REGENTC&UB
---EXT_REGEN
TC EXT_REGEN PRESET EXT_REGEN PRESET EXT_REGEN PRESET
UB PRESET EXT_REGEN PRESET EXT_REGEN PRESET EXT_REGEN
PRESETTC&UB EXT_REGEN
TC EXT_REGEN PRESET EXT_REGEN PRESET EXT_REGEN PRESET
UB PRESET EXT_REGEN PRESET EXT_REGEN PRESET EXT_REGEN
AU TOTC&UBAS&IN
EXT_REGENINT_REGENINT_REGEN
ASSEMEXT_REGEN
INSRT EXT_REGEN INT_REGEN
TCAS&IN
EXT_REGEN PRESETINT_REGEN
PRESETINT_REGEN
PRESET ASSEM EXT_REGEN
INSRT PRESET INT_REGEN
UBAS&IN
PRESET EXT_REGENINT_REGENINT_REGEN
ASSEM PRESET EXT_REGEN
INSRT PRESET EXT_REGEN INT_REGEN 
						

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Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed on this
screen using abbreviations.
CTL:Control signal count value
TCR:Time code data recorded in the SBC area 
TCR.:Time code data recorded in the VAUX area 
UBR:User bits data recorded in the SBC area 
UBR.:User bits data recorded in the VAUX area 
TCG:Time code data of the time code generator
UBG:User bits data of the time code generator

[T¢R], [T¢R.], [U¢R] or [U¢R.] is displayed when the data
has not been read correctly from the tape.
Characters displayed
The background of the characters superimposed on the
display screen can be changed using   (C TYPE) on the
 menu.
  
When the 23/24 Hz mode, 25 (HD) mode, or 50 (HD) mode
is selected in System Menu No. 25 (SYSTEM FREQ), any
superimpose, such as the time code of the SD SDI
MONITOR/VIDEO OUT3 connector, is not displayed. When
the 25 (SD) mode or 50 (SD) mode is selected, any
superimpose, such as the time code of the HD SDI
MONITOR connector, is not displayed.
Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the display
can be changed using   (C HPOS) and   (C VPOS) on
the  menu and the ADJ dial.
Operation mode
When T&STA or T&S&M is selected for   (DISPLAY) in the
 menu, the VTR operation mode is also
displayed.
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TV monitor 
Abbreviations
F5
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TV monitor 
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TV monitor 
F2F3
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
TV monitor TV monitor 
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
F4
TCR ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢ : ¢¢
     STOP
TV monitor 
VTR operation mode 
						

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Selecting the audio recording channels and 
monitor output
Audio recording channels
The audio channels can be selected as shown below using
the AUDIO setup menu items.
Monitor output channels
When   (M MIX) on the  menu is set to
L, R or L/R, the signals of a multiple number of channels can
be mixed and output.
When the number key corresponding to the channel whose
signals are to be monitored is pressed while the “L” (or “R”)
button is held down, that channel is selected, and its signals
are displayed on the audio level meter.  (The same steps can
also be taken to de-select a channel which has already been
selected.)  However, only up to 2 channels among the CH1-
CH4 channels and only up to 2 channels among the CH5-
CH8 channels are selected.
(Examples: CH1 + CH3 + CH5 + CH8 can be selected but
CH1 + CH2 + CH4 cannot be selected.)
Display saving function
This function is provided to extend the service life of the LCD
monitor.  It starts up if none of the front panel controls have
been operated or the cassette tape has not been run at all
for about 5 minutes.
While the saving function is working, the LCD monitor
display goes blank, and the “EX” symbol appears on the time
code display area. [The setting for displaying or not
displaying the logo can be selected in Setup Menu No. 146
(SAVER DISP).]
To release the saving function, operate a button or dial on
the front panel or issue a tape transport command from the
controller.  The operation performed to release the function
will be executed after the function is released.
Recording 
trackSignals recorded
CH1
CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/
CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4
CH2CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/
CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4
CH3CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/
CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4
CH4CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/
CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4
CH5CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8/
CH5+CH6/CH7+CH8
CH6CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8/
CH5+CH6/CH7+CH8
CH7CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8/
CH5+CH6/CH7+CH8
CH8CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8/
CH5+CH6/CH7+CH8
CUE
CUE/CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4/CH5/CH6/CH7/CH8/
CH1+CH2/CH3+CH4/CH5+CH6/CH7+CH8 /
CH1 - CH8
F6
MONITOR SELECT switches
Number keys 
						

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Rack mounting
The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack if the
optional rack-mounting adapters (AJ-MA75P : option) are
used. For the installation rails, it is recommended that the rail
and bracket for 18-inch length (part number C-300-S-118) of
Chassis Trak be used. 
(The complete slide rail and bracket unit is not available from
Panasonic.) 
For further details, consult your dealer.
1Attach the inner members of the slide rails.  Refer to the
figure below for the positions where they are screwed
into place. 
 
zThe length of the screws used is subject to a
restriction. Use screws which are less than 2/5 inch
(10 mm) long.
zAttach the inner member at the same symmetrical
positions on the left (L) side as well.  
z
Fix the members in place using 3 screws on each 
side (total: 6 screws).
zThe letters shown in the figure are not actually marked
on the side panels.
2Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.  Check
that the height is the same for the left and right brackets.
3Remove the four screws at the front used to attach the
left and right side panels.
4Attach the AJ-MA75P rack-mounting adapters using the
same four screws.
5Remove the four rubber feet on the bottom panel of the
VTR, and install the VTR in the rack.
After the VTR has been installed, check that it moves
smoothly along the rails.
 
zKeep the temperature inside the rack to between 5xC and
40xC (41xF and 104xF).
zBolt the rack securely to the floor so that it will not topple 
over when the VTR is pulled out.
ABCDEF GH
Positions where the right (R) inner member is screwed into place
Inner member
Rack-mounting adapters
EIAJ standard rack
Fasten to rack with the 
fixing screws. 
						

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Video head cleaning
This VTR is equipped with an auto head cleaning function
which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video
heads.  In order to maximize the VTR’s reliability, however, it
is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and
when appropriate.For further details on how to actually clean the heads,
consult with one of Panasonic’s service companies or with
your dealer.
Condensation
Condensation occurs due to the same principle which is
involved when droplets of water form on a window pane of a
heated room.  It occurs when the VTR or tape is moved
between places where the temperature or humidity varies
greatly or when, for instance:
zIt is moved to a very humid place full of steam or a room
immediately after it has been heated up.
zIt is suddenly moved from a cold location to a hot or humid
location.After moving the VTR to such a location, leave it standing for
about 10 minutes rather than switching on its power
immediately.
If condensation has formed on or in the VTR, the AUTO OFF
lamp lights, and the cassette tape is automatically ejected.
Keep the power supplied and simply wait until the AUTO
OFF lamp goes off.It is recommended that the video heads
be cleaned after the AUTO OFF lamp has gone off.
Maintenance
Before proceeding with maintenance, be absolutely sure to
set the power switch to OFF and take hold of the power plug
and unplug it from the power outlet.
Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet.  To remove stubborn
dirt, dilute some kitchen detergent, dip a cloth into the
solution, wring it out well, and wipe.  After having removed
the dirt, take up any remaining moisture using a dry cloth.
  
Do not use alcohol, benzene, paint thinners or other
solvents.  They can discolor the external parts surfaces and
remove the finish. 
						

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Error messages
When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning lamp lights
up.
When the DIAG menu is opened, a description of the
warning will appear on the front panel LCD area and TV
monitor.  Also, when an abnormal operation is detected in
this VTR, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up, and a message
appears on the time code display area.
DIAG menu
This displays the VTR information.
The VTR information includes the warning information and
hour-meter (usage time) information.  The DIAG menu
appears on the front panel LCD display or on a TV monitor
when the TV monitor is connected to the VIDEO OUT3
connector in the VTR’s connector area.
_Display of DIAG menu
1Press the DIAG button.
The DIAG menu screen is now displayed on the TV
monitor.
2Press the function button on the time code display.
  (WARN): To display the warning information
  (HOURS): To display the hour meter information
  (UMID): To display the UMID information
  (DIF1): To display the DIF status 1 information
  (DIF2): To display the DIF status 2 information
The hour meter information display can be scrolled with
the ADJ dial.
3To exit the DIAG menu, press any other direct menu
button.
_Displaying the warning information
zA warning message is displayed whenever a warning
occurs (the warning lamp lights up).  When no warnings
have been detected, “NO WARNING” is displayed.
zWhen a multiple number of warnings occur, the
descriptions of each warning can be checked by turning
the ADJ dial.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
1
2ADJ dial 
						

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Error messages(continued)
_Displaying the hour-meter information
Turn the ADJ dial to move the cursor (¢), and the description
for the item where the cursor is located is shown as a
superimposed display.If “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu item
No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting, a message appears in the
mode display area whenever a warning or error has
occurred.  When a multiple number of errors have occurred,
the one with the highest priority is displayed.
  
The resettable table hour-meter information items will be
reset by your dealer when maintenance or other work is
performed.
_Display of UMID information
In the EE mode, the indication is displayed when UMID
information is available in the input signal. When a tape is
played back, the indication is displayed if the UMID
information is available on the tape. If there is no UMID
information, [NO-INFO] is displayed.
No./Item Description
H00
OPERATIONDisplays in 1-hour increments the time during 
which power has been supplied.
H01
DRUM RUNDisplays in 1-hour increments the amount of time 
during which the drum has rotated.
H02
TAPE RUNDisplays in 1-hour increments the amount of time 
during which the tape has been running in the FF, 
REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, SLOW and SHTL), 
REC and EDIT modes (but not in the JOG, SLOW, 
SHTL or STILL mode).
H03
THREADINGDisplays in 1-time increments the number of times 
the tape has been threaded (loaded) and 
unthreaded (unloaded).
H04
F LOADINGDisplays in 1-time increments the number of front 
loading operations.
H05
LCD ONDisplays in 1-hour increments the amount of time 
during which the LCD monitor has lighted.
H11
DRUM RUNrDisplays in 1-hour increments the amount of time 
during which the drum has rotated.  
(Can be reset.)
H12
TAPE RUNrDisplays in 1-hour increments the amount of time 
during which the tape has been running in the FF, 
REW, PLAY, SEARCH (JOG, SLOW and SHTL), 
REC and EDIT modes (but not in the JOG, SLOW, 
SHTL or STILL mode).  (Can be reset.)
H13
THREADINGrDisplays in 1-time increments the number of times 
the tape has been threaded (loaded) and 
unthreaded (unloaded).  (Can be reset.)
H14
F LOADINGrDisplays in 1-time increments the number of front 
loading operations.  
(Can be reset.)
H15
LCD ON rDisplays in 1-hour increments the amount of time 
during which the LCD monitor has lighted.  (Can be 
reset.)
H30
POWER ONDisplays the number of times the power has been 
turned on.
Priority Display and description
Higher
LowerError messages (see error message table): 
When any problem arises with the VTR’s 
operation, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and an 
error message is displayed.
INT SG:  
If, when “INT SG” has been selected as the audio 
input setting by   (VID IN) on the  
menu or by the  or  
menu, and the EDIT button is pressed, this 
message is displayed for the first two seconds 
when editing is started.  In the same way, it is 
displayed for the first two seconds when recording 
is started.
NO INPUT:  
If, when input signals (but not analog audio 
signals) are not supplied to the input connector 
selected by   (VID IN) on the  menu 
or by the  or  menu, 
the EDIT button is pressed, this message is 
displayed for the first two seconds when editing is 
started.  In the same way, it is displayed for the 
first two seconds when recording is started.
Warning messages 
(see warning message table): 
When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning 
lamp lights, and a warning message is displayed.  
When a multiple number of warnings have 
occurred, the one with the highest priority is 
displayed.
Indication Contents
MATNOMaterial number
COPYInstance number (number of times for copying)
OWN RCountry name, Organization name, User name
POSElevation, Latitude, Longitude, Reception level from 
the GPS satellite at the time of recording
HOLD:It is impossible to receive signals from the
GPS satellite.
2D:The number of satellites is a few. The
accuracy of elevation information is
insufficient.
3D:Signals from the GPS satellite are good
(strong).
DATEDate
TIMEUTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
F1
F1 
						

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Error messages (continued)
War ning messag es
*1 The error indication is always displayed in EE mode. In 
this case, the black signals are recorded as the video 
signal and the audio signals are muted.
*2 The error indication is always displayed in EE mode. In 
this case, the audio signals are muted.
*3
The error indication is always displayed in EE mode. In 
this case, the time code for the internal time code 
generator of the unit is recorded as the time code signal.
PriorityzDisplay
zDescription
zVTR operation and remedial action
Higher
LowerE-92
1394 INITIAL ERROR
This is displayed when the connections for the IEEE 
1394 digital interface is invalid.
VTRThe IEEE 1394 digital interface input/output is 
stopped.
z
When the cable is connected in a loop configuration, 
connect the cable again in a point-to-point 
configuration. If the cable is not connected in a loop 
configuration, turn the POWER switch from OFF to ON.
E-04
UNKNOWN SIG
This is displayed when the input signal from the IEEE 
1394 digital interface is not in the DVCPRO/DV format.
VTRThe recording operation is disabled.
zConfirm that 1394 input is connected properly.
E-90
NOT 1X 100M SIG
This is displayed when the signal input into the IEEE 
1394 digital interface is not at the 1X transfer speed in 
DVCPRO HD (100 Mbps) format.
VTRThe recording operation is disabled.
*1
zConfirm the 1394 input signals.
E-16
INVALID VIDEO SIG
This is displayed when the video signal input from the 
IEEE 1394 digital interface is invalid.
zThe warning is displayed during the recording 
operation only. In this case, the audio recording is 
muted.
VTRThe recording operation is disabled.
*1
zConfirm the 1394 input signals.
E-17
INVALID AUDIO SIG
This is displayed when the audio signal input from the 
IEEE 1394 digital interface is invalid.
zThe warning is displayed during the recording 
operation only. In this case, the audio recording is 
muted.
VTRThe recording operation is disabled.
*2
zConfirm the 1394 input signals.
E-18
INVALID TC SIG
This is displayed when the time code information from 
the IEEE 1394 digital interface is invalid.
zThe warning is displayed during the recording 
operation only. In this case, the time code generated 
internally is recorded.
VTRThe recording operation is disabled.
*3
zConfirm the 1394 input signals.
E-14
NO MATCH SIG
This is displayed when the signal input into the IEEE 
1394 digital interface has a different system format as 
the one set in the unit.
VTRThe recording operation is disabled.
*2
zConfirm the 1394 input signals.
PriorityzDisplay
zDescription
zVTR operation and remedial action
Higher
LowerE-10
FAN STOP ¢
Check that no foreign matter has accumulated on the 
fan.
This is displayed when the fan mot
or has stopped. The 
name of the fan under abnormal conditions is 
displayed as indicated with an asterisk. 
Main: The main fan on the rear panel
Power: The fan for the power supply on the rear panel
Mecha: The fan built-in to the unit.
VTR:Operation continues (and a warning beep is 
sounded regardless of the menu s
etting.) When 
the Main fan or the Power fan stops for 5 
minutes or more, the power supply of the unit is 
forcibly turned OFF.
zCheck that no foreign matter has accumulated on 
the fan.
zWait for several minutes after turning OFF the 
POWER switch and then turn it ON again.
E-09
NO RF
This is displayed when a blank part of the tape lasting 
for 1 or more seconds has been detected during 
playback.
When all of the following conditions have been met, it 
will be recognized as a blank part.
zWhen no signals are output from any of the heads
zWhen the playback data cannot be read
zWhen the CTL signal is not present
VTR: Operation continues.
zCheck the tape.  An unrecorded tape may have been 
inserted.
E-00
SERVO NOT LOCKED
This is displayed when the servo is not locked for 3 or 
more seconds during playback, recording or editing.
VTR: Operation continues.
zCheck the tape.  A tape recorded using a system 
which does not allow playback may have been 
inserted.
E-93
INVALID TC MODE (in 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD or SD)  
or 50 Hz (HD or SD) mode)
This is displayed during playback if the time code has 
been recorded in the drop frame mode.  The video 
output is disturbed and the audio output is muted at 
the time code drop point. The servo lock may be 
unlocked.
VTR: Operation continues.
zCheck the tape.  If a tape recorded using a variable 
frame rate camera is to be played back in this VTR, 
the time code must be recorded in the non-drop 
frame mode.
E-94
TC SEQUENCE UNMATCH (in 23/24 Hz, 25 Hz (HD 
or SD) or 50 Hz (HD or SD) mode)
This is displayed during playback if the correlation 
between the active frame information and time code 
is irregular.  The video output may not be uniform (the 
movements may not be smooth).
VTR: Operation continues.
zCheck the tape.  The active frame (first frame where 
the frame video is switched) information is recorded 
on a tape recorded using a variable frame rate 
camera.  When such a tape is played back on this 
VTR, the 0 frame of the time code must be detected 
at the active frame position. 
						

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Error messages(continued)
Error messages
PriorityzDisplay
zDescription
zVTR operation and remedial action
Higher
LowerE-01
LOW RF
This is indicated when the embed level of the video 
head during playback, recording, and editing is about 
1/3 the normal level or less and is detected for 1 
second or more, or when the CTL level of the A/C 
head is about 1/6 of the normal level or less and is 
detected for 1 second or more.
zThe CTL level is not detected when DV/DVCAM is 
played back.
zDuring recording and editing, only the embed level of 
simultaneous playback of video is detected.
VTR: Operation continues.zExecute the cleaning operation for the video and A/C 
heads.
E-02
HIGH ERROR RATE
This is displayed when the error rate increases and 
correction or interpolation is performed for either the 
video or audio signals.
VTR: Operation continues.
zClean the video heads.
DisplayzDescription
zVTR operation and remedial action
E-20
DEWWhen condensation has been detected, the 
AUTO OFF lamp lights, the message display 
blinks, and the VTR transfers to the EJECT mode.  
After the tape has been ejected, the drum 
continues to rotate in order to dry out the 
condensation.
When the condensation has cleared, the AUTO 
OFF lamp goes off, the message display is cleared, 
and the VTR is ready for operation again.
zWhen condensation is detected in the EJECT 
mode, the drum starts rotating as soon as it is 
detected.
zWhen condensation is detected while a cassette 
is inserted, the drum stops rotating and starts 
rotating again after the tape has been ejected.
VTR: EJECTzWait with the power on.
E-29
FRONT LOAD 
MOTORIf the cassette fails to move up even after 6 
seconds have elapsed since the VTR transferred 
to the EJECT mode, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, 
and the message display blinks.
If the cassette fails to move down even after 6 
seconds have elapsed since the cassette was 
inserted, the VTR transfers to the EJECT mode.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-31
LOADING 
MOTORIf the unloading operation fails to be completed 
within 6 seconds, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and 
the message display blinks.
  If the loading operation fails to be completed 
within 6 seconds, the VTR transfers to the EJECT 
mode (unloading mode).
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-35
SERVO 
CONTROL 
ERRORWhen there is no response from the servo 
microcomputer for 1 or more seconds, the AUTO 
OFF lamp lights, and the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-37
SERVO COMM 
ERRORWhen the servo microcomputer does not follow 
the instructions of the system control 
microcomputer even after 10 seconds have 
elapsed, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the 
message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again. 
						

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Error messages (continued)
Error messages (continued)
If the error message display persists even after the 
VTR has been shut down and started up again, 
consult your dealer.
DisplayzDescription
zVTR operation and remedial action
E-51
FRONT LOAD 
ERRORIf the take-up reel has turned without engaging 
the tape for a specific period of time during the 
tape start or end processing operation while 
loading is being performed (at the half position), 
the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message 
display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-52
W-UP REEL 
NOT ROTAIf, after the cassette has been inserted, the tape 
take-up reel has not wound up the tape while the 
total tape amount is not detected and while the 
tape is traveling, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and 
the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-53
WINDUP 
ERRORIf, after the total tape amount has been detected, 
the amount of tape wound up onto the take-up 
reel and the amount of tape supplied by the 
supply reel differ to an abnormal extent while the 
tape is traveling, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and 
the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-55
UNLOAD 
ERRORIf the tape has not been wound up during 
unloading, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the 
message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-57
S-FF/REW 
TIMEOVERWhen the tape start or end processing operation is 
not completed, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the 
message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-59
DRUM ROTA 
TOO SLOWIf the rotational speed of the cylinder motor is 
abnormally slow, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and 
the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-60
DRUM ROTA 
TOO FASTIf the rotational speed of the cylinder motor is 
abnormally high, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and 
the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-61
CAP ROTA 
TOO SLOWIf the rotational speed of the cylinder motor is 
abnormally slow, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and 
the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-64
S REEL ROTA 
TOO FASTIf the supply reel motor rotates at an abnormally 
fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the 
message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-67
T REEL ROTA 
TOO FASTIf the take-up reel motor rotates at an abnormally 
fast rate, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the 
message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
DisplayzDescription
zVTR operation and remedial action
E-69
T REEL 
TO RQU E E RRIf an abnormal torque applied to the supply reel 
motor is detected or if an abnormal current flowing 
to the current-sensing resistor is detected, the 
AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the message display 
blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-70
S REEL 
TO RQU E E RRWhen the tape start or end processing operation is 
not completed, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the 
message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-71
CAP TENSION 
ERRORIf an abnormal tension is detected at the supply 
side in the capstan mode, the AUTO OFF lamp 
lights, and the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-72
REEL 
TENSION 
ERRORIf an abnormal tension at the supply side is 
detected in the reel mode, the AUTO OFF lamp 
lights, and the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-73
REEL DIR 
UNMATCHIf the take-up reel motor is running in the reverse 
direction, the AUTO OFF lamp lights, and the 
message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
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TO RQU E 
ERRORIf excess torque being applied to the cylinder motor 
is detected, this error number flashes on the 
display.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.
E-FFIf the tape start and tape end are detected at the 
same time either during or after loading, the AUTO 
OFF lamp lights, and the message display blinks.
VTR: Stops.
zSet the POWER switch to OFF and then back to 
ON again.