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Maintenance

Condensation

When the unit is taken from cold to warm surroundings or

used in a very humid place, the water vapor contained in the

air may turn into droplets of water when it makes contact

with the head drum.

This phenomenon is known as

condensation, and if the tape is run while condensation has

formed inside the unit, the tape tends to stick to the head

drum.

Bear in mind the following points:

≥ Remove the tape before starting to use the unit under

conditions which may be conducive to the formation of

condensation.

≥ Before inserting the tape, set the power switch to ON, and

check that the HUMID display has not lighted in the

viewfinder.

<Note>

To ensure safety, the HUMID display remains flashing and

the head drum is rotated for 80 minutes after the

condensation detection has been released.

During this period, none of the control buttons will operate.

Replacing the backup battery

The backup battery is mounted in the unit prior to the unit's

shipment from the plant.

When the backup battery is used up and the power switch is

set to ON, the BACKUP BATTERY EMPTY message

appears in the viewfinder for 5 seconds.

Consult your dealer before replacing the old backup battery

with a new one (CR2032). After replacing the battery, press

the backup battery cover firmly into place until a click is

heard. For details on the battery position, refer to "Parts

and their functions" (pages 6 and 7).

Error codes

When an error has occurred in the unit for some reason or other,

one of the error codes shown on the right will be displayed in the

viewfinder.

Cleaning the heads

Use the AY-DVCL cleaning cassette as necessary to clean

the heads.

Since the video heads may be damaged if the proper

directions for using cleaning cassette are not followed, read

the handling instructions which accompany the cleaning

tape prior to use.

Cleaning inside the viewfinder

≥ Do not use paint thinners or other solvents to remove dirt.

≥ Use any of the lens cleaners available on the market to

wipe the lens.

≥ Never wipe the mirror under any circumstances.

If dirt or dust has adhered to the mirror, blow it away using

an air blower available on the market.

Phenomena inherent to CCD

cameras

Smear

This may occur when extremely bright subjects are shot.

The higher the electronic shutter speed, the more this

phenomenon is liable to occur.

Code No.

Problem with the pinch solenoid or reel brake

solenoid

Problem with the cleaning solenoid

Problem with the supply reel

Problem with the take-up reel

Problem with the capstan

Problem with the head cylinder

Problem with loading

Problem with the servo reference signal

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