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Troubleshooting
Appendix
Error Messages
This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that
detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an
abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor
screen and indicates an error code in the time counter
display.
To display error messages on the monitor screen, connect
the monitor to the (SUPER) CPST connector, and set the
CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 75) to ON
(factory default setting).
Error code classification
When an error message appears, follow the instructions on
the monitor screen for resolving the problem.
When an error message persists, contact your Sony dealer
or a Sony service representative.
Tape not editable. Use a tape recorded in DVCAM format. Not DVCAM!
Use a tape recorded in 525/60 format. 625/50 Tape
Use a tape recorded in 625/50 format. 525/60 Tape
Tape not recordable. Use a DVCAM/DV ME tape. REC INHI.!
Tape not usable. Use a DVCAM/DV/DVCPRO (25 Mbps) tape. ILL. Tape!
TC EXTERNAL is selected. Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 77) to INT
PRESET.
TC EXT!
TCG REGEN mode is selected. Set the TC MODE menu item (see page 77) to INT
PRESET.
REGEN mode!
TCG RUN mode is set to REC RUN. Set the RUN MODE menu item (see page 77) to
FREE RUN.
REC RUN!
This tape cannot be played back
unless the current setting of system
frequency is changed.
− 50i Tape or 60i Tape
This tape format is not supported.
Use a tape recorded in the format
supported by this VCR.
− ILL. FORMAT!
This video signal cannot be input
unless the current setting of system
frequency is changed.
− 50i INPUT! or 60i INPUT!
Alarm message on monitor
screen (Cause)
Direction Alarm message in time counter
display
Note
Error02-603
ERROR
AN ERROR HAS BEEN
DETECTED. INFORM SERVICE
OF FOLLOWING CODE:
02-603
PRESS EJECT KEY
TO EJECT TAPE.
Time counter displayMonitor screen
Error message
Error code
Direction
Error code
0X-XXX Appears when a servo or tape transport related
error is detected
02- XXX Fault in tape or reel etc.
06- XXX Fault in tension
07- XXX Fault in capstan
08- XXX Fault in drum
09- XXX Fault in loading
2X-XXX Appears when a mechanical control error is
detected
20-XXX Fault in cassette compartment
21-XXX Fault in reel shift
22-XXX Fault in head cleaner
3X-XXX Appears when a sensor fault is detected
9X-XXX Appears when an error is detected in the CPU
peripheral system or IC control communications
