Toshiba kV-9168A - Manual (Page 21)

RECORDING OPERATION
PREPARATION
INTRODUCTION
PLAYBACK OPERATION
NOTICE
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Notes:
In the cases shown below, Alarm Memory search may be not carried out.
i If the alarm recording is not carried out for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped.
i
If the alarm recording interval is not left for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped.
i
If there is not enough time between the beginning of the alarm search and the first alarm activation. If the time period is shorter
than those listed in the following chart then, the first alarm may be skipped.
Record
mode
SP A2 or EP A6
SP A12
EP A18
SP A24
Minimum alarm recording
time needed
2 s
15 s
7 s
30 s
Minimum recording time needed between
start of search and first alarm activations
5 s
35 s
15 s
65 s
Minimum alarm recording
interval needed
7 s
50 s
25 s
95 s
Tape Remain
Code Number Condition of Abnormality
E-1 Abnormality on reel rotation during tape running.
E-3 Abnormality on cylinder rotation during recording and playback.
E-4 Abnormality on tape loading mechanism.
E-5 Video tape is cut.
E-6 Head clog.
E-8 Dew condensation.
TAPE REMAIN
REC
H
SP
REC
H
SP
• When the VCR has been used in the recording mode over a long period, it may take considerable time for computation. When
operating at fast speed in the SP A2 mode, the computation is faster.
Note:
It is possible to compute the remaining time for T-120, T-90, T-60 and T-30 tape. The display will not be correct for other kinds of
tape.
Error Message
When an abnormality occurs during operation, the error code is displayed.
At the same time, the buzzer will sound continuously.
When the TAPE REMAIN button is depressed during recording or playback, the counter display changes to the remaining tape
display. The remaining time is the approximately estimated time in the
SP A2 mode to tape end.
H
SP
• The remaining time is the approximate remaining time.
• Displays the remaining tape time estimated in the
SP A2 mode.
During computation of the remaining time, the following display appears.
• When the error code “E-1” to “E-4” are
displayed, consult with your dealer.
• When the error code “E-5” is displayed,
the tape is cut. Replace with a new tape.
• Regarding the error code “E-6” Display
When recording in time mode SP 120 and SP 168 hours, video head clog detection is automatically carried out once for every
two hours. When the video head clog is found, head cleaning is carried out for approximately 10 times. When cleaning is still
not possible, “E-6” is displayed and the HED display blinks on the monitor although recording continues. In such a case,
cleaning of the video heads is required.