Sony HVR-M25AU User Manual

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Chapter 6
Maintenance
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The digital hours meter keeps cumulative counts of the 
total operation time, the head drum rotation time, the 
tape running time and the number of unthreading 
operations. These counts can be displayed on the menu. 
Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In 
general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary 
periodic maintenance checks. 
The digital hours meter has the following four display 
modes and you can check them in [HOURS METER] of 
the [OTHERS] menu (page 81)
• OPERATION mode 
The cumulative total hours of operating time is 
displayed in 10-hour increments. 
• DRUM RUN mode 
The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape 
threaded is displayed in 10-hour increments. 
• TAPE RUN mode 
The cumulative total hours of tape running time is 
displayed in 10-hour increments. 
• THREADING mode 
The cumulative number of tape unthreading operations 
is displayed in 10-operation increments. 
The unit is provided with a rechargeable battery that 
retains the date/time and various settings regardless of 
power-on and power-off status. The rechargeable 
battery is charged as long as the unit is operated. If the 
period the unit is operated is short, the battery 
discharges gradually and if it is not used at all for 
approximately 1 month, the battery will discharge 
completely. In that case, charge the battery and then 
start using the unit. If you do not need to record the date 
and time when the rechargeable battery is not fully 
charged, you can use the unit in this state. 
Charging the rechargeable battery 
Connect the power cord (supplied) to the AC IN 
connector and then connect the mains connector to an 
outlet. Keep the POWER switch on the rear side of the 
unit in the “|” position (ON) for about 24 hours.
(The ON/STANDBY switch on the front panel does not 
need to be turned on.)
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN 
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER 
THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD 
FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR 
PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED 
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE 
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, 
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG 
LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, 
DENVER, COLORADO 80206. 
Digital Hours Meter
About the Built-in Rechargeable 
Battery
Notes on the License