Sony DSR-400L User Manual

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Operation Warnings

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When a problem occurs at power on or during operation, a 
warning is given by one of the following.
• Warning indicators on the STATUS screen of the LCD 

monitor

• WARNING lamps, and audible warnings from the 

speaker and earphones

• Indicators on the viewfinder

The volume of the audible warnings can be adjusted with 
the ALARM knob. Set the ALARM knob to the minimum 
to mute the sound.

Warning: RF

1)

1)

1)

Clogging of 
the video 
head. Trouble 
in the 
recording 
section.

A warning sound 
is heard when 
clogging of the 
head is 
detected.
Recording may 
fail.

Clean the video 
head. If recording 
still fails after 
cleaning the head, 
turn off the power 
and consult your 
Sony 
representative.

Warning: SERVO

2)

2)

2)

Servo 
problems.

Recording 
continues but 
may be 
substandard.

Turn off the power 
and consult your 
Sony 
representative.

Warning: HUMID

Condensation 
occurs.

During 
recording, 
recording 
continues. 
Otherwise, 
operation stops. 
Ejecting the tape 
is the only 
operation 
allowed.

While the power is 
turned on, wait 
until the HUMID 
indicator 
disappears.

Warning: SLACK
Er **-***

Trouble when 
forwarding or 
rewinding a 
tape.

Operation stops. Follow the 

instructions given 
in the error code 
list (page 127).

Turn off the power 
and consult your 
Sony 
representative.

3)

Warning: 
CASSETTE
Er **-***

Trouble when 
inserting or 
ejecting a 
cassette.

Operation stops. Follow the 

instructions given 
in the error code 
list (page 127).

Turn off the power 
and consult your 
Sony 
representative.