Additional Information
Regarding tapes of over 120 minutes
Do not use thin-tape cassettes (with a playing time of overDisplay Messages
120 minutes) to record important material since such
cassettes are subject to the following problems:The following table explains the various messages that
N Improper threading of the tape after repeated AMS,appear in the display.
rewinding, fast-forwarding, or cueing operations.
N Incorrect writing and erasing of start IDs.
MessageMeaning
N Sound distortion.
BLANKThe deck is searching for the beginning of the
If you have any questions or problems concerning yourblank section on the tape.
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
CAUTIONA safety mechanism is operating because of
condensation or other reasons.
CLEANINGCleaning the head and tape path is
recommended. After about 10 hours of deck
Cleaninguse, this message appears for about 10
seconds whenever you turn on the deck .
(ERASE)The deck is searching for the beginning of the
Cleaning the cabinet, panel and controls
start ID to be erased.
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
ID ERASEA start ID is being erased.
detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive
pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol orID WRITEA start ID or program number is being
written.
benzine.
NO TAPEA cassette is not inserted into the deck.
PROHIBITThe program source you are about to record
Cleaning the head and tape path
cannot be recorded through the digital input
Y Prolonged operation will cause contamination of thejacks or connectors. For more information,
see OGuide to the Serial Copy Management
head. To obtain the best possible recording and
System� (see pages 22 and 23).
playback sound, we recommend that you use the
Sony DT-10CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) toPROTECTThe record-protect hole on the cassette is
open and recording on the tape cannot be
clean the head after every ten hours or so of
done.
operation.
Y Clean the head with the cleaning cassette when theREHRSLRehearsal is on.
deck has not been used for a long period of time.
SOURCEThe deck has been in recording pause for
Contamination of the head may cause sound drop-about 10 minutes, or you've pressed the
out during playback.r REC button while no cassette is in the deck
or the cassette is record-protected.
TAPE ENDThe tape has come to the end of the recorded
Using the cleaning cassette
portion.
1 Insert the cleaning cassette as you would a normal DAT
cassette.TAPE TOPThe tape has reached its beginning.
2 Press á. After 10 seconds, press p.
UNLOCKNo digital signal is being input to the jack or
Do not press the r REC or ) button for cleaning.
connector that you selected with the INPUT
3 Remove the cleaning cassette without rewinding it. You
switch.
should rewind the cleaning cassette only when it has
reached the end.WAITThe deck is searching for the beginning of the
blank section on the tape.
Notes on cleaning(WRITE)This appears when the START ID WRITE
Y After 10 hours of operation, OCLEANING� appears in thebutton is pressed.
display for about ten seconds when you turn on the deck.
It is recommended that you clean the head and tape path
periodically, using this message as a guide.
Y Due to the shortness of the cleaning cassette, the counter
will not show the actual running time and remaining time
of the cassette.
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