4-1. Periodic Check
To make the most of the functions, fully realize performance of the unit, lengthen the life of the unit and
tape, a periodic check is recommended.
4-1-1. Hours Meter
This unit can display an hours meter on the time counter display of the upper control panel or on the
monitor connected to this unit. Perform a periodic check with this hours meter as a reference.
1. Display procedure
Refer to Section 3-2 in Operation Manual.
2. Contents of display
SET-UP MENU
H01: OPERATION HOURS
H02: DRUM RUNNING
HOURS
H03: TAPE RUNNING
HOURS
H04: THREADING
COUNTER
(Note)
While pressing the JOG or SHUTTLE button on the lower control panel, display the time by an hour (or display the actual
number).
<Example>
In a case of the total hours that the power of the unit has been turned on is 12,345 hours:
• Time Counter Display
Press the JOG or
SHUTTLE button.
Section 4
Periodic Maintenance and Inspection
DESCRIPTION
Accumulated hours when the power of the unit
is on.
Accumulated hours when the drum rotates in
the threading end state.
Accumulated hours when the tape runs in the
PLAY and SEARCH modes (not including
STILL mode).
Accumulated number of threading and
unthreading times.
TIME COUNTER
DISPLAY
Display the time by
(Note)
ten hours.
Display the time by
(Note)
ten hours.
Display the time by
(Note)
ten hours.
Display the number
by ten times.
• Monitor Display
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MONITOR DISPLAY
Display the time by
an hour.
Display the time by
an hour.
Display the time by
an hour.
Display the actual
(Note)
number.
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