On Sat, 14 Aug 2004, Jay West wrote:
(displays 6250)
F19 Er98 (humm I thought this test was for pertec interface only)
(I hit diag and run, to continue on)
F26 Er02
(I hit diag and run, to continue on)
F29 Er02
(I hit diag and run...)
F28 Er02
(I hit diag and run... the display shows 3200 but no tape motion, then goes
immediately to 1600,
then it moves the tape a lot, displays 800, moves the tape more, then
displays Pass98).
Well - first off I am having Trouble locating my .pdfof the M4 Manual -
which I know I had at one time, but it's been a while - so still
searching...
Second, I did the same set-up as you did, and my machine displays the
exact sequence of error messages that you get. Then, I de-mounted the
test-reel(a 10" 6250 certified, very-neraly-new reel) and put on a
write-enable ring... and the error sequence narrowed down to F29 and F28
- but the tape moved more, including the 3200 pass, and the lower speed
passes were extensive - culminating, like you, in a "Pass98"
So I'm not sure if these are errors per-se, or just maybe options not
installed - I dunno.
The best thing is find, and then RTFM.... if I can't locate mine, I'll
see if the person I bought it from still has the file - I guess M4 are no
longer in business, however there seems to be no lack of companies selling
and/or servicing these rigs, so Da Book shouldn't be all that hard to
find... although I don't think it'll be free... sigh. ;}
Cheers
John