sgrwp wrote:
> Hi there
>
> I wonder if anyone can help me with a technical problem which i can't
> find any referrence to in the manual or in any back posts here -
> apologies if you've already dealt with this ..
>
> after a bumpy road trip my hhb is giving me a message "locked!" if i
> hit the input, setup or system controls. I can still record but only
> on the factory settings.
>
> I've checked the keylock - off .. I've checked the manual lock -
> off ... I've rebooted it pressing F1 & F2 .. I've taken the battery's
> out .... and run it on mains .. all to no avail .. it remains
> resolutely "locked!"
>
> All the other features appear to be working .. I just can't access
> the settings.
>
> Any ideas? I'm hoping there's something blindingly obvious that I
> haven't tried or some combination of commands that could have been
> knocked during the road trip .. as opposed to some hideously
> expensive breakdown which I have to repair.
I've never seen that message, sounds like I don't want to. Key Hold
reads Key Hold On for mine. That's the only thing that has a function
like you describe, except Key Hold is supposed to disable things like
the record button too.
I assume you tried it with a new disk. Try initializing with no disk in,
or a new disk in. To initialize, power down, then while holding down F1
& F2 power back up.
If initializing the Portadisc did not work, it's probably time to
contact HHb. They should know the meaning of the message. And you really
want to try them before doing any digging on your own.
The Portadisc does have a backup power system for the settings. There is
a large capacitor inside that holds a charge. That's probably what's
powering the memory that it's locked. I have no idea what problems might
be created by disconnecting that power. Or how long it can hold a charge
with no batteries or AC power.
Walt
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