ADAT Error 5

[Black Planet]

I just installed a second-hand (maybe third- or fourth-) blackface ADAT and it produces Er-5 whenever the tape rolls. According to the manual this is a drum alignment issue. Could this have resulted from shipping, or is that unlikely?

The machine also won't format a tape. Gets to the "data" portion...and then the "play" light blinks, the entire machine freezes, and I have to power it down.

Has anyone experienced these symptoms before?

I got a good deal on the unit, obviously not so good if it turns out to be DOA...

[Blue Bear Sound]

That unit definitely requires servicing..........

[ez_willis]

Err 0 - Faulty Tape Load or Eject Try loading again. If N/G, reinitialize.
Err 1 - Tape did not pull properly from cassette Try another tape (tape may be defective).
Err 2- Tape didn't thread to "disengaged" mode Try again, otherwise loading system problem.
Err 3 - Tape didn't thread to "engaged" mode Reinitialize, otherwise possible load system problem.
Err 4 - Rotary Head not spinning Reinitialize, otherwise possible drum motor problem.
Err 5- Drum Speed to Fast/Slow Make sure "Digital In" is not pressed when not used.
Err 6 - Did not load data from head of tape Make sure BRC was turned on AFTER ADAT's.
Err 7 - Bad write sector(s) Clean heads. If N/G, may be worn heads and/or bad or worn tape.
Err 8 - Sync lost, tape will stop Possible bad sync cable. Use only ALESIS cables.
Err 9 - Capstan spinning, tape won't move Broken tape? Try another. Possible bad idler wheel and/or pinch roller.
ADI flashing- "Flashing dot". Dirty heads Clean heads properly (recommend dBm2705 Cleaning Kit). ALSO see Er 7.
DU - Unit has condensation on or near heads DO NOT LOAD A TAPE! Leave unit on a few hours to let dry.
Full - Serial Buffer is full Reinitialize. Possible bad idler wheel or sync cable.
Prot - Cassette's write tab has been removed Check cassette. If tab has NOT been removed, poss. bad write protect switch.
NOFO- Unit cannot verify formatted tape Possible worn heads, poor alignment/calibration, worn/bad tapes, cleaning.

[Black Planet]

Got a refund, thanks for your replies.