Sony 50P Operating Instructions Manual page 98

Notes on Use
Self-diagnostics function
The unit has a self-diagnosis display function.
This function displays the current condition of the unit
as a five-digit code (a combination of a letter and
numbers) on the display window, the LCD monitor and
VIDEO OUT1 output. If a five-digit code is displayed,
check the following code chart. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state
of your unit.
Code Symptom
Moisture
C:21:ss
condensation has
occurred.
The video heads are
C:22:ss
dirty.
C:31:ss To prevent the unit
from malfunctioning,
the self-diagnosis
function has taken
over.
C:32:ss To prevent the unit
from malfunctioning,
the self-diagnosis
function has taken
over.
If you are unable to resolve the problem, or a code
other than those in the above chart appears, contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility and inform them of the number.
98
(GB) Chapter 7 Maintenance
Remedy
Remove the cassette
and keep the cassette
lid open and turn the
power on, then wait
more than one hour.
Clean the heads using
the cleaning cassette
(supplied).
• Remove the cassette,
or turn on/off the unit.
• Disconnect the
battery and AC
adaptor. After
reconnecting them,
operate the unit.
• Turn on/off the unit.
• Disconnect the
battery and AC
adaptor. After
reconnecting them,
operate the unit.