Self-Diagnosis Display - Sony GV-D200 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Self-diagnosis display

Your VCR has a self-diagnosis display function.
This function displays the current condition of
your VCR as a 5-digit code (a combination of
letters and figures) on the monitor screen.
If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following
code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss)
will differ depending on the state of your VCR.
Five-digit display
C:04:ss
C:21:ss
C:22:ss
C:31:ss
C:32:ss
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,
contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony service facility.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack.
c Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 9, 11).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your VCR for at least 1
hour to acclimatize (p. 67).
• The video heads are dirty.
c Clean the heads using a Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied) (p. 68).
• A malfunction, other than the above, that you can service
has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your VCR.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate your VCR.
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code
(example: E:61:10).
Monitor screen
C:21:00
Self-diagnosis display
•C:ss:ss
You can service your VCR yourself.
•E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or a local
authorized Sony facility.
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