Self-Diagnosis Function; Service Mode Display; Display Methode; Backup No - Sony DCR-IP45 Service Manual

1-2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, or LCD
screen what to do. This function consists of two display; self-
diagnosis display and service mode display.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
Viewfinder or LCD screen
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
3.

SERVICE MODE DISPLAY

The service mode display shows the last self-diagnosis code shown in past.
3-1. Display Method
While pressing the "BACK LIGHT" key, set the switch from OFF to ON, and continue pressing the "BACK LIGHT" key for 5 seconds
continuously. The service mode will be displayed, and the counter will show the backup No. and the 5-chracter self-diagnosis code.
3-2.

Backup No.

Viewfinder or LCD screen
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Order of previous errors
The backup No. in the [ ] indicates the order in which the problem occurred. (If the Number of problems which occurred is less than 6, only
the number of problems which occurred will be shown.)
[1] : Occurred first time [4] : Occurred fourth time
[2] : Occurred second time [5] : Occurred fifth time
[3] : Occurred third time [6] : Occurred last time
Note: Switching of destination can't be done.
3-3.

End of Display

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.
Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be kept even if the lithium battery (BT2301 of DI-085 board) is removed.
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C 3 1
Block
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
Lights up
[3]
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Backup No. Self-diagnosis Codes
2.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit number,
which blinks at 3.2Hz. This 5-character display indicates the
"repaired by:", "block" in which the problem occurred, and "detailed
code" of the problem.
1 1
Detailed Code
Refer to page 1-4.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
1-3
DCR-IP45/IP45E/IP55/IP55E