Self-Diagnosis Function; Self-Diagnosis Display; Service Mode Display; Display Method - Sony DCR-TRV40 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, LCD screen
or LCD window 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
C
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer Indicates the appropriate
H : Corrected by dealer step to be taken.
E : Corrected by service E.g.
engineer
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
3.

SERVICE MODE DISPLAY

The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

3-1. Display Method

While pressing the "STOP" key, set the switch from OFF to "VCR", and continue pressing the "STOP" key for 5 seconds continuously. The
service mode will be displayed, and the counter will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.
Viewfinder or LCD screen
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Backup No.
Order of previous errors

3-2. Switching of Backup No.

By rotating the control dial, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. 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 the last time

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 (CK-115 board BT5201 of the cabinet (R) assembly) is removed.
LCD window
C : 3 1 : 11
Blinks at 3.2Hz
1 1
3 1
Block Detailed Code
Refer to page 1-4.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
LCD window
3 C : 3 1 : 11
Lights up
[3]
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Self-diagnosis Codes
1-3
DCR-TRV40/TRV40E/TRV50/TRV50E
2.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder, LCD screen or LCD window consists of an alphabet
and 4-digit numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display
indicates the "repaired by:", "block" in which the problem occurred,
and "detailed code" of the problem.
LCD window
Control dial