Self-Diagnosis Function; Self-Diagnosis Display; Service Mode Display - Sony DCR-PC101E Service Manual

DCR-PC101/PC101E

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 : 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 codes shown in the past.
3-1. Display Method
While pressing the "BACK LIGHT" key, set the switch from OFF to "VCR or PLAYER", 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-character self-diagnosis
codes.
3-2. Backup No.
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
[2] : Occurred second time
[3] : Occurred third time
Note: Switching of the backup No. 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 not be erased (reset) when the lithium 3 V supply (NS-014 board BT001) is removed.
C : 3 1 : 1 1
C 3 1
Repaired by: Block
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
Viewfinder or LCD screen
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Backup No.
Order of previous errors
[4] : Occurred fourth time
[5] : Occurred fifth time
[6] : Occurred the last time
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
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.
Blinks at 3.2Hz
1 1
Detailed Code
Refer to "4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE".
Lights up
[3]
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Self-diagnosis Codes
1-2