Self-Diagnosis Function; Self-Diagnosis Display; Service Mode Display - Sony DSR-50P Service Manual

1.

Self-diagnosis Function

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagno-
sis function starts working, and displays on the LCD monitor 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 Instruc-
tion manual.
LCD monitor
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 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 "ON", and continue pressing the "STOP" key for 5 seconds continuously. The
service mode will be displayed, and the time code will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.
LCD monitor
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Backup No.
Order of previous errors
3-2. Switching of Backup No.
By rotating the SEL/PUSH EXEC 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
[2] : Occurred second time
[3] : Occurred third 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 backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (VL-26 board BT801). When this
coin-type lithium battery is disconnected, the "self-diagnosis display" data will be lost by initialization.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C 3 1 1 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
Self-diagnosis Codes
[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 time code of
the LCD monitor shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alpha-
bet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display
indicates the "repaired by:", "block" in which the problem oc-
curred, and "detailed code" of the problem.
Detailed Code
Refer to page 10.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
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