Self-Diagnosis Function; Self-Diagnosis Display; Service Mode Display; Display Method - Sony DCR-PC4E Service Manual

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 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.
Viewfinder or LCD screen
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

Backup No.

Order of previous errors
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 be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery of control switch block (FK-30350) BT4001. When this coin-
type lithium battery is removed, the "self-diagnosis display" data will be lost by initialization.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
Blinks at 3.2Hz
1 1
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
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 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.
Detailed Code
Refer to page 9.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
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