Trouble Shooting; Self-Diagnosis Function; Note On The Function Of Boards; Self-Diagnosis Code Table - Sony FDR-AX40 Service Manual

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Self-diagnosis Function

1-1-1. Self-diagnosis Function
If an error occurs in this unit, the self-diagnosis function starts working and a code consisting of one alphabet and a four-
digit number appears on the LCD. Classification of persons in charge, classification of faulty blocks, and details of errors
can be checked by referring to this indication of five alphanumeric characters in the self-diagnosis code table.
The history of past errors can be checked in "Usage and Diag record" on the DATA tab of the Adjust Manual.
The self-diagnosis function is also described in the operation manual.
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Note on the Function of Boards

The boards and functions used in this model are mentioned in the following table.
Board Function
AJ board Audio process
CM board Imager
FR board Front block control
MI board Multi interface shoe
MM board Internal memory
MS board PITCH/YAW angular velocity sensor, Memory card connector
PD board LCD control, Acceleration sensor
PJ board Projector
VC board CPU, Power, ROLL angular velocity sensor, Other function
WF board Wireless LAN module
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Self-diagnosis Code Table

Self-diagnosis Code
Block Detailed
Function Code
C 0 4 0 0
C 0 6 0 0
C 1 3 0 1
C 1 3 *1
0 2
C 1 3
0 3 *1
C 1 3
*1
0 4
*1: Function of this code is not provided in this unit.
FDR-AX40/FDR-AX53/FDR-AX55/FDR-AXP55
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Trouble Shooting

Symptom/State
Non-standard battery is used.
The battery pack temperature is
high.
Memory card is unformatted or
memory card is broken.
Access error
Access error (External media)
Abnormality of the drive (External
media)
Correction
Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
Format the memory card.
Insert a new memory card.
Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate
the unit again.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
Continued
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