Self-Diagnosis Function ··················································· - Sony CCD-TRV118 Service Manual

1-5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1-5-1. Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or Display
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
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
1-5-3. Service Mode Display
The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.
1. Display Method
While pressing the "STOP" key, set the switch from OFF to "PLAYER", 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
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Backup No.
Order of previous errors
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 [3] : Occurred third time
[2] : Occurred second time [4] : Occurred fourth time
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 lithium battery (CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-3000):
BT001). When removing the cabinet (R) (removing the VC-303 board CN713), the "self-diagnosis display" data will be
lost by initialization.
CCD-TRV118/TRV218E/TRV318/TRV418/TRV418E
Blinks at 3.2Hz
1 1
C 3 1
Block
Indicates the appropriate Refer to "1-5-4. Self-diagnosis Code Table".
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
Display window
3 C : 3 1 : 11
Lights up
[3]
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Self-diagnosis Codes
[5] : Occurred fifth time
[6] : Occurred the last time
1-5-2. Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or Display window shows a 4-digit display consisting
of an alphabet and 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.
Display window
C : 3 1 : 11
Detailed Code
1-3
Control dial