Service Informationdisplay; Purposeofservice Information Display; Turningonservice Information Display - Panasonic REV-1 Service Manual

7. SERVICE INFORMATIONDISPLAY
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Indicates the circuit
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Indicates the condition of
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Indicates which circuit
senses a
malfunction.
Fig. DI Service Information Display
7-1. Purpose of Service Information Display
This information aids trouble shooting by indicating the source of the malfunction. The service mode
number & service data number are used by the technician during repair while the service information
can be used by consumer to diagnose malfunctions allowing the technician to provide a more
accurate repair cost estimate and reduce repair time.
7-2.
Turning on Service Information Display
Press FF and EJECT buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. In case of VCR mounted
shuttle ring, turn the shuttle ring to FF and then press EJECT button for more than 3 seconds.
In Loewe model, STOP button is used instead of FF button.
In the Service Information Display, there are four digits divided into 3 functions.
The first digit indicates which of the 7 service modes that the unit is currently in.
MODE 1: Checks tape protection circuit.
MODE 2: Checks tape transport mechanism.
MODE 3: Checks mode switching operation.
MODE 4: Checks control buttons.
MODE 5: Checks capstan motor.
MODE 6: Checks cylinder motor.
MODE 7: Checks loading/unloading operation.
The second and third digits are service data which indicate the condition of the circuit or mechanism
being checked.
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