Self-Diagnosis Function; Self-Diagnosis Display; Service Mode Display - Sony DCR-TRV145E DCR-TRV147E DCR-TRV245E 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 LCD
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
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 "VCR or 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 or LCD
[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-304 board CN1007), the "self-diagnosis display" data will
be lost by initialization.
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.
Lights up
[3]
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Self-diagnosis Codes
[5] : Occurred fifth time
[6] : Occurred the last time
DCR-TRV145E/TRV147E/TRV245E/TRV250E

1-5-2. Self-diagnosis Display

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD 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.
Detailed Code
1-3
Control dial