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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

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 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.
Note: The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the built-in rechargeable lithium battery (CF-1000 block BT101).
When the cabinet (R) assembly is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.
2. Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD 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.
3. Service Mode Display
The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.
3-1. 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.
3-2. 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 [4] : Occurred fourth time
[2] : Occurred second time [5] : Occurred fifth time
[3] : Occurred third time [6] : Occurred the last time
3-3. End of Display
Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.
Order of previous errors
Backup No. Self-diagnosis Codes

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

Lights up
Viewfinder or LCD
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

3 C : 3 1 : 11

Display window
1 13 1C : 3 1 : 11C
Repaired by:
Refer to page 6 and 7.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31....Reload the tape.
32....Turn o n power again.
Block Detailed Code
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
Viewfinder or LCD Display window
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Control dial
Display window