Sony DCR-TRV130ERMT-814 service manual Display Method, Switching of Backup No, End of Display

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.

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.

Viewfinder or LCD

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Blinks at 3.2Hz

C 3 1 1 1

Display window

C : 3 1 : 11

Display window

Repaired by:

C : Corrected by customer

H : Corrected by dealer

E : Corrected by service engineer

		Block		Detailed Code
Indicates the appropriate			Refer to page 6 and 7.
step to be taken.			Self-diagnosis Code Table.
E.g.
31	....Reload the tape.
32	....Turn on power again.

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.

Viewfinder or LCD

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

Backup No.

Order of previous errors

Display window

3 C : 3 1 : 11

Lights up

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Self-diagnosis Codes

Control dial

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.

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.

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