SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

The self-diagnosis function consists of error codes for customers which are displayed automatically when errors occur, and error codes which show the error history in the test mode during servicing. For details on how to view error codes for the customer, refer to the following box in the instruction manual. For details on how to check error codes during servicing, refer to the following “Pro cedure for using the Self-Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode)”.

PROCEDURE FOR USING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION (ERROR HISTORY DISPLAY MODE)

Note: Perform the self-diagnosis function in the “error history display mode” in the test mode. The following describes the least req uired procedure. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If you set other modes accidentally, press the MENU/NO button to exit the mode.

1.While pressing the [ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊAMSÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ]- ± knob and [ÊÊ]p button, connect the power plug to the outlet, and release the [ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊAMSÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ]- ± knob and [ÊÊ]p button.

2.Turn the [ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊAMSÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ]- ± knob and when “[Service]” is displayed, press the [YES] button.

3.Turn the [ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊAMSÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ]- ± knob to display “ERR DP MODE”.

4.Press the [YES] button to sets the error history mode and displays “total rec”.

5.Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the [ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊAMSÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ]- ± knob.

6.Press the [ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊAMSÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ]- ± knob to display or execute the contents selected.

7.Press the [ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊAMSÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ]- ± knob another time returns to step 4.

8.Press the [MENU/NO] button to display “ERROR DP MODE” and releases the error history mode.

9.To release the test mode, press the [REPEAT] button. The unit sets into the STANDBY state, the disc is ejected, and the test mode ends.

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Sony MDS-JE630 service manual SELF-DIAGNOSIS Function

MDS-JE630 specifications

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