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Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery. When this coin-type lithium battery is
disconnected, the self-diagnosis data will be lost by initialization.
1. Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagno-
sis function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or Dis-
play 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 Instruc-
tion manual.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
2. Self-diagnosis display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or Display window shows a 4-digit display consisting
of an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-charac-
ter display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the prob-
lem 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 “VTR 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.
Viewfinder
Display window
Blinks at 3.2 Hz
Refer to page7
Self-diagnosis Code table
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service engineer
Repairede by : Block
Detailed Code
Indicates the appropriate step to be taken
E. g.
31 ... Reload the tape.
32 ... Turn on power again.
C 3 1 1 1
C : 3 1 : 1 1
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Viewfinder
Display window
Lights up
Order of previous errors
Backup No. Self-diagnosis codes
[3]
C : 3 1 : 1 1
3 C : 3 1 : 1 1
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Display window
Control dial