SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1. Self-diagnosis Function2. Self-diagnosis display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosisWhen problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCDviewfinder or LCD window shows a 4-digit display consisting of
window what to do. This function consists of two display; self-an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character
diagnosis display and service mode display.display indicates the Orepaired by:�, Oblock� in which the problem
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instructionoccurred, and Odetailed code� of the problem.
manual.
ViewfinderLCD window
C : 3 1 : 1 1C : 3 1 : 1 1
Blinks at 3.2 Hz
C3 1 1 1
LCD window
Refer to page 7, 8
Repaired by:BlockDetailed Code
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
C : Corrected by customerIndicates the appropriate
H : Corrected by dealerstep to be taken.
E : Corrected by serviceE.g.
engineer31 ....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 OSTOP� key, set the switch from OFF to OCAMERA� or OVTR or PLAYER�, and continue pressing the OSTOP� 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.
ViewfinderLCD window
3 C : 3 1 : 1 1
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Lights up
[3]C : 3 1 : 1 1
Control dial
Backup No.self-diagnosis codes
Order of previous errors
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 coin-type lithium battery. When this coin-type lithium battery is disconnected,
the self-diagnosis data will be lost by initialization.
N 6 N |
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