Sony 50P VCR User Manual


 
98 (GB) Chapter 7 Maintenance
Chapter 7 Maintenance
Notes on Use
Self-diagnostics function
The unit has a self-diagnosis display function.
This function displays the current condition of the unit
as a five-digit code (a combination of a letter and
numbers) on the display window, the LCD monitor and
VIDEO OUT1 output. If a five-digit code is displayed,
check the following code chart. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state
of your unit.
If you are unable to resolve the problem, or a code
other than those in the above chart appears, contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility and inform them of the number.
Code
C:21:ss
C:22:ss
C:31:ss
C:32:ss
Symptom
Moisture
condensation has
occurred.
The video heads are
dirty.
To prevent the unit
from malfunctioning,
the self-diagnosis
function has taken
over.
To prevent the unit
from malfunctioning,
the self-diagnosis
function has taken
over.
Remedy
Remove the cassette
and keep the cassette
lid open and turn the
power on, then wait
more than one hour.
Clean the heads using
the cleaning cassette
(supplied).
Remove the cassette,
or turn on/off the unit.
Disconnect the
battery and AC
adaptor. After
reconnecting them,
operate the unit.
Turn on/off the unit.
Disconnect the
battery and AC
adaptor. After
reconnecting them,
operate the unit.