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The self-diagnosis function consists of error codes for users 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 users, refer to the following box in the
instruction manual. For details on how to perform checks during servicing, refer to the following “Procedure for Using the Self-Diagnosis
Function (Error History Display Mode)”.

Perform the self-diagnosis function in the “error history display mode” in the test mode. The following describes the least required
steps. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If other modes are set accidentally, press the  EDIT/NO  button to exit that
mode.

1. While pressing the  AMS  dial, connect the power plug to the outlet, and release the  AMS  dial.
2. Rotate the  AMS  dial until “ERR DP MODE” is displayed.
3. Pressing the  YES  button sets the error history mode and displays “total rec”.
4. Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the  AMS  dial.
5. Pressing the  AMS  dial displays or executes the contents selected.
6. Pressing the  AMS  dial another time returns to step 4.
7. Pressing the  EDIT/NO  button displays “ERR DP MODE” and exits the error history mode.
8. To exit the test mode, set the  TIMER  knob to “OFF”, and press the  

1/u  button. The unit sets into the STANDBY state, and the test mode

ends.