DCR-HC43 (serv.man2) - Sony Movie Service Manual (repair manual). Page 7

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DCR-HC43

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD
screen 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 Instruction
manual.

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD screen shows a 4-digit display consisting of an
alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character
display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem
occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.

1 1

3 1

C

Repaired by:

Refer to “1-4-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”.

Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service

engineer

Viewfinder or LCD screen

C : 3 1 : 1 1

1

Refer to “2. DISASSEMBLY” to remove the mechanism deck block.

2

Disconnect the CN6002 of VC-378 board.

3

Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.

VC-378 board

DC power supply (+4.5Vdc)

Loading motor

Disconnect the CN6002 of VC-378 board.

CN6002