DCR-IP1, DCR-IP1E (serv.man3) - Sony Movie Service Manual (repair manual). Page 4

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When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the LCD 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
LCD 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

LCD

C : 3 1 : 1 1