DCR-PC101, DCR-PC101E (serv.man2) - 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 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.

The “self-diagnosis display” data will  not be erased (reset) when the lithium 3 V supply (NS-014 board BT001) is removed.

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit
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.

The service mode display shows the last self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

While pressing the “BACK LIGHT” key, set the switch from OFF to “VCR or PLAYER”, and continue pressing the “BACK LIGHT” 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.

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

Switching of the backup No. can’t be done.

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

1 1

3 1

C

Repaired by:

Refer to “4. 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