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HCD-PX333
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
The self-diagnosis function consists of error codes for customers, 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 the customer, refer to the following
box in the instruction manual. For details on how to check error codes during servicing, refer to the following “Procedure for using the Self-
Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode)”.
which show the error history in the test mode during servicing. For details on how to view error codes for the customer, refer to the following
box in the instruction manual. For details on how to check error codes during servicing, refer to the following “Procedure for using the Self-
Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode)”.
MD SECTION
PROCEDURE FOR USING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION (ERROR HISTORY DISPLAY MODE)
Note 1:
About “R”
As this unit has only a few buttons, some operations require the use of remote commander (RM-S55EM/provided with unit: 1-476-664-21)
buttons. These operations are indicated as “R” in this manual.
Example:
As this unit has only a few buttons, some operations require the use of remote commander (RM-S55EM/provided with unit: 1-476-664-21)
buttons. These operations are indicated as “R” in this manual.
Example:
MENU/NO “R”
...Press the
[MENU/NO]
button of the remote commander.
Note 2:
Incorrect operations may be performed if the MD test mode is not entered properly.
In this case, press the
In this case, press the
?/1
button to turn the power off, and retry to enter the MD test mode.
Note 3:
Perform the self-diagnosis function in the “error history display mode” in the MD test mode. The following describes the least required
procedure. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If you set other modes accidentally, press the
procedure. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If you set other modes accidentally, press the
MENU/NO “R”
button to exit the
mode.
Procedure:
1. Press the
1. Press the
?/1
button to turn the power on.
2. Press the
[FUNCTION]
button to set the MD function.
3. Press three buttons of
M >
TUNING+
,
[REC MODE]
, and
. m
(MD)
simultaneously to enter the MD test mode and display “[Check]”.
4. Press the
.
“R”
or
>
“R”
button to display “[Service]”.
5. Press the
ENTER/YES “R”
button to display “AUTO CHECK”, and press the
>
“R”
button to display “Err Display”.
6. Press the
ENTER/YES “R”
button to enter the error history mode and display “op rec tm”.
7. Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the
.
“R”
or
>
“R”
button.
8. Press the
[CD SYNC NORMAL]
button to light up “IT” indicator, then press the
[REC MODE]
button will display or execute the
contents selected.
9. Press the
[REC MODE]
button another time returns to step 7.
10. Press the
MENU/NO “R”
button displays “Err Display” and release the error history mode.
11. To release the MD test mode, press the
[REPEAT STEREO/MONO]
button to display “Initialize” and release the MD test mode.
Self-diagnosis display
This system has a Self-diagnosis display
function to let you know if there is a system
malfunction. The display shows a code made
up of three letters and a message alternately to
show you the problem. To solve the problem
refer to the following list. If any problem
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
function to let you know if there is a system
malfunction. The display shows a code made
up of three letters and a message alternately to
show you the problem. To solve the problem
refer to the following list. If any problem
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
C11/Protected
The MD is protected against erasure.
t Remove the MD and slide the tab to close the
slot.
C12/Cannot Copy
You tried to record a CD or MD with a format that
the system does not support, such as a CD-ROM.
the system does not support, such as a CD-ROM.
t Remove the disc and turn off the system once,
then turn it on again.
C13/REC Error
Recording could not be performed properly.
t Move the system to a stable place, and start
recording over from the beginning.
The MD is dirty or scratched, or the MD does not
meet the standards.
meet the standards.
t Replace the MD and start recording over from
the beginning.
C13/Read Error
The MD deck cannot read the disc information
properly.
properly.
t Remove the MD once, then insert it again.
C14/Toc Error
The MD deck cannot read the disc information
properly.
properly.
t Replace the MD.
t Erase all the recorded contents of the MD using
t Erase all the recorded contents of the MD using
the All Erase function.
C41/Cannot Copy
The sound source is a copy of a commercially
available music software, or you tried to record a
CD-R (Recordable CD).
available music software, or you tried to record a
CD-R (Recordable CD).
t The Serial Copy Management System prevents
making a digital copy (see page 44). You cannot
record a CD-R.
record a CD-R.
C71/Check OPT-IN
This appears momentarily because of the signal of
the digital broadcast during recording.
the digital broadcast during recording.
t There is no affect on the recorded contents.
No component is connected to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN jack, or a digital component is not
connected properly.
OPTICAL IN jack, or a digital component is not
connected properly.
t Connect a digital component to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN jack properly using a digital
connecting cable.
connecting cable.
The connected digital component is not turned on.
t See the operating instructions supplied with the
connected component and confirm whether the
component is turned on.
component is turned on.
The digital connecting cable connected to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack is pulled out, or the
connected digital component is turned off during
digital recording.
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack is pulled out, or the
connected digital component is turned off during
digital recording.
t Connect the cable, or turn on the digital
component.
E0001/MEMORY NG
There is an error in the internal data that the system
needs in order to operate.
needs in order to operate.
t Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
E0101/LASER NG
There is a problem with the optical pickup.
t The optical pickup may have failed. Consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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HCD-PX333
ITEMS OF ERROR HISTORY MODE ITEMS AND CONTENTS
Display
Details of History
op rec tm
Displays the recording time.
Displayed as “rssmin”.
The displayed time is the total time the laser is set to the high power state.
This is about 1/4 of the actual recording time.
The time is displayed in decimal digits from 0h.
Displayed as “rssmin”.
The displayed time is the total time the laser is set to the high power state.
This is about 1/4 of the actual recording time.
The time is displayed in decimal digits from 0h.
op play tm
Displays the playback time.
Displayed as “pssssssh”. The displayed time is the total of the actual play time.
The time is displayed in hexadecimal digits from 0h.
Displayed as “pssssssh”. The displayed time is the total of the actual play time.
The time is displayed in hexadecimal digits from 0h.
spdl rp tm
Displays the spindle motor running time.
Displayed as “rssssssh”.
The time is displayed in hexadecimal digits from 0h.
Displayed as “rssssssh”.
The time is displayed in hexadecimal digits from 0h.
retry err
Displays the total number of retries during recording and number of retry errors during play.
Displayed as “r ss p ss”.
“r” indicates the retries during recording while “p” indicates the retry errors during play.
The number of retries and retry errors are displayed in hexadecimal digits from 00 to FF.
Displayed as “r ss p ss”.
“r” indicates the retries during recording while “p” indicates the retry errors during play.
The number of retries and retry errors are displayed in hexadecimal digits from 00 to FF.
total err
Displays the total number of errors.
Displayed as “total ss”.
The number of errors is displayed in hexadecimal digits from 00 to FF.
Displayed as “total ss”.
The number of errors is displayed in hexadecimal digits from 00 to FF.
err history
Displays the 10 latest errors.
Displayed as “0s ErrCd @@”.
s indicates the history number. The smaller the number, the more recent is the error. (00 is the latest)
@@ indicates the error code.
Refer to the following table for the details. The error history can be switched by pressing the
Displayed as “0s ErrCd @@”.
s indicates the history number. The smaller the number, the more recent is the error. (00 is the latest)
@@ indicates the error code.
Refer to the following table for the details. The error history can be switched by pressing the
.
“R”
or
>
“R”
button.
retry adrs
Display the 5 latest retry address.
Display as “ss ADRS@@@@”.
ss indicates the history number. The smaller the number, the more recent is the error. (00 is the latest)
@@@@ indicates the cluster of retry address.
The number of retry address can be switched by pressing the
Display as “ss ADRS@@@@”.
ss indicates the history number. The smaller the number, the more recent is the error. (00 is the latest)
@@@@ indicates the cluster of retry address.
The number of retry address can be switched by pressing the
.
“R”
or
>
“R”
button.
er refresh
Mode to clear the error history and retry address history.
Procedure:
1) Press the
Procedure:
1) Press the
[REC MODE]
button.
2) The display will change to “er refresh?”, and then press the
ENTER/YES “R”
button.
The operation is over if “Complete!” is displayed.
After this mode was executed, check the following:
• The data have been cleared.
• Perform the recording and playing to check that the mechanism operates normally.
After this mode was executed, check the following:
• The data have been cleared.
• Perform the recording and playing to check that the mechanism operates normally.
tm refresh
Mode to clear cumulative time of “op rec tm” and “op play tm”.
Procedure:
1) Press the
Procedure:
1) Press the
[REC MODE]
button.
2) The display will change to “tm refresh?”, and then press the
ENTER/YES “R”
button.
The operation is over if “Complete!” is displayed.
op change
Mode to clear cumulative time of “op rec tm” and “op play tm”.
These historical data are used to determine the timing when the optical pick-up is to be replaced. When the optical
pick-up was replaced, perform this operation to clear historical data.
Procedure:
1) Press the
These historical data are used to determine the timing when the optical pick-up is to be replaced. When the optical
pick-up was replaced, perform this operation to clear historical data.
Procedure:
1) Press the
[REC MODE]
button.
2) The display will change to “op change?”, and then press the
ENTER/YES “R”
button.
The operation is over if “Complete!” is displayed.
spdl change
Mode to clear cumulative time of “spdl rp tm”.
This historical data is used to determine the timing when the spindle motor is to be replaced. When the spindle
motor was replaced,
This historical data is used to determine the timing when the spindle motor is to be replaced. When the spindle
motor was replaced,
perform this operation to clear historical data.
Procedure:
1) Press the
1) Press the
[REC MODE]
button.
2) The display will change to “spdl change?”, and then press the
ENTER/YES “R”
button.
The operation is over if “Complete!” is displayed.
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HCD-PX333
Error Code
Details of Error
10
Loading failed
12
Loading switch combination is illegal
20
Head of PTOC could not be read within the
specified time
specified time
21
Head of PTOC could be read but its content is
erroneous
erroneous
22
Access to UTOC could not be made within the
specified time
specified time
23
UTOC could be not read within the specified
time
time
24
Content of UTOC is erroneous
30
Playing could not start
31
Content of sector is erroneous
40
Cause of retry occurred during normal
recording
recording
41
D-RAM overflowed and retry was executed
42
Retry was executed during the writing to TOC
43
S.F editing was interrupted by retry
50
Address could not be read except in access
processing
processing
51
Focusing failed and it is out of control
60
Unlock retry
Table of Error Codes
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HCD-PX333
CD SECTION
PROCEDURE FOR USING THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNC-
TION (ERROR HISTORY DISPLAY MODE)
TION (ERROR HISTORY DISPLAY MODE)
1. To Enter The CD Test Mode
Procedure:
1. Press the
1. Press the
?
/1
button to turn the power on.
2. Press the [FUNCTION] button to set the CD function.
3. Press three buttons of
3. Press three buttons of
x
(CD),
[ TUNING-]
and
[TUNER/BAND]
simultaneously.
4. The set enter the CD test mode (menu) and displays “dvt ERR
CODE”.
Note:
If the consequence was displayed except “dvt ERR CODE”, press the
[ TUNING-]
,
[ TUNING+]
button to display “dvt
ERR CODE”.
2. Display of Error Number
Procedure:
1. Press the
1. Press the
Z
(CD) button to display as bellow.
(a) Number of mechanical error.
(b) Number of no disc error that occurred after chucking.
(b) Number of no disc error that occurred after chucking.
2. Press the
x
(CD) button and return to CD test mode menu
(“dvt ERR CODE” is displayed).
3. Display of Mechanical Error History
Procedure:
1. In the CD test mode menu, press the
1. In the CD test mode menu, press the
[ TUNING-]
,
[ TUNING+]
button to display “dvt ECODE MEC”.
2. Press the
Z
(CD) button to display as bellow.
(a) The number of mechanical error.
Latest one “00” to last ten “09”
(Press the
(Press the
[ TUNING-]
,
[ TUNING+]
button to
change the error number)
(b) FF: Mechanical error, when normal operation.
Other display: Mechanical error, between mechanical initialize.
(c), (d), (e): Not used in servicing.
3. Press the
x
(CD) button and return to CD test mode menu
(“dvt ECODE MEC” is displayed).
Display
Emc=**Edc=**
(a)
(b)
.m
Display
E**M********00
(c)
(a)
(b)
(d) (e)
4. Display of No Disc Error History
Procedure:
1. In the CD test mode menu, press the
1. In the CD test mode menu, press the
[ TUNING-]
,
[ TUNING+]
button to display “dvt ECODE BU”.
2. Press the
Z
(CD) button to display as bellow.
(a) The number of no disc error.
Latest one “00” to last ten “09”
(Press the
(Press the
[ TUNING-]
or
[ TUNING+]
button to
change the error number)
(b) 01: Focus error
02: GFS error
03: Set up error
04: Focus error (not used in servicing)
03: Set up error
04: Focus error (not used in servicing)
(c) 00:No disc error (Did not chucking retry)
02: No disc error (Chucking retry to completion)
(d) The status, when determined no disc error.
2x: During setting up
3x: During reading TOC
4x: During accessing
5x: During playback
6x: During pause
7x: During manual search (during playback)
8x: During manual search (during pause)
3x: During reading TOC
4x: During accessing
5x: During playback
6x: During pause
7x: During manual search (during playback)
8x: During manual search (during pause)
3. Press the
x
(CD) button and return to CD test mode menu
(“dvt ECODE BU” is displayed).
4. To Erase The Error History
When returning the unit to the customer after completing repairs,
perform this to erase the past error history.
Procedure:
1. In the CD test mode menu, press the
perform this to erase the past error history.
Procedure:
1. In the CD test mode menu, press the
[ TUNING-]
,
[ TUNING+]
button to display “dvt ECNT0 MEC”. (When
erase the mechanical error)
Or one more press the
Or one more press the
[ TUNING+]
button to display
“dvt ECNT0 BU”. (When erase the no disc error)
2. Press the
Z
(CD) button to erase the error history (mechanical
error or no disc error) and display as bellow.
5. To Release The CD Test Mode
Press the
?
/1
button to turn the power off.
Display
E**D********
(c)
(a)
(b)
(d) (e)
Display
Emc=00Edc=00
.m
M>
.m
M>
.m
M>
.m
M>
.m
M>
.m
M>
M>