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

The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

While pressing the “STOP” key, set the power switch from OFF to “ON”, and continue pressing the “STOP” 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.

By rotating the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. 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

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

1 1

3 1

C

Repaired by:

Refer to page 7, 8
Self-diagnosis Code Table.

C : Corrected by customer

Indicates the appropriate

H : Corrected by dealer

step to be taken.

E : Corrected by service

E.g.

engineer

31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

LCD screen

Backup No.

self-diagnosis codes

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

Order of previous errors

Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery. When this coin-type lithium battery is

disconnected, the self-diagnosis data will be lost by initialization.

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C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

2

1

2

2

2

3

2

3

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

1

2

0

2

1

2

2

2

3

3

0

3

1

4

0

4

1

4

2

4

3

4

4

1

0

1

1

2

0

2

1

2

2

2

3

3

0

3

1

4

0

4

1

4

2

4

3

4

4

Condensation.

Video head is dirty.

Non-standard battery is used.

LOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time

UNLOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time

T reel side tape slacking when unloading.

S reel side tape slacking when unloading.

T reel fault

S reel fault

FG fault when starting capstan

FG fault during normal capstan operations

FG fault when starting drum

PG fault when starting drum

FG fault during normal drum operations

PG fault during normal drum operations

Phase fault during normal drum operations

LOAD direction loading motor time-
out

UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out

T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.

S reel side tape slacking when
unloading.

T reel fault

S reel fault

FG fault when starting capstan

FG fault during normal capstan
operations

FG fault when starting drum

PG fault when starting drum

FG fault during normal drum
operations

PG fault during normal drum
operations

Phase fault during normal drum
operations

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.