The self-diagnosis function consists of error codes for users 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 users, refer to the following box in the
instruction manual. For details on how to perform checks during servicing, refer to the following “Procedure for Using the Self-Diagnosis
Function (Error History Display Mode)”.
Procedure for Using the Self-Diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode)
Note: Perform the self-diagnosis function in the “error history display mode” in the test mode. The following describes the least required
steps. Be careful not to enter other modes by mistake. If other modes are set accidentally, press the EDIT/NO button to exit that
mode.
1. While pressing the AMS dial, connect the power plug to the outlet, and release the AMS dial.
2. Rotate the AMS dial until “ERR DP MODE” is displayed.
3. Pressing the YES button sets the error history mode and displays “total rec”.
4. Select the contents to be displayed or executed using the AMS dial.
5. Pressing the AMS dial displays or executes the contents selected.
6. Pressing the AMS dial another time returns to step 4.
7. Pressing the EDIT/NO button displays “ERR DP MODE” and exits the error history mode.
8. T o e xit the test mode, set the TIMER knob to “OFF”, and press the 1/u button. The unit sets into the STANDBY state, and the test mode
ends.
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ITEMS OF ERROR HISTORY MODE ITEMS AND CONTENTS
Selecting the Test Mode
Display
total rec
total play
retry err
total err
err history
er refresh?
Details of History
Displays the recording time in the form of “rππππππh”.
The displayed time is the total number of hours the laser is high power, which is about one-fourth of the actual
recording time. The time is displayed in decimal digits between 0h and 65535h.
Displays the playback time in the form of “pππππππh”.
The displayed time is the total actual play time. The paused time is not counted. The time is displayed in decimal
digits between 0h and 65535h.
Displays the total number of retries during recording and retry errors during playback in the form of “rππpππ”.
r indicates the retries during recording while p indicates the retry errors during playback. The number of retries is
displayed in hexadecimal digits between 00 and FF.
Displays the total number of errors in the form of “totalππ”.
The number of errors is displayed in hexadecimal digits between 00 and FF.
Displays the 10 latest errors in the form of “0π E@@”.
The π indicates the history number. The smaller the number, the newer is the error. (00 is the latest error.)
The @@ indicates the error code. Refer to the following table for details. Rotate the AMS dial to switch the error
history.
Mode which erases all the error histories.
The error history serves as a reference for when to replace the optical pick-up. Perform this procedure when the
optical pick-up has been replaced in order to erase past error histories and not at other times. Press the YES button
when “er refresh??” is displayed. The history will be erased and “Complete!” will be displayed momentarily. Be
sure to check the following when this mode has been executed.
*Check that the data has been erased.
*Perform recording and playback, and check that the mechanism operates normally.
Table of Error Codes
Error Code
E00
E01
E02
E03
E04
No error
Disc error. Cannot read PTOC
(Disc is ejected out)
Disc error. UTOC error
(Disc is not ejected out)
Loading error
Cannot read address (Servo has deviated)
Details of Error
Error Code
E05
E06
E07
E08
E09
E0A
Details of Error
FOK has deviated
Unfocused (Servo has deviated)
Recording retry
Recording retry error
Play retry error
(Access error)
Playback retry error (C2 error)
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacture’s instructions.
ADVARSEL!
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Eksplosjonsfare ved feilakting skifte av batteri.
Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av
apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier katterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens
VARNIG
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ som rekommenderas
av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande föreakrifter.
VAROITUS
Parist voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
V aihda paristo ainoastaan laite valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
This caution
label is located
inside the unit.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes on chip component replacement
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be
damaged by heat.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING !!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DO TTED LINE
WITH MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
— BACK PANEL —
Parts No.
PARTS No.MODEL
4-996-315-1πSingapore model
4-996-315-2πAEP, UK model
4-996-315-3πUS model
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SAFETY CHECK-OUT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:
Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws,
and all other exposed metal parts for AC leaka ge. Check leakage as
described below.
LEAKAGE
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth Ground and
from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a
return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microampers). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions to use these
instruments.
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a V OM
or battery-operated A C v oltmeter. The “limit” indication is 0.75
V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage scale.
The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital
multimeters that have a 2V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A)
8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ........................................ 88
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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTE
BD BOARD WAVEFORM CHECK TOOL
Use the jig (J-2501-124-A or J-2501-149-A) to facilitate the checking of the waveform of the BD board. The names and check items of each
terminal are as follows.
I+3V : For measuring the IOP (check if the optical pick-up laser has weakened)
IOP : For measuring IOP (check if the optical pick-up laser has weakened)
TEO : TRK error signal (traverse adjustment)
VC: Reference level for checking signals
RF: RF signal (jitter check)
Mechanism deck
Jig
RF
RF
VC
TEO
IOP
I+3V
GND
CN110
6P connector
Jig
(J-2501-149A)
GND can not be used.
H-3V
IOP
TEO
VC
(J-2501-124A)
[FORCED RESET]
Perform forced reset if the unit does not operate normally due to the hangup of the microprocessor.
It is recommended that this be performed when the test mode and retry cause display mode cannot be exited, or when the unit does not
operate normally when reassembled after being disassembled.
Method:Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, short-circuit the JW143 and 164 (RESET) of the MAIN board using a pair of tweezers,
and discharge the backup battery.
[MAIN BOARD] (Component Side)
JW143JW164
CN307
IC401
IC101
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RETRY CAUSE DISPLAY MODE
* In this test mode, the causes for retry of the unit during recording and stop can be displayed on the fluorescent display tube. During
playback, the “track mode” for obtaining track information will be set.
This is useful for locating the faulty part of the unit.
* The following will be displayed:
During recording and stop :Retry cause, number of retries, and number of retry errors.
During playback:Information such as type of disc played, part played, copyright.
These are displayed in hexadecimal.
Procedure:
1. Load a recordable disc whose contents can be erased into the unit.
2. Press the MENU/NO button. When “Edit Menu” is displayed on the fluorescent display tube, rotate the AMS dial to display “All
Erase?”.
3. Press the YES button. (Or press the AMS dial)
4. When “All Erase??” is displayed on the fluorescent display tube, the music calendar number blinks.
5. Press the YES button to displa y “Complete!!”, and press the p button immediately . Wait for about 15 seconds while pressing the button.
(The AMS dial can be pressed instead of the YES button for the same results.)
6. When the “TOC” displayed on the fluorescent display tube goes off, release the p button.
7. Press the rREC button to set the recording standby state. Then press the ·P button to start recording.
8. Press the DISPLAY/CHAR button and check the test mode display (Fig. 1).
9. T o c heck the “track mode”, press the ·P button to start play. Then press the DISPLAY/CHAR button to display the test mode display
(Fig. 2), and check the display.
10. T o exit the test mode, press the 1/u button to turn OFF the power. When “TOC” disappears, disconnect the po wer plug from the outlet.
If the test mode cannot be exited, refer to “Forced Reset” on page 5.
Fig. 1 Reading the Test Mode Display (During recording and stop)
RTs@@c##e**
Fluorescent display tube display
@@: Cause of retry
## : Number of retries
** : Number of retry errors
Fig. 2 Reading the Test Mode Display (During playback)
@@####** $$
Fluorescent display tube display
@@: Parts No. (name of area named on TOC)
## : Cluster
** : Sector
$$ : Track mode (Track information such as copyright information of each part)
When track jump (shock) is detected
When ADIP address is not continuous
When ADER was counted more than five times
continuously
When DIN unlock is detected
When not in focus
When ABCD signal level exceeds the specified range
When CLV is unlocked
When access operation is not performed normally
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Reading the Display:
Convert the hexadecimal display into the binary display. If more than two causes, they will be added.
Example
When 44 is displayed:
Upper bit : 4=0100 n b6
Lower bit : 4=0010 n b2
In this case, the retry cause is combined of “CVL unlock” and “ader5”.
When A4 is displayed:
Upper bit : A=1010 n b7+b5
Lower bit : 4=0010 n b2
The retry cause in this case is combined of “access fault”, “IVR rec error”, and “ader5”.
Reading the Track Mode Display
Higher BitsLower Bits
Hexadecimal
Bit
Binary
Reading the Display:
Convert the hexadecimal display into the binary display. Several cause are added and displayed.
Example
When 84 is displayed:
Upper bit : 8=1000 n b7
Lower bit : 4=0100 n b2
In this case, as b2 and b7 are 1 and others are 0, the cause is combined of “Emphasis OFF”, “Monaural”, “Original”, Copyrighted” and
“Write permitted”.
When 07 is displayed:
Upper bit : 0=0000 n all 0
Lower bit : 7=0111 n b0+b1+b2
In this case, as b0, b1, and b2 are 1 and others are 0, the cause is combined of “Emphasis ON”, “Stereo”, “Original”, Copyrighted” and
“Write prohibited”.