Sony DMR-EH69 / DMR-EH59 Error U59: The unit is hot

DVD recorder · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error codeU59

The unit is hot. The manual's first action is: “The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.”

Model
Sony DMR-EH69 / DMR-EH59
Display shows
The unit is hot (U59)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 69

What U59 means

The unit is hot p. 69

Common causes

What to do

  1. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit. p. 69

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 2.

If U59 is still not resolved

  • REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. p. 2
    “REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.”
  • REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. p. 2
    “REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

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