Sony DMR-EH69 / DMR-EH59 Error U81: The unit fails to operate properly

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Error codeU81

The unit fails to operate properly. The manual's first action is: “Press [△/□] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now press [○/△] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.”

Model
Sony DMR-EH69 / DMR-EH59
Display shows
The unit fails to operate properly (U81)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 69

What U81 means

The unit fails to operate properly p. 69

Common causes

  • The unit fails to operate properly. p. 69

What to do

  1. Press [△/□] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now press [○/△] on the main unit again to turn the unit on. p. 69

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

If U81 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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