Sony DMR-EH69 / DMR-EH59 Error U88

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

Error codeU88

Something unusual was detected with the disc while recording, playback or copy when a disc is inserted. The manual's first action is: “This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again. (☞ 70)”

Model
Sony DMR-EH69 / DMR-EH59
Display shows
U88
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 69

What U88 means

(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playback or copy. p. 69

Common causes

  • (When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playback or copy. p. 69

What to do

  1. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display clears you can use the unit again. (☞ 70) p. 69

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

If U88 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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