Sony Handycam CCD-TR311 User manual

Sony Corporation
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
SERVICEMANUAL
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/
TR512E/TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
RMT-708/717
SERVICE MANUAL
MICROFILM
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to
the“8mmVideoMECHANICALADJUSTMENT
MANUAL VII” (9-973-801-11).
SPECIFICATIONS
HVIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
hVIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
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B MECHANISM
Photo : CCD-TR840E
: RMT-708
CCD-TR840E/TR845E
Video camera recorder
System
Video recording system
2 Rotary heads
Helical scanning FM system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, FM system
Video signal
CCD-TR311 : NTSC color, EIA
standards
CCD-TR311E/TR411E/TR511E/
TR512E/TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/
TR845E : PAL color, EIA standerds
Usable cassette
8mm video format cassette
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/
TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/TR730E :
standard 8
CCD-TR840E/TR845E :
Hi8 or standard 8
Recording / Playback time
(using 90 min. cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes
LP mode: 3 hours
Fastforward/rewindtime
(using 90 min. cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
Image device
CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/
TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E :
Monochrome
CCD-TR512E/TR730E :
Color 113,578 (521 x 218)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 1 7/16 in. (37 mm)
CCD-TR411E (AEP, UK) :
16 x (Optical), 32 x (Digital)
CCD-TR412E (AEP) :
16 x (Optical), 64 x (Digital)
CCD-TR311/TR311E :
16 x (Optical), 100 x (Digital)
CCD-TR411E (EE, NE, RU) :
16 x (Optical), 160 x (Digital)
CCD-TR412E (EE, NE, RU) :
16 x (Optical), 200 x (Digital)
CCD-TR511E (AEP, UK)/TR640E
(AEP, UK)/TR840E (AEP, UK)/
TR845E : 18 x (Optical), 72 x (Digital)
CCD-TR511E (EE, NE, RU, E, HK,
AUS, CN)/TR512E/TR640E (EE, NE,
RU)/TR730E/TR840E (EE, NE, RU,
AUS) : 18 x (Optical), 220 x (Digital)
Focal distance
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E :
3/16 - 2 5/8 in. (4.1 - 65.6 mm)
CCD-TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/
TR730E/TR840E/TR845E :
3/16 - 8 in. (4.1 - 73.8 mm)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E :
1 9/16 - 24 7/8 in. (39.4 - 630 mm)
CCD-TR511E/TR512E :
1 9/16 - 28 in. (39.4 - 709 mm)
CCD-TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/
TR845E :
1 7/8 - 33 1/2 in. (47.2 - 850 mm)
Color temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination*
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E :
0.4 lux at F1.4 (Visible minimum low
light 0.2 lux)
CCD-TR511E/TR512E :
0.4 lux at F 1.4
CCD-TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/
TR845E : 0.7 lux at F 1.4
CCD-TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/
TR730E/TR840E/TR845E :
0 lux (in NightShot mode)**
* Minimum illumination
expresses the light level a camcorder
requines to produce a picture. Visible
minimum low light expresses the light
level to produce a visible signal.
**Object invisible for the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
Illumination range
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E/TR512E :
0.4 lux to 100,000 lux
CCD-TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/
TR845E : 0.7 lux to 100,000 lux
Recommended illumination
More than 100 lux
Input and output connectors
S video input/output
(CCD-TR840E/TR845E only)
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal :
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
CCD-TR311 :
Chrominance signal :
0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
CCD-TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/
TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/TR730E/
TR840E/TR845E :
Chrominance signal :
0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
Video input
(CCD-TR840E : AUS only)/output
Phono jack :
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/TR730E
Sony Corporation
Personal A&V Products Company9-974-039-11
98B0977-1
Printed in Japan © 1998. 2
Published by Quality Engineering Dept.
(Osaki East)
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CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/
TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
AEP Model
CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/
TR845E
UK Model
CCD-TR411E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E
East European Model
North European Model
Russian Model
CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E
E Model
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR511E/TR512E/TR730E
Hong Kong Model
CCD-TR311E/TR511E
Australian Model
CCD-TR311E/TR511E/TR512E/TR840E
Tourist Model
CCD-TR311/TR311E
Chinese Model
CCD-TR311E/TR511E/TR512E

Audio input
(CCD-TR840E : AUS only)/output
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/TR640E :
Monaural, Phone jack, 327 mV
CCD-TR730E/TR840E/TR845E :
Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R)
327 mV, (at output impedance 47
kilohms) impedance less than 2.2
kilohms
RFU DC OUT
Special minijack, DC 5V
Headphone jack(CCD-TR730E/
TR840E/TR845E only)
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC control jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388mV low impedance with
2.5 to 3.0 V DC,output impedance 6.8
kilohms (ø 3.5 mm)
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/TR640E :
Monaural type
CCD-TR730E/TR840E/TR845E :
Stereo type
Intelligent accessory shoe
(CCD-TR730E/TR840E/TR845E only)
8-pin connector
General
Powerrequirements
7.2V (battery pack)
8.4V (AC power adaptor)
FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT Take a copy CAMERACOLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME
and Parts reference sheets with a clear sheet for use.
For NTSC model
CCD-TR311
For PAL model
CCD-TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/
TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING !!
COMPONENTSIDENTIFIED BYMARK !ORDOTTED LINE WITH
MARK !ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMSAND 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.
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2. Check theinterboard wiring toensure thatno wires are“pinched”
or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look forunauthorized replacement parts,particularly transistors,
that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to
the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend
their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit board Repairing
• Keepthetemperature ofthe solderingironaround 270°Cduring
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 CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording
CCD-TR311E/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E/TR512E : 2.5 W
CCD-TR640E : 2.6 W
CCD-TR730E/TR840E/TR845E :2.7 W
Operating temperature
32°F to 104°F(0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
-4°F to +140°F(-20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions (Approx.)
CCD-TR512E/TR370E :
4 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.
(107 x 107 x 193 mm)(w/h/d)
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/
TR845E :
4 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.
(107 x 107 x 209 mm)(w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.)
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E (EE, NE, RU, E, HK,
AUS, CN) : 1 lb 11 oz (790 g)
CCD-TR511E (AEP, UK)/TR512E/
TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E : 1
lb 12 oz (800 g)
excluding the battery pack, lithium
battery, cassette and shoulder strap
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E (EE, NE, RU, E, HK,
AUS, CN) : 2 lb (930 g)
CCD-TR511E (AEP, UK)/TR512E/
TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E : 2
lb 1 oz (940 g)
including the battery pack NP-F330,
lithium battery CR2025, cassette and
shoulder strap
Microphone
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/TR640E :
Monaural type
CCD-TR730E/TR840E/TR845E :
Stereo type
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
AC power adaptor
Powerrequirements
100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Powerconsumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5A in operating mode
Operating temperature
32°F to 104°F(0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
-4°F to +140°F(-20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions (Approx.)
5 x 1 9/16 x 2 1/2 in. (125 x 39 x 62
mm)(w/h/d) excluding projecting parts
Mass (Approx.)
9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

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Remark 16X : LSV601A, 18X : LSV600A ¬: LSV600A ¬: with VF-99 board ¬: with MF-8500 block
CCD- TR511E E, HK, AUS, CN PAL TYPE D RMT-708 G ¬ 18X 220X 510H ¬ G G G Mono G G G G ¬ G ¬ G ¬
CCD- TR511E AEP, UK, EE, NE, RU PAL TYPE D RMT-708 G ¬ 18X 72X(Note3) 510H ¬ G G G Mono G G G G ¬ G ¬ G ¬
Table for difference of function
CCD- TR311 E, JE NTSC TYPE E G G ¬ 16X 100X 510H G G G G Mono G G G G ¬ G G G G
CCD- TR311E E,AUS, HK, CN, JE PAL TYPE D G G ¬ 16X 100X 510H G G G G Mono G G G G ¬ G G G G
CCD- TR411E AEP, UK, EE, NE, RU PAL TYPE D G G ¬ 16X 32X(Note1) 510H G G G G Mono G G G G ¬ G G G G
CCD- TR412E AEP, EE, NE, RU PAL TYPE D RMT-708 G ¬ 16X 64X(Note2) 510H G G G G Mono G G G G ¬ G G G G
Remark ¬: with S VIDEO terminal 16X : LSV601A, 18X : LSV600A ¬: LSV600A ¬: with SE-65 board SE451, 452, IC451 ¬: withVC-195 board IC204 is CXD3131 ¬: withVC-195 board IC204 is CXD3131 ¬: withVC-195 board IC204 ¬: withVC-195 board IC701 ¬: with FK-8500 block S005, 007 ¬: with VF-119, 120 board, LB-54 board ¬: with VF-99 board ¬: withVC-195 board CN909 ¬: with CF-49 board Q003, 005 ¬: with MF-8500 block
CCD- TR845E AEP PAL TYPE H RMT-717 ¬ G 18X 72X 760H ¬ ¬ G G Stereo ¬ ¬ G G ¬ ¬ G ¬ ¬
CCD- TR840E AUS PAL TYPE F RMT-708 ¬ G 18X 220X 760H ¬ ¬ G G Stereo ¬ G ¬ G ¬ ¬ G ¬ ¬
CCD- TR512E E, AUS, CN PAL TYPEA RMT-708 G ¬ 18X 220X 510H ¬ G G G Mono G G G ¬ G G ¬ G ¬
CCD- TR640E AEP, UK, EE, NE, RU PAL TYPE C RMT-708 G ¬ 18X 72X(Note3) 760H ¬ ¬ G G Mono G G G G ¬ G ¬ G ¬
CCD- TR730E E PAL TYPE G RMT-708 G ¬ 18X 220X 760H ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ Stereo ¬ G G ¬ G ¬ G G ¬
CCD- TR840E AEP, UK, EE, NE, RU PAL TYPE B RMT-708 ¬ G 18X 72X(Note3) 760H ¬ ¬ G G Stereo ¬ G G G ¬ ¬ G ¬ ¬
Note1 : EE,NE,RU model is 160X Note2:EE,NE,RUmodel is 200X Note3:EE,NE,RUmodel is 220X • Abbreviation
EE : East European Model NE : North European Model RU : Russian Model HK : Hong Kong Model AUS : Australian Model JE : Tourist Model CN : Chinese Model
Model Destination Color System Classification Remote Commander Hi8 Standard 8 Lens Optical
Digital
CCD Night shot Steady shot Photo mode Digital effect Audio system TBC&DNR Time code VTR REC Color EVF B/W EVF Intelligent acssessory shoe Normal acssessory shoe LCD indicator backlight Manual focus Model Destination Color System Classification Remote Commander Hi8 Standard 8 Lens Optical
Digital
CCD Night shot Steady shot Photo mode Digital effect Audio system TBC&DNR Time code VTR REC Color EVF B/W EVF Intelligent acssessory shoe Normal acssessory shoe LCD indicator backlight Manual focus

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Supplied accessories
1Wireless Remote Commander (1)
RMT-708 : Except CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR845E
RMT-717 : CCD-TR845E
2AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
3NP-F330 Battery pack (1)
4CR2025 Lithium Battery (1)
The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.
5Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2)
6A/ V connecting cable (1)
Stereo : CCD-TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
Monaural : Except CCD-TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
7Shoulder strap (1)
821 pin adaptor (1)
CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E
92 pin conversion adaptor (1)
CCD-TR311/TR311E : E, HK, JE/TR511E : E, HK/TR512E : E/TR730E : E
1
4
8
7
3
2
56
9
• Abbreviation
HK : Hong Kong Model
JE : Tourist Model

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SERVICE NOTE
6 Pull the timing belt in the direction of arrow A
with a pinsette while pressing the cassette lid
(take care not to damage) to adjust the
bending of a tape.
7 Let go your hold the cassette
lid and rise the cassette
compartment to take out a cassette.
A
Pinsette
Timing belt
Press the cassette lid not to rise the
cassette compartment
+–
[DC power supply]
(+5V)
Loading motor
Adjust the bending of a tape
Timing belt
1Refer to 2-1. to remove the front panel block.
2Refer to 2-2. to remove the cabinet (R) block.
3Refer to 2-7. to remove the battery panel block.
4Refer to 2-9. to remove the cabinet (L) block.
5Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload with a
pressing the cassette lid.
2. TO TAKE OUTA CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied (8.4V) to the
battery terminal using the service power cord (J-6082-223-A), the
power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate.
This following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note
of which to use during repairs.
Method 1.
Connect the servicing remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B)
to the LANC jack, and set the remote commander switch to the
“ADJ” side.
Method 2.
Use the DC IN terminal. (Use the AC power adaptor.)
Battery terminal ‘
DC IN terminal
Battery SIG terminal
Battery switch
Battery terminal
’

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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.
1. Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder what to do.
This function consists of two display; self-diagnosis display and
service mode display.
Detailsof the self-diagnosisfunctions are provided in theInstruction
manual.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
2. Self-diagnosis display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder 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.
3. Service Mode Display
The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.
3-1. Display Method
While pressing the “STOP” key, set the switch from OFF to “VTR or PLAYER”, 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.
3-2. Switching of Backup No.
By rotating the control 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
3-3. End of Display
Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.
Viewfinder
Blinks at 3.2 Hz
Refer to page7
Self-Diagnosis Code tabl
e
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service engineer
Repair by : Block Detail Code
Indicates the appropriate step to be taken
E. g.
31 ... Reload the tape.
32 ... Turn on power again.
C3 1 1 1
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Viewfinder
Light up
Order of previous errors
Backup No. Self-diagnosis codes
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Display window
Control dial

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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.
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin !ª of CN551 ofVC-195
board) when focusing is performed when the focus dial is rotated in the
focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit (IC552 ofVC-195
board) when the focusing is not performed.
Note : Use the remote commander RM-95 only for the model without
the focus dial.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin @¡ of CN551 of VC-195
board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is operated and
the zoom motor drive circuit (IC552 ofVC195 board) when zooming is
not performed.
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE451 of SE-65 board) peripheral
circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE452 of SE-65 board) peripheral
circuits.
4. Self-diagnosis Code Table
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
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
Handshake correction function does not
work well.(With pitch angular velocity
sensor output stopped)
Handshake correction function does not
work well.(With yaw angular velocity
sensor output stopped)
Self-diagnosis Code
Repaired by:
Block
Function Detailed Code Symptom/State Correction
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
E
E
E
E
21
22
23
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
61
61
62
62
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
00
10
00
01

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SERVICE NOTE
1. Power Supply During Repairs ......................................... 5
2. To Take out a Cassette when not Eject (Force Eject)....... 5
Self-Diagnosis Function
1. Self-diagnosis function ....................................................6
2. Self-diagnosis Display ..................................................... 6
3. Service Mode Display...................................................... 6
3-1. Display Method................................................................ 6
3-2. Switching of Backup No.................................................. 6
3-3. End of Display ................................................................. 6
4. Self-diagnosis Code Table ............................................... 7
1. GENERAL
Using this manual ......................................................................1-1
Checking supplied accessories ..................................................1-1
Installing and Charging the battery pack ...................................1-1
Inserting a cassette.....................................................................1-3
Camera recording ......................................................................1-3
Hints for better Shooting ...........................................................1-4
Checking the recorded picture ...................................................1-5
Connections for playback ..........................................................1-5
Playing back a tape ....................................................................1-6
Using alternative power sources ................................................1-7
Changing the mode settings ......................................................1-8
Shooting with backlighting .......................................................1-9
Using the FADER function .....................................................1-10
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ............................................1-10
Using the wide mode function.................................................1-11
Using the PROGRAM AE function.........................................1-11
Focusing manually...................................................................1-12
Enjoying picture effect ............................................................1-12
Adjusting the exposure ............................................................1-13
Superimposing a title ...............................................................1-13
Making your own titles............................................................1-14
Recording with the date/time...................................................1-14
Optimizing the recording condition.........................................1-15
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function .................................1-15
Searching the boundaries of recorded date..............................1-15
Returning to a pre-registered position .....................................1-16
Locating the marking position .................................................1-16
Writing the RC time code on a recorded tape .........................1-17
Editing onto another tape.........................................................1-18
Charging the lithium battery in the camcoder .........................1-18
Resetting the date and time......................................................1-18
Simple setting of clock by time difference ..............................1-19
Usable cassettes and playback modes .....................................1-19
Tips for using the battery pack ................................................1-20
Maintenance information and precautions ..............................1-21
Using your camcorder abroad .................................................1-22
Self-diagnosis display..............................................................1-22
Identifying the parts.................................................................1-23
Warning Indicators ..................................................................1-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Removal of Front Panel Block .........................................2-1
2-2. Removal of Cabinet (R) Block.........................................2-2
2-3. Removal of EVF Block-1.................................................2-2
2-4. Removal of TR Cover, CF-49 Board and LCD Block .....2-2
2-5. Removal of EVF Block-2
(LB-54, VF-119 and VF-120 Boards) ..............................2-3
2-6. Removal of EVF Block-3 (VF-99 Board)........................2-3
2-7. Removal of Battery Panel Block ......................................2-4
2-8. Removal of Cassette Lid Assembly .................................2-4
2-9. Removal of Cabinet (L) Block .........................................2-4
2-10. Removal of Control Switch Block (FK-8500) .................2-4
2-11. Removal of Zoom Lens Block .........................................2-5
2-12. Removal of DD-105 and PJ-81 Boards............................2-5
2-13. Removal of VC-195 and SE-65 Boards ...........................2-5
2-14. Service Position ...............................................................2-6
2-15. Circuit Boards Location ...................................................2-7
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. Overall Block Diagram ....................................................3-1
3-2. Camera/Video Block Diagram .........................................3-5
3-3. VTR/Camera Control Block Diagram .............................3-9
3-4. Servo Block Diagram.....................................................3-12
3-5. Mode Control Block Diagram........................................3-15
3-6. Audio Block Diagram ....................................................3-19
3-7. Color EVF Block Diagram ............................................3-23
3-8. B/W EVF Block Diagram ..............................................3-27
3-9. Power Block Diagram ....................................................3-29
4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAMS
4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram.................................................4-1
4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams...............4-6
• CD-181 (CCD Imager) Board .........................................4-7
• SE-65 (Steady Shot) Board .............................................4-9
• VC-195 (Camera,Y/C Processor, IN/OUT,
REC/PB Head Amp, Servo/System Control, Servo,
Audio, Mode Control) Board ........................................4-13
• VC-195 (Camera 1) Board ............................................4-18
• VC-195 (Camera 2) Board ............................................4-21
• VC-195 (Y/C Processor) Board ....................................4-25
• VC-195 (IN/OUT) Board ..............................................4-29
• VC-195 (REC/PB Head Amp) Board ............................4-33
• VC-195 (Servo/System Control) Board ........................4-37
• VC-195 (Servo) Board ..................................................4-40
• VC-195 (Audio) Board ..................................................4-43
• VC-195 (Mode Control) Board .....................................4-47
• PJ-81 (AV IN/OUT) Board............................................4-51
• Control Switch Block (FK-8500/SS-8500) ...................4-54
• MA-311 (Stereo Mic, Laser Link) Board ......................4-55
• CF-49 (Control) Board ..................................................4-60
• VF-99 (B/W EVF (B/W EVF Model)) Board ...............4-68
• VF-119 (Color EVF (Color EVF Model)) Board ..........4-71
• VF-120 (Color EVF (Color EVF Model)) Board ..........4-76
• LB-54 (Back Light) Board ............................................4-76
• DD-105 (Power) Board .................................................4-82

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5. ADJUSTMENTS
5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ..........................5-1
1-1. Preparations before Adjustment (Camera Section) ..........5-1
1-1-1. List of Service Tools .................................................5-1
1-1-2. Preparations...............................................................5-2
1-1-3. Precautions ................................................................5-4
1. Setting the Switch .....................................................5-4
2. Adjusting Procedure..................................................5-4
3. Subject.......................................................................5-4
1-1-4. Adjusting Remote Commander.................................5-5
1. Using the adjusting remote commander....................5-5
2. Precautions upon using the adjusting
remote commander....................................................5-5
1-1-5. Data Processing .........................................................5-6
1-2. Initialization of D, E, F Page Data....................................5-7
1. Initialization of D, E, F Page Data ............................5-7
2. Modification of D, E, F Page Data ...........................5-7
3. D Page Table .............................................................5-8
4. F Page Table ..............................................................5-9
5. E Page Table............................................................5-11
1-3. Camera System Adjustments ..........................................5-13
1. G-CAM flip Adjustment .........................................5-13
2. Hall Adjustment ......................................................5-14
3. Flange Back Adjustment .........................................5-15
3-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1) ...................................5-15
3-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) ...................................5-15
4. Flange Back Check .................................................5-16
5. Picture Frame Setting ..............................................5-16
6. Color Reproduction Adjustment .............................5-17
7. IRIS IN/OUT Adjustment .......................................5-18
8. MAX GAIN Adjustment .........................................5-18
9. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input ...............5-19
10. Auto White Balance Adjustment .............................5-19
11. White Balance Check ..............................................5-20
12. Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment ....5-21
1-4. Color Electronic Viewfinder System Adjustments
(CCD-TR512E/TR730E)................................................5-22
1. EVF Initial Data Input.............................................5-22
2. VCO Adjustment (VF-119 board)...........................5-23
3. Bright Adjustment (VF-119 board) .........................5-23
4. Contrast Adjustment (VF-119 board) .....................5-24
5. Backlight Comsumption Current Adjustment
(VF-120 board) .......................................................5-24
6. White Balance Adjustment (VF-119 board) ...........5-24
1-5. Monochrome Electronic Viewfinder System Adjustments
(CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/
TR840E/TR845E)...........................................................5-25
1-5-1. Horizontal Slant Check ...........................................5-25
1-5-2. CenteringAdjustment .............................................5-25
1-5-3. FocusAdjustment ....................................................5-25
1-5-4. Aberration Adjustment ............................................5-26
1-5-5. HorizontalAmplitude Adjustment (VF-99 board) ..5-26
1-5-6. Vertical Amplitude Adjustment (VF-99 board).......5-27
1-5-7. BrightnessAdjustments (VF-99 board) ..................5-27
1-5-8. Horizontal Amplitude, Vertical Amplitude,
Focus Check ............................................................5-27
5-2. MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENT.................5-28
2-1. Operating without a Cassette ..........................................5-28
2-2. Tape path Adjustment .....................................................5-28
1. Preparations for adjustments ...................................5-28
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS.............................5-29
3-1. Preparations before Adjustment ..............................5-29
3-1-1. Equipments to be Used ...........................................5-29
3-1-2. Precautions in Adjusting .........................................5-30
3-1-3. Adjusting Connectors ..............................................5-30
3-1-4. Connecting the Equipments ....................................5-31
3-1-5. Alignment Tape .......................................................5-31
3-1-6. Input/Output Level and Impedance.........................5-33
3-1-7. Recording Mode (Standard 8/Hi8) switching
(Hi8 model) .............................................................5-33
3-1-8. Service Mode ..........................................................5-33
1. Test mode setting.....................................................5-33
2. Emergency memory address ...................................5-34
2-1. EMG CODE (Emergency Code).............................5-34
2-2. MSW Codes ............................................................5-35
3. Bit value discrimination ..........................................5-36
4. Switch check (1) ......................................................5-36
5. Switch check (2) ......................................................5-37
6. Headphone jack check ............................................5-37
7. Input/output selection check ...................................5-37
8. LED, LCD (display window) check........................5-38
9. Record of use check ................................................5-38
3-2. System Control System Adjustment .......................5-39
1. Initialization of D, E, F Page Data ..........................5-39
2. Battery End Adjustment (VC-195 board) ...............5-39
3-3. Servo System Adjustments ......................................5-40
1. CAP FG Offset Adjustment (VC-195 board) ..........5-40
2. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-195 board) ....5-40
3-4. Video System Adjustments .....................................5-41
1. 28 MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment
(VC-195 board) .......................................................5-41
2. AFC f0 Adjustment (VC-195 board) ......................5-42
3. Filter f0 Adjustment (VC-195 board)......................5-42
4. Y OUT LevelAdjustment (VC-195 board).............5-43
5. C OUT LevelAdjustment (VC-195 board) .............5-43
6. RP Filter f0 Adjustment (VC-195 board)................5-43
7. Hi8 REC Y Current Adjustment
(VC-195 board) (CCD-TR840E/TR845E) ...............5-44
8. Standerd8 REC Y Current Adjustment (VC-195 board)
(CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/
TR512E/TR640E/TR730E) .....................................5-45
9. Hi8 REC L Level Adjustment
(VC-195 board) (CCD-TR840E/TR845E) ...............5-46
10. Standerd8 REC L Level Adjustment (VC-195 board)
(CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/
TR640E/TR730E) ....................................................5-47
11. REC C Current Adjustment (VC-195 board) ..........5-48
3-5. Stereo Audio System Adjustment
(CCD-TR730E/TR840E/TR845E) ..........................5-49
1. 1.5 MHz Deviation Adjustment (VC-195 board)....5-50
2. 1.7 MHz Deviation Adjustment (VC-195 board)....5-51
3. BPF f0 Adjustment (VC-195 board) .......................5-52
3-6. Monaural Audio System Adjustment
(CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/
TR512E/TR640E) ....................................................5-52
1. 1.5 MHz Deviation Adjustment (VC-195 board)....5-53
2. BPF Adjustment (VC-195 board) ...........................5-53
3-7. Arrangement Diagram for Adjustment Parts...........5-54

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6. REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1. Exploded Views .......................................................6-1
6-1-1. Cabinet (L) Block Assembly....................................6-1
6-1-2. Front Panel Block Assembly .....................................6-2
6-1-3. Cabinet (R) Block Assembly ...................................6-3
6-1-4. EVF Block Assembly (B/W EVF)
(Except CCD-TR512E/TR730E) .............................6-4
6-1-5. EVF Block Assembly (Color EVF)
(CCD-TR512E/TR730E) .........................................6-5
6-1-6. Main Boards Block Assembly .................................6-6
6-1-7. Battery Panel and Lens Block Assembly .................6-7
6-1-8. Zoom Lens Block Assembly....................................6-8
6-1-9. Cassette Compartment Assembly ............................6-9
6-1-10. LS Chassis Assembly .............................................6-10
6-1-11. Mechanism Chassis Assembly ...............................6-11
6-2. Electrical Parts List ................................................6-12