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DCR-PC10/PC10E

SERVICE MANUAL

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

MICROFILM

D200 MECHANISM Photo : DCR-PC10E

: RMT-808

For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the

“DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL

3D200 MECHANISM ” (9-973-981-11),

“DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL

1D MECHANISM ” (9-973-815-11).

NTSC model: DCR-PC10

PAL model: DCR-PC10E

SPECIFICATIONS

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENTWARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK !OR DOTTED LINEWITH

MARK !ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND INTHE 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.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE !SUR LES

DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT

CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE

REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY

DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU

DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

1. Check theareaofyour repair for unsoldered orpoorly-soldered

connections. Checktheentire board surface for soldersplashes

and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly

transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point

them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for partswhich,throughfunctioning, 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

• Keep the temperature of the 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 CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. CABINET (L) ASSEMBLY REMOVAL WHEN THE

CASSETTE HOLDER STOPS HALFWAY DURING

LOADING OR UNLOADING ·········································· 6

2. HANDLING THE VC, MR BOARDS ······························ 6

3. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ON DISCONNECTION OF

CONNECTOR ATTACHED TO

THE FLEXIBLE BOARD ················································· 6

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function ······················································ 7

2. Self-diagnosis display························································· 7

3. Service Mode Display ························································ 7

3-1. Display Method ·································································· 7

3-2. Switching of Backup No. ··················································· 7

3-3. End of Display···································································· 7

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table ·················································· 8

1. GENERAL

Before you begin

Using this manual ··································································1-1

Getting started

Charging and installing the battery pack ·······························1-1

Inserting a cassette ·································································1-2

Basic operations

Camera recording···································································1-2

Hints for better shooting ························································1-5

Checking the recorded picture ···············································1-5

Playing back a tape ································································1-5

Searching for the end of the picture·······································1-6

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources ············································1-7

Changing the mode settings···················································1-7

Fade-in and fade-out ······························································1-9

Photo recording······································································1-9

Enjoying picture effect ························································1-10

Using the wide mode function ·············································1-10

Using the PROGRAM AE function·····································1-11

Releasing the STEADYSHOT function ······························ 1-11

Focusing manually·······························································1-12

Adjusting the exposure ························································1-12

Adjusting the white balance·················································1-13

Watching on a TV screen ·····················································1-13

Searching for the boundaries of recorded data ····················1-14

Searching for the scene with title·········································1-15

Searching for a photo-photo search/photo scan···················1-15

Returning to a preregistered position···································1-16

Displaying recording data-data code function ·····················1-16

Editing onto another tape·····················································1-16

Replacing recording on a tape-insert editing ·······················1-17

Audio dubbing ·····································································1-17

Superimposing a title ···························································1-18

Making a custom title ··························································1-19

Labeling a cassette ·······························································1-19

Additional information

Usable cassettes and playback modes··································1-20

Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder ···1-20

Resetting the data and time··················································1-20

Tips for using the battery pack ············································1-21

Maintenance information and precautions···························1-22

Using your camcorder abroad··············································1-24

Trouble check ······································································1-24

Self-diagnosis function ························································1-25

Identifying the parts ·····························································1-25

Warning indicators ·······························································1-28

2 DISASSEMBLY

2-1. CASSETTE (L) ASSEMBLY ·········································2-1

2-2. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-4850) (1)················2-2

2-3. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-4850) (2)················2-2

2-4. NOTES ON REPLACING CONTROL

SWITCH BLOCK (FK-4850) ·········································2-3

2-5. MECHANISM DECK BLOCK ······································2-4

2-6. LENS DEVICE (LSV-590A),

EVF BLOCK ASSEMBLY ·············································2-4

2-7. VC-199 BOARD ·····························································2-4

2-8. DD-103 BOARD ·····························································2-5

2-9. PD-97 BOARD, ND5500, LCD901································2-5

2-10. SERVICE POSITION-1

(MAINLY FOR VIDEO/AUDIO SYSTEM CHECKS OR

ADJUSTMENTS) ···························································2-6

2-11. SERVICE POSITION-2

(MAINLY FOR CAMERA SYSTEM CHECKS OR

ADJUSTMENTS) ···························································2-7

2-12. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-8

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-1

3-2. POWER SUPPLY BLOCK DIAGRAM ·························3-6

4. PRINTEDWIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ·······························4-1

4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-4

• CD-175 (CCD IMAGER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·························4-5

• CD-175 (CCD IMAGER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-7

• VC-199 (MAIN) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······4-12

• VC-199 (CAMERA) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······4-17

• VC-199 (LENS DRIVE)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21

• VC-199 (I/O) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··················4-23

• VC-199 (BLOCKING) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··4-26

• VC-199 (ECC, TBC, CHCD)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-29

• VC-199 (AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-32

• VC-199 (DV I/O) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···········4-35

• VC-199 (IR TRANSMITTER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-38

• VC-199 (RGB DECODER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-41

• VC-199 (MODE CONTROL),

FK-4850, ME-4850 (FUNCTION SWITCH BLOCK)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-45

• VC-199 (AUDIO CONTROL)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-49

• VC-199 (AUDIO) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········4-53

• MR-39 (REC/PB AMP, SERVO)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD -11·················4-57

• MR-39 (REC/PB AMP, SERVO)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD -12·················4-60

• CC-100 (TRANSLATION),

MR-39 (REC/PB AMP (1))

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS··························4-63

• CC-100 (TRANSLATION)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-66

• MR-39 (REC/PB AMP (2))

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-67

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• MR-39 (SERVO),

FP-242/FP-584 (TAPE SENSOR)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-71

• FP-242/FP-584 (TAPE SENSORS)

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS·····················4-75

• PD-97 (LCD DRIVER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-77

• PD-97 (LCD RGB DRIVER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-81

• PD-97 (TIMING GENERATOR)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-84

• PD-97 (LCD, POWER SUPPLY FOR LCD BACK

LIGHT) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··························4-87

• VF-117 (EVF) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ···········4-90

• VF-117 (EVF, POWER SUPPLY FOR EVF BACK

LIGHT) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··························4-93

• VF-117 (EVF RGB DRIVER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-96

• DD-103 (POWER SUPPLY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-99

• DD-103 (I/O) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···············4-102

• DD-103 (POWER SUPPLY, I/O)

PRINTED WIRING DIAGRAM ················4-105

5. ADJUSTMENTS

5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT ···························5-1

1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ·················5-1

1-1-1.List of Service Tools························································5-1

1-1-2.Preparations ·····································································5-3

1-1-3. Power Supply Procedure·················································5-3

1-1-4.Precautions ······································································5-4

1. Setting the Switches ························································5-4

2. Adjustment Sequence ······················································5-4

3. Subject ·············································································5-4

1-2. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ··························5-5

1-2-1.Adjustment Points When Major Parts

Have Been Replaced ·······················································5-5

1-2-2.Initialization of Page F data·············································5-5

1-2-3.Modification of Page F data ············································5-6

1-2-4.PLLAdjustment (VC-199 Board)[Procedure-1] ·············5-6

1-2-5.PLLAdjustment (VC-199 Board)[Procedure-2] ·············5-7

1-2-6.Original OscillationAdjustment (VC-199 Board) ··········5-7

1-2-7.HALLAdjustment ···························································5-8

1-2-8.Flange BackAdjustment (1)··········································5-10

1-2-9.Flange BackAdjustment (2)··········································5-11

1-2-10. Flange Back Check ·····················································5-12

1-2-11. Picture Frame Setting··················································5-13

1-2-12. Color Reproduction Adjustment ·································5-14

1-2-13. Color Reproduction Check ·········································5-15

1-2-14. IRIS IN/OUTAdjustment ···········································5-16

1-2-15. MAX GAINAdjustment·············································5-17

1-2-16. Auto White Balance Reference Data Input·················5-18

1-2-17. Auto White Balance Adjustment·································5-19

1-2-18. White Balance Check··················································5-20

1-2-19. Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment······················5-21

1-3. COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM

ADJUSTMENTS···························································5-22

1-3-1.EVR Initial Data Input ··················································5-22

1-3-2.VCO Adjustment (VF-117 Board) ································5-23

1-3-3.BRIGHTAdjustment (VF-117 Board) ··························5-23

1-3-4.CONTRASTAdjustment (VF-117 Board)····················5-24

1-3-5.Backlight Current Consumption Adjustment

(VF-117 Board) ·····························································5-25

1-3-6.White Balance Adjustment ············································5-26

1-4. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ·································5-27

1-4-1.LCD Initial Data Input ··················································5-27

1-4-2.15.5 V Adjustment (PD-97 Board) ································5-28

1-4-3.VCO Adjustment (PD-97 Board) ··································5-28

1-4-4.BRIGHTAdjustment (PD-97 Board) ····························5-29

1-4-5.CONTRASTAdjustment (PD-97 Board)······················5-29

1-4-6.White Balance Adjustment ············································5-30

1-5. ARRANGEMENT DIAGRAM FOR

ADJUSTMENT PARTS ················································5-32

5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ···············5-37

2-1. OPERATING WITHOUT CASSETTE ························5-37

2-2. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT ········································5-37

1. Preparations for Adjustment ··········································5-37

2. Procedure after operation ··············································5-37

5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ···························5-38

3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ···············5-38

3-1-1.Equipments to be Used··················································5-38

3-1-2.Power Supply Procedure ···············································5-38

3-1-3.Precautions in Adjustment ·············································5-39

3-1-4.Adjusting Connectors ····················································5-39

3-1-5.Connection of Equipment··············································5-40

3-1-6.Output Level and Impedance ········································5-40

3-2. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS············5-41

1. Power Supply Voltage Check (DD-103 Board)·············5-41

3-3. SYSTEM CONTROLLER SYSTEM

ADJUSTMENTS···························································5-42

3-3-1. Initializing the Page D Data··········································5-42

3-3-2.Modification of Page D Data·········································5-42

3-3-3.Initializing the Page C Data···········································5-43

3-3-4.Modification of Page C Data·········································5-43

3-3-5.Battery Down Adjustment ·············································5-44

3-4. SERVO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························5-45

1. T Reel FG DutyAdjustment and CSerr Adjustment

(MR-39 Board) ······························································5-45

2. Switching Position Adjustment (MR-39 Board) ···········5-46

3-5. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS·····························5-47

3-5-1.RF Block Adjustment (MR-39 Board) ··························5-47

1. Record Current Adjustment/

Frequency Response Check···········································5-47

2. PLL fo Adjustment (MR-39 Board) ······························5-48

3. CLK DELAYAdjustment (MR-39 Board) ···················5-49

4. AGC Center Level Adjustment (VC-199 Board) ··········5-50

5. PLL Capture Range Adjustment (VC-199 Board) ········5-51

6. AEQ Adjustment (VC-199 Board) ································5-52

3-5-2.Base Band BlockAdjustment········································5-53

1. Composite Output Y Level Adjustment

(VC-199 Board)·····························································5-53

2. Composite Output Chroma Level Adjustment

(VC-199 Board)·····························································5-53

3. S-Y Output Level Adjustment (VC-199 Board)············5-54

4. S-C Output Chroma Level Adjustment

(VC-199 Board)·····························································5-54

3-5-3.Clock Adjustment ··························································5-55

1. IC1900 27MHz XTAL fo adjustment

(VC-199 Board)·····························································5-55

3-5-4.BIST Check ···································································5-56

4-1. Playback System Check ················································5-56

1. IC1701 (D1) playback system check·····························5-56

2. IC1901(A1) playback system check······························5-57

3. IC1500 (U1) playback system check·····························5-57

4-2. Recording System Check ··············································5-58

3-6. IR TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS ·························5-60

3-6-1.Preparations ···································································5-60

1. Equipment Connection ··················································5-60

3-6-2.IR Video Carrier Frequency Adjustment ·······················5-60

3-6-3.IR Video Deviation Adjustment ····································5-61

3-6-4.IR Audio Deviation Adjustment ····································5-61

3-7. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························5-62

3-7-1.Preparations ···································································5-62

3-7-2.Playback Level Check ···················································5-63

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3-7-3.EXT MIC Input Gain and L/R Balance Check ·············5-63

3-7-4.EXT MIC Input Separation Check ································5-63

3-7-5.EXT MIC Input Distortion Factor Check······················5-63

3-7-6.EXT MIC Input Noise Level Check······························5-64

3-8. ARRANGEMENT DIAGRAM FOR

ADJUSTMENT PARTS ················································5-65

5-4. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-71

4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER

(RM-95 UPGRADED) ··················································5-71

1. Using the Adjustment Remote Commander ··················5-71

2. Precautions When Using theAdjustment

Remote Commander······················································5-72

4-2. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-74

4-2-1.Setting the Test Mode ····················································5-74

4-2-2.Use History Check·························································5-74

4-2-3.Emergency Memory Address ········································5-75

4-2-4.EMG Code (Emergency Code) ·····································5-76

4-2-5.MSW Code ····································································5-76

4-2-6.Key Input Check (A/D Port) ·········································5-77

4-2-7.Page F Address List ·······················································5-78

4-2-8.Page D Address List ······················································5-81

4-2-9.Page C Address List ······················································5-83

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································6-1

6-1-1.CABINET (L) ASSEMBLY SECTION ··························6-1

6-1-2.MAIN BOARDS SECTION ···········································6-2

6-1-3.CABINET (R)ASSEMBLY, LCD PANEL SECTION ···6-3

6-1-4.EVF, ZOOM LENS SECTION ·······································6-4

6-1-5.CASSETTE COMPARTMENT BLOCK SECTION······6-5

6-1-6.LS CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION ··································6-6

6-1-7.MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION-1 ···········6-7

6-1-8.MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION-2 ···········6-8

6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································6-9

*There is the color reproduction standard frame at the back of

the book.

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SERVICE NOTE

1. CABINET (L) ASSEMBLY REMOVAL WHENTHE CASSETTE HOLDER STOPS

HALFWAY DURING LOADING OR UNLOADING

(Do not remove cabinet (L) assembly in the state that the cassette holder stops halfway.)

Note 1: Unloading operation in the state that the tape is in the set causes tape damage. So do not perform the unloading operation.

Note 2: Do not perform the following operation in the state that the unregulated power supply is connected.

(Disconnect battery or AC adapter)

1) Remove screws securing cabinet (L) assembly referring the “SECTION 2. DISASSEMBLY”.

2) Put cabinet (L) assembly up and apply power supply to loading motor with tester leads or the like from gaps.

2. HANDLINGTHE VC, MR BOARDS

Never heat the VC and MR boards with hot air. (Malfunctions may

result.)

Also remove after dehumidifying.

–

Regulated Power Supply

4.0V

0.2V

: Loading

Cabinet (L) Assembly

Loading Motor

3. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ON

DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTOR

ATTACHEDTOTHE FLEXIBLE

BOARD

• Apply force in the arrow (÷) direction and disconnect.

• Do not apply force in the * direction as this will cause the solder

(of the pin) to float easily.

• When touching the pins with the solder iron, do not touch other

parts. (Deformation may occur.)

• Ensure no folding lines are formed on the flexible board. (This

will cause the internal copper film to cut easily.)

Connector Flexible board

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis

function starts working, and displays on the LCD window what to

do. This function consists of two display; self-diagnosis display and

service mode display.

Detailsoftheself-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction

manual.

2. Self-diagnosis display

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the

LCD window 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 power 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.

Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery. When this coin-type lithium battery

(FK-4850 flexible board) is disconnected, the self-diagnosis data will be lost by initialization.

1 1

3 1C

Repaired by:

Refer to page 8

Self-diagnosis Code Table.

Indicates the appropriate

step to be taken.

E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn on power again.

Block Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

C : Corrected by customer

H : Corrected by dealer

E : Corrected by service

engineer

LCD screen/viewfinde

Backup No. self-diagnosis codes

C : 3 1 : 1 1[3]

Order of previous errors

LCD screen/viewfinder

Control dial

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4. Self-diagnosis CodeTable

Block

Function

Detailed

Code

Symptom/State

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

T reel fault

FG fault when starting capstan

FG fault when starting drum

FG 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

T reel fault

FG fault during normal capstan

operations

FG fault when starting drum

FG fault during normal drum

operations

Difficult to adjust focus

(Cannot initialize focus.)

Zoom operations fault

(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)

Steadyshot function does not work

well. (With pitch angular velocity

sensor output stopped.)

Steadyshot function does not work

well. (With yaw angular velocity sensor

output stopped.)

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Use the info LITHIUM battery.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform