Sony Handycam dcr-pc110 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL

US Model

Canadian Model

Korea Model

DCR-PC110

AEP Model

UK Model

Australian Model

Chinese Model

DCR-PC110E

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Tourist Model

DCR-PC110/PC110E

SERVICE MANUAL

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

J MECHANISM

SPECIFICATIONS

DCR-PC110 : NTSC model

DCR-PC110E : PAL model

For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the

“DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL

J MECHANISM ”(9-929-807-11).

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Level 2

On the VC-253 board

This service manual provides the information that is premised the

circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the

VC-253 board.

Therefore,schematicdiagram,printed wiringboard andelectrical parts

list of the VC-253 board are not shown.

The following pages are not shown.

Printed wiring board......................... Pages 4-11 to 4-14

Schematic diagram .......................... Pages 4-15 to 4-52

Electrical parts list............................ Pages 6-16 to 6-26

Photo : DCR-PC110

RMT-811

DCR-PC110/PC110E

RMT-811

Ver 1.2 2001. 10

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENTWARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH

MARK 0ON 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 0SUR LES

DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT

CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE

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DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU

DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

1. Check theareaofyour repair for unsolderedorpoorly-soldered

connections. Checktheentireboard surface forsoldersplashes

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 parts which, through 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

• 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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Abbreviation

HK: Hong Kong model

JE: Tourist model

• SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 7

2. HOW TO OPEN THE FLASH WHEN THE FLASH

DOESN’T OPEN ······························································· 7

3. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT

(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 7

4. DISCHARGING OF THE FLASHLIGHT POWER

SUPPLY CAPACITOR ······················································ 8

4-1. PREPARING THE SHORT JIG ········································· 8

4-2. DISCHARGING THE CAPACITOR································· 8

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ······································· 9

2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY ·········································· 9

3. SERVICE MODE DISPLAY ············································· 9

3-1. Display Method ·································································· 9

3-2. Switching of Backup No. ···················································9

3-3. End of Display···································································· 9

4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE································· 10

1. GENERAL

Checking supplied accessories ··················································1-1

Quick Start Guide ······································································1-1

Getting started

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

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································1-2

Installing the battery pack····················································1-2

Charging the battery pack ····················································1-2

Connecting to the mains ······················································1-3

Step 2 Inserting a cassette······················································1-3

Recording –Basics

Recording a picture································································1-3

Shooting backlit subjects –BACK LIGHT ··························1-5

Shooting in the dark –NightShot/Super NightShot ·············1-5

Self-timer recording ·····························································1-6

END SEARCH ····································································1-6

Playback –Basics

Playing back a tape ································································1-6

Viewing the recording on TV ················································1-8

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape –Tape Photo recording ·····1-9

Adjusting the white balance manually·································1-10

Using the wide mode ···························································1-11

Using the fader function ······················································1-11

Using special effects –Picture effect····································1-12

Using special effects –Digital effect ····································1-12

Using the PROGRAM AE function·····································1-13

Adjusting the exposure manually ········································1-13

Focusing manually·······························································1-14

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects ······························1-14

Playing back a tape with digital effects ·······························1-14

Enlarging images recorded on –Tape PB ZOOM ···············1-15

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function ··

1-15

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title

–Title search······································································1-16

Searching a recording by date –Date search························1-16

Searching for a photo –Photo search/Photo scan·················1-16

Editing

Dubbing a tape ·····································································1-17

Dubbing only desired scenes –Digital program editing ······1-18

Using with analog video unit and personal computer

–Signal convert function ···················································1-21

Recording video or TV programmes ···································1-22

Inserting a scene from a VCR –Insert editing······················1-23

Audio dubbing ·····································································1-23

Superimposing a title ···························································1-24

Making your own titles ························································1-25

Labeling a cassette ·······························································1-26

CustomizingYour Camcorder

Changing the menu settings·················································1-26

Resetting the date and time··················································1-28

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” –introduction ·······························1-29

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s

–Memory photo recording ················································1-32

Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image ··1-34

Recoding moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s

–MPEG movie recoding ···················································1-35

Recoding a picture from a mini DV tape as a moving picture ··

1-35

Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a

moving picture –MEMORY MIX ·······································1-36

Copying still images from a mini DV tape –Photo save······1-37

Viewing a still image –Memory photo playback ·················1-37

Viewing a moving picture –MPEG movie playback ···········1-38

Viewing images using a personal computer ························1-39

Copying the images recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini

DV tapes ··············································································1-41

Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s

–Memory PB ZOOM ························································1-41

Playing back images in a continuous loop

–SLIDE SHOW ·

1-42

Preventing accidental erasure –Image protection ················1-42

Deleting images ···································································1-43

Writing a print mark –PRINT MARK·································1-44

Additional Information

Usable cassettes ···································································1-44

About i.LINK·······································································1-45

Troubleshooting ···································································1-45

Self-diagnosis display ··························································1-47

Warning indicators and messages ········································1-47

Using your camcorder abroad··············································1-48

Maintenance information and precautions···························1-48

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ········································1-49

Quick Function Guide ·························································1-52

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. PD-134 BOARD, INVERTER TRANSFORMER UNIT···2-2

2-2. CABINET (L) BLOCK ASSEMBLY ·····························2-3

2-3. EVF BLOCK ASSEMBLY ·············································2-4

2-4. VTR OVERALL SECTION,

CABINET (R) BLOCK ASSEMBLY ·····························2-5

2-5. FLASH UNIT (MC), FLASH UNIT (ST) ······················2-5

2-6. FJ-027 BOARD ·······························································2-6

2-7. CD-285 BOARD, LENS DEVICE LSV-690B ···············2-6

2-8. AI-021, VC-253 BOARDS, MECHANISM DECK ·······2-7

2-9. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS30550),

CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK30550)·····················2-8

2-10. LCD HINGE ASSEMBLY ··············································2-9

2-11. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ·································2-10

2-12. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························2-11

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ···························3-1

3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ···························3-3

3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ···························3-5

3-4. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2)································3-7

3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2)································3-9

4. PRINTEDWIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/2)·······················4-1

FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/2) ·······················4-3

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4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-5

• CD-285 (CCD IMAGER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·························4-7

• CD-285 (CCD IMAGER),

CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (MF30550)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS····························4-9

Shematic diagram and printed wiring board of the

VC-253 board are not shown.

Pages from 4-11 to 4-52 are not shown.

• AI-021 (LINE IN/OUT)(1/3)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-53

• AI-021 (AUDIO IN/OUT, DAC/ADC)(2/3)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-55

• AI-021 (MIC AMP)(3/3), MIC (MIC UNIT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS··························4-57

• AI-021 (AUDIO PROCESSOR, LINE IN/OUT)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-59

• CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK30550)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-63

• CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK30550)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-65

• CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ME30550)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-66

• CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS30550),

FP-256 (SIRCS, IR)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS··························4-67

• FLASH UNIT (30550MC/30550ST)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS··························4-69

• PD-134 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENE.)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-71

• PD-134 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENE.)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-73

• VF-147 (LCD DRIVE, BACK-LIGHT)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-75

• VF-147 (LCD DRIVE, BACK-LIGHT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-77

• FJ-027 (DC IN)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-79

• FJ-027 (DC IN), FP-251 (PANEL DETECT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS··························4-83

• FP-100 (MODE SWITCH), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR),

FP-102 (TAPE TOP/END SENSOR, S/T REEL)

FLEXIBLE BOARDS··································4-85

4-3. WAVEFORMS ······························································4-88

4-4. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ·································4-92

5. ADJUSTMENTS

1. Before starting adjustment···············································5-1

1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards. ···5-2

5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT ···························5-4

1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT

(CAMERA SECTION) ···················································5-4

1-1-1.List of Service Tools························································5-4

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

1-1-3.Precaution ········································································5-7

1. Setting the Switch····························································5-7

2. Order of Adjustments ······················································5-7

3. Subjects ···········································································5-7

1-2. INITIALIZATION OF B, C, D, E, F, 7, 8 PAGE DATA ···5-8

1-2-1.INITIALIZATION OF C, D, 8 PAGE DATA ··················5-8

1. Initializing the C, D, 8 Page Data····································5-8

2. Modification of C, D, 8 Page Data ··································5-8

3. C Page Table ····································································5-8

4. D Page Table··································································5-10

5. 8 Page Table···································································5-10

1-2-2.INITIALIZATION OF B PAGE DATA ·························5-11

1. Initializing the B Page Data···········································5-11

2. Modification of B Page Data ·········································5-11

3. B Page Table ··································································5-11

1-2-3.INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 7 PAGE DATA ·················5-12

1. Initializing the E, F, 7 Page Data ···································5-12

2. Modification of E, F, 7 Page Data ·································5-12

3. F Page Table ··································································5-12

4. E Page Table ··································································5-13

5. 7 Page Table···································································5-14

1-3. CAMERA SYSTEMADJUSTMENTS ························5-15

1. 54MHz/66MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment

(CD-285 board) ·····························································5-15

2. Zoom Key Center Adjustment ·······································5-15

3. HALL Adjustment ·························································5-16

4. MR Adjustment ·····························································5-17

5. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······5-18

6. Flange Back Adjustment

(Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart and Subject

More Than 500m Away) ················································5-19

6-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1) ··········································5-19

6-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) ··········································5-19

7. Flange Back Check························································5-20

8. Picture Frame Setting ····················································5-20

9. Color Reproduction Adjustment····································5-21

10. MAX GAIN Adjustment ···············································5-22

11. Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input ···········5-22

12. Auto White Balance Adjustment ···································5-23

13. White Balance Check ····················································5-24

14. Mechanical Shutter Data Input······································5-25

15. Angular Velocity Sensor SensitivityAdjustment ··········5-25

16. Strobe Light LevelAdjustment ·····································5-26

17. Strobe Light LevelAdjustment for Movie Mode ··········5-26

18. Strobe White Balance Adjustment & Check ·················5-27

1-4. COLOR ELECTRONICVIEWFINDER SYSTEM

ADJUSTMENT·····························································5-28

1. VCO Adjustment (VF-147 board) ·································5-28

2. Bright Adjustment (VF-147 board) ·······························5-29

3. Contrast Adjustment (VF-147 board) ····························5-29

4. White Balance Adjustment (VF-147 board)··················5-30

1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···································5-31

1. VCO Adjustment (PD-134 board) ·································5-31

2. Bright Adjustment (PD-134 board) ·······························5-32

3. Black Limit Adjustment (PD-134 board) ······················5-32

4. Contrast Adjustment (PD-134 board) ····························5-33

5. Center Level Adjustment (PD-134 board)·····················5-33

6. V-COM Adjustment (PD-134 board) ····························5-34

7. White Balance Adjustment (PD-134 board)··················5-34

5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT··················5-35

2-1. HOW TO ENTER RECORD MODE WITHOUT

CASSETTE ···································································5-35

2-2. HOW TO ENTER PLAYBACK MODE WITHOUT

CASSETTE ···································································5-35

2-3. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT ········································5-35

1. Preparation for Adjustment ···········································5-35

2. Procedure after operations·············································5-35

5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ···························5-36

3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS ············5-36

3-1-1.Equipment Required······················································5-36

3-1-2. Precautions on Adjusting ··············································5-37

3-1-3.Adjusting Connectors ····················································5-38

3-1-4.Connecting the Equipment ············································5-38

3-1-5.Alignment Tapes····························································5-39

3-1-6.Input/Output Level and Impedance ·······························5-39

3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT········5-40

1. Initialization of B, C, D, E, F, 7, 8 Page Data ···············5-40

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2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-40

2-1. Company ID Input·························································5-40

2-2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-40

3. Battery End Check (VC-253 board) ······························5-42

3-3. SERVOAND RF SYSTEMADJUSTMENT ···············5-43

1. Cap FG Duty Adjustment (VC-253 Board)···················5-43

2. PLL f0& LPF f0Adjustment (VC-253 Board)··············5-43

3. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-253 Board) ··········5-44

4. AGC Center Level andAPC &AEQAdjustment ·········5-44

4-1. Preparations before adjustments····································5-44

4-2. AGC Center LevelAdjustment (VC-253 Board) ··········5-44

4-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-253 Board) ···················5-45

4-4. Processing after Completing Adjustments ····················5-45

5. PLL f0& LPF f0Final Adjustment (VC-253 Board)·····5-46

3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS·····························5-47

3-4-1.Base Band Block Adjustments ······································5-47

1. Chroma BPF f0Adjustment (AI-021 Board) ·················5-47

2. S VIDEO OUTY Level Adjustment (VC-253 Board) ··5-47

3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment

(VC-253 Board)·····························································5-48

VIDEO OUTY, Chroma Level Check (VC-253 Board) ··

5-48

3-5. IR TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS ·························5-49

IR Video Carrier FrequencyAdjustment (VC-253 board)··

5-49

2. IR Video Deviation Adjustment (VC-253 board) ··········5-49

3. IR Audio DeviationAdjustment (VC-253 board) ·········5-50

3-6. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························5-51

1. Playback Level Check ···················································5-52

2. Overall Level Characteristics Check ·····························5-52

3. Overall Distortion Check···············································5-52

4. Overall Noise Level Check············································5-52

5. Overall Separation Check··············································5-52

5-4. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-53

4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················5-53

1. Using the adjustment remote commander ·····················5-53

2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote

commander ····································································5-53

4-2. DATA PROCESS···························································5-54

4-3. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-55

1. Setting the Test Mode ····················································5-55

2. Emergence Memory Address ········································5-55

2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) ·····································5-55

2-2. MSW Code ····································································5-56

3. Bit value discrimination ················································5-57

4. Switch check (1) ····························································5-57

5. Switch check (2) ····························································5-58

6. Record of Use check······················································5-58

7. Record of Self-diagnosis check ·····································5-59

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

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

6-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································6-1

6-1-2.CABINET (L) SECTION················································6-2

6-1-3.EVF SECTION································································6-3

6-1-4.VTR OVERALL SECTION············································6-4

6-1-5.CABINET (R) SECTION-1 ············································6-5

6-1-6.CABINET (R) SECTION-2 ············································6-6

6-1-7.CASSETTE COMPARTMENT AND DRUM BLOCK

ASSEMBLY ····································································6-7

6-1-8.LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY·······························6-8

6-1-9.MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ···········6-9

6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ········································6-10

Parts list of the VC-253 board are not shown.

Pages from 6-16 to 6-26 are not shown.

*Color reproduction frame is shown on page 217.

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: Unloading

: Loading

Loading motor

VC-253 board

DC power supply

(+4.5Vdc)

AI-021 board

Disconnect from CN256

AI-021 board

SERVICE NOTE

1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS

In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (8.4V), 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.

Use the AC power adaptor (AC-L10, AC-VQ800 etc.).

Method 2.

Connect the servicing remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B) to the LANC jack, and set the commander switch to the “ADJ” side.

2. HOWTO OPENTHE FLASH WHENTHE FLASH DOESN’T OPEN

3. TOTAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)

1Refer to 2-2. to remove the jack ornamental plate.

2Refer to 2-2. to remove the upper cabinet .

3Refer to “2. HOW TO OPEN THE FLASH WHENTHE FLASH

DOESN’T OPEN” to open the flash.

4Refer to 2-2. to remove the cabinet (L) assembly.

5Refer to 2-2. to remove the microphone unit.

6Refer to 2-3. to remove the EVF block.

7Refer to 2-4. to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.

8Refer to 2-7. to remove the IR window.

9Refer to 2-7. to remove the MF ring.

0Refer to 2-7. to remove the lens block.

qa Disconnect CN256 (27P) of VC-253 board.

qs Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor

and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.

Cabinet (upper)

Open the flash unit.

Lock plate

Push the lock plate in the

direction of the arrow

to open the flash unit.

Move the microphone block

in the direction of the arrow

Screw

(M1.7

4),

lock ace, p2

Two claws

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4. DISCHARGING OFTHE FLASHLIGHT POWER SUPPLY CAPACITOR

The capacitor (C2010) of the flash unit is charged up to the maximum 300V potential.

There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged

voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the unit is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be

discharged as described below.

4-1. PREPARINGTHE SHORT JIG

To preparing the short jig. a small clip is attached to each end of a resistor of 1kΩ/1W (1-215-869-11)

Wrap insulating tape fully around the reads of the resistor to prevent electric shock.

4-2. DISCHARGINGTHE CAPACITOR

* Use either one of the following two procedure to discharge the capacitor.

< DISCHARGINGTHE CAPACITOR-1 >

1Remove the power supply (Battery orAC power adaptor).

2Refer to “2. HOW TO OPEN THE FLASH WHEN THE FLASH DOESN’T OPEN” to open the flash. (Page 7)

3Remove the upper ST cabinet.

4Short circuit between the anode 3of the xenon lamp and the GND #terminal of the trigger transformer (L2010) with the short jig

about 10 seconds.

< DISCHARGINGTHE CAPACITOR-2 >

1Remove the power supply (Battery orAC power adaptor).

2Short circuit between 3and #terminal of the capacitor (C2010) with the short jig about 10 seconds.

1 k

Ω

/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

FLASH UNIT

(30550MC)

C2010

Xenon tube

Short jig

Trigger transformer

Screw,

tapping

ST cabinet (upper)

Remove the

four claws.

FLASH UNIT

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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 viewfinder or LCD

screen what to do. This function consists of two display; self-

diagnosis display and service mode display.

Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction

manual.

Note: The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (BT1731) of the control switch block (FK-30550). When the

cabinet (L) assembly is removed, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.

2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY

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

viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit

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 “VCR”, 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.

Order of previous errors

Backup No. Self-diagnosis Codes

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

Lights up

Viewfinder or LCD screen

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

1 1

3 1C

Repaired by:

Refer to page 10.

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

Viewfinder or LCD screen

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Control dial

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4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODETABLE

Block

Function

Detailed

Code

Symptom/State

Non-standard battery is used.

Condensation.

Video head is dirty.

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

Winding S reel fault when counting the

rest of tape.

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.

Winding S reel fault when counting the

rest of tape.

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

Difficult to adjust focus

(Cannot initialize focus.)

Zoom operations fault

(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)

Steadyshot function does not work well.

(Withpitchangularvelocitysensoroutput

stopped.)

Steadyshot function does not work well.

(With yaw angular velocity sensor output

stopped.)

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

Use the info LITHIUM battery.

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

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

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

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform