Sony Handycam DCR-PC6E User manual

SERVICE MANUALSERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
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-265/265A board
This service manual provides the information that is premised the
circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the
VC-265/265A board.
Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board, waveforms, parts
locationandelectricalparts list of theVC-265/265Aboardarenotshown.
The following pages are not shown.
Printed wiring board......................... Pages 4-15 to 4-18
Schematic diagram .......................... Pages 4-19 to 4-54
Waveforms and parts location ......... Pages 4-74 to 4-77
Electrical parts list............................ Pages 6-13 to 6-24
DCR-PC6E/PC9/PC9E
RMT-814
Photo : DCR-PC9E
RMT-814
US Model
Canadian Model
Korea Model
DCR-PC9
AEP Model
UK Model
DCR-PC6E/PC9E
E Model
Hong Kong Model
Tourist Model
DCR-PC9/PC9E
Australian Model
Chinese Model
DCR-PC9E
J MECHANISM
NTSC model : DCR-PC9
PAL model : DCR-PC6E/PC9E
Video camera
recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
PAL colour, CCIR standards
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-PC9:
DCR-PC6E/PC9E:
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time
(using cassette DVM60)
SP: 1 hour
LP: 1.5 hours
Fastforward/rewind time
(using cassette DVM60)
Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (colour)
Total dot number:
DCR-PC9/PC9E: 180 000 (800 ×225)
DCR-PC6E: 113 578 (521 ×218)
Image device
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Approx. 800 000 pixels
DCR-PC9:
DCR-PC6E/PC9E:
(Effective: 400 000 pixels)
Approx. 680 000 pixels
(Effective: 340 000 pixels)
Lens
Carl Zeiss
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 30 mm. (1 3/16 in.)
10×(Optical), 120×(Digital)
Focal length
3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera 42 - 420 mm (1 11/16 - 16 5/
8 in.)
Colour temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold), Indoor
(3 200K), Outdoor (5 800K)
Minimum illumination
5 lx (lux) (F 1.7)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with infrared
lighting.
Input/Output connectors
S video input/output (DCR-PC9/
S video output (DCR-PC6E)
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω(ohms), unbalanced, sync
negative
Chrominance signal:
75 Ω(ohms), unbalanced
Audio/Video input/output (DCR-
PC9/PC9E)
Audio/video output (DCR-PC6E)
AV MINI JACK, input/output auto
switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms) )
Input impedance with more than
47 kΩ(kilohms)
Output impedance with less than
2.2 kΩ(kilohms)
DV input/output (DCR-PC9/PC9E)
DV output (DCR-PC6E)
4-pin connector
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack (DCR-PC9/PC9E only)
mini-B
PC9E)
DCR-PC6E/PC9E: 0.3 Vp-p
DCR-PC9: 0.286 Vp-p,
Ver 1.0 2001. 05

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
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
ÀLA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉDE 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 thearea ofyour repairfor unsolderedor poorly-soldered
connections. Checkthe entireboard surfacefor 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 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.
Battery pack
NP-FM30
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0 Wh (700 mAh)
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.2 ×20.5 ×55.6 mm
(1 9/16 ×13/16 ×2 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
65 g (2.3 oz)
Type
Lithium ion
“Memory Stick”
(DCR-PC9/PC9E only)
Memory
Flash memory
4MB: MSA-4A
Operating voltage
2.7-3.6V
Power consumption
Approx. 45mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130µA in the standby
mode
Dimensions (approx.)
50 ×2.8 ×21.5 mm
(2 ×1/8 ×7/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
4 g (0.14 oz)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance
with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output
impedance 6.8 kΩ(kilohms)
(ø3.5 mm)
Stereo type
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50 ×37 mm (2 ×1 1/2 in.)
Total dot number:
DCR-PC9/PC9E: 211 200 (960 ×220)
DCR-PC6E: 123 200 (560 ×220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
DCR-PC9/PC9E:
LCD: 3.5 W
Viewfinder: 2.7 W
DCR-PC6E:
LCD: 3.2 W
Viewfinder: 2.5 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
58 ×104 ×97 mm
(2 3/8 ×4 1/8 ×3 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
490 g (1 lb 1 oz)
excluding the battery pack and
cassette
580 g (1 lb 2 oz)
including the battery pack,
NP-FM30, cassette DVM60 and lens
cap
Supplied accessories
See page 3.
AC power adaptor
AC-L10
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Battery charge terminal:
4.2 V, 1.5 A in charge mode
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
125 ×39 ×62 mm (5 ×1 9/16 ×2 1/2
in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting
parts
Mass (approx.)
280 g (9.8 oz)
excluding mains lead

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•SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Makesure that thefollowingaccessories aresupplied withyour camcorder.
7
1Wireless Remote Commander (1)
2AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
(1), Mains lead (1)
3NP-FM30 battery pack (1)
4R6 (size AA) battery for Remote
Commander (2)
5USB cable (1)
DCR-PC9/PC9E only
6“Memory Stick” (1)
DCR-PC9/PC9E only
7A/V connecting cable (1)
8Lens cap (1)
9CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)
DCR-PC9/PC9E only
q; Battery terminal cover (1)
qa Cleaning cloth (1)
qs 21-pin adaptor (1)
European models only
qd 2-pin adaptor (1)
DCR-PC9: JE/PC9E: JE only
qf 2-pin adaptor (1)
DCR-PC9: E,HK/PC9E: E,HK only
1
5
3
46
89q; qa
2
qs qfqd
•Abbreviation
HK : Hong Kong model
AUS : Australian model
CN : Chinese model
JE : Tourist model
DCR-PC6E
AEP,UK
✕
✕
✕
✕
DCR-PC9
US,CND,E,
HK,KR,JE
a
a
a
a
DCR-PC9E
AEP,UK,E,HK,
AUS,CN,JE
a
a
a
a
Table for difference of functions
Model
Destination
Memory stick
VCR Rec mode
DV IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN/OUT (USB)
Remark
a: with FP-347 flexible
a: with REC button
a: with IN/OUT
✕: with OUT
a: with IN/OUT
✕: with OUT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 7
2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 7
3. PERCAUTION DURING INSTALLATION OF DC IN
CONNECTORAND BATTERY TEMINAL BOARD ······ 7
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION······································· 8
2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY ·········································· 8
3. SERVICE MODE DISPLAY ············································· 8
3-1. Display Method ·································································· 8
3-2. Backup No. ········································································· 8
3-3. End of Display···································································· 8
4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE··································· 9
1. GENERAL
Main Features ············································································1-1
Quick Start Guide ······································································1-1
Getting started
Using this manual ··································································1-2
Checking supplied accessories ··············································1-2
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································1-3
Installing the battery pack···················································1-3
Charging the battery pack ···················································1-3
Connecting to a wall socket ················································1-4
Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································1-4
Step 3 Inserting a cassette······················································1-5
Step 4 Using the touch panel ·················································1-5
Recording –Basics
Recording a picture································································1-6
Shooting backlit subjects –BACK LIGHT ························1-8
Shooting in the dark –NightShot/Super NightShot ···········1-8
Self-timer recording····························································1-9
Checking the recording –END SEARCH/
EDITSEARCH/Rec Review ···············································1-9
Playback –Basics
Playing back a tape ······························································1-10
Viewing the recording on TV ··············································1-11
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape –Tape Photo recording ········1-12
Using the wide mode ···························································1-13
Using the fader function ······················································1-13
Using special effects –Picture effect ···································1-14
Using special effects –Digital effect ···································1-14
Using the PROGRAM AE function ···································· 1-15
Adjusting the white balance manually·································1-16
Adjusting the exposure manually ········································1-16
Using the spot light-metering mode –Flexible Spot Meter ······1-17
Focusing manually·······························································1-17
Interval recording·································································1-18
Frame by frame recording –Cut recording ·························1-18
Using the viewfinder ····························································1-19
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects ······························1-19
Playing back a tape with digital effects ·······························1-19
Enlarging images recorded on tapes –Tape PB ZOOM ······1-20
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function ····1-20
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title
–Title search ·····································································1-21
Searching a recording by date –Date search ·······················1-21
Searching for a photo –Photo search/Photo scan················1-22
Editing
Dubbing a tape ·····································································1-22
Dubbing only desired scenes –Digital program editing ·····1-23
Using with an analog video unit and your computer
–Signal convert function (DCR-PC9E only) ···················1-26
Recording video or TV programmes (DCR-PC9E only) ····1-27
Inserting a scene from a VCR –Insert editing
(DCR-PC9E only)·····························································1-28
Audio dubbing ·····································································1-28
Superimposing a title ···························································1-29
Making your own titles ························································1-30
Labeling a cassette ·······························································1-31
CustomizingYour Camcorder
Changing the menu settings·················································1-32
“Memory Stick”Operations (DCR-PC9E only)
Using a “Memory Stick”–introduction ······························1-33
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”
–Memory Photo recording ···············································1-36
Recording an image from a tape as a still image ·················1-38
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s
–MPEG movie recording ·················································1-39
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ··········1-39
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick”
on a moving picture –MEMORY MIX····························1-40
Copying still images from a tape –Photo save····················1-42
Viewing a still image –Memory photo playback ················1-42
Viewing a moving picture –MPEG movie playback ··········1-43
Viewing images using your computer ·································1-44
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s
–Memory PB ZOOM ·······················································1-46
Playing back images continuously –SLIDE SHOW···········1-46
Preventing accidental erasure –Image protection ···············1-47
Deleting images ···································································1-47
Writing a print mark –PRINT MARK································1-48
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions·····································1-48
Self-diagnosis display ··························································1-50
Warning indicators and messages ········································1-50
Additional Information
Usable cassettes ···································································1-51
About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack·····························1-51
About i.LINK·······································································1-52
Using your camcorder abroad··············································1-52
Maintenance information and precautions···························1-53
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ········································1-55
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. LCD SECTION (PD-148/148A BOARD) ······················2-2
2-2. CABINET (R) SECTION ···············································2-3
2-3. LENS-EVF SECTION ····················································2-3
2-4. VC-265/265A BOARD ···················································2-4
2-5. MECHANISM DECK·····················································2-4
2-6. CABINET (G) ASSEMBLY ···········································2-5
2-7. MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR,
FP-347 FLEXIBLE BOARD (PC9/PC9E) ·····················2-5
2-8. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1770) ·····················2-6
2-9. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-1770),
NS-013 BOARD······························································2-6
2-10. BJ-002/002A BOARD·····················································2-7
2-11. LCD HINGE ASSEMBLY, PR-037, PO-007 BOARDS · 2-9
2-12. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ·································2-10
2-13. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························2-11
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3)(DCR-PC6E)······3-1
3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3)(DCR-PC9/PC9E) · 3-3
3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ···························3-5
3-4. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ···························3-7
3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ································3-9
3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ······························3-11

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4. PRINTEDWIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/2) ·······················4-1
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/2) ·······················4-3
4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-5
• MF-325 (MF SENSOR),
NS-013 (REMOTE COMMANDER RECEIVER)
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ·······················4-7
• CF-085 (CCD IMAGER, PITCH/YAW SENSOR)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·························4-9
• CF-085 (CCD IMAGER, PITCH/YAW SENSOR)(1/2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11
• MF-325 (MF SENSOR),
NS-013 (REMOTE COMMANDER RECEIVER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ··························4-12
• CF-085 (PITCH/YAW SENSOR)(2/2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13
Shematic diagram and printed wiring board of the
VC-265/265A board are not shown.
Pages from 4-15 to 4-54 are not shown.
• FP-100 (MODE SWITCH), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR),
FP-102 (TAPE TOP/END SENSOR, S/T REEL)
FLEXIBLE BOARDS··································4-55
• FP-347 FLEXIBLE (MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-57
• CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1770)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-59
• CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1770), (PS-1770)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-61
• BJ-002/002A (JACK, BATTERY),
PO-007 (PANEL OPEN), PR-037 (PANEL REVERSE)
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ·····················4-63
• BJ-002/002A (JACK, BATTERY)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-65
• PO-007 (PANEL OPEN), PR-037 (PANEL REVERSE)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ··························4-65
• PD-148/148A (LCD DRIVE, BACK LIGHT)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-67
• PD-148/148A (LCD DRIVE)(1/2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-69
• PD-148/148A (BACK LIGHT)(2/2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-71
4-3. WAVEFORMS ······························································4-73
Waveforms and parts location of the VC-265/265A
board are not shown.
Pages from 4-74 to 4-77 are not shown.
4-4. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ·································4-78
5. ADJUSTMENTS
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···································································5-11
1-2-2.INITIALIZATION OF B PAGE DATA
(DCR-PC9/PC9E) ·························································5-12
1. Initializing the B Page Data···········································5-12
2. Modification of B Page Data ·········································5-12
3. B Page Table ··································································5-12
1-2-3.INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 7 PAGE DATA ·················5-13
1. Initializing the E, F, 7 Page Data ···································5-13
2. Modification of E, F, 7 Page Data ·································5-13
3. F Page Table ··································································5-13
4. E Page Table ··································································5-14
5. 7 Page Table···································································5-15
1-3. CAMERA SYSTEMADJUSTMENTS ························5-16
1.
36MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment (VC-265 board) ·· 5-16
2. HALL Adjustment ·························································5-16
3. Flange BackAdjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······5-17
4. Flange Back Adjustment
(Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart and Subject More
Than 500m Away) ·························································5-18
4-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1)··········································5-18
4-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2)··········································5-18
5. Flange Back Check························································5-19
6. Optical Axis Adjustment ···············································5-20
7. Picture Frame Setting ····················································5-21
8. Color Reproduction Adjustment····································5-22
9. MAX GAIN Adjustment ···············································5-23
10. Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input ···········5-23
11. Auto White Balance Adjustment ···································5-24
12. White Balance Check ····················································5-25
13. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment (DCR-PC9/PC9E)······5-26
14. Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment ··········5-26
1-4. COLOR ELECTRONICVIEWFINDER SYSTEM
ADJUSTMENT·····························································5-27
1. VCOAdjustment (VC-265 board) ································5-27
2. BacklightAdjustment (VC-265 board) ·························5-28
3. BrightAdjustment (VC-265 board)·······························5-28
4. ContrastAdjustment (VC-265 board) ···························5-29
5. White BalanceAdjustment (VC-265 board) ·················5-29
1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···································5-30
1. VCOAdjustment (PD-148 board) ·································5-30
2. BrightAdjustment (PD-148 board) ·······························5-31
3. Black LimitAdjustment (PD-148 board) ······················5-31
4. PSIG GLAY Adjustment (PD-148 board) ·····················5-32
5. ContrastAdjustment (PD-148 board) ····························5-32
6. Center Level Adjustment (PD-148 board)·····················5-33
7. V-COM Adjustment (PD-148 board) ····························5-33
8. White BalanceAdjustment (PD-148 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

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3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEMADJUSTMENT ········5-40
1. Initialization of B, C, D, E, F, 7, 8 Page Data ···············5-40
2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-40
2-1. Company ID Input·························································5-40
2-2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-40
3. Touch PanelAdjustment (VC-265 board) ·····················5-42
4. Battery End Check (VC-265 board)······························5-42
3-3. SERVOAND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···············5-43
1. Cap FG DutyAdjustment (VC-265 board) ···················5-43
2. PLL fo & LPF foAdjustment (VC-265 board) ·············5-43
3. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-265 board)···········5-44
4. AGC Center Level and APC & AEQ Adjustment ·········5-44
4-1. Preparations before adjustments····································5-44
4-2. AGC Center Level Adjustment (VC-265 board) ···········5-45
4-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-265 board) ····················5-45
4-4. Processing after Completing Adjustments ····················5-46
5. PLL fo & LPF fo FineAdjustment (VC-265 board) ·····5-46
3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS·····························5-47
1. Chroma BPF f0Adjustment (VC-265 board) ················5-47
2. SVIDEO OUTY LevelAdjustment (VC-265 board) ···5-47
3. SVIDEO OUT Chroma LevelAdjustment
(VC-265 board) ·····························································5-48
4. VIDEO OUTY, Chroma Level Check (VC-265 board)··· 5-48
3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························5-49
1. Playback Level Check ···················································5-50
2. Overall Level Characteristics Check ·····························5-50
3. Overall Distortion Check···············································5-50
4. Overall Noise Level Check············································5-50
5. Overall Separation Check ··············································5-50
5-4. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-51
4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················5-51
1. Using the adjustment remote commander ·····················5-51
2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote
commander ····································································5-51
4-2. DATA PROCESS···························································5-52
4-3. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-53
1. Setting the Test Mode ····················································5-53
2. Emergence Memory Address ········································5-53
2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) ·····································5-53
2-2. MSW Code ····································································5-54
3. Bit value discrimination ················································5-55
4. Switch check (1)····························································5-55
5. Switch check (2)····························································5-55
6. Switch check (3)····························································5-56
7. Switch check (4)····························································5-56
8. Record of Use check······················································5-56
9. Record of Self-diagnosis check·····································5-57
6. REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································6-1
6-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································6-1
6-1-2.CABINET (R) SECTION-1 ············································6-2
6-1-3.CABINET (R) SECTION-2 ············································6-3
6-1-4.LENS-EVF SECTION ····················································6-4
6-1-5.CABINET (L) SECTION················································6-5
6-1-6.OVERALL MECHANISM DECK SECTION (J100) ····6-6
6-1-7.LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY·······························6-7
6-1-8.MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ···········6-8
6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································6-9
Parts list of the VC-265/265A board are not shown.
Pages from 6-13 to 6-24 are not shown.
*Optical axis frame and color reproduction frame are
shown on pages 198 and 199.

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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.
These 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. TOTAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1Refer to 2-2 to remove the accessory shoe and microphone cover.
2Refer to 2-2 to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.
3Refer to 2-3 to remove the lens-EVF block.
4Refer to 2-9 to remove the rear cabinet and control switch block (PS-1770).
5Open the VC-265 board.
6Refer to 2-5 to remove the four screws with which the mechanism deck is fixed.
7Open the cassette lid.
8Remove the mechanism deck and VC-265 board.
9Disconnect CN008 (27P, 0.3mm) ofVC-265 board.
0Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor
and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.
VC-265
Loading motor
Disconnect from CN008 (27P)
of VC-265 board
DC power supply
(+4.5Vdc)
: Unloading
: Loading
3. PERCAUTION DURING INSTALLATION OF DC IN CONNECTOR AND
BATTERYTEMINAL BOARD
CN3100 (for the DC-IN connector) and CN3105 (for the battery terminal board) of BJ-002/002A board are the same size, and the number of
the pins is the same.
So these connectors may be mistaken for each other. When these connectors are mistaken, the charge system of the unit may
break.
So ascertain the color of the connector when assembling these connectors.
CN3100 (for the DC IN connector) ..........................Blue
CN3105 (for the battery terminal board) ..................White
BJ-002/002A board Battery terminal board
DC-IN connector CN3100 (Blue)
CN3105 (White)

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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 of control switch block (FK-1770) BT601. When CN013 of
VC-265 board is disconnected, 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 the last self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.
3-1. Display Method
While pressing the “BACK LIGHT”key, set the switch from OFF to “VCR or PLAYER”, and continue pressing the “BACK LIGHT”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. Backup No.
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
Note: Switching of the backup No. can’t be done.
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 9.
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

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4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODETABLE
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
Block
Function
04
21
22
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
61
61
62
62
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
24
30
40
42
10
11
20
21
22
23
24
30
40
42
00
10
00
01
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.
(With pitchangular velocitysensoroutput
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.
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.
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin 7of CF-085 board
CN3351) when focusing is performed when the focus ring is rotated
in the focus manual mode, and the focus motor drive circuit (IC204
of VC-265 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor ( Pin qh of CF-085 board
CN3351 ) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoommotor drive circuit(IC204 ofVC-265 board)
when zooming is not performed.
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE3450 of CF-085 board)
peripheral circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE3451 of CF-085 board)
peripheral circuits.

1-1
SECTION 1
GENERAL
DCR-PC6E/PC9/PC9E
This section is extracted from instruction
manual.(DCR-PC6E/PC9E)(3-068-332-11)
4
English
Main Features
Taking moving or still images, and playing them back
•Recording a picture on a tape (p. 30)
•Recording a still image on a tape (p. 55)
•Playing back a tape (p. 46)
•Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 159)
•Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 168)
•Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-PC9E only) (p.183)
•Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 187)
Capturing images on your computer
•Using with an analog video unit and your computer (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 113)
•Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s using the USB cable (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 189)
Other uses
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
•Back light (p. 40)
•NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 41)
•PROGRAM AE (p. 68)
•White balance (p. 71)
•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 73)
•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 74)
Functions to give images more impact
•Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 134) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the
digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
•Fader (p. 60)
•Picture effect (p. 63)
•Digital effect (p. 65)
•Digital program editing (p. 101)
•Title (p. 125, 129)
•MEMORY MIX (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 174)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
•Manual focus (p. 76)
•Sports lesson mode (p. 68)
•Landscape mode (p. 68)
Functions to use after recording
•END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 44)
•DATA CODE (p. 48)
•Photo search (p. 94)
•Photo scan (p. 96)
•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 87)/Memory PB ZOOM (DCR-PC9E only) (p. 196)
•Zero set memory (p. 89)
•Title search (p. 90)
10
3
2
English
Quick Start Guide
This chapter introduces you to the basic
features of your camcorder. See the page in
parentheses “()”for more information.
Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your
camcorder as illustrated.
Inserting a cassette (p. 27)
Connecting the mains lead (p. 24)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18).
1Slide OPEN/ZEJECT
in the direction of the
arrow and open the
lid.
2Push the middle
portion of the back of
the cassette to insert.
Insert the cassette in a
straight line deeply
into the cassette
compartment with
the window facing
out.
3Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the
mark on the cassette
compartment.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.
Quick Start Guide
Holding Grip
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Connect the plug with its v
mark facing the Holding
Grip.
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
11
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel
is closed, pull out the
view finder untill its
click to focus on the
subject
Quick Start Guide
Recording a picture (p. 30)
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 46)
NOTE
Do not pick up your
camcorder by holding the
viewfinder, the LCD panel,
the battery pack or the jack
cover.
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR (DCR-
PC9E)/PLAYER (DCR-PC6E) while
pressing the small green button.
2 Press of the touch panel to
rewind the tape.
3 Press of the touch panel to
start playback.
NOTE
When using the touch panel, press
operation buttons lightly with your
thumb supporting the LCD screen from
the backside of it. Do not press the LCD
screen with sharp-pointed objects such
as pens.
1 Remove the lens cap.
3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
while pressing the small green
button.
POWER
MEMORY
VCR CAMERA
OFF
(CHARGE)
LOCK
POWER
MEMORY
VCR CAMERA
OFF
(CHARGE)
LOCK
POWER
MEMORY
VCR CAMERA
OFF
(CHARGE)
LOCK
4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder
starts recording. To stop recording,
press START/STOP again.
2 Press OPEN to
open the LCD
panel.
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock
setting is set to off. If you want to record the date
and time for a picture, set the clock setting before
recording (p. 25).