Sony DCR VX2100 - Handycam Camcorder - 380 KP Guide

SECTION 6
ADJUSTMENTS
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Revision History
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Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards
Before starting adjustment
Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards
Before starting adjustment
LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT
COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
INITIALIZATION OF B,C,D,E,F,8 PAGE DATA
LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
INITIALIZATION OF B,C,D,E,F,8 PAGE DATA
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT
MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT
TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO ENTER PLAYBACK MODE WITHOUT CASSETTE
HOW TO ENTER RECORD MODE WITHOUT CASSETTE
TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO ENTER PLAYBACK MODE WITHOUT CASSETTE
HOW TO ENTER RECORD MODE WITHOUT CASSETTE
MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT
AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS
VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENT
AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS
VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENT
SERVICE MODE
DATA PROCESS
ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER
SERVICE MODE
SERVICE MODE
DATA PROCESS
ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER
SERVICE MODE
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2003J1600-1
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DCR-VX2100/VX2100E
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Contents of LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 3 Service Manual
CONTENTS
1. SERVICE NOTE
2. DISASSEMBLY
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
5. REPAIR PARTS LIST
LEVEL 2
a
a
OVERALL
POWER
CD-512, JK-267, CK-140, PD-217, LA-028, SE-147, KP-013,
MK-016, MS-209, FK-088, FT-092, MI-050, LB-100, HL-013,
MA-430, DD-216, ZM-030, RM-091 BOARD, FP-194, FP-196,
FP-188, FP-189 FLEXIBLE
EXPLODED VIEWS
ELECTRICAL PARTS
LEVEL 3
✕
✕
✕
VC-358 BOARD,
FP-594 FLEXIBLE
✕
a(VC-358 BOARD)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
6. ADJUSTMENTS
1. Before starting adjustment···············································6-1
1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards. ···6-2
6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT ···························6-4
1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
(CAMERA SECTION) ···················································6-4
1-1-1. List of Service Tools ·······················································6-4
1-1-2.Preparations ·····································································6-5
1-1-3.Precaution ········································································6-7
1. Setting the Switch····························································6-7
2. Order of Adjustments ······················································6-7
3. Subjects ···········································································6-7
1-2. INITIALIZATION OF B, C, D, E, F, 8 PAGE DATA ·····6-8
1-2-1.INITIALIZATION OF C, D, 8 PAGE DATA ··················6-8
1. Initializing the C, D, 8 Page Data····································6-8
2. Modification of C, D, 8 Page Data ··································6-8
3. C Page Table ····································································6-8
4. D Page Table··································································6-10
5. 8 Page Table···································································6-10
1-2-2.INITIALIZATION OF B PAGE DATA·························6-11
1. Initializing the B Page Data···········································6-11
2. Modification of B Page Data ·········································6-11
3. B Page Table ··································································6-11
1-2-3.INITIALIZATION OF E, F PAGE DATA·····················6-12
1. Initializing the E, F Page Data·······································6-12
2. Modification of E, F Page Data ·····································6-12
3. F Page Table ··································································6-12
4. E Page Table ··································································6-14
1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ························6-15
1. 27MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment
(VC-358 board) ·····························································6-15
2. Zoom Key Center Adjustment ·······································6-15
3. HALL Adjustment ·························································6-16
4. Offset Adjustment··························································6-16
5. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······6-17
6. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Flange Back Adjustment
Chart and Subject More Than 500m Away) ··················6-18
6-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1) ··········································6-18
6-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) ··········································6-18
7. Flange Back Check························································6-19
8. Picture Frame Setting ····················································6-19
9. Pre White Balance Data Input ·······································6-20
10. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input ·····················6-20
11. MAX GAIN Adjustment ···············································6-21
12. LV Standard Data Input ·················································6-21
13. White Balance ND Filter 1 Compensation····················6-22
14. White Balance ND Filter 2 Compensation····················6-22
15. Auto White Balance Adjustment ···································6-23
16. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter OFF) ········6-23
17. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter 1)··············6-24
18. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter 2)··············6-24
19. White Balance Check ····················································6-25
20. Steady Shot Adjustment ················································6-26
20-1. Steady Shot Adjustment (1)···········································6-27
20-2. Steady Shot Adjustment (2)···········································6-28
1-4. COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM
ADJUSTMENT·····························································6-29
1. VCO Adjustment (VC-358 board) ································6-29
2. Bright Adjustment (VC-358 board)·······························6-30
3. Contrast Adjustment (VC-358 board) ···························6-30
4. White Balance Adjustment (VC-358 board) ·················6-31
1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···································6-31
1. VCO Adjustment (PD-217 board) ·································6-32
2. Bright Adjustment (PD-217 board) ·······························6-32
3. Black Limit Adjustment (PD-217 board) ······················6-33
4. PSIG GRAY Adjustment (PD-217 Board) ····················6-33
5. Contrast Adjustment (PD-217 board) ····························6-34
6. Center Level Adjustment (PD-217 board) ·····················6-34
7. V-COM Adjustment (PD-217 board) ····························6-35
8. White Balance Adjustment (PD-217 board)··················6-35
6-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT ··················6-36
2-1. HOW TO ENTER RECORD MODE WITHOUT
CASSETTE ···································································6-36
2-2. HOW TO ENTER PLAYBACK MODE WITHOUT
CASSETTE ···································································6-36
2-3. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT ········································6-36
1. Preparation for Adjustment ···········································6-36
2. Procedure after operations·············································6-36
6-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ···························6-37
3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS ············6-37
3-1-1.Equipment Required······················································6-37
3-1-2.Precautions on Adjusting ···············································6-38
3-1-3.Adjusting Connectors ····················································6-39
3-1-4.Connecting the Equipment ············································6-39
3-1-5.Alignment Tapes ····························································6-40
3-1-6.Input/Output Level and Impedance ·······························6-40
3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT········6-41
1. Initialization of B, C, D, E, F, 8 Page Data ···················6-41
2. Serial No. Input ·····························································6-41
2-1. Company ID Input·························································6-41
2-2. Serial No. Input ·····························································6-41
3. Battery End Adjustment ················································6-43
3-3. SERVO AND RF SYSTEMADJUSTMENT ···············6-44
1. Cap FG Duty Adjustment (VC-358 Board)···················6-44
2. T reel FG Duty Adjustment (VC-358 Board)················6-44
3. PLL f0& LPF f0Adjustment (VC-358 Board)··············6-44
4. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-242 Board) ··········6-45
5. AGC Center Level and APC & AEQAdjustment ·········6-45
5-1. Preparations before adjustments····································6-45
5-2. AGC Center Level Adjustment (VC-358 Board) ··········6-45
5-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-358 Board) ···················6-46
5-4. Processing after Completing Adjustments ····················6-46
6. PLL f0& LPF f0Final Adjustment (VC-358 Board)·····6-46
3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS·····························6-47
3-4-1. Base Band Block Adjustments······································6-47
1. Chroma BPF f0Adjustment (VC-358 Board)················6-47
2. S VIDEO OUTY LevelAdjustment (VC-358 Board) ··6-47
3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment
(VC-358 Board)·····························································6-48
4. VIDEO OUTY, Chroma Level Check
(VC-358 Board)·····························································6-48
3-4-2. BIST Check ··································································6-49
1. Playback System Check ················································6-49
1-1. Preparations for Playback··············································6-49
1-2. IC301 TRX (RF) PB BIST Check·································6-49
1-3. IC301 AUD (ABUS) PB BIST Check···························6-49
1-4. IC301 VFD PB BIST Check ·········································6-49
1-5. IC301 ENCODER BIST Check ····································6-51
1-6. Processing after Completing Playback System Check ····6-52
2. Recording System Check ··············································6-53
2-1. Preparations for recording ·············································6-53

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2-2. IC301 TRX (RF) REC BIST Check·····························6-53
2-3. Processing after Completing Recording System Check ··· 6-53
3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························6-54
1. Playback Level Check ···················································6-55
2. Overall Level Characteristics Check ·····························6-55
3. Overall Distortion Check···············································6-55
4. Overall Noise Level Check············································6-55
5. Overall Separation Check··············································6-55
6-4. SERVICE MODE ··························································6-56
4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················6-56
1. Using the adjustment remote commander ·····················6-56
2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote
commander ····································································6-56
4-2. DATA PROCESS···························································6-57
4-3. SERVICE MODE ··························································6-58
1. Setting the Test Mode ····················································6-58
2. Emergence Memory Address ········································6-58
2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) ·····································6-58
2-2. MSW Code ····································································6-59
3. Bit value discrimination ················································6-60
4. Switch check (1) ····························································6-60
5. Switch check (2) ····························································6-61
6. Switch check (3) ····························································6-61
7. Record of Use check······················································6-62
8. Record of Self-diagnosis check ·····································6-62
*Color reproduction frame is shown on page 6-63.

6-1
DCR-VX2100/VX2100E
1. Before starting adjustment
EVR Data Re-writing Procedure When Replacing Board
The data that is stored in the repair board, is not necessarily correct.
Perform either procedure 1 or procedure 2 or procedure 3 when replacing board.
Procedure 1
Save the EVR data of the machine in which a board is going to be replaced. Download the saved data after a board
is replaced.
Remove the EEPROM and install it.
(Former board) (New board)
(Machine to be repaired) (Machine to be repaired)
(The same model of the same destination)
Save the data.
Download the data.
PC
Procedure 2
Remove the EEPROM from the board of the machine that is going to be repaired. Install the removed EEPROM
to the replaced board.
Procedure 3
When the data cannot be saved due to defective EEPROM, or when the EEPROM cannot be removed or
installed, save the data from the same model of the same destination, and download it.
After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the
respective items of the EVR data.
(Refer to page 6-3 for the items to be checked.)
(Machine before starting repair) (Machine after a board is replaced) PC PC
Save the EVR data
to a personal computer.
Download the saved
data to a machine.
SECTION 6
ADJUSTMENTS

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DCR-VX2100/VX2100E
Lens device
Prism assy (Including 3 CCD imagers)
VAP unit
Mechanism deck
EVF block LCD902 (LCD panel)
LCD block LCD901 (LCD panel)
LCD block ND901 (Fluorescent tube)
LCD block Inverter unit
Control switch(CF-4980)
Mechanism deck M901 (Drum motor)
Mechanism deck M902 (Capstan motor)
FP-594 board H902 (T reel FG sensor)
SE-147 board SE600, 601 (PITCH/YAW sensor)
PD-217 board IC2101 (RGB driver (LCD))
PD-217 board IC2103 (Timing generator (LCD))
LB-100 board D201 (Back light (EVF))
VC-358 board IC1802 (RGB driver (EVF))
VC-358 board IC1803 (Timing generator (EVF))
VC-358 board IC705, X701 (Timing generator)
VC-358 board IC704 (S/H, AGC)
VC-358 board IC706 (A/D converter)
VC-358 board IC802 (Camera micro processor)
VC-358 board IC1301 (LINE IN/OUT amp)
VC-358 board IC301 (DV signal process)
VC-358 board IC101 (EQ, A/D CONV., PLL)
VC-358 board IC102 (REC/PB amp)
VC-358 board IC803 (EVR)
Replaced parts
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Note1: When replacing the drum assy., reset the data of page: 2, address: A2 to A4 to “00”. (Refer to “Record of Use check” of “5-4. SERVICE MODE”)
Table. 6-1-1(1).
Adjustment
Section
Initialization
of B, C, D, E,
F, 8 page data
Camera
EVF
LCD
Mechanism
System control
Servo, RF
Video
Adjustment
Initialization of C, D, 8 page data
Initialization of B page data
Initialization of E, F page data
27MHz origin oscillation adj.
Zoom key center adj.
HALL adj.
Offset adj.
Flange back adj.
Pre-white balance data input
AWB standard data input
MAX GAIN adj.
LV standard data input
White balance ND filter 1 compensation
White balance ND filter 2 compensation
Auto white balance adj.
Color reproduction adj. (ND filter OFF)
Color reproduction adj. (ND filter 1)
Color reproduction adj. (ND filter 2)
Steady shot adj.
VCO adj.
Bright adj.
Contrast adj.
White balance adj.
VCO adj.
Bright adj.
Black limit adj.
PSIG GRAY adj.
Contrast adj.
Center level adj.
V COM adj.
White balance adj.
Tape path adj.
Serial No. input
Battery end adj.
CAP FG duty adj.
T reel FG duty adj.
Switching position adj.
AGC center level adj.
APC & AEQ adj.
PLL f0& LPF f0adj.
Chroma BPF f0adj.
S VIDEO OUTY level adj.
S VIDEO OUT Cr, Cb level adj.

6-3
DCR-VX2100/VX2100E
Board replacement
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CD-512 board (COMPLETE)
FP-594 board (COMPLETE)
VC-358 board (COMPLETE)
SE-147 board (COMPLETE)
PD-217 board (COMPLETE)
LB-100 board (COMPLETE)
VC-358 board IC801 (EEPROM)
VC-358 board IC502 (EEPROM)
VC-358 board IC1406 (EEPROM)
Supporting
• Adjusting items when replacing a board or EEPROM
When replacing a board or EEPROM, adjust the items indicated by zin the following table.
Table. 6-1-1(2).
Adjustment
Section
Initialization
of B, C, D, E,
F, 8 page data
Camera
EVF
LCD
Mechanism
System control
Servo, RF
Video
Adjustment
Initialization of C, D, 8 page data
Initialization of B page data
Initialization of E, F page data
27MHz origin oscillation adj.
Zoom key center adj.
HALL adj.
Offset adj.
Flange back adj.
Pre-white balance data input
AWB standard data input
MAX GAIN adj.
LV standard data input
White balance ND filter 1 compensation
White balance ND filter 2 compensation
Auto white balance adj.
Color reproduction adj. (ND filter OFF)
Color reproduction adj. (ND filter 1)
Color reproduction adj. (ND filter 2)
Steady shot adj.
VCO adj.
Bright adj.
Contrast adj.
White balance adj.
VCO adj.
Bright adj.
Black limit adj.
PSIG GRAY adj.
Contrast adj.
Center level adj.
V COM adj.
White balance adj.
Tape path adj.
Serial No. input
Battery end adj.
CAP FG duty adj.
T reel FG duty adj.
Switching position adj.
AGC center level adj.
APC & AEQ adj.
PLL f0& LPF f0adj.
Chroma BPF f0adj.
S VIDEO OUTY level adj.
S VIDEO OUT Cr, Cb level adj.

6-4
DCR-VX2100/VX2100E
J-1 J-2
J-6
J-3
J-7 J-8
J-4 J-5
Fig. 6-1-1.
J-9 J-10
J-11
Ref. No.
J-1
J-2
J-3
J-4
J-5
J-6
J-7
J-8
J-9
J-10
J-11
Name
Filter for color temperature correction (C14)
ND filter 1.0
ND filter 0.3
Pattern box PTB-450
Color chart for pattern box
Adjustment remote commander
Siemens star chart
Clear chart for pattern box
CPC-13 jig
Extension cable (50P, 0.5mm)
Mini pattern box
Camera table
Parts Code
J-6080-058-A
J-6080-808-A
J-6080-818-A
J-6082-200-A
J-6020-250-A
J-6082-053-B
J-6080-875-A
J-6080-621-A
J-6082-443-A
J-6082-496-A
J-6082-353-B
J-6082-384-A
Usage
Auto white balance adjustment/check
White balance adjustment/check
White balance check
White balance check (2 sheets used)
For checking the flange back
For adjusting the video section
For adjusting the color viewfinder
For extension between the CD-512 board (CN100) and
the VC-358 board (CN025)
For adjusting the flange back
For adjusting the flange back
6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT
1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT (CAMERA SECTION)
1-1-1. List of Service Tools
•Oscilloscope •Color monitor •Vectorscope
•Regulated power supply •Digital voltmeter

6-5
DCR-VX2100/VX2100E
Fig. 6-1-2.
1-1-2. Preparations
Note 1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer to “2.
DISASSEMBLY”.
Note 2: When performing only the adjustments, the lens block and boards
need not be disassembled.
1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 6-1-3.
Note 3: As removingthe (upper) handle block(removingthe FK-088 board
CN501) means removing the lithium 3V power supply (ZM-030
board BT801, 802), data such as date, time, user-set menus will
belost.Aftercompleting adjustments, resetthesedata.If thecabinet
(R) has been removed, the self-diagnosis data, data on history of
use (total drum rotation time etc. ) will be lost. Before removing,
note down the self-diagnosis data and the data on history use (data
of page: 2, address: A2 to AA). (Refer to “SELF-DIAGNOSIS
FUNCTION”for the self-diagnosis data, and to “6-4.Service
Mode”for the data on the history use.)
Note 4: Setting the “Forced Camera Power ON”Mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 01, and press the PAUSE
button of the adjustment remote commander.
The above procedure will enable the camera power to be turned
on with the control switch block (CF-4980) removed. After
completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced Camera
Power ON Mode”.
Note 5: Exiting the “Forced Camera Power ON”Mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE
button of the adjustment remote commander.
3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
Pattern box
Front of the protection glass
95 cm

6-6
DCR-VX2100/VX2100E
Fig. 6-1-3.
AC POWER
ADAPTOR
[CONNECTION OF EQUIPMENT]
CPC-13 jig
(J-6082-443-A)
CPC cover
AC IN
Adjustment remote
commander (RM-95)
LANC
jack
Screw
(M2
× 5),
lock ace, p2

6-7
DCR-VX2100/VX2100E
1-1-3. Precaution
1. Setting the Switch
Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform
adjustments without loading cassette.
1. POWER switch (CF-4980 block) ..........................CAMERA
2. DEMO MODE (Menu display) .......................................OFF
3. DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu display) ...................................OFF
4. STEADY SHOT (Menu display) .....................................OFF
5. DISPLAY (Menu display) .................................V-OUT/LCD
6. DISPLAY (CK-140 board) ............................................... ON
7. AUTO LOCK (MK-016 board) ................................... AUTO
8. ND FILTER (Lens block) ................................................OFF
9. FOCUS switch (FP-188 flexible).......................... MANUAL
10. BACK LIGHT (FP-189 flexible) .....................................OFF
11. SPOT LIGHT (FP-189 flexible) ......................................OFF
12. PICTURE EFFECT (CK-140 board)...............................OFF
13. DIGITAL EFFECT (CK-140 board)................................OFF
14. ZEBRA (CK-140 board)..................................................OFF
15. 16 : 9 WIDE (Menu display)............................................OFF
16. AUTO SHUTTER (Menu display) ..................................OFF
17. PROG.SCAN (Menu display) ..........................................OFF
2. Order of Adjustments
Basically carry out adjustments in the order given.
H
A=B
AB BA
Enlargement
V
0 ±0.1msec
Electronic beam scanning frame
CRT picture frame
BA
Difference in level
Yellow
Cyan
Green
White
Magenta
Red
Blue
Yellow
Cyan
Green
White
Magenta
Red
Blue
Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame )
Fig. a
(Video output terminal
output waveform)
Fig. b (TV monitor picture)
Adjust the camera zoom and direction to
obtain the output waveform shown in Fig. a
and the TV monitor display shown in Fig. b.
Fig. 6-1-4
3. Subjects
1) Color bar chart (Standard picture frame).
When performing adjustments using the color bar chart, adjust
the picture frame as shown in Fig. 6-1-4. (Standard picture
frame)
2) Clear chart (Standard picture frame)
Remove the color bar chart from the pattern box and insert a
clearchart in itsplace. (Do notperform zoom operationsduring
this time.)
3) Flange back adjustment chart
Make the chart shown in Fig. 6-1-5 usingA0 size (1189 mm ×
841 mm) black and white vellum paper.
White
Black
841m
m
1189mm
Fig. 6-1-5
Note: Use matte vellum paper bigger thanA0, and make sure the edges of
the black and white paper joined together are not rough.