Sony DVCAM DSR-PD150 User manual

SERVICE MANUALSERVICE MANUAL

C MECHANISM

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DSR-PD150

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DSR-PD150P

DIGITAL CAMCORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

NTSC model : DSR-PD150

PAL model : DSR-PD150P

DSR-PD150/PD150P

RMT-811

Ver 1.8 2003. 06

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1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered

connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes

and bridges.

2. Check 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.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH

MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS

LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE

COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS

APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS

PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES

DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT

CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE

REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY

DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU

DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

• 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. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT

(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 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. Switching of Backup No. ··················································· 8

3-3. End of Display···································································· 8

4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE··································· 9

1. GENERAL

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

Getting started ···········································································1-1

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

Checking supplied accessories ··············································1-2

Step 1 Inserting the microphone ············································1-2

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

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

Recording –Basics ·····································································1-4

Recording a picture································································1-4

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)··························1-5

Spot light··············································································1-6

Checking the recording – END SEARCH/

EDIT SEARCH/Rec Review ···············································1-6

Playback –Basics ·······································································1-6

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

Viewing the recording on TV ················································1-7

Advanced Recording Operations ···············································1-8

Recording a still image on a tape –Tape Photo recording ·····1-8

Shooting with all the pixels –PROG. SCAN ·························1-8

Using the guide frame····························································1-8

Using the wide mode ·····························································1-9

Using the fader function ························································1-9

Using special effects –Digital effect ······································1-9

Shooting with manual adjustment ·······································1-10

Adjusting the white balance·················································1-12

Adjusting recording level manually –Sound recording level ··

1-13

Connecting an optional external microphone ·························· 1-13

Presetting the adjustment for picture quality –Custom preset ··

1-14

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

Interval recording·································································1-14

Frame by frame recording –Cut recording ··························1-15

Superimposing the date and time on a picture·····················1-15

Marking an Index·································································1-15

Advanced Playback Operations···············································1-16

Searching for a recording by index –Index search ··············1-16

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·················1-17

Playing back a tape with digital effects ·······························1-17

Editing ·····················································································1-18

Dubbing a tape ·····································································1-18

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

Using with analog video unit and a PC

– Signal convert function ·····················································1-20

Recording video or TV programs ········································1-20

Audio dubbing ·····································································1-21

Setting time values·······························································1-22

Superimposing a title ···························································1-23

Making your own titles ························································1-24

Labeling a cassette ·······························································1-25

Erasing the cassette memory data········································1-25

Customizing Your Camcorder ·················································1-26

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

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

“Memory Stick” Operations ····················································1-28

Using a “Memory Stick” –introduction ·······························1-28

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

–Memory Photo recording ···················································1-29

Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick”

on a moving picture –MEMORY MIX ································1-30

Recording an image from a tape as a still image ·················1-31

Copying still images from a tape –Photo save·····················1-31

Viewing a still picture –Memory photo playback················1-32

Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” to tapes ···1-33

Playing back images continuously –SLIDE SHOW···············

1-33

Preventing accidental erasure –Image protection ················1-33

Deleting images ···································································1-34

Writing a print mark –Print mark ········································1-34

Additional Information ····························································1-35

Compativility of DVCAM and DV formats ························1-35

Usable cassettes ···································································1-35

About i.LINK·······································································1-36

Troubleshooting ···································································1-36

Self-diagnosis display ··························································1-37

Warning indicators and messages ········································1-38

Using your camcorder abroad··············································1-38

Maintenance information and precautions···························1-38

Quick Reference ······································································1-40

Identifying the parts and controls ········································1-40

Quick Function Guide ·························································1-42

Auto Logo Insert for Copyright Protection ·····························1-43

Introduction –Auto Logo Insert ···········································1-43

Preparing a logo file·····························································1-43

Registering your password ··················································1-43

Registering a still image to be used as a logo ······················1-44

Deactivating the auto logo insert function ···························1-44

Changing or resetting the setup ···········································1-45

Precautions concerning the auto logo insert function··········1-45

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. LCD SECTION (HL-011, PD-126 BOARDS,

INVERTER TRANSFORMER UNIT) ···························2-2

2-2. EVF SECTION (LB-065D BOARD)······························2-3

2-3. UPPER HANDLE BLOCK ASSEMBLY ·······················2-4

2-4. FK-076, MA-386D BOARDS·········································2-4

2-5. XD-001, XS-001, XM-001 BOARDS·····························2-5

2-6. CABINET (L) BLOCK ASSEMBLY, MECHANISM

DECK, VC-242D, DD-138D, JK-190 BOARDS

(FOR FORCE EJECT OF CASSETTE AND VTR

SECTION CHECK) ························································2-6

2-7. CABINET (R) BLOCK ASSEMBLY ·····························2-8

2-8. CABINET BOTTOM (D) ASSEMBLY ··························2-8

2-9. BATTERY PANEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY

(MK-014, KP-010, MS-049 BOARDS) ··························2-9

2-10. EVF BLOCK ASSEMBLY ·············································2-9

2-11. LA-026, DD-138D, VC-242D, JK-190 BOARDS,

MECHANISM DECK···················································2-10

2-12. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY, CENTER FRAME

ASSEMBLY ··································································2-11

2-13. CD-254, SE-108 BOARDS, ZOOM LENS

ASSEMBLY ··································································2-12

2-14. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-4980),

CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-4980) ···················2-12

2-15. CK-093 BOARD ···························································2-13

2-16. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ED-4980),

HINGE ASSEMBLY ·····················································2-14

2-17. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ·································2-15

2-18. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························2-16

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3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/4) ···························3-1

3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/4) ···························3-3

3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/4) ···························3-5

3-4. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/4) ···························3-7

3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ································3-9

3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ······························3-11

3-7. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ······························3-13

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/3) ·······················4-1

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

FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (3/3) ·······················4-5

4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-8

• CD-254 (CCD IMAGER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-9

• CD-254 (CCD IMAGER)

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

• VC-242D (S/H AGC, TG)(1/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

• VC-242D (CAMERA SIGNAL PROCESS)(2/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15

• VC-242D (MS I/F)(3/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

• VC-242D (RS 232C I/F, STILL CONTROL)(4/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19

• VC-242D (MS DRIVE)(5/18)

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

• VC-242D (DV SIGNAL PROCESS)(6/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23

• VC-242D (DV INTERFACE)(7/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25

• VC-242D (REC/PB AMP)(8/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-27

• VC-242D (LINE IN/OUT)(9/18)

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

• VC-242D (LINE A/D)(10/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-31

• VC-242D (RGB DRIVE/TG)(11/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-33

• VC-242D (CAMERA CONTROL)(12/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-35

• VC-242D (MECHANISM CONTROL)(13/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-37

• VC-242D (DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE)(14/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-39

• FP-594 (LOADING MOTOR, S/T REEL SENSOR)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-41

• VC-242D (HI CONTROL)(15/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-43

• VC-242D (AU LINE A/D, D/A)(16/18)

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

• VC-242D (LINE AMP)(17/18)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-47

• VC-242D (CONNECTOR)(18/18)

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

• VC-242D (S/H AGC, TG, CAMERA SIGNAL

PROCESS, MS I/F, RS232C I/F, STILL CONTROL,

MS DRIVE, DV SIGNAL PROCESS, REC/PB AMP,

LINE IN/OUT, LINE A/D, RGB DRIVE/TG,

CAMERA CONTROL, MECHANISM CONTROL,

DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE, HI CONTROL,

AU LINE A/D, D/A, LINE AMP)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-51

• JK-190 (JACK BOARD)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-55

• JK-190 (JACK BOARD)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-57

• CK-093 (KEY IN)

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

• CK-093 (KEY IN)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-61

• PD-126 (RGB DRIVE/TG)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-63

• PD-126 (RGB DRIVE/TG)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-65

• LA-026 (ZOOM/FOCUS DRIVE, VAP DRIVE,

KEY IN/CONNECTOR)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-67

• LA-026 (ZOOM/FOCUS DRIVE)(1/3)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-69

• LA-026 (VAP DRIVE)(2/3)

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

• LA-026 (KEY IN/CONNECTOR)(3/3)

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

• SE-108 (VAP SENSOR)

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

• MS-049 (MS CONNECTOR)

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

• KP-010 (SELECT DIAL)

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

• MK-014 (CONTROL KEY)

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

• KP-010 (LCD DRIVE), MK-014 (CONTROL KEY),

MS-049 (MS CONNECTOR)

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

• FK-076 (CONTROL SWITCH)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-83

• FK-076 (CONTROL SWITCH)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-85

• XD-001 (DC/DC CONVERTER SIRCS),

XS-001 (MIC SELECT)

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ·····················4-87

• XD-001 (DC/DC CONVERTER SIRCS),

XS-001 (MIC SELECT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-89

• XM-001 (MIC AMP)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-91

• XM-001 (MIC AMP)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-93

• LB-065D (BACK LIGHT)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-96

• LB-065D (BACK LIGHT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-97

• HL-011 (LCD DRIVE)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-99

• HL-011 (LCD DRIVE)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··························4-101

• MA-386D (AUDIO AMP)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·····················4-103

• MA-386D (AUDIO AMP)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··························4-105

• DD-138D (DC/DC CONVERTER, DC REGURATOR)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·····················4-107

• DD-138D (DC/DC CONVERTER)(1/2)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··························4-109

• DD-138D (DC REGURATOR)(2/2)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··························4-111

4-3. WAVEFORMS ····························································4-113

4-4. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ·······························4-118

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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 ·····································································5-6

1-1-3.Precaution ········································································5-8

1. Setting the Switch····························································5-8

2. Order of Adjustments ······················································5-8

3. Subjects ···········································································5-8

1-2. INITIALIZATION OF A, B, C, D, E, F, 8 PAGE DATA···5-9

1-2-1.INITIALIZATION OF A, C, D, 8 PAGE DATA ·············5-9

1. Initializing the C, D, 8 Page Data····································5-9

2. Modification of C, D, 8 Page Data ··································5-9

3. C Page Table ····································································5-9

4. D Page Table··································································5-11

5. 8 Page Table···································································5-12

6. Initializing the A Page Data···········································5-12

1-2-2.INITIALIZATION OF B PAGE DATA ·························5-13

1. Initializing the B Page Data···········································5-13

2. Modification of B Page Data ·········································5-13

3. B Page Table ··································································5-13

1-2-3.INITIALIZATION OF E, F PAGE DATA ·····················5-14

1. Initializing the E, F Page Data·······································5-14

2. Modification of E, F Page Data ·····································5-14

3. Modification of E Page Data ·········································5-14

4. F Page Table ··································································5-15

5. E Page Table ··································································5-16

1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ························5-17

1. 27MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment

(VC-242D board) ··························································5-17

2. Zoom Key Center Adjustment ·······································5-17

3. HALL Adjustment ·························································5-18

4. Offset Adjustment··························································5-18

5. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······5-19

6. Flange Back Adjustment

(Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart and Subject

More Than 500m Away) ···············································5-20

6-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1) ··········································5-20

6-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) ··········································5-20

7. Flange Back Check························································5-21

8. Picture Frame Setting ····················································5-21

9. Pre White Balance Data Input ·······································5-22

10. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input ·····················5-22

11. MAX GAIN Adjustment ···············································5-23

12. LV Standard Data Input ·················································5-23

13. White Balance ND Filter 1 Compensation ····················5-24

14. White Balance ND Filter 2 Compensation ····················5-24

15. Auto White Balance Adjustment ···································5-25

16. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter OFF) ········5-25

17. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter 1)··············5-26

18. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter 2)··············5-26

19. White Balance Check ····················································5-27

20. Steady Shot Adjustment ················································5-28

20-1. Steady Shot Adjustment (1)···········································5-29

20-2. Steady Shot Adjustment (2)···········································5-30

1-4. ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM

ADJUSTMENT·····························································5-31

1. VCO Adjustment (VC-242D board)······························5-31

2. Bright Adjustment (1) (VC-242D board) ······················5-32

3. Bright Adjustment (2) (VC-242D board) ······················5-32

4. Contrast Adjustment (VC-242D board) ························5-33

5. Backlight Consumption Current Adjustment

(VC-242D board) ··························································5-33

1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···································5-34

1. VCO Adjustment (PD-126 board) ·································5-34

2. Bright Adjustment (PD-126 board) ·······························5-35

3. Black Limit Adjustment (PD-126 board) ······················5-35

4. Contrast Adjustment (PD-126 board) ····························5-36

5. Center Level Adjustment (PD-126 board)·····················5-36

6. V-COM Adjustment (PD-126 board) ····························5-37

7. White Balance Adjustment (PD-126 board)··················5-37

5-2. MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENT ···············5-38

2-1. PARTS REPLACEMENT AND PREPARATION

FOR ADJUSTMENT ····················································5-38

2-1-1.Outline ···········································································5-38

1. Manual test ····································································5-38

2. Step test ·········································································5-38

3. Auto test ········································································5-38

2-1-2.Mechanism Condition (Position) Shifting Order List ···5-38

2-1-3.Mode Selector II (A-6082-282-A) Connection ·············5-38

2-1-4.The Mechanical Adjustment Requires the Following

Tools ··············································································5-39

2-2. PARTS REPLACEMENT ·············································5-40

2-2-1.Tape Fall Stopper, HC Roller and HC Arm ···················5-40

2-2-2.Drum Assembly and Drum Base Block Assembly········5-40

2-2-3.Damper Assembly, Cassette Compartment Assembly

and Extension Spring·····················································5-41

2-2-4.Reel Table (S) / Reel Table (T) Assembly ·····················5-42

2-2-5.Cassette Base Block Assembly, Gooseneck Gear

Assembly and Relay Gear ·············································5-42

2-2-6.TG1 Adjustment Plate Assembly, Tension Coil Spring

(TG1), TG1 Arm Assembly, TG7 Retainer Spring and

TG7 Arm Block Assembly ············································5-43

2-2-7.Brake Slider Assembly, Pinch Slider Assembly and

Cam Gear·······································································5-43

2-2-8.Pinch Arm Assembly, Torsion Spring (TG7LD), Pinch

Press Arm and Eject Arm ··············································5-44

2-2-9.GL Block Assembly, GL Driving Gear and HC Driving

Arm················································································5-44

2-2-10. Capstan Motor, Conversion Pulley, Timing Belt and

Holder ··········································································5-45

2-2-11. L Motor Block Assembly and FP-594 Flexible Board··5-46

2-2-12. Reset Arm (S), Brake (S), Brake Rack (S), Brake (T),

Brake Gear (T), Brake Spring (T) and

Extension Spring ·························································5-47

2-2-13. Coaster (S) / (T) Assembly, GL Arm (S) / (T) Assembly,

Guide Rail, GL Gear (S) / (T) and Torsion Spring

(GLS) / (GLT)······························································5-48

2-2-14. L Motor Assembly, Motor Shield, FP-248 Flexible Board,

TG1 Spring Hook, Spring Hook Fulcrum Base,

Spring Hook Driving Arm, Worm Shaft, Deceleration

Gear and Motor Holder ···············································5-49

2-3. CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ·····································5-50

2-3-1.FWD Position Checking and Adjustment ·····················5-51

2-3-2.FWD Back Tension Checking and Adjustment·············5-51

2-2-3.Reel Table (S) / Reel Table (T) Torque Check ··············5-52

2-3-4.Preparation for Tape Path Checking and Adjustment····5-53

2-3-5.Track Checking and Adjustment ···································5-54

2-3-6.TG7 Slack Checking and Adjustment ···························5-54

2-3-7.Curl Checking and Adjustment ·····································5-55

2-3-8.CUE / REV Check·························································5-55

2-3-9.Rising Check ·································································5-55

2-4. PERIODIC CHECK ······················································5-56

2-4-1.Cleaning of Rotary Drum Assembly ·····························5-56

2-4-2.Cleaning of Tape Path System ·······································5-56

2-4-3.Periodic Checks ·····························································5-56

5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ···························5-57

3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS ············5-57

3-1-1.Equipment Required······················································5-57

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3-1-2.Precautions on Adjusting ···············································5-58

3-1-3.HOW TO ENTER RECORD MODE WITHOUT

CASSETTE ···································································5-58

3-1-4.HOW TO ENTER PLAYBACK MODE WITHOUT

CASSETTE ···································································5-58

3-1-5.Adjusting Connectors ····················································5-59

3-1-6.Connecting the Equipment ············································5-59

3-1-7.Alignment Tapes····························································5-60

3-1-8.Input/Output Level and Impedance ·······························5-60

3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ········5-61

1. Initialization of A, B, C, D, E, F, 8 Page Data···············5-61

2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-61

2-1. Company ID Input·························································5-61

2-2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-61

3. Battery End Adjustment ················································5-63

3-3. SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···············5-64

1. Cap FG Duty Adjustment (VC-242D board) ················5-64

2. T reel FG Duty Adjustment (VC-242D board) ·············5-64

3. PLL f0 & LPF f0 Adjustment (VC-242D board) ············5-64

4. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-242D board)········5-65

5. AGC Center Level and APC & AEQ Adjustment ·········5-65

5-1. Preparations before adjustments····································5-65

5-2. AGC Center Level Adjustment (VC-242D board) ········5-65

5-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-242D Board) ················5-66

5-4. Processing after Completing Adjustments ····················5-66

6. PLL f0 & LPF f0 Final Adjustment (VC-242D board)···5-66

3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS·····························5-67

3-4-1.Base Band Block Adjustments ······································5-67

1. Chroma BPF f0 Adjustment (VC-242D board) ·············5-67

2. S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VC-242D board) ··5-67

3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment

(VC-242D board) ··························································5-68

4.

VIDEO OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-242D board)··

5-68

3-4-2. BIST Check ··································································5-69

1. Playback System Check ················································5-69

1-1. Preparations for Playback··············································5-69

1-2. IC301 TRX (RF) PB BIST Check·································5-69

1-3. IC301 AUD (ABUS) PB BIST Check···························5-69

1-4. IC301 VFD PB BIST Check ·········································5-69

1-5. IC301 ENCODER BIST Check ····································5-70

1-6. Processing after Completing Playback System Check··5-70

3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························5-71

1. Playback Level Check ···················································5-72

2. Overall Level Characteristics Check ·····························5-72

3. Overall Distortion Check···············································5-72

4. Overall Noise Level Check············································5-72

5. Overall Separation Check··············································5-72

5-4. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-73

4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················5-73

1. Using the adjustment remote commander ·····················5-73

2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote

commander ····································································5-73

4-2. DATA PROCESS···························································5-74

4-3. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-75

1. Setting the Test Mode ····················································5-75

2. Emergence Memory Address ········································5-75

2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) ·····································5-75

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

3. Bit value discrimination ················································5-77

4. Switch check (1) ····························································5-77

5. Switch check (2) ····························································5-78

6. Record of Use check······················································5-78

7. Record of Self-diagnosis check ·····································5-79

8. HRS METER (Hours meter) ·········································5-80

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

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

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

6-1-2.OVERALL SECTION-2 ·················································6-2

6-1-3.CABINET (L) SECTION················································6-3

6-1-4.CABINET (R) SECTION-1 ············································6-4

6-1-5.CABINET (R) SECTION-2 ············································6-5

6-1-6.UPPER HANDLE SECTION ·········································6-6

6-1-7.BATTERY PANEL SECTION ········································6-7

6-1-8.EVF SECTION································································6-8

6-1-9.CENTER FRAME SECTION ·········································6-9

6-1-10. LENS BLOCK SECTION ··········································6-10

6-1-11. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT, DRUM AND

REEL TABLE ASSEMBLY ········································6-11

6-1-12. TAPE GUIDE, PINCH SLIDER ASSEMBLY AND

BRAKE SLIDER ASSEMBLY···································6-12

6-1-13. EACH GEARS AND LOADING/CAPSTAN MOTOR

ASSEMBLY ································································6-13

6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ········································6-14

*Color reproduction frame is shown on page 329.

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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.

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

Method 2.

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

2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)

1Refer to 2-3. to remove the upper handle block assembly.

2Refer to 2-5. to remove the cabinet (L) assembly.

3Refer to 2-5. to remove the mechanism deck (Including VC-242D board and DD-138D board).

4Remove DD-138D board from the mechanism deck (Including VC-242D board).

5Remove the CN022 (27P 0.3 mm) of VC-242D board.

6Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.

Loading motor

DC power supply (+4.5V)

Disconnect from CN022 (27P)

of VC-242D board.

: loading

: unloading

What to do when a user forgets a password

This camcorder has the forced log insertion function. A password is inputted, and this function is set up. When this function was set up, this

camcorder doesn’t move if the memory stick which memorize a correct logo isn’t inserted. To release the forced logo function, the correct

password must be input.

This password is memorized in the IC1105 (EEPROM) on VC-242D board. Therefore, when a user forgets the password, replace the IC1105.

This IC1105 memorizes the HRS METER data (Hour meter data: page A, address 00 to 13), too. Therefore, replace the IC1105 in the

following order to copy the HRS METER data.

Replacing procedure:

1) Note down the data of page A, address 00 to 13.

2) Replace IC1105 (EEPROM) on VC-242D board.

3) To page A, address 00 to 13, input the data noted down.

(Refer to “HRS METER (Hours meter)” of “5-4. SERVICE MODE”)

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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, LCD screen

or LCD window 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 CK-093 board BT250. When CK-093 board 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, LCD screen or LCD window 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 or PLAYER”, and continue pressing the “STOP” key for 5 seconds

continuously. The service mode will be displayed, and the counter will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.

3-2. Switching of Backup No.

By rotating the control dial, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. The backup No. in the [] indicates the order in which the

problem occurred. (If the number of problems which occurred is less than 6, only the number of problems which occurred will be shown.)

[1] : Occurred first time [4] : Occurred fourth time

[2] : Occurred second time [5] : Occurred fifth time

[3] : Occurred third time [6] : Occurred the last time

3-3. End of Display

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.

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

3 C : 3 1 : 11

LCD window

1 1

3 1

C : 3 1 : 11

C

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 LCD window

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Control dial

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4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE

C

E

Block

Function

04

21

22

31

32

61

62

Detailed

Code

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 pitch angular velocity sensor output

stopped.)

Steadyshot function does not work well.

(With yaw angular velocity sensor output

stopped.)

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

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.