Handycam vision digital video camera recorder (124 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sony DCR-PC100
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Australian Model Chinese Model DCR-PC100E E Model Hong Kong Model Ver 1.1 2000. 02 Tourist Model Photo : DCR-PC100 With SUPPLEMENT-1 DCR-PC100/PC100E (9-974-191-81) D300 MECHANISM For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the “DV On the VC-227 board MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL D MECHANISM”...
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MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s –Memory photo recording ··················································· 1-28 POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 6 Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT on a moving picture –MEMORY MIX ································ 1-29 (FORCE EJECT) ································································...
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• MR-44 (CONNECTOR, DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR Modification of B Page Data ········································· 5-12 DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, REC/PB HEAD AMP, B Page Table ·································································· 5-13 LASER LINK) 1-2-4. INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 7 PAGE DATA ················· 5-13 PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-47 Initializing the E, F, 7 Page Data ···································...
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3-3. SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ··············· 5-45 6-1-6. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT AND DRUM ASSY Cap FG Duty Adjustment (VC-227 board) ··················· 5-45 SECTION ········································································ 6-6 T reel FG Duty Adjustment (VC-227 board) ·············· -5-45 6-1-7. LS CHASSIS SECTION ················································· 6-7 PLL f &...
SERVICE NOTE POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (8.4 V), the power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate. This following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis viewfinder, LCD screen or LCD window consists of an alphabet function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, LCD screen or LCD window what to do.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE Self-diagnosis Code Block Detailed Symptom/State Correction Function Code Non-standard battery is used. Use the info LITHIUM battery. Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Video head is dirty. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette. LOAD direction.
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DCR-PC100/PC100E SECTION 1 This section is extracted from instruction GENERAL manual. (DCR-PC100E model)
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DCR-PC100/PC100E SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure. 2-1. LCD unit, PD-125 board LCD service position 2-2. MD block-1 MD block service position-1 Note : Use the parts only which can be removed easily from outside of the MD block.
2-6. HINGE ASSEMBLY Perform the disassembling after steps 1 – 6 of 2-1 is complete. 1 Release the claw (a) in the [REMOVING THE HINGE ASSEMBLY] direction of the arrow B first then release the two claws (b). 4 Blind plate assembly 1 PT-125 claw (b) harness...
[SERVICE POSITION (Mainly for voltage measurement and check)] MD block MD frame, Cover assembly MR-44 board - 4 4 Insert an insulation sheet a r d between the MD block and the VC-227 (VC-227P) board. DC-IN connector FJ-25 board (50P) CPC-8 jig AC adaptor MR-44 board...
2-8. CCD/CD BLOCK ASSEMBLY, MF RING BLOCK ASSEMBLY 3 Flexible board 6 CCD/CD block assembly (from lens device) (33P) 4 Tapping screw Never remove the CCD imager (M1.7 × 4) (IC101) from the CD-234 board 2 CD heat sink/ because position alignment CD insulating sheet/ 1 Tapping screw between the CCD imager and...
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2-10.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-4950) 3 FK flexible clamp 5 Screw (M1.7 × 2.5), lock ace, p2 4 Six screws (M1.7 × 2.5), 6 Remove an end of lock ace, p2 the grip belt from 1 Remove the two claws the bracket cap. 2 FP-128 flexible board (30P) 1 Screw (M1.7 ×...
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2-11.CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION VF-138 MA-367 (LCD DRIVER, BACK LIGHT DRIVER) (MIC AMP) CD-234 (CCD IMAGER) PD-125 (RGB DRIVER, TG) MR-44 CONNECTOR, DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, REC/PB HEAD AMP, INVERTER LASER LINK TRANSFORMER UNIT VC-227 A/D, CAMERA CONTROL, JPEG DIGITAL STILL CONTROL, MEMORY STICK I/F, AGC, AFC, LINE OUT AMP, VFD, SFD, LIP/TFD, ZOOM MOTOR CONTROL,...
DCR-PC100/PC100E 3-2. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM-1 ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. FJ-25 BOARD VC-227 BOARD(1/2) SHOE ON BATT SIG (4-61) INIT CHARGE ON VTR DD ON BATT FET ON...
DCR-PC100/PC100E POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM-2 ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. VC-227 BOARD IC2204 FP-128 (2/2) (4-38) HI CONTROL (FLEXIBLE) PD-125 BOARD CN002 LCD901 (4-69) SHOE ON BATT SENS...
DCR-PC100/PC100E DCR-PC100/PC100E 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For printed wiring boards) (Measuring conditions voltage and waveform) •...
DCR-PC100/PC100E CD-234 (CCD IMAGER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. CD-234 Board; 4,000 Series — Do not remove the CCD imager become position alignment between the CCD imager and the CD-234 board is extremely difficult. These two parts are supplied together .
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DCR-PC100/PC100E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-7 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-87 for waveforms. CD-234 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE CCD IMAGER -REF.NO.:4000 SERIES- XX MARK:NO MOUNT Schematic diagrams and printed wiring boards C102 R101 0.1u...
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Schematic diagram and printed wiring board of the VC-227 board are not shown. Pages from 4-13 to 4-46 are not shown.
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DCR-PC100/PC100E MR-44 (CONNECTOR, DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, REC/PB HEAD AMP, LASER LINK) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. MR-44 Board; 10,000 Series — For printed wiring board • Refer to page 4-94 for location. • This board is six-layer print board. However, the pat- terns of layers two to five have not been included in the diagram.
DCR-PC100/PC100E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-47 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-90 for waveforms. MR-44 BOARD(4/5) Q1810 2SB1462J-QR(K8).SO REC/PB HEAD AMP (RF1 BLOCK) R0/P2.5 R1875 SIGNAL PATH -REF.NO.: SERIES- XX MARK:NO MOUNT VIDEO SIGNAL...
DCR-PC100/PC100E FJ-25 (VIDEO IN/OUT, DC IN) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. FJ-25 Board; 4,000 Series — AUDIO VIDEO For printed wiring board • Refer to page 4-94 for location. VC-227 • This board is six-layer print board. However, the pat-...
DCR-PC100/PC100E CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-4950) JP006 PHOTO -REF.NO.:10000 SERIES- XX MARK:NO MOUNT S1056 PHOTO FREEZE + SLOW SHUTTER S1009 STOP PHOTO REC KEY_AD3 KEY_AD0 S1053/S1050 R1056 SEL/PUSH EXEC 1200 R1003 R1010 1200 S1010 D1003 R1058 DIAL B TLSU1008(T05,SOY) 4700 (LASER AV LINK)
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DCR-PC100/PC100E CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK(ME-4950) FP-128 FLEXIBLE -REF.NO.:10000 SERIES- -REF.NO.:4000 SERIES- XX MARK:NO MOUNT XX MARK:NO MOUNT TO CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK(FK-4950) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK(ME-4950) is replaced as a block. CN1051 So that this PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. (SEE PAGE 4-68)
DCR-PC100/PC100E MA-367 (MIC AMP) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. MA-367 Board; 10,000 Series — PLUG IN POWER For printed wiring board VF-138 MA-367 • Refer to page 4-95 for location. (LCD DRIVER, BACK LIGHT DRIVER) (MIC AMP) • This board is six-layer print board. However, the pat-...
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DCR-PC100/PC100E MA-367 BOARD SE450 ENC-03L SIGNAL PATH MIC AMP C7329 -REF.NO.:10000 SERIES- C7308 R7324 1608 AUDIO 6.3V C7315 C7322 XX MARK:NO MOUNT 0.001u SIGNAL 1608 (YAW SENSOR) C7321 YS_OUT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE 100p C7330 YS_REF C7343 SE451 470p ENC-03L R7320...
DCR-PC100/PC100E PD-125 (RGB DRIVER, TG) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. PD-125 Board; 10,000 Series — For printed wiring board • Refer to page 4-95 for location. • This board is four-layer print board. However, the pat- terns of layers two to four have not been included in the diagram.
DCR-PC100/PC100E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-85 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-91 for waveforms. VF-138 BOARD(1/2) LCD DRIVER(VF BLOCK) -REF.NO.:10000 SERIES- L5001 XX MARK:NO MOUNT 22uH (2016) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE SIGNAL PATH VIDEO SIGNAL...
DCR-PC100/PC100E VF-138 (LCD DRIVER, BACK LIGHT DRIVER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. VF-138 Board; 1,000 Series — For printed wiring board VF-138 MA-367 • Refer to page 4-96 for location. (LCD DRIVER, BACK LIGHT DRIVER) (MIC AMP) • This board is six-layer print board. However, the patterns of...
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DCR-PC100/PC100E 4-3. WAVEFORMS CD-234 BOARD IC102 9 CAMERA REC 4.1Vp-p 37nsec IC102 qd CAMERA REC 3.4Vp-p 37nsec IC102 qh,qj CAMERA REC 3.5Vp-p 37nsec IC102 wg CAMERA REC/PB 2.8Vp-p 33MHz (NTSC) 27MHz (PAL) IC102 r;,rf CAMERA REC 7.5Vp-p 53µsec IC102 ra,rs CAMERA REC 7.5Vp-p...
DCR-PC100/PC100E SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS 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 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.
1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards. • Adjusting items when replacing main parts When replacing main parts, adjust the items indicated by in the following table. Replaced parts Block replacement Parts replacement Adjustment Adjustment Section Initialization of C page data Initialization Initialization of D page data of B, C, D, E,...
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• Adjusting items when replacing a board When replacing a board, adjust the items indicated by in the following table. Replaced parts Board replacement Adjustment Adjustment Section Initialization of C page data Initialization Initialization of D page data of B, C, D, E, Initialization of B page data F, 7 page data Initialization of E, F, 7 page data...
Ver 1.1 2000. 02 5-1. 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 Ref. No. Name Parts Code Usage Auto white balance adjustment/check Filter for color temperature correction (C14) J-6080-058-A White balance adjustment/check...
1-1-2. Preparations Note 1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer to “2. DISASSEMBLY”. Pattern box Note 2: When performing only the adjustments, the lens block and boards need not be disassembled. Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 5-1-3. Note 3: As removing the cabinet (L) (removing CN1051 of the control switch block (FK-4950)) means removing the lithium 3V power 1.5 m...
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Cabinet (L) Lens block Viewfinder Control switch block (FK-4950) VF-138 board CN1051 CD-234 board CN101 Must be connected Must be connected when performing FP-128 flexible the color EVF system adjustments. MS holder Must be connected Must be connected when using when performing Cabinet (R) the MENU button.
1-1-3. Precaution 1. Setting the Switch Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments without loading cassette. POWER switch (FK-4950 block) ......CAMERA 16 : 9 WIDE (Menu setting) ..........OFF NIGHT SHOT switch (Lens block) ......... OFF PICTURE EFFECT (Menu setting) .........
1-2. INITIALIZATION OF B, C, D, E, F, 7 PAGE DATA 3. C Page Table 1-2-1. INITIALIZATION OF C PAGE DATA Note: Fixed data-1 : Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the C Page 1. Initializing the C Page Data Data”.) Note: If the C page data has been initialized, the following adjustments Fixed data-2 : Modified data.
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Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Emergency memory address Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) PLL f fine adj. Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Modified data. Copy the data built in (Initialized data) the same model.) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
1-2-2. INITIALIZATION OF D PAGE DATA 1. Initializing the D Page Data Initial value Address Remark Note: If the D page data has been initialized, the following adjustments NTSC PAL need to be performed again. Fixed data-1 1) Modification of D page data 2) Color viewfinder system adjustments (Initialized data) 3) LCD system Adjustments...
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3. D Page Table Initial value Address Remark Note1: Fixed data-1 : Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the D Page NTSC PAL Data”.) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2 : Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of D Page Data”.) (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same model.) Initial value Address...
1-2-3. INITIALIZATION OF B PAGE DATA Note: When reading the B page data, insert a “Memory Stick” into the Initial value Address Remark “Memory Stick” slot. NTSC PAL Fixed data-2 Switch setting Fixed data-1 POWER ..............MEMORY Fixed data-2 1. Initializing the B Page Data (Modified data.
3. B Page Table 1-2-4. INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 7 PAGE DATA Switch setting Note: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the B Page POWER ..............CAMERA Data”.) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of B Page 1.
3. Modification of F Page Data 4. F Page Table Note: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F, 7 Adjusting page Page Data”.) Adjusting Address 24 to 27, 29 to 2D, 8F, BC Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of E, F, 7 Page Data”).
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Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Auto white balance adj. Mechanical shutter data input. Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Flange back adj. Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) MR adj. Max gain adj. Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-3 (Refer to “3.
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Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-3 (Refer to “3.
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5. E Page Table Address Remark Note: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F, 7 Fixed data-2 Page Data”.) (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of E, F, 7 Page Data”.) model.) Address...
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Address Remark Address Remark Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2 (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same model.) model.) Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2...
1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Before perform the camera system adjustments, check that the specified values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” are satisfied. 1. 54MHz/66MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment 2. Zoom Key Center Adjustment (CD-234 board) Set the A/D value center of the microprocessor to the center voltage Set the frequency of the clock for synchronization.
3. HALL Adjustment 4. MR Adjustment For detecting the position of the lens iris and ND filter, adjust each The MR (Magnet resistor) adjustment of the inner focus lens is AMP gain and offset. carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during auto focusing/manual focusing.
5. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box) The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out Adjusting method: automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during Install the minipattern box so that the distance between it and auto focusing/manual focusing.
6. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart and Subject More Than 500m Away) The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during auto focusing/manual focusing. 6-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1) 6-2.
7. Flange Back Check 8. Picture Frame Setting Subject Siemens star Subject Color bar chart (2.0m from the front of the lens) (Color reproduction adjustment frame) (Luminance : approx. 200 lux) (1.5m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Check operation on TV monitor Measurement Point Video output terminal...
35, 37, 3C, 3D Specified Value All color luminance points should settle within each color reproduction frame. Note: NTSC model: DCR-PC100 PAL model: DCR-PC100E Switch setting: 1) POWER ..............CAMERA 2) NIGHT SHOT ..............OFF 3) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu display) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu display) ........
10. MAX GAIN Adjustment 11. Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input Setting the minimum illumination. Subject Clear chart If it is not consistent, the image level required for taking subjects in (Color reproduction adjustment frame) low illuminance will not be produced (dark). Measurement Point Display data of page 1 (Note3) Subject...
12. Auto White Balance Adjustment 13. White Balance Check Adjust to the proper auto white balance output data. Subject Clear chart If it is not correct, auto white balance and color reproducibility will (Color reproduction adjustment frame) be poor. Filter Filter C14 for color temperature Subject Clear chart...
14. Mechanical Shutter Data Input 15. Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment • This adjustment is performed only when replacing the angular velocity sensor. Adjustment Page Although this adjustment need not be performed when the circuit Adjustment Address 70 to 84 is damaged, etc., check the operations.
1-4. COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 1. VCO Adjustment (VF-138 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the EVF screen will be SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT blurred. Note 1: When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages caused by static electricity. Mode VTR stop Note 2: Set the switches as follows.
2. Bright Adjustment (VF-138 board) 3. Contrast Adjustment (VF-138 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated value.
4. White Balance Adjustment (VF-138 board) Correct the white balance. If deviated, the reproduction of the EVF screen may degenerate. Mode Camera Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Check on EVF screen Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 71, 72 Specified Value The EVF screen should not be colored.
1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. VCO Adjustment (PD-125 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will Note 1: The back light (fluorescent tube) is driven by a high voltage AC power supply. Therefore, do not touch the back light holder to be blurred.
2. Black Limit Adjustment (PD-125 board) 3. Bright Adjustment (PD-125 board) Set the dynamic range of the LCD driver to an appropriate level. If Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to an deviated, the LCD screen will become blackish or saturated appropriate level.
4. Gamma-1 Adjustment (PD-125 board) 5. Contrast Adjustment (PD-125 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to an Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to an appropriate level. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or appropriate level.
6. Center Level Adjustment (PD-125 board) 7. White Balance Adjustment (PD-125 board) Set the video signal center level of LCD panel to an appropriate Correct the white balance. level. If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced. Mode Camera Mode Camera Subject...
5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT On the mechanism section adjustment For detail of mechanism section adjustments, checks, and replacement of mechanism parts, refer to the separate volume “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL D Mechanism ” and “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL D200 Mechanism ”. 2-1.
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENT NTSC model : DCR-PC100 PAL model : DCR-PC100E 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS Use the following measuring instruments for video section adjustments. 3-1-1. Equipment to Required 1) TV monitor 2) Oscilloscope (dual-phenomenon, band width above 30 MHz with delay mode) (Unless specified otherwise, use a 10 : 1 probe.)
3-1-2. Precautions on Adjusting Note 1: Setting the “Forced VTR Power ON” mode (VTR mode) The adjustments of this unit are performed in the VTR mode 1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. or camera mode. 2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE To set to the VTR mode, set the power switch to “VTR”...
3-1-3. Adjusting Connectors Some of the adjusting points of the video section are concentrated at VC-227 board CN2903. Connect the measuring instruments via the CPC-8 jig (J-6082-388-A). The following table lists the pin numbers and signal names of CN2903 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
3-1-6. Alignment Tapes Use the alignment tapes shown in the following table. Use tapes specified in the signal column of each adjustment. Name Tracking standard (XH2-1) Tape path adjustment SW/OL standard (XH2-3) Switching position adjustment Audio operation check Audio system adjustment (XH5-3 (NTSC), XH5-3P (PAL)) System operation check Operation check...
3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 2-2. Serial No. Input Write the serial No. and model code in the EEPROM (nonvolatile memory). Convert the serial No. on the name plate from decimal to 1. Initialization of B, C, D, E, F, 7 Page Data hexadecimal, and write in the EEPROM.
3. Battery End Check (VC-227 board) Check the battery end voltage. Mode Camera recording Subject Arbitrary Switch setting 1) AUTO FOCUS ..............OFF 2) LCD screen ............OFF (Closed) 3) REC LAMP (Menu display) ..........ON Connection: 1) Connect the regulated power supply and the digital voltmeter to the battery terminal as shown in Fig.
3-3. SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 2. T reel FG Duty Adjustment (VC-227 board) Adjust the take-up reel FG signal duty cycle to an appropriate value Before perform the servo and RF system adjustments, check that so that the correct T-reel FG signal is obtained. the specified value of “54MHz/66MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment”...
5-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-227 board) 6. PLL f & LPF f Final Adjustment (VC-227 board) Mode Playback Mode VTR stop Signal Recorded signal at “Preparations Signal Arbitrary before adjustments” Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 03 Measurement Point Pin w;...
3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VC-227 Board) Before perform the video system adjustments, check that the specified value of “54MHz/66MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment” Mode Camera of “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” is satisfied. Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Y signal terminal of S VIDEO jack Note: The lens block (CD-234 board) must be connected when performing (75Ω...
3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment 4. AV OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-227 Board) (VC-227 Board) Mode Camera Mode Camera Subject Arbitrary Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Chroma signal terminal of S VIDEO Measurement Point Video terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO jack (75Ω...
5. PLL Adjustment (VC-227 Board) Set the VCO center level of the video input circuit (IC1200). Mode VTR stop Signal Color bar (Video terminal of AUDIO/ VIDEO jack input) Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 04 Measuring Instrument Adjustment remote commander Adjustment Page Adjustment Address...
3-4-2. BIST Check 1. Playback System Check 1-1. Preparation for Playback When the playback system from IC1600(SFD) to IC2002 Set the POWER switch to VTR position. (ADC&DAC) is normal, the display data (combination data) Connect the adjusting remote commander and set the HOLD of page: 3, address: 14 and 15 agrees with any combination as switch to ON (SERVICE) position.
• ENC Ca BIST(PB) Check 2. Recording System Check 35) Select page: 3, address: 10, set data: 8D, and press the PAUSE 2-1. Preparations for recording button. 36) Select page: 3, address: 12, set data: 10, and press the PAUSE Playback the BIST check tape.(XH5-6(NTSC), XH5-6P(PAL)) button.
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2-5. IC1900(TRX) BIST(REC) Check 9) Select page: 3, address: 11, set data: 87, and press the PAUSE button. 1) Select page: 3, address: 12, set data: 04, and press the PAUSE 10) Select page: 3, address: 12, set data: 08, and press the PAUSE button.
3-5. IR TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS 2. IR Video Deviation Adjustment (MR-44 board) Mode VTR stop Adjust using a IR receiver jig (J-6082-383-A). Signal Arbitrary Measurement Point VIDEO OUT terminal of IR receiver jig Switch setting: (Terminated at 75 Ω) LASER LINK ........ON (Red LED is lit) Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope 1.
3. IR Audio Deviation Adjustment (MR-44 board) Mode VTR stop Signal Video : No signal Audio : –400Hz, –7.5dBs, Audio left and right terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO jack Measurement Point AUDIO L terminal and AUDIO R terminal of IR receiver jig (Terminated at 47kΩ) Measuring Instrument Audio level meter...
3-6. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS [Connection of Audio System Measuring Devices] Connect the audio system measuring devices as shown in Fig. 5-3-15 Main unit Recording (Camera mode) 600 Ω Left Audio oscillator Right Attenuator 600 Ω : 270 Ω (1-249-410-11) + 330 Ω (1-249-411-11) Playback Main unit TV monitor...
1. Playback Level Check 4. Overall Noise Level Check Mode VTR playback Mode Camera recording and playback Signal Alignment tape: Signal No signal: Insert a shorting plug in the For audio operation check MIC jack (XH5-3 (NTSC)) Measurement Point Audio left or right terminal of AUDIO (XH5-3P (PAL)) VIDEO jack Measurement Point...
5-4. SERVICE MODE 4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER 2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote commander The adjustment remote commander is used for changing the calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc. The Mishandling of the adjustment remote commander may erase the correct adjustment data at times.
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4-2. DATA PROCESS The calculation of the DDS display and the adjustment remote commander display data (hexadecimal notation) are required for obtaining the adjustment data of some adjustment items. In this case, after converting the hexadecimal notation to decimal notation, calculate and convert the result to hexadecimal notation, and use it as the adjustment data.
4-3. SERVICE MODE 2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) 1. Setting the Test Mode Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in Page D Address 10 addresses 38, 3C and 40. The type of error indicated by the code are shown in the following table.
2-2. MSW Code MSW when errors occur: Information on MSW (mode SW) when errors occur MSW when movement starts: Information on MSW when movements starts when the mechanism position is moved (When the L motor is moved) MSW of target of movement: Information on target MSW of movement when the mechanism position is moved Mechanism Position ←...
3. Bit value discrimination Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the adjustment remote commander for following items. Use the table below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”. Display on the adjustment remote commander Address Page bit3 to bit0 discrimination...
5. Switch check (2) Page 2 Address 60 to 67 Using method: 1) Select page:2, address: 60 to 67. 2) By discriminating the display data, the pressed key can be discriminated. Data Address 00 (00 to 0A) 19 (0B to 24) 32 (25 to 44) 59 (45 to 6E) 85 (6F to 9F)
DCR-PC100/PC100E SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • Abbreviation The components identified by mark ! or have some differences from the original one. AUS: Australian model dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety.
6-1-5. LENS ASSEMBLY, EVF BLOCK ASSEMBLY not supplied not supplied LCD902 not supplied not supplied not supplied LED902 The CCD imager cannot be replaced as an independent part. Replace the entire CD-234 board (including the CCD imager). Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref.
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6-1-6. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT AND DRUM ASSY SECTION FP-242 (See page 6-7) not supplied Attaching procedure not supplied Note M901 Note: Once remove No. 720 CC fastener, don't use it again. Be sure to replace it with new one. (Attaching procedure is as shown above figure.) Ref.
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6-1-7. LS CHASSIS SECTION Note 1: About FP-242 and FP-92 The FP-242 and FP-92 flexible boards are installed to a chassis with a hot press, which are included in the Ref. No. 762 chassis (D3) assy, LS block section, They are not supplied separately because the high precision for installation is needed. Note 2: Selecting the T washer Select proper parts for the Ref.
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6-1-8. MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION-1 Note: Be sure to remember the installed position (one of two position), direction and thickness of the Ref. No. 820 (spacer, cap) when the M902 (capstan motor )is removed. Refer to “3-9. Capstan motor” on page 15 in the “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL ”...
µF AUS: Australian model Korea model • COILS Tourist model • Model uH: µH CND: Canadian model 100: DCR-PC100 Chinese model 100E: DCR-PC100E Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks A-7031-039-A CCD/CD BLOCK ASSY(SERVICE USE) (100) <...
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〈PARTS REFERENCE SHEET〉 You can find the parts position of location of mount locations applying to MR-44 board of a set. MR-44 SIDE A DCR-PC100/PC100E IC7500 IC1816 IC1814 — 226 —...
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〈 〉 FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT For NTSC model Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR DCR-PC100 REPRODUCTION FRAME and Parts referencesheets with a clear sheet for use. For PAL model DCR-PC100E — 227 —...
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DCR-PC100/PC100E RMT-811 US Model Canadian Model Korea Model DCR-PC100 SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model Australian Model 2000. 02 Chinese Model DCR-PC100E E Model Hong Kong Model Tourist Model SUPPLEMENT-1 DCR-PC100/PC100E File this supplement-1 with the Service Manual. (99-028) 1. Correction of service tool parts code number..(page 1) 2.
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[ SUPPLEMENT ] : Added portion. : Changed portion. Page Changed contents 3. Modification of F Page Data Modifying Method: Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. Select page: 6, address: FF, and check the data. (Version check of the camera microprocessor (VC-227 board IC302)) Data Version...
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: Added portion. : Changed portion. Page Changed contents 6. 7 Page Table Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Addresses 4E to 67 are only for the 5-19 camera microprocessor ver. 3.0 and higher. Note: When replaced a camera micro- processor version 1.0 or 2.0 with a camera microprocessor version 3.0 and higher, input the initial value...
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DCR-PC100/PC100E : Changed portion. Page Changed contents 3. Battery End Check (VC-227 board) Adjusting method: Adjust the output voltage of the regulated power supply so that the digital voltmeter display is 6.0 ± 0.1Vdc. Turn off the power supply. Turn on the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote 5-44 commander.