Preparations - Sony Handycam DCR-PC1 Service Manual

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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.
Note 3: As the power supply of this machine, use the AC adapter that is
unique to this machine. If the power is supplied from an external
regulated power supply (4.2 Vdc) to the BATTERY terminal of
this machine, the power of this machine will be turned off and the
machine is no longer operable in about 10 seconds after the power
is turned on. To use an external regulated power supply, connect
the adjustment remote commander and set its HOLD switch to
the ADJ (ON) position.
1) Connect the required equipment according to Fig. 5-1-3.
2) As removing the MR-40 board CN2507 (2P, 1.0 mm), means
removing the lithium 3 V power supply, data such as date, time,
user-set menus will be lost. After completing adjustments, re-
set these data. If the MR-40 board CN2507 has been removed,
the self-diagnosis data, data on history of use (total drum
rotation hours, the initial date of power-on by user and the last
date of dew condensation) will be lost. Before removing the
MR-40 board CN2507, note down the self-diagnosis data and
the data on history use (data of page: 2, address: A2 through
AA). (Refer to "SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION" for the self-
diagnosis data, and to "5-4. Service Mode" for the data on the
history use.)
3) The cabinet (R) (Operation switch block: ME4780, LCD block
and speaker) needs to be connected during menu operations.
To remove the cabinet (R), disconnect the following connectors.
1. VC-210 board CN2202 (6P, 0.5 mm) (ME4780)
2. DD-111 board CN9900 (2P, 1.0 mm) (Speaker)
3. VC-210 board CN2201 (2P, 1.0 mm) (LCD block)
4. VC-210 board CN2906 (14P, 1.0 mm) (LCD block)
4) View finder and microphone unit need not be connected during
adjustments. To remove them, disconnect the following
connectors.
1. VC-210 board CN5000 (20P, 0.5 mm)
2. VC-210 board CN2001 (4P, 1.0 mm)
5) The cabinet (L) (Operation switch block: FK4780) need not be
connected during adjustment if the "Forced VTR Power ON"
mode is set. To remove the cabinet (L), disconnect the following
connectors.
• VC-210 board CN2910 (30P, 0.5 mm)
Note 4: How to Set 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 cabinet (L) (Operation switch block: FK4780)
removed. After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the
"Forced Camera Power ON" mode.
Note 5: How to Exit 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 lens
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1.5 m
Fig. 5-1-2