SERVICE NOTE
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ....................................... 7
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Before you begin
Using this manual .................................................................. 1-1
Checking supplied accessories .............................................. 1-1
Getting started
Charging and installing the battery pack ............................... 1-1
Inserting a cassette ................................................................. 1-2
Basic operations
Camera recording ................................................................... 1-2
Hints for better shooting ........................................................ 1-4
Checking the recorded picture ............................................... 1-4
Playing back a tape ................................................................ 1-5
Searching for the end of the picture ....................................... 1-5
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ............................................ 1-5
Changing the mode settings ................................................... 1-6
Shooting with backlighting .................................................... 1-7
Using the FADER function .................................................... 1-7
Shooting in the dark (Nightshot) ........................................... 1-7
Photo recording ...................................................................... 1-7
Using the wide mode function ............................................... 1-8
Using the PROGRAM AE function ....................................... 1-8
Focusing manually ................................................................. 1-9
Enjoying picture effect ........................................................... 1-9
Adjusting the exposure ........................................................ 1-10
Superimposing a title ........................................................... 1-10
Making a custom title .......................................................... 1-11
Labeling a cassette ............................................................... 1-11
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function .............................. 1-12
Watching on a TV screen ..................................................... 1-12
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with
date - date search ................................................................. 1-13
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with
title - title search .................................................................. 1-13
Searching for a photo - photo search/photo scan ................. 1-14
Returning to a pre-registered position ................................. 1-14
Displaying recording data - data code function ................... 1-15
Editing onto another tape ..................................................... 1-15
Recording from a VCR or TV ............................................. 1-15
Replacing recording on a tape - insert editing ..................... 1-16
Audio dubbing ..................................................................... 1-16
Additional information
Usable cassette and playback modes ................................... 1-17
Resetting the date and time .................................................. 1-17
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder ... 1-17
Tips for using the battery pack ............................................ 1-17
Maintenance information and precautions ........................... 1-18
Using your camcorder abroad .............................................. 1-19
Trouble check ...................................................................... 1-19
Self-diagnosis function ........................................................ 1-20
Identifying the parts ............................................................. 1-21
Warning indicators ............................................................... 1-23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 2-4
2-8. ZOOM LENS .................................................................. 2-4
VI-148 BOARD ............................................................... 2-6
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PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ............................................ 4-4
• CD-185 (CCD IMAGER)
• CD-185 (CCD IMAGER)
• VC-206 (CAMERA, VIDEO IN/OUT, BLOCKING,
ECC, TBC, CHCO, AUDIO PROCESS, RF INTER-
FACE, REC/PB HEAD AMP, DV PROCESS, SERVO,
HI CONTROL)
• FP-647 (DV, LINE JACKS)
• VC-206 (VIDEO IN/OUT), FP-647 (DV, LINE JACKS)
• VC-206 (VIDEO DECODER)
• VC-206 (BLOCKING, COMPRESS)
• VC-206 (RF INTERFACE 1),
• FP-676 (LANC, PHONES JACKS)
• VC-206 (SIGNAL PROCESS CONTROL),
FP-647 (LANC, PHONES JACKS)
• VC-206 (RF INTERFACE 2)
• VC-206 (REC/PB HEAD AMP)
• VC-206 (DV PROCESS)
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PRINTED WIRING BOARD ......................... 4-5
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................. 4-9
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ....................... 4-14
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ....................... 4-23
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ............................ 4-24
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ............................ 4-27
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ........................... 4-32
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ............................ 4-35
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ............................ 4-38
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ....................... 4-43
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS .......................... 4-44
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ............................ 4-55