Sony Handycam DCR-PC2E Service Manual

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DCR-PC2E/PC3E
RMT-809/812
SERVICE MANUAL
AEP Model
UK Model
Level 1
Ver 1.0
1999. 06
Photo : DCR-PC3E
D300 MECHANISM
RMT-812
SPECIFICATIONS
— Continued on next page —
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
MICROFILM

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  • Page 1 DCR-PC2E/PC3E RMT-809/812 SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model Level 1 Ver 1.0 1999. 06 Photo : DCR-PC3E D300 MECHANISM RMT-812 SPECIFICATIONS — Continued on next page — DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER MICROFILM...
  • Page 2 COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ! 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE Editing ························································································ 33 Dubbing a tape ········································································ 33 POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 4 Editing partially on a DV tape –DV synchro-editing ············· 33 TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT Recording video or TV programmes ······································ 34 (FORCE EJECT) ································································...
  • Page 4: Service Note

    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 (4.2V), 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.
  • Page 5: Self-Diagnosis Function

    SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit screen what to do.
  • Page 6: Self-Diagnosis Code Table

    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.
  • Page 7: Main Parts

    DCR-PC2E/PC3E 1. MAIN PARTS Note: • Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. The components identified by mark ! or • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety.
  • Page 8 (1) Remote Commander (2) ! 1-475-851-33 1-475-141-31 Power cord set (1) (not supplied) RMT-812 (DCR-PC3E only) (DCR-PC2E: AEP, DCR-PC3E: AEP only) 1-475-950-31 ! 1-690-827-11 Power cord (with filter) (1) Fig B (DCR-PC2E: UK, DCR-PC3E: UK only) Fig A...
  • Page 9: Disassembly

    DISASSEMBLY The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure. 2-1. LCD unit (PD-112 board, Inverter transformer unit) 2-2. Cabinet (R) block assembly 2-3. Cabinet (R) assembly, LCD hinge assembly 2-4. Attaching harnesses of the LCD hinge assembly 2-5. DD-125, VC-220 boards, EVF block assembly 2-10.
  • Page 10: Lcd Unit

    NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. NOTE: • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are 2-1. LCD UNIT (PD-112 BOARD, INVERTER TRANSFORMER UNIT) seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. 2 LCD cabinet (R) assembly X-3949-728-1 (PC2E) 1 Two screws (M1.7...
  • Page 11: Cabinet (R) Block Assembly

    2-2. CABINET (R) BLOCK ASSEMBLY !∞ TP-112 harness (10P) 8 Screw (M1.7 2 Two screws (+K M2 2.5), 3.5) 1-959-832-11 lock ace, p2 3-056-624-01 3-989-735-11 !§ PT-124 harness (13P) 3 Accessory shoe 1-959-831-11 3-724-511-51 4 NS block assembly !• TP-112 harness (2P) X-3949-723-1 1-959-832-11 @º...
  • Page 12: Cabinet (R) Assembly, Lcd Hinge Assembly

    2-3. CABINET (R) ASSEMBLY, LCD HINGE ASSEMBLY 3 Two tapping screws 6 Two screws 4 Hinge cover (rear) (M1.7 (M1.7 2.5), 2 Spacer (C) 3-055-800-01 3-713-791-11 lock ace, p2 * 3-846-067-21 7 Spacer (C) 3-989-735-11 9 Cabinet (R) assembly * 3-846-067-21 X-3949-724-1 !∞...
  • Page 13 2-4. ATTACHING HARNESSES OF THE LCD HINGE ASSEMBLY PR-32 board PR insulating Screw sheet SW clip (M1.7 2.5), lock ace, p2 PO-4 board PT-124 PT-124 harness harness TP-112 (13P) harness (8P) Bend one of the two harnesses at its connector. LCD hinge assembly TP-112 harness Then bend the harness so that...
  • Page 14: Boards, Evf Block Assembly

    2-5. DD-125, VC-220 BOARDS, EVF BLOCK ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE MICROPHONE UNIT 4 Microphone case assembly X-3949-685-1 5 Microphone unit 1-475-975-11 3 Microphone gel !∞ VC sheet sheet * 3-055-789-01 * 3-051-990-01 2 Microphone retainer plate * 3-051-227-01 !§ VC spacer 1 Tapping screw (+K B2) 3-057-190-01 3-736-363-31...
  • Page 15: Board, Md Block

    2-6. MR-41 BOARD, MD BLOCK 3 Cabinet (L) block assembly 1 Screw (M1.7 2.5), lock ace, p2 3-989-735-11 2 Screw (M1.7 2.5), lock ace, p2 3-989-735-11 The cabinet (L) when viewed from the bottom REMOVING THE MD BLOCK 2 Two special head screws (M1.7 3.5) 3-719-695-21...
  • Page 16: Control Switch Block (Fk-4750)

    2-7. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-4750), SPEAKER (2.0 CM) 2 SP retainer plate * 3-055-805-01 1 Two screws (M1.7 2.5), lock ace, p2 3-989-735-11 REMOVING 3 Screw THE SPEAKER (2.0 CM) !™ Remove an end of (M1.7 2.5), the grip belt from 9 SP cushion lock ace, p2 !º...
  • Page 17: Cabinet (G) Assembly

    2-8. CABINET (G) ASSEMBLY 7 HP jack cover 9 MS door assembly 3-055-860-01 6 Grip belt X-3949-697-1 3-051-187-01 8 Tapping screw (M1.7 3-713-791-11 3 Eject knob 3-051-177-11 5 Belt bracket * 3-055-848-01 !º not supplied 4 Tapping screw (M1.7 3-713-791-11 2 G lock slider 3-978-765-01 1 Two claws...
  • Page 18: 2-10. Evf, Lens Block

    2-10. EVF, LENS BLOCK REMOVING THE VF LENS ASSEMBLY 2 Claw 3 VF lens assembly X-3948-875-1 4 VF regulation ring 3-055-796-01 1 Screw (M1.7 5 Two claws lock ace, p2 3-989-735-41 6 VF window retainer 3-055-818-01 7 VF window 7 Remove in the direction of the 3-055-817-01 arrow B while pushing the two claws A inside.
  • Page 19: Checking Supplied Accessories

    DCR-PC2E/PC3E 2. GENERAL This section is extracted from instruction manual. (DCR-PC3E model) — 19 —...
  • Page 20: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply

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  • Page 21: Installing Battery Pack

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  • Page 22: Recording -Basics

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  • Page 24: Shooting Backlit Subjects (Back Light)

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  • Page 26: Viewing The Recording On Tv

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  • Page 27: Using The Wide Mode

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  • Page 28: Using Special Effects -Picture Effect

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  • Page 29: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

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  • Page 30: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

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  • Page 31: Advanced Playback Operations

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  • Page 32: Title Search

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  • Page 33: Editing

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  • Page 34: Recording Video Or Tv Programmes

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  • Page 35: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr

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  • Page 36: Audio Dubbing

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  • Page 37: Superimposing A Title

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  • Page 38: Labeling A Cassette

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  • Page 40: Resetting The Date And Time

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  • Page 42: Memory Photo Recording

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  • Page 43: Superimposing A Still Picture In A "Memory Stick" On A Moving Picture -Memory Mix

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  • Page 44: Recording An Image From A Mini Dv Tape As A Still Image

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  • Page 45: Copying Still Images From A Mini Dv Tape -Photo Save

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  • Page 46: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop -Slide Show

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  • Page 47: Preventing Accidental Erasure -Image Protection

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  • Page 48: Writing A Print Mark -Print Mark

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  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 50: Self-Diagnosis Display

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  • Page 51: Warning Indicators And Messages

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  • Page 53: Quick Reference

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  • Page 56 DCR-PC2E/PC3E Sony Corporation 99F1620-1 Personal VIDEO Products Company 9-974-176-81 Printed in Japan ©1999.6 — 56 — Published by Safety & Service Engineering Dept.

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