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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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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.
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) ································································...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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(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...
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...
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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...
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.