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Chinese Model DCR-VX2000E E Model Hong Kong Model Tourist Model DCR-VX2000/VX2000E Photo : DCR-VX2000 C MECHANISM For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the On the VC-242 board “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL This service manual provides the information that is premised the C MECHANISM ”...
MARK 0 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 Erasing the cassette memory data ········································ 1-37 Customizing Your Camcorder ················································· 1-38 POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 6 Changing the menu settings ················································· 1-38 TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT Resetting the date and time ·················································· 1-40 (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 (8.4V), the power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate. These following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs. Method 1.
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.
2-2. EVF SECTION (LB-065 BOARD) 4 EVF front cabinet (upper) 2 EVF rear cabinet assembly 1 Push the lock knob in the direction of the arrow A and remove the EVF rear cabinet assembly in the direction of the arrow B . 3 Two tapping screws (M1.7 ×...
2-5. CABINET (L) BLOCK ASSEMBLY, MECHANISM DECK, VC-242, DD-138, JK-190 BOARDS (FOR FORCE EJECT OF CASSETTE AND VTR SECTION CHECK) 3 Screw (M2 × 5), spring bolt 6 Cabinet (L) block assembly 1 Screw (FOR FORCE EJECT OF CASSETTE) (M2 × 5), spring bolt 2 Screw 4 Screw...
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[MECHANISM DECK SERVICE POSITION-1] Note: Use the parts only which can be removed easily from outside of the mechanism deck. Adjustment remote commander (RM-95) CPC-13 jig Mechanism deck (J-6082-443-A) AC POWER AC IN ADAPTOR Cabinet (L) block assembly [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE VTR SECTION] Connection to Check the VTR Section To check the VTR Section, set the VTR to the "forced VTR power ON"...
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[CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR SERVICE POSITION (Mainly for voltage measurement and check)] CK-093, VC-242, JK-190, CD-254, DD-138, LA-026, KP-010, MK-014, MS-049 BOARDS, MECHANISM DECK-2 Battery panel assembly AC POWER AC IN ADAPTOR CPC-13 jig DC-IN (J-6082-443-A) connector (3P) (1-794-637-11) Battery terminal board (4P) KP-010 board MK-014 board DD-138 board...
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2-15.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ED-4980), HINGE ASSEMBLY Start the removal work after the LCD section has been removed referring section 2-1. 2 Control switch block (ED-4980) 1 Bright button 3 Blind door (D) assembly 2 Screw (M1.7 × 2.5), 2 Hinge lid 3 Three claws lock ace q;...
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2-16.CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION The circuit boards contained in the zoom lens are not shown. LB-065 MA-386 MI-038 (BACK LIGHT) (AUDIO AMP) CK-093 (MIC IN) (KEY IN) FT-090 (REMOTE) PD-126 (RGB DRIVE/TG) INVERTER TRANSFORMER UNIT HL-011 (LCD DRIVE) SE-108 CD-254 (VAP SENSOR) (CCD IMAGER) FK-076 (CONTROL SWITCH)
2-17.FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION The flexible boards contained in the mechanism deck and that in the zoom lens are not shown. FP-193 FP-202 FP-201 FP-200 FP-198 FP-199 FP-194 FP-190 FP-196 FP-189 FP-188 FP-195 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK FP-191 (ED-4980) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK FP-186 (PS-4980) FP-197...
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. CHARGE INH DD-138 BOARD SHOE ON (4-61) SHOE UNREG BATT SIG Q329, INIT CHARGE ON J901...
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E 3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. VC-242 BOARD IC1104 (4-44) JK-190 BOARD CN021 HI CONTROL CHARGE INH J303 SHOE ON LANC DC...
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E 3-7. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. PD-126 BOARD PANEL 4.6V PANEL 2.8V Q2102,2104 PANEL 13.5V L2103 CN2100 CN2104 UNIT L2101 L2102 P OFF...
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E DCR-VX2000/VX2000E 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) •...
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R103 C105 4700 4.7u L105 100uH C108 R111 6.3V R110 C110 NTSC MODEL:DCR-VX2000 R105 4.7u PAL MODEL :DCR-VX2000E 5600 IC105 BUFFER Precautions Upon Replacing CCD Imager IC100 IC105 AD8014ART-REEL7 • The CD-254 board mounted as a repair part is not equipped B-CH CCD with a CCD imager.
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E CD-254 (CCD IMAGER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. CD-254 Board; 1,000 Series — For printed wiring board • Refer to page 4-116 for parts location. • This board is four-layer print board. However, the pat- terns of layers two and three have not been included in the diagram.
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Schematic diagram and printed wiring board of the VC-242 board are not shown. Pages from 4-13 to 4-54 are not shown.
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E JK-190 (JACK BOARD) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. JK-190 Board; 2,000 Series — AUDIO DV IN/OUT For printed wiring board VC-242 • Refer to page 4-116 for parts location. S/H AGC, TG, CAMERA SIGNAL PROCESS, MS I/F, RS232C I/F, STILL CONTROL, MS DRIVE, •...
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E SIGNAL PATH JK-190 BOARD VIDEO SIGNAL JACK BOARD AUDIO -REF.NO.:2000 SERIES- CHROMA Y/CHROMA SIGNAL XX MARK:NO MOUNT J301 FB300 FB301 CN301 S VIDEO LANC_GND/232C_TD LANC_GND/232C_TD R311 HP_JACK_IN XSJACK_IN LANC_SIG/232C_RD LANC_SIG/232C_RD S_C_I/O R312 HP_R_OUT XLANC_JACK_IN S_Y_I/O R313 HP_L_OUT XLANC_JACK_IN LANC_DC...
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E CK-093 (KEY IN) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. CK-093 Board; 1,000 Series — For printed wiring board LB-065 MA-386 • Refer to page 4-116 for parts location. MI-038 (AUDIO AMP) (BACK LIGHT) CK-093 (MIC IN) • This board is six-layer print board. However, the pat-...
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E PD-126 (RGB DRIVE, TG) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. PD-126 Board; 20,000 Series — FP-194 FLEXIBLE BOARD S001 S001 MENU 1-678-061- FP-200 FP-198 FP-194 FP-188 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ED-4980) For printed wiring board LB-065 MA-386 • Refer to page 4-116 for parts location.
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-109 for waveforms. PD-126 BOARD Note : Resistor is mounted to the L2105 Location where C2129 is printed. RGB DRIVE/TG L2103 10uH R2161 2520 -REF.NO.:20000 SERIES- C2115 XX MARK:NO MOUNT 3.3u R2165...
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E LA-026 (ZOOM/FOCUS DRIVE, VAP DRIVE, KEY IN/CONNECTOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. LA-026 Board; 20,000 Series — For printed wiring board VC-242 • Refer to page 4-117 for parts location. S/H AGC, TG, CAMERA SIGNAL PROCESS, MS I/F, RS232C I/F, STILL CONTROL, MS DRIVE, •...
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E SE-108 (VAP SENSOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. SE-108 Board; 1,000 Series — For printed wiring board FP-188 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-189 FLEXIBLE BOARD • Refer to page 4-117 for parts location. • This board is six-layer print board. However, the pat-...
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E MS-049 (MS CONNECTOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. MS-049 Board; 20,000 Series — For printed wiring board VC-242 • Refer to page 4-117 for parts location. S/H AGC, TG, CAMERA SIGNAL PROCESS, MS I/F, RS232C I/F, STILL CONTROL, MS DRIVE, •...
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E KP-010 (SELECT DIAL), MK-014 (CONTROL KEY) PRINTED WIRING BOARDS — Ref. No. KP-010, MK-014 Boards; 10,000 Series — For printed wiring boards • Refer to page 4-117 for parts location. • These boards are six-layer print board. However, the patterns of layers two to five have not been included in the diagrams.
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E FK-076 (CONTROL SWITCH) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. FK-076 Board; 1,000 Series — For printed wiring board • Refer to page 4-117 for parts 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-VX2000/VX2000E FT-090 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE MI-038 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R :REC MODE R :REC MODE P :PB MODE REMOTE MIC IN P :PB MODE FP-199 -REF.NO.:1000 SERIES- -REF.NO.:1000 SERIES- CN702 FLEXIBLE CN750 XX MARK:NO MOUNT XX MARK:NO MOUNT...
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E DCR-VX2000/VX2000E LB-065 (BACK LIGHT) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. LB-065 Board; 1,000 Series — For printed wiring board LB-065 MA-386 • Refer to page 4-118 for parts location. MI-038 (AUDIO AMP) (BACK LIGHT) CK-093 (MIC IN) • This board is four-layer print board. However, the pat-...
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DCR-VX2000/VX2000E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-109 for waveform. LB-065 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R :REC MODE R206 R207 BACK LIGHT 100k P :PB MODE 100k FP-193 -REF.NO.:1000 SERIES- R205 R208 FLEXIBLE XX MARK:NO MOUNT 100k 100k CN200...
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E DD-138 (DC/DC CONVERTER, DC REGURATOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. DD-138 Board; 1,000 Series — For printed wiring board VC-242 • Refer to page 4-119 for parts location. S/H AGC, TG, CAMERA SIGNAL PROCESS, MS I/F, RS232C I/F, STILL CONTROL, MS DRIVE, •...
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-110 for waveforms. DD-138 BOARD(1/2) DC/DC CONVERTER(DD-1 BLOCK) -REF.NO.:1000 SERIES- CHARGE_INH TO(2/2) R300 XX MARK:NO MOUNT BATT/XEXT_SW TO(2/2) BATT_SIG NO MARK:REC/PB MODE FAST_CHARGE TO(2/2) R :REC MODE P :PB MODE INIT_CHARGE_ON TO(2/2)
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-103 for printed wiring board. SIGNAL PATH DD-138 BOARD(2/2) REC/PB DC REGURATOR(DD-2 BLOCK) -REF.NO.:1000 SERIES- Drum speed servo XX MARK:NO MOUNT Drum phase servo NO MARK:REC/PB MODE Drum servo (speed and phase)
DCR-VX2000/VX2000E 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 or procedure 3 when replacing board.
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 z in the following table. Note1: When replacing the drum assy., reset the data of page: 2, address: A2 to A4 to “00”. (Refer to “Record of Use check” of “5-4. SERVICE MODE”) Replaced parts Block replacement Parts replacement...
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• Adjusting items when replacing a board or EEPROM When replacing a board or EEPROM, adjust the items indicated by z in the following table. Board replacement Adjustment Adjustment Section Initialization of C, D, 8 page data Initialization Initialization of B page data of B, C, D, E, Initialization of E, F page data F, 8 page data...
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 ND filter 1.0...
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 (R) (removing the VC-242 board CN008) means removing the lithium 3V power supply (CK-093 board 95 cm...
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Must be connected when performing the audio system adjustments. Cabinet (L) Handle, cabinet (Top) FK-076 board CN501 FP-200 flexible Must be connected when Adjustment remote commander using the VTR function keys. Control switch block (CF-4980) CPC-13 jig (J-6082-443-A) Must be connected when using the POWER switch or EJECT switch.
1-2. INITIALIZATION OF B, C, D, E, F, 8 PAGE DATA 1-2-1. INITIALIZATION OF C, D, 8 PAGE DATA 1. Initializing the C, D, 8 Page Data 2. Modification of C, D, 8 Page Data If the C, D, 8 page data has been initialized, change the data of the Note1: If “Initializing the C, D, 8 Page Data”...
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Address Remark Address Remark Initial value Initial value 23 to 24 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 S VIDEO out Y level adj. S VIDEO out Cr level adj. CA to E7 Fixed data-1 S VIDEO out Cb level adj. Serial No. input Chroma BPF f adj.
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4. D Page Table Address Remark Initial value Note: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the C, D, 8 4D to 4E Fixed data-1 Page Data”.) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of C, D, 8 Page Data”.) Address Remark...
5. 8 Page Table Address Remark Initial value Note: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the C, D, 8 B1 to B8 Fixed data-1 Page Data”.) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of C, D, 8 Page Data”.) BB to C3 Fixed data-1...
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1-2-2. INITIALIZATION OF B PAGE DATA Note: When reading the B page data, insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. Switch setting: POWER ..............MEMORY 2. Modification of B Page Data 1. Initializing the B Page Data Note: If the B page data has been initialized, the following adjustments If the B page data has been initialized, change the data of the “Fixed need to be performed again.
Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the following data, and press Set the data. PAUSE button. 2D: DCR-VX2000 (NTSC) Set the data, and press PAUSE 2F : DCR-VX2000E (PAL) button. Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button.
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4. F Page Table Initial value Address Remark Note1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F NTSC PAL Page Data”.) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of E, F Page Data”.) 61 to 6A Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Initial value...
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5. E Page Table Initial value Address Remark Note1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F NTSC PAL Page Data”.) 95 to A0 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of E, F Page Data”.) Fixed data-2 Note2: Refer to “2.
1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Before perform the camera system adjustments, check that the specified values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” are satisfied. 1. 27MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment 2. Zoom Key Center Adjustment (VC-242 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. Offset Adjustment For detecting the position of the lens iris, adjust AMP gain and Adjust so that the AGC OUT potential lies within the specified value offset. of the digital clamp. Subject Not required Subject Not required Measurement Point Display data of page 1 (Note1) Measurement Point...
5. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box) The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during auto focusing/manual focusing. Subject Siemens star chart with ND filter for the minipattern box (Note2) Measurement Point Check operation on TV monitor Measuring Instrument...
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 Subject Siemens star (2.0m from the front of the protection glass) (Luminance : approx. 300 ± 50 lux) Measurement Point Check operation on TV monitor Measuring Instrument Specified Value Focused at the TELE end and WIDE end.
9. Pre White Balance Data Input 10. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input At 3200k, input the pre white balance standard data. At 3200K, input the white balance standard data. Subject Clear chart Subject Clear chart (Color bar standard picture frame) (Color bar standard picture frame) Adjustment Page Adjustment Page...
11. MAX GAIN Adjustment 12. LV Standard Data Input Setting the minimum illumination. Adjust the normal coefficient of the light value. If it is not consistent, the image level required for taking subjects in Subject Clear chart low illuminance will not be produced (dark). (Color bar standard picture frame) Subject Clear chart...
13. White Balance ND Filter 1 Compensation 14. White Balance ND Filter 2 Compensation Compensate the white balance deviation when ND FILTER switch Compensate the white balance deviation when ND FILTER switch is “1”. is “2”. Subject Clear chart Subject Clear chart (Color bar standard picture frame) (Color bar standard picture frame)
15. Auto White Balance Adjustment 16. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter OFF) Adjust to the proper auto white balance output data. When the ND FILTER switch is “OFF”, adjust the color difference If it is not correct, auto white balance and color reproducibility will matrix coefficient so that proper color reproduction is produced.
17. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter 1) 18. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter 2) When the ND FILTER switch is “1”, adjust the color difference When the ND FILTER switch is “2”, adjust the color difference matrix coefficient so that proper color reproduction is produced. matrix coefficient so that proper color reproduction is produced.
19. White Balance Check Processing after Completing Adjustments Subject Clear chart Order Page Address Data Procedure (Color bar standard picture frame) Filter Filter C14 for color temperature Set the data, and press PAUSE correction button. ND filter 1.0 and 0.3 (2 sheets) Set the data.
20. Steady Shot Adjustment • This adjustment is performed only when replacing the angular velocity sensor. Although this adjustment need not be performed when the circuit is damaged, etc., check the operations. • Note down the sensitivity displayed on the angular velocity sensor of the repair parts.
20-1. Steady Shot Adjustment (1) Subject Pattern A (1.5m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Video output terminal Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope (V period) Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Pattern A White Black White A4 size (297mm × 210mm) Falling edge of Falling edge of Fig.5-1-13.
20-2. Steady Shot Adjustment (2) Subject Pattern B (1.5m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Video output terminal Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope (H period) Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Black Pattern B White White Falling edge of Falling edge of A4 size (297mm ×...
2. Bright Adjustment (VC-242 board) 3. Contrast Adjustment (VC-242 board) Set the D range of the RGB decoder used to drive the LCD to the Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen will become blackish value.
4. Backlight Consumption Current Adjustment 5. White Balance Adjustment (VC-242 board) (VC-242 board) Correct the white balance. Set the backlight luminance and color temperature. If deviated, the reproduction of the EVF screen may degenerate. If deviated, the image may become dark or bright. Mode Camera Mode...
Pin No. and signal name of CN2105. Specified Value f = 15734 ± 30Hz (NTSC) f = 15625 ± 30Hz (PAL) Pin No. Signal Name Note1: NTSC: DCR-VX2000 PAL: DCR-VX2000E Adjusting method: PSIG Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data.
Change the data and set the Set the data. voltage (A) between the reversed Set the following data. waveform pedestal and non- 5B: DCR-VX2000 (NTSC) reversed waveform pedestal to 53: DCR-VX2000E (PAL) the specified value. Change the data and set the Press PAUSE button.
4. Contrast Adjustment (PD-126 board) 5. Center Level Adjustment (PD-126 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified Set the video signal center level of LCD panel to an appropriate value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated level.
6. V-COM Adjustment (PD-126 board) 7. White Balance Adjustment (PD-126 board) Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the Correct the white balance. specified value. If deviated, the reproduction of the LCD screen may degenerate. If deviated, the LCD display will move, producing flicker and Mode VTR stop...
5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT On the mechanism section adjustment 2-3. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT For details of mechanism section adjustments, checks, and replacement of mechanism parts, refer to the separate 1. Preparation for Adjustment volume “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL Clean the tape running side (tape guide, drum, capstan shaft, C Mechanism ”.
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS NTSC model : DCR-VX2000 PAL model : DCR-VX2000E 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS Use the following measuring instruments for video section adjustments. 3-1-1. Equipment Required 1) TV monitor 2) Oscilloscope (dual-phenomenon, band above 30 MHz with delay mode) (Unless specified otherwise, use a 10 : 1 probe.) 3) Frequency counter 4) Pattern generator with video output terminal.
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 “VCR”...
3-1-3. Adjusting Connectors Some of the adjusting points of the video section are concentrated at VC-242 board CN007. Connect the measuring instruments via CN007 the CPC-13 jig (J-6082-443-A). The following table lists the pin numbers and signal names of CN007. Pin No.
3-1-5. 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, 8 Page Data hexadecimal, and write in the EEPROM.
3. Battery End Adjustment Set the battery end voltage. If the voltage is incorrect, the life of the battery will shorten. The image at the battery end will also be rough. Mode Camera recording Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Display data of page: 2, address: 5D Measuring Instrument Adjustment remote commander Adjustment Page...
3-3. SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 2. T reel FG Duty Adjustment (VC-242 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 “27 MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment”...
5-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-242 Board) 6. PLL f & LPF f Final Adjustment (VC-242 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 2 of CN007 (RF MON) (Note 1) Measuring Instrument...
3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VC-242 Board) Before perform the video system adjustments, check that the specified value of “27MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment” of Mode Camera “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” is satisfied. Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Y signal terminal of S VIDEO jack 3-4-1.
3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment 4. VIDEO OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-242 Board) (VC-242 Board) Mode Camera Mode Camera Subject Arbitrary Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point VIDEO jack (75Ω terminated) Measurement Point Chroma signal terminal of S VIDEO Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope jack (75Ω...
3-4-2. BIST Check 1-3. IC301 AUD (ABUS) PB BIST Check Order Page Address Data Procedure Switch setting: Set the data, and press PAUSE LCD panel ..............Open button. Set the data, and press PAUSE 1. Playback System Check button. 1-1. Preparations for Playback Set the data, and press PAUSE button.
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• EVF Y BIST Check • EVF Cb BIST Check Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button. button. Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button.
• PANEL Cr BIST Check 1-5. IC301 ENCODER BIST Check • Preparations Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button.
• ENCODER Ca BIST Check 1-6. Processing after Completing Playback System Check Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE Order Page Address Data Procedure button. Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data, and press PAUSE button.
2. Recording System Check 2-1. Preparations for recording 2-3. Processing after Completing Recording System Check Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Playback the BIST check tape. (XH5-6(NTSC), XH5-6P(PAL)) Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data, and press PAUSE button.
3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Switch setting: MIC/LINE ................MIC MIC LEVEL (Menu) ............AUTO [Connection of Audio System Measuring Devices] Connect the audio system measuring devices as shown in Fig. 5-3-11. Main unit Recording (Camera mode) 600 Ω Left Audio oscillator Right Attenuator 600 Ω...
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)) 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.
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.
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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 F4, F8 and FC. The type of error indicated by the code are shown in the following table.
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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 Mechanical Position ←...
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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 5F to 67 Using method: 1) Select page: 2, address: 5F 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-VX2000/VX2000E SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • Abbreviation The components identified by mark 0 or have some differences from the original one. AUS: Australian model dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
CD-254 CK-093 6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • RESISTORS When indicating parts by reference number, parts list may be different from the parts All resistors are in ohms. please include the board name. specified in the diagrams or the components METAL: metal-film resistor The components identified by mark 0 or...