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Sony Handycam DCR-PC1 Service Manual (148 pages)

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 27.93 MB

Table of Contents
3
Service Note

5
Self-Diagnosis Function

6
- Self-Diagnosis Display
  6
- Service Mode Display
  6
- Display Method
  6
- Switching of Backup no
  6
- End of Display
  6
- Self-Diagnosis Code Table
  7
General

8
Block Diagrams

46
- Overall Block Diagram
  46
- Power Block Diagram
  47
Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams

48
- Frame Schematic Diagram
  48
- Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
  49
  - Printed Wiring Board
    49
  - Evf Driver
    58
  - DC/DC Converter
    59
  - Line out Amp
    60
  - Drum/Capstan Drive, Rec/Pb Head Amp
    61
    
    Printed Wiring Board
    61
  - Drum/Capstan Drive
    62
  - Rec/Pb Head Amp
    63
  - Rgb Driver
    64
  - Timing Generator
    65
  - RGB Driver, Taming Generator) Printed Wiring Board
    66
  - Back-Light Driver
    67
    
    Printed Wiring Board
    67
Adjustments

71
- Camera Section Adjustment
  71
- Preparations before Adjustment (Camera Section)
  71
- List of Service Tools
  71
- Preparations
  72
- Precaution
  74
- Setting the Switch
  74
- Order of Adjustments
  74
- Subjects
  74
- Initialization of F, E Page Data
  75
- Initializing the F, E Page Data
  75
- Modification of F, E Page Data
  75
- Camera System Adjustments
  79
- Mhz Origin Oscillation Adjustment
  79
- (VC-210 Board)
  79
- HALL Adjustment
  79
- Flange Back Adjustment
  80
- Flange Back Adjustment (1)
  80
- Flange Back Adjustment (2)
  80
- Flange Back Check
  81
- Optical Axis Adjustment
  82
- Picture Frame Setting
  83
- AGC Gain Calibration Adjustment
  83
- Color Reproduction Adjustment
  84
- MAX GAIN Adjustment
  85
- Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input
  85
- Auto White Balance Adjustment
  86
- White Balance Check
  86
- Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment
  87
- Color Electronic Viewfinder System Adjustment
  88
- VCO Adjustment (VC-210 Board)
  88
- Bright Adjustment (VC-210 Board)
  89
- Contrast Adjustment (VC-210 Board)
  89
- White Balance Adjustment (VC-210 Board)
  90
- LCD System Adjustment
  91
- VCO Adjustment (PD-102 Board)
  91
- Black Limit Adjustment (PD-102 Board)
  92
- Bright Adjustment (PD-102 Board)
  92
- Gamma-1 Adjustment (PD-102 Board)
  93
- Contrast Adjustment (PD-102 Board)
  93
- Center Level Adjustment (PD-102 Board)
  94
- White Balance Adjustment (PD-102 Board)
  94
- Mechanism Section Adjustment
  95
- How to Enter Record Mode Without Cassette
  95
- How to Enter Playback Mode Without Cassette
  95
- Tape Path Adjustment
  95
- Preparation for Adjustment
  95
- Procedure after Operations
  95
- Video Section Adjustments
  96
- Preparation before Adjustments
  96
- Equipment Required
  96
- Precaution on Adjusting
  97
- Adjusting Connectors
  97
- Connecting the Equipment
  98
- Alignment Tapes
  98
- Output Level and Impedance
  98
- Initialization of C, D Page Data
  99
- Modification of C Page Data
  99
- C Page Table
  99
- Initializing the D Page Data
  102
- Modification of D Page Data
  102
- System Control System Adjustment
  104
- Battery End Adjustment (VC-210 Board)
  104
- Servo and RF System Adjustment
  105
- Cap FG Duty Adjustment (MR-40 Board)
  105
- T-Reel FG Duty Adjustment (MR-40 Board)
  105
- PLL F & LPF F Adjustment (MR-40 Board)
  105
- Switching Position Adjustment (MR-40 Board)
  106
- AGC Center Level Adjustment (MR-40 Board)
  106
- APC & AEQ Adjustment (MR-40 Board)
  107
- PLL F & LPF F
  107
- Video System Adjustments
  108
- Base Band Block Adjustments
  108
- Line Output Y, Cr, Cb Level Adjustment
  108
  - (VC-210 Board)
    108
- AV Jack Burst Level Check
  109
- AV Jack y Level Check
  109
- BIST Check
  110
- Playback System Check
  110
- Preparation for Playback
  110
- IC1900 (TRX) bist (PB) Check
  110
- IC1601 (TFD), bist (PB) Check
  110
- IC1600 (SFD) bist (PB) Check
  110
- IC1501 (VFD) bist(PB) Check
  111
- Recording System Check
  112
- Preparation for Recording
  112
- IC1501(VFD) bist (REC) Check
  112
- IC1600(SFD) bist (REC) Check
  112
- IC1601 (TFD) bist (REC) Check
  113
- IC1900(TRX) bist (REC) Check
  113
- Audio System Adjustments
  114
- Playback Level Check
  114
- Overall Level Characteristics Check
  114
- Overall Distortion Check
  114
- Overall Noise Level Check
  115
- Overall Separation Check
  115
- Service Mode
  116
- Adjustment Remote Commander
  116
- Using the Adjustment Remote Commander
  116
- Precautions Upon Using
  116
  - The Adjustment Remote Commander
    116
- Data Process
  117
- Service Mode
  118
- Setting the Test Mode
  118
- Emergence Memory Address
  118
- EMG Code (Emergency Code)
  118
- MSW Code
  119
- Bit Value Discrimination
  120
- Switch Check (1)
  120
- Switch Check (2)
  121
- Record of Use Check
  121
Repair Parts List

122
- Exploded Views
  122
- Cabinet (R) Section
  122
- Main Board Section
  123
- Cabinet (R) Block Assembly
  124
- Cabinet (L) Block Assembly
  125
- EVF Block Assembly
  126
- Cassette Compartment and Drum Assembly
  127
- LS Chassis Block Section
  128
- Mechanism Chassis Block Section-1
  129
- Mechanism Chassis Block Section-2
  130
- Electrical Parts List
  131

Sony Handycam DCR-PC1 Operating Instructions Manual (103 pages)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 6 MB

Warning
2
Table of Contents
3
Before You Begin
4
Note on Cassette Memory
4
Note on TV Color Systems
4
Precautions on Camcorder Care
5
Checking Supplied Accessories
6
Getting Started
7
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack
7
Battery Life
8
About NP-F10
8
When Using the Battery Pack in a Cold Place
8
To Remove the Battery Pack
8
Installing the Battery Pack
9
To Eject the Cassette
10
To Prevent Accidental Erasure
10
Camera Recording
11
To Stop Recording Momentarily
12
To Finish Recording
12
To Focus the Viewfinder Lens
12
Note on Recording Mode
13
Notes on LP Mode
13
Notes on the Time Code
13
Using the Zoom Feature
14
Zooming Speed
14
Selecting the Start/Stop Mode
15
To Extend the Recording Time in 5SEC Mode
15
Shooting with the LCD Screen
16
Letting the Subject Monitor the Shot
17
To Cancel Mirror Mode
17
Notes on Mirror Mode
17
Hints for Better Shooting
18
Checking the Recorded Picture
20
To Stop Playback
20
Playing Back a Tape
21
Using the Remote Commander
21
To Display the LCD Screen Indicators
21
Using Headphones
21
Various Playback Modes
22
To View the Picture at Double Speed
22
To View the Picture Frame by Frame
22
To Change the Playback Direction
22
Searching for the End of the Picture
23
Using Alternative Power Sources
24
Using the House Current
24
To Remove the Connecting Plate
24
Changing the Mode Settings
25
LTR Size
25
Beep
25
Commander
25
Audio Mode
26
Clock Set
26
Demo Mode
26
World Time
26
Note on Mirror Mode
27
Note on Changing the Mode Settings
27
Selecting the Mode Settings of each Item
28
LCD Color
28
VF Bright
28
Tape Title
28
Audio MIX
29
CM Search
29
Title Disp
29
Data Code
29
Photo Recording
30
When Shooting in the Dark
30
Note on the Still Picture
30
Printing the Still Picture
31
Using the FADER Function
32
Selecting the Fader Function
32
When Fading in
33
When Fading out
33
When You Use the Bounce Function
33
To Cancel the Fader Function
34
Using the Wide Mode Function
35
To Cancel Wide Mode
35
To Watch the Tape Recording
35
Enjoying Picture Effect
36
Selecting Picture Effect
36
Using Picture Effect Function
36
To Return to Normal Mode
36
Superimposing a Still Picture on a Moving Picture
37
To Cancel the Still Function
37
Recording Still Pictures Successively
38
To Cancel the Flash Motion Function
38
To Cancel the Luminance Key Function
39
Adding an Incidental Image to Pictures
40
To Cancel the Trail Function
40
Using Slow Shutter
41
To Cancel the Slow Shutter Function
41
When Recording with the Slow Shutter Function
41
To Cancel the Old Movie Function
42
Shooting with Backlighting
43
After Shooting
43
When to Adjust the Exposure
44
Adjusting the Exposure
44
To Return to Automatic Exposure Mode
44
Selecting the Appropriate Mode
45
Indoor Mode
45
Outdoor Mode
45
Setting the White Balance
45
Using the PROGRAM AE Function
46
Selecting the Best Mode
46
Spotlight Mode
46
Soft Portrait Mode
46
Focusing Manually
48
Releasing the STEADYSHOT Function
49
To Activate the Steady Shot Function Again
49
Superimposing a Title
50
Erasing a Title
52
Making a Custom Title
53
To Erase a Character
54
To Change the Title Your Have Mode
54
Labeling a Cassette
55
To Change the Label You Have Mode
56
Watching on a TV Screen
57
If Your VCR or TV Is a Monaural Type
57
To Cancel the Digital Effect Function
58
Searching for a Photo by Using Cassette Memory
62
Scanning Photo
64
Displaying Recording Data
66
Editing Onto Another Tape
67
Before Editing
67
Using the DV Connecting Cable
67
Starting Editing
68
To Edit Mode Scenes
68
To Stop Editing
68
To Change the End Point
69
Audio Dubbing
70
To Playback the New Recorded Sound
71
To End Audio Mixing more Precisely
71
Selecting Cassette Types
72
When You Play Back
72
When Playing Back
72
When Recording
72
About the Lithium Battery
75
Simple Setting of Clock by Time Difference
76
How the Battery Consumption Is Displayed
77
Notes on Charging
78
Notes on the Terminals
78
Preparing the Battery Pack
79
When to Replace the Battery Pack
79
The Battery Pack Heats up
80
Battery Pack Care
80
Charging Temperature
80
Maintenance Information and Precautions
81
Inside the Camcorder
81
Video Head Cleaning
82
Removing Dust from Inside the Viewfinder
82
Camcorder Operation
83
On Handling Tapes
83
Camcorder Care
83
AC Power Adaptor
84
Note on Dry Batteries
84
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
85
Power Sources
85
Difference in Color Systems
85
NTSC System
85
Trouble Check
86
Self-Diagnosis Function
91
Specifications
92
Identifying the Parts
93
To Watch the Demonstration
94
To Enter Demo Mode
94
To Exit Demo Mode
94
About the Carl Zeiss Lens
96
Remote Commander
98
To Prepare the Remote Commander
99
Remote Control Direction
99
Operation Indicators
100
Warning Indicators
101
Index
102

Sony Handycam DCR-PC1 Operating Instructions Manual (102 pages)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 6 MB

Sony Handycam DCR-PC1 Service Manual (64 pages)

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

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Sony Handycam DCR-PC1 Limited Warranty (1 page)

Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 0.11 MB

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Table of Contents

Service Note

Self-Diagnosis Function

General

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Block Diagrams

Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams

Adjustments

Repair Parts List