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Sony Handycam DCR-PC3 Service Manual (173 pages)

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 36 MB

Table of Contents
4
Power Supply During Repairs
6
Service Note
6
Self-Diagnosis Display
7
Lcd Hinge Assembly
52
Block Diagrams
57
Printed Wiring Board
61
Drum/Capstan Motor Drive, Rec/Pb Head Amp
73
- Printed Wiring Board
  73
Drum/Capstan Motor Drive)
73
- Printed Wiring Boards
  73
Control Switch Block Fk-4750
76
Rgb Decoder, Timing Generator
77
- Printed Wiring Board
  77
Rgb Decoder
78
Timing Generator
79
- Printed Wiring Boards
  81
Adjustments

83
- Before Starting Adjustment
  83
- Adjusting Items When Replacing Main Parts and Boards
  84
- Camera Section Adjustment
  86
- Preparations before Adjustment
  86
- List of Service Tools
  86
- Preparations
  87
- Precaution
  89
- Setting the Switch
  89
- Order of Adjustments
  89
- Subjects
  89
- Initialization of B, C, D, E, F Page Data
  90
- Initialization of C Page Data
  90
- Modification of C Page Data
  90
- Modification of D Page Data
  92
- Initialization of B Page Data
  94
  - (Dcr-Pc3/Pc3E)
    94
- Modification of E, F Page Data
  96
- Camera System Adjustments
  101
- Zoom Key Center Adjustment
  101
- HALL Adjustment
  101
- Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)
  102
- Flange Back Adjustment
  102
  - More than 500M Away)
    103
- Flange Back Adjustment (1)
  103
- Flange Back Adjustment (2)
  103
  - Flange Back Check
    104
- Optical Axis Adjustment
  105
- Picture Frame Setting
  106
- AGC GAIN Calibration Adjustment
  106
- Color Reproduction Adjustment
  107
  - MAX GAIN Adjustment
    107
  - Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input
    108
    
    Auto White Balance Adjustment
    108
  - White Balance Check
    109
- Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Preset
  109
- Color Electronic Viewfinder
  110
  - System Adjustment
    110
- VCO Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
  110
  - Bright Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
    111
- Contrast Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
  111
- White Balance Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
  112
  - Lcd System Adjustment
    113
- VCO Adjustment (PD-112 Board)
  113
- Black Limit Adjustment (PD-112 Board)
  114
- Bright Adjustment (PD-112 Board)
  114
- Gamma-1 Adjustment (PD-112 Board)
  115
- Contrast Adjustment (PD-112 Board)
  115
  - Center Level Adjustment (PD-112 Board)
    116
- White Balance Adjustment (PD-112 Board)
  116
- Mechanism Section Adjustment
  117
- How to Enter Record Mode Without
  117
  - Cassette
    117
- How to Enter Playback Mode
  117
  - Without Cassette
    117
- Tape Path Adjustment
  117
- Preparation for Adjustment
  117
- Processing after Completing Operations
  117
- Video Section Adjustment
  118
- Preparations before Adjustments
  118
- Equipment to Required
  118
- Precautions on Adjusting
  119
- Adjusting Connectors
  119
- Connecting the Equipment
  120
- Checking the Input Signals (Except AEP/UK Model)
  120
- Alignment Tapes
  121
- Input/Output Level and Impedance
  121
- System Control System Adjustment
  122
- Initialization of B, C, D, E, F Page Data
  122
- Touch Panel Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
  122
- Battery End Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
  122
- Servo and Rf System Adjustment
  123
- Cap FG Duty Adjustment (MR-41 Board)
  123
- T Reel FG Duty Adjustment (MR-41 Board)
  123
- PLL F & LPF F
  123
- Switching Position Adjustment (MR-41 Board)
  124
- AGC Center Level Adjustment (MR-41 Board)
  124
- APC & AEQ Adjustment (MR-41 Board)
  125
- PLL F & LPF F
  125
- Video System Adjustments
  126
- Base Band Block Adjustments
  126
- Chroma BPF F Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
  126
- S VIDEO out y Level Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
  126
- S VIDEO out Chroma Level Adjustment
  127
  - (VC-220 Board)
    127
- AV out Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-220 Board)
  127
- PLL Adjustment (VC-220 Board)
  128
  - (Except AEP/UK Model)
    128
- BIST Check
  129
- Playback System Check
  129
- Preparation for Playback
  129
- IC1900(TRX) bist(PB) Check
  129
- IC1601(TFD) bist(PB) Check
  129
- IC1600(SFD) bist(PB) Check
  129
- IC1501(VFD) bist(PB) Check
  130
- Recording System Check
  131
- Preparations for Recording
  131
- IC1501(VFD) bist(REC) Check
  131
- IC1600(SFD) bist(REC) Check
  131
- IC1601(TFD) bist(REC) Check
  132
- IC1900(TRX) bist(REC) Check
  132
- Audio System Adjustments
  133
- Playback Level Check
  134
- Overall Level Characteristics Check
  134
- Overall Distortion Check
  134
- Overall Noise Level Check
  134
- Overall Separation Check
  134
- Service Mode
  135
- Adjustment Remote Commander
  135
- Using the Adjustment Remote Commander
  135
  - Commander
    136
- Data Process
  136
- Service Mode
  137
- Setting the Test Mode
  137
- Emergence Memory Address
  137
- EMG Code (Emergency Code)
  137
- MSW Code
  138
- Bit Value Discrimination
  139
- Switch Check (1)
  139
- Switch Check (2)
  140
- Record of Use Check
  140
- Record of Self-Diagnosis Check
  141
Repair Parts List

142
- Cabinet (R) Section
  142
- Exploded Views
  142
- Main Board Section
  143
- Cabinet (R) Block Assembly
  144
- Cabinet (L) Section
  145
- Evf Section
  146
- Cassette Compartment and Drum Assy
  147
- Ls Chassis Section
  148
- Mechanism Chassis Block Section-1
  149
- Mechanism Chassis Block Section-2
  150
- Electrical Parts List
  151

Sony Handycam DCR-PC3 Operating Instructions Manual (136 pages)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 3 MB

Digital Video Camera
1
Operating Instructions
1
Battery Pack
2
For Customers in Canada
2
Table of Contents
3
Quick Start Guide

4
Getting Started

6
- Using this Manual
  6
- Precautions on Camcorder Care
  7
- Checking Supplied Accessories
  8
- Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply
  9
  - Charging the Battery Pack
    9
    
    Charging Time
    9
    
    Recording Time
    10
    
    Playing Time
    10
    
    To Remove the Battery Pack
    11
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    12
  - Connecting to a Wall Outlet
    13
- Step 2 Inserting a Cassette
  14
- Step 3 Using a Touch Panel
  15
Recording - Basics

17
- Recording a Picture
  17
  - After Recording
    17
  - Adjusting the Viewfinder
    19
  - Shooting with the Lcd Screen
    19
  - Adjusting the Brightness of the Lcd Screen
    20
  - Using the Zoom Feature
    21
  - Start/Stop Mode Setting
    22
  - Shooting Backlit Subjects (BACK LIGHT)
    23
  - Shooting in the Dark (Nightshot)
    23
    
    Using +SLOW SHUTTER
    24
    
    Using the Nightshot Light
    24
  - End Search
    25
Playback - Basics

26
- Playing Back a Tape
  26
  - To Stop Playback
    26
  - Using the Data Code Function
    28
  - Various Playback Modes
    29
- Viewing the Recording on TV
  30
Advanced Recording Operations

31
Advanced Playback Operations

47
Editing

55
Customizing Your Camcorder

76
- Changing the Menu Settings
  76
- Resetting the Date and Time
  82
?Memory Stick” Operations

83
Additional Information

110
- Using the Viewfinder
  110
- Usable Cassettes
  111
- Audio Mode
  112
- Troubleshooting
  113
- Self-Diagnosis Display
  118
- Warning Indicators and Messages
  119
- Warning Messages
  120
- Using Your Camcorder Abroad
  121
- Simple Setting of Clock by Time Difference
  121
- Maintenance Information and Precautions
  122
  - Moisture Condensation
    122
  - Cleaning the Lcd Screen
    123
  - Battery Pack
    126
- Specifications
  127
- Video Camera Recorder
  127
Quick Reference

128
- Identifying the Parts and Controls
  128
  - Remote Commander
    133
  - Operation Indicators
    134
- Quick Function Guide
  135
- Index
  136

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