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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 3
1-1. General Description ..................................................................... 3
1-2. DV System ................................................................................... 4
1-3. Digital Signals .............................................................................. 6
1-4. Differences between NTSC System and PAL System ................. 7
2. REPAIR IF THE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON ... 9
2-1. Repair if the Power does not Turn ON ......................................... 9
2-2. Difference of Power Control in Each Mode ............................... 12
2-2-1. Controlling the power circuit ..................................................... 12
2-2-2. Functions of control signals ....................................................... 14
2-3. Power Input Terminal Peripheral Circuits .................................. 16
2-4. Checking the Fuses .................................................................... 19
2-4-1. Corrective action if the fuse blows ............................................. 19
2-4-2. Relation between each fuse and power line ............................... 20
2-4-3. B line checking method .............................................................. 21
2-5. Checking the HI Control Periphery ........................................... 23
2-5-1. Power control function of HI Control ........................................ 23
2-5-2. Power supply to HI Control ....................................................... 24
2-5-3. Checking the input to HI Control ............................................... 26
2-5-4. Checking the output of HI Control ............................................ 28
2-6. Checking the DD Converter ....................................................... 30
2-6-1. Function of DD Converter.......................................................... 30
2-6-2. Function of each channel of DD Converter ............................... 31
2-6-3. Checking method of DD Converter ........................................... 32
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3. REPAIR IF MAIN SET DOES NOT OPERATE
NORMALLY ................................................................ 35
3-1. Repair if Main Set does not Operate Normally .......................... 35
3-2. Identifying a Faulty Block ......................................................... 38
3-2-1. Checking the video signal .......................................................... 38
1. Connection ................................................................................. 38
2. Flow of Video Signal .................................................................. 40
3. Identifying Method .................................................................... 45
3-2-2. Memory card slot ....................................................................... 48
3-2-3. Audio signal ............................................................................... 50
3-3. Checking the Control System .................................................... 52
3-3-1. Communication between respective microcomputers................ 52
3-3-2. Function of HI Control ............................................................... 54
3-3-3. Function of DS Control .............................................................. 56
3-3-4. Function of Camera Control ...................................................... 56
3-3-5. Function of Mecha Control ........................................................ 58
3-3-6. Relation between adjustment remote commander and each
microcomputer ........................................................................... 60
3-3-7. Microcomputer checking method .............................................. 62
3-4. Identifying a Faulty Part ............................................................. 64
3-4-1. If the communication of microcomputer is normal ................... 64
1. When a camera image is abnormal ............................................ 65
2. When the played image is abnormal .......................................... 68
3-4-2. If the communication of microcomputer is abnormal ................ 70
1. Check points when the communication of microcomputer is
abnormal ..................................................................................... 70
3-5. Replacing the Part, then Checking the Operation ...................... 72
3-5-1. Replacing the part ...................................................................... 72
3-5-2. Checking the operation after part replacement .......................... 72
3-5-3. When the symptom remains unchanged .................................... 73
3-5-4. When the symptom becomes worse ........................................... 73
1. INTRODUCTION Figure 1-1 Microcomputer configuration of
DCR-TRV900/TRV900E
1-1. General Description VI-151 BOARD VC-208 BOARD
This manual describes important points for identifying faulty parts or check-
IC302
ing the circuits when the boards in the DV system video camera are re-
CAMERA
CONTROL
paired, taking the DCR-TRV900/TRV900E as an example.
The circuit configuration of the DV system video camera is almost com- IC3200
DC/DC
CONVERTER
mon to other models, and therefore the description in this manual is appli-
IC2204 IC751
cable to the repair of other models. HI CONTROL DIGITAL
STILL
CONTROL

The DC/DC converter IC and four microcomputer IC's of the DCR-TRV900/

TRV900E frequently mentioned in this manual are called as follows:

• DD Converter: DC/DC Converter (IC3200 on VI-151 board)

• HI Control: Human Interface Control (IC2204 on VI-151 board) IC2401
MECHA
CONTROL
• Camera Control: Camera Control (IC302 on VC-208 board)
• DS Control: Digital Still Control (IC751 on VC-208 board)
• Mecha Control: Mechanism Control (IC2401 on VI-151 board)

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1-2. DV System
The home DV system digital video records and plays back video signals to/
from the video tapes using digital signals. The digital signals are composed
of “0” and “1” two signals, and they do not have continuous many values
that the analog signals have. Accordingly, only if the presence of signals (0
or 1) can be judged, they can be used as data, and thus the deterioration of
signals can be eliminated even through the processes such as a recording
and a playback without influence of noise.
The differences in format from the analog system are as listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Comparison of format between DV system and analog system
DV system Hi8 system S-VHS system
Tape width (mm) 6.35 8 12.65
DV: 125 × 78 × 14.6 188 × 104 × 25
Cassette size (mm) 95 × 62.5 × 15
Mini DV: 66 × 48 × 12.2 92 × 59 × 23
Tape, Signal recording system Rotary 2-head system Rotary 2-head system Rotary 2-head system
drum NTSC PAL NTSC PAL
SP: 10 µm
Track pitch SP : 20.5 µm 34.4 µm SP : 58.0 µm 49 µm
LP: 6.7 µm
LP : 10.5 µm 17.2 µm LP : 19.2 µm 24 µm
Others Cassette memory ––– –––
Brightness signal recording system Digital recording FM modulation system FM modulation system
Horizontal resolution About 500 lines About 400 lines About 400 lines
Brightness
FM carrier frequency (white peak) ––– NTSC: 7.7MHz NTSC: 7.0MHz
signal
Sampling frequency 13.5MHz ––– –––
Quantization bits 8 bits ––– –––
Digital recording
Color signal recording system Low frequency conversion Low frequency conversion
(color difference)
Reproducible color band About 1.5MHz About 0.5MHz About 0.5MHz
NTSC : 743kHz NTSC : 629kHz
Chroma Low-frequency converted color signal –––
PAL : 732kHz PAL : 627kHz
signal
Sampling frequency 3.375MHz ––– –––
Quantization bits 8 bits each ––– –––
Transfer rate (video) 25Mbps ––– –––
Compression system (compression ratio) DCT (about 1/5) ––– –––
PCM recording FM recording Fixed head recording
Audio Audio recording system (Optional) (Optional)
signal Fixed head recording FM recording
PCM recording PCM recording

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1-3. Digital Signals Figure 1-2 Example of digital signal waveform
In the DV system, the video and audio analog signals from the camera are
A/D-converted into digital signals. After A/D conversion, the signals are
only observed like a waveform as shown in Figure 1-2 even if they are
observed with an oscilloscope. As a result, the presence of signal can be
checked but whether the signal is normal cannot be judged.
This figure shows a waveform of A/D converter output signal of the
camera input.
As the waveform is almost same even if a subject of camera is changed,
only the presence of signal can be checked.
1-4. Differences between NTSC System and PAL
System
The number of scanning lines/fields of video signals is different between The signal by the mount of one frame is composed of 10 lines (10 tracks)
NTSC system and PAL system. Accordingly, the signal quantity when video for the NTSC system, or 12 lines (12 tracks) for the PAL system.
signals in respective systems are converted into digital signals is also dif- The relation between track and screen is as shown in Figure 1-4.
ferent. By this difference in signal quantity, the recording patterns to the
tape in the DV system are different between NTSC system and PAL system Figure 1-4 Relation between track and screen
as shown in Figure 1-3. • NTSC system
Figure 1-3 Recording patterns to the tape Signal by the amount
of one track
• NTSC system Tape run
Subcode sector
(Head search signals, etc. are recorded)
Video sector
10 lines
Head scan (Video signals, etc. are recorded)
Audio sector
(Music signals, etc. are recorded)
ITI sector
( Reference signals for dubbing, etc.
are recorded )
In NTSC system, 10 lines record
the signals of one frame.

• PAL system Tape run

• PAL system
Subcode sector Signal by the amount
(Head search signals, etc. are recorded)
of one track
Video sector
Head scan (Video signals, etc. are recorded)

Audio sector
(Music signals, etc. are recorded)
ITI sector
12 lines
( Reference signals for dubbing, etc.
are recorded )
In PAL system, 12 lines record
the signals of one frame.

In both systems, each sector also records the tracking signal. 7

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Memo
2. REPAIR IF THE POWER DOES NOT Figure 2-1 Connection diagram
TURN ON Adjustment
remote
commander

2-1. Repair if the Power does not Turn ON Battery

Set to be repaired
If the power is not turned on, check the power supply path from the power
supply (battery or AC adapter) attached to the main set to internal circuits AC adapter

and also the operation of power control circuits to search a faulty part. Connect the battery
or AC adapter.

Perform the repair by making connections as shown in Figure 2-1 and fol-
lowing the sequence of flowchart shown in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2 Repair procedure if the power does not turn on

Connect the adjustment remote commander

2-2. Difference of Power Control in Each Mode

ON If the power turns "ON" or "OFF" depending on

Power ON in VTR mode? the mode, a part different in power supply in
each mode will be faulty.

OFF

2-3. Power Input Terminal Peripheral Circuits

Power ON if the power ON If the power turns "ON" or "OFF" depending on

is supplied from battery terminal the connected terminal, the terminal peripheral
or DC IN terminal? circuit or charging circuit will be faulty.

OFF

From the display of adjustment remote commander, the following can be checked;
Check the display
No display..................................................... Power is not supplied to HI Control
of adjustment remote commander
Display is made once but disappears soon... Power is supplied to HI Control

2-4. Checking the Fuses

Fuse blows Check for shortcircuit between B line and GND

even if replaced where the fuse has blown.
Fuse blown? If blown, replace
In many cases, the bypass capacitor (smoothing
capacitor) is faulty.

Fuse has not blown

 2-5. Checking the HI Control Periphery

Is voltage present to HI Control? No

Check the voltage in the backup and reset IC periphery.
(IC2204 ekya pins)

Yes

Is VTR DD ON No
outputted from HI Control? Check the HI Control periphery (oscillation waveform of oscillator).
(IC2204 wl pin)

Yes

2-6. Checking the DD Converter

Is VTR DD ON No
present to DD Control? Check the circuits in midway.
(IC3200 wl pin)

Yes

Is oscillation No
waveform present to transformer? Check the capacitors in transformer periphery and the B line.
(IC3200 3 pin)

Yes

Check if DC is outputted
normally to each block

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2-2. Difference of Power Control in Each Mode

Points in this section

In the video camera, the power supply to the circuits varies depending on the mode of VTR, CAMERA or MEMORY, or the LCD screen state (opened or
closed).
This section describes how the power line to each circuit is controlled.
In the case where the power does not turn on in the CAMERA mode but it turns on in the VTR mode, a faulty part can be limited to the circuit of which power
supply is different depending on the mode.

2-2-1. Controlling the power circuit

The power is supplied to the HI Control when the power supply such as a When the POWER switch is in OFF position, four signals all turn off. If the
battery is attached to main set even if the POWER switch is turned OFF. POWER switch is in other than OFF position, the VTR DD ON signal turns
The HI Control controls the power circuit depending on the state of POWER on, and when the CAMERA or MEMORY mode is selected, the CAM DD
switch, PANEL CLOSE switch, and PANEL REVERSE switch. ON signal also turns on.

Four kinds of control signals, VTR DD ON, CAM DD ON, LCD DD ON, The LCD DD ON signal and EVF DD ON signal turn on or off depending
and EVF DD ON, are used. The relation between respective signals and on whether the LCD screen is opened/closed or reversed.
switches is as listed in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Relation between control signals and switches
Signals
Switches State
VTR DD ON CAM DD ON LCD DD ON EVF DD ON
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Power OFF
VIDEO ON OFF –––– –––– VTR mode
POWER switch
CAMERA ON ON –––– –––– CAMERA mode
MEMORY ON ON –––– –––– MEMORY mode
PANEL CLOSE: ON
–––– –––– OFF ON LCD screen is closed
PANEL REVERSE: OFF
PANEL CLOSE: OFF
PANEL switch –––– –––– ON OFF LCD screen is opened
PANEL REVERSE: OFF
PANEL CLOSE: OFF
–––– –––– ON Note LCD screen is opened and reversed
PANEL REVERSE: ON
Note: ON in CAMERA or MEMORY mode
OFF in VTR mode

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2-2-2. Functions of control signals
When the VTR DD ON signal turns on, the CH1 - CH6 and CH8 of the DD
Converter (IC3200) operate. (The DD Converter has eight channels of CH1
to CH8. For details, see “2-6. Checking the DD Converter”.) The CH8 of
the DD Converter controls the power supplied to the DD Converter itself,
and the CH1 - CH6 control the power supplied to respective circuits and
amplify the SERVO signal. Also, the DC/DC converter (IC722) on the VC-
208 board operates to control the power in the 3.1V system.
In normal operation, when the VTR DD ON signal turns on, the power is
supplied.
When the CAM DD ON signal turns on, the VH (CCD imager power) switch
turns on and the power is supplied to the CCD imager.
When the LCD DD ON signal turns on, the CH7 of DD Converter operates
to control the BL UNREG (LCD backlight power). Also, the power switch
in the LCD system turns on and the power is supplied to the LCD circuit.
When EVF DD ON signal turns on, the power switch in the EVF system
turns on and the power is supplied to the EVF circuit.
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Thus, in the DCR-TRV900/TRV900E, the power supply blocks are differ-
ent according to the mode of the main set or LCD screen state. Accord-
ingly, first turn on the power in the VTR mode when checking the power
supply. This operation is done to eliminate the influence of CAM DD ON
signal.
For example, in the case where the power turns on in the VTR mode but it
does not turn on in the CAMERA mode, the parts controlled by the CAM
DD ON signal will be faulty (VH power line periphery is faulty).
Also, if the power turns on or off when the LCD screen is closed or opened,
the LCD circuit or EVF circuit will be faulty.
Figure 2-3 Functions of control signals

VI-151 BOARD
BATT UNREG BATT UNREG
ACV UNREG UNREG system
(UNREG, SF UNREG, SHOE UNREG) Power not controlled
by signals
IC3200 REG MT 4.8V
DC/DC CONVERTER

SWITCHING VCC, VDD, VSS

SWITCHING 4.6V system

(4.6V, AU 4.6V, FB 4.6V, EVF BL 4.6V)
CH1 2.8V system Power controlled
ı (2.8V, A 2.8V, AU 2.8V, VFD 2.8V)
VTR DD ON CH6
CH8
1.9V, 12V, –6.5V by VTR DD ON signal
SERVO system
(DRUM VS, CAP VS)

SWITCHING BL REG

Power controlled
LCD DD ON CH7
REG,
LCD system by LCD DD ON signal
SWITCH
LCD 2.8V, LCD 4.6V, LCD 6.5V,
LCD 13.2V, LCD –15.3V

Control signals
REG,
EVF system Power controlled
from HI Control SWITCH
(EVF 2.8V, EVF 12V)
by EVF DD ON signal
EVF DD ON

SWITCHING 3.1V system Power controlled

IC722 (D 3.1V, CAM 3.1V)
by VTR DD ON signal
DC/DC
CONVERTER
SWITCH VH Power controlled
by CAM DD ON signal
CAM DD ON

VC-208 BOARD

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2-3. Power Input Terminal Peripheral Circuits

Points in this section

Almost all models of video camera have two kinds of power input terminals (battery terminal and DC IN terminal).
This section describes the power paths from the battery terminal and the DC IN terminal.
In the case where the power does not turn on with the battery terminal but it turns on with the DC IN terminal, its cause can be limited to the circuits of which
power path is different depending on the power input terminal, or the circuits in the power input terminal periphery.

The DCR-TRV900/TRV900E has tow kinds of power input terminals, bat- When the power is entered to the backup & reset IC, it sends the signal and
tery terminal and DC IN terminal. The power paths to the backup & reset power to the HI Control. Then, the HI Control operates and the main set
IC (IC2201) are different depending on the terminals. starts with the Power switch set in other than OFF position.

If the battery is connected to the battery terminal of the main set, the BATT
UNREG power is supplied to the 7 pin of the backup & reset IC through
the PS3200 (PS3500) and D2201.

If the AC adapter is connected to the DC IN terminal of the main set, the

ACV UNREG power is supplied to the 7 pin of the backup & reset IC
through the PS3202 (PS3502) and D2200.
Figure 2-4 Flow from power input terminals to backup & reset IC

VI-151 BOARD

(PS-422 BOARD) : Serial No. 1040712 or later

Q3200 - Q3202
(Q3502 - Q3502) PS3200 (PS3500) D2201 PS2200
IC2201
J901
+ BATT UNREG
7
BACK-UP,
IC2204
HI CONTROL
BATTERY S BATT SIG RESET
TERMINAL
– BATT FET ON

CHARGE INH,
PS3201 (PS3501)
INIT CHARGE ON SHOE UNREG

ACV UNREG PS3202 (PS3502) D2200

J902 Q3203 - Q3205

DC IN (Q3503 - Q3505) PS3203 (PS3503)
UNREG 4.6
BATT/XEXT
PS3204 (PS3504)
UNREG BL

PS3205 (PS3505)
UNREG MT

PS3206 (PS3506)
SF UNREG

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In the case where the power turns on or off depending on the battery termi-
nal or DC IN terminal, the parts of which power paths are different between
these terminals will be faulty. Also, this symptom will arise if the switch
circuit in the vicinity of power terminals or the main set charging circuit
failed.
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In this case, check the voltage of the fuse periphery to search a faulty part.
Particularly, the main set charging circuit fails sometimes and thus this cir-
cuit periphery should be examined intensively. (Figure 2-5)

Figure 2-5 Power input terminal periphery circuits

Switch circuit Main set charging circuit

2-4. Checking the Fuses

Points in this section

In the video camera circuits, there are many kinds of power lines (B line) and a fuse is used every power line.
This section describes a method for checking the B line if the fuse has blown.
If the fuse blows again even thought it is replaced, a faulty part is identified by the B line checking method described in this section.

2-4-1. Corrective action if the fuse blows

First, replace the blown fuse because the power may turn on simply by
replacing the fuse.

If the fuse blows again even thought it is replaced, check for a shortcircuit
between the line in which the fuse exists and GND. If it is normal, check
for a shortcircuit between B line which precedes that line and GND.

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2-4-2. Relation between each fuse and power line

The DCR-TRV900/TRV900E uses total eight fuses and IC links.

The relation between each fuse and B line (that precedes each fuse) is as
shown in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Relation between fuses and B lines
Ref. No. Signals Power supply destinations
Backup & reset IC (IC2201)
PS2200
HI control (IC2204)
Backup & reset IC (IC2201)
PS3200 (PS3500) BATT UNREG
HI control (IC2204)
PS3201 (PS3501) SHOE UNREG Intelligent accessory shoe
Backup & reset IC (IC2201)
UNREG
HI control (IC2204)
PS3202 (PS3502) D 3.1V, CAM 3.1V
UNREG (7V system) power
VFD 2.8V, A 2.8V, AU 2.8V, 2.8V
2.8V system power
1.9V
DC/DC converter (IC3200)
FB 4.6V, 4.6V, EVF BL 4.6V, AU 4.6V, LCD 4.6V
1.9V system, 4.6V system power
PS3203 (PS3503) 12V, -6.5V
CCD imager (IC100, IC101, IC102)
EVF 12V
EVF/LCD panel
LCD 13.2V, LCD 6.5V, LCD -15.3V
PS3204 (PS3504) BL REG LCD backlight
Drum/loading motor drive (IC2503, IC2505)
MT 4.8V Capstan motor drive (IC2504)
PS3205 (PS3505)
CAP VS, DRUM VS Focus/zoom motor drive (IC500)
VAP drive (IC351 - IC355)
PS3206 (PS3506) SF UNREG Memory card slot
The parenthesized Ref. No. is for the PS-422 board: Serial No. 1040712 or later.
2-4-3. B line checking method Figure 2-6 Example when PS3203 has blown
In checking for a shortcircuit between each B line and GND, measure re- A
sistance value in both directions by exchanging + and – probes of the tester
to avoid the influence of diodes in the B line. At this time, if the resistance
value is completely infinite (∞) in either direction, it can be judged that the
line concerned is not shortcircuited.

In case of a shortcircuit, the bypass capacitor (smoothing capacity) in that

Check this capacitor
line sometimes shortcircuits, and thus examine the bypass capacitor pe-
riphery intensively. (Figure 2-6)
C3206 will be faulty if point A is shortcircuited to GND
Particularly, in many cases, the capacitors having the polarity such as an
electrolytic capacitor or tantalum capacitor shortcircuit. A failure of these
capacitors may be hard to judge and accordingly replace the capacitor if
doubtful.

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Also, when the shortcircuited B line is branched as shown in Figure 2-7, a
faulty part can be identified by removing and checking the coils in the B
line.

Figure 2-7 When B line is branched

B Remove these coils

If point B is shortcircuited to GND, remove the coils of L3214 to L3217,

one by one, and check each line that precedes the removed coil to
identify a faulty part.
2-5. Checking the HI Control Periphery

Points in this section

The power circuit is controlled by the HI Control.
This section describes the flow of power supply from the power terminal to the HI Control, as well as a method for checking the HI Control and its peripheral
circuits.
Whether the HI Control and its peripheral circuits are normal can be checked by a checking method described in this section.

2-5-1. Power control function of HI Control

The HI Control supervises the inputs of the POWER switch, etc. and out-
puts the control signals such as VTR DD ON signal to control the power
circuit. (For the control signals, see “2-2. Difference of Power Control in
Each Mode”.)

If the power is not supplied to the HI Control or if the HI Control fails, the
HI Control cannot control the power circuit and as a result, the power does
not turn on in the main set.

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2-5-2. Power supply to HI Control

When the power supply such as a battery is not attached to the main set, the The backup & reset IC internally supervises the power supply voltage to
memory in the HI Control is backed up by the power from the lithium the HI Control. When this voltage becomes low, the RESET signal (IC2201
battery (BT7200). 5 pin) to the HI Control becomes “L” (0V). The HI Control does not
operate when the RESET signal is “L” (0V).
If the power supply is attached to the main set, the BATT UNREG (power
from the battery terminal) or UNREG (power from the DC IN terminal) is
supplied to the backup & reset IC (IC2201 7 pin).

Upon detection of this voltage in the BATTERY IN DETECT circuit in the

backup & reset IC, the CS (BATT IN) signal (IC2201 4 pin) to the HI
Control becomes “H” (about 3V). Also, at this time, the power supply to
the HI Control is switched from the lithium battery (BT7200) to the power
supply attached to the main set. When the HI Control receives the CS (BATT
IN) signal, the memory backup state transits to the operating state.
Figure 2-8 Flow of power supply to HI Control

VI-151 BOARD

IC2201
BACK-UP, RESET

BATT UNREG PS2200

VIN VRO IC2204
UNREG 7 REG 8 EVER 3.0V
HI CONTROL

BATTERY IN CS
4 61 BATT IN
DETECT

IC2200
REG VOUT
VBAT 6 VDD
REG 3

RESET 5 38 XRESET

RESET
S7213
BT7200
LITHIUM
BATTERY

CK-80 BOARD

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2-5-3. Checking the input to HI Control

When the power is supplied to the HI Control normally, the CS (BATT IN)
signal (IC2204 ya pin: R2268) and the RESET signal (IC2204 ek pin: R2245)
become both “H” (about 3V), and also about 3V voltage is present in the B
line.

If these voltages are not normal, check the voltage at each point in the
reverse flow of the power supply to the HI Control.
Figure 2-9 Check points of power supply to HI Control
C Check that the CS (BATT IN) signal at
point A (R2268) and the RESET signal at
point B (R2245) are both “H” (about 3V).

Check the voltage (about 3V) at point C

(L2201) on B line of the HI Control.

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2-5-4. Checking the output of HI Control

When the HI Control operates normally, the “H” (about 3V) is outputted
from the VTR DD ON signal (IC2204 wl pin: CL2206). If this voltage is
not outputted, the HI Control will be faulty.

A method for checking whether the HI Control is normal is to check the

oscillation waveform. The oscillators (X2200, X2201) always oscillate when
the POWER switch on the main set is in VIDEO position and the HI Con-
trol operates normally.
If this oscillation waveform is not outputted, the HI Control or oscillator
will be faulty. To judge which one, HI Control or oscillator, is faulty, check
the voltage of this part. As the oscillator oscillates with the voltage from the
HI Control, the oscillator will be faulty if it does not oscillate though the
voltage (about 3V) is present, or the HI Control will be faulty if the voltage
is not present.
Figure 2-10 Check points of HI Control
Check that the VTR DD ON signal at
point A (CL2206) is “H” (about 3V).

If not “H”, observe the waveform at

point B (R2300) and point C (R2262)
to check if it oscillates as shown below.

B IC2204 r; (R2300)

3.0Vp-p
20.0MHz
B
C
C IC2204 td
(X2201, R2262)

A 32.768kHz 3.0Vp-p

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2-6. Checking the DD Converter

Points in this section

The power from the power terminal is converted into the voltage for each circuit by the DD Converter.
This section describes the function and a checking method of the DD Converter.
Whether the DD Converter and its peripheral circuits are normal can be checked by a checking method described in this section.

2-6-1. Function of DD Converter

In the DCR-TRV900/TRV900E, the power from the battery or AC adapter

is converted into the voltage to be supplied to each circuit. This voltage
conversion is controlled by the DD Converter.

The DD Converter in the DCR-TRV900/TRV900E has eight channels of

CH-1 to CH-8, and different powers are controlled on respective channels.
Two of eight channels are used to amplify the servo signals for the drum
and capstan.
2-6-2. Function of each channel of DD Converter

On the channels where two signals OUTx-1 and OUTx-2 (x indicates channel The converted power is entered to the –INx of the DD Converter. In the DD

number) are outputted from the DD Converter, the OUTx-1 switches the
transistor to control the voltage while the OUTx-2 switches the FET to
control the current. On the channels where the power is converted into high
voltage or negative voltage, the OUTx signal switches the transistor to con-
trol the voltage conversion by the transformer.
Figure 2-11 Example of channels that output two signals
UNREG To each circuit
Converter, this input is fed back to make control so that the power supply
voltage is constant.
Upon detection of faulty feedback at the SCP COMP in the DD Converter
due to the shortcircuited B line, the SCP (Short Circuit Protector) operates
for the DD Converter to stop the outputs to all channels. Accordingly, when
the DD Converter has stopped by the SCP function, you may not know
which channel the fault occurred in. In such a case, check all B lines of

DC/DC CONVERTER respective channels to identify a faulty part.

<< CH x >> Voltage
DRIVE-1
OUT x -1 control

–IN x ERROR
AMP Current
DRIVE-2
OUT x -2 control

SCP
COMP

From other channels SCP To other channels

T Feedback

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2-6-3. Checking method of DD Converter
Seven channels of CH1 to CH6 and CH8 operate when the VTR DD ON
signal (about 3V) from the HI Control is received at the CTL1-6, 8 (IC3200
wl pin) of the DD Converter. First, the OUT8 (IC3200 3 pin) on CH8
outputs the control signal (oscillation waveform) to switch the transistor
Q3206. As a result, the power is outputted to the DD Converter itself from
the transistor T3200. When the DD Converter receivers this power, the power
is outputted to each circuit from the channels CH1 to CH4. The CH5 and
CH6 function as an amplifying circuit of the SERVO signal.
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The SCP in the DD Converter will be operating when the oscillation wave-
form is not outputted from OUT8 (IC3200 3 pin) though the VTR DD ON
signal (about 3V) is present to the DD Converter.
In this case, the capacitors in the periphery of transistor T3200 fail some-
times, and thus first check the capacitors for shortcircuit. Then, check each
B line for shortcircuit to identify a faulty part.
If the power is not supplied to the main set though the power supply voltage
to each circuit of CH1 to CH4 is normal, the B line will be open and the
power will not be supplied to each circuit due to a faulty coil or a loose
connection of the connector.
In this case, search the circuit to which the power is not supplied and check
a faulty part on that B line.
Figure 2-12 Check points of DD Converter
Check that the VTR DD ON signal at point A is “H” (about 3V).
If oscillation waveform
is not outputted at Check that the oscillation waveform that switches the transistor is
point B, these outputted from the point B.
capacitors will be
faulty sometimes. Check the power supply voltage at point C, which is supplied to the DD
Converter.

Check the power supply voltage, for instance, at point D, which is

supplied to each circuit.

C D

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Memo
3. REPAIR IF MAIN SET DOES NOT Figure 3-1 Checking method for repair
OPERATE NORMALLY
Set to be repaired Check all outputs including
CAMERA IN LCD display
LINE IN
DV IN and
Viewfinder display
3-1. Repair if Main Set does not Operate Normally PLAY modes LINE OUT and DV OUT

The video camera has the modes of CAMERA IN, LINE IN, DV IN, and
PLAY and the outputs of LCD display, viewfinder display, LINE OUT and
• Connection example when checking video signal
DV OUT.
Adjustment remote commander

If the main set does not operate normally including “video is not displayed
normally” or “audio is not outputted”, check all outputs in respective modes.
LANC terminal
VIDEO/AUDIO terminal
Then, identify a faulty block, and check that block and its control to search
a faulty part. Set to be repaired Color monitor
Display
both LCD screen Video (yellow)
and viewfinder
Perform the repair following the flowchart shown in Figure 3-2.
DV terminal
Audio L (white)

Audio R (red)

Set for checking

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Figure 3-2 Repair procedure if main set does not operate normally

3-2. Identifying a Faulty Block

Identify a faulty block from signal
path and symptom in each mode

3-3. Checking the Control System

Communication of Abnormal
microcomputer that controls identified
faulty block normal?

Normal

3-4. Identifying a Faulty Part

Identify parts that seem to be faulty Identify parts that seem to be faulty
from symptom and waveform and by checking waveform and voltage
voltage in faulty block in microcomputer periphery
 3-5. Replacing the Part, then Checking the Operation
Replace the part of identified parts
that will fail at high possibility
from the past repair cases

Not fixed
Is the trouble fixed?

Fixed

Changed
Is the symptom same?

Repair finished

Same

When symptom is worse after replacement,

the replacement work will be faulty (such as
a solder bridge). Check the replaced part,
and if it is broken, replace it again

Replace other part

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3-2. Identifying a Faulty Block

Points in this section

The video camera has different kinds of outputs such as LINE OUT and LCD screen display. Accordingly, the video and audio signals are branched in the
circuit and flow to the respective outputs. Also, the video and audio signal flow paths vary in the circuit depending on the RECORD or PLAY mode.
This section describes a method for identifying a faulty block by utilizing the difference in signal flow path depending on the branching or selected mode.

3-2-1. Checking the video signal

1. Connection

In case of a video-related trouble, display all image outputs to identify a

faulty block. Open and reverse the LCD screen, and display images on both
viewfinder and LCD screen.
Connect the DV IN/OUT terminal to another set that has the DV terminal.
Connect the S1 VIDEO terminal or VIDEO terminal of VIDEO/AUDIO
terminals to the color monitor, except when making a check in the LINE IN
RECORD mode. Check these all outputs when checking the operation.
Figure 3-3 Connection when checking video signal
When checking LINE IN RECORD mode

Video signal generator

To VIDEO OUT terminal

Adjustment remote commander

Color monitor

S1 VIDEO
To VIDEO IN terminal

When checking other modes

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO terminals

LANC

DV

To DV IN/OUT terminal

Set to be repaired

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2. Flow of Video Signal

The flow of video signal in the DCR-TRV900/TRV900E may be classified In the CAMERA IN RECORD mode, LINE IN RECORD mode, and DV
into mainly four different flows depending on the CAMERA IN RECORD IN RECORD mode, the signal flow other than that to the head can be checked
mode, LINE IN RECORD mode, DV IN RECORD mode, and PLAY mode. even if the set is not in the record state.

A faulty block can be identified by considering the signal path and symp-
tom in respective modes.
The video signal paths in respective modes are as shown in Figure 3-4 to
Figure 3-7.

Video signal path

As for the video signal flow, considering the signal path separately by the input and output to/from the IC from which the signal path is branched facilitates the
identification of a faulty block.
In the DCR-TRV900/TRV900E, the identification of a faulty block will be facilitated by considering which side, “up to the input to VFD (IC1501)” or “forward

section from the output of VFD (IC1501)”, a fault occurred on, from the viewpoint of signal path branching from the VFD (IC1501).
If the symptom indicates that both video and audio are faulty, it will be effective for a troubleshooting that the signal path is separated into the video signal and
audio signal mixed part and only the video signal part.
Figure 3-4 Signal flow in CAMERA IN RECORD mode

IC100 IC205 IC1501 IC1600 IC1601 IC1900

IC203 IC300 IC756 IC1816
IC101 IC206 VFD SFD TFD TRX
Head
S/H, AGC DIGITAL HONEY REC/PB
IC102 IC207 CAMERA AMP
PROCESS
CCD A/D
IMAGER CONVERTER

IC1602
DV IN/OUT terminal
DV INTERFACE

Y
IC1402 S1 VIDEO terminal
C
LINE OUT
AMP

VIDEO/AUDIO terminal

LCD901

IC5502

RGB LCD LCD screen

DRIVE PANEL

LCD902

: Video signal IC5001

RGB LCD Viewfinder

: Video + audio signals DRIVE PANEL

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Figure 3-5 Signal flow in LINE IN RECORD mode

Y IC1501 IC1600 IC1601 IC1900

S1 VIDEO terminal IC1200 IC756 IC1816
C VFD SFD TFD TRX
Head
AGC, AFC, HONEY REC/PB
A/D AMP
CONVERTER
VIDEO/AUDIO terminal

IC1602
DV IN/OUT terminal
DV INTERFACE

LCD901

IC5502

RGB LCD LCD screen

DRIVE PANEL

LCD902

IC5001
: Video signal Viewfinder
RGB LCD
: Video + audio signals DRIVE PANEL
Figure 3-6 Signal flow in DV IN RECORD mode

IC1600 IC1601 IC1900

IC1602 IC1816
SFD TFD TRX
DV IN/OUT terminal Head
DV INTERFACE REC/PB
AMP

Y
IC1501 IC1402 S1 VIDEO terminal
C
VFD LINE OUT
AMP

VIDEO/AUDIO terminal

LCD901

IC5502

RGB LCD LCD screen

DRIVE PANEL

LCD902

: Video signal IC5001

RGB LCD Viewfinder

: Video + audio signals DRIVE PANEL

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Figure 3-7 Signal flow in PLAY mode

IC1600
IC1816 IC1814 IC1900 IC1601
IC1602
Head SFD
REC/PB EQ TRX TFD DV IN/OUT terminal
DV INTERFACE
AMP A/D CONV.
PLL

Y
IC1402 S1 VIDEO terminal
C
LINE OUT
IC1501 AMP
VFD VIDEO/AUDIO terminal

LCD901

IC5502

RGB LCD LCD screen

DRIVE PANEL

LCD902

IC5001
: Video signal Viewfinder
RGB LCD
DRIVE PANEL
: Video + audio signals
3. Identifying Method

To identify a faulty block, compare the signal path of normal output with
that of abnormal output.

In case of the output of same symptom, a faulty part will exist in the path
where the signal is not branched yet. In the case of normal output and ab-
normal output, a faulty part will exist in the path where the signal is already
branched.

If the symptom is different depending on the mode, a fault will exist in the
part where the signal path is different depending on the mode.

Thus, identify a faulty block by considering the difference of symptom and

the signal path.

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Example of identification by signal branching

In the case where the video signal output of the S1 VIDEO terminal or A faulty part will exist in the block from the output of VFD (IC1501) (after
VIDEO terminal of VIDEO/AUDIO terminals is abnormal and other out- the signal is branched) to the S1 VIDEO terminal or VIDEO terminal of
puts are normal in the CAMERA IN RECORD mode, up to the input to the VIDEO/AUDIO terminals.
VDF (IC1501) (before the signal is branched) may be judged normal.

Figure 3-8 Identification by signal branching

IC100 IC205 IC1501 IC1600 IC1601 IC1900

IC203 IC300 IC756 IC1816
IC101 IC206 VFD SFD TFD TRX Head
S/H, AGC DIGITAL HONEY REC/PB
IC102 IC207
CAMERA AMP
CCD A/D PROCESS
IMAGER CONVERTER

IC1602
DV IN/OUT terminal
DV INTERFACE

Y
IC1402 C
S1 VIDEO terminal
If this output only is abnormal,
LINE OUT
AMP VIDEO/AUDIO terminal
a faulty part exists in path.

LCD901

IC5502 LCD screen

RGB LCD
DRIVE PANEL

LCD902

IC5001
Viewfinder
RGB LCD
DRIVE PANEL
Example of identification by difference in mode

In the case where all outputs are abnormal in the CAMERA IN RECORD In comparison of signal paths, the path from CCD imager (IC100, IC101,
mode and all outputs are normal in the LINE IN RECORD mode, a fault IC102) to HONEY (IC756) is different from that in the LINE IN RECORD
will exist in the part where the signal path is different depending on the mode. A faulty part will exist in this block.
selected mode.

Figure 3-9 Difference in path in CAMERA IN RECORD mode

and LINE IN RECORD mode
• CAMERA IN RECORD mode

IC100 IC205
IC203 IC300 IC756
IC101 IC206 IC1501
S/H, AGC DIGITAL HONEY
IC102 IC207 VFD
CAMERA
PROCESS
CCD A/D
IMAGER CONVERTER

• LINE IN RECORD mode

Y
S1 VIDEO terminal IC1200 IC756
C IC1501
AGC, AFC, HONEY
VFD
A/D
CONVERTER
VIDEO/AUDIO terminal

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3-2-2. Memory card slot

In the DCR-TRV900/TRV900E, video signals can be recorded as still im-
ages (progressive images) on the PC card connected to the memory card
slot, and then they can be played back.
The signal path to the memory card slot is branched from the HONEY
(IC756) as shown in Figure 3-7.
When the record/play to the PC card connected to the memory card slot
does not operate normally, check the recording of still images on the tape in
the CAMERA mode and the playing of them so that you can judge whether
the part that converts the signals from interlace mode to progressive mode
is faulty or not.

The input signals from the camera to the HONEY are interlaced images.
The HONEY passes through the signals in the INTERLACE mode, but it
interfaces the signals between DRAM (IC752) and JPEG (IC757) or VFD
(IC1501) when the input signals are converted into still images (progres-
sive images). The signal flow in this block is same as when still images are
recorded on the tape.
Figure 3-10 Flow of signals to memory card slot

: Flow in writing
: Flow in reading IC756
IC300
HONEY
DIGITAL IC1501 This block executes similar signal processing also
CAMERA
STILL IMAGE VFD
PROCESS
JPEG I/F when still images are recorded on the tape

IC1200

AGC, AFC,
A/D
CONVERTER

IC752

DRAM

IC751 IC757 IC758 IC701

DS CONTROL JPEG DRAM PCMCIA Memory card slot

I/F

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3-2-3. Audio signal

In case of an audio-related trouble, identify a faulty block from the signal

paths in the same manner as the video-related trouble. The audio signal
paths are as shown in Figure 3-11.

Audio signal is mixed with video signal in the SFD (IC1600). The signal
paths from the DV IN/OUT terminal and head to the SFD (IC1600) are
common to video signal.
Figure 3-11 Flow of audio signal
In recording
VI-151 BOARD
JK-163 BOARD
J7102
AUDIO/VIDEO Video signal

IC1600 Video/audio
MIC901, MA-333 BOARD SFD signals
MIC902 IC2002
IC2001 Audio signal
A/D
AUDIO I/O
CONVERTER,
FP-22 FLEXIBLE IC7301
D/A
IC302 CONVERTER
J7301 MIC AMP IC303
MIC
VCA, AMP

FP-23 FLEXIBLE
INTELLIGENT
ACCESSORY SHOE

In playing
VI-151 BOARD

CK-80 BOARD
Video signal
SP901
Video/audio IC1600
signals SFD
IC2002
Audio signal JK-163 BOARD
A/D
CONVERTER, IC2001
D/A J7101
AUDIO I/O
CONVERTER HEAD PHONES

J7102
AUDIO/VIDEO

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3-3. Checking the Control System

Points in this section

A trouble is caused by a faulty IC or circuit that executes the video or audio signal processing or by a faulty microcomputer that controls that IC or circuit. To
examine which one causes a trouble, identify a faulty block and then check if the microcomputer that controls that block operates normally.
This section describes the function of each microcomputer and a method for checking the microcomputer.

3-3-1. Communication between respective microcomputers

The system of DCR-TRV900/TRV900E consists of four microcomputers

(HI Control, Camera Control, DS Control, and Mechanism Control). The
data transfer between microcomputers and the block configuration are as
shown in Figure 3-12.

As for the correlation of microcomputers, the HI Control is the master mi-

crocomputer and others are slave microcomputers. Upon detection of a key
input for instance, according to the content of input, the HI Control sends
the mode command to other three microcomputers to make each function
of camera and VTR operate through respective microcomputers. Also, each
state of camera and VTR is transmitted to the HI Control through respec-
tive microcomputers, so that the HI Control can control the mode at all
times.
Figure 3-12 Block configuration of microcomputers

IC2204

HI
CONTROL

Page 0, 2

IC302 IC751 IC2401

CAMERA DIGITAL STILL MECHA

IC2404 CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL
EEPROM

Page D Page 6 Page 5 Page 3, 5

IC301 IC760 IC2404

EEPROM EEPROM EEPROM

Page E, F Page B Page C

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3-3-2. Function of HI Control

The HI Control monitors the key input, remote commander input, and power
input, and sends the mode transition command to the Camera Control, DS
Control, and Mecha Control according to the input. It also controls the
power supply circuit. Further, it sends the display data to the character gen-
erator to display the operation mode or tape counter on the EVF or LCD
screen.

Main functions of HI Control

• Serial communication with Camera Control, DS Control, and Mecha Con-

trol
• Control of power supply circuit
• Monitoring of various operation switches
• Reading of infrared remote commander signals (SIRCS)
• Clock function
• Screen display (OSD)
• LANC communication
Figure 3-13 Function of HI Control

VI-151 BOARD VC-208 BOARD

IC302
CAMERA
IC2201 CONTROL

RI-10 BOARD BACK-UP,

RESET
IC7401
REMOTE IC1200
COMMANDER BASE BAND
RECEIVER INPUT

IC2204 IC751
HI CONTROL
J7100 JK-163 BOARD DIGITAL
STILL
LANC
CONTROL
IC2203
LANC I/F

C-MECHA DECK
CN901
CASSETTE
MEMORY
S901
CC DOWN
SWITCH IC2401
IC2404
MECHA
CONTROL EEPROM

CONTROL SWITCH
BLOCK (FK-4880)
POWER IC3200
SWITCH DC/DC
CONVERTER
FUNCTION KEY VF-121 BOARD
IC1403
IR IC5002
TRANSMITTER EVR
CK-80 BOARD (EVF DAC)
IC1502
FUNCTION KEY CHARACTER
GENERATOR
PD-101 BOARD
IC7200
LCD IC5501
INDICATOR EVR
DRIVE (LCD DAC)

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3-3-3. Function of DS Control
The DS Control, based on the transition command from the HI Control,
controls the signal flow to the PC card, etc.
Main functions of DS Control
• Serial communication with HI Control
• Writing/reading to/from EEPROM (IC760)
• Control of signal flow from HONEY to PC card, etc.
• Control of writing/reading of file name or header information on PC card,
etc.
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3-3-4. Function of Camera Control
The Camera Control, based on the transition command from the HI Con-
trol, controls the camera signal processing circuit or the lens unit.
Main functions of Camera Control
• Serial communication with HI Control
• Writing/reading to/from EEPROM (IC301)
• Control of timing generator (IC204)
• Control of VAP (IC351, IC352, IC354 - IC357)
• Control of FOCUS/ZOOM/ND filters and motors
• Control of camera signal processing such as a defect correction
Figure 3-14 Function of DS Control and Camera Control
VI-151 BOARD VC-208 BOARD
IC760
EEPROM

IC2204 IC756 IC752

HI CONTROL HONEY DRAM
IC751
DIGITAL
STILL IC701
CONTROL
PCMCIA
I/F

IC757
JPEG

IC758
DRAM

IC301 IC305
EEPROM EVR

FP-21 IC204 LENS UNIT

FLEXIBLE TIMING
GENERATOR FOCUS
BOARD MOTOR
PH700, PH701 IC500 M ZOOM
FOCUS PHOTO MOTOR
RING INTERRRUPTOR IC302 IC300 FOCUS/ZOOM
CAMERA DIGITAL MOTOR DRIVE M
CONTROL CAMERA FOCUS RESET
PROCESS SENSOR
FOCUS RESET
CONTROL SWITCH SENSOR

BLOCK (FK-4880) IRIS

RV800
IC501 M METER
IRIS DRIVE,
ZOOM VR HALL AMP H

ND FILTER
IC502 M METER
ND DRIVE,
ND HALL AMP H
SE-75 BOARD
SE450, SE451
IC400 IC351 IC352 IC354 ACTIVE
YAW/PITCH
YAW/PITCH IC355 IC356 IC357 PRISM
SENSOR
SENSOR AMP ACTUATOR
VAP DRIVE

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3-3-5. Function of Mecha Control

The Mecha Control, based on the transition command from the HI Control,
controls the servo and mechanism of the mecha deck, and video and audio
signal processing circuits.

Main functions of Mecha Control

• Serial communication with HI Control

• Writing/reading to/from EEPROM (IC2404)
• Control of signal interface using the i.LINK (DV terminal)
• Control of digital video signal processing circuit
• Control of audio signal processing circuit
• Control of servo and mechanism of mecha deck
• Control of LINE OUT signal
Figure 3-15 Function of Mecha Control
VI-151 BOARD

IC1900
TRX

IC2204
HI CONTROL
IC1814
EQ,
VC-208 BOARD A/D CONV.,
C-MECHA DECK
PLL
IC2401
M902
MECHA
CONTROL CAPSTAN
IC2404 MOTOR
EEPROM IC2504 M
CAPSTAN
IC756 MOTOR DRIVE,
IC752
HONEY CAPSTAN CAPSTAN
DRAM FG
FG AMP

IC1501
VFD M901

DRUM
IC1600 MOTOR
SFD IC2503 (1/2) M
IC2505
DRUM DRUM
IC1400 FG/PG
MOTOR DRIVE,
EVR DRUM
FG/PG AMP, M903
LOADING
MOTOR DRIVE
M LOADING
IC1402 MOTOR
LINE OUT AMP

MODE S903
SWITCH
IC2001
AUDIO I/O

T/S REEL
IC2503 (2/2)
SENSOR
TAPE END/TOP
DETECT, Q901, Q902
T/S REEL TAPE END/TOP
IC1601 FG AMP SENSOR
TFD
D901
TAPE LED
IC1602 S902
DV INTERFACE REC
PROOF

DEW
SENSOR

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3-3-6. Relation between adjustment remote commander and
each microcomputer
The adjustment remote commander makes two-way communication with
the HI Control using the remote control signal cable (LANC). Further, it
makes a communication with other microcomputers via the HI Control.
When the adjustment remote commander displays page 0, 2, or D, it is
communicating with the HI Control. Among them, page D stores the con-
trol data of HI Control and they are written to the EEPROM (IC2404) via
the Mecha Control.
When the adjustment remote commander displays page 6, E, or F, it is
communicating with the Camera Control. Among them, page E and F store
the control data of Camera Control and they are written to the EEPROM
(IC301).
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When the adjustment remote commander displays page 5 or B, it is com-
municating with the DS Control. Among them, page B stores the control
data of DS Control and they are written to the EEPROM (IC760). The DS
Control does not operate unless a PC card is connected to the memory card
slot with the POWER switch in MEMORY or VIDEO position. When the
DS Control does not operate, the address or data display may be abnormal
(communication with the DS Control will fail) even if the page 5 or B is
selected with the adjustment remote commander.
When the adjustment remote commander displays page 3, 5, or C, it is
communicating with the Mecha Control. Among them, page C stores the
control data of Mecha Control and they are written to the EEPROM
(IC2404).
Figure 3-16 Communication between adjustment remote commander and each microcomputer
Adjustment remote commander

IC2204
IC2203
HI
LANC I/F CONTROL

Page 0, 2

IC302 IC751 IC2401

CAMERA DIGITAL STILL MECHA

CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL

Page 6 Page 5 Page 3, 5

IC301 IC760 IC2404

EEPROM EEPROM EEPROM

Page E, F Page B Page C, D

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3-3-7. Microcomputer checking method

Whether the communication of each microcomputer is normal can be As the data of page E and F are stored in the EEPROM (IC301), if the
checked using the adjustment remote commander. display of page 6 is normal but the display of page E or F is abnormal, the
data in the EEPROM could be destroyed. In such a case, reload (initialize)
For example, to check the communication of Camera Control, select page 6 the data on page E and F, and then check again.
with the adjustment remote commander, and press continuously the FF
button or REW button (address change button) on the adjustment remote
Note: The adjusted values are also stored in the EEPROM, and there-
commander. If the communication is normal, the address displayed on the
fore if the data are reloaded (initialized), the readjustment is re-
adjustment remote commander will change rapidly. If the address does not
quired.
change or change speed is slow (compared with correct speed), the Camera
Control will be faulty. Check the page E and F in the same manner.

Note: The communication of the adjustment remote commander is all

performed via the HI Control. Check the pages other than page
6, E, and F in the same manner, and if they are normal (if only
the page for the Camera Control is abnormal), the Camera Con-
trol is judged faulty.
Figure 3-17 Checking method by adjustment remote commander

0 00 00 3If normal, the address changes rapidly.

1Select the page to be checked.

2Press continuously either button.

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3-4. Identifying a Faulty Part

Points in this section

Identify a faulty block, and examine that the trouble is caused by the IC or circuit that executes the video and audio signal processing or the microcomputer that
controls that IC or circuit, and then search a faulty part.
This section describes a method for identifying a faulty part from the symptom, waveform, and voltage.

3-4-1. If the communication of microcomputer is normal

If the communication of microcomputer is normal, check the symptom and

the waveform and voltage of the circuits in a faulty block to identify a
faulty part.
1. When a camera image is abnormal Figure 3-18 Normal image (subject: pattern box)
1) When a camera image does not appear (full black)

Check if the lens iris is kept closed. As for a checking method, change
over the POWER switch between OFF and CAMERA while looking
into the lens. When the iris operates normally, the iris closes with the
POWER switch in OFF position, and it opens in CAMERA position.
If the iris is normal, check the CCD imager.

Figure 3-19 When blue (B) signal is lost

2) When only one color of RGB of camera image is abnormal

When only one color of RGB is abnormal as shown in Figure 3-19, the
circuit block where the signal is separated into RGB signals will be
faulty. Check that block, mainly the circuit concerned.

↑
Blue part is dark

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3) Checking method of CCD imager

Check the power supply voltage (+13V and –8V) and the waveforms Check that the voltage at point A is about +13V and the voltage
of drive signal and output signal of the CCD imager. If the power sup- at point B is about –8V.

ply voltage is not present, check the path of B line. If the drive signal is Check that the waveforms at points C - F are as shown below.
abnormal, check if the drive signal is outputted normally from the tim-
IC100 1, 2 IC100 qd, qf
ing generator (IC204). The CCD imager will be faulty when both the C IC101 1, 2 E IC101 qd, qf
IC102 1, 2 IC102 qd, qf

supply voltage and drive signal are normal but the output signal of CCD
3.0Vp-p
imager is abnormal. H 8.4Vp-p
13.5 MHz

If the CCD imager is normal, check the circuits along the signal paths. IC100 3, IC101 3 IC100 qs, IC101 qs
D IC102 3 F IC102 qs

Figure 3-20 Check points of CCD imager 22Vp-p 3.0Vp-p

V 13.5 MHz

D B G

C
Check that the waveform at point G is as shown below.
Also, check that a video part of the signals varies when bringing
your hand in front of the camera (when changing the subject).

E
A G IC100 7

F
Video part 0.6Vp-p
H
The V1 - V3 (1 - 3 pins) of CCD imager are vertical Figure 3-21 Example of abnormal vertical sync signal
synchronizing signals, and the H1 and H2 (qd and qf pins)
are horizontal synchronizing signals.
Accordingly, the image will be disordered in vertical direction
if V1 - V3 are abnormal, or in horizontal direction if H1 and
H2 are abnormal.

4) Waveform after A/D conversion Figure 3-22 Output waveform of A/D converter
The output signal of CCD imager is entered in the A/D converter (IC205
IC205 1 – 5 , 8 – qs
IC206 1 – 5 , 8 – qs
- IC207) through the S/H and AGC (IC203). The signal up to this path IC207 1 – 5 , 8 – qs
CAMERA REC
is an analog signal, but the output signal from the A/D converter is a
2.8Vp-p
digital signal. Accordingly, only the presence of signal can be judged 74 nsec

even if the waveform is observed.

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2. When the played image is abnormal Figure 3-24 Shifted tape path (entrance side)
1) Note when the played image is abnormal

In case of abnormal played image, a mechanism-related trouble may

have occurred. In identifying a faulty part, a mechanism-related trouble
should also be taken into consideration. Figure 3-23 to 3-25 show ex-
amples of mechanism-related troubles.

• Block noise occurs vertically at the left of screen if tape path is shifted
on the entrance side, or at the right if shifted on the exit side.

Figure 3-23 Dislocated switch Figure 3-25 Clogged head

• Block noise occurs in entire screen. • Five streaks appear for NTSC, or six streaks for PAL.
• Counter display on the adjustment remote commander • In case of dirty head, block noise may occur on the screen.
(HOLD switch: OFF) or LCD screen becomes “----” and
correct value is not displayed.
2) Block noise

The block noise occurs by faulty digital signals.

When the mechanism is normal, the block noise may occur due to a
faulty IC related to the signal processing such as the image compres-
sion or shuffling.

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3-4-2. If the communication of microcomputer is abnormal
If the communication of microcomputer is abnormal, check the waveform
and voltage in the microcomputer periphery to identify a faulty part.
1. Check points when the communication of microcomputer is
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2) Checking the voltage of B line for microcomputer
Check whether the power supply voltage to the microcomputer is nor-
mal. The microcomputer is faulty when the power supply voltage is
normal but the voltage is not present to the oscillator.

abnormal 3) Checking the signals in communication system

1) Checking the oscillation waveform Check the signal waveform and level in the communication system.
The oscillator always oscillates when the power is supplied to the mi- (The content of signals cannot be checked because of digital signals.)
crocomputer and the microcomputer operates normally.
If the oscillation waveform is not outputted, the microcomputer or os-
cillator will be faulty. To judge which one, microcomputer or oscilla-
tor, is faulty, check the voltage of these parts. The oscillator oscillates
with the voltage from the microcomputer, and therefore when the os-
cillator does not oscillate though the voltage (about 3V) is present, the
oscillator is faulty. Check the power supply to the microcomputer when
the voltage is not present.
Figure 3-26 Check points of microcomputer

C Check that the waveforms of oscillator in the microcomputer at

points A and B are as shown below.

A IC2204 r; (R2300)

3.0Vp-p
20.0MHz

B IC2204 td
(X2201, R2262)

32.767kHz 3.0Vp-p

When the waveform of oscillator is not outputted at point A or B,

check the voltage of that part. If the voltage is not present (0V),
B
check the voltage at point C of B line for the microcomputer.

When the waveforms at points A and B are normal, check that

D the signal at point D in the communication system is as shown
below.

3.0Vp-p

The signals in the communication system are typically

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3-5. Replacing the Part, then Checking the Operation
Points in this section
Identify a faulty part, and then based on that result, determine the replacement part. Then, replace the part to fix the trouble.
This section describes the part replacement and the action after replacement.
3-5-1. Replacing the part
When a faulty part is identified by closing in on the part that troubled,
replace that part. When a faulty part cannot be identified, replace the part
that could be faulty at high possibility from the past repair cases among the
parts closed in on.
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3-5-2. Checking the operation after part replacement
As for the operation check after the part replacement, check not only faulty
part but also all outputs same as when identifying a faulty block.
For example, if the part was replaced due to a video-related trouble, open
and reverse the LCD screen, so that an image is displayed on both viewfinder
and LCD screen. Connect the DV IN/OUT terminal to another set that has
the DV terminal. Connect the S1 VIDEO terminal or the VIDEO terminal
of VIDEO/AUDIO terminals to the color monitor. In checking the opera-
tion, check these all outputs.
3-5-3. When the symptom remains unchanged

The part other than the replaced part will be faulty. Replace the part that
could be faulty at high possibility among the parts not replaced.

3-5-4. When the symptom becomes worse

The replaced part will be faulty or the replacement work will be faulty (for
instance, solder bridge). Check the replaced part and its periphery for evi-
dence of abnormality. If particular abnormality is not found, replace that
part again.

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