DCR TRV TRN

Training Manual
DCR-TRV80
Mini DV Camcorder
Models: DCR-TRV80
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Course: DCRD-01
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................1 Input / Output Video Signals ................................ 26

Camcorder Features ............................................. 1 VTR Signal Flow ................................................... 27
Course Content ...................................................... 1 Other Signal Flow ................................................. 28
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 30
2. Bluetooth Technology ....................2
Overview ................................................................. 2 8. Touch Panel and Switch
Security ................................................................... 6 Interfaces ..............................................31
Authenticatigon ...................................................... 6 Overview ................................................................ 31
Co-existing Bluetooth Networks ........................... 6 Touch Panel ........................................................... 31
Networking .............................................................. 7 Switches and Controls ......................................... 31
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 7 9. Testing Switches ............................34
3. DV Formats .......................................9 Overview ................................................................ 34
Overview ................................................................. 9 Switch Operation .................................................. 34
DV Cassette Structure .......................................... 9 10. Power Supply ................................37
Recording Formats ............................................... 10 Overview ................................................................ 37
Audio Locking ....................................................... 11 Operation ............................................................... 38
4. Servicing Equipment Troubleshooting ..................................................... 40
and Alignment ......................................12 11. Z Mechanism .................................42
Camera Section.................................................... 12 Overview ................................................................ 42
Non Sony Equipment ............................................ 13 Alignment and Service Tools ............................... 42
Alignment ............................................................... 14 Servicing Mechanism ........................................... 44
RADAR W and RM-95 ......................................... 16 Special Soldering Procedures ............................ 45
CPC-7 Jig .............................................................. 17 Reel Lock Release ............................................... 47
5. Disassembly/Reassembly .............18 Symptoms and Solutions ..................................... 48
Reassembly Notes ............................................... 20 Mechanism Schematic Diagram ........................ 50
6. LCD Panel Backlight ......................21 M Slider Removal and Reassembly ................... 52
Overview ................................................................ 21 12. Service Information ......................54
Operation ............................................................... 21 EEPROM Swap .................................................... 54
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 23 Dead Camcorder .................................................. 55
Making a Backlight Test Jig ................................. 24 Error Codes ........................................................... 55
7. Video Signal Flow ...........................25 RADAR W Codes ................................................. 58
Overview ................................................................ 25 Waveforms ............................................................. 59
Camera Video ...................................................... 25
2. Bluetooth Technology
Chapter 1 - Introduction
This course covers service training for DV consumer camcorders. DV camcorders are making increasing inroads
in the consumer market: they are displacing analog 8 mm camcorders and compete with digital 8 mm camcorders.
The major advantages of the DV format are:
• Small size, allowing the camcorder to be smaller than 8 mm camcorders.
• Playback capable on professional DV decks.
• Digital compression encoding common to all DV formats, allowing the tape to be edited on professional DV
editing equipment.
• Ease of connectivity and editing with PCs.
• The availability of DV cassettes with built-in memory, allowing start/stop edit points to be stored on the cartridge.
Camcorder Features
• Streaming Video.
• Wireless Bluetooth featuring BIP (improved Bluetooth capability).
• Networking. Allows camcorder to be connected to the Internet via an optional USB or Bluetooth modem.
• Touch panel. Reduces the switch count and improves reliability.
• USB and DV (i.LINK®) data transfer.
• Still image recording (2.1 mega pixels).
• Analog and digital zoom (10X optical, 12X digital). Total of 120X.
• 3.5" LCD touch screen.
• Color EVF.
• Pop-up flash.
• SteadyShot® picture stabilizer.
Course Content
Although the course is based on the DCR-TRV80 digital DV camcorder, a great deal of the information provided
in the course is also applicable to other current, past and future DV camcorders.
The coursed is “service based” and covers subjects that will help in servicing the camcorder. Theory and signal
flow is kept to a minimum and is included only when it is needed to service the camcorder. Circuits that are
common to most camcorders are not covered.
The course includes short chapters describing the DV format and Bluetooth© technology, including a section on
how to determine of Bluetooth is functioning properly. A chapter dedicated to mechanism servicing is also included.
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Chapter 2 - Bluetooth Technology

Overview
Bluetooth is a short-range radio frequency communications technology that allows wireless communications to
take place between electronic devices (e.g. computers, cellular telephones, camcorders, PDAs, speakers,
headphones and a wide variety of other devices). Bluetooth connects these devices together with minimal user
intervention. Think of Bluetooth as a personal network of interconnected devices.
PDA
CAMCORDER
REMOTE CONTROL
INTERNET
BLUETOOTH
MODEM ADAPTER
CAMCORDER
PDA
CAMCORDER
PICTURE-SOUND
TRANSFER
FIGURE 2-1 - BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY

• Bluetooth allows the camcorder to be remotely controlled from Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs.
• Still pictures and sound can be remotely sent to the computer or PDA.
• The camcorder can become part of a wireless network and send/receive email or “surf the net” via a Bluetooth
modem.
• A USB modem or a USB-Ethernet adapter can also be used for sending and receiving email or “surfing the
net”.
USB MODEM
ETHERNET
ROUTER TO THE INTERNET
USB-ETHERNET VIA YOUR PROVIDER
MODEM
ADAPTER
GLOBALLY
BLUETOOTH
MODEM
FIGURE 2-2 INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

FIGURE 2-2 - INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
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More and more equipment is now Bluetooth capable. Included are notebook computers, digital still and video
cameras and camcorders, PDA devices, cell phones and other appliances that can be remotely controlled.
SATELLITE
PERIPHERAL
DEVICES LAPTOPS
INTERNET LANDLINE
PUBLIC ACCESS POINT
TRANSMISSION
CAMERA
TOWER
CELL-PHONE
PERSONAL ACCESS
POINT
VOICE/ DATA ACCESSS POINTS
CELL PHONE
HEADPHONES
PDA
LAPTOP
COMPUTER
KEYBOARD
FIGURE 2-3 - BLUETOOTH DEVICES & ACCESS POINTS DCRD01.2-3 8/6/03
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Non-Bluetooth enabled computers can be converted to Bluetooth with either a USB to Bluetooth adapter, a PC
card to Bluetooth adapter, and for desktop computers, a PCI to Bluetooth adapter. These converters normally
cost between $30.00 and $100.00.
FIGURE 2-4 - BLUETOOTH

PC CARD ADAPTER
FIGURE 2-5 - BLUETOOTH
USB ADAPTER
Operating Range
• Bluetooth operates in the unlicensed ISM band at 2.4GHz, using FHSS (Frequency Hop Spread Spectrum
technology).
• Bluetooth has a typical range of about 10 meters in an unobstructed – line of sight – distance (approximately
30 feet). RF output power is 1mw.
• The range decreases when objects are located between the Bluetooth devices.
• Bluetooth can penetrate many non-metallic walls, floors and ceilings, but with reduced range. The range
reduction depends on the material that it has to penetrate; there are no hard and fast rules.
Data Transfer Speed
• Maximum effective data transfer speed is 721 kbps.
• At its maximum operating distances, data correction due to signal losses reduces the effective data transfer
rate.
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Dynamic Configuration and Roaming (Piconet)
When Bluetooth equipment comes within communications range of a Bluetooth master device they automatically
exchange interconnection information and form a small Master/Slave network link called a Piconet.
10 Meters 10 Meters
SLAVE
4
SLAVE
SLAVE SLAVE
11 2
SLAVE SLAVE
5 3
MASTER
SLAVE SLAVE
6 7
FIGURE 2-6 - PICONET DCRD01.2-6 8/25/03
Piconet
Bluetooth configures itself automatically. When Bluetooth equipped devices come within communications range
of each other, they automatically exchange interconnection information and form small networks called Piconets.
A Bluetooth network consists of a master, a number of active slave devices and can include a number of standby
(sleep mode) slave devices.
1. Initially, a Bluetooth transceiver is in standby mode and is not aware of other devices.
2. When a device comes into the range of a master, they “discover” each other.
3. The master then “pages” the slave and sets up a network called a “Piconet”. The Piconet, in turn, sets up a
master/slave relationship.
4. Once set up, a Piconet can communicate with up to seven active slaves.
5. A Piconet can recognize up to 256 slaves, but can communicate with only seven at a time. The other slaves
must be “parked”.
Bluetooth networks are considered “ad-hoc” and are not saved. They are dynamically created for only one session
and “wiped out” when all devices go out of range.
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Scatternets
Multiple Piconets can actively participate with each other as long as their masters are within range of another
master. The masters do not all have to be within one 10 meter range. This is called a Scatternet.
Multiple Scatternets can be further evolved into advanced Scatternets spanning great distances and many, many,
devices. Scatternet implementation is complex and will not be covered further.
10 Meters
10 Meters 10 Meters 10 Meters

SLAVE 1
SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2
SLAVE 1
SLAVE 2
SLAVE 3
SLAVE 3 SLAVE 2
SLAVE 3
SLAVE 4
SLAVE 5 SLAVE 4
MASTER 1 MASTER 2
SLAVE 5
SLAVE 6 SLAVE 7
SLAVE 6
MASTER 3
SLAVE 7
PICONET 1 PICONET 2 PICONET 3
FIGURE 2-7 - SCATTERNETS DCRD01.2-7 8/28/03
Security
Simply bringing various Bluetooth devices within range doesn’t mean that they will automatically work with each
other. Security protocols (data scrambling, authentication and privacy) prevent unauthorized interception of
Bluetooth transmissions or sending unauthorized data to a Piconet. These security levels and procedures are
user controlled.
Authentication
Authentication blocks unspecified users from accessing the network by requiring that the device be registered to
a specific network. The details are listed in the back of the network operating manual.
1. Prior to communicating with a network, the devices must first be registered with the network using a common
password for all of the devices.
Registration is not required if the device has previously been registered with the network.
2. A security password must then be entered. It must be between 1 and 16 characters long. The password is
sometimes referred to as a “passkey” or “PIN”.
Co-existing Bluetooth Networks
Because of security protocols and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology, several Piconets can coexist
in close proximity to each other without privacy and interference problems.
Implementing Bluetooth connectivity is beyond the scope of this training manual; it is contained in a separate 164
page users manual that comes with all TRV-80s camcorders.
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Networking
The TRV80 camcorder can be networked using any of the three following methods:
• Bluetooth (wireless)
• USB-PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)
• USB-Ethernet (LAN connection)
All three methods need different modem adaptors.
All networking settings and preferences are accessible through the Network Menu in the camcorder under Setup
(Network Setup, Network Options and Bluetooth Setup).
A separate Networking owner’s manual describes the camera networking in great detail.
Troubleshooting
Camcorders can be easily checked for Bluetooth connectivity. In simple terms, bring the camcorder within range
of a Bluetooth enabled computer and check if the computer picks up the camcorder. Transmission can be
verified if the blue transmit lamp on the camcorder lights up.
Equipment
The required test items for checking Bluetooth connectivity is a computer with a built-in Bluetooth transceiver or
an add-on PC card (for notebook computers), a USB adapter or a PCI adapter.
Procedure
1. Turn on the computer and make sure that the computer’s Bluetooth card is actively seeking Bluetooth devices.
How this is done depends on the Bluetooth adapter that is being used. Since we cannot possibly cover all of
them, the 3COM PC card adapter is used as an example.
2. Power up the camcorder in the camera mode and bring the camcorder within range of the computer.
3. Press the FN button on the lower right corner of the camera screen.
4. Press the PAGE3 button.
5. Press the RMT CAM button. The blue lamp will light on the camera and the following screen will appear on the
camera LCD panel.
SP STBY 0:01:08
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REMOTE CAMERA STANDBY
SONY DCR-TRV80
08:00:46:3E:61:A2
END
FIGURE 2-8 - BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY

CAMCORDER SCREEN
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The computer should pick up the camcorder within ten seconds after the RMT CAM button is pressed. This will
be confirmed by a message appearing on the computer’s screen. Figure 2-9 is an example of the computer
screen that appears with a 3com PC card. This appearance of this message confirms Bluetooth communica-
tions.
FIGURE 2-9 - BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY

COMPUTER SCREEN
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3. DV Formats
Chapter 3 - DV Formats
Overview
There are various DV formats on the market, all offering high video resolution; the lowest quality DV format
exceeds 500 lines or resolution. This is a major improvement over VHS, 8mm and hi8 formats.
All DV formats are based on a similar tape cartridge and a similar video compression codec that provides better
resolutions than MPEG.
DV Cassette Structure
DV format cassettes come in two standard sizes: full-size and Mini DV. Sony consumer camcorders use only
the mini cassette. Almost all DV record and playback decks can record/play mini DV cassettes with a cassette
adapter, and some can accommodate both sizes without an adapter.
Recording time ranges between one hour for a Mini-DV cassette to two hours for a full size DV cassette. Figures
3-1A and B show both cassette sizes for comparison.
FIGURE 3-1B
CASSETTE SIZE
FIGURE 3-1A
CASSETTE SIZE
Cassette Memory IC
DV cassettes can be purchased with and without NVRAM memory built into the cassette. This memory is useful
when editing: it can record start / stop points, access specific recording dates or index points, and can store titling
information that can be turned on or off during playback. Cassettes can be purchased with a memory capacity of
up to 16 kilobytes. Sony recommends that only cassettes with memory be used.
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3. DV Formats
The memory in Sony consumer DV cassettes also stores the tape type, and can also store the dates/times of
multiple recordings. This information is transmitted over the digital interface.
The presence or lack of a memory IC does not affect the quality of the picture.
FIGURE 3-2A FIGURE 3-2B

Memory Cassettes have four copper contacts on the spine and a “memory” symbol with the amount of memory
printed on the cassette. Figures 3-2A and B show both types.
Recording Formats
Four major DV formats currently exist, three of which will be described here. The fourth has not seen any
significant acceptance and will not be covered.
• DV and Mini DV formats. These are the original formats and are used in consumer equipment.
• DVCAM. Sony’s professional DV format. It uses a larger track width and a faster tape speed.
• DVPRO. Panasonic’s professional DV format. It uses an even larger track width and even faster tape speed.
Most late model professional DV decks will play back all three formats. Sony Consumer camcorders will play
back only Mini DV tapes recorded in DV format.
Note: Mini DV is not a unique recording format. It is simply a DV format that uses smaller size cassettes.
Table 3-1 shows the differences between the three formats.
Table 3-1 – DV Formats

Format Track Track Tape Maximum record time
pitch width speed per tape (minutes)
(µm) µm (mm/sec)
DV 10 10 18.81 180/SP 1
(SP), (SP), (SP)
6.7 6.7
(LP) (LP
MINI DV 10 10 18.81 120/SP
(SP), (SP), (SP)
6.7 6.7
(LP) (LP
DVCAM 15 15 2 28.215 184. (40 with MINI-DV
tape)
DVPRO 18 18 33.82 63 – 184
mm/sec
1
276 with 185 min. DVCAM tape
2
10µm on early models
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3. DV Formats
Figures 3-3 and 3-4 show the track format for a single track and a 10 track cluster (comprises one picture frame)
respectively. OPTIONAL LINEAR TRACK 1
SUB
VIDEO
CODE
HEAD
TRAVEL
ITI
AUDIO
6.35
5.24
0.56
TAPE TRAVEL
OPTIONAL LINEAR TRACK 2
FIGURE 3-3 - SINGLE TRACK LAYOUT
LINEAR BAND
SUBCODE
VIDEO
AUDIO
INSERT & TRACK INFORMATION (ITI)
LINEAR BAND
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TAPE TRAVEL 10 TRACKS (NTSC)

FIGURE 3-4 - TRACK LAYOUT DCRD01.3-4 7/18/03
Audio Locking
The DV format (no suffix) does not use audio locking, while the other DV formats (professional) do. Audio locking
synchronizes the audio sampling oscillator to the video sampling oscillator, assuring a one hundred percent
perfect audio to video synchronization.
For Sony consumer camcorders, audio locking is not necessary because the drift tolerances of the sampling
oscillators are so tight that the “worst case” audio to video synchronization drift is one third of a frame, or ±1/90 of
a second; this “worst case” drift would occur only at the end of a tape after it has been recorded in one continuous
session from end to end.
When editing tape that has not been audio locked, a slight clicking sound in the edit transition points may sometimes
be heard in extreme cases. This is not an indication of a defect and should be expected.
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4. Servicing Equipment and Alignment
Chapter 4 - Servicing Equipment and Alignment

Camera Section
Sony Service Tools
The service tools listed here are needed to properly test and align the camcorder. Except for item J-9, all of it is
standard test equipment that is also used for servicing other Sony camcorders.
Table 4-1 - Service Tools

Ref. Item Part Number Purpose
J-1 Color temperature correction filter J-6080-058-A White balance check /
(C14) adjustment
J-2 ND filter 1.0 J-6080-808-A White balance check
ND filter 0.4 J-6080-806-A
ND filter 0.1 J-6080-807-A
J-3 Pattern box PTB-450 J-6082-200-A
J-4 Color chart for pattern box J-6020-250-A
J-5 Adjustment remote commander J-6082-053-B
(RM-95 upgraded) See note 1
J-6 Siemens star chart J-6080-875-A Flange back check
J-7 Clear chart for pattern box J-6080-621-A
J-8 CPC-7 jig J-6082-382-A EVF, LCD block, tape
path adjustment
J-9 Extension cable (100P, 0.5mm) J-6082-352-A Interconnecting DI-089
and VC-316 boards
J-10 Mini pattern box J-6082-353-B Flange back alignment
J-11 Camera table J-6082-384-A Flange back alignment
J-12 Background paper J-2501-130-A Flash alignment
RADAR W jig J-6082-429-A Overall alignment
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RADAR W Interface Jig
In addition to the listed items, a RADAR W interface jig and its associated software is also needed; many camera
alignments and repairs must be done with this jig.
RADAR W is used for the following purposes:
• It automates much of the camera alignment process.
• It downloads preset EEPROM data to the camcorder.
• It uploads EEPROM data to a computer so that it can be reused on the camera after making repairs that can
cause data loss.
The RADAR W jig is used with many other Sony still and motion consumer camcorders and cameras. Figure 4-
1 shows a RM-95 Remote Commander and the RADAR W jig.
ADJUSTING RADAR
REMOTE INTERFACE JIG
COMMANDER J-6082-429-A
RM-95
TO
COMPUTER
PARALLEL
PORT
TO LANC TERMINAL
FIGURE 4-1 - INTERFACING RADAR W & RM-95 SERVICE JIG DCRD01.4-1 7/17/03
Non Sony Equipment

• 100 MHz Oscilloscope
• NTSC Monitor
• NTSC Vectorscope
• DVM
• DC power supply
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Alignment
When to Align
Camcorders must be aligned when any one of the components listed in Tables 4-2 and 4-3 are replaced:
TABLE 4-2
Replaced parts
Block Replacement Parts replacement
VC-316 board IC2301 (DV signal process RF signal process)

VC-316 board IC2101 (Camera DV signal process, etc.)
JC-250 board SE5001/5002 (PITCH/YAW sensor)
CD-437 board IC7501, X7501 (timing generator)
DI-089 board IC3202 (Timing generator (BVF))

Mechanism deck M901 (Drum assy)Note1
PD-192 board (C5501 (RGB driver (LCD))

DI-089 board IC3201 (RGB driver (EVF))
Adjustment Section Adjustment
LB-068 board D5602 (Backlight (EVF))
VC-316 board (IC1801 (REC/PB AMP)
VC-316 board IC1901 (Video IN/OUT)

LCD block ND901 (Flourescent tube)
CD-437 board IC7000 ICCD imager)
FP-633 flexible D6901 (Laser unit)
VC-316 board IC1502 (A/D conv)

EVF block LCD 903 (LCD panel)
LCD block LCD901 (LCD panel)
VC-316 board IC1701 (EVR)

CD-437 board IC7000 (S/H)
Mechanism deck Note 1
LCD block touch panel
Mechanism LS block
Lens device
Flash unit
Initialization of Initialization of A, D page data

8, A, B, C, D, Initialization of B, 1B page data
E, F, 18, 1B, 1C, Initialization of 8, C, 18, 1C page data
1E, 1F page data Initialization of E, F, 1E, 1F page data
54 MHz/67.5 MHz origin oscillation adj.
HALL adj.
MR adj.
CCD output 2ch matching adj.
Flange back adj.
MAIN GAIN adj.
Color reproduction adj.
Camera LV standard data input
Auto white balance standard data input
Auto white balance adj.
Mechanical shutter adj.
Steady shot check
Strobe light level adjustment
Strobe white balance adjustment & check
AF laser output adj.
VCO adj.
RGB AMP adj.
Color EVF
Contrast adj.
White balance adj.
VCO adj.
RGB AMP adj.
Contrast adj.
LCD
COM AMP adj.
V COM adj.
White balance adj.
Mechanism Tape path adj.
Touch panel adj.
System Control
Serial No. input
CAP FG duty adj.
Servo, RF Switching position adj.
Error rate check
S VIDEO OUT Y level adj.
Video
S VIDEO OUT Y chroma level adj.
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TABLE 4-3
EEPROM
Board Replacement replacement
VC-316 board IC2803 (Flash memory)

VC-316 board (COMPLETE) Note4
BT-012 board (COMPLETE) Note3
VC-316 board IC2602 (EEPROM)

VC-316 board IC2702 (EEPROM)
CD-437 board (COMPLETE)
PD-192 board (COMPLETE)

LB-088 board (COMPLETE)
JK-250 board (COMPLETE)
DI-089 board (COMPLETE)

Adjustment
Adjustment
Section
Support RadarW
Initialization of Initialization of A, D page data
8, A, B, C, D, Initialization of B, 1B page data
E, F, 18, 1B, 1C, Initialization of 8, C, 18, 1C page data
1E, 1F page data Initialization of E, F, 1E, 1F page data
54 MHz/67.5 MHz origin oscillation adj.
HALL adj.
MR adj.
CCD output 2ch matching adj.
Flange back adj.
MAIN GAIN adj.
Color reproduction adj.
Camera LV standard data input
Auto white balance standard data input
Auto white balance adj.
Mechanical shutter adj.
Steady shot check
Strobe light level adjustment
Strobe white balance adjustment & check
AF laser output adj.
VCO adj.
RGB AMP adj.
Color EVF
Contrast adj.
White balance adj.
VCO adj.
RGB AMP adj.
Contrast adj.
LCD
COM AMP adj.
V COM adj.
White balance adj.
Mechanism Tape path adj.
Touch panel adj.
System Control
Serial No. input
CAP FG duty adj.
Servo, RF Switching position adj.
Error rate check
S VIDEO OUT Y level adj.
Video
S VIDEO OUT Y chroma level adj.
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RADAR W and RM-95

Alignment should be done with the RADAR W interface jig and its associated software and with the Adjustment
RM-95 remote control jig. All adjustments done with RADAR W can also be “forced” with the RM-95, but RADAR
W is an order of magnitudes faster and unlike the RM-95, it is not prone to user data entry errors.
The Sony part number for the RADAR W interface jig is J-6082-429-A.
The RM 95 is an excellent tool for making small registry changes without having to hook up and run RADAR W. It
can also be used for checking the operation of the camcorder switches. Both are normally needed for camcorder
repairs.
Saving and Getting EEPROM Data
The camera firmware data is stored in two EEPROMS on the VC-316 board. These EEPROMs are essential for
almost every aspect of camera operation.
Since the camera will not operate without the data or with incorrect data, it is extremely important that replaced
VC-316 boards have the correct data. Whenever possible, the original data should be used as it reduces or at
times even eliminates the need to realign the camcorder. Without the correct data, every aspect of the camcorder
will have to be realigned.
A number of methods can be used to get correct data to the EEPROMs but the most efficient one is to use the
RADAR W jig.
The methods are listed in order of efficiency: Use the less efficient methods only when the more efficient ones
cannot be implemented.
1. With the RADAR W jig, upload and save the original data to a computer; then download it back to the
camcorder after repairs. This method uses all of the original data and requires minimal or no realignment. It
is the most efficient method and should be done whenever possible before repairing a camcorder.
FIGURE 4-2 - DATA DOWNLOAD
2. A less efficient, but at times necessary, method is to upload the data file from another camcorder (same
model), then download the data to the repair computer. This requires subsegment realignment.
FIGURE 4-3 - DATA FROM ANOTHER UNIT

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3. Get default data for the camcorder from the Sony Service Company web site at: http://service.sel.sony.com;
Click on the following links: Software downloads ’! RADAR W ’! Master Model List.
4. Swap EEPROMs: Remove the EEPROMs from the old board and put them on the new board. This retains all
of the original data and requires minimal or no realignment.
CPC-7 Jig
This jig is used for adjusting the viewfinder, LCD panel and viewing the RF waveform for tape path alignment.
Figures 4-4 and 4-5 show the location of the connector for the CPC-7 jig
FIGURE 4-4
CPC CONNECTOR ACCESS
FIGURE 4-5
CPC-7 CONNECTOR
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5. Disassembly/Reassembly
Chapter 5 - Disassembly/Reassembly
Disassembling and reassembling the camcorder is not complicated and normally does not present a problem. It
is, however, very important that the service manual be followed when disassembling and reassembling the
camcorder; the manual has crucial disassembly and reassembly diagrams. Following the service manual
disassembly and reassembly procedures will simplify disassembly and assure a proper reassembly.
The information presented in this chapter is an enhancement of the information provided in the service manual.
Figure 5-1 shows an exploded diagram of the board locations. The diagram is clearer than the one in the service
manual. Table 5-1 lists the functions of the circuit boards.
VC-316 LB-098
CD-437
JK-250
JK-251
DI-099
AN-026
BT-012
MA-424 CK-132
PD-192
FIGURE 5-1 - BOARD LOCATIONS
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Table 5-1 – Board Functions

Board Function
Name
AN-026 Antenna
BT-012 Bluetooth
CD-473 CCD, Imager, Timing Gen
CK-132 Function Key
DI-089 Bat charge. Power in. EVF driver. EVF timing gen. DC-DC converter
JK-250 USB, A/V I/O
JK-251 DV I/O, HP out, S video
LB-088 EVF backlight
MA-424 Audio in
PD-192 LCD. LCD timing gen. LCD backlight. A/D converter. Camera processor.
Focus - zoom – iris – ND filter motor drives. MPEG/DV signals. Audio
signals. Digital still processor. Video A/D CONV. USB I/F. Digital still
control. Flash memory/SDRAM IC’s. DV signal processor. Transceiver (RF)
VC-316 Video process. DV interface. Y/A Sensor amps. REC/PB head amp. Video
I/O. AGC. Drum – capstan – load motor drives. HI control. Camera /
mechanism control. AF-LD drive. Mic amp. MP. Audio I/O selector. A/D-
D/A converter. USB host. USB interface.
Figure 5-2 is an exploded diagram showing the locations of the of the various flex boards.
CONTROL SWITCH CONTROL SWITCH
BLOCK (PS-2990) BLOCK (FK-4300)
FLASH UNIT
FP-461
FP-636 FP-668
FP-457
FP-637
FP-435
FP-645
FP-633
FP-635
FIGURE 5-2 - FLEX BOARD LOCATIONS
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Reassembly Notes
Shield Plate
Figure 5-3 shows the correct placement position of the upper shield plate.
v The plate can easily be incorrectly positioned over the housing tab, causing the mechanism open/close
function to malfunction.
FIGURE 5-3 - SHIELD PLATE POSITION

Housing Tab Screw
v The housing tab is secured with a special short screw. Using a regular screw will jam the mechanism (open/
close). See Figure 5-3.
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6. LCD Panel Backlight
Chapter 6 - LCD Panel Backlight

Overview
This model uses an LCD panel with a touch control overlay for controlling many of the camera and VTR functions
that would otherwise be controlled by switches. The LCD panel and the backlight lamp are therefore very crucial
for the camcorder operation.
The LCD panel uses a high voltage fluorescent cold cathode lamp for panel illumination. A high voltage dc-ac
converter located on the PD-192 board drives the lamp.
Operation
Figure 6-1 is a diagram of the lamp drive circuit.
The cold cathode lamp needs a minimum of 375v to operate at room temperature; with an operating current draw
of approximately 3ma. A strike (start) voltage of at least 1kv is needed to start the lamp. A dc-ac converter
consisting of a high frequency oscillator and step-up transformer provides lamp power.
In order to provide a higher start voltage, the supply voltage to the oscillator, BL-REG, is increased at lamp startup.
DI-089 BOARD.
DO NOT
L5701 8V (app.) MEASURE
POWER SUPPLY
+ PD-192 BD.
REGULATOR. BL-REG
- Q4505 (SWITCHING
T5701 C5707 CN5701
TRANSISTOR) 5 10 15
IC4502
FB IC 12P
Pri. Sec.
DC-AC CONV.
1 16
Q5702
EP 2.8V Q5703 4
IC5701 FB
EP 2.8V 3
R5703 LOGIC
5
2.8V
CONT 2
6 0V
2
INH Q5701
COLD
BL-CONT 1
2.6V
CATHODE
2.3V BL-ON
BACK-
2.3V LOGIC EP LIGHT
7
CHO SWITCH 4.6V
8
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4 Q5704 STARTER
OSC LED
27 LED 0V
IC5502 8
IC5501 TIMING 1
GENERATOR IC5702 R5709
EVF 2
35 VD-SCK SI SO (48 PIN) BL-DET
LCD BL D5703
3
DAC 2.3V DRIVE
5 5 CURRENT 1
DET R5710 CN5701
(DC AMP)
FIGURE 6-1 - BACKLIGHT DRIVE DCRD01.6-1 9/18/03
Oscillator
• The dc-ac converter oscillator consists of two transistors (Q7502 and Q7503) and step-up transformer T7501.
Its operating frequency is approximately 500 kHz.
• The transformer has a very high secondary to primary turn ratio, providing the high voltage for the lamp.
Positive feedback to sustain oscillation is provided by a separate winding of the transformer.
• Power to the converter is provided by the BL_REG line from the power supply circuit. The BL_REG voltage
increases by approximately 3X during startup to provide the high strike voltage for the lamp. The BL_REG
voltage comes from a switched power supply on the DI-089 board.
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Start/Run Sequence
Run Operation
Lamp current is regulated by a closed loop consisting of BL CURRENT DET IC5702, Timing Generator IC 5502,
EVF IC5501, Logic Switch IC5701 and the dc-dc converter in the main power supply of the camera that supplies
the BL_REG voltage to the lamp oscillator.
DI-089 BOARD.
DO NOT
MEASURE
POWER SUPPLY L5701 8V (app.)
+ REGULATOR.
PD-192 BD.
BL-REG
- Q4505 (SWITCHING
T5701 C5707 CN5701
TRANSISTOR) 5 10 15
IC4502
FB IC 12P
Pri. Sec.
DC-AC CONV.
1 16
Q5702
EP 2.8V Q5703 4
IC5701 FB
EP 2.8V 3
R5703 5
2.8V LOGIC
CONT 2
6 0V
2
INH Q5701
COLD
BL-CONT 1
2.6V
CATHODE
2.3V BL-ON BACK-
2.3V LOGIC EP LIGHT
7
CHO SWITCH 4.6V
8
26 Q5704
4 STARTER
OSC LED
27 LED 0V
IC5502 8
TIMING 1
IC5501 GENERATOR IC5702 R5709
2
EVF VD-SCK SI SO (48 PIN) BL-DET BL D5703
35 5 5 1 3
DAC 2.3V LCD CURRENT
DRIVE DET R5710 CN5701
(DC AMP)
FIGURE 6-2 - BACKLIGHT DRIVE - RUN DCRD01.6-2 9/18/03
1. The lamp current level is sensed by R5710. Its voltage drop is proportional to the lamp current.
2. The voltage across the resistor is rectified by D5703 and applied to BL CURRENT DET IC5702 (dc amplifier).
The output of IC5702 is applied to Timing Generator IC5502, which converts the dc voltage level to a digital
data stream.
3. The data stream output IC5502 is applied to EVF LCD drive IC5501 which contains a DAC. Its output is a dc
control voltage that is applied to logic switch IC5701/pin 7.
4. During normal operation, pins 1 and 7 of the logic switch IC are interconnected and the dc control voltage is
applied to the main power supply on the DI-089 board, to the feedback line that regulates the BL-REG power
supply line.
Start Operation
1. During start operation, the LED line output from timing generator IC5502/pin 8 goes HIGH; this interconnects
pins 1 and 6 of IC5701 together.
2. 2.8v (instead of the normal run voltage of 2.3v) is now applied to the feedback line regulating the BL-REG
power supply line. This increased control voltage increases the BL-REG output to approximately 21 volts,
increasing the dc-ac converter output to 1kv.
3. A started LED is placed in close physical proximity to the cold cathode lamp. It lights during startup and helps
the FL lamp light in cold environments.
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DI-089 BOARD.
DO NOT
MEASURE
POWER SUPPLY L5701 8V (app.)
+ REGULATOR.
PD-192 BD.
BL-REG
- Q4505 (SWITCHING CN5701
T5701 C5707
TRANSISTOR) 5 10 15
IC4502
FB IC 12P
Pri. Sec.
DC-AC CONV.
1 16
Q5702
EP 2.8V Q5703 4
IC5701 FB
EP 2.8V 3
R5703 5
2.8V LOGIC
CONT 2
6 0V
2
INH Q5701
COLD
BL-CONT 1
2.6V
CATHODE
2.3V BL-ON
BACK-
2.3V LOGIC EP LIGHT
7
CHO SWITCH 4.6V
8
26 Q5704
4 STARTER
OSC LED
27 LED 0V
IC5502 8
TIMING 1
IC5501 GENERATOR IC5702 R5709
2
EVF VD-SCK SI SO (48 PIN) BL-DET BL D5703
35 5 5 1 3
DAC 2.3V LCD CURRENT
DRIVE DET R5710 CN5701
(DC AMP)
FIGURE 6-3 - BACKLIGHT DRIVE - RUN DCRD01.6-3 9/18/03
On/Off Control
Cutting off the power supply to the oscillator turns off the lamp. Controlling logic switch IC5701 with the timing
generator does this.
1. BL-ON line from timing generator IC5502/pin 4 goes LOW.
2. Q5701 opens and IC5701/pin 2 goes HIGH. This logic level places the logic switch in the floating position
(pin 1 is not connected to neither pins 6 pr 7).
3. With no control voltage at the +FB pin of power supply IC4502, the BL_REG line goes to 0V, shutting off
the lamp.
Troubleshooting
It is very important to differentiate between a defective LCD drive circuit and a defective lamp drive circuit because
both have the same symptom of no picture.
The logical step in a troubleshooting strategy is to first determine if the problem is related to a defect in the LCD
panel, the video drive to the panel or the backlight power supply. Fortunately, the initial diagnostic steps can be
done without disassembling the camcorder.
• Note: The ac voltage to the FL (fluorescent) backlight cannot be measured with conventional DVMs: The
oscillator impedance is extremely high and the DVM will load the oscillator and shut it down.
• If the video drive to the panel is OK, a contrasting faint picture can be seen on the screen if a strong light is
aimed at the panel.
• An unlit lamp can be further isolated to either a lamp problem or a drive circuit problem by verifying if the high
voltage dc-ac inverter is working. This can be done with the backlight jig without opening the unit. A description
on making the jig is at the end of this chapter.
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Connect the jig to an oscilloscope, place it in the area shown in Figure 6-4 and an ac voltage will be induced in the
coil. With the particular jig used in the illustration, a 150 mv p-p, 500 kHz ac signal is induced in the coil. Depending
on the ferrite coil that you use, the induced voltage may be higher or lower.
FIGURE 6-4
• A defective LCD panel open/close switch can also prevent the backlight from turning on. Use the Service RM-
95 to test the switch.
Making a Backlight Test Jig
A backlight HV test jig can be made from a scrap ferrite antenna bar of from an AM radio. Simply connect an
oscilloscope to the largest winding on the antenna bar and bring it close to the HV FL dc-ac converter or near the
FL lamp itself. A high frequency voltage will be induced in the coil and will be visible on the oscilloscope.
TO OSCILLOSCOPE
FIGURE 6-5 - BACKLIGHT JIG
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7. Video Signal Flow
Chapter 7 - Video Signal Flow

Overview
The camcorder has many video input and output paths; both analog and digital, which if not properly understood
can complicate troubleshooting. This chapter describes the signal flow “essentials” to make troubleshooting
easier.
Camera Video
• The CCD imager is located on the CD-437 board. The board also contains the sample and hold (S/H) IC that
is crucial in the development of the video signal, as well as the timing generator for the imager and S/H ICs.
The video output of the CD-437 board consists of four analog video signals, each containing a discrete part of
the video (the video signals are: CDD OUT 1P, 1N, 2P, 2N).
• From the CD-437 board, the analog video signals are input to the VC-316 board. They are converted to digital
data by IC1502 and encoded into DV video by the MPEG type encoder. All DV formats use a modified MPEG
codec. The circled numbers in Figure 7-1 refer to troubleshooting waveforms shown in the service manual.
100~200
CD-437 BOARD VC-316 BOARD
LENS ASSY. 1.1V CCD OUT 2P MV P-P
7 3 13
IRIS 6 5 11
(SHUTTER) 1.1V CCD Y,C, OUT
V OUT 1 IC7001 OUT 2N IC1502
IC7000 4 10 S/H 1.1V CCD OUT 1P A/D MPEG Y OUT
18 13 3 CONV. AD0 0-13 Y IN
CCD ENCODER
11 5 IC1901
IMAGER 4 V OUT 15 19
1.1V CCD VIDEO
AD1 0-13 DV C OUT
2 OUT 2N C IN I/O C IN
PROCESS. 7
RG1 RG2, SHD1.2 (AGC OUTPUT
V OUT
LH1 LH2 SHP1.2 CLPOB ACC)
H1 H2 CLPDM 52 52 IC2101 8
V1-V4 51 51 HD,VD,FLD V IN
IC7501 54 54
51 CHCK PIN Y IN
TIMING 39 39 2 47 49
308 CN1002
53
GENERATOR 60 60 IC2001
59 59 NO PIN
CAM SO,SL,,SCK A/D
58 58 S VIDEO
CN7000 ACCESS CONV.
CN1500 JK-251
1 OUTPUT 9
V1,V4 LCD EVF
16 18 20
2 V2,V3 OUT LCD PANEL
5 H1,H2 OUT
LH1,LH2 L
4 RG1,RG2
JK-250
V
BD. R
FIGURE 7-1 - VIDEO SIGNAL PROCESS - TO I/O CONNECTORS DCRD01.7-1 9/23/03
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Input / Output Video Signals

Figure 7-2 is a simplified block diagram of the various inputs and outputs that are shown in Figure 7-1.
A/V PLUG
NTSC VIDEO
Y/C
S VIDEO
Y/C
RGB LCD
NTSC VIDEO PANEL
RGB
VTR DV COMPRESSED EVF
SECTION
CAMCORDER
DIGITAL USB
MEMORY
DIGITAL
STICK
DV
i.LINK
DIGITAL
FIGURE 7-2 - VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS DCRD01.7-2 9/19/03
Outputs from the VTR and camera sections:

• Y/C video to the S video plug – via signal switcher IC1901.
• Composite video to the A/V plug (1/4" headphone plug) – via signal switcher IC1901.
• RGB and H/V sync to the 3 ½ inch LCD panel.
• RGB and H/V sync to the color LCD viewfinder (EVF out)
• Digital video data to the DV port (i.LINK® and Firewire© compatible).
• Digital video data to USB port (still video).
• Digital video data to the memory stick port (still and motion video).
Inputs
• Video in from the camera image processors.
• Y/C video from the S video plug. – via signal switcher IC1901.
• Composite video from the A/V plug (1/4" headphone plug) – via signal switcher IC1901.
• Digital video data from the DV port (i.LINK® and Firewire© compatible).
• DV encoded digital video data from the VTR section.
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VTR Signal Flow

The video signal flow to and from the VTR drum is shown in Figure 7-3. The recording and playback concepts to
and from the heads are similar to other tape formats and do not need extensive elaboration.
Y,C, OUT VC-316 BOARD

CN1002
MPEG Y OUT
49
ENCODER Y IN
IC1901
DV VIDEO C OUT
RF IN C IN I/O
47 Y/C I/O
DATA PROCESS C IN
CN2501
IC2301 BUS (AGC
5 ACC) V OUT
IC1801 IC2101 2
8 DV/RF V IN
REC/PB
FROM DECK SIGNAL
AMP Y IN
DRUM REC DT PROCESS
308
OR
PINS IC2001
A/D
NO PIN
CONV.
ACCESS
R
G
B
H
V
FIGURE 7-3 - VIDEO SIGNAL FLOW TO/FROM VTR DCRD01.7-3 9/19/03
Recording
• IC2301 modulates an FM carrier with the DV encoded data from IC201.
• The FM signal is amplified by REC/PB amp IC1801 and sent to the drum heads. Switching between the odd
and even heads is done by IC1801.
Playback
• IC1801 amplifies the FM signal from the drum heads.
• IC2301 demodulates the FM signal and extracts the DV encoded playback signal. It then converts it to digital
data.
• The digitally encoded DV data is sent to IC2101 where it is decoded and sent to the various video outputs
(shown in the previous diagrams).
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Other Signal Flow

Figures 7-4 and 7-5 are simplified diagrams of the signal flow to the LCD panel and EVF, respectively. These
diagrams will aid you in following the signal paths.

MPEG Y OUT
ENCODER Y IN PD-192
IC1901 CK-132 1 2 3
VIDEO C OUT BOARD BOARD
DV
DIGITAL C IN I/O C IN (1/2) IC5501
PROCESS. CN5501
(AGC CN5205 CN5601 RGB VR,VG,
VIDEO 19
V OUT RG B 48 DRIVE 20 VB LCD901
47 CN5201
ACC) 3 3
20
IC2101 PANEL 49 2 2 47 22 (1/2)
FROM 1 46 24 21
1
CAMERA HD,VD 51 VCOM
V IN COM 27 11
PROCESSOR Y IN PANEL 28 40
PIN
2 47 49 26 39 35 4
308 48 PIN
IC2001 VGL
3.5 INCH
NO PIN A/D DAC AC COLOR
ACCESS CONV.
46 LCD
12 5 UNIT
PANEL 6 45IC5502
R 5 R 42
G RGB HD TIMING 24
G 5 9 9 1 10
B 3 VD GEN. 12
B 4 10 10 48 4
1 48 PIN 18
H VD SO,SCK VD SO,SCK
24 H 30 13 13
TIMING
V 32 14 14 VD SO,
PANEL 26 V SCK SIGNALS
SYNC
FIGURE 7-4 - VIDEO SIGNAL FLOW TO TO LCD DISPLAY DCRD01.7-4 9/19/03
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CN1002
MPEG Y OUT
49
ENCODER Y IN
IC1901
DV VIDEO C OUT
DIGITAL C IN 47 Y/C I/O
PROCESS I/O C IN
VIDEO
FROM (AGC
CAMERA ACC) V OUT
IC2101 2
PROCESSOR V IN
Y IN
PIN
308
IC2001
NO PIN A/D
ACCESS CONV.
6
R 44 R
G 5
B G
42
B 4
40
H 60 H
V 1 2 3
58 V
CN1003
L-088 BOARD
CN3201
CN6102
48 20 12 9 CN6101 14
EVF R 44 EVF R,G,B R,G,B
47 22 13 8 15
EVF G 42 46 IC3201 24 11 10 13 LCD903
EVF B 40 RGB COM
40 DRIVE 14 14 7 16
EVF HD 60 39
(2/3)
EVF VD 58 COLOR
12 EVF
BCK,HCK 1/2, HST UNIT
46 9
45
IC3202 24 8 10 11 EN,STB,VCK,VST 6
42TIMING 3 18 13
14
1 GEN.
IC6101
(2/3) 8 D5602
48 18 4 Q6102
BACK BACK
VD SO,SCK 74 -LIGHT LIGHT
78 DRIVE
VD SO,SCK D-089 BOARD
CN4004
FIGURE 7-5 - VIDEO SIGNAL FLOW TO EVF DCRD-01.7-5 1581 8/27/2003
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Troubleshooting
Initial Assessment
The first step is to try to isolate the defective area by assessing how the problem presents itself. For example: if
the problem is no video in the viewfinder or LCD panel but is present at the S video or A/V jack, then the problem
is not likely in the camera section. On the other hand, if the camera video does not appear at any output and is not
recorded by the VTR, then the problem is likely in the camera section rather than in other sections (excluding the
power supply).
CD-437 Board
• This board is a FRU (field replaceable unit). It should be replaced if defective.
• Due to layout design, shielding and IC types, directly troubleshooting the board is difficult. Since all lines to
and from this board lead to the VC-316 board, you may want to verify if the condition of the board by checking
the applicable lines from the VC-316 board.
• Use the procedure outlined on page 2-22 of the Level 2 service manual when replacing or troubleshooting the
board.
• The board has a number of shields to reduce RF radiation from the board and to eliminate light leakage to the
CCD imager. Their correct placement is critical.
Troubleshooting VC-316 board
• The board is a FRU (field replaceable unit) and should be replaced if defective. The board has many BGA ICs
that are not field replaceable.
• The board is accessible for “live” troubleshooting even with the camcorder disassembled. Connect the
camcorder components as shown in the service manual. Basic troubleshooting steps consist of checking
for power, signal tracing and checking data, timing and control lines.
LCD Panel Signal Path Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the LCD panel signal path is straightforward.
• A defective LCD panel backlight lamp or backlight drive circuit may mimic a “no RGB video drive problem”.
Here are some methods that can be used to differentiate between a video and backlight problem without
opening the camcorder:
If the RGB drive is ok and the problem is backlight related, a very faint outline of the video picture can be
seen on the LCD screen when a strong light is thrown at the LCD panel.
Chapter 6 describes a very simple go/no-go test for checking the backlight high voltage dc-ac inverter.
i.LINK® is a registered trademark of the Sony Corporation

Firewire© is a trademark of the Apple Corporation
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8. Touch Panel and Switch Interfaces
Chapter 8 - Touch Panel and Switch Interfaces

Overview
This model uses a touch panel for controlling most of the camcorder functions. This reduced the switch count
and its associated support circuits, and also reduces the “real estate” that would otherwise be dedicated to
switches and they support circuits. Reducing the switch count also increases camcorder reliability and makes
the camcorder more affordable to the consumer.
The switches that are present on the camcorder are used for functions that are not appropriate for touch panel
control.
Touch Panel
The pressure sensitive touch panel is overlaid on top of the LCD panel. Although it is physically integrated on top
of the LCD display panel, electrically it is not a part of the LCD display. The whole LCD panel assembly must be
replaced if either one is defective.
Signal Flow
Four touch signal lines are output from the touch panel: TP_R, TP_L, TP_BOT and TP_TOP. These are sent to
transistors Q3102, Q3103 and Q3104 (level shifting, dual pair transistors) and are then processed by IC3102 on
the VC board. Figure 8-1 shows the signal flow from the touch panel to the IC.
VC-316 IC3102
BOARD (12/18) HI CONTROL
PD-192 CK-132 (12/18
LCD PANEL BOARD BOARD
2-2 30 TOP SEL 1 X 0A 73 X3101
TP-R CN1007 32.768
1 CN5201
48
X 1A 73
TP-L 17 17 51P 43 9 TOUCH TOP SEL 2 kHz
2 18 18 41 11
TP-BOT 3 19 19 40 12
PANEL 70 X TAL 73 X3102
TOP OUT X
TP-TOP 20 20 42 10 IF
4 FP-668 X TAL 73 10MHz
CN5602 CN5606 71 TOP OUT Y
FLEXIBLE Q3102-Q3104
TOUCH PANEL 20P 20P
(DUAL TR's)
TP-R = 0 VDC
TP-L = 0 VDC
TP-BO = 2.8 VDC
TP-TOP = 2.8 VDC
FIGURE 8-1 - TOUCH PANEL SIGNAL FLOW DCRD01.8-1 9/19/03
Since the panel is replaced as one complete assembly, the internal circuitry of the panel is not described.
Switches and Controls
Figures 8-2 and 8-3 show the interconnect diagrams for all of the camera switches and controls. They are
presented here in a more centralized layout than in the service manuals, allowing for easier diagnosis and
signal flow without the need to page through many schematic diagram pages.
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ESD Control
Many switches, controls, input/output jacks and connectors incorporate ESD snubbers (anti-static snubbers) to
prevent ESD damage to the camcorder. These consist of either varactors or zener diodes. Figure 8-2 shows an
example of a varactor across the A/D control line for switches S8001, S8002 and S8003.
IC102 CN8001 8P S004

REC START/STOP VC-316 CONTROL SW CONTROL SW
HI BOARD 6 XPHOTO_STBY_SW
BLOCK BLOCK
CONTROL CAMERA ON/OFF SW. (FK-4300) 5 XCAM_STBY_SW (PS-2890)
S002
MEMORY/NETWORK SW. 4 REG_GND MEMORY
CN1006 S003
3 REG_GND NETWORK
XPHOTO 7
XPHOTO_STBY_SW 25 2 XVTR_MODE_SW
STBY SW CAMERA
XCAM 2 XCAM_STBY_SW 24 1 XS/S_SW OFF CHG
MODE SW S001
REG_GND 23 PINS1,3,5,7,9 START/STOP VCR
VTR ON/ CN8002 15P
REG_GND 22
XVTR MODE 1 OFF REG_GND
SW XVTR_MODE_SW 21 S001 EJECT
EXEJECT SW.
KEY AD7 69 SS_SW 20
PINS 12-15
XPHOTO 6 XPHOTO_FREEZE 19 FP645
FREEZE REG FLEXIBLE
REG_GND 18
KEY AD1 60 GND
KEY_ AD1 17
XEJECT SW 4 XEJECT_SW 16
EJECT REG_GND 15
14 2.8V D_2.8V 14
VCC 53 D_2.8V 13
62 ZOOM_AD 12 R8001 R8002
TXD,RXD 1200 1500
TXD 23 ,SCK REG_GND 11
RXD 24 WIDE TELE
SCK 25 ZOOM VD
RV8001
8001
XOA 52 TO CAMERA ZOOM
X3101
X1A 51 CONTROL
32.768kHz IC2601/135 S8001 S8002 S8004 S8003
XTAL 29 EDIT EDIT (PHOTO PHOTO
X3102
XTAL 28 SEARCH - SEARCH+ REC)
10MHz (PHOTO
FREEZE)
FIGURE 8-2 - SWITCHES DCRD01.8-2 9/19/03
When suspecting that a switch, control line or input/output jack is shorted, first check the ESD snubber across
the suspect device or control line to ensure that it is not shorted. A shorted snubber will mimic either a shorted
switch or control line.
Figure 8-3 shows the switches not shown in Figure 8-2.
Chapter 9 describes how to test switches.
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KC-132 CN5201
BOARD X RESET VC-316
FP-635 34 18 73
BOARD
FLEXIBLE RESET
S5202
2
S002
BACKLIGHT
KEY AD2
4 21 31 61
S5203
S001
LCD
FOCUS
PANEL IC3102
OPEN/ HI CONTROL
CLOSE KEY AD3
FP-461 3 23 29 65
FLEX
S001 22 30 3
S5203 X BAT
PANEL
BAT/DISP VIEW
REV
INFO
S5101
44 59
FLASH
NIGHT KEY AD0
SHOT
JK-251
OFF ON
BOARD
FIGURE 8-3 - SWITCHES DCRD01.8-3 8/7/03
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9. Testing Switches
Chapter 9 - Testing Switches

Overview
The camcorder switches are mounted in various locations, some of which are not easily accessible. This
chapter describes a method that uses the Service RM-95 to check the switches without opening the camcorder.
Using the RM-95, suspect switches can be checked to determine if they are functional, open or shorted. This can
be done with the camcorder “live” and without disassembling it.
Note: Switches can also be checked with RADAR W, but using the RM-95 is much simpler unless RADAW W is
already hooked up and running.
Switch Operation
1. When a switch is switched or pressed, it changes the value of a data register assigned to the switch. A data
register can be assigned to more than one switch (the change in value depends on which switch is pressed).
2. The camcorder microprocessors, in turn, continuously scan these registers and act according to the values
in them.
Testing Steps
1. Connect the Service RM-95 to the camcorder LANC plug and apply power to the camcorder.
2. Enable the RM-95 to read switch data:
• Go to page 0, address 10 and confirm that the data is 00. Change it to 00 if necessary.
3. To check a specific switch, find the switch in Tables 9-1 to 9-3.
• Switches listed in Table 9-1 have their addresses stored in data page 2; the data in an address should be
within the range listed in the table when the switch is activated. The data should be out of range when the
switch is not activated.
• For switches listed in Tables 9-2 and 9-3:
a. Go to the page and address listed for the switch and write down the hexadecimal value at the
address.
b. Convert the hexadecimal data to binary (use Table 9-4). The result will be eight bits of “zeros” and
“ones”. (Of the two hexadecimal numbers, the lower one represents binary bits 0 to 3; the upper
one represents binary bits 4 to 7.)
Example: To check to PHOTO switch (Table 9-2):
1. Go to page 7, address 0E.
2. Check the value of the data at this address with the switch not pressed (or active), and then
check it with the switch pressed.
3. Using Table 9-4, convert the upper hex number to binary - since we are interested in binary bit
position 5, we need to consider only the upper hex number of the data at address 0E – (bits 0
to 3 are determined by the lower hex data number and bits 4 to 7 by the higher data number.)
4. The switch is working if the upper hex number can be converted to binary number 1 when the
switch is pressed and convert to binary number 0 when the switch is released.
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9. Testing Switches
Table 9-1 – Testing Switches
Page 2
Switch Name Designation / Location Address / Data Range
Back Light S001 / FP-635 flexible 62 / 00-0C
Edit Search+ S8002 / FK-4300 board 61 / 0D-24
Edit Search- S8001 / FK-4300 board 61 / 00-0C
Flash S510 / JK-251 board 60 / 00-0C
Focus S002 / FP-635 flexible 62 / 0D-24
Night shot S5103 / JK-251 board 60 / ON=0D-24, OFF=D8-FF
Panel open/close (internal) S5201 / CK-132 board 62 / closed=25-3F, open=D8-FF
Panel reverse/normal S001 / FP461 flexible 63 / reverse=00-0C, normal=D8-FF
(internal)
Photo (Photo rec) S8004 / FK-4300 board 61 / 25-3F
Start/Stop S001 / PS-8290 board 67 / 00-0C
Table 9-2 – Testing Switches

Page 7 - Address 0E
Switch Name Designation / Location Bit Position / Binary value of bit
Power (VCR position) S003 / PS-2890 0/1
Power (Camera position) S002 / PS-2890 1/1
Power (Memory/network) S004 / PS-2890 6/1
Eject S001 / FP-645 3/1
Display/Battery Info S5203 / CK-132 board 2/1
Photo S8003 / FK-4300 block 5/1
Cassette down (internal) Mechanism 4 / 0=up, 1=down
Table 9-3 – Testing Jack Contact Switches

Page 7 - Address 0C
Switch Name Designation / Location Bit Position / Binary value of bit
MIC jack J5901 / MA-424 board 1 / 0=no jack, 1=jack in
Audio/Video jack J5001 / JK-250 board 1 / 0=no jack, 1=jack in
S Video jack J5102 / JK-251 board 3 / 0=no jack, 1=jack in
Page 3 - Address 61
Headphones jack J5301 / JK-251 board 60=no jack, 1=jack in
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9. Testing Switches
Table 9-4 – Hex to Binary Conversion Table
RM-95 Hex Bit Binary Values
number Bits 3 or 7 Bits 2 or 6 Bits 1 or 5 Bit 0 or 4
0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 1
2 0 0 1 0
3 0 0 1 1
4 0 1 0 0
5 0 1 0 1
6 0 1 1 0
7 0 1 1 1
8 1 0 0 0
9 1 0 0 1
A 1 0 1 0
B 1 0 1 1
C 1 1 0 0
D 1 1 0 1
E 1 1 1 0
F 1 1 1 1
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10. Power Supply
Chapter 10 - Power Supply

Overview
This chapter describes the power supply circuit operation and troubleshooting procedures. Circuit descriptions
are limited to what is necessary for troubleshooting.
The power supply consists of the following:
• A switching circuit that selects either external power or battery power as the main power source.
• A battery charge circuit.
• A dc-dc power supply control IC that controls and regulates seven switch mode dc-dc converters.
• A bank of six fuses that protect the power supply lines.
• A HI Control IC that controls the power supply with the following functions:
• Turns the dc-dc regulator IC on and off.
• Controls battery charging.
• Switches the power source between external and battery power,
Figure 10-1 is a simplified block diagram of the overall power supply circuits. The power supply components are
located on the DI-089 board. The ON/OFF control line for the power supply and the battery charge control lines
are on the VC-316 board.
Initialization
Initialization consists of supplying power to HI CONTROL IC3102 on the VC-316 board so that it can control the
power supply.
1. Power from the battery or the external supply is applied to the to the ALWAYS ON 3v regulator (in IC4502) via
steering diodes D4503. The diodes isolate the battery and external power supplies from each other.
2. A 3V regulator in IC4502 supplies Ever 3V to the Hi Control IC VCC pin, turning it ON.
3. The Hi Control IC can now control the power supply. It has the following control lines:
• EXT IN (input) senses when external power is connected to the camcorder.
• BAT IN (input) senses when the battery is connected to the camcorder.
• BAT/XEXT (output) switches the battery to the main power line if external power is not connected.
• CHARGE CONTROL (output) allows the battery to charge at a low rate.
• BAT DATA (bi-directional) communicates with battery MPU. Among other things, it determines the battery
condition.
• DD ON/OFF (output) switches the dc-dc converter regulators on and off. This is the main ON/OFF
control line for the camcorder (it does not control Ever 3V).
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10. Power Supply
DI-089 BD.
BAT/
EXT BAT
SWITCH VCC FUSE
EXT CHARGE 56
BANK
DC IN
6X
STEERING 3V
43
DIODES REG
EVER 3V
42
IC4502
BAT DC/DC
IN VCC CONTROL
CTRL
DD ON/OFF REG REG DC
38 FB DC-DC
(7X) CONV.
EXT IN
BAT
DATA BAT IN 7X
IC3102
CHARGE CONTROL
HI CONTROL
BAT/XEXT DATA BUS
BAT DATA
VC-316 B D.
FIGURE 10-1 - POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DCRD01.10-1 9/4/03
Operation
For troubleshooting purposes, Figure 10-2 shows the initialization circuit in greater detail, using the same labels
as do the service manuals. The only circuits in this diagram that will be elaborated are the INIT CHARGE and the
BAT/EXT SWITCH circuits.
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10. Power Supply
DI-089 BD. OTHER FUSES

CN4601
FY603 VTR UNREG. IC4502
4 56
DC/DC
3 VCC CONV.
D4503 EVER
Q4603 Q4601 3V 3V
2 43 41
DC IN Q4604 Q4602 REG
INIT. FAST
CHG. CHARGE
+ 6 38 42 44
S 5 FY602
VTR BAT.-AC/
- 1 DD ON X LITH
BAT. UNREG.
BATT.
15 13 12 17 14 16 37 32 33
CN4004
CN1003
15 13 12 17 14 16 37 32 33
BAT/XEXT VTR V OUT BATT.

VCC
DD ON IN
BATT
DATA/ BAT 35 14 53 62 3 1
SIGNAL SEN
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AC SEN
IC3102
FAST CHARGE
VC-136 BD. 37 HI CONTROL
INIT.CHARGE 38
BAT/XEXT
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BATT DATA 42
Q3101
I/F 43
FIGURE 10-2 - BATTERY CHARGING and POWER SWITCHING DCRD01.10-2 9/18/03
Battery Charging
1. Because lithium ion batteries can be damaged by high charging current, the INIT CHARGE control line will
allow the battery to charge slowly when it has a low remaining charge or is discharged. The battery is
charged via transistor switch Q4603/Q4604, in series with a current limiting resistor and diode.
2. Once the battery has initially charged up, the FAST CHARGE control line will switch on FAST CHARGE
transistor switch Q4601/Q4602, bypassing the INIT CHARGE circuit. This charges the battery at a fast rate,
with the charging current limited only by the internal battery circuits.
Power Switching
1. If an external power adapter is not connected, the BAT/XEXT sense line is grounded by the DC IN plug. This
is sensed by IC3102 and it forces the FAST CHARGE control line HIGH.
2. The FAST CHARGE transistors switche ON, completing the power path between the battery and the main
power bus.
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10. Power Supply
Troubleshooting
Since repairs on the VC-316 board are limited to board replacement, initial troubleshooting consists of first
determining on which board the problem exists and then troubleshooting the DI board if the problem is there.
Blown Fuses
• Blown fuses can be caused by transient surges, shorts or overloads.
• A blown F4603 fuse will prevent the camcorder from turning on: the fuse powers the main power supply dc-dc
converter control IC4502.
• A shorted capstan motor will blow F4603.
Figure 10-3 shows the location of the seven fuses, F4601 ~ F4607, on the DI board. They are all clustered in one
location.
FIGURE 10-3 - FUSE LOCATIONS
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10. Power Supply
Shorted Components
• The DI board has eight dc-dc switching FET transistors Q4504 through Q4511. A short in any one will blow its
associated supply fuse. Figure 10-4 shows the locations of the switching FETs. Use a DVM to check the
transistors for shorts
FIGURE 10-4 - SWITCHING FET LOCATIONS
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11. Z Mechanism
Chapter 11 - Z Mechanism
Overview
The DCR-TRV75/80 series of camcorders use the Sony Z100 type tape transport mechanism. Commonly
called the Z mechanism, it was introduced for the year 2003 model series. Conceptually, it is based on the
previous model J mechanism, although the parts are not interchangeable.
Figures 11-1A and B show the Z mechanism in both closed and open positions.
FIGURE 11-A - MECHANISM CLOSED
FIGURE 11-B - MECHANISM OPEN
Alignment and Service Tools

Table 11-1 and Figure 11-2 show the tools listed in the service manual for aligning and servicing the mechanism.
Most of the tools can also be used with other DV mechanisms.
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11. Z Mechanism
Table 11-1
Ref. No. Name Part Number Purpose
J-1 Cleaning fluid Y-2031-001-0
J-2 Wiping cloth 7-741-900-53
J-3 Super-fine applicator
Made by Nippon Applicator
(P752D)
J-4 Mirror (small oval) J-6080-840-A Tape path adjust
J-5 Tracking tape (XH2-1) (NTSC, 8-967-997-01 Tape path adjust
PAL)
J-6 Mini DV torque cassette J-6082-360-A Reel torque measurement
J-7 FWD/BACK T adjustment J-6082-187-A Adjusts TG2 FWD position
screwdriver
J-8 Torque screwdriver J-9049-330-A
J-9 Tape path screwdriver J-6082-026-A For tape path adjustment
J-10 Adjustment Remote J-6082-053-B Various
Commander (RM-95 upgraded)
J-11 Mode Selector II J-6082-282-B Mechanism adjustment
(ROM version 1.8)
J-12 Mode Selector II interface J-6082-493-A Mechanism troubleshooting
board (for Z mech)
J-13 Mode Selector II ROM upgrade J-6082-314-G Mode Selector II upgrade
(to support Z mechanism) Note
1
Note 1. This is an upgrade ROM IC for the Mode Selector II jig.
FIGURE 11-2 - ALIGNMENT & SERVICE TOOLS

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11. Z Mechanism
Two additional items are required for the Mode Selector II jig to function with the Z mechanism:
1. A ROM chip upgrade for the Mode Selector II jig to make the jig electrically compatible with the Z mechanism.
2. Mode selector conversion (interface) board, item J-12. This adapts the mode selector jig box to fit the Z
mechanism cabling.
In addition to the tools listed on the previous page, the following items are also required (not shown in the diagram):
• Standard 100 MHz oscilloscope
• DVM
• Temperature adjustable soldering iron with a fine point tip
Servicing Mechanism
Parts are available for many of the mechanism components. The mechanism is also available as a complete
assembly that includes the loading basket assembly. The mechanism part number is A-7095-393-A.
v Complete mechanisms are supplied without drums. Use the old drum unless it is defective.
Drum
• The drum is easily replaced. It is secured by three easily accessible screws.
• Drum heads can be cleaned using standard head cleaning procedures.
Operating the Mechanism
• The mechanism can be cycled with the Mode Selector II jig. The jig also allows you to check the operation and
timing of the mode position switch.
• For simple load/unload functions, the mechanism can also be cycled by applying about 4.5 volts to the loading
motor from an external power supply; the motor terminals are easily accessible. Set the current limiting on
the power supply to 100ma to prevent the motor from overheating if the mechanism is jammed.
FIGURE 11-3 - LOADING MOTOR TERMINALS
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11. Z Mechanism
Replacing Loading Motor
The loading motor is secured by one screw and is easily replaced.
FIGURE 11-4 - LOADING MOTOR SCREW
v Use caution when removing and resoldering the motor to the FP-467 Flex Board. The board can be damaged
by excessive heat.
o Use care not to melt nearby components.
o Replacement FP-467 flex boards are available from the Sony Parts Center.
o See the following paragraph for additional information.
Special Soldering Procedures
Most components connected to flex boards require special soldering procedures to prevent damage to the
component, nearby components, or the flex board.
v 0.6mm lead bearing solder can be used in the United States for repairs (service manual lists only non-lead
bearing solder. The soldering procedures are outlined here:
FP-467 Flex Board
Use the following soldering methods:
• Soldering iron tip temperature: 290 C.
• Solder time: less than two seconds.
• Nearby components contain plastic items. Use care not to melt them.
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FP-468 Flex Board
This is a multi-ended flexible board interconnecting many mechanism components. This board cannot be replaced.
If damaged, the whole mechanism must be replaced if this board is damaged. Use the following soldering
procedures:
At MIC terminal
Figure 11-5 shows the solder connections at the MIC terminal (lower right corner of mechanism).
FP 468 FLEX
BOARD
MIC TERMINAL
(MIC902)
5 SOLDER
POINTS
FIGURE 11-5 - MIC TERMINAL
• Soldering iron tip temperature: 290 - 310C.
• Solder time: less than two seconds.
• Use rubber glove fingertips to avoid contaminating the solder points with body oil.
At tape sense LED
• Tin LED leads with a fine solder coating.
• Figure 11-6 shows how to connect the tape end sense LED to the FP-468 flex board. Make sure not to mount
the LED backwards; its orientation is shown in the figure.
TIN THE LED LEADS
FP 468 FLEX BOARD
DCRD01.11-6 9/9/03
FIGURE 11-6 - TAPE SENSE LED
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11. Z Mechanism
Removing Mechanism
Removing the mechanism is not complicated but does require the removal of a partially hidden screw with a long
shank #0 Phillips head screwdriver.
FIGURE 11-7 - MECH REMOVAL
Reel Lock Release

• Use a new reel lock release if the original one is removed. It is held in place by a claw that is usually damaged
when removed.
• Its part number is 3-097-399-01; Item 711, on page 5-10 of Service Manual exploded diagram.
REEL LOCK
RELEASE
CLAW
FIGURE 11-8 - REEL LOCK RELEASE
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11. Z Mechanism
Tape Path Alignment Notes
v Tape path guideposts can be aligned without removing the cassette housing lid. Figure 11-9 shows how this
is done.
FIGURE 11-9 - TAPE PATH ALIGNMENT
v Contrary to first appearances, the right side housing (the one with the LCD panel attached) does not have to
be removed for tape path alignment.
v Tape path alignment is much simplified if it is first done with the XH2-3 color bars test tape, Sony part number
896-7997-11. Follow up with fine adjustment, if necessary, with the “one head” alignment tape, as specified in
the service manual.
Symptoms and Solutions
No Audio, Intermittent Audio or Video Pixelization
RF envelope must be square for proper operation.
Misaligned - Supply Side
Alignment OK
FIGURE 11-10 - TAPE PATH ALIGNMENT
RF ENVELOPE
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11. Z Mechanism
These symptoms can be caused by the following:
• Misaligned supply side tape guide post (TG3). Realign.
• Bent TG1 post. Replace mechanism.
FIGURE 11-11 - TG1 - TG3 POSTS

• Low supply reel torque – RF envelope cannot be aligned properly and will go out of alignment after FF or
REW. Replace take up reel.
Jammed Mechanism
Check for a cracked loading gear. Replacement gears are available: item 818 in the service manual.
FIGURE 11-12 - CRACKED LOADING GEAR

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11. Z Mechanism
Blown F4603 (VTR UNREG) Fuse
Check for a shorted capstan motor if the fuse is blown. See Chapter 10 for fuse locations.
Mechanism Service Manual
The mechanism has a its own service manual; it is posted in our service ESI website; part number: 9-876-210-
11. Searching on DCR-TRV80 will bring up a link to the service manual.
Mechanism Schematic Diagram
Figuress 11-13A and B are schematic diagrams of the electronic components on the mechanism. Current
service manuals normally do not show the schematic diagram for the mechanism. These schematic diagrams
are found on the last page of the Z mechanism service manual.
FIGURE 11-13A - MECHANISM SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DRCD01.11-14 9/10/03
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FIGURE 11-13B - MECHANISM SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DRCD01.11-13B 9/10/03
11. Z Mechanism
M Slider Removal and Reassembly

This section describes the M slider disassembly and reassembly procedures in their correct order. The procedures
in the service manual are not laid out sequentially and can be confusing.
The following steps lay out the procedures in their proper order and should be used together with the diagrams in
the service manual.
3-29.M Slider Assy (1)
1. Removal Procedure
1) Remove one end of the tension spring (pinch) 1 from the round hole of the M slider.
2) Remove the other end of the tension spring (pinch) 1 from the pinch driving arm 2.
3) Rotate the rotary encoder in the direction of the arrow E until the v mark on the rotary encoder lines up with the
tooth bottom between second and third teeth F.
Rotate hand in the direction of the arrow A until the cam gear shaft and M slider shaft match with the shaft hole of
M slider assy 3.
4) Push GL driving arm (4) in the direction of the arrow B until it contacts the conversion gear shaft.
5) Remove the cam gear shaft and the M slider shaft from the two shaft holes A of M slider assy 1.
6) Remove the top tip B of the M slider assy 1 from the notch of the mechanical chassis. Move it in the direction
of the arrow.
2. Attachment Procedure
1) Apply a 1.0 mm diameter ball of grease to the cam gear shaft and the M slider shaft (neck groove of the shaft
where the M slider slides).
2) Align the hole of the pinch driving arm and the hole of the mechanical chassis.
3) Insert the top tip B of the M slider assy 1 into the notch of the mechanism chassis and at the same time install
the M slider assy 1 into the GL driving arm.
4) Align the v mark of rotary encoder with the tooth bottom between second and third teeth F.
5) Install the cam gear shaft and the M slider shaft into the two shaft holes A of the M slider assy.
6) Move the conversion gear shaft in the direction opposite to the arrow mark B, as far as it will move.
7) Rotate the rotary encoder in the direction of the arrow C until the v mark arrives at the position D.
8) Install an end of the tension coil spring (pinch) 1 on the pinch driving arm 2 (in the way that spring hook faces
upward).
9) Install another end of the tension coil spring (pinch) 1 on the round hole of the M slider (in the way that spring
hook faces upward).
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12. Service Information
Chapter 12 - Service Information

EEPROM Swap
When replacing VC boards, in many situations the data in the old board cannot be uploaded and saved to a
computer prior to removing the defective VC board. In such cases, the old and new EEPROMs should be
swapped before inserting the new board into the camcorder. This will assure that the new board has all of the
original camcorder data, reducing or at times even eliminating the need to realign the camcorder.
FIGURE 12-1 - EEPROM SWAP
Figure 12-2 shows the locations of the EEPROMs on the VC board.
FIGURE 12-2 - EEPROM LOCATIONS

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Dead Camcorder
Press the Reset button before trying anything else.
FIGURE 12-3 - RESET SWITCH
Error Codes
Error codes are displayed on the LCD unit in the area shown in figure 12-4.
FIGURE 12-4
ERROR CODE LOCATION
There are two types of error codes: user codes and service codes. They are listed in Tables 12-1 and 12-2.
User Codes
In many instances the user can correct the problem and clear the codes by following the procedures outlined in
Table 12-1. This table is printed in the owners’ manual in an abridged verson. These codes start with a C prefix.
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Service Codes
Table 12-1 – Use Trouble Codes

Block & Symptom Fix
Detail
Code
C 04 00 Non info LITHUM battery is used. Use the info LITHIUM battery.
C 21 00 Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it
again after one hour
C 22 00 Video head is dirty. Clean with cleaning cassette or
manually.
C 31 10 LOAD direction. Loading does not Load the tape again, and perform
complete within specified time operations from the beginning
C 31 11 UNLOAD direction. Loading does Reload the tape.
not complete within specified time
C 31 20 T reel side tape slacking when Reload the tape.
unloading.
C 31 21 S reel fault when rewinding and Reload the tape..
counting tape motion.
C 31 22 T reel fault. Reload the tape.
C 31 23 S reel fault. Reload the tape.
C 31 24 T reel fault. Reload the tape.
C 31 30 FG fault when starting capstan. Reload the tape.
C 31 40 FG fault when starting drum. Reload the tape.
C 31 42 FG fault during normal drum Reload the tape.
operations.
C 31 10 LOAD direction loading motor time Momentarily remove the battery
out and power cable, and retry.
C 31 11 UNLOAD direction loading motor Momentarily remove the battery
time out and power cable, and retry..
C 32 20 T reel side tape slacking when Momentarily remove the battery
unloading and power cable
C 32 21 Winding S reel fault when counting Momentarily remove the battery
the rest of tape. and power cable
C 32 22 T reel fault Momentarily remove the battery
and power cable
C 32 23 S reel fault Momentarily remove the battery
and power cable
C 32 24 T reel fault Momentarily remove the battery
and power cable
C 32 30 FG fault when starting capstan. Momentarily remove the battery
and power cable
C 32 40 FG fault when starting drum Momentarily remove the battery
operations and power cable
C 32 42 FG fault during normal drum Momentarily remove the battery
operations and power cable
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Table 12-2 – Service Trouble Codes

Block & Detail Symptom Fix
Code
E 61 00 Focus motor will not Check focus MR sensor (Pins 2, 3, 4 of
initialize. CN1301 on VC-316 board) when focusing
with focus ring in manual mode. Check
focus motor drive circuit IC1301 on VC-
316 board) when not focusing.
E 61 10 Zoom motor will not Check the zoom MR sensor (Pins 20.
initialize. 21of CN1301 on VC-316 board) when
zooming. Check zoom motor drive circuit
IC1301 on VC-316 board when not
zooming.
E 62 00 Steadyshot function Pitch angular velocity sensor (SE5001 of
does not work well. JK-250 board) or peripheral circuits may
(No output from be defective.
pitch angular
velocity sensor)
E 62 01 Steadyshot function Yaw angular velocity sensor (SE5002 of
does not work well. JK-250 board) or peripheral circuits may
(With yaw angular be defective.
velocity sensor
output stopped.)
E 91 01 Flash will not work. Charging problem. Check flash unit.
The user cannot correct these codes – the camcorder will require service. These codes begin with an E
prefix.
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RADAR W Codes
Besides being an invaluable aid in camcorder alignment, RADAR W can also provide a considerable amount of
information regarding the camcorder. Some of the items are highlighted in Figure 12-5.
FIGURE 12-5 - RADARW INFO SCREEN

• A more comprehensive level of diagnosing with error codes: With RADAR W, the technician can see the
active error code plus the error codes from two previous error instances.
• The number of head hours on the drum: Be sure to reset the value when replacing the drum.
• The number of mechanism ejects: Reset this value when replacing the mechanism.
• Days from the first Power ON occurrence: This may assist the technician in the event of questionable warrantee
eligibility. This value should NOT be reset.
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Waveforms
The circled numbers in the training manual schematic diagrams correspond to the waveforms shown in the
following pages. The waveform numbers are identical to the ones used in the service manuals.
WAVEFORMS - 12-1
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WAVEFORMS - 12-2
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Training Manual

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

1. Introduction ......................................1 Input / Output Video Signals ................................ 26

Chapter 2 - Bluetooth Technology

FIGURE 2-1 - BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY

FIGURE 2-2 INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

PUBLIC ACCESS POINT

VOICE/ DATA ACCESSS POINTS

FIGURE 2-3 - BLUETOOTH DEVICES & ACCESS POINTS DCRD01.2-3 8/6/03

FIGURE 2-4 - BLUETOOTH

FIGURE 2-6 - PICONET DCRD01.2-6 8/25/03

10 Meters 10 Meters 10 Meters

PICONET 1 PICONET 2 PICONET 3

FIGURE 2-7 - SCATTERNETS DCRD01.2-7 8/28/03

REMOTE CAMERA STANDBY

FIGURE 2-8 - BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY

FIGURE 2-9 - BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY

FIGURE 3-2A FIGURE 3-2B

Table 3-1 – DV Formats

TAPE TRAVEL 10 TRACKS (NTSC)

Chapter 4 - Servicing Equipment and Alignment

Table 4-1 - Service Tools

Non Sony Equipment

Block Replacement Parts replacement

VC-316 board IC2301 (DV signal process RF signal process)

DI-089 board IC3202 (Timing generator (BVF))

PD-192 board (C5501 (RGB driver (LCD))

LB-068 board D5602 (Backlight (EVF))

VC-316 board (IC1801 (REC/PB AMP)

VC-316 board IC1901 (Video IN/OUT)

CD-437 board IC7000 ICCD imager)

FP-633 flexible D6901 (Laser unit)

VC-316 board IC1502 (A/D conv)

VC-316 board IC1701 (EVR)

LCD block touch panel

Initialization of Initialization of A, D page data

VC-316 board IC2803 (Flash memory)

VC-316 board IC2602 (EEPROM)

PD-192 board (COMPLETE)

DI-089 board (COMPLETE)

RADAR W and RM-95

FIGURE 4-2 - DATA DOWNLOAD

FIGURE 4-3 - DATA FROM ANOTHER UNIT

FIGURE 5-1 - BOARD LOCATIONS

Table 5-1 – Board Functions

FIGURE 5-2 - FLEX BOARD LOCATIONS

FIGURE 5-3 - SHIELD PLATE POSITION

Chapter 6 - LCD Panel Backlight

FIGURE 6-1 - BACKLIGHT DRIVE DCRD01.6-1 9/18/03

FIGURE 6-2 - BACKLIGHT DRIVE - RUN DCRD01.6-2 9/18/03

FIGURE 6-3 - BACKLIGHT DRIVE - RUN DCRD01.6-3 9/18/03

FIGURE 6-5 - BACKLIGHT JIG

Chapter 7 - Video Signal Flow

FIGURE 7-1 - VIDEO SIGNAL PROCESS - TO I/O CONNECTORS DCRD01.7-1 9/23/03

Input / Output Video Signals

FIGURE 7-2 - VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS DCRD01.7-2 9/19/03

Outputs from the VTR and camera sections:

VTR Signal Flow

Y,C, OUT VC-316 BOARD

FIGURE 7-3 - VIDEO SIGNAL FLOW TO/FROM VTR DCRD01.7-3 9/19/03

Other Signal Flow

Y,C, OUT VC-316 BOARD