For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT, refer to
the “8mm Video MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
” (9-973-801-11).
MICROFILM
— Continued on next page —
VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
CCD-TR317E/TR417E/TR427E/TR617E/
TRV37E/TRV47E/TRV48E/TRV57E
VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
CCD-TR717E/TR918E/TRV67E/TRV87E
• SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your
camcorder.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
1.Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2.Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3.Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
• Abbreviation
HK : Hong Kong model
EE: East European model
NE : North European model
RU : Russian model
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
AUS : Australian model
HK : Hong Kong model
CN : Chinese model
JE: Tourist model
4.Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5.Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6.Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
— 2 —
Remark
CCD-
TRV87E
E, AUS,
HK, CN,
JE, AEP,
UK, EE,
RMT-708: with IC301 of MA-374/375 board.
Hi8: with S-VIDEO jack.
1/4
Hi8
760H
RMT-708
NE, RU
2.5: with PD-117 board.
20×
40×
360×
80× (*1),
2.5
a: with IC451 of SE-100/101 board.
a: with IC203 of VC-234 board.
a: with IC203 of VC-234 board.
a: with IC451 of SE-100/101 board.
SUPER: with IC203 of VC-234 board.
a
a
a
a
a
a (*4)
Stereo
SUPER
a: with IC751 of VC-234 board.
a: with VL-28/29 board.
a
a
CCD-
TRV67E
CCD-
TRV57E
CCD-
TRV48E
CCD-
TRV47E
CCD-
TR V37E
CCD-
TR918E
CCD-
TR717E
E, AUS,
HK, CN,
E, AUS,
HK, CN,
AEP, UK,
EE, NE,
E, AUS,
HK, CN,
AEP, UK,
EE, NE,
AEP, UK,
EE, NE,
AEP, UK,
EE, NE,
JE, AEP,
UK, EE,
JE, AEP,
UK, EE,
RU
JE
RU
RU
RU
a
a
a
aaa
a
1/4
Hi8
RMT-708
NE, RU
8
RMT-708
NE, RU
8
RMT-708
8
RMT-708
8
Hi8
RMT-708
Hi8
RMT-708
510H
510H
510H
510H
510H
760H
510H
1/4
1/6
1/6
1/6
1/4
1/4
20×
40×
20×
40×
20×
40×
20×
40×
20×
40×(*3)
20×
40×
20×
40×
360×
80× (*1),
360×
80× (*1),
360×
80× (*1),
200×
40× (*1),
240× (*3)
360×
80× (*1),
360×
80× (*1),
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
a
Mono
a
Mono
a
Mono
a
Mono
a
Mono
Stereo
Mono
a
a
a
a
a
a
SUPER
a
a
a
a
a
CF-67
CD-240
EJ-30
PD-117
PJ-100
MA-375
SE-101
VF-129
SE-100
VL-29
VL-28
HK : Hong Kong model
CN : Chinese model
JE: Tourist model
CCD-
TR617E
AEP, EE,
NE, RU
CCD-
TR427E
AEP, UK,
EE, NE,
RU
CCD-
TR417E
AEP, UK,
EE, NE,
RU
CCD-
TR317E
E, AUS,
HK, CN
Model
Table for difference of function
Destination
8
1/4
20×
510H
RMT-708
8
510H
RMT-708
8
510H
8
510H
Remote commander
8/Hi8
CCD imager
40×
1/6
20×
40×
1/6
20×
40×(*3)
1/6
20×
40×
CCD imager size (inch)
Lens Optical
Digital zoom 1
360×
80× (*2),
360×
80× (*1),
40× (*1),
240× (*3)
200×
Digital zoom 2
LCD panel (inch)
Back light, LCD
a
VTR REC
Steady shot
DIGITAL EFFECT
— 3 —
Mono
Mono
Mono
Mono
Photo mode
Audio system
Headphone jack
a
a
a
a
a
Night shot
LASER LINK
Video Light
EJ-29
CF-66
CD-239
CD board
CF board
EJ board
PJ-99
MA-374
PD board
MA board
PJ board
VF-129
SE board
VF board
VL board
EE: East European model
NE : North European model
RU : Russian model
• Abbreviation
*1AEP2, UK model only
AUS : Australian model
*2AEP2 model only
*3AEP1, EE, NE, RU model only
*4E, AUS, HK, CN, JE model only
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1.POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ·····························7
2.TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ································································7
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1.Self-diagnosis Function ······················································ 8
Using this manual ··································································1-1
Step 1: Preparing the power supply·······································1-2
Installing the battery pack ·········································1-2
Charging the battery pack ·········································1-2
Connecting to the mains············································1-4
Step 2: Inserting a cassette ····················································1-4
Recording a picture································································1-4
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)···························· 1-6
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)···········································1-6
Superimposing the date and time on pictures ························1-7
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review··················1-7
Playing back a tape ································································1-7
Viewing the recording on TV ················································1-8
Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording ·······················································1-9
Using the wide mode ···························································1-10
Using the fader function ······················································1-10
Using special effects – Picture effect···································1-11
Using special effects – Digital effect···································1-12
Using the PROGRAM AE function ·····································1-12
Adjusting the exposure manually ········································1-13
Focusing manually·······························································1-13
Superimposing a title ··························································· 1-14
Making your own titles ························································1-14
Using the built-in light························································· 1-15
Dubbing a tape ·····································································1-16
Customizing Y our Camcorder ·················································1-16
Changing the menu settings················································· 1-16
Resetting the date and time··················································1-18
Additional Information ····························································1-19
Usable cassettes and playback modes··································1-19
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder ·················1-19
Troubleshooting ···································································1-20
Self-diagnosis display ··························································1-21
Warning indicators and messages ········································1-21
Using your camcorder abroad··············································1-21
Maintenance information and precautions···························1-21
1.Before starting adjustment···············································5-1
1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards. ··· 5-2
5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT ···························5-4
1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
(CAMERA SECTION) ···················································5-4
1-1-1.List of Service Tools ························································5-4
1-1-2.Preparations ·····································································5-5
1-1-3.Precaution ········································································5-8
1.Setting the Switch····························································5-8
2.Order of Adjustments ······················································5-8
3.Subjects ···········································································5-8
1-2. INITIALIZATION OF D, E, F, 7 PAGE DATA ··············5-9
1.Initializing the D, E, F, 7 Page Data ································5-9
2.Modification of D, E, F, 7 Page Data ······························5-9
2.Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······5-20
3.Flange Back Adjustment
(Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart and Subject
More Than 500m Away)···············································5-21
3-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1)··········································5-21
3-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2)··········································5-21
4.Flange Back Check························································5-22
4.Y OUT Level Adjustment (VC-234 board) ···················5-41
5.C OUT Level Adjustment (VC-234 board) ···················5-42
6.REC Y Current Adjustment (VC-234 board) ················5-43
7.REC C/AFM Current Adjustment ·································5-44
7-1. Preparations only for the PLAYER model ····················5-44
7-2. REC C Current Check (VC-234 board) ························5-44
7-3. REC AFM Current Adjustment (VC-234 board) ··········5-45
7-4. Processing after completed adjustment only for the
PLAYER model ·····························································5-45
1-1. Connections ···································································5-49
1-2. Preparations only for the PLAYER model ····················5-49
1-3. 1.5 MHz Deviation Adjustment (VC-234 board)·········· 5-49
1-4. 1.7 MHz Deviation Adjustment (VC-234 board)·········· 5-50
1-5. Processing after completed adjustment only for the
PLAYER model ·····························································5-50
5-4. SERVICE MODE··························································5-52
4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················5-52
1.Using the Adjustment Remote Commander··················5-52
2.Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment Remote
4-2. DATA PROCESS···························································5-53
4-3. SERVICE MODE··························································5-54
In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied (8.4V) to the
battery terminal using the service power cord (J-6082-223-A), the
power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate.
This following two methods are av ailable to prev ent this. Take note
of which to use during repairs.
Method 1.
Connect the servicing remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B)
to the LANC jack, and set the remote commander switch to the
“ADJ” side.
Method 2.
Use the DC IN terminal. (Use the AC power adaptor.)
Battery terminal
3
DC IN terminal
Battery SIG terminal
2.TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1 Refer to 2-1. to remove the front panel assembly.
2 Refer to 2-1. to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.
3 Refer to 2-1. to remove the battery panel assembly.
4 Refer to 2-1. to remove the cabinet (L) assembly.
5 Refer to 2-1. to remove the cassette lid assembly.
6 Disconnect CN974 of VC-234 board.
7 Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload with a
pressing the cassette compartment.
8
Pull the timing belt in the direction of
A
arrow
the cassette compartment (take care
not to damage) to adjust the bending
of a tape.
with a pincette while pressing
Press the cassette compartment not to
rise the cassette compartment
Battery terminal
#
9
Let go your hold the cassette
compartment and rise the cassette
compartment to take out a cassette.
Timing belt
— 7 —
Pincette
Timing belt
[DC power supply]
(+5V)
Loading motor
Disconnect CN974
of VC-234 board.
Adjust the bending of a tape
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1.Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or Display
window what to do. This function consists of two display; selfdiagnosis display and service mode display .
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
ViewfinderDisplay window
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Tur n o n power again.
3 1
Block
1 1
C : 3 1 : 11
Refer to page 9 and 10.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
2.Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or Display window shows a 4-digit display consisting
of an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character
display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem
occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.
Display window
Detailed Code
3.Service Mode Display
The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.
3-1.Display Method
While pressing the “STOP” key, set the switch from OFF to “VTR or PLAYER”, and continue pressing the “STOP” key for 5 seconds
continuously. The service mode will be displayed, and the counter will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.
Viewfinder
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Lights up
[3]
Backup No.
Order of previous errors
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Self-diagnosis Codes
3-2.Switching of Backup No.
By rotating the control dial, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. The backup No. in the [] indicates the order in which the
problem occurred. (If the number of problems which occurred is less than 6, only the number of problems which occurred will be shown.)
[1] : Occurred first time[4] : Occurred fourth time
[2] : Occurred second time[5] : Occurred fifth time
[3] : Occurred third time[6] : Occurred the last time
Display window
3 C : 3 1 : 11
Control dial
3-3.End of Display
Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.
Note: The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (CF-66/67 board BH001). When
this coin-type lithium battery is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.
— 8 —
4.Self-diagnosis Code Table
Self-diagnosis Code
Repaired by:
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Block
Function
04
21
22
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
Symptom/State
Non-standard battery is used.
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
LOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
UNLOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
T reel side tape slacking when unloading
S reel
side tape slacking when unloading
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum operations.
PG fault during normal drum operations.
Phase fault during normal drum operations.
LOAD direction loading motor time-
out.
UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
S reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan
operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum
operations.
PG fault during normal drum
operations.
Phase fault during normal drum
operations.
Correction
Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.
Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
— 9 —
Self-diagnosis Code
Function
Repaired by:
E
E
E
E
Block
61
61
62
62
Detailed
Code
00
10
00
01
Symptom/State
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Handshake correction function does not
work well. (With pitch angular velocity
sensor output stopped.)
Handshake correction function does not
work well. (With yaw angular velocity
sensor output stopped.)
Correction
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin qs of CN551 of VC-
234 board) when focusing is performed when the control dial is
rotated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit
(IC551 of VC-234 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Note: Use the remote commander RM-95 only for the model without the
focus dial.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qf of CN551 of VC234 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC551 of VC-234 board)
when zooming is not performed.