For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT, refer to
the “8mm Video MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
UK Model
E Model
TRV78E/TRV98/TRV98E
Tourist Model
TRV78E/TRV98/TRV98E
Chinese Model
Brazilian Model
CCD-TR818/TRV58
Korea Model
” (9-973-801-11).
— Continued on next page —
VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
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.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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.
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 —
• SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
• Abbreviation
HK : Hong Kong model
JE: Tourist model
BR : Brazilian model
— 3 —
Remark
VF-129 : B/W EVF
VF-141 : Color EVF
LB-062 : Color EVF
CCD-
TR V98E
CCD-
TRV98
CCD-
TRV88
CCD-
TR V78E
CCD-
TRV78
CCD-
TRV68
CCD-
TR V59E
CCD-
TR V58E
CCD-
TRV58
AEP,UK,
E,HK,AUS,
JE,CN
US,CND,
E,HK,KR,
JE,BR
US,E
AEP,UK,
E,HK,AUS,
JE
E,HK,
KR,JE
US,CND,
E
AEP,UK
AEP,UK
US,CND,
E,BR,
AR
PAL
RMT-708
NTSC
XX
PAL
RMT-708
NTSC
✕✕
RMT-708
PAL
✕✕
NTSC
✕✕
3.5 inch
123K
560×
3 inch
a
a
1/4 inch
a
460×
B/W
a
CD-281
VF-129
MI-041
PD-131
✕✕
CF-1000 block
560×
61K
2.5 inch
20×
460×
1/6 inch
✕✕
✕✕
CCD-
TR V49E
CCD-
TRV49
CCD-
TR818
CCD-
TR728E
CCD-
TR718E
CCD-
TR618E
CCD-
TR618
E,HK,
AUS,JE,
CN
E,HK,
KR,JE
US,CND,
E,BR,
AR
AEP,UK
AEP,UK
E,HK,
AUS,CN
E
PAL
RMT-708
NTSC
✕✕
RMT-708
PAL
✕✕
NTSC
450×
460×
560×
460×
450×
Digital
Optical
1/4 inch
✕✕
1/6 inch
size
✕✕
pixel
a
Color
✕✕
B/W
✕✕
✕✕
CF-077✕✕MI-040
CD-286
a
CD-
CF-
VF-141
VF-129
PD-
VF-
MI-
LB-062
✕✕
LB-
Model
Destination
Table for difference of function
Color system
Remote commander
Lens
CCD imager size
LCD
View finder
Steady shot
Headphone jack
LASER LINK
Video Light
— 4 —
Board
CND : Canadian model
HK : Hong Kong model
KR : Korea model
• Abbreviation
JE: Tourist model
AUS : Australian model
CN : Chinese model
BR : Brazilian model
AR : Argentina model
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1.POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ·····························8
2.TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ································································8
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1.Self-diagnosis Function ······················································9
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 ······················································1-3
Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································ 1-4
Step 3 Inserting a cassette······················································1-4
Recording –Basics
Recording a picture································································1-5
Shooting backlit subjects –BACK LIGHT ··························1-7
Shooting in the dark –NightShot ·········································1-7
Superimposing the date and time on pictures ······················1-7
Checking the recording –END SEARCH······························1-8
Playback –Basics
Playing back a tape ································································ 1-8
Viewing the recording on TV ················································ 1-9
Advanced Recording Operation
Using the wide mode ·····························································1-9
Using the fader function ······················································1-10
Using special effects –Picture effect····································1-11
Using the PROGRAM AE function ·····································1-11
Adjusting the exposure manually ········································1-12
Focusing manually······························································· 1-12
Superimposing a title ··························································· 1-13
Making your own titles ························································1-13
Using the built-in light························································· 1-14
Editing
Dubbing a tape ·····································································1-15
Customizing Y our Camcorder
Changing the menu settings·················································1-15
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions····································· 1-17
Self-diagnosis display ··························································1-18
Warning indicators and messages ········································1-18
Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes··································1-19
About “InfoLITHIUM” battery ··········································· 1-19
Using your camcorder abroad··············································1-20
Maintenance information and precautions···························1-20
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ········································1-22
• FP-257 (VIDEO LIGHT, S VIDEO)
FLEXIBLE BOARD·····································4-65
4-3. WAVEFORMS ······························································4-66
4-4. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ·································4-70
5.ADJUSTMENTS
1.Before starting adjustment···············································5-2
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
3.Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······5-15
4.Flange Back Adjustment
(Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart and Subject
More Than 500m Away)················································5-16
4-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1)··········································5-16
4-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2)··········································5-16
5.Flange Back Check························································5-17
1.Preparations for Adjustment··········································5-34
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ···························5-35
3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS ············5-35
3-1-1.Equipment to Required··················································5-35
3-1-2.Precautions on Adjusting···············································5-36
3-1-3.Adjusting Connectors ····················································5-37
3-1-4.Connecting the Equipment ············································5-37
3-1-5.Alignment T ape ·····························································5-38
3-1-6.Output Level and Impedance·········································5-39
3-1-7.Recording Mode (Standard 8/Hi8) switching ··············· 5-39
3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT········ 5-40
1.Initialization of D, E, F, 7 Page Data·····························5-40
3-3. SERVO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT······························· 5-40
1.Using the Adjustment Remote Commander··················5-50
2.Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment Remote
Commander ···································································5-50
4-2. DATA PROCESS···························································5-51
4-3. SERVICE MODE··························································5-52
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 method is available to prevent this.
Method:
Use the DC IN terminal. (Use the AC power adaptor.)
2.TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1 Refer to 2-3. to remove the front panel assembly.
2 Refer to 2-5 (TR model). or 2-6 (TRV model). to remove the
cabinet (R) assembly.
3 Open the control switch block (FK-1000).
4 Refer to 2-4. to remove the cabinet (L) assembly.
5 Disconnect CN704 (8P) of VC-251 board.
6 Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload with a
pressing the cassette compartment.
8
Let go your hold the cassette
compartment and rise the cassette
compartment to take out a cassette.
7
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.
A
with a pincette while pressing
Pincette
Timing belt
A
Press the cassette compartment not to
rise the cassette compartment
[DC power supply]
(+5V)
Loading motor
Timing belt
Disconnect CN704
of VC-251 board.
Adjust the bending of a tape
— 8 —
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 LCD or
Display window what to do. This function consists of two display;
self-diagnosis display and service mode display.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
Viewfinder or LCDDisplay 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 ....Turn on power again.
3 1
Block
1 1
C : 3 1 : 11
Refer to page 10 and 11.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
2.Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD 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.
(TR model)
Display window
(TRV model)
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 or LCD
[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 built-in rechargeable lithium battery (CF-1000 block/CF-077
board BT101). When the cabinet (R) assembly is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis displa y” data will be lost by initialization.
— 9 —
4.Self-diagnosis Code Table
Self-diagnosis Code
Function
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
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.
— 10 —
Self-diagnosis Code
Block
Function
Repaired by:
E
61
E
61
E
62
E
62
*1: STEADY SHOT model (CCD-TR818/TRV68/TRV78/TRV78E/TRV88/TRV98/TRV98E)
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.)
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin qs of CN301 of VC251 board) when focusing is performed when the control dial is
rotated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit
(IC301 of VC-251 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qf of CN301 of VC-
251 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC301 of VC-251 board)
when zooming is not performed.