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How do I use this manual?

The instructions are for the models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number to confirm that the manual applies to your device. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV315 only.” As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out.

What are some general warnings and precautions?

  • Do not try to convert for country.
  • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
  • The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high­precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black spots and/or bright spots (red, blue, or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and/or in the viewfinder. These spots occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording.

What are the supplied accessories?

  • AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1)
  • NP-F330 battery pack (1)
  • CR2025 lithium battery (1). The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.
  • Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2)
  • A/V connecting cable (1)
  • Shoulder strap (1)
  • Lens cap (1)
  • Label sheet for cassette (1). Stick this label on the recorded cassette.

The contents of the recording are not compensated if recording/playback is not performed due to a malfunction of your camcorder or recording media, etc.

How do I prepare the power supply?

  1. Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).
  2. Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s mark facing up.
  3. Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
  4. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
  5. Set the POWER switch to OFF. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

How do I use AC power?

  1. Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s mark facing up.
  2. Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
  3. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

WARNING: The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

PRECAUTION: The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

How do I record a picture when the light source is behind the subject?

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode. The indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects, the backlight function will be canceled.

How do I record in a dark place?

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.

How do I advance the tape?

Press ►►I in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press ►.

How do I rewind the tape?

Press ◄◄ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press ►.

How do I change the playback direction?

Press ◄ on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press ►.

How do I locate a scene while monitoring the picture (picture search)?

Keep pressing ►►I or ◄◄ during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

How do I monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)?

Keep pressing ►►I while rewinding or ◄◄ while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.

How do I connect the camcorder to the TV?

  1. Open the jack cover.
  2. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/ V connecting cable. Then, set the TV / VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
  3. Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR (you do not connect the red plug). With this connection, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.

How do I connect the camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR?

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

How do I print a still picture by using the video printer?

Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO jack and to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.

If the video printer is equipped with S video input: Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.

How do I use the fader function?

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

You cannot use this function when D ZOOM is set to ON in the MENU settings.

How do I use the wide mode?

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV315 only) is normal. The picture on a normal TV or in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV203/TRV210/TRV310 only) is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV.

How do I use special effects – Picture effect?

  1. Press PICTURE EFFECT in the standby mode. The picture effect indicator appears.
  2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired effect.
  3. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The picture effect indicator lights up.

How do I use special effects – Digital effect?

  1. Press DIGITAL EFFECT in the standby mode.
  2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.
  3. Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still picture.
  4. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. The more bars there are on screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

What does landscape mode do?

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

What does low lux mode do?

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

How do I use the PROGRAM AE function?

  1. Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears.
  2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROCRAM AE function off:

  • Soft portrait mode
  • Sports lesson mode

How do I adjust the exposure manually?

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. When you turn your camcorder on, it will automatically be in the automatic exposure mode. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

  • The subject is backlit
  • Bright subject and dark background
  • To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

Steps:

  1. Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode. The exposure indicator appears.
  2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

To return to the automatic exposure mode press EXPOSURE again.

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following function and modes do not work:

  • Backlight
  • Slow shutter
  • Old movie

If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON, your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

How do I focus manually?

  1. Set the FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The manual focusing indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
  2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
  3. When you cannot focus easily, press PUSH AUTO. The focus is adjusted automatically for a short time.

When the focus is adjusted automatically for a short time, “O” appears in the display window for about 2 seconds.

How do I insert a scene?

  1. Set the POWER switch to VTR. The video control buttons light up.
  2. Press ►to play back the tape.
  3. Press II at the point where you want to start recording. The camcorder goes into pause mode.
  4. Press REC START/STOP at the point where you want to start recording. Your camcorder starts recording and the recording indicator lights up.

How do I use the picture effect function during playback?

During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLAR.IZE) flashes.

To cancel the picture effect function, press PICTURE EFFECT.

The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.

To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the processed pictures on another VCR, etc.

How do I use the digital effect function?

  1. During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT.
  2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.
  3. Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still picture.
  4. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

To cancel the digital effect function, press DIGITAL EFFECT.

The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.

To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the processed pictures on the other VCR, etc.

How do I search for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan?

  1. Set the POWER switch to VTR.
  2. Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears.
  3. Press ◄◄ or ►►I. Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

To stop scanning, press ■.

The photo search and photo scan work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

How do I dub a tape?

  1. Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
  2. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
  3. Play back the tape on your camcorder.
  4. Press REC on the VCR.

When you have finished dubbing a tape, press ■ on both your camcorder and the VCR.

If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV, make the indicators disappear by pressing SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander, DISPLAY, or DATA CODE so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:

  • 8 mm
  • Hi8
  • VHS
  • S-VHS
  • VHSC
  • S-VHSC
  • Betamax
  • ED Betamax
  • mini DV
  • DV
  • Digital8

What are some notes on dubbing?

  • The camcorder will automatically record in stereo if the audio on the tape being dubbed is stereo.
  • When recording from other equipment, the image being recorded may turn back and white. When recording from other equipment, be sure to play back the original tape at normal speed.
  • If your VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the VCR (you do not need to connect the red plug). With this connection, the sound will be monaural.
  • Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and VCR. If your VCR or TV does not have an S video out jack, do not connect an S video cable (not supplied) to your camcorder. If you connect an S video cable, the picture may not appear on screen.

How do I activate digital zoom?

Set D ZOOM to ON to activate digital zoom. More than 20x to 360x CAMERA zoom is performed digitally. Set D ZOOM to OFF to prevent the deterioration of the picture quality.

How do I record a 16:9 wide picture?

Set 16:9WIDE to ON to record a 16:9 wide picture.

How do I compensate for camera-shake?

Set STEADYSHOT to ON to compensate for camera-shake. Set STEADYSHOT to OFF to cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

How do I use the NightShot Light function?

Set N.S. LIGHT to ON to use the NightShot Light function. Set N.S. LIGHT to OFF to cancel the NightShot Light function.

How do I light up the camera recording lamp at the front of my camcorder?

Set REC LAMP to ON to light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder. Set REC LAMP to OFF to turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording.

How do I turn off the backlight on the display window?

Set INDICATOR to BLOFF to turn off the backlight on the display window. Set INDICATOR to BLON to turn on the backlight.

What menu items are returned to their factory settings when the power source is removed?

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source, the “COMMANDER” and “HiFi SOUND” items are returned to their factory settings. The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is installed.

How do I display selected menu items in normal size?

Select SIZE to be NORMAL.

How do I display selected menu items at twice the normal size?

Select SIZE to be LARGE.

How do I make the demonstration appear?

Turn DEMO MODE to ON.

How do I cancel the demonstration mode?

Turn DEMO MODE to OFF.

What are some notes on DEMO MODE?

  • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted into your camcorder.
  • If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the MENU settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration after about 10 minutes. Note that you cannot select STBY if DEMO MODE starts when there is no cassette inserted.

What are some notes on recording and playback?

  • Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system cannot be played back on a Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system machine.
  • The Digital8 system or Hi8/standard 8 system is automatically detected before the tape is played back.

During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack.

What should I know about the lithium battery?

  • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
  • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
  • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact.

What should I do if the image does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen?

  • The POWER switch is set to VIR. Set it to CAMERA.
  • STANDBY is set to LOCK. Turn STANDBY to STANDBY
  • The tape has run out. Rewind the tape or insert a new one.

What should I do if the picture is not clear?

  • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. Adjust the viewfinder lens.
  • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the MENU settings. Set it to ON.
  • The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is set to ON.
  • FOCUS is set to MANUAL. Set it to AUTO.
  • Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually.
  • START /STOP MODE is set to 5SEC or Set it to
  • The digital effect function is working. Cancel it.

What should I do if the camcorder does not operate?

  • The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged. Replace it with a new battery pack.
  • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.
  • The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged. Replace it with a new battery pack.
  • The battery is dead. Use a charged battery pack.
  • The power source is disconnected. Connect it firmly.
  • The battery is dead. Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.

What should I do if the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration?

  • Your camcorder is not a malfunction.
  • Slow shutter, low lux, or NightShot +Slow shutter mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.
  • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the MENU settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE.
  • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. Set it to OFF.
  • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place.

What should I do if no image appears on the TV screen?

  • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF. Set it to VIR.
  • The tape has run out. Rewind the tape.
  • The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly. Adjust it.
  • The video head may be dirty. Clean the heads using the Sony cleaning cassette (not supplied).
  • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the MENU settings. Set it to STEREO.
  • The volume is turned to minimum. Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME+.

What do I do if there is no sound?

  • AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the MENU settings. Adjust AUDIO MIX.
  • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
  • PB MODE is set to in the MENU settings. Set it to AUTO.
  • Set PB MODE to in the MENU settings.

What do I do if the Remote Commander does not function?

  • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings. Set it to ON.
  • Something is blocking the infrared rays. Remove the obstacle.
  • The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + -polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks. Insert the batteries with the correct polarity.

What do I do if indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen, or in the display window?

Check the following:

  • The warning messages do not appear in the mirror mode.
  • The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow.

What do I do when the video heads are dirty?

You need to clean the heads using the Sony cleaning cassette (not supplied).

What do I do when the battery is dead or nearly dead?

The battery is nearly dead.

What does it mean when the lithium battery is weak or not installed?

The lithium battery is dead.

What do I do when moisture condensation has occurred?

Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open.

What does it mean when the warning indicator as to tape is displayed?

  • The tape is near the end.
  • No tape is inserted.
  • The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red).

What does it mean when the tape has run out?

The tape has run out.

What does it mean when the self-diagnosis display function is activated?

The self-diagnosis display function is activated.

What does COPY INHIBIT mean?

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal. You hear the melody or beep sound.

What should I do to maintain the camcorder?

  • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.
  • To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
  • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
  • Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
  • Always keep metal contacts clean.
  • Do not disassemble the unit.
  • Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
  • While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation.

How do I attach the shoulder strap?

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

How do I fasten the grip strap?

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

What are the functions to give images more impact in the recording mode?

  • Smooth transition between scenes: FADER
  • Taking a still picture: PHOTO
  • Digital processing of images: PICTURE EFFECT
  • Processing a scene using digital effects: DIGITAL EFFECT
  • Creating a soft background for subjects: Soft portrait mode

What are the functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings in the recording mode?

  • Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom: D ZOOM [MENU]
  • Focusing manually: Manual focus
  • Shooting distant subjects: Landscape mode
  • Recording fast-moving subjects: Sports lesson mode

What are the functions to use in editing in the recording mode?

Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV: Wide mode

What are the functions to use after recording in the playback mode?

  • Digital processing of recorded images: PICTURE EFFECT
  • Processing a recorded scene using digital effects: DIGITAL EFFECT
  • Displaying the date/time or recording data: Data code

How to prevent the power from shutting off during repairs?

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 available to prevent 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. Press the battery switch of the battery terminal using adhesive tape, etc.

How to force eject a cassette?

  1. Refer to 2-1. to remove the front panel assembly.
  2. Refer to 2-1. to remove the cabinet ® assembly.
  3. Refer to 2-1. to remove the battery panel assembly.
  4. Refer to 2-1. to remove the cabinet (L) assembly.
  5. Disconnect CN901 of VC-213 board.
  6. Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload while pressing the cassette lid.

How does the Self-diagnosis Function work?

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 displays: self-diagnosis display and service mode display. Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction manual.

The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (CF-62/63/65 board BH001). When this coin-type lithium battery is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.

How does the Self-diagnosis Display work?

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.

How does the Service Mode Display work?

The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

How do I display the Service Mode?

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.

How do I switch the Backup No. to see past self-diagnosis codes?

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.

: Occurred first time

: Occurred second time

: Occurred third time

: Occurred fourth time

: Occurred fifth time

: Occurred the last time

How do I end the Service Mode Display?

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.

What are some possible issues and how to resolve them?

  • Condensation:
  • Video head is dirty: Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
  • Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
  • Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
  • Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform operations from the beginning.
  • Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin of CN551 of VC-213 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC551 of VC-213 board) when zooming is not performed.
  • Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE651 of SE-86/87/89 board) peripheral circuits.
  • Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE652 of SE-86/87/89 board) peripheral circuits.

What are the safety related component warnings?

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ! 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.

  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.

How do I replace a board?

EVR Data Re-writing Procedure When Replacing Board The data that is stored in the repair board, is not necessarily correct. Perform either procedure 1 or procedure 2 or procedure 3 when replacing the board.

  • Procedure 1: Save the EVR data of the machine in which a board is going to be replaced. Download the saved data after a board is replaced.
  • Procedure 2: Remove the EEPROM from the board of the machine that is going to be repaired. Install the removed EEPROM to the replaced board.
  • Procedure 3: When the data cannot be saved due to defective EEPROM, or when the EEPROM cannot be removed or installed, save the data from the same model of the same destination, and download it.

After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the respective items of the EVR data.

How do I perform Bright Adjustment (VF-126 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 60, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: D, address: 7A, change the data and set the voltage (A) between the reversed waveform pedestal and non-reversed waveform pedestal to the specified value.
  5. Press the PAUSE button.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform Contrast Adjustment (VF-126 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 60, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: D, address: 7B, change the data and set the voltage (A) between the pedestal (0 IRE) and 100 IRE to the specified value.
  5. Press the PAUSE button.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform Backlight Consumption Current Adjustment (VF-126 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: D, address: 7C, change the data and set the voltage difference (A) between Pin 0 of CN910 (EVF BL 4.6V) and Pin 9 of CN910 (EVF BL) to the specified value of NORMAL mode.
  3. Press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: D, address: 76, change the data and set the voltage difference (A) between Pin 0 and Pin 9 to the specified value of BRIGHT mode.
  5. Press the PAUSE button.
  6. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform White Balance Adjustment (VF-126 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 60, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 0A, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: D, address: 71 and 72, set the data to the initial value.
  5. Check that the EVF screen is not colored. If colored, change the data of page: D, address: 71 and 72 so that the EVF screen is not colored.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  8. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform Horizontal Slant Check?

  1. Adjust RV904 (BRIGHT) (VF-129 board) so that the CRT can be seen easily and clearly.
  2. Check that the difference between the horizontal line and the tilt of black mask satisfies the specified value.

How do I perform Centering Adjustment?

Use the centering adjustment ring and adjust so that the left, light, top, and bottom sides of the display are uniform.

How do I perform Aberration Adjustment?

  1. Adjust the aberration adjustment ring so that the tracing of the dot satisfies the specified value.
  2. If the centering becomes displaced here, perform the centering adjustment from the beginning again.

How do I perform Horizontal Amplitude Adjustment (VF-129 board)?

Rotate RV904 and adjust so that the bright/dark sections of gray scale are displayed correctly.

How do I perform LCD Initial Data Input (1)?

  1. Select page: 0, address:01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: E, and input the data in the table provided in the PDF.
  3. Select page: 0, address:01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform LCD Initial Data Input (2)?

  1. Select page: 0, address:01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: D, and input the data in the table provided in the PDF.
  3. Select page: 0, address:01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform Bright Adjustment (PD-105/106 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 60, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: 2, address: 0E, and set data: 40.
  5. Select page: D, address: 8A, change the data and set the voltage (A) between the pedestal and gamma1 level to the specified value. (The data of address: 8A should be “41” to “BF”.)
  6. Press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 2, address: 0E, and set data: 00.
  8. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  9. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  10. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform Contrast Adjustment (PD-105/106 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 60, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: D, address: 8C, change the data and set the voltage (A) between the pedestal (0 IRE) and 100 IRE to the specified value.
  5. Press the PAUSE button.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform V-COM Level Adjustment (PD-105/106 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 60, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: D, address: 83, change the data and set the PANEL COM signal level (A) to the specified value.
  5. Press the PAUSE button.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform Color Adjustment (PD-105/106 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 01, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: C, address: 95, set data: 10, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: C, address: 96, set data: 10, and press the PAUSE button.
  5. Select page: D, address: 8B, change the data and set the voltage (A) between the white and green to the specified value.
  6. Press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: C, address: 95, set data: 20, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: C, address: 96, set data: 20, and press the PAUSE button.
  9. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  10. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform V-COM Adjustment (PD-105/106 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 60, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 0F, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: 2, address: 0E, and set data: 20.
  5. Select page: D, address: 85, change the data so that the brightness of the section A and that of the section B is equal.
  6. Press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 2, address: 0E, and set data: 00.
  8. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  9. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  10. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform White Balance Adjustment (PD-105/106 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 60, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 0A, and press the PAUSE button.
  4. Select page: D, address: 80 and 81, and set the data to the initial value.
  5. Check that the LCD screen is not colored. If colored, change the data of page: D, address: 80 and 81 so that the LCD screen is not colored.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 22, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I operate the unit without loading a cassette?

  1. Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.
  2. Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander to the ON position.
  3. Close the cassette compartment without the cassette.
  4. Select page: F, address: 2C, set data: 01, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  5. Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 10, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  6. Disconnect the power supply of the unit.

What is the procedure after checking operations?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: F, address: 2C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  4. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
  5. Disconnect the power supply of the unit.

How do I prepare for tape path adjustment?

  1. Clean the tape path face (tape guide, capstan shaft, pinch roller).
  2. Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.
  3. Turn on the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander.
  4. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  5. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 02.
  6. Select page: F, address: 2C, set data: 04, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander. (Be sure to perform “Processing after operation” after completing adjustments.)
  7. Connect the oscilloscope to VC-213 board CN910 via CPC-13 jig (J-6082-443-A). Channel 1: VC-213 board, CN910 Pin 5 External trigger: VC-213 board, CN910 Pin 8
  8. Playback Hi8/standard 8mm alignment tape for tracking. (WR5-1NP(NTSC)) (WR5-1CP(PAL))
  9. Check that the oscilloscope RF waveform is flat at the entrance and exit. If not flat, adjust according to the separate volume “8mm Video Mechanical Adjustment Manual B Mechanism ”.
  10. Perform “Processing after operations”, after completing adjustment.

What is the procedure after operations?

  1. Connect the adjustment remote commander, and turn on the HOLD switch.
  2. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  3. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 00.
  4. Select page: F, address: 2C, and set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  5. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
  6. Remove the power supply from the unit.

How do I enter record mode without a cassette?

  1. Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.
  2. Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander to the ON position.
  3. Close the cassette compartment without the cassette.
  4. Select page: 3, address: 01, and set data: 0C, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  5. To quit the record mode, select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.

How do I enter playback mode without a cassette?

  1. Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.
  2. Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander to the ON position.
  3. Close the cassette compartment without the cassette.
  4. Select page: 3, address: 01, and set data: 0B, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  5. To quit the playback mode, select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.

How do I record the tape path check signal?

  1. Clean the tape running side (tape guide, capstan shaft, pinch roller).
  2. Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.
  3. Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander to the ON position.
  4. Set to the camera recording mode.
  5. Select page: 3, address: 1C, set data: 5D, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  6. Record for several minutes.
  7. Release the camera recording mode.
  8. Select page: 3, address: 1C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.

How do I perform a tape path check?

  1. Clean the tape running side (tape guide, capstan shaft, pinch roller).
  2. Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.
  3. Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander to the ON position.
  4. Connect an oscilloscope to VC-213 board CN910 via the CPC- 13 jig (J-6082-443-A). Channel 1: VC-213 board, CN910 Pin !§ (Note) External trigger: VC-213 board, CN910 Pin !£ Note: Connect a 75Ω resistor between Pins !§ of CN910 and 6 (GND).
  5. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 01.
  6. Playback the tape path check signal.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 08.
  8. Select page: 3, address: 26, and set data: 31.
  9. Check that the oscilloscope RF waveform is flat at the entrance and exit. If not flat, perform “2-1-2. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT “ of “2-1. Hi8/STANDARD 8mm MODE”.
  10. Select page: 3, address: 26, and set data: 00.
  11. Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 00.
  12. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 00.

How do I set to the VTR mode?

Set the power switch to “VTR or PLAYER” or set the “Forced VTR Power ON mode” using the adjustment remote commander.

How do I set to the Camera mode?

Set the power switch to “CAMERA” or set the “Forced Camera Power ON mode” using the adjustment remote commander.

How do I set the “Forced VTR Power ON” mode (VTR mode)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.

How do I set the “Forced Camera Power ON” mode (Camera mode)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 01, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.

How do I exit the “Forced Power ON” mode?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform Battery End Adjustment (VC-213 board)?

  1. Adjust the output voltage of the regulated power supply so that the digital voltmeter display is 6.1 ± 0.1Vdc.
  2. Turn off the power supply.
  3. Turn on the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander.
  4. Turn on the power supply.
  5. Load a cassette, and set to the camera recording mode.
  6. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  7. Decrease the output voltage of the regulated power supply so that the digital voltmeter display is 5.30 ± 0.01Vdc.
  8. Select page: 2, address: 5D, read the data, and this data is named Dref.
  9. Select page: D, address: 30, set data: Dref, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  10. Convert Dref to decimal notation, and obtain Dref’.
  11. Calculate D31’, D32’, D33’ and D34’ using following equations (decimal calculation), convert it to a hexadecimal number, and input each adjustment address.
  12. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform PLL f0 & LPF f0 Pre-adjustment (VC-213 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 30, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 02, and check that the data changes to “00”.
  4. Select page: 3, address: 03, and check that bit values of bit2, bit3 and bit6 are “0”. If bit value of bit 2, bit 3 or bit 6 is “1”, there are errors.

How do I perform Switching position adjustment?

  1. Confirm that there is no tape in the unit, and the unit is in the STOP mode.
  2. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 21, and check that the data is “02”.
  4. Select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 0D, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  5. Select page: 3, address: 02, and check that the data changes to “00”.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 03, and check that the data is “00”.
  7. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform AGC center level adjustment (VC-213 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: C, address: 54, set data: C8, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Record the camera signal for a minute.
  4. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 01.
  5. Playback the recorded segment.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 08.
  7. Confirm that the playback RF signal is stable.
  8. Select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 23, and press the PAUSE button.
  9. Select page: 3, address: 02, and check that the data is “00”.
  10. Select page: 3, address: 03, and check that the data is “00”.
  11. Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 00.
  12. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 00.
  13. Select page: C, address: 54, set data: CC, and press the PAUSE button.
  14. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-213 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: C, address: 54, set data: C8, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Record the camera signal for a minute.
  4. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 01.
  5. Playback the recorded segment.
  6. Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 08.
  7. Confirm that the playback RF signal is stable.
  8. Select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 07, and press the PAUSE button.
  9. Select page: 3, address: 02, and check that the data changes from “07” to “00” in about 20 seconds after pressing the PAUSE button.
  10. Select page: 3, address: 03, and check that the data is “00”.
  11. Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 00.
  12. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 00.
  13. Select page: C, address: 54, set data: CC, and press the PAUSE button.
  14. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform PLL f 0 & LPF f 0 final adjustment?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 30, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 3, address: 02, and check that the data changes to “00”.
  4. Select page: 3, address: 03, and check that bit values of bit2, bit3 and bit6 are “0”. If bit value of bit 2, bit 3 or bit 6 is “1”, there are errors.

How do I perform Hi8/standard 8mm Switching Position Adjustment (VC-213 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: F, address: 2C, set data: 20, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  3. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 02.
  4. Set to the playback mode.
  5. Select page: F, address: 3E, change the data and minimize “t1”, and then press the PAUSE button. (Coarse adjustment)
  6. Select page: F, address: 3F, change the data and adjust so that the switching position (t1) becomes the specified value. (Fine adjustment)
  7. Press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: F, address: 2C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  9. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 00.
  10. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform CAP FG Offset Adjustment (VC-213 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 02.
  3. Set to the playback mode.
  4. Select page: 6, address: 01, set data: 81, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander. (to start up automatic CAP FG offset adjustment.)
  5. Select page: 6, address: 02, and check that the data is “01”.
  6. Check that Duty of CAP FG signal satisfies the specified value.
  7. Select page: 6, address: 01, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: 2, address: 2E, and set data: 00.
  9. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VC-213 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 2, address: 35. After note down the data of this address, set data: 01 to the address.
  3. Select page: D, address: 11, set data: 10, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  4. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button.
  5. Select page: C, address: 25, change the data and set the Y signal level (A) to the specified value.
  6. Press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: D, address: 11, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  9. Select page: 2, address: 35. and set the data that is noted down at step 2).
  10. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment (VC-213 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 2, address: 35. After note down the data of this address, set data: 01 to the address.
  3. Select page: D, address: 11, set data: 10, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  4. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button.
  5. Select page: C, address: 26, change the data and set the Cr signal level (A) to the specified value.
  6. Press the PAUSE button.
  7. Select page: C, address: 27, change the data and set the Cb signal level (B) to the specified value.
  8. Press the PAUSE button.
  9. Check that the burst signal level © is satisfied the specified value.
  10. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  11. Select page: D, address: 11, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  12. Select page: 2, address: 35. and set the data that is noted down at step 2).
  13. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

How do I perform VIDEO OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-213 board)?

  1. Select page: 0, address: 01, set data: 01.
  2. Select page: 2, address: 35. After note down the data of this address, set data: 01 to the address.
  3. Select page: D, address: 11, set data: 10, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
  4. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE button.
  5. Check that the sync signal level (A) satisfies the specified value.
  6. Check that the burst signal level (B) satisfies the specified value.
  7. Select page: 3, address: 0C, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  8. Select page: D, address: 11, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
  9. Select page: 2, address: 35. and set the data that is noted down at step 2).
  10. Select page: 0, address: 01, set data: 00.

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