Sony Dcrtrv890e Manual

							RMT-811
VTR
DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E
RMT-811/812
US Model
Canadian Model
DCR-TRV900
AEP Model
UK Model
DCR-TRV890E/TRV900E
E Model
Hong Kong Model
Tourist Model
DCR-TRV900/TRV900E
Australian Model
Chinese Model
DCR-TRV900E
SERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
MICROFILM
C MECHANISM
Photo: DCR-TRV900E
RMT-811
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the
ÒDV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL 
C MECHANISM  Ó (9-974-050-11)
SPECIFICATIONS
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Difference table
Model
Color System
Remote Commander
Line recording
The POWER switch
position during playback
Base Band Input
DCR-TRV890E
PA L
RMT-812
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PLAYER
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DCR-TRV900
NTSC
DCR-TRV900E
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Ver 1.0  1998.08 
						

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
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.ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
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DIAGRAMMES SCHƒMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIéCES SONT
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REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIéSES SONY
DONT LES NUMƒROS SONT DONNƒS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPƒMENTS PUBLIƒS 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 270ûC
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.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.¥ SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your
camcorder. 
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1. Power Supply During Repairs ............................................ 6
2. How to Take a Cassette Out When the Main Power Cannot
Be Turned On ..................................................................... 6
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1. Self-Diagnosis Function ..................................................... 7
2. Self-Diagnosis Display ....................................................... 7
3. Service Mode Display ........................................................ 7
3-1. Display Method .................................................................. 7
3-2. Switching of Backup No. ................................................... 7
3-3. End of Display .................................................................... 7
4. Self-Diagnosis Code Table ................................................. 8
1. GENERAL
Before you begin
Using this manual .................................................................. 1-1
Checking supplied accessories .............................................. 1-1
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack ................................ 1-1
Inserting a cassette ................................................................. 1-3
Basic operations
Camera recording ................................................................... 1-3
Hints for better shooting ........................................................ 1-5
Checking the recorded picture ............................................... 1-6
Playing back a tape ................................................................ 1-6
Searching for the end of the picture ....................................... 1-7
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ............................................ 1-7
Changing the mode settings ................................................... 1-8
Photo recording .................................................................... 1-10
Shooting with all the pixels - PROG.SCAN ........................ 1-11
Using the FADER function .................................................. 1-11
Shooting with backlighting .................................................. 1-12
Using the wide mode function ............................................. 1-12
Enjoying picture effect ......................................................... 1-13
Recording with various effects - digital effect ..................... 1-13
Shooting with manual adjustment ....................................... 1-14
Using the PROGRAM AE function ..................................... 1-17
Focusing manually ............................................................... 1-18
Interval recording ................................................................. 1-18
Superimposing a title ........................................................... 1-19
Making a custom title .......................................................... 1-20
Labelling a cassette .............................................................. 1-20
Watching on a TV screen ..................................................... 1-21
Viewing the picture with the picture effect .......................... 1-22
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date - date
search ................................................................................... 1-22
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title - title
search ................................................................................... 1-23
Searching for a photo - photo search/photo scan ................. 1-24
Returning to a preregistered position ................................... 1-25
Display recording data - data code function ........................ 1-25
Editing onto another tape ..................................................... 1-25
Editing partially on a mini DV tape - DV synchro-editing .. 1-26
Recording from a VCR or TV (DCR-TRV900E only) ........ 1-26
Replacing recording on a tape - insert editing
(DCR-TRV900E only) ......................................................... 1-27
Audio dubbing (DCR-TRV900E only) ................................ 1-27
Memory card slot operations
Using the memory card slot - introduction .......................... 1-28
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image .. 1-31
Copying still images from a mini DV tape - photo save ...... 1-32
Recording still images on PC cards (not supplied) - memory
photo recording .................................................................... 1-32
Viewing a still picture - memory photo playback ................ 1-33
Preventing accidental erasure - PROTECT .......................... 1-34Deleting images ................................................................... 1-35
Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to
mini DV tapes (DCR-TRV900E only) ................................. 1-35
Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW ..1-36
Additional information
Usable cassettes and playback modes .................................. 1-36
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder ... 1-37
Resetting the date and time .................................................. 1-37
Simple setting of clock by time difference .......................... 1-38
Tips for using the battery pack ............................................ 1-38
Maintenance information and precautions ........................... 1-40
Using your camcorder abroad .............................................. 1-41
Trouble check ...................................................................... 1-41
Self-diagnosis function ........................................................ 1-42
Identifying the parts ............................................................. 1-43
Warning indicators ............................................................... 1-46
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Cabinet (Upper) Assembly, Front Panel Assembly ......... 2-1
2-2. Battery Panel Assembly ................................................... 2-2
2-3. Cabinet (R) Assembly, Cabinet (L) Assembly ................ 2-2
2-4. Mechanism Deck, Lens Assembly, VC-208, VI-151,
SE-75 Boards ................................................................... 2-3
2-5. JK-163 Board .................................................................. 2-3
2-6. CK-80 Board ................................................................... 2-4
2-7. LCD Panel Assembly, Hinge Assembly .......................... 2-4
2-8. PD-101 Board .................................................................. 2-5
2-9. BT Terminal Board, DC-IN Connector ........................... 2-5
2-10. ED-48, VF-121 Boards .................................................... 2-6
2-11. LB-55 Board .................................................................... 2-6
2-12. MA-333 Board ................................................................ 2-7
2-13. Service Position (Mainly for and voltage measurement) ... 2-7
2-14. Circuit Boards Location .................................................. 2-8
2-15. Flexible Boards Location ................................................ 2-9
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. Overall Block Diagram ................................................... 3-1
3-2. Power Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-5
4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram-1 ........................................... 4-1
Frame Schematic Diagram-2 ........................................... 4-5
4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ............ 4-9
¥ CD-202 (CCD Imager) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-11
¥ CD-202 (CCD Imager) Printed Wiring Board ............ 4-13
¥ VC-208 (Sample Hold & AGC, Camera Processor, Base
Band Input, Motor Drive, VAP Driver, Card Control,
PWN Control, Honey, PCMCIA Control)
Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-17
¥ VC-208 (Sample Hold & AGC)(1/7)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-24
¥ VC-208 (Camera Processor)(2/7)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-27
¥ VC-208 (Base Band Input)(3/7)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-32
¥ VC-208 (Motor Drive)(4/7)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-35
¥ SE-75 (YAW/Pitch Sensor)
Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-39
¥ VC-208 (VAP Driver)(5/7)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-40
¥ VC-208 (Card Control, PWM Control)(6/7)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-43
¥ VC-208 (Honey, PCMCIA Control)(7/7)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-47 
						

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¥ VI-151 (REC/PB AMP)(1/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-51
¥ VI-151 (Timing Generator)(2/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-55
¥ VI-151 (Video Interface)(3/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-57
¥ VI-151 (DCT/IDCT)(4/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-62
¥ VI-151 (IR Transmitter)(5/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-65
¥ VI-151 (Audio Processor)(6/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-68
¥ VI-151 (HI Control)(7/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-71
¥ VI-151 (Mechanism Control)(8/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-77
¥ VI-151 (Drum/Capstan Motor Drive)(9/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-79
¥ VI-151 (DC/DC Converter)(10/10)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-83
¥ FP-594 (Loading Motor, ST Reel Sensor)
Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-87
¥ FK-4880 (User Control) Schematic Diagram ............. 4-88
¥ VI-151 (REC PB AMP, Timing Generator, Video
Interface, DCT/IDCT, IR Transmitter, Audio Processor,
HI Control, Mechanism Control, Drum/Capstan Motor
Drive, DC/DC Converter)
Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-91
¥ FP-21 (Focus SW) Flexible Board .............................. 4-96
¥ FP-22 (MIC Jack) Flexible Board ............................... 4-96
¥ MA-333 (Stereo MIC AMP)
Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-97
¥ RI-10 (Sircs Receiver)
Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-98
¥ MA-333 (Stereo MIC AMP)
Schematic Diagram ....................................... 4-99
¥ RI-10 (Sircs Receiver)
Schematic Diagram ..................................... 4-101
¥ FP-16 (Panel Switch)  Flexible Board ...................... 4-103
¥ FP-18 (User Control) Flexible Board ....................... 4-103
¥ ED-48 (User Control) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-103
¥ CK-80 (User Control) Schematic Diagram .............. 4-104
¥ CK-80 (User Control) Printed Wiring Board ............ 4-107
¥ ED-48 (User Control) Printed Wiring Board ............ 4-110
¥ FP-23 (S Video) Flexible Board ................................ 4-111
¥ JK-163 (Audio/Video IN/OUT)
Printed Wiring Board and
Schematic Diagram ..................................... 4-112
¥ PD-101 (RGB Driver)(1/2)
Schematic Diagram ..................................... 4-115
¥ PD-101 (Timing Generator, Back-Light)(2/2)
Schematic Diagram ..................................... 4-119
¥ PD-101 (RGB Driver, Timing Generator, Back-Light)
Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-121
¥ FP-19 (User Control) Flexible Board ....................... 4-121
¥ VF-121 (Color EVF) Printed Wiring Board ............. 4-123
¥ VF-121 (Color EVF) Schematic Diagram ................ 4-125
¥ LB-55 (EVF Back-Light)
Printed Wiring Board and
Schematic Diagram ..................................... 4-128
5. ADJUSTMENTS
5-1. Camera Section Adjustment ............................................ 5-1
1-1. Preparations before Adjustment (Camera Section) ......... 5-1
1-1-1. List of Service Tools ........................................................ 5-1
1-1-2. Preparations .................................................................... 5-2
1-1-3. Precaution ........................................................................ 5-41. Setting the Switch ............................................................ 5-4
2. Order of Adjustments ...................................................... 5-4
3. Subjects ........................................................................... 5-4
1-2. Initialization of F, E Page Data ........................................ 5-5
1. Initializing the F, E Page Data ......................................... 5-5
2. Modification of F, E Page Data ....................................... 5-5
3. F Page Table .................................................................... 5-5
4. E Page Table .................................................................... 5-8
1-3. Camera System Adjustments ......................................... 5-10
1. 27MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment
(VC-208 board) ............................................................. 5-10
2. IRIS & ND HALL Auto Adjustment ............................. 5-10
3. Offset Adjustment .......................................................... 5-11
4. Flange Back Adjustment ............................................... 5-12
4-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1) .......................................... 5-12
4-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) .......................................... 5-12
5. Flange Back Check ........................................................ 5-13
6. Picture Frame Setting .................................................... 5-13
7. Pre White Balance Data Input ....................................... 5-14
8. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input ..................... 5-14
9. MAX GAIN Adjustment ............................................... 5-15
10. LV Standard Data Input ................................................. 5-15
11. White Balance ND Filter Compensation Adjustment ... 5-16
12. Auto White Balance Adjustment ................................... 5-16
13. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter OFF) ........ 5-17
14. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter ON) .......... 5-17
15. White Balance Check .................................................... 5-18
16. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment ........................................ 5-19
16-1. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment (1) .................................. 5-19
16-2. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment (2) .................................. 5-20
17. Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment .......... 5-21
1-4. Color Electronic Viewfinder System Adjustment .......... 5-22
1. VCO Adjustment (VF-121 board) ................................. 5-22
2. Bright Adjustment (VF-121 board) ............................... 5-23
3. Contrast Adjustment (VF-121 board) ............................ 5-23
4. Backlight Consumption Current Adjustment
(VF-121 board) .............................................................. 5-24
5. White Balance Adjustment (VF-121 board) .................. 5-24
1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ................................... 5-25
1. VCO Adjustment (PD-101 board) ................................. 5-25
2. D range Adjustment (PD-101 board) ............................. 5-26
3. Bright Adjustment (PD-101 board) ............................... 5-26
4. Contrast Adjustment (PD-101 board) ............................ 5-27
5. V-COM Level Adjustment (PD-101 board) .................. 5-27
6. V-COM Adjustment (PD-101 board) ............................ 5-28
7. White Balance Adjustment (PD-101 board) .................. 5-28
5-2. Mechanism Section Adjustment .................................... 5-29
2-1. How to Enter Record Mode without Cassette ............... 5-29
2-2. How to Enter Playback Mode without Cassette ............ 5-29
2-3. Tape Path Adjustment .................................................... 5-29
1. Preparations for Adjustment .......................................... 5-29
2. Procedure after Operations ............................................ 5-29
5-3. Video Section Adjustments ........................................... 5-30
3-1. Preparations before Adjustments ................................... 5-30
3-1-1. Equipment Required ...................................................... 5-30
3-1-2. Precautions on Adjusting ............................................... 5-31
3-1-3. Adjusting Connectors .................................................... 5-32
3-1-4. Connecting the Equipment ............................................ 5-32
3-1-5. Checking the Input Signals ............................................ 5-32
3-1-6. Alignment Tapes ............................................................ 5-33
3-1-7. Input/Output Level and Impedance ............................... 5-33
3-2. Initialization of B, C, D Page Data ................................ 5-34
1. Initializing the C Page Data ........................................... 5-34
2. Modification of C Page Data ......................................... 5-34
3. C Page Table .................................................................. 5-34
4. Initializing the D Page Data .......................................... 5-36
5. Modification of D Page Data ......................................... 5-36 
						

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6. D Page Table .................................................................. 5-36
7. Initializing the B Page Data ........................................... 5-38
8. Modification of B Page Data ......................................... 5-38
9. B Page Table .................................................................. 5-38
3-3. System Control System Adjustment .............................. 5-41
1. Battery End Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ...................... 5-41
3-4. Servo and RF System Adjustments ............................... 5-42
1. Cap FG Duty Adjustment (VI-151 Board) .................... 5-42
2. T Reel FG Duty Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ................ 5-42
3. PLL f
0 & LPF f0 Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ............... 5-42
4. Switching Position Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ........... 5-43
5. AGC Center Level Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ............ 5-43
6. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ..................... 5-44
7. PLL f
0 & LPF f0 Final Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ...... 5-44
3-5. Video System Adjustments ............................................ 5-45
3-5-1. Base Band Block Adjustments ...................................... 5-45
1. Chroma BPF f
0 Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ................. 5-45
2. S Video Out Y Level Adjustment (VI-151 Board) ........ 5-45
3. S Video Out Chroma Level Adjustment
(VI-151 Board) .............................................................. 5-46
4. AV Out Y, Chroma Level Adjustment (VI-151 Board).... 5-46
5. PLL Adjustment (VC-208 Board) ................................. 5-47
3-5-2. BIST Check ................................................................... 5-48
1. Playback System Check ................................................ 5-48
1-1. Preparation for Playback ............................................... 5-48
1-2. IC1814 (TRF) BIST (PB) Check ................................... 5-48
1-3. IC1601 (TFD) BIST (PB) Check .................................. 5-48
1-4. IC1800 (SFD) BIST (PB) Check ................................... 5-48
1-5. IC1501 (VFD) BIST (PB) Check .................................. 5-49
2. Recording System Check .............................................. 5-51
2-1. Preparations for recording ............................................. 5-51
2-2. IC1501 (VFD) BIST (REC) Check ............................... 5-51
2-3. IC1600 (SFD) BIST (REC) Check ................................ 5-51
2-4. IC1601 (TFD) BIST (REC) Check ............................... 5-51
2-5. IC1900 (TRX) BIST (REC) Check ............................... 5-52
3-6. IR Transmitter Adjustments ........................................... 5-53
1. IR Video Carrier Frequency Adjustment
(VI-151 board) ............................................................... 5-53
2. IR Video Deviation Adjustment (VI-151 board) ........... 5-53
3. IR Audio Deviation Adjustment (VI-151 board) ........... 5-54
3-7. Audio System Adjustments ........................................... 5-55
1. Playback Level Check ................................................... 5-56
2. Overall Level Characteristics Check ............................. 5-56
3. Overall Distortion Check ............................................... 5-56
4. Overall Noise Level Check ............................................ 5-56
5. Overall Separation Check .............................................. 5-56
5-4. Service Mode ................................................................. 5-57
4-1. Adjustment Remote Commander .................................. 5-57
1. Using the adjustment remote commander ..................... 5-57
2. Precautions upon using the
adjustment remote commander ..................................... 5-57
4-2. Data Process .................................................................. 5-58
4-3. Service Mode ................................................................. 5-59
1. Setting the Test Mode .................................................... 5-59
2. Emergence Memory Address ........................................ 5-59
2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) ..................................... 5-59
2-2. MSW Code .................................................................... 5-60
3. Bit value discrimination ................................................ 5-61
4. Switch check (1) ............................................................ 5-61
5. Switch check (2) ............................................................ 5-62
6. Record of Use check ...................................................... 5-62
6. REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1. Exploded Views ............................................................... 6-1
6-1-1. Overall Section ................................................................ 6-1
6-1-2. Mechanism Frame Section .............................................. 6-2
6-1-3. Cabinet (L) Section ......................................................... 6-3
*The optical axis frame and color reproduction frame is shown
on page 300 and 301.
6-1-4. Cabinet (R) Section ......................................................... 6-4
6-1-5. LCD Panel Section .......................................................... 6-5
6-1-6. Battery Panel Section ...................................................... 6-6
6-1-7. Cabinet (Upper) Section .................................................. 6-7
6-1-8. EVF Section .................................................................... 6-8
6-1-9. Front Panel Section ......................................................... 6-9
6-1-10. Lens Block Section ..................................................... 6-10
6-1-11. Cassette Compartment,
  Drum and Reel Table Assembly .................................. 6-11
6-1-12. Tape Guide, Pinch Slider Assembly
  and Brake Slider Assembly ......................................... 6-12
6-1-13. Each Gears and Loading/Capstan Motor Assembly ... 6-13
6-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 6-14 
						

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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E
SERVICE NOTE
1. POWER SUPPLY 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
ÒADJÓ side.
Method 2.
Press the battery switch of the battery terminal using adhesive tape,
etc.
Method 3.
Use the AC power adaptor.
2. HOW TO TAKE A CASSETTE OUT
WHEN THE MAIN POWER CANNOT
BE TURNED ON
Note:To take a cassette out forcibly as follows when the main power
cannot be turned on, remove the cassette lid, cabinet (L) and cabinet
(R).  Apply +4.5 V power from an external power supply to the
loading motor, as shown below.  Refer to sections 2-1 and 2-2 for
the procedure to remove the cabinet (L) assembly.
Procedure:
1) Disconnect the CN2913 of VI-151 board.
2) Apply +4.5 V directly to the loading motor as shown to drive
the loading motor that ejects a cassette.
Loading motorDC power supply (+4.5V
)Disconnect CN2913 
of VI-151 board.
 : loading
 : unloading 
						

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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E
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, LCD screen
or LCD 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.
Note:The Òself-diagnosis displayÓ data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery of CK-80 board BT7200. When this coin-type lithium battery
is removed, the Òself-diagnosis displayÓ data will be lost by initialization.
2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder, LCD screen or LCD window consists of an alphabet
and 4-digit numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display
indicates the Òrepaired by:Ó, ÒblockÓ in which the problem occurred,
and Òdetailed codeÓ of the problem.
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 ÒSTOPÓ key, set the switch from OFF to ÒVTR or PLAYERÓ, and continue pressing the ÒSTOPÓ 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.
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
3-3. End of Display
Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.
Order of previous errors
Backup No.
Self-diagnosis Codes
C : 3 1 : 1 1 [3]
Lights up Viewfinder or LCD screen
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 13 C : 3 1 : 11
LCD window
1 1
3 1
C : 3 1 : 11
C
Repaired by:
Refer to page 8.
Self-diagnosis Code Table. Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.BlockDetailed Code Blinks at 3.2Hz
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer Viewfinder or LCD screen LCD window
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Control dial   
						

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C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
Block
Function
21
22
23
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
61
61
62
62
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
24
30
40
42
10
11
20
21
22
23
24
30
40
42
00
10
00
01
Symptom/State
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
Non-standard battery is used.
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.
Winding S reel fault when counting the
rest of tape.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
T reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum operations.
LOAD direction loading motor time-
out.
UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
Winding S reel fault when counting the
rest of tape.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
T reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault when starting drum
FG fault during normal drum
operations
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With pitch angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With yaw angular velocity sensor output
stopped.) Self-diagnosis Code
Repaired by:
Correction
Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.
Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
Use the info LITHIUM battery.
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.
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin !¼ of CN500 of VC-
208 board) when focusing is performed when the control dial is
rotated in the focus manual mode, and the focus motor drive circuit
(IC500 of VC-208 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin !ª of CN500 of VC-
208 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC500 of VC-208 board)
when zooming is not performed.
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE451 of SE-75 board)
peripheral circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE450 of SE-75 board)
peripheral circuits. 
						

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This section is extracted from instruction
manual. (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900E model)SECTION 1
GENERAL
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