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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E RMT-811/812 SERVICE MANUAL 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 Photo: DCR-TRV900E RMT-811 Chinese Model Ver 1.0 1998.08 C MECHANISM DCR-TRV900E Difference table For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the...
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MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE Deleting images ..............1-35 Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to Power Supply During Repairs ..........6 mini DV tapes (DCR-TRV900E only) ......... 1-35 How to Take a Cassette Out When the Main Power Cannot Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW ..
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• VI-151 (REC/PB AMP)(1/10) Setting the Switch ............5-4 Schematic Diagram ........4-51 Order of Adjustments ............5-4 • VI-151 (Timing Generator)(2/10) Subjects ................5-4 Schematic Diagram ........4-55 1-2. Initialization of F, E Page Data ........5-5 • VI-151 (Video Interface)(3/10) Initializing the F, E Page Data .........
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D Page Table ..............5-36 6-1-4. Cabinet (R) Section ............6-4 Initializing the B Page Data ........... 5-38 6-1-5. LCD Panel Section ............6-5 Modification of B Page Data ......... 5-38 6-1-6. Battery Panel Section ............6-6 B Page Table ..............5-38 6-1-7.
DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E SERVICE NOTE 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.
DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis viewfinder, LCD screen or LCD window consists of an alphabet function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, LCD screen and 4-digit numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz.
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE Self-diagnosis Code Block Detailed Symptom/State Correction Function Code Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Video head is dirty. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette. Non-standard battery is used. Use the info LITHIUM battery. LOAD direction.
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E SECTION 1 This section is extracted from instruction GENERAL manual. (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900E model)
2-6. CK-80 BOARD !¶ Card ejector (Slide it in the direction 1 - 6 PM slider assembly of the arrow.) 7 - !¶ CK-80 board Insert the craw !• - @¡ Speaker into the slider when re-assembling. !∞ FP-9 flexible board CN7204 60P 1 Screw (M2 ×...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For printed wiring boards) (Measuring conditions voltage and waveform) •...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E VC-208 (SAMPLE HOLD & AGC, CAMERA PROCESSOR, BASE BAND INPUT, MOTOR DRIVE, VAP DRIVER, CARD CONTROL, PWM CONTROL, HONEY, PCMCIA CONTROL) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. VC-208 Board; 10,000 Series — VC-208 BOARD (SIDE A) C228 C530 FB754...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E VC-208 (SAMPLE HOLD & AGC, CAMERA PROCESSOR, BASE BAND INPUT, MOTOR DRIVE, VAP DRIVER, CARD CONTROL, PWM CONTROL, HONEY, PCMCIA CONTROL) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. VC-208 Board; 10,000 Series — VC-208 BOARD (SIDE B) C201 E-13...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-17 for printed wiring board. VC-208 BOARD (1/7) IC203 @•, @ª IC203 9 CAMERA REC CAMERA REC 0.6Vp-p 0.34Vp-p IC203 #¡, #™ IC204 #¡ CAMERA REC CAMERA REC 3.4Vp-p 27.0 MHz 0.5Vp-p...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-17 for printed wiring board. VC-208 BOARD (2/7) !º IC300 &¶ CAMERA REC/PB 3.0Vp-p 13.5MHz !¡ IC302 $º CAMERA REC/PB 2.8Vp-p 20.0MHz CAMERA PROCESSOR 4-27 4-28 4-29 VC-208 (2/7)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-17 for printed wiring board. VC-208 BOARD (3/7) !™ IC1200 @∞ LINE REC 0.44Vp-p !™ IC1200 @∞ CAMERA REC/PB 1.0Vp-p !£ IC1200 #£ LINE REC 0.5Vp-p !£ IC1200 #£ CAMERA REC/PB 1.5Vp-p...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-17 for printed wiring board. MOTOR DRIVE 4-35 4-36 VC-208 (4/7)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram SE-75 (YAW/PITCH SENSOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 4-17 for printed wiring board of VC-208. — Ref. No. SE-75 Board; 10,000 Series — SE-75 BOARD C450 C451 CN450 A-2 L450 SE450 SE451 For printed wiring boards •...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-17 for printed wiring board. VC-208 BOARD (6/7) CAMERA REC/PB !¶ IC722 !º 0.8Vp-p 2.3µsec CARD CONTROL, PWM CONTROL 4-43 4-44 4-45 4-46 VC-208 (6/7)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-17 for printed wiring board. VC-208 BOARD (7/7) !• IC751 &¶ CAMERA REC/PB 3.8Vp-p 6.85MHz HONEY, PCMCIA CONTROL 4-47 4-48 4-49 4-50 VC-208 (7/7)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. VI-151 BOARD (1/10) IC1816 1, 2, 6, 7 CAMERA REC 3.5Vp-p 6.8msec IC1816 !¡, !™ CAMERA REC 2.0Vp-p 6.8msec IC1816 @¶ PB 0.35Vp-p 6.8msec IC1816 $º CAMERA REC/PB 2.3Vp-p...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. VI-151 BOARD (2/10) CAMERA REC IC1900 $¡ 3.2Vp-p 13.5MHz TIMING GENERATOR 4-55 4-56 VI-151 (2/10)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. VI-151 BOARD (3/10) !º Q1500 E CAMERA REC 0.22Vp-p !º Q1500 E LINE REC 0.3Vp-p !¡ Q1501 E CAMERA REC 0.2Vp-p !¡ Q1501 E LINE REC 0.3Vp-p...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. VI-151 BOARD (4/10) CAMERA REC/PB !£ IC1600 !¢ (R1627) 2.6Vp-p 24.58MHz DCT/IDCT 4-62 4-63 4-64 VI-151 (4/10)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. VI-151 BOARD (5/10) !¢ IC1403 @™ LINE REC/PB (IR ON) 0.8Vp-p 82nsec !∞ IC1403 $¡ PB 0.5Vp-p !∞ IC1403 $¡ LINE REC 0.5Vp-p !§ IC1402 @∞...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. AUDIO PROCESSOR 4-68 4-69 4-70 VI-151 (6/10)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. VI-151 BOARD (7/10) CAMERA REC/PB @¡ IC2204 $º (R2300) 3.0Vp-p 20.0MHz @™ IC2204 %£ (X2201, R2262) 3.0Vp-p 32.767kHz HI CONTROL 4-71 4-72 4-73 4-74 VI-151 (7/10)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. VI-151 BOARD (8/10) CAMERA REC/PB @£ IC2401 1 (X2400) 2.5Vp-p 20.0MHz MECHANISM CONTROL 4-76 4-77 4-78 VI-151 (8/10)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-87 for FP-594 flexible board. VI-151 BOARD (9/10) CAMERA REC/PB @¢ #º IC2503 4 IC2503 ^º 2.6Vp-p 2.8Vp-p 6.7msec 1.1msec @∞ #¡...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. DC/DC CONVERTER 4-83 4-84 4-85 4-86 VI-151 (10/10)
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E FP-594 (LOADING MOTOR, S/T REEL SENSOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No.: FP-594 Board; 9,000 Series — FP-594 BOARD M902 LOADING MOTOR SENSOR S903 MODE SW Q901 Q902 TAPE END TAP E TOP S901 C IN S902 REC.P CN901...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E VI-151 BOARD (SIDE A) 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 C1401 C3244 Q3205 C-8 R2416 C-6 — Ref. No. VI-151 Board; 10,000 Series —...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E VI-151 (REC/PB AMP, TIMING GENERATOR, VIDEO INTERFACE, DCT/IDCT, IR TRANSMITTER, AUDIO PROCESSOR, VI-151 BOARD (SIDE B) HI CONTROL, MECHANISM CONTROL, DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE, DC/DC CONVERTER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD C1400 A-17 C2016 C-19 C3219 D-13 L1401 A-17 Q3247 E-12 R1857 A-15...
DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS 5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT NTSC model : DCR-TRV900 PAL model : DCR-TRV890E/TRV900E 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT (CAMERA SECTION) 1-1-1. List of Service Tools • Oscilloscope • Regulated power supply • Vectorscope • Color monitor • Digital voltmeter Ref.
1-1-2. Preparations Note 1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer to “2. DISASSEMBLY”. Note 2: When performing only the adjustments, the lens block and boards need not be disassembled. Pattern box 1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 5-1- 2) The front panel block (MA-333 board, focus ring, focus switch, ND filter switch, microphone unit) must be assembled because the focus ring and ND filter switch are used for adjustments.
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Viewfinder Note: Press the battery switch using adhesive tape,etc. LCD WINDOW To ED-48 board. To VF-121 board CN5001 Lens block Need not be connected. Must be connected when performing the EVF system adjustments. Regulated power supply (Note) (8.4 ± 0.1Vdc) Must be connected when performing the camera system or LCD system adjustments.
1-1-3. Precaution 1. Setting the Switch Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments without loading cassette. POWER switch (FK-4880 block) ......CAMERA FOCUS switch (FP-21) ......... MANUAL DEMO MODE (Menu display) ........OFF 10. BACK LIGHT (ED-48 board) ......... OFF DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu display) ........
1-2. INITIALIZATION OF F, E PAGE DATA Initial value Address Remark NTSC 1. Initializing the F, E Page Data Fixed data-1 Note: If the F, E page data is initialized, the following adjustments must (Initialized data) be performed again. 1) Modification of F, E PAGE Data 2) Camera system adjustments 27MHz origin osc.
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Initial value Initial value Address Address Remark Remark NTSC NTSC PAL Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Modified data, copy the data built in (Initialized data) the same model.) Fixed data-1...
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Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Table. 5-1-1 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.)
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4. E Page table Initial value Address Remark Note 1: Fixed data-1 : Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the F, E NTSC Page Data”.) Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 : Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of F, E PAGE Data”). (Initialized data) Initial value Address...
1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Processing after Completing Adjustments 1) Select page: 6, address: 94, and set data: 00. Before perform the camera system adjustments, check that the 2) Select page: 6, address: 95, and set data: 00. specified value of “Composite Output Y Level Adjustment” and 3) Select page: 6, address: 01, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE “Composite Output Chroma Level Adjustment”...
3. Offset Adjustment Adjust so that the AGC OUT potential lies within the specified value of the digital clamp. Subject Not required Measurement Point DDS display data of LCD or TV monitor (Note 1) Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 2D, 2E, 2F Specified Value 50 to B0...
4. Flange Back Adjustment The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during auto focusing/manual focusing. 4-1. Flange Back Adjustment(1) 4-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) Perform this adjustment after performing “Flange Back Adjustment Subject Flange back adjustment chart (1)”.
5. Flange Back Check 6. Picture Frame Setting Subject Siemens star Subject Color bar chart standard picture frame (2.0 m from the front of the lens) (95cm from the front of the lens) (Luminance: 300 ± 50 lux) Measurement Point Video output terminal Measurement Point Check operation on TV monitor...
7. Pre White Balance Data Input 8. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input At 3200k, input the pre white balance standard data. At 3200K, input the white balance standard data. Subject Clear chart Subject Clear chart (Color bar standard picture frame) (Color bar standard picture frame) Adjustment Page Adjustment Page...
9. MAX GAIN Adjustment 10. LV Standard Data Input Setting the minimum illumination. Adjust the normal coefficient of the light value. If it is not consistent, the image level required for taking subjects in Subject Clear chart low illuminance will not be produced (dark). (Color bar standard picture frame) Subject Clear chart...
11. White Balance ND Filter Compensation Adjustment 12. Auto White Balance Adjustment Compensate the white balance deviation when ND filter is ON. Adjust to the proper auto white balance output data. If it is not correct, auto white balance and color reproducibility will Subject Clear chart be poor.
13. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter OFF) 14. Color Reproduction Adjustment (ND Filter ON) When the ND filter is off, adjust the color difference matrix When the ND filter is on, adjust the color difference matrix coefficient so that proper color reproduction is produced. coefficient so that proper color reproduction is produced.
15. White Balance Check Subject Clear chart (Color bar standard picture frame) Filter Filter C14 for color temperature correction ND filter 1.0 and 0.3 Measurement Point Video output terminal Measuring Instrument Vectorscope Specified Value Fig. 5-1-11. A to C Fig. 5-1-11 (A) Checking method: 1.0mm 1) Check that the lens is not covered with either filter.
16. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment Adjust the gain of the PSD sensor for steady shot operation. 16-1. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment (1) Subject Pattern A (1.5m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Video output terminal Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope (V period) Adjustment Page Adjustment Address...
16-2. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment (2) Subject Pattern B (1.5m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Video output terminal Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope (H period) Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Black Pattern B White White Falling edge of Falling edge of A4 size (297mm ×...
17. Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment • This adjustment is performed only when replacing the angular velocity sensor. Although this adjustment need not be performed when the circuit is damaged, etc., check the operations. • Note down the sensitivity displayed on the angular velocity sensor of the repair parts.
1-4. COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 1. VCO Adjustment (VF-121 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the EVF screen will be SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT blurred. Note 1: The back light (fluorescent tube) is driven by a high voltage AC power supply. Therefore, do not touch the back light holder to Mode VTR stop avoid electrical shock.
2. Bright Adjustment (VF-121 board) 3. Contrast Adjustment (VF-121 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated value.
4. Backlight Consumption Current Adjustment 5. White Balance Adjustment (VF-121 board) (VF-121 board) Correct the white balance. Set the backlight luminance and color temperature. If deviated, the reproduction of the EVF screen may degenerate. If deviated, the image may become dark or bright. Mode Camera Mode...
1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. VCO Adjustment (PD-101 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will Note 1: The back light (fluorescent tube) is driven by a high voltage AC power supply. Therefore, do not touch the back light holder to be blurred.
2. D range Adjustment (PD-101 board) 3. Bright Adjustment (PD-101 board) Set the D range of the RGB decoder used to drive the LCD to the Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified specified value.
4. Contrast Adjustment (PD-101 board) 5. V-COM Level Adjustment (PD-101 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified Set the common electrode drive signal level of LCD to the specified value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated value.
6. V-COM Adjustment (PD-101 board) 7. White Balance Adjustment (PD-101 board) Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the Correct the white balance. specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced. If deviated, the LCD display will move, producing flicker and Mode Camera...
5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT On the mechanism section adjustment For details of mechanism section adjustments, checks, and replacement of mechanism parts, refer to the separate volume “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL C Mechanism ”. 2-1. HOW TO ENTER RECORD MODE WITHOUT 2-3.
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS NTSC model : DCR-TRV900 PAL model : DCR-TRV890E/TRV900E 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS Use the following measuring instruments for video section adjustments. 3-1-1. Equipment Required TV monitor Oscilloscope (dual-phenomenon, band above 30 MHz with delay mode) (Unless specified otherwise, use a 10 : 1 probe.) Frequency counter Pattern generator with video output terminal.
3-1-2. Precautions on Adjusting Note 1: Setting the “Forced VTR Power ON” mode (VTR mode) The adjustments of this unit are performed in the VTR mode 1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. or camera mode. 2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE To set to the VTR mode, set the power switch to “VTR”...
RF MON Table 5-3-1. Remove the CPC cover 3-1-4. Connecting the Equipment Connect the measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 5-3-2, and perform the adjustments. VTR recording mode (Except DCR-TRV890E) Pattern generator VIDEO (Yellow) Video output Adjustment (75 Ω )
3-1-6. Alignment Tapes Use the alignment tapes shown in the following table. Use tapes specified in the signal column of each adjustment. Name Tracking standard (XH2-1) Tape path adjustment SW/OL standard (XH2-3) Switching position adjustment Audio operation check Audio system adjustment (XH5-3 (NTSC), XH5-3P (PAL)) System operation check Operation check...
3-2. INITIALIZATION OF B, C, D PAGE DATA Initial value Address Remark NTSC 1. Initializing the C Page Data Fixed data-1 Note: If the page C data is initialized, the following adjustments must be (Initialized data) performed again. 1) Modification of C page data Switching position adj.
4. Initializing the D Page Data Initial value Address Remark Note: If the D page data is initialized, the following adjustments must be NTSC PAL performed again. Fixed data-2 1) Modification of D page data 2) Video system adjustments 3) Color electronic viewfinder system adjustments Fixed data-1 4) LCD system adjustments Fixed data-2...
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Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC NTSC Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
3-3. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. Battery End Adjustment (VI-151 board) Set the battery end voltage. If the voltage is incorrect, the life of the battery will shorten. The image at the battery end will also lose synchronization. Mode Camera recordings Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point...
3-4. SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 3. PLL f & LPF f Adjustment (VI-151 board) Before performing the servo and RF system adjustments, check that Mode VTR stop the specified value of “27 MHz Master Oscillator Adjustment” of Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 03 “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT”...
4. Switching Position Adjustment (VI-151 board) 5. AGC Center Level Adjustment (VI-151 board) Mode VTR playback Mode Camera record and playback Signal SW/OL reference tape (XH2-3) Subject Arbitrary Pin @º of CN2904 (RF MON) (Note 1) Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 03 Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment remote commander...
6. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VI-151 board) 7. PLL f & LPF f Final Adjustment (VI-151 board) Mode Camera record and playback Mode VTR playback Subject Arbitrary Signal Arbitrary Pin @º of CN2904 (RF MON) (Note 1) Measurement Point Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 03 Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope...
3-5. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VI-151 Board) Before perform the video system adjustments, check that the specified value of “27 MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment” of Mode Camera “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” is satisfied. Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Y signal terminal of S VIDEO jack 3-5-1.
3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment 4. AV OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VI-151 Board) (VI-151 Board) Mode Camera Mode Camera Subject Arbitrary Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Chroma signal terminal of S VIDEO Measurement Point Video terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO jack (75 Ω...
5. PLL Adjustment (VC-208 Board) (Except DCR-TRV890E) Set the VCO center level of the video input circuit (IC1200). Mode VTR stop Signal Color bar (Video terminal of AUDIO/ VIDEO jack input) Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 04...
3-5-2. BIST Check 1. Playback System Check 1-1. Preparation for Playback 1-3. IC1601(TFD) BIST(PB) Check 1) Set the POWER switch to VTR (or PLAYER) position. 1) Select page: 3, address: 40, set data: 0F, and press the PAUSE button. 2) Connect the adjusting remote commander and set the HOLD switch to ON (SERVICE) position.
2. Recording System Check 10) When the recording system from IC1501(VFD) to IC1600(SFD) is normal, the display data (combination data) 2-1. Preparations for recording of page: 3, address: 1A and 1B agrees with any combination as Playback the BIST check tape.(XH5-6(NTSC), XH5-6P(PAL)) shown below.
13) Select page: 3, address: 40, set data: 01, and press the PAUSE button. 14) Select page: 3, address: 40, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button. 15) When the recording system from IC1601 (TFD) to IC1900 (TRX) is normal, the display data (combination data) of page: 3, address: 43 and 44 agrees with any combination as shown below.
3-6. IR TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS 2. IR Video Deviation Adjustment (VI-151 board) Mode VTR stop Adjust using a IR receiver jig (J-6082-383-A). Signal Arbitrary Measurement Point VIDEO OUT terminal of IR receiver jig Switch setting: (Terminated at 75 Ω) LASER LINK ........ON (Red LED is lit) Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope 1.
3. IR Audio Deviation Adjustment (VI-151 board) Mode VTR stop Signal Video : No signal Audio : –400Hz, –7.5dBs, Audio left and right terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO jack Measurement Point AUDIO L terminal and AUDIO R terminal of IR receiver jig (Terminated at 47kΩ) Measuring Instrument Audio level meter...
3-7. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS [Connection of Audio System Measuring Devices] Connect the audio system measuring devices as shown in Fig. 5-3-13. Main unit Recording (Camera mode) 600 Ω Audio oscillator Left Right Attenuator 600 Ω : 270 Ω (1-249-410-11) + 330 Ω (1-249-411-11) Playback Main unit TV monitor...
1. Playback Level Check 4. Overall Noise Level Check Mode VTR playback Mode Camera recording and playback Signal Alignment tape: Signal No signal: Insert a shorting plug in the For audio operation check MIC jack (XH5-3 (NTSC)) Measurement Point Audio left or right terminal of AUDIO (XH5-3P (PAL)) VIDEO jack Measurement Point...
5-4. SERVICE MODE 4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER 2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote commander The adjustment remote commander is used for changing the calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc. The Mishandling of the adjustment remote commander may erase the correct adjustment data at times.
4-2. DATA PROCESS The calculation of the DDS display and the adjustment remote commander display data (hexadecimal notation) are required for obtaining the adjustment data of some adjustment items. In this case, after converting the hexadecimal notation to decimal notation, calculate and convert the result to hexadecimal notation, and use it as the adjustment data.
4-3. SERVICE MODE 2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) 1. Setting the Test Mode Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in Page D Address 10 addresses 38, 3C and 40. The type of error indicated by the code are shown in the following table.
2-2. MSW Code MSW when errors occur: Information on MSW (mode SW) when errors occur MSW when movement starts: Information on MSW when movements starts when the mechanism position is moved (When the L motor is moved) MSW of target of movement: Information on target MSW of movement when the mechanism position is moved Mechanical Position ←...
3. Bit value discrimination 4. Switch check (1) Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the Page 2 Address 43 adjustment remote commander for following items. Use the table below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”. Function When bit value=1 When bit value=0...
5. Switch check (2) Page 2 Address 60 to 67 Using method: 1) Select page: 2, address: 60 to 67. 2) By discriminating the display data, the pressed key can be discriminated. Data Address 00 (00 to 0A) 19 (0B to 24) 32 (25 to 44) 59 (45 to 6E) 85 (4F to 9F)
DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • The mechanical parts with no reference number The components identified by mark ! or have some differences from the original one.
CD-202 CK-80 6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • RESISTORS When indicating parts by reference number, parts list may be different from the parts All resistors are in ohms. please include the board name. specified in the diagrams or the components METAL: metal-film resistor The components identified by mark ! or...
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CK-80 FP-21 FP-594 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks < RESISTOR > A-7073-684-A ED-48 BOARD, COMPLETE ********************* R7200 1-216-809-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W (Ref.No.:10,000Series) R7201 1-216-864-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R7202 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W < CONNECTOR > R7203 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W...
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You can find the parts position of location of mount locations applying to VC-208 board of a set. VC-208 SIDE A DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E IC752 V C - 2 0 8 S I D E B D C R - T R V 8 9 0 E / T R V 9 0 0 / T R V 9 0 0 E 〈PARTS REFERENCE SHEET〉...
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〈 〉 FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME and Parts referencesheets with a clear sheet for use. DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E — 301 —...
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Applicable serial Nos. (for the item 2.) • Abbreviation Models Serial Nos. Models Serial Nos. CND: Canadian model DCR-TRV890E : AEP 1003922 and higher DCR-TRV900E : AEP 1020501 and higher HK : Hong Kong model -TRV890E : UK 1004001 and higher...
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< > : Page No. shown in < > indicates the page to refer on this Supplement-1. [ ] : Page No. shown in [ ] indicates the page to refer on the original Service Manual : Added portion. DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E. [ Page: 3-5 ] 3-2.
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E PS-422 (DC IN) PRINTED WIRING BOARD < > : Page No. shown in < > indicates the page to refer on this Supplement-1. — Ref. No. PS-422 Board; 10,000 Series — PS-422 BOARD LB-55 (EVF BACK-LIGHT) C3500 Q3500 F-1...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E [ ] : Page No. shown in [ ] indicates the page to refer on the original Service Manual DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E. [ Page: 4-90 ] VI-151 BOARD (SIDE A) VI-151 (REC/PB AMP, TIMING GENERATOR, VIDEO INTERFACE, DCT/IDCT, IR TRANSMITTER, AUDIO PROCESSOR,...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E VI-151 (REC/PB AMP, TIMING GENERATOR, VIDEO INTERFACE, DCT/IDCT, IR TRANSMITTER, AUDIO PROCESSOR, VI-151 BOARD (SIDE B) HI CONTROL, MECHANISM CONTROL, DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE, DC/DC CONVERTER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD C1400 A-17 C2016 C-19 C3220 C-12 L1605 A-17 R1400 A-18 R1877 B-15...
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DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E < > : Page No. shown in < > indicates the page to refer on this Supplement-1. [ ] : Page No. shown in [ ] indicates the page to refer on the original Service Manual : Changed portion.
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: Added portion. [ Page: 6-2 ] 6-1-2. MECHANISM FRAME SECTION V I - - 2 0 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks A-7094-030-B VI-151 BOARD, COMPLETE (890E) A-7093-973-B VI-151 BOARD, COMPLETE (900/900E) 1-959-893-11 HARNESS (PV-127) (US,Canadian model) 6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST : Chenged portion.
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