Sony DCR-DVD108 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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1-9.
ERROR
In the case of an error during the execution of adjustment, the
Automatic Adjustment Program interrupts the processing at that
point, and displays an error message, and then terminates the pro-
gram execution there.
Automatic Adjustment Program interrupts the processing at that
point, and displays an error message, and then terminates the pro-
gram execution there.
1-9-1.
Error Message
When an error message is displayed, perform the remedy given
below, and then retry adjustment. If the error message is displayed
though the remedy was performed, the circuits will be faulty.
below, and then retry adjustment. If the error message is displayed
though the remedy was performed, the circuits will be faulty.
1.
Connect Error, Adjust Control Error
Fig. 6-1-18
Symptom
USB communication with the set is abnormal.
Cause
•
USB cable is not inserted tightly.
•
Power supply is not installed correctly.
•
Communication with SeusEX is abnormal.
Remedy
•
Disconnect the USB cable once, and then re-
connect it tightly and check that the set is in
“USB Mode”.
connect it tightly and check that the set is in
“USB Mode”.
•
Install the power supply correctly.
•
Start the SeusEX and click the [Connect] to
check that the connection state is established.
check that the connection state is established.
2.
RESET the CAMERA and Try Again
Fig. 6-1-19
Symptom
The camera is not ready for adjustment.
Cause
Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy
Reset the camera.
3.
Adjustment Time Out
Fig. 6-1-20
Symptom
Adjustment does not finish within the specified
time.
time.
Cause
•
Adjustment conditions are wrong.
•
Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy
•
Check that the conditions such as a subject
are correct.
are correct.
•
Reset the camera.
4.
Adjustment NG
Fig. 6-1-21
Symptom
The adjusted data does not become the speci-
fied value.
fied value.
Cause
•
Adjustment conditions are wrong.
•
Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy
•
Check that the conditions such as a subject
are correct.
are correct.
•
Reset the camera.
This part indicates
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
This part indicates
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
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1-9-2.
Precautions When an Error Occurred
The Automatic Adjustment Program sets the data for adjustment
before the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment termi-
nates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in the
camera.
Note: With this data left in the camera, the camera will not oper-
before the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment termi-
nates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in the
camera.
Note: With this data left in the camera, the camera will not oper-
ate normally.
In this case, the [Release Data Setting] button is displayed in “red”
on the screen as shown in Fig. 6-1-22 to Fig. 6-1-25. Click the
[Release Data Setting] button to cancel the data setting. When the
data setting is cancelled, the button color becomes “white”.
on the screen as shown in Fig. 6-1-22 to Fig. 6-1-25. Click the
[Release Data Setting] button to cancel the data setting. When the
data setting is cancelled, the button color becomes “white”.
Video System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-22
Camera System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-23
LCD/EVF System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-24
Audio System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-25
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6-2. DRIVE SECTION ADJUSTMENTS
2-1.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS (DRIVE SECTION)
2-1-1.
Connection
1) Connect the apparatuses as shown below, and perform adjustment.
Note 1: Before starting the adjustment, remove the disc from the camcorder.
Note 1: Before starting the adjustment, remove the disc from the camcorder.
Fig. 6-2-1
Note 2: Refer to “How to Set the Optical Sensor Disc”.
[Connecting method]
1) Connect the Camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and turn
1) Connect the Camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and turn
on the power switch.
2) The USB SELECT menu will appear on the LCD screen of the
Camcorder, and then select “COMPUTER (Memory Stick) ” to
establish the connection.
establish the connection.
Note 3: Don’t select “COMPUTER (Disc) ”.
POWER Adjustment
Optical power meter
(J-6082-569-A)
(J-6082-569-A)
Optical sensor disc
(J-6082-570-A)
(J-6082-570-A)
To DRIVE (Note 2)
PC
(The SeusEX must be installed in the PC.)
OS: Windows 2000/XP
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Three connectors are required.
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Three connectors are required.
HASP Key
USB cable
(1-829-868-31)
(1-829-868-31)
To DC IN jack
AC IN
AC adaptor
AC-L200/L200B
(1-479-285-21)
AC-L200/L200B
(1-479-285-21)
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Fig. 6-2-4
Fig. 6-2-2
2-1-2.
How to Set Optical Sensor Disc
1) Before setting the optical sensor disc, remove a lug on the sensor
side of the disc.
2) Push in the optical sensor disc until it clicks same as when a
disc is set, and adjust the position so that the cable from the
sensor comes just above the pickup lens, as shown below.
After positioning, fix the disc with a tape so that it does not
rotate.
sensor comes just above the pickup lens, as shown below.
After positioning, fix the disc with a tape so that it does not
rotate.
Fig. 6-2-3
Remove this lug
2-1-3.
Precautions on Adjustment
1.
Adjustment data
The adjustment data for the drive block are recorded to the IC4302
on the VC-484 board.
These data cannot be read or written from the adjustment remote
commander or SeusCam, unlike the camera and LCD adjustment
data.
Accordingly, be sure to adjust all items of the drive adjustment
when the following parts were replaced:
on the VC-484 board.
These data cannot be read or written from the adjustment remote
commander or SeusCam, unlike the camera and LCD adjustment
data.
Accordingly, be sure to adjust all items of the drive adjustment
when the following parts were replaced:
•
Drive block
•
Mounted VC-483 board
•
IC4101 (RF process) on the VC-483 board
•
IC4201 (DVD DSP) on the VC-483 board
•
IC4401 (DVD mecha drive) on the VC-483 board
2.
Order of adjustment
Adjust the drive block in the following order:
1) POWER Adjustment
2) SERVO Adjustment
1) POWER Adjustment
2) SERVO Adjustment
3.
Precaution on the laser diode
In the POWER Adjustment, operate the drive with the disc cover
left open. During the adjustment, be sure to observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
1) Set the optical sensor disc correctly.
2) Keep the distance of more than 30 cm apart from the
left open. During the adjustment, be sure to observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
1) Set the optical sensor disc correctly.
2) Keep the distance of more than 30 cm apart from the
camcoder.
3) Work on the LCD screen side of the camcoder (opposite
side of the drive).
Note: Laser light of the equipment is focused by the object lens
in the optical pick-up so that the light focuses on the reflec-
tion surface of the disc
Therefore, be sure to keep your eyes more then 30 cm apart
from the object lens when you check the emission of laser
diode
tion surface of the disc
Therefore, be sure to keep your eyes more then 30 cm apart
from the object lens when you check the emission of laser
diode
This part should come just above the pickup
Fix with a tape
Pickup Lens (Laser Diode)
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