Sony DCR-HC40 / DCR-HC40E (serv.man4) Service Manual ▷ View online
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1-4.
COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUSTMENT
Note1:
When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages
caused by static electricity.
caused by static electricity.
Note2:
Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0,
address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address.
address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address.
Note3:
As the PANEL OPEN switch is attached to the cabinet (R), this
cabinet must be attached when performing adjustments.
If you perform the adjustments with cabinet (R) removed, set the
following data.
1) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 67.
2) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 01.
Reset the data after completing adjustment.
1) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 00.
2) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 00.
cabinet must be attached when performing adjustments.
If you perform the adjustments with cabinet (R) removed, set the
following data.
1) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 67.
2) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 01.
Reset the data after completing adjustment.
1) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 00.
2) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 00.
Note4:
NTSC model : DCR-HC40
PAL model
PAL model
: DCR-HC40E
Switch setting:
LCD panel ........................................................................... Closed
LCD panel ........................................................................... Closed
1. EVF Automatic Adjustment (VC-352 board)
This adjustment does the following adjustment items automatically.
VCO adjustment
Contrast adjustment
Contrast adjustment
Mode
CAMERA-TAPE
Subject
Arbitrary
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
3F, 40 (VCO adj.)
47 (Contrast adj.)
47 (Contrast adj.)
Note1:
The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
Set the data.
2
C
71
00
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
3
3
01
5A
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
4
3
02
Check that the data changes to
“00”.
“00”.
5
3
03
Check that the data is “00”.
(Note2)
(Note2)
6
C
3F
Read the data, and this data is
named D
named D
3F
.
7
Convert D
3F
to decimal notation,
and obtain D
3F
’. (Note3)
8
Calculate D
40
’ using following
equations (Decimal calculation)
[NTSC model]
When D
[NTSC model]
When D
3F
’ 245
D
40
’ = D
3F
’+10
When D
3F
’ > 245
D
40
’ = 255
[PAL model]
When D
When D
3F
’ 10
D
40
’ = D
3F
’– 10
When D
3F
’ < 10
D
40
’ = 0
9
Convert D
40
’ to a hexadecimal
number, and obtain D
40
. (Note3)
10
C
40
D
40
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
11
C
71
41
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
12
0
01
00
Set the data.
Note2:
If the data is “01”, adjustment has errors. Contents of the error is
written into page: 3, addresses: C6. See the following table.
written into page: 3, addresses: C6. See the following table.
Note3:
Refer to “Table 6-4-1. Hexadecimal-decimal Conversion Table”.
Data of page: 3,
address: C6
address: C6
5E
61
Contents of error
VCO adjustment error
Contrast adjustment error
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2. White Balance Adjustment (VC-352 board)
Correct the white balance.
If deviated, the reproduction of the EVF screen may degenerate.
If deviated, the reproduction of the EVF screen may degenerate.
Mode
CAMERA-TAPE
Subject
Arbitrary
Measurement Point
Check on EVF screen
Measuring Instrument
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
45, 46
Specified Value
The EVF screen should not be colored.
Note1:
Check the white balance only when replacing the following parts.
If necessary, adjust them.
1. LCD panel
2. Light induction plate
3. IC9301
If necessary, adjust them.
1. LCD panel
2. Light induction plate
3. IC9301
Note2:
The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
Set the data.
2
C
45
A0
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
3
C
46
88
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
4
C
46
Check that the EVF screen is not
colored. If not colored, proceed to
step 10.
colored. If not colored, proceed to
step 10.
5
C
45
Change the data so that the EVF
screen is not colored.
screen is not colored.
6
C
45
Press PAUSE button.
7
C
46
Change the data so that the EVF
screen is not colored.
screen is not colored.
8
C
46
Press PAUSE button.
9
C
46
If the EVF screen is colored,
repeat steps 5 to 9.
repeat steps 5 to 9.
10
0
01
00
Set the data.
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1-5.
LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
Note1:
When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages
caused by static electricity.
caused by static electricity.
Note2:
Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0,
address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address.
address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address.
Note3:
NTSC model : DCR-HC40
PAL model
PAL model
: DCR-HC40E
Switch setting:
LCD panel ............................................................................. Open
LCD panel ............................................................................. Open
1. LCD Automatic Adjustment (PD-213 board)
This adjustment does the following adjustment items automatically.
VCO adjustment
Contrast adjustment
Contrast adjustment
Mode
CAMERA-TAPE
Subject
Arbitrary
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
50, 51 (VCO adj.)
58 (Contrast adj.)
58 (Contrast adj.)
Note1:
The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
Set the data.
2
C
70
00
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
3
3
01
5A
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
4
3
02
Check that the data changes to
“00”.
“00”.
5
3
03
Check that the data is “00”.
(Note2)
(Note2)
6
C
50
Read the data, and this data is
named D
named D
50
.
7
Convert D
50
to decimal notation,
and obtain D
50
’. (Note3)
8
Calculate D
51
’ using following
equations (Decimal calculation)
[NTSC model]
When D
[NTSC model]
When D
50
’ 245
D
51
’ = D
50
’ + 10
When D
50
’ > 245
D
51
’ = 255
[PAL model]
When D
When D
50
’ 10
D
51
’ = D
50
’ – 10
When D
50
’ < 10
D
51
’ = 0
9
Convert D
51
’ to a hexadecimal
number, and obtain D
51
. (Note3)
10
C
51
D
51
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
11
C
70
41
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
12
0
01
00
Set the data.
Note2:
If the data is “01”, adjustment has errors. Contents of the error is
written into page: 3, addresses: C6. See the following table.
written into page: 3, addresses: C6. See the following table.
Data of page: 3,
address: C6
address: C6
58
60
Contents of error
VCO adjustment error
Contrast adjustment error
Note3:
Refer to “Table 6-4-1. Hexadecimal-decimal Conversion Table”.
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2. V COM Adjustment (PD-213 board)
Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the
specified value.
If deviated, the LCD display will move, producing flicker and
conspicuous vertical lines.
specified value.
If deviated, the LCD display will move, producing flicker and
conspicuous vertical lines.
Mode
CAMERA-TAPE
Subject
Arbitrary
Measurement Point
Check on LCD display
Measuring Instrument
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
52
Specified Value
The brightness difference between the
section A and section B is minimum.
section A and section B is minimum.
Note1:
This adjustment should be carried out upon completion of the LCD
automatic adjustment.
automatic adjustment.
Note2:
The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Switch setting:
LCD BACKLIGHT .................................................................. ON
LCD BACKLIGHT .................................................................. ON
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
Set the data.
2
C
61
CD
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
3
C
52
Change the data so that the
brightness of the section A and
that of the section B is equal.
brightness of the section A and
that of the section B is equal.
4
C
52
Subtract 7 from the data.
5
C
52
Press PAUSE button.
6
C
61
C5
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
7
0
01
00
Set the data.
3. Transmissive Mode White Balance Adjustment
(PD-213 board)
Correct the white balance of the transmissive mode.
If deviated, the reproduction of the LCD screen may degenerate.
If deviated, the reproduction of the LCD screen may degenerate.
Mode
CAMERA-TAPE
Subject
Arbitrary
Measurement Point
Check on LCD screen
Measuring Instrument
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
56, 57
Specified Value
The LCD screen should not be colored.
Note1:
Check the white balance only when replacing the following parts.
If necessary, adjust them.
1. LCD panel
2. Light induction plate
3. IC602
If necessary, adjust them.
1. LCD panel
2. Light induction plate
3. IC602
Note2:
The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Switch setting:
LCD BACKLIGHT .................................................................. ON
LCD BACKLIGHT .................................................................. ON
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
Set the data.
2
C
56
7D
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
3
C
57
73
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
4
C
57
Check that the LCD screen is not
colored. If not colored, proceed to
step 10.
colored. If not colored, proceed to
step 10.
5
C
56
Change the data so that the LCD
screen is not colored.
screen is not colored.
6
C
56
Press PAUSE button.
7
C
57
Change the data so that the LCD
screen is not colored.
screen is not colored.
8
C
57
Press PAUSE button.
9
C
57
If the LCD screen is colored,
repeat steps 5 to 9.
repeat steps 5 to 9.
10
0
01
00
Set the data.
Fig. 6-1-13.
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A
A
A
B
B
B
B
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