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In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (4.2V), 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.

Connect the servicing remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B) to the LANC jack, and set the commander switch to the "ADJ" side.

Use the AC power adaptor (AC-VF10 or AC-VQ11) and connecting cord (DK-115).

1

Refer to 2-2 to remove the accessory shoe.

2

Refer to 2-2 to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.

3

Refer to 2-6 to remove the lens-EVF block assembly.

4

Refer to 2-8 to remove VC-245 board.

5

Refer to 2-9 to remove the mechanism deck.

6

Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.

Loading motor  

DC power supply

(+4.5Vdc)

 : Unloading
 : Loading

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When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD
screen 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.

The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery of control switch block (FK-30350) BT4001. When this coin-
type lithium battery is removed, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit
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.

The service mode display shows the last self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

While pressing the “BACK LIGHT” key, set the switch from OFF to “VCR or PLAYER”, and continue pressing the “BACK LIGHT” 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.

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

Switching of the backup No. can’t be done.

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 1

1 1

3 1

C

Repaired by:

Refer to page 7.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.

Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service

engineer

Viewfinder or LCD screen

C : 3 1 : 1 1

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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

0

4

2

1

2

2

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

3

2

6

1

6

1

6

2

6

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

1

2

0

2

1

2

2

2

3

2

4

3

0

4

0

4

2

1

0

1

1

2

0

2

1

2

2

2

3

2

4

3

0

4

0

4

2

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

Non-standard battery is used.

Condensation.

Video head is dirty.

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.)

Use the info LITHIUM battery.

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

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 7 of CF-75 board)
when focusing is performed when the control dial is rotated in the
focus manual mode, and the focus motor drive circuit (IC204 of
VC-245 board) when the focusing is not performed.

Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin w; of CF-75 board)
when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is operated and
the zoom motor drive circuit (IC204 of VC-245 board) when
zooming is not performed.

Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE3450 of CF-75 board)
peripheral circuits.

Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE3451 of CF-75 board)
peripheral circuits.

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• Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.

Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section.

Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

The components identified by mark 

0

 or

dotted line with mark 

0

 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

Lens cap assembly
X-3950-754-1

Jack cover
3-062-110-31 (PC4E)
3-062-110-11 (PC5E)

Battery terminal cover
3-052-290-11

Screw (M1.7 

×

 2.5),

lock ace, p2
3-989-735-11

CPC lid (Gray) (PC4E/PC5E)
3-062-109-01
CPC lid (Blue) (PC5E)
3-062-109-11

Remote commander (RMT-809)
1-475-141-31 (PC4E)
Remote commander (RMT-812)
1-475-950-31 (PC5E)

Battery case lid (for RMT-809)
3-742-854-21 (PC4E)
Battery case lid (for RMT-812)
3-053-056-01 (PC5E)