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14. White Balance Check
Subject
Clear chart
(Color reproduction adjustment frame)
(Color reproduction adjustment frame)
Filter
Filter C14 for color temperature
correction
ND filter 1.0 and 0.4 and 0.1
correction
ND filter 1.0 and 0.4 and 0.1
Measurement Point
Video terminal of
Display data of
AUDIO/VIDEO
page 1 (Note3)
jack
Measuring Instrument
Vectorscope
Adjustment
remote commander
remote commander
Specified Value 1
Fig. 6-1-14. A to B
Specified Value 2
R ratio: 2A08 to 2A88 (NTSC)
2A58 to 2AD8 (PAL)
B ratio: 5B80 to 5C00 (NTSC)
5B40 to 5BC0 (PAL)
Specified Value 3
8000 to 8BC0
Note1: Perform “Auto White Balance Adjustment” before this adjustment.
If not performed, R ratio data and B ratio data may not satisfy the
specified value 2.
specified value 2.
Note2: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Note3: Displayed data of the adjustment remote commander.
Note3: Displayed data of the adjustment remote commander.
1 : XX : XX
Display data
Note4: NTSC model : DCR-PC55
PAL model
: DCR-PC53E/PC55E
Switch setting:
1)
1)
POWER ....................................................... CAMERA-TAPE
2)
DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting) .................................... OFF
3)
STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ...................................... OFF
Checking method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
Indoor white balance check
1
Check that the lens is not covered
with either filter.
with either filter.
2
6
48
02
Set the data.
3
6
01
0F
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
4
Check that the center of the white
luminance point is within the
circle shown Fig. 6-1-14. A.
luminance point is within the
circle shown Fig. 6-1-14. A.
5
6
01
00
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
Outdoor white balance check
6
Place the C14 filter on the lens.
7
6
01
3F
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
8
Check that the center of the white
luminance point is within the
circle shown Fig. 6-1-14. B.
luminance point is within the
circle shown Fig. 6-1-14. B.
9
0
03
04
Set the data.
10
1
Check that the display data
(Note3) satisfies the R ratio
specified value.
(Note3) satisfies the R ratio
specified value.
11
0
03
05
Set the data.
12
1
Check that the display data
(Note3) satisfies the B ratio
specified value.
(Note3) satisfies the B ratio
specified value.
13
Remove the C14 filter.
LV data check
14
Place the ND filter 1.5
(1.0+0.1+0.4) on the lens.
(1.0+0.1+0.4) on the lens.
15
6
01
00
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
16
0
03
06
Set the data.
17
1
Check that the display data
(Note3) satisfies the specified
value 3.
(Note3) satisfies the specified
value 3.
Processing after Completing Adjustments
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
03
00
Set the data.
2
6
01
00
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
3
6
48
00
Set the data.
4
Remove the ND filter.
Fig. 6-1-14 (A).
Fig. 6-1-14 (B).
R-Y
2mm
B-Y
2mm
R-Y
B-Y
0.5mm
1mm
3mm
3mm
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15. MAX GAIN Adjustment
Setting the minimum illumination.
If it is not consistent, the image level required for taking subjects in
low illuminance will not be produced (dark).
Setting the minimum illumination.
If it is not consistent, the image level required for taking subjects in
low illuminance will not be produced (dark).
Subject
Clear chart
(Color reproduction adjustment frame)
(Color reproduction adjustment frame)
Adjustment Page
F
Adjustment Address
19
Note1: This adjustment should be carried out upon completion of “Flange
back adjustment” and “Optical Axis Adjustment”.
Note2: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Note3: Check that the data of page: 6, address: 02 is “00”. If not, to page:
Note3: Check that the data of page: 6, address: 02 is “00”. If not, to page:
6, address: 01, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button.
Note4: NTSC model : DCR-PC55
PAL model
: DCR-PC53E/PC55E
Switch setting:
1)
1)
POWER ....................................................... CAMERA-TAPE
2)
DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting) .................................... OFF
3)
STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ...................................... OFF
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
Set the data.
2
6
48
02
Set the data.
3
6
96
Set the following data.
25 (NTSC), 1A(PAL)
25 (NTSC), 1A(PAL)
4
6
97
Set the following data.
80 (NTSC), C0(PAL)
80 (NTSC), C0(PAL)
5
6
01
6F
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
6
6
02
Check that the data changes to
“01”. (Note5)
“01”. (Note5)
Note5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address:
19.
Processing after Completing Adjustments
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
6
48
00
Set the data.
2
6
96
00
Set the data.
3
6
97
00
Set the data.
4
6
01
00
Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.
button.
5
0
01
00
Set the data.
16. Steady Shot Check
Precautions on the Parts Replacement
There are two types of repair parts.
Precautions on the Parts Replacement
There are two types of repair parts.
Type A: ENC03RA
Type B: ENC03RB
Type B: ENC03RB
Replace the broken sensor with a same type sensor. If replace with
other type parts, the image will vibrate up and down or left and
right during hand-shake correction operations.
other type parts, the image will vibrate up and down or left and
right during hand-shake correction operations.
Precautions on Angular Velocity Sensor
The sensor incorporates a precision oscillator. Handle it with care
as if it dropped, the balance of the oscillator will be disrupted and
operations will not be performed properly.
The sensor incorporates a precision oscillator. Handle it with care
as if it dropped, the balance of the oscillator will be disrupted and
operations will not be performed properly.
Subject
Arbitrary
Measurement Point
Display data of page 1 (Note1)
Measuring Instrument
Adjustment remote commander
Specified Value
2680 to 5080
Note1: Displayed data of the adjustment remote commander.
1 : XX : XX
Display data
Note2: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Switch setting:
1)
1)
STEADY SHOT (CAMERA SET menu) ......................... ON
2)
ZOOM .................................................................... TELE end
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
Pitch sensor check
(FB-223 board SE8002)
(FB-223 board SE8002)
1
0
03
11
Set the data.
2
1
Check that the display data
(Note1) satisfies the specified
value. (Note3)
(Note1) satisfies the specified
value. (Note3)
Yaw sensor check
(FB-223 board SE8001)
(FB-223 board SE8001)
3
0
03
12
Set the data.
4
1
Check that the display data
(Note1) satisfies the specified
value. (Note3)
(Note1) satisfies the specified
value. (Note3)
5
0
03
00
Set the data.
6
Move the camcorder, and check
that the steady shot operations
have been performed normally
that the steady shot operations
have been performed normally
Note3: Don’t move the camcorder.
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1-4.
LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
Note1: When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages
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.
Note3: NTSC model : DCR-PC55
PAL model
: DCR-PC53E/PC55E
Switch setting:
LCD panel ............................................................................. Open
LCD panel ............................................................................. Open
1. LCD Automatic Adjustment (PD-239 board)
This adjustment does the following adjustment items automatically.
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.
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-239 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.
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.
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.
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
Add 2 to 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-239 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. IC7501
1. LCD panel
2. Light induction plate
3. IC7501
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. 6-1-15.
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
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