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When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, LCD screen
or LCD window 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 kept even if the lithium battery (CK-108 board BT5201 of the cabinet (R) assembly) is removed.

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder, LCD screen or LCD window 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 up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

While pressing the “STOP” key, set the switch from OFF to “VCR”, and continue pressing the “STOP” 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.

By rotating the control dial, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. 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

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

3 C : 3 1 : 11

1 1

3 1

C : 3 1 : 11

C

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Control dial

LCD window

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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 qk of CN1201 of VC-
280 board) when focusing is performed when the focus ring is rotated
in the focus manual mode, and the focus motor drive circuit (IC1204
of VC-280 board) when the focusing is not performed.

Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin  9 of CN1201 of
VC-280 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC1204 of VC-280
board) when zooming is not performed.

Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE5302 of JK-217 board)
peripheral circuits.

Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE5301 of JK-217 board)
peripheral circuits.

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The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure.

2-1. LCD section (PD-161 board)

PD-161 board service position

2-2. EVF section (LB-077 board)

2-3. Front panel section

LB-077 board service position

2-4. MA-409, FB-219 boards

2-5. Top cabinet assembly

2-6. Cabinet (R) section

2-7. Battery panel section

2-10. VA-117 board (1)

2-8. EVF section

2-12. VA-117 board (2)

2-13. VC-280 board

2-14. Lens section

2-15. Mechanism deck

2-16. JK-217, JK-218 boards

2-17. CD-365 board, 650A (CZ) block assembly
         (Lens device)

2-18. CK-108 board

2-19. Hinge assembly

2-20. Control switch block (PS-CX2670)

2-11. Main chassis complete section

MA-409 board service position

VA-117 board service position

SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE CAMERA SECTION

2-9. LB-077 board

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(page 2-7)

(page 2-14)

(page 2-19, 2-20)

2-21. Memory stick connector
         (TRV18/TRV18E/TRV118E)

(page 2-20)

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SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE VTR SECTION

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DCR-TR

V16/TR

V16E/TR

V18/TR

V18E/TR

V116E/TR

V118E

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Adjustment remote
commander (RM-95)

AC power
adaptor 

AC IN

CPC-8 jig
(J-6082-388-A)

CPC lid

Screw
(M1.7 

× 

4), 

lock ace, p2