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CCD-TR86/TR96/TR506/TR506PK/TR507/TR916 NTSC CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR503E/TR506E/TR620E/TR720E/TR740E RMT-713 SERVICE MANUAL US Model CCD-TR86/TR96/TR916(NTSC) Canadian Model CCD-TR86/TR96(NTSC) AEP Model UK Model CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR620E(PAL) E Model CCD-TR506/TR507(NTSC) CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR503E/ TR506E/TR720E/TR740E(PAL) Australian Model CCD-TR501E/TR503E(PAL) Photo : CCD-TR506E Hong Kong Model CCD-TR503E/TR720E(PAL) Tourist Model B MECHANISM CCD-TR501E(PAL) • CCD-TR506PK is model that carring bag are added For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT, refer to in CCD-TR506.
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Excluding the batter pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap 2 id 3 oz (1kg) Including the battery pack NP-33,lithium battery CR2025,cassette P6-120 and shoulder strap Application Sony battery pack NP-33(supplied), NP-60D,NP-C65,NP-68,NP-78, NP-80/80D,NP-98/98D PAL MODEL Model TR501E TR502E TR503E TR506E...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND ····································································· 7 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS GENERAL 4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························· 4-1 Getting started 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND Charging and installing the battery pack ··································· 1-1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································ 4-4 Inserting a cassette ····································································· 1-1 •...
SERVICE NOTE NOTE : To eject a cassette from the camcorder without turning on the main power, firstly remove the SCREW (for TRIPOD), then remove the FLEXIBLE BOARD as shown, and finally connect the regulated power supply ; +5V to the loading motor, this is to protect the main circuit from damage.
CCD-TR86/TR96/TR506/TR506PK/TR507/TR916(NTSC) CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR503E/TR506E/TR620E/TR720E/TR740E(PAL) SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY NOTE : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 2-1. REMOVAL OF MA-295 BOARD, F PANEL ASSEMBLY and MICROPHONE Note: When attaching VIDEO LIGHT MODEL Insert S60 of the Insert S60 of the Insert S60 of the Insert S60 of the Insert S60 of the...
2-3. REMOVAL OF CASSETTE LID ASSEMBLY, LS LID, JK-153 and SE-60 BOARD Insert a screwdriver into clearance to open then incline the screwdriver in the direction 1 To remove the lids and board without having Screwdriver of arrow until the claws are caught by claws, the unit must be put in the unlocked from the LS LID.
2-7. REMOVAL OF CF-44 BOARD 5 CF-44 board Remove it in the direction of the arrow while taking care of the claw. 4 Screws (B2 × 5) 3 Screws (B2 × 5) Note: When attaching the CF-44 board, set the switches in the positions as shown.
CCD-TR86/TR96/TR506/TR506PK/TR507/TR916(NTSC) CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR503E/TR506E/TR620E/TR720E/TR740E(PAL) SECTION 5 REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • The mechanical parts with no reference number The components identified by mark ! or in the exploded views are not supplied. have some differences from the original one.
CD-163 CF-44 5-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • RESISTORS When indicating parts by reference number, parts list may be different from the parts All resistors are in ohms. please include the board naame. specified in the diagrams or the components METAL: metal-film resistor The components identified by mark ! or...
CCD-TR86/TR96/TR506/TR506PK/TR507/TR916(NTSC) CCD-TR501E/TR502E/TR503E/TR506E/TR620E/TR720E/TR740E(PAL) SECTION 6 ADJUSTMENTS When performing adjustments, refer to the layout diagrams for adjustment related parts beginning from page 6-34. NT : NTSC MODEL ST : STEREO MODEL PAL : PAL MODEL V. LIGHT : VIDEO LIGHT TYPE WIDE : WIDE (16 : 9) MODEL IR : INFRARED RADIATION TYPE...
1-1-2. Precautions White pattern (Standard picture frame) 1. Switch settings Remove the color bar chart from the pattern box and adjust the Adjust the switches to the following positions without loading the camera setup until the white pattern picture frame is the same size and same position as the color bar chart (the standard cassette tape unless otherwise specified.
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1-1-3. Preparations Note 1 : Refer to “2. Disassembly” for details of how to remove 1) Connect the adjustment equipment as shown in Fig. 6-1-5. the cabinet and the respective boards. Note 2 : Removal of the lens block and VC-188 board is not necessary if only adjustments are to be made.
1-1-4. Adjustment remote commander Display on the Bit values (RM-95 upgraded) adjustment bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0 To perform adjustment, the adjustment data stored in the non-volatile remote memory must be rewritten using the adjustment remote commander commander bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4 (RM-95 upgraded).
4) The adjustment remote controller is operated as follows: • Changing the address • Changing the page The address increases when the FF ()) button is pressed, The pages increase when the EDIT SEARCH (+) button is and decreases when the REW (0 ) button is pressed. pressed and decrease when the EDIT SEARCH (–) button is Altogether there are 256 addresses from address “00”...
1-1-5. Page F Address List Note 2 : When the arrow mark ← is shown in the memo column Note 1 : The initial value of the adjustment data is the data immediately after execution of Pages E and F data of the adjustment data, it indicates that the data of that initialization, and Page F data modification.
1-2. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. Power supply voltage check (VC-188 board) 1. Adjustment points when major parts have been replaced Subject Any subject When the CCD imager or lens block is replaced, adjust the items Measuring equipment Digital voltmeter indicated by ® in the following table. DIG3V check When the CCD When the lens...
4. Initialization of page F data Note 1 : Execute the initialization of page F only when the non- volatile memory (VC-188 board IC401 EE PROM) is replaced. Note 2 : If the page F data has been initialized, all adjustment items of the camera section must be executed again.
5. Page F data modification All the data of page F are automatically initialized if the initialization is executed. However, among the initialized data, the following addresses require manual modification of data after the page F data is initialized. Modification procedure: Data TR86 TR96...
6. 28MHz crystal oscillator adjustment (VC-188 board) Purpose : Adjusts 28MHz crystal controlled oscillation for synchronizing clock. Adjustment error : Loss of synchronization or loss of color. Subject Not required IC201 %¢ pin Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Frequency counter Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specification 4433618.75 ±...
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〈How to convert the decimal number to hexadecimal number〉 5) Calculate the equation (C–D) ×256÷16. Result is “E”. The decimal numbers are divided into following three categories. 6) Take the integer portion of the number “E” as “F”. 7) Calculate the equation (E–F) ×16. Result is “G”. (Round the Calculation method is different in three categories respectively.
7. HALL adjustment Purpose : Variation of the HALL element outputs is removed by adjusting amplifier gain and offset. The HALL elements detect the lens iris position. Adjustment error : Oscillation of lens iris, or incorrect white balance indoor and outdoor. Subject Not required Measurement Point...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Convert the value W to a decimal value to obtain the value W Calculate the value X ' from the following equation (decimal calculation). C' = W '–W '–20 ........equation 4 ' = (100 – B' ) × (X '–...
8. Flange back adjustment Purpose : Automatic flange back adjustment of inner focus lens. Adjustment error : Loss of focus when switched between auto focus and manual focus. Chart for flange back adjustment Subject (Placed 2000 ± 5 mm in front of the lens with illumination of 300 ±...
9. Flange back check Display on the Bit values Siemens star Subject (Placed 2000 ± 5 mm in front of the adjustment lens with illumination of about 200 remote bit2 lux.) commander Measurement Point Confirm focus on monitor TV Measuring Instrument Specification Value Picture must have good focus at both TELE and WIDE ends.
10. Picture frame setting Subject Color bar chart standard picture frame Measurement Point VIDEO output terminal (Terminated in 75Ω) Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope and monitor TV Specification Value A=B, C=D, t=0 ± 0.1msec Note 1 : Confirm that the “Camera-shaking” correction to OFF. (TR96/TR620E/TR720E/TR740E/TR916 MODEL) Note 2 : Confirm that the “Digital Zoom”...
11. Color reproduction adjustment Purpose : Adjust the three primary color matrix coefficients for correct color reproduction. Adjustment error : Poor color reproduction. Subject Color bar chart standard picture frame Measurement Point VIDEO output terminal (Terminated in 75Ω) Measuring Instrument Vectorscope Adjustment Page Adjustment Address...
12. IRIS IN/OUT adjustment Purpose : Measure the light level and write into EE PROM for indoor/outdoor identification in auto white balance. Adjustment error : Incorrect white balance. Subject White pattern standard picture frame Measurement Point EVF or DDS display of monitor TV Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address...
13. Auto white balance reference data input Subject White pattern standard picture frame Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 4A, 49 4C, 4B Note 1 : Confirm that the “Camera-shaking” correction to OFF. (TR96/TR620E/TR720E/TR740E/TR916 MODEL) Note 2 : Confirm that the “Digital Zoom” is turned OFF. (EXCEPT TR501E/TR503E MODEL) Note 3 : The “Color reproduction adjustment”...
14. MAX gain adjustment Purpose : Sets the minimum illumination level. Adjustment error : Normal video level cannot be obtained at low illumination (dark). Subject White pattern standard picture frame Measurement Point Data of the page A of the adjustment remote commander Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope...
15. Auto white balance adjustment Purpose : Adjust for correct auto white balance. Adjustment error : Poor color reproduction. Subject White pattern standard picture frame Filter Color temperature correction filter Measurement Point EVF or DDS display on monitor TV Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 4E, 4F...
16. White balance check Subject White pattern standard picture frame Filter Color temperature correction filter C14 ND filter 1.0 and 0.3 Measurement Point VIDEO output terminal (Terminated in 75Ω) Measuring Instrument Vectorscope Specification Value Fig. 6-1-10. A ~ C Note 1 : Confirm that the “Camera-shaking” correction to OFF. (TR96/TR620E/TR720E/TR740E/TR916 MODEL) Note 2 : Confirm that the “Digital Zoom”...
17. Velocity sensor sensitivity adjustment CCD-TR96/TR916 MODEL CCD-TR620E/TR720E/TR740E MODEL The “Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment” is necessary only Note 1 : Caution when replacing parts when the gyro sensor is replaced. If microprocessors or circuit board The two types of parts : ENC05GA and ENC05GB are is not replaced, this adjustment is not necessary.
18. Electronic viewfinder system adjustments 18-1. Power supply voltage check (VF-102 board) Note : About 2200V dc is applied to CRT anode and about 200 Measuring Instrument Digital voltmeter Vdc to the grid. Be careful not to touch them. If hand EVF5V touches them, there is danger of electric shock CN901 Pin 1...
18-4. Centering adjustment 18-6. Diffraction adjustment Signal Monoscope signal Signal Dot pattern, Monoscope signal Adjustment DY centering Adjustment DY diffraction adjustment ring Specification Value ± 4% Specification Value Refer to the illustration below. Adjustment procedure: Order Procedure Adjust the diffraction adjustment ring so that tail of a Adjustment procedure: dot must be smaller than 2 times of dot diameter, or the Order...
COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS [Adjustment connector] Preparation: The viewfinder adjustment points have gathered to CN702 of the Because this machine does not have VIDEO INPUT connector, VF-110 board. Connect the measuring equipment to CN702 via playback the alignment tape and use the playback signal for the jig (J-6082-192-A).
19-2. EVR initial data input Mode Stop Signal Any video signal Adjustment page Input procedure: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. AE (75) 95 (50) After setting the data, press the PAUSE button. No mark : NTSC/PAL Set the data. ( ) : 19-3.
19-4. BRIGHT adjustment (VF-110 board) Purpose : Adjust brightness of EVF screen (appearance) Adjustment error : The EVF picture will be close to saturated picture (white washing) or black compression. Mode Playback Signal Signal CN702 pin 3 (G OUT) on Measurement Point VF-110 board Measuring Equipment Oscilloscope...
19-6. Back light Current consumption adjustment (VF-109 board) Purpose : Set brightness of the back light (fluorescent lamp) to a constant level. Adjustment error : The EVF screen will become too dark or too bright. Mode Playback Signal No signal Measurement Point The pattern land from which R891 is removed...
6-2. MECHANISM SECTION 8) Press the push-switch-1 knob in the direction of arrow which sets the machine into loading mode. ADJUSTMENTS PB, FF/REW and CUE/REV operations are possible. 9) After completing all steps of above operation, be sure to perform Refer to the separate “8 mm Video Mechanism Section Adjustment “4.
2-2. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT VC-188 board CN102 PB RF Purpose : Adjusts the head linearity. REC 2 Adjustment Error : Noise appears on top and bottom of display when playing back the tape recorded by other EMPH IN machines. CAM Y IN DEEMPH OUT 1.
6-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENT When performing adjustments, refer to the layout diagrams for adjustment related parts beginning from page 6-74. Perform the video section adjustment in the sequence as described. [Adjustment sequence] 1) System control system adjustment 1. Battery down voltage adjustment 2.
3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT 3-1-2. Precautions on adjustment The EVF (electronic viewfinder) is not necessary for video section adjustment. The following measuring equipment are used for video section Remove the following connector to remove the EVF. adjustment. CF-44 board CN403 (8-pin) : B/W EVF model CF-44 board CN404 (16-pin) : COLOR EVF model 3-1-1.
3-1-4. Equipment connection 3-1-5. Alignment tape The following table shows the alignment tapes available. Use the tape specified in the signal column for each adjustment. If tape type is not specified in the adjustments which use the “Operation Check” tape, use any type of tape for the checking purpose.
The color bar signal which is recorded in the alignment tape. Note : Measured at video input/output connector (across 75 termination). PAL MODEL Color bar signal of PAL alignment tape NTSC MODEL Color bar signal of NTSC alignment tape 3-1-6. Output level and impedance Video output Pin jack...
3-2. ADJUSTMENT POINTS WHEN MAJOR 3-3. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT PARTS ARE REPLACED 1. Power supply voltage check (VC-188 board) 1. When drum is replaced: “Tape Path Position Adjustment” of mechanical section adjustment Mode Camera record “PB RF frequency response characteristics adjustment” of the video Subject Any subject section adjustment...
2. VTR & CAM mode ON Mode Stop Signal Any signal Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Adjustment procedure: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the remote commander (RM-95) to HOLD (adjustment position), and turn on the UNREG power supply. After setting the data, press the PAUSE button. (Preparation) After setting the data, press the PAUSE button.
3. EMG code (Emergency code) The emergency codes are stored in the addresses : E4, E8 and EC corresponding to the type of errors occurred. Types of error code are shown in the following table. Code Error Status No error Loading motor error during loading Loading motor error during unloading T reel error during unloading...
Mechanism Detail of Content Position Code The position where the cassette compartment lock is released. The end EJECT position in the unthread-end direction. The mechanism does not move any more in the direction of unloading direction. Blank code. The code which separates a code from another code. The machine does not stop at the code while is it operating.
6. Initializing the emergency code area (Caution) Perform the initializing operation only when the past emergency codes can be deleted. Operating procedure: Order Page Address Data Procedure After setting the data, press the PAUSE button. (Preparation) After setting the data, press the PAUSE button. After setting the data, press the PAUSE button.
9. Key input check Key Switch Switch Condition Cassette eject “1” =OFF Video power supply (PLAYER) (VTR : E model) “0”=ON CC DOWN Start/Stop Camera power supply (CAM + STBY) Operating procedure: Order Page Address Data Procedure After setting the data, press the PAUSE button. ON/OFF of each key switch can be known by discriminating the bit value of each display data.
11. Individual operation of drum, capstan and loading motor Note : Check the motors after removing the tape. Data Operation Normal Drum rotation in normal direction Capstan rotation in normal direction Capstan rotation in reverse direction Loading motor rotation in normal direction Loading motor rotation in reverse direction All motors stop.
3-4. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1. Battery down voltage adjustment Purpose : Sets the end voltage of battery discharge. Adjustment Error : Usable period of a battery will be shortened, or picture will be distorted at the battery end. Mode Camera record Subject Any subject...
3-5. SERVO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1. SYNC level and BURST level adjustments Purpose : Adjust the sync and burst level of the camera output to the specified values. Adjustment error : The playback machine can lose lock of the servo systems if the sync level is too low. The playback color will become too thick if the burst level is low.
3. Capstan FG offset adjustment Purpose : Adjusts duty ratio of capstan FG signal Adjustment error : Jitter can increase. Mode CAM-REC (SP) Signal Any signal CN102 pin 9 Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specification Value Duty = 50 ±...
3-6. PLAYBACK FREQUENCY RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Remove variation of picture quality between heads due to difference of characteristics. Adjustment error : Flicker or over-modulation of playback picture. Mode Playback (SP/LP) Signal Alignment tape : Normal mode frequency response characteristics adjustment WR5-6C (PAL) WR5-6N (NTSC)
3-7. DEMD OUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Purpose : The playback video level is kept to constant level. Adjustment error : The playback picture can be brighter or darker than normal picture. Mode Playback Signal Alignment tape : Normal mode WR5-5CSP (PAL) WR5-5NSP (NTSC) IC201 pin @º...
3-7. YD OUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Minimizes the residual chroma component of Y comb filter output signal. Adjustment error : Chroma flicker at video out (pin jack) of VTR overall characteristics. Color variations also significant. Mode Playback Signal Alignment tape : Normal mode WR5-5CSP (PAL) WR5-5NSP (NTSC) IC201 pin @¢...
3-8. PB CHROMA LEVEL CHECK Purpose : The playback chroma level is kept to constant level. Adjustment error : Color of playback picture can be thinner or thicker than normal picture. Mode Playback Signal Alignment tape : color bar segment of operation check tape •...
3-9. PB Y OUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Adjusts playback video level for the specification value. Adjustment error : Playback picture can be too brighter or too darker than normal picture. Mode Playback Signal Alignment tape : color bar segment of operation check tape •...
3-10. FE OSC CHECK Purpose : Check the oscillating frequency and level of the flying erase (FE) signal. Adjustment error : If REC-PAUSE recording is repeated, un- erased area is left in the junctions between the editings which results in increase of noise or previous picture can be seen.
3-11. EMPHASIS INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Adjusts the record emphasis characteristics to the specification value. Adjustment error : Luminance signal smear, blurred picture, too much emphasized edge of overall video characteristics. Mode CAM-REC Signal Color bar chart • CN102 Pin 4 Measurement Point •...
3-12. Y FM DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT (NOTE) Purpose : Adjusts the FM signal to be recorded on tape to the 8mm format. (Adjusts the frequency deviation of normal mode Y FM signal.) Adjustment error : Too bright or too dark overall picture. Overmodulation picture.
3-13. Y FM CARRIER FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Adjusts the FM signal to be recorded on tape to the 8 mm format. (Adjusts the carrier frequency of normal mode Y FM signal.) Adjustment error : (If frequency is low) Overall picture will be blurred signal.
3-14. CHROMA EMPHASIS fo ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Adjust fo of the chroma emphasis to the specified frequency range. Adjustment error : The bust and chroma level becomes too big during playback. Mode Playback Signal Color bar signal WR5-5CSP (PAL) WR5-5NSP (NTSC) Measurement Point •...
3-15. REC Y LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Note : Use the MP type tape. If an oscilloscope has the bandwidth Purpose : Maintains a constant level of Y FM, chroma limiting switch, set to on position. AFM and ATF signals when recording on tape. Adjustment error : (If level is low) Poor S/N of playback picture (If level is high) Black streaking noise appears.
3-16. REC C LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Maintains a constant chroma level when recording on tape. Adjustment error : If level is low, overall S/N deteriorates. If level is high, S/N of Y signal at deep color deteriorates and white streaking noise appears. Mode CAM-REC Signal...
6-4. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT Alignment tape • The right channel (STEREO) adjustment is performed in 〈MONO model〉 STEREO MODEL only. WR5-5CSP : PAL • Use the alignment tape for audio system adjustment. WR5-5NSP : NTSC 〈STEREO model〉 WR5-9CS : PAL •...
4-2. 1.5 MHz DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT (STEREO MODEL) Connection Purpose : Determines spectrum of the modulated L-ch 1) Connect CH2 of the AFM DEV adjustment tool and CN102 of (L+R/2 signal) signal during recording. VC-188 board. Adjustment error : Audio signal crosstalk deteriorates and audio 2) Connect the audio output terminals (J1, J2) of the AFM DEV level decreases in both record and playback adjustment tool and Video/Audio input/output connector of the...
4-3. 1.7MHz DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT (STEREO MODEL) Connection Purpose : Determines spectrum of the modulated R-ch Connect CH2 of the AFM DEV adjustment tool and CN102 of (L-R/2 signal) signal during recording. VC-188 board. Adjustment error : Audio signal crosstalk deteriorates and audio Connect the audio output terminals (J1, J2) of the AFM DEV level decreases in both record and playback adjustment tool and Video/Audio input/output connector of the...
4-4. 1.5MHz DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT (MONO MODEL) Purpose : 1.5MHz deviation adjustment. Error in this adjustment value means loss of tape inter change ability. Mode Playback Signal Alignment tape : For checking operations WR5-5CSP : PAL WR5-5NSP : NTSC Measurement AUDIO output terminal. Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope, level meter Adjustment Page...
5-2. DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Adjusts the carrier frequency when modulating the video signal. Adjustment error : Loss of synchronization or loss of color. Mode CAM-STANDBY Signal Any signal Measurement Point TP607 of the IR receiving jig or IC001 pin !§ of IR-28 board Measuring Instrument Frequency counter, Oscilloscope Adjustment Page...
5-3. VIDEO DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Adjusts deviation when modulating the video signal. Adjustment error : Too bright or too dark overall picture. Overmodulation picture. (If deviation is too wide, or too narrow.) Mode CAM-STANDBY Signal Any signal Measurement Point •...
5-4. AUDIO DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT Purpose : Adjusts deviation when modulating the audio signal. Adjustment error : Loss of tape iner change ability Mode CAM-REC Signal EXT MIC terminal (L-ch and R-ch) of the unit 400Hz, –66dBs Measurement Point AUDIO output terminal (L/R) of IR receiving jig Measuring Instrument Audio level...