AC adaptor AC-L15A

Power requirements V AC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Storage temperature 20C to + 60C (4F to + 140F) Dimensions (approx.) 100 mm (2 1/1/in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding power cord
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50
Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 20.5 55.6 mm (1 9/16 13/1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 76 g (2.7 oz) Operating temperature 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Type Lithium ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DCR-DCVD100/DVD100E

WARNING!! WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 30 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.
CAUTION: The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT LA SCURIT! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PICES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURIT DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PISES SONY DONT LES NUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPMENTS PUBLIS PAR SONY.

2 XINIT D_3.1V USB_DUSB_D+ AVCC_LK REG_GND USB_DET11 REC_CRRT1 REC_CRRT0 MC_FLASH_SI MC_FLASH_SO XCS_MC_FLASH MC_FLASH_SCK CN1004 16P

100P 6 8

MD-097 BOARD(2/2)

Board TO Board

VC-307 BOARD(1/2)
CNSHOE_UNREG SHOE_UNREG LANC_SIG SHOE_ID1 SHOE_ID2 EXT_STROBO SHOE_MIC_GND SHOE_MIC_L SHOE_UNREG_GND SHOE_UNREG_GND 10
INTELLIGENT ACCESSORY SHOE CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-CX5500)
EVF_GND EVF_VDD EVF_VCC EVF_GND CN9 COM VG VR VB 16P BLK HCK1 HCK2 HST RGT DWN EN STB VCK VST VSS VDD XTALLY_LED COM VB LED_ON/OFF HCK2 HST EN EVF_GND HCK1 VCK VST VST VCK VR BLK STB STB VG

EP_4.6V

LED_DA

D_2.8V

FP-603

15 EN 14 HST

11 BLK

EVF_4.6V

EVF_GND

LED_ON/OFF

XTALLY_LED

CN5601 20P

4-6 FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (3/3)
CD-428 BOARD (CCD IMAGER) FP-609 FLEXIBLE PD-188 BOARD (1/2) (LCD DRIVE) PD-188 BOARD (2/2) (BACKLIGHT DRIVE) LB-084 BOARD
(EVF CONNECTOR, EVF BACK LIGHT)
CK-127 BOARD (CONNECTOR, FUNCTION SWITCH) FB-220 BOARD (FUNCTION SWITCH) FP-610 FLEXIBLE (EXT MIC) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (KP-CX5500) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-CX5500) FP-611 FLEXIBLE (AUDIO/VIDEO JACK)
FP-608 FLEXIBLE (USB, LANC) MA-420 BOARD
(PITCH/YAW SENSOR, REMOTE SEONSOR, MIC)
COMMON NOTE FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

WAVEFORMS

THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block)
(For schematic diagrams) All capacitors are in F unless otherwise noted. pF : Link V or less are not indicated except for electrolytics F. 50 and tantalums. Chip resistors are 1/10 W unless otherwise noted. k=1000 , M=1000 k. Caution when replacing chip parts. New parts must be attached after removal of chip. Be careful not to heat the minus side of tantalum capacitor, Because it is damaged by the heat. Some chip part will be indicated as follows. Example C541 L452 22U 10UH TA A 2520 Kinds of capacitor Temperature characteristics External dimensions (mm) Constants of resistors, capacitors, ICs and etc with XX indicate that they are not used. In such cases, the unused circuits may be indicated. Parts with * differ according to the model/destination. Refer to the mount table for each function. All variable and adjustable resistors have characteristic curve B, unless otherwise noted. Signal name XEDIT EDIT PB/XREC PB/REC 2: non flammable resistor 5: fusible resistor C: panel designation A: B+ Line B: B Line J : IN/OUT direction of (+,) B LINE. C: adjustment for repair. A: VIDEO SIGNAL (ANALOG) A: AUDIO SIGNAL (ANALOG) A: VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL A: VIDEO/AUDIO/SERVO SIGNAL A: SERVO SIGNAL Circled numbers refer to waveforms. (Measuring conditions voltage and waveform) Voltages and waveforms are measured between the measurement points and ground when camera shoots color bar chart of pattern box. They are reference values and reference waveforms. (VOM of DC 10 M input impedance is used) Voltage values change depending upon input impedance of VOM used.) 1. Connection

Pattern box

Front of the lens
2. Adjust the distance so that the output waveform of Fig. a and the Fig. b can be obtain.

Yellow

Cyan Green

White Magenta

Fig. a (Video output terminal output waveform)
Fig.b (Picture on monitor TV)
When indicating parts by reference number, please include the board name.
Note : The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Note : Les composants identifis par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi.

Red Blue

For Schematic Diagram Refer to page 4-83 for printed wiring board of CD-428 board. Refer to page 4-93 for printed wiring board of FP-609 board. Refer to page 4-105 for waveforms of CD-428 board.

FP-609 FLEXIBLE BOARD

1 CD-428 BOARD A
XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R :REC MODE P :PB MODE

4 SIGNAL PATH

VIDEO SIGNAL CHROMA REC PB Y
CN2 GND GND GND GND RG GND H1 NC H2 GND GND GND CCD_OUT GND GND GND VSHT V_DRAIN GND V1 V4 V2 V3 GND GND CAM_12V CAM_-6.5V 27P

FP-609 FLEXIBLE A

REG_GND PLG_VCC TO MD-097 BOARD (6/7) CN4907 EJECT_SW REG_GND LID_OPEN RD9051 CL-165HR/YG-D-T (ACCESS/OPEN) RS9053 OPEN S9052 , S9051 (LID OPEN) RY9501 PLANGER

Y/CHROMA

H8 H14
TO VC-307 BOARD (1/18) CN1301 FP-606 FLEXIBLE (THROUGH THE )

(PAGE 4-38 of LEVEL3)

D_2.8V ACCS_LED EJECT_LED
ICX220BK-13 (DVD100) ICX221BK-13 (DVD100E) R-6.4 P0 V4

R-6.4 P0

R-0.3 P0

R9.1 P0 R12.0 P0

C5003 0.01u B

V_HOLD

V_DRAIN
L5001 220uH C5004 10u 20V TA B

(PAGE 4-41 of LEVEL3)

SUB H2 H1

CCD_OUT

GND RG

R-6.8 P0.4

R8.6 P0

R1.4 P0

R1.7 P0

R10.3 P0

R8.5 P0
*Pin number and index mark of IC5001 are shown as viewed from the bottom.
Q5001 2SC4178-F13F14-T1 BUFFER

R12.0 P0

C5005 0.01u B C5001 22u 10V TA A L5002 10uH

C5002 10p CH

2 IC6001
RGB DRIVE IC6001 CXA3289BR-T4
VG RB6001 100X4 VR TG14 R6016 1k C6020 XX

VG G_DC_DET

R6018 12k D6002 XX 0.1 2.7

VR R_DC_DET GND2 GND1

REG_GND BL_GND BL_GND SE_GND BL_REG EP_4.75V SE_GND PANEL_G BL_REG EP_4.75V BL_CONT PANEL_R PANEL_B
Q6003 UNR32A300LS0 SWITCH

RB6002 XX C6019 4.7u B

COM_DC OP_OUT OP_IN+

VREF Vcc3 COM_OUT COM_IN

OP_IN-

R6021 150k

SH_R SH_G SH_B SH_A BIAS GND VCO
C6024 0.1u B CN23 24P LCD901
TEST1 COM VST VCK EN DWN VDD VSS VDOG VVSSG CS WIDE HST REF SOUT CRext HCK2 HCK1 PSIG G R B RGT TEST2 2.5 INCH COLOR LCD UNIT

0.9 2.8

TG24 TG23 TG22 TG21 C6012 0.1u B
C6023 1u B D6003 RD3.3UM-T1B 16

R6006 2700

C6011 560p

FB6001 0uH EP_2.8V

R6009 68k R6007 47k R6010 22k

R6013 100k

D6001 1SV290(TPL3)
R6012 1M R6011 68k C6013 0.001u B L6002 6.8uH

C6015 68p

TG20 TG18

XC.SAVE XP.SAVE

SH1 SH2 SH3 SH4
9 TG17 TG3 Q6002 HN1B04FE-Y/GR(TPLR3) R6015 10k 7.5 2.6 2.8 0.1 2.8 7.0 HST HCK2 HCK1 RGT POFF
XRST_VTR R6003 1k C6007 0.1u

XC.SAVE

R6022 820k 1.6 1.0
XCLP PRG SBLK FRP PFRP XSCK VDD XCS SO SI VDO XVD

VST VCK EN DWN WIDE VDD

BGP PRG BLK FRP
2.7 2.1.4 1.4 2.7 C6008 0.01u B 2.8 2.8 2.6 2.7
TG24 TG23 TG22 TG21 TG20 Q6001,6002 PSIG DRIVE R6014 10k 6.TG18 TG17 13.4 TG3

13.2 7.1 7.0

R6019 1M

C6022 0.1u B

R6020 68k

IC6002 CXD3512R-T4

VD_SCK1
Q6005 2SA207800LS0 LEVEL SHIFT

0 1.4 1.4 2.8 2.8

XCS_LCD XTG_SO VD_SO
Q6001 HN1B04FE-Y/GR(TPLR3)

SIGNAL PATH

VIDEO SIGNAL CHROMA REC PB Y Y/CHROMA

TG15 TG14

PANEL_XHD 1 PANEL_XVD VD_SO VD_SCK XCS_LCD RVD_SCK1 PANEL_XHD XHD_OUT DAC BL_ON R6008 47k PSIG LED DETIN 12

HDO HD

* C5601 * C5602 C-1 C-1

CN5601 B-1 CN5602 C-2 * D5601 * D5602 A-2 B-2
* CN5301 B-4 * CN5302 A-1 * D5301 * * * * * * * * * R5301 R5302 R5303 R5304 R5305 R5306 R5308 R5309 R5310 S5301 S5302 S5303 S5304 S5305 S5306 S5308 S5310 B-3 A-4 B-3 A-4 B-3 A-4 B-3 B-3 B-2 B-2 A-3 B-3 A-3 B-4 A-4 B-1 B-4 B-2
* CN5001 C-1 CN5002 D-2 FB5002 C-2 IC5001 B-2 * L5001 * L5002 Q5001 R5001 * R5002 R5003 B-1 B-2 C-1 C-1 A-1 C-2
* IC5601 C-2 * Q5602 * * * * * * R5602 R5603 R5604 R5605 R5606 R5607 C-2 B-2 B-2 C-2 C-2 B-2 B-2
* VD5301 B-2 * VD5302 B-2
CD-428/PD-188/LB-084/FB-220
no mark : side A * mark : side B
* C5501 * C5502 C5503 C-1 B-1 C-4
BT5201 A-2 * C5201 * C5202 * C5203 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CN5201 CN5202 CN5203 CN5204 CN5205 CN5206 CN5207 D5201 D5202 D5203 D5204 D5205 D5207 D5208 D5209 R5201 R5204 R5206 R5207 R5208 R5210 R5211 R5212 R5215 R5218 R5222 R5223 R5224 R5225 R5226 R5227 S5201 S5203 S5204 S5205 S5206 S5207 S5208 S5209 S5210 S5211 S5212 S5213 S5214 S5215 S5216 B-3 A-2 A-2 B-3 A-2 B-3 A-4 C-3 A-1 B-4 A-2 A-2 B-3 B-3 B-3 B-4 B-4 B-3 B-3 B-4 B-3 B-3 B-4 A-3 B-3 B-4 B-4 B-4 B-4 A-4 A-4 A-1 B-3 B-3 C-3 B-4 B-4 C-4 C-4 A-1 A-1 A-3 A-4 A-4 B-3 B-3 B-3 B-4 B-3
* CN5501 C-4 * CN5503 C-3 * D5501 D5502 D5503 D5504 D5507 * * * * FB5501 FB5502 FB5503 FB5504 E-3 D-2 D-3 D-4 D-1 B-2 D-3 C-2 B-2
IC5501 D-4 J5501 * R5501 * R5502 * R5503 R5504 * R5505 * R5506 * R5507 R5508 F-4 C-2 E-4 E-4 C-4 G-4 C-2 A-1 C-2
* SE5501 B-1 * SE5502 D-1 * VD5501 E-4 VD5502 E-4
Mounted parts location of the MD-097, SS-174T and VC-307 are not shown. Pages from 4-110 to 4-114 are not shown.

4-109E MA-420/CK-127

5. REPAIR PARTS LIST
NOTE: Characters A to Z of the electrical parts list indicate location of exploded views in which the desired part is shown.

EXPLODED VIEWS

OVERALL SECTION
F PANEL/BATTERY PANEL SECTION

LCD SECTION

CD-428 BOARD CK-127 BOARD FB-220 BOARD FP-608 BOARD FP-609 BOARD

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

B F F E E

ACCESSORIES

G D D D
FP-610 BOARD FP-611 BOARD FP-612 BOARD LB-084 BOARD MA-420 BOARD

F D G C A

PD-188 BOARD MD-097 BOARD SS-174T BOARD VC-307 BOARD
NOTE: -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some differences from the original one. Items marked * are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items. The mechanical parts with no reference number in the exploded views are not supplied. Due to standardization, replacements in the parts list may be different from the parts specified in the diagrams or the components used on the set. CAPACITORS: uF: F COILS uH: H RESISTORS All resistors are in ohms. METAL: metal-film resistor METAL OXIDE: Metal Oxide-film resistor F: nonflammable SEMICONDUCTORS In each case, u: , for example: uA.: A. , uPA. , PA. , uPB. , PB. , uPC. , PC. , uPD., PD. Abbreviation CND : Canadian model AUS : Australian model EE : East European model HK : Hong Kong model

6-2. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENT 6-36 2-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS 6-36 2-1-1. Equipment to Required 6-36 2-1-2. Precautions on Adjusting 6-37 2-1-3. Adjusting Connectors 6-38 2-1-4. Connecting the Equipment 6-38 2-1-5. Input/Output Level and Impedance 6-39 2-2. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 6-40 S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VC-307 Board) 6-40 1. 2. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment (VC-307 Board) 6-40 3. VIDEO OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-307 Board) 6-41 2-3. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 6-42 1. Overall Level Characteristics Check 6-42 2. Overall Distortion Check 6-42 3. Overall Noise Level Check 6-42 6-3. SERVICE MODE 6-43 3-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER 6-43 1. Using the adjustment remote commander 6-43 2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote commander 6-43 3-2. DATA PROCESS 6-44 3-3. SERVICE MODE 6-45 1. Setting the Test Mode 6-45 2. Bit value discrimination 6-45 3. Switch check (1) 6-46 4. Switch check (2) 6-46 5. Switch check (3) 6-46 6. Switch check (4) 6-47 7. Record of Use check 6-47 8. Record of Self-diagnosis check 6-48
* Optical axis frame and Color reproduction frame are shown on pages 6-49 and 6-50.
1. Before starting adjustment
EVR Data Re-writing Procedure When Replacing Board
The data that is stored in the repair board, is not necessarily correct. Perform either procedure 1 or procedure 2 or procedure 3 when replacing board.

Procedure 1

Save the EVR data of the machine in which a board is going to be replaced. Download the saved data after a board is replaced.
(Machine before starting repair) PC PC (Machine after a board is replaced)
Save the EVR data to a personal computer.
Download the saved data to a machine.

Procedure 2

Remove the EEPROM from the board of the machine that is going to be repaired. Install the removed EEPROM to the replaced board.
Remove the EEPROM and install it.

(Former board)

(New board)

Procedure 3

When the data cannot be saved due to defective EEPROM, or when the EEPROM cannot be removed or installed, save the data from the same model of the same destination, and download it.
(Machine to be repaired) PC (Machine to be repaired)

Download the data.

Save the data. (The same model of the same destination)
After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the respective items of the EVR data. (Refer to page 6-3 for the items to be checked.)

Below 3 cm Minipattern box Camcorder
Note6: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 32 to 42.
Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. Set the data. Turn off the power and turn on again. Perform Flange Back Check.
Camera table Regulated power supply Output voltage : Specified voltage 0.01Vdc Output current : more than 3.5A
Red (+) Black () Yellow (SENS +) White (SENS ) Black (GND) Need not connected

Fig. 6-1-7.

4. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart and Subject More Than 500m Away) The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during auto focusing/manual focusing. 4-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1) Subject Flange back adjustment chart (2.0 m from the front of the protection glass) (Luminance: lux) Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Adjustment remote commander F 32 to 42 4-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) Perform this adjustment after performing Flange Back Adjustment (1). Subject Subject more than 500m away (Subjects with clear contrast such as buildings, etc.) Check operation on TV monitor F 32 to 42
Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address
Note1: This adjustment should be carried out upon completion of HALL Adjustment. Note2: Make the lens horizontal and perform this adjustment. Note3: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be 00. Note4: Check that the data of page: 6, address: 02 is 00. If not, turn off the power and turn on again.
Note1: Make the lens horizontal and perform this adjustment. Note2: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be 00. Note3: Check that the data of page: 6, address: 02 is 00, turn off the power and turn on again.
Switch setting: 1) MODE... MOVIE ( ) 2) NIGHT SHOT... OFF Preparations: 1) Check that at both the zoom lens TELE end and WIDE end, the center of the chart for the flange back adjustment and center of the exposure screen coincide. Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data 15
Switch setting: ) 1) MODE... MOVIE ( 2) NIGHT SHOT... OFF Preparations: 1) Set the zoom lens to the TELE end and expose a subject that is more than 500m away (subject with clear contrast such as building, etc.). (Nearby subjects less than 500m away should not be in the screen.) Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. (Note2) Place a ND filter on the lens so that the optimum image is obtain. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Check that the data changes to 01. (Note4)

Procedure Set the data. Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. (Note2) Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Check that the data changes to 01. (Note5)
Note5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 32 to 42.
Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Turn off the power and turn on again. Perform Flange Back Adjustment (2)
Note4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 32 to 42.
Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. Set the data. Turn off the power and turn on again. Perform Flange Back Check
5. Flange Back Check Subject Siemens star (2.0 m from the front of the lens) (Luminance : approx. 200 lux) Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Specified Value Check operation on TV monitor Focused at the TELE end and WIDE end.
Note1: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be 00.
Switch setting: 1) MODE... MOVIE ( ) 2) NIGHT SHOT... OFF
Note2: When the auto focus is ON, the lens can be checked if it is focused or not by observing the data on the page 1 of the adjustment remote commander. 1) Select page: 0, address: 03, and set data: 0F. 2) Page 1 shows the state of the focus. 1 : 00 : XX Odd: Focused Even: Unfocused
Checking method: 1) Select page: 6, address: 40, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: 6, address: 41, and set data: 01. 3) Place the Siemens star 2.0m from the front of the lens. 4) To open the IRIS, decrease the luminous intensity to the Siemens star up to a point before noise appear on the image. 5) Shoot the Siemens star with the zoom TELE end. 6) Turn on the auto focus. 7) Check that the lens is focused (Note2). 8) Select page: 6, address: 21, and set data: 10. 9) Shoot the Siemens star with the zoom WIDE end. 10) Observe the TV monitor and check that the lens is focused. Processing after Completing Adjustments: 1) Select page: 6, address: 21, and set data: 00. 2) Select page: 6, address: 40, and set data: 00. 3) Select page: 6, address: 41, and set data: 00. 4) Select page: 0, address: 03, and set data: 00.
6. Optical Axis Adjustment Align the lens Optical Axis with that of the CCD imager. If deviated, center of picture can lose focus when zoom is operated from the WIDE end to the TELE end. Subject Siemens star Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Check on the monitor TV F 46
Note1: This adjustment should be carried out upon completion of Flange back adjustment. Note2: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be 00. Note3: Check that the data of page: 6, address: 48 is 00. If not, set data: 00 to this address. Note4: NTSC model: DCR-DVD100 PAL model: DCR-DVD100E

Area 7 8

Display phase 22.6 to 67.5 67.6 to 112.5 112.6 to 157.5 157.6 to 202.5 202.6to 247.5 247.6 to 292.5 292.6 to 337.5 337.6 to 22.5

3. Contrast Adjustment (VC-307 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated (whitish). Mode MOVIE ( ) Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specified Value Arbitrary Pin 6 of CN1003 (EVF VG) Oscilloscope B 58 A = 2.50 0.10V
Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. 2 B 54 Change the data and set the voltage (A) between the reversed waveform pedestal and nonreversed waveform pedestal to the specified value. Press PAUSE button. 00 Set the data.
Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. 2 B 58 Change the data and set the voltage (A) between the 100 IRE and 0 IRE (pedestal) to the specified value. (The data should be 00 to 7F.) Press PAUSE button. 00 Set the data.

Pedestal

100 IRE

2H Pedestal

Fig. 6-1-15.

Fig. 6-1-16.

4. White Balance Adjustment (VC-307 board) Correct the white balance. If deviated, the reproduction of the EVF screen may degenerate. Mode MOVIE ( ) Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specified Value Arbitrary Check on EVF screen B 56, 57 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. IC2201 Note2: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be 00.
Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. 4 B B B 57 8D 73 Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Check that the EVF screen is not colored. If not colored, proceed to step 10. Change the data so that the EVF screen is not colored. Press PAUSE button. Change the data so that the EVF screen is not colored. Press PAUSE button. If the EVF screen is colored, repeat steps 5 to 9. 00 Set the data.

B B B B B 0

1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT
1. VCO Adjustment (PD-188 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will be blurred. Mode MOVIE ( ) Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specified Value Arbitrary Pin 4 of CN1003 of VC-307 board (H START) Frequency counter B 61, 62 f = 15734 30Hz (NTSC) f = 15625 30Hz (PAL)
Note1: The back light (fluorescent tube) is driven by a high voltage AC power supply. Therefore, do not touch the back light holder to avoid electrical shock. Note2: When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages caused by static electricity. Note3: Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. If not, set data: 00 to this address. Note4: NTSC model: DCR-DVD100 PAL model: DCR-DVD100E
Switch setting: LCD panel.... Open [Adjusting connector] Most of the measuring points for adjusting the LCD system are concentrated in CN1003 of the VC-307 board. Connect the measuring instruments via the multi CPC-8 jig (J-6082-388-A). The following table shows the Pin No. and signal name of CN1003. Pin No. Signal Name GND PANEL VG XHD/PSIG EVF VCO D 3.1V MS XIN MS BS MS SCLK C PIO5 S TXD Pin No. Signal Name GND H START EVF VG EVF BL LANC SIG MS DIO MS VCC ON ACCESS LED C PIO4 S RXD

Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. 2 B 66 Change the data and set the PSIG signal level (A) to the specified value. (The data should be 00 to 7F.) Press PAUSE button. 00 Set the data. 5 B 01
Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. 2 B 69 Change the data and set the voltage (A) between the 100 IRE and 0 IRE (pedestal) to the specified value. (The data should be 00 to 7F.) Press PAUSE button. 00 Set the data. Check that the specified value of Bright Adjustment is satisfied. If not, perform Bright Adjustment.

Fig. 6-1-20.

Fig. 6-1-21.
6. Center Level Adjustment (PD-188 board) Set the video signal center level of LCD panel to an appropriate level. Mode MOVIE ( ) Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specified Value Arbitrary Pin 3 of CN1003 of VC-307 board (PANEL VG) Digital voltmeter B 6A A = 7.00 0.03Vdc
7. V COM Adjustment (PD-188 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. Mode MOVIE ( ) Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specified Value Arbitrary Check on LCD display B 63 The brightness difference between the section A and section B is minimum.
Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. 2 B 6A Change the data and set the DC voltage (A) to the specified value. (The data should be 00 to 7F.) Press PAUSE button. 00 Set the data.
Note1: This adjustment should be carried out upon completion of the following adjustments. Bright Adjustment Black Limit Adjustment Contrast Adjustment Center Level Adjustment Note2: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be 00.
Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. 2 B 63 Change the data so that the brightness of the section A and that of the section B is equal. (Note3) Subtract 2 from the data. (Note3) 00 Press PAUSE button. Set the data.

SEUS operation screen

UP/DOWN key
Measuring Instrument Specified Value

Fig. 6-1-13

[Adjusting method] 1) Click the [VIDEO Adjustment Start] button. 2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the 1. Data Setting during Video Adj. 3) If 1. Data Setting during Video Adj. completed successfully, the next message is displayed during the execution of 2. Video Output Level Adj. Using the UP/DOWN key on the SEUS Operation screen, adjust so that the sync level of the video signals satisfies the specified value. After the adjustment, check that the burst level of the video signals satisfies the specified value, and click the [OK] button in the message.
Check on the oscilloscope

Fig. 6-1-14

Fig. 6-1-11
4) If the [OK] button button is clicked, 3. Release of Data Setting during Video Adj. will be executed. 5) Upon successful completion of all items of the VIDEO adjustment, the following message is displayed. Click the [OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-12

1-4-1.
CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
Function of Each Button on Camera System Adjustment Screen Click the [CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button on the Main Menu screen, and the CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT screen in Fig. 6-1-15 will appear.

Fig. 6-1-15

1 [To Menu] button The Main Menu screen comes back. 2 Adjustment start buttons [CAMERA Adjustment 1 Start] button Camera Adjustment 1 starts. [CAMERA Adjustment 2 Start] button Camera Adjustment 2 starts. [CAMERA Adjustment 3 Start] button Camera Adjustment 3 starts. [CAMERA Adjustment 4 Start] button Camera Adjustment 4 starts. 3 [Reset] button This button functions same as the Reset button of the camera. 4 [Release Data Setting] button The data setting at the adjustment is cancelled. During the data setting, the button color changes from white to red. When the data setting is cancelled, the button color returns to white. (Use this button when an error occurred in the camera adjustment 1-4. If the adjustment completed successfully, the data setting is automatically cancelled and the button color returns to white.)

1-4-2.

Adjustment Items of Camera System Adjustment The adjustment items of camera system adjustment are as listed in Table 6-1-3. The Automatic Adjustment Program divides the adjustment items into four, camera adjustment 1-4. Clicking either CAMERA Adjustment Start button allows the adjustment item which corresponds to that button to be executed. The adjustment conditions of the subject and filter vary depending on which item is adjusted. The Adjustment Program displays an instruction for the subject and filter as a message during the adjustment. Button Name CAMERA Adjustment 1 Adjustment Flange Back Adj. Subject Siemens star chart with ND filter for minipattern box (Note 1) Siemens star chart with ND filter (1.0m from front the lens) (Luminance: 200 to 400 lux) Clear chart (Standard picture frame) 6F Clear chart (Standard picture frame) 6F 6F 6E Clear chart (Standard picture frame) Filter C14 for color temperature correction Clear chart (Standard picture frame) Color ber chart (Standard picture frame) Clear chart (Standard picture frame) 6E 60 to 67 6E 60 to 64, 6B to 6D 6B to 6D, B8 to Dto to 21, 42, to 03, 24 to 41, 44, 45 Adjustment Page 6D 6F Adjustment Address B0 to B7, C0 to Cto 53

Fig. 6-1-47

Fig. 6-1-44
5) If the [OK] button is clicked, 6. Release of Data Setting during LCD Adj. will be executed.

Fig. 6-1-45

Adjustment Time Out
In case of an error during the execution of adjustment, the Automatic Adjustment Program interrupts the processing at that point, and displays an error message, and then terminates the program execution there. 1-6-1. Error Message When an error message is displayed, perform the remedy given below, and then retry adjustment. If the error message is displayed though the remedy was performed, the circuits will be faulty. 1. Connect Error Symptom Cause Remedy
This part indicates the adjustment item in which an error occurred.

Fig. 6-1-50

Adjustment does not finish within the specified time. Adjustment conditions are wrong. Data error exists in the camera. Check that the conditions such as a subject are correct. Reset the camera.

Fig. 6-1-48

Adjustment NG

Symptom Cause

USB communication with the set is abnormal. USB cable is not inserted tightly. Power supply is not installed correctly. Communication with SEUS is abnormal. Disconnect the USB cable once, and then reconnect it tightly and check that the set is in USB Mode. Install the power supply correctly. Start the SEUS and click the [Connect] to check that the connection state is established.

Remedy

Fig. 6-1-51
Symptom Cause The adjusted data does not become the specified value. Adjustment conditions are wrong. Data error exists in the camera. Check that the conditions such as a subject are correct. Reset the camera.
RESET the CAMERA and Try Again

Fig. 6-1-49

Symptom Cause Remedy
The camera is not ready for adjustment. Data error exists in the camera. Reset the camera.

Data Save Error

1-6-2. Precautions When an Error Occurred The Automatic Adjustment Program sets the data for adjustment before the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment terminates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in the camera. Note 1: With this data left in the camera, the camera will not operate normally. In this case, the [Release Data Setting] button is displayed in red on the screen as shown in Fig. 6-1-53, 54 and 55. Click the [Release Data Setting] button to cancel the data setting. When the data setting is cancelled, the button color becomes white. Note 2: When Data Save Error occurred, the [Release Data Setting] button is displayed in white. To cancel the data setting, perform it on the SEUS Operation screen. How to cancel the data setting is displayed in the error message. Video System Adjustment screen

Fig. 6-1-56

6-2. SERVICE MODE
1. Setting the Test Mode Address 23
2. Bit Value Discrimination In the following items, the bit values must be discriminated from the data displayed on the SEUS. Whether bit values are 1 or 0 can be discriminated from the table shown below. Data displayed on SEUS

Page 2F Data 05 Normal

Function Forced CAMERA (Auto) mode Forced CAMERA (Program Auto) mode Forced PLAY mode Forced SET UP mode Forced MOVIE mode Forced CAMERA (Manual) mode Display on the SEUS A A B C D B E F bit3 or bit1 Bit values bit2 or bit1 bit1 or bit1 bit0 or bit1
bit 3 to bit 0 discriminated bit 7 to bit 4 discriminated
Before setting the data, select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 01. For page: 2F, the data set is recorded in non-volatile memory by saving data. In this case, the Test mode is not released even if the camera is turned off, thus requiring extreme care. After completing adjustments/repairs, release the data setting. 1) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: 2F, address: 23, and set data: 80. 3) Save the data. 4) Wait for 3 sec. 5) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 00.
Example: If the displayed data is 8E, bit 7 - bit 4 values can be discriminated from block (A), and also bit 3 - bit 0 values from block (B).
LED Check Address 04 Address 12 Address FE

Page 20 Page 80 Page 8E

Using method: 1) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: 20, address: 04, and set data: 02. 3) Select page: 8E, address: FE, and set data: 20. 4) Select page: 80, address: 12, and set data: 01. 5) Check that all LED are lit. SELF TIMER/AF ILLUMINATOR SELF TIMER/RECORRDING AE/AF LOCK FLASH CHARGE MS ACCESS 6) Select page: 80, address: 12, and set data: 00. 7) Select page: 20, address: 04, and set data: 00. 8) Select page: 8E, address: FE, and set data: 00. 9) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 00. 10) Click [Disconnect] on the SEUS screen. 11) Disconnect the USB cable. 12) Turn off the power.
Switch Check (1) Address 13 Function When data = 00 When data = 01 When data = 02 OFF ON ON

Select [PROGRAM AE] with v/V, then press ENTER.
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE
Select the desired effect with v/V, then press ENTER.
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN SPOTLIGHT

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Set [PROGRAM AE] to [AUTO] in step 5. * Your camcorder focuses only on subjects in the middle to far distance. ** Your camcorder focuses only on distant subject. Notes The following functions do not work with PROGRAM AE: Color Slow Shutter OLD MOVIE When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, PROGRAM AE does not work. (The indicator flashes.) You cannot use SPORTS to record still images. (The indicator flashes.)
Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Adjusting the exposure manually
Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: when you need a fine adjustment for subjects against the light. when the subject is too bright against the background. when recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes). Notes When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: Color Slow Shutter BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure setting: if you change the PROGRAM AE effect. if you slide the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON, while adjusting the exposure manually.
Set the mode dial to (Still). Press EXPOSURE.
The exposure indicator appears.

0:00:00 -R VIDEO

Turn the dial to adjust the brightness. +: brighter -: darker
To return to the automatic exposure

Press EXPOSURE again.

Shooting techniques to match your circumstances Focusing manually
Normally, focus is adjusted automatically. However, you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: The autofocus is not effective when shooting Subjects through glass coated with water droplets Horizontal stripes Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls or sky Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background
To return to the autofocus

Press FOCUS again.

To record distant subjects
Turn the dial to FAR until the indicator appears. The focus is fixed at the most distant position. Tips It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the W (wide-angle) position after adjusting the focus at the T (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject, focus at the end of the W (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject. when the subject is too close to focus on.

JAN 10 : 30AM

Disc title (the date the disc was first used)

2 : 44PM

3 : 15PM

3 : 38PM

4 : 02PM

4 : 26PM

4 : 45PM

Recorded date

1 2003

10 : 30AM

Movies
4 : 50PM JAN 5 : 05PM JAN 5 : 10PM

5 : 30PM

5 : 32PM

4 : 55PM

Still images converted to a movie is displayed after movies. The first still image is displayed as the thumbnail.
To play back still images Still images are played back as a photo movie swapping images in every three seconds. Pressing m/M during playback skips 10 images. Notes The disc may not be played back on some players. Some functions, such as playback of still images, may be disabled on some players. To play back still images on other players, still images must be converted to photo movie (page 63). Still images converted to a photo movie may not be played back clearly, as the resolution (pixels) of converted photo movie is lower than that of original still images. Tip For details on how to use a DVD player, see operating instructions of the DVD player.
To play back a disc recorded in VR mode
You can play back a finalized disc recorded in VR mode on players that can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode. The operation is different depending on your player. See operating instructions of your player. To play back still images The operation is different depending on your player. See operating instructions of your player.
Notes To play back still images on other players, still images must be converted into photo movie (page 77). Still images converted to a photo movie may not be played back clearly, as the resolution (pixels) of converted photo movie is lower than that of original still images.
Playing back a finalized disc on other players Playing back movies on a computer with a DVD drive installed
The display and the operation may vary depending on the operating system of your computer.
Turn on your computer. Insert the finalized disc to the DVD drive of your computer. A DVD playback application starts and the movie is played back. When the DVD playback application does not start automatically, start the application from the [Start] menu of your computer.
Notes Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. A DVD playback application must have been installed on your computer. When playing back movies from the disc, the movie and sound may pause. In this case, copy the data to the hard disk drive of your computer. The disc may not be played back on some computers. For details, see operating instructions of your computer. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without a DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to your computer (page 89).

Showing still images on a computer with a DVD drive installed
The display and the operation may vary depending on the operating system of your computer. Following screens are example of Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
Turn on your computer. Insert the finalized disc to the DVD drive of your computer. When a DVD playback application starts, close the application. Click [Start] t [My Computer]. Or, double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop. My Computer screen appears.
The date the disc was first used is recorded on the volume label of the disc. When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2003: 2003_01_01_06H00M_PM
Right-click the DVD drive with the disc inserted, then click [Open]. Folders in the disc appear. Click [DCIM] t [100MSDCF]. The list of still images recorded on the disc appears. Double-click the file to be shown. The selected still image appears on the screen.
Notes Use the DVD drive compatible with 8 cm discs. The disc may not be played back on some computers. For details, see operating instructions of your computer. Tip You can play back the disc on a computer without DVD drive, by connecting your camcorder to your computer (page 89).
Structures and file names of movies and still images
Movies and still images are stored in the following folders on the disc. Movies: VIDEO_TS folder (on VIDEO mode) DVD_RTAV folder (on VR mode) Still images: DCIM\100MSDCF folder

Still image folder

Movie folder
Recording on a finalized disc Unfinalizing
(VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only)
You can record on finalized DVD-RWs by unfinalizing them. This operation is valid in VIDEO mode only. You do not have to unfinalize a VR mode disc. Insert a finalized DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
REMAIN [ 0min] [ SETUP ] : END
Select [UNFINALIZE] with v/V, then press ENTER.
UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN READY
EST. PROCESS TIME : 22sec RECORDED AREA : [ SETUP ] : END
UNFINALIZE EXECUTE RETURN NO YES
Select [YES] with v/V, then press ENTER. Unfinalizing starts.
UNFINALIZE EXECUTING AVOID ANY VIBRATION
Recording on a finalized disc Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only)
Press SETUP when the unfinalizing completion message appears. The message disappears from the LCD display and you can record on the disc again.

To cancel unfinalizing

Press SETUP in any step from 2 to 4. Notes Power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC adaptor. If you disconnect the AC adaptor during unfinalizing, the disc may be damaged. Do not vibrate your camcorder during unfinalizing. You can unfinalize DVD-RWs only. You cannot make any modification to DVD-Rs once the disc is finalized. Tip It takes about 20 seconds for unfinalizing.

Select [ADD] with v/V, then press ENTER.
EDIT SEL. ITEM ERASE ADD MOVE DIVIDE RETURN
Using the disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)

ALL SELECT SELECT

Select [ SELECT] (movies) or [ SELECT] (still images) with v/V, then press ENTER. A thumbnail list of movies or still images on the disc appears.

EDIT EXEC. ADD RET.

6: 00 PM
Select the scene to be added to the Playlist with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The selected scene is marked with. Repeat this step to select multiple scenes.

6 : PM

Pressing N starts playback of the selected scene. Press x to return to the display to select other scenes.
Select [EXEC.] with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The confirmation display appears.

EDIT ADD

EXEC. RET.
Select [EXEC.] with b/B, then press ENTER. The selected movies or still images are registered in the new Playlist. When a still image is added to a Playlist, it is converted and registered as a new movie file in the movie tab. It returns to the Playlist edit display when the registration is completed.
To register all movies at the same time

Select [ ALL] in step 6.

To register all still images at the same time
See Saving all the still images on a disc to a movie file on page 77.
To cancel the registration
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8. Note The Playlist is usable in VR mode only. You cannot use it in VIDEO mode. Tips You can register up to 999 scenes to the Playlist. You can register MPEG format movies only to the Playlist. Still images recorded in JPEG format are converted to MPEG format when registering in the Playlist. Still images converted to a movie are shown with.
Selecting the playing order on your camcorder Playlist Saving all the still images on a disc to a movie file
Saving still images to a single movie provides following merits: You can save the remaining space for the Playlist on the disc. You can register multiple still images as a single movie scene that is recordable up to 999 on a disc. Insert a DVD-RW in VR mode with still images recorded into your camcorder beforehand.

Select [EDIT MOVIE] with v/V, then press ENTER. The movie edit display appears.
Select [SEL. ITEM] with b/B, then press ENTER.
EDIT SEL. ITEM DELETE DIVIDE PHOTOMOVIE RETURN SELECT SELECT ALL
Select [PHOTOMOVIE] with v/V, then press ENTER. The confirmation display appears.

EDIT PHOTOMOVIE

CREATE?
Select [EXEC.] with b/B, then press ENTER. All the still images on the disc are saved to a single movie file. Still images saved as a movie are shown with. It returns to the movie edit display when the saving is completed.

To cancel the saving

Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 5.
Selecting the playing order on your camcorder Playlist Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist
Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on the disc. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
Insert a recorded DVD-RW in VR mode, then press EDIT. The display to select editing object appears.
Select [ERASE] with v/V, then press ENTER.
Select [SELECT] with v/V, then press ENTER. A thumbnail list of movies or still images registered to the Playlist appears.

EDIT EXEC. ERASE RET.

Select the scene to be erased with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The selected scene is marked with. Repeat this step to erase multiple scenes.

6:10 PM

EDIT ERASE

ERASE?

Select [EXEC.] with b/B, then press ENTER. The selected scenes are erased from the Playlist. It returns to the Playlist edit display when the erasing is completed.
To erase all the scenes at the same time
Select [SELECT ALL] in step 6 then perform step 9.

To cancel erasing

Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8. Tip Still images registered in a Playlist are converted to a movie file. If you erase still images from a Playlist, the converted movie file from still images still remains. To delete a converted movie file from the movie folder, see Deleting movies/still images (page 87).
Selecting the playing order on your camcorder Playlist Changing the order within the Playlist
Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand.
Select [MOVE] with v/V, then press ENTER. A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears.

EDIT EXEC. MOVE RET.

6:00 PM
Select the scene to be moved with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The selected scene is marked with. Repeat this step if you want to move multiple scenes.
Select [EXEC.] with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The move destination display appears.

Move destination bar

EDIT MOVE RET.

[ENTER] : MOVE 1/1

Place the move destination bar where you want to move the scenes with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The confirmation display appears.

EDIT MOVE

Select [EXEC.] with b/B, then press ENTER. The selected scene in step 6 is moved to the designated position. When you have selected multiple scenes, the scenes are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist. It returns to the Playlist edit display when the moving is completed.

To cancel the change in the order
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8.
Selecting the playing order on your camcorder Playlist Dividing a movie within the Playlist
You can divide a movie into two scenes. Dividing movies into scenes within the Playlist does not affect the actual recorded data on the disc. Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder beforehand. Note You cannot divide a movie converted from still images.
Select [DIVIDE] with v/V, then press ENTER. A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears.

EDIT DIVIDE RET.

Select the scene to be divided with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The dividing display appears and the playback of the selected scene starts.
DIVIDE EXEC. 0:00:12 RET.

Time in progress

2:40 [ ] : RETURN [EDIT] : END

Total time

Press ENTER at the point at which you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses.
DIVIDE EXEC. 0:02:05 RET.
Select to finely adjust the dividing point.
A slight difference may occur from the point where you press ENTER/c/C and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on half-second increments.

DIVIDE 0:02:05

DIVIDE?
EXEC. [ ] : RETURN RET. [EDIT] : END
Select [EXEC.] with b/B, then press ENTER. Dividing of the movie starts. It returns to the Playlist edit display when the dividing is completed.

To cancel dividing

Selecting the playing order on your camcorder Playlist Playing the Playlist
Insert a Playlist-registered DVD-RW into your camcorder.
The Visual Index display appears.
Select (Playlist) tab with b/v/V/B. A thumbnail list of the scenes registered to the Playlist appears.

Playlist tab

Press N. A playback of the Playlist starts. On still images, the image appears in sequence. Playback stops when all the registered scenes are played back.
To start playback from a particular scene Select the scene with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
To display another scene during playback

Press./>.

To pause the scene

Press X.

To cancel playback

Press x.

Editing the original data
Original data stand for the actual recorded movies and still images data on the disc. You can edit the original data of DVD- RW recorded in VR mode. Editing the original data affects the actual recorded data.

Dividing a movie

Note that this operation actually divides the original recorded data on the disc. Insert a recorded DVD-RW in VR mode into your camcorder beforehand. Notes You cannot divide still images and still images converted to a movie. When the movie is registered in the Playlist, dividing the original movie does not affect the movie in the Playlist. Register the divided movies in the Playlist again.

Select [EDIT MOVIE] with v/V, then press ENTER. The Movie edit display appears.
Select [DIVIDE] with v/V, then press ENTER. A thumbnail list of movies on the disc appears.
Select the scene to be divided with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The editing display appears and the playback of the selected movie starts.
Select [EXEC.] with b/B, then press ENTER. Dividing of the movie starts. It returns to the movie edit display when the dividing is completed.
Editing the original data Deleting movies/still images
You can delete unnecessary original movies/still images. Note that this operation actually deletes recorded data from the disc. Insert a recorded DVD-RW in VR mode into your camcorder beforehand. Notes When you delete movies, the movies registered to the Playlist are also deleted. Deleting movies/still images may not provide enough space to record movies/still images additionally.
Select [EDIT MOVIE] or [EDIT STILL] with v/V, then press ENTER. The movie or still images edit display appears.
Select [DELETE] with v/V, then press ENTER.
Select [SELECT] with v/V, then press ENTER. A thumbnail list of the movies/still images recorded on the disc appears.

EDIT EXEC. DELETE RET.

Select the movie or the still image to be deleted with b/v/V/B, then press ENTER. The selected scene is marked with. Repeat this step to select multiple movies/still images.
Pressing N starts playback of the selected movie/still image. Press x to return to the display to select other movie/still image.

EDIT DELETE

DEL. FROM PLAYLIST, TOO EXEC. RET.
Select [EXEC.] with b/B, then press ENTER. The selected movies/still images are deleted from the disc. It returns to the movie edit/still image edit display when the deletion is completed.
To delete all movies/still images in the folder at the same time
Select [SELECT ALL] in step 6. All movies or still images respectively are deleted when you select [EDIT MOVIE] or [EDIT STILL] in step 3.
Press EDIT in any step from 3 to 8. Tip To delete all the movies/still images on the disc, perform formatting (page 72).
Viewing/dubbing discs/ editing the recordings on your computer
Connecting your camcorder to your computer Introduction
You can enjoy the following with your camcorder by connecting it to your computer: Viewing scenes on your computer Copying recorded scenes to your computer Duplicating a disc Editing scenes copied to your computer Making original DVD recorded scenes on your computer. The USB driver installation is required to connect your camcorder to your computer.

Note On a computer without DirectX 8.0a or later, DirectX installation starts. Follow the instructions given in the on-screen messages and restart the computer after the installation is complete.
Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Found New Hardware Wizard starts.

To replace WIN ASPI

To be able to use the ImageMixer CD writing function, you need to install WIN ASPI. If a different writing application was previously installed, its writing function may not work correctly. If that happens, reinstall the original application and replace WIN ASPI. Note that the ImageMixer CD writing function may not work properly.
Click [Finish]. The connection between your camcorder and the computer is completed.
To disconnect the USB cable See To disconnect the USB cable (page 96). To confirm the USB driver installation
Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next].
Make sure that [Sony DVD Handycam] is selected as the best match and click [Next]. Click [Sony DVD Handycam] if it is not selected. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
Click [Start] t [Control Panel]. Click [Performance and Maintenance] t [System]. System Properties screen appears. Click [Hardware] tab. Click [Device Manager]. Device Manager screen appears. Make sure that SONY DDX-A1000 USB Device appears in DVD/CD-ROM drives, Generic volume in Storage volumes, and USB Mass Storage Device in Universal Serial Bus controllers respectively. When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices are not shown, install the USB driver again following If you cannot install the USB driver (page 97).
For Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional users
To disconnect the USB cable See To disconnect the USB cable (page 96).

USB cable USB jack

Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Found New Hardware dialog box appears.
Follow the instructions given in the onscreen messages. The connection between your camcorder and the computer is completed.

appears. Your camcorder prevents
Icon/item LCD/VF SET LCD BRIGHT
Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with b/B.
Mode dial Movie Still Play/Edit

Darker

LCD B.L.

Brighter

Movie Still Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit
z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen To adjust the color on the LCD screen with b/B.

LCD COLOR

To get lowintensity color

VF B.L.

To get highintensity color

Movie Still Play/Edit

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to normal BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen
Notes On LCD B.L. and VF B.L. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced a little during recording. When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected. Tip Even if you adjust [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD B.L.], [LCD COLOR], and/or [VF B.L.], the recorded picture will not be affected.
Icon/item DISC SET REC MODE

Option HQ z SP LP

Meaning To record in the HQ (High Quality) mode To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To record in the LP (Long Play) mode To format a disc (page 72)
Mode dial Movie Play/Edit

FORMAT*1

Movie Still Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Still

FINALIZE

To prohibit further recording on the disc, and make it compatible with other DVD players (page 63) To make the finalized disc recordable again (page 70) To add an original title to the disc (page 54)

UNFINALIZE*1 *2

DISC TITLE

FILE NO.

z SERIES RESET
To assign numbers to files in sequence even if the disc is changed To reset the file numbering each time the disc is changed
*1 DVD-RWs only *2 VIDEO mode only
Icon/item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET
Meaning To set the date or time (page 21)
Mode dial Movie Still Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Movie Still Play/Edit Movie

A. SHUT OFF

z 5 min
To turn the power off automatically if no operations have taken place for five minutes when powered by the battery pack. To remain the power on if no operations last. To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode

z MELODY

NORMAL OFF COMMANDER z ON OFF

DISPLAY

z LCD V-OUT/LCD
Movie Still Play/Edit Play/Edit

HiFi SOUND

z STEREO 1 2

REC LAMP

z ON OFF

Icon/item OTHERS REMAIN

Option z AUTO
Meaning To display the remaining capacity of the disc in the following cases for example: For 8 seconds after setting the power on and the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still) For 8 seconds after recognizing the inserted disc into your camcorder in (Movie) or (Still) For 8 seconds when set the display to on by pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO in (Movie) or (Still) When the remaining capacity of the disc is less than 5 minutes in (Movie) or 20 in (Still) For 8 seconds when starting recording from the line input To always display the remaining capacity of the disc
Notes If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO with [DISPLAY] set to [V-OUT/LCD] in the SETUP display, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD display even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. If more than five minutes passes after removing the power source, the [PROGRAM AE], [FLASH LVL], [WHT BAL], [COMMANDER], and [HiFi SOUND] settings are returned to their factory settings. Other settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed. Tip When recording a close subject, if [REC LAMP] is set to [ON], the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, it is recommended to set [REC LAMP] to [OFF].

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and corrective action
If you run into problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If C:ss:ss appears on the LCD display, the self-diagnosis display function is working. See page 123.

During recording

Symptom
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.
SteadyShot does not work.

Autofocus does not work.

The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. Some tiny white, red, blue or green spots appear on the display.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The mode dial is set to (Play/Edit). c Set it to (Movie) or (Still). (page 29, 34) The disc has run out of space. c Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW only, page 72) The disc has been finalized. c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only) or use a new disc. (page 70) Shooting by swapping movies and still images frequently reduces the remaining capacity of the disc and may prevent you from shooting movies. The copyright-protected movie cannot be dubbed on your camcorder. Your camcorder powered by the battery pack turns off for more than five minutes with no operations performed. c Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to ON. c Set [A. SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in (SETUP) in the SETUP display. (page 113) The battery pack is exhausted or nearly exhausted. c Install a charged battery pack. (page 15) The viewfinder is not extended. c Extend the viewfinder. (page 25) The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (page 25) [STEADYSHOT] is set to [OFF] in (CAMERA SET) in the SETUP display. c Set it to [ON]. (page 110) The setting is set to manual focus. c Press FOCUS to set the autofocus. (page 49) Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. c Adjust the focus manually. (page 49) The LCD screen is open. c Close the LCD screen. (page 19) The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction.

The edit display is not displayed although you press EDIT.
Scenes cannot be registered to the Playlist.
A movie cannot be divided.
A scene cannot be deleted.

Editing is disabled.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions The mode dial is set to (Movie) or (Still). c Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit). DVD-R is inserted. c DVD-R cannot be edited. Insert DVD-RW. Inserted DVD-RW is formatted in VIDEO mode. c Format DVD-RW in VR mode. Note that all the recorded data are deleted if you format the disc. The registered scenes exceeds 999. c Delete unnecessary scenes or register all the still images converting to a movie. (page 77, 78) The remaining of the disc is empty. c Delete unnecessary scenes. (page 87) A too short movie cannot be divided. Still images converted to a movie cannot be divided. A movie protected on another device cannot be divided. c Cancel the protection of the movie on the device used to protect the movie. A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted. c Cancel the protection of the scene on the device used to protect the scene. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Another device is used for editing the disc. c Another device may not be able to edit the disc recorded on your camcorder.
Types of trouble and corrective action Others
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The disc has been finalized. c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only). You cannot record a disc title on a finalized DVD-R. The disc title has been made by another device. c The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by another device. When too many still images are recorded, the remaining of Still images cannot be converted to a the disc is reduced and still images cannot be converted to movie. a movie. c Delete unnecessary scenes in the disc. (page 87) [COMMANDER] is set to [OFF] in (OTHERS) in the The Remote Commander supplied SETUP display. with your camcorder does not work. c Set it to [ON]. (page 114) Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the +/ polarities incorrectly matching the +/ marks. c Insert the batteries correctly. (page 142) The batteries are dead. c Replace with new ones. (page 142) [DISPLAY] is set to [V-OUT/LCD] in (OTHERS) in the The picture from a TV or VCR does SETUP display. not appear even when your c Set it to [LCD]. (page 114) camcorder is connected to output on The Visual Index display is displayed. the TV or VCR. c Press VISUAL INDEX. (page 55) Moisture condensation has occurred. The melody or beep sounds for 5 c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least 30 seconds. minutes to acclimatize it. (page 130) Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder again. c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove No functions work although the the battery pack, then reconnect/install it after about power is on. one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open the LCD screen and press RESET using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time return to their defaults.) (page 140) The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Your camcorder was attacked a strong shock or vibration. c Your camcorder may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Recording, editing, finalizing, c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a unfinalizing, formatting or ejecting cool place. the disc do not work although the

Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes.

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current state of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures), on the LCD display or in the viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following list of codes. The last two digits (indicated by ss) differ depending on the state of your camcorder. LCD display or viewfinder

C:21:00

C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Five-digit display

C:04:ss

C:13:ss C:21:ss

C:31:ss C:32:ss
E:20:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss E:93:ss E:94:ss
Cause and/or Corrective Actions You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. c Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. (page 127) The disc is faulty. c Use a compatible disc with your camcorder. (page 6) Moisture condensation has occurred. c Turn off your camcorder and leave your camcorder for at least 30 minutes to acclimatize it. (page 130) A malfunction that you can service yourself other than those above has occurred. c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your camcorder again. c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting/reinstalling the power supply, operate your camcorder. A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem a even if you try the suggested corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Warning indicators

If indicators appear on the LCD display or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses ( ) for more information. 100-0001 Warning indicator referring to a file Slow flashing: The file is corrupted. The file is unreadable on your camcorder. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (page 123) Warning indicator referring to the disc Slow flashing: A disc is not inserted.* The remaining time for recording movies is less than 5 minutes. The remaining amount of space for recording still images will be accommodated fewer than 20 images. The disc recorded in the different TV color system from your camcorder is inserted.* Fast flashing: An unrecognizable disc is inserted.* A finalized disc is inserted in VIDEO mode when the mode dial is set to (Movie) or (Still). The disc is fully recorded.* A disc containing copy protection signals is inserted.* Z You need to eject the disc* Fast flashing: An unrecognizable disc is inserted. The disc is fully recorded. A disc containing copy protection signals is inserted. The disc recorded in the different TV color system from your camcorder is inserted. The disc recorded in the different regional code from your camcorder is inserted. Warning indicator referring to the disc Fast flashing: A disc that cannot be read or written is inserted, such as the single-sided disc inserted inside out. E The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: The battery pack is exhausted. Depending on the operating conditions, or the environment and battery condition, the E indicator may flash even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining. Fast flashing: The battery error occurs. % Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least 30 minutes to acclimatize it. Warning indicator referring to the temperature rise Fast flashing: The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.* Warning indicator referring to the flash (optional) Slow flashing: The flash is charging.* Fast flashing: There is a problem with the flash (optional).

When the camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction.
Care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: when there are fingerprints on the lens surface. in hot or humid locations. To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above. It is recommended to turn on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time. Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

On cleaning the casing

Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent such as the following which may damage the finish. thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloth volatile material like an insecticide Do not leave the case in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electric shock. Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. Always keep metal contacts clean. Do not disassemble the unit. Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not place the unit in locations that are: extremely hot or cold dusty or dirty very humid vibrating
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder
The built-in rechargeable battery is installed in your camcorder to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about three months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect camcorder operation. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge the battery if it is discharged. Charging the built-in rechargeable battery: Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the AC adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours. Or, install a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.