DCR-PC53E, DCR-PC55, DCR-PC55E (serv.man4) - Sony Movie Service Manual (repair manual). Page 40

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Note1: Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0,

address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address.

1)

The adjustments of this unit are performed in the VTR mode
(PLAY/EDIT mode) or camera mode (CAMERA-TAPE mode).
To set to the VTR mode, set the mode switch to “PLAY/EDIT”
or set the “Forced VTR Power ON mode” using the adjustment
remote commander (Note2).
To set to the camera mode, set the mode switch to “CAMERA-
TAPE” or set the “Forced Camera Power ON mode” using the
adjustment remote commander (Note3).
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced VTR
Power ON Mode” or “Forced Camera Power ON Mode”.
(Note5)

2)

Connect the adjustment remote commander to the A/V jack
via the multi-cable for service (J-6082-535-A).

3)

The microphone unit need not be connected. To remove it,
disconnect the following connector.

CR-049 board CN8505 (8P, 0.5mm)

4)

The intelligent accessory shoe need not be connected. To
remove it, disconnect the following connector.

CR-049 board CN8507 (12P, 0.5mm)

5)

The cabinet (R) block (LCD panel, touch panel, PD-239 board)
need not be connected. (Use the adjustment remote commander,
to operate the VTR block.) To remove it, disconnect the
following connectors.

VC-379 board CN1013 (27P, 0.3mm)
VC-379 board CN1012 (11P, 0.3mm)

6)

By setting the “Forced VTR Power ON mode”, the VTR section
can be operate even if the control switch block (PS11300) has
been removed. When removing it, disconnect the following
connector

FB-223 board CN8002 (13P, 0.3mm)

7)

The FB-223 board need not be connected. But removing this
board (removing the VC-379 board CN1008) means removing
the lithium 3V power supply (FB-223 board, BT8001), data
such as date, time, user-set menus will be lost. After completing
adjustments, reset these data.
But, the self-diagnosis data and the data on history of use (total
drum rotation time etc.) will be kept even if the FB-223 board
has been removed. (Refer to “6-4.Service Mode” for the data
on the history use and the self-diagnosis data.)
To remove the FB-223 board, disconnect the following
connector.

VC-379 board CN1008 (31P, 0.3mm)

8)

The eject switch need not be connected. (Except when ejecting
the cassette.) To remove it, disconnect the following connector.

FB-223 board CN8004 (6P, 0.5mm)

9)

The lens barrier block need not be connected. To remove it,
disconnect the following connector.

FB-223 board CN8001 (8P, 0.5mm)

10) The battery terminal need not be connected. To remove it,

disconnect the following connector.

VC-379 board CN1010 (14P, 0.5mm)

11) The memory stick DUO connector need not be connected. To

remove it, disconnect the following connector.

VC-379 board CN1010 (11P, 0.3mm)

12) The lens block (need not be connected. To remove it, disconnect

the following connectors.

VC-379 board CN1001 (25P, 0.3mm)
VC-379 board CN1004 (30P, 0.2mm)

Note2: Setting the “Forced VTR Power ON” mode (PLAY/EDIT mode)

1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE

button of the adjustment remote commander.

The above procedure will enable the VTR power to be turned on
with the control switch block (PS11300) removed.
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced Power
ON mode”.

Note3: Setting the “Forced Camera Power ON” mode (CAMERA-TAPE

mode)
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data: 01, and press the PAUSE

button of the adjustment remote commander.

The above procedure will enable the camera power to be turned
on with the control switch block (PS11300) removed.
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced Power
ON mode”.

Note4: Setting the “Forced Memory Power ON” mode (CAMERA-

MEMORY mode)
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data: 05, and press the PAUSE

button of the adjustment remote commander.

The above procedure will enable the memory power to be turned
on with the control switch block (PS11300) removed.
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced Power
ON mode”.

Note5: Exiting the “Forced Power ON” mode

1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE

button of the adjustment remote commander.