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GV-D200/D200E/D800/D800E
US Model
Canadian Model
GV-D200/D800
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
GV-D200E/D800E
SERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
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AC power adaptor
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
­20
°C to +60 °C (­4 °F to +140 °F)
LCD screen (GV-D800/D800E)
Picture
4.0 type
80.6
× 60.5 mm (3 1/4 × 2 1/2 in.)
Total dot number
123,200 (560
× 220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During playback using LCD
GV-D200/D200E:
148
× 50 × 135 mm
(5 7/8
× 2 × 5 3/8 in.)
GV-D800/D800E:
GV-D200/D200E:
660 g (1 lb 7 oz)
GV-D800/D800E:
4.9 W
During playing back when you close
the LCD panel
3.0 W
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
­20
°C to +60 °C (­4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
148
× 65 × 135 mm
(5 7/8
× 2 5/8 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
930 g (2 lb)
excluding the battery pack and
cassette
Supplied accessories
See page 2.
VCR
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,
stereo)
Video signal
PAL colour, CCIR standards
Recommended cassette
Hi8
/Digital8
video cassette
Recording/playback time
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Fastforward/rewind time
Approx. 5 minutes and 15 seconds
Input/output
connectors
S video input
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
S video output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio/Video input
AV MINIJACK
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
Audio: 327 mV, input impedance
more than 47 kiloohms
Video output
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio output
Phono jacks (2) 327 mV, output
impedance less than 1 kiloohm
RFU DC OUT
Special minijack DC 5 V
DV input/output
4-pin connector
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC
jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
GV-D200/D800:
NTSC color, EIA standards
GV-D200E/D800E:
(GV-D200/D800: using
120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
(GV-D200E/D800E: using
90 min. Hi8 (PAL) video cassette)
(GV-D200/D800: using
120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
(GV-D200E/D800E: using
90 min. Hi8 (PAL) video cassette)
GV-D200/D800:
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p
GV-D200E/D800E:
GV-D200/D800:
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p
GV-D200E/D800E:
GV-D800/D800E only
NTSC MODEL : GV-D200/D800
PAL MODEL
: GV-D200E/D800E
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT, refer to
the "8mm Video MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
" (9-973-801-11).
B MECHANISM
Photo : GV-D800E
Function difference table
Model
Function
LCD
GV-D200/200E
--
GV-D800/D800E
4.0 inches
Ver 1.0 2000. 09


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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
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
1.
Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2.
Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3.
Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4.
Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5.
Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
· Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270°C
during repairing.
· Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
· Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
Dimensions (approx.)
125
× 39 × 62 mm
(5
× 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord
Cord length (approx.)
Power cord: 2 m (6.6 feet)
Connecting cord: 1.6 m (5.2 feet)
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
4
3
2
1
1
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1),
Mains lead (1)
2
3
A/V converting cable (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
4
21-pin adaptor (1)
GV-D200E/D800E only
· SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1.
POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 6
2.
TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) (1) ·························································· 6
3.
TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) (2)
(TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WITHOUT
HURTING THE TAPE) ······················································ 7
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ······································· 8
2.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY ·········································· 8
3.
SERVICE MODE DISPLAY ············································· 8
3-1.
Display Method ·································································· 8
3-2.
Switching of Backup No. ··················································· 8
3-3.
End of Display ···································································· 8
4.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE ··································· 9
1.
GENERAL
Getting started
Using this manual ·································································· 1-1
Checking supplied accessories ·············································· 1-1
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································ 1-1
Connecting to the mains ····················································· 1-1
Using with a battery pack (not supplied) ···························· 1-2
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ····················································· 1-2
Basic operations
Playing back a tape ······························································· 1-3
Viewing the recording on TV ················································ 1-4
Recording from the other VCR or TV ··································· 1-5
Advanced operations
Enlarging playback images ­ PB ZOOM ······························ 1-6
Watching a tape with special effects ­ Picture effect ············· 1-7
Watching a tape with special performances ­ Digital effect ·· 1-7
Quickly locating a scene ­ Zero set memory ························· 1-8
Searching with recording date ­ Date search ························ 1-8
Searching for a photo ­ Photo search/Photo scan ·················· 1-9
Displaying recording data and screen indicators
­ Data code function ······························································ 1-9
Superimposing a title ··························································· 1-10
Making your own titles ························································ 1-10
Editing
Dubbing a tape ····································································· 1-11
Dubbing only desired scenes ­ Digital program editing ····· 1-12
Using with an analogue video unit and a personal computer
­ Signal convert function ····················································· 1-15
Inserting a scene from the other (playback) VCR
­ Insert Editing ···································································· 1-15
Customizing your VCR
Changing the menu settings ················································· 1-16
Resetting the date and time ·················································· 1-17
Additional information
Digital8
system, recording, and playback ······················· 1-18
About i.LINK ······································································· 1-19
Troubleshooting ··································································· 1-19
Self-diagnosis display ·························································· 1-20
Warning indicators and messages ········································ 1-20
Using your VCR abroad ······················································ 1-21
Maintenance information and precautions ··························· 1-21
Quick reference
Identifying the parts and controls ········································ 1-22
2.
DISASSEMBLY
2-1.
CASSETTE LID ASSEMBLY ········································ 2-2
2-2.
BOTTOM CABINET ASSEMBLY, FP-571 FLEXIBLE
BOARD (LITHIUM BATTERY) ···································· 2-2
2-3.
LCD CABINET ASSEMBLY (D800, D800E MODEL) ·· 2-3
2-4.
PD-130, LS-56 BOARDS (D800, D800E MODEL) ······ 2-4
2-5.
LCD WINDOW CABINET ASSEMBLY (SP-901, 902)
(D800, D800E MODEL) ················································· 2-5
2-6.
BATTERY PANEL ASSEMBLY, BATTERY TERMINAL
BOARD, DC-IN CONNECTOR ····································· 2-6
2-7.
VC-250, FU-145 BOARDS ············································· 2-6
2-8.
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-78), LOADING LID ·· 2-7
2-9.
MECHANISM DECK, MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY ··· 2-7
2-10. CABINET (R) BLOCK ASSEMBLY, JACK FRAME
(IO-68, IR-38 BOARDS) ················································ 2-8
2-11. EX-36 BOARD, FP-570 FLEXIBLE BOARD ··············· 2-9
2-12. UPPER CABINET ASSEMBLY,
LCD BLOCK ASSEMBLY (D800, D800E MODEL) ···· 2-9
2-13. HINGE UNIT, FP-569 FLEXIBLE BOARD
(D800, D800E MODEL) ··············································· 2-10
2-14. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ································· 2-12
2-15. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························ 2-13
3.
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/4) ··························· 3-1
3-2.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/4) ··························· 3-3
3-3.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/4) ··························· 3-5
3-4.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/4) ··························· 3-7
3-5.
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ································ 3-9
3-6.
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ······························ 3-11
4.
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1.
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/2) ······················· 4-1
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/2) ······················· 4-3
4-2.
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································ 4-5
· VC-250 (REC/PB AMP, DAC, DV INTERFACE,
AD CONVERTER, Y/C PROCESSOR, LINE A/D,
LINE I/O, IR, AUDIO I/O, DRUM/CAPSTAN
MOTOR DRIVE, MECHA CONTROL, HI CONTROL,
DC/DC CONVERTER, CONNECTION)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ························· 4-7
· VC-250 (REC/PB AMP)(1/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-11
· VC-250 (PB AMP, DAC)(2/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-13
· VC-250 (DV INTERFACE)(3/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-15
· VC-250 (DV INTERFACE)(4/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-17
· VC-250 (AD CONVERTER)(5/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-19
· VC-250 (Y/C PROCESSOR)(6/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-21
· VC-250 (LINE A/D)(7/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-23
· VC-250 (LINE IN/OUT)(8/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-25
· VC-250 (IR)(9/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-27
· VC-250 (MECHANISM CONTROL)(10/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-29
· VC-250 (AUDIO I/O)(11/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-31
· VC-250 (DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE)(12/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-33
· VC-250 (MECHA CONTROL)(13/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-35
· VC-250 (HI CONTROL)(14/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-37


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· VC-250 (DC/DC CONVERTER)(15/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-39
· VC-250 (CONNECTION)(16/16)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-41
· FP-575 (LANC), IO-68 (AV IN/OUT)
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ····················· 4-43
· IO-68 (AV IN/OUT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-45
· FU-145 (DC/DC CONVERTER)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-47
· FU-145 (DC/DC CONVERTER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-49
· PD-130 (LCD DRIVER, BACK-LIGHT)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-51
· LS-56 (LCD SWITCH)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-54
· PD-130 (LCD DRIVER, BACK-LIGHT)(1/2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-55
· PD-130 (BACK-LIGHT)(2/2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-57
· IR-38 (IR TRANSMITTER),
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-78)
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ····················· 4-59
· CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-78)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-61
· EX-36 (MULTI CONNECTOR)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-63
· EX-36 (MULTI CONNECTOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-65
· FP-571 (BATTERY), FP-249 (S/T REEL)
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ····················· 4-67
4-3.
WAVEFORMS ······························································ 4-68
4-4.
MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ································· 4-70
5.
ADJUSTMENTS
1.
Before starting adjustment ··············································· 5-1
1-1.
Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards. · 5-2
5-1.
ADJUSTMENT PREPARATIONS ································· 5-3
1-1.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ················· 5-3
1-1-1. List of Service Tools ························································ 5-3
5-2.
MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT ···················· 5-4
2-1.
Hi8/STANDARD8 MODE ·············································· 5-4
2-1-1. OPERATING WITHOUT CASSETTE ·························· 5-4
2-1-2. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT ·········································· 5-4
1.
Preparations for Adjustment ············································ 5-4
2-2.
DIGITAL8 MODE ·························································· 5-5
2-2-1. HOW TO ENTER RECORD MODE WITHOUT
CASSETTE ····································································· 5-5
2-2-2. HOW TO ENTER PLAYBACK MODE WITHOUT
CASSETTE ····································································· 5-5
2-2-3. OVERALL TAPE PATH CHECK ··································· 5-5
1.
Recording of the tape path check signal ·························· 5-5
2.
Tape path check ······························································· 5-5
5-3.
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT ······································ 5-6
3-1.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS ·············· 5-6
3-1-1. Equipment to Required ···················································· 5-6
3-1-2. Precautions on Adjusting ················································· 5-7
3-1-3. Adjusting Connectors ······················································ 5-7
3-1-4. Connecting the Equipment ·············································· 5-8
3-1-5. Alignment Tape ······························································· 5-9
3-1-6. Input/output Level and Impedance ································ 5-10
3-2.
INITIALIZATION OF C, D, E, F, 7, 8 PAGE DATA ··· 5-11
3-2-1. INITIALIZATION OF C, D, 8 PAGE DATA ················ 5-11
1.
Initializing the C, D, 8 Page Data ·································· 5-11
2.
Modification of C, D, 8 Page Data ································ 5-11
3.
C Page Table ·································································· 5-11
4.
D Page Table ·································································· 5-12
5.
8 Page Table ··································································· 5-13
3-2-2. INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 7 PAGE DATA ················· 5-14
1.
Initializing the E, F, 7 Page Data ··································· 5-14
2.
Modification of E, F, 7 Page Data ································· 5-14
3.
F Page Table ·································································· 5-14
4.
E Page Table ·································································· 5-15
5.
7 Page Table ··································································· 5-16
3-3.
SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ········ 5-17
1.
Serial No. Input ····························································· 5-17
1-1.
Company ID Input ························································· 5-17
1-2.
Serial No. Input ····························································· 5-17
2.
Battery End Adjustment ················································ 5-19
3-4.
SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ··············· 5-20
1.
REEL FG Adjustment (VC-250 Board) ························ 5-20
2.
PLL fo & LPF fo Pre-Adjustment (VC-250 Board) ······ 5-20
3.
Switching Position Adjustment (VC-250 Board) ·········· 5-21
4.
AGC Center Level and APC & AEQ Adjustment ········· 5-21
4-1.
Preparations before adjustments ···································· 5-21
4-2.
AGC Center Level Adjustment (VC-250 Board) ·········· 5-21
4-3.
APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-250 Board) ··················· 5-22
4-4.
Processing after Completing Adjustments ···················· 5-22
5.
PLL fo & LPF fo Final Adjustment (VC-250 Board) ··· 5-23
6.
Hi8/Standard8 Switching Position Adjustment
(VC-250 Board) ····························································· 5-23
7.
CAP FG Offset Adjustment (VC-250 board) ················ 5-24
3-5.
VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························· 5-25
1.
27MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment (VC-250 board) ·· 5-25
2.
Chroma BPF fo Adjustment (VC-250 Board) ··············· 5-25
3.
S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VC-250 Board) ·· 5-26
4.
S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment
(VC-250 Board) ····························································· 5-26
5.
VIDEO OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-250 Board) ·· 5-27
6.
Hi8/Standard8 Y/C Output Level Setting (VC-250 Board) · 5-27
7.
Hi8/standard 8mm AFC fo Adjustment (VC-250 board) ·· 5-28
3-6.
IR TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS ························· 5-29
1.
IR Video Carrier Frequency Adjustment (VC-250 board) ·· 5-29
2.
IR Video Deviation Adjustment (VC-250 board) ·········· 5-29
3.
IR Audio Deviation Adjustment (VC-250 board) ········· 5-30
3-7.
AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ···························· 5-31
1.
Hi8/Standard8 AFM BPF fo Adjustment (VC-250 board) ·· 5-31
2.
Hi8/Standard8 AFM 1.5 MHz Deviation Adjustment
(VC-250 board) ····························································· 5-32
3.
Hi8/Standard8 AFM 1.7 MHz Deviation Adjustment
(VC-250 board) ····························································· 5-32
4.
Digital8 Playback Level Check ····································· 5-32
5.
Overall Level Characteristics Check ····························· 5-32
6.
Overall Distortion Check ··············································· 5-32
7.
Overall Noise Level Check ············································ 5-33
8.
Overall Separation Check ·············································· 5-33
3-8.
LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT (GV-D800/D800E) ··· 5-34
1.
LCD Initial Data Input (1) ············································· 5-34
2.
LCD Initial Data Input (2) ············································· 5-35
3.
VCO Adjustment (PD-130 board) ································· 5-35
4.
RGB AMP Adjustment (PD-130 board) ························ 5-36
5.
Contrast Adjustment (PD-130 board) ···························· 5-36
6.
COM AMP Adjustment (PD-130 board) ······················· 5-37
7.
V-COM Adjustment (PD-130 board) ···························· 5-37
8.
White Balance Adjustment (PD-130 board) ·················· 5-38
5-4.
SERVICE MODE ·························································· 5-39
4-1.
ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················ 5-39
1.
Using the Adjustment Remote Commander ·················· 5-39
2.
Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment Remote
Commander ··································································· 5-39
4-2.
DATA PROCESS ··························································· 5-40
4-3.
SERVICE MODE ·························································· 5-41
1.
Setting the Test Mode ···················································· 5-41
2.
Emergence Memory Address ········································ 5-41


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2-1.
C Page Emergence Memory Address ···························· 5-41
2-2.
F Page Emergence Memory Address ···························· 5-42
2-3.
EMG Code (Emergency Code) ····································· 5-42
2-4.
MSW Code ···································································· 5-43
3.
Bit Value Discrimination ··············································· 5-44
4.
Switch check (1) ···························································· 5-44
5.
Switch check (2) ···························································· 5-44
6.
Switch check (3) ···························································· 5-44
7.
Switch check (4) ···························································· 5-45
8.
Record of Use check ······················································ 5-45
9.
Record of Self-diagnosis check ····································· 5-46
6.
REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1.
EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································ 6-1
6-1-1. OVERALL SECTION-1 ················································· 6-1
6-1-2. OVERALL SECTION-2 ················································· 6-2
6-1-3. LCD SECTION (D800/D800E MODEL) ······················· 6-3
6-1-4. MECHANISM SECTION ··············································· 6-4
6-1-5. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY ················ 6-5
6-1-6. LS CHASSIS ASSEMBLY ············································· 6-6
6-1-7. MECHANISM CHASSIS ASSEMBLY ························· 6-7
6-2.
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ·········································· 6-8