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SECTION 6ADJUSTMENTSRevision HistoryRevision History

Sony EMCS Co.

Auto-ADJVer. 1.5 2007.09

9-852-190-52

2007I0500-1© 2007.9

Published by Kohda TEC

RMT-835

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42/SR42A/SR42E/SR52E/SR62/SR62E/SR72E/SR82/SR82C/SR82E_ADJ

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VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

USB SERIAL No. INPUT

PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS

CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

DESTINATION DATA WRITE

HDD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM

LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTENTS

ERROR

CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS(Non MEGA model)

CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS(MEGA model)

APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT (SeusEX)

SERVICE MODE

DATA BACKUP

SERVICE MODEAdjusting items when replacing main parts and boards(Non MEGA model)

Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards(MEGA model)

Before starting adjustments

List of Service tools

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42/SR42A/SR42E/SR52E/SR62/SR62E/SR72E/SR82/SR82C/SR82E

• Use this Service Manual together with the Automatic Adjustment Program (DCR-SR42 Series Auto-AdjVer_1.4r05.exe or DCR-SR62 Series Auto-Adj Ver_1.4r04.exe).

Non MEGA model: DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42/SR42A/SR42E• Automatic Adjustment Program: DCR-SR42 Series Auto-Adj Ver_1.4r05.exeMEGA model: DCR-SR52E/SR62/SR62E/SR72E/SR82/SR82C/SR82E• Automatic Adjustment Program: DCR-SR62 Series Auto-Adj Ver_1.4r04.exe

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

6. ADJUSTMENTSBefore Starting Adjustments ····················································· 6-11-1. Adjusting Items when Replacing Main Parts and

Boards (Non MEGA model) ··········································· 6-11-2. Adjusting Items when Replacing Main Parts and

Boards (MEGA model) ··················································· 6-31-3. List of Service Tools ························································ 6-56-1. Camera Section Adjustments ··········································· 6-61-1. Preparations before Adjustments

(CAMERA Section) ························································ 6-61-2. Adjustment Program························································ 6-81-3. HDD System Adjustments ············································· 6-101-4. Destination Data Write ·················································· 6-121-5. USB Serial No. Input ····················································· 6-141-6. Video System Adjustments ············································ 6-151-7. Camera System Adjustments (Non MEGA model) ······ 6-181-8. Camera System Adjustments (MEGA model) ·············· 6-281-9. LCD System Adjustments ············································· 6-371-10. Error ··············································································· 6-406-2. Service Mode ································································· 6-422-1. Application for Adjustment (SeusEX) ·························· 6-422-2. Service Mode ································································· 6-432-3. Data Backup ·································································· 6-46

Section Title Page

* The camera optical axis frame is shown on page 6-47.* The camera color reproduction frame is shown on page

6-48, 6-49.

6-1DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42/SR42A/SR42E/SR52E/SR62/SR62E/SR72E/SR82/SR82C/SR82E_ADJ

6. ADJUSTMENTS

Table 6-1-1 (1)

Before starting adjustments

1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards (Non MEGA model)• Adjusting items when replacing main partsWhen replacing main parts, adjust the items indicated by z in the following table.Note 1: The Automatic Adjustment Program does not support.Note 2: When replacing the HDD block, refer to “HDD Replacement Procedure”. (See page 6-11)

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S VIDEO OUT Y level adj.S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj.VIDEO OUT level check

CAMERAadjustment 1

HALL adj. z

CAMERAadjustment 2

Flange back adj. z z

CAMERAadjustment 3

Flange back check z z

CAMERAadjustment 4

Optical axis adj. z z

F No. standard data inputMAX GAIN adj.Color reproduction adj.Color reproduction checkAWB standard data inputLV standard data inputAWB adj.AWB checkLCD automatic adj. (VCO adj, Contrast adj.)V-COM adj.

Transmissive moed white balance adj.

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• Adjusting items when replacing a boardWhen replacing a board, adjust the items indicated by z in the following table.

Table 6-1-1 (2)

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Flange back adj. z z

CAMERAadjustment 3


CAMERAadjustment 4

Optical axis adj. z z

F No. standard data inputMAX GAIN adj.Color reproduction adj.Color reproduction checkAWB standard data inputLV standard data inputAWB adj.AWB checkLCD automatic adj. (VCO adj, Contrast adj.)V-COM adj.

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Touch panel adj.

Adjusting item Adjustment

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Table 6-1-2 (1)

1-2. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards (MEGA model)• Adjusting items when replacing main partsWhen replacing main parts, adjust the items indicated by z in the following table.Note 1: The Automatic Adjustment Program does not support.Note 2: When replacing the HDD block, refer to “HDD Replacement Procedure”. (See page 6-11)

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CAMERAadjustment 1

HALL adj. z

CAMERAadjustment 2

Flange back and zoom lever center adj. z z

CAMERAadjustment 3


F No. standard data inputMAX GAIN adj.Mechanical shutter adjColor reproduction adj.Color reproduction checkAWB standard data inputLV standard data inputAWB adj.AWB check

CAMERAadjustment 5

Steady shot check z

LCD automatic adj. (VCO adj, Contrast adj.)V-COM adj.

Transmissive moed white balance adj.Reflective mode white balance adj.


Adjusting item

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Parts replacementBlock replacement

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CAMERAadjustment 2

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CAMERAadjustment 3


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CAMERAadjustment 5

Steady shot check z z

LCD automatic adj. (VCO adj, Contrast adj.)V-COM adj.

Transmissive moed white balance adj.Reflective mode white balance adj.


Touch panel adj.

Adjusting item Adjustment

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1-3. List of service tools• Oscilloscope • Color monitor • Vectorscope • Frequency counter

Fig. 6-1-1

Note 1: Personal computerOS: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP Home/XP ProRAM: 256MB or more recommendedUSB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)

Two connectors are required.Note 2: DCRA-C170: 1-820-945-11 (for J model)

DCRA-C171: 1-820-945-21 (for except J model)

Personal computer(Note 1)

J-1HASP key and application for adjustment (SeusEX)

Contact our service headquater of each area how to get the application for adjustment (SeusEX) and HASP key.

J-2

USB cable1-829-579-41

J-3

J-10

J-6J-4

Pattern box PTB-450J-6082-200-A orSmall pattern boxPTB-1450J-6082-557-A

J-7Color bar chart

For PTB-450:J-6020-250-A

For PTB-1450:J-6082-559-A

J-8Clear chart

For PTB-450:J-6080-621-A

For PTB-1450:J-6082-560-A

J-9

Minipattern boxJ-6082-353-B

Siemens star chartJ-6080-875-A

Filter for color temperature correction(C14)J-6080-058-A

J-11ND filter 1.0J-6080-808-A

ND filter 0.4J-6080-806-A

ND filter 0.1J-6080-807-A

J-5

Flange backadjustment jigJ-6082-563-A

J-13

Camera tableJ-6082-384-A

J-12

Back ground paperJ-2501-130-A

Handycam StationDCRA-C170/C1711-820-945-11/21

J-14

AC adaptorAC-L2001-479-285-21

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To A/V jack

To USB jack

To DC IN jack

AC IN

Handycam StationDCRA-C170/C171(1-820-945-11/21)

S-Video orVideo

Video system Adjustment

Osilloscope

Terminated75 Ω

Audio R

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Color monitorVectorscope

Terminated75 Ω

Camera system Adjustment

Audio L

HASP Key

USB cable(1-829-579-41)

AC adaptorAC-L200(1-479-285-21)

PC (The SeusEX must be installed in the PC.)OS: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XPRAM: 256MB or more recommendedUSB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1) Two connectors are required.

6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS(CAMERA SECTION)

1-1-1. Preparations1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 6-1-3.

Pattern box Front of the lens

L = 1 m (PTB-450)L = 40 cm (PTB-1450)

L Camera

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Fig. a(VIDEO terminal of A/V jackoutput waveform)

Fig. b (monitor TV picture)

Adjust the camera zoom and direction toobtain the output waveform shown in Fig. a andthe monitor TV display shown in Fig. b.

1-1-2. Precaution1. Setting the SwitchUnless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments without inserting disc.

1. POWER switch ............................................................. Movie2. BACK LIGHT .................................................................. OFF3. PROGRAM AE (MENU setting) ................................. AUTO4. EXPOSE (MENU setting) ............................................ AUTO5. WHITE BAL. (MENU setting) .................................... AUTO6. FOCUS (MENU setting) .............................................. AUTO

7. COLOR SLOW S (MENU setting) ................................. OFF8. DIGITAL ZOOM (MENU setting) ................................. OFF9. STEADY SHOT (MENU setting) ................................... OFF10. DIGITAL EFFECT (MENU setting) .............................. OFF11. PICTURE EFFECT (MENU setting) .............................. OFF12. DEMO MODE (MENU setting) ..................................... OFF

Fig. 6-1-4

3. Subjects1) Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame)

When performing adjustments using the color bar chart, adjustthe picture frame as shown in Fig. 6-1-4. (Color reproductionadjustment frame)

2) Clear chart (AWB adjustment frame)Shoot the color bar chart. Then adjust the zoom to TELE sidefrom WIDE side, and stop it when the black frame of the chartdisappears. Remove the color bar chart from pattern box andinsert a clear chart in its place.

3) Chart for flange back adjustmentJoin together a piece of white A0 size paper (1189 mm × 841mm) and a piece of black paper to make the chart shown inFig. 6-1-5.

Note: Use a non-reflecting and non-glazing vellum paper. Thesize must be A0 or larger and the joint between the whiteand black paper must not have any undulations. Fig. 6-1-5

Black

White841 mm

1189 mm

2. Order of AdjustmentsBasically carry out adjustments in the order given.


3. Function of Each Button on Main Menu ScreenWhen the Automatic Adjustment Program started, the Main Menuscreen in Fig. 6-1-6 will appear. On this screen, select each adjust-ment section.

Fig. 6-1-6

1 [Connecting the Equipment] buttonA connection diagram of the equipment is displayed.

2 [CONNECT] buttonThe mode of Camcorder is switched to the Adjustment Mode.When the Adjustment Mode has switched normally, the op-eration of the buttons 4 - qa is enabled.

3 [END] buttonThe mode of Camcorder is switched to the normal mode.When the normal mode has switched correctly, the AutomaticAdjustment Program is finished.

4 [DESTINATION DATA WRITE] buttonThe “DESTINATION DATA WRITE” screen appears.

5 [USB SERIAL No. INPUT] buttonThe “USB SERIAL No. INPUT” screen appears.

6 [VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] buttonThe “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.

7 [CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] buttonThe “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.

8 [LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] buttonThe “LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.

9 [SERVICE MODE] buttonThe “SERVICE MODE” screen appears.

q; [DATA BACKUP] buttonThe “DATA BACKUP” screen appears.

qa This part indicates the version of Automatic Adjustment Pro-gram.

1-2. ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMThe DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42/SR42A/SR42E/SR52E/SR62/SR62E/SR72E/SR82/SR82C/SR82E are adjusted by the AutomaticAdjustment Program. The Automatic Adjustment Program entersautomatically via the SeusEX the adjustment operations that wereformerly entered manually by the adjustment remote commander(some items may be adjusted by manual operation on the opera-tion screen of the SeusEX).

1. Precautions When Using Automatic AdjustmentProgram

1) The Automatic Adjustment Program writes the adjustment re-sults such as EVR data to the set through two-way communi-cation with the camcorder via the SeusEX. Accordingly, theAutomatic Adjustment Program must be used in the environ-ment where the SeusEX operates.

2) The Automatic Adjustment Program cannot be used when theSEUS or the SeusCam is running. Exit the SEUS or theSeusCam before using the Automatic Adjustment Program.

3) The SeusEX must be already started on the PC when using theAutomatic Adjustment Program. With the SeusEX not started,some adjustment items will take time in adjustment.

4) The program run time may vary depending on the environ-ment of the personal computer used.

2. Start of Automatic Adjustment ProgramDouble-click the application file (DCR-SR42 Series Auto-AdjVer_1.4r05.exe or DCR-SR62 Series Auto-Adj Ver_1.4r04.exe),and the Automatic Adjustment Program will start.

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4. Setting of Adjustment ModeBefore performing the adjustment, “Setting of Adjustment Mode”is required.

[Setting method]1) Connect the Camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and turn

on the power switch.2) The USB SELECT menu will appear on the LCD screen of

the Camcorder, and then select “COMPUTER” to establishthe connection.

3) Start the Automatic Adjustment Program, and click the [Con-

nect] button on the Main Menu screen.4) When the following message is displayed, turn off and on again

the power switch of the Camcorder.Note: Turning off and on the power switch causes the

Camcorder to be switched to the Adjustment Mode.After the Camcorder restarted, click the [OK] button inthe message window.

5) Upon successful completion of the settings in the AdjustmentMode, the operation of each button on the Main Menu screenis enabled.

5. Release of Adjustment ModeTo finish the adjustment, be sure to perform “Release of Adjust-ment Mode”.

[Releasing method]1) Click the [END] button on the Main Menu screen.2) When the following message is displayed, releasing of adjust-

ment mode has completed. Click the [OK] button in the mes-sage window to exit the Automatic Adjustment Program.Note: The Camcorder switches to the normal mode by turn-

ing off and on the power switch. After the adjustmentfinished, turn off and on again the power switch of theCamcorder to confirm that the USB SELECT menu isdisplayed.


1-3. HDD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTSWhen the HDD is replaced, the following VBScript files are used.The Automatic Adjustment Program (DCR-SR42 Series Auto-AdjVer_1.[]r[][].exe or DCR-SR62 Series Auto-Adj Ver_1.[]r[][].exe)is not used.• CheckHDDError.vbe• SetFactoryCheckDefault.vbe• SetFactoryCheckFull.vbe• ExecAfterFactoryCheck.vbe

For the VBScript files ([][][][][][][].vbe), the program is executedby double-clicking the file.Note: The VBScript files can only be used on the PC in which the

SeusEX is installed.

Ver. 1.5 2007.09


Message is checked.

When message is “No Error”

When message is “Error Detected”

Is replacement HDD new one?

NoReused HDD

YesNew HDD

Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and turn on the power switch.

Turn off the power of camcorder.

Turn off the power and turn on again.

Turning on the power of camcorder will start automatic Factory Check.

Wait until Factory Check completed. (Note)[EST. PROCESS TIME]

Default: 6 min.Full: 1 hour 58 min.

Replace the HDD.

The USB SELECT menu will appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder, and the select “COMPUTER” to establish the connection.

“Manegement file damaged. Create new file?” will appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder, and the select [YES].

Execte the “CheckHDDError.vbe”.(Double-click the file.)

Execte the “SetFactoryCheckDefault.vbe”.(Double-click the file.)

Wait until “JOB Success” message is displayed. (several seconds)



Execte the “SetFactoryCheckFull.vbe”.(Double-click the file.)

Execte the “ExecAfterFactoryCheck.vbe”.(Double-click the file.)

Replacing the HDD is unneccessary.

Start

End

1. HDD Replacement ProcedureNote: During the execution of Factory Check, the LCD screen of

the camcorder becomes gray.When the Factory Check finished, the LCD screen changesas follows:

When Factory Check is OK: Camera image displayWhen Factory Check is NG: Blue display


1-4. DESTINATION DATA WRITENote: The DESTINATION DATA WRITE can be set with the

Service board only.Performing the DESTINATION DATA WRITE with otherthan the Service board causes the error (E:20:00 will beblinking) and the power to be shut down.

1. Function of Each Button on Destination Data WriteScreen

Click the [DESTINATION DATA WRITE] button on the Main Menuscreen, and the “DESTNATION DATA WRITE” screen in Fig. 6-1-7 will appear.

Fig. 6-1-7

1 [To Menu] buttonThe Main Menu screen comes back.

2 Model Name ListSelects the model name.

3 Destination ListSelects the written destination.

4 [Data Write] buttonWrite the destination data to the camcorder.

2. Destination Data Write[Writing method]1) Select the model name with the Model Name List.

2) Select the written destination with the Destination List.

3) Click the [Data Write] button.

4) The writing finishes when the following message is displayed.

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1-5. USB SERIAL No. INPUTThe set is shipped with a unique ID (USB Serial No.) written in it.This ID has not been written in a new board for service, and there-fore it must be entered after the board replacement.If original ID can be read from the board before replacement, readit from the board before replacement using the “SERIAL READ/WRITE” screen, and then write it after replacement.If original ID cannot be read from the board before replacement,write the ID for service using the “MANUAL WRITE” screen.(The ID for service is different from the ID written when the set isshipped.) Enter the PRODUCT ID (last 5 characters of model name)and SERIAL No. into the screen and write them.

1. Function of Each Button on USB Serial No. InputScreen

Click the [USB SERIAL No. INPUT] button on the Main Menu screen,and the “USB SERIAL No. INPUT” screen in Fig. 6-1-8 will ap-pear.

Fig. 6-1-8


2 Display areaThe “PRODUCT ID”, “SERIAL No.” and “ASCII TRANS-LATION” are displayed.For the “ASCII TRANSLATION”, the last 5 characters ofmodel name are displayed if the PRODUCT ID is set from themodel name in the MANUAL WRITE. For the PRODUCT IDset in the factory, the model name is not displayed but “?” etc.will be displayed.

3 [Check Serial] buttonThe USB SERIAL No. data is read from the camera and dis-played in the display area.

4 [Read and Save] buttonThe USB SERIAL No. data is read from the camera and savedin PC as a file.

5 [Load and Write] buttonThe USB SERIAL No. data is loaded from the file saved inPC and written to the camera.

6 Input areaEnter “PRODUCT ID” and “SERIAL No.” when writing theID for service.The “PRODUCT ID” is set from the last 5 characters of modelname if the model name is selected.For the “SERIAL No.”, read it from the label on the camerabody and enter it.

7 [Write Manually] buttonThe USB SERIAL No. data entered in the input area is writtento the camera.

5

3

4

2

7

6

1


1-6. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

1. Function of Each Button on Video System Adjust-ment Screen

Click the [VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button on the MainMenu screen, and the “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT”screen in Fig. 6-1-9 will appear.

Fig. 6-1-9


2 [Preparation] buttonNotes for adjustment or jigs used are displayed.

3 [Start] button“Video Adjustment” starts.

4 [Release Data Setting] buttonThe 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 colorreturns to “white”.(Use this button when an error occurred in the video adjust-ment. If the adjustment completed successfully, the data set-ting is automatically cancelled and the button color returns to“white”.)

2. Adjustment Items of VIDEO System AdjustmentThe adjustment items of video system adjustment are as listed inTable 6-1-4. The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the ad-justment items if the VIDEO Adjustment Start button is clicked.

Note: The Automatic Adjustment Program does not support.

Table 6-1-4

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1

Block Page Address

(Note)Origin OscillationCheck

R2108 (Pin B3 of IC2101)on VC-489 board

Frequencycounter

- - -

S VIDEO OUT YLevel Adj.

Y signal terminal of S VIDEO plug ofA/V jack (75 ohm terminated)

Oscilloscope 10 60 4400

S VIDEO OUTChroma Level Adj.

Chroma signal terminal of S VIDEOplug of A/V jack (75 ohm terminated)

Oscilloscope 10 60 4401, 4402

VIDEO OUT LevelCheck

VIDEO terminal of A/V jack (75 ohmterminated)

Oscilloscope - - -

ButtonName

Adjustment Measurement Point MeasuringInstrument

Adjusting Address

VIDEOAdjustment


3. Origin Oscillation CheckCheck the frequency of the clock for synchronization.If deviated, the synchronization will be disrupted and the colorwill become inconsistent.

Subject Not required

Measurement Point R2108 (Pin B3 of IC2101)on VC-489 board

Measuring Instrument Frequency counter

Specified value f = 12000000 ± 240 Hz

Switch setting1) POWER ............................................................. MOVIE mode

Checking method:1) Check that the frequency (f) satisfies the specified value.

Fig. 6-1-10

VC-489 board (SIDE A)

IC2101

R2108

4. VIDEO Adjustment[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Video Adj.2. S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adj.3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adj.4. VIDEO OUT Level Check5. Release of Data Setting during Video Adj.

[Adjusting method]1) Click the [Start] button of the VIDEO Adjustment.2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the “1. Data

Setting during Video Adj.”.3) If “1. Data Setting during Video Adj.” completed successfully,

the following screen is displayed during the execution of “2. SVIDEO OUT Y Level Adj.”. Using the [Up]/[Down] button onthe screen, adjust so that the Y signal level satisfies the speci-fied value. After the adjustment, click the [End] button in thescreen.


4) After that, the following screen is displayed during the execu-tion of “3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adj.”. Using the [Up]/[Down] button on the screen, adjust so that the Cr signal leveland the Cb signal level satisfies the specified value. After theadjustment, check that the burst level of the chroma signalssatisfies the specified value, and click the [End] button in thescreen.

5) If the [End] button is clicked, “4. VIDEO OUT Level Check”will be executed. The following message and screen are dis-played. Check that the sync signal level and burst level of thevideo signals satisfies the specified value, and click the [OK]

button in the message.

6) If the [OK] button is clicked, “5. Release of Data Setting dur-ing Video Adj.” will be executed.

7) Upon successful completion of all item the VIDEO Adjust-ment, the following message is displayed. Click the [OK] but-ton.


1-7. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS(Non MEGA model)

1. Function of Each Button on Camera SystemAdjustment Screen

Click the [CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button on the MainMenu screen, and the “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT”screen in Fig. 6-1-11 will appear.

Fig. 6-1-11



3 [Start] buttonEach adjustment from “Camera Adjustment 1” to “CameraAdjustment 5” starts.

4 Model Select radio buttonSelects the model to be adjusted.Note: NTSC model: DCR-SR42/SR42A

PAL model: DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

5 [Release Data Setting] buttonThe 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 colorreturns to “white”.(Use this button when an error occurred in the camera adjust-ment. If the adjustment completed successfully, the data set-ting is automatically cancelled and the button color returns to“white”.)

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4

3

2

1

23

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2. Adjustment Items of Camera System AdjustmentThe adjustment items of camera system adjustment are as listed inTable 6-1-5. The Automatic Adjustment Program divides the ad-justment items into five, camera adjustment 1-5. Clicking eitherCAMERA Adjustment Start button allows the adjustment itemwhich corresponds to that button to be executed.The adjustment conditions of the subject and filter vary depend-ing on which item is adjusted. The Adjustment Program displaysan instruction for the subject and filter as a message during theadjustment.

Table 6-1-5

Block Page AddressCAMERAAdjustment 1

HALL Adj. Not required 11 61 0250 to 0258

Siemens star chart with ND filter forminipattern box (Note) orFlange back adjustment jig

Flange back adjustment chart andsubject more than 500 m away

CAMERAAdjustment 3 Flange Back Check Siemens star chart - - -

CAMERAAdjustment 4 Optical Axis Adj. Clear chart

(2.0 m from the front of lens)11 61 0E04, 0E05

F No. Standard Data Input 11 61 0260 to 026F

MAX GAIN Adj. 11 61 025E

Color Reproduction Adj. 11 61 0061, 0063,0067, 0068

Color Reproduction Check - - -

AWB Standard Data Input 11 61 0074 to 007B

LV Standard Data Input 11 61 025C, 025D

AWB Adj.

Clear chart(All White frame)Filter C14 for color temperaturecorrection

11 61 0070 to 0073,008C to 0093

AWB CheckClear chart(All White frame)ND filter 1.0, 0.4 and 0.1

- - -

SubjectAdjustmentButton NameAdjusting Address

Color bar chart(Color reproduction adjustment frame)

CAMERAAdjustment 5

0020 to 0030,004C, 004D

Note: Dark Siemens star chart.

Clear chart(All White frame)

6111CAMERAAdjustment 2 Flange Back Adj.

Clear chart(Center frame)


3. CAMERA Adjustment 1[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. HALL Adj.3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Adjusting method]1) Click the [Start] button of the CAMERA Adjustment 1.2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes “1. Data Setting

during Camera Adj.”.3) If “1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.” completed success-

fully, and the items “2. HALL Adj.” and “3. Release of DataSetting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.

4) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERAAdjustment 1, the following message is displayed. Click the[OK] button.


[Preparation (Using the flange back adjustment jig)](Luminance: 950 to 1050 lux)Note 2: When using the flange back adjustment jig, take care of

the following points:• For the illumination, use a light source such as an in-

candescent lamp or inverter type fluorescent light freefrom flickering.

• Do not make an adjustment in the environment wherefluorescent lamp flickering occurs even if the illumi-nance can be ensured with the room illumination only.Use an incandescent lamp or inverter type fluorescentlight at a place free from the influence of room illumi-nation.

1) Install the flange back adjustment jig so that the distance be-tween it and the front of lens of camera is less than 3 cm.

2) Make the height of flange back adjustment jig and the cameraequal.

3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot imagescreen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec-tively.

Fig. 6-1-13


during Camera Adj.”.3) Upon successful completion of the “1. Data Setting during

Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed. Set the sub-ject by referring to “Preparation”.

4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back Adj.” and “3.Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.


4. CAMERA Adjustment 2(Using the minipattern box or flange back adjust-ment jig)

[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Flange Back Adj.3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Preparation (Using the minipattern box)]1) The minipattern box is installed as shown in the following fig-

ure.Note: The attachment lenses are not used.

2) Install the minipattern box so that the distance between it andthe front of lens of camera is less than 3 cm.

3) Make the height of minipattern box and the camera equal.4) Check the output voltage of the regulated power supply is the

specified voltage ± 0.01 Vdc.5) Check that the center of Siemens star chart meets the center of

shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDEend respectively.

Specified voltage: The specified voltage varies according to theminipattern box, so adjustment the power sup-ply output voltage to the specified voltage writ-ten on the sheet which is supplied with theminipattern box.

Fig. 6-1-12

Minipattern box

Below 3 cm

Camera

Red (+)

Black (–)

Yellow (SENS +)

White (SENS –)

Black (GND)

Need not connected

Regulated power supplyOutput voltage : Specified voltage ± 0.01 Vdc

Output current : more than 3.5 A

Flange back adjustment jigBelow 3 cm

Camera


5. CAMERA Adjustment 2(Using the flange back adjustment chart andsubject more than 500 m away)

5-1. CAMERA Adjustment 2 (1)[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Flange Back (1) Adj.3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Preparation]1) Place the Flange back adjustment chart at 2 m position away

from the lens.2) Check that the center of Flange back adjustment chart meets

the center of shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELEend and WIDE end respectively.

[Adjusting method]1) Click the [Start $1%] button of the CAMERA Adjustment 2.2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes “1. Data Setting



4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back (1) Adj.” and “3.Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.

5) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERAAdjustment 2 (1), the following message is displayed. Clickthe [OK] button.

6) Perform “CAMERA Adjustment 2 (2)”.


[Preparation]1) Set the zoom lens to the TELE end and expose a subject that is

more than 500 m away.(subjects with clear contrast such as building, etc.)(Nearby subjects less than 500 m away should not be in the screen)




4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back (2) Adj.” will beexecuted.The following message is displayed during the execution ofadjustment, and then place the ND filter on the lens so as toobtain the optimum image.

5) If “2. Flange Back Adj.” completed successfully, “3. Releaseof Data Setting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.



6. CAMERA Adjustment 3[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Flange Back Check3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.



Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed. Set the sub-ject in accordance with the message.

4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back Check” is ex-ecuted. The following messages are displayed, and then oper-ate the camera to make a check in accordance with the mes-sages.

5) Upon completion of “2. Flange Back Check”, “3. Release ofData Setting during Camera Adj.” is executed.



7. CAMERA Adjustment 4[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Optical Axis Adj.3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Preparation]1) Connect a DV camcorder to the monitor TV.2) Playback the monoscope segment of the DV system check tape

(XH5-5 (NTSC), XH5-5P (PAL)).3) Attach the optical axis frame chart (transparent) on the moni-

tor TV screen. Center of monoscope image and that of opticalaxis frame must be agree.

4) Disconnect the DV camcorder from the monitor TV, and con-nect the HDD camcorder to the monitor TV.

[Adjusting method]1) Select the model (NTSC Model or PAL Model) with the Model

Select radio button.Note: NTSC model: DCR-SR42/SR42A

PAL model: DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E2) Click the [Start] button of the CAMERA Adjustment 4.3) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes “1. Data Setting



5) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Optical Axis Adj.” is executed.The following messages are displayed, and then operate thecamera in accordance with the messages.

6) After that, the following screen is displayed. Check on themonitor TV which area of optical axis deviation specificationframe the dot exists in. (Detect the deviation direction fromthe center of screen.)

• If the deviation amount falls within a circle of which diameteris 5.5% of the vertical view angle, click the [Within 5.5 ] but-ton.

• If the deviation amount exists outside a circle of 5.5% of ver-tical view angle but within a circle of 11%, click the Area but-ton on “5.5% to 11%”.

• If the deviation amount exists outside a circle of which diam-eter is 11% of the vertical view angle, click the Area button on“Outside 11%”.

7) After selecting the area, click the [End] button in the screen.8) If the [End] button is clicked, “3. Release of Data Setting dur-

ing Camera Adj.” is executed.9) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERA

Adjustment 4, the following message is displayed. Click the[OK] button.

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8. CAMERA Adjustment 5[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Picture Frame Setting (Center Frame)3. F No. Standard Data Input4. MAX GAIN Adj.5. Picture Frame Setting (Color Reproduction Adjustment Frame)6. Color Reproduction Adj.7. Color Reproduction Check8. Picture Frame Setting (AWB Adjustment Frame)9. AWB Standard Data Input10. LV Standard Data Input11. AWB Adj.12. AWB Check13. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.


Select radio button.Note: NTSC model: DCR-SR42/SR42A

PAL model: DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E2) Click the [Start] button of the CAMERA Adjustment 5.3) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes “1. Data Setting


Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed during theexecution of “2. Picture Frame Setting (Center Frame)”. Setthe subject in accordance with the message.

5) If the [OK] button is clicked, the following message is dis-played, and then check the size of clear chart shot on the moni-tor screen.

6) After the checking, if the [OK] button in the message windowis clicked, the adjustment items from “3. F No. Standard DataInput” to “4. MAX GAIN Adj.” are executed.

7) Upon successful completion of the “4. MAX GAIN Adj.”, thefollowing message is displayed. Then, change the chart in ac-cordance with the message.

8) If the [OK] button is clicked, “5. Picture Frame Setting (ColorReproduction Adjustment Frame)” is executed.The following screen will appear, and then adjust the zoomand the camera direction to set the picture frame. After thesetting finished, click the [End] button.

The buttons on this screen provide the following functions:[Save the position] button

Saves the camera zoom and focus position data.[Load the position] button

Reads the camera zoom and focus position data saved last andmoves the camera zoom and focus to that position.

Note 1: The zoom and focus position data are saved with“DCR_SR42_ZoomFocusData.txt” file name in the sameholder as the Automatic Adjustment Program.No position data can be read if this file is moved or de-leted.

Note 2: Only the latest position data can be saved. If the [Save

the position] button is clicked, the latest data are savedoverwriting the previous data.


10) If the [OK] button is clicked, the following message is dis-played, and then adjust the luminance point of each color us-ing the [Up]/[Down] button on the screen. After the adjustmentfinished, click the [End] button.

11) After the adjustment, if the [End] button is clicked, “8. ColorReproduction Check” is executed.

12) Upon successful completion of the “7. Color ReproductionCheck”, the following message is displayed. Then, set the pic-ture frame in accordance with the message.

13) If the [OK] button is clicked, “8. Picture Frame Setting (AWBAdjustment Frame)” is executed. The following messages aredisplayed in the order given below during the execution. Then,change the chart in accordance with the messages.

9) After setting the picture frame, if the [End] button is clicked,“6. Color Reproduction Adj.” is executed. The following mes-sage is displayed, and then adjust the burst position of thevectorscope.

NTSC model

PAL model

Fig. 6-1-14

Burst position

R-Y

B-Y

R

G

B

MG

CY

YE

Burst position

R-Y

B-Y

G

B

MG

CY

YE

R


14) After the setting, if the [OK] button is clicked, the adjustmentitems from “9. AWB Standard Data Input” to “12. AWB Check”are executed. During the execution, the following messagesare displayed in the order given below. Place or remove thefilters on the lens in accordance with the messages.

15) Upon completion of “12. AWB Check”, “13. Release of DataSetting during Camera Adj.” is executed.



1-8. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS(MEGA model)

1. Function of Each Button on Camera SystemAdjustment Screen

Click the [CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button on the MainMenu screen, and the “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT”screen in Fig. 6-1-15 will appear.

Fig. 6-1-15



3 [Start] buttonEach adjustment from “Camera Adjustment 1” to “CameraAdjustment 5” starts.

4 Model Select radio buttonSelects the model to be adjusted.Note: NTSC model: DCR-SR62/SR82/SR82C

PAL model: DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

5 [Release Data Setting] buttonThe 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 colorreturns to “white”.(Use this button when an error occurred in the camera adjust-ment. If the adjustment completed successfully, the data set-ting is automatically cancelled and the button color returns to“white”.)

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2

1

2

3

3


2. Adjustment Items of Camera System AdjustmentThe adjustment items of camera system adjustment are as listed inTable 6-1-6. The Automatic Adjustment Program divides the ad-justment items into five, camera adjustment 1-5. Clicking eitherCAMERA Adjustment Start button allows the adjustment itemwhich corresponds to that button to be executed.The adjustment conditions of the subject and filter vary depend-ing on which item is adjusted. The Adjustment Program displaysan instruction for the subject and filter as a message during theadjustment.

Note: Dark Siemens star chart.

Table 6-1-6

Block Page AddressCAMERAAdjustment 1

HALL Adj. Not required 11 61 0250 to 0258

Siemens star chart with ND filter forminipattern box (Note) orFlange back adjustment jig

Flange back adjustment chart andsubject more than 500 m away

CAMERAAdjustment 3

Flange Back Check Siemens star chart - - -

F No. Standard Data Input 11 61 0260 to 026F

MAX GAIN Adj. 11 61 025E

Mechanical Shutter Adj. 11 61 0220 to 0235

Color Reproduction Adj. 11 61 0061, 0063,0067, 0068

Color Reproduction Check - - -

AWB Standard Data Input 11 61 0074 to 007B

LV Standard Data Input 11 61 025C, 025D

AWB Adj.

Clear chart(All White frame)Filter C14 for color temperaturecorrection

11 61 0070 to 0073,008C to 0093

AWB CheckClear chart(All White frame)ND filter 1.0, 0.4 and 0.1

- - -

CAMERAAdjustment 5

Steady Shot Check Not required - - -

0020 to 0030,004C, 004D

CAMERAAdjustment 4

Clear chart(All White frame)

6111CAMERAAdjustment 2

Flange Back Adj.

Color bar chart(Color reproduction adjustment frame)

Clear chart(Center frame)

SubjectAdjustmentButton NameAdjusting Address


3. CAMERA Adjustment 1[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. HALL Adj.3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.


during Camera Adj.”.3) If “1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.” completed success-

fully, and the items “2. HALL Adj.” and “3. Release of DataSetting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.



[Preparation (Using the flange back adjustment jig)](Luminance: 950 to 1050 lux)Note 2: When using the flange back adjustment jig, take care of

the following points:• For the illumination, use a light source such as an in-

candescent lamp or inverter type fluorescent light freefrom flickering.

• Do not make an adjustment in the environment wherefluorescent lamp flickering occurs even if the illumi-nance can be ensured with the room illumination only.Use an incandescent lamp or inverter type fluorescentlight at a place free from the influence of room illumi-nation.

1) Install the flange back adjustment jig so that the distance be-tween it and the front of lens of camera is less than 3 cm.

2) Make the height of flange back adjustment jig and the cameraequal.

3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot imagescreen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec-tively.

Fig. 6-1-17




4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back Adj.” and “3.Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.


4. CAMERA Adjustment 2(Using the minipattern box or flange back adjust-ment jig)

[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Flange Back Adj.3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Preparation (Using the minipattern box)]1) The minipattern box is installed as shown in the following fig-

ure.Note: The attachment lenses are not used.

2) Install the minipattern box so that the distance between it andthe front of lens of camera is less than 3 cm.

3) Make the height of minipattern box and the camera equal.4) Check the output voltage of the regulated power supply is the

specified voltage ± 0.01 Vdc.5) Check that the center of Siemens star chart meets the center of

shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDEend respectively.

Specified voltage: The specified voltage varies according to theminipattern box, so adjustment the power sup-ply output voltage to the specified voltage writ-ten on the sheet which is supplied with theminipattern box.

Fig. 6-1-16

Minipattern box

Below 3 cm

Camera

Red (+)

Black (–)

Yellow (SENS +)

White (SENS –)

Black (GND)

Need not connected

Regulated power supplyOutput voltage : Specified voltage ± 0.01 Vdc

Output current : more than 3.5 A

Flange back adjustment jigBelow 3 cm

Camera


5. CAMERA Adjustment 2(Using the flange back adjustment chart andsubject more than 500 m away)


[Preparation]1) Place the Flange back adjustment chart at 2 m position away

from the lens.2) Check that the center of Flange back adjustment chart meets

the center of shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELEend and WIDE end respectively.




4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back (1) Adj.” and “3.Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.


6) Perform “CAMERA Adjustment 2 (2)”.


[Preparation]1) Set the zoom lens to the TELE end and expose a subject that is

more than 500 m away.(subjects with clear contrast such as building, etc.)(Nearby subjects less than 500 m away should not be in the screen)




4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back (2) Adj.” will beexecuted.The following message is displayed during the execution ofadjustment, and then place the ND filter on the lens so as toobtain the optimum image.

5) If “2. Flange Back Adj.” completed successfully, “3. Releaseof Data Setting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.



6. CAMERA Adjustment 3[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Flange Back Check3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.




4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back Check” is ex-ecuted. The following messages are displayed, and then oper-ate the camera to make a check in accordance with the mes-sages.

5) Upon completion of “2. Flange Back Check”, “3. Release ofData Setting during Camera Adj.” is executed.



7. CAMERA Adjustment 4[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Picture Frame Setting (Center Frame)3. F No. Standard Data Input4. MAX GAIN Adj.5. Mechanical Shutter Adj.6. Picture Frame Setting (Color Reproduction Adjustment Frame)7. Color Reproduction Adj.8. Color Reproduction Check9. Picture Frame Setting (AWB Adjustment Frame)10. AWB Standard Data Input11. LV Standard Data Input12. AWB Adj.13. AWB Check14. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.


Select radio button.Note: NTSC model: DCR-SR62/SR82/SR82C

PAL model: DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E2) Click the [Start] button of the CAMERA Adjustment 4.3) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes “1. Data Setting


Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed during theexecution of “2. Picture Frame Setting (Center Frame)”. Setthe subject in accordance with the message.

5) If the [OK] button is clicked, the following message is dis-played, and then check the size of clear chart shot on the moni-tor screen.

6) After the checking, if the [OK] button in the message windowis clicked, the adjustment items from “3. F No. Standard DataInput” to “5. Mechanical Shutter Adj.” are executed.

7) Upon successful completion of the “5. Mechanical ShutterAdj.”, the following message is displayed. Then, change thechart in accordance with the message.

8) If the [OK] button is clicked, “6. Picture Frame Setting (ColorReproduction Adjustment Frame)” is executed.The following screen will appear, and then adjust the zoomand the camera direction to set the picture frame. After thesetting finished, click the [End] button.

The buttons on this screen provide the following functions:[Save the position] button

Saves the camera zoom and focus position data.[Load the position] button

Reads the camera zoom and focus position data saved last andmoves the camera zoom and focus to that position.

Note 1: The zoom and focus position data are saved with“DCR_SR62_ZoomFocusData.txt” file name in the sameholder as the Automatic Adjustment Program.No position data can be read if this file is moved or de-leted.

Note 2: Only the latest position data can be saved. If the [Save

the position] button is clicked, the latest data are savedoverwriting the previous data.


9) After setting the picture frame, if the [End] button is clicked,“7. Color Reproduction Adj.” is executed. The following mes-sage is displayed, and then adjust the burst position of thevectorscope.

NTSC model

PAL model

Fig. 6-1-18

10) If the [OK] button is clicked, the following message is dis-played, and then adjust the luminance point of each color us-ing the [Up]/[Down] button on the screen. After the adjustmentfinished, click the [End] button.

11) After the adjustment, if the [End] button is clicked, “8. ColorReproduction Check” is executed.

12) Upon successful completion of the “8. Color ReproductionCheck”, the following message is displayed. Then, set the pic-ture frame in accordance with the message.

13) If the [OK] button is clicked, “9. Picture Frame Setting (AWBAdjustment Frame)” is executed. The following messages aredisplayed in the order given below during the execution. Then,change the chart in accordance with the messages.

Burst position

R-Y

B-Y

R

G

B

MG

CY

YE

Burst position

R-Y

B-Y

G

B

MG

CY

YE

R


14) After the setting, if the [OK] button is clicked, the adjustmentitems from “10. AWB Standard Data Input” to “13. AWBCheck” are executed. During the execution, the followingmessages are displayed in the order given below. Place or re-move the filters on the lens in accordance with the messages.

15) Upon completion of “13. AWB Check”, “14. Release of DataSetting during Camera Adj.” is executed.


8. CAMERA Adjustment 5[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.2. Steady Shot Check3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.



Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed.With the camcoder in stationary state, click the [OK] button.

4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Steady Shot Check” is ex-ecuted.Upon successful completion of the “2. Steady Shot Check”,the following message is displayed. Check that the steadyshotfunction operates normally in accordance with the message.

5) If the [OK] button is clicked, “3. Release of Data Setting dur-ing Camera Adj.” is executed.



1-9. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

1. Function of Each Button on LCD System Adjust-ment Screen

Click the [LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button on the Main Menuscreen, and the “LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen in Fig.6-1-19 will appear.

Fig. 6-1-19

3

2

1

Block Page Address

VCO Adj. 10 601050 (NTSC model),1051 (PAL model)

Contrast Adj. 10 60 1058

V-COM Adj. 10 60 1052

Transmissive Mode White Balance Adj. 10 60 1056, 1057

Reflective Mode White Balance Adj.(MEGA model only)

10 60 107B, 107C

Touch PanelAdjustment

Touch Panel Adj.

Adjusting Address

Note: The adjustment data cannot be read or written from the SeusEX.

(Note)

Button Name Adjustment

LCDAdjustment

Table 6-1-7


2 [Start] buttonEach adjustment “LCD Adjustment” or “Touch Panel Adjust-ment” starts.

3 [Release Data Setting] buttonThe 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 colorreturns to “white”.(Use this button when an error occurred in the LCD adjust-ment. If the adjustment completed successfully, the data set-ting is automatically cancelled and the button color returns to“white”.)

2. Adjustment Items of LCD System AdjustmentThe adjustment items of LCD system adjustment are as listed inTable 6-1-7. The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the ad-justment items if the LCD Adjustment Start button is clicked.


4) If the [End] button is clicked, the following screen is displayedduring the execution of “4. Transmissive Mode White BalanceAdj.”. Check that the LCD screen is not colored. If colored,using the [Up]/[Down] button on the screen, adjust so that theLCD screen is not colored. After the adjustment, click the [End]

button in the screen.

5) If the [End] button is clicked, “5. Reflective Mode White Bal-ance Adj.” will be executed.

6) Upon successful completion of the “5. Reflective Mode WhiteBalance Adj.”, “6. Release of Data Setting during LCD Adj.”will be executed.

7) Upon successful completion of all item the LCD Adjustment,the following message is displayed. Click the [OK] button.

3. LCD Adjustment[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Data Setting during LCD Adj.2. LCD Automatic Adj.

(VCO Adj., Contrast Adj.)3. V-COM Adj.4. Transmissive Mode White Balance Adj.5. Reflective Mode White Balance Adj. (MEGA model only)6. Release of Data Setting during LCD Adj.

[Adjusting method]1) Click the [Start] button of the LCD Adjustment.2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the “1. Data

Setting during LCD Adj.” and “2. LCD Automatic Adj.”.3) After that, the following screen is displayed during the execu-

tion of “3. V-COM Adj.”. Using the [Up]/[Down] button on thescreen, adjust so that the brightness of portions A and B on theLCD panel is equal. After the adjustment, click the [End] but-ton in the screen.


4. Touch Panel Adjustment[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items andsequence]1. Touch Panel Adj.2. Release of Data Setting during LCD Adj.

[Adjusting method]1) Click the [Start] button of the Touch Panel Adjustment.2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the “1. Touch

Panel Adj.1”. The following message is displayed, and thenadjust the LCD screen in accordance with the instructions givenon the screen. After the adjustment, click the [OK] button inthe message window.

3) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Release of Data Setting dur-ing LCD Adj.” will be executed.

4) Upon successful completion of all item the Touch Panel Ad-justment, the following message is displayed. Click the [OK]

button.


1-10. ERRORIn the case of an error during the execution of adjustment, theAutomatic Adjustment Program interrupts the processing at thatpoint, and displays an error message, and then terminates the pro-gram execution there.

1-10-1. Error MessageWhen an error message is displayed, perform the remedy givenbelow, and then retry adjustment. If the error message is displayedthough the remedy was performed, the circuits will be faulty.

1. Connect Error, Adjust Control Error

Fig. 6-1-20

Symptom USB communication with the set is abnormal.

Cause • USB cable is not inserted tightly.• Power supply is not installed correctly.• Communication with SeusEX is abnormal.

Remedy • Disconnect the USB cable once, and then re-connect it tightly and check that the set is in“USB Mode”.

• Install the power supply correctly.• Start the SeusEX and click the [Connect] to

check that the connection state is established.

2. RESET the CAMERA and Try Again

Fig. 6-1-21

Symptom The camera is not ready for adjustment.

Cause Data error exists in the camera.

Remedy Reset the camera.

3. Adjustment Time Out

Fig. 6-1-22

Symptom Adjustment does not finish within the specifiedtime.

Cause • Adjustment conditions are wrong.• Data error exists in the camera.

Remedy • Check that the conditions such as a subjectare correct.

• Reset the camera.

4. Adjustment NG

Fig. 6-1-23

Symptom The adjusted data does not become the speci-fied value.

Cause • Adjustment conditions are wrong.• Data error exists in the camera.

Remedy • Check that the conditions such as a subjectare correct.

• Reset the camera.

This part indicates the adjustment item in which an error occurred.

This part indicates the adjustment item in which an error occurred.


1-10-2. Precautions When an Error OccurredThe Automatic Adjustment Program sets the data for adjustmentbefore the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment termi-nates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in thecamera.Note: With this data left in the camera, the camera will not oper-

ate normally.

In this case, the [Release Data Setting] button is displayed in “red”on the screen as shown in Fig. 6-1-24 to Fig. 6-1-26. Click the[Release Data Setting] button to cancel the data setting. When thedata setting is cancelled, the button color becomes “white”.

Video System Adjustment screen

Fig. 6-1-24

Camera System Adjustment screen

Fig. 6-1-25

LCD System Adjustment screen

Fig. 6-1-26


6-2. SERVICE MODE

2-1. APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT (SeusEX)The adjustment software (SeusEX) can change operational coeffi-cients of signal processing, EVR data, etc. same as the adjustmentremote commander. The SeusEX performs two-way communica-tion between PC and camcorder using the USB terminal. The two-way communication result data can be written in the nonvolatilememory.

1. Connection1) Connect the HASP key to the USB terminal of the PC.2) Connect the PC and camcorder with the USB cable.3) Start the SeusEX on the PC.4) Click [Connect] on the SeusEX screen. If the connection is

normal, the SeusEX screen will be as shown in Fig. 6-2-1,indicating the “connected” state.Note: The SeusEX will go in “disconnect” state, if the

camcorder is turned off (for instance, by resetting theset). In such a case, click [Connect] on the SeusEXscreen to restore the “connected” state.

Fig. 6-2-1

2. Operation• Block change

To change the block, click [Block] on the SeusEX screen andenter the block to be changed. The block is displayed in hexa-decimal notation.

• Page changeTo change the page, click [Page] on the SeusEX screen and en-ter the page to be changed. The page is displayed in hexadeci-mal notation.

• Address changeTo change the address, click [Address] on the SeusEX screenand enter the address to be changed. The address is displayed inhexadecimal notation.

• Data changeTo change the data, click [Set] on the SeusEX screen and enterthe data. The data is displayed in hexadecimal notation.This operation does not write the data to the nonvolatile memory.

• Data writingTo write the data to the EEPROM, click [Write] on the SeusEXscreen and enter the data value to be written.To write the data to the flash memory, change the data valueusing the [Set] on the SeusEX screen and then click [Save] tosave the data.

• Data readingThe data displayed on the SeusEX screen are the data values atthe time when the pages and addresses were set, and they arenot updated automatically. To check the data change, click [Read]on the SeusEX screen and update the displayed data.


2. Switch CheckClick the [Switch Check] button on the SERVICE MODE screen,and the “SWITCH CHECK” screen will appear.

Using method:Click the [Start] button, and the switch check will start.During execution of switch check, the pressed switch is displayedin orange. Also, once the switch was pressed, its name characterschange to blue in color.

2-2. SERVICE MODE

1. Function of Each Button on Service Mode ScreenClick the [SERVICE MODE] button on the Main Menu screen, andthe “SERVICE MODE” screen in Fig. 6-2-2 will appear.

Fig. 6-2-2


2 [Switch Check] button“SWITCH CHECK” screen appears.

3 [LED Check] button“LED CHECK” screen appears.

4 [Jack Check] button“JACK CHECK” screen appears.

5 [G Sensor Check] button“G SENSOR CHECK” screen appears.

6 [Record Data] button“RECORD DATA” screen appears.

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62

3

4

5


4. Jack CheckClick the [Jack Check] button on the SERVICE MODE screen,and the “JACK CHECK” screen will appear.

Using method:Click the [Start] button, and the jack check will start.During execution of jack check, the connected jack is displayed inorange.

3. LED CheckClick the [LED Check] button on the SERVICE MODE screen,and the “LED CHECK” screen will appear.

Using method:LED ON or OFF can be controlled with [LED ON] or [LED OFF]

button on the screen.


5. G Sensor CheckClick the [G Sensor Check] button on the SERVICE MODE screen,and the following screen will appear.

If the [Reset] button is clicked, the Camcorder is reset and it isrestarted, and then the “G SENSOR CHECK” screen will appear.

Using method:Click the [Start] button, and the G sensor check will start.During execution of G sensor check, the conditon of G sensor isdisplayed.

Click the [Top] button, and the following message will be displayed.

If the [OK] button is clicked, and Camcorder is reset and it is re-started, and then the SERVICE MODE screen will come back.

6. Record DataClick the [Record Data] button on the SERVICE MODE screen,and the “RECORD DATA” screen will appear.

The record data such as use record and self-diagnostic record aredisplayed.

Initializing method (Self-Diagnosis Data Only):Click the [Clear Self-Diagnosis Data Only] button on the screen, andthe Self-Diagnosis Data will be initialized.

Initializing method (All Record-Data):Click the [Clear All Recorded-Data] button on the screen, and theAll Recorded-Data will be initialized.Note: Performing the initialization causes all the user settings

including time setting to be initialized, too.

Ver. 1.5 2007.09


2-3. DATA BACKUPWith the “DATA BACKUP”, the adjustment data in thecamcorder can be backed up in the PC as a file.The adjustment data that can be backed up are as follows.

1) Video System Adjustments2) Camera System Adjustments3) LCD System Adjustments

1. Function of Each Button on Data Backup ScreenClick the [DATA BACKUP] button on the Main Menu screen,and the “DATA BACKUP” screen in Fig. 6-2-3 will appear.

Fig. 6-2-3


2 [Data Read and Save] buttonRead the adjustment data from the camcorder and save themin PC as a file.

3 [Data Load and Write] buttonLoad the adjustment data from the file saved in PC and writethem to the camcorder.

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FOR CAMERA OPTICAL AXIS ADJUSTMENT (Non MEGA model)

Take a copy of CAMERA OPTICAL AXISFRAME with a clear sheet for use.

0

180

90

67.5

22.5337.5

292.5

247.5

202.5 157.5

112.5

8

4

5

7 1

6 2

3

270


DCR-SR42/SR42A

FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT (Non MEGA model)

Take a copy of CAMERA COLORREPRODUCTION FRAME with aclear sheet for use.

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42E

For NTSC model

For PAL model

R-Y

B-Y

R

G

B

MG

CY

YE

R-Y

B-Y

G

B

MG

CY

YE

R

6-49EDCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42/SR42A/SR42E/SR52E/SR62/SR62E/SR72E/SR82/SR82C/SR82E_ADJ

DCR-SR62/SR82/SR82C

FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT (MEGA model)

Take a copy of CAMERA COLORREPRODUCTION FRAME with aclear sheet for use.

DCR-SR52E/SR62E/SR72E/SR82E

For NTSC model

For PAL model

R-Y

B-Y

R

G

B

MG

CY

YE

R-Y

B-Y

G

B

MG

CY

YE

R

Revision History

Reverse

DCR-SR32E/SR33E/SR42/SR42A/SR42E/SR52E/SR62/SR62E/SR72E/SR82/SR82C/SR82E_ADJ

Ver.

1.0

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

Date

2007.02

2007.04

2007.05

2007.05

2007.07

2007.09

History

Official Release

Supplement-1(S1 DI06-188)




Revised-1(A1 DI07-092)

Contents

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• Change of Automatic Adjustment Program



• Change of Automatic Adjustment Program• Change of G Sensor Check

Replace the previously issued SERVICEMANUAL 9-852-190-51 with this Manual.• Change of Automatic Adjustment Program• Correction of Description Mistake• Change of G Sensor CheckS.M. revised: Page 6-8, Page 6-10,

Page 6-45Replace the SUPPLEMENT-1, SUPPLE-MENT-2, SUPPLEMENT-3 and SUPPLE-MENT-4 with the REVISED-1.Please discard the SUPPLEMENT-1, SUPPLE-MENT-2, SUPPLEMENT-3 and SUPPLE-MENT-4.

S.M. Rev.issued

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Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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