VX2000 AND PD150 service manual at DVinfo.net

May 24th, 2002, 04:13 AM

Here you will find the service manual of this great cameras.

http://www.bttn.net/

Hope it helps

FP

Chris Hurd · May 24th, 2002, 06:53 AM

Fascinating. The link is to a Chinese site, with the PDF manual downloads in English on the front page. The one for the VX2000 is incomplete at only 24 pages and appears to be one particular section only or perhaps a series of corrections to the original.

The one for the PD150, at 141 pages, appears at first glance to be substantial, and in English, and in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. However upon a closer look, it seems to be missing some major sections entirely. The first 40 pages is just a reprint of the owner manual. There's some interesting stuff, but it certainly is not complete.

Gee, I wonder what this does to our liability here. I don't think Sony lurks this board, but if you choose to download this material, it should be read for "entertainment purposes" only. Otherwise you could screw up your camera if you try to disassemble it!

Haven't quite decided if this post should stay up. Opinions?

Mike Rehmus · May 29th, 2002, 05:33 PM

Probably not a problem.

Service manuals are of limited use since we normally do not have the specialized tools or replacement parts. And few of us have the skills to work on these ultra-miniaturized wonders.

I have lots of service manuals for cameras and other video equipment because the community college for which I work demands that we order them. 10 years ago that made sense. I could fix any of the mechanics and a lot of the electronics. Now, with the specialized fasteners (thought that was a Phillips-headed screw, did you?) sub-assemblies, and chips, it hardly pays to bother

Besides, it is hard or impossible to find parts for the relatively low-cost consumer/prosumer products. The Japanese philosophy is to build a bunch of units, not spares. I've been told by major suppliers in Japan that, "If you want spares, buy some more units."

Dorian Weber · May 20th, 2007, 10:32 AM

I am interested, on which site those service manuals can be downloaded, since this site does not seem to exist anymore.

May 24th, 2002, 04:13 AM	#1
nickellodo Posts: n/a	VX2000 AND PD150 service manual Here you will find the service manual of this great cameras. http://www.bttn.net/ Hope it helps FP

May 24th, 2002, 06:53 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Fascinating. The link is to a Chinese site, with the PDF manual downloads in English on the front page. The one for the VX2000 is incomplete at only 24 pages and appears to be one particular section only or perhaps a series of corrections to the original. The one for the PD150, at 141 pages, appears at first glance to be substantial, and in English, and in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. However upon a closer look, it seems to be missing some major sections entirely. The first 40 pages is just a reprint of the owner manual. There's some interesting stuff, but it certainly is not complete. Gee, I wonder what this does to our liability here. I don't think Sony lurks this board, but if you choose to download this material, it should be read for "entertainment purposes" only. Otherwise you could screw up your camera if you try to disassemble it! Haven't quite decided if this post should stay up. Opinions? __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day! Last edited by Chris Hurd; May 24th, 2002 at 07:17 AM.

May 29th, 2002, 05:33 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Probably not a problem. Service manuals are of limited use since we normally do not have the specialized tools or replacement parts. And few of us have the skills to work on these ultra-miniaturized wonders. I have lots of service manuals for cameras and other video equipment because the community college for which I work demands that we order them. 10 years ago that made sense. I could fix any of the mechanics and a lot of the electronics. Now, with the specialized fasteners (thought that was a Phillips-headed screw, did you?) sub-assemblies, and chips, it hardly pays to bother Besides, it is hard or impossible to find parts for the relatively low-cost consumer/prosumer products. The Japanese philosophy is to build a bunch of units, not spares. I've been told by major suppliers in Japan that, "If you want spares, buy some more units." __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

May 20th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#4
Dorian Weber Tourist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tokyo Posts: 1	I am interested, on which site those service manuals can be downloaded, since this site does not seem to exist anymore. Last edited by Dorian Weber; May 20th, 2007 at 11:36 AM.