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MVC-FD100

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Before opening the camera

Power & batteriesSony operating instructions · PDF p. 9
Care & precautionsSony operating instructions · PDF p. 83
TroubleshootingSony operating instructions · PDF p. 88
Inserting a Memory StickSony operating instructions · PDF p. 17

Model specifications & full operating manual →

Document coverage

Levels 2, 3.

Still needed: Level 1

The archive is still incomplete. Service PDFs are not hosted publicly.

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Troubleshooting & repair notes

Power & batteries

Camera will not switch on or record

Power, disk insertion and recording-mode checks from the handbook.

Manual reference

Error codes

Read a self-diagnosis code

C:13, C:32, E:61 and E:91 as listed in this model's handbook.

Manual reference

Date & clock battery

FD100 / FD200: date and clock power

Check the built-in rechargeable clock battery before considering disassembly.

Manual reference

Boards & service documents

FD100 / FD200: disassembly & board variants

Check the model, region and board type before choosing a service document.

Requires disassembly

Before opening the camera

The flash capacitor can retain a dangerous charge after switch-off, even with the main battery removed. Read the model-specific service safety notes before opening the camera. Internal electrical work requires suitable training and equipment.

Read the safety and source notes

Service document records

service · L2
MVC-FD100 / MVC-FD100H / MVC-FD200 / MVC-FD200H
v1.4 2003.09 · 152 PDF pages
Alternate scan/copy; do not count as a new edition solely because the hash differs.
service · L2
MVC-FD100 / MVC-FD100H / MVC-FD200 / MVC-FD200H
v1.2 2003.04 · 132 PDF pages
Also compare with the 352-page combined scan; PDF pagination differs between copies.
service · L2
MVC-FD100 / MVC-FD100H / MVC-FD200 / MVC-FD200H
v1.4 2003.09 · 152 PDF pages
Also compare with the 352-page combined scan; PDF pagination differs between copies.
service · L3
MVC-FD100 / MVC-FD100H / MVC-FD200 / MVC-FD200H
v1.4 2003.09 · 110 PDF pages
Also compare with the 352-page combined scan; PDF pagination differs between copies.
service bundle · L2 / L3
MVC-FD100 / MVC-FD100H / MVC-FD200 / MVC-FD200H
L2/L3 v1.4 2003.09 with earlier supplements · 352 PDF pages
Contains ONLY L2/L3, NOT L1. L2 starts PDF 1, L3 PDF 153. Supplements start PDF 131/132/151 and 311/312/351.