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(ECM-XM1) information at the time of recording. Fs48kHz (channel 1/2 stereo) * When the HVR-MRC1 is used, the average ** The unique pixel array of Sony ’ Video signal power consumption increases about 2.5 W. ClearVid CMOS sensor and image...
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Quantization: 16 bits information at the time of recording. (6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.) Fs48kHz (channel 1/2 stereo) ’ ** The unique pixel array of Sony Video signal (w/h/d) ClearVid CMOS sensor and image NTSC color, EIA standards...
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Model information table Model HVR-Z5C HVR-Z5E HVR-Z5J HVR-Z5N HVR-Z5P HVR-Z5U Destination US, CND Color system NTSC NTSC NTSC • Abbreviation CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model : Japanese model HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U — 5 —...
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CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.
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1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data: 00 and press the “PAUSE (Write) ” button of the adjustment remote commander. 3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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C : Corrected by customer Indicates the appropriate Refer to “1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”. H : Corrected by dealer step to be taken. E : Corrected by service E.g. engineer 31 ..Reload the tape. 32 ..Turn on power again. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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If it does not recover, inspect the focus MR sensor of lens drive (Cannot initialize focus.) block (Pin q;, qs of CN5002 on the VC-543 board). If not faulty, inspect the focus motor drive circuit (IC6001 on the VC-543 board). HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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If it does not recover, replace the VC-543 board. (Note) If an error occurs again, replace the lens block. Note: When replacing the VC-543 board, remove the EEPROM (IC4202) from the VC-543 board that is going to be repaired. Install the removed EEPROM (IC4202) to the replaced VC-543 board. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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It is possible that a wire is snapped. NOTE FOR DISCONNECTING THE HARNESS (COAXIAL CABLE) When disconnecting the harness (COAXIAL CABLE), do not pull the harness part but pull off the connector body with tweezers etc. Harness (coaxial cable) Tweezers etc. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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2 Cabinet (G) Block (#53) (#53) 1 Cabinet (L) Block 1-3E (Claws) Cabinet (L) Insulating 2-7E Sheet (Remove the Grip Belt) The Fuse Replacement Caution Label is put on the Cabinet (L) Insulating Sheet put on the Cabinet (L (93000)) Assy. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 2-12E...
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VC-543 Board (Side A) b. VC-543 Board (Side B) VC Radiation Lens Radiation Electrostatic Sheet (VC) Sheet (1212) Sheet (2828) VC-543 VC-543 VC-543 VC-543 Sticking standard Be careful not to bring it out of IC. Attach covering the IC. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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Sticking standard of the Lens Radiation Sheet (2828). Sticking standard Lens Radiation Sheet (2828) Lens Heat Sink HELP05 How to fold the FP-983 Flexible Board. MD-141 Board Valley fold FP-983 Flexible Board - 1 4 FP-983 Flexible Board HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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Confirm the Diopter Adjustment Lever is on the left side when installing the VF Lens Assy. VF Lens Assy Eye Cup (93000) Assy Diopter Adjustment Lever HELP08 Sticking standard of the Tape (VF) FP-974 Flexible Board Tape (VF) Reinforcing Part 1.0mm HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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Arrange the harnesses PR-074 and SW-116 under the flexible cable holder. Arrange FP-966 flexible board inside the pin. Flexible Holder FP-966 Flexible Board PI-029 PI-029 PI-029 Roll up the harness (speaker (1.8 cm)) to the claw. Harness (Loudspeaker (1.8cm)) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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Bent the Speaker Grille. Bend to the hole of Speaker Grille Speaker Grille. HELP11 Crease the harness (Microphone) two points as shown in the figure. Microphone Microphone Non Woven (T0.25) 2 1mm MA-454 Board Crease the Harnesses (Microphone) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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HELP12 How to arrange Harnesses (SW-116). Panel Hinge Claws Cabinet (B) Harness (SW-116) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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In addition, ensure that the receiver is not covered with Replace only with part number specified. dusts nor exposed to strong light. Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifie. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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C M - 0 9 7 B O A R D R E G _ G N D C M O S I M A G E R ( B / R ) X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U CM-097...
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C M - 1 0 4 B O A R D R E G _ G N D C M O S I M A G E R ( G ) X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U CM-104...
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 1 / 2 4 ) C O N N E C T O R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (1/24)
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R E G U L A T O R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (2/24)
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 3 / 2 4 ) C A M E R A S I G N A L P R O C E S S X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (3/24)
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 4 / 2 4 ) S D R A M X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (4/24) 4-10...
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B A S E B A N D S I G N A L P R O C E S S A _ 2 . 8 V C 1 8 2 5 2 2 u X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (5/24) 4-11...
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C O M P O N E N T O U T A M P , V I D E O O U T A M P X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (6/24) 4-12...
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H D V - M P E G V I D E O E N C O D E R / D E C O D E R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (7/24)
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 8 / 2 4 ) S D R A M , F L A S H X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (8/24) 4-14...
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4 . 7 u 0 . 1 u H D V S T R E A M P R O C E S S X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (9/24) 4-15...
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H D V I N T E R L A C E / P R O G R E S S I V E C O N V E R T E R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (10/24)
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 1 1 / 2 4 ) H D M I S I G N A L P R O C E S S X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (11/24) 4-17...
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H D M I T R A N S M I T T E R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (12/24) 4-18...
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 1 3 / 2 4 ) H D V / D V i . L I N K I N T E R F A C E X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (13/24) 4-19...
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D S C O N T R O L , H I C O N T R O L X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (14/24) 4-20...
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S D R A M , F L A S H , E E P R O M X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (15/24) 4-21...
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 1 6 / 2 4 ) F R O N T C O N T R O L X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (16/24) 4-22...
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C A M E R A C O N T R O L , E E P R O M X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (17/24) 4-23...
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 1 8 / 2 4 ) M E C H A C O N T R O L X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (18/24) 4-24...
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D C / D C C O N V E R T E R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (19/24) 4-25...
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X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E R : R E C M O D E P : P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (20/24) 4-26...
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Z O O M / F O C U S M O T O R D R I V E X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (21/24) 4-27...
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V C - 5 4 3 B O A R D ( 2 2 / 2 4 ) L E N S D R I V E X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (22/24) 4-28...
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P I T C H / Y A W D R I V E X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (23/24) 4-29...
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X X M A R K : N O M O U N T 2 2 k 4 . 7 u N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E R E G _ G N D HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (24/24) 4-30...
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P A N E L R E L A Y C O N N E C T O R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U PI-029 (1/2) 4-31...
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E X T M I C A M P X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U PI-029 (2/2) 4-32...
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L C D D R I V E , A / D C O N V E R T E R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U PD-372 4-33...
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V F - 1 7 8 B O A R D E V F D R I V E , A / D C O N V E R T E R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VF-178 4-34...
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C A P S T A N / D R U M M O T O R D R I V E X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U MD-141 (1/3) 4-35...
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X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E R : R E C M O D E P : P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U MD-141 (2/3) 4-36...
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S E R V O X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U MD-141 (3/3) 4-37...
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P I T C H / Y A W S E N S O R A M P X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U GY-014 4-38...
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A S S I G N A S - 0 6 0 B O A R D V C - P I R E L A Y X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U AS-060 4-39...
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C H A S S I S _ G N D C A B I N E T ( R ) R E L A Y X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U CK-204 4-40...
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C H A S S I S _ G N D G P - 0 2 5 B O A R D V C - V F R E L A Y X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U GP-025 4-41...
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H P - 1 5 3 B O A R D H E A D P H O N E S J A C K X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HP-153 4-42...
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J K - 3 7 6 B O A R D H D V / D V , A / V R C O N N E C T O R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U JK-376 4-43...
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C H A S S I S _ G N D _ C R E G _ G N D K Y - 1 0 5 B O A R D C O N T R O L S W I T C H HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U KY-105 4-44...
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M I C A M P X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U MA-454 4-45...
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M S C O N N E C T O R X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U MS-405 4-46...
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X L R I N P U T X X M A R K : N O M O U N T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U XL-010 4-47...
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H D M I C O N N E C T O R ( P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . ) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HT-002, FP-965, FP-969, FP-971...
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( P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . ) ( P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . ) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U FP-972, FP-973, FP-974, FP-975...
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R E M O T E S E N S O R ( F R O N T ) , P A N E L D E T E C T N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U FP-966...
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V C - G P C O N N E C T I O N , R E M O T E S E N S O R ( B A C K ) N O M A R K : R E C / P B M O D E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U FP-967...
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V C - A S C O N N E C T I O N ( P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . ) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U FP-981...
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A S - P I C O N N E C T I O N ( P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . ) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U FP-982...
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V C - M D C O N E C T I O N ( P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . ) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U FP-983...
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C O N T R O L S W I T C H B L O C K ( P Z 9 3 0 0 0 ) i s r e p l a c e d a s b l o c k , s o t h a t P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U FP-776, PS24000, PZ93000...
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C O N T R O L S W I T C H B L O C K ( A U 9 3 0 0 0 ) i s r e p l a c e d a s b l o c k , s o t h a t P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U AU93000...
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C O N T R O L S W I T C H B L O C K ( C F 2 4 0 0 0 ) i s r e p l a c e d a s b l o c k , s o t h a t P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U CF24000...
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C O N T R O L S W I T C H B L O C K ( K P 2 4 0 0 0 ) i s r e p l a c e d a s b l o c k , s o t h a t P R I N T E D W I R I N G B O A R D i s o m i t t e d . HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U GZ92000, KP24000, XS93000...
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Note: The FP-031 and FP-032 are supplied as the assembled part of (T REEL SENSOR) the MD (N220) sub ass'y (S) A by attaching them with the adhesive agent. These parts are not separately supplied because assembling of these parts requires high accuracy. FP-031 FLEXIBLE BOARD HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U FP-031, FP-032, FP-228 4-59...
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• Through hole is omitted. • There are a few cases that the part printed on diagram isn’t mounted in this model. • C: panel designation (JAPANESE) プリント図共通ノート 【プリント図ノート】 ・ :無鉛半田を使用しています。 ・ :基板 :フレキシブル配線板 見ている面側のパターン。 :裏側のパターン (他のパターンについては表示されていません) ・スルーホールは省略。 ・プリント図には,本機で使用していない部品が記載されている 場合があります。 ・Cはパネル表示名称。 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 4-60...
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C5033 R5006 C5029 C5031 C5030 C5034 R5014 C5025 R5018 R5013 CN5005 L5001 R5015 CN5004 1-877-760- 1-877-760- Note: CM-104 complete board and all mounted parts(including IC5001(CMOS IMAGER)) are not supplied, but they are included in PRISM DEVICE(service). HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U CM-097, CM-104 4-61...
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C8083 CN1204 CN1205 CN1206 C8088 C8087 C8078 C8072 1-876-919- R1064 R8107 AU_+6V C8012 Q8008 R8061 R8121 C8085 C8086 C8080 CN1020 R8122 Note: IC2402 is not supplied, but this is included in VC-543 complete board (SERVICE). HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U VC-543 (SIDE B) 4-63...
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When mounting these parts, mount new battery holder first and attach new lithium storage battery next. 注意 電池の交換は,正しく行わないと破裂する恐れがあり ノート: P I - 0 2 9 基板のリチウム蓄電池(B T 7 0 0 1 )を交換する場合は ます。電池を交換する場合には必ず同じ型名の電池 バッテリホルダ(BH7001)も同時に新品に交換して下さい。 又は同等品と交換してください。 (一度使用したバッテリホルダは再使用できません。) 部品取り付けの際は,先にバッテリホルダを取り付けてから リチウム蓄電池を装着して下さい。 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U PI-029 4-64...
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3-703-816-08 SCREW (M1.4X1.4), SPECIAL HEAD 2-342-918-01 TG6 CATCHER A-1437-006-A MD (N220) SUB ASSY (S) A X-2103-406-3 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT ASSY 3-703-816-13 SCREW (M1.4X2.0), SPECIAL HEAD 2-342-926-01 SPRING (ARM S), TENSION COIL 3-315-414-31 WASHER 2-666-376-11 SCREW (1.4X1.0), POWER LOCK M901 A-1128-533-A DRUM (DEH-33B-R) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 5-16...
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2-342-705-01 GEAR (T), GL X-2024-466-1 COASTER (T) ASSY 2-342-902-01 SPRING, TENSION REGULATOR X-2024-469-1 ARM (T) ASSY, GL X-2067-291-1 TABLE ASSY, T REEL 2-342-716-01 SPRING (T), TORSION COIL X-2067-295-1 ARM ASSY, PINCH 3-703-816-08 SCREW (M1.4X1.4), SPECIAL HEAD (for adjustment) (Note) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 5-17...
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Be sure to read “Precuations for Replacement of Imager” R8022 1-218-954-11 METAL CHIP 1.2K 1/16W on page 4-3 when changing the imager. R8029 1-218-960-11 METAL CHIP 3.9K 1/16W R8030 1-218-964-11 METAL CHIP 8.2K 1/16W イメージャの交換時は4-4ページの“イメージャ交換時 Note: R8031 1-218-970-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W の注意”を必ずお読みください。 ************************************************************ HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 5-19...
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* CN7803 1-817-543-71 CONNECTOR, FPC (ZIF) 27P TP201 1-535-757-11 CHIP, CHECKER ************************************************************ < RESISTOR > R7801 1-218-970-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W R7802 1-218-964-11 METAL CHIP 8.2K 1/16W R7803 1-218-960-11 METAL CHIP 3.9K 1/16W R7804 1-218-957-11 METAL CHIP 2.2K 1/16W R7805 1-218-955-11 METAL CHIP 1.5K 1/16W HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 5-20...
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シューバネ (供給せず) アクセサリーシューキット X-2188-877-2 ウインドスクリーン マイクスペーサー 3-048-481-01 * 3-179-882-01 マイク (供給せず) ウインドスクリーン,マイク 取扱説明書 (ECM-XM1) 4-114-857-01 (日本語) 1-542-749-11 CD-ROM 取扱説明書 (PDF) 「Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder」 取扱説明書 は全ての言語が付属品の に含まれています。 .pdf CD-ROM 内の取扱説明書 につきましては印刷しての供給は対応して 4-114-855-01 CD-ROM (PDF) おりません。 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 5-42E...
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (NEW LANC JIG) LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS DATA PROCESS MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE MODE PREPARATIONS FOR CHECK, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF MECHANISM BLOCK PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECK, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL PARTS ADJUSTMENT HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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Download the data. Save the data. (The same model of the same destination) After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the respective items of the EVR data. (Refer to page 6-3 for the items to be checked) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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SD Error rate check z z z Video S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. VIDEO OUT level check COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pb level adj. Table 6-1-1 (1) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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SD Error rate check Video S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. VIDEO OUT level check COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pb level adj. Table 6-1-1 (2) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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Audio operation check for NTSC (XH5-5) for NTSC (XH5-3) SW/OL standard 8-967-997-61 8-967-997-51 (XH2-3) 8-967-997-11 for PAL (XH5-5P) for PAL (XH5-3P) 8-967-997-66 8-967-997-55 J-16 J-17 J-18 AC Adaptor/Charger CPC-13 jig Connecting Cord (AC-VQ1050) J-6082-443-A (DK-415) 1-479-580-12 1-782-361-15 Fig. 6-1-1 (1) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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1-823-156-61 Fig. 6-1-1 (2) Note 1: This is the ROM used for upgrading the version of Mode Selector II to enable it to be used for the N mechanism. Set the indication to “Z” when using the mode selector HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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LANC cable LANC jack (J-6082-442-A) HDTV Color monitor (Green) Y COMPONENT (Blue) P Connecting Cord VIDEO IN Component A/V cable DK-415 (Red) P (1-782-361-15) (1-834-646-11) Remote (Supplied) Connector (White) Audio L (Red) Audio R HDMI cable (Optional) HDMI Fig. 6-1-2 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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Fig. 6-1-3. (Color reproduc- tion adjustment frame) 2) Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Remove the color bar chart from the pattern box and insert a clear chart in its place. (Do not perform zoom operations dur- ing this time) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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Remove the color chart and store it. Store the color chart in a place not exposed to direct light, avoiding high temperature and humidity. Use the color chart for about three years, and afterward replace it with a new chart. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) page 28: Initializing A, B, D, 1A F6 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) and 1B page Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Perform “Modification of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data” HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...
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NTSC PAL Press PAUSE (Write) button. 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Check the data changes to “1C”. Set the following data. (Note 09: Initializing all areas 19: Initializing other than adjustment address Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-10...
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If different, change them to the adjustment initial values. Processing after Completing Modification 8, 9, C, 13, 18, 1C, 1D, 1E page data: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-11...
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COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. 8F to A0 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) V-COM adj. (LCD) Transmissive mode white balance adj. (LCD) A4, A5 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) PANEL gain adj. EVF gain adj. EVF gain adj. PANEL gain adj. Error rate check HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-12...
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8, 9, C, 13, 18, 1C, 1D, 1E Page Data”) 18 to 23 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Z5N, Z5P Module No. 26 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-13...
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00 to F9 Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 00 to FF Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 00 to FF Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 00 to FF Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 00 to FF Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 00 to FF HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-14...
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2F: Initializing all areas justed data is not initialized. 33: Initializing other than adjustment address Note 4: NTSC model: HVR-Z5J/Z5N/Z5U PAL model: HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5P Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Set the following data, and press PAUSE (Write) button.
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Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Initial value Address Remark STD gain adj. NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) LV Standard data input MAX gain adj. 60 to F9 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-16...
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Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification PSD Sensor Gradient Adjustment of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment 22 to 7F Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-17...
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the Camera Control Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to 4F Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-19...
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the Camera Control Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-20...
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the Camera Control Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-21...
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AE to B3 Fixed data-2 B4, B5 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) B6 to B9 Fixed data-2 BA to BE Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 C0 to C2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-22...
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98 to 9D Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 A0 to C1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) C2 to C5 Fixed data-2 C6 to EE Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 F0 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-23...
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When bit value = 0 When bit value = 1 Error exists No error Error exists No error Error exists No error Example: If an error exists in G, data is “05” Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (9E) (9E) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-24...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. X, Y = 0 In the middle of adjustment X, Y = 2 Abnormal termination X, Y = 1 Normal termination “X, Y”: X: High 4 bits (Yaw sensor) Y: Low 4 bits (Pitch sensor) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-25...
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6D, address: A5 to A8, AD to AF and page: 6E, address: FA, FB. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-26...
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2) Make the height of flange back adjustment jig and the camera equal. 3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec- tively. Below 3 cm Flange back adjustment jig Camera Fig. 6-1-7 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-27...
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“A” at the TELE end. mander each time to set data. Address Data AF Detection Frame Display Fig. 6-1-8 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-28...
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Check that the lens is Order Page Address Data Procedure focused while zooming from Press PAUSE (Write) button. TELE end to WIDE end. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-29...
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1:XX : XX Check on the monitor TV (Underscanned mode) XL or YL data XH or YH data A = B C = D E = F = 0 Color bar chart picture frame Monitor TV picture frame HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U Fig. 6-1-11 6-30...
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Note: Press the PAUSE (Write) button of the adjustment remote com- mander each time to set data. 6D page data: 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. Address Data Address Data 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-31...
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Note: Press the PAUSE (Write) button of the adjustment remote com- mander each time to set data. Address Data 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-32...
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Check the data changes to “01”. Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 98 to 9B. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-33...
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Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. INDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-34...
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5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: B0 to B7, A8 to AF. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-35...
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Check the data is “00”. Note 3: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4- 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-36...
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Processing after Completing Adjustment: 6F, address: 8C to 8F. Order Page Address Data Procedure Processing after Completing Adjustment: Press PAUSE (Write) button. Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-37...
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Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. INDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-38...
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6F, address: A0 to A3. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-39...
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Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. INDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-40...
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6F, address: A4 to A7. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-41...
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Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. INDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-42...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. judge mode. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (9F) During aging Aging completed (Below the set temperature) (Exceeding the set temperature) Excessive aging (Exceeding appropriate adjustment temperature) Fig.6-1-12 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-43...
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Check the data changes to Order Page Address Data Procedure “01”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data is “00”. Check the data is “00” to “06”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-44...
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Processing after Completing Adjustment: Press PAUSE (Write) button. Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-45...
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Check that the entire screen is white. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-46...
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Note 4: Refer to table 6-4-1. “Hexadecimal-decimal conversion table”. table”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Check that the steady shot Check that the steady shot function operates normally. function operates normally. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-47...
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(Write) button. (Note 2) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (18) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (18) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 3) Check the data is "00". (Note 4) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-48...
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(Write) button. (Note 2) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (18) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (18) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 3) Check the data is "00". (Note 4) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-49...
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Check the data changes to “11”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Note 3: To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press Check the data changes to the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data. “11”. Fig. 6-1-13 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-50...
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However, the pinch roller is cleaned with alcohol. Note 3: When cleaning the capstan shaft, be careful not to move the oil seal. If the oil seal is moved, oil will leak. Capstan shaft cleaning Oil seal Drum Pinch roller Fig. 6-2-1 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-51...
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• The grease must not contain any dust or other matter. (otherwise it can cause various trouble.) • Observe the noted amount of grease. (otherwise the oozed grease can cause troubles.) • Grease (SUNCALL FG-87HSR) : Part cord. 7-640-006-08 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-52...
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(not used in N mechanism) Mode Selector II Connector (black) 6-pin (not used in N mechanism) Relay board Mode Selector II Battery such as NP-55, NP-77 conversion board (N) (power supply) (Ref. No. J-29) Connector (white) 6-pin Fig. 6-2-3 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-53...
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3. Mode Selector II Power Off Turn off the main power of the Mode Selector II as follows. Press the RVS and FF buttons at the same time for 2 seconds or longer while the power is on. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-54...
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AUTO ing the output signals from sensors with the stored memory. Turn- ing on the RVS or FF button performs the same operation. STATUS Present status of sensor appears. (example: EJ) Fig. E HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-55...
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When the level of the battery used to supply power to this system decreases, this display appears asynchronously. When this hap- pens, all operations are disabled and the battery must be replaced. BATT DOWN CHANGE PLEASE Fig. F HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-56...
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Attach the flexible adhesive sheet along the Attach the flexible board while aligning outer shape of the drum base block assy. its side with the outer profile of the Flexible board adhesive portion flexible adhesive sheet. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-58...
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3 Shaft (inside the LS frame) Three screws × (M1.4 Frame Cassette compartment 2 Shaft (inside the LS frame) ass'y LS chassis groove A LS chassis groove E LS chassis groove D LS chassis groove C HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-59...
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TG6 catcher 1 from the chassis of the capstan motor block in capstan motor block. the direction of the arrow A. 1 TG6 catcher Capstan motor block 2 TG6 catcher TG6 catcher Hook C Hook B Hook B Capstan motor block TG6 catcher Chassis Hook B HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-60...
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Br, and the holder's claw must 5 Motor holder block not be melt. Claw A ass'y • Be careful not to damage the terminal due to attaching the soldering iron tip too long time. 3 Screw Capstan cover M1.2 × 6.5 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-61...
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: Grease of a ball of 1.0 mm (M1.2 × 1.5) diameter (2 locations) First, insert the portion C of the motor Dowel A worm into the motor holder's hole. 2 Worm shaft (2J) Motor holder Worm shaft (2J) 1 Motor holder base Hole HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-62...
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: 941 made by Hakko Mfg. Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC Soldering iron tip temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip contacting time within 2 sec. 6 TOP Sensor (Q902) TOP Sensor (Q902) 4 Two solderings 5 Claw FP-031 flexible board HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-63...
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Soldering iron tip : T1-1BC : 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip temperature Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, Br, and the holder's claw must not be melt. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-64...
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• The flexible board must not have any LED (D902) Soldering iron tip temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C breakdown. • The retainer plate and LED block must not Soldering iron tip contacting time within have any deformation. 2 sec. FP-031 flexible board HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-65...
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• The reel lock release must be full engaged. • The flexible board should not be pinched by anything. • The retainer plate must not touch with the MIC terminal. (Must not be left in the half-installed state.) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-66...
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T reel table ass’y 1. table ass’y. Then insert it into the T reel shaft. While rotating it, snap it in. (Verify that it is locked.) T reel shaft Claw 1 T reel table ass'y Claw T reel shaft HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-67...
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Key Points in Re-assembling 1 Extension spring (SB) S brake block ass'y 2 Hook of the S positioning S positioning Extension spring (SB) (Be careful not to elongate the spring hook.) 5 S positioning Claw 4 S positioning Dowel Claw 3 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-68...
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1) Insert the lever 2 of the S brake block ass’y into the hole of the LS chassis, and install the S brake block ass’y 1 in the S brake shaft. 1 S brake block ass'y 2 Lever S brake block ass'y Hole of the LS chassis S brake shaft HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-69...
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Apply grease Points to be noted Apply grease inside the hole TG1 shaft hole of the TG1 shaft hole Amount of grease: A ball of grease of 1.0 mm diameter. (Re-application of grease to the already-greased-point is not necessary.) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-70...
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S reel table ass’y 3 from the S reel shaft. Tightening torque: 0.06 ± 0.01 N•m (0.61 ± 0.1 kgf•cm) S reel shaft Claw 3 S reel table ass'y Claw 1 Screw (M1.4 × 2.0) FWD ADJ 2 Tension regulator band S reel shaft HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-71...
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Hook A Shaft C Hook B RVS brake shaft RVS brake block ass'y Key Points in Re-assembling Hook B RVS brake block ass'y Hook A RVS brake holder RVS brake shaft RVS brake spring RVS brake block ass'y HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-72...
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Soldering iron tip : T1-1BC : 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip temperature Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, bridge formation, and the holder's claw must not be melt. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-73...
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Apply grease inside the boss of the outside. TG6 pivot shaft boss. TG6 lever Amount of grease: A ball of grease TG6 shaft of 1.0 mm diameter. (Re-application of grease to the already-greased-point is not necessary.) Hook A TG6 pivot shaft boss HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-74...
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(pinch return) Apply the grease when installing Amount of grease: A ball of grease of 1.0 mm diameter (Re-application of grease to the already-greased- point is not necessary) Hole of the Pinch arm shaft retainer hole LS chassis HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-75...
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2 Pendulum ass'y Key Points in Re-assembling Pendulum shaft S-reel After installation, move it toward the S-reel side. Mecha chassis section (rear view) Relay gear hole 1 Washer Points to be noted Washer Do not re-use the washer. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-76...
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• Be sure that the claws at two locations C of the rail are placed on the claw bearing A of the drum base block ass'y. • Be sure that the claw D of the rail is inserted inside the groove B of the drum base block ass'y. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-77...
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Tip of the GL arm Position B (two locations) Position A Groove of the rail 3 Screw (M1.4 × 2.0) 4 Rail ULE mode Dowel Rail Dowel Groove of the mecha chassis Coaster (S) ass'y Coaster (T) ass'y HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-78...
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GL (T) arm plate GL (T) arm plate is placed parallel to the chassis. GL (T) shaft Key Points 2 GL arm (S) ass'y in Re-assembling Alignment mark GL arm (S) shaft GL rack GL arm (T) shaft HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-79...
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3 GL arm (T) claw 3 Torsion coil spring (T) 4 Torsion coil spring (T) 4 GL gear (T) GL arm (T) ass'y Torsion coil spring (T) GL arm (T) claw Groove of the GL gear (T) Torsion coil spring (T) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-80...
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(M1.4 × 1.4) 5 GL rack groove GL rack shaft 7 LS chassis ass'y Be careful not to damage the flexible board. Grooves of the LS chassis ass'y Shafts of the mechanical chassis ass'y 8 Mechanical chassis ass'y HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-81...
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The position so that the conversion gear shaft is visible LS chassis Shafts of the mechanical chassis ass'y 4 GL lack groove Position of alignment 8 Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) GL lack shaft 9 Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-82...
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On the side inside of press arm Cam base assy Apply grease Shaft in the screw hole Cam gear assy GL rack shaft Apply grease on the Shaft sliding surface of the GL rack shaft and the Apply grease Apply grease GL rack groove. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-83...
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∅ Wire type Soldering iron : 941 made by Hakko Mfg. 1 Four solderings Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC Soldering iron tip temperature: 300 ± 10 ∞ C Soldering iron tip contacting time within 2 sec. 3 Four solderings HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-84...
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Confirm that the belt doesn't run on the capstan motor block. Check that the belt has no twisting, dirt, scratches, or grease splashes when installed. Apply grease Apply grease when installing Amount of grease: A ball of Conversion grease of 1.0 mm diameter gear shaft HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-85...
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. Make sure to follow the amount of grease to be applied. Dowel B Cam gear shaft Cam gear assy Key Points in Re-assembling Cam gear assy Mode gear assy Dowel B Cam gear assy Mode slider assy HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-86...
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Mode slider shaft Hook must face 4 Mode slider ass'y 2 Extension spring (pinch limiter) upward. Hook must face downward. Rear view LS chassis claw Cam gear shaft 1 Capstan cover Don't re-use the capstan Mode slider shaft cover HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-87...
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Apply grease FP-032 flexible board with the mode gear ass'y. FP-032 flexible board Mode gear ass'y • After cleaning, grease is applied. • Be careful so that the dust should not be adhered to the greased surface. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-88...
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2) Remove the No. 2 gear 2 from the No. 2 gear shaft. 2) Install the No. 1 gear 1 in the No. 1 gear shaft. 1 No.1 gear 2 No.2 gear Mode gear ass'y No.1 gear No.1 gear shaft No.2 gear No. 2 gear shaft Mode gear ass'y HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-89...
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Amount of grease: A ball of Cam gear ass'y grease of 1.0 mm diameter Conversion gear shaft Side of inside Do not apply grease to the locations other than those specified . Make sure to follow the amount of grease to be applied. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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On the side inside of press arm Cam base assy Apply grease Shaft in the screw hole Cam gear assy GL rack shaft Apply grease on the Shaft sliding surface of the GL rack shaft and the Apply grease Apply grease GL rack groove. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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Apply grease Apply grease on the sliding surface of the FP-032 flexible board with the mode gear ass'y. FP-032 flexible board Mode gear assy Be careful so that the dust should not be adhered to the greased surface. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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Soldering iron : 941 made by Hakko Mfg. 2 locations Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC Soldering iron tip temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip contacting time within LED (D902) 2 sec. FP-031 flexible board FP-031 flexible board HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, Soldering bridge formation, and the holder's claw must not be melt. Soldering at the two locations FP-228 Flexible Board FP-031 Flexible Board HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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GL arm (T) shaft Alignment mark GL arm ass'y (S) GL arm (S) shaft GL rack GL arm (T) shaft Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) Cam gear ass'y Mode gear assy Cam gear assy HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U HELP...
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TG1 nut TG2 nut Flange on the TG1 Flange on the TG1 Band adjuster Fixing screw TG1 nut Block gauge, pin gauge, etc TG2 nut Flange on the TG1 Flange on the TG1 Adjustment screwdriver Band adjuster Fig. 6-2-4 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-90...
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(25.5 ± 2.5 kgf•cm) LS cam plate fixing screw B LS cam plate fixing screw A Center of the LS LS cam plate fixing screw B chassis block 15.0 ± 2.0 N•m LS cam plate (153.0 ± 25.0 kgf•cm) Fig. 6-2-5 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-91...
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2) Select page: 0, address: 10 and set data: 00. Fig. 6-2-8 3) Select page: 3, address: 26 and set data: 00, and press the PAUSE (Write) button. 4) Select page: 3, address: 33 and set data: 00. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-92...
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Move the tension coil spring hook to another spring stay in the direction of A. TG5 guide TG4 guide Tension regulator spring TG3 guide TG1 guide TG2 guide Fig. 6-2-9 Tension regulator ass'y (TG1 guide) LS chassis ass'y Fig. 6-2-10 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-93...
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(TG2). (Refer to “3-4. TG2/ TG4 Guide Fine Adjustment.) Drum TG1 guide Measure the difference of tape run at this position Clearance between tape Fig. 6-2-11 Tape and upper/lower flanges becomes equality. Entrance side Exit side TG1 guide Fig. 6-2-13 Fig. 6-2-12 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-94...
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Tape height in the REV mode is higher Capstan Tape Tape height in the REV mode is lower TG5 TG4 TG3 TG2 Capstan motor TG6 guide Fig. 6-2-15 Drum TG6 guide, Adjustment nut TG5 guide TG4 guide Fig. 6-2-14 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-95...
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(Fluctuation of amplitude should be 10% or less at both entrance side (B) and exit side (C), when taking the amplitude (A) in the CUE or REV mode as 100%) FWD mode C 10% B 10% Fig. 6-2-17 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-96...
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(Yellow) Audio L (White) CN1004 Audio R (Red) VC543 board Remote CPC-13 jig Connector (J-6082-443-A) Note: The pin arrangement is reverse between CN1004 of VC-543 board and CPC-13 jig. Accordingly, be careful when inserting the connector. Fig. 6-3-1 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-97...
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14) Select page: 3, address: 70, and check that the data changes to = 77881 “11”. 4) From Table 6-3-2, obtain D and H that correspond to D 15) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. Example: If D = 77881, – 65536 = 12345 = FE HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-99...
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Check the data changes to “11”. Note 2: If the data is “01”, adjustment has errors or the mecha- nism deck is defective. If the data is “80”, the mechanism deck is in emergency state or the end of tape was detected. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-101...
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Note 2: If the data is “72”, the tape top being played. After play- ing the tape for 1 to 2 seconds, stop it, perform step 5 and higher. If the data is “62”, the tape end being played. After re- wind the tape, perform step 5 and higher. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-102...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Initial Value of Page C: Address: B2 to C7 Initial Initial Initial Address Address Address value value value Press PAUSE (Write) button. (1C) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. Table 6-3-4 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-103...
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5. Processing After Adjustments Set the data after “CAP FG duty adjustment”, “Switching position adjustment”, “SD error rate check”. Data change method: Order Page Address Data Procedure HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-104...
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(18) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 3.5 seconds. Set a value obtained by adding 3 to the fore mentioned data, and press PAUSE (Write) button. Perform “Processing after Check the data is “55”. Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-3-3 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-105...
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3 from the fore mentioned data, and 0.28 µsec (NTSC) 0.28 µsec (NTSC) press PAUSE (Write) button. 0.23 µsec (PAL) 0.23 µsec (PAL) Check the burst signal (C) to Fig. 6-3-4 the specified value. Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-106...
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(18) Check the sync signal level (A) to the specified value. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the burst signal level (B) to the specified value. Check the data changes to “11”. Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-3-5 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-107...
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Check the data changes to “11”. “11”. Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, 3. Bit value discrimination”. “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-7 Fig. 6-3-6 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-108...
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“0”, and press PAUSE (18) (Write) button. (Note) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (18) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-8 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-109...
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Component A/V Cable (1-834-646-11) A/V Connecting Cable (1-823-156-61) A/V Connecting Cable (1.5 m) Connecting Cord Audio level meter (with S Video terminal) DK-415 (1-823-156-13) Oscilloscope (1-782-361-15) Audio L Remote (White) Connector Audio R (Red) 47 kΩ (1-249-437-11) Fig. 6-3-9 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-110...
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1) Input 1 kHz, –50 dBu signal in the XLR terminal (INPUT2). 2) Set the INPUT2 TRIM (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to “–6dB”. 3) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. 4) Set the INPUT2 TRIM (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to “0dB”. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-112...
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6) Set the INPUT SELECT (CH2) switch to “INPUT1”. 7) Check that the 1 kHz signal is output from the audio L termi- nal. 8) Check that the 1 kHz signal is output from the audio R termi- nal. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-113...
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8) Connect the + probe of digital voltmeter to the pin 3 on the INPUT1. 9) Check that the DC voltage (B) satisfies the specified value. 10) Set the +48V switch (INPUT1) to “LINE”. 11) For the INPUT2, perform checking in the same manner. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-114...
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(The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply (8.4 V) once. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-115...
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(The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply (8.4 V) once. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-116...
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Because the upper digit of the adjustment number is B ( ), and the lower digit is D ( ), the meeting point “189” of 1 and 2 in the above table is the corresponding decimal number. Table 6-4-1 HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-117...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “00”. Check the data changes to “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-118...
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PB, REC, CUE, REVIEW, PAUSE, FF, REW positions. When pinch roller is pressed, and the tension regulator is ON, the mechanism is operating at this position in modes in which normal images are shown. NULL Code not existing in the MD. Default value. Status before finding any mechanism position. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-119...
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(Control switch block (AU93000) S005) AUDIO LEVEL AUTO/MANUAL (CH2) AUTO MANUAL (Control switch block (AU93000) S006) Using method: 1) Select page: 7, address: 4D, 4E. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of jack can be discriminated. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-120...
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POWER-CAMERA (Control switch block (PS24000)) EJECT (FP-969 flexible S101) DISPLAY/BATT INFO (KY-105 board S7206) Using method: 1) Select page: 2, address: EC. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of switch can be discriminated. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-121...
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CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL – (VC-543) SWITCH BLOCK SWITCH BLOCK SWITCH BLOCK SWITCH BLOCK SWITCH BLOCK SWITCH BLOCK SWITCH BLOCK (AU93000) (AU93000) (AU93000) (AU93000) (AU93000) (AU93000) (AU93000) (IC3601 (S001) (S002) (S003) (S004) (S009) (S009) (S009) HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-122...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check that the following LED are lit. • Front recording lamp • Rear recording lamp • MS access lamp Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-123...
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Month After setting the clock, set the date of power on next (BCD code) Final condensation Year occurrence date Month (BCD code) Using method: 1) The record of use data is displayed at page: 7, addresses: C8 to HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-125...
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“Detailed” code (Occurred the last time) *1 : “01” t “C”, “03” t “E” Using method: 1) The past self-diagnosis codes are displayed at page: 7, ad- dress: BC to C6. Refer to “1-5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNC- TION” for detail of the self-diagnosis code. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U 6-126E...
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(This size can be used with your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder.) HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony “Memory Stick”...
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Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective...
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Read this first (Continued) pack is beyond the safely operable range. Features available for the DV SP In this case, a message appears on the format only. screen or in the viewfinder (p. 113). The function that can be used when i.LINK cable is connected.
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Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover .....................9 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ............12 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..16 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ........17 Step 6: Setting the date and time ............19 Changing the language setting ............
Table of Contents (Continued) Locating a scene on a tape ..............54 Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ....54 Searching for a recording start point (Index search) ......54 Playing the picture on a TV ..............56 Using the Menu Using the menu items ............
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..............115 Maintenance and precautions ..............116 HDV format and recording/playback ..........116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........... 117 About the “Memory Stick” ..............119 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ..........120 About i.LINK..................121 About x.v.Color ................. 122 About handling of your camcorder ...........
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Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup (1) (p. 18) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included.
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover Attaching the supplied Place the microphone A in the microphone microphone holder C with the When you use the supplied microphone model name facing upward, close (ECM-XM1) for recording sound, do the the cover, and shut the clamp.
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover (Continued) When the CH1 switch is set to Set the INPUT1 switch H to an INT MIC appropriate position for the CH2 switch Input channel and source microphone connected to the position INPUT1 jack D.
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To open or close the shutter of the Attaching the lens hood with lens lens hood with lens cover cover Move the lens cover lever up or down to open or close the lens cover. PUSH (lens hood release) button Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to Align the marks on the lens hood to open the lens cover, and move the lever...
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the After charging the battery supplied AC Adaptor/Charger. All segments of the battery mark ( appear in the display window when the b Notes normal charge of the battery is completed.
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To remove the battery pack Recording in the HDV format Continuous Typical Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the Battery pack recording recording BATT RELEASE (battery release) button time time* and remove the battery pack. NP-F570 NP-F770 NP-F970 Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format Continuous Typical BATT RELEASE...
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– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out. Connecting cord • Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970 DK-415 battery pack when you use your camcorder with the Memory Recording Unit (optional).
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• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor/Charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor/Charger.
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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective positions. Hold the camcorder properly. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.
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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then Viewfinder lens rotate it to the best angle to record or play adjustment lever back (2). Move it until the picture becomes clear.
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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder (Continued) When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder.
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Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time. If you do not Select (OTHERS) by turning set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then appears every time you turn on your press the dial.
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Step 6: Setting the date and time (Continued) z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 52). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” b Notes Cassette tape • Do not push the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while the cassette See page 116 for details on tapes including compartment is sliding in. Doing so may which tapes can be used and how to protect cause a malfunction.
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp b Notes • If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,”...
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Recording/Playback Recording Recording lamp REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Lens hood ASSIGN 7/ PHOTO button POWER switch REC START/STOP button A Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies. •...
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Recording (Continued) Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). 00:04:50:04 60min [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again. z Tips • When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV) format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC], p.
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To capture still images • The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system 1 Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/ (Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still PHOTO button (p. 44). image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings • You can increase the zoom speed of the zoom Adjusting the zoom lever D or the handle zoom A ([SPEED ZOOM], p. 71). Using the handle zoom 1 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR or FIX.
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changes to when the focus Adjusting the focus manually cannot be adjusted any farther. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. z Tips For focusing manually • It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the image brightness Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to any one of the ASSIGN buttons beforehand (p. 44). During standby, press the ASSIGN button to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned. [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times.
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The volume of the light decreases the more shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic. that you close the aperture (increasing F value). The current F value appears on the screen. Adjusting the exposure (CAMERA SET) menu t 1 Select When [IRIS/EXPOSURE] is set to [IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING [EXPOSURE], you can adjust the image...
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To restore automatic adjustment To adjust the gain automatically Press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I, or Press the GAIN button C, or set the set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO. AUTO.
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z Tips flashes, set the ND filter to OFF. will disappear from the screen. • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your b Notes camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. • If you change the ND filters B during •...
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) selected, according to which one you Indicator Shooting conditions previously set with [WB PRESET] in the Color • Color temperature can (CAMERA SET) menu. be set between 2300K temperature and 15000K (the ([MANU WB default setting is TEMP])
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b Notes Picture profile • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D number (setting Recording condition name) to AUTO, other manual adjustments (iris, gain, and shutter speed) also become automatic. Default settings the same :USER as when Picture Profile is Customizing the picture quality [OFF] (Picture profile)
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6]. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
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BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. Item Description and settings [MASTER BLACK] Sets the master black level. -15 to +15 [BLACK R] Sets the black level of Rch. [MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is the black level of Rch. -15 to +15 [BLACK G] Sets the black level of Gch.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by limiting signals in high contrast area of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. Item Description and settings [MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual.
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COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value to more negative side.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR CORRCT (Continued) Item Description and settings [MEM1 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory 1. [PHASE] : Sets color phase. 0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t 24 (green) t 31 (blue) [RANGE] : Sets color phase range.
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WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Item Description and settings [FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels) [LB[COL TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) SKINTONE DTL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. Item Description and settings [ON/OFF] Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select [ON] when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas. [LEVEL] Sets the adjustment level.
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To name the picture profile settings 4 Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL/ You can name picture profile1 through 6. PUSH EXEC dial A. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To restore automatic adjustment Adjusting the volume Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch You can adjust the volume of an internal the manually adjusted channel to AUTO. microphone or a microphone connected to z Tips the INPUT1/INPUT2 jack.
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To remove the Memory Recording Unit Slide the Memory Recording Unit upward while pushing its RELEASE lever downward. b Notes • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your camcorder. • When you use the Memory Recording Unit, set appropriate items in [EXT REC CTRL] of the (IN/OUT REC) menu (p.
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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN 4-6 buttons ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 7 buttons. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that the functions are assigned to the buttons by...
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Recording an index signal Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH If you record a scene with an index signal, EXEC dial A. you can easily find that scene during playback (p. 54). The index function will make it easier to check the transition of recording or edit Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH your pictures using index signals.
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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) REVIEW] is assigned during Playing back the most recently standby. recorded movies (Last scene The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scenes will be played review) back, then your camcorder returns to You can set your camcorder to standby.
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SHOT-B will be erased when you set under different conditions, such as from the POWER switch to OFF. indoor to outdoor. Sony recommends that you use a tripod to avoid image blurring. Check the stored settings. You can set the items, such as transition...
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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) b Notes • When you change [SHOT TRANSITION] (p. 46), press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to exit the shot transition screen. • You cannot return from the stored SHOT-A or SHOT-B settings to previous settings after you execute the shot transition during recording.
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Playback VOLUME/MEMORY button PLAY button MEMORY/PLAY button MEMORY/INDEX button SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MEMORY/DELETE button You can play back movies as follows: Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. Start playing back.
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Playback (Continued) • You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP mode.
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To delete still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Do the steps of “To view still images” to display still images that you want to delete. 2 Press the MEMORY/DELETE button. 3 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image will be deleted.
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Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Displaying recording data (Data code) You can display information, including date, time and camera data, automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. Set the POWER switch B to VCR. Press the DATA CODE button A during playback or pause.
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E Shutter speed When the POWER switch B is set to CAMERA, the display changes in the F White balance following sequence: appears during playback of the AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t movie recorded with the shot transition CAMERA t EXT DEVICE (when an or [MANU WB TEMP].
Locating a scene on a tape To cancel the operation Press the STOP button C on the Remote Commander. b Notes • Each day of recording must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording of that date is short. •...
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To cancel the operation Press the STOP button C on the Remote Commander. b Notes • Recording between indexes must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording between the indexes is short. •...
Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
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: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t Component A/V cable [AUTO] (83) (supplied) [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/576i] (84) (Green) Y (Blue) P (Red) P (White) (Red) b Notes •...
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t i.LINK cable (optional) [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (85) b Notes •...
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Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A movie recorded in HD quality is converted and played back in SD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality. COMPONENT IN i.LINK S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO i.LINK VIDEO/AUDIO...
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] Component A/V cable t[AUTO] (83) (supplied) [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] t[1080i/576i] (84) (Green) Y [VIDEO OUT] (Blue) P t[DOWN CONVERT]/ (Red) P [DV WIDE CONV]...
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: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t A/V connecting cable with [AUTO] (83) S VIDEO (optional) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT]/ [DV WIDE CONV] t (White) [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (Red) (85) (Yellow) b Notes...
Using the Menu Using the menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial displayed on the screen. until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu.
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Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted or to bring up the desired setting, then press the dial to confirm the setting. S T B Y 00:00:28:10 BEEP MENU : END Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.
Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position. Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 67) IRIS/EXPOSURE – GAIN SETUP – SMOOTH GAIN – HYPER GAIN – AGC LIMIT – MINUS AGC – WB PRESET –...
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Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 78) ZEBRA – HISTOGRAM – PEAKING – MARKER – EXP.FOCUS TYPE – CAM DATA DSP – AU.LVL DISP – ZOOM DISPLAY – FOCUS DISP – SHUTTER DISP – LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL VF B.LIGHT VF COLOR...
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Menu items (Continued) Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (TC/UB SET) menu (p. 86) TC PRESET TC COUNTUP UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE TC LINK – UB TIME REC UB-DATE/TC-TIME (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 88) ALL ERASE – FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER...
(CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the remains in automatic adjustment after changing [IRIS] to [EXPOSURE]. If it is in recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK manual adjustment, it remains in manual LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) adjustment after changing [IRIS] to [EXPOSURE].
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Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. enables low noise recording. The dynamic SMOOTH GAIN range of your camcorder is not reduced when you set [MINUS AGC] to [ON]. You can set the transition speed at which the gain setting shifts from one value to B ON another, set for the gain switch positions,...
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MIDDLE AE RESPONSE You can select the speed at which the Automatically adjusts the white balance automatic exposure adjustment function while increasing redness or blueness. follows changes in the brightness of the subject. You can select the speed from b Notes [FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW].
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This item is provided for a wide conversion lens (optional), and especially • [BACK LIGHT] is set to [OFF] when [HYPER GAIN] is set to [ON]. effective for Sony VCL-HG0872A wide conversion lens.
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subjects such as a wild bird away at a AF ASSIST distance. The default setting is [OFF]. When you set this function to [ON], you b Notes can temporarily focus manually using the • This function is automatically set to [OFF] focus ring during the auto focus adjustment.
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Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. TRIG LEVEL Select [EXECUTE], and press the REC START/STOP button on the [SMTH SLW You can select the sound level at which REC] screen. recording is triggered from [HIGH], A recording of the length set in [REC [MIDDLE] and [LOW] in [ TRIG...
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Select [REC TIME] t [0.5sec], [1sec], DV FRAME REC [1.5sec] or [2sec] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. You can record stop motion (or frame-by- 3 Perform the following step if you are frame) animation movies. That type of changing the interval time from the default animation uses a technique of changing the setting of [30sec].
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Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. TRANS CURVE REC LINK You can select the transition curve. B OFF Characteristics of the transition curves are Not use this function illustrated in the following graphs. *1: parameter level SHOT-A *2: time...
(AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.) TYPE Selects a type of the color bars. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting menu items.
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Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. LINKED INT MIC SET Applies the AGC of CH1 linked with that of CH2. Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will INT MIC NR be recorded as a set of sound such as stereo You can reduce noise from the internal sound.
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• Set [INPUT TRIM] to [+12dB] for a You can monitor the sound dubbed from microphone with an average sensitivity, another device or recorded through 4- including the optional microphone (Sony ECM- channel microphone during playback. You NV1). can set how to output the sound.
(DISPLAY SET) Press the MENU button t select the menu (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP recording and the sound dubbed in CH3 OUTPUT, etc.) and CH4. CH3,CH4 The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when Outputs only the sound dubbed in CH3 and the items are selected.
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B OFF b Notes Does not display a histogram. • You cannot record an image with enhanced details on a tape or a “Memory NORMAL Stick Duo.” Displays a histogram. z Tips ADVANCE • You can focus more easily using this Displays a histogram, and a bar that function in combination with the indicates an average of the brightness...
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Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. GUIDEFRAME CAM DATA DSP (Camera data When you select [ON], you can display display) frame markers that help you to check horizontal and vertical positions of a When you set this function to [ON], you subject.
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FOCUS DISP LCD BRIGHT You can select how to display the focal You can adjust the brightness of the LCD distance during manual focus. screen. Changes in the LCD brightness will not affect the brightness of recording B METER images. Displays the focal distance in meters.
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Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable DISP OUTPUT time with the battery is slightly reduced. You can select outputs to which display VF COLOR information, such as time code, is outputted.
(IN/OUT REC) menu Recording settings, input and output signals to or from the external device via settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for recording or playback. VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) HDV ( The default settings are marked with B. Plays back only HDV format sections of a The indicators in parentheses appear when tape.
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Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. [PROGRESSIVE]. The default setting is b Notes [INTERLACE]. • Mosaic-like disturbance or audio interruption may occur when you play back a movie SCAN TYPE recorded in the DV SP mode by another device. You can select a scan type for recording in •...
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DOWN CONVERT i.LINK SET You can select a down convert type when you down-covert HDV signal to DV signal. HDV t DV CONV Use this function for signals outputting When you set this function to [ON], you can from the following output jacks: convert HDV format signals to DV format –...
(TC/UB SET) menu Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) EXEC dial. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when SYNCHRONOUS the items are selected. Records movies, sound and time code on a See page 62 for details on selecting connected device in synchronization with...
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2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH 1 Insert a tape to the main camcorder from EXEC dial. which you want to generate the time code. 3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/PUSH 2 Set the POWER switches of the main and EXEC dial.
(MEMORY SET) Press the MENU button t select the (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC menu dial. Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.) b Notes • This function is available in the following cases: The default settings are marked with B. –...
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b Notes • Once you store the still images in the current folder, the folder is selected as a playback • Do not do any of the following while [ folder. Formatting…] is displayed: – Operate the POWER switch/buttons. PB FOLDER (Playback folder) –...
(OTHERS) menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.) 3 Select [ ] or an existing profile NEW FILE name with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings are marked with B. 4 Select [YES] in the check screen with the The indicators in parentheses appear when SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
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2 Select the camera profile that you want with the handle zoom lever. The default to copy with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. setting is [OFF]. To end the zoom, press and hold the W side of the handle zoom 3 Select [MEMORY STICK] or lever until it stops.
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Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips the total number of tape unthreading operations. • When [DV WIDE REC] is set to [OFF], the date and time are displayed outside the 4:3 area but OPERATION properly recorded on images.
Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/ Charger for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD device and the connectors used.
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Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued) : Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device AV device with audio/video A/V connecting cable jacks** (Yellow) (supplied) t SD quality* (White) (Red) * Pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection.
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Format supported by the Menu setting VCR/DVD device Camcorder Copy format recording DVCAM [VCR HDV/DV] [i.LINK SET] format (DV) format* (p. 83) (p. 85) format Copy HDV recording as –* [OFF] Convert HDV recording to DVCAM DVCAM [ON] DVCAM (DV) (DV) (DV) [AUTO]...
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Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued) b Notes Dubbing to another device • The following cannot be output via the HDV/ DV interface (i.LINK): – Indicators Prepare your camcorder for – Titles that are recorded on other camcorders playback. •...
Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a HDV1080i AV device with tape. You can record a scene as a still image compatible device i.LINK jack on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record pictures in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device.
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Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) Connect your VCR as a player to b Notes your camcorder. • You cannot record TV programs from the When an i.LINK cable is connected, the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK). format of the input signal ( •...
Copying movies on a tape to a computer Connect your camcorder to the computer Recording still images with an i.LINK cable. The computer needs to have an i.LINK Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for connector and be installed with editing recording in your camcorder and assign software that can copy video signals.
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Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued) (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) to be copied to Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable the computer. Format for Recorded copying to Menu setting* format the computer [VCR HDV/DV] t [HDV] [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV HDV/DV interface CONV] t [OFF]...
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When copying the movie in the Step:2 Copying the movies DVCAM (DV) format from the Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to computer to your camcorder obtain AC power (p. 12). Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 83). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided). 2 Turn on your computer.
Copying still images to a computer B Folder containing image files recorded System requirements by your camcorder when no new folders have been created, only [101MSDCF] is • For details on precautions and compatible displayed. application software, refer also to the operating instructions of the device to be connected.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Power sources/LCD screen/Remote Commander···p. 103 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 104 •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 17). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • If you change [VF POWERMODE] to [AUTO], the finder light remains off while the LCD panel is open (p.
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Recording The recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button. • Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 23). • The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect tab of the cassette to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 116). •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) End search or last scene review does not work. • Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 46). • There is nothing recorded on the cassette. • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction. Automatic focus does not function.
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Cannot use Situation [WORLD TIME], Date and time are not set. [DATE REC] [x.v.Color] [REC FORMAT] is set to [DV]. [ECS FREQ.] The shutter speed is not set to the [INTERVAL REC] [REC CTL MODE] of [EXT REC CTRL] is set to [EXT ONLY].
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • This can be improved by adjusting the shutter speed in the extended clear scan ( ) range (p. 30). Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged. •...
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The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off. • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 124). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette tape. “---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing back was recorded without setting the date and time.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Connecting to TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV if an i.LINK jack of the TV is not compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p. 56). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
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Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder. Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, restart the computer, then connect the computer to your camcorder correctly.
If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple E (Battery level warning) of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is nearly used up. • Depending on the operating,...
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Z (Eject cassette warning)* Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 116). Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 123). • The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 113). * When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Viewing HDV format pictures recorded in HDV format You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor/ You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or Charger supplied with your camcorder monitor) with a component jack and within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz AUDIO/VIDEO input jack or an HDMI...
Maintenance and precautions Copyright signal HDV format and recording/ When you play back playback If the cassette you play back on your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder contains copyright signals, you HDV/DVCAM/DV formats. cannot copy it to a tape in another video It is recommended to use a cassette with the camera connected to your camcorder.
To prevent accidental erasure On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. An HDV format compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility on editing using DV jacks The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format When this camcorder is connected to other as described below. digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable, the recording format of edited tapes Recorder’s Cassette’s...
b Notes Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “.JPG.” • If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, • A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a the functions may be limited regardless of the computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have format of players and recorders.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) – Places with extremely high humidity or conform to the universal standard. (These subject to corrosive gases. models are not sold in some regions.) • If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that On the “Memory Stick Duo” adaptor has been used with another device, format it •...
About storage of the battery pack battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on To use the battery pack effectively your camcorder once a year to maintain proper •...
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and b Notes is a trademark approved by many corporations. • When connecting a device with an i.LINK •...
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• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it The indicator will not appear when the checked by a Sony dealer before operating it moisture condenses on the lens. any further. If moisture condensation has occurred •...
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Depending a cleaning cassette (optional), the video heads on the cassette, this fairly infrequently may be worn out. Please contact your Sony occurs even if the cassette is brand new or dealer or local authorized Sony service facility is not used a lot.
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Removing dust from inside the – Handling with above substances on your hands. viewfinder – Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. About care and storage of the lens Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder.
Specifications System Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM- Video recording system (HDV) 63DM cassette and rechargeable 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system battery pack) Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a PHDVM- 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system 63DM cassette and AC Adaptor/ Still image recording system...
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LCD screen such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. Picture **The unique pixel array of Sony's 8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9) ClearVid CMOS sensor and image Total dot number processing system (Enhanced Imaging 921 600 (1 920 ×...
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Specifications (Continued) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 Dimensions (approx.) 169 × 188 × 451 mm Maximum output voltage (6 3/4 × 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.) DC 8.4 V (w/h/d) Output voltage including the projecting parts DC 7.2 V 169 × 188 × 451 mm Maximum charge voltage (6 3/4 ×...
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• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Accessory shoe mount (130) H Grip belt (16) B Hook for shoulder strap (133) I Microphone fixing clamper (9) C BATT RELEASE button (13) J Microphone holder (9) D Zoom lever (26) K Microphone (9) E ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button (25)
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A Front recording lamp (92) R PICTURE PROFILE button (33) The recording lamp flashes if the S MENU button (19) remaining tape or battery is low. T AUTO/MANUAL switch (28) B Internal microphone (9) * The ASSIGN 2 button /AE SHIFT button has a C Front remote sensor (92) raised tactile dot for your convenience in locating the button.
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A ASSIGN 4 button (44) O LANC jack The LANC control jack is used for B ASSIGN 5 button* (44) controlling the tape transport of video C ASSIGN 6 button (44) device and peripherals connected to it. D Memory Recording Unit jack (42) P POWER switch (16) For an optional memory recording unit...
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A Handle zoom lever (26) To attach the shoulder strap B Hook for shoulder strap (133) Attach the shoulder strap (optional) to the hooks for the shoulder strap. C Handle zoom switch (26) D Lens cover lever (11) E Focus ring (27) F Zoom ring (26) G Iris ring (28) H GAIN button (30)
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A TC/U-BIT button * PLAY button, VOLUME/MEMORY button, and MEMORY/INDEX button have raised Switches between time code and user bit tactile dots for your convenience in locating the to display on the LCD screen. buttons. B DATA CODE button (52) C Video control buttons (STOP/REW/ PLAY*/FF/PAUSE/REC/SLOW) (49)
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Remote Commander may Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Slow) (49) Use of another battery may present a risk of fire F ZERO SET MEMORY or explosion.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. Recording movies Recording still images 00:04:50:04 1.2M HDV1080i A Recording format ( H Recording folder (89) ) (83) I Image size (25) B Remaining battery (approx.)
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Viewing movies Viewing still images qd qf 00:04:50:04 1.2M 101-0011 MEMORY PLAY HDV1080i K Tape transport indicator L Data file name Recording mode (DVCAM or DV SP) M Picture number/Total number of appears when a tape recorded in the DVCAM recorded pictures in the current or DV SP format is played back.
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Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Center Indicators when you made changes Indicator Meaning Warning (113) Upper left Upper right 00:00:00:00 Bottom Indicator Meaning HISTOGRAM (78) DV AU.MODE (DV Center Bottom Audio Mode) (75)* Manual volume Upper left control(42, 76) Manual focus (27) Indicator...
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Check the data changes to (7E) button. (Note 8) “01”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 1 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U — 4 —...
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S.M. Revised: Page 2-12, 4-1, 4-24, 4-74, 5-15 2009.04 Supplement-1 • Change of HELP Yes* (DI09-013) • Change of Schematic Diagrams • Change of Repair Parts List • Change of EVR Page Table • Change of Flange Back Adjustment HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U...