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HVR-MRC1 : File format HDV recording MPEG-2TS (2 1/4 × 4 × 1 3/8 in.) (.m2t) HVR-MRC1+HVRA-CR1: Approx. 77 × 106 × 51 mm DVCAM/DV recording (3 × 4 1/8 × 2 in.) AVI-Type1 (including the projecting parts) (.AVI) (w/h/d) RAW DV (.DV)
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0 °C 40 °C DVCAM/DV -20 °C +60 °C AVI-Type1 .AVI 20 °C 35 °C RAW DV .DV HVR-MRC1 MPEG-2TS 57 102 34 1080/60i , 30p , 24p HVR-MRC1+HVRA-CR1 1080/50i , 25p 77 106 51 2CH MPEG1 Audio Layer2 Stereo...
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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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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE • • • • • • • • HVR-MRC1 — 5 —...
Fatal error of originating software. Turn this unit off and then back on. Reception buffer overflow. Turn this unit off and then back on. Error code of main CPU firmware. Turn this unit off and then back on. Note: ** is arbitrary value. HVR-MRC1...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE ERROR A:12:01 HVR-MRC1 1-2E...
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• When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped. pieces of gilt may be left inside) • When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped. HVR-MRC1...
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Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given. 1 CF Base Cabinet (1-1 to 1-4) 2 TK-071 Board (2-1 to 2-5) 1-1 (#53) 1 CF Base Cabinet 2-1 (#46) 2 TK-071 Board 1-2 (Claw) Main Cabinet Section (See Page 2-4) 1-3 (Claw) HVR-MRC1...
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2 LCD Block 3-7 (#11) 3-3 (#11) Note: Don't touch grease. 3-6 (#46) 3 SW-525 Board Note: On installation of the SW-525 board, adjust the position of switch of CF door and S7010 of SW-525 board. (Boss) (#2) 1-4 (Open) HVR-MRC1...
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Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given. 1 CR-090 Board (1-1 to 1-10) 2 Cabinet (BTT) (2-1 to 2-6) 1-1 (#2) 2 Cabinet (BTT) (Open) HELP HELP 2-1 (#12) 1-5 (#12) (#12) 1-7 (#12) 1-9 (#12) 1 CR-090 Board 1-10 1-2 (#12) HVR-MRC1...
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HELP Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. DC-IN Connector/Battery Terminal Harness Hook Battery Terminal Harness DC-IN Connector Harness Terminal Retainer HVR-MRC1 HELP...
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• Voltages and waveforms are measured between the measurement points and ground. They are reference values and reference waveforms. (VOM of DC 10 MΩ input impedance is used) • Voltage values change depending upon input impedance of VOM used.) HVR-MRC1...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ENGLISH JAPANESE 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (JAPANESE) Ω HVR-MRC1...
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STOP (Page 4-7) REC_ON SW_OFF_CN SW_PWR LED_ON 3.3V R7001 S7010 R0/P3.3 D7009 R3.3/P0 CL-196HR-CD-T REC LAMP, Q7001 CF ACCESS DTA144EMT2L POWER LED DRIVE SW-525 BOARD CONTROL SWITCH XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R:REC MODE P:PB MODE HVR-MRC1 SW-525 4-11...
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Note: CN903 (HOT SHOE) is not included in FP-203 flexible board. FP-202 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-203 FLEXIBLE BOARD HOT SHOE (MEMORY RECORDING UNIT) HOT SHOE (i.LINK CRADLE) (PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted) (PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted) HVR-MRC1 FP-202, FP-203 4-12...
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TPA- TH9003 TPB+ TH9004 HDV/DV TPB- J901 DC IN CN9002 LF9001 F9002 (1.4A/32V) PLUS MINUS_A C9001 C9005 R9003 0.01u LD9001 MINUS_B D9002 MAZS120008SO CHASSIS_GND C9002 C9006 0.01u C9007 CR-090 BOARD DC IN, HDV/DV CONNECTOR XX MARK:NO MOUNT HVR-MRC1 CR-090 4-13...
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4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS Link Link TK-071 BOARD SW-525 BOARD CF-110 BOARD CR-090 BOARD LC-095 BOARD COMMON NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS HVR-MRC1...
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: pattern of the rear side (The other layers’ patterns are not indicated) • 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) HVR-MRC1 4-14...
NOTE: Characters A to Z of the electrical parts list indicate location of exploded views in which the desired part is shown. EXPLODED VIEWS EXPLODED VIEWS Link Link BASE CABINET SECTION MAIN CABINET SECTION ADAPTOR SECTION ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Link ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Link ACCESSORIES CF-110 BOARD LC-095 BOARD TK-071 BOARD CR-090 BOARD SW-525 BOARD HVR-MRC1...
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: Argentine model AUS : Australian model : Brazilian model : Chinese model CND : Canadian model : East European model HK : Hong Kong model : Japanese model : Tourist model : Korea model : North European model HVR-MRC1...
Use the correct part for the each camera or model. (See the chart below) Note: Part No. Main Model Description HVR-Z7J * A-1700-861-A HVR-S270J SERVICE (HVR-MRC1 MAIN J) HVR-MRC1K (J) HVR-Z7U * A-1700-862-A HVR-S270U SERVICE (HVR-MRC1 MAIN U) HVR-MRC1K (US, CND) HVR-Z7N * A-1700-863-A...
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IC5002. It is included in TK-071 complete board * Q1011 6-551-600-01 TRANSISTOR DTC115EETL though neither of these are supplied. Q1012 6-550-354-01 TRANSISTOR RTQ035P02TR * Q1013 6-551-600-01 TRANSISTOR DTC115EETL Note: Q1014 6-550-119-01 TRANSISTOR DTC144EMFS6T2L Q1015 6-551-067-01 TRANSISTOR RTF015P02TL • Refer to page 5-1 for mark 0. HVR-MRC1...
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1/16W R4018 1-208-861-81 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R5040 1-208-911-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R4019 1-208-861-81 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R5041 1-208-911-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R4020 1-218-935-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R4021 1-208-861-81 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R5046 1-218-941-81 RES-CHIP 1/16W HVR-MRC1...
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Checking supplied accessories. CD-ROM (Note) “Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder” Operating Instructions (PDF) Note:HVR-MRC1 is the accessory of HDR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/ The CD-ROM supplied contains all of language version of Z7C and HDR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C. the Operating Instructions (PDF) for printing. Please refer to following CD-ROM that is those accessory for The printed matter is not supplied.
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(DK-215) PC with i.LINK cable IEEE1394 terminal AC Adapter/Charger HVR-MRC1 Fig. 6-1-1 Procedures 1) Attach the iLINK cradle (HVRA-CR1) to the set. 2) Connect the set to the PC with the i.LINK cable. Note: Remove the Compact Flash card if it has been inserted in the set.
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CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster IEEE1394 terminal (DV connector) Note 2: Retrieve the batch file etc. used from the item of “ESI Jig & Software” of “ESI homepage” by the following conditions Model Name: HVR-MRC1 Category: MPU/ROM/Software HVR-MRC1...
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Installation of Driver 6. Select “Add a new hardware device” and click “Next”. Install the driver exclusive for confirmation of HVR-MRC1. Install the driver in the following procedures. Once this work is performed, further installation is not required later on.
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11. Select “1394vdev.inf” copied to the PC and click “Open”. 14. Click “Next”. Then, the installation starts. Fig. 6-1-10 Fig. 6-1-13 Note: When driver is installed, personaol computer might be re- set. In this case, please proceed work from procedure 15 after starting the personal computer. HVR-MRC1...
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18. Right-click “Unknown devices” and select “Update Driver”. Fig. 6-1-14 16. If “1394 Virtual device” is displayed below “1394 Test De- vices”, the installation is normally finished. Fig. 6-1-17 19. Select “Install from a list or specific location” and click “Next”. Fig. 6-1-15 Fig. 6-1-18 HVR-MRC1...
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23. Open “Device Manager”. If “1384 Virtual Devices” is displayed below “1394 Test Devices”, the installation is normally fin- ished. Fig. 6-1-19 21. Specify the location (Uploader) where the driver is saved and click “OK”. Fig. 6-1-21 The installation starts. Fig. 6-1-20 HVR-MRC1...
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If you execute HISTORY_E.bat with the HISTORY.TXT al- ready created, new history information will be added to the HISTORY.TXT with previously read history information re- mained unchanged. HVR-MRC1...
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Fig. 6-1-27 Fig. 6-1-29 4. Press the [ENTER] key of PC to close the command prompt 4. Press the [ENTER] key of PC to close the command prompt window. window. HVR-MRC1...
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Fig. 6-1-31 Fig. 6-1-33 4. Press the [ENTER] key of PC to close the command prompt 4. Press the [ENTER] key of PC to close the command prompt window. window. HVR-MRC1...
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3. When the clearing of accumulated CF detection count finished, the following message will be displayed in the command prompt window. Fig. 6-1-35 4. Press the [ENTER] key of PC to close the command prompt window. HVR-MRC1 6-10E...
The model number and the serial number are located at the name plate on the left of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HVR- Serial No.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Table of contents • i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Overview ............
Overview Integrated architecture to the camcorder Supported models • The body is small and light with a weight of about 130 g • This unit can be connected to a camcorder via a special and connects directly to a camcorder without a cable to interface.
Names of parts Memory Recording Unit / i.LINK Cradle Attaching to the i.LINK cradle Attach this unit to the i.LINK cradle by sliding the unit in the direction of the arrow. 1 RELEASE button 9 PLAY/EXEC button Press this button to remove this unit. Press this button to play recorded files.
LCD screen display VIDEO mode During recording During playback 2 3 4 1 Power supply display 8 Status display This icon is not displayed when this unit is connected Displays the status with an icon. directly to the camcorder. x Power is on and playback/recording is stopped Displays the power supply icons when connected to a PC z Recording or camcorder using the i.LINK cradle.
• Although this unit has been tested with CompactFlash, Sony does not guarantee its operation with all CompactFlash. The operation of this unit with Sony CompactFlash has CompactFlash capacity and available been checked. recording time • CompactFlash with 133x 2GB or more specifications are recommended for this unit.
Menu organization (VIDEO mode) root CLIP SELECT DELETE CLIP FORMAT REC MODE NORMAL CACHE INTERVAL LOOP i.LINK MODE AUTO SETTING TC FORMAT AUTO DV FILETYPE RAW DV INTERVAL REC TIME 0.5sec 1sec 1.5sec 2sec INT.TIME 30sec 1min 5min 10min CAMLINK SEL FOLLOW SYNCHRO SLEEP MODE...
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CAMERA NO SETTING You can assign a number to the data clip name when recording. TC FORMAT Use this mode to assign non-overlapping numbers to clip Follows the DF/NDF of the time code from the camcorder names recorded simultaneously on more than one camcorder, connected to this unit.
Recording images from the camcorder to this unit Images recorded by the camcorder can be recorded onto this x Recording video simultaneously on this unit and unit. a camcorder – Connecting to a camcorder with an “external REC control” function (SYNCHRO mode) Recording images When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC (POWER switch at the ON side)
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x Recording on this unit during camcorder tape Cache recording mode replacement The most recent approximately maximum 14 seconds of When connected to a camcorder that has an external REC video and audio captured by the camcorder are held in a control function, you can record video on this unit only buffer memory and automatically recorded when the while changing the tape of the camcorder.
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Loop recording mode Repeats overwrite-recording using the available space on the CompactFlash. You cannot select this mode if the remaining recording time is less than 5 minutes (CompactFlash icon is flashing). Setting loop recording mode Select [LOOP] from [REC MODE] on the menu screen. LCD screen display in loop recording mode Remains on during recording Notes...
Playback the image recorded on a CompactFlash in this unit To play back video clip recorded on a CompactFlash in this Trick playback unit, you need to connect this unit to a playback device via an i.LINK cable. When the playback image is output to i.LINK, the clip is played at 3x, 6x, and 9x the normal speed.
You can record the time code of the HVR-Z7/S270 without a Useful functions in combination tape in the HVR-Z7/S270. with HVR-Z7/S270 If you want to record video using the time code of the HVR-Z7/S270, set the time code setting of the Tapeless external REC control HVR-Z7/S270 as follows.
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Display the operational status of this unit on the HVR-Z7/S270 LCD screen CAMERA mode – Indicators – Status check indicator • The following information can be displayed on the LCD • The following information can be displayed on the status screen of the HVR-Z7/S270.
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VCR mode – Indicators – Status check indicator • The following information can be displayed on the LCD • The following information can be displayed on the status screen of the HVR-Z7/S270. check indicator (VCR mode) of the HVR-Z7/S270. 1 CompactFlash connecting status PB FORMAT This icon blinks when the remaining recording time of the Displays the playback format of this unit.
Using in COMPUTER mode Connecting to a computer You can transfer recorded images on this unit as a file in HDV or DV format to a nonlinear editing system or computer. Attach the HVRA-CR1 i.LINK cradle and optional AC adaptor to this unit. For extended use, the AC adaptor is recommended.
Menu organization (COMPUTER mode) root DV-NTSC DV-PAL DRIVE SETTING TC FORMAT AUTO DV FILETYPE RAW DV CAMERA NO *Boldface settings are default settings. Notes • For the following cases, operate “Safety remove Device (for Operate in the VIDEO mode. Set this mode when reading or Windows)”...
• Segmented files recorded from HDV stream Some computer applications cannot play back the transitions between segmented files properly. If this happens, join the files using the “Sony Recording Unit Utility” or “M2T File Connection Tool” (*). * Available from the Sony support page...
Notes regarding COMPUTER mode • Do not save other data files in the HVR folder. • Do not transfer data from a computer to this unit in COMPUTER mode. Write back data from a computer to this unit by streaming. Write back data after selecting HDV or DV-NTSC, DV-PAL format in PC MODE in the menu.
Power supply Remaining battery time indication in the AC Preparing the power supply adaptor/charger display window This indication is provided by data communications between The following will explain the optional AC-VQ1050 AC the AC adaptor/charger and the “InfoLITHIUM” battery adaptor/charger. pack.
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AC adaptor/charger To connect this unit to a wall outlet Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC adaptor/charger For prolonged operation, such as playing the recorded or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause images, you can operate this unit from a domestic wall outlet a malfunction.
• During repair work, Sony may perform a minimal check of the data on a CompactFlash in order to verify improvements or the occurrence of defective symptoms. However, Sony never copies or saves the data.
Connecting a computer Symptom Cause/Remedy t Set the computer display as follows: An error message appears when you – 1024 × 768 dots or more, high color (16 bits, 65,000 colors) or more. place the supplied CD-ROM in your computer. •...
Self-diagnosis display When an error occurs the following warning indicators may appear on the LCD screen. Message Cause/Corrective Action If an error recurs after you repeat corrective action several times, contact Sony A:ss:ss/I:ss:ss/P:ss:ss/ Customer Service or the place of purchase. M:ss:ss/F:ss:ss/X:ss:ss...
CompactFlash to a computer or other suitable media. If the above symptoms do not improve, try with a different CompactFlash. If the above symptoms still do not improve even several attempts are made, contact your Sony dealer.
• i.LINK is an easy-to-remember term for the IEEE 1394 disconnect the i.LINK cable. Changing the format after proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many connecting the i.LINK cable, the video signal may not be corporations in Japan and overseas.
Optional CompactFlash CompactFlash • A CompactFlash 133x 2 GB or higher is recommended for use with this unit. (A speed of less than 133x is not guaranteed; space less than 2GB is not guaranteed.) • When using a CompactFlash for the first time, be sure to format it with this unit.
If this unit gets wet, it may permanently cause malfunction. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug this unit and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on this unit.
Getting the best performance from the battery pack • If the ambient temperature is low, the battery pack performance deteriorates, reducing the operating time. To maximize the operating time, the following techniques are recommended. – Keep the battery pack warm in a pocket, and load it into the unit immediately before shooting.
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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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HARDWARE LIST (1/7) #1: M1.7 X 2.5 #2: M1.7 X 4.0 #3: M1.7 X 2.5 #4: M1.4 X 2.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Black) (Red) (Dark Silver) 2-635-562-11 2-635-562-31 2-660-401-01 3-348-998-81 #5: M1.7 X 3.5 (Tapping) #6: M1.4 X 1.7 #7: M1.7 X 1.6 #8: M1.7 X 3.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (2/7) #21: M1.4 X 3.0 #22: M1.7 X 5.0 (Tapping) #23: M1.7 X 4.0 (Tapping) #24: B1.7 X 5.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver) (Black) (Black) 2-662-396-21 3-083-261-01 3-080-204-11 4-679-805-11 #25: M1.7 X 3.0 #26: M1.4 X 2.0 #27: M1.4 X 2.0 #28: M1.4 X 4.0 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (3/7) #41: M3.0 X 8.0 (Tapping) #42: M2.0 X 4.0 (Tapping) #43: M1.7 X 4.0 #44: M1.7 X 3.0 (Tapping) (Silver) (Silver) (Red) (Silver) 3-065-748-01 7-628-253-00 2-660-401-31 3-078-890-61 #45: M1.4 X 2.5 #46: M1.7 X 3.0 #47: M1.4 X 3.0 (Tapping) #48: M1.7 X 2.5 (Silver) (Red)
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HARDWARE LIST (4/7) #64: M1.7 X 5.0 (Tapping) #61: M3.0 X 10.0 #62: M2.0 X 3.0 #63: M5.0 X 12.5 (Silver) (Black) (Silver) (Black) 2-666-551-21 7-682-549-09 3-080-202-21 3-060-811-21 12.5 10.0 #65: M1.4 X 3.5 #66: M1.4 X 1.4 #67: M1.4 X 2.0 #68: M1.7 X 4.0 (Silver) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (5/7) #81: M1.7 X 2.5 #82: M1.4 X 1.4 #83: M1.7 X 7.0 (Tapping) #84: M2.0 X 3.0 (Silver) (Silver) (Black) (Silver) 2-515-756-01 3-272-251-01 3-080-204-41 3-072-453-11 #85: M1.7 X 2.5 #86: M1.7 X 4.0 (Tapping) #87: M1.6 X 5.3 #88: M1.6 X 5.9 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (6/7) #101: M2.0 X 5.0 #102: M2.6 X 8.0 #103: M2.6 X 10.0 #104: M3.0 X 8.0 (Silver) (Black) (Silver) (Black) 7-621-555-39 7-621-284-30 7-685-794-09 7-682-548-09 10.0 #105: M2.0 X 4.0 #106: M2.0 X 6.0 #107: M2.0 X 5.0 #108: M1.7 X 3.0 (Tapping) (Red) (Black)
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HARDWARE LIST (7/7) #121: M2.0 X 4.0 (Tapping) #122: M3.0 X 6.0 #123: M4.0 X 8.0 #124: M1.7 X 2.0 (Silver) (Black) (Black) (Silver) 7-682-547-09 3-080-205-11 7-682-561-09 2-599-475-01...
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