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Sony CCD-FX73OV Service Manual

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9-973-606-l
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SERVICE MANUAL
Differences Manual
CCD-FX73OV is based on model CCD-FX430 (CCD-R(430/FX435/FX53O/FX630 SERVICE
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[Main differences]
1.
2. Speaker addition.
3.
4.
5. Boards are changed.
. In this service manual, only the differences from CCD-FX430 is mentioned.
When servicing, see the CCD-FX430/FX435/FX53O/FX630 service manual (9-973-530-l 1) with this.
Published by Personal A&V Products Div.
Quality Engineering
LCD screen addition (SD-14, PD-53 boards addition).
FADER switch addition on control switch block (CK).
The printed wiring board and schematic diagram for the AU-175 board and MA-209 board are not
shown because basically they are identical to the CCD-FX43O's AU-1 57 board and MA-l 97 board.
Printed in Japan
Dept.
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the
"8 mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMEN?
(FK).
US Model
Canadian Model
E Model
Video8
MANUAL).

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  • Page 1 Video8 For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the Differences Manual “8 mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMEN? MANUAL). CCD-FX73OV is based on model CCD-FX430 (CCD-R(430/FX435/FX53O/FX630 SERVICE [Main differences] LCD screen addition (SD-14, PD-53 boards addition). 2. Speaker addition. (FK). FADER switch addition on control switch block (CK).
  • Page 2 Title Section Title Page Section SERVICE NOTE BLOCK DIAGRAMS Parts Location Diagram Related to Power Supply ....6 3-l. Semiconductor Location..........6 Video (1) Block Diagram ........3-5 3-2. System Control Block Diagram ......3-g 3-3. Audio Block Diagram........... 3-14 3-4.
  • Page 3 Section ADJUSTMENTS CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ..... 7-l 7-l. l - l . Preparations Before Adjustment (Camera Section) ..7-l Preparations l-l -2. 7-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ......7-3 3-l. 3-l -2. 3-l -8. Video Comb Filter Adjustment (VS-119 board) ....7-Q LCD System Adjustments ........

  • Page 4: Service Note

    NOTE SERVICE [PARTS LOCATION DIAGRAM RELATED TO POWER SUPPLY I The parts location diagram for the power supply which are often checked and replaced when repairing the fuse and IC link and so on. (See pages 4-20, 4-30 and 4-31.) This diagram is useful for repair.
  • Page 5 7.5 V (AC power adaptor) 10 V, 1.1 A in charge mode Average power consumption Application LP mode: Approx. 6.9 W (camera recording) Picture Sony battery packs NP-55H, including fhe viewfinder 3 inches measured diagonally (playback only) Installation 2 1/2x 13/4 inches Recording time Vertically, horizontally (61.5 x 44.0 mm)
  • Page 6 [Zoom This unit employs two types of lens. Note that the lenses are interchangeable, however their components are not. Differentiating the lens TYPE II (VCL-5412WA) TYPE (LBV-140A) From the front of the lens From the right side of the lens (as seen from the front) TYPE III (VCL-5412WB)
  • Page 10 SECTION 7 ADJUSTMENTS 7-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS l-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT (CAMERA SECTION) l-1 -2. Preparations 4 Pattern box Page. 7-2 Note 1: For further details of how to remove the cabinet and each board, refer to “2. Disassembly”. Note 2: When adjusting only, the lens block and VC-151 board need not be taken apart.
  • Page 12 7-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS When performing adjustments, refer to the layout diagrams for adjustment related parts beginning from page 7-l 6. (AU-175 board : Refer to the AU-157 board in the Service Manual page 7-66.) 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT 3-l-2. Adjusting Precautions Page.
  • Page 13 3-l-8. Service Mode 12. Page D address list Page. 7-45 Note 3: In some case, data have been input to the page D Note 1: The adjustment data initial value is the data input address 91 to AF, BC to D3 and FO to FF. This has no before performing video section adjustments (Page D) relation to the adjustment.
  • Page 14 Not used Table 7-3-2. (2)
  • Page 15 Page. 7-47 EVR SYNC AGC SYNC AGC adjustment [IC951 @ ] Chroma comb filter adjustment [IC951 @] EVR COMB ADJ Table 7-3-2. (3)
  • Page 16 Page. 748 Adjustment data Function Address Name Initial Memo value column Not used EVR CARRIER (L) Normal Y-FM carrier frequency adjustment [IC951@] Not used 1 . 0 0 loo I 00 I 00 EVR C EMPH (EE) EE chroma emphasis adjustment [IC951@] EVR C EMPH (PB) PB chroma emphasis adjustment [IC951@] EVR EMPH (EE)
  • Page 17 Page. 7-49 Adjustment data Function Name Address initial Memo [ ] contains the adjustment voltage output terminal value column BC to D3 CCD FLAW PATTERN CCD FLAW DATA CCD FLAW DATA DA 1 CCDFLAW DATA CCD FLAW DATA CCD FLAW DATA DD 1 CCDFLAW DATA CCD FLAW DATA CCD FLAW DATA...
  • Page 18 3-5. VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS 3-8: LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS This adjustments does not have in the CCD-FX430 series, but it is newly added in the CCD-FX730V. 5. Comb Filter Adjustment (B-1 19 board) Note 1: The backlight (fluorescent tube) is driven by a 700 Page.
  • Page 19 1. Power Supply Voltage Check (PD-53 Board) 4. Bright Adjustment (PD-53 board) Adjust to the proper LCD panel driving video signal level. If it is not correct, the image will be saturated (whitish) or blackish. LCD 5V check Measurement Point Color bar signal whose chroma and Signal burst signals are turned off...
  • Page 20 6. Horizontal Display Posltlon Adjustment 5. VCO Adjustment (PD-53 board) Set the free running frequency of the VCO. If it is not correct, the image will waver. Adjust the position of the image. If its position is not correct, it will slip to the right or left. Mode Mode Record...
  • Page 21 7. Contrast Adjustment (PD-53 board) V COM Adjustment Set the contrast of the image. Adjust to the proper DC bias of the common polarity drive signal If the contrast is not correct, the image will be blur (whitish) or of the LCD panel. If it is not correct, the image will be rough, saturated.
  • Page 22 10. White Balance Preset Adjustment (2) (PD-53 board) 9. White Balance Preset Adjustment (1) (PD-53 board) White balance rough adjustment (2) White balance rough adjustment (1) Mode Record Record Mode Color bar signal whose chroma and Color bar signal whose chroma and Signal Signal burst signals are turned off...
  • Page 23 11. White Balance Adjustment Adjust to the proper white balance level. If it is not correct, the color reproducibility of the LCD panel will be poor. Mode Record Color bar signal whose chroma and Signal burst signals are turned off Measurement Point Check on the LCD display Measuring Instrument...
  • Page 25 CCD-FX730V WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PRINTED addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block.) For printed wiring boards. Measuring conditions voltage value and waveform. (CAMERA block) Pattern from the side which enables seeing. The object is color bar chart of pattern (The other layerspatterns are not indicated.) Voltages are dc between ground and measurement points.* Circled numbers refer to waveforms.

  • Page 26: Repair Parts List

    SECTION 5 REPAIR PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEWS 5-1. NOTE: Items marked “ * ” are not stocked since they are The components identified by mark -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may seldom required for routine service. Some delay have some difference from the original one.
  • Page 27 Page. 5-2 5-l-2. CABINET (L) BLOCK ASSEMBLY supplied Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark A-7082-581-A CABINET (L) BLOCK ASSY 3-736-807-01 BELT, GRIP 3-736-364-01 3-942-985-01 SPRING STAND-BY KNOB, 3-958-335-01 COVER, JACK 3-578-221-00 SPRING, COMPRESSION 3-958-334-01 LID, BATTERY CASE, LITHIUM 3-942-953-01 HOLDER, STAND-BY KNOB 3-718-233-01 NUT, PLATE 3-669-480-X + PTPWH 2...
  • Page 28 Page. 5-1-3. CABINET (R) BLOCK ASSEMBLY not supplied \ , Included in No. 113 Description Remark Ref. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. X-3944-272-l CABINET (R) ASSY # 116 3-959-999-01 BLIND. HINGE 3-718-233-01 NUT, PLATE 3-959-998-01 COVER; HINGE 3-959-975-01 KNOB, BATT x-3944-273-1 HINGE ASSY...
  • Page 29 Page. 5-4 5-l -4. EVF BLOCK ASSEMBLY The components identified by mark Ne les remplacer que par une pi&e Description Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part No. X-3943-844-l CABINET (R) ASSY, EVFM A-7081-897-C HOLDER BLOCK ASSY, FINDER A-7063-947-A VF-44 BOARD, COMPLETE 3-946-212-01 EYE CUP 3-713-790-31...
  • Page 30 Page. 5-5 MAIN BOARDS ASSEMBLY not supplied Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description X-3944-169-1 SHIELD (LID) ASSY, DD b 1-467-649-31 SWITCH BLOCK, (FK) CONT 3-959-113-01 CUSHION, FK FRAME 3-713-786-21 SCREW @2X3) 3-958-341-01 COVER, LS A-7066-154-A DD-71 BOARD, COMPLETE A-7072-002-A ZB-2 BOARD, COMPLETE X-3943-976-l SHIELD (MAIN) ASSY, RP...
  • Page 31 Page. 5-6 CCD BLOCK ASSEMBLY Be SW to read “Note on the CCD lmager replacement” on page changing the CCD imager. Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part. Description Remark 3-719-381-01 SCREW (MZX4) X-3944-147-1 FRAME (L) ASSY 3-713-786-21 SCREW (MZX3) 3-948-339-01 SCREW ( ) (2X5), HEAD 1-547-716-11 LENS, ZOOM (VCL-5412WA) (TYPE II)
  • Page 32 - - _ - - - - - -- Page. 5-7 ZOOM LENS ASSEMBLIES (LSV-140A) (VCL-5412WA) (VCL-5412WB) 5-l-7. VCL-5412WA (TYPE Il ) LSV-140A (TYPE I ) 1 VCL-5412WB (TYPE Description Remark Ref.No. Part No. Description Remark 8-848-704-01 DEVICE, LENS LSV-140A (TYPE I) METER, IG (IRIS) A-4910-598-A DEVICE ASSY, LSV-14OA (RP) M908 3-708-889-01...
  • Page 33 Les composants identifi& par une marque A sont critiques pour la This cut does not have in the CCD-FX430 series, but it is newly Ne les remplacer que par une pi&e added in the CCD-FX73OV. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref.

  • Page 34: Electrical Parts List

    5-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: * RESISTORS list may be different fmm the parts specified in the All resistors are in ohms The components identified by mark diagrams or the components used on the set. METAL: Metal-film resistor -XX, -X mean standardized parts. so they may nonflammable have some difference from the original one.
  • Page 35 Description l-412-056-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 4.7d-I l-412-056-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 4.7uE l-412-056-11 INDUCTOR MIP 4.7uB L914 l-412-064-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 1OOutl L915 l-412-064-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 1OOuB L916 l-412-056-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 4.7uH L917 l-412-056-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 4.7uIi Q906 8-729-823-82 TRANSISTOR FPlOl Q907 8-729-823-82 TRANSISTOR FPlOl Q914 S-729-402-42 TRANSISIOR UN5213 1-218-872-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP...
  • Page 36 Part No. Part No. Description Remark Description Remark Ref. No. 1-135-145-11 TANTALUM CHIP l-164-505-11 C&WC CHIP co35 1-135-179-21 TANTAL. CHIP 1-162-974-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0. OluF CO88 CO36 co31 1-135-161-21 TANTALUM CHIP CO89 1-135-216-11 TANTALUM CHIP 1-162-944-11 CERAMIC MIP 18PF CO38 1-162-974-11 CFRAMIC CHIP 0.
  • Page 37 Description Description Remark 1-412-955-11 INDUCTDR Z2uH R023 1-218-722-11 METAL CXIP LOO7 l-412-062-11 INDUCTOR CHIP 47uB R024 1-216-857-11 METAL R025 1-216-842-11 METAL CHIP 56K 5% LOO8 1-412-746-11 INDUCTOR CHIP IOuH LOO9 1-412-963-11 INDUCTOR 1OOuH R026 I-216-841-11 METAL MIP 47K 5% LO10 l-412-963-11 INDUCTOR 1OOuH R028 1-216-821-11 METAL GRIP LO11 1-412-963-11 INDUCTOR 1OOuH R029 I-216-840-11 METAL CHIP...
  • Page 38 Description Ref. No. Description Remark Remark Part No. 1-216-841-11 METAL CHIP 47K 5% 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1-653-931-11 FP-150 FLBXIBLE BOARD 18P R088 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP l-216-818-11 METAL. CHIP 1-216-818-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-818-11 METAL CHIP X001 1-579-466-11 VIE+RATOR, CRYSTAL (3.58HHz) l-216-818-11 METAL CHIP l-216-818-11 METAL CHIP R093 A-7072-055-A SD-14 E!OARD, COMPLETE...
  • Page 39 Remark Remark Part No. Description Q504 a-729-015-76 TRANSISTOR UN5211 l-164-360-11 CFRAMIC CHIP l-164-360-11 CFRAMIC CHIP C611 0. OluF 9506 a-729-015-74 TRANSISTOR UN5111 l-162-974-11 CFRAMIC CHIP 9507 8-729-402-42 TRANSISTOR UN5213 l-162-974-11 CFRAMIC CHIP 0. OluF l-135-091-91 TANTAL. CHIP 9509 8-729-015-76 TRANSISTOR UN5211 C617 l-164-004-11 CFRAMIC CHIP...
  • Page 40 Remark Description Description (CAMERA CORE) 0. OluF 8-752-369-24 I C CT31 1-135-145-11 TANTALUM CHIP 0.4TuF 8-752-365-72 IC 8-759-262-36 IC IC614 8-759-255-09 IC (ON XRBBN DISPLAY) C733 1-162-638-11 CERAMIC CHIP C734 1-135-145-11 TANTALUM CHIP 0.47uF (TIMING GENERATOR) 8-752-365-74 I C C735 1-162-974-11 CERAMIC CHIP 8-752-069-21 I C 1-135-181-21 TANTALUM CHIP 6.
  • Page 41 Description Description Remark Remark Ref. No. Part No. RESISTOR > l-216-820-11 METAL CHIP l-216-824-11 HETAL CHIP l-216-851-11 METAL CHIP 330K 5% l-216-825-11 METAL CHIP l-216-833-11 MeTAL CHIP l-216-857-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-825-11 METAL CHIP l-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-857-11 METAL CHIP l-216-864-11 METAL CHIP I-216-833-11 METAL CHIP R605 1-216-847-11 METAL CHIP...
  • Page 42 Remark Description Remark sf. No. Part No. Description A-7066-156-A V-119 HUARD. COMPLETE (US, Canadian) Cl60 1-162-946-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1-162-966-11 CERAMIC CHIP Cl61 A-7066-210-A VS-119 BOARD, COMPLETE (E) Cl63 l-162-970-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0. OluF 1-162-942-11 CERAMIC CHIP Cl64 1-162-956-11 CERAMIC CHIP 180PF (Ref.
  • Page 43 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Description Remark C244 1-162-959-11 CERAMIC CHIP 330PF C511 l-164-361-11 CF.RAMIC CHIP C245 l-164-360-11 CERAMIC CHIP C512 l-164-360-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1-162-974-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0. OluF C513 1-164-361-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1-162-956-11 CERAMIC CHIP C514 1-162-974-11 CRRAMIC CHIP 0.
  • Page 44 Remark Description Remark Part No. Description 8-752-351-22 IC c951 l-164-156-11 CBRAMIC CHIP 0. 1bF 1-135-259-11 TANTAL. CHIP c952 6. 3V c953 l-126-205-11 BLFcT CHIP 6. 3V 1-162-974-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0. OluF 8-159-295-62 IC c959 l-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0. 1uF 8-759-285-21 IC S-752-851-31 IC 1-164-346-11 CERAMIC CHIP 1uF C961...
  • Page 45 Remark Part No. Description Remark Description Q257 8-729-230-63 TRANSISTOR 8-729-420-24 TRANSISTDR Q258 a259 8-729-230-63 TRANSISTOR g-729-230-63 TRANSISTOR 8-729-823-16 TRANSISTOR UN5213 8-729-905-23 TRANSISTDR 8-729-420-24 TRANSISTOR 8-729-403-27 TRANSISTOR 0502 8-729-120-28 TRANSISTOR Q103 8-729-216-22 TRANSISTOR Q104 g-729-230-63 TRANSISTOR 9503 8-729-402-42 TRANSISTOR UN5213 9504 8-729-120-28 TRANSISTOR Q106 8-729-402-42 TRANSISTOR...
  • Page 46 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark I-216-834-11 METAL CHIP R206 1-216-864-11 MI& CHIP R135 l-216-833-11 METAL CHIP R207 l-216-804-11 BTAL CHIP l-216-820-11 METAL CHIP R209 1-216-814-11 METAL CHIP I-216-821-11 METAL CHIP l-216-821-11 METAL CHIP I-216-835-11 METAL CHIP 15K 5% I-216-803-11 HETAL CHIP...
  • Page 47 Remark Description Ref. No. Part No. Description Part No. l-216-810-11 METAL CHIP 120 5% R507 1-216-857-11 METAL CHlP R304 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP l-216-820-11 METAL CHIP R509 1-216-851-11 METAL CHIP R305 1-216-813-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-841-11 MeTAL CHIP 1-216-839-11 M6TAL CHIP 1-216-842-11 METAL CHIP 56K 5% R511...
  • Page 48 Remark Description Description 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP R1403 1-216-845-11 METAL CHIP R567 l-216-821-11 METAL CHIP R1404 1-216-845-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-841-11 METAL CHIP R1406 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 47K 5% R573 1-216-845-11 METAL CBIP R575 l-216-864-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-845-11 METAL CHIP 1-216-833-11 METAL CHlP RB500 l-236-436-11 NETWORK, RES 1OOK 1-216-864-11 METAL CHIP RB501 1-236-432-11 NETWOM, RES 47K...
  • Page 49 3 759 540 41 , INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)(E) MANUAL l-547-558-21 FILTER BLCYZK, OPTICAL 3-795-581-21 SAFEGUARD (SONY), IMPORTANT (US) 8-848-704-01 DEVICE, LENS LSV-14OA (TYPE I) 3-951-912-01 BELT (S). SHOIJLDER q l-547-716-11 LENS, ZOOM (VCL-5412WA) (TYPE II) l-547-739-11 LENS, ZMlM (‘/CL-5412WB) (TYPE III)
  • Page 50 board. 44 Only tbe following parts are different for the AU-175 Ref No. Part No. SCHEMATIC A-7063-943-A AU-157 WARD, COMPLETE (Ref. No. 5,000 Series) A-7066-153-A AU-175 BOARD, CWLRTE (Ref. 5,000 Series) 5 % 1/16W 0: MOUNT x : NO MOUNT Only the following parts are different for the MA-209 board.
  • Page 51 Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g., “Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Photographs taken with a still camera are used for in the descriptions of the images seen in the viewfinder and on the LCD.
  • Page 52 Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter. battery pack, use the supplied AC-V25A/V25B AC power adaptor. Approximate continuous recording time indoors is indicated in parentheses. Important1 Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration.
  • Page 53 Make sure that the power source is installed. While sliding the lid lock in the direction of the arrow, lift up the lid. (2) Press EJECT. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (3) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (2) Align the right side of the battery pack with the white line on the camcorder, and slide the battery (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH”...
  • Page 55 Note on Standbv mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically. Thii prevents wearing down the battery wearing out the tape. To resume Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. Standby STANDBY down once and turn it up again.
  • Page 56 Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder (p. 44). When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 in (6.5 mm). Otherwise, the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder.
  • Page 57 Note on button You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. DISPLAY While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide it to VTR. Press DISPLAY to erase the screen indicators on the LCD screen. To display the indicators, press again. The indicators don’t appear on the TV.
  • Page 58 You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack (p. 6), house current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. Use the DCP-77 DC pack (not supplied). Connect the cord of the DC pack to the cigarette lighter socket of the car (12 V or 24 V).
  • Page 59 If You Missed the Correct Number with DATE(+) By presetting your child’s birth date in your camcorder, you can record with your child’s age in years Keep pressing DATE(+). and months. Once you enter the birth date of your child, the camcorder’s clock will automatically The year indicator changes as follows: update the age of your child.
  • Page 60 You can select from four PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) rnodes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can get a Portrait effect (the subject is in focus and the background is out of focus), capture high-speed action, or record night views. Select one of four modes;referring to the following.
  • Page 61 You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the featores and functions of the camcorder. fading out, the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases. (2) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen.
  • Page 62 COMMANDER <ON/OFF> You can use the camcorder as a VCR. Connect the camcorder to the TV by using the supplied A/V Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder. connecting cable. There are two ways to connect the camcorder to your TV. When monitoring the Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.
  • Page 63 You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has audio/video outputs. Connect the camcorder to the TV or VCR. Turn down the volume qf the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, the picture distortion may occur. (2) Press REC 0 and the button on the right together at the point where you want to start recording Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable.
  • Page 64 (2) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen. (3) Select CLOCK SET, then press EXECUTE. CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 65 The playback mode (SP or LP) is selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen decreases gradually as battery power is used up.
  • Page 66 A Brand-new Battery Pack If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside brand-new battery pack is not charged. Before using the battery pack, charge it completely. the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the camcorder may not operate correctly.
  • Page 68 The unit becomes warm while in use. Thii is normal. Do not place the unit in locations that are: SECAM system countries Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, former Soviet Union, etc. -Vibrating If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 69 Viewfinder (p. 11) Speaker Menu operation buttons (p. 25) POWER switch (p. 10.16) LCD screen (p. 11) Battery mounting surface (p. 8) Built-in microphone Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (p. 11) START/STOP button (p. 10) Tally lamp Remote sensor (p. 48) here for Aim the Remote Commander Volume dial (p.
  • Page 70 The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically. Transmitter Size AA (R6) battery holder Point toward the remote sensor to START/STOP button control the camcorder after turning on Audio/Video jacks (p. 27) Lid lock (p.
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