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Sony Handycam DCR-HC42E Service Manual (216 pages)

digital video camera recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 20 MB

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7
- Specifications
  2
- Table of Contents
  7
- 1 Service Note
  
  8
- 2 Disassembly
  
  16
- 3 Block Diagrams
  
  22
  - Overall Block Diagram (1/6)
    22
  - Overall Block Diagram (2/6)
    22
  - Overall Block Diagram (3/6)
    22
  - Overall Block Diagram (4/6)
    22
  - Overall Block Diagram (5/6)
    22
  - Overall Block Diagram (6/6)
    22
  - Power Block Diagram (1/3)
    29
  - Power Block Diagram (2/3)
    30
  - Power Block Diagram (3/3)
    31
- 4 Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
  
  32
  - Frame Schematic Diagrams
    32
  - Schematic Diagrams
    33
    
    CCD Imager)
    33
    
    Lcd Drive, Backlight Drive)
    33
    
    Cradle Terminal
    39
    
    Pitch/Yaw Sensor
    40
    
    Flexible
    41
    
    Jack
    41
    
    Ms Connector
    41
    
    Evf, Evf Backlight
    42
    
    Flexible (Panel Reverse Detect)
    43
    
    Flexible (DC In)
    43
    
    Flexible (Control Switch)
    43
    
    Flexible
    43
    
    Control Key Block (Ss10300)
    44
    
    Control Key Block (Sb10600)
    44
  - Printed Wiring Boards
    45
    
    Flexible
    46
  - Waveforms
    54
  - Mounted Parts Location
    57
- 5 Repair Parts List
  
  60
  - Exploded Views
    60
  - Overall Assembly
    60
  - F Panel Block
    60
  - Lens Block
    64
  - Cabinet (R) Block
    65
  - CS Block
    66
  - Bat EVF Block
    67
  - Mechanism Deck
    68
  - LS Chassis Block Assembly
    69
  - Mechanism Chassis Block Assembly
    70
  - Electrical Parts List
    71
    
    Revision History
    79
Table of Contents

81
- Adjustments
  83
- Before Starting Adjustments
  83
- Adjusting Items When Replacing Main Parts and 2. Boards
  84
- Camera Section Adjustments
  86
- List of Service Tools
  86
- Preparations before Adjustments (CAMERA Section)
  86
- Preparations
  87
- Order of Adjustments
  88
- Precaution
  88
- Setting the Switch
  88
- Subjects
  88
- Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box
  89
- Initialization of 8, A, B, C, D, E, F
  90
- Initialization of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data
  90
- Initializing of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data
  90
- Modification of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data
  90
- A Page Table
  94
- B Page Table
  94
- C Page Table
  94
- D Page Table
  94
- Page Table
  94
- Initializing of E, F, 14, 19, 1E, 1F Page Data
  98
- Modification of E, F, 14, 19, 1E, 1F Page Data
  98
- E Page Table
  102
- F Page Table
  102
- Page Table
  102
- Camera System Adjustments
  105
- Hall Adjustment
  105
- Mhz/27Mhz Origin Oscillation Check
  105
- MR Adjustment
  106
- Flange Back and Zoom Lever Center Adjustment
  107
  - Flange Back Adjustment
    108
- Flange Back Adjustment (1)
  108
- Flange Back and Zoom Lever Center Adjustment
  108
  - Subject more than 500 M Away)
    108
- Flange Back Adjustment (2)
  109
- Flange Back Check
  109
- Picture Frame Setting
  110
  - (Color Reproduction Adjustment Frame)
    110
- F No. & ND Light Quality Standard Data Input
  111
- Picture Frame Setting (Center Frame)
  111
- MAX GAIN Adjustment
  112
- Mechanical Shutter Adjustment
  112
- Color Reproduction Adjustment
  113
- Color Reproduction Check
  114
- Picture Frame Setting (All White Frame)
  115
- Auto White Balance Standard Data Input
  116
- LV Standard Data Input
  116
- Auto White Balance Adjustment
  117
- Auto White Balance Check
  117
- Steady Shot Check
  118
- Electronic Viewfinder System Adjustments
  119
- EVF Automatic Adjustment (LB-109 Board)
  119
  - White Balance Adjustment (LB-109 Board)
    120
  - (Except DCR-HC39E)
    120
- LCD Automatic Adjustment (PD-238 Board)
  121
- LCD System Adjustments
  121
- Transmissive Mode White Balance Adjustment
  122
  - (PD-238 Board)
    122
- V-COM Adjustment (PD-238 Board)
  122
- Reflective Mode White Balance Adjustment
  123
  - (PD-238 Board)
    123
- How to Enter Playback Mode Without Cassette
  124
- How to Enter Record Mode Without Cassette
  124
- Mechanism Section Adjustments
  124
- Preparation for Adjustment
  124
- Procedure after Operations
  124
- Tape Path Adjustment
  124
- Adjusting Connectors
  125
- Equipment Required
  125
- Precautions on Adjusting
  125
- Preparations before Adjustments
  125
- Video Section Adjustments
  125
- Connecting the Equipment
  126
- Alignment Tapes
  127
- Input/Output Level and Impedance
  127
- Initialization of 8, A, B, C, D, E, F
  128
- System Control System Adjustments
  128
- Touch Panel Adjustment
  128
- Node Unique ID No. Input
  129
- CAP FG Duty Adjustment (VC-378 Board)
  131
- Servo and RF System Adjustments
  131
- Switching Position Adjustment (VC-378 Board)
  131
- Error Rate Check
  132
- Error Rate Check (VC-378 Board)
  132
- Preparations before Adjustments
  132
- S VIDEO out Chroma Level Adjustment
  133
  - (VC-378 Board)
    135
- S VIDEO out y Level Adjustment
  133
  - (VC-378 Board)
    133
- Video System Adjustments
  133
- IC4701 Automatic Adjustment (VC-378 Board)
  136
  - VIDEO out Level Check (VC-378 Board)
    136
- S VIDEO out y Level Adjustment
  136
  - S VIDEO out Chroma Level Adjustment
    136
- Audio System Adjustments (DCR-HC39E)
  137
- Overall Level Characteristics Check
  137
- Playback Level Check
  137
- Overall Distortion Check
  138
- Overall Noise Level Check
  138
  - Overall Separation Check
    138
- Audio System Adjustments (Except DCR-HC39E)
  139
- Overall Level Characteristics Check
  139
- Playback Level Check
  139
- Overall Distortion Check
  140
- Overall Noise Level Check
  140
- Overall Separation Check
  140
- Adjustment Remote Commander
  141
- Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment
  141
  - Remote Commander
    141
- Service Mode
  141
- Using the Adjustment Remote Commander
  141
- Data Process
  142
- Emergence Memory Address
  143
- Emergency Memory Address (Camera Section)
  143
- Service Mode
  143
- Setting the Test Mode
  143
- Emergence Memory Address (Mechanism Section)
  144
- EMG Code (Emergency Code)
  144
- MSW Code
  145
- Bit Value Discrimination
  146
- Jack Check (1) (Handycam Station)
  146
- Jack Check (2)
  146
- Switch Check (1)
  146
- Switch Check (2)
  147
- Switch Check (3)
  147
- Switch Check (4)
  147
- LED, IR Light Check
  148
- Record of Use Check (1)
  148
- Record of Use Check (2)
  149
- Record of Use Check (3)
  149
- Record of Self-Diagnosis Check
  150
Table of Contents

154
- 1 Preparations for Check, Adjustment and Replacement of Mechanism Block
  
  155
  - Cassette Compartment Assy, Damper Assy
    155
- 2 Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
  
  156
  - Rotary Drum Cleaning
    156
  - Tape Path System Cleaning (Refer to Fig. 2-1.)
    156
  - Periodic Inspection List
    157
  - Service Jigs and Tools
    158
  - Mode Selector II Operating Procedure
    160
  - Introduction
    160
    
    Mode Selector II
    160
  - Battery Alarm Indication
    163
- 3 Check, Adjustment and Replacement of Mechanical Parts
  
  164
  - Flowchart of Replacement of Mechanical Parts
    164
  - Drum
    165
  - Cassette Compartment Assy
    166
  - TG7 Support
    167
  - Motor Holder Block Assy and L Motor Block Assy
    168
  - MIC Terminal (MIC902)
    169
  - Led (D901)
    170
  - Retainer Plate
    171
  - T Reel Table Assy
    172
  - Brake (S) and Release Rack (S)
    173
    
    TG2 Arm Block Assy
    174
  - ULE Brake Assy
    175
  - Cassette Positioning (S)
    176
  - TG7 Arm Block Assy and Pinch Arm Assy
    177
  - Gooseneck Gear Assy
    179
  - LS Guide Retainer and LS Cam Plate
    180
  - LS Chassis Block Assy and Mechanical Chassis Block Assy
    181
  - Brake (T) Block Assy
    182
  - END Sensor (Q901)
    183
  - TOP Sensor (Q902)
    184
  - Guide Rail
    186
  - Conversion Gear
    187
    
    Coaster (T) Block Assy
    188
  - TG5 Roller Assy and GL Gear (T)
    189
  - TG2 Cam Plate Assy
    190
    
    Ej Arm
    194
    
    Cam Gear and Gl Driving
    195
  - LS Arm Assy
    199
  - M Slider Assy (1)
    200
  - Rotary Encoder (S902)
    203
    
    Flexible Board
    203
- 4 Adjustment
  
  205
  - FWD Position Adjustment
    205
  - Reel Torque Check
    205
  - LS Cam Plate Position Adjustment
    206
  - Tape Path Adjustment
    207
- 5 Exploded Views
  
  211
- 6 Schematic Diagrams
  
  213
- 7 Printed Wiring Boards
  
  214

Sony Handycam DCR-HC42E Operating Manual (123 pages)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 5 MB

For Customers in Europe
2
For Customers in the United Kingdom
2
Notes on Use
2
Read this First
2
Table of Contents
4
Step 1: Checking Supplied Items
7
Step 2: Charging the Battery Pack
8
- Charging Time
  10
- Playing Time
  10
- Recording Time
  10
Step 3: Turning the Power on and Holding Your Camcorder Firmly
12
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Panel and Viewﬁnder
13
Step 5: Using the Touch Panel
14
- Changing the Language Setting
  14
- Checking the Screen Indicators (Display Guide)
  14
Step 6: Setting the Date and Time
15
Step 7: Inserting a Tape or a "Memory Stick Duo
16
Wide Select
17
Step 8: Selecting the Aspect Ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the Recording Picture (DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E)
17
Recording/Playback with Ease (Easy Handycam)

18
- Playing Back with Ease
  19
- Recording
  20
- Playback
  21
- Functions Used for Recording/Playback, Etc
  22
- Recording
  
  22
  - To Record in Dark Places (Nightshot Plus)
    22
  - To Use Zoom
    22
- Playback
  
  23
- Recording/Playback
  
  24
  - To Check the Remaining Battery (Battery Info)
    24
  - To Use Special Effects
    24
  - To Initialize the Settings
    24
  - Other Part Names and Functions
    24
  - Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback
    26
  - Searching for the Starting Point
    29
    
    Reviewing the most Recently Recorded Scenes (Rec Review)
    29
    
    Searching for the Last Scene of the most Recent Recording (END SEARCH)
    29
    
    Searching Manually (EDIT SEARCH)
    29
  - Remote Commander
    30
    
    Searching Quickly for a Desired Scene (Zero Set Memory)
    30
    
    Searching for a Scene by Date of Recording (Date Search)
    31
  - Playing the Picture on a TV
    32
  - Using the Menu Items
    34
  - Menu Items
    36
    
    CAMERA SET Menu
    38
    
    Settings to Adjust Your Camcorder to the Recording Conditions
    38
    
    Spot Meter
    38
    
    Auto Shutter
    39
    
    Flash Mode
    40
    
    Spot Focus
    40
    
    Tele Macro
    40
    
    Flash Level
    41
    
    Digital Zoom
    42
    
    MEMORY SET Menu
    43
    
    Image Size
    44
    
    Movie Set
    44
    
    All Erase
    45
    
    New Folder
    45
    
    PICT.APPLI. Menu
    46
    
    Special Effects on Pictures or Additional Functions on Recording/Playback
    46
    
    Slide Show
    47
    
    Demo Mode
    49
    
    EDIT/PLAY Menu
    50
    
    SEARCH, Etc.)
    50
    
    Settings for Editing or Playing Back in Various Modes
    50
    
    Audio MIX
    51
    
    Audio Mode
    51
    
    Settings While Recording on a Tape or Other Basic Settings
    51
    
    STANDARD SET Menu
    51
    
    Video Input
    52
    
    (Clock Set/World Time/Language)
    54
    
    TIME/LANGU. Menu
    54
  - Customizing Personal Menu
    55
  - Connecting to a VCR or TV
    57
  - Dubbing to Other Recording Devices
    58
  - Recording Movies
    59
  - Recording Pictures from a VCR or TV (DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC42E/HC43E)
    59
  - Dubbing Pictures from a Tape to a "Memory Stick Duo
    60
  - Audio out
    61
  - Dubbing Sound to a Recorded Tape
    61
    
    Recording Sound
    62
    
    To Stop Recording
    62
  - Deleting Recorded Pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo
    63
  - (Image Protection/Print Mark)
    64
  - Marking Images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with SpeciﬁC Information
    64
  - Preventing Accidental Erasure - Image Protection
    64
  - Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)
    65
    
    Pictbridge Compliant Printer
    66
    
    Printing Recorded Images
    66
  - Jacks to Connect External Devices
    67
  - Before Referring to the "First Step Guide" on Your Computer
    68
    
    System Requirements
    69
    
    Installing on a Windows Computer
    70
  - Installing the Software and "First Step Guide" on a Computer
    70
  - Viewing "First Step Guide
    74
  - Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD")
    75
    
    Turn on the Computer
    76
    
    Your Camcorder
    76
  - Connecting an Analog VCR to the Computer Via Your Camcorder (Signal Convert Function) (DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC42E/HC43E)
    78
    
    VIDEO (Optional)
    78
    
    Your Computer
    79
  - Troubleshooting
    80
    
    Batteries/Power Sources
    81
    
    LCD Screen/Viewfinder
    82
    
    Cassette Tapes
    83
    
    Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to Other Devices
    90
    
    Connecting to a Computer
    92
    
    Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
    97
  - Warning Indicators and Messages
    97
  - Using Your Camcorder Abroad
    102
  - Usable Cassette Tapes
    103
  - About the "Memory Stick
    104
  - About the "Infolithium" Battery Pack
    106
  - About I.link
    107
  - Maintenance and Precautions
    108
    
    Moisture Condensation
    109
    
    Video Head
    109
    
    Rechargeable Battery
    111
  - Attaching the Shoulder Strap
    112
  - Using the Strap Belt as a Wrist Strap
    112
  - Speciﬁcations
    113
  - Rechargeable Battery Pack
    115
  - Index
    116

Sony Handycam DCR-HC42E Service Manual (35 pages)

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 9 MB

Revision History
1
Specifications
2
Table of Contents
7
1 Service Note

8
2 Disassembly

16
3 Block Diagrams

22
- Overall Block Diagram (1/6)
  23
- Overall Block Diagram (2/6)
  24
- Overall Block Diagram (3/6)
  25
- Overall Block Diagram (4/6)
  26
- Overall Block Diagram (5/6)
  27
- Overall Block Diagram (6/6)
  28
- Power Block Diagram (1/3)
  29
- Power Block Diagram (2/3)
  30
- Power Block Diagram (3/3)
  31
4 Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams

32
- Frame Schematic Diagrams
  32
  - CD-534 (CCD Imager)
    32
  - Pd-238 (Lcd Drive, Backlight Drive)
    32
  - Cr-050 (Cradle Terminal)
    32
  - Pitch/Yaw Sensor
    32
  - Fp-182 Flexible
    33
  - Jk-278 (Jack)
    33
  - Ms-249 (Ms Connector)
    33
  - Lb-109 (Evf, Evf Backlight)
    33
  - Fp-826, Fp-467, Fp-228 Flexible
    33
  - Control Key Block (Ss10300)
    33
  - Control Key Block (Sb10600)
    33
- Waveforms
  33
- Schematic Diagrams
  33

Sony Handycam DCR-HC42E Service Manual (59 pages)

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
2
Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
3
Frame Schematic Diagram
3
Schematic Diagrams
4
(A/D Converter, Timing Generator)
4
VC-378 (17/19) (DC In)
14
Printed Wiring Boards
26
Waveforms
30
Mounted Parts Location
36
Repair Parts List
55
Electrical Parts List
55

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