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SERVICE MANUAL
Sony EMCS Co.
2008B0500-1
© 2008.2
Published by Kohda TEC
9-876-783-31
LEVEL
2
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SERVICE NOTE
DISASSEMBLY
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE NOTE
DISASSEMBLY
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
SPECIFICATIONS
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Revision History
Revision History
How to use
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DCR-HC39E/HC41/HC42/HC42E/HC43/HC43E
DCR-HC39E/HC41/HC42/HC42E/HC43/HC43E
RMT-831
DCR-HC42
US Model
Canadian Model
DCR-HC39E/HC42E
AEP Model
UK Model
East European Model
North European Model
DCR-HC42/HC42E/HC43E
E Model
DCR-HC42E
Australian Model
Hong Kong Model
DCR-HC43
Brazilian Model
DCR-HC43E
Chinese Model
DCR-HC42/HC42E
Tourist Model
DCR-HC42
Korea Model
DCR-HC41
Japanese Model
Ver. 1.4 2008.02
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Z MECHANISM (MDX-Z210)
Photo: DCR-HC43E
• For ADJUSTMENTS (SECTION 6), refer to SERVICE MANUAL, ADJ (9-876-783-51).
• For INSTRUCTION MANUAL, refer to SERVICE MANUAL, LEVEL 1 (9-876-783-42). (EXCEPT J MODEL)
• For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
• For INSTRUCTION MANUAL, refer to SERVICE MANUAL, LEVEL 1 (9-876-783-42). (EXCEPT J MODEL)
• For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
VIII
Z (Z200/Z210/Z300/Z310) MECHANISM ” (EXCEPT J: 9-876-724-1
[]
) (J: 9-876-724-0
[]
).
• Reference No. search on printed wiring boards is available.
• Table for differences of function of each model.
• TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
• HELP: Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown.
• TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
• HELP: Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown.
On the VC-378 board
This service manual provides the information that is premised
the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair
inside the VC-378 board.
Therefore, schematic diagrams, printed wiring boards, mounted
parts location and electrical parts list of the VC-378 board are
not shown.
the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair
inside the VC-378 board.
Therefore, schematic diagrams, printed wiring boards, mounted
parts location and electrical parts list of the VC-378 board are
not shown.
The following pages are not shown.
Schematic diagrams ..................... Pages 4-9 to 4-46
Printed wiring boards .................... Pages 4-67 to 4-70
Waveforms ..................................... Pages 4-82 to 4-87
Mounted parts location .................. Pages 4-90 and 4-91
Electrical parts list ......................... Pages 5-15 to 5-22
Printed wiring boards .................... Pages 4-67 to 4-70
Waveforms ..................................... Pages 4-82 to 4-87
Mounted parts location .................. Pages 4-90 and 4-91
Electrical parts list ......................... Pages 5-15 to 5-22
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SPECIFICATIONS
System
Video recording
2 rotary heads, Helical
system
scanning system
Still image
Exif Ver. 2.2*
1
recording system
Audio recording
Rotary heads, PCM system
system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48
kHz, stereo)
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48
kHz, stereo)
Video signal
DCR-HC42/HC43:
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E:
PAL color, CCIR standards
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E:
PAL color, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark printed
mark printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/
SP: 60 min
playback time
LP: 90 min
(using a DVM60 cassette)
(using a DVM60 cassette)
Fast forward/
Approx. 2 min 40 s
rewind time
(using a DVM60 cassette)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder
DCR-HC39E: black and white
DCR-HC42/HC42E/HC43/HC43E:
color
DCR-HC39E: black and white
DCR-HC42/HC42E/HC43/HC43E:
color
Image device
3.27 mm (1/5.5 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still): Approx. 1 000 000
pixels
Effective (movie): Approx. 690 000
pixels
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still): Approx. 1 000 000
pixels
Effective (movie): Approx. 690 000
pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)
12
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)
12
×
(Optical), 480
×
(Digital)
F=1.8 - 2.5
Focal length
f=3.0 - 36 mm (1/8 - 1 7/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera:
In CAMERA-TAPE:
16:9 mode*
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera:
In CAMERA-TAPE:
16:9 mode*
2
: 46 ~ 628.5 mm
(1 13/16 - 24 3/4 in.)
4:3 mode: 40 ~ 480 mm
(1 5/8 - 19 in.)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
4:3 mode: 48 ~ 576 mm
(1 15/16 - 22 3/4 in.)
16:9 mode: 43.6 ~ 523.2 mm
(1 3/4 - 20 5/8 in.)
4:3 mode: 40 ~ 480 mm
(1 5/8 - 19 in.)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
4:3 mode: 48 ~ 576 mm
(1 15/16 - 22 3/4 in.)
16:9 mode: 43.6 ~ 523.2 mm
(1 3/4 - 20 5/8 in.)
Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum
7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
illumination
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus
function)*
function)*
3
*
1
“Exif” is a file format for still images, established
by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information such as your
camcorder’s setting information at the time of
recording.
Technology Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information such as your
camcorder’s setting information at the time of
recording.
*
2
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.
*
3
Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
Input/Output connectors
DCR-HC42/HC42E/HC43/HC43E:
Audio/Video
10-pin connector
input/output
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal:
DCR-HC42/HC43: 0.286 Vp-p,
75
DCR-HC42/HC43: 0.286 Vp-p,
75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
DCR-HC42E/HC43E: 0.3 Vp-p,
75
75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 k
impedance more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms)), Input impedance more
than 47 k
than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
DCR-HC39E:
Audio/Video
10-pin connector
output
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 k
impedance more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms)), Output impedance with
less than 2.2 k
less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
LCD screen
Picture
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number 123 200 (560
×
220)
General
Power
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
requirements
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power
DCR-HC42/HC43:
consumption
During camera recording using the
viewfinder 2.6 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 3.0 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder and the LCD 3.2 W
DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder 2.5 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.9 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder and the LCD 3.1 W
viewfinder 2.6 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 3.0 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder and the LCD 3.2 W
DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder 2.5 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.9 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder and the LCD 3.1 W
Operating
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
temperature
Storage
-20
°
C to + 60
°
C (-4
°
F to + 140
temperature
°
F)
Dimensions
54.7
×
90
×
111.7 mm (2 1/4
×
(approx.)
3 5/8
×
4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
410 g (14 oz) main unit only
470 g (1 lb) including the NP-FP50
rechargeable battery pack and
DVM60 cassette.
470 g (1 lb) including the NP-FP50
rechargeable battery pack and
DVM60 cassette.
Supplied
“Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1)
accessories
(DCR-HC43E)
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1)
(DCR-HC43E)
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
Handycam Station (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Shoulder Strap (1)
Rechargeable battery pack (1)
CD-ROM “Picture Package
Ver.1.5” (1)
21-pin adaptor (1) (AEP, UK)
Conversion 2P adaptor (1) (E, JE)
Shoe cover (1)
Operating Guide (1)
See page 5-23.
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1)
(DCR-HC43E)
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
Handycam Station (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Shoulder Strap (1)
Rechargeable battery pack (1)
CD-ROM “Picture Package
Ver.1.5” (1)
21-pin adaptor (1) (AEP, UK)
Conversion 2P adaptor (1) (E, JE)
Shoe cover (1)
Operating Guide (1)
See page 5-23.
Handycam Station
DCRA-C121 (DCR-HC42/HC42E/HC43/
HC43E)
DCRA-C121 (DCR-HC42/HC42E/HC43/
HC43E)
Audio/Video
10-pin connector
input/output
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal:
DCR-HC42/HC43: 0.286 Vp-p,
75
Chrominance signal:
DCR-HC42/HC43: 0.286 Vp-p,
75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
DCR-HC42E/HC43E: 0.3 Vp-p,
75
75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 k
impedance more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms)), Input impedance more
than 47 k
than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
USB jack
mini-B
DV input/output
4-pin connector
DCRA-C123 (DCR-HC39E)
Audio/Video
10-pin connector
output
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 k
impedance more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms)), Output impedance with
less than 2.2 k
less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
USB jack
mini-B
DV output
4-pin connector
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
requirements
Current
0.35 - 0.18 A
consumption
Power
18 W
consumption
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
Operating
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
temperature
Storage
-20
°
C to + 60
°
C (-4
°
F to + 140
temperature
°
F)
Dimensions
56
×
31
×
100 mm (2 1/4
×
1 1/4
×
(approx.)
4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts
projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the mains
lead
lead
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP50
NP-FP50
Maximum output DC 8.4 V
voltage
voltage
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
4.9 wh (680 mAh)
Dimensions
31.8
×
18.5
×
45.0 mm
(approx.)
(1 5/16
×
3/4
×
1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
40 g (1.5 oz)
Operating
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
temperature
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
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Table for differences of function
• Abbreviation
AUS : Australian model
BR
BR
: Brazilian model
CH
: Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
EE
EE
: East European model
HK : Hong Kong model
J
J
: Japanese model
JE
: Tourist model
KR
: Korea model
NE
: North European model
Model
DCR-HC39E
DCR-HC41
DCR-HC42
DCR-HC42E
Destination
AEP, UK, NE, EE
J
US, CND, E, KR,
AEP, UK, NE, EE,
JE
E, AUS, HK, JE
Color system
PAL
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
Electrical viewfinder
Black and White
Color
Color
Color
Digital zoom
480 x
150 x
480 x
480 x
A/V jack
OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
DV Interface on the Cradle
OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
(Handycam Station)
Model
DCR-HC43
DCR-HC43E
Destination
BR
CH, E
Color system
NTSC
PAL
Electrical viewfinder
Color
Color
Digital zoom
480 x
480 x
A/V jack
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
DV Interface on the Cradle
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
(Handycam Station)
