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SERVICE MANUAL
• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.
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Ver 1.1 2004. 07
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Photo : DCR-PC108
DCR-PC108/PC108E
RMT-831
DCR-PC108/PC108E
E Model
DCR-PC108E
Australian Model
Chinese Model
Hong Kong Model
DCR-PC108
Korea Model
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Z MECHANISM (MDX-Z200)
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DCR-PC108/PC108E
SPECIFICATIONS
Video camera recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2 *1
*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.
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.
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1,
stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1,
stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
DCR-PC108: NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-PC108E: PAL color, CCIR standards
DCR-PC108E: PAL color, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark
printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (using a DVM60
cassette)
cassette)
SP: 60 min
LP: 90 min
LP: 90 min
Fast forward/rewind time (using a DVM60
cassette)
cassette)
Approx. 2 min 40 s
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 1/2 in.)
10
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 1/2 in.)
10
×
(Opt ical), 120
×
(Digital)
F = 1.7 ~ 2.3
Focal length
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200
K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
* Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINIJACK
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance
more than 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance
more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms)), Input impedance
more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms), Output impedance
with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with DC
2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 k
2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 k
Ω
(kilohms) (Ø 3.5 mm), Stereo type
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot number
123 200 (560
×
220)
General
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption (when using the
battery pack)
battery pack)
Operating temperature
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
Storage temperature
-20
°
C to + 60
°
C (-4
°
F to + 140
°
F)
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
Handycam Station DCRA-C111
S video input/output
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced
Chr
DCR-PC108: 0.286 Vp-p
DCR-PC108E: 0.3 Vp-p
Chr
DCR-PC108: 0.286 Vp-p
DCR-PC108E: 0.3 Vp-p
ominance signal:
75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
4-pin mini DIN
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINIJACK
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output
impedance more than 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output
impedance more than 47 k
Ω
(kilohms))
Input impedance more 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
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A
Operating temperature
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
Storage temperature
-20
°
C to + 60
°
C (-4
°
F to + 140
°
F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56
×
31
×
100 mm (2 1/4
×
1 1/4
×
4 in.)
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FF51)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.6 Wh (780 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
40.8
×
12.5
×
49.1 mm
(1 5/8
×
1/2
×
1 15/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
45 g (1.6 oz)
Operating temperature
0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
change without notice.
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
G
DCR-PC108: Approx. 680 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Device)
G
DCR-PC108: Approx. 680 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 800 000 pixels
ross:
E
DCR-PC108: Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-PC108: Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-PC108: Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-PC108E: Approx. 400 000 pixels
ffective (still):
Effective (movie):
2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 29/32 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
In CAMERA-TAPE:
43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)
In CAMERA-MEM:
43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
In CAMERA-TAPE:
43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)
In CAMERA-MEM:
43 - 430 mm (1 3/4 - 17 in.)
5 1x (lux) (F 1.7)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function)*
During camera recording using the viewfinder
2.3 W
During camera recording using the LCD
2.6 W
2.3 W
During camera recording using the LCD
2.6 W
50
×
95
×
97 mm (2
×
3 3/4
×
3 7/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
380 g (13 oz) main unit only
445 g (15 oz) including the NP-FF51
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette.
445 g (15 oz) including the NP-FF51
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette.
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DCR-PC108/PC108E
1.
Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2.
Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3.
Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
CAUTION :
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
4.
Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5.
Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
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DCR-PC108/PC108E
Rechargeable battery pack
(NP-FF51) (1)
(EXCEPT CH model)
A-7097-021-A
(CH model)
A-7097-022-A
(NP-FF51) (1)
(EXCEPT CH model)
A-7097-021-A
(CH model)
A-7097-022-A
“Memory Stick Duo” (8MB)(1)
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1)
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Checking supplied accessories.
Other accessories
3-087-936-11 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)
(PC108:E/PC108E:E,HK,AUS)
3-087-936-21 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)(PC108E:E)
3-087-937-11 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN)
3-087-937-11 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN)
(PC108E:E)
3-087-937-21 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)
(PC108:E/PC108E:HK)
3-087-937-31 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
(PC108E:E,CH)
3-087-937-41 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(PC108:KR)
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(AUS model)
(AUS model)
0
1-696-819-21
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(E model)
(E model)
0
1-769-608-11
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(KR model)
(KR model)
0
1-776-985-11
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(CH model)
(CH model)
0
1-782-476-13
Power cord (Main lead) (1)
(HK model)
(HK model)
0
1-783-374-11
AC Adaptor
(AC-L25A/L25B) (1)
(AC-L25A/L25B) (1)
0
1-477-534-11
A/V connecting cable (1)
1-824-097-11
1-824-097-11
Handycam station
(DCRA-C111) (1)
1-818-213-21
(DCRA-C111) (1)
1-818-213-21
USB cable (1)
1-824-382-21
1-824-382-21
Wireless Remote Commander
(RMT-831) (1)
1-477-898-41
(RMT-831) (1)
1-477-898-41
Cleaning cloth (1)
3-073-861-01
3-073-861-01
Battery terminal cover (1)
3-070-945-11
3-070-945-11
CD-ROM
(SPVD-012 USB Driver) (1)
3-087-821-01
(SPVD-012 USB Driver) (1)
3-087-821-01
2-pin conversion adaptor (1)
(E, HK model)
1-569-008-12
(E, HK model)
1-569-008-12
Lid Battery Case
(3-083-973-01)
(3-083-973-01)
• Abbreviation
HK
: Hong Kong model
AUS : Australian model
CH
CH
: Chinese model
KR
: Korea model
The components identified by mark 0 or
dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
3-089-181-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)(PC108:E)
3-089-181-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)
3-089-181-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)
(PC108:E)
3-089-181-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)(PC108:KR)
3-089-182-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)(PC108E:E,HK,AUS)
3-089-182-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)(PC108E:E)
3-089-182-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)(PC108E:E,HK,AUS)
3-089-182-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)(PC108E:E)
3-089-182-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN)(PC108E:E)
3-089-182-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)
3-089-182-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)
(PC108E:HK)
3-089-187-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
(PC108E:E,CH)