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HDR-CX6EK/CX7/CX7E/CX7K/CX7EK_L1
SERVICE MANUAL
LEVEL
1
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MODEL INFORMATION TABLE
ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATIONS
SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2007K0500-1
© 2007.11
Published by Kohda TEC
9-852-210-43
The components identified by
mark 0 or dotted line with
mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part num-
ber specified.
mark 0 or dotted line with
mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part num-
ber specified.
Les composants identifiés par une
marque 0 sont critiques pour la
sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
marque 0 sont critiques pour la
sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
Ver. 1.2 2007.11
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
Hong Kong Model
Chinese Model
Korea Model
Tourist Model
Photo: HDR-CX7
RMT-835
HDR-CX6EK/CX7/CX7E/CX7K/CX7EK
DIGITAL HD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Revised-2
Replace the previously issued
SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-210-42
with this Manual.
SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-210-42
with this Manual.
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HDR-CX6EK/CX7/CX7E/CX7K/CX7EK_L1
SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are extracted from instruction
manual of HDR-CX6EK/CX7E/CX7EK.
manual of HDR-CX6EK/CX7E/CX7EK.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
80 g (2.9 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.
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of
without notice.
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of
Dolby Laboratories.
including the projecting parts, and the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached
FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached
Mass (approx.)
370 g (13 oz) main unit only
450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH60
rechargeable battery pack, and a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH60
rechargeable battery pack, and a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
Handycam Station DCRA-C191
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
10 pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47
k
k
: (kilohms)), Output impedance with less
than 2.2 k
: (kilohms)
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
P
B
/P
R
, C
B
/C
R
:
+/- 350 mV, 75
: (ohms)
USB jack
mini-B
HDR-CX6EK: You cannot input signals to
your camcorder through this jack.
HDR-CX6EK: You cannot input signals to
your camcorder through this jack.
System
Video compression format
AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still
images)
images)
Audio compression format
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Video signal
PAL color, CCIR standards
1080/50i specification
1080/50i specification
Recording format
Movie (HD): AVCHD 1080/50i
Movie (SD): MPEG2-PS
Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*
Movie (SD): MPEG2-PS
Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*
1
Image device
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*
2
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 710 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 4:3):
3 040 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 710 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 4:3):
3 040 000 pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)
Focal length
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) When
converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.)
(16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.)
(4:3)
For still images: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4
in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)
(4:3)
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) When
converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.)
(16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.)
(4:3)
For still images: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4
in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)
(4:3)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
2 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [ON],
Shutter speed 1/25 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
Shutter speed 1/25 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
*
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.
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.
*
2
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing
system (new Enhanced Imaging
Processor) allows still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.
CMOS sensor and image processing
system (new Enhanced Imaging
Processor) allows still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47
k
k
: (kilohms)), Output impedance with less
than 2.2 k
: (kilohms)
HDMI OUT jack
HDMI Type C mini connector
LCD screen
Image
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
211 200 (960 × 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the LCD with
normal brightness:
HD: 4.3 W
SD: 3.8 W
normal brightness:
HD: 4.3 W
SD: 3.8 W
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.)
69 × 67 × 129 mm
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
69 × 67 × 131 mm
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
69 × 67 × 131 mm
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
Power requirements
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
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.)
48 × 29 × 81 mm
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the mains lead
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
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HDR-CX6EK/CX7/CX7E/CX7K/CX7EK_L1
SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are extracted from instruction
manual of HDR-CX7/CX7K.
manual of HDR-CX7/CX7K.
System
Video compression format
AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still
images)
images)
Audio compression format
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
1080/60i specification
1080/60i specification
Recording format
Movie (HD): AVCHD 1080/60i
Movie (SD): MPEG2-PS
Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*
Movie (SD): MPEG2-PS
Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*
1
Image device
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*
2
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 710 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 4:3):
3 040 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 710 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 16:9):
2 280 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 4:3):
3 040 000 pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)
Focal length
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) When
converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.)
(16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.)
(4:3)
For still images: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4
in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)
(4:3)
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) When
converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.)
(16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.)
(4:3)
For still images: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4
in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)
(4:3)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
2 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [ON],
Shutter speed 1/30 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
*
Shutter speed 1/30 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
*
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.
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.
*
2
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing
system (new Enhanced Imaging
Processor) allows still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.
CMOS sensor and image processing
system (new Enhanced Imaging
Processor) allows still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75
:
(ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47
k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47
k
: (kilohms)), Output impedance with less
than 2.2 k
: (kilohms)
HDMI OUT jack
HDMI Type C mini connector
LCD screen
Image
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
211 200 (960 × 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the LCD with
normal brightness:
HD: 4.4 W
SD: 3.8 W
normal brightness:
HD: 4.4 W
SD: 3.8 W
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.)
69 × 67 × 129 mm
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
69 × 67 × 131 mm
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
69 × 67 × 131 mm
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts, and the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached
FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached
Mass (approx.)
370 g (13 oz) main unit only
450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH60
rechargeable battery pack, and a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH60
rechargeable battery pack, and a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
Handycam Station DCRA-C191
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
10 pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75
:
(ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47
k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47
k
: (kilohms)), Output impedance with less
than 2.2 k
: (kilohms)
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75
: (ohms)
P
B
/P
R
, C
B
/C
R
:
+/- 350 mV, 75
: (ohms)
USB jack
mini-B
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
80 g (2.9 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.
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of
without notice.
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of
Dolby Laboratories.
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
Power requirements
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
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.)
48 × 29 × 81 mm
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
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HDR-CX6EK/CX7/CX7E/CX7K/CX7EK_L1
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.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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.
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.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
Model information table
• Abbreviation
AR : Argentine model
AUS : Australian model
BR
AUS : Australian model
BR
: Brazilian model
CH : Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
EE
CND : Canadian model
EE
: East European model
HK : Hong Kong model
JE
JE
: Tourist model
KR : Korea model
MX : Mexican model
NE
MX : Mexican model
NE
: North European model
Model
HDR-CX6EK
HDR-CX7
HDR-CX7E
HDR-CX7K
HDR-CX7EK
Destination
AEP, UK
US, CND
CH
E, KR, JE
AEP, E, AUS, HK, JE
Color system
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Data
CAM
→ PC
a
a
a
a
a
copy
PC
→ CAM
×
a
a
a
a
Supplied accessory
a
×
×
a
a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
