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HVR-Z7J / Z7U / Z7N / Z7E / Z7P / Z7C RMT-831 SERVICE MANUAL US Model Ver. 1.5 2009.02 Canadian Model AEP Model Revision History Revision History E Model Revised-2 Chinese Model Japanese Model Replacement of the previously issued SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-265-14 with this manual.
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Approx. 18.812 mm/s (w/h/d) **Still image resolution is obtained by the Tape speed (DVCAM) including the projecting parts with the unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid Approx. 28.218 mm/s battery pack (NP-F570) CMOS Sensor and image processing Tape speed (DV SP) Mass (approx.)
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(w/h/d) Approx. 18.812 mm/s **Still image resolution is obtained by the including the projecting parts with the Tape speed (DVCAM) unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid battery pack (NP-F570) Approx. 28.218 mm/s CMOS Sensor and image processing Mass (approx.) Tape speed (DV SP) system (new Enhanced Imaging Approx.
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Model information table Model HVR-Z7J HVR-Z7U HVR-Z7N HVR-Z7E HVR-Z7P HVR-Z7C Destination US, CND Color system NTSC NTSC NTSC • Abbreviation AR : Argentine model AUS : Australian model BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model...
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CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE • • • • • • • • HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C — 7 —...
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1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data: 00 and press the “PAUSE (Write) ” button of the adjustment remote commander. 3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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C : Corrected by customer Indicates the appropriate Refer to “1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”. H : Corrected by dealer step to be taken. E : Corrected by service E.g. engineer 31 ..Reload the tape. 32 ..Turn on power again. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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(IC2001 on the LG-005 board). Remove the lens block, battery or power cable, connect, and Bayonet mount fault perform oprations from the beginning. If it does not recover, inspect the cathode of D1001 to D1005 on the LG-005 board (ten places). HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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LG-005 board. (Note) If an error occurs again, replace the lens block. Note: When replacing the LG-005 board, remove the EEPROM (IC6005) from the LG-005 board that is going to be repaired. Install the removed EEPROM (IC6005) to the replaced LG-005 board. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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3 Select page: A, address: 99, set data: 01 and press the “PAUSE (Write) ” button of the adjustment remote commander. 4 Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. 5 Check that “60i/50i SEL” is displayed in the “OTHERS” of the “MENU” on the LCD screen. TT-007 BOARD (SIDE A) CN1011 FP-760 FLEXIBLE BOARD (A-1539-015-A) LCD screen HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE 1. SERVICE NOTE HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE CPC-13 (J-6082-443-A) C : 3 1 : 1 1 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE ws wf HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE qs qf qk wa qg qj HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE CN1011 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 1-10E...
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It is possible that a wire is snapped. NOTE FOR DISCONNECTING THE HARNESS (COAXIAL CABLE) When disconnecting the harness (coaxial cable), do not pull the harness part but pull off the connector body with tweezers etc. Harness (Coaxial Cable) Tweezers etc. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given. 1 Mechanism Deck (1-1 to 1-10) 2 Jack Board (2-1 to 2-7) 2-5 (#50) 2-6 (Claw) 1 Mechanism Deck 2 Jack Block (Claw) 1-10 2-2 (#50) (#50) 1-1 (#50) 1-9 (#15) Main Board Section (See Page 2-9) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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1-10 HELP 6 1-13 1-11 (Claw) 1-14 1-15 (#50) HELP 5 - 0 0 MS/ENG Section (See Page 2-10) 1-4 (Note) HELP 4 1-3 (Note) HELP 3 Note: Refer to page 2-1 “Note for disconnecting the harness (coaxial cable)”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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HELP 1: PR-074/SW-116/Speaker Harness PR-074 SW-116 Speaker Harness HELP 2: HELP 3: SW-116 Harness TAPE ASX2 TAPE ASX2 Panel Hinge Cabinet (B) SW-116 TAPE ASX2 Lens Mount TT-007 Harness Note: Harness must not run aground on the lens mount. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C HELP...
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HELP 4: Battery Terminal Board Harness Battery Terminal Board Harness HELP 5: HELP 6: FP-767 Flexible Board FP-770 Flexible Board FP-770 Flexible Board FP-767 Flexible Board HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C HELP...
In addition, ensure that the receiver is not covered with dusts nor exposed to strong light. Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifie. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ENGLISH JAPANESE 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (JAPANESE) For PTB-450: Pattern box PTB-450 J-6082-200-A J-6020-250-A For PTB-1450: Small pattern box J-6082-559-A PTB-1450 J-6082-557-A L = 1 m (PTB-450) L = 40 cm (PTB-1450) Ω HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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R3017 1u B 0.1u D_SA_1.8V D_SA_1.8V C3016 C3034 1u B 0.1u EE-009 BOARD Note: EE-009 complete board and all mounted parts (including IC3001 (CMOS imager)) are not REG_GND CMOS IMAGER supplied, but they are included in PRISM device. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C EE-009...
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CONTROL 100k XLR_PWR_ON_2 XLR_PWR_ON_2 Q5953 R5960 2SK3019TL R5971 Q5957 R5980 SWITCH 2SC6054GR8S0 REG_GND REG_GND Note: IC5952 is not supplied, but this is included in XX-016 complete board. XX-016 BOARD XLR INPUT XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C XX-016 4-58...
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REG_GND (SW-116) CH1 CH2 (Page 4-45) REC CH SELECT CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (AS92000) HH-008 BOARD PANEL REVERSE DETECT CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (AS92000) is replaced as block, as block,so that PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C LZ92000, AS92000, KK-032, HH-008 4-59...
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SPEED LND010 KEY_AD3-2 LND007 KEY_AD5-1 S006 LND006 KEY_AD5-2 MENU LND016 REG_GND S004 1pin PICTURE PROFILE S003 STATUS CHECK CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (RS92000) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (RS92000) is replaced as block, so that PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C RS92000 4-60...
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ASSIGN AE SHIFT KEY_AD8-1 KEY_AD8-3 S017 20pin ZEBRA S002 AUTO AUDIO LEVEL AUTO S004 S021 S022 ASSIGN S023 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS92000) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS92000) is replaced as block, so that PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C PS92000 4-61...
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: pattern of the rear side (The other layers’ patterns are not indicated) • Through hole is omitted. • There are a few cases that the part printed on diagram isn’t mounted in this model. • C: panel designation (JAPANESE) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 4-67...
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R6012 C6027 C6031 C6035 A_DAR_3.3V C6030 C6025 C6013 C6038 C6016 1-874-026- 1-874-026- CL6002 CL6003 D_SA_1.8V Note: EE-010 board and all mounted parts (including IC6001 (CMOS imager)) are not supplied, but they are included in PRISM device. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C EE-009, EE-010 4-68...
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When mounting these parts, mount new battery CAUTION holder first and attach new lithium battery next. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C ZZ-005 4-77...
: Argentine model AUS : Australian model : Brazilian model : Chinese model CND : Canadian model : East European model HK : Hong Kong model : Japanese model : Tourist model : Korea model : North European model HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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3-703-816-08 SCREW (M1.4X1.4), SPECIAL HEAD A-1437-006-A MD (N220) SUB ASSY (S) A 3-703-816-13 SCREW (M1.4X2.0), SPECIAL HEAD X-2024-450-3 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT ASSY 3-315-414-31 WASHER 2-342-926-01 SPRING (ARM S), TENSION COIL 2-546-417-01 SCREW (M1.4) M901 A-1128-533-A DRUM (DEH-33B-R) 2-342-933-02 PLATE, TOP HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 5-18...
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2-342-705-01 GEAR (T), GL X-2024-469-1 ARM (T) ASSY, GL 2-342-902-01 SPRING, TENSION REGULATOR X-2067-291-1 TABLE ASSY, T REEL 2-342-716-01 SPRING (T), GL TORSION 3-703-816-08 SCREW (M1.4X1.4), SPECIAL HEAD X-2067-295-4 ARM ASSY, PINCH (for adjustment) 2-342-906-01 SPRING (PINCH RETURN), TORSION HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 5-19...
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1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1265 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1208 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1266 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1209 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1210 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1267 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1211 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1268 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R1269 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 5-37...
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1-208-677-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R2612 1-218-953-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R2005 1-208-677-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R2006 1-208-677-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R2613 1-218-953-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R2007 1-208-677-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R2615 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP R2618 1-218-990-81 SHORT CHIP HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 5-38...
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1-218-871-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/10W R5973 1-218-957-11 RES-CHIP 2.2K 1/16W R5861 1-218-871-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/10W R5974 1-216-837-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R5862 1-218-871-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/10W R5863 1-208-911-11 METAL CHIP 0.5% 1/16W R5975 1-216-837-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 5-43...
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When mounting these parts, mount new battery holder first and attach new lithium battery next. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Note: • Refer to page 5-1 for mark 0. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 5-44...
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NP-F570 X-2188-619-3 ECM-XM1 (Note 1) 1-542-749-11 Test Chart for Flange Focal Power Cord Conversion (2P) Adaptor 0 1-790-107-61 (Z7U) 0 1-569-008-12 (Z7N) Length Adjustment 3-291-529-01 1-834-482-21 (Z7E/Z7N/Z7P) 0 1-832-121-31 (Z7C) • Refer to page 5-1 for mark 0. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 5-45...
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(5-3 1-478-495-41 X-2188-618-1 1-823-156-61 1-829-414-61 HVR-MRC1 (Note) 2-630-005-31 3-069-286-03 DK-415 3-291-529-01 not supplied 1-782-361-15 i.LINK HVRA-CR1 X-2188-877-2 (Note) 3-048-481-01 * 3-179-882-01 X-2188-940-1 ECM-XM1 1-542-749-11 CD-ROM 3-280-847-02 Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder (PDF) 3-280-845-04 3-280-847-02 CD-ROM 4-124-517-01 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 5-47E...
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ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (NEW LANC JIG) LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS DATA PROCESS ENG ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE MODE MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENTS PREPARATIONS FOR CHECK, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF MECHANISM BLOCK PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECK, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL PARTS ADJUSTMENT HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
Download the data. Save the data. (The same model of the same destination) After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the respective items of the EVR data. (Refer to page 6-3 for the items to be checked) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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Error rate check z z z Video S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. VIDEO OUT level check COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pb level adj. Table 6-1-1 (1) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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Switching position adj. Error rate check Video S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. VIDEO OUT level check COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pb level adj. Table 6-1-1 (2) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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SW/OL standard 8-967-997-51 (XH2-1A1) (XH2-3) 8-967-999-03 8-967-997-11 for PAL (XH5-3P) 8-967-997-55 J-16 J-17 J-18 System operation check for NTSC (XH5-5) Connecting Cord CPC-13 jig 8-967-997-61 (DK-415) J-6082-443-A 1-782-361-15 for PAL (XH5-5P) 8-967-997-66 J-19 AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ1050) 1-479-580-12 Fig. 6-1-1 (1) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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1-823-156-61 Fig. 6-1-1 (2) Note 1: This is the ROM used for upgrading the version of Mode Selector II to enable it to be used for the N mechanism. Set the indication to “Z” when using the mode selector HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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HDTV Color monitor HDMI HDMI cable Connecting Cord DK-415 (Optional) (1-782-361-15) Component Video Cable (1-829-414-61) (Green) Y (Supplied) COMPONENT (Blue) P VIDEO IN (Red) P Adjustment remote commander NEW LANC JIG RM-95 (J-6082-565-A) (J-6082-053-B) LANC cable (J-6082-442-A) Fig. 6-1-2 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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Fig. 6-1-3. (Color reproduc- tion adjustment frame) 2) Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Remove the color bar chart from the pattern box and insert a clear chart in its place. (Do not perform zoom operations dur- ing this time) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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Remove the color chart and store it. Store the color chart in a place not exposed to direct light, avoiding high temperature and humidity. Use the color chart for about three years, and afterward replace it with a new chart. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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25: Initializing A and 1A page 26: Initializing B and 1B page 28: Initializing A, B, D, 1A and 1B page Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Perform “Modification of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data” HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data”) of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data”) Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-10...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “1C”. Perform “Modification of 8, 9, C, 13, 18, 1C, 1D, 1E Page Data” Note 3: If other than adjustment address was initialized, the ad- justed data is not initialized. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-11...
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Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of 8, 9, C, 13, 18, 1C, 1D, 1E Page Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 20 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-15...
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Note 3: If other than adjustment address was initialized, the ad- Adjustment Address 00 to FF justed data is not initialized. Adjustment Page Note 4: NTSC model: HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N Adjustment Address 00 to FF PAL model: HVR-Z7E/Z7P/Z7C Adjustment Page Adjustment Address...
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4C to 59 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Order Page Address Data Procedure STD gain adj. Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Press PAUSE button. LV Standard data input STD gain adj. 60 to AF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Linear matrix adj. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-17...
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6D Page table Initial value Address Remark Initial value NTSC PAL Address Remark NTSC PAL Linear matrix adj. F8, F9 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Linear matrix adj. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-18...
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the Camera Control Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to C5 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Black Balance Adj. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-19...
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(ND1 (CLR)) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) AWB adj. (ND1 (CLR)) B8 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) AWB Standard data input (ND1 (CLR)) AWB Standard data input (ND2) AWB Standard data input (ND3) AWB Standard data input (ND4) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-20...
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Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification Fixed data-2 of Camera Control Data”) F2 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-23...
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Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-24...
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the Camera Control Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-25...
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Note 3: If the data is other than “01”, adjustment has errors. Contents of error is written into page: 7, address: 02. See the following table. Data of page: 7, Error contents address: 02 Not horizontal Unstable installation Sensor input not recognization IC1401 IC1601 R1414 Fig. 6-1-5 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-26...
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Check the data is “01”. (Note 5) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 5C to 5F. Note 5: Adjustment error occurs if the data of page: 6, address: D1 is “02”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-27...
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TELE end and WIDE end respec- tively. Example: If an error exists in G, data is “05” Below 3 cm Processing after Completing Adjustment: Flange back adjustment jig Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Camera (9E) Fig. 6-1-7 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-28...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 9: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 10: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 20, 21, 28. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-29...
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Wait for 3 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”, and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 9) Perform “Flange Back Check (ND1)”. Perform “Optical Path Differencial Adjustment (ND2)”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-30...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 9: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 10: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 22, 23, 29. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-31...
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Wait for 3 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”, and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 9) Perform “Flange Back Check (ND2)”. Perform “Optical Path Differencial Adjustment (ND3)”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-32...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 9: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 10: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 24, 25, 2A. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-33...
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Wait for 3 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”, and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 9) Perform “Flange Back Check (ND3)”. Perform “Optical Path Differencial Adjustment (ND4)”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-34...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 9: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 10: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 26, 27, 2B. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-35...
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Wait for 3 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01” Press PAUSE (Write) button. Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”, and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 9) Perform “Flange Back Check (ND4)”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-36...
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TELE end and WIDE end respec- focused while zooming from tively. TELE end to WIDE end. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-37...
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TELE end to WIDE end. (16) Check that the lens is Processing after Completing Adjustment: focused while zooming from Order Page Address Data Procedure TELE end to WIDE end. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-38...
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Ver. 1.5 2009.02 Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-39...
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Check the data is “03”. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 1 second. (16) Check that the lens is focused while zooming from TELE end to WIDE end. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-40...
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6E, address: C6 to EF. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-41...
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(Note 3) Read YH data and YL data. (Note 3) Note 3: The right four digits of the page: 1 displayed data of the adjusting remote commander. 1:XX : XX XL or YL data XH or YH data HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-42...
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2. Vertical period E = F = 0 Fig. 6-1-9 Check on the monitor TV (Underscanned mode) A = B C = D E = F = 0 Color bar chart picture frame Monitor TV picture frame Fig. 6-1-10 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-43...
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Check the data changes to “01”. Note 3: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 82, 88 to 8B. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-44...
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4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-45...
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Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 98 to 9B. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-46...
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Check the data is “04”. Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) Wait for 3 seconds. (16) OUTDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-47...
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4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: A8 to B7. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-48...
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Note 3: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4- 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-49...
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Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 6F, address: 8C to 8F. 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-50...
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3) D. EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF Order Page Address Data Procedure 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF Press PAUSE (Write) button. 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i (16) Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-51...
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Check the data is “04”. Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) Wait for 3 seconds. (16) OUTDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-52...
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1) POWER ............CAMERA mode Order Page Address Data Procedure 2) ND FILTER ................3 Press PAUSE (Write) button. 3) D.EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i (16) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-53...
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3) D. EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF Order Page Address Data Procedure 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-54...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Check the data is “04”. Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) OUTDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-55...
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Processing after Completing Adjustment: 2) ND FILTER ................4 Order Page Address Data Procedure 3) D.EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF Press PAUSE (Write) button. 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i (16) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-56...
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3) D. EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF Order Page Address Data Procedure 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-57...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Check the data is “04”. Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) OUTDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-58...
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Processing after Completing Adjustment: Press PAUSE (Write) button. (9F) Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. During aging Aging completed (Below the set temperature) (Exceeding the set temperature) Excessive aging (Exceeding appropriate adjustment temperature) Fig.6-1-11 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-59...
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Check the data changes to Order Page Address Data Procedure “01”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data is “00”. Check the data is “00” to “06”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-60...
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Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Check that the entire screen is white. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-61...
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Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Check that the entire screen is white. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-62...
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Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Check that the entire screen is white. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-63...
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’ = 117 × (60/S function operates normally. Convert D ’ to a hexadeci- mal number, and obtain D (Note 4) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (7F) Note 3: S is read in “Preparation”. Note 4: Refer to table 6-4-1. “Hexadecimal-decimal conversion table”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-64...
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2) Make the height of flange back adjustment jig and the camera equal. 3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec- tively. Below 3 cm Flange back adjustment jig Camera Fig. 6-1-13 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-65...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 11: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 12: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: FF, address: A0 to AF. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-66...
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TELE end and WIDE end respec- focused while zooming from tively. TELE end to WIDE end. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-67...
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TELE end to WIDE end. (16) Check that the lens is Processing after Completing Adjustment: focused while zooming from Order Page Address Data Procedure TELE end to WIDE end. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-68...
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Ver. 1.5 2009.02 Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-69...
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Check the data is “03”. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 1 second. (16) Check that the lens is focused while zooming from TELE end to WIDE end. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-70...
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Note 4: If the data is other than “00”, adjustment has errors. Con- tents of error is written into page: 3, address: 03. See the following table. Data of page: 3, address: 03 Contents of error EVF_G adjustment error EVF_R adjustment error EVF_B adjustment error. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-71...
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Note 4: If the data is other than “00”, adjustment has errors. Con- tents of error is written into page: 3, address: 03. See the following table. Data of page: 3, address: 03 Contents of error PANEL_G adjustment error PANEL_R adjustment error PANEL_B adjustment error HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-72...
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Check the data changes to “11”. press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to Note 3: To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press “11”. the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data. Fig. 6-1-14 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-73...
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FOCUS POSITION (RESERVE) (RESERVE) Lens Jack Supply Voltage Check Lens jack Digital voltmeter AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VQ1050 (1-479-580-12) Lens jack Adjustment remote commander Connecting Cord LANC jack DK-415 NEW LANC JIG RM-95 (1-782-361-15) (J-6082-565-A) (J-6082-053-B) LANC cable (J-6082-442-A) Fig. 6-1-15 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-74...
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Note: Press the PAUSE (Write) button of the adjustment remote com- mander each time to set data. Address Data 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-75...
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However, the pinch roller is cleaned with alcohol. Note 3: When cleaning the capstan shaft, be carefull not to move the oil seal. If the oil seal is moved, oil will leak. Capstan shaft cleaning Oil seal Drum Pinch roller Fig. 6-2-1 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-76...
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• The grease must not contain any dust or other matter. (otherwise it can cause various trouble.) • Observe the noted amount of grease. (otherwise the oozed grease can cause troubles.) • Grease (SUNCALL FG-87HSR) : Part cord. 7-640-006-08 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-77...
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(not used in N mechanism) Mode Selector II Connector (black) 6-pin (not used in N mechanism) Relay board Mode Selector II Battery such as NP-55, NP-77 conversion board (N) (power supply) (Ref. No. J-29) Connector (white) 6-pin Fig. 6-2-3 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-78...
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3. Mode Selector II Power Off Turn off the main power of the Mode Selector II as follows. Press the RVS and FF buttons at the same time for 2 seconds or longer while the power is on. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-79...
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AUTO ing the output signals from sensors with the stored memory. Turn- ing on the RVS or FF button performs the same operation. STATUS Present status of sensor appears. (example: EJ) Fig. E HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-80...
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When the level of the battery used to supply power to this system decreases, this display appears asynchronously. When this hap- pens, all operations are disabled and the battery must be replaced. BATT DOWN CHANGE PLEASE Fig. F HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-81...
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Attach the flexible adhesive sheet along the Attach the flexible board while aligning outer shape of the drum base block assy. its side with the outer profile of the Flexible board adhesive portion flexible adhesive sheet. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-83...
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3 Shaft (inside the LS frame) Three screws × (M1.4 Frame Cassette compartment 2 Shaft (inside the LS frame) ass'y LS chassis groove A LS chassis groove E LS chassis groove D LS chassis groove C HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-84...
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TG6 catcher 1 from the chassis of the capstan motor block in capstan motor block. the direction of the arrow A. 1 TG6 catcher Capstan motor block 2 TG6 catcher TG6 catcher Hook C Hook B Hook B Capstan motor block TG6 catcher Chassis Hook B HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-85...
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Br, and the holder's claw must 5 Motor holder block not be melt. Claw A ass'y • Be careful not to damage the terminal due to attaching the soldering iron tip too long time. Screw Capstan cover M1.2 × 6.5 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-86...
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: Grease of a ball of 1.0 mm (M1.2 × 1.5) diameter (2 locations) First, insert the portion C of the motor Dowel A worm into the motor holder's hole. 2 Worm shaft (2J) Motor holder Worm shaft (2J) 1 Motor holder base Hole HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-87...
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: 941 made by Hakko Mfg. Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip Soldering iron tip contacting time within 2 sec. 6 TOP Sensor (Q902) TOP Sensor (Q902) 4 Two solderings 5 Claw FP-031 flexible board HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-88...
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Soldering iron tip : T1-1BC : 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip temperature Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, Br, and the holder's claw must not be melt. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-89...
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• The flexible board must not have any LED (D902) temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C breakdown. Soldering iron tip • The retainer plate and LED block must not Soldering iron tip contacting time within have any deformation. 2 sec. FP-031 flexible board HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-90...
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• The reel lock release must be full engaged. • The flexible board should not be pinched by anything. • (Must not be left in the half-installed state.) The retainer plate must not touch with the MIC terminal. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-91...
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T-reel table ass’y 1. table ass’y. Then insert it into the T-reel shaft. While rotating it, snap it in. (Verify that it is locked.) T reel shaft Claw 1 T reel table ass'y Claw T reel shaft HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-92...
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Key Points in Re-assembling 1 Extension spring (SB) S brake block ass'y 2 Hook of the S positioning S positioning Extension spring (SB) (Be careful not to elongate the spring hook.) 5 S positioning Claw 4 S positioning Dowel Claw 3 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-93...
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1) Insert the lever 2 of the S brake block ass’y into the hole of the LS chassis, and install the S brake block ass’y 1 in the S brake shaft. 1 S brake block ass'y 2 Lever S brake block ass'y Hole of the LS chassis S brake shaft HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-94...
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Apply grease Points to be noted Apply grease inside the hole TG1 shaft hole of the TG1 shaft hole Amount of grease: A ball of grease of 1.0 mm diameter. (Re-application of grease to the already-greased-point is not necessary.) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-95...
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S-reel table ass’y 3 from the S reel shaft. Tightening torque: 0.06 ± 0.01 N•m (0.61 ± 0.1 kgf•cm) S reel shaft Claw 3 S reel table ass'y Claw 1 Screw (M1.4 × 2.0) FWD ADJ 2 Tension regulator band S reel shaft HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-96...
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Hook A Shaft C Hook B RVS brake shaft RVS brake block ass'y Key Points in Re-assembling Hook B RVS brake block ass'y Hook A RVS brake holder RVS brake shaft RVS brake spring RVS brake block ass'y HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-97...
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Soldering iron tip : T1-1BC : 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip temperature Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, bridge formation, and the holder's claw must not be melt. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-98...
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Apply grease inside the boss of the outside. TG6 pivot shaft boss. TG6 lever Amount of grease: A ball of grease TG6 shaft of 1.0 mm diameter. (Re-application of grease to the already-greased-point is not necessary.) Hook A TG6 pivot shaft boss HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-99...
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(pinch return) Apply the grease when installing Amount of grease: A ball of grease of 1.0 mm diameter (Re-application of grease to the already-greased- point is not necessary) Hole of the Pinch arm shaft retainer hole LS chassis HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-100...
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2 Pendulum ass'y Key Points in Re-assembling Pendulum shaft S-reel After installation, move it toward the S-reel side. Mecha chassis section (rear view) Relay gear hole 1 Washer Points to be noted Washer Do not re-use the washer. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-101...
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• Be sure that the claws at two locations C of the rail are placed on the claw bearing A of the drum base block ass'y. • Be sure that the claw D of the rail is inserted inside the groove B of the drum base block ass'y. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-102...
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Tip of the GL arm Position B (two locations) Position A Groove of the rail 3 Screw (M1.4 × 2.0) 4 Rail ULE mode Dowel Rail Dowel Groove of the mecha chassis Coaster (S) ass'y Coaster (T) ass'y HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-103...
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GL (T) arm plate GL (T) arm plate is placed parallel to the chassis. GL (T) shaft Key Points 2 GL arm ass'y (S) in Re-assembling Alignment mark GL arm (S) shaft GL rack GL arm (T) shaft HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-104...
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3 GL arm claw 3 Torsion coil spring (T) 4 Torsion coil spring (T) 4 GL gear (T) GL arm (T) ass'y Torsion coil spring (T) GL arm claw Groove of the GL gear (T) Torsion coil spring (T) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-105...
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(M1.4 × 1.4) 5 GL rack groove GL rack shaft 7 LS chassis ass'y Be careful not to damage the flexible board. Grooves of the LS chassis ass'y Shafts of the mecha chassis ass'y 8 Mecha chassis ass'y HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-106...
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The position so that the conversion gear shaft is visible LS chassis Shafts of the mecha chassis ass'y 4 GL lack groove Position of alignment 8 Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) GL lack shaft 9 Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-107...
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On the side inside of press arm Cam base assy Apply grease Shaft in the screw hole Cam gear assy GL rack shaft Apply grease on the Shaft sliding surface of the GL rack shaft and the Apply grease Apply grease GL rack groove. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-108...
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∅ Wire type Soldering iron : 941 made by Hakko Mfg. 1 Four solderings Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC temperature: 300 ± 10 ∞ C Soldering iron tip Soldering iron tip contacting time within 2 sec. 3 Four solderings HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-109...
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Amount of grease: A ball of Conversion grease of 1.0 mm diameter gear shaft Apply grease Points to be noted Apply grease when installing Amount of grease: A ball of Apply grease of 0.5 mm diameter grease Relay gear shaft HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-110...
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. Make sure to follow the amount of grease to be applied. Dowel B Cam gear shaft Cam gear assy Key Points in Re-assembling Cam gear assy Mode gear assy Dowel B Cam gear assy Mode slider assy HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-111...
Mode slider shaft Hook must face 4 Mode slider ass'y 2 Extension spring (pinch limiter) upward. Hook must face downward. Rear view LS chassis claw Cam gear shaft 1 Capstan cover Don't re-use the capstan Mode slider shaft cover HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-112...
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Apply grease FP-032 flexible board with the mode gear ass'y. FP-032 flexible board Mode gear ass'y • After cleaning, grease is applied. • Be careful so that the dust should not be adhered to the greased surface. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-113...
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2) Remove the No. 2 gear 2 from the No. 2 gear shaft. 2) Install the No. 1 gear 1 in the No. 1 gear shaft. 1 No.1 gear 2 No.2 gear Mode gear ass'y No.1 gear No.1 gear shaft No.2 gear No. 2 gear shaft Mode gear ass'y HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-114...
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Amount of grease: A ball of Cam gear ass'y grease of 1.0 mm diameter Conversion gear shaft Side of inside Do not apply grease to the locations other than those specified . Make sure to follow the amount of grease to be applied. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C HELP...
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On the side inside of press arm Cam base assy Apply grease Shaft in the screw hole Cam gear assy GL rack shaft Apply grease on the Shaft sliding surface of the GL rack shaft and the Apply grease Apply grease GL rack groove. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C HELP...
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Apply grease Apply grease on the sliding surface of the FP-032 flexible board with the mode gear ass'y. FP-032 flexible board Mode gear assy Be careful so that the dust should not be adhered to the greased surface. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C HELP...
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Soldering iron : 941 made by Hakko Mfg. 2 locations Soldering iron tip: T1-1BC temperature: 300 ± 10 ° C Soldering iron tip Soldering iron tip contacting time within LED (D902) 2 sec. FP-031 flexible board FP-031 flexible board HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C HELP...
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Soldering iron tip contacting time: within 2 sec. Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, Soldering bridge formation, and the holder's claw must not be melt. Soldering at the two locations FP-228 Flexible adhesive sheet FP-031 Flexible adhesive sheet HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C HELP...
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GL arm (T) shaft Alignment mark GL arm ass'y (S) GL arm (S) shaft GL rack GL arm (T) shaft Screw (M1.4 × 1.4) Cam gear ass'y Mode gear assy Cam gear assy HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C HELP...
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TG1 nut TG2 nut Flange on the TG1 Flange on the TG1 Band adjuster Fixing screw TG1 nut Block gauge, pin gauge, etc TG2 nut Flange on the TG1 Flange on the TG1 Adjustment screwdriver Band adjuster Fig. 6-2-4 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-115...
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(25.5 ± 2.5 kgf•cm) LS cam plate fixing screw B LS cam plate fixing screw A Center of the LS LS cam plate fixing screw B chassis block 15.0 ± 2.0 N•m LS cam plate (153.0 ± 25.0 kgf•cm) Fig. 6-2-5 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-116...
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2) Select page: 0, address: 10 and set data: 00. Fig. 6-2-8 3) Select page: 3, address: 26 and set data: 00, and press the PAUSE (Write) button. 4) Select page: 3, address: 33 and set data: 00. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-117...
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Move the tension coil spring hook to another spring stay in the direction of A. TG5 guide TG4 guide Tension regulator spring TG3 guide TG1 guide TG2 guide Fig. 6-2-9 Tenshion regulator ass'y (TG1 guide) LS chassis ass'y Fig. 6-2-10 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-118...
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(TG2). (Refer to “3-4. TG2/ TG4 Guide Fine Adjustment.) Drum TG1 guide Measure the difference of tape run at this position Clearance between tape Fig. 6-2-11 Tape and upper/lower flanges becomes equality. Entrance side Exit side TG1 guide Fig. 6-2-13 Fig. 6-2-12 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-119...
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Tape height in the REV mode is higher Capstan Tape Tape height in the REV mode is lower TG5 TG4 TG3 TG2 Capstan motor TG6 guide Fig. 6-2-15 Drum TG6 guide, Adjustment nut TG5 guide TG4 guide Fig. 6-2-14 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-120...
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(Fluctuation of amplitude should be 10% or less at both entrance side (B) and exit side (C), when taking the amplitude (A) in the CUE or REV mode as 100%) FWD mode C 10% B 10% Fig. 6-2-17 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-121...
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Audio R (Red) (1-782-361-15) Adjustment remote commander NEW LANC JIG RM-95 (J-6082-565-A) (J-6082-053-B) Note: The pin arrangement is reverse between LANC cable CN1004 of TT-007 board and CPC-13 jig. (J-6082-442-A) Accordingly, be careful when inserting the connector. Fig. 6-3-1 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-122...
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Example: If serial No. is “77881”, “11”. = 77881 15) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. 4) From Table 6-3-2, obtain D and H that correspond to D Example: If D = 77881, – 65536 = 12345 = FE HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-124...
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Check the data changes to “11”. Note 2: If the data is “01”, adjustment has errors or the mecha- nism deck is defective. If the data is “80”, the mechanism deck is in emergency state or the end of tape was detected. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-126...
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Note 2: If the data is “72”, the tape top being played. After play- ing the tape for 1 to 2 seconds, stop it, perform step 5 and higher. If the data is “62”, the tape end being played. After re- wind the tape, perform step 5 and higher. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-127...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Initial Value of Page C: Address: B2 to C7 Initial Initial Initial Address Address Address value value value Press PAUSE (Write) button. (1C) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. Table 6-3-4 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-128...
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Measurement Point Y signal terminal of S VIDEO plug of A/V OUT jack (75 Ω terminated) If not, select page: 0, address: 10, and set the data “00”. Note: NTSC model: HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope PAL model: HVR-Z7E/Z7P/Z7C Adjustment Page...
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3 from the forementioned data, and 0.28 µsec (NTSC) 0.28 µsec (NTSC) press PAUSE (Write) button. 0.23 µsec (PAL) 0.23 µsec (PAL) Check the burst signal (C) to Fig. 6-3-4 the specified value. Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-130...
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(18) Check the sync signal level (A) to the specified value. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the burst signal level (B) to the specified value. Check the data changes to “11”. Perform “Processing after Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-3-5 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-131...
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Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “ 4 - 4 . 3. Bit value discrimination”. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-7 Fig. 6-3-6 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-132...
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“0”, and press PAUSE (18) (Write) button. (Note) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (18) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-8 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-133...
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Attenuator 3 pin 3 pin 1 pin 600 Ω (270 Ω (1-249-410-11) +330 Ω (1-249-411-11)) Audio level meter or Oscilloscope A/V OUT jack Audio (L) Audio (R) 47 kΩ Main unit 47 kΩ : 1-249-437-11 Video Fig. 6-3-9 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-134...
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Note 2: 0 dBs = 0.775 Vrms Note 1: 0 dBs = 0.775 Vrms Note 2: The Rch level to the Lch level must be within ±0.5dB. Switch setting Note 3: NTSC model: HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N 1) INPUT1 switch ............... LINE PAL model: HVR-Z7E/Z7P/Z7C Checking method: Checking method: 1) Input 1 kHz, 0 dBu signal in the XLR terminal (INPUT1).
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1) Input 1 kHz, –50 dBu signal in the XLR terminal (INPUT2). 2) Set the INPUT2 TRIM (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to “–6dB”. 3) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. 4) Set the INPUT2 TRIM (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to “0dB”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-136...
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6) Set the REC CH SELECT switch to “CH1•CH2”. 7) Check that the 1 kHz signal is output from the audio L termi- nal. 8) Check that the 1 kHz signal is output from the audio R termi- nal. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-137...
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3) Check that the 100 Hz signal level is the specified value. 4) Set the INPUT2 WIND (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to “ON”. 5) Check that the 100 Hz signal level is the specified value. 6) Set the INPUT2 WIND (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to “OFF”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-138...
(The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply (8.4 V) once. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-139...
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(The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply (8.4 V) once. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-140...
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Because the upper digit of the adjustment number is B ( ), and the lower digit is D ( ), the meeting point “189” of 1 and 2 in the above table is the corresponding decimal number. Table 6-4-1 HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-141...
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F4 to FF to “00”. Initializing method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “00”. Check the data changes to “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-142...
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PB, REC, CUE, REVIEW, PAUSE, FF, REW positions. When pinch roller is pressed, and the tension regulator is ON, the mechanism is operating at this position in modes in which normal images are shown. NULL Code not existing in the MD. Default value. Status before finding any mechanism position. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-143...
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When bit value = 1 When bit value = 0 HEADPHONES jack (FP-486 flexible J601) Used Not used Using method: 1) Select page: 3, address: 61. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of jack can be discriminated. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-144...
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Function When bit value = 1 When bit value = 0 ZOOM switch (Lens block) MANUAL SERVO 5) Select page: 6 (16), address: 69, and set data: 00 6) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-145...
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When bit value = 1 When bit value = 0 Focus ring (Lens block) Mode A Mode B 5) Select page: 6 (16), address: 69, and set data: 00 6) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-147...
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Check that the following LED are lit. • Front recording lamp • Rear recording lamp • MS ACCESS • SHOT TRANSITION STORE • SHOT TRANSITION CHECK • SHOT TRANSITION EXEC Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-148...
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Month After setting the clock, set the date of power on next (BCD code) Final condensation Year occurrence date Month (BCD code) Using method: 1) The record of use data is displayed at page: 7, addresses: C8 to HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-150...
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“Detailed” code (Occurred the last time) *1 : “01” t “C”, “03” t “E” Using method: 1) The past self-diagnosis codes are displayed at page: 7, ad- dress: BC to C6. Refer to “1-5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNC- TION” for detail of the self-diagnosis code. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C 6-151E...
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HVR-Z7J / Z7U / Z7N / Z7E / Z7P / Z7C RMT-831 US Model SERVICE MANUAL Canadian Model AEP Model E Model Ver. 1.3 2008.07 Chinese Model Japanese Model SUPPLEMENT-1 File this supplement with the service manual. (DI08-161) • Addition of Service Note •...
3) Check the displayed data value to identify the LG-005 board. Data value LG-005 board For standard lens For wide lens 5) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 6) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. (JAPANESE) HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C — 2 —...
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0 or dotted line with marque 0 sont critiques pour la mark 0 are critical for safety. sécurité. Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une pièce specified. portant le numéro spécifié. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C — 4 —...
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HVR-Z7J / Z7U / Z7N / Z7E / Z7P / Z7C RMT-831 US Model SERVICE MANUAL Canadian Model AEP Model E Model Ver. 1.5 2009.02 Chinese Model This SUPPLEMENT-3 is the revised version of Japanese Model SUPPLEMENT-2. Replacement of the SUPPLEMENT-2 (9-852-265-82) with the SUPPLEMENT-3.
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A-1494-308-C TT-007 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) (NTSC: Z7J/Z7U/Z7N) (Note) (NTSC: Z7J/Z7U/Z7N) A-1494-309-B TT-007 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) A-1494-309-C TT-007 BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) (PAL: Z7E/Z7P/Z7C) (Note) (PAL: Z7E/Z7P/Z7C) 4-137-537-01 SHEET, LEVEL RADIATION Note: These parts have been changed in the supplement-1 (9-852-265-81). HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C — 5 —...
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Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. HELP 7: Zoom (Side) Absorbing Sheet HELP 8: Level Radiation Sheet Do not cover the sensor (SE4201). Zoom (Side) Absorbing Sheet Level Radiation Sheet IC4201 IC2401 SE4201 Handle Assy TT-007 Board HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C — 6 —...
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< IC > < IC > 5-35 * IC4001 6-807-881-01 IC MB95005BGL-G-111-ERE1 * IC4001 6-808-391-01 IC MB95005ABGL-G-119-ERE1 * IC4401 6-808-157-01 IC MB91195ABGL-G-256-ERE1 (Note) * IC4401 6-808-616-01 IC MB91195ABGL-G-265-ERE1 Note: These parts have been changed in the supplement-1 (9-852-265-81). HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C — 7 —...
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(This size can be used with your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder.) HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony “Memory Stick”...
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Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective...
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Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl recording conditions. This phenomenon Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by may be notable in displays having high Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony motion resolution. Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for...
Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ............10 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ............14 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..17 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ........18 Step 6: Setting the date and time ............20 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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Table of Contents (Continued) Playing the picture on a TV ..............57 Using the Menu Using the menu items ............64 Menu items .................... 66 (CAMERA SET) menu ..............69 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ...............
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Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..............115 Maintenance and precautions ..............116 HDV format and recording/playback ..........116 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........... 117 About the “Memory Stick” ..............119 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ..........120 About i.LINK..................121 About x.v.Color ................. 122 About handling of your camcorder ...........
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Large eyecup (1) (p. 19) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included.
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Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 16) Test chart for flange focal length adjustment (1) (p. 10) CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder” (1) Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
Mounting the Carl Zeiss lens z Tips 1 Push the lens locking lever C up and • When you attach a non-Carl Zeiss lens, Sony remove the lens or the lens mount cap recommends that you adjust the black balance from the lens mount.
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4 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E. 5 Turn the zoom ring D to the telephoto position. 6 Turn the focus ring C until the subject comes in focus, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial E. MANUAL SERVO 7 Turn the zoom ring D to the wide angle ZOOM...
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued) The channel to be used differs Attaching the supplied depending on the relationship between microphone the REC CH SELECT switch positions and the input jacks. See the table below. REC CH SELECT Channel to Input jack switch position be used...
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pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) b Notes button. • You cannot use the HDV/DV jack when the Memory Recording Unit is attached to your z Tips camcorder. • If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL To remove the Memory Recording filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood with lens cover.
Step 3: Charging the battery pack After charging the battery You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series) with the All segments of the battery mark ( supplied AC Adaptor/Charger. appear in the display window when the normal charge of the battery is completed. b Notes You can fully charge the battery pack if you continue charging the battery pack after the...
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To remove the battery pack Recording in the HDV format Continuous Typical Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the Battery pack recording recording BATT RELEASE (battery release) button time time* and remove the battery pack. NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970 Recording in the DVCAM (DV) format Continuous Typical...
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1 Connect the mains lead to the AC Info only). Adaptor/Charger. • Sony recommends that you use an NP-F970 battery pack when you use your camcorder with 2 Connect the mains lead to the wall the Memory Recording Unit or a video light socket.
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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play back, set the POWER switch to the respective positions. Hold the camcorder properly. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p.
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel The viewfinder Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then Viewfinder lens rotate it to the best angle to record or play adjustment lever back (2). Move it until the picture becomes clear.
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When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder.
Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time. If you do not Select (OTHERS) by turning set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then appears every time you turn on your press the dial.
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z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p. 53). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] (p.
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” b Notes Cassette tape • Do not push the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while the cassette See page 116 for details on tapes including compartment is sliding in. Doing so may which tapes can be used and how to protect cause a malfunction.
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Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp b Notes • If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.
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Recording/Playback Recording Recording lamp REC START/ STOP button B Recording lamp Lens hood POWER switch REC START/STOP button A Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in HDV or DVCAM (DV) format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT] p.
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Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B). zREC 00:04:50:04 60min [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again. z Tips • When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV) format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p.
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• You cannot store a still image under the b Notes following conditions: • Specifications are for Sony “Memory Stick – When the shutter speed is slower than 1/50 Duo.” The actual number of recordable pictures – While using the fader can vary depending on the recording –...
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings • When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF] or Adjusting the zoom the focus ring to the mode A position (p. 28), you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the focus manually Adjusting focus manually in mode A In mode A, you can manually adjust focus without automatic adjustment functions. ZEBRA AE SHIFT REC REVIEW ASSIGN 1-6 Set the focus ring to the mode A position buttons and focus manually using the focus scale on ASSIGN...
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adjustment, set the focus ring to mode B. You • The center of the screen is magnified by about cannot use the automatic adjustment functions 1.5 times when [SCAN TYPE] in [HDV in mode A. PROGRE.] or [DV PROGRE.] of the (IN/ OUT REC) menu is set to [25].
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) z Tips Adjusting the exposure • The F value becomes close to F2.0 as the zoom position changes from W to T even when you open the aperture by setting the F value lower than F2.0, such as F1.6.
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z Tips range of 1/3 second through 1/10000 second or the extended clear scan • While recording a bright subject, diffraction may occur if you close the aperture further down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a The denominator of the set shutter speed common phenomenon with video cameras).
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) WB TEMP], which you have selected in Adjusting to natural color (White [WB PRESET] of the (CAMERA balance) SET) menu. Indicator Shooting conditions • White balance values adjusted for light (Memory A) sources can be stored in memory A and (Memory B)
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the dial to set the temperature. You can also set the color temperature from the menu ([WB Select [BLK BALANCE] in the TEMP SET] p. 70). (CAMERA SET) menu with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B 1 Set the white balance memory switch to Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH...
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as Select a picture profile number [GAMMA] and [DETAIL]. with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Connect your camcorder to a TV or You can record with the settings of the monitor, and adjust the picture quality selected picture profile.
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BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. Item Description and settings [MASTER BLACK] Sets the master black level. -15 to +15 [BLACK R] Sets the black level of Rch. [MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is the black level of Rch. -15 to +15 [BLACK G] Sets the black level of Gch.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by limiting signals in high contrast area of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. Item Description and settings [MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual.
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COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for deep colors and less effective for light colors. The color looks deeper as you decrease the setting value to more negative side, and lighter as you increase the value to more positive side.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR CORRCT (Continued) Item Description and settings [MEM1 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory 1. [PHASE] : Sets color phase. 0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t 24 (green) t 31 (blue) [RANGE] : Sets color phase range.
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DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item Description and settings [LEVEL] Sets the detail level. -7 to +7 [MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment. [ON] : Enables the manual detail adjustment (automatic optimization will not be performed). [OFF] : Disables the manual detail adjustment.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) SKINTONE DTL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. Item Description and settings [ON/OFF] Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select [ON] when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas. [LEVEL] Sets the adjustment level.
To name the picture profile settings 4 Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL/ You can name picture profile1 through 6. PUSH EXEC dial A. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch (CH1/CH2) A of the channel to be adjusted to MAN. appears on the screen. Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial B to adjust the volume during recording or standby. To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch (CH1/CH2) the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons • TC RESET (p. 87) Some functions need to be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a • TC COUNTUP (p. 87) single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 •...
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) Recording an index signal Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a If you record a scene with an index signal, function with the SEL/PUSH you can easily find that scene during playback (p.
• End search will not work correctly if a blank Reviewing the most recently section exists between recorded sections on the tape. recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 2 seconds of the scene Playing back the most recently recorded just before you stopped the tape.
[SHOT-B]: To start Sony recommends that you use a tripod to transition to the SHOT-B avoid image blurring. when the recording is You can set the following items in [SHOT started.
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Press the SHOT TRANSITION/ FOCUS MARKING button C again to bring up the shot transition check screen. The CHECK lamp turns on. Press the A button to check SHOT-A, or the B button to check SHOT-B. The image will be displayed with the settings stored in the selected SHOT.
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Using the Shot transition (Continued) • If you press the following buttons during the shot transition operation, the operation will be canceled: – PICTURE PROFILE – MENU – STATUS CHECK – EXPANDED FOCUS • You can also make a transition from the SHOT- A to the SHOT-B or from the SHOT-B to the SHOT-A.
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Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) You can mark a focal point, at which you button for marking a focal point at set a subject in focus, on the LCD screen position B. prior to the recording. You can use this When you press the A button, and A function during the manual focus.
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Playback VOLUME/MEMORY button PLAY button TC/U-BIT DATA CODE MEMORY/PLAY button MEMORY/INDEX button SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MEMORY/DELETE button You can play back movies as follows: Slide the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the green button. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.
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• You cannot play back movies recorded in HDV format on DVCAM (DV) format video cameras or mini DV players. • You can play back a DV format tape on your camcorder only when its contents are recorded in the SP mode.
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Playback (Continued) b Notes • Still images cannot be restored once you delete them. • You cannot delete still images when the “Memory Stick Duo” is write-protected (p. 119) or the still image is protected (p. 104). z Tips • To delete a still image in the index, move B to the still image using the VOLUME/MEMORY button, then do steps 2 and 3.
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder • When you assign [DISPLAY] of [ASSIGN BTN] to an ASSIGN button, you can use the ASSIGN button to change the screen. Displaying recording data (Data TC/U-BIT DATA CODE code) You can display information, including date, time and camera data, automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback.
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Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued) C Iris appears in the iris value display Press the STATUS CHECK button area during playback of the movie recorded with the iris manually adjusted to its maximum value. D Gain Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D E Shutter speed until a desired display shows up on the screen.
Locating a scene on a tape To cancel the operation Press the STOP button C on the Remote Commander. b Notes • Each day of recording must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording of that date is short. •...
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Locating a scene on a tape (Continued) To cancel the operation Press the STOP button C on the Remote Commander. b Notes • Recording between indexes must be longer than 2 minutes. Your camcorder may not detect the date if the recording between the indexes is short.
Playing the picture on a TV Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t Component video cable [AUTO] (83) (supplied) [VIDEO OUT] t (Green) Y [COMPONENT] t (Blue) P [1080i/576i] (85) (Red) P A/V connecting cable (supplied)
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: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t i.LINK cable (optional) [AUTO] (83) [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] (86) b Notes • Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the specifications of your TV.
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV A movie recorded in HD quality is converted and played back in SD quality. A movie recorded in SD quality is played back in SD quality. COMPONENT IN S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO...
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: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] Component video cable t[AUTO] (83) (supplied) (Green) Y [VIDEO OUT] t[COMPONENT] (Blue) P t[1080i/576i] (85) (Red) P [VIDEO OUT] t[DOWN CONVERT] A/V connecting cable t[SQUEEZE]/ (White) (supplied)
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued) : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting (IN/OUT REC) [VCR HDV/DV] t A/V connecting cable with [AUTO] (83) S VIDEO (optional) [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT] t [SQUEEZE]/[LETTER (White) BOX]/[EDGE CROP]* (85)
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When connecting to your TV via a VCR Select the connecting method on page 94 depending on the input jack of the VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
Using the Menu Using the menu items You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial displayed on the screen. until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu.
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Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted or to bring up the desired setting, then press the dial to confirm the setting. S T B Y 00:00:28:10 BEEP MENU : END Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen.
Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch position. Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 69) GAIN SETUP – SMOOTH GAIN – HYPER GAIN – AGC LIMIT – BLK BALANCE – WB PRESET –...
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Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 79) ZEBRA – HISTOGRAM – PEAKING – MARKER – CAM LEVELING – EXP.FOCUS TYPE – CAM DATA DSP – AU.LVL DISP – ZOOM DISPLAY – FOCUS DISP – SHUTTER DISP – LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL...
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Menu items (Continued) Position of POWER switch: CAMERA (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 89) ALL ERASE – FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER – (OTHERS) (p. 90) CAMERA PROF. ASSIGN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE PB ZOOM –...
(CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the HYPER GAIN recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) When you set this function to [ON] ), you can increase the gain to its limit. The default setting is [OFF]. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when b Notes the items are selected.
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Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. WB TEMP SET AE SHIFT You can set the color temperature between You can set an offset value to adjust the 2300K and 15000K in 100K steps when automatic exposure adjustment value you set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB between [-7] (dark) and [+7] (bright) with...
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[HDV1080i]: [HDV PROGRE.] t [REC Example: TYPE 4 TYPE] t [SCAN TYPE] 16:9 [DV]: [DV PROGRE.] t [SCAN TYPE] SCAN TYPE Frequency range 50.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz 25.00 Hz to 200.0 Hz FLCKR REDUCE photometric area B ON Reduces flickering. Flickering of the AE RESPONSE screen under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced.
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Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. during recording of a subject under strong FOCUS MACRO light, such as a stage. For example, you can prevent people's faces from over- When you set this function to [ON], you highlighting.
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To cancel before starting the operation, select [OFF] in step 1. The setting will be cleared every time you press the REC START/STOP button. [START TRIGGR]* STBY Fading out Fading in [END TRIGGER] WHITE FADER * The default setting is [START TRIGGR]. BLACK FADER 3 Start recording.
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Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 Select [ON/OFF] t [ON] with the SEL/ DV FRAME REC PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Perform the following step if you are You can record stop motion (or frame-by- changing the recording time from the frame) animation movies.
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TYPE S.TRANS/F.MARK Selects a type of the color bars. You can select a function to be assigned to the SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING button. B SHOT TRANSITION Select to assign the shot transition function to the button. TYPE 1 FOCUS MARKING Select to assign the focus marking function to the button.
(AUDIO SET) menu Press the MENU button t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH Settings for the audio recording (DV EXEC dial. AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. FLANGE BACK The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
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(p. 41). microphone (ECM-XM1). • Set [INPUT TRIM] to [12dB] for the optional INPUT1 MIC NR microphone (Sony ECM-NV1). Reduces noise from the microphone. • The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input level from an external microphone. When using B ON a highly sensitive microphone or recording loud Reduces noise from the microphone.
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Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CH3,CH4 • When recording loud sound, the sound may be distorted at either the input point or the Outputs only the sound dubbed in CH3 and recording point.
(DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the B OFF viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP Does not display a histogram. OUTPUT, etc.) NORMAL Displays a histogram. The default settings are marked with B. ADVANCE The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
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Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips b Notes • You can focus more easily using this • You cannot display markers on an external device connected to your camcorder via an function in combination with the analog jack.
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CAM DATA DSP (Camera data ZOOM DISPLAY display) B BAR When you set this function to [ON], you Displays a bar that indicates the zoom can constantly display the iris, shutter speed position. and gain settings on the screen. The default NUMBER setting is [OFF].
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Press the MENU button t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips b Notes • Shutter speed slower than 360° are displayed in • When you connect your camcorder to outside multiples of 360°, such as 360° × 2. power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting.
(IN/OUT REC) menu Recording settings, input and output rewound to the beginning. It is displayed settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ when you start playback or recording. VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) DISP OUTPUT The default settings are marked with B. You can select outputs to which display The indicators in parentheses appear when information, such as time code, is the items are selected.
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Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. SCAN TYPE signals to or from the external device via HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for You can select a scan type for recording in recording or playback. HDV format.
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• Image may be distorted or time code may not be – S Video properly connected between the scenes recorded – Audio/Video in the DVCAM mode and DV SP mode. B SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image DV WIDE REC while maintaining its original height.
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Press the MENU button t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. SYNCHRONOUS i.LINK SET Records movies, sound and time code on a connected device in synchronization with HDV t DV CONV your camcorder. When you set this function to [ON], you can convert HDV format signals to DV RELAY format signals and output the DV format...
(TC/UB SET) menu (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) 2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH The default settings are marked with B. EXEC dial. The indicators in parentheses appear when 3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/PUSH the items are selected. EXEC dial.
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Press the MENU button t select the (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 Insert a tape to the main camcorder from b Notes which you want to generate the time code. • This function is available in the following cases: 2 Set the POWER switches of the main and –...
(MEMORY SET) menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL FORMAT ERASE/FORMAT, etc.) You do not need to format the Memory “ Stick Duo” since it is already formatted at The default settings are marked with B. the factory. If you want to format the The indicators in parentheses appear when Memory Stick Duo,”...
(OTHERS) menu Press the MENU button t select the (MEMORY SET) with the SEL/ Settings while recording on a tape or other PUSH EXEC dial. basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. REC FOLDER (Recording folder) The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
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1 Select [COPY] with the SEL/PUSH Duo” or [CAMERA] to save it in your camcorder. EXEC dial. 3 Select [ NEW FILE ] or an existing 2 Select the camera profile that you want profile name with the SEL/PUSH to copy with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. EXEC dial.
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Press the MENU button t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) DATE REC B OFF When you set this function to [ON], you can enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5 Does not superimpose the date and time on times (still images about 1.5 to 5 times) images.
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REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) When you set this function to [ON], you can use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 136). The default setting is [ON]. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit.
Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Connecting to external devices The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD device and the connectors used.
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: Signal flow Camcorder Cable External device AV device with audio/video A/V connecting cable jacks* (supplied) (Yellow) t SD quality* (White) (Red) Pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection. When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.
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Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued) Format supported by the Menu setting VCR/DVD device Camcorder Copy format recording DVCAM [VCR HDV/DV] [i.LINK SET] format (DV) format* (p. 83) (p. 86) format Copy HDV recording as –* [OFF] Convert HDV recording to DVCAM DVCAM [ON]...
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b Notes Dubbing to another device • The following cannot be output via the HDV/ DV interface (i.LINK): – Indicators Prepare your camcorder for – Titles that are recorded on other camcorders playback. • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) Insert the recorded cassette.
Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a HDV1080i AV device with tape. You can record a scene as a still image compatible device i.LINK jack on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record pictures in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device.
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b Notes Connect your VCR as a player to • You cannot record TV programs from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK). your camcorder. • User bits are not recorded when dubbing from a When an i.LINK cable is connected, the DVCAM (DV) device via an i.LINK cable. format of the input signal ( •...
Copying movies on a Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) tape to a computer Connect your camcorder to the computer Start playing the cassette. with an i.LINK cable. The computer needs to have an i.LINK The pictures on the VCR appear on the connector and be installed with editing screen of your camcorder.
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Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable Format for Recorded copying to Menu setting* format the computer [VCR HDV/DV] t [HDV] [i.LINK SET] t [HDV t DV CONV] t [OFF] [VCR HDV/DV] HDV/DV interface t [HDV] (i.LINK) DVCAM [i.LINK SET] t (DV) [HDV t DV i.LINK cable (optional) CONV] t [ON]...
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Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued) When copying the movie in the Step:2 Copying the movies DVCAM (DV) format from the Use the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to computer to your camcorder obtain AC power (p. 14). Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 83). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided).
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Power sources/LCD screen/Remote Commander···p. 103 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 104 •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 18). The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared. • If you change [VF POWERMODE] to [AUTO], the finder light remains off while the LCD panel is open (p.
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Recording The recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button. • Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 24). • The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. • Set the write-protect tab of the cassette to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 116). •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) End search or last scene review does not work. • Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 45). • There is nothing recorded on the cassette. • There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction. Auto focus does not function.
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Cannot use Situation [TC LINK] Your camcorder is not connected to an external device via an i.LINK cable. [TC COUNTUP] [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE]. [UB-DATE/TC-TIME] [TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE]. [TC RUN] is set to [REC RUN]. [UB TIME REC] is set to [ON].
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Horizontal stripes appear on the image. • This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction. This can be improved by changing the shutter speed (p. 31). Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. •...
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The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off. • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 124). • Use the Sony mini DV cassette tape. “---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing back was recorded without setting the date and time.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Connecting to TV You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable. • You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV if an i.LINK jack of the TV is not compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p. 57). Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
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Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder. Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p.
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Troubleshooting (Continued) Your computer freezes. • Set [VCR HDV/DV] correctly according to the connected device (p. 83). • Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 101).
• The battery pack is nearly used up. persists even after you have tried a couple • Depending on the operating, of times, contact your Sony dealer or local environment, or battery conditions, E authorized Sony service facility. may flash, even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Warning messagess If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Viewing HDV format pictures recorded in HDV format You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor/ You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or Charger supplied with your camcorder monitor) with a component jack and within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz AUDIO/VIDEO input jack or an HDMI...
Maintenance and precautions Copyright signal HDV format and recording/ When you play back playback If the cassette you play back on your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder contains copyright signals, you HDV/DVCAM/DV formats. cannot copy it to a tape in another video It is recommended to use a cassette with the camera connected to your camcorder.
To prevent accidental erasure On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. An HDV format compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility on editing using DV jacks The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format When this camcorder is connected to other as described below. digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable, the recording format of edited tapes Recorder’s Cassette’s...
b Notes Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “.JPG.” • If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, • A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a the functions may be limited regardless of the computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have format of players and recorders.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) – Places with extremely high humidity or conform to the universal standard. (These subject to corrosive gases. models are not sold in some regions.) • If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor has been used with another device, format it •...
About storage of the battery pack battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on To use the battery pack effectively your camcorder once a year to maintain proper •...
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and b Notes is a trademark approved by many corporations. • When connecting a device with an i.LINK •...
If moisture condensation has occurred casing, unplug your camcorder and have it None of the functions except cassette checked by a Sony dealer before operating it ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn any further. off your camcorder, and leave it for about •...
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(optional), the video heads may be worn out. Please contact your Sony is not used a lot. dealer or local authorized Sony service facility If this freezing point is created while to have the video heads replaced.
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Removing dust from inside the – Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. viewfinder About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft Remove the eye piece of the cloth in the following instances: viewfinder.
Specifications System Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM- Video recording system (HDV) 63DM cassette and rechargeable 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system battery pack) Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a PHDVM- 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system 63DM cassette and AC Adaptor) Still image recording system...
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LCD screen information at the time of recording. **Still image resolution is obtained by the Picture unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid 8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9) CMOS Sensor and image processing Total dot number system (new Enhanced Imaging 921 600 (1 920 ×...
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Specifications (Continued) Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 Dimensions (approx.) 176 × 199 × 439 mm Maximum output voltage (6 15/16 × 7 13/16 × 17 9/32 in.) DC 8.4 V (w/h/d) Output voltage including the projecting parts DC 7.2 V 176 × 199 × 439 mm Capacity (6 15/16 ×...
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• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Accessory shoe mount (130) G Grip belt (17) B Microphone holder (12) H Microphone (12) C Microphone fixing clamper (12) I Accessory shoe adaptor (131) D Zoom lever (27) J Lens hood with lens cover (12) E EXPANDED FOCUS/L2 button (43)
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To mount the accessory shoe adaptor Mount the accessory shoe adaptor on the accessory shoe mount as illustrated. To remove the accessory shoe adaptor Do the reverse procedure to mounting the accessory shoe adaptor to remove it. Continued ,...
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 67 8 A Front remote sensor (93) R White balance memory switch (32) B Front recording lamp (92) S Gain switch (31) The recording lamp flashes if the * The ASSIGN 2 button, ASSIGN 5 button/AE remaining tape or battery is low.
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K PUSH (lens hood release) button (12) HDV/DV jack (57) B COMPONENT OUT jack (57) L Cable holder (12) C A/V OUT jack (57) M Memory Stick Duo slot (22) D LANC N Access lamp (22) jack The LANC control jack is used for O REC START/STOP button (24) controlling the tape transport of video OPEN/EJECT lever (22)
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 1 2 3 4 CHECK STORE EXEC SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING A Hook for shoulder strap (134) To attach the shoulder strap B Handle zoom lever (27) Attach the shoulder strap (optional) to the hooks for the shoulder strap. C REC START/STOP button (24) D Handle zoom switch (27) E Rear remote sensor (93)
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TC/U-BIT DATA CODE 1 2 3 4 MANUAL SERVO ZOOM A Lens cover lever (13) J Video control buttons (STOP/REW/ PLAY/FF/PAUSE/REC/SLOW) (50) B Focus ring (28) K VOLUME/MEMORY button (50) C Zoom ring (27) L MEMORY/DELETE button (50) D Iris ring (30) M MEMORY/INDEX button (50) E ZOOM switch (27) N MEMORY/PLAY button (50)
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Remote Commander may Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Slow) (50) Use of another battery may present a risk of fire F ZERO SET MEMORY or explosion.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. Recording movies Recording still images 00:04:50:04 1.2M HDV1080i A Recording format ( G Recording folder (90) ) (83) H Image size (26) B Remaining battery (approx.)
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Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Viewing movies Viewing still images qs qd 00:04:50:04 1.2M 101-0011 MEMORY PLAY HDV1080i K Data file name J Tape transport indicator Recording mode (DVCAM or DV SP) L Picture number/Total number of appears when a tape recorded in the DVCAM recorded pictures in the current or DV SP format is played back.
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Center Indicators when you made changes Indicator Meaning Warning (113) Upper left Upper right 00:00:00:00 Bottom Indicator Meaning HISTOGRAM (79) CAM LEVELING Center Bottom (80) DV AU.MODE (DV Upper left Audio mode) (76)* Manual volume Indicator Meaning control(41) Recording format (83) Manual focus (28) Picture profile (33) DV WIDE REC (85)*...
Index Numeric A/V connecting cable..58, 94 CNTRST ENHCR ..71, 106 A/V connecting cable with COLOR BAR ....... 75 21-pin adaptor.......63 S VIDEO......62, 94 COLOR CORRCT (Color A/V OUT jack...... 58 Correct)......... 37 COLOR DEPTH ....37 A button........46 COLOR LEVEL....
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FORMAT ......89 Indoor ........32 DV PROGRE......84 DV REC MODE FREE RUN ......87 INPUT1 jack....12, 41 (Recording mode) ....84 FS32K ........76 INPUT1 MIC NR ....77 DV SP ........84 FS48K ........76 INPUT1 switch .....41 DV WIDE CONV....85 INPUT1 TRIM .....77 DV WIDE REC ....84, 85 INPUT1 WIND ....77 DVCAM .......84...
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Index (Continued) LCD backlight ......18 TC/UB SET menu ..87 Picture Search....... 51 LCD BL LEVEL ..82, 106 Using the menu..... 64 PLAY button ......50 LCD BRIGHT ......82 MENU button ...... 20 Playing time......15 LCD COLOR .......82 Menu items ......66 Power cord......
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STBY COMMAND ..... 86 RELAY .........86 VF COLOR ......82 REMAINING .......82 STEADYSHOT ... 72, 106 VF POWER MODE .....82 Remaining battery....54 STOP ........86 Video control buttons ..134 Remote Commander ...136 Supplied items......8 Video head......124 REMOTE CTRL (Remote SYNCHRONOUS....86 VIDEO OUT ......85 control)........93 S.TRANS/F.MARK .....
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Index (Continued) Zoom ring ......27 ZOOM switch.......27 ZOOM TRANS ....46...
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HARDWARE LIST (5/7) #81: M1.7 X 2.5 #82: M1.4 X 1.4 #83: M1.7 X 7.0 (Tapping) #84: M2.0 X 3.0 (Silver) (Silver) (Black) (Silver) 2-515-756-01 3-272-251-01 3-080-204-41 3-072-453-11 #85: M1.7 X 2.5 #86: M1.7 X 4.0 (Tapping) #87: M1.6 X 5.3 #88: M1.6 X 5.9 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (6/7) #101: M2.0 X 5.0 #102: M2.6 X 8.0 #103: M2.6 X 10.0 #104: M3.0 X 8.0 (Silver) (Black) (Silver) (Black) 7-621-555-39 7-621-284-30 7-685-794-09 7-682-548-09 10.0 #105: M2.0 X 4.0 #106: M2.0 X 6.0 #107: M2.0 X 5.0 #108: M1.7 X 3.0 (Tapping) (Red) (Black)
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HARDWARE LIST (7/7) #121: M2.0 X 4.0 (Tapping) #122: M3.0 X 6.0 #123: M4.0 X 8.0 #124: M1.7 X 2.0 (Silver) (Black) (Black) (Silver) 7-682-547-09 3-080-205-11 7-682-561-09 2-599-475-01 #125: M1.4 X 3.0 (Black) 3-291-847-01...
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Page 6-69, Page 6-70, Page 6-117, Page 6-118, Page 6-119, Page 6-120, Page 6-121, Page 6-122, Page 6-123 This SUPPLEMENT-3 is the revised version of SUPPLEMENT-2. Replacement of the SUPPLEMENT-2 (9-852- 265-82) with the SUPPLEMENT-3. Please discard the SUPPLEMENT-2. HVR-Z7J/Z7U/Z7N/Z7E/Z7P/Z7C...
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