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Revision History UK Model North European Model E Model Australian Model Hong Kong Model Chinese Model Korea Model Tourist Model Japanese Model Photo: HDR-CX500 Link Link SPECIFICATIONS DISASSEMBLY SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS MODEL INFORMATION TABLE BLOCK DIAGRAMS PRINTED WIRING BOARDS SERVICE NOTE...
Design and specifications of your camcorder and 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to [ON]) accessories are subject to change without notice. • Manufactured under license from Dolby The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid Laboratories. and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
Design and specifications of your camcorder and 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to [ON]) accessories are subject to change without notice. • Manufactured under license from Dolby The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid Laboratories. and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE • HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 — 4 —...
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Model information table Model HDR-CX500 HDR-CX500E HDR-CX500V HDR-CX500VE HDR-CX505VE NE, E, Destination E, KR US, CND, J AEP, UK CH, HK, JE Color system NTSC NTSC GPS function Not built in Not built in Built in Built in Built in...
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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 • • • • • • • • HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 — 7 —...
The set is shipped with a unique ID (USB Serial No.) written in it. This ID has not been written in a new board for service, and therefore it must be entered after the board replacement. Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “USB serial No. input”. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
Check both C: 32: 60 and E: 61: 10 of the self-diagnosis code. initialization of the zoom lens occurred simultaneously. Note 1 : Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and refer to the “Destination data write”. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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Note 2 : When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items. After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
Note: When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items. After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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Note 2: When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items. After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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Note: When the lens block was replaced, start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the necessary adjustment items. After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the handheld operation. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “GYRO sensor sensitivity adj”. MM-083 BOARD (SIDE B) SE6601 YYY: YAW sensor sensitivity PPP: PITCH sensor sensitivity Note: The sensor sensitivity of SE6601 of MM-083 board is written only repair parts. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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Ver. 1.1 2009.12 ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE 1. SERVICE NOTE HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE C : 3 1 : 1 1 e; ea ef eg HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-10...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE VC-575 BOARD (SIDE A) VC-575 BOARD (SIDE B) IC7501 IC5501 R5527 *R5653 *R5653: No mount (Short land) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-11...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-12...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-13...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE • • • • MM-083 BOARD (SIDE B) SE6601 YYY: PPP: PITCH HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-14...
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(ENGLISH) HDR-CX500 (E Model) 1-7. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE CABINET (BOTTOM) ASSY (HDR-CX500) Serial No. The model display adopts the laser printing method.Therefore, the cabinet (bottom) assy for replacement differs depending on the destination. As similar displays are provided, choose the suitable one for order.
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Inform a customer of the serial number change and change the serial number in the repair data. HDR-CX500E (E, Hong Kong, Tourist Models) Serial No. Part No. Description A-1738-998-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX500-E34)) HDR-CX500E (Chinese Model) Serial No. Part No. Description A-1739-016-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX500-CN2)) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-16...
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The date label and inset (how to affix) are supplied together with the cabinet (bottom) assy. Part No. Description A-1738-992-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX500-U2)) HDR-CX500V (Canadian Model) Serial No. Part No. Description A-1738-993-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX500-CA2)) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-17...
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Part No. Description number for it will be changed to the one exclusive for A-1738-994-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX500-AU2)) service use. Inform a customer of the serial number change and change the serial number in the repair data. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-18...
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Part No. Description number for it will be changed to the one exclusive for A-1739-027-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX505-CEN)) service use. Inform a customer of the serial number change and change the serial number in the repair data. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-19...
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Part No. Description number for it will be changed to the one exclusive for A-1739-023-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX520-E23)) service use. Inform a customer of the serial number change and change the serial number in the repair data. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-20...
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Inform a customer of the serial number change and change the serial number in the repair data. HDR-CX520E (E, Tourist Models) Serial No. Part No. Description A-1739-025-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX520-E34)) HDR-CX520E (Chinese Model) Serial No. Part No. Description A-1739-026-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX520-CN2)) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-21...
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The date label and inset (how to affix) are supplied together with the cabinet (bottom) assy. Part No. Description A-1739-019-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX520-U2)) HDR-CX520V (Canadian Model) Serial No. Part No. Description A-1739-020-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX520-CA2)) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-22...
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A-1739-022-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX520-AU2)) service use. Inform a customer of the serial number change and change the serial number in the repair data. HDR-CX520VE (AEP, UK Models) Serial No. Part No. Description A-1739-021-A CABINET (BOTTOM (CX520-CEN)) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 1-23E...
1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11). Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock. 1 kΩ/1 W R:1 kΩ /1 W (Part code: 1-215-869-11) Wrap insulating tape. C5008 (Charging Capacitor) ST-217 Board C5008 HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given. 1 CK-217 Board Block (1-1 to 1-5) 2 Hinge Assy (2-1 to 2-9) (#3) HELP18 1-5E HELP18 1 CK-217 Board Block (#1) 2-3 (#1) 2 Hinge Assy 2-9E HELP19 (#1) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 2-9E...
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Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. HELP01 CM SHIELD SHEET PUTTING POSITION CM Shield Sheet HELP02 THE METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF LENS BARRIER UNIT FLEXIBLE CABLE Lens Barrier Unit Mountain Fold Ribs Ribs Lens Barrier Unit Flexible Cable HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 HELP...
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VC Bottom Frame FP-1121 Mountain Fold Flexible Board Valley Fold Tape (AS 1/2) HELP06 HOW TO FOLD AND THE METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF MICROPHONE UNIT FLEXIBLE CABLE Microphone Unit Flexible Cable Microphone Unit Flexible Cable Mountain Fold HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 HELP...
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HOW TO FOLD OF FP-1123 FLEXIBLE BOARD BOARD FP-1123 Flexible Board FP-1120 Flexible Board Mountain Fold Mountain Fold HELP11 RADIATION SHEET (CM) PUTTING POSITION AND CM SHIELD SHEET Radiation Sheet (CM) FP-1124 Flexible Board CM Shield Sheet HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 HELP...
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LCD Flexible Guard Sheet FP-1128 Flexible Board HELP17 HELP18 LCD CUSHION PUTTING POSITION THE METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF SPEAKER HARNESS AND HOW TO FOLD FP-1127 FLEXIBLE BOARD Back Light Frame Speaker Harness Valley Fold LCD Cushion FP-1127 Flexible Board HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 HELP...
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LCD Flexible Clamp 2 Install the LCD flexible clamp and the FP-1128 flexible 3 Roll the FP-1128 flexible board 2 times board in the hinge assy as shown in figure. in the hinge assy as shown in figure. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 HELP...
(HDMI CONNECTOR) (PS31700) FP-1123 FLEXIBLE BOARD CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (A/V REMOTE CONNECTOR) (RS31700) FP-1124 FLEXIBLE BOARD CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (VC-CM CONNECTION) (SK31700) FP-1126 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-1021 FLEXIBLE BOARD (ST-GP CONNECTION) (VC-MM CONNECTION) (CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520V/CX520VE) COMMON NOTE FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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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. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ENGLISH JAPANESE 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (JAPANESE) Pattern box PTB-450 For PTB-450: J-6020-250-A J-6082-200-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 HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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Schematic diagrams of the CM-103, VC-575, MM-083 and ST-217 boards are not shown. Pages 4-4 to 4-26 are not shown. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK FLASH UNIT(FL31700)is replaced as a block, so that PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. (RS31700) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (RS31700) is replaced as a block, so that PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 FP-1131, FL31700, PS31700, RS31700 4-33...
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LND020 POWER POWER (GP-026) of LEVEL3 LND021 LND007 LND022 LND008 X_RST X_RST Note: GP317 assy (GP-026) is not included in FP-1021 flexible board. FP-1021 FLEXIBLE BOARD : CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/CX520V/CX520VE ST-GP CONNECTION (PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted.) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 SK31700, FP-1021 4-34...
4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS Link Link CK-217 BOARD FP-1122 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-1120 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-1123 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-1121 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-1131 FLEXIBLE BOARD PD-389 BOARD COMMON NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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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) HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 4-35...
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Printed wiring boards of the CM-103, VC-575, MM-083 and ST-217 boards are not shown. Pages 4-36 to 4-40 are not shown. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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• • • • • Abbreviation AUS : Australian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model : Japanese model : Tourist model KR : Korea model NE : North European model HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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< CONNECTOR > CN1010 1-815-794-13 CONNECTOR (MULTIPLE) < FERRITE BEAD > FB001 1-400-927-31 BEAD, FERRITE (1005) FB002 1-400-927-31 BEAD, FERRITE (1005) ************************************************************ 1-878-924-11 FP-1124 FLEXIBLE BOARD ********************* (There are not mounted electrical parts on this flexible board.) ************************************************************ HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 5-14...
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< RESISTOR > R6413 1-218-974-11 METAL CHIP 1/16W < SENSOR > * SE6401 1-487-118-11 GMR SENSOR (PANEL NOR/REV) ************************************************************ Electrical parts list of the ST-217 and VC- 575 boards are not shown. Pages 5-17 to 5-22 are not shown. HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2 5-16...
2009.12 Supplement-1 • Change of Repair Parts List (S1 09-336) • Addtion of HELP • Additon of Service Note • Correction of Block Diagram • Correction of Repair Parts List S. M. Revised: Page 1-1, 1-8, 3-4, 5-6 HDR-CX500/CX500E/CX500V/CX500VE/CX505VE/ CX520/CX520E/CX520V/CX520VE_L2...
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