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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P RMT-811 US Model SERVICE MANUAL Canadian Model DSR-PDX10 AEP Model Ver 1.8 2005. 11 UK Model Revision History Revision History E Model DSR-PDX10P J MECHANISM Link Link SPECIFICATIONS BLOCK DIAGRAMS PRINTED WIRING BOARDS SPECIFICATIONS BLOCK DIAGRAMS PRINTED WIRING BOARDS SERVICE NOTE FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS REPAIR PARTS LIST...
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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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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P • SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 9 USB cable (1) adaptor (1), mains lead (1) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)(DSR-PDX10P) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) CD-ROM (SPVD-008 (I) USB Driver) (1)(DSR-PDX10) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) qa Cleaning cloth (1) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-811)(1)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE • MA-425 (MIC AMP, AF LASER CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-15 1-1. NOTE FOR REPAIR ····················································· 1-1 • CK-134 (CONTROL SWITCH) 1-2. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ······················· 1-2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-17 1-3. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT •...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P • DB-016 (8/9) (CONNECTOR) ADJUSTMENT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-79 Before starting adjustment ············································ 6-1 • DB-016 (9/9) (DC/DC CONTROL) 1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards ·· 6-2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-81 6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT ························ 6-4 •...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P RGB AMP Adjustment (PD-191 board) ····················· 6-41 3-1-8. Input/Output Level and Impedance ····························· 6-76 Contrast Adjustment (PD-191 board) ························· 6-41 3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ····· 6-77 COM AMP Adjustment (PD-191 board) ···················· 6-42 6-Initialization of 8, A, B, C, D, E, F, 1B, 1E, 1F Page V COM Adjustment (PD-191 board) ··························...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P SECTION 1 COVER COVER SERVICE NOTE 1-1. NOTE FOR REPAIR Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector. bent at the terminal. It is possible that a wire is snapped. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-2. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (8.4V), the power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate. These following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs. Method 1.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-4. NOTES ON HANDLING THE LASER DIODE [LASER UNIT (D501)] The laser diode may suffer electrostatic breakdown because of the potential difference generated by the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body. During repair, pay attention to electrostatic breakdown and also use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the repair parts.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 1-5-1. Self-diagnosis Function 1-5-2. Self-diagnosis Display When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or Display viewfinder or Display window shows a 4-digit display consisting window what to do.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P Ver 1.5 2004. 07 1-5-4. Self-diagnosis Code Table Self-diagnosis Code Block Detailed Symptom/State Correction Function Code Non-standard battery is used. Use the info LITHIUM battery. Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Video head is dirty. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK MA-425 BOARD] AC power AC IN adaptor MA-425 board - 4 2 Monitor Adjustment remote commander (RM-95) 2-8. AF LASER BRACKET ASSEMBLY 3 AF laser bracket assembly 1 FP-500 flexible board (CN5903) 2 Two screws ×...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-9. MA-425 BOARD 7 Two screws × (M1.7 2.5) 2 FP-500 flexible board 3 FP-504 flexible board (CN5903) (CN5905) 6 Two connectors (CN5901, 5902) 1 Open microphone jack cover. 8 MA-425 board 4 Two screws × (M1.7 2.5) 2-10.FP-504 FLEXIBLE BOARD ×...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-16.MECHANISM DECK (J210) 2 Mechanism deck (J210) 1 Four screws × (M1.4 1.5) 2-17.EVF BLOCK 1 Three screws (M1.7) 5 EVF block 4 TOP chassis assemby 3 Three screws (M1.7) 2 Two screws × (M1.7 2-11...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-18.FP-497 FLEXIBLE BOARD 3 Top cabinet assy 2 Two screws (M1.7) 7 Screw × (M1.7 2.5) 8 FP-497 flexible board 6 External connector 4 Two screws × (M1.7 2.5) FP-547 flexible board FP-497 flexible board Note: When installing FP-497 flexible board and FP-547 flexible board, please attach, as shown in a figure.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE CAMERA SECTION] Connection to Check the Camera Section To check the camera section, set the camera to the “Forced camera power ON” mode. Operate the camera functions of the zoom and focus using the adjustment remote commander (with the HOLD switch set in the OFF position).
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE VTR SECTION] Connection to Check the VTR Section To check the VTR section, set the VTR to the “Forced VTR power ON” mode. (Or, connect the control switch block (PS-1870) to the CN7201 of DB-016board and set the power switch to the “VIDEO” position.) Operate the VTR function using the adjustment remote commander (with the HOLD switch set in the OFF position).
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-20.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-1870) 1 screw 3 Control switch block × (M1.7 2.5) (PS-1870) 2 Two screws × (M1.7 2-21.SE-132 BOARD 3 Two screws × (M1.7 4 CS frame 2 Two screws × (M1.7 6 SE-132 board 5 Three screws ×...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-22.GRIP CABINET BLOCK 3 Slide open knob. 4 Open grip cabinet block. Grip cabinet block 2 Screw (M1.7) 1 Four screws × (M1.7 5 Six bosses 6 Grip cabinet block 2-16...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-23.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-1870) 2 Control switch block (CF-1870) 1 Two screws × (M1.7 2-24.MS ASSEMBLY 3 Claw 4 MS assembly 1 Screw × (M1.7 2 Two screws × (M1.7 2.5) 2-17...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-28.XM-002 BOARD, XD-002 BOARD, XS-002 BOARD Remove the XM-002 board and XLR sheet metal in the direction of the arrow. 5 Screw (M2.6) 6 Cable holder 4 Four screws (M2.6) 3 Two FP-217 flexible boards (CN201,301) 1 Three screws (M2 ×...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-29.CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION XK-001 XS-002 CD-389 XM-002 LB-080 VC-318 XD-002 CK-134 JK-222 PD-191 DB-016 SE-132 MA-425 Board Name Function CD-389 CCD IMAGER CK-134 CONTROL SWITCH DB-016 LENS MOTOR DRIVE, VAP DRIVER, MIC VOL, AUDIO PROCESS, VIDEO IN/OUT, EVF DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, CONNECTOR, DC/DC CONTROL JK-222 AV IN/OUT, DV/USB CONNECTOR...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P COVER COVER 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS Link Link OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/5) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/5) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/5) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/5) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/5) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/5)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P SECTION 3 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER BLOCK DIAGRAMS ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL ANALOG AUDIO SIGNAL ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/5) DIGITAL VIDEO SIGNAL CD-389 BOARD VC-318 BOARD (1/5)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/5) VC-318 BOARD (2/5) JK-222 CN1005 BOARD (2/5) CN401 (7/17) TPA,NTPA...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER 3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/5) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. VC-318 BOARD (3/5) PD-191 BOARD (1/2) CN1003 CN5203 CN5202...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-4. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/5) J MECHA DECK VC-318 BOARD (4/5) CN1008 RF MON ADJUSTMENTS...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER 3-5. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (5/5) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. FP-495 (14/17) CK-134 BOARD (2/3) VC-318 BOARD (5/5) IC3101 (FLEXIBLE) S5212,5211...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) Q8005-8007 DB-016 BOARD (1/3) CN7205 Q8017,8018,8028 F8005 24 .
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER 3-7. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. DB-016 S003 VC-318 BOARD CN1001 BOARD (2/3) XVTR MODE SW 1 CN1001 OFF(CHG)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-8. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) DB-016 BOARD (3/3) CN103 CN402 XS-002 BOARD ACCESSORY IC6301 IC6302...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER SECTION 4 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/4) CONTROL SWITCH BT901 BATTERY TERMINAL BLOCK (PS-1870) DC IN FP-497 FLEXIBLE NOT USE CN7200...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P COVER COVER 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (1/2) Link Link TO (2/2) TO (2/2) VC-318 BOARD (5/17) VC-318 BOARD (5/17) CD-389 BOARD CD-389 BOARD (CCD IMAGER) (CCD IMAGER) (HI CONTROL, DIGITAL STILL CONTROL) (HI CONTROL, DIGITAL STILL CONTROL) VC-318 BOARD (6/17) VC-318 BOARD (6/17) SE-132 BOARD SE-132 BOARD...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P COVER COVER 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (2/2) Link Link TO (1/2) TO (1/2) DB-016 BOARD (1/9) DB-016 BOARD (8/9) DB-016 BOARD (1/9) (LENS MOTOR DRIVE) DB-016 BOARD (8/9) (CONNECTOR) (LENS MOTOR DRIVE) (CONNECTOR) DB-016 BOARD (2/9) DB-016 BOARD (9/9) DB-016 BOARD (2/9) (VAP DRIVER) DB-016 BOARD (9/9) (DC/DC CONTROL)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS COVER COVER THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For schematic diagrams) 1. Connection • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF : µ Pattern box Link µF.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CD-389 BOARD SIDE A CD-389 BOARD SIDE A CD-389 BOARD SIDE B CD-389 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-91 for printed wiring board. CD-389 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R :REC MODE...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS SE-132 PRINTED WIRING BOARD SE-132 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-89 for printed wiring board. SE-132 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R :REC MODE PITCH/YAW SENSOR Q4002 P :PB MODE UN9213J-(K8).SO XX MARK:NO MOUNT...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS MA-425 PRINTED WIRING BOARD MA-425 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-95 for printed wiring board. NO MARK:REC/PB MODE MA-425 BOARD MIC AMP,AF LASER CONTROL CN5904 D5901 XX MARK:NO MOUNT SHOE_MIC_L AU_GND...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CK-134 BOARD SIDE A CK-134 BOARD SIDE A CK-134 BOARD SIDE B CK-134 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-103 for printed wiring board. CK-134 BOARD CONTROL SWITCH XX MARK:NO MOUNT TO VC-318 BOARD(16/17)CN1003 (THROUGH THE FP-496 FLEXIBLE)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS JK-222 BOARD SIDE A JK-222 BOARD SIDE A JK-222 BOARD SIDE B JK-222 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-99 for printed wiring board. JK-222 BOARD Note: Ferrite is mounted to the lcation where AV IN/OUT,DV/USB CONNECTOR R401,R403,R406,R408 are printed.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P Ver 1.2 2003. 05 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PD-191 PRINTED WIRING BOARD PD-191 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-97 for printed wiring board. NO MARK:REC/PB MODE PD-191 BOARD(1/2) RGB DRIVER,TIMING GENERATOR XX MARK:NO MOUNT PANEL_-15.3V L5703 10uH...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PD-191 PRINTED WIRING BOARD PD-191 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-97 for printed wiring board. PD-191 BOARD(2/2) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE LCD DRIVER,BACKLIGHT XX MARK:NO MOUNT CN5804 COM1 COM1 COM2...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS LB-089 PRINTED WIRING BOARD LB-089 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-107 for printed wiring board. LB-089 BOARD EVF,BACK LIGHT XX MARK:NO MOUNT D6101 R6101 CL-170R-CD-T NO MARK:REC/PB MODE (TALLY) D6102 NSCW100-T39...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS FP-100, FP-228, FP-102 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-100, FP-228, FP-102 FLEXIBLE BOARD COVER COVER TO VC-318 BOARD (12/17) CN1006 (PAGE 4-54) FP-228 LM_LOAD FLEXIBLE M903 LM_LOAD LOADING LM_UNLOAD MOTOR LM_UNLOAD SENSOR DEW+ DEW- MODE A MODE B MODE C S902...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. • Refer to pages 4-129 and 130 for waveforms. VC-318 BOARD(1/17) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE A/D CONVERTER,TIMING GENERATOR(AD/TG BLOCK)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. VC-318 BOARD(2/17) CAMERA RGB PROCESS(RGB BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC and...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. :Voltage measurement of VC-318 BOARD(3/17) the CSP IC and CAMERA PROCESS(CA BLOCK)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. VC-318 BOARD(4/17) :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC and the Transistors with mark,is MPEG MOVIE/DIGITAL STILL PROCESS(MPEG BLOCK)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-129 for waveforms. VC-318 BOARD(5/17) HI CONTROL.DIGITAL STILL CONTROL(D-STILL BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. VC-318 BOARD(6/17) :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC and the Transistors with mark,is FLASH MEMORY,SDRAM(MEMRY BLOCK)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-130 for waveforms. VC-318 BOARD(7/17) :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC NO MARK:REC/PB MODE...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. VC-318 BOARD(8/17) :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC and DV INTERFACE(JC-2 BLOCK) the Transistors with...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-129 for waveforms. VC-318 BOARD(9/17) :Voltage measurement of NO MARK:REC/PB MODE...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. VC-318 BOARD(10/17) (5/17) C2305 USB I/F(USB BLOCK) USB_D+...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. VC-318 BOARD(11/17) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC and the Transistors with mark,is...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. VC-318 BOARD(12/17) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC and the Transistors with mark,is...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-130 for waveforms. FB2501 D_1.9V FB2502...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-130 for waveforms. VC-318 BOARD(14/17) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. NO MARK:REC/PB MODE :Voltage measurement of VC-318 BOARD(15/17) the CSP IC and...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. NO MARK:REC/PB MODE DB-016 BOARD(8/9)CN7206 (PAGE 4-80) (THROUGH THE FP-498 FLEXIBLE)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-119 for printed wiring board. CAM_15V CAM_15V CAM_3.6V CAM_3.6V NO MARK:REC/PB MODE VC-318 BOARD(17/17)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. HALL_REF DB-016 BOARD(1/9) C3456 R3478 0.1u...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. IC1505 TC7SET04FU(TE85R) DB-016 BOARD(2/9) R2.2 VAP DRIVE(VD BLOCK) IC1505...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. Measurement at Mark is not possible DB-016 BOARD(3/9) physically due to the parts mounted on MIC AMP(MA BLOCK)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. DB-016 BOARD(4/9) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE AUDIO PROCESSOR(AU1 BLOCK) Measurement at Mark is not possible...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. DB-016 BOARD(5/9) :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC and the Transistors with mark,is AUDIO PROCESSOR(AU2 BLOCK)
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Ver 1.2 2003. 05 DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. DB-016 BOARD(6/9) :Voltage measurement of the CSP IC and the Transistors with...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P Ver 1.2 2003. 05 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. •...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. DB-016 BOARD(8/9) FP-497 FLEXIBLE SHOE_UNREG_GND VC-318 BOARD(16/17)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-123 for printed wiring board. DB-016 BOARD(9/9) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE DC/DC CONVERTER(DD BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT :Voltage measurement of...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS XD-002, XS-002 PRINTED WIRING BOARD XD-002, XS-002 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-115 for printed wiring board. XD-002 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R :REC MODE DC/DC CONVERTER P :PB MODE XX MARK:NO MOUNT Q408...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS XM-002, XK-001 PRINTED WIRING BOARD XM-002, XK-001 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-117 for printed wiring board. CN201 XM-002 BOARD CH1_(+)_ATT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE CH1_(+)_COM R :REC MODE MIC AMP P :PB MODE CH1_(+)_THR...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P COVER COVER 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS Link Link SE-132 BOARD FP-495 FLEXIBLE BOARD SE-132 BOARD FP-495 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-497 FLEXIBLE BOARD CD-389 BOARD (SIDE A) CD-389 BOARD (SIDE A) FP-497 FLEXIBLE BOARD CD-389 BOARD (SIDE B) FP-100, FP-102, FP-228 FLEXIBLE BOARD CD-389 BOARD (SIDE B) FP-100, FP-102, FP-228 FLEXIBLE BOARD MA-425 BOARD...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For printed wiring boards) • Chip parts. • : Uses unleaded solder. Transistor Diode •...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER LB-089 (EVF, EVF BACKLIGHT) PRINTED WIRING BOARD • : Uses unleaded solder. For printed wiring boards • This board is four-layer print board. However, the pat- terns of layers two and three have not been included in the diagram.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION COVER COVER FP-504 FLEXIBLE BOARD • : Uses unleaded solder. FP-504 FLEXIBLE BOARD For printed wiring boards • Refer to page 4-133 for parts location. There are a few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P CD-389 BOARD SIDE A CD-389 BOARD SIDE A CD-389 BOARD SIDE B CD-389 BOARD SIDE B PD-191 BOARD PD-191 BOARD COVER COVER 4-4. WAVEFORMS CD-389 PD-191 BOARD BOARD IC100 1,4 REC IC101 1,4 REC IC5702 1 REC/PB IC105 1,4 REC IC5701 rk REC/PB 7.6Vp-p 7.6Vp-p...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER VC-318 BOARD IC1901 ea REC/PB IC1202 6 REC/PB 3.0Vp-p 6.6msec 3.8Vp-p 30nsec IC1202 9 REC/PB IC1902 wj PB 3.1Vp-p 500mVp-p 3.3msec IC1202 q;...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B VC-318 BOARD SIDE A VC-318 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER VC-318 BOARD X3101 (IC3101 wk) REC/PB X1202 (IC1202 rh) 2.8Vp-p 100nsec 4.0Vp-p 15nsec X3102 (IC3101 ts) REC/PB 1.3Vp-p 30µsec X2101 (IC2101 ) REC/PB 3.6Vp-p 40.7nsec IC2101 ...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B DB-016 BOARD SIDE A DB-016 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER DB-016 BOARD IC4202 1 EVF IC4201 rk EVF 2.9Vp-p 340mVp-p IC4201 rj EVF IC4202 rk EVF 2.9Vp-p 340mVp-p IC4201 rh EVF IC4202 wh EVF 3.3Vp-p 340mVp-p...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER 4-5. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION no mark : side A * mark : side B SE-132 BOARD CD-389 BOARD MA-425 BOARD PD-191 BOARD C4001 C102 * C5901 * R5901 A-1 C5701 R5701 B-4 C4002...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER no mark : side A * mark : side B JK-222 BOARD CK-134 BOARD FP-504 BOARD XD-002 BOARD * CN401 C-6 BT5201 D-3 S5201 C601 * C400 R142 * CN402 B-3 S5202 * C401 R143...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER no mark : side A * mark : side B XS-002 BOARD XM-002 BOARD VC-318 BOARD S105 * C200 CN200 B-3 R239 C1201 * C1319 * C2004 S104 * C201 CN201 A-1 R240 C1202...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER no mark : side A * mark : side B VC-318 BOARD C2401 C2916 FB1201 B-6 L1202 R1210 B-5 * R2104 E-6 R2501 E-5 R2940 A-7 C2402 C2917 * FB1204 D-5 L1203 R1211 C-5 * R2105 E-7...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER no mark : side A * mark : side B DB-016 BOARD * C1501 C4205 C6310 C8036 F8001 L8027 * R1515 D-1 * R3456 B-3 * C1502 C4206 C6311 C8037 F8002 L8028...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER no mark : side A * mark : side B DB-016 BOARD * R6201 D-5 * R8020 D-6 * R6202 D-5 * R8021 D-6 R6304 D-4 * R8022 A-6 R6305 D-4 * R8023 A-6 R6306 D-4...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P SECTION 5 COVER COVER REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • The mechanical parts with no reference number The components identified by mark 0or have some differences from the original one. in the exploded views are not supplied.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5-1-2. F PANEL BLOCK ns : not supplied (Note) D501 (Note) (included in 53) (including z A, z B) MIC901 MIC902 (included in 53) Note : Be sure to read “SERVICE NOTE” on page 1-3 when replacing the laser unit (D501) and the FP-500 flexible board.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5-1-3. CABINET (R) BLOCK ns : not supplied - 1 3 SP901 LCD block (See page 5-4) : BT5201 (BATTERY, LITHIUM SECONDARY) Board on the mount position. (See page 4-105.) CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5-1-4. LCD BLOCK ns : not supplied TA901 LCD901 ND901 LCD902 - 1 9 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-076-448-11 COVER (FRONT), HINGE X-3952-612-1 FRAME ASSY, P X-3952-604-1 HINGE ASSY 3-076-453-01 SPRING (P), TORSION COIL A-7078-342-A FP-495 BOARD, COMPLETE 3-076-449-01 BUTTON, OPEN 3-076-447-11 COVER (REAR), HINGE...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5-1-5. CABINET (L) BLOCK ns : not supplied Grip cabinet block (See page 5-6) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-076-343-01 BRACKET, JK X-3952-618-1 COVER ASSY, TERMINAL A-7078-332-A JK-222 BOARD, COMPLETE 3-077-139-01 CUSHION, (LG) 3-713-791-01 SCREW (M1.7X4), TAPPING, P2 A-7078-339-A SE-132 BOARD, COMPLETE 4-974-725-01 SCREW (M1.7X2.5), P X-3952-593-1 CS FRAME ASSY...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5-1-6. GRIP CABINET BLOCK (included in 251) (including z C) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1-685-299-22 FP-503 FLEXIBLE 3-713-791-01 SCREW (M1.7X4), TAPPING, P2 X-3952-660-1 CABINET ASSY, GRIP X-3952-598-1 CHASSIS ASSY, MS 3-076-322-11 BELT, GRIP 1-785-593-31 CONNECTOR, MEMORY STICK 3-679-362-11 SCREW X-3952-624-1 CABINET ASSY, MS...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5-1-11. LENS BLOCK ns : not supplied (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 2) Note 1 : Be sure to read “Precuations for Replacement of CCD Imager” on page 4-12 when changing the prism block. Note 2 : Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Flexible board of video lens is not supplied.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5-1-12. OVERALL MECHANISM DECK SECTION (J210) M901 LS chassis block assembly (See page 5-13) Mechanism chassis block assembly (See page 5-14) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-703-816-14 SCREW (M1.4) 3-704-197-21 SCREW (M1.4X2.5), SPECIAL HEAD X-3952-017-3 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT ASSY X-3950-364-1 GEAR ASSY, GOOSENECK 3-059-082-01 SPRING, TENSION...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5-1-13. LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ns : not supplied Q901 D901 H902 S903 H901 Q902 FP-102 (Note) Note: FP-102 is included in the LS sub assy and is attached to chassis by hot-press. Because installation of FP-102 requires a very high accuracy, FP-102 is not supplied as an independent service parts.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P CD-389 CK-134 5-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • COILS When indicating parts by reference number, parts list may be different from the parts uH: µH please include the board name. specified in the diagrams or the components •...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P Ref. No. Part No. Description ACCESSORIES ************ 1-475-599-14 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-L10A) (PDX10P) 1-475-599-45 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-L10A) (PDX10) 1-475-950-53 REMOTE COMMANDER (RMT-811) 1-543-798-11 FILTER, CLAMP (FERRITE CORE) 1-575-131-11 CORD, POWER (PDX10P) 1-790-107-22 CORD, POWER (PDX10) 1-757-294-11 CORD, CONNECTION (USB 5P) 1-824-097-11 CORD, CONNECTION (AV MULCH) (1.5m) 3-053-056-01 LID, BATTERY CASE (FOR RMT-811) 3-072-414-01 SPVD-008 (USB DRIVER CD-ROM) (PDX10P)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P SECTION 6 COVER COVER ADJUSTMENTS Before starting adjustment EVR Data Re-writing Procedure When Replacing Board The data that is stored in the repair board, is not necessarily correct. Perform either procedure 1 or procedure 2 or procedure 3 when replacing board. Procedure 1 Save the EVR data of the machine in which a board is going to be replaced.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards. • Adjusting items when replacing main parts When replacing main parts, adjust the items indicated by in the following table. Note: When replacing the drum assembly or the mechanism deck, initialize the data of the drum r rotation counted time. (Refer to “Record of Use check” of “6-4.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P • Adjusting items when replacing a board or EEPROM When replacing a board or EFPROM, adjust the items indicated by in the following table. Replaced parts EEPROM Board replacement replacement Adjustment Adjustment Section Initialization of Initialization of A, D page data 8, A, B, C, D, E, Initialization of 8, C page data F, 1B, 1E, 1F...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P Ver 1.4 2003. 07 6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT (CAMERA SECTION) 1-1-1. List of Service Tools • Oscilloscope • Color monitor • Vectorscope • Regulated power supply • Digital voltmeter Ref. No. Name Parts Code Usage Auto white balance adjustment/check Filter for color temperature correction (C14) J-6080-058-A...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-1-2. Preparations Pattern box Note1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer to “2. DISASSEMBLY”. Note2: When performing only the adjustments, the lens block and boards need not be disassembled. Note3: Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P Ver 1.4 2003. 07 AC power adaptor (8.4 Vdc) AC-L10, AC-VQ800 etc. EVF BLOCK Must be connected when performing the EVF system adjustment. LENS BLOCK CN7205 CN7211 CN1501 DB-016 board CD-389 board CN7207 CN7206 CN7204 CN7201 CN7200 DC IN jack FP-498 flexible FP-499...
DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-1-3. Precaution 1. Setting the Switch Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments without loading cassette. POWER (PS-1870 block) ........CAMERA SETUP (Menu setting) ............0% FOCUS (FP-504 flexible) ........MANUAL DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting) ........OFF AUTO LOCK (CK-134 board) ......
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box A dark room is required to provide an accurate AF laser adjustment. If it is not available, prepare the flash adjustment box as given below; 1) Provide woody board A, B and C of 15 mm thickness. woody board A (2 sheets) woody board B (2 sheets) woody board C (1 sheet)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-2. INITIALIZATION OF 8, A, B, C, D, E, F, 1B, 1E, 1F PAGE DATA Note: When reading or writing the 1B, 1E or 1F page data, select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 01, then select B, E or F page. The 1B, 1E or 1F page can be chosen by this data setting.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-2-1. INITIALIZATION OF A, D PAGE DATA 2. Modification of A, D Page Data If the A, D page data has been initialized, change the data of the Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. “Fixed data-2”...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. A Page Table 4. D Page Table Note1: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Note1: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Note2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the A, D Note2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-2-2. INITIALIZATION OF 8, C PAGE DATA 3. 8 Page Table Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Note1: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Note2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the 8, C 1.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4. C Page Table Address Address Remark Remark Note1: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Initial value Initial value Note2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the 8, C Fixed data-2 Page Data”.) Fixed data-2: Modified data.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-2-3. INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 1E, 1F PAGE DATA 2. Modification of E, F, 1E, 1F Page Data Note: When reading or writing the E, F page data, select page: 0, address: If the E, F, 1E, 1F page data has been initialized, change the data of 10, and set data: 00.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. E Page Table Address Remark Note1: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Fixed data-1 Note2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F, Fixed data-2 1E, 1F Page Data”.) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of E, F, 77 to 78 Fixed data-1 1E, 1F Page Data”).
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4. F Page Table Address Initial value Initial value Remark Note1: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. NTSC PAL Note2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F, Flange back adj. 1E, 1F Page Data”.) Fixed data-2: Modified data.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P F page 5. 1E Page Table Address Initial value Initial value Remark Note1: When reading or writing the 1E page data, select page: 0, address: NTSC PAL 10, and set data: 01, then select E page. The 1E page can be chosen A6 to B3 Fixed data-1 by this data setting.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1E page 6. 1F Page Table Address Remark Note1: When reading or writing the 1F page data, select page: 0, address: Fixed data-2 10, and set data: 01, then select F page. The 1F page can be chosen by this data setting. After reading or writing, reset the data of page: 0, address: 10 to Fixed data-1 “00”.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-2-4. INITIALIZATION OF B, 1B PAGE DATA 2. Modification of B, 1B Page Data When changing the B, 1B page data, change the data by the following Note: When reading or writing the B page data, select page: 0, address: procedure.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Before perform the camera system adjustments (except for “66MHz/ 54MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment”), check that the specified values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS” are satisfied. And check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2. HALL Adjustment For detecting the position of the lens iris and ND filter, adjust AMP gain and offset. Subject Not required Measurement Point Display data of page 1 (Note1) Measuring Instrument Adjustment remote commander Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 13 to 18 Specified Value 1 14 to 18...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. MR Adjustment The MR (Magnet resistor) adjustment of the inner focus lens is carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during auto focusing/manual focusing. Subject Not required Measurement Point Adjustment remote commander Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 70 to 7C...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box) The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during auto focusing/manual focusing. Subject Siemens star chart with ND filter for the minipattern box (Note1) Measurement Point Adjustment remote commander Measuring Instrument...
DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Flange Back Adjustment 5-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) Chart and Subject More Than 500m Away) Perform this adjustment after performing “Flange Back Adjustment The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out (1)”. automatically.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 6. Flange Back Check 7. Picture Frame Setting Subject Siemens star (2.0m from the front of Subject Color bar chart (Color reproduction the lens) (Luminance : 350 ± 50 lux) adjustment frame) (1.0m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Check operation on TV monitor Measurement Point...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 8. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input 9. MAX GAIN Adjustment Adjust the white balance reference at 3200K. Setting the minimum illumination. If it is not consistent, the image level required for taking subjects in Subject Clear chart low illuminance will not be produced (dark). (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Subject Clear chart...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 10. F No. & ND Light Quantity Standard Data Input 11. LV Standard Data Input Compensate the unevenness of the light quantity of the iris meter Adjust the normal coefficient of the light value. and ND filter. Subject Clear chart Subject Clear chart (All white) (Note1) (Color reproduction adjustment frame)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 12. Auto White Balance Adjustment Adjust to the proper auto white balance output data. If it is not correct, auto white balance and color reproducibility will be poor. Subject Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Filter Filter C14 for color temperature correction Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 40 to 43...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 13. Color Reproduction Adjustment White Adjust the color Separation matrix coefficient so that proper color reproduction is produced. Subject Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Measurement Point Video terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO jack (75Ω terminated.) Measuring Instrument Vectorscope, oscilloscope Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 38 to 3B...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 14. White Balance Check Subject Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Filter Filter C14 for color temperature correction ND filter 1.0 and 0.4 and 0.1 Measurement Point Video terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO jack (75Ω terminated.) Measuring Instrument Vectorscope Specified Value Fig.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 15. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment Processing after Completing Adjustments Adjust the gain of the PSD sensor for the steady shot operation. 1) Select page: 6, address: 01, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE Perform this adjustment only when replacing the lens block. When button.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 15-2. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment (2) Subject Pattern B (1.5m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Video terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO jack Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope (H period) Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Black Pattern B White...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 16. Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment 17. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment • Perform this adjustment only when replacing the angular Adjust the close time and loss time every F number of the mechanical velocity sensor. When the microprocessor, circuit etc. is shutter and high-speed shutter correction value to correct the damaged, don’t perform this adjustment but check the luminous exposure.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 18. AF Laser Output Adjustment Set the AF laser output to an appropriate level. Subject Paper which reflection rate is 18% (50cm from the front of the lens)(Note1) Measurement Point Adjustment remote commander Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 7D to 83 Specified Value Data of address: 70 is “10”...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 19. AF Laser Axis Check Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Subject Dark homogeneous subject Set the data. (1m from the front of the lens)(Note1) Set the data. Measurement Point Monitor TV screen Set the data. Measuring Instrument Set the data, and press PAUSE Specified Value...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-4. ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM 1. VCO Adjustment (DB-016 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the EVF screen will be ADJUSTMENT blurred. Note1: When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages Mode Camera caused by static electricity. Subject Arbitrary Note2: Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0,...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2. RGB AMP Adjustment (DB-016 board) 3. Contrast Adjustment (DB-016 board) Set the D range of the RGB driver used to drive the LCD to the Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified specified value.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4. Backlight Adjustment (DB-016 board) Set the backlight luminance. If deviated, the image may become dark or bright. Mode Camera Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Pin 3 of CN1008 of VC-318 board (EVF LED DA) Measuring Instrument Digital voltmeter Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 4F, 50 Specified Value...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. VCO Adjustment (PD-191 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will be blurred. Note1: The back light (fluorescent tube) is driven by a high voltage AC power supply. Therefore, do not touch the back light holder to Mode VTR stop avoid electrical shock.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2. RGB AMP Adjustment (PD-191 board) 3. Contrast Adjustment (PD-191 board) Set the D range of the RGB decoder used to drive the LCD to the Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified specified value.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4. COM AMP Adjustment (PD-191 board) 5. V COM Adjustment (PD-191 board) Set the common electrode drive signal level of LCD to the specified Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the value. specified value.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 6. White Balance Adjustment (PD-191 board) Correct the white balance. If deviated, the reproduction of the LCD screen may degenerate. Mode VTR stop Signal No signal Measurement Point Check on LCD screen Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 67, 68 Specified Value The LCD screen should not be colored.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 6-2. MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENT 2-1. Preparations for Check, Adjustment and Replacement of Mechanism Block • Refer to the “SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY” section for details of removing cabinets and printed wiring boards. • When making any adjustment to a mechanism or replacing mechanical parts, be sure to use the Mode Selector II and select the appropriate status of the mechanical deck such that the mechanical status is suitable for the desired work.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-2. Periodic Inspection and Maintenance • Be sure to perform the following maintenance and inspection so that the machine delivers its full performance and functions, and to protect the machine and tape. Also, perform the following maintenance items after completing the repair work, regardless of the number of hours the machine has been operated by the user.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-2-3. Periodic Inspection List Operating hours (H) Maintenance and inspection item Remarks 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Tape running surface cleaning Be careful not to attach oil Rotary drum cleaning and Be careful not to attach oil degaussing Capstan bearing —...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-2-4. Mode Selector II Operating Procedure 2-4-1. Introduction The Mode Selector II is a mechanism drive tool that assists LCD display screen maintenance work of the various mechanism decks. It has the Selector button following functions. Mode Selector II 1.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-4-2. Mechanism Status (Position) Transition Table Using Mode Selector II After selecting a mechanism deck, select either the MANUAL or MD name J Mechanism STEP test (not AUTO) using the Mode Selector II. The desired Code mechanism status (position) can be specified by pressing the RVS or FF button.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3. Check, Adjustment and Replacement of Mechanical Parts 2-3-1. Drum 2. Attachment procedure 1. Removal procedure Loosen the three screws (M1.4 × 2) 1 fixing the drum and Align the two reference holes A and B on the rear of the drum with the position setting reference pins A and B of the drum remove the drum.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-2. L. Motor Holder Block Assy (Loading) and FP-228 Flexible Wiring Board (DEW Sensor) 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure 1) Remove soldering 2 from the L motor holder block assy 1) Check the direction of the polarity marking C of the L motor (loading).
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-3. Retainer Plate Assy, LED Retainer 2. Attachment procedure 1. Removal procedure While pressing the claw of the LED retainer in the direction of Hook shaft A, shaft B and shaft C on notch A, notch B and the arrow A, remove the LED retainer. notch C of the retainer plate assy in this order.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-4. Brake-T Block Assy, T-reel Table Assy, Gooseneck Gear Assy 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure Remove the brake-T block assy from the brake-T pivot shaft. 1) Insert the gooseneck gear assy into the center hole of the relay While pressing the reel claw retainer A of the T-reel table assy gear shaft.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-5. TG1 Assy, Tension Coil Spring (Tension Regulator) 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure Remove the screw (M1.4 × 2.5) 1. Coat the root and its surroundings on TG1 pivot shaft A with Remove the tension coil spring. grease (1/4 drop). (Strictly observe the coating position and Remove the TG1 assy tension regulator band.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-6. TG1 FWD Position Adjustment When the TG1 assy or S-reel table is replaced, or when a part constituting these parts is replaced, perform the following adjustment. • TG1 FWD Position Adjustment • FWD Back-tension Adjustment (Refer to section 2-3-7.) •...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-7. FWD Back-tension Adjustment 2-3-9. TG3 Guide Zenith Adjustment 1. Adjustment procedure Remove the drum referring to section 2-3-1. Install the dummy Install the Mini DV torque cassette (Ref. No. J-19). drum (Ref. No. J-22). Set the [RP] mode. Confirm that the torque reading of the Install the TG36 gauge (Ref.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-10. TG6 Guide Zenith Adjustment 2-3-11. LS Cam Plate Position Adjustment 1. Adjustment procedure 1. Adjustment procedure 1) Loosen the LS cam fixing screw (M1.4 × 4) 1 by 180 degrees. 1) Remove the drum referring to section 2-3-1. Install the dummy 2) Establish the [STOP] mode.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-12. LS Chassis Block Assy, LS Guide Retainer 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure Remove the FP-100 flexible wiring board from the FPC Confirm that the brake-T block assy has been moved in the connector on the FP-102 flexible wiring board. counter-clockwise direction C.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-13. LS Cam Plate, Tension Coil Spring (Brake-S), Brake-S, Torsion Coil Spring (Brake Arm), Cassette Position Set-S, Brake-S Driving Arm Assy 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure 1) Remove the screw (M1.4 × 1.4) 1. 1) Insert the brake-S drive arm assy under groove of the LS chassis 2) Remove the LS cam plate.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-14. TG7 Block Assy, Torsion Coil Spring (TG7 Return, Pinch Return), Pinch Arm Assy 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure Remove the TG7 block assy in the direction of the arrow A. Install the torsion coil spring (pinch roller return) 1. (Insert Remove the torsion coil spring (TG7 return) 1.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-15. Layout Diagram of FP-102 Flexible Wiring Board 1. Removal procedure 1) Remove the sensor holder-T from groove of the LS chassis block assy in the direction of the arrow A. 2) Remove the cassette holder-S by pushing out the hook under the LS chassis block assy towards the direction of the arrow FP-102 flexible wiring board LS chassis block assy...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-16. TG1 Cam Slider, LS Arm, LS Roller, Mode Gear Assy, LS Guide Roller 2. Attachment procedure 1. Removal procedure Remove the TG1 cam slider. Coat inside the LS guide roller with grease (1/4 drop of grease) Remove the LS arm. (At this moment, be careful that the LS and insert it into the LS guide shafts S1 and S2.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-17. Guide Rail 2. Attachment procedure 1. Removal procedure 1) Remove the screw (M1.4 × 2) 1. 1) Engage the claws of the guide rails with the claws of the drum base block assy starting engaging the claw from the T-side rail 2) When removing the guide rail, be careful that claws of the drum and S-side rail.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-18. Gear Cover B, GL Driving Gear 2. Attachment procedure 1. Removal procedure Remove the screw (M1.4 × 2) 1. Coat the cam gear A and the GL drive gear with grease (1/2 drop). (Refer to Fig. 2.) Remove the gear cover B in the direction of the arrow A. Refer to Fig.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-19. Drum Base Block Assy, Coaster-S Block Assy, Coaster-T Block Assy 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure 1) Remove three screws (M1.4 × 2.5). 1) Insert a coaster-S block assy and coaster-T block assy into the 2) Move the coaster-S block assy and coaster-T block assy out drum base groove.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-20. DC Motor (Capstan), Conversion Gear, Relay Gear 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure Remove the three screws (M1.4 × 2) 1. Coat relay gear shaft and conversion gear shaft with grease (1/ Remove DC motor (capstan). Remove belt from the pulley of 8 drop).
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-21. Gear Cover C, Pinch Driving Arm Assy, Cam Gear B 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure 1) Remove the screw (M1.4 × 2) 1. 1) Identify the front side and the rear side of a cam gear B. Align 2) Move the key slot of the gear cover C in the direction of the the cam gear B shaft, the gear phasing hole and the LS chassis arrow A and remove the gear cover C.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-22. Gear Cover A, FP-100 Flexible Wiring Board 1. Removal procedure 2. Attachment procedure Remove the screw (M1.4 × 2) 1. Align the motor holder block assy position with the chassis Remove the gear cover A in the direction of the arrow A. square hole and round hole.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-3-23. Deceleration Gear, Mode Gear Assy, FP-100 Flexible Wiring Board, Cam Gear A 1. Removal procedure 4) Install the deceleration gear as follows: Position the deceleration 1) Remove the deceleration gear. gear with its small gear down, and engage the small gear tooth 2) Remove the screw (M1.4 ×...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-4. Tape Path Adjustment Check this section Entrance side Exit side (Normal waveform) 2-4-1. Adjustment Preparation Clean the tape running surface (tape guides, drum, capstan, pinch roller) referring to Service Manual. Connect adjustment remote commander (Ref. No. J-5) to the LANC terminal of the machine.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-4-2. Tracking Adjustment 2-4-3. TG3 Guide Adjustment 1) Play the tracking alignment tape (XH2-1A1) (Ref. No. J-18) back. 1) Play the tracking alignment tape (XH2-1A1) (Ref. No. J-18) back. 2) Adjust TG3 guide until the envelope of entrance side waveform 2) Run the tape in FWD mode.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-4-4. TG7 Guide Adjustment 2-4-5. Check upon Completion of Adjustment Establish the FWD mode. Confirm that tape slack does not 1. Tracking Check occur in between capstan and TG7 guide. (Specification value: Play the tracking alignment tape (XH2-1A1) (Ref. No. J-18) back. 0.5 mm or less of tape slack) If any tape slack occurs, rotate Confirm that RF waveform has amplitude of about 0.65A (65%) the tG7 guide to remove the tape slack.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2. CUE/REV Check 3. Rise-up Check 1) Play the tracking alignment tape (XH2-1A1) (Ref. No. J-18) 1) Play the tracking alignment tape (XH2-1A1) (Ref. No. J-18) back. back and enter the REV mode. Confirm that pitches between 2) Establish the FWD playback mode. Confirm that RF waveform peaks of RF waveform are equally spaced.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 6-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENT NTSC model: DSR-PDX10 PAL model: DSR-PDX10P 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS Use the following measuring instruments for video section adjustments. 3-1-1. Equipment to Required TV monitor Oscilloscope (dual-phenomenon, band width above 30 MHz with delay mode) (Unless specified otherwise, use a 10 : 1 probe.) Frequency counter Pattern generator with video output terminal...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3-1-2. Precautions on Adjustment Note2: Setting the “Forced VTR Power ON” mode (VTR mode) 1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. Note1: Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address. 2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE 1) The adjustments of this unit are performed in the VTR mode button of the adjustment remote commander.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3-1-5. Adjustment Connectors Some of the adjustment points of the video section are concentrated at VC-318 board CN1008. Connect the measuring instruments via the CPC-8 jig (J-6082-388-A). The following table lists the pin numbers and signal names of CN1008. Pin No.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3-1-7. Alignment Tapes Use the alignment tapes shown in the following table. Use tapes specified in the signal column of each adjustment. Name Tracking standard (XH2-1A1) Tape path adjustment SW/OL standard (XH2-3) Switching position adjustment Audio operation check Audio system adjustment (XH5-3 (NTSC), XH5-3P (PAL)) System operation check Operation check...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. Initialization of 8, A, B, C, D, E, F, 1B, 1E, 1F Page Data If the 8, A, B, C, D, E, F, 1B, 1E, 1F page data is erased due to some reason, perform “1-2.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. Serial No. Input 3-2. Serial No. Input Note: Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0, Write the serial No. and model code in the EEPROM (nonvolatile address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address. memory).
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3-3. SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 2. PLL f & LPF f Pre-Adjustment (VC-318 Board) Before perform the servo and RF system adjustments, check that the specified value of “66MHz/54MHz Origin Oscillation Mode VTR stop Adjustment” of “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” is satisfied. Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 02, 03 And check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-318 Board) 4. AGC Center Level and APC & AEQ Adjustment To obtain normal playback waveform output during the playback Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. mode, adjust the switching position. 4-1.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-318 Board) 4-4. Processing after Completing Adjustments Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode Playback Set the data. Signal Recorded signal at “Preparations Set the data. before adjustments” Set the data. Measurement Point Pin w; of CN1008 (RF MON) (Note1) Ext.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 5. PLL f & LPF f Fine Adjustment (VC-318 Board) Mode VTR stop Signal Arbitrary Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 02, 03 Measuring Instrument Adjustment remote commander Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 1F, 20, 22, 29 Specified Value Data of page: 3, address: 02 is “00”.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VC-318 Board) Note1: Before perform the servo and RF system adjustments, check that the specified value of “66MHz/54MHz Origin Oscillation Mode Camera Adjustment” of “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” is Subject Arbitrary satisfied.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment 4. VIDEO OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-318 Board) (VC-318 Board) Mode Camera Mode Camera Subject Arbitrary Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Video terminal of AUDIO VIDEO Measurement Point Chroma signal terminal of S VIDEO jack (75Ω...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1. Playback Level Check Mode VTR playback Switch setting: Signal Alignment tape: MIC LEVEL (Menu setting) ........AUTO For audio operation check (XH5-3 (NTSC)) [Connection of Audio System Measuring Devices] (XH5-3P (PAL)) Connect the audio system measuring devices as shown in Fig. 6-3- Measurement Point Audio left or right terminal of AUDIO/ VIDEO jack...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4. Overall Noise Level Check Mode Camera recording and playback Signal No signal: Insert a shorting plug in the MIC jack Measurement Point Audio left or right terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO jack Measuring Instrument Audio level meter Specified Value Below –45dBs (IHF-A filter ON, 20kHz LPF ON) Checking Method: Insert a shorting plug in the MIC jack.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3-6. XLR ADAPTER ADJUSTMENT Connected athe XLR adapter with the main unit, and perform the adjustments. Don’t insert any plug in the MIC jack of the main unit. [Connection of Audio System Measuring Devices] Connect the audio system measuring devices as shown in Fig. 6-3- Menu setting of the main unit Switch setting of the XLR adapter XLR SET:...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 6-4. SERVICE MODE 4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER 2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote commander The adjustment remote commander is used for changing the calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc. The Mishandling of the adjustment remote commander may erase the correct adjustment data at times.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-2. DATA PROCESS The calculation of the DDS display and the adjustment remote commander display data (hexadecimal notation) are required for obtaining the adjustment data of some adjustment items. In this case, after converting the hexadecimal notation to decimal notation, calculate and convert the result to hexadecimal notation, and use it as the adjustment data.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 4-3. SERVICE MODE Note: Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address. 2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) 1. Setting the Test Mode Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in Page D Address 10 addresses F4, F8 and FC.
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 2-2. MSW Code MSW when errors occur: Information on MSW (mode SW) when errors occur MSW when movement starts: Information on MSW when movements starts when the mechanism position is moved (When the L motor is moved) MSW of target of movement: Information on target MSW of movement when the mechanism position is moved Mechanical Position ←...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 3. Bit value discrimination Display on the Bit values Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the adjustment bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0 adjustment remote commander for following items. Use the table remote below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”. commander bit7 bit6...
DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 6. Switch check (3) Page 2 Address 61 to 66 Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Using method: 1) Select page: 2, address: 61 to 66. 2) By discriminating the display data, the pressed key can be discriminated. Data Address (00 to 0C)
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 9. Record of Use check (2) Page 7 Address C8 to CD Note1: This data will be kept even if the lithium battery (CK-134 board BT5201 of the cabinet (R) assembly) is removed. Note2: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Address Function Remarks...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P 〈 〉 FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT For NTSC model DSR-PDX10 Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. For PAL model DSR-PDX10P — 323 —...
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital camcorder. With your Digital camcorder you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital camcorder is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.
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If you have any questions about this product, — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. you may call: — Increase the separation between the Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- equipment and receiver. SONY (7669) — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a...
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Main Features •Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 25) Recording moving pictures •Recording still images on a tape or still images, and playing (p. 51) them back •Playing back a tape (p. 41) •Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 48, 144) •Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick”...
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Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting the exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 36) •SPOT LIGHT (p. 37) •PROGRAM AE (p. 66) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 73) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 74) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p.
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Table of contents Shooting with manual adjustment ..66 Main Features ........4 Using the PROGRAM AE ..... 66 Adjusting the shutter speed ..69 Quick Start Guide Adjusting the white balance ..71 – Recording on a tape ......8 Adjusting the exposure ....
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Table of contents Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” Operations “Memory Stick” on your computer Using a “Memory Stick” – For Windows users ....206 – Introduction ....... 135 Connecting your camcorder to your Recording still images on a “Memory computer using the USB cable Stick”...
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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the mains lead (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p.
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Recording a picture (p. 25) Remove the lens cap. POWER Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Press START/STOP. POWER Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears Viewfinder on the screen.
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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the mains lead (p.
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Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 144) Press OPEN to open Remove the lens cap. the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. Set the POWER switch to POWER MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Press PHOTO Press PHOTO deeper.
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— Getting Started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out.
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Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in colour) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 135) adaptor (1), mains lead (1) (p. 16) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 190) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 239 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder.
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This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. SERIES “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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DC IN jack, even when the mains lead is not plugged into a wall socket. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information.
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Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p.
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Step 2 Setting the date and time TC / UB SET SETUP MENU TC PRESET CLOCK SET – – : – – : – – UB PRESET USB STREAM TC RUN LTR S I ZE TC MAKE RETURN UB T I ME [MENU] : END [MENU] : END SETUP MENU...
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Step 3 Inserting a cassette You can use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.
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Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape. (1) Prepare the power supply.
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Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects such as a pen. •Do not press the LCD screen too hard.
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— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information.
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Recording a picture Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. • The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on PAGE2 during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p.
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Recording a picture Usable cassettes You can record both on mini DVCAM cassettes and on mini DV cassettes using your camcorder. When you use a mini DV cassette, set REC MODE to DV SP in the menu settings. You can record on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format. When you want to record in the DV format or to make longer recording, use the mini DV cassette.
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Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Press FN and select PAGE2 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+.
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Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. The viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight...
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Recording a picture (3) Attach the wind screen to the microphone. (4) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover. (5) Place the microphone into the holder with the model name (ECM-NV1) facing upward, close the cover, and tighten the screw. (6) Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 connector.
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Recording a picture Note If you use equipment other than a 48-V microphone with the +48V switch set to ON, a malfunction of the equipment may occur. When you connect equipment other than a 48-V microphone, set it to OFF. When the wind is blowing hard Set INPUT1 of the LOW CUT switch to ON when the audio is input via the INPUT1 connector.
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Recording a picture Attaching the supplied wide lens hood (1) To remove the lens hood mounted on the camcorder, screw the lens hood counterclockwise. (2) We recommend you place the unit with the lens side up and attach the wide lens hood from above.
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Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom sparingly results in better-looking recordings. W : Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : Telephoto (subject appears closer) To use zoom greater than 12×...
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Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
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Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory. STBY/REC Time code/User bits 00:00:00:01 50min Remaining tape 40min This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. The .
Recording a picture Shooting subjects lit by strong light – SPOT LIGHT This function prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light, such as in the theatre. Press SPOT LIGHT while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. indicator appears on the screen.
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Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. (3) Press START/STOP.
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Checking recordings – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDITSEARCH END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
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Checking recordings – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review Rec Review You can check the last recorded section. Press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby.
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— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape.
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Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm.
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Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear on the screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again. DISPLAY DATA CODE DISPLAY/...
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Playing back a tape Date/time Various settings 40min 40min 00:00:23:01 00:00:23:01 AUTO 4 7 2002 50 ATW 12:05:56 F1.8 [a] Time code [b] SteadyShot OFF [c] Exposure mode [d] White balance [e] Gain [f] Shutter speed [g] Aperture value Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback.
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Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To play back pause (viewing a still picture) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode.
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Playing back a tape In the various playback modes •Sound is muted. •The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback. When the playback pause lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder.
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Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor (p.
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— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or tape recording standby. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 51). Before operation •Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When you want to record still images in different size, use the Memory Photo recording (p. 144). When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image quality.
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. •Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings.
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Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record about 340 images in the DVCAM format on a 40-minute DVCAM cassette and about 510 images in the DV format on a 60-minute DV cassette. (1) In the standby, set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings.
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Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording Notes •During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. If you do so, the image may flutter. •You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations: ( The indicator flashes on the screen.)
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Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the longwise direction.
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Using the wide mode In the wide mode You cannot select the following functions: – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording standby – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
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Using the fader You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. STBY FADER M. FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE 1) 2) OVERLAP WIPE STBY MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from colour to black-and-white.
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Using the fader (1) When fading in [a] In the standby, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.
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Using the fader When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY You cannot use the fader. While using BOUNCE, you cannot use the following functions: – Zoom – Shutter speed adjustment – Exposure – Flexible Spot meter – Focus manually –...
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Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
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Using special effects – Digital effect (1) Press FN to display PAGE1 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
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Using special effects – Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording standby – Tape photo recording – Fader – Shutter speed (1/25 or slower) adjustment •The following functions do not work in the old movie: –...
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Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality. When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture displayed on a TV (p. 47). (1) Press CUSTOM PRESET to display the CUSTOM PRESET menu while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
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Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset Items to be adjusted Item Meaning Adjustment value COLOUR LVL Decreases colour intensity y Colour intensity Increases colour intensity SHARPNESS Sharpness Softer y Sharper WB SHIFT White balance Bluish y Reddish AE SHIFT Dim y Brighten Brightness...
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Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded in the tape or the “Memory Stick.” (1) Set GUIDE FRAME in to ON in the menu setting while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
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Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure so that you can get the desired picture.
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Using the colour bar If you press BARS, the colour bar is displayed on the screen. Use the colour bar in the following cases: – At the beginning of the recording, the recorded images may be unstable. To avoid this, record the colour bar first and start recording the desired images when the captured images become clear.
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Shooting with manual adjustment AUTO LOCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions. Manually adjusted functions are retained even if you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK. AUTO LOCK [a] Select this position to lock the PROGRAM AE, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposure and Flexible spot meter functions in order to make these function automatically adjusted.
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Shooting with manual adjustment (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the centre (auto lock release) position while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. (p. 66) (2) Press PROGRAM AE. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The indicator changes as follows: PROGRAM AUTO...
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Shooting with manual adjustment Notes •Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: – Sports lesson – Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: –...
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Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the shutter speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to suit your preference and with its shutter speed fixed. (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the centre (auto lock release) position while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
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Shooting with manual adjustment When the shutter speed is fast When shooting a bright subject, vertical lines may appear on the image, but this is not a malfunction. In such cases, set the shutter speed a little slower. When shooting at slow shutter speed At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost.
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Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour balance for camera recording. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks.
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Shooting with manual adjustment If you have selected in step 3 When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colours without the image being affected by ambient light. (1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully with displayed on the screen in the recording standby.
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Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the exposure You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When you need a fine adjustment for the backlit subjects. – When shooting subjects and dark backgrounds. –...
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Shooting with manual adjustment Using the spot light-metering – Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: –...
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Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets – Horizontal stripes – Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background.
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Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on...
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Using the spot focus – Spot Focus You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. (1) Set FOCUS to MAN while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
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Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level You can adjust the recording sound level. Items to be set differ depending on whether you use the XLR adaptor or the built-in microphone. We recommend using headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust it. Adjusting the recording level of the XLR adaptor (1) Install the supplied XLR adaptor.
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Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level 30 20 12 0 dB AUDIO LEVEL [b] [c] 30 20 12 0 dB MENU TAPE SET TAPE SET REC MODE XLR SET AUD I O MODE CH1 LEVEL AUTO REMA I N CH2 LEVEL M I C NR MAN GA I N...
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Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level Adjusting the recording level of the built-in microphone (1) Select MIC LEVEL in in the menu setting while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial. (3) Press AUDIO LEVEL to display the recording level adjustment display in standby or recording mode.
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Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level The sound input through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the DV Interface You cannot adjust the recording level. When recording level is set to AUTO You cannot adjust the recording level, however, the recording level adjustment display is displayed.
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Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function. Example 9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s 10 min 10 min [a] REC TIME...
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Interval recording POWER CAMERA SET STBY CAMERA SET STBY D ZOOM INT. REC MENU PHOTO REC INTERVAL 30SEC 16:9WIDE REC TIME STEADYSHOT RETURN FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN [ MENU ] : END [ MENU ] : END CAMERA SET STBY CAMERA SET STBY...
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Frame by frame recording – Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 3.
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Superimposing the date and time on a picture You can superimpose the date/time indication directly on the picture, besides the date/ time display as data code. (1) In the standby, set DATE REC in to ON in the menu setting. (p. 223) (2) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
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Marking an Index If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily search for the scene later (p. 87). (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press INDEX. In recording mode [a]: The “INDEX MARK”...
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— Advanced Playback Operations — Searching for a recording by index – INDEX SEARCH You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and start playback from that point (INDEX SEARCH). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
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Searching for a recording by index – INDEX SEARCH If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions INDEX SEARCH may not work correctly. If you mark an index onto an external input signal “LINE” appears in the PROG column. The index of the recording start point when recorded from external audio equipment The index mark is not recorded in cassette memory.
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Searching the boundaries of a recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by title (TITLE SEARCH). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
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Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (DATE SEARCH). Use a cassette with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
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Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions DATE SEARCH may not work correctly.
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Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the Remote Commander for these operations.
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Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set CM SEARCH in OFF, then press the dial. (p. 219) (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.
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Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Scanning photos (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t TITLE SEARCH *t DATE SEARCH (no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN T PHOTO SEARCH * Displayed only when CM SEARCH is set to ON in the menu settings.
Playing back tapes with digital effect During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired mode.
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Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 180). (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM.
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Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
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— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
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Dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, DVCAM, mini DV, Digital8, MICRO MV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.
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Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory Stick”...
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programmes. Your camcorder can dub on a “Memory Stick.” See p. 167 for more information. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order...
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.
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VCR. The default setting is code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Nokia 36, 89 Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Nokia Oceanic Aiwa 47, 53, 54 Nordmende Akai 50, 62, 74...
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable When you connect using the i.LINK cable (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 00 : 08 : 55 : 06 VIDEO EDIT 00 : 08 : 55 : 06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET EDIT SET CONTROL CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” EXECUTE ”CUT–IN”...
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a programme (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in TAPE, then press the dial.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last programme. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 2: Performing the programme (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable, the following procedure is not necessary.
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Recording video or TV programmes Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
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Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with...
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Recording video or TV programmes Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
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Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with...
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Audio dubbing You can record audio to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in the Fs32K mode of the DVCAM format by specifying the start and end points.
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Audio dubbing Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Microphone (ECM-S80) You can check recorded picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable. Recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using a TV or headphones.
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Audio dubbing Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT AUDIO/ AUDIO R (Red) AUDIO L VIDEO (White) Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary.
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Audio dubbing Adding audio on a recorded tape Choose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N.
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Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound (1) Play back the tape on which you added audio. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select AUDIO MIX in in the menu settings, then press the dial. VCR SET CH SELECT AUD I O M I X A / V DV OUT NTSC PB...
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Setting time values You can use time code or user bits for time data. The time value is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the display window. The time code and user bits can be set only in DVCAM mode. The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same event.
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Setting time values (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TC RUN, then press the dial. (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired running mode, then press the dial.
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Setting time values Making the time code continuous at back space editing Set TC MAKE to REGEN in the menu settings to make the time code continuous when the recording has been interrupted or when the cassette tape has been removed from the camcorder between shootings.
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Setting time values Setting the user bits value You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the time code. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set UB PRESET in PRESET, then press the dial.
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Setting time values Switching the time value TC/U-BIT Press TC/U-BIT. Each time you press TC/U-BIT, the time value changes between the time code and user bits. Displays the time code. This is indicated as “00:00:00:00”. U-BIT: Displays user bits. This is indicated as “00 00 00 00”. Time code/user bits Note The time code and user bits cannot be displayed properly if the tape does not have time...
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Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. SCENE5 (1) In the recording , recording standby, playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select TITLE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p.
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Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select in step 2.
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Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE in , then press the dial (p. 219). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial.
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Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in , then press the dial (p.
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Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title.
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Labelling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds.
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Labelling a cassette To erase the label you have made In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot label the tape.
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Erasing the cassette memory data You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be erased separately. You can also erase all items’ data once. Erasing each item’s data separately (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ITEM ERASE in , then press the dial.
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Erasing the cassette memory data Erasing all the data in cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL in then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
— “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction You can record and play back images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for the “Memory Stick”...
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(p. 218). However, formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick.” • “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” (1) Slide the MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow to open the “Memory Stick” slot. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated.
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Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Using a touch panel Most operation buttons for use of a “Memory Stick” are displayed on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
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Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger.
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Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting the still image quality You can select the image quality in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
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Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3.
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Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 ×...
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Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 1152 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures. 160 ×...
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
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Recording still images on a“Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Digital zoom – Wide mode – Fader – Digital effect – Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) –...
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Recording still images on a“Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the four modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 ×...
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press MENU, then select BURST while STILL SET is selected in , then press the dial (p.
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Shooting with an auxiliary light – HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places when you attach the optional flash. Set HOLOGRAM F in to AUTO in the menu settings.
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Recording still images on a“Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Notes •You can use HOLOGRAM AF only when the optional flash is attached. •Attaching the lens hood or a conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make focusing difficult. We recommend removing the lens hood or a conversion lens while shooting with the HOLOGRAM AF.
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
Recording images from a tape as still images Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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Recording images from a tape as still images Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory Stick.”...
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Recording images from a tape as still images Recording a still image from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired programme.
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Recording images from a tape as still images Using the i.LINK cable DV OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or “ REC ERROR” is displayed, and recording is not possible. Reinsert the “Memory Stick” to record distortion-free images.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick.”...
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Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
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Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX POWER MEM MIX MCCAM OVER- LUMI CAMCM MCCAM Still image – M I X CHROM CHROM 100–0001 – MEM MIX M. LUMI 100–0001 – – MEM MIX –...
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Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
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Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX MEM MIX MCCAM LUMI CAMCM MCCAM – Still image CHROM CHROM 100–0001 – MEM MIX M. LUMI 100–0001 – – MEM MIX – M. LUMI 100–0001 –...
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures with sound on a “Memory Stick.” You can record picture and sound continuously up to the capacity of a “Memory Stick”(MPEG MOVIE EX). Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording Note Sound is recorded in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Digital zoom – Wide mode – Fader – Digital effect –...
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Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording Self-timer MPEG movie recording You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.”...
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Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Notes •Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording images from a tape to a “Memory Stick.” •Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit.
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Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired programme. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.
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Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable DV OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) Note In the following instances, “ REC ERROR” is displayed and you cannot record pictures. – When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing.
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes) for editing onto a “Memory Stick.” Making the programme Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” and a recorded tape into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
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Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT first and then IN of the last programme. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
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Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) Performing the programme (Dubbing on a “Memory Stick”) (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the first programme, then start dubbing.
Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •...
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Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick.”...
Viewing still images – Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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Viewing still images – Memory photo playback You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: – when playing back image data modified on your computer. – when playing back image data shot with other equipment. Notes on the file name •The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.
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Viewing still images – Memory photo playback Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick”...
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback Playing back a moving picture from the desired part The moving picture recorded on a “Memory Stick” is divided into 23 parts. You can select every each one point and play back pictures. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick”...
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Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback Image size Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures 1/20 0 : 01 : 00 MOV00001 MPEG Protect 4 7 2002 12 : 05 : 56 – INDEX When the POWER switch is set to VCR, VCR is displayed instead of CAM.
Copying images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape You can copy images recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” and a tape for recording into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images.
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Copying images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape During copying You cannot operate the following functions: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY +/– Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause Memory playback stops.
Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or a “Memory Stick”.
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Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM is cancelled when executing the following operations: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY* – MEMORY INDEX* – MEMORY +/–* * When these functions are selected by the Remote Commander. Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick”...
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
Deleting images – DELETE You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or only selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
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Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press INDEX to display the index screen.
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Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all images You can delete all unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out.
Using the optional printer You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following describes the setup for printing with the DATE/DAY &...
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Using the optional printer Selecting 9PIC PRINT You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded on a “Memory Stick” in 9PIC PRINT. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
— Viewing Images Using your Computer — Viewing images on your computer – Introduction There are the following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on the “Memory Stick” or recorded on the tape on your computer. To view images on a computer which has a “Memory Stick”...
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Viewing images on your computer – Introduction When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK (DV interface) Your computer must have a DV connector and editing software installed that can read video signals. DV connector is marked on this side i.LINK cable (optional) Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick”...
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Viewing images on your computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” •“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer’s USB connector.
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing “Memory Stick” images on the computer Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required.
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognise the camcorder.”...
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Making the computer recognise the camcorder Make sure that the USB driver has been installed. Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 197 for details on viewing “Memory Stick” images on your computer. You need to install “PIXELA ImageMixer ”...
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users (11) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognises that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver.
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 6 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver”...
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Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System,” and click “Device Manager.” 6 Select “Other devices.” Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer.
ON in the menu settings. (p. 221) (4) Select “Start” t “Programs” t “PIXELA” t “ImageMixer” t “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony.” The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your computer. The title screen appears. (5) Click on the screen.
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Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users (6) Select Preview window (7) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack USB connector Push into the end USB cable (supplied) (8) Press N to start playback.
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Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 201. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings. (p. 221) (3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on page 201, 202.
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Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Capturing moving pictures Preview window Thumbnail list widow (1) Select (2) Look at the preview window and click on at the first scene of the movie you want to capture. changes to (3) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to...
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(CHG) on your camcorder. Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” A “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony.” (1) Click located in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images on your computer (p. 195). An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment.
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Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users When connecting to a computer using the USB jack Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on the computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
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(3) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to “Driver.” (4) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. • Sony Camcorder USB Driver • Sony Camcorder USB Shim (5) When the message appears, click “OK.”...
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Macintosh users Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images on your computer (p. 209). QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load.
Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
— Customising Your Camcorder — Changing the default settings with the menu To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
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Changing the default settings with the menu To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: TC/UB SET MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item...
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch MANUAL SET FLASH MODE z ON Makes the flash (optional) fire regardless of the CAMERA surrounding brightness. MEMORY AUTO Makes the flash (optional) fire automatically depending on the surrounding brightness. AUTO Makes the flash (optional) fire before recording to reduce red-eye.
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch CAMERA SET D ZOOM z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 12× zoom CAMERA is performed. 24× To activate the digital zoom. More than 12× to 24×...
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch VCR SET CH SELECT z CH1, CH2 To play back the CHs 1/2 audios from each channel. However, if you play back the audios via the camcorder’s speaker, the audios are mixed.
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST z OFF To not record continuously MEMORY NORMAL To record from four to 13 images continuously (p. 146) EXP BRKTG To record three images continuously with different exposure MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously, display the...
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch MEMORY SET PHOTO SAVE —— To copy still images on the tape onto the “Memory Stick” (p. 170) FILE NO. z SERIES To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the “Memory Stick”...
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PRINT SET DATE/TIME z OFF To make prints without the recording date and MEMORY time DATE To make prints with the recording date (p. 188) DAY&TIME To make prints with the recording date and time CM SET TITLE ——...
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch TAPE SET REC MODE z DVCAM To record in the DVCAM format CAMERA DV SP To record in the DV format (SP mode) AUDIO MODE z FS32K To record in Fs32K (12-bit) mode (4-channel sounds) CAMERA FS48K...
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode switch Meaning SETUP MENU CLOCK SET To set the date or time (p. 20) —— CAMERA MEMORY USB STREAM z OFF To deactivate the USB Streaming CAMERA To activate the USB Streaming USBCONNECT To connect and recognise the “Memory z NORMAL...
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch OTHERS DATA CODE* z DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings during playback when pressing DATA CODE MEMORY on the Remote Commander (p. 43) DATE To display date and time during playback when pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander WORLD TIME ——...
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Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch OTHERS DISPLAY z LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder CAMERA MEMORY V-OUT/LCD To show the display on a TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder DATE REC z OFF...
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power supply and contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 231.
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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The LCD panel is open. The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. c Close the LCD panel (p. 27). A vertical band appears when you •...
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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to VCR. The tape does not move when a c Set it to VCR (p. 41). video control button is pressed. •...
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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. The power does not turn on when c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16). you set the POWER switch to VCR, •...
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Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. The “Memory Stick” does not c Set it to MEMORY (p. 138). function.
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VCR again (p. 101) • The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable. c Set it to IR (p. 102). • You have attempted to set a programme on a blank portion of the tape.
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Install it properly (p. 15). flashes in the display window. • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. • Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or No function works though the remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.
E:61:ss E:62:ss service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code (example: E:61:10). If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators Warning indicator pertaining to 100–0001 C:21:00 “Memory Stick” formatting* Fast flashing: •The “Memory Stick”...
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Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 20). •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 18). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. 245). • FULL The cassette memory is full.* •...
— Additional Information — Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV format. Here explained are the differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing about DVCAM and DV formats. Differences between DVCAM and DV formats Item DVCAM...
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Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to recorder’s format as described below. Source tape Player’s format Recorder’s format Recording format DVCAM-formatted...
Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use mini DVCAM cassette* and mini DV cassette* in this camcorder. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, DV or MICRO MV cassette. * There are two types of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory.
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Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software.
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Usable cassettes Notes on the cassette When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only at the locations illustrated below [a] to prevent malfunction of your camcorder. After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it upright. When the cassette memory does not work Reinsert a cassette.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and an optional AC adaptor/charger. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack How to store the battery pack •If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery. 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment. 3.
About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
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SONY other than video equipment. For details on connection with i.LINK cable and necessary software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
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If the above problem [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.
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Maintenance information and precautions Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. You cannot adjust the LCD screen when the LCD screen is rotated 180 degrees. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
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•If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. •Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
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Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care •Remove the cassette, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. •Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust.
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•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications Focal length General Video camera 3.6 – 43.2 mm (5/32 – 1 3/4 in.) recorder Peak inrush current When converted to a 35 mm still Hot switching inrush current, camera measured in accordance with In CAMERA System European standard EN55103-1: 4:3 mode : Video recording system 6.3 A (230 V)
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Specifications Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 76 g (2.7 oz) Type Lithium ion “Memory Stick”...
— Quick Reference — Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 Focus ring (p. 75) 7 Camera recording lamp (p. 25) 2 Lens 8 Display window (p. 16) 3 Lens hood 9 INDEX button (p. 86) 4 HOLOGRAM AF emitter (p. 148) q;...
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Identifying parts and controls PLAY PAUSE STOP wf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 29) qh Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 29, 117, 188) wg VOLUME buttons ** (p. 41) qj Accessory shoe (p. 29) wh Hooks for shoulder strap qk LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 23, 138) wj SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ql OPEN button wk MENU button (p.
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Identifying parts and controls ea Access lamp ra i (headphones) jack (green) es MEMORY OPEN button (p. 137) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. ed LOCK switch (p. 25) (LANC) jack (blue) ef POWER switch rd Jack cover (p.
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Identifying parts and controls rk AUDIO DUB button (p. 119) tg PROGRAM AE button (p. 67) rl BACK LIGHT button (p. 36) th SHUTTER SPEED button * (p. 69) t; SPOT LIGHT button * (p. 37) tj WHT BAL button (p. 71) ta EDITSEARCH button * (p.
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Identifying parts and controls ya Power zoom lever (p. 33, 96, 180) yg Battery Pack (p. 15) ys PHOTO button (p. 48, 51, 144) yh Tripod receptacle OPEN/ Z EJECT lever (p. 22) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
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Identifying parts and controls XLR adaptor / Microphone LOW CUT REC CH INPUT INPUT INPUT1 +48V +48V SELECT LEVEL LEVEL CH1•CH2 LINE LINE INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 yk INPUT2 +48 V switch (p. 30) uh INPUT2 connector (p. 30, 78, 116) yl INPUT2 INPUT LEVEL selector (p.
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Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 PHOTO button (p. 48, 51, 144) 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to 2 DISPLAY button (p.
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Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR...
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Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 120min STBY 00:00 : 12 : 34 – 12min STILL 16 : 9WIDE SEARCH AUTO DV I N 50 ATW DVCAM F1.8 100–0001 1 Cassette memory (p. 12, 236) qh Warning (p. 232) 2 Remaining battery time (p.
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Identifying parts and controls Display window wh Remaining battery time indicator (p. 16)/ Time code indicator* (p. 121)/ Image number (p. 173)/ Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 231) wj Remaining battery time (p. 16) wk FULL charge indicator (p. 16) * The time code is displayed even if you switch the time code to user bits.
Index A, B I, J, K, L Accessory shoe ....29, 253 i.LINK ........241 Self-diagnosis display ..231 AC power adaptor ....16 i.LINK cable Self-timer recording Adjusting viewfinder ..... 29 ....100, 114, 154, 166, 211 ......38, 50, 150, 162 Audio dubbing ......
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) - free vegetable oil ink based ink. 3 0 7 7 1 1 5 3 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...
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DSR-PDX10/PDX10P RMT-811 US Model Canadian Model DSR-PDX10 SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model UK Model E Model Ver 1.1 2003. 01 Chinese Model DSR-PDX10P SUPPLEMENT-1 File this supplement-1 with the Service Manual. (PV02-009) Subject: • Addtion of Chinese Model • Addtion of Supplied parts •...
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SECTION 6. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1. EXPLODED VIEWS : Added portion. After change Page Before change 5-1-11. LENS BLOCK Original 5-11 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 3-709-679-01 MOTOR, ZOOM 3-709-679-01 MOTOR, ZOOM 3-078-735-02 ANTI RADIATION SHEET 1S 3-078-391-02 ANTI RADIATION SHEET 1 3-078-737-02 ANTI RADIATION SHEET 3S 3-078-393-02 ANTI RADIATION SHEET 3...
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6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST : Added portion. Page Before change After change Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES ************ ************ 1-475-599-14 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-L10A) (PDX10P) 1-475-599-14 ADAPTOR, AC 1-475-599-45 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-L10A) (PDX10) (AC-L10A) (PDX10P:AEP/UK/E) 1-475-950-53 REMOTE COMMANDER (RMT-811) 1-475-599-45 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-L10A) (PDX10)
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Reverse 992999019.pdf Revision History S.M. Rev. Ver. Date History Contents issued 2002.08 Official Release — — 2003.01 Supplement-1 • Addtion of Chinese Model. • Addtion of Supplied parts. • Change of Repair parts number. • Addtion of Supplied parts. (SE-132 BOARD, CD-389 BOARD, JK-222 BOARD) 2003.05 Correction-1...