SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the
"MICRO MV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL 1 V MECHANISM " (9-929-911-11).
For "Section 5. ADJUSTMENTS", refer to
Service Manual Supplement-1 (9-929-923-81).
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Level 2
On the VC-263 board
This service manual provides the information that is premised the
circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the
VC-263 board.
Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board, waveforms, parts
location and electrical parts list of the VC-263 board are not shown.
The following pages are not shown.
Printed wiring board ..................................... Pages 4-11 to 4-14
Schematic diagram ...................................... Pages 4-15 to 4-50
Waveforms and Mounted parts location ...... Pages 4-77 to 4-78
Electrical parts list ........................................ Pages 6-13 to 6-24
DCR-IP5/IP5E/IP7BT/IP7E
RMT-817/818
Photo : DCR-IP7E
RMT-817
US Model
Canadian Model
DCR-IP5/IP7BT
AEP Model
UK Model
DCR-IP5E/IP7E
E Model
Hong Kong Model
DCR-IP5/IP5E/IP7E
Tourist Model
DCR-IP5/IP5E
Australian Model
DCR-IP7E
Korea Model
DCR-IP5
V MECHANISM
NTSC model : DCR-IP5/IP7BT
PAL model
: DCR-IP5E/IP7E
Video camera
recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
PAL colour, CCIR standards
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-IP5/IP7BT:
DCR-IP5E/IP7E:
Usable cassette
MICROMV cassette with the
mark printed
Tape speed
Approx. 5.66 mm/s
Recording/playback time
(using cassette MGR60)
1 hour
Fastforward/rewind time
(using cassette MGR60)
Approx. 1 min and 30 s
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (colour)
Image device
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Approx. 800 000 pixels
Approx. 680 000 pixels
DCR-IP5/IP7BT:
DCR-IP5E/IP7E:
DCR-IP5/IP7BT:
DCR-IP5E/IP7E:
(Effective: 400 000 pixels)
(Effective: 340 000 pixels)
Lens
Carl Zeiss
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 30 mm. (1 3/16 in.)
10
× (Optical), 120× (Digital)
Focal length
2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 29/32 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera 44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 -
17 3/8 in.)
Colour temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold),
Indoor
(3 200 K),
Outdoor (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
7 lx (lux) (F 1.7)
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video input/output
10-pin connector
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
(ohms),
unbalanced, sync negative
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output
impedance more than 47 k
(kilohms) )
Input impedance with more than
47 k
(kilohms)
Output impedance with less than
2.2 k
(kilohms)
USB jack
mini-B
i.LINK (MICROMV) input/output
4-pin connector S400
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50
× 37 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)
Total dot number:
211 200 (960
× 220)
Wireless communication
(DCR-IP7BT/IP7E only)
Communication system
Bluetooth specification Ver. 1.1
Maximum communication
speed 1) 2)
Approx. 723 kbps
Maximum output
Bluetooth specification Power
Class2
Communication distance 2)
Approx. 10 m (33 feet) (Open space,
when using a Sony BTA-NW1
Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth
Function)
Ver 1.5 2005. 09
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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
1.
Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2.
Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3.
Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4.
Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5.
Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
· Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270°C
during repairing.
· Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
· Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
DCR-IP5/IP5E/IP7BT/IP7E
Battery pack
NP-FF50
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
4.8 Wh (675 mAh)
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (approx.)
40.8
× 12.5 × 49.1 mm
(1 5/8
× 1/2 × 1 15/16 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
45 g (1.6 oz)
Type
Lithium ion
"Memory Stick"
(DCR-IP7BT/IP7E only)
Memory
Flash memory
8 MB: MSA-8A
Operating voltage
2.7-3.6 V
Power consumption
Approx. 45 mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130
µA in the standby
mode
Dimensions (approx.)
50
× 2.8 × 21.5 mm
(2
× 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
4 g (0.14 oz)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Compatible Bluetooth profiles 3)
Generic Access Profile
Dial-up Networking Profile
Usable frequency band
2.4 GHz band
(2.400 2.4835 GHz)
1) The maximum rate defined by
Bluetooth specification Ver. 1.1
2) Depends on obstacles between
the Bluetooth devices, radio wave
conditions, etc.
3) Defined by Bluetooth
specification for intended use
between the Bluetooth devices
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using the
viewfinder (brightness normal)
3.5 W
During camera recording using the
LCD (Backlighting on) 4.2 W
During camera recording using the
LCD (Backlighting off) 3.5 W
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
20
°C to +60°C (4°F to +140°F)
Dimensions (approx.)
47
× 103 × 80 mm
(1 7/8
× 4 × 3 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
(excluding protruding parts)
Mass (approx.)
310 g (10 oz)
Main unit only
370 g (13 oz)
including the battery pack,
NP-FF50, cassette MGR60, lens cap,
and list strap
Supplied accessories
See page 3.
AC power adaptor
AC-L20A
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
20
°C to +60°C (4°F to +140°F)
Dimensions (approx.)
125
× 39 × 62 mm
(5
× 1 9/16 ×2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding (projecting parts) mains
lead
Mass (approx.)
280 g (9.8 oz)
excluding the mains lead
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DCR-IP5/IP5E/IP7BT/IP7E
· SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
· Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
HK
: Hong Kong model
AUS : Australian model
KR
: Korea model
JE
: Tourist model
DCR-IP5
US, CND, E,
HK, KR, JE
NTSC
DCR-IP5E
AEP, UK, E,
HK, JE
PAL
DCR-IP7BT
US, CND
NTSC
Table for difference of functions
Model
Destination
Color system
Remote commander
Memory mode
Memory stick
USB connector
NETWORK (Bluetooth)
(BT-003 board)
DCR-IP7E
AEP, UK, E,
AUS, HK
PAL
Remark
a: with IC1601, 1602, 1605,
1606, 1801, 1802, 1803
of VC-263 board
a: with BT-003 board
RMT-818
RMT-817
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a
a
a
7
1
5
3
4
6
89
q;
qa
2
qs
qd
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qh
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or
RMT-817
RMT-818
1
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
RMT-817: DCR-IP7BT/IP7E
RMT-818: DCR-IP5/IP5E
2
AC-L20A AC power adaptor (1), the
power cord (1)
3
NP-FF50 battery pack (1)
4
Size AA (R6) batteries for the Remote
Commander (2)
5
USB cable* (1)
6
"Memory Stick"* (1)
7
A/V connecting cable (1)
8
i.LINK cable (1)
9
Lens cap (1)
0
CD-ROM (SPVD-004 (I/P) USB Driver)* (1)
qa
CD-ROM (Movie Shaker Ver. 3.1 for
MICROMV) (1)
qs
Battery terminal cover (1)
qd
BTA-NW1 Modem Adaptor with
Bluetooth Function** (1)
qk
2-pin conversion adaptor
DCR-IP5: JE/IP5E: JE only
(1)
ql
2-pin conversion adaptor
DCR-IP5: E, HK/IP5E: E, HK/IP7E: E, HK only
(1)
w;
21-pin adaptor
AEP, UK model only
(1)
qf
MDM-5614G Modem card** (1)
qg
Modem cable** (1)
qh
AC-PT1 AC power adaptor** (1)
qj
Size AA (R6) alkaline dry batteries for
Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth
Function** (2)
* DCR-IP7BT/IP7E only.
** DCR-IP7BT only. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of the Modem
Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.
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DCR-IP5/IP5E/IP7BT/IP7E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1.
POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 6
2.
TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 6
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ······································· 7
2.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY ·········································· 7
3.
SERVICE MODE DISPLAY ············································· 7
3-1.
Display Method ·································································· 7
3-2.
Backup No. ········································································· 7
3-3.
End of Display ···································································· 7
4.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE ··································· 8
1.
GENERAL
Main Features ············································································ 1-1
Introduction Basic operations ················································· 1-1
Quick Start Guide ······································································ 1-2
Getting started
Using this manual ·································································· 1-3
Checking supplied accessories ·············································· 1-3
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································ 1-4
Installing the battery pack ··················································· 1-4
Charging the battery pack ··················································· 1-4
Connecting to the mains ····················································· 1-5
Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································ 1-6
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ······················································ 1-7
Recording Basics
Recording a picture ································································ 1-7
Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT ························ 1-9
Self-timer recording ·························································· 1-10
Checking the recording END SEARCH ··························· 1-10
Playback Basics
Playing back a tape ······························································ 1-10
Viewing the recording on the TV screen ····························· 1-12
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording ·· 1-13
Using the wide mode ··························································· 1-14
Using the fader function ······················································ 1-14
Using special effects Picture effect ··································· 1-15
Using special effects Digital effect ··································· 1-15
Using the PROGRAM AE function ····································· 1-16
Adjusting the white balance manually ································· 1-17
Adjusting the exposure manually ········································ 1-18
Focusing manually ······························································· 1-18
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects ······························ 1-19
Playing back a tape with digital effects ······························· 1-19
Searching for a scene Multi-picture search ······················ 1-20
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title
Title search ····································································· 1-21
Searching a recording by date Date search ······················· 1-21
Searching for a photo Photo search ·································· 1-22
Editing
Dubbing a tape ····································································· 1-22
Recording a programme ······················································ 1-23
Superimposing a title ··························································· 1-25
Making your own titles ························································ 1-27
The Micro Cassette Memory ··············································· 1-28
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ················································· 1-29
"Memory Stick" Operations DCR-IP7BT/IP7E only
Using a "Memory Stick" introduction ······························ 1-30
Recording still images on a "Memory Stick"
Memory Photo recording ··············································· 1-34
Recording an image from a tape as a still image ················· 1-35
Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick"
MPEG movie recording ················································· 1-36
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ·········· 1-37
Superimposing a still image in a "Memory Stick" on a
moving picture MEMORY MIX ··································· 1-38
Copying still images from a tape Photo save ···················· 1-39
Viewing a still image Memory photo playback ················ 1-40
Viewing a moving picture MPEG movie playback ·········· 1-41
Dubbing images recorded on the "Memory Stick" onto
the tape ·············································································· 1-42
Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick"
Memory PB ZOOM ······················································· 1-43
Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW · 1-43
Preventing accidental erasure Image protection ··············· 1-44
Deleting images ··································································· 1-44
Writing a print mark PRINT MARK ································ 1-46
Connecting with a computer
Viewing images recorded on a tape using your computer ··· 1-46
Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using
your computer DCR-IP7BT/IP7E only ························· 1-47
Network operation DCR-IP7BT/IP7E only
Accessing the network ························································· 1-49
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions ····································· 1-49
Self-diagnosis display ·························································· 1-51
Warning indicators and messages ········································ 1-51
Additional Information
Compatible cassettes ···························································· 1-51
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ····························· 1-52
About i.LINK ······································································· 1-52
Using your camcorder abroad ·············································· 1-53
Maintenance information and precautions ··························· 1-53
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ········································ 1-55
2.
DISASSEMBLY
2-1.
LCD SECTION (PD-142 BOARD) ································ 2-2
2-2.
CABINET (R) SECTION ··············································· 2-3
2-3.
LENS SECTION (LD-105 BOARD) ······························ 2-4
2-4.
VC-263 BOARD ····························································· 2-6
2-5.
MECHANISM DECK ····················································· 2-8
2-6.
EVF SECTION (VF-149 BOARD) ································· 2-9
2-7.
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-1900), SPEAKER · 2-10
2-8.
JK-209 BOARD ···························································· 2-11
2-9.
PARTS UNIT (HINGE) ················································ 2-12
2-10. BT-003 BOARD (IP7BT/IP7E),
CABINET (L) ASSEMBLY ·········································· 2-13
2-11. GRIP CABINET ASSEMBLY,
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1900) ··················· 2-13
2-12. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ································· 2-14
2-13. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························ 2-15
3.
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/5) ··························· 3-1
3-2.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ··························· 3-3
3-3.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/5) ··························· 3-5
3-4.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/5) ··························· 3-7
3-5.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (5/5) ··························· 3-9
3-6.
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ······························ 3-11
3-7.
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ······························ 3-13
3-8.
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ······························ 3-16
4.
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1.
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/2) ······················· 4-1
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/2) ······················· 4-3
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DCR-IP5/IP5E/IP7BT/IP7E
4-2.
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································ 4-5
· LD-105 (CCD IMAGER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-7
· CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-1900)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-9
Shematic diagram and printed wiring board of the
VC-263 board are not shown.
Pages from 4-11 to 4-50 are not shown.
· FP-140 (TAPE TOP/END SENSOR),
FP-141 (MODE SWITCH), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR)
FLEXIBLE BOARDS AND
DH-037 (MIC) BOARD ············································· 4-51
· CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1900)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-53
· VF-149 (B/W EVF)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-55
· VF-149 (B/W EVF)(1/2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-59
· VF-149 (BACK LIGHT)(2/2)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-61
· JK-209 (JACK)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-63
· JK-209 (JACK, CHARGE)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-65
· FP-366
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-67
· FP-366
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-69
· PD-142 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-71
· PD-142 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-73
4-3.
WAVEFORMS ······························································ 4-75
Waveforms and Mounted parts location of the
VC-263 board are not shown.
Pages from 4-77 to 4-78 are not shown.
4-4.
MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ································· 4-79
5.
ADJUSTMENTS
Refer to Service Manual Supplement-1 (9-929-923-81).
6.
REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1.
EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································ 6-1
6-1-1. OVERALL SECTION ····················································· 6-1
6-1-2. CABINET (R) SECTION-1 ············································ 6-2
6-1-3. CABINET (R) SECTION-2 (LCD SECTION) ··············· 6-3
6-1-4. LENS-EVF SECTION ···················································· 6-4
6-1-5. G CABINET SECTION ·················································· 6-5
6-1-6. CABINET (L) SECTION ················································ 6-6
6-1-7. OVERALL MECHANISM DECK SECTION (V100) ··· 6-7
6-1-8. LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ······························· 6-8
6-1-9. MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ··········· 6-9
6-2.
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ········································ 6-10
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* Optical axis frame and color reproduction frame are
shown on pages 152 and 153.