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MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE • • • Lead Free • • • • • HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C — 5 —...
When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire. Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Take care that there are some pieces of gilt left inside) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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3 Remove the MD lid. 4 Supply +4.5V between the LM UNLOAD terminal and the LM LOAD terminal from the DC power supply and unload the cassete. MD lid Screw (M2x4) LM load DC power supply (+4.5V) LM unload HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
E : Corrected by service E.g. engineer 31 ..Reload the tape. 32 ..Turn on power again. Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be kept even if the lithium battery (BT591 of FP-959 flexible) is removed. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE401 of SE-150 board) (With pitch angular velocity sensor output peripheral circuits. stopped.) Steadyshot function does not work well. Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE402 of SE-150 board) (With yaw angular velocity sensor output peripheral circuits. stopped.) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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SECTION 1 ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE SERVICE NOTE 1-1. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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Ver. 1.7 2007. 10 ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE PAUSE (M2X4) LM LOAD (+4.5V) LM UNLOAD HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE 1-2. 3.2Hz C : 3 1 : 1 1 3.2Hz (FP-959 (BT591)) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE LOAD UNLOAD UNLOAD LOAD UNLOAD UNLOAD VC-367 CN1501qd qf VC-367 IC1702 VC-367 CN1501 ra rs VC-367 IC1702 (VC-367 IC1702) PITCH SE-150 SE401 PITCH SE-150 SE402 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 1-8E...
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3 Remove the grip belt 5 Two screws (M2x4) black in the direction of the arrow b. 6 Control switch block Front side (PS5610) (18P) of unit 7 Remove the cabinet (L) section in the direction of the arrow b. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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2 Three screws (M2x5) silver M2.6x4 7-627-556-37 3 Two screws (M2x5) silver 4 FP-972 flexible board 5 Cabinet (R (Lens)) assembly, 1 Four screws (M2x3) silver Protection cushion (FP) 2 Cassette lid assembly 6 Four screws (M2x5) silver 7 Lens section HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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2 Two claws Silver 5 Tape (W) Harness (SW-116) 3 Hinge cover (Front) 6 Harness clamp 2 Harness (PD-226) (22P) Screw 4 Hinge cover (Rear) Black 7 Harness (PD-226) M2.6x4 5 Hinge section, Harness (PD-226), 8 Harness (SW-116) 7-627-556-37 Harness (SW-116) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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2. DISASSEMBLY 2. DISASSEMBLY 2-2. SERVICE POSITION - 1 1 - 0 4 - 1 1 - 1 1 JK-275 board [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE VTR SECTION] Connection to Check the VTR Section (page 2-9) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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HDV SIGNAL/RF SIGNAL PROCESS, HDV VIDEO DECODER, 64MBIT Y/C-SDRAM, VC-367 ILINK, INTERFACE, DV/RF SIGNAL PROCESS, VIDEO A/D CONV., EVF RGB DRIVER, TIMING GENERATOR, HDV AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS, AUDIO INPUT SELECT, AUDIO CONVERTER, D3 CONTROL, FRONT CONTROL, LSI CONTROL, MECHA CONTROL, CONNECTOR-1, CONNECTOR-2 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 2-11...
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The flexible boards contained in the mechanism deck and lens block are not shown. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK FP-984 (CF5610) FDM-009 FP-974 FP-985 FP-966 FP-961 FP-960 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ZS-5610) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS5610) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (VV91010) FP-965 FP-972 FP-963 FP-962 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 2-12E...
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HP_AU_L Q2408,2412,2420 J102 (19/25) Q2410,2414,2422 HP CH1 HP_AU_R (HEADPHONES) CH1_48V_ON IC7120 OVERALL HP CH2 IC2043 BLOCK DIAGRAM IC2044 IC2405 CN2004 (4/4) (4/4) (4/4) (4/6) CH2_48V_ON SPEAKER AMP (PAGE 3-7) VSP SO,SCK HEADPHONE AMP CN711 CN710 VIDEO SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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4PIN CONNECTOR RF MON XCC DOWN 27 27 S903 (FOR ADJUSTMENT) CN761 CN760 CN0005 CN107 CN103 C. C. DOWN FP-976 (2) FP-974 CH1_48V_ON OVERALL MODE BLOCK DIAGRAM CH2_48V_ON (3/8) SWITCH (FLEXIBLE (FLEXIBLE (PAGE 3-5) S902 BOARD)(2/4) BOARD)(2/2) VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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PANEL S801 ROTATION DET MT 4.9V AU 8V J901 RP 13.5V DC IN BL HIV CN203 BL LO BL CONT BL CONT OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/6) FAST CHARGE (PAGE 3-5) BATT SIG BATT/XEXT INIT-NTSC/XPAL 80 80 80 80 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 3-10...
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CAM DO ON BLOCK DIAGRAM CAM DD ON (5/6) KEY ADO VM KEY AD1 VM (PAGE 3-10) KEY AD0 VM KEY AD2 VM KEY AD3 VM KEY AD1 VM KEY AD2 VM XEJECT SW KEY AD3 VM HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 3-11 3-12...
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CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS5610) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ZS5610) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS5610) FP-981 FLEXIBLE BOARD CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF5610) FP-981 FLEXIBLE BOARD (RELAY) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF5610) (RELAY) COMMON NOTE FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS WAVEFORMS COMMON NOTE FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS WAVEFORMS HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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VC-367 BOARD (25/25) (CONNECTOR-2) 64MBIT SDRAM (L/U)) (CONNECTOR-2) VC-367 BOARD (11/25) VC-367 BOARD (11/25) FP-228/467/826 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-228/467/826 FLEXIBLE BOARD (HDV SIGNAL/RF SIGNAL PROCESS) (HDV SIGNAL/RF SIGNAL PROCESS) COMMON NOTE FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS WAVEFORMS COMMON NOTE FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS WAVEFORMS HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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Les composants identifiés par mark 0 or dotted line with mark une marque 0 sont critiques 0 are critical for safety. pour la sécurité. Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une specified. pièce portant le numéro spécifié. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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F p pF Pattern box PTB-450 For PTB-450: 1 10W J-6082-200-A J-6020-250-A 1000 1000k For PTB-1450: Small pattern box J-6082-559-A PTB-1450 J-6082-557-A C 541 L 452 10UH 2520 100 cm (PTB-450) 40 cm (PTB-1450) XEDIT EDIT PB/XREC PB/REC CD-522 CD-522 DC10MΩ HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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ASSIGN KEY_AD7_VM VDR621 AUTO DIAL2_B_VM DIAL2_B_VM D2_2.8V DIAL2_B_VM DIAL2_B_VM VDR207 VDR204 VDR203 REG_GND VDR202 INFINITY CHASSIS GND FP-962 FLEXIBLE BOARD IRIS DIAL FP-962,FP-963,FP965 FLEXIBLE BOARD are replaced as a block. So that their PRINTED WIRING BOARD are omitted. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C CK-143/FP-962/FP-963/FP-965...
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S001 (PAGE4-27) N.C. ZERO SET MEMORY BATT_INFO S015 S022 S016 BARS END_SEARCH DATA_CODE S020 RESET D004 MAZW082H0LS0 S019 R021 LCD BACK LIGHT OFF - ON R022 S002 DISPLAY/BATT INFO D005 LND001 MAZW082H0LS0 CHASSIS GND LND002 CHASSIS GND HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C FK-090 4-10...
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CH1 48V ON CH1 +48V ON FP-960 FLEXIBLE BOARD (PAGE 4-11) CH2 +48V ON CH2 48V ON N.C. Note: Since a service is provided only for the FP-978 flexible board (A-1074-712-A) and not for the single CN783 connector. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C FP-972/FP-978 4-15 4-16...
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H_ZOOM_AD R802 R805 6800 RESISTOR_GND RESISTOR_GND R808 S002 SHASSIS_GND SHASSIS_GND CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ZS-5610) LND800 CHASSIS_GND D803 D802 01ZA8.2(TPL3) UDZSTE-178.2B CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK(ZS-5610) is replaced as a block. So that this PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C FP-975/FP-980/ZS-5610 4-23 4-24...
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AU_GND FB106 LND115 J102 HP_CH1(L) LND116 FB105 AU_GND LND117 (HEADPHONES) FB104 HP_CH2(R) LND118 AU_GND R003 JS001 LND119 SHASSI_GND VDR001 VDR002 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK(PS5610,CF5610) are replaced as a block. So that their PRINTED WIRING BOARD are omitted. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C CF5610/PS5610 4-53 4-54...
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:IC101,IC102 and IC103 are not included in this COMPLETE of CD-522 board. A4 A3 C4 D4 D3 F4 G4 G5 G6 F6 F7 D6 C5 :IC101,IC102 and IC103 are included in PRISM ASSY(A-1086-405-A). LND106 REG_GND C133 0.1u LND105 SCREW_GND HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C CD-522 4-55 4-56...
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The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour 0 are critical for safety. la sécurité. Replace only with part number specified. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C DA-033 4-57 4-58...
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100uH Replace only with part number specified. -17.9 Q222 UN9115J-(K8).SO R267 INVERTER Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C DB-018 (2/2) 4-61 4-62...
VC-367 BOARD (SIDE A) DA-033 BOARD (SIDE B) VC-367 BOARD (SIDE B) DA-033 BOARD (SIDE B) VC-367 BOARD (SIDE B) COMMON NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COMMON NOTE FOR PRINTED WIRING BOARDS WAVEFORMS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION WAVEFORMS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model : East European model HK : Hong Kong model : Japanese model : Tourist model KR : Korea model MX : Mexican model NE : North European model HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
Note: When replacing parts, follow the combination of parts below. When replaced to the New Type, be sure to execute the Back Light Adjustment. (See page 6-59 Backlight Adjustment) Ref. No OLD TYPE NEW TYPE 2-179-259-01 2-597-949-01 — 2-597-950-01 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-10...
A-1073-873-A CD-522 BOARD, COMPLETE (IC101, IC102 and IC103 are not included 3-060-795-01 TAPE, HARNESS FIXED in this COMPLETE of CD-522 board.) Be sure to read “Precautions upon replacing CCD imager” on page 4-5 when changing the CCD imager. "CCD " HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-13...
Replace only with part number specified. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. 電池の交換は,正しく行なわないと破裂する可能性があり Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié. ます。電池を交換する場合には必ず同じ型名の電池叉は 同等品と交換してください。 0印の部品,または0印付の点線で囲まれた部品は, 安全性を維持するために,重要な部品です。 従って交換時は,必ず指定の部品を使用してください。 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-14...
The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié. 0印の部品,または0印付の点線で囲まれた部品は, 安全性を維持するために,重要な部品です。 従って交換時は,必ず指定の部品を使用してください。 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-15...
2-514-607-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN)(Z1E) 0 are critical for safety. pour la sécurité. 2-514-607-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN)(Z1E) Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une specified. pièce portant le numéro spécifié. 2-514-607-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)(Z1C) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-19...
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5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST • J MODEL (3-742-854-01) 1-824-097-11 (DK-415) (1) 1-782-361-14 (RMT-841) 1-478-954-12 1-829-414-21 2-186-430-01 )(1) X-2025-370-1 2-179-414-01 (DVM-4CLD J)(1) 8-883-121-64 2-514-606-01 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-20...
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0 are critical for safety. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Replace only with part number specified. Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-22...
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IC103 Not supplied IC ICX480AL-13 (CCD IMAGER) on page 4-5 when changing the CCD imager. (IC101,IC102 and IC103 are not included in this COMPLETE of CD-522 board.) (IC101,IC102 and IC103 are included "CCD " in PRISM ASSY (A-1086-405-A).) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-32...
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Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. C164 1-165-884-91 CERAMIC CHIP 2.2uF 6.3V Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié. C165 1-165-884-91 CERAMIC CHIP 2.2uF 6.3V C166 1-125-827-91 CERAMIC CHIP C167 1-137-910-11 TANTAL. CHIP 10uF HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-33...
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L212 1-469-847-11 INDUCTOR 100uH Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour L213 1-469-561-21 INDUCTOR 100uH la sécurité. L214 1-469-549-21 INDUCTOR Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié. L215 1-469-555-21 INDUCTOR 10uH HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-36...
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6.3V C1006 1-137-739-91 TANTAL. CHIP 22uF 6.3V R252 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP C1007 1-137-739-91 TANTAL. CHIP 22uF 6.3V R257 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP C1008 1-164-227-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.022uF R262 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP R265 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP R266 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-37...
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IC7113 8-759-572-38 IC NJM2140R IC7114 6-707-170-01 IC M61534FP IC7115 8-759-471-38 IC AK4520A-VF-E2 IC7119 6-706-484-01 IC TC7SH04FU (T5RSOYJF) Note : IC7120 6-707-171-01 IC TS4851EIJT A service for IC8001 is not available because an adjustment is required before replacement. IC8001 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-44...
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UN9215J-(TX).SO R0005 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP Q1514 8-729-037-74 TRANSISTOR UN9213J-(TX).SO Q1515 8-729-042-26 TRANSISTOR 2SB1462J-QR (K8).SO R0006 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP Q1516 8-729-037-74 TRANSISTOR UN9213J-(TX).SO R0007 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP R0011 1-218-953-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R0012 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP R0013 1-218-990-11 SHORT CHIP HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 5-45...
Download the data. Save the data. (The same model of the same destination) After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the respective items of the EVR data. (Refer to page 6-3 for the items to be checked.) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
System control Serial No. input CAP FG duty adj. Servo, RF Switching position adj. Error rate check S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. Video S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. (Refer to Page 6-115) COMPONENT OUTPUT level adj. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C Table. 6-1-1(1).
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System control Serial No. input CAP FG duty adj. Servo, RF Switching position adj. Error rate check S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. Video S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. (Refer to Page 6-115) COMPONENT OUTPUT level adj. Table. 6-1-1(2). HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
For PTB-1450: J-6082-053-B J-6082-559-A Clear chart for pattern box For PTB-450: Mini pattern box Camera table J-6080-621-A J-6082-353-B J-6082-384-A For PTB-1450: J-6082-560-A J-10 J-11 J-12 Flange back Extension cable CPC-8 jig adjustment jig (28P 0.8mm) J-6082-388-A J-6082-563-A J-6082-566-A Fig. 6-1-1(1). HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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Mode Selector II conversion board (Z) mechanism) J-6082-282-B J-6082-493-A *Note 1 J-6082-314-G Fig. 6-1-1(2). Note 1: This is the ROM used for upgrading the version of Mode Selector II to enable it to be used for the Z mechanism. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
(RM-95) CPC lid Screw (M2x4) LANC jack Cover (DCIN) Screw (M2x4) (Note) CPC-8 jig (J-6082-388-A) Note: In case of connecting AC power adaptor, DC-IN be sure to remove Cover (DCIN). (Note) AC IN AC power adaptor Fig. 6-1-2. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
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3 Remove the MD lid. 4 Supply +4.5V between the LM UNLOAD terminal and the LM LOAD terminal from the DC power supply and unload the cassete. MD lid Screw (M2x4) LM load DC power supply (+4.5V) LM unload Fig. 6-1-3. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
Make the chart shown in Fig. 6-1-5 using A0 size (1189mm × 841mm) black and white vellum paper. 1189mm Fig. 6-1-5. Note: Use matte vellum paper bigger than A0, and make sure the edges of the black and white paper joined together are not rough. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...
Note2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the A, B, Set the following data. D, 1A, 1B Page Data”.) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of A, B, 10 (HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N (NTSC)) D, 1A, 1B Page Data”). 11 (HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C (PAL)) Set the data. (Note2)
00 to FF Fixed data-1 Table. 6-1-6. 31 to 32 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 34 to 44 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 46 to 56 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 58 to 79 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Table. 6-1-4. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-10...
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After reading or writing, reset the data of page: 0, address: 10 to Before changing the data, select page: 0, address: 01, and set “00”. data: 01. Note2: NTSC model: HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N When changing the 8, C page data, select page: 0, address: 10, PAL model: HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C and set data: 00.
F9 (Note5) data to write the data in the non-volatile memory. 2F to FF Fixed data-1 Check that the data of adjustment addresses is the initial value. Table. 6-1-12. If not, change the data to the initial value. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-16...
Note2: After completing the initialization, reset the NTSC(60i)/PAL(50i) required. switch to the following position. Adjusting page “NTSC(60i)” (HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N), “PAL(50i)” (HVR-Z1E/Z1P/ Adjusting Address 00 to FF Z1C) Note3: When reading or writing the E, F page data, select page: 0, address: Adjusting page 10, and set data: 00.
Color reproduction adj. ND 2 Auto white balance adj. ND OFF Color reproduction adj. ND OFF 44 to 5F Fixed data-1 Flange back adj. Color reproduction adj. ND 1 Color reproduction adj. ND 2 Color reproduction adj. ND OFF HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-19...
Auto white balance adj. ND 2 Color reproduction adj. ND OFF Color reproduction adj. ND 1 Color reproduction adj. ND 2 Zoom ring adj. (2) Focus ring adj. Zoom ring adj. (1) Flange back adj. F5 to FF Fixed data-1 Table. 6-1-14. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-20...
71 to 78 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same model.) 7D to 81 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 83 to 85 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Table. 6-1-16. 87 to FF HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-21...
4F to 50 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same model.) 55 to D5 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 D8 to E1 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 E4 to FF Fixed data-1 Table. 6-1-18. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-22...
SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS” are satisfied. And check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address. Note1: NTSC model: HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N PAL model: HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C Note2: Perform the adjustments in both modes, i.e. NTSC (60i) mode and PAL (50i) mode.
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Checking method in PAL (50i) mode: Set the NTSC (60i)/PAL (50i) switch to “PAL (50i)”. Check that the frequency (f) satisfies the PAL specified value. CD-522 BOARD (SIDE A) IC1107 R150 R151 R149 VC-367 BOARD (SIDE A) IC104 IC105 IC106 Fig. 6-1-6. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-24...
Check that the data changes to button. “01”. (Note4) Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Note4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 13 to 17, 24 to 27. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-25...
Check that the data satisfies the specified value 3. Note5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 70 to 7C. Note6: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-3. 3. Bit value discrimination”. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-26...
Note5: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-3. 3. Bit button. value discrimination”. Set the data. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-27...
Note3: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: E8 to EB. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-28...
Below 3 cm Minipattern box Camcorder Camera table Regulated power supply Output voltage : Specified voltage ±0.01Vdc Output current : more than 3.5A Red (+) Black (–) Yellow (SENS +) White (SENS –) Need not connected Black (GND) Fig. 6-1-9. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-29...
Note5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: Perform “Flange Back Check” 60 to 70, F4. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Perform “Flange Back Adjustment (2)” HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-30...
Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO. Check that the lens is focused. Set the FOCUS switch to MANUAL. Change the zoom to the WIDE side from the TELE side, and observe the TV monitor and check that the lens is focused. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-31...
Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Check that the data changes to “01”. (Note5) Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Note5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 13 to 17, 24 to 27. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-32...
Note4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 70, A6 to A9, E8 to F3. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-33...
Check that the data is “00” to “0E”. Note5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 60 to 70, F4. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-34...
How to release the picture frame setting: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-35...
2A to 2D. Set the data, and press PAUSE Processing after Completing Adjustments: button. Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE Set ND FILTRE switch to button. “OFF”. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-36...
Note5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-37...
Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button. button. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Remove the C14 filter. Set the data. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-38...
Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button. button. Set the data. Set the data. Remove the C14 filter. Remove the C14 filter. Set ND FILTRE switch to Set ND FILTRE switch to “OFF”. “OFF”. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-39...
(When the component video signals are not outputted, connect the SW terminal (Pin q;) of the COMPONENT connector to GND.) Note4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 38 to 3B, B4 to B7, C0 to C3, DC to DF. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-40...
Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button. button. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set ND FILTRE switch to Set ND FILTRE switch to “OFF”. “OFF”. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-41...
Processing after Completing Adjustments Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data, and press PAUSE Fig. 6-1-14 (A). button. Set the data. Remove the ND filter. 0.5mm Fig. 6-1-14 (B). HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-42...
Processing after Completing Adjustments 0.5mm Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Fig. 6-1-15 (B). Remove the ND filter. Set ND FILTRE switch to “OFF”. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-43...
Remove the C14 filter. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE Fig. 6-1-16 (A). button. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set ND FILTRE switch to “OFF”. 0.5mm Fig. 6-1-16 (B). HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-44...
(When the component video signals are not outputted, connect the SW terminal (Pin q;) of the COMPONENT connector to GND.) Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-45...
Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button. button. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set ND FILTRE switch to Set ND FILTRE switch to “OFF”. “OFF”. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-46...
Note5: The Y signal terminal (Pin 1) of the COMPONENT connector must be terminated at 75 Ω. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-47...
Set the data, and press PAUSE button. button. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set ND FILTRE switch to Set ND FILTRE switch to “OFF”. “OFF” HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-48...
Note4: The Y signal terminal (Pin 1) of the COMPONENT connector must be terminated at 75 Ω. 90 IRE = 630 mV, 88 IRE=616mV Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-49...
Set the data, and press PAUSE Set the data, and press PAUSE button. button. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set ND FILTRE switch to Set ND FILTRE switch to “OFF”. “OFF”. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-50...
Note4: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-3. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note5: The Y signal terminal (Pin 1) of the COMPONENT connector must be terminated at 75 Ω. 70 IRE = 490 mV, 68 IRE = 476 mV HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-51...
Set the data, and press PAUSE button. button. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set the data. Set ND FILTRE switch to Set ND FILTRE switch to “OFF”. “OFF”. Set REC FORMAT to “HDV1080i”. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-52...
Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Perform “PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment (2)”. Falling edge of Falling edge of waveform when waveform when data is “91” data is “8F” SV2–SV1 SV2 (msec) SV1 (msec) Fig. 6-1-26. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-53...
Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Perform “Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment”. Falling edge of Falling edge of waveform when waveform when data is “8F” data is “91” SH1–SH2 SH1 (µsec) SH2 (µsec) Fig. 6-1-28. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-54...
Check that the data changes to “01”. (Note3) Note3: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 84, 85. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-55...
S Order Page Address Data Procedure Read the YAW sensor (SE-150 board SE402) sensitivity written on the repair parts, and name this as S Set the data. Check that the steady shot operations have been performed normally. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-56...
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Check that the data changes to “01”. (Note3) Note3: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 86, 87. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-57...
REC FORMAT (IN/OUT REC menu) ....HDV1080i Adjusting method for NTSC model: LCD panel ..............Closed Order Page Address Data Procedure NTSC (60i)/PAL (50i) ..NTSC (60i) (HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N) Set the data. PAL (50i) (HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C) Change the data and set the VCO frequency (f) to the [Adjusting connector] specified value.
Change the data and set the DC voltage to the specified value of NORMAL mode. Press PAUSE button. Change the data and set the DC voltage to the specified value of BRIGHT mode. Press PAUSE button. Set the data. Fig. 6-1-30. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-59...
(A) to the specified value. Change the data and set the (The data should be “00” to “3F”) voltage (A) to the specified value. Press PAUSE button. Press PAUSE button. Set the data. Set the data. Pedestal Pedestal Fig. 6-1-31. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-60...
(The data should be “00” to Press PAUSE button. “7F”.) If the EVF screen is colored, Press PAUSE button. repeat steps 5 to 9. Set the data. Set the data. 100 IRE Pedestal Fig. 6-1-32. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-61...
Check that the data changes to Switch setting: “00”. POWER ..............CAMERA LCD panel ..............Open Check that the data is “00”. NTSC (60i)/PAL (50i) ..NTSC (60i) (HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N) (Note2) PAL (50i) (HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C) Read the data, and this data is named D Convert D to decimal notation, 1.
Data of page: 3, that of the section B is equal. Contents of error address: C6 Subtract 3 from the data. Contrast adjustment (HD) error Press PAUSE button. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Fig. 6-1-33. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-63...
Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Note3: For example. When D . is "BF", data is "9F". When D . is "5F", data is "3F". However, when D . is "1F", data is "BF". Fig. 6-1-34. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-64...
Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Check that the data changes to “00”. Check that the data is “00”. (Note2) Set the data. Set LCD BACKLIGHT to “ON”. Note2: If the data is “01”, adjustment becomes time out. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-65...
REMOVING THE CASSETTE Groove G COMPARTMENT DAMPER Groove I Points to be noted Pin H 3 LS frame Groove J Key Points in Re-assembling 1 Cassette compartment damper Tip groove of cassette 1 Cassette compartment assy compartment damper Fig. 6-2-1. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-66...
However, the pinch roller is cleaned with alcohol. Note 3: When cleaning the capstan shaft, be carefull not to move the oil seal. If the oil seal is moved, oil will leak. Capstan shaft cleaning Oil seal Drum Pinch roller Fig. 6-2-2. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-67...
• The grease must not contain any dust or other matter. (otherwise it can cause various trouble.) • Observe the noted amount of grease. (otherwise the oozed grease can cause troubles.) • Grease • Suncall FG-87HSR Part Cord: 7-640-006-08 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-68...
(not used in Z mechanism) Z mechanism Mode Selector II Connector (black) 6-pin (not used in Z mechanism) Relay board Mode Selector II Battery such as NP-55, NP-77 conversion board (Z) (power supply) (Ref. No. J-23) Connector (white) 6-pin Fig. 6-2-4. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-69...
3. Mode Selector II Power Off Turn off the main power of the Mode Selector II as follows. Press the RVS and FF buttons at the same time for 2 seconds or longer while the power is on. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-70...
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Motor ON/OFF the output signals from sensors with the stored memory. Turning AUTO on the RVS or FF button performs the same operation. STATUS Present status of sensor appears. (example: EJ) Fig. e HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-71...
Battery Alarm Indication When the level of the battery used to supply power to this system decreases, this display appears asynchronously. When this happens, all operations are disabled and the battery must be replaced. BATT DOWN CHANGE PLEASE Fig. f HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-72...
Cassette compartmentassy Reference pin B 1 Three Drum Flexible board adhesive portion, fixing screws adhesive surface of the sheet HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-74...
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After attaching the flexible board, apply a pressure of approximately 0.5 kgh ¥ cm on the entire adhesive portion. Apply also a pressure on the chassis edge R portion to be subjected to the shape of the flexible board. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-75...
REMOVING THE CASSETTE Groove G COMPARTMENT DAMPER Groove I Points to be noted Pin H 3 LS frame Groove J Key Points in Re-assembling 1 Cassette compartment damper Tip groove of cassette 1 Cassette compartment assy compartment damper HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-76...
• Be careful not to damage the FP-826 flexible board. Screw (M1.4 × 6.0) 3 TG7 support Groove B Claw C Round hole 2 FP-826 flexible board Dowel A Round hole Capstan block Dowel E Groove D Remove in the direction of the arrow. Groove B HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-77...
Claw C DECELERATION GEAR Flexible Board Processing The Points Key Points in in Reassembling Re-assembling Align any one of the four holes with the Motor Pinch the flexible board hole of motor holder. holder at the two positions HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-78...
: ∅ 0.6 Wire type : 941 made by Hakko Soldering iron : T1-1BC Soldering iron tip Temperature of the : 300 ± 10 ° C soldering iron tip Contacting time of : within 2 sec soldering iron tip HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-79...
Temperature of the soldering iron tip: 300 ± 10 ° C • The retainer plate and LED block Contacting time of soldering iron tip: within 2 sec. must have no deformation. Direction of the terminal is specified. LED (D901) FP-826 flexible board HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-80...
• The reel lock release should be fully installed. • The flexible board should not be pinched by anything. (Should not be left in the half-installed state.) • The retainer plate must not touch with the MIC terminal. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-81...
1 and lock it at the position where you can hear the snapping sound. You can find the locking position by rotating the T reel table assy 1. Three claws A 1 T reel table assy HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-82...
(Release rack) (Be careful not to stretch the spring hook.) Brake (S) Claw should be positioned in the reel table side. ULE brake assy Release rack (S) Cassette positioning (S) Cassette positioning (S) Shaft D ULE brake assy HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-83...
Points to be noted During installation, apply grease in the TG2 arm pivot shaft hole. Amount of grease: a ball of grease of 1.0 mm diameter Re-application of grease to the point which is greased already before is not necessary. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-84...
B. 1 Cassette positioning (S), Extension spring (ULE) 2 Extension spring Claw A (ULE) 3 Cassette positioning (S) CASSETTE POSITIONING (S) Key Points in Re-assembling Cassette positioning (S) Confirm the tip of cassette positioning (S) being inserted. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-86...
TG7 ARM BLOCK ASSY Key Points Pinch arm assy in Re-assembling TG7 arm block assy TG7 arm Pinch arm assy block assy When installing it, do not press the top of the roller to install it. Pinch arm assy HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-87...
Remove the TG7 2 and compression coil spring 3 from the Install the TG7 nut 1 by turning it in the opposite direction of TG7 arm block assy. the arrow. 1 TG7 nut 2 TG7 3 Compression spring (TG7) TG7 shaft TG7 arm assy HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-88...
• Do not apply grease to the wrong position. • Do not forget to apply grease. • Do not make mistake about amount of grease. • When applying grease, do not splash or touch grease to any other parts and components. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-89...
(M1.4 × 2.0) to be noted 2 LS guide retainer Hold the B portion 3 Screw S2 shaft (M1.4 × 1.4) 4 LS cam plate LS CAM PLATE Points to be noted S1 screw hole Hold the A portion HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-90...
Brake (T) block assy Re-assembling (Fig. 3) (Fig. 4) S2 shaft TG2 arm GL driving arm S1 screw block assy Align hole LS arm assy Guideline 4 Mechanical chassis Trace mark of GL block assy driving shaft caulking HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-91...
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Apply grease when installing it. Amount of grease: a ball of grease of 1.0 mm Amount of grease: a ball of grease of 1.0 mm diameter diameter GL driving arm Apply grease Apply (Inner side) grease Mechanical chassis block assy HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-92...
T reel table assy in the clockwise direction. (Fig. 1) BRAKE (T) BLOCK ASSY Points to be noted Hold the A portion BRAKE (T) BLOCK ASSY Brake (T) block assy Key Points in Re-assembling T reel table assy (Fig. 1) Brake (T) block assy Shaft HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-93...
Be sure that it Contacting time of does not go outside : within 2 sec soldering iron tip exceeding the U- groove Be sure that is does not intrude into the L-edge of the chassis HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-94...
: ∅ 0.6 Wire type : 941 made by Hakko Soldering iron : T1-1BC Soldering iron tip Temperature of the : 300 ± 10 ° C soldering iron tip Contacting time of : within 2 sec soldering iron tip HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-95...
: 300 ± 10 ° C soldering iron tip Contacting time of Soldering it at the : within 2 sec soldering iron tip four locations C Two dowels D Soldering it at the two locations A 1 C-IN switch (S903) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-96...
• Confirm that the two claws C of the TG2 cam plate assy have entered in the claw of the guide rail. • Detent of the guide rail has not overridden on the groove of the drum base. • Guide rail must not have any twist or scars. Two claws C HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-97...
Conversion • The belt must not override on the capstan motor block assy. diameter gear shaft • When installing the belt, the belt must not have any twisting, dust, scar or grease must not be splashed on belt. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-98...
• The second tooth from the left of the GL gear (S) and the V-groove of the GL gear (T) must be in phase. GL gear (T) shaft • The second tooth from the left of the GL drive arm and the v mark must be in phase. GL driving arm HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-99...
Groove B Brake driving Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm shaft (roller) diameter of grease S1 shaft, S2 shaft Apply grease Apply grease when installing it Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm diameter of grease HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-101...
Points to be noted Apply grease when installing it Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm diameter of grease Apply grease in parallel with the side (red line) LS guide shaft S1 Cam gear LS arm shaft Apply grease HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-102...
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Conversion open. gear shaft • Confirm that the spring hook of the tension coil 4 GL driving arm spring (pinch) 1 is facing upward. 2 Pinch driving arm M slider shaft HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-103...
• Confirm that you have not forgotten to insert the top tip B of the M slider assy 1 into the notch of the mechanical chassis. The M slider assy 1 should not have any deformation. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-104...
Groove of the mechanical chassis Dowel C Apply Grease Points to be noted EJ arm Apply grease when installing it Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm diameter of grease EJ arm Extension spring (EJ) Apply grease HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-105...
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GL driving arm. 3 GL driving arm GL driving arm Cam gear Rotary encoder Apply grease when installing it Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm Conversion gear diameter of grease shaft Conversion gear shaft Right side HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-106...
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Points to be noted Lead-free solder Wire type: diameter ∅ 0.6 Soldering iron: 941 made by Hakko Temperature of the soldering iron tip: 350 ± 10 ° C Contacting time of soldering iron tip: within 2 sec. FP-467 flexible board HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-107...
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• Be careful not to contact the soldering iron tip too flexible board. long time. • Do not rub the DEW sensor with any rubbing bars. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-108...
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• When applying grease, do not splash or touch grease to any other parts and components. Worm shaft Apply grease Deceleration gear Gooseneck gear shaft Amount of grease to be applied : 2.0 mm dia (at 2 locations) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
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Apply grease when installing it. Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm diameter of grease Brake driving shaft (roller) S1 shaft, S2 shaft Apply Apply grease when installing it grease Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm diameter of grease HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
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1.0 mm diameter Apply grease when installing it. Amount of grease: GL driving arm GL driving arm a ball of grease of 1.0 mm Apply diameter grease Mechanical chassis Apply grease block assy (Inner side) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
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Pinch driving arm M slider assy EJ arm, Extension spring (EJ) Apply grease when installing it Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm diameter of grease EJ arm Apply grease Groove of the mechanical chassis Dowel HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
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Apply grease (5) Rotary encoder GL driving arm Cam gear Apply grease when installing it Amount of grease: a ball of 1.0 mm Cam gear diameter of grease Right side Conversion gear shaft HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
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Temperature of the soldering iron tip: 300 ± 10 ° C • Be careful not to crash the clip jog to the TG1 guide. Contacting time of soldering iron tip: within 2 sec. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
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: 300 ± 10 ° C : within 2 sec soldering iron tip soldering iron tip Contacting time of : within 2 sec Four solderings soldering iron tip S reel sensor (H901) Four solderings Two solderings Two dowels C-IN switch (S903) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
Contacting time of soldering iron tip: within 2 sec. • Be careful not to create the hollow soldering, Br, and there must be no lacking of parts. There must not be solder ball. • Be careful not to contact the soldering iron tip too long time. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
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• The second tooth from the left of the GL drive arm and the v mark must be in phase. GL driving arm Rotary encoder Cam gear must have raised higher than the GL driving arm. GL driving arm Rotary encoder Cam gear Conversion gear shaft HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HELP...
Note: Upon completion of adjustment, confirm that TG2 can move band has no problem, replace the respective reel tables. with some margin in the direction of the arrow A. L motor Band adjuster Fixing screw Adjustment screwdriver Band adjuster Fig. 6-2-5. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-109...
0.196 ± 0.05 N•m (2000 ± 500gf•cm). LS cam plate fixing screw Pin of the LS arm assy LS cam plate Move the LS cam plate with the force of 0.147 ± 0.01 N•m (1500 ± 100 gf•cm) Fig. 6-2-6. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-110...
Drum TG3 guide Capstan TG4 guide TG7 guide TG6 guide TG5 guide TG2 guide (tension regulator) Tape must run while maintaining contact with the upper flange. There must not exist a large tape curl. Capstan Tape Fig. 6-2-9. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-111...
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(Increases the spring tension) Move the tension coil spring hook to another spring stay in Entrance side Exit side the direction of A. Tension coil spring (tension regulator) TG2 arm assy LS chassis assy Fig. 6-2-13. Fig. 6-2-11. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-112...
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Tape Tape height in the REV mode is higher TG7 guide Adjustment nut Fig. 6-2-15. Tape height in the Capstan motor REV mode is lower Pinch roller TG7 guide TG6 guide TG5 guide Fig. 6-2-14. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-113...
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10% or less at both entrance side (B) and exit side (C), when is changed from STOP mode to FWD. taking the amplitude (A) in the CUE or REV mode as 100%) FWD mode B 10% C 10% Fig. 6-2-17. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-114...
14) Extension cable (28P 0.8mm) (J-6082-566-A) For extension between the DA-033 board (CN104) and the DB- 018 board (CN205) Note: Perform these adjustments of all in NTSC (60i) mode first, and then perform these adjustments of all in PAL (50i) mode. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-115...
To remove the FP-959 flexible, disconnect the following connector. DB-018 board CN207 (6P, 0.5mm) 10) To open the DB-018 board, use the following extension cable between the DB-018 board CN205 and DA-033 board CN104. (J-6082-566-A) (28P 0.8mm) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-116...
Connecting the Equipment Connect the measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 6-3-2, and perform the adjustments. TV monitor VIDEO (Yellow) Main unit AUDIO L (White) Adjustment remote commander AUDIO R (Red) (RM-95) LANC jack AUDIO/VIDEO jack Fig. 6-3-2. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-117...
Example: If the serial No. is 77881. =77881 Note: Use six digits of the low rank when a serial No. is more than seven digits. Obtain D and H corresponding to D from Table 6-3-2. Example: If D is “77881”. -65536=12345 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-119...
No data is returned from IC4001 When the ODD channel is defective Data of page: C, Contents of defect address: 12 Writing into EEPROM (IC8802) is defective Adjustment data is out of range No data is returned from IC4001 HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-121...
10 to “00”. 3-3. Processing after Completing Adjustments Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data. Set the data. Set the data, and press PAUSE button. Set the data. Set the data. Set REC FORMAT (IN/OUT menu) to “HDV1080i”. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-122...
S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (PAL(50i) mode) NTSC (60i) S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment (PAL(50i) mode) VIDEO OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (NTSC(60i) mode (HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N), PAL(50i) mode (HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C)) Fig. 6-3-4. COMPONENT OUTPUT Level Adjustment (NTSC(60i) mode (HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N), PAL(50i) mode...
Set the data. Note5: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-3. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-4. 0.28 µ sec (NTSC) 0.28 µ sec (NTSC) 0.23 µ sec (PAL) 0.23 µ sec (PAL) Fig. 6-3-5. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-124...
B = 300 ± 18mV (PAL) Note2: Disconnect the cable from the COMPONENT OUTPUT connector. Note3: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”. Switch setting: NTSC (60i)/PAL (50i) ... NTSC (60i) (HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N)/ PAL (50i) (HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C) Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data.
SW terminal (Pin q;) of the COMPONENT OUTPUT connector to GND. Switch setting: REC FORMAT (IN/OUT REC menu) ....HDV1080i DISP OUTPUT (OTHERS menu) ....LCD PANEL NTSC (60i)/PAL (50i) ..NTSC (60i) (HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N) PAL (50i) (HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C) Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data.
Main unit AUDIO/ VIDEO Left (White) Audio level meter 47k Ω or Distortion meter Right (Red) 47k Ω 600 Ω Audio oscillator 47k Ω (1-249-437-11) Attenuator 600 Ω : 270 Ω (1-249-410-11) + 330 Ω (1-249-411-11) Fig. 6-3-10. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-127...
Input the 1kHz, -5dBU signal in the CH1 XLR jack and CH2 XLR jack. Check that the 1kHz signal level is the specified value. Input the 20kHz, -5dBU signal in the CH1 XLR jack and CH2 XLR jack. Check that the 20kHz signal level is the specified value. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-128...
NTSC (60i)/PAL (50i) switch (DB-018 board S201) to “NTSC (60i)”. When set up PAL (50i) mode, set the NTSC (60i)/PAL (50i) switch to “PAL (50i)”. (Refer to “1-2-4. INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 14, 19, 1E, 1F PAGE DATA”) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-129...
Because the upper digit of the adjustment number is B ( ), and the lower digit is D ( ), the meeting point “189” of 1 and 2 in the above table is the corresponding decimal number. Table. 6-4-1. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-130...
Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. Select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 37, and press the PAUSE button. Check that the data of page:3, address:02 is “00”. Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-131...
PB, REC, CUE, REVIEW, PAUSE, FF, REW positions. When pinch roller is pressed, and the tension regulator is ON, the mechanism is operating at this position in modes in which normal images are shown. NULL Code not existing in the MD. Default value. Status before finding any mechanism position. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-132...
S jack (JK-274 board J102) Used Not used AUDIO/VIDEO jack (JK-274 board J103) Used Not used Using method: Select page: 7, address: F3. By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of the switch can be discriminated. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-133...
Month After setting the clock, set the date of power on next (BCD code) Final condensation Year occurrence data Month (BCD code) Using method: The record of use data is displayed at addresses: C8 to CD. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-135...
Select page: 7, address: 00, set data: 01 and press the PAUSE button. Check that the data of page: 7, address: B0 to C7 are “00”. Select page: 7, address: 00, and set data: 00. Select page: 7, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-136...
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE401 of SE-150 board) (With pitch angular velocity sensor output peripheral circuits. stopped.) Steadyshot function does not work well. Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE402 of SE-150 board) (With yaw angular velocity sensor output peripheral circuits. stopped.) HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-137...
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〈 〉 FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT For HD STD γ mode HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. ✂ For HD CINE γ mode HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-138...
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〈 〉 FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT For SD STD γ mode HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. ✂ For SD CINE γ mode HVR-Z1E/Z1P/Z1C HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C 6-139E...
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P Cabinet (M) Assy 0.2mm or more 0.2mm or more 0.2mm or more 0.2mm or more Panel Cushion (Waterproof) 2. Confirm that there is no extrusion when you look through the LCD frame from the surface. HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C — 2 —...
If you have any questions about this product, you product’s enclosure that may be of may call: sufficient magnitude to constitute Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686- a risk of electric shock to persons. SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters This symbol is intended to alert the only.
Your camcorder is capable of recording in HDV, provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever DVCAM, and DV formats. you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this When recording in HDV/DV format, it is product. recommended to use mini DV cassettes.
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malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
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Table of Contents Read this first ..................... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ..................8 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items.............. 10 Step 2: Charging the battery pack............11 Using an outside power source ................. 13 Step 3: Turning the power on..............14 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder........
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Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE ......34 Customizing the sound................37 Adjusting the audio recording level – Microphone volume level ........ 37 Connecting external audio sources ................38 Selecting the recording channel ................39 Recording a picture using various features..........40 Developing scenes smoothly –...
Advanced operations Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......106 Using the Menu Warning indicators and messages ...111 Selecting menu items ......57 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Additional Information – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc..........58 Using your camcorder abroad ..113 Using the (AUDIO SET) menu HDV format and recording/playback 114 –...
Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 11. Press the battery pack and slide it down. Battery Pack Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Slide the OPEN/ Insert the cassette with Press on the EJECT...
Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 16. The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting. To record in the DVCAM or DV format, see page 20.
Getting started Large eyecup (1) To attach it to your camcorder, see page 16. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Wireless Remote Commander (1) The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
Step 2: Charging the While pressing the battery back down, slide it in the direction of the arrow. battery pack The charge lamp lights up and charging starts. You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to When the battery was successfully the AC Adaptor/charger.
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C Possible recording time using the Press BATT RELEASE and slide the battery pack up. viewfinder. To check the remaining battery – Battery Charging time Info Approximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor/charger at 25°C (77°F).
* With the LCD BACKLIGHT switch set to ON. Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording b Note time time • Figures are those of 60 Hz. They may be slightly longer at 50 Hz. NP-F970 • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
Step 3: Turning the Set the mode switch to VCR/ CAMERA. power on No power will be supplied if the mode switch is set to CHARGE. You need to set the POWER switch to the Attach the connecting cord (DK-415) respective power mode to record or play back to the camcorder.
z Tip Step 4: Adjusting the • If you rotate the LCD panel until it faces down, you can close and restore the LCD panel to the original LCD panel and position with the LCD screen facing out. • If you are using the battery pack for power source, you can select the brightness by setting [LCD BL viewfinder (p.
When the picture in the viewfinder is Step 5: Setting the hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder date and time clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it a little and Set the date and time when using this align it with the groove of the viewfinder, then camcorder for the first time.
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When [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) Press MENU. menu is set to 50i, the clock is displayed in 24-hour display. CAMERA SET WB PRESET WB OUTDR LV L GA I N SETUP SHOT TRANS COLOR CORRCT STEADYSHOT STDYSHOT TYP MENU : END Select the (OTHERS) menu by...
Step 6: Inserting a Insert a cassette with its window-side facing out. cassette tape Push the center of the back Window-side of the cassette lightly. For the information about the type of cassette you can use with your camcorder, and details on these cassettes (such as write-protection, etc.), see page 114.
Step 7: Setting the Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the screen language dial. Select the desired language by turning You can select the language to be used on the the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press LCD screen.
Recording While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Recording movies appears on the LCD screen. The HDV format lamp lights up and your You can record movies in HDV, DVCAM, camcorder is set to recording standby after a while.
Indicators displayed during recording To record in the DV format On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC The indicators will not be recorded on the tape. FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to The camera settings data (p. 51) will not be [DV SP] (p.
However, the transition from the last recorded scene time will be 1/3 shorter than that indicated on the may not be smooth. tape. • The following functions may not work correctly with a tape recorded in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV Using zoom formats mixed: –...
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To record a wider range of view b Note • You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the Press the W side of the power zoom lever. handle zoom lever. Change the zoom speed by The subject appears farther away (Wide setting [HANDLE ZOOM] (p.
Recording in mirror mode Displaying the recording setup information – Status check You can turn the LCD panel towards the You can check the setup value of the subject so that you and your subject can share following items in the standby mode or the image being recorded.
To turn off the display of the recording Adjusting the setup information Press STATUS CHECK. exposure b Note • Information of the picture profile setup does not The exposure is adjusted automatically in the appear when it is set to [OFF]. default setting.
b Note Adjusting the white balance • The back light function is canceled when you press the ASSIGN button assigned to SPOTLIGHT. • You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually.
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the same lighting condition as that of Select the desired item by turning the the subject. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Item Recording scene Press (one-push) WHT BAL. A or B flashes quickly. [OUTDOOR] • general night views, When the white balance is adjusted, neon signs, or fireworks •...
Adjusting the iris Recording using manual adjustments You can manually adjust the light volume You can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc. entering the lens. according to the brightness of the recording As the iris is opened (smaller aperture scene or in order to obtain desired effects. values), the light volume increases.
To restore automatic adjustment During recording or in the standby Press IRIS, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. the center position to release the auto b Note lock mode. • If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily Press GAIN.
number that appears on the screen, the Adjusting the shutter speed slower the shutter speed. To restore automatic adjustment Press SHUTTER SPEED, or set the AUTO You can manually adjust and fix the shutter LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK. speed for your convenience. Depending on the shutter speed, you can make the subject b Note look still, or on the contrary, emphasize the...
If [ND1] flashes Displaying the zebra pattern to Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on adjust the brightness [ND1]. If [ND2] flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on If there is a part of the screen where [ND2].
Adjusting the focus Select the desired level by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. The focus is adjusted automatically in the Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+]. default setting. If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance signal.
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To focus automatically temporarily During recording or in the standby Record the subject with PUSH AUTO pressed. mode, set the FOCUS switch to MAN If you release the button, the setting returns to (manual). manual focusing. appears. Use this function to shift the focus from one subject to another.
Enhancing the outline to focus Customizing the – PEAKING picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE You can enhance the outline of the image on the screen for easier focusing. You can customize the picture quality by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc.
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Item Adjustment [SKINTONE To make wrinkles less DTL] noticeable by suppressing the outlines on the part in skin color to be enhanced. [OFF]: No adjustment [TYPE1] (the color range recognized as a skin color is narrow) to [TYPE3] (the color range recognized as a skin color is wide) [SKINTONE...
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Item Adjustment Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH [CINEMA- [OFF]: Normal recording EXEC dial, then press the dial. TONE γ ] [TYPE1]: A better tone scale A picture profile indicator appears. than the standard video gamma reproduces natural intermediate colors between a skin color and To cancel the picture profile recording neutral colors.
If you decide not to reset the picture profile, Customizing the select [NO]. Press PICTURE PROFILE. sound b Note • If you select [TYPE3] in [SKINTONE DTL], the effect may also be applied to a color that is not a skin Adjusting the audio recording color.
The audio level meter appears. Connecting external audio sources During recording or in the standby mode, adjust the volume of the microphone by turning the AUDIO Connect an external microphone and/or LEVEL dial. audio device to the INPUT1/INPUT2 Adjust the microphone level of channel 1 connectors.
To connect the cable of the microphone In the standby mode, press MENU. or audio device Align the pins of the plug to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connectors, and connect them Select the (AUDIO SET) menu by securely. turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Source Con- Menu PHAN- Recording a picture nector switch using various Audio INPUT1 [INPUT1 features device LEVEL] – [LINE] INPUT2 [INPUT2 LEVEL] – Developing scenes smoothly [LINE] – Shot transition Press MENU to hide the menu screen. You can register the settings of focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance, b Note and then change the recording setting from...
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Recording using the Shot transition function Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly to turn on the EXEC lamp. START/STOP Press REC START/STOP. Press the button (A or B) in which the desired setting was stored. Pictures will be recorded with the settings that were changed automatically from the current ones to the stored ones.
To cancel the operation Select a revision type by turning the Press STORE/CHECK/EXEC repeatedly until SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps are all dial. turned off. [OFF] Normal recording. Revising a specific color [COLOR REVISN] – Color Correction Revises the color that has been set in the memory.
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To specify a color Adjust the color tone. Option Select Increasing [R] makes the selected color reddish, and decreasing [R] makes it less PHASE Color phase from 0 through 31. reddish (as cyan increases). 0 (violet) - 8 (red) - 16 (yellow) - 24 Increasing [B] makes the selected color (green) - 31 (blue) blueish, and decreasing [B] makes it less...
Fading in and out of a scene Press REC START/STOP. – FADER The FADER indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete. You can add the following effects to To cancel the operation currently recording pictures. Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the Assign the FADER function to one of the function repeatedly until the FADER...
Recording on a device Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the index function. connected via an When pressed during recording i.LINK cable – appears for about 7 seconds and an index signal is recorded. External REC Control When pressed in the standby mode flashes.
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Select the (IN/OUT REC) menu Press REC START/STOP to start by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, recording. then press the dial. Press MENU to hide the menu screen. Select [EXT REC CTRL] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press To stop recording the dial.
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec Review You can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape. Assign the Rec Review function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 to assign a function.
Playback Press (rewind) to go to the point you want to view. Viewing movies Press N (play) to start playback. Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the To adjust the volume Remote Commander.
b Note Press • Due to the difference in the synchronization, the y (slow) during playback. play back slowly picture and sound will disappear momentarily where the system switches between 60i and 50i. To reverse direction • Tapes recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on video cameras using the DVCAM/DV 1 Press I (reverse) on the format or mini-DVCAM (DV) players.
b Note Various playback • The END SEARCH function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded functions sections on the tape. Displaying the screen indicators You can locate the end of the last recording, or display the date of recording and camera settings data.
To hide the camera settings data Displaying the date/time and Select the (OTHERS) menu, [DATA camera settings data – Data code CODE], then [DATE] (p. 80). Each time you press DATA CODE, the date/ time indicator turns on and off. During playback, you can view the date/time data and the camera settings data that are Displaying the video information...
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet Playing the picture on using the supplied connecting cable (DK- 415) and AC Adaptor/charger for the power a TV supply (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. TV connections differ depending on the type To copy to another tape, see page 89.
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DVCAM (DV) format is played back, an equivalent picture with DVCAM (DV) format is output regardless of [COMPONENT] setting. • Only video signals are output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
Viewing the picture on a 16:9 TV or a 4:3 TV TV or VCR When you have an S video jack on your TV or VCR S video cable (optional) Yellow A/V connecting cable (supplied) White Green Component video cable (supplied) Blue Signal flow Connect your camcorder and your TV or...
menu, [DV WIDE REC], then [OFF] before Locating a scene on a recording (p. 72). tape for playback When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Searching for a recording start point – Index search You can locate the point where an index signal is recorded (p. 44). SEARCH MODE . / > STOP Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly to select [INDEX SEARCH].
Advanced operations LCD/VF SET (p. 68) IN/OUT REC (p. 70) Using the Menu TC/UB SET (p. 76) OTHERS (p. 78) Selecting menu items OTHERS STBY RETURN ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET You can change various settings or make WORLD T I ME LANGUAGE detailed adjustments using the menu items QU I CK REC...
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust Using the vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can (CAMERA SET) menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. – STDYSHOT TYP/FRAME REC, etc. CAMERA SET STBY RETURN...
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SHOT TRANS Select this setting to set the transition duration, time, and start timer. See page 40 for details on using the shot transition function. Note • Before setting [SHOT TRANS], turn off all of the STORE/CHECK/EXEC lamps by pressing the button repeatedly (p. 40). TRANS TIME Select the time that takes to make a transition from the current setting to the selected setting.
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WIDE CONV. Select when a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0872 wide conversion lens. PEAKING You can change the outline color and level for peaking.
AF ASSIST GOFF Select to record in the standard recording mode. Select to focus manually by rotating the focus ring during auto focusing. AE RESPONSE Select the speed used to adjust the exposure automatically in accordance with the brightness of the subject. [FAST], [MIDDLE], and [SLOW] are available. It is set to [FAST] in the default setting.
FLCKR REDUCE Select to record under normal conditions. Flickering of the screen under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced. Select when you do not want to reduce flickering of the screen. Note • You cannot select this item when [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i.
SETUP Select to record in the system at the 0% setup level. 7.5% Select to record in the system at the 7.5% setup level. Note • When [50i/60i SEL] in the (OTHERS) menu is set to 50i, this item is set to [0%] automatically.
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust Using the (AUDIO vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can SET) menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will – INT MIC SET/XLR be grayed out.
AUDIO MODE GFS32K ( Select to record in 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) in DVCAM/DV SP format. FS48K ( Select to record in 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality) in DVCAM/DV SP format. Note • You can add sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode in DVCAM format. You cannot add sound on a tape recorded in Fs48K mode.
INT MIC SET You can set the wind noise reduction and the sensitivity for the external microphone. INT MIC SENS GNORMAL The standard setting. HIGH Use this setting to record a quiet sound. When a loud sound is recorded with this setting, the sound may be distorted. Make a trial recording in advance.
INPUT1 LEVEL Select the input signal from the INPUT1 connector, either from a microphone or an audio device. GMIC Select to input an audio signal from a microphone connected to the INPUT1 connector. appears on the status check display. LINE Select to input an audio signal from an audio device connected to the INPUT1 connector.
power mode of your camcorder. The screen Using the (LCD/VF shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will be grayed out. SET) menu – LCD COLOR, etc. LCD / VF SET RETURN LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL You can select the items listed below on the VF B .
VF COLOR Select to display pictures in the viewfinder in color. Select to display pictures in the viewfinder in black and white. VF POWER GAUTO Select when you do not want to display pictures on the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open. Select to display pictures on the viewfinder even when the LCD panel is open.
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust Using the (IN/OUT vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can REC) menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will – REC FORMAT/ be grayed out. DOWN CONVERT, etc.
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to an audio-unlocked DV signal; a DV signal is not output. – at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an HDV signal is not output. • An HDV signal cannot be converted to a DVCAM signal. REC FORMAT Selects a recording format when the POWER switch is set at CAMERA.
DV WIDE REC You can display pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format on the entire TV screen by setting this item at the time of recording. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV as well. Select to view the recorded pictures on a 16:9 wide TV screen. On the LCD screen or viewfinder screen On a 4:3 TV screen* On a 16:9 wide TV...
COMPONENT When [50i/60i SEL] is set to 60i 480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with 480i. 480p/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with 480p. G1080i/480i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with 1080i.
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder. DOWN CONVERT Select the picture format to be output when you play back the tape recorded in the HDV specification.
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A/V c DV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. GOFF Select when you are not using the Signal conversion function. ON ( To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder.
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your Using the (TC/UB camcorder. The screen shows the items you can operate at the moment. Unavailable items will SET) menu – TC MAKE, etc. be grayed out.
TC MAKE GREGENERATE Select to make the time code continuous at backspace editing. Regardless of the [TC RUN] setting, the running mode is automatically set to [REC RUN]. PRESET Select when you do not want to make the time code continuous at backspace editing.
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust Using the (OTHERS) vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can menu operate at the moment. Unavailable items will – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, be grayed out. etc.
The time shortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene may not be smooth. Select this when you do not want to miss a recording chance. BEEP MELODY Select to play a melody when you start/stop recording, or when an...
DATA CODE Select the item to be displayed when you press DATA CODE (p. 51). GDATE/CAM Select to display the date and time, or the camera settings data during playback. DATE Select to display the date and time during playback. LETTER SIZE GNORMAL Select to display the menu screen at normal size.
EXP. FOCUS GAUTO OFF Select to release the expanded focus automatically after a certain time (p. 33). MANUAL OFF Select to keep the expended focus even after a certain time. To release the expanded focus, press EXPANDED FOCUS again. HOURS METER The cumulative operation time of your camcorder will be displayed with the total hours of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or the total number of tape unthreading operations.
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50i/60i SEL You can switch the system, 1080/60i (NTSC system) or 1080/50i (PAL system), used by your camcorder to record. It is set to 60i in the default setting. Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 1 2 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 5 0 i / 6 0 i SEL...
Adding a menu – Add Customizing Personal Menu You can add frequently used menu items to The available items vary depending on the Personal Menu for easier and faster access. power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. b Note You can add frequently used menu items to •...
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Select a menu category by turning the Select [P-MENU SETUP] by turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press dial. the dial. 1 2 0 STBY 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1 2 0 STBY 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0...
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Arranging the order of menus Move the menu item to the desired displayed on Personal Menu place by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. – Sort 1 2 0 STBY 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu S e l e c t n e w l o c a t i o n .
Assigning the Select [RESET] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. functions 1 2 0 STBY 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 RESET I n i t i a l i z e Depending on the functions, you need to assign CAMERA m o d e ' s P–MENU s e t t i n g ?
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• When this function is activated, the picture quality Select the (OTHERS) menu by will deteriorate. • If you use this function when the shutter speed is turning SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then slower than 1/15, the shutter speed is automatically press the dial.
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[ALLSCAN MODE]. During the simple allscan display, a black frame appears around the screen. Press the button again to restore the previous screen mode. b Note • When this function is activated, pictures are output in the interlace letter box format from the COMPONENT OUTPUT and i.LINK jacks except for the HDV signals.
Dubbing/Editing You can copy a picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such Dubbing to another as VCRs). Connect your camcorder to a VCR as shown tape in the following illustration. Connecting a VCR To dub to an HDV compatible device Connect your camcorder to an HDV compatible device using an i.LINK cable (optional).
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To dub to a DVCAM (DV) device Connect your camcorder to a VCR using an i.LINK cable (optional). i.LINK compatible devices i.LINK jack HDV/DV jack i.LINK cable (optional) Signal flow To select the video format to be dubbed b Note •...
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To dub to an AV device Connect your camcorder to a VCR using the A/ V connecting cable (supplied). When you have an S video jack on your VCR * S video cable (optional) VCRs Yellow AUDIO/VIDEO jack White A/V connecting cable Signal flow (supplied) * When there is an S video jack on the device to be...
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Dubbing to another tape Connect the recording device to your camcorder (p. 89). Prepare the recording device. • Insert a cassette for recording. • If the recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Prepare your camcorder for playback. •...
You can record pictures or TV programs Recording pictures from a VCR or TV on a tape inserted in your camcorder. from a VCR or TV Connecting a VCR or TV To record from an HDV compatible device You can record and edit pictures from an HDV On this camcorder (recorder), select the compatible VCR.
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To record from a DVCAM (DV)/AV device You can record and edit pictures or TV When you use an i.LINK cable to connect a programs from a VCR or TV. Use your DVCAM (DV) compatible device, select the camcorder as a recorder and connect it to a VCR (IN/OUT REC) menu, [VCR HDV/DV], using the A/V connecting cable (supplied).
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Recording movies Press x (stop) to stop recording. b Note • When you use an i.LINK cable, the recorded picture Insert a cassette for recording in your camcorder becomes rough when a picture is paused on your before the following operations. VCR.
Connecting the computer Connecting to a • Before connecting your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable, be sure to computer insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal To use your camcorder by connecting it to a may be damaged, or this may cause a computer using an i.LINK cable, the computer...
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[AUDIO LOCK] to [UNLOCK MODE] in [i.LINK CONV] (p. 73). b Note • Pictures may not be imported correctly depending on the application software of the computer. • You cannot import pictures recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format in the HDV format. To import pictures from the computer to your camcorder In the HDV format...
You can record additional audio to the Dubbing sound to a original sound on a tape recorded in the DVCAM format and the FS32K audio mode. recorded tape Preparing for audio dubbing Audio device (such as a CD/MD player) BAUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio output jacks Do not connect the Video plug (yellow).
• When the microphone is connected to the – When the tape is recorded with [AUDIO MODE] set to [FS48K]. INPUT2 connector, set [INPUT2 – When your camcorder is connected using an LEVEL] to [MIC]. i.LINK cable. • If the microphone is powered through its –...
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Press x (stop) when you want to stop Press MENU to hide the menu screen. recording. b Note • You can only record additional audio on a tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape recorded on other camcorders (including other HVR-Z1U/ Z1N camcorders).
Setting time values Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Your camcorder uses 2 types of time values: Set the time code value. time code values and user bits. Select [TC PRESET] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
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• If you set [TC MAKE] to [REGENERATE], TC Setting PRESET on the Remote Commander does not work. FREE RUN advance the time code freely regardless of the camcorder’s Setting the user bits value current operation mode. The time code starts running once this setting is selected.
Switching the time value Select [PRESET] by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Select the first 2 digits by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Repeat step 6 to set up the other digits. Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
(supplied), and a digital device such as a Connecting an analog computer to your camcorder using an i.LINK cable (optional). Your camcorder converts VCR to the computer the analog video signal from the VCR to a digital signal and transmits it to the computer via your camcorder to be dubbed.
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• You cannot import pictures that have been recorded Importing a picture to the using a copyright protection signal to a computer via your camcorder. computer • Analog signals are not output from the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack. Turn on the analog device. Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Troubleshooting persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If “C:ss:ss” is displayed on the LCD screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function is activated. See page 111 If you run into any problem using your for details.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The remaining battery time indicator • The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the battery does not indicate the correct time. pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. cFully charge the battery again.
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Recording Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not start when you cSet the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 14). cThe tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette. press REC START/STOP. cSet the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 114). cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation.
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Playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Cannot play back. cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape (p. 48). Cannot play back in reverse direction. cReverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV format. cClean the head using the cleaning cassette (p.
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Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture appears distorted on the • This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode on 4:3 TV. a 4:3 TV. cTo play back the picture, set [DOWN CONVERT] on the (IN/ OUT REC) menu (p.
C:ss:ss/E:ss:ss (Self- Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after diagnosis display) you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.
Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Corrective Actions/ References cSee page 117. Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. cCharge the battery (p. 11). Battery level is low. cSee page 118.
It is recommended to use an i.LINK cable to connect these TVs. Power supply Sony TV models You can use your camcorder in any country/ regions using the AC Adaptor/charger KD-34XBR960, KD-36XS955, KD-34XS955, KD-30XS955 supplied with your camcorder within AC KDE-55XBR950, KDE-50XS955, KDE-42XS955, 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Your camcorder does not record copyright HDV format and control signals on the tape when it records. recording/playback Audio mode The DVCAM format has 2 audio modes. Fs32K (12-bit) mode Your camcorder is capable of recording in the The original sound can be recorded in channels HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats.
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Gold-plated connector b Note • Your camcorder is not compatible with Cassette Memory. trademarks. HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Ltd. Additional Information...
Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility of the The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format as described DVCAM and DV below. formats Recorder’s Cassette’s Recording format format format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM The DVCAM format was developed as a more reliable and higher-end format than the DVCAM consumer DV format.
Source Player’s Record- About the tape format corder’s format format “InfoLITHIUM” DVCAM DVCAM battery pack formatted DVCAM- DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM formatted This unit is compatible with the DVCAM- DVCAM DVCAM “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your formatted (Compati- camcorder operates only with the bility “InfoLITHIUM”...
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• Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony times the expected recording time, and make Corporation. trial recordings before making the actual recording.
Tip Corporation. • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Z does not appear when the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it power is turned on again. checked by a Sony dealer before operating it If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder any further. sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this •...
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If you cannot obtain a clear image even • To prevent molds periodically clean the lens after using a cleaning cassette, it might be as described above. because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony ,continued Additional Information...
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It is recommended you operate your camcorder Remove dust from inside the viewfinder about once a month to keep it in an optimum and the part shown below with a blower. state for a long time. To charge the pre-installed battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF.
12 × (Optical) Specification F = 1.6 ~ 2.8 Focal length 4.5 - 54 mm (3/16 - 2 1/4 in.) System When converted to a 35 mm still camera 32.5 - 390 mm (1 5/16 - 15 3/8 in.) Video recording system (HDV) (40 - 480 mm (1 5/8 - 19 in.) in 4:3 TV mode) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system Color temperature...
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General AC Adaptor/charger AC-VQ850 Power requirements Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 12/24 V DC (only Average power consumption (when using the for negative grounded cars) battery pack, and external microphones) Current consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder 0.35 - 0.18 A with normal brightness:...
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder A SHOT TRANSITION operation buttons N POWER switch (p. 14) (p. 40) B Eyecup (p. 16) C Viewfinder release lever (p. 122) D Rear remote sensor E Rear camera recording lamp (p. 20) F BATT RELEASE (battery release) button (p.
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A Hook for the shoulder strap * The GAIN, ASSIGN 2/5 buttons have a raised tactile dot. Use it to identify the location of the buttons. B Zoom ring (p. 23) C Focus ring (p. 32) To attach the shoulder strap D FOCUS switch (AUTO/MAN (manual)/ Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
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A LCD screen (p. 3, 15) * The VOLUME + and PLAY buttons have a raised B IRIS dial (p. 28) tactile dot. Use it to identify the location of the C RESET button buttons. If you press RESET, all settings including the clock setting (except the Personal Menu and Picture Profile settings) return to the default.
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Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality as fine as a Carl Zeiss lens.
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A S VIDEO jack (p. 52, 54, 91, 94) B COMPONENT OUTPUT jack (p. 52, 54) C Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.
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A Shoe adaptor To remove the lens hood To connect an accessory, press down and Loosen the lens hood fixing screw, then turn the push it to the end, and then tighten the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. screw.
Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the + and – in the battery compartment. Replace the cover back until it clicks. A TC RESET button (p. 102) B DISPLAY button (p. 50) C SEARCH MODE button (p.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD Indicators Meanings screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of LCD backlight off (p. 16) your camcorder. through Picture Profile (p. 34) Example: Indicators in the CAMERA mode Index recording (p.
CINEMATONE γ ..... 36 Frame recording (FRAME Index Cleaning cassette ..... 121 REC)......63 Clock set (CLOCK SET)... 16 Full charge ......11 Color bar......22 Numerics Color Correction (COLOR 50i/60i SEL ......82 CORRCT) ....42 Gain........29 COLOR LEVEL....35 GAIN SETUP ....
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Lens hood ......130 TC MAKE ......77 LETTER BOX ....74 TC PRESET ....101 QUICK REC ......78 Low-angle recording ..21 TC RUN ......76 Telephoto See Zoom Rec review ......47 THREADING....81 Manual focus ..... 32 Recording capacity Transition curve (TRANS MARKER......
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ENGLISH JAPANESE ENGLISH JAPANESE [Description of main button functions on toolbar of the Adobe Acrobat Reader Ver5.0 (for Windows)] Toolbar Printing a text Reversing the screens displayed once • To reverse the previous screens (operation) one by one, click 1. Click the Print button 2.
Please discard the Service Manuals previously issued . 2008.03 Supplement-5 • Addition of notes for FP-974 mounting (DI07-287) • Correcton of titles S. M. Correction: Page 5-14, 5-15 2008.09 Supplement-6 • Addition of Repair Parts (DI08-243) • Addition of HELP HVR-Z1J/Z1U/Z1N/Z1E/Z1P/Z1C...