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SERVICE MANUAL
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MODEL INFORMATION TABLE
ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATIONS
SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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DCR-HC36/HC36E_L1
Ver. 1.3 2008.10
Sony EMCS Co.
2008J0500-1
© 2008.10
Published by Kohda TEC
9-876-929-43
The components identified by
mark 0 or dotted line with
mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part num-
ber specified.
mark 0 or dotted line with
mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part num-
ber specified.
Les composants identifiés par une
marque 0 sont critiques pour la
sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
marque 0 sont critiques pour la
sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une pièce
portant le numéro spécifié.
DCR-HC36/HC36E
RMT-831
US Model
Canadian Model
North European Model
E Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
Hong Kong Model
Korea Model
Photo: DCR-HC36
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
N MECHANISM (MDX-N110)
Revised-2
Replace the previously issued
SERVICE MANUAL 9-876-929-42
with this manual.
SERVICE MANUAL 9-876-929-42
with this manual.
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DCR-HC36/HC36E_L1
SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are extracted from
instruction manual of DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96.
instruction manual of DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96.
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2
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1
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA stan dards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark
printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Fas t forward/rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
DCR-HC36:
3.0 mm (1/6 t ype) CCD (Charge
Coup led Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (still): 340 000 pixels
Effective (movie): 340 000 pixels
3.0 mm (1/6 t ype) CCD (Charge
Coup led Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (still): 340 000 pixels
Effective (movie): 340 000 pixels
Lens
DCR-HC36:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
20
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
20
× (Optical), 800 × (Digital)
Foc al length
DCR-HC36:
f=2.3 ~ 46 mm (3/32 ~ 1 13/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TA PE:
44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 ~ 34 1/32 in.)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 ~ 34 1/32 in.)
F1.8 ~ 3.1
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)
f=2.3 ~ 46 mm (3/32 ~ 1 13/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TA PE:
44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 ~ 34 1/32 in.)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
44 ~ 880 mm (1 3/4 ~ 34 1/32 in.)
F1.8 ~ 3.1
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 in.)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
DCR-HC36/HC96:
5 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus
(DCR-HC36)/NightShot (DCR-HC96)
function)
5 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus
(DCR-HC36)/NightShot (DCR-HC96)
function)
*
3
*
1
“Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
information at the time of recordi ng.
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
information at the time of recordi ng.
*
2
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures
are actual figures resulting from wide
angle pixel read-out.
are actual figures resulting from wide
angle pixel read-out.
*
3
Objects unable to be seen due to the dark
can be shot with infrared lighting.
can be shot with infrared lighting.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
DCR-HC36/HC46:
10-pi n connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
10-pi n connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbal ance d
Chrominance si gnal : 0.286 Vp-p, 75
Chrominance si gnal : 0.286 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbal ance d
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Ω (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
USB jack (DCR-HC36)
mini-B
DV input/output (DCR-HC36)
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
connector S100)
LCD screen
Picture
DCR-HC36:
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot number
123 200 (560
× 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
DCR-HC36:
During camera recording using the
viewfinde r 1.9 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.3 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinde r 1.9 W
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.3 W
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 10 4 °F)
Storage temperature
-20
°C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
DCR-HC36 /HC46:
65
65
× 79 × 113 mm
(2 5/8
× 3 1/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-HC36:
370 g (13 oz) main uni t only,
430 g (15 oz) includi ng the NP-FP30
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette
370 g (13 oz) main uni t only,
430 g (15 oz) includi ng the NP-FP30
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46)
Rechargeable battery pack (1)
NP-FP30 (DCR-HC36)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5.1” (1)
Operating Guide (1)
Power cord (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46)
Rechargeable battery pack (1)
NP-FP30 (DCR-HC36)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5.1” (1)
Operating Guide (1)
Se e page 6 .
Supplied accessories
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V
*
Oper ating temperature
0
°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20
°C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56
× 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.)
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord
*
See the label on the AC Adaptor for
other specifications.
other specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP30 (DCR-HC36)
NP-FP30 (DCR-HC36)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
3.6 Wh (500 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8
× 18.5 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16
× 3/4 × 1 13/16 i n) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
40 g (1.5 oz)
Operating temperature
0
°C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
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DCR-HC36/HC36E_L1
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK
0
OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK
0
ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE
0
SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
1.
Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2.
Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3.
Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4.
Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5.
Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270°C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
• Abbreviation
AR
: Argentine model
AUS : Australian model
BR
BR
: Brazilian model
CH
: Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
EE
EE
: East European model
HK : Hong Kong model
J
J
: Japanese model
JE
: Tourist model
KR
: Korea model
NE
: North European model
Model
DCR-HC36
DCR-HC36E
Destination
US, CND, E, KR
NE, E, AUS,
CH, HK
Color system
NTSC
PAL
Model information table
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DCR-HC36/HC36E_L1
1.
Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD
screen what to do. This function consists of two display; self-
diagnosis display and service mode display.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD
screen what to do. This function consists of two display; self-
diagnosis display and service mode display.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
2. Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD screen shows a 4-digit display consisting of an
alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character
display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem
occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.
viewfinder or LCD screen shows a 4-digit display consisting of an
alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character
display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem
occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.
1 1
3 1
C
Repaired by:
Refer to “3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”.
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
Block
Detailed Code
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
Viewfinder or LCD screen
C : 3 1 : 1 1
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
Display