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AEP Model

UK Model

Level 1

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V MECHANISM

Photo : DCR-IP7E

RMT-817

Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
PAL colour, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
MICROMV cassette with the 
mark printed
Tape speed
Approx. 5.66 mm/s
Recording/playback time
(using cassette MGR60)
1 hour
Fastforward/rewind time
(using cassette MGR60)
Approx. 1 min and 30 s
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (colour)
Image device
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Approx. 800 000 pixels
(Effective: 400 000 pixels)
Lens
Carl Zeiss
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 30 mm. (1 3/16 in.)
10

×

 (Optical), 120

×

 (Digital)

Focal length
2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 29/32 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera 44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 -
17 3/8 in.)
Colour temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold), 

Indoor

(3 200 K),   Outdoor (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
7 lx (lux) (F 1.7)

Audio/Video input/output
10-pin connector
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

 (ohms),

unbalanced, sync negative
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV, (at output
impedance more than 47 k

Ω

(kilohms) )
Input impedance with more than
47 k

Ω

 (kilohms)

Output impedance with less than
2.2 k

Ω

 (kilohms)

USB jack
mini-B
i.LINK (MICROMV) input/output
4-pin connector S400

Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50 

×

 37 mm (2

×

 1 1/2 in.)

Total dot number:
211 200 (960 

×

 220)

Communication system
Bluetooth specification Ver. 1.1
Maximum communication
speed 

Approx. 723 kbps
Maximum output
Bluetooth specification Power
Class2
Communication distance 

Approx. 10 m (33 feet) (Open space,
when using a Sony BTA-NW1
Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth
Function)
Compatible Bluetooth profiles 

Generic Access Profile
Dial-up Networking Profile
Usable frequency band
2.4 GHz band
(2.400 – 2.4835 GHz)

1) The maximum rate defined by

Bluetooth specification Ver. 1.1

2) Depends on obstacles between

the Bluetooth devices, radio wave
conditions, etc.

3) Defined by Bluetooth

specification for intended use
between the Bluetooth devices

Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using the
viewfinder (brightness normal)
3.5 W
During camera recording using the
LCD (Backlighting on) 4.2 W
During camera recording using the
LCD (Backlighting off) 3.5 W
Operating temperature
0

°

C to 40

°

C (32

°

F to 104

°

F)

Storage temperature
–20

°

C to +60

°

C (–4

°

F to +140

°

F)

Dimensions (approx.)
47

×

 103 

×

 80 mm

(1 7/8 

×

 4 

×

 3 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)

(excluding protruding parts)
Mass (approx.)
310 g (10 oz)
Main unit only
370 g (13 oz)
including the battery pack,
NP-FF50, cassette MGR60, lens cap,
and list strap
Supplied accessories
See page 3.

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0

0

1.

Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections.  Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.

2.

Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3.

Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair.  Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4.

Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration.  Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.

5.

Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6.

Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C

during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the

circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering

or unsoldering.

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

DCR-IP5E

RMT-818

✕
✕
✕

✕

DCR-IP7E

RMT-817

a

a

a

a

Remark

a: with IC1601, 1602, 1605,

1606, 1801, 1802, 1803

of VC-263 board

a: with BT-003 board

Model

Remote commander

Memory mode

Memory stick

USB connector

NETWORK (Bluetooth)
(BT-003 board)

Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
4.8 Wh (675 mAh)
Operating temperature
0

°

C to 40

°

C (32

°

F to 104

°

F)

Dimensions (approx.)
40.8 

×

 12.5 

×

 49.1 mm

(1 5/8 

×

 1/2 

×

 1 15/16 in.)

(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
45 g (1.6 oz)
Type
Lithium ion

Memory
Flash memory
8 MB: MSA-8A
Operating voltage
2.7-3.6 V
Power consumption
Approx. 45 mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130 

µ

A in the standby

mode
Dimensions (approx.)
50 

×

 2.8 

×

 21.5 mm

(2 

×

 1/8 

×

 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)
4 g (0.14 oz)

Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
0

°

C to 40

°

C (32

°

F to 104

°

F)

Storage temperature
–20

°

C to +60

°

C (–4

°

F to +140

°

F)

Dimensions (approx.)
125 

×

 39 

×

 62 mm

(5 

×

 1 9/16 

×

2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)

excluding (projecting parts) mains
lead
Mass (approx.)
280 g (9.8 oz)
excluding the mains lead

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Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

3-071-132-11 OPERATING INSTRUCTION (NETWORK)

(ENGLISH/FRENCH) (IP7E)

3-071-132-21 OPERATING INSTRUCTION (NETWORK)

(GERMAN/DUTCH) (IP7E:AEP)

3-071-132-51 OPERATING INSTRUCTION (NETWORK) (ITALIAN)

(IP7E:AEP)

3-071-133-11 OPERATING INSTRUCTION (SET)(ENGLISH/RUSSIAN)
3-071-133-21 OPERATING INSTRUCTION (SET)(FRENCH/GERMAN)

(IP5E:AEP/IP7E:AEP)

3-071-133-31 OPERATING INSTRUCTION (SET)(DUTCH)

(IP5E:AEP/IP7E:AEP)

3-071-133-41 OPERATING INSTRUCTION (SET)

(SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) (IP5E:AEP/IP7E:AEP)

3-071-133-51 OPERATING INSTRUCTION (SET)(ITALIAN/GREEK)

(IP5E:AEP/IP7E:AEP)

The components identified by mark 

0

 or dotted

line with mark 

0

 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

Memory stick (1)
(MSA-8A)
A-7024-735-A
(DCR-IP7E only)

Wireless Remote
Commander (1)
RMT-817: DCR-IP7E
1-476-815-21

A/V Connecting Cable (1)
(1.5 m)
1-823-156-11

AC Power Adaptor (1)
(AC-L20A)

0

 1-476-779-11

Battery Cover (1)
3-070-945-01

Lens cap (1)
X-3951-910-1

Battrey Pack (1)
(NP-FF50)
(not supplied)

Power cord (Main lead)(1) (AEP model)

0

 1-769-608-11

Power cord (Main lead)(1) (UK model)

0

 1-783-374-11

R6 (size AA) batteries for
Remote Commander (2)
(not supplied)

USB Cable (1)
(75 cm)
1-757-293-11
(DCR-IP7E only)

CD-ROM
(SPVD-004(P) USB Driver)(1)
3-066-676-01
(DCR-IP7E only)

Wireless Remote
Commander (1)
RMT-818: DCR-IP5E
1-476-814-21

i.LINK Cable (1)
(not supplied)

CD-ROM
(Movie Shaker Ver.3.1
 for MICROMV)(1)
3-070-810-01

21-pin adaptor (1)
1-573-291-11

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1.

POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 5

2.

TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 5

1.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ······································· 6

2.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY ·········································· 6

3.

SERVICE MODE DISPLAY ············································· 6

3-1.

Display Method ·································································· 6

3-2.

Backup No. ········································································· 6

3-3.

End of Display ···································································· 6

4.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE ··································· 7

1.

ORNAMENTAL PARTS ···················································· 8

2.

DISASSEMBLY ································································· 9

2-1.

LCD SECTION (PD-142 BOARD) ································· 10

2-2.

CABINET (R) SECTION ················································ 11

2-3.

LENS SECTION (LD-105 BOARD) ······························· 12

2-4.

VC-263 BOARD ······························································ 13

2-5.

MECHANISM DECK ······················································ 13

2-6.

EVF SECTION (VF-149 BOARD) ·································· 14

2-7.

CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-1900), SPEAKER ··· 14

2-8.

JK-209 BOARD ······························································· 15

2-9.

PARTS UNIT (HINGE) ··················································· 16

2-10. BT-003 BOARD (IP7E), CABINET (L) ASSEMBLY ···· 17
2-11. GRIP CABINET ASSEMBLY,

CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1900) ······················ 17

3.

REPAIR PARTS LIST ······················································ 18

3-1.

EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································· 18

3-1-1. OVERALL SECTION ······················································ 18
3-1-2. CABINET (R) SECTION-1 ············································· 19
3-1-3. CABINET (R) SECTION-2 (LCD SECTION) ················ 20
3-1-4. LENS-EVF SECTION ····················································· 21
3-1-5. G CABINET SECTION ··················································· 22
3-1-6. CABINET (L) SECTION ················································· 23

Main Features ············································································· 24
Introduction – Basic operations ·················································· 24
Quick Start Guide ······································································· 25
Getting started

Using this manual ··································································· 26
Checking supplied accessories ··············································· 26
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································· 27
   Installing the battery pack ···················································· 27
   Charging the battery pack ···················································· 27
   Connecting to the mains ······················································ 28
Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································· 29
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ······················································· 30

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture ································································· 30
   Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT ························· 32
   Self-timer recording ····························································· 33
Checking the recording – END SEARCH ······························ 33

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ································································· 33
Viewing the recording on the TV screen ································ 35

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording ····· 36
Using the wide mode ······························································ 37
Using the fader function ························································· 37
Using special effects – Picture effect ······································ 38
Using special effects – Digital effect ······································ 38
Using the PROGRAM AE function ········································ 39

Adjusting the white balance manually ···································· 40
Adjusting the exposure manually ··········································· 41
Focusing manually ·································································· 41

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects ································· 42
Playing back a tape with digital effects ·································· 42
Searching for a scene – Multi-picture search ························· 43
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title
   – Title search ········································································ 44
Searching a recording by date – Date search ·························· 44
Searching for a photo – Photo search ····································· 45

Editing

Dubbing a tape ········································································ 45
Recording a programme ························································· 46
Superimposing a title ······························································ 48
Making your own titles ··························································· 50
The Micro Cassette Memory ·················································· 51

Customizing Your  Camcorder

Changing the menu settings ···················································· 52

“Memory Stick” Operations – DCR-IP7E only

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction ································· 53
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
   – Memory Photo recording ·················································· 57
Recording an image from a tape as a still image ···················· 58
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick”
   – MPEG movie recording ···················································· 59
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ············· 60
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a
   moving picture – MEMORY MIX ······································ 61
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save ······················· 62
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback ··················· 63
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback ············· 64
Dubbing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” onto
   the tape ················································································· 65
Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”
   – Memory PB ZOOM ·························································· 66
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW ···· 66
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ·················· 67
Deleting images ······································································ 67
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK ··································· 69

Connecting with a computer

Viewing images recorded on a tape using your computer ······ 69
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using
   your computer – DCR-IP7E only ········································ 70

Network operation – DCR-IP7E only

Accessing the network ···························································· 72

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions ········································ 72
Self-diagnosis display ····························································· 74
Warning indicators and messages ··········································· 74

Additional Information

Compatible cassettes ······························································· 74
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ································ 75
About i.LINK ·········································································· 75
Using your camcorder abroad ················································· 76
Maintenance information and precautions ······························ 76

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ··········································· 78