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SERVICE MANUAL
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MODEL INFORMATION TABLE
ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATIONS
SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HDR-FX7/FX7E_L1
9-852-154-43
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.
N MECHANISM (MDX-N110)
Ver. 1.4 2008.06
Photo: HDR-FX7
RMT-831
HDR-FX7/FX7E
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Australian Model
Chinese Model
Hong Kong Model
Korea Model
Tourist Model
DIGITAL HD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
2008F0500-1
© 2008.6
Published by Kohda TEC
Revised-2
Replace the previously issued
SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-154-42
with this manual.
SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-154-42
with this manual.
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HDR-FX7/FX7E_L1
SPECIFICATIONS
These specifications are extracted
from instruction manual of HDR-FX7.
from instruction manual of HDR-FX7.
System
Video recording system (HDV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Video recording system (DV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2
*
1
Audio recording system (HDV)
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Audio recording system (DV)
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 standards
1080/60i specification
1080/60i specification
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark
printed
Tape speed (HDV)
Approx. 18.81 mm/s
Tape speed (DV)
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV)
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Fast 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
4.5 mm (1/4 type) 3CMOS sensor
Recording Pixels (HDV/DV16:9 still
recording):
Max. 1.20 Mega (1 440
Recording Pixels (HDV/DV16:9 still
recording):
Max. 1.20 Mega (1 440
× 810) pixels
*
2
Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
778 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
1 037 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
778 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
1 037 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
778 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
1 037 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
778 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
1 037 000 pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
20
20
× (Optical), Approx. 30 × (Digital, when
[D.EXTENDER] is set to [ON])
Focal length
f=3.9 ~ 78 mm (5/32 ~ 3 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
*
3
37.4 ~ 748mm (1 1/2 ~ 29 1/2 in.) (16:9),
45.7 ~ 914 mm (1 13/16 ~ 36 in.) (4:3)
F1.6 ~ 2.8
Filter diameter: 62 mm (2 1/2 in.)
F1.6 ~ 2.8
Filter diameter: 62 mm (2 1/2 in.)
Color temperature
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
4 lx (lux) (F 1.6)
*
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 recording.
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 recording.
*
2
The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid
CMOS Sensor and image processing system
(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows
for still image resolution equivalent to twice
that of the image sensor's effective pixel
count.
CMOS Sensor and image processing system
(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows
for still image resolution equivalent to twice
that of the image sensor's effective pixel
count.
*
3
The focal length figures are actual figures
resulting from wide angle pixel read out.
resulting from wide angle pixel read out.
Output connectors
AUDIO/VIDEO output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
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)
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms), unbalanced P
B
/
P
R
, C
B
/C
R
: +/- 350 mVp-p
HDMI OUT jack
TypeA (19-pin)
Input/Output connectors
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack
mini-B
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
connector S100)
LCD screen
Picture
8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
211 200 (960
× 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
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 5.9 W
DV recording 5.7 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 5.9 W
DV recording 5.7 W
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 5.9 W
DV recording 5.7 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 5.9 W
DV recording 5.7 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.)
145
× 156 × 322 mm
(5 3/4
× 6 1/4 × 12 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
145
145
× 156 × 322 mm
(5 3/4
× 6 1/4 × 12 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with
batterypack NP-F570
batterypack NP-F570
Mass (approx.)
1.4 kg (3 lb 2 oz) main unit only 1.6 kg
(3 lb 10 oz) including the NP-F570
rechargeable battery pack, cassette, and
lens hood with lens cover
(3 lb 10 oz) including the NP-F570
rechargeable battery pack, cassette, and
lens hood with lens cover
Supplied accessories
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Component video cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Large eyecup(1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)
Lens hood with lens cover (1)
Operating Guide (1)
See page 6.
Power cord (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Component video cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Large eyecup(1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)
Lens hood with lens cover (1)
Operating Guide (1)
See page 6.
AC Adaptor AC-L15A
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
*
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.)
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.
specifications.
Rechargeable batterypack NP-F570
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.4
× 20.6 × 70.8mm
(1 9/16
× 13/16 × 2 7/8in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
100 g (3.5 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.
notice.
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HDR-FX7/FX7E_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.
Model information table
• 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
JE
JE
: Tourist model
KR
: Korea model
NE
: North European model
Model
HDR-FX7
HDR-FX7E
Destination
US, CND, E, KR, JE
AEP, UK, E, AUS,
CH, HK, JE
Color system
NTSC
PAL
Ver. 1.2 2007.04
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HDR-FX7/FX7E_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.
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.
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 “1-5-3. 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