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HDR-GW55VE/GW77/GW77E/GW77V/GW77VE_L2
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1. SERVICE NOTE
1-1. WATER-PROOF, DUST-PROOF, AND SHOCK-PROOF
1-1-1. Water-proof, Dust-proof, and Shock-proof Performance
– ENGLISH –
About water-proof,
dust-proof, and shock-
proof performance of
the camcorder
dust-proof, and shock-
proof performance of
the camcorder
This camcorder is equipped to be water-
proof, dust-proof and shock-proof.
Damage caused from misuse, abuse
or failure to properly maintain the
camcorder is not covered by the limited
warranty.
proof, dust-proof and shock-proof.
Damage caused from misuse, abuse
or failure to properly maintain the
camcorder is not covered by the limited
warranty.
This camcorder is water-proof/dust-proof
equivalent to IEC60529 IP58. The camcorder is
operable up to a water depth of 5 m (16 feet) for
60 minutes.
Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized
water, such as from a tap.
Do not use in hot springs.
Use the camcorder in the recommended
operating water temperature range of 0 °C to
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
Meeting MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock
standards, this product has passed the required
tests when dropped from a height of 1.5 m (4
feet) above a 5 cm (2 in.) -thick plywood board
(with the LCD screen closed, facing toward the
camcorder body)
equivalent to IEC60529 IP58. The camcorder is
operable up to a water depth of 5 m (16 feet) for
60 minutes.
Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized
water, such as from a tap.
Do not use in hot springs.
Use the camcorder in the recommended
operating water temperature range of 0 °C to
40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
Meeting MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock
standards, this product has passed the required
tests when dropped from a height of 1.5 m (4
feet) above a 5 cm (2 in.) -thick plywood board
(with the LCD screen closed, facing toward the
camcorder body)
*
.
*
Depending on use conditions and
circumstances, no guarantee is made
regarding damage to, malfunction of, or the
water-proof performance of this camcorder.
regarding damage to, malfunction of, or the
water-proof performance of this camcorder.
As for dust-proof/shock-proof performance,
there is no guarantee that the camcorder will
not become scratched or dented.
Sometimes water-proof performance is lost if
the camcorder is subjected to a strong shock
such as from being dropped. We recommend
the camcorder be inspected at an authorized
repair shop for a fee.
Accessories supplied do not meet water-proof,
dust-proof, and shock-proof specifications.
there is no guarantee that the camcorder will
not become scratched or dented.
Sometimes water-proof performance is lost if
the camcorder is subjected to a strong shock
such as from being dropped. We recommend
the camcorder be inspected at an authorized
repair shop for a fee.
Accessories supplied do not meet water-proof,
dust-proof, and shock-proof specifications.
Notes before using the camcorder
under/near water
under/near water
Make sure that no foreign matter such as sand,
hair, or dirt gets inside the battery/memory
card/jack cover. Even a small amount of
foreign matter may lead to water entering the
camcorder.
Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating
surfaces have not become scratched. Even a
small scratch may lead to water entering the
camcorder. If the sealing gasket or its mating
surfaces become scratched, take the camcorder
to an authorized repair shop to have the sealing
gasket replaced for a fee.
hair, or dirt gets inside the battery/memory
card/jack cover. Even a small amount of
foreign matter may lead to water entering the
camcorder.
Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating
surfaces have not become scratched. Even a
small scratch may lead to water entering the
camcorder. If the sealing gasket or its mating
surfaces become scratched, take the camcorder
to an authorized repair shop to have the sealing
gasket replaced for a fee.
Sealing gasket
The sealing surfaces of the sealing gasket
If dirt or sand gets on the sealing gasket or its
mating surfaces, wipe the area clean with a
soft cloth that will not leave behind any fibers.
Prevent the sealing gasket from becoming
scratched by touching it while charging a
battery or using a cable.
Do not open/close the battery/memory
card/jack cover with wet or sandy hands or near
water. There is a risk this will lead to sand or
water getting inside. Before opening the cover,
perform the procedure described in “Cleaning
after using the camcorder under/near water”.
Open the battery/memory card/jack cover with
the camcorder completely dry.
Always confirm that the battery/memory card/
jack cover has been securely locked.
mating surfaces, wipe the area clean with a
soft cloth that will not leave behind any fibers.
Prevent the sealing gasket from becoming
scratched by touching it while charging a
battery or using a cable.
Do not open/close the battery/memory
card/jack cover with wet or sandy hands or near
water. There is a risk this will lead to sand or
water getting inside. Before opening the cover,
perform the procedure described in “Cleaning
after using the camcorder under/near water”.
Open the battery/memory card/jack cover with
the camcorder completely dry.
Always confirm that the battery/memory card/
jack cover has been securely locked.
Notes on using the camcorder under/
near water
near water
The touch panel may be activated by water
splashes on the screen icons.
The touch panel cannot be operated
underwater. Use the buttons of the camcorder
to perform shooting operations.
Do not subject the camcorder to shock such as
from jumping into water.
Do not open and close the battery/memory
card/jack cover while under/near water.
This camcorder sinks in water. Place your
hand through the hand strap to prevent the
camcorder from sinking.
Faint, white, circular spots may appear in
under-water flash photos due to reflections off
of floating objects. This is not a malfunction.
Select
splashes on the screen icons.
The touch panel cannot be operated
underwater. Use the buttons of the camcorder
to perform shooting operations.
Do not subject the camcorder to shock such as
from jumping into water.
Do not open and close the battery/memory
card/jack cover while under/near water.
This camcorder sinks in water. Place your
hand through the hand strap to prevent the
camcorder from sinking.
Faint, white, circular spots may appear in
under-water flash photos due to reflections off
of floating objects. This is not a malfunction.
Select
(Underwater) in Scene Selection to
shoot underwater with less distortion.
If water drops or other foreign matter is present
on the lens, you will not be able to record clear
images.
If water drops or other foreign matter is present
on the lens, you will not be able to record clear
images.
Cleaning after using the camcorder
under/near water
under/near water
Always clean the camcorder with water after use
within 60 minutes, and do not open the battery/
memory card/jack cover before cleaning is
finished. Sand or water may get inside places
where it cannot be seen. If not rinsed, water-
proof performance will be degraded.
Allow the camcorder to sit in pure water poured
into a cleaning bowl for about 5 minutes. Then,
gently shake the camcorder, press each button
inside the water to clean away any salt, sand or
other matter lodged around the buttons.
within 60 minutes, and do not open the battery/
memory card/jack cover before cleaning is
finished. Sand or water may get inside places
where it cannot be seen. If not rinsed, water-
proof performance will be degraded.
Allow the camcorder to sit in pure water poured
into a cleaning bowl for about 5 minutes. Then,
gently shake the camcorder, press each button
inside the water to clean away any salt, sand or
other matter lodged around the buttons.
After rinsing, wipe away water drops with a soft
cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completely
in a shady location with good ventilation. Do
not blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk
of deformation and/or degraded water-proof
performance.
Wipe away water drops or dust on the battery/
memory card/jack cover with a soft dry cloth.
This camcorder is constructed to drain water.
Water will drain from openings around the
zoom buttons, etc. After removing from water,
place the camcorder on a dry cloth for a while
to allow water to drain.
Bubbles may appear when the camcorder is
placed under water. This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder body may become discolored
if it comes in contact with sunscreen or suntan
oil. If the camcorder does come in contact with
sunscreen or suntan oil, quickly wipe it clean.
Do not allow the camcorder to sit with salt
water inside or on the surface. This may lead to
corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of
water-proof performance.
Iron sands may adhere to the frame around
the LCD screen. If iron sands adhere to the
camcorder, gently wipe them off with a soft
cloth so that you will not scrape the camcorder
case or the LCD screen.
To maintain the water-proof performance,
we recommend that once a year you take the
camcorder to your dealer, or to an authorized
repair shop, to have the sealing gasket of the
battery/memory card/jack cover replaced for
a fee.
cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completely
in a shady location with good ventilation. Do
not blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk
of deformation and/or degraded water-proof
performance.
Wipe away water drops or dust on the battery/
memory card/jack cover with a soft dry cloth.
This camcorder is constructed to drain water.
Water will drain from openings around the
zoom buttons, etc. After removing from water,
place the camcorder on a dry cloth for a while
to allow water to drain.
Bubbles may appear when the camcorder is
placed under water. This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder body may become discolored
if it comes in contact with sunscreen or suntan
oil. If the camcorder does come in contact with
sunscreen or suntan oil, quickly wipe it clean.
Do not allow the camcorder to sit with salt
water inside or on the surface. This may lead to
corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of
water-proof performance.
Iron sands may adhere to the frame around
the LCD screen. If iron sands adhere to the
camcorder, gently wipe them off with a soft
cloth so that you will not scrape the camcorder
case or the LCD screen.
To maintain the water-proof performance,
we recommend that once a year you take the
camcorder to your dealer, or to an authorized
repair shop, to have the sealing gasket of the
battery/memory card/jack cover replaced for
a fee.
About the message displayed on the
screen
screen
The following message will appear on the
LCD screen of the camcorder after you
replace or charge the battery, or you set
[Scene Selection] to [Beach], [Underwater],
or [Snow].
LCD screen of the camcorder after you
replace or charge the battery, or you set
[Scene Selection] to [Beach], [Underwater],
or [Snow].
This does not indicate a malfunction of the
camcorder.
It displays a message that you should
confirm before use to maintain the
waterproof performances.
Touch the area the message is displayed in
order to erase the message.
camcorder.
It displays a message that you should
confirm before use to maintain the
waterproof performances.
Touch the area the message is displayed in
order to erase the message.
HDR-GW55VE/GW77/GW77E/GW77V/GW77VE_L2
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– ENGLISH –
1-1-2. REGARDING THE POSITIONS OF WATER-PROOF TREATMENT
The positions of water-proof treatment are as shown below;
Adhesive Tape (TP)
Grommet
Grommet
ST Window Adhesive Sheet
Front Glass
Adhesive Sheet
Adhesive Sheet
Packing (BT LID)
Packing (LR)
Conductive Connector
Conductive Connector
Water Sheet inspection
Water Sheet inspection
Speaker Sheet
Packing (PS)
Note:
• It may cause the water leak that assemble with attached the dust to the
• It may cause the water leak that assemble with attached the dust to the
Packing Cabinet.
Assemble after confirm that there is no dust onthe Packing Cabinet.
• It may cause the water leak that the adhesive paper is not attached certainly.
Confirm that the there is no crinkle when attaching, there is no dust on the
• It may cause the water leak that the adhesive paper is not attached certainly.
Confirm that the there is no crinkle when attaching, there is no dust on the
Packing Cabinet and perform the clamping certainly.
1-2. SERVICING FLOW
This repair flow is an example and is not compulsory.
Modify this flow as needed according to the repair standard
and other necessary documents for each area.
Modify this flow as needed according to the repair standard
and other necessary documents for each area.
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, annual
replacement (charged) of the waterproof packing is recom-
mended in the user’s manual and other documents.
replacement (charged) of the waterproof packing is recom-
mended in the user’s manual and other documents.
START
Within one year
from purchase?
No
Was a problem
on immersion
indicated?
No
Yes
No
OK
Is there any
trance of immersion
on the unit?
Yes
No
No
OK
Is there any
trance of immersion
on the unit?
Judge by Air-leak test
Judge by Air-leak test
Judge by Air-leak test
Normal repair start
Normal repair end
A
Yes
NG
Yes
A
(See page 1-3)
(See page 1-3)
Check waterproof
parts.
Yes
Replace waterproof
parts.
NG
Check waterproof
parts.
Ask the customer
about whether to replace
waterproof parts.
(Note 1)
END
Normal repair start
Normal repair end
NG
OK
(Note 1)
Explain the necessity of replacing waterproof parts to the customer.
When approval is gained from the customer, replace waterproof parts.
When approval is gained from the customer, replace waterproof parts.
HDR-GW55VE/GW77/GW77E/GW77V/GW77VE_L2
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– ENGLISH –
1-3. WATER-PROOF INSPECTION TOOL
1-3-1. Water-proof Inspection Tool
There are two types of the air-leak tester, hand pump type and compressor type. Use either between two types.
VACUUM PAD
J-6082-734-2
J-6082-734-2
HAND VACUUM PUMP
J-6082-734-1
J-6082-734-1
Vacuum pad and hand vacuum pump are parts for
repair, and they are included in air-leak tester.
repair, and they are included in air-leak tester.
AIR-LEAK TESTER (COMPRESSOR TYPE)
J-6082-733-A
J-6082-733-A
AIR-LEAK TESTER (HAND PUMP TYPE)
J-6082-734-A
J-6082-734-A
Note :
A
Check the unit status.
Is the unit deformed?
Is any foreign object present in the water-stopping area?
Is the waterproof packing deformed?
Is any scratch or crack present on exterior parts?
Is there any trance of immersion?
No
OK
Yes
(See page 1-2)
Yes
Clean the waterproof packing.
Unrepairable
Remove foreign object from the
water-stopping area, replace exterior
parts/waterproof parts, etc.
When the unit cannot be repaired,
take individual measures.
(Conforming to warranty provisions/area
judgment)
(Note 2)
Judge whether the unit is repairable or not based on the repair standard
at each depot.
Repairable?
(Note 2)
No
Normal repair
Judge by Air-leak test
NG
Check waterproof
parts.
END
Yes
Replace waterproof parts.
Ask the customer
about whether to replace
waterproof parts.
(Note 1)
No
(Note 1)
Explain the necessity of replacing waterproof parts to the customer.
When approval is gained from the customer, replace waterproof parts.
When approval is gained from the customer, replace waterproof parts.
HDR-GW55VE/GW77/GW77E/GW77V/GW77VE_L2
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– ENGLISH –
1-3-2. Assembly of Air-leak Tester (Compressor type)
1. Insert the tube with vacuum pad into the right side connector, and connect the compressor (0.40 MPa or more) to the left side connector.
to Compressor
Tube (Outside diameter 6mm)
2. Remove the side-mounted screw, set the two dry-cell batteries (type 9V).
DC power supply can be use in place of the dry-cell batteries. (DC12 V to 24 V)
1-3-3. Assembly of Air-leak Tester (Hand Pump Type)
1. Insert the tube with vacuum pad into the right side connector, and connect the hand pump to the left side connector.
2. Remove the side-mounted screw, set the two dry-cell batteries (type 9V).
DC power supply can be use in place of the dry-cell batteries. (DC12 V to 24 V)
1-3-4. Operation of Pressure Indicator
• Perform the setting (Focus mode, -40.0 kPa)
1. Press the MODE button for 3 seconds or more.
2. Press the MODE button at 1 time.
3. Press
1. Press the MODE button for 3 seconds or more.
2. Press the MODE button at 1 time.
3. Press
the button, and select the Foc mode.
4. Press the MODE button at 1 time.
5. Press
5. Press
the button, and change to “-40.0”.
6. Press the MODE button at 6 times.
7. Indicated value is changed to “FFF”.
7. Indicated value is changed to “FFF”.
• Initialize
Press the set button 5 times with holding down the MODE button.
Press the set button 5 times with holding down the MODE button.
1-3-5. The Switch of Air-leak Tester (Compressor Type)
Turn to the Right : Decrease in pressure
Turn to the Left : Increase in pressure
Turn to the Left : Increase in pressure
Pressure Regulator Knob
Open
Close
Air Switch
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