• For ADJUSTMENTS (SECTION 6), refer to SERVICE MANUAL, ADJ (987670451.pdf).
• For INSTRUCTION MANUAL, refer to SERVICE MANUAL, LEVEL 1 (987670441.pdf).
• For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
Z (Z200) MECHANISM ” (9-876-724-11).
• Reference number search on printed wiring boards is available.
• Table for differences of function of each model.
On the VC-350 board
This service manual provides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair
inside the VC-350 board.
Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board, waveforms, mounted parts location and electrical parts list of the VC-350
board are not shown.
The following pages are not shown.
Schematic diagram .............................Pages 4-19 to 4-44
Printed wiring board ............................Pages 4-59 to 4-62
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Mounted parts location .............................
Electrical parts list ................................... Pages 5-16 to 5-21
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance
more than 47 k
impedance with less than 2.2 k
DV input (For DCR-HC20/HC20E)/output
4-pin connector
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack
mini-B
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with DC
2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 k
(kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm), Stereo type
Ω (kilohms)), Output
Ω (ohms),
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot number
123 200 (560
× 220)
General
Power requirement s
DC 7.2 V (battery pac k )
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption (when using the
battery pack)
During camera re co rdi ng us in g th e view fi nd er
2.2 W
During camera recording using the LCD
2.5 W
Operating temp erature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140° F)
Ω(ohms),
Ω(ohms),
Ω (kilohms)
Ω
Dimensions (approx.)
× 86 × 112 mm (2 × 3 1/2 ×4 1/2 in.)
50
d)
(w/h/
Mass (approx.)
380 g (13 oz) main unit only
440 g (15 oz) including the NP-FP50
rechargeable batt ery pack and DVM60
cassette.
Supplied accessories
See page 5-12.
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, 1.5 A
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.)
× 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 11/4 × 4 in.)
56
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the mains lead
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FP50)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
4.9 Wh (680 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8
× 18.5 × 45.0 mm
× 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
(1 5/16
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.
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DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
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.
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 .
Unleaded solder
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than
ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350°C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the
heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than
ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such
as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES 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.
CAUTION :
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Table for difference of function
Model
Destination
Color System
Remote Commander
Lens
Optical
Digital
CCD Imager
DV Input
DCR-HC16E
AEP, NE, EE
✕
100 ×
DCR-
AEP, UK, NE, EE
PAL
960H-P
✕
HC18E
10 ×
DCR-
HC20
US, CND, E
KR, JE
NTSC
a
120 ×
960H
DCR-
AEP, UK, NE, EE,
,
E, CH, AUS, HK, JE
PAL
960H-P
a
HC20E
• Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
EE: East European model
NE : North European model
AUS : Australian model
HK : Hong Kong model
CH : Chinese model
KR : Korea model
JE: Tourist model
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DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.SERVICE NOTE
1-1. SERVICE NOTE ·····························································1-1
1.NOTE FOR REPAIR ······················································· 1-1
2.POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ·························· 1-2
3.TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ·····························································1-2
2.DISASSEMBLY
2-1. DISASSEMBLY······························································2-1
2-2. SERVICE POSITION ·····················································2-3
2-3. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-6
2-4. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ································2-7
Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of
bent at the terminal.
Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.
Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Take care that there are
some pieces of gilt left inside)
When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector.
Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.
When installing a connector, don't press down at wire of connector.
Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.
1-1. SERVICE NOTE
1.NOTE FOR REPAIR
DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E
SECTION 1
SERVICE NOTE
1-1
DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E
2.POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated po wer supply (8.4V), the power is shut of f so
that the unit cannot operate.
This following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs.
Method 1.
Use the AC power adaptor.
Method 2.
Connect the servicing remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B) to the LANC jack, and set the commander switch to the “ADJ” side.
3.TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1 Remove the cabinet (R) section.
2 Remove the front panel block assembly.
3 Remove the BAT, EVF block assembly.
4 Remove the lens block assembly.
5 Remove the mechanism deck and the VC-350 board.
6 Open the VC-350 board.
7 Disconnect CN9002 (27P, 0.3mm) of VC-350 board.
8 Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with pressing the cassette compartment.
Disconnect the flexible board from
CN9002 of VC-350 board.
CN9002
VC-350
Loading motor
DC power supply (+4.5Vdc)
VC-350 board
1-2E
d
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure.
2-1. DISASSEMBLY
2
1
DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E
3
2
1
1
Two tapping screws (M1.7x5) black
2
Two screws (M1.7x3) silver
3
P cabinet (C) assembly
3
1
Shoe cover
2
Two special screws (M2x2.8) silver
3
Cold shoe
1
3
2
1
Shoe cover
2
Tapping screw (M1.7x5) black
3
EYE cup assembly
6
7
5
1
Open the G cabinet (64) assembly.
2
Screw (M1.7x2.5) black
3
Eject knob
4
Six tapping screws (M1.7x4) silver
5
Two screws (M1.7x2.5) black
6
FP-832 flexible board
7
G cabinet (64) assembly, MS-200 board,
FP-832 flexible board
3
5
-350
VC
4
1
Two screws (M1.7x3) silver
2
Five tapping screws (M1.7x4) black
3
Screw (M1.7x3) silver
4
Open the G cabinet (64) assembly.
5
T wo claws
2
1
HELP 02
(disassembly of the EVF section)
1
Screw (M1.7x3) silver
2
BAT section
3
EVF section
1
3
3
2
1
Screw (M1.7x4) black
2
Screw (M1.7x2.5) black
3
Screw (M1.7x4) black
4
Two tapes (A)
1
1
Three screws (M1.7x3) silver
2
FFC-036 flexible flat cable (16P)
3
Claw
4
F panel block assembly
5
Cushion (F2)
CF6300 control key block (8P)
6
-350
C
V
5
3
-350
C
V
7
6
2
4
7
3
6
5
5
FP-830 flexible board (26P)
6
FP-831 flexible board (20P)
7
BAT, EVF block assembly
8
7
FP-836 flexible board (6P)
8
FP-835 flexible board (22P)
9
Cabinet (R) section
1
2
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
Two screws (M1.7x3) silver
Two tapping screws (M1.7x5) black
P cabinet (C) assembly
T ape (A)
FP-835 flexible board (22P)
Hinge section
9
2
1
2
qa
7
0
qs
4
1
Two tapping screws (M1.7x6) black
2
Hinge blind
3
LCD section
4
Cabinet (R) section
9
5
6
7
SB6300 control key block (6P)
8
Tapping screw (M1.7x5) black
9
T wo claws
0
Panel cushion
qa
P cabinet (M) assembly
qs
PD-213 board, LCD unit (ACX528AKN-J),
3
8
4
1
1
2
3
4
5
1
3
HELP 01
5
4
2
Screw (M1.7 × 2.5) black
Four claws
Hinge cover (M),
FP-836 flexible boar
Hinge cover (C)
FP-835 flexible board, Hinge section
Connection to Check the VTR Section
To check the VTR section, set the VTR to the "Forced VTR power ON" mode.
Operate the VTR functions using the touch panel or the adjustment remote commander (HOLD switch: OFF position).
Setting the "Forced VTR Power ON" mode
6
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00.
3) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 02, and press the
7
5
5
-350
VC
4
1
5
3
-350
VC
7
6
3
2
6
5
VC-350
9
1
3
2
4
1
2
3
4
7
PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
VC-350 board
CN9003
FP-835 Flexible
board (22P)
CN1006
CN9002
CN9001
VC-350
CN6501
CN2001
CN1008
CN1007
CN1001
Exiting the "Forced VTR Power ON" mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00.
3) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 00, and press the
PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
4) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
Mechanism deck
Adjustment remote
LANC
JK-260
FP-833 Flexible
board (39P)
commander (RM-95)
JK-260 board
SS6300 Control key block (18P)
1
4
2
VC-350
8
1
7
2
3
6
5
4
3
VC-350
1
2
1
6
Cabinet (R) section
4
5
2
FP-830 Flexible
board (26P)
3
BAT section
DC-IN
AC power
adaptor
To eject a cassette, connect the
control key block (SS6300)
8
1
AC IN
CPC-15
(J-6082-564-A)
I/F unit for LANC control
(J-6082-521-A)
2-32-4
[PD-213 BOARD SERVICE POSITION]
2. DISASSEMBLY
2. DISASSEMBLY
1
DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E
3
PD-213 board
2
Adjustment remote
LANC
3
1
-2
D
P
commander (RM-95)
2-5
AC power
adaptor
AC IN
DCR-HC16E/HC18E/HC20/HC20E
2-3. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION
CD-489
JK-260
MS-200
SE-141
2. DISASSEMBLY
2. DISASSEMBLY
LB-095
VC-350
NAME
CD-489
IR-051
JK-260
LB-095
MS-200
PD-213
SE-141
VC-350
IR-051
PD-213
FUNCTION
CCD IMAGER
REMOTE COMMANDER RECEIVER, MIC IN
JACK
EVF RELAY
INDICATOR
LCD RGB DRIVE, BACKLIGHT
PITCH/YAW SENSOR AMP