SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 casset te)
LP: 90 min (using a D V M60 c asse tte)
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)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
DCR-HC36:
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coup le d Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (st i ll): 340 000 pixels
Effective (movie): 340 000 pixels
Lens
DCR-HC36:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
20 × (Optical), 800 × (Digital)
Focal length
DCR-HC36:
f=2.3 ~ 46 mm (3/32 ~ 1 13/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TAPE:
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” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information T echnology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
inform
2
*
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures
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.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
DCR-HC36/HC46:
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω
(ohms), unbal ance d
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75Ω
(ohms), unbal ance d
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
USB jack (DCR-HC36)
mini-B
DV input/output (DCR-HC36)
i.LINK Interface (I EE E 1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
LCD screen
Picture
DCR-HC36:
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot number
123 20 0 (560 × 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
DCR-HC36:
During camera recordi ng using the
viewfinder 1.9 W
During camera recordi ng using the
LCD 2.3 W
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
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Model information table
ModelDCR-HC36DCR-HC36E
DestinationUS, CND, E, KR
Color systemNTSCPAL
•Abbreviation
AR : Argentine model
AUS: Australian model
BR : Brazilian model
CH : Chinese model
CND: Canadian model
EE : East European model
HK : Hong Kong model
J: Japanese model
JE: Tourist model
KR : Korea model
NE : North European model
NE, E, AUS,
CH, HK
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
— 3 —
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
CAUTION
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.
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.
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.
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.
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SectionTitlePage
1.SERVICE NOTE
1-1. Power Supply During Repairs ········································· 1-1
1-2. To Take Out a Cassette when not Eject (Force Eject) ·····1-1
1-3. Setting the “Forced Power On” Mode·····························1-1
1-4. Using Service Jig·····························································1-2
1-5. Self-diagnosis Function ···················································1-2
1-6. Precaution on Replacing the VC-417 Board ···················1-4
5-1.Exploded V iews ····························································5-2
5-2.Electrical Parts List ·····················································5-12
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
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1. SERVICE NOTE
y
1-1. 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.
These following method is available to prevent this.
Method:
Use the AC power adaptor (AC-L25A/L25B).
1-2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1 Refer to “2. DISASSEMBLY” to remove the mechanism deck block.
2 Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.
Loading motor
DC power suppl
(+ 4.5Vdc)
1-3. SETTING THE “FORCED POWER ON” MODE
It is possible to turn on power by adjustment remote commander (RM-95 or NEW LANC JIG).
Operate the VTR function using the adjustment remote commander.
1-3-1. Setting the “Forced Camera Power ON” Mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data:01.
2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data:01 and press the “PAUSE (Write)” button of the adjustment remote commander.
1-3-2. Setting the “Forced VTR Power ON” Mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data:01.
2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data:02 and press the “PAUSE (Write)” button of the adjustment remote commander.
1-3-3. Exiting the “Forced Power ON” Mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data:01.
2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data:00 and press the “PAUSE (Write)” button of the adjustment remote commander.
3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
1-1
1-4. USING SERVICE JIG
Connect the CPC-15 jig connector (J-6082-564-A) and I/F unit for LANC control (J-6082-521-A) to the CN1014 of VC-417 board.
I/F unit for LANC control
(J-6082-521-A)
VC-417 BOARD
(SIDE A)
CN1014
1-5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1-5-1. 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; selfdiagnosis display and service mode display .
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
Viewfinder or LCD screen
C : 3 1 : 1 1
8
1
CPC-15
(J-6082-564-A)
1-5-2. Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD screen sho ws 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.
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
Blinks at 3.2Hz
3 1C
Block
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
1 1
Detailed Code
Refer to “1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”.
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
1-2
1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table
Self-diagnosis Code
Repaired by:
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Block
Function
04
21
22
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
Symptom/State
Non-standard battery is used.
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
LOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
UNLOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
T reel side tape slacking when unloading
S reel
side tape slacking when unloading
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum operations.
PG fault during normal drum operations.
Phase fault during normal drum operations.
LOAD direction loading motor time-
out.
UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
S reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan
operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum
operations.
PG fault during normal drum
operations.
Phase fault during normal drum
operations.
Correction
Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.
Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
1-3
Self-diagnosis Code
Repaired by:
E
E
E
E
E
Block
Function
61
61
61
62
62
Detailed
Code
00
10
11
00
01
Symptom/State
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With pitch angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With yaw angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin ql , of CN3701 of VC-
417 board) when focusing is performed when the touch panel is
operated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit
(IC3701 of VC-417 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qg , of CN3701 of
VC-417 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom switch
is operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC3701 of VC-417
board) when zooming is not performed.
Inspect the flexible board for breakage or loose connection.
If not faulty , inspect the focus and zoom motor drive circuit (IC3701of
VC-417 board).
When you replace to the repairing board, the written data of repairing board also might be changed to original setting.
When the data has changed because of board replaceing etc, check the data setting (Exif Model Data) is right. If not, rewrite to the right value.
Exif Model Data
33
36
00
Data
DCR-HC36E
33
36
45
Page
C
C
C
Writing Method:
1) Select page: 0, address: 01 and set data: 01.
2) Select page: C, address: D2 to D4, and set the Exif Model Data.
Note: To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data.
3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
Address
D2
D3
D4
DCR-HC36
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
1-4E
NOTE FOR REPAIR
2. DISASSEMBLY
• 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.
• When remove a connector, dont’ pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.
• When installing a connector, dont’ press down at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
Cut and remove the part of gilt
which comes off at the point.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
2-1
HELP
EXPLODED VIEW
HELP
2-1. DISASSEMBLY
2-1-1. OVERALL ASSEMBLY
2-1 (Open the Cassette Lid)
2 NS Cabinet Assy
2-2 (#2)
2-4
(Claw)
2-5
(Shaft)
HARDWARE LIST
2-3 (#2)
1-2 (#14)
1-3 (Direction of the arrowA)
A
1-1 (Slide the EVF)
3-4 (Boss)
3-1 (Open the Jack Lid)
3-2 (#2)
3 Front Panel Block
1-15
3-5
3-3 (#2)
1-13
1-14
1-11 (Claw)
1 Cabinet (R) block
1-12 (Boss)
1-4 (#14)
1-6 (#10)
1-8 (Open the LCD)
1-5 (#14)
1-10 (Claw)
1-7 (#10)
1-9 (#10)
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
2-2
2-1-2. CABINET (R) BLOCK
PD-282
HELP
3-1
3-2
1 Hinge block
3 LCD
2 PD-282 board
1-2 (#13)
1-3 (#12)
1-9 (#10)
1-14 (#3)
1-11 (Claw)
1-12
1-10 (#12)
1-6
(Boss)
1-7 (Boss)
1-5 (#12)
1-1
1-4
1-8
2-2
2-6
2-7
2-3
2-1
2-4 (#12)
2-5 (Claw)
2-8 (Claw)
1-13
1-15
EXPLODED VIEW
HARDWARE LIST
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
2-3
2-1-3. MAIN BLOCK-1
EXPLODED VIEW
HARDWARE LIST
1-1 (#3)
1 EVF block
3-4 (#2)
2-1 (#3)
2 Lens Block
2-3
3-3
2-2 (Boss)
3-2 (Claw)
1-3
3-1 (#2)
1-2
(Boss)
2-4
3-6
3-5 (#2)
3 BT Panel Block
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
2-4
2-1-4. MAIN BLOCK-2
EXPLODED VIEW
HARDWARE LIST
3 Mechanism Deck
3-5 (Claw)
2-7 (Claw)
3-8
1 Bottom Frame
1-6
1-5 (#2)
3-7
1-1
3-1 (Boss)
3-4 (Claw)
1-4
2-6
3-6
3-2 (Dirrection of the arrow)
2 VC-417 Board
3-3 (Claw)
VC-417
2-1
2-2
2-5
US, CND
2-4 (#3)
2-3
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
1-3
1-2 (#3)
2-5E
HELP
Adhesive tape
Hinge cover (M)
Claw
Claw
Claw
Claw
Adhesive tape
1 Fold dotted line parts of the FP-380 flexible board
as shown in figure.
3 Roll the the FP-380 flexible board 90 degrees.
2 Hang it on the claw after putting the FP-380
flexible board on the hinge cover (M).
4 Attach two hinge covers as shown in figure.
Fold
Fold
Adhesive tape
Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown.
THE METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF FP-380 FLEXIBLE BOARD
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
HELP
Link
Link
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/6)
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/6)
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/6)
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/6)
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (5/6)
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (6/6)
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3)
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3)
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3)
DCR-HC36/HC36E_L2
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/6)
LENS BLOCK
IRIS
(SHUTTER)
IRIS
METER
M
H
FOCUS
MOTOR
M
ZOOM
MOTOR
M
FOCUS
SENSOR
ZOOM
SENSOR
LENS TEMP
SENSOR
NIGHTSHOT
PLUS
I_DRIVE(-)
I_HALL(-)
I_BIAS(-)
I_BIAS(+)
I_HALL(+)
FC_A, FC_XA,
FC_B, FC_XB
ZM_A, ZM_XA,
ZM_B, ZM_XB
FC_SENS_OUT
ZM SENS OUT
THERMO_OUT
NightShot_Vcc
CD-632 BOARD
IC101
IMAGER
CN3701
12
9
8
6
7
4 - 124 - 21
19
15
16
17
CCD
Q3701
IRIS
DRIVE
Q3703
HALL GAIN
CONTROL
Q101
7
BUFFER
V1 - V4, RG,
VSHT, H1, H2
1 - 4, 9, 10, 12, 13
( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located.