• For ADJUSTMENTS (SECTION 6), refer to SERVICE MANUAL, ADJ (987670651.pdf).
• For INSTRUCTION MANUAL, refer to SERVICE MANUAL, LEVEL 1 (987670641.pdf). (EXCEPT J MODEL)
• For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
Z MECHANISM ” (EXCEPT J: 9-876-210-11) (J: 9-876-210-01).
• Reference number search on printed wiring boards is available.
On the VC-352 board
This service manual provides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair
inside the VC-352 board.
Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board, mounted parts location and electrical parts list of the VC-352 board are not
shown.
The following pages are not shown.
Schematic diagram .............................Pages 4-23 to 4-64
Printed wiring board ............................Pages 4-79 to 4-82
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Mounted parts location .............................
Electrical parts list ................................... Pages 5-17 to 5-25
REPAIR PARTS LIST
REPAIR PARTS LIST
Pages 4-87 to 4-88
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Video camera recorder
System
Video recordin g s ys t em
2 rotary he ads, Helical scanning system
Still image reco rd in g sy s t em
Exif Ver. 2.2 *1
*1 “Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (J ap an El ectronics
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.
DCR-PC109: NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-PC109E: PAL color, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the mark
printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (using a DVM60
cassette)
SP: 60 min
LP: 90 min
Fast forward/rewind time (using a DVM60
cassette)
Approx. 2 min 40 s
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
3.6 mm (1/5 type) CC D (Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still): Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
Effective (mov ie): Approx. 690 000 pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 25 mm (1 1/2 in.)
10× (Opt ical), 120× (Digital)
F = 1.8 ~ 2.3
Focal length
3.2 - 32 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 i n. )
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
In CAMERA-TA P E:
46 - 460 mm (1 13/16 - 18 1/8 in.)
In CAMERA-MEM:
38 - 380 mm (1 1/2 - 15 in.)
7 1x (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plu s func ti on)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINIJACK
Video signal: 1 V p- p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced, sync nega ti ve
Audio signal: 327 mV (at ou tput impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance
more than 47 kΩ(kilohms), Output impe dance
with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 m m )
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low impe da nc e w i th DC
2.5 to 3.0 V, output impedance 6.8 kΩ
(kilohms) (Ø 3.5 mm), Stereo type
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total dot number
123 200 (560 × 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption (when using the
battery pack)
During camera recording using the viewfinder
2.9 W
During camera recording using the LCD
3.2 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.)
50 × 98 × 97 mm (2 × 37/8 × 37/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
385 g (13 oz) main unit only
450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FF51
rechargeable ba tt ery pack and DVM60
cassette.
AV MINIJACK
Input/output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
unbalanced, sync negative
Audio signal: 327 mV, (at ou tpu t
impedance more tha n 47 kΩ (kilohm s ))
Input impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)
Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
Ω (ohms),
DCR-PC109/PC109E
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USB jack
mini-B
DV input/output
4-pin connector
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power requireme nt s
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 temper ature
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 × 11/4 × 4 in.)
(w/h/d) excluding the project i ng pa rts
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
DCR-PC109/PC109E
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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 pr one to flo w) 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 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.
CAUTION :
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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DCR-PC109/PC109E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.SERVICE NOTE
1-1. SER VICE 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
Electrical parts list of the VC-352 board is not shown.
Pages from 5-17 to 5-25 are not shown.
Shematic diagram of the VC-352 board is not shown.
Pages from 4-23 to 4-64 are not shown.
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DCR-PC109/PC109E
SECTION 1
SERVICE NOTE
1-1. SERVICE NOTE
1.NOTE FOR REPAIR
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)
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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.
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2.POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (8.4V), the po wer 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 front panel section and cabinet (R) section.
2 Remove the cabinet (upper) (G) assembly.
3 Remove the lens section.
4 Remove the rear panel assembly and control switch block (SS6800).
5 Remove the EVF section.
6 Open the VC-352 board.
7 Remove the mechanism deck and the VC-352 board.
8 Disconnect CN9102 (27P, 0.3mm) of VC-352 board.
9 Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with pressing the cassette compartment.
Disconnect the flexible board from
CN9102 of VC-352 board.
CN9102
VC-352
Loading motor
DC power supply (+4.5Vdc)
VC-352 board
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SECTION 1
SERVICE NOTE
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CN9102
VC-352
1-4E
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SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure.
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. (When the control switch block (ZM6800) is removed, the function
4
8
3
5
7
6
buttons of the adjustment remote commander are not effective even if the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote
commander is set to the OFF position.)
Setting 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: A, address: 10, set data: 02, and press the
PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
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: A, 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.
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5
6
3
7
8
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1
2
1
6
2
7
4
3
VC-352
5
5
FP-848 Flexible
board (22P)
7
CN1206
Cabinet (R) section
VC-352 board
CN9103
CN9102
CN9101
VC-352
CN6501
CN1208
Mechanism deck
LANC
Adjustment remote
commander (RM-95
CN1207
3
1
2
2
3
1
7
8
7
4
6
5
4
3
2
qa
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9
1
8
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qs
9
8
7
6
3
4
5
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CN2101
FP-841 Flexible
board (26P)
1
2
Battery terminal board,
FP-841 flexible board
CN1201
DC-IN
AC power
adaptor
FP-843 Flexible
board (39P)
1
To eject a cassette, connect the
control switch block (SS6800)(18P)
CCD IMAGER
CRADLE CONNECTOR
SIRCS, FRONT INDICATOR
NIGHT SHOT
EVF RELAY
MS CONNECTOR
LCD RGB DRIVE, BACKLIGHT
PITCH/YAW SENSOR AMP, MIC IN
TIMING GENERATOR, S/H, AGC, A/D CONV., LENS DRIVE, CAMERA PROCESS,
MPEG MOVIE/DIGITAL STILL PROCESS, 64Mbit SDRAM, BUFFER, HI/DIGITAL STILL
CONTROL, 32Mbit FLASH, 16Mbit SDRAM, DV SIGNAL PROCESS, DV INTERFACE,
REC/PB AMP, VIDEO I/O, DRUM/CAPSTAN/LOADING DRIVE,CAMERA/MECHA CONTROL,
HI CONTROL, EVF VIDEO, AUDIO I/O, MIC AMP, DC IN, CHARGE, DC/DC CONVERTER,
CONNECTOR
2-6
2. DISASSEMBLY
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2. DISASSEMBLY
2-4. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION
The flexible boards contained in the lens block is not shown.
DCR-PC109/PC109E
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK
(ZM6800)
FP-848
FP-844
FP-842
CONTROL SWITCH BLOC
(SS6800)
FP-841
FP-847
FP-845
FP-843
FP-839
FP-926
CONTROL KEY BLOCK
(SB6300)
FP-846
2-7E
DCR-PC109/PC109E
HELP
Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown.