NON MS model: DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E
MS model: DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
•For ADJUSTMENTS (SECTION 6), refer to SERVICE MANUAL, ADJ (9-876-782-51).
• For INSTRUCTION MANUAL, refer to SERVICE MANUAL, LEVEL 1 (9-876-782-41).
•For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VIII
Z (Z200/Z210/Z300/Z310) MECHANISM ” (9-876-724-1[]).
• Reference No. search on printed wiring boards is available.
•Table for differences of function of each model.
•TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
• HELP: Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown.
On the VC-376/377 boards
This service manual provides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair
inside the VC-376/377 boards.
Therefore, schematic diagrams, printed wiring boards, mounted parts location and electrical parts list of the VC-376/377 boards
are not shown.
f=2.3 - 46 mm (3/32 - 1 13/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/
HC21E/HC22E:
In CAMERA:
44 - 880 mm (1 3/4 - 34 1/32 in.)
DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/
HC33E:
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.)
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
1
*
mark printed
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum
illumination
*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.
*2 Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be
0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms,
DCR-HC32E/HC33E),
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)),
Input impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms, DCR-HC21),
0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms,
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21E/
HC22E), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
mini-B
4- pin connector
4- pin connector
LCD screen
Picture
Total dot number
General
Power
requirements
Average power
consumption
Operating
temperature
Storage
temperature
Dimensions
(approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Supplied
accessories
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
123 200 (560 × 220)
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/
HC33E:
During camera recording using
the viewfinder 2.1 W
During camera recording using
the LCD 2.5 W
During camera recording using
the viewfinder and the LCD 2.6 W
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/
HC21E/HC22E:
During camera recording using
the viewfinder 1.9 W
During camera recording using
the LCD 2.4 W
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms,
DCR-HC32E/HC33E),
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)),
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
Handycam Station DCRA-C122
(DCR-HC22E)
Audio/Video
output
USB jackmini-B
DV input/output 4-pin connector
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms,), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at output
impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)), Otput impedance with
less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)
AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B
Power
requirements
Current
consumption
Power
consumption
Output voltageDC 8.4 V*
Operating
temperature
Storage
temperature
Dimensions
(approx.)
Mass (approx.)190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
0.35 - 0.18 A
18 W
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to +
140 °F)
56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4
× 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts
power cord
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP30
Maximum output
voltage
Output voltageDC 7.2 V
Capacity3.6 wh (500 mAh)
Dimensions
(approx.)
Mass (approx.)40 g (1.5 oz)
Operating
temperature
TypeLithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
JEE, HK, AUS, JE
Color systemNTSCPALNTSCPAL
Memory Stick Duoaaa a
A/V jackIN/OUTIN/OUTIN/OUTIN/OUT
DV InterfaceIN/OUT (Note)IN/OUT (Note)IN/OUT (Note)IN/OUT (Note)
Remote commandera (RMT-831)a (RMT-831)a (RMT-831)a (RMT-831)
Cradle (Handycam Station)aaa a
CR boardCR-050CR-050CR-050CR-050
VC boardVC-377VC-377VC-377VC-377
US, CND, E, KR,
BR
BRCH
E, HK, AUS, CHAEP, UK, NE, EE
Note: DV Interface on the Cradle (Handycam Station)
•Abbreviation
AUS: Australian model
BR : Brazilian model
CH : Chinese model
CND: Canadian model
EE : East European model
HK : Hong Kong model
JE: Tourist model
KR : Korean model
NE : North European model
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 .
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.
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.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SectionTitlePageSectionTitlePage
1.SERVICE NOTE
1-1. Note for Repair ································································ 1-1
1-2. Power Supply During Repairs········································· 1-1
1-3. To Take Out a Cassette when not Eject (Force Eject) ·····1-2
1-4. Self-diagnosis Function··················································· 1-2
1-4-1.Self-diagnosis Function···················································1-2
1-4-2.Self-diagnosis Display·····················································1-2
1-4-3.Self-diagnosis Code Table···············································1-3
2.DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Disassembly·····································································2-1
2-2. Mechanism Deck Service Position··································2-5
2-3. LCD Service Position······················································ 2-7
2-4. The Method of Attachment of FP-185 Flexible Board····2-8
2-5. Circuit Boards Location ··················································2-9
2-6. Flexible Boards Location ··············································2-10
When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
1. SERVICE NOTE
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.
(Be careful or some
pieces of gilt may be left inside)
When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector.
It is possible that a wire is snapped.
1-2. 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.
These following method is available to prevent this.
1-3. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1 Refer to “2. DISASSEMBLY” to remove the mechanism deck block.
2 Disconnect the CN9002 of VC-376 board (NON MS model) or CN6002 of VC-377 board (MS model).
3 Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.
NON MS model: DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E
MS model: DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
Disconnect the CN9002 of VC-376 board (NON MS model)
or CN6002 of VC-377 board (MS model).
Loading motor
DC power supply (+4.5Vdc)
CN9002 (NON MS model)/
CN6002 (MS model)
1-4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1-4-1. 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
Blinks at 3.2Hz
VC-376/VC-377 board
1-4-2. 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.
3 1C
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
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
(With yaw angular v elocity sensor output
stopped.)
Note:
Focus reset sensor
Focus motor drive circuit
Zoom reset sensor
Zoom motor drive circuit
Pin wa of CN3101 on VC-376 board (NON MS model)
Pin wa of CN3701 on VC-377 board (MS model)
IC3101 of VC-376 board (NON MS model)
IC3707 of VC-377 board (MS model)
Pin qh of CN3101 on VC-376 board (NON MS model)
Pin qh of CN3701 on VC-377 board (MS model)
IC3101 of VC-376 board (NON MS model)
IC3707 of VC-377 board (MS model)
NON MS model: DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E
MS model: DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
Correction
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Note) when focusing is
performed when the touch panel is operated in the focus manual
mode and the focus motor drive circuit (Note) when the focusing
is not performed.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Note) when zooming is
performed when the zoom switch is operated and the zoom motor
drive circuit (Note) 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 (Note).
To check the mechanism deck, set the Camera or VTR to the "Forced power ON" mode.
(Or, connect the control key block (SS10300) to the CN1001 of VC-376/VC-377 board and set the power switch
to the "CAMERA" or "PLAY/EDIT" position.)
Operate the VTR function using the adjustment remote commander
4
3
5
7
4
6
6
1
2
5
1
3
2
Adjustment
remote commander
(RM95)
(with the HOLD switch set in the OFF position).
Setting the "Forced Camera Power ON" mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A (MS model)/ D (Non MS model),
address: 10, set data: 01 and press
the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote
commander.
Setting the "Forced VTR Power ON" mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A (MS model)/ D (Non MS model),
address: 10, set data: 02 and
press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote
commander.
Non MS model: DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E
MS model: DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
*: To eject a cassette, connect the cabinet (L) block assembly.
Lens block
Exiting the "Forced Power ON" mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A (MS model)/ D (Non MS model),
address: 10, data: 00, and press the PAUSE
button of the adjustment remote commander.
Non Cradle model: DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E
Cradle model: DCR-HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
Non MS model: DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E/HC22E
MS model: DCR-HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
CD-533
JK-278
MS-249
2-6. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION
Non Cradle model: DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21/HC21E
Cradle model: DCR-HC22E/HC32/HC32E/HC33/HC33E
DV SIGNAL PROCESS, DV INTERF ACE, REC/PB AMP, VIDEO OUT, AUDIO I/O
EVF DRIVE, CAMERA/MECHA CONTROL, SERVO, HI CONTROL, DC IN,
DC/DC CONVERTER, CONNECTOR
DS/HI CONTROL, FLASH, SDRAM, DV SIGNAL PROCESS, DV INTERFACE,
REC/PB AMP, VIDEO, AUDIO I/O, EVF DRIVE, CAMERA/MECHA CONTROL,
SERVO, HI CONTROL, DC IN, DC/DC CONVERTER, CONNECTOR