Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
20 × (Optical), Approx. 30 × (Digital, when
[D.EXTENDER] is set to [ON])
Focal length
f=3.9 ~ 78 mm (5/32 ~ 3 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
37.4 ~ 748mm (1 1/2 ~ 29 1/2 in.) (16:9),
45.7 ~ 914 mm (1 13/16 ~ 36 in.) (4:3)
F1.6 ~ 2.8
Filter diameter: 62 mm (2 1/2 in.)
Color temperature
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
HDR-FX7/FX7E_L2
Minimum illumination
4 lx (lux) (F 1.6)
*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
The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid
*
CMOS Sensor and image processing system
(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows
for still image resolution equivalent to twice
that of the image sensor's effective pixel
count.
3
*
The focal length figures are actual figures
resulting from wide angle pixel read out.
145 × 156 × 322 mm
(5 3/4 × 6 1/4 × 12 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
145 × 156 × 322 mm
(5 3/4 × 6 1/4 × 12 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with
batterypack NP-F570
Mass (approx.)
1.4 kg (3 lb 2 oz) main unit only 1.6 kg
(3 lb 10 oz) including the NP-F570
rechargeable battery pack, cassette, and
lens hood with lens cover
Supplied accessories
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Component video cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Large eyecup(1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)
Lens hood with lens cover (1)
Operating Guide (1)
See page 5-41.
AC Adaptor AC-L15A
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*
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.)
56 × 31 × 100 mm
(2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable batterypack NP-F570
Maximum output voltage
General
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
3
*
HDV recording 5.9 W
DV recording 5.7 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 5.9 W
DV recording 5.7 W
•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
AEP, UK, E, AUS,
CH, HK
HDR-FX7/FX7E_L2
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
CAUTION
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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 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.
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.
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. Method of Coping with Shift Lens Error ························ 1-4
2.DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Disassembly····································································· 2-2
2-2. Method of Lens Unit Disassembly ·································· 2-9
5-1. Exploded Views ······························································· 5-2
5-2. Electrical Parts List ······················································· 5-17
HDR-FX7/FX7E_L2
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1. SERVICE NOTE
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1-1. 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 power is shut off so
that the unit cannot operate.
These following method is available to prevent this.
Method:
Use the AC power adaptor (AC-L15A).
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.
HDR-FX7/FX7E_L2
1-1
1-4. USING SERVICE JIG
Connect the CPC-7 jig connector (J-6082-382-A) to the CN1014 on the TT-003 board.
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CPC-7
(J-6082-382-A)
TT-003 BOARD
(SIDE B)
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.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
Viewfinder or LCD screen
C : 3 1 : 1 1
9
8
CN1014
16
1
1-5-2. 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.
16
1
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
HDR-FX7/FX7E_L2
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”.
1-2
1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table
Self-diagnosis Code
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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
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
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
60
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.
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
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.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
If it does not recover, inspect the focus MR sensor of lens block
(Pin wl, ea of CN5802 on the YY-003 board).
If not faulty, inspect the focus motor drive circuit
(IC6004 on the YY-003 board).
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.)
Abnormality of IC for steadyshot.
IC for steadyshot and micro controller
communication abnormality among.
Shift lens initializing failure
Shift lens overheating (Pitch)
Shift lens overheating (Yaw)
Correction
Inspect the zoom MR sensor of lens block (Pin ed, eg of CN5802
on the YY-003 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom
switch is operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC6004 on
the YY-003 board) when zooming is not performed.
Check both C: 32: 60 and E: 61: 10 of the self-diagnosis code.
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE8001 on the JJ-004
board) peripheral circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE8002 on the JJ-004
board) peripheral circuits.
Refer to [1-6-1. E : 62 : 02 (Abnormality of IC for Steadyshot)
Occurred].
Inspect the steadyshot circuit (IC6203 on the YY-003 board).
Refer to [1-6-2. E : 62 : 10 (Shift Lens Initializing Failure)
Occurred].
Refer to [1-6-3. E : 62 : 11 (Shift Lens Overheating (Pitch))
Occurred].
Refer to [1-6-4. E : 62 : 12 (Shift Lens Overheating (Yaw))
Occurred].
1-6. METHOD OF COPING WITH SHIFT LENS ERROR
YY-003 BOARD (SIDE A)
Note: The length of low section will vary a little depending on the
conditions.
about 330 msec
Fig. 2
Change in output voltage of R6233
Measurement points on the YY-003 board
HDR-FX7/FX7E_L2
Fig. 1
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1-6-1. E : 62 : 02 [Abnormality of IC for Steadyshot] Occurred
OrderProcedure
1Turn the power OFF.
While measuring with an oscilloscope the output voltage of R6233 in the periphery of IC6203 on the YY-003 board, turn the
2
power ON to check that the output voltage immediately after the power on change as shown in Fig. 2.
If the output voltage change as shown in Fig. 2, replace the lens block (Note). If it does not change as shown in Fig. 2, inspect
3
the camera control circuit (IC4201 of TT-003 board) periphery.
Note: When the lens block was replaced, execute a necessary adjustment items referring to Service Manual, ADJ.
After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the
handheld operation.
Connect the adjustment remote commander (RM-95 or NEW LANC JIG) and perform the following process.
Order Page Address DataProcedure
100101
201007
F
3
(7F)
F
4
(7F)
F
5
(7F)
04Read the data value and assume it as D
04
04D
Change the data and check that it has been changed. If no value changes or if value is 00 or FF, inspect
the EEPROM (IC4202 of TT-003 board). If value changes, proceed to the order 5.
04 Press PAUSE (Write) button.
04.
F
6
(7F)
F
7
(7F)
F
8
(7F)
05Read the data value and assume it as D
05
05D
Change the data and check that it has been changed. If no value changes or if value is 00 or FF, inspect
the EEPROM (IC4202 of TT-003 board). If value changes, proceed to the order 8.
05 Press PAUSE (Write) button.
05.
901000
1000100
11Perform “PSD Sensor Gradient Adjustment”. (Note 1)
12Turn the power OFF and ON again.
13Check that no error occurs. If an error occurs, replace the lens block (Note 2).
Note 1: Perf orm adjustment by referring to “SD Sensor Gradient Adjustment” in Service Manual, ADJ. After the adjustment, be
sure to perform “Optical Axis Adjustment” and “Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment”.
Note 2: When the lens block was replaced, execute a necessary adjustment items referring to Service Manual, ADJ.
After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the
handheld operation.
Connect the adjustment remote commander (RM-95 or NEW LANC JIG) and perform the following process.
Order Page Address DataProcedure
10 0101
20 1007
D
3
(7D)
D
4
(7D)
D
5
(7D)
D
6
(7D)
D
7
(7D)
D
8
(7D)
90 1000
1000100
11
12
13
14Turn the power OFF.
15
16
46F0Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4801Press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 1)
4800Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4610Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4801Press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 1)
4800Press PAUSE (Write) button.
Check if the shift lens moves while setting the order 3 to 8. If the shift lens does not move, replace the
lens block (Note 2). When the shift lens moved, proceed to the order 12.
While setting the order 3 to 8, measure with an oscilloscope the output voltage of R6242 in the periphery of
IC6203 on the YY-003 board to check the output voltage varies.
If the output voltage does not vary, replace the lens block (Note 2). When the output voltage varied,
proceed to the order 14.
While measuring with an oscilloscope the output voltage of R6233 in the periphery of IC6203 on the
YY-003 board, turn the power ON to check that the output voltage immediately after the power on
change as shown in Fig. 2.
If the output voltage change as shown in Fig. 2, replace the lens block (Note 2). If it does not change as
shown in Fig. 2, inspect the camera control circuit (IC4201 of TT-003 board) periphery.
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Note 1: Finish this operation within 10 seconds. If it is likely to take more than 10 seconds, set page: D (7D), address: 48, data:
00, and then retry.
Note 2: When the lens block was replaced, execute a necessary adjustment items referring to Service Manual, ADJ.
After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the
handheld operation.
Connect the adjustment remote commander (RM-95 or NEW LANC JIG) and perform the following process.
Order Page Address DataProcedure
10 0101
20 1007
D
3
(7D)
D
4
(7D)
D
5
(7D)
D
6
(7D)
D
7
(7D)
D
8
(7D)
90 1000
1000100
11
12
13
14Turn the power OFF.
15
16
47F0Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4901Press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 1)
4900Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4710Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4901Press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 1)
4900Press PAUSE (Write) button.
Check if the shift lens moves while setting the order 3 to 8. If the shift lens does not move, replace the
lens block (Note 2). When the shift lens moved, proceed to the order 12.
While setting the order 3 to 8, measure with an oscilloscope the output voltage of R6244 in the periphery of
IC6203 on the YY-003 board to check the output voltage varies.
If the output voltage does not vary, replace the lens block (Note 2). When the output voltage varied,
proceed to the order 14.
While measuring with an oscilloscope the output voltage of R6233 in the periphery of IC6203 on the
YY-003 board, turn the power ON to check that the output voltage immediately after the power on
change as shown in Fig. 2.
If the output voltage change as shown in Fig. 2, replace the lens block (Note 2). If it does not change as
shown in Fig. 2, inspect the camera control circuit (IC4201 of TT-003 board) periphery.
Note 1: Finish this operation within 10 seconds. If it is likely to take more than 10 seconds, set page: D (7D), address: 49, data:
00, and then retry.
Note 2: When the lens block was replaced, execute a necessary adjustment items referring to Service Manual, ADJ.
After the adjustment, make sure with the STEADYSHOT turned ON that the steadyshot functions appropriately in the
handheld operation.