Mini DV cassette with the mark
printed or Mini DVCAM cassette with
the mark printed
Tape speed (HDV)
Approx. 18.831 mm/s
Tape speed (DVCAM)
Approx. 28.221 mm/s
Tape speed (DV SP)
Approx. 18.831 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Recording/playback time (DVCAM)
41 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV SP)
63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM63DM cassette and rechargeable
battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a PHDVM63DM cassette and AC Adaptor/
Charger)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color, black and
white)
Picture
1.1 cm (0.45 type, aspect
ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
1 226 880 (approx. 852
1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25,
auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6)
’
is a file format for still images,
* Exif
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder
information at the time of recording.
** The unique pixel array of Sony
ClearVid CMOS sensor and image
processing system (new Enhanced
Imaging Processor) allows for still
image resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
Output connectors
A/V Remote Connector
10-pin connector
When A/V connecting cable is
connected
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p (burst
Ω (ohms)
signal), 75
When component A/V cable is
connected
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75
+/- 350 mV, 75
Audio signal: -10 dBu (at load
impedance 47 k
impedance with less than 2.2 k
(kilohms)
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/Charger)
Average power consumption*
During camera recording using the
microphone ECM-XM1 and viewfinder
with normal brightness:
HDV recording 6.9 W
DVCAM (DV) recording 6.7 W
During camera recording using the
microphone ECM-XM1 and LCD with
normal brightness:
HDV recording 7.1 W
DVCAM (DV) recording 6.9 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)
Ω (ohms), PB/PR, CB/CR:
Ω (kilohms)
Ω (kilohms)
’
s setting
Ω (ohms)
Ω (ohms)
Ω (ohms)
Ω (kilohms)), Output
∅ 3.5 mm)
× 480)
Ω
∅ 2.5 mm)
Dimensions (approx.)
× 188 × 451 mm
169
× 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)
(6 3/4
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
× 188 × 451 mm
169
× 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)
(6 3/4
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with the
battery pack (NP-F570)
Mass (approx.)
2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) including the lens
hood with lens cover
2.5 kg (5 lb 6 oz) including the battery
pack (NP-F570), cassette (PHDVM63DM), lens hood with lens cover and
microphone (ECM-XM1)
’
s
* When the HVR-MRC1 is used, the average
power consumption increases about 2.5 W.
AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VQ1050
Power requirements
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
22 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.)
× 53 × 135 mm
123
× 2 1/8 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
(4 7/8
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
390 g (13.8 oz) excluding the power
cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor/Charger for
other specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage
DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current
3.0 A
Capacity
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)
Type
Li-ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U
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These specifications are extracted from instruction manual of
HVR-Z5N/Z5U.
Mini DV cassette with the mark
printed or Mini DVCAM cassette with
the mark printed
Tape speed (HDV)
Approx. 18.812 mm/s
Tape speed (DVCAM)
Approx. 28.193 mm/s
Tape speed (DV SP)
Approx. 18.812 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Recording/playback time (DVCAM)
41 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV SP)
63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM
cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a PHDVM63DM cassette and rechargeable
battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a PHDVM63DM cassette and AC Adaptor/
Charger)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color, black and
white)
Picture
1.1 cm (0.45 type, aspect
ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
1 226 880 (approx. 852
1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30,
auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6)
’
is a file format for still images,
* Exif
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder
information at the time of recording.
** 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 the sizes
described.
Output connectors
A/V Remote Connector
10-pin connector
When A/V connecting cable is
connected
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst
Ω (ohms)
signal), 75
When component A/V cable is
connected
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75
+/- 350 mV, 75
Audio signal: -10 dBu (at load
impedance 47 k
impedance with less than 2.2 k
(kilohms)
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/Charger)
Average power consumption*
During camera recording using the
microphone ECM-XM1 and viewfinder
with normal brightness:
HDV recording 7.1 W
DVCAM (DV) recording 6.8 W
During camera recording using the
microphone ECM-XM1 and LCD with
normal brightness:
HDV recording 7.3 W
DVCAM (DV) recording 7.0 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)
Ω (ohms), P
Ω (kilohms)
Ω (kilohms)
’
s setting
Ω (ohms)
Ω (ohms)
B/PR
Ω (ohms)
Ω (kilohms)), Output
∅ 3.5 mm)
× 480)
, CB/CR:
Ω
∅ 2.5 mm)
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Dimensions (approx.)
HVR-Z5U:
169
× 188 × 451 mm
× 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)
(6 3/4
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
× 188 × 451 mm
169
× 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)
(6 3/4
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with the
battery pack (NP-F770)
HVR-Z5N:
× 188 × 451 mm
169
× 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)
(6 3/4
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
× 188 × 451 mm
169
× 7 1/2 × 17 7/8 in.)
(6 3/4
(w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with the
battery pack (NP-F570)
Mass (approx.)
HVR-Z5U:
2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) including the lens
hood with lens cover
2.6 kg (5 lb 10 oz) including the battery
pack (NP-F770), cassette (PHDVM-
63DM), lens hood with lens cover and
microphone (ECM-XM1)
HVR-Z5N:
2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) including the lens
hood with lens cover
2.5 kg (5 lb 6 oz) including the battery
pack (NP-F570), cassette (PHDVM-
63DM), lens hood with lens cover and
microphone (ECM-XM1)
* When the HVR-MRC1 is used, the average
power consumption increases about 2.5 W.
AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VQ1050
Power requirements
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
22 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.)
× 53 × 135 mm
123
× 2 1/8 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
(4 7/8
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
390 g (13.8 oz) excluding the power
cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor/Charger for
other specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F770
(supplied with HVR-Z5U)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage
DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current
3.0 A
Capacity
31.7 Wh (4 400 mAh)
Type
Li-ion
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570
(supplied with HVR-Z5N)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage
DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current
3.0 A
Capacity
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)
Type
Li-ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
• Abbreviation
CH : Chinese model
CND : Canadian model
J: Japanese model
J
PA LColor system
NTSC
E
NTSC
E
PA L
US, CND
NTSC
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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 P AR UNE MARQ UE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQ UES 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 pr one 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.
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 adaptor/charger (AC-VQ1050) and connecting cord (DK-415).
1-2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1 Remove the Power supply.
2 Remove two screws and the CS lid (93000) assy.
3 Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload.
CS lid (93000) assy
Loading motor
DC power supply
(+ 4.5 Vdc)
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.
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1-4. USING SERVICE JIG
Connect the CPC-13 jig (J-6082-443-A) to the CN1004 on the VC-543 board.
Note: The pin number in ( ) is test terminal number of
CN1004 on the VC-543 board.
VC-543 BOARD (SIDE B)
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CPC-13
(J-6082-443-A)
1
10
1
20
CN1004
20
11
20
1
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
Blinks at 3.2Hz
1 1
Refer to “1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”.
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
3 1C
Block
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
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.
Detailed Code
HVR-Z5C/Z5E/Z5J/Z5N/Z5P/Z5U
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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
Block
Function
04
06
21
22
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
24
30
40
42
72
97
98
99
10
11
20
21
22
23
24
30
40
42
60
Symptom/State
Non-standard battery is used.
The battery is too hot.
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.
T reel and S reel FG short fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum operations.
Retry fault when catching one’s finger
in cassette compartment.
Vector fault (Judgement with the set
state that is impossible actually for fault
of sensors.)
Vector fault (Judgement with the set
state that is impossible actually for fault
of sensors.)
Vector fault (Judgement with the set
state that is impossible actually for fault
of sensors.)
LOAD direction loading motor timeout.
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.
T reel and S reel FG short fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum
operations.
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Correction
Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
Replace the battery or remove it and put it in cool place.
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.
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.
If it does not recover, inspect the focus MR sensor of lens drive
block (Pin q;, qs of CN5002 on the VC-543 board).
If not faulty, inspect the focus motor drive circuit
(IC6001 on the VC-543 board).
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Self-diagnosis Code
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Repaired by:
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Block
Function
32
32
32
32
20
61
61
61
62
62
62
62
62
62
62
62
Detailed
Code
72
97
98
99
00
10
11
30
00
01
02
03
10
11
12
20
Symptom/State
Retry fault when catching one’s finger
in cassette compartment.
Vector fault (Judgement with the set
state that is impossible actually for fault
of sensors.)
Vector fault (Judgement with the set
state that is impossible actually for fault
of sensors.)
Vector fault (Judgement with the set
state that is impossible actually for fault
of sensors.)
Reset position detect error when
stepper iris is initialized.
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)
Abnormality of lens thermister
Correction
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.
Make EEPROM data correct value.
Inspect the zoom MR sensor of lens drive block (Pin es, ef of
CN5002 on the VC-543 board) when zooming is performed when
the zoom switch is operated and the zoom motor drive circuit
(IC6001 on the VC-543 board) when zooming is not performed.
Check both C: 32: 60 and E: 61: 10 of the self-diagnosis code.
Turn on the power and set to T (telephoto) end by rotating the
ZOOM manual ring. While observing the iris blades in the lens,
turn on the power again and check the iris blades in the lens
work properly. Inspect the iris drive motor of lens drive block
(Pin qh to ql of CN5002 on the VC-543 board), when the iris
does not operate. Inspect the iris reset sensor of lens drive block
(Pin qd to qg of CN5002 on the VC-543 board), when the iris
operate.
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE8501 on the GY-014
board) peripheral circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE8502 on the GY-014
board) peripheral circuits.
Inspect the steadyshot circuit (IC7001 on the VC-543 board). If
it does not recover, replace the VC-543 board. (Note) If an error
occurs again, replace the lens block.
Inspect the steadyshot circuit (IC7001 on the VC-543 board).
Inspect the EEPROM (IC4202 on the VC-543 board). If it does
not recover, replace the VC-543 board. (Note) If an error occurs
again, replace the lens block.
Inspect the IC7001 and peripheral circuits on the VC-543 board.
If it does not recover, replace the VC-543 board. (Note) If an
error occurs again, replace the lens block.
Inspect the IC7001 and peripheral circuits on the VC-543 board.
If it does not recover, replace the VC-543 board. (Note) If an
error occurs again, replace the lens block.
Inspect the IC7001 and peripheral circuits on the VC-543 board.
If it does not recover, replace the VC-543 board. (Note) If an
error occurs again, replace the lens block.
Note: When replacing the VC-543 board, remove the EEPROM (IC4202) from the VC-543 board that is going to be repaired. Install the removed EEPROM