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Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 Service Manual (133 pages)
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 4.44 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
15
Step 1: Checking Supplied Items
18
Step 2: Charging the Battery Pack
19
Step 3: Turning the Power on and Holding Your Camcorder Firmly
23
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Panel and Viewfinder
24
Step 5: Using the Touch Panel
25
Changing the Language Setting
25
Checking the Screen Indicators (Display Guide)
25
Step 6: Setting the Date and Time
26
Step 7: Inserting a Tape or a "Memory Stick Duo
27
Step 8: Selecting the Aspect Ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the Recording Picture (DCR-HC42)
28
Recording/Playback with Ease (Easy Handycam)
29
Recording
31
Playback
32
Functions Used for Recording/Playback, Etc
33
Recording
33
To Use Zoom
33
To Record in Dark Places (Nightshot Plus)
33
To Adjust the Exposure for Backlit Subjects
34
To Record in Mirror Mode
34
To Use a Tripod
34
Playback
34
To Play Back the Images in Sequence
34
To Use PB Zoom
34
Recording/Playback
35
To Check the Remaining Battery (Battery Info)
35
To Use Special Effects
35
To Initialize the Settings
35
Other Part Names and Functions
35
Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback
37
Searching for the Starting Point
40
Searching for the Last Scene of the most Recent Recording (END SEARCH)
40
Searching Manually (EDIT SEARCH)
40
Reviewing the most Recently Recorded Scenes (Rec Review)
40
Remote Commander
41
Searching Quickly for a Desired Scene (Zero Set Memory)
41
Searching for a Scene by Date of Recording (Date Search)
42
Playing the Picture on a TV
43
Using the Menu Items
45
Menu Items
47
CAMERA SET Menu
49
Settings to Adjust Your Camcorder to the Recording Conditions
49
MEMORY SET Menu
54
Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo
54
PICT.APPLI. Menu
57
Special Effects on Pictures or Additional Functions on Recording/Playback
57
EDIT/PLAY Menu
61
Settings for Editing or Playing Back in Various Modes
61
SEARCH, Etc.)
61
STANDARD SET Menu
62
Settings While Recording on a Tape or Other Basic Settings
62
TIME/LANGU. Menu
65
(Clock Set/World Time/Language)
65
Customizing Personal Menu
66
Connecting to a VCR or TV
68
Dubbing to Other Recording Devices
69
Recording Pictures from a VCR or TV
70
Dubbing Pictures from a Tape to a "Memory Stick Duo
71
Dubbing Sound to a Recorded Tape
72
Deleting Recorded Pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo
74
Marking Images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with Specific Information (Image Protection/Print Mark)
75
Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)
76
Jacks to Connect External Devices
78
Before Referring to the "First Step Guide" on Your Computer
79
Installing the Software and "First Step Guide" on a Computer
81
Viewing "First Step Guide
85
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD")
86
Connecting an Analog VCR to the Computer Via Your Camcorder (Signal Convert Function)
89
Troubleshooting
91
Warning Indicators and Messages
109
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
114
Usable Cassette Tapes
115
About the "Memory Stick
116
About the "Infolithium" Battery Pack
118
About I.link
119
Maintenance and Precautions
120
Using the Strap Belt as a Wrist Strap
124
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
124
Specifications
125
Index
128
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 Operating Manual (92 pages)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 3.43 MB
Table of Contents
Battery Pack
2
Notes on Use
3
Table of Contents
6
Step 1: Checking Supplied Items
9
Step 2: Charging the Battery Pack
10
Charging Time
11
Playing Time
11
Recording Time
11
Step 3: Turning the Power on and Holding Your Camcorder Firmly
13
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Panel and Viewfinder
14
Step 5: Using the Touch Panel
15
Changing the Language Setting
15
Checking the Screen Indicators (Display Guide)
15
Step 6: Setting the Date and Time
16
Step 7: Inserting a Cassette
17
Recording/Playback with Ease (Easy Handycam)
18
Playing Back with Ease
19
Recording
20
Playback
21
Functions Used for Recording/Playback, Etc
22
Recording
22
To Adjust the Exposure for Backlit Subjects
22
To Record in Dark Places (Nightshot Plus)
22
To Record in Mirror Mode
22
To Use Zoom
22
Playback
23
Recording/Playback
23
To Check the Remaining Battery (Battery Info)
23
To Initialize the Settings
23
Other Part Names and Functions
23
Special Effects
23
To Use a Tripod
23
Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback
24
Searching for the Starting Point
26
Searching Manually (EDIT SEARCH)
26
Reviewing the most Recently Recorded Scenes (Rec Review)
26
Remote Commander
28
Searching Quickly for a Desired Scene (Zero Set Memory)
28
Searching for a Scene by Date of Recording (Date Search)
29
Searching for a Still Image (Photo Search)
29
Playing Back Still Images in Sequence (Photo Scan)
29
Playing the Picture on a TV
30
Using the Menu Items
31
Operation Button Items
32
Menu Items
38
MANUAL SET Menu
40
PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, Etc
40
CAMERA SET Menu
42
D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, Etc
42
VCR SET Menu
43
Hifi SOUND/AUDIO MIX
43
LCD/VF SET Menu
44
LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., Etc
44
TAPE SET Menu
45
Rec Mode/Audio Mode/Remain
45
SETUP MENU Menu
45
CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, Etc
45
OTHERS Menu
46
WORLD TIME/BEEP, Etc
46
Connecting to a VCR or TV
48
Dubbing to Other Recording Devices
49
Dubbing Sound to a Recorded Tape
50
Recording Pictures from a VCR
50
To Stop Recording
51
Jacks to Connect External Devices
52
Before Referring to the "First Step Guide" on Your Computer
53
System Requirements
54
Installing the Software and "First Step Guide" on a Computer
55
Viewing "First Step Guide
59
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD")
60
Your Camcorder
61
Troubleshooting
63
Cassette Tapes
65
Adjusting the Image During Recording
66
Warning Indicators and Messages
74
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
77
Usable Cassette Tapes
78
About the "Infolithium" Battery Pack
79
About I.link
80
Maintenance and Precautions
81
Moisture Condensation
82
Video Head
82
Rechargeable Battery
83
Using the Strap Belt as a Wrist Strap
84
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
85
Specifications
85
Troubleshooting
63
Additional Information
77
Getting Started
87
Index
87
Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 Service Manual (98 pages)
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 14.78 MB
Table of Contents
Specifications
2
Table of Contents
6
1 Service Note
7
Note for Repair
7
Power Supply During Repairs
7
To Take out a Cassette When Not Eject (Force Eject)
8
Self-Diagnosis Function
8
Self-Diagnosis Display
8
Self-Diagnosis Code Table
9
2 Disassembly
11
Mechanism Deck Service Position
13
LCD Service Position
14
The Method of Attachment of FP-185 Flexible Board
14
Circuit Boards Location
15
Flexible Boards Location
15
3 Block Diagrams
17
Block Diagrams (Non MS Model)
17
Overall Block Diagram (1/5) (Non MS Model)
17
Overall Block Diagram (2/5) (Non MS Model)
19
Overall Block Diagram (3/5) (Non MS Model)
20
Overall Block Diagram (4/5) (Non MS Model)
21
Overall Block Diagram (5/5) (Non MS Model)
22
Power Block Diagram (1/3) (Non MS Model)
23
Power Block Diagram (2/3) (Non MS Model)
24
Power Block Diagram (3/3) (Non MS Model)
25
Block Diagrams (MS Model)
26
Overall Block Diagram (1/6) (MS Model)
26
Overall Block Diagram (2/6) (MS Model)
27
Overall Block Diagram (3/6) (MS Model)
28
Overall Block Diagram (4/6) (MS Model)
29
Overall Block Diagram (5/6) (MS Model)
30
Overall Block Diagram (6/6) (MS Model)
31
Power Block Diagram (1/3) (MS Model)
32
Power Block Diagram (2/3) (MS Model)
33
Power Block Diagram (3/3) (MS Model)
34
4 Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
35
Frame Schematic Diagrams
35
Schematic Diagrams
36
CCD Imager)
36
Lcd Drive, Backlight Drive)
36
Cradle Terminal
41
Pitch/Yaw Sensor
42
Flexible
43
Jack
43
Ms Connector
43
Evf, Evf Backlight
44
Flexible
45
Control Key Block (Ss10300)
46
Control Key Block (Sb9000)
46
Printed Wiring Boards
47
Flexible
55
Waveforms
56
Mounted Parts Location
60
5 Repair Parts List
61
Exploded Views
61
Overall Assembly
61
F Panel Block
61
Lens Block
61
Cabinet (R) Block
61
CS Block
61
Bat EVF Block
61
Mechanism Deck
69
LS Chassis Block Assembly
70
Mechanism Chassis Block Assembly
71
Checking Supplied Accessories
77
Electrical Parts List
94
Revision History
98
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Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 Operating Manual (92 pages)
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 5.7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Step1: Checkingsupplieditems
9
Step2: Chargingthe Batterypack
10
Step3: Turningthe Poweron and Holdingyour Camcorderfirmly
13
Step4: Adjustingthe Lcdpanel Andviewfinder
14
Step5: Usingthe Touch Panel
15
Changing the Language Setting
15
Checking the Screen Indicators (Display Guide)
15
Step6: Setting the Date and Time
16
Step7: Insertinga Cassette
17
Recording/Playback with Ease (Easy Handycam)
18
Recording
20
Playback
21
Functionsusedfor Recording/Playback,Etc
22
Touse Zoom
22
To Record in Dark Places (Nightshot Plus)
22
To Adjustthe Exposurefor Backlit Subjects
22
Tousea Tripod
23
To Play Back the Images with Added Special Effects
23
Tocheck Theremaining Battery (Battery Info)
23
To Turn off the Operation Confirmation Beep
23
To Initialize the Settings
23
Otherpart Names Andfunctions
23
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/Playback
24
Searchingfor the Starting Point
26
Searching Manually (EDIT SEARCH)
26
Reviewing the most Recently Recorded Scenes (Rec Review)
26
Remotecommander
28
Photo Scan)
29
(Date Search)
29
Playing Thepicture Onatv
30
Usingthe Menuitems
31
Operationbutton Items
32
Menu Items
38
MANUAL Setmenu
40
- PROGRAMAE/P Effect,Etc
40
CAMERA Setmenu
42
- D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, E Tc
42
Vcrsetmenu
43
- Hifi SOUND/AUDIOMIX
43
LCD/VF Setmenu
44
- LCDB.L./LCD COLOR/VFB.L., Etc
44
Tapesetmenu
45
SETUPMENU Menu
45
CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, Etc
45
OTHERS Menu
46
WORLD TIME/BEEP, Etc
46
Connectingto a Vcror TV
48
Dubbing to Other Recording Devices
49
Recording Pictures from a VCR
50
Dubbingsoundto a Recordedtape
50
Jacksto Connectexternaldevices
52
Before Referringto the "First Step Guide"On Your Computer
53
Installing Thesoftware and "Firststep Guide" Ona Computer
55
Viewing "First Step Guide
59
Creating Advd (Direct Access To"Clicktodvd")
60
Troubleshooting
63
Warningindicatorsand Messages
74
Usingyourcamcorder Abroad
77
Usablecassette Tapes
78
About the "Lnfolithium" Battery Pack
79
Abouti.link
80
Maintenanceand Precautions
81
Usingthe Strapbelt as a Wrist Strap
84
Attachingthe Shoulderstrap
85
Specifications
85
Index
87
Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 Service Manual (75 pages)
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 6.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
3
Frame Schematic Diagram
3
(A/D Converter, Timing Generator)
3
(DV Signal Process, DV Interface)
3
4/12) (Rec/Pb Amp)
3
5/12) (Video Out, Audio I/O)
3
6/12) (Evf Drive)
3
7/12) (Camera/Mecha Control)
3
8/12) (Servo)
3
9/12) (Hi Control)
3
Schematic Diagrams
4
Precautions for Replacement of CCD Imager
5
VC-376 Board
6
Printed Wiring Boards
18
Board Information
19
Waveforms
22
Mounted Parts Location
27
Repair Parts List
29
Electrical Parts List
30
Schematic Diagrams
36
(A/D Converter, Timing Generator)
36
2/16) (Lens Drive)
36
3/16) (Video/Audio Dsp)
36
4/16) (Ds/Hi Control)
36
6/16) (DV Signal Process)
36
13/16) (Hi Control)
50
16/16) (Connector)
53
Printed Wiring Boards
54
Waveforms
54
Mounted Parts Location
63
Repair Parts List
65
Electrical Parts List
66
Printing a Text
74
Finding a Text
74
Reversing the Screens Displayed Once
74
Moving with Link
74
Revision History
75
Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 Service Manual (13 pages)
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 1.46 MB
Table of Contents
Exploded Views
2
Overall Assembly
2
F Panel Block
3
Lens Block
4
Repair Parts List
5
Cabinet (R) Block
5
Bat Evf Block
7
Mechanism Deck
8
Ls Chassis Block Assembly
9
Mechanical Chassis Block Assembly
10
Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 Service Manual (11 pages)
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 2.59 MB
Table of Contents
Service Note
2
Block Diagrams
3
Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
5
Frame Schematic Diagram
5
Schematic Diagrams
6
Mounted Parts Location
8
Repair Parts List
9
Exploded Views
9
Lcd Block
9
Electrical Parts List
10
Sony Handycam DCR-HC21 Brochure (2 pages)
MiniDV Handycam Camcorder
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 3.88 MB
Table of Contents
Additional Features
2
Optional Accessories
2
Specifications
2
Service and Warranty
2
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