Sony HDR-HC5 Service Manual
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HDR-HC5/HC5E/HC7/HC7E_L2
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SPECIFICATIONS
System
Video recording system (HDV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Video recording system (DV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2*
1
Audio recording system (HDV)
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,
stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,
stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Audio recording system (DV)
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
1080/60i specification
1080/60i specification
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark
printed
Tape speed (HDV)
Approx. 18.81 mm/s
Tape speed (DV)
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV)
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
HDR-HC5/HC5E:
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304
× 1 728) pixels*
2
Gross: Approx. 2 100 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
Approx. 1 430 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
Approx. 1 080 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
Approx. 1 490 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
Approx. 1 990 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
Approx. 1 430 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
Approx. 1 080 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
Approx. 1 490 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
Approx. 1 990 000 pixels
HDR-HC7/HC7E:
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848
× 2 136) pixels*
2
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
Approx. 3 040 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
Approx. 3 040 000 pixels
Lens
HDR-HC5/HC5E:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10
× (Optical), 20 ×, 80 × (Digital)
HDR-HC7/HC7E:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10
× (Optical), 20 × (Digital)
Focal length
HDR-HC5/HC5E:
f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TAPE *
f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TAPE *
3
: 41.3 ~ 485 mm
(1 11/16 ~ 19 1/8 in.) (16:9), 50.5 ~
594 mm (2 ~ 23 1/2 in.) (4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY: 40.4 ~
404 mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) (16:9), 37 ~
370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
594 mm (2 ~ 23 1/2 in.) (4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY: 40.4 ~
404 mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) (16:9), 37 ~
370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
HDR-HC7/HC7E:
HDR-HC5/HC7:
HDR-HC5/HC7:
HDR-HC5E/HC7E:
HDR-HC5E/HC7E:
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TAPE: 40 ~ 400 mm
(1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm
(1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.) (4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY: 40 ~ 400 mm
(1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm
(1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA-TAPE: 40 ~ 400 mm
(1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm
(1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.) (4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY: 40 ~ 400 mm
(1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm
(1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
(3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
2 lx (lux) ([AUTOSLW SHTR] [ON],
Shutter speed 1/30 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
Shutter speed 1/30 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
*
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.
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 the sizes
described.
ClearVid CMOS sensor and image
processing system (new Enhanced
Imaging Processor) allows for still
image resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
*
3
The focal length figures are actual
figures resulting from wide angle pixel
read-out.
figures resulting from wide angle pixel
read-out.
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Ω (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms)
P
B
/P
R
, C
B
/C
R
:
± 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms)
HDMI OUT jack
TypeA (19-pin)
Headphone jack (HDR-HC7/HC7E)
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack
mini-B
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
(HDR-HC7/HC7E)
(HDR-HC7/HC7E)
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
connector S100)
LCD screen
Picture
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
211 200 (960
× 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
HDR-HC5:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 3.8 W
DV recording 3.5 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.1 W
DV recording 3.8 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 3.8 W
DV recording 3.5 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.1 W
DV recording 3.8 W
HDR-HC7:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.2 W
DV recording 4.0 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.5 W
DV recording 4.3 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.2 W
DV recording 4.0 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.5 W
DV recording 4.3 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.)
HDR-HC5/HC5E:
82
82
× 82 × 134 mm
(3 1/4
× 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
82
82
× 82 × 134 mm
(3 1/4
× 3 1/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with the
supplied battery pack NP-FH60
attached
supplied battery pack NP-FH60
attached
HDR-HC7/HC7E:
82
82
× 82 × 138 mm
(3 1/4
× 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
82
82
× 82 × 138 mm
(3 1/4
× 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with the
supplied battery pack NP-FH60
attached
supplied battery pack NP-FH60
attached
Mass (approx.)
HDR-HC5/HC5E:
530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only
630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and
DVM60 cassette.
530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only
630 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and
DVM60 cassette.
HDR-HC7/HC7E:
550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only
650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and
DVM60 cassette.
550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only
650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and
DVM60 cassette.
Supplied accessories
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Component video cable (1)
i.LINK cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
Power cord (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
Component video cable (1)
i.LINK cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1)
Operating Guide (1)
Software” (1)
Operating Guide (1)
See page 5-38.
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
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.)
48
× 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts
projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH60)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8
× 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16
× 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
80 g (2.9 oz)
Operating temperature
0
°C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
HDR-HC5/HC7:
HDR-HC5E/HC7E:
PAL color, CCIR standards
1080/50i specification
1080/50i specification
2 lx (lux) ([AUTOSLW SHTR] [ON],
Shutter speed 1/25 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
Ω (ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75
Ω
(ohms)
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 k
Ω (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 k
Ω
(kilohms)
HDR-HC5E:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 3.6 W
DV recording 3.3 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 3.9 W
DV recording 3.6 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 3.6 W
DV recording 3.3 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 3.9 W
DV recording 3.6 W
HDR-HC7E:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.0 W
DV recording 3.8 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.3 W
DV recording 4.1 W
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.0 W
DV recording 3.8 W
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.3 W
DV recording 4.1 W