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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E RMT-814 SERVICE MANUAL LEVEL DCR-HC14E Ver 1.0 2004. 02 AEP Model UK Model Revision History Revision History East European Model North European Model DCR-HC15/HC15E How to use How to use E Model Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader DCR-HC15E Australian Model...
–20°C to + 60°C 2.5 W using viewfinder NTSC color, EIA standards (–4°F to + 140°F) Input/Output connectors Operating temperature DCR-HC14E/HC15E : Dimensions (approx.) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) PAL colour, CCIR standards S video output 56 × 31 × 100 mm...
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MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E SECTION 1 SERVICE NOTE 1-1. SERVICE NOTE NOTE FOR REPAIR Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of When remove a connector, don't pull at wire of connector. bent at the terminal. Be in danger of the snapping of a wire.
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 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. This following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs.
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure. 2-1. DISASSEMBLY 1 Screw (M1.7x4) black 5 Two screws (M1.7x4) black 1 Two screws (M1.7x6) black 6 Screw (M1.7x3.5) silver 2 Screw (M1.7x3.5) silver 7 Close the LCD panel 2 Screw (M1.7x4) black...
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 2. DISASSEMBLY 2. DISASSEMBLY 2-2. SERVICE POSITION [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE VTR SECTION] Connection to Check the VTR Section To check the VTR section, set the VTR to the Forced VTR power ON mode. Operate the VTR functions using the adjustment remote commander (with the HOLD switch set in the OFF position).
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 2. DISASSEMBLY 2. DISASSEMBLY [PD-188 BOARD SERVICE POSITION] Adjustment remote commander (RM-95) PD-188 board AC power AC IN adaptor CPC-7 jig (J-6082-382-A)
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 2. DISASSEMBLY 2. DISASSEMBLY 2-4. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION The flexible boards contained in the lens block is not shown. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-CX4000) (CF-CX4000) FP-618 FP-621 FP-619 FP-623 FP-625 FP-626 2-7E...
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS Link Link OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/4) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/4) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/4) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/4) POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/4)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E SECTION 3 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/4) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. CD-430 BOARD VC-311 BOARD(1/4)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/4) VA-118 BOARD(2/4) PD-188 BOARD(1/2) CN1002 CN4004 CN4003 CN6201...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/4) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. CN1004 Z MECHA DECK FOR ADJUSTMENTS (MDX-Z100) RF MON...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-4. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/4) FP-618 VC-311 BOARD(4/4) CK-129 BOARD VA-118 BOARD(4/4) FLEXIBLE (2/2)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. VA-118 BOARD D 2.8V (3/5) R400,4005 NS LED A IC4301 A 4.6V...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) MA-421 BOARD PD-188 BOARD LCD901 2.5 INCH CN5402 EP 4.6V...
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For schematic diagrams) 1. Connection • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF : µ...
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CD-430 PRINTED WIRING BOARD CD-430 PRINTED WIRING BOARD For Schematic Diagram 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS • Refer to page 4-61 for printed wiring board. CD-430 BOARD NO MARK:REC/PB MODE CCD IMAGER R :REC MODE...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE B VA-118 BOARD SIDE B For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-67 for printed wiring board. VA-118 BOARD(1/5) EP_4.6V RGB DRIVE,TG(EVF BLOCK) D_2.8V...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE B VA-118 BOARD SIDE B For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-67 for printed wiring board. VA-118 BOARD(2/5) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE B VA-118 BOARD SIDE B For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-67 for printed wiring board. CN4004 100P B TO B...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE B VA-118 BOARD SIDE B For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-67 for printed wiring board. VA-118 BOARD(4/5) BATT_UNREG NO MARK:REC/PB MODE...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE A VA-118 BOARD SIDE B VA-118 BOARD SIDE B For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-67 for printed wiring board. VA-118 BOARD(5/5) POWER IN,CHARGE(FU BLOCK)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CK-129 PRINTED WIRING BOARD CK-129 PRINTED WIRING BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-71 for printed wiring board of CK-129 board. CK-129 BOARD FUNCTION SWITCH XX MARK:NO MOUNT CN5208 CN5210 TP_TOP...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PD-188 PRINTED WIRING BOARD PD-188 PRINTED WIRING BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-73 for printed wiring board. PD-188 BOARD(1/2) RGB DRIVER,TG(RGB/TG BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT Q6004 NO MARK:REC/PB MODE 2SA207800LS0 SWITCHING 13.2...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PD-188 PRINTED WIRING BOARD PD-188 PRINTED WIRING BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-73 for printed wiring board. PD-188 BOARD(2/2) BACKLIGHT DRIVE(BL BLOCK) XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE CN6201 BL_GND...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS JK-242 PRINTED WIRING BOARD JK-242 PRINTED WIRING BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-75 for printed wiring board. JK-242 BOARD A.V/DV IN/OUT XX MARK:NO MOUNT FB5301 J5301 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT CN5303 AUDIO_L_I/O...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS LB-085 PRINTED WIRING BOARD LB-085 PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 4-63 for printed wiring board of LB-085 board. LB-085 BOARD EVF, BACK LIGHT D5602 XX MARK:NO MOUNT NSCW455T-TC8 R5605 R5606 BACKLIGHT...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS MA-421 PRINTED WIRING BOARD MA-421 PRINTED WIRING BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-77 for printed wiring board. R5528 MA-421 BOARD(1/2) R5501 R5502 C5535 C5537 MIC AMP C5522 XX MARK:NO MOUNT...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS MA-421 PRINTED WIRING BOARD MA-421 PRINTED WIRING BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-77 for printed wiring board. MA-421 BOARD(2/2) Y/P SENSOR,V/A IN/OUT CN5402 XX MARK:NO MOUNT XS_JACK_IN XS_JACK_IN NO MARK:REC/PB MODE...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS FP-228, FP-467, FP-826 FLEXIBLE BOARD FP-228, FP-467, FP-826 FLEXIBLE BOARD For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-65 for flexible wiring board. (PAGE 4-49 of LEVEL 3) TO VC-311 BOARD(6/9) CN2502 M902 LOADING...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For printed wiring boards) • Chip parts. • : Uses unleaded solder.
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. CD-430 BOARD(SIDE A) CD-430 BOARD(SIDE B)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. LB-085 BOARD LB-085 BOARD (SIDE A) (SIDE B)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. Q902 TAPE TOP SENSOR FP-826 FLEXIBLE BOARD H902...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. VA-118 BOARD(SIDE A)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. VA-118 BOARD(SIDE B)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. CK-129 BOARD(SIDE A)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. PD-188 BOARD...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. JK-242 BOARD(SIDE A)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION • : Uses unleaded solder. • Refer to page 4-59 for common note for printed wiring board. MA-421 BOARD(SIDE A)
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Printed wiring board of the VC-311 board are not shown. Pages from 4-79 to 4-82 are not shown.
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E NOTE NOTE 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST NOTE: Characters A to Z of the electrical parts list indicate location of exploded views in which the desired part is shown. EXPLODED VIEWS EXPLODED VIEWS Link Link OVERALL SECTION F PANEL SECTION...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some differences from When indicating parts by reference number, the original one. please include the board name. • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1. EXPLODED VIEWS 5-1-1. OVERALL SECTION ns : not supplied BT panel/EVF section (See page 5-8) Main chassis section (See page 5-5) F panel section (See page 5-4) Cabinet R section (See page 5-9) Ref.
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-2. F PANEL SECTION ns : not supplied MIC901 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-080-516-01 COVER, S TERMINAL 3-080-573-01 COVER (F), JACK 3-089-195-01 PLATE, NAME (619) (HC15)
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-3. MAIN CHASSIS SECTION ns : not supplied Cabinet L section (See page 5-7) Mechanism deck (See page 5-11 to 5-13) Lens section (See page 5-6) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref.
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-4. LENS SECTION IC5001 Be sure to read “Precautions upon replacing CCD imager” on page 4-9 when changing the CCD imager. Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-713-791-51 SCREW (M1.7X3.5), TAPPING, P2...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-5. CABINET L SECTION ns : not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description X-3954-387-1 CABINET (G) ASSY (HC15/HC15E) 3-080-576-21 SHEET (L), JACK (HC15/HC15E) X-3954-389-1 CABINET (G) (618) ASSY (HC14E) 3-080-576-31 SHEET (L), JACK (HC14E) 3-989-735-01 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-6. BT PANEL/EVF SECTION ns : not supplied LCD902 BT901 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-080-420-51 CABINET, VF TILT 3-713-791-51 SCREW (M1.7X3.5), TAPPING, P2 X-3953-118-1 SLIDE ASSY, VF...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-7. CABINET R SECTION ns : not supplied LCD section (See page 5-10) SP901 BT5201 : BT5201 (Lithium battery) CK-129 board on the mount position. (See page 4-71) CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-8. LCD SECTION S101 LCD901 ND901 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description X-3954-388-1 CABINET (C) ASSY, P 3-080-498-01 FRAME (40), PANEL 3-989-735-81 SCREW (M1.7), LOCK ACE, P2...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-9. OVERALL (MECHANISM DECK-Z100) M901 LS chassis block assembly (See page 5-12) Mechanical chassis block assembly (See page 5-13) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description X-3952-938-3 GEAR ASSY, GOOSENECK 3-079-364-01 RETAINER, LS GUIDE 3-075-097-11 SCREW (M1.4X1.4), SPECIAL HEAD...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-10. LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ns : not supplied MIC902 Q901 D901 FP-826 (Note) H901 Q902 H902 S903 Note: FP-826 is included in the LS block assy and is attached to chassis by hot-press.
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5-1-11. MECHANICAL CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ns : not supplied M902 S902 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 3-079-314-01 SPRING (EJ), EXTENSION 3-079-308-01 SHAFT, WORM 3-079-327-01 ARM, EJ...
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DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST Checking supplied accessories. Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable Power cord (Main lead)(1) AC power adaptor (1) NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (1.5m) (1)
DCR-HC14E/HC15/HC15E CD-430 CK-129 FP-626 JK-242 LB-085 5-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description A-7013-526-A CD-430 BOARD, COMPLETE 1-687-550-11 FP-626 FLEXIBLE BOARD *********************** ******************** (IC5001 is not included in this COMPLETE board.) (S101 is not included in this FLEXIBLE BOARD.) <...
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[Description of main button functions on toolbar of the Adobe Acrobat Reader Ver5.0 (for Windows)] Toolbar Printing a text Reversing the screens displayed once • To reverse the previous screens (operation) one by one, click 1. Click the Print button 2.