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Sony HDW-F900H Maintenance Manual

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HD CAMCORDER
HDW-F900
HDW-F900H
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
2nd Edition (Revised 1)
Serial No. 12001 and Higher
Part 1

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  • Page 1 HD CAMCORDER HDW-F900 HDW-F900H MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2nd Edition (Revised 1) Serial No. 12001 and Higher Part 1...
  • Page 2 ! WARNING This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 3 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Vorsicht! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen ähnlichen Typ.
  • Page 4 For the customers in the Netherlands Voor de klanten in Nederland Hoe u de batterijen moet verwijderen, leest u in de tekst van deze handleiding deel 2. Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). Für Kunden in Deutschland Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Manual Structure Purpose of this manual ... 5 Related manuals ... 5 Contents ... 6 1. Installation 1-1. Checking the ROM and Software Version... 1-1 1-2. Supplied Accessories ... 1-1 1-3. Operating Conditions ... 1-1 1-4. Connectors... 1-1 1-5. Input/Output Signals ... 1-2 2.
  • Page 6 3. Error Code and Error Message 3-1. Error Code ... 3-1 3-2. Error Message ... 3-2 3-3. DIAGNOSTIC Mode ... 3-3 4. Setup Menu 4-1. Setup Menu ... 4-1 4-2. TOP Menu ... 4-3 4-3. USER Menu ... 4-4 4-4. USER MENU CUSTOMIZE Menu ...
  • Page 7 6. Periodic Maintenance and Inspection 6-1. Cleaning ... 6-1 6-1-1. General Information on Cleaning... 6-1 6-1-2. Cleaning of Tape Running Surface of Upper Drum and Video Heads ... 6-3 6-1-3. Cleaning of Tape Running Surface of Lower Drum and Lead Surface ... 6-4 6-1-4.

  • Page 9: Manual Structure

    HDW-F900H is all the same as HDW-F900, except that the HD Electronic View- finder HDVF-20A is not supplied with HDW-F900H. Besides this maintenance manual part 1, the following manuals are available.

  • Page 10: Contents

    This manual is provided information that is premised the parts level service (replacement of the parts, board layouts, schematic diagrams, detailed parts lists and the like.) for HDVF-C30W. If this manual is required, please contact to your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center. Part No. : 9-968-009-XX The maintenance manual part 1 is organized by following sections.

  • Page 11: Installation

    If the version is lower than the following one, the ROM needs to be replaced and the software needs to be upgraded. In this case, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center. Peripheral Board name Ref No.

  • Page 12: Input/Output Signals

    1-5. Input/Output Signals 1-5. Input/Output Signals Input GENLOCK IN (RETURN) : 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z TC IN : 0.5 V to 18 V p-p, 10 kZ Output MONITOR OUT : 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z, unbalanced 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z TC OUT : EARPHONE : 8 Z, _ to_18 dBu variable...
  • Page 13 DC OUT 12 V : DIN, 4-pin(Female) <External View> No. Signal Specifications UNREG GND — GND for POWER — No connection — No connection UNREG +12 V +11 to 17 V dc AUDIO OUT : XLR, 5-pin (male) <External View> No.
  • Page 14 1-5. Input/Output Signals VF : 20-pin (Female) <External View> No. Signal Specifications SDA VF TTL level — No connection — No connection SCL VF TTL level COLOR/BW ON : Color, OFF : B/W — No connection — No connection G TALLY ON : 5 V, OFF : GND VF PEAKING CTL 1.0 V p-p, Zo = 75 Z...

  • Page 15: Service Overview

    2-1. Removal and Installation of Exterior Parts Front Lid Loosen the two screws fully and remove the front lid. (Stoppers are provided for these screws.) Screws with stopper Screws with stopper Strap Screw with stopper PWH2.6 x 5 Inside Panel Loosen the four screws fully and turn the inside panel in the arrow direction.

  • Page 16: Main Parts Location And Circuit Configuration

    2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration 2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration 2-2-1. PC Board Location HDW-F900 P1E2...
  • Page 17 System Configuration Board Name CCD unit BI-145 (B) BI-145 (G) BI-145 (R) CN-2119/CN-1432 CN-1946 DR-411 DU-68/DU-19 NR-75 PA-238 RP-113 SH-74 TG-213 Camera AD-171 CN-1614 CN-1940 CN-2085 DA-148 DPR-227 DPR-157 IF-819 RE-145F SG-267 VA-195 VDA-51 Video DEC-95 EN-143 ENC-59 EQ-89 VN-12 Servo SV-218 System control...
  • Page 18 2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration System Configuration Board Name Head CTL-10 CUE-2 HN-243 CN-1642 MA-92 SW-911 SW-912 Connector box CN-2025 CN-2046 CO-38 PS-569 Power supply RE-139F RE-140F Rear panel CN-2024 Others HP-90 KY-293 SE-275 SW-1032 CCM-33B Circuit Function CTL head amp CUE head amp Harness, Erase head amp, TC head amp...

  • Page 19: Location Of Main Mechanical Parts

    2-2-2. Location of Main Mechanical Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Tension regulator arm 2 S1 tape guide (on S slider ) 3 S2 tape guide (on S slider ) 4 Tension regulator guide ( S4 tape guide ) 5 S5 tape guide 6 S3 tape guide 7 Full erase head...

  • Page 20: Location/Functions Of Sensors

    2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration 2-2-3. Location/Functions of Sensors (SPARE) HDW-F900 P1E2...
  • Page 21 1 Temperature Sensor This sensor detects the temperature to perform black correction. 2 Cassette-in sensor This sensor detects whether a cassett is in. 3 REC INHIBIT sensor This sensor detects the REC inhibiting plug of the cassette tape. 4 Tape end sensor This sensor detects the end of the tape running in the forward direction.

  • Page 22: Settings Of Board Switches And Short-Circuit Pins

    2-3. Settings of Board Switches and Short-circuit Pins 2-3. Settings of Board Switches and Short-circuit Pins 2-3-1. APR-55 Board SL100 S400 SL404 SL403 S402 SL402 SL401 SL400 (Side B) Switches on APR-55 Board Switch No. Designation CH-1 OUTPUT LIM ON-OFF S402 CH-2 OUTPUT LIM ON-OFF...
  • Page 23 Slit Lands on APR-55 Board Ref. No. Name SL101 CH-1 AUDIO INPUT SL102 LEVEL Select SL103 SL104 CH-2 AUDIO INPUT SL105 LEVEL Select SL106 Ref. No. Name SL107 REC CH-1 HEADROOM SL108 LEVEL Select SL109 REC CH-2 HEADROOM SL110 LEVEL Select SL201 REC CH-3 HEADROOM SL202...

  • Page 24: Hn-243 Board

    2-3. Settings of Board Switches and Short-circuit Pins 2-3-2. HN-243 Board Switches on HN-243 Board Switch No. Designation REC head PB selector switch 2-10 CN21 (Side A) (Side B) Description Turns on or off the adjustment mode. ON : The adjustment mode ON OFF : The adjustment mode OFF Turns on or off the tracking control.

  • Page 25: Board

    2-3-3. IF-819 Board S300 IF-819 Board Switch Switch No. Designation S300 1 to 4 SETUP MENU Select Switch Settings Setup Menu S300-1 S300-2 S300-3 S300-4 2-3-4. RP-113 Board All the switches on the RP-113 board are “Factory use”. Never change the settings. (Factory setting : OFF) HDW-F900 P1E2 (Side B)

  • Page 26: Board

    2-3. Settings of Board Switches and Short-circuit Pins 2-4. How to Clean the Head When the Head is Clogged 2-3-5. SV-218 Board SV-218 Board Switch Switch No. Description S1 1to 4 Factory use 2-3-6. SY-285 Board SY-285 Board Switch Switch No. Description S2 1 to 4 Factory use...

  • Page 27: Plug-In Board Removal And Installation

    2-5-1. General Information of Plug-in Board Removal and Installation Removal with the Tool Board removing tool (Sony Part No. : J-6309-350-A) 1. Insert the board removing tool in the hole on the panel at the top of the board, move the tool in the direction of the arrow, and disconnect the connector connected to the mother board.

  • Page 28: Board

    2-5. Plug-in Board Removal and Installation 2-5-2. AD-171 Board Removal 1. Open the inside panel. (Refer to Section 2-1.) 2. Draw out the CN-1940 board in the arrow direction. AD-171 board 3. Draw out the AD-171 board. Installation Install in the reverse order of removal. When installing the CN-1940 board, align the connector position and insert it carefully and securely.

  • Page 29: Boards

    3. Release the clamper retaining the heat pipe unit in the arrow direction. 4. Draw carefully out the DPR-227 board while lifting up the heat pipe unit. Heat pipe unit Clamper DPR-227 board Installation 1. Insert the DPR-227 board with the heat pipe unit lifted 2.

  • Page 30: Cassette Compartment Assembly Removal And Installation

    2-6. Cassette Compartment Assembly Removal and Installation 2-6. Cassette Compartment Assembly Removal and Installation After turning off the power, perform removal and installa- tion of the cassette compartment assembly following the procedures below. [Reference] [Reference] [Reference] [Reference] [Reference] The cassette compartment can be removed both in raised and lowered status.
  • Page 31 4. Adjust the position of the joint arm to have a clearance of 0.5mm between the perimeter of white roller of the joint arm and the edge of the mechanism deck assem- bly. Roller (White) 0.5 mm Joint arm 5. Raise the white lock roller of the cassette compartment in the arrow direction to set it to the raised status.

  • Page 32: Cassette Tape Manual Ejection

    2-7. Cassette Tape Manual Ejection 2-7. Cassette Tape Manual Ejection 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Open the cover of the outside panel shown in the figure. 3. While pushing the gear inside using a Phillips screw- driver, turn the gear counterclockwise until the front lid lock gets released.

  • Page 33: Fixtures And Measuring Equipment For Adjustment

    J-6420-900-A MB conversion board J-6510-070-A TP tool J-6510-070-A TP tool 7-661-018-18 Oil (NT-68) 7-651-000-11 Sony grease (SGL-801) 7-700-736-05 Hexagon wrench (d = 1.5 mm) 7-700-736-06 Hexagon wrench (d = 0.89 mm) 8-960-076-01 Alignment tape HR5-1A 8-960-076-11 Alignment tape HR2-1A 9-919-573-01...
  • Page 34 2-8. Fixtures and Measuring Equipment for Adjustment 2-20 HDW-F900 P1E2...

  • Page 35: Measuring Equipment

    Audio Analyzer Frequency Counter Digital Voltmeter Black and White Monitor (Horizontal resolution more than 900) HD SDI-capable Monitor HDW-F900 P1E2 Model Name SONY AC-550/550CE, BP-L60A TEKTRONIX TDS460A LEADER LV5150DA TEKTRONIX WFM1125 TEKTRONIX AA501A (OP.02) ADVANTEST R5362B ADVANTEST R6441B SONY BVM-D20F1/D14H5 2-8.

  • Page 37: Error Code And Error Message

    Error Code and Error Message 3-1. Error Code DIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK Error code TAPE BATT Warning indicators WARNING INDICATORS The warning indicators on the LCD display screen light when a fault occurs during the power-on-sequence or normal operation. RF : Lights when the video heads are clogged.

  • Page 38: Error Message

    3-2. Error Message 3-2. Error Message The error message is superimposed on the viewfinder screen if any fault occurs during the power-on sequence or normal operations. Error Message Operation ? (Blinking) During power-on sequence Remedy A fault has been detected in the camera or VTR (HUMID or SLACK).

  • Page 39: Diagnostic Mode

    3-3. DIAGNOSTIC Mode The DIAGNOSTIC mode is used for checking the VTR. Use this mode with the tape stopped. Buttons description 2. ADVANCE button 1. DIAGNOSTIC button 1. DIAGNOSTIC button Press to enter and exit the DIAGNOSTIC mode. 2. ADVANCE button Shifts the left digit of menu one step.
  • Page 40 3-3. DIAGNOSTIC Mode MODE DESCRIPTION LCD SCREEN HOURS METER The following are displayed. 1-1 XXXX 1. Drum running meter (Cumulative) 1-2 XXXX 2. Tape running meter (Cumulative) 1-3 XXXX 3. Operation meter (Cumulative) 1-4 XXXX 4. Threading counter (Cumulative) 1-5 XXXX 5.

  • Page 41: Setup Menu

    S300-1 S300-2 S300-3 S300-4 (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) Equipment Required Viewfinder HDVF-20A/C30W (or black-and-white monitor) A battery, or an AC adaptor AC-550/550CE, etc. for supplying the power to the camcorder. HDW-F900 P1E2 Section 4 Setup Menu USER USER MENU OPERATION...
  • Page 42 4-1. Setup Menu Switches DISPLAY switch : Displays characters and messages indicating the settings and operating status of the unit on the viewfinder screen. : Turns off all the displays on the viewfinder screen. MENU : Displays the setup menu on the viewfinder screen. Rotary Encoder Selects the items displayed on the viewfinder screen and changes settings.

  • Page 43: Top Menu

    4-2. TOP Menu The TOP menu is provided for indicating the whole configuration of the menu items. The TOP menu can be displayed by setting the DISPLAY switch from OFF to MENU while pressing the rotary encoder. To select the menu to be displayed on the viewfinder, switch setting on the IF-819 board is required. For details, refer to “Selecting the Menu”...

  • Page 44: User Menu

    4-3. USER Menu 4-4. USER MENU CUSTOMIZE Menu 4-3. USER Menu This menu consists of menu page and item which you set up with USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. (Maximum 60 pages) For adding or deleting the menu page and item, refer to “USER MENU CUSTOMIZE” in Section 4-4. USER MENU <USER PAGE1>...

  • Page 45: Operation Menu

    4-5. OPERATION Menu The OPERATION menu consists of the items that a camera operator can set when using this camera, such as VF screen display setting. VF DISPLAY page In the VF DISPLAY page, the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen can be selected and the displaying method can also be set.
  • Page 46 4-5. OPERATION Menu '!' IND page This item sets the function to light up the attention (!) indicator of VF On or OFF (IND) and also sets the lightning condition (NORMAL). <´!´ IND> [IND] [NORMAL] 1--- -B-- WHITE : D5600K: GAIN SHUTT : AUTO1...
  • Page 47 MARKER page <MARKER> MARKER CENTER SAFETY ZONE : 90.0% EFFECT ASPECT MODE : MASK VAR WIDTH : Item Setting MARKER ON, OFF CENTER ON, OFF 1, 2, 3, 4 SAFETY ZONE ON, OFF 80.0, 90.0, 92.5, 95.0 EFECT ON, OFF ASPECT MODE 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, Selects the aspect mode.
  • Page 48 4-5. OPERATION Menu GAIN SW page <GAIN SW> MIDDLE HIGH : 12 Item Setting _3, 0, 3, 6, 12, 18 MIDDLE _3, 0, 3, 6, 12, 18 HIGH _3, 0, 3, 6, 12, 18 ZEBRA/VF DTL page <ZEBRA/VF DTL> ZEBRA ZEBRA1 ZEBRA2 : 100%...
  • Page 49 AUTO IRIS page <AUTO IRIS> WINDOW OVERRIDE Item Setting WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 OVERRIDE _99 to 99 Setting screen indicates the auto iris window frame. HDW-F900 P1E2 (Display is initial values.) Description Selects the auto iris window .
  • Page 50 4-5. OPERATION Menu BATT ALARM page <BATT ALARM> BATT TYPE : LITHIUM BEFORE END: 11.5V : 11.0V DC IN TYPE : AC ADP BEFORE END: --- : --- Item Setting BATT TYPE LITHIUM, DIGITAL, OTHERS1 OTHERS2 AC ADP BEFORE END DC IN TYPE LITHIUM, DIGITAL, OTHERS1...
  • Page 51 OTHERS page <OTHERS> D5600K : OFF ASSIGNABLE 1: OFF ASSIGNABLE 2: OFF PB VIDEO : SDI/VF/MON Item Setting D5600K ON, OFF ASSIGNABLE 1 OFF, D12dB, D24dB ASSIGNABLE 2 VTR S/S LENS RET RETURN PB VIDEO SDI/VF/MON SDI ONLY *: When installing a camera adaptor HDCA-901 HDW-F900 P1E2 (Display is initial values.) Description...
  • Page 52 Description Reads operator file from the memory stick to the memory of the camcorder. Writes operator file stored in the memory of the camcorder to the memory stick. Returns the values of the operator file items to the preset values.

  • Page 53: Paint Menu

    4-6. PAINT Menu The PAINT menu contains overall general paint adjustment items, such as white adjustment. SW STATUS page <SW STATUS> FLARE GAMMA BLK GAM : OFF KNEE WHT CLIP DETAIL LVL DEP SKIN DTL : OFF MATRIX : OFF Item Setting FLARE...
  • Page 54 4-6. PAINT Menu VIDEO LEVEL page <VIDEO LEVEL> [R] [G] [B] [M] WHITE BLACK FLARE GAMMA V MOD FLARE V MOD TEST : OFF Item Setting WHITE _99 to 99 BLACK _99 to 99 FLARE _99 to 99 GAMMA _99 to 99 V MOD _99 to 99 FLARE...
  • Page 55 USER : Selects the user gamma table. (Selectable from 5 files.) When STANDARD is selected: 1: INITIAL GAIN 3.5 (equivalent to ENG camcorder) 2: INITIAL GAIN 4.0 LOW (equivalent to EFP camera) 3: INITIAL GAIN 4.0 HIGH (equivalent to EFP camera) 4: INITIAL GAIN 4.0 (equivalent to SMPT-240M)
  • Page 56 4-6. PAINT Menu BLK GAMMA page <BLK GAMMA> [R] [G] [B] [M] LEVEL : RANGE : 15% : OFF LEVEL : RANGE : 15% : OFF TEST : OFF Item Setting RGB LEVEL _99 to 99 RGB RANGE 15%, 25%, 35%, 50% Sets the upper limit of the video level which the RGB black gamma affects. ON, OFF Y LEVEL _99 to 99...
  • Page 57 SATURATION page <SATURATION> SATURATION : 0 : OFF LOW KEY SAT: 0 : OFF TEST : OFF Item Setting SATURATION _99 to 0 ON, OFF LOW KEY SAT _99 to 99 ON, OFF TEST OFF, 1, 2 HDW-F900 P1E2 (Display is initial values.) Description Adjusts the saturation level in the range from black-and-white (_99) to standard (0).
  • Page 58 4-6. PAINT Menu KNEE page <KNEE> [R] [G] [B] [M] POINT SLOPE WHT CLP: KNEE KNEE SAT: OFF WHT CLIP: TEST : OFF Item Setting POINT _99 to 99 R/G/B/M SLOPE _99 to 99 R/G/B/M WHT CLP _99 to 99 R/G/B/M KNEE ON, OFF...
  • Page 59 DETAIL 1 page <DETAIL 1> [M] [WHT][BLK] LEVEL LIMITER CRISP HV RATIO FREQ LVL DEP DETAIL LVL DEP : OFF Item Setting LEVEL _99 to 99 LIMITER _99 to 99 M/WHT/BLK CRISP _99 to 99 HV RATIO _99 to 99 FREQ _99 to 99 LVL DEP...
  • Page 60 4-6. PAINT Menu DETAIL 2 page <DETAIL 2> KNEE APERTURE : : OFF Item Setting KNEE APERTURE _99 to 99 ON, OFF Press the rotary encoder to execute the operation. This function compensates for decreases by the knee aperture in the detail level at the high luminance level part of the camera subject.
  • Page 61 SKIN DETAIL page <SKIN DETAIL> SKIN DTL : OFF SKIN GATE: OFF CH SW : (ON) GATE PHASE : AUTO AUTO AUTO WIDTH : : -89 LEVEL : Item Setting SKIN DTL ON, OFF SKIN GATE ON, OFF CH SW ON, OFF GATE ON, OFF...
  • Page 62 4-6. PAINT Menu USER MATRIX page <USER MATRIX> [-R] [-G] [-B] MATRIX: OFF PRESET: USER MATRIX : -- MULTI MATRIX: -- Item Setting R-G, R-B, _99 to 99 G-R, G-B, _99 to 99 B-R, B-G, _99 to 99 MATRIX ON, OFF PRESET ON, OFF SMPTE-240M,...
  • Page 63 MULTI MATRIX page <MULTI MATRIX> PHASE ALL CLEAR AUTO DET MATRIX : OFF PRESET : USER MATRIX : -- MULTI MATRIX: -- Item Setting PHASE 0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135, 158, 180, 203, 225, 248, 270, 293, 315, 338 _99 to 99 _99 to 99 ALL CLEAR...
  • Page 64 4-6. PAINT Menu SHUTTER page <SHUTTER> SHUTTER : OFF : 1/48 ECS FREQ: 24.0Hz S-EVS : OFF Item Setting SHUTTER ON, OFF Table below ECS FREQ Table below S-EVS ON, OFF 0 to 100 % Shutter speed setting Format Shutter speed 60I/59.94I 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000...
  • Page 65 Reads the five scene files corresponding to the group number selected by GP from the memory stick to the memory of the camcorder. Writes the five scene files stored in the memory of the camcorder to the memory stick after being group-numbered by GP.

  • Page 66: Maintenance Menu

    4-7. MAINTENANCE Menu 4-7. MAINTENANCE Menu This menu consists of paint items used less frequently such as shading adjustment and items required for the camera maintenance such as system change. AUTO SETUP page <AUTO SETUP> AUTO BLACK AUTO WHITE AUTO LEVEL TEST : OFF Item...
  • Page 67 BLACK SHADING page <BLACK SHADING> [R] [G] [B] [M] V SAW V PARA : H SAW H PARA : BLK SET: BLACK MASTER GAIN Item Setting V SAW R/G/B _99 to 99 V PARA R/G/B _99 to 99 H SAW R/G/B _99 to 99 H PARA R/G/B _99 to 99...
  • Page 68 4-7. MAINTENANCE Menu AUTO IRIS page <AUTO IRIS> WINDOW OVERRIDE IRIS LEVEL: APL RATIO : IRIS GAIN : Item Setting WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 OVERRIDE _99 to 99 IRIS LEVEL _99 to 99 APL RATIO _99 to 99 IRIS GAIN _99 to 99 Setting...
  • Page 69 MULTI FORMAT page <MULTI FORMAT> CURRENT 23.98PsF NEXT : 23.98PsF 59.94I 30PsF 25PsF 24PsF 29.97PsF 23.98PsF Item Setting CURRENT NEXT HDW-F900 P1E2 (Display is initial values.) Description Displays the format being currently selected. The currently selected format is highlighted in the line below. Selects the format when the power is turned on next time.
  • Page 70 4-7. MAINTENANCE Menu VTR SETUP page <VTR SETUP> FF/REW AUDIO : EE PB AUDIO CH : 1/2 AU REC CH3/4 : AUTO AU REC 1KHz : MUTE AU EMPHASIS : OFF TC OUT : TCG/PB CTL TIMER : 24H REAL TIME : AUTO STBY OFF TIMER: 60MIN Item...
  • Page 71 BATT ALARM page <BATT ALARM> BATT TYPE : LITHIUM BEFORE END : 11.5V : 11.0V DC IN TYPE : AC ADP BEFORE END : -- : -- Item Setting BATT TYPE LITHIUM, DIGITAL, OTHERS1 OTHERS2 AC ADP BEFORE END 11.0 to 17.0 V 11.0 to 17.0 V DC IN TYPE LITHIUM, DIGITAL,...
  • Page 72 4-7. MAINTENANCE Menu OTHERS2 page <OTHERS 2> FAN MODE : AUTO1(NORM) MENU RESUME : OPE MENU DATE TYPE : 1 Y/Mn/D WHITE MEMORY: 8 COLOR BAR : FULL 16:9 Item Setting FAN MODE AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, MAX MENU RESUME OPE MENU, OFF, ALL DATE TYPE 1 to 6...

  • Page 73: File Menu

    Description Reads operator file from the memory stick to the memory of the camcorder. Writes operator file stored in the memory of the camcorder to the memory stick. Resets the operator file items to the preset values. Registers the current setting values in the camera unit as the preset values of the operator file.
  • Page 74 Reads the five scene files corresponding to the group number selected by GP from the memory stick to the memory of the camcorder. Writes the five scene files stored in the memory of the camcorder to the memory stick after being group-numbered by GP.
  • Page 75 Reads reference file from the memory stick to the memory of the camcorder. Writes reference file stored in the memory of the camcorder to the memory stick. Writes comments to a reference file to be stored to the memory stick.
  • Page 76 4-36 Description Reads the user gamma file from the memory stick to the memory of the camcorder. Resets the user gamma curve data to the preset value. Only displays the comments of the user gamma file saved in the memory stick.
  • Page 77 LENS FILE page <LENS FILE> STORE FILE NAME : HA14x8 F NO : F2.0 CENTER MARKER H POS: 0 V POS: 0 STORE CENTER Item Setting STORE FILE Press the rotary encoder to execute the operation. 1to 16 NAME F NO F1.0 to F3.4 H POS _20 to 20...
  • Page 78 4-8. FILE Menu FILE CLEAR page <FILE CLEAR> PRESET OPERATOR REFERENCE(ALL) 10 SEC CLEAR: OFF LENS(CURRENT) OHB WHITE SHAD OHB BLACK SHAD OHB ND OFFSET OHB MATIX MS FORMAT TELE FILE Item Setting PRESET Press the rotary OPERATOR encoder to execute the operation.

  • Page 79: Diagnosis Menu

    4-9. DIAGNOSIS Menu The DIAGNOSIS menu displays the self-diagnosis and VTR status, etc. HOURS METER page <HOURS METER> DRUM RUNNING: XXXXXXH TAPE TRAVEL : XXXXXXH OPERATION : XXXXXXH THREADING : XXXXXX Item Setting DRUM RUNNING XXXXXXH TAPE TRAVEL XXXXXXH OPERATION XXXXXXH THREADING XXXXXX...
  • Page 80 4-9. DIAGNOSIS Menu VTR STATUS page <VTR STATUS> CURRENT MODE: PLAY : STOP TAPE POS : TOP HUMID : DET REC INHIBIT : OFF SLACK : XXX : XXX : XXX : XXX Item Setting CURRENT MODE UNTHREAD, STOP, PLAY, FF, REW, THREAD, REC, R.
  • Page 81 . When diagnosing all boards, record anything for 10 seconds and playback it for 10 seconds before displaying the BOARD STATUS. . Neither OK nor NG is displayed until the diagnosis is completed. . When “NG” is indicated, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center. HDW-F900 P1E2 Displays the self-diagnosis status of the CCD block.
  • Page 82 4-9. DIAGNOSIS Menu TELE FILE page <TELE FILE> SIZE : 0KBYTE REMAIN : 0% STATUS : NO LABEL Item Setting SIZE XXKBYTE REMAIN STATUS STAND BY, NO LABEL, WHITE PROTECT LABEL, UNKNOWN FORMAT WRITE PROTECT 4-42 Description Displays the ID of the memory label (20 characters) when using the cassette with the memory label attached.

  • Page 83: File System

    The HDW-F900 is equipped with various file systems for managing data. 5-1. File Structure The following six types of files are available. 1. Operator File Stores the items displayed on the viewfinder and switch settings for camera operator. This file is stored in the memory stick, yet the video data (paint data) cannot be stored.

  • Page 84: Operator File

    5-2. Operator File 5-2. Operator File Data is stored in the memory stick using the setup menu. As for the items to be stored, refer to Section 5- 8,“ File Items”. . As for the setup menu, refer to Section 4. .

  • Page 85: Preset Operator File

    5-3. Preset Operator File The preset operator file is designed to store the standard values of the operator file items. There are two ways of calling the preset operator file; calling from the setup menu or reading at power ON. The items which can be stored on file are the same as Operator File.

  • Page 86: Registering The Scene File

    5-4. Registering the Scene File 5-4. Registering the Scene File The scene file is used for storing temporary video adjustment values according to the scene. 5 files can be stored in the camera and the data can be stored a maximum of 20 pairs (100 files) in the memory stick as five files in one pair.
  • Page 87 Storing the Scene File to the Memory Stick (Refer to step 1 of Fig. 5-3.) The scene file group (five scene files) stored in the camera unit is stored to the memory stick. (1) Set the setup menu as follows, and set the number of the scene file group to be stored. (2) Set the setup menu as follows, and write comments to the scene file group to be stored.

  • Page 88: Registering Reference Files

    5-5. Registering Reference Files 5-5. Registering Reference Files This file can be stored and read using the setup menu or MSU (master setup unit). Only one file can be stored, and will be stored in the camera and memory stick. As for the items to be stored, refer to Section 5-8,“...
  • Page 89 5-5. Registering Reference Files Reading the Reference File from the Memory Stick (Refer to step 3 of Fig. 5-4.) During the file storing, the reference files which have been stored in the memory stick at the same time are read and the reference files in the camera can also be changed. Set the setup menu as follows.
  • Page 90 5-5. Registering Reference Files Initializing Only Specified Items Using the Setup Menu (Refer to step 4 of Fig. 5-4.) References files for specified items can be initialized using the setup menu. (1) Set the setup menu as follows. [FILE] [FILE|CLEAR] [10|SEC|CLEAR] (2) Move to the page containing the items to be initialized from the reference files in the setup menu.

  • Page 91: Registering The Lens File

    5-6. Registering the Lens File The white shading which occurs when the extender is turned on, flare balance, white balance, F value of the open edge of the lens, name, etc. can be stored. Up to 16 files can be stored. The adjustment data can be called by selecting the lens file.

  • Page 92: Registering The Ohb File

    5-7. Registering the OHB File 5-7. Registering the OHB File The OHB file is used for storing the maintenance adjustment values of the CCD block and the data will be stored in the camera. The data can be stored using the setup menu or the MSU (master seup unit). The items to be stored are the black shading, white shading, ND offset and OHB matrix.

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Nd Offset

    5-7-2. Adjusting the ND Offset The white balance may be slightly deviated in the ND filters. In such cases, adjust the offset. Taking the ND filter 1 white balance as the reference, the ND offset stores the deviation of the white balance of ND filter 2, 3, 4.

  • Page 94: File Items

    5-8. File items 5-8. File items OPERATION menu page item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE VF DISPLAY ! IND MARKER GAIN SW L/M/H ZEBRA VF DTL AUTO IRIS WINDOW OVERRIDE BATT ALARM D5600K ASSIGNABLE 1/2 PB VIDEO LENS FILE NO. IMAGE INVERT PAINT menu page item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE...
  • Page 95 page item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE GAMMA R/G/B/M GAMMA COARSE GAMMA TABLE GAMMA SW TEST BLK GAMMA R/G/B/M BLK GAMMA RGB RANGE _ BLK GAMMA RGB SW BLK GAMMA Y BLK GAMMA Y RANGE BLK GAMMA Y SW TEST SATURATION SATURATION SW LOW KEY SAT LOW KEY SAT SW TEST...
  • Page 96 5-8. File items page item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE USER MATRIX MATRIX SW PRESET MATRIX SW PRESET MATRIX SEL USER MATRIX SW MULTI MATRIX SW MULTI MATRIX PHASE MULTI MATRIX HUE MULTI MATRIX SAT MATRIX SW PRESET MATRIX SW PRESET MATRIX SEL USER MATRIX SW MULTI MATRIX SW SHUTTER SW...
  • Page 97 page item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE OHB MULTI MATRIX PHASE _ OHB MULTI MATRIX HUE _ OHB MULTI MATRIX SAT _ OHB MULTI MATRIX SW MATRIX SW WINDOW OVERRIDE AUTO IRIS LEVEL AUTO IRIS APL RATIO AUTO IRIS GAIN CAMERA ID MULTI FORMAT VTR SETUP BATT ALARM...
  • Page 98 5-8. File items Others item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE AUTO IRIS IRIS CLOSE DIGITAL GAIN (*7) MSU connected only item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE V DTL CREATION MODE V DTL CONTROL MODE KNEE MAX AUTO KNEE POINT WHITE SETUP MODE shows an analog item which will not be indicated as 0 after being stored. O shows an analog item which will be indicated as 0 after being stored.

  • Page 99: Periodic Maintenance And Inspection

    Periodic Maintenance and Inspection 6-1. Cleaning Make it a rule to clean the unit periodically to assure that the unit functions and performs at its best for the longest-possible product-life period. 6-1-1. General Information on Cleaning 1. Index FE head (section 6-1-4) S3 tape guide (section 6-1-5)
  • Page 100 6-1. Cleaning 2. Notes . Be sure to turn the power off before cleaning. . The mechanical deck blocks consist of precision parts, and are fabricated and adjusted precisely. Do not damage the parts nor apply excessive force during cleaning. .

  • Page 101: Cleaning Of Tape Running Surface Of Upper Drum And Video Heads

    6-1-2. Cleaning of Tape Running Surface of Upper Drum and Video Heads The video head and upper drum may damage easily. Be careful not to damage them when cleaning. Tools . Cleaning cloth : 3-184-527-01 . Cleaning fluid : 9-919-573-01 Never use a cotton swab.

  • Page 102: Cleaning Of Tape Running Surface Of Lower Drum And Lead Surface

    6-1. Cleaning 6-1-3. Cleaning of Tape Running Surface of Lower Drum and Lead Surface Be careful not to damage the lower drum (especially the lead surface) when cleaning. Also clean the upper edges of the lower drum carefully because they are near the video heads. Tools .

  • Page 103: Cleaning Of Stationary Heads And Cleaning Blade

    6-1-4. Cleaning of Stationary Heads and Cleaning Blade The edge of the cleaning blade is very sharp and may hurt your fingers. Avoid touching the edge when cleaning. Tools . Cleaning cloth : 3-184-527-01 . Cleaning fluid : 9-919-573-01 Procedure 1.

  • Page 104: Cleaning Of Tape Path System

    6-1. Cleaning 6-1-5. Cleaning of Tape Path System Tools . Cleaning cloth : 3-184-527-01 . Cleaning fluid : 9-919-573-01 Procedure 1. Clean the tape running surfaces (shaded portions) of the following guides using a cleaning cloth moistened with cleaning fluid. S1 to S5 guides, T1 to T3 guides, T drawer guide, capstan, pinch roller 2.

  • Page 105: Cleaning Of Filter

    6-1-6. Cleaning of Filter Clean the dust-filter periodically once every 2 or 3 months. Otherwise, clogging of dusts, etc. may cause the temperature inside the unit to rise and result in malfunctions. Removal 1. Remove the four precision screws (P2 x 5, P2 x 10) and remove covers. 2.

  • Page 106: Maintenance After Use In Special Environments

    5. Clean the connector pin of the connector panel. 6. Perform general operations (recording, playback, etc.) and verify that no abnormal noises are pro- duced from the unit and that the unit operates normally. If operations are found abnormal, etc., please contact Sony Sales Office/Service Center. HDW-F900 P1E2...

  • Page 107: Periodic Inspections

    6-3. Periodic Inspections Make it a rule to carry out periodic inspections to assure that the unit functions and performs at its best for the longest-possible product-life period. 6-3-1. Hours Meter The unit can display a hours meter on its LCD display at the side panel. The hours meter is resetable. It is recommended that periodic inspection be carried out using this hours meter.

  • Page 108: Periodic Inspection List

    6-3. Periodic Inspections 6-3-2. Periodic Inspection List The parts with the marking “ ” (1 to 3) are included in the part listed immediately below (4). MODE A : DRUM RUNNING METER MODE B : TAPE RUNNING METER Item MODE 1 Upper drum assembly 2 Brush assembly for slip ring 3 Slip ring assembly...
  • Page 109 6-3. Periodic Inspections 6-11 HDW-F900 P1E2...

  • Page 110: Recommended Replacing Parts

    *1: Refer to the maintenace manual part 2 Vol. 1 for details on replacement. *2: It is recommendable to replace rubbers at upper and lower sides in a pair, so that order two pieces at replacing. 6-12 Sony Part No. Reference A-8278-742-...

  • Page 111: Overall Block Diagrams

    7-1. Camera Block HDW-F900 P1E2 Section 7 Overall Block Diagrams Overall Camera Block (1/2) Camera Block (1/2) Overall...
  • Page 112 Overall Camera Block (2/2) HDW-F900 P1E2...
  • Page 113 Overall Camera Block (2/2) Camera Block (2/2) Overall HDW-F900 P1E2...

  • Page 114: Vtr Block

    Overall VTR Block 7-2. VTR Block HDW-F900 P1E2...
  • Page 115 Overall VTR Block VTR Block Overall HDW-F900 P1E2...
  • Page 117 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 118 HDW-F900 (UCJ, SY) Printed in Japan Sony Corporation HDW-F900H (SY) E 2003. 4 08 3-204-101-12 B&P Company ©2002...

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