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SERVICE INFORMATION
AG-HMC150P/AN, AG-HMC151E, AG-HMC152EN
Model No. :
AG-HMC153MC, AG-HMC154ER
2. Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ INF-3
2-1. Maintenance Schedule ....................................................................................................... INF-3
2-2. Confirmation method of operation number of times ........................................................... INF-3
2-3. Reset of operation number of times ................................................................................... INF-3
2-4. Replacement procedure of Zoom Motor unit ...................................................................... INF-3
3. Lithium battery ............................................................................................................................. INF-4
3-1. Replacement Procedure ..................................................................................................... INF-4
4. Service menu............................................................................................................................... INF-6
4-1. DIAGNOSTIC menu........................................................................................................... INF-7
4-1-1. Model No., Serial No. Display ................................................................................. INF-7
4-1-2. Software Version Display. ....................................................................................... INF-7
4-1-3. 1394 UID Display..................................................................................................... INF-9
4-1-4. Error reset of XP Micon/EEPROM. ......................................................................... INF-9
4-1-5. Display of ZOOM MOTOR operation number of times. .......................................... INF-10
4-1-6. SHUTTLE SPEED Select........................................................................................ INF-10
4-1-7. Update. .................................................................................................................... INF-10
4-2. ADJUST menu ................................................................................................................... INF-11
4-2-1. Adjustment item for Video Level.............................................................................. INF-11
4-2-2. Adjustment method for Video Level ........................................................................ INF-11
4-2-3. LCD Correction........................................................................................................ INF-12
4-2-4. EVF Correction ........................................................................................................ INF-12
5. PC EVR software (VVS0070)...................................................................................................... INF-13
5-1. Required tools and equipment for PC EVR software ......................................................... INF-13
5-2. Connection.......................................................................................................................... INF-13
5-3. Setup of PC EVR software ................................................................................................. INF-16
5-4. Setting Tool screen............................................................................................................. INF-17
5-4-1. Setting and confirmation of Date and Time of internal clock(SYSCON(S) section) INF-18
5-4-2. Hour Meter Display(SYSCON(S) section)............................................................... INF-18
5-4-3. Software Version Display(SYSCON(S) section) ..................................................... INF-19
5-4-4. Power supply reboot(SYSCON(S) section)............................................................. INF-19
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SERVICE INFORMATION AG-HMC150P/AN, AG-HMC151E, AG-HMC152EN Model No. : AG-HMC153MC, AG-HMC154ER CONTENTS 1. Servicing fixtures & tools ......................INF-1 2. Maintenance ..........................INF-3 2-1. Maintenance Schedule ....................... INF-3 2-2. Confirmation method of operation number of times ............INF-3 2-3. Reset of operation number of times ................... INF-3 2-4.
  • Page 2 6. PC EVR software(VVS0069) ....................... INF-21 6-1. Required tools and equipment for PC EVR software ............INF-21 6-2. Setup........................... INF-21 6-2-1. Installation method of USB driver (VVS0058) ............INF-21 6-2-2. Setup for PC EVR Software ..................INF-22 6-3. PC EVR software operation ....................INF-24 6-3-1.

  • Page 3: Servicing Fixtures & Tools

    1. Servicing fixtures & tools Parts No. NAME REMARK VFK1988 Measuring Board VFK1989 Extension Cable ---------- RS232C cross cable (9P) DE-A35BA AC Adapter For P model DE-A35CA AC Adapter For E, EN and ER model DE-A35DA AC Adapter For MC model DE-A35EA AC Adapter For AN model...
  • Page 4 ----- ----- VFK1988 VFK1989 Extension Cable RS-232C Cross Cable Measuring Board AC Adapter (9P) VFK1341 (LB40) VFK1884 (LBA2) K2GJ2DC00002 K2GJ2DC00022 DC Cable DC Cable VFK1347 (LB120) VFK1888 (LBB6) VFK1885 (LBB2) CC Filter CC Filter ----- RFKZ0422 VFK1345 VFK1659 Collimator Collimator Adaptor CC Filter Holder Step-up Ring (43mm - 49mm) VFK1346...

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    2. Maintenance 2-1. Maintenance Schedule Part Name Part No. Replacement Zoom Motor Unit L6DABBKC0001 Every 100,000 number of times (SERVO ZOOM) * Please refer to the following procedures. The maintenance execution time shown in the above is recommendation for standard maintenance execution. This is not life of various parts.

  • Page 6: Lithium Battery

    3. Lithium battery 3-1. Replacement Procedure Remove the Side Case R S Ass’y. There is a Lithium battery on the RSIDE P.C.Board. SIDE CASE R S Ass’y LITHIUM BATTERY It fixes with adhesives. RSIDE P.C.Board Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery “Ref No: B1400 at foil side of RSIDE P.C.BOARD) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal.
  • Page 7 <INFORMATION> DIGITAL MAIN P.C.BOARD (LI-BATT) B1400 CN102 CN1400 IC1009<10> ⑪ +3V_RTC (REAL TIME CLOCK) RSIDE P.C.BOARD NOTE: The lithium battery is a critical component. It must never be subjected to excessive heat of discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use. Replacement batteries must be of the same type and manufacture.

  • Page 8: Service Menu

    4. Service menu This model has DIAGNOSTIC and ADJUST menu as service menu besides the setup menu. < How to open the DIAGNOSTIC and ADJUST menu > Press the button in order of “RESET/TC SET” button → “STOP” button → “MODE CHK” button → “MENU” button, DIAGNOSTIC and the ADJUST menu can be displayed in addition to a setup menus.

  • Page 9: Diagnostic Menu

    4-1. DIAGNOSTIC menu 4-1-1. Model No., Serial No. Display Model No. and Serial No. are displayed. DIAGNOSTICS MENU Model No. is displayed MODEL No. HMC150P SERIAL No. J8TA00100 Serial No. is displayed SOFT VERSION EEPROM VERSION 1394UID SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU 4-1-2.
  • Page 10 SOFT VERSION 1. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the ▲▼ direction to select the “SOFT VERSION”, and press the OPERATION lever (or tilt l ever in ► direction) DIAGNOSTICS MENU MODEL No. HMC150P SERIAL No. J8TA00100 SOFT VERSION EEPROM VERSION 1394UID SETUP ENTER...

  • Page 11: 1394 Uid Display

    4-1-3. 1394 UID Display On 1394 UID screen, ID product numbers is displayed as AVCHD. The displayed number of 16 figures is “UID”. ex.) 00804582-38837003 (First 8 figures are fixed numbers and last 8 figures are unique numbers). 1. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the ▲▼ direction to select the “1394UID”, and press the OPERATION lever (or tilt lever in ►...

  • Page 12: Display Of Zoom Motor Operation Number Of Times

    4-1-5. Display of ZOOM MOTOR operation number of times Driving times of Zoom Motor is displayed. (Operation number of times is displayed by every100 times) DIAGNOSTICS MENU ERROR RESET ZOOM MOTOR operation number of times is displayed SERVO ZOOM 000200T SHUTTLE SPEED UPDATE SETUP...

  • Page 13: Adjust Menu

    4-2. ADJUST menu NOTE: Please do not change the setting of the items of “CAM DEBUG MODE” and “DARK MODE”. These items are for factory use only. 4-2-1. Adjustment item for Video Level Y LEVEL Y level of VIDEO OUT signal can be adjusted on this item. The setting value is the same as value for Luminance level in Video Terminal Output Level adjustment (EVR).

  • Page 14: Lcd Correction

    4-2-3. LCD Correction LCD OFFSET 1. Tilt the OPERATION lever in the ▲▼ direction to select the “LCD OFFSET”, and press the OPERATION lever (or tilt lever in ► direction) DIAGNOSTICS LCD OFFSET EVF OFFSET CAM DEBUG MODE DARK MODE SETUP ENTER EXIT...

  • Page 15: Pc Evr Software (Vvs0070)

    5. PC EVR software (VVS0070) 5-1. Required tools and equipment for PC EVR software When the PC EVR software is used, the following tools are required. NAME Part Number Pcs. Remark PC EVR software VVS0070 Download from the Global Service WEB site. Measuring board VFK1988 Extension cable...
  • Page 16 2. Unscrew the 3 screws (A) as shown in figure and remove the REAR SIDE COVER. SCREW (A) SCREW (A) REAR SIDE COVER 3. Connect the Extension Cable (VFK1989) to connector P2 on Measuring Board (VFK1988). VFK1989 Connect VFK1989 with connector P2 as shown in picture.
  • Page 17 5. Supply DC6V-9V to the Measuring Board (VFK1988). Please use the DC cable and AC Adapter to supply DC voltage to Measuring Board. 6. Connect a 9 pin RS-232C cross cable between the Measuring Board and RS-232C connector on Personal Computer as shown in Figure.

  • Page 18: Setup Of Pc Evr Software

    5-3. Setup of PC EVR software 1. Copy all files of the PC EVR software (VVS0070) to the PC. 2. Supply power to the Camera-Recorder and turn power ON. 3. This camera recorder is set to “CAM” mode. 4. Start up the PC EVR software by double-clicking “VVS0070.exe”. The following screen will appear. NOTE: VVS0070 corresponds to AG-HVX200/A series, AG-HPX500 series and AG-HPG10.

  • Page 19: Setting Tool Screen

    5-4. Setting Tool screen This PC EVR software has Setting Tool screen in “SYSCON(S)" and the “CAM(C)" section. The operation number of times of ZOOM MOTOR can be reset on the Setting Tool screen on the “CAM(C)" section. < How to display the Setting Tool screen. > 1.

  • Page 20: Hour Meter Display(Syscon(S) Section)

    5-4-1. Setting and confirmation of Date and Time of internal clock(SYSCON(S) section) < Confirmation method > 1. Clicking “Get” button, the date/time information in camera recorder is displayed. 2. Clicking “Clear” button, the displayed date/time is cleared. Clock information on the camera recorder is not cleared.

  • Page 21: Software Version Display(Syscon(S) Section)

    5-4-3. Software Version Display(SYSCON(S) section) 1. Clicking “Get Version” button, version information of CAM/SYS software and EEPROM are displayed. 2. The version of all software and EEPROM can be confirmed by the DIAGNOSTICS menu menu. Please refer to item “4-1-2. Software Version Display” (page INF-7). 5-4-4.

  • Page 22: Display Of Zoom Motor Operation Number Of Times(Cam(C) Section)

    5-4-5. Display of ZOOM MOTOR operation number of times(CAM(C) section) Getting information of operation number of times and setting ZOOM MOTOR operation number of times are possible. < Display of operation number of times > 1. Clicking “Get” button, total operation number of times is displayed in the window. 2.

  • Page 23: Pc Evr Software(Vvs0069)

    6. PC EVR software (VVS0069) 6-1. Required tools and equipment for PC EVR software When the PC EVR software is used, the following tools are required. NAME Part Number Pcs. Remark PC EVR VVS0069 software Download from the Global Service WEB site. Download from the Global Service WEB site.

  • Page 24: Setup For Pc Evr Software

    5. Connect the USB cable between camera recorder and PC. USB cable A type Mini-B 6. “Found New Hardware Wizard” automatically opens on PC. Install it according to the message. 6-2-2. Setup for PC EVR Software 1. Download the file “PC EVR Software for AG-HMC150 series (VVS0069)” from Global Service WEB Site. 2.
  • Page 25 6. Select the model in “Select Model” box and click “Start(S)” button on Start Communication screen. 7. When you backup the EEPROM data, click “Arm” button. (Go to step 8) When you do not backup the EEPROM data, click “Next” button. (Go to step 10) 8.

  • Page 26: Pc Evr Software Operation

    6-3. PC EVR Software operation < Function of PC EVR Software > The following confirmation and the setup can be performed by PC EVR software (VVS0069) ● Setting of destination ● Write UID data ● Setting of data and Time of internal clock ●...

  • Page 27: Write Uid Data

    3. Clicking “Execute(E)” button, a message “TURN POWER OFF” appears on LCD display. Turn power off this camera recorder. NOTE: When the message of “TURN POWER OFF" is not displayed, the destination setting is not completed. 4. Turn power ON of this camera recorder and open the DIAGNOSTIC menu.

  • Page 28: Setup Of Date And Time Of Internal Clock

    6-3-3. Setup of Date and Time of internal clock 1. Select “Calendar and Clock set up (C)” in “Setting(S)”. 2. The date/time information of PC is displayed on Set calendar and clock screen. 3. Clicking “Write(W)” button, a date and time information is set in a camera recorder. INF-26...

  • Page 29: Factory Initialize

    6-3-4. Factory Initialize 1. Select “Factory initial setting (E)” in “Setting(S)” menu. 2. Click “Execute(W)” button on SDM setup is Initializes screen. 3. Confirmation screen is appeared as follows. Clicking “Yes(Y)” button, factory initialization is started. 4. After initialization is completed, it replaces the “FACTORY INIT OK: * ” display. The mark * is indicated as shipment destination information.

  • Page 30: Software Version Display (Xp Section)

    6-3-5. Software Version Display (XP section) Software version of XP micon and EEPROM can be displayed as follows. XP micon XP EEPROM Software Version Software Version INF-28...

  • Page 31: Save And Write Eeprom Data

    7. Save and write EEPROM data < PREPARATION > When CAM and SYS EEPROM data save and write, the PC EVR software (VVS0070) is used. Please connect the tools and set up the PC EVR software follow the item “5. PC EVR software (VVS0070)”. When XP EEPROM data save and write, the PC EVR software (VVS0069) is used.
  • Page 32 5. Select “EEPROM Read(R)” in “File(F)” menu and select “64K” on EEPROM Read screen. 6. Click “OK” button and reading starts. 7. Green is displayed to the status lamp while reading it. When writing is completed, the status lamp changes into a blue display and a message of the “reading completed”...
  • Page 33 NOTE: When the reading error of data occurs, the power of the camera recorder should be OFF and ON. The following message is displayed when the reading error occurred. Click “OK” button, the power of the camera recorder automatically OFF and ON. 8.

  • Page 34: Save Data Of Sys Eeprom

    7-1-2. Save data of SYS EEPROM 1. This camera recorder is set to CAM mode. 2. Select “SYSCON(S)” section after start up the PC EVR software, and click “OK” button. 3. Select “EEPROM Read(R)” in “File(F)” menu and “16K” is selected on EEPROM Read screen. 4.

  • Page 35: Save Data Of Xp Eeprom

    7-1-3. Save data of XP EEPROM NOTE: Please execute the saving data of XP EEPROM to both system NTSC and PAL when you save the data of AG-HMC151E. The SYSTEM FREQ can be selected by setting menu (SYSTEM FREQ / OTHER FUNCTION / Setting menu) 1.
  • Page 36 7. Clicking “OK(O)” button on Save to File screen, the following message appears again. Click the “Next” button to open the main menu screen. 8. When “Next” button is clicked on the screen displayed in step 4 and 7, the main screen is displayed. The Input file name screen is displayed by clicking “Save ARM EEPROM data(S)”...

  • Page 37: Write Eeprom Data From Pc To Camera-Recorder

    7-2. Write EEPROM data from PC to Camera-Recorder You can return the Camera-Recorder to the condition before board exchanged by writing EEPROM data to new board, which has been saved before board exchanged. 7-2-1. Write data of Camera EEPROM 1. This camera recorder is set to CAM mode. 2.
  • Page 38 6. Red is displayed to the status lamp while writing it. When writing is completed, the status lamp changes into a blue display and a message of the “writing completed” will appear on screen. NOTE: When the writing error of data occurs, the power of the camera recorder should be OFF and ON. The following message is displayed when the writing error occurred.

  • Page 39: Write Data Of Sys Eeprom

    7-2-2. Write data of SYS EEPROM 1. This camera recorder is set to CAM mode. 2. Select “SYSCON(S)” section after start up the PC EVR software, and click “OK” button. 3. Select “Open Image File(O)” in “File(F)” menu, the screen for selecting the file to be written will appear. 4.

  • Page 40: Write Data Of Xp Eeprom

    7-2-3. Write data of XP EEPROM NOTE: Please execute the writing data of XP EEPROM to both system NTSC and PAL when you write the data of AG-HMC151E. The SYSTEM FREQ can be selected by setting menu (SYSTEM FREQ / OTHER FUNCTION / Setting menu).

  • Page 41: Factory Initialize

    8. Factory Initialize Please note that the following data etc. are initialized when the FACTORY initialization is executed. Value of current operating status of setting menu (included scene file F1 to F6) → factory default Value of user file in EEPROM → factory default Counter display →...

  • Page 42: Operation List

    9. Oeration after major part exchanged 9-1. Operation List These are items that must be done when the major part has been changed. X: Operation required Replacement Parts Adj. Version conf. EEPROM Remark DIGITAL MAIN P.C.Board CAMERA P.C.Board POWER P.C.Board Not required SD CARD P.C.Board Not required...

  • Page 43: Operation Flow Chart After Replacement Of Major Parts

    9-2. Operation flow chart after replacement of major parts 9-2-1. DIGITAL MAIN P.C.Board Write the Scene file data to SD memory card. Write the Setting menu data (USER FILE) to SD memory card. Is it possible to backup the Please operate Following data of XP EEPROM ? <...
  • Page 44 < Procedure 1 > Replace the DIGITAL MAIN P.C.Board Set the destination. Regarding destination setting procedure, refer to item “6-3-1. Setting of destination” (page INF-24). NOTE: For AG-HMC151E model, “Setting of destination” is not required. Write the Serial Number. With Serial Number Writing Procedure, please consult service department of Professional AV Business unit.
  • Page 45 < Procedure 2 > *NOTE Confirm that the software version. ● XP MICON, XP EEPROM Be the latest version. (Refer to Global Service WEB Site about number of latest version.) Update to latest version Video Adjustment is required. Regarding required adjustment items, refer to item “9-3-2. VIDEO Adjustment” (page INF-46). CAMERA Adjustment is required.

  • Page 46: Camera P.c.board

    9-2-2. CAMERA P.C.Board Replace the CAMERA P.C.Board CAMERA Adjustment is required. Regarding required adjustment items, refer to item “9-3-1. CAMERA Adjustment” (page INF-46). Overall Check 9-2-3. CAMERA Lens Ass’y Replace the CAMERA Lens Ass’y. Reset the operation number of times of Zoom Motor. Refer to item item “5-4-5.

  • Page 47: Zoom Motor Ass'y

    9-2-6. ZOOM MOTOR Ass’y Replace the ZOOM MOTOR Ass’y. Reset the operation number of times of Zoom Motor. Refer to item item “5-4-5. Display of ZOOM MOTOR operation number of times(CAM(C) section)” (page INF-20) for the reseting method. CAMERA Adjustment is required. Regarding required adjustment items, refer to item “9-3-1.

  • Page 48: Adjustment After Replacement Of Major Parts

    9-3. Adjustment after replacement of major parts When the following parts are exchanged showing in the table, the adjustment and confirmation are required follow the items shown by mark “X” in the table. The adjustment procedure has been described to section 3 (Electrical adjustment procedure). 9-3-1.

  • Page 49: Caution When Replacing Uniphier Ic (Xp Cpu)

    10. Caution when replacing UniPhier IC (XP CPU) When UniPhier IC (IC1200) on the Digital MAIN P.C.Board is exchanged, it is necessary to exchange NAND FLASH (IP1500) at the same time. Please execute some operation according to the procedure for showing in the following flow chart when you exchange UniPhier IC.
  • Page 50 4ECM HANDLE UNIT TOP_CASE REC START/STOP ZOOM BUTTON PAGE, AUDIO MON/ EXEC 20P FFC UNIT UNIT BUTTON (HANDLE) VAR BUTTON BUTTON TOP CON 24P FFC PANEL F REMOCON P.C.B. REMOCON_F SENSOR P.C.B. MENU BUTTON GYRO_X GYRO_Y OPERATION BUTTON MENU P.C.B. HANDLE Recording SENSOR...

  • Page 51: P.c.board Location

    12. P.C.Board Location TOP CN P.C.Board EVF CN P.C.Board HANDLE P.C.Board MENU P.C.Board REMOCON P.C.Board REAR JACK P.C.Board ZOOM P.C.Board POWER SW P.C.Board REAR JACK2 P.C.Board MODE SW P.C.Board RCA JACK P.C.Board SIDE JACK2 P.C.Board BATTERY P.C.Board SIDE JACK P.C.Board SD CARD P.C.Board LCD LEV P.C.Board DIGITAL MAIN P.C.Board...

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