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Sony SAL1870 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
Ver. 1.5 2008.04
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• About the Lens Test Projector
SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
9-876-947-13
(3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
Sony EMCS Co.
SAL1870
Canadian Model
Chinese Model
LENS FOR DSLR CAMERA
US Model
AEP Model
2008D0800-1
© 2008.04
Published by Kohda TEC

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  • Page 1 SERVICE MANUAL 9-876-947-12 with this Manual. Link Link SPECIFICATIONS DISASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE NOTE REPAIR PARTS LIST • About the Lens Test Projector LENS FOR DSLR CAMERA 2008D0800-1 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) © 2008.04 Sony EMCS Co. 9-876-947-13 Published by Kohda TEC...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Approx. 235 (8 5/16) Included items Lens (1), Front lens cap (1), Rear lens cap (1), Lens hood (1), Set of printed documentation Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) — 2 —...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4-5. Lens ROM Check ························································· 4-16 4-6. Zoom Brush Position Check/Adjustment and Pattern Check ······························································· 4-17 4-7. Focus Brush Position Check/Adjustment and Pattern Check ······························································· 4-20 4-8. Error Code List ····························································· 4-23 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) — 3 —...

  • Page 4: Exterior Parts

    IC pins, etc. • Be sure to control soldering iron tips used for unleaded solder and those for leaded solder so they are managed separately. Mixing unleaded solder and leaded solder will cause detachment phenomenon. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 5 CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.

  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Replace the lens diameter adjustment. mount block. (See page 4-7.) Replace the lens mount block. Check operation of the rear lens group block. Replace the rear lens group block. Perform the aperture diameter check. (See page 4-4.) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 7 Check pattern or apply the grease. of the zoom flexible. Clean the pattern of the zoom flexible. Check the operation again. Replace the main flexible block. Perform the zoom brush position check/adjustment. (See page 4-17.) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 8 Clean the pattern of the focus flexible. Replace the defective part or apply the grease. Replace the main flexible block. Check the operation again. Perform the focus brush position check/adjustment. (See page 4-20.) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 9 Notches Fixed screw Chip-B Chip Chip Fixed screw Chip-B Holes When top of tip does not reach holes or notches because the fixed screw becomes obstructive, replace the fixed screw to below. +B 3X5 7-682-546-09 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    3 Back Adjustment Washer 4 Coupler Adjustment Washer 5 Zoom Retainer Tube FOCUS-SHIFT/ FLANGE BACK Block ADJUSTMENT 6 Coupler Gear HELP02 9 Zoom Guide Roller (See Page 2-3.) 7 Brush 8 Zoom Rubber Ring ZOOM BRUSH POSITION ADJUSTMENT SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 11 (See Page 2-4.) FOCUS-SHIFT HELP06 /FLANGE BACK ADJUSTMENT 6 Gear Barrel 0 Zoom Barrel HELP08 HELP05 5 Zoom Cam Barrel HELP04 HELP09 1 Zoom Coupling Roller HELP03 2 Zoom Control Tube Block HELP10 8 Front Lens Barrel SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 12 Ver 1.2 2007.05 2-1-3. JOINT TUBE BLOCK EXPLODED VIEW 1 Rear Component HELP13 Lens Block Never disassemble this part. 2 Fixed Barrel HELP12 3 Joint Tube Block HELP11 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 13 Attach the polyester tape (black) 10mm and friction sheet-A to the zoom barrel as illustrated. Polyester Tape (Black) 10mm (1mm x 40mm) Friction Sheet-A Gate portion Reference line Tip portion of the zoom barrel Enlarged section of the zoom barrel SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 14 Apply the grease (G-116) and anti-diffusion agent (A-20) to the instruction part of the 1st moving barrel. Apply the anti-diffusion agent Apply the grease (G-116) (A-20) (All circumference) (Helicoid: Inside circumference) Apply the grease (G-116) Apply the grease (G-116) (Both side of cam portion: 3 areas) (Liner groove: 3 areas) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 15 Check that the positions of the window of zoom barrel and the hole of 1st moving barrel are as shown in the Fig.2. Fig.2 Projections of the zoom barrel Turn the 1st moving barrel about 10 degrees Cam portion of the 1st moving barrel SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 16 Attach the focus stopper as shown in the figure, and fix it with the two screws tentatively. After the focus-shift/flange back (f’F) adjustment is completed, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) as shown in the figure. Focus Stopper Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 17 Turn the gear barrel about 15 degrees from the end to the arrowed direction, and engage bayonet to the joint tube block. Joint Tube Block Gear Barrel About 15 degrees from the end to the arrowed direction SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 18 Turn the zoom cam barrel about 90 degrees from the end to the arrowed direction, and engage bayonet to the joint tube block. Joint Tube Block About 90 degrees from the end to the arrowed direction Zoom Cam Barrel SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 19 Check that the position of the zoom control tube block is as shown in the figure when seeing the inside in the state of step 4. Focus stopper is attached the front lens barrel. The liner slider of the 1st moving barrel is about at this point. (Focal-length around 35 mm) Focus Stopper SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 20 Turn the zoom barrel until the screw hole of the zoom cam barrel is seen from the hole of the zoom barrel as shown in the figure. 10. Attach the zoom coupling roller, and fix it with the screw. Screw hole of the zoom cam barrel Zoom Barrel Zoom Coupling Roller Window SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 21 Main Flexible Block Zoom Flexible Reference line Reference line Reference line Reference line Flex Setting Tape-A Flex Setting Tape-B Section view of the outer circumference side Apply the grease (G-55) of the joint tube block SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 22 Apply the grease (G-116) to the instruction part of the fixed barrel. Apply the grease (G-116) Both sides of the liner groove (3 areas) All circumference Enlarged section Section view of the outer circumference side SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...
  • Page 23 Note: Keep the lever lowered, and insert the rear component lens block as shown in the figure. Hole Light Shield Plate Length groove Rear Component Lens Block Lever Main Flexible Block Joint Tube Block SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) HELP...

  • Page 24: Exploded Views

    2-683-669-01 4TH LENS GROUP DECORATION PLATE 2-683-636-01 SCREW, TAPPING M1.7X3.5 2-683-635-01 ZOOM GUIDE ROLLER 9-913-210-03 POLYESTER TAPE (BLACK) (Note 2) 2-691-543-01 BRUSH 2-683-612-01 ZOOM RUBBER RING (8 x 35 mm) (Note 2) (See Page 3-2.) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 25 Part No. Description 2-683-629-01 SCREW, TAPPING P1 M1.4X2.0 2-683-628-01 FOCUS BRUSH 2-683-626-01 GEAR BARREL 2-683-627-01 ZOOM CAM BARREL 2-698-431-01 ZOOM COUPLING ROLLER 2-683-631-01 SCREW, TAPPING M2.0X8.0 2-683-690-01 DECORATION PLATE (See Page 3-4.) (See Page 3-3.) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 26 2-683-681-01 ZOOM BARREL 2-683-634-01 SCREW, M1.6X3.0 2-683-614-01 BLACK DECORATION LINE 9-913-210-00 POLYESTER TAPE (Note 1) 2-683-682-01 FRICTION SHEET-A 2-683-683-01 FRONT LENS BARREL 2-698-430-01 INTERVAL ADJUSTMENT WASHER A-1189-525-A BLOCK, 1 GROUP LENS (1 x 40 mm) (Note 1) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 27 A-1189-516-A BLOCK, JOINT TUBE (Note 1) A-1189-517-A BLOCK, MAIN FLEXIBLE 2-683-657-01 FLEX SETTING TAPE-A 2-683-656-01 CONNECTION BARREL 2-683-660-01 FLEXIBLE, ZOOM 2-683-658-01 FREX SETTING TAPE-B 2-683-659-01 FREX SETTING TAPE-C 2-683-661-01 FLEXIBLE, FOCUS 2-683-641-01 COUPLER ADJUSTMENT WASHER-A SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 28 Change the thickness (t) according to result of adjustment. Part No. Description 2-683-641-01 COUPLER ADJUSTMENT WASHER-A (T=0.05 mm) 2-683-642-01 COUPLER ADJUSTMENT WASHER-B (T=0.07 mm) 2-683-643-01 COUPLER ADJUSTMENT WASHER-C (T=0.1 mm) 2-683-644-01 COUPLER ADJUSTMENT WASHER-D (T=0.2 mm) 2-683-645-01 COUPLER ADJUSTMENT WASHER-E (T=0.5 mm) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)

  • Page 29: Supplied Accessories

    (JAPANESE, ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) 2-686-121-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN, DUTCH, SWEDISH, ITALIAN) (AEP) 2-686-121-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (PORTUGUESE, RUSSIAN, TRADITIONAL CHINESE, KOREAN, ARABIC) (AEP) Lens Hood (SH0006) Front Lens Cap 2-687-044-01 X-2179-383-1 Rear Lens Cap 2-683-615-01 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 30 Flange back tester A-mount Flange back gauge J-6082-606-A attachment (43.50mm) J-6082-607-A J-6082-608-A J-10 J-11 J-12 Universal wrench Zoom barrel Chip-A for J-6082-609-A holder jig universal wrench (Note 4) J-6082-609-1 J-13 Chip-B for universal wrench J-6082-609-2 Fig. 4-1-1 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 31 Zoom retainer tube block: A-1189-526-A Making Method Chop off the zoom retainer tube block as shown in Fig. 4-1-3. Check that the thickness is 10 mm after cutting. Zoom Reritainer Tube Block Approx. 10 mm Chop off Fig. 4-1-3 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 32 MENU buttons. Check that the remaining number of recordable images on the LCD monitor is “BBBB”. Note: When “BBBB” is displayed, the camera activates in the adjustment mode. Start the lens adjustment program “LensAdjustment.exe”. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)

  • Page 33: Aperture Diameter Check/Adjustment

    Luminance: EV12 Setting of Lens: Zoom: Wide end (focal length: 18mm) Focus: Infinity end Setting of Camera: ISO: Exposure Mode: shutter Speed: 1/125 Aperture: F5.6 Focus Mode: Metering: Center weighted Preset white balance: Tungsten D-R: SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 34 Set the Color Calculator 2 as follows. Measured value display (Display menu): RGB+L*a*b* Measuring method (Display menu): Center Single Area Fig.4-2-4 Color space (Edit menu): sRGB Fig.4-2-5 Area size for calculate (Edit menu →Option): 256×256 Pixels Fig.4-2-6 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 35 Aperture error = Average “G” value of checking lens (b) - Average “G” value of master lens (a) Specification Aperture error = 0 ±12 2) When the aperture error is out of specification, perform “4-2-2. Aperture Diameter Adjustment”. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 36 Fig.4-2-8 Set the zoom at the Tele end position. Move the preset lever to set the preset ring at the open aperture position. Set the preset ring at the open aperture position. Preset Lever Fig.4-2-9 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 37 3) Perform “4-2-1. Aperture Diameter Check” and repeat steps 1) to 3) until the aperture error is within the specification. 4) After the adjustment is completed, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the two screws tightened in step 2). SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)

  • Page 38: Projective Resolving Power Check

    Fixed lever Lens Heat-absorbing filter Chart Chart Filament Filament f=18 to 35 mm f=100 to 200 mm Fixed lever Chart Chart Filament Filament f=35 to 100 mm f=200 to 300 mm Lens test projector Fig.4-3-1 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)
  • Page 39 4) Turn the focus ring of the checking lens until the chart image projected on the screen is the sharpest at the center (y’=0). 5) Set the plane mirror to the center of the projected image (y’= 0), and adjust the projector position so that the mirror reflects the light to the center of the lens. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-10...
  • Page 40 Table 4-3-2 After the checking is completed, turn the lamp switch of the lens test projector to OFF and cool the inside of the lens test projector, then turn the fan switch to OFF. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-11...

  • Page 41: Focus-Shift/Flange Back (F'f) Check/Adjustment

    Focus on fine lines on the surface. Fig.4-4-2 5) Turn the scale ring of the dial gauge until the long pointer indicates “0”. Note: This position is the flange back (f’F) = 43.50 mm. Memorize the position of short-pointer. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-12...
  • Page 42 (mm) (Infinity position) 44.65 to 44.85 46.33 to 46.63 Table 4-4-1 When the flange back (f’F) of the checking lens is out of specification of the Table 4-4-1, perform “4-4-2. Focus-shift/Flange Back (f’F) Adjustment”. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-13...
  • Page 43 Focus error amount: Amount that should be adjusted by the back adjustment washer thickness. f’w: Flange back value (Reading value) at zoom ring is Wide end (focal length: 18 mm), and focus ring is position of step 4). SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-14...
  • Page 44 10) Install the back adjustment washer and coupler adjustment washer, and perform “4-4-1. Focus-shift/Flange Back (f’F) Check” again. 11) After the adjustment is completed, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) to the position shown in the Fig.4-4-8. Focus Ring Focus Stopper Apply the adhesive bond (B-10) Two screws Fig.4-4-8 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-15...

  • Page 45: Lens Rom Check

    2) Check that the display of “Lens Code” and “Model Name” is correct. Note: Zoom and focus position setting is not required. Fig. 4-5-2 [End] 3) Click the button to terminate the lens adjustment program. 4) Turn the POWER switch of the camera to OFF. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-16...
  • Page 46 If the NG (Red) indicator of “Position” lights, perform the “4-6-2. Zoom Brush Position Adjustment and Pattern Check”. Fig. 4-6-4 [Exit] Click the button. [End] Click the button to terminate the lens adjustment program. Turn the POWER switch of the camera to OFF. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-17...
  • Page 47 Perform the “4-6-1. Zoom Brush Position Check”, and adjust the zoom brush position until the OK (Green) indicator of “Position” lights. Fig. 4-6-6 4) Fix the zoom brush with the polyester tape (black) 10mm as shown in Fig. 4-6-5. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-18...
  • Page 48 Turn the zoom ring slowly from Wide end (Zoom Pattern : 28) to the Tele end (Zoom Pattern : 1) and check that the value of “Zoom Pattern” change from 28 to 1 continuously. Fig. 4-6-7 [Exit] Click the button. [End] Click the button to terminate the lens adjustment program. Turn the POWER switch of the camera to OFF. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-19...
  • Page 49 If the NG (Red) indicator of “Position” lights, perform the “4-7-2. Focus Brush Position Adjustment and Pattern Check”. Fig. 4-7-4 [Exit] 4) Click the button. [End] 5) Click the button to terminate the lens adjustment program. 6) Turn the POWER switch of the camera to OFF. SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-20...
  • Page 50 Focus Brush Fig. 4-7-5 Perform the “4-7-1. Focus Brush Position Check”, and adjust the focus brush position until the OK (Green) indicator of “Position” lights. Fig. 4-7-6 Tighten the two screws loosened in step 2). SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-21...
  • Page 51 5) Turn the POWER switch of the camera to OFF. 6) After the pattern check is completed, apply the adhesive bond (B-10) as shown in Fig. 4-7-8. Apply ther adhesive bond (B-10) Focus Brush Fig. 4-7-8 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-22...

  • Page 52: Error Code List

    Unidentified lens is connected. Communication Error, Code#:E600 Communication error with the camera Code#:F000 Input data error to DLL file Code#:F100 Setting error of USB port Code#:2531 Communication error of main signal on the camera SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) 4-23...
  • Page 53 (See Page 3-2.) (See Page 3-2.) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description —— ————— ———————— 2-898-231-01 COVER, ZOOM ADJUSTMENT HOLE 2007H0800-1 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) © 2007. 08 Sony EMCS Co. 9-876-947-82 Published by Kohda TEC...
  • Page 54 3-1-3. ZOOM CONTROL TUBE BLOCK : Points changed portion. Page Incorrect Correct Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 9-913-210-00 POLYESTER TAPE (Note 1) * 107 9-913-210-00 POLYESTER TAPE (Note 1) SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) — 2 —...
  • Page 55 2-683-681-01 ZOOM BARREL (BLACK) 3-876-937-01 ZOOM BARREL (CHAMPAGNE GOLD) 2-683-614-01 BLACK DECORATION LINE 2-683-614-01 BLACK DECORATION LINE (BLACK) 3-876-938-01 SILVER DECORATION LINE (CHAMPAGNE GOLD) 2008D0800-1 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6) © 2008. 04 Sony EMCS Co. 9-876-947-84 Published by Kohda TEC...
  • Page 56 [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.
  • Page 57 • Correction of Aperture Diameter Check (Page 4-4, 4-6) 2008.04 Supplement-2 • Addition of Repair Parts for color variation (DI08-032) “CHAMPAGNE GOLD” • Change of Repair Parts for supplied acces- sories S.M. Revision: Page 3-6 SAL1870 (3.5-5.6/18-70) (DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6)

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