Sony PCS-1500 Service Manual
Sony PCS-1500 Service Manual

Sony PCS-1500 Service Manual

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PCS-1500 (UC)
Sony Corporation
PCS-1500P (CE) E
Broadcasting & Professional Systems Company
9-955-177-11
Printed in Japan
1999. 9 16
©1999
COMPACT CONFERENCE PACKAGE
PCS-1500
PCS-1500P
COMPACT PROCESSOR
PCS-P150/P150P
CAMERA UNIT
PCS-C150/C150P
REMOTE COMMANDER
PCS-R150
AC ADAPTOR
PCS-AC15
2BRI BOARD
PCS-I150
V.35 BOARD
PCS-I151
SONY UPGRADE KIT
PCS-UC150
SERVICE MANUAL
Volume 1 1st Edition

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  • Page 1 PCS-C150/C150P REMOTE COMMANDER PCS-R150 AC ADAPTOR PCS-AC15 2BRI BOARD PCS-I150 V.35 BOARD PCS-I151 SONY UPGRADE KIT PCS-UC150 SERVICE MANUAL Volume 1 1st Edition PCS-1500 (UC) Printed in Japan Sony Corporation PCS-1500P (CE) E 1999. 9 16 Broadcasting & Professional Systems Company 9-955-177-11 ©1999...
  • Page 2 Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres. Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement. PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 3 Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden constructeur. mukaisesti. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. 1 (P) PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 4 Gooi de batterij niet weg. maar lever hem in als KCA. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA. 2 (P) PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Notes on Repair Parts ............... 2-14 2-6-2. Replacement Procedure for Chip Parts ........2-14 3. Overall Description 3-1. Overall Function ..................3-1 3-1-1. Interface between Devices ............3-1 3-1-2. Function of Compact Processor (PCS-C150/C150P) ....3-2 3-1-3. Function of Respective Boards ..........3-3 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 6 Diagnostics on Each Block ............4-28 4-2-3. When Self-diagnostics Results in FAIL ........4-45 5. On Screen Messages 5-1. On Screen Messages ................... 5-1 6. PCS-UC150 6-1. Upgrading the PCS-UC150 ................. 6-1 6-2. Upgrading the PCS-UC150 When Commissioning into Service ....6-1 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 7: Manual Structure

    Manual Structure Purpose of this manual This is the Service Manual for the Compact Conference Package PCS-1500/1500P. The manual contains servicing information regarding parts replacement, circuit operations, troubleshooting, and command list. Related manuals In addition to this Service Manual Vol. 1 (9-955-177-11), the following manuals are provided.
  • Page 9 3-867-208-12(1) Compact Conference Package Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PCS-1500/1500P © 1999 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 10 Refer to these numbers when the equipment is operated in a by the telephone company. contains, among other information, whenever you call upon your Sony commercial environment. This the FCC registration number for this Connection to party line service is dealer regarding this product.
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Precaution ..............8 For the customers in Canada Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground This Class A digital apparatus connections of the power utility, Chapter 1 complies with Canadian ICES-003. telephone lines and internal metallic Preparation water pipe system, if present, are NOTICE: The Industry Canada label...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Adjusting the Camera ........... 38 Using the External Equipment ........81 Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom ....... 38 Connecting External Video Equipment for Input ..81 Adjusting Focus and Brightness ........39 Connecting External Equipment for Output ....82 Presetting Angle, Zoom, and Brightness Settings ..
  • Page 13: Precaution

    In case of trouble such as smoke, odd smell, or noise, turn off all units of the system. Disconnect all the power cords and connecting cords. Then contact the place of purchase or an authorized Sony representative. ISDN Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
  • Page 14: Preparation

    The Remote Commander can operate a Sony TV monitor The system accommodates up to three participants in one location. However, you can add the optional PCS-A300 You can operate a Sony TV monitor with the Remote Microphones for additional participants. Commander supplied with the Compact Conference Package.
  • Page 15: System Configuration

    The PCS-1500/1500P Compact Conference Package consists speaker. It displays the remote party, graphics, and menus. of the following units: If you use a Sony TV, you can operate it with the Remote Commander supplied with the Compact Conference Package. Unit...
  • Page 16: Basic System Connection

    System Configuration Basic System Connection Connect the TV monitor and the AC adaptor to the Compact Unit Description Processor, and connect to the ISDN line with the supplied PCS-K60 Connects one end to the S-video jack on ISDN modular cable. S-video cord the video equipment and the other end to the Compact Processor.
  • Page 17: Preparing The System

    Once you set the IR repeater, you can turn on the When inserting the batteries, be sure to put the negative Compact Processor and a Sony TV monitor together by end at first. pressing the I/u button on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 18: Installing The Compact Processor

    Note For details on operating the Remote Commander, see “To Set the CONF/DOC/TV selector on the Remote Commander to operate a Sony TV monitor” on page 94. “CONF” when operating the Compact Processor. To adjust the TV monitor screen Turning On Use the controls on the TV monitor to adjust the screen (picture, hue, contrast, brightness, and sharpness).
  • Page 19: Setting The System (Compact Conference Package) To Be On Standby

    Press the I/u button on the Remote Commander. On the Guide Menu Note A Sony TV monitor is turned into standby mode. When a menu is displayed, the guide menu appears on the lower part of the monitor screen. You can easily operate the Compact Processor under its Setting the System (Compact Conference Package) to guidance.
  • Page 20: On The Version Indication

    Turning the System On/Off Chapter On the Version Indication You can check the Compact Processor version with the Machine Information menu. Basic Operation For details on the Machine Information menu, see “Machine During a Meeting Information menu” on page 77. Machine Information HOST VERSION: Ver1.00 BRI VERSION: Ver3.28...
  • Page 21: Calling An Unregistered Remote Party

    Calling a Remote Party If you want to check or change the settings of the Dial Setup Calling an Unregistered Remote Party menu, follow step 3; dial the number, follow step 6. Press the EXEC button on the Remote Commander. Press the START ( ) button or one of the number buttons (0 –...
  • Page 22: On Items In The Dial Setup Menu

    Calling a Remote Party Press the EXEC button on the Remote Commander. V.35 (with RS-366): Connects to a remote party via the V.35 interface by specifying the telephone number. The Manual Dial menu appears on the monitor screen V.35 (without RS-366): Connects to a remote party via the again.
  • Page 23: Calling A Registered Remote Party

    Calling a Remote Party To cancel dialing before the call is connected Calling a Registered Remote Party Press the CANCEL button on the Remote Commander. Press the LIST button on the Remote Commander. To sort the list on the Dial List menu The Dial List menu appears on the monitor screen.
  • Page 24: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a Call When a call comes in, the connection process with differs Select ANSWER MODE with the joy stick, then press it. depending on the setting of the answer mode. The ANSWER MODE items appear. Auto answer mode Communication Setup The system automatically receives the call and starts the meeting.
  • Page 25: Answering Calls In Manual Answer Mode

    Receiving a Call Checking the Connection Status During a meeting, you can check the status of the Answering Calls in Manual Answer Mode communication. Elapsed time also appears on the monitor screen during a meeting. When your system is in manual answer mode, you need to connect incoming calls manually.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Sound

    Checking the Connection Status Adjusting the Sound FRAME RATE (Encode): Displays the maximum frame Adjusting the Volume rate of the motion picture sent out from the local system. You can adjust the volume sent from remote parties. FRAME RATE (Decode): Displays the maximum frame Press the VOLUME/BRIGHT + button to increase the volume;...
  • Page 27: On The Echo Canceler

    Adjusting the Sound Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander. To cancel lip synchronization Select OFF in step 5. The Menu (System Configuration Index 1/3) menu appears Note on the monitor screen. The lip synchronization function only works for your own Select SYSTEM SETUP with the joy stick, then press it.
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Camera

    Adjusting the Camera You can adjust the local camera to obtain the best viewing To adjust the camera angle results. Press the CAMERA (V/v/B/b) buttons on the Remote During communication, you can also adjust the remote camera, Commander to view any areas not currently covered by the and adjust images being sent from the remote camera.
  • Page 29 Adjusting the Camera To adjust focus automatically To adjust focus manually Select AUTO in step 4. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander. To adjust brightness The Menu (System Configuration Index 1/3) menu appears on the monitor screen. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander. Select CAMERA SETUP with the joy stick, then press it.
  • Page 30: Presetting Angle, Zoom, And Brightness Settings

    Adjusting the Camera Press the CANCEL button on the Remote Commander Press the CANCEL button on the Remote Commander repeatedly. repeatedly. The menu disappears from the monitor screen. The menu disappears from the monitor screen. To adjust brightness automatically To cancel the backlight Select AUTO in step 4.
  • Page 31: Tracking A Subject Automatically - Automatic Target Tracking Function

    Adjusting the Camera Press the AUTO TRACK button on the Remote To recall a preset Commander. Press one of the letter buttons (A to F) on the Remote The Auto Tracking menu and the frame appear on the Commander. monitor screen. The camera is automatically adjusted by the preset under the selected letter.
  • Page 32: Selecting The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Camera Selecting the Picture and Sound You can select the picture and sound from both the local and If the frame is repeatedly extended to the full screen remote sites equipment. The camera does not recognize the subject. Press the AUTO TRACK button on the Remote Commander again and go back Press the DISPLAY FAR/NEAR button on the Remote to step 2.
  • Page 33: Monitoring Yourself In The Inset Window

    Monitoring Yourself in the Inset Selecting the Picture and Sound Window The following indications appear on the screen according The inset window allows you to monitor your own party while viewing the remote party. (Picture-in-picture function) to the audio input. MIC: The microphone is selected.
  • Page 34: Sending Still Pictures

    Sending Still Pictures Ending a Meeting When you send pictures that contain lots of text, we Press the DISCONNECT ( ) button on the Remote recommend you to send that picture as a still picture. Since still Commander. pictures are more clear than moving pictures for reading text. The following indication appears on the monitor screen.
  • Page 35: Advanced Operation

    Chapter Select the picture to be displayed or broadcast with the Chair Control menu. Note Advanced Operation When you do an incapable operation, the indication “COMMAND IS REJECTED BY MCU” appears on the monitor screen. To see a picture of the selected terminal Enter the terminal number in the box 1 in the Chair Connecting With an MCU Control menu with the number buttons on the Remote...
  • Page 36: Voice Meeting

    Connecting With an MCU Voice Meeting The system can connect to a normal phone to hold a meeting Note using the sound only. (Voice Meeting) When you have not input the terminal number, the picture on The basic procedure is same as one with images and sound. your monitor is broadcasted.
  • Page 37: Registration And Setup

    Chapter Select ISDN PROTOCOL with the joy stick, then press it. The ISDN Configuration (COUNTRY) menu appears on the monitor screen. Registration and ISDN Configuration Setup COUNTRY Australia Canada Chinese Taipei Europe except France France Japan Singapore U.S.A. Other Registering Local Information SELECT: BACK: CANCEL NEXT: EXEC...
  • Page 38 Registering Local Information Select the network switch type with the joy stick, then Note press the EXEC button. The number input in the PREFIX box is automatically dialed before the telephone number is dialed. The ISDN Configuration (LDN) menu appears. Press the EXEC button on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 39: Spid Registration For Customers In The Usa

    SPID Registration for Customers in the USA If the system is connected to a network switch of the following Enter your country code in the COUNTRY CODE box. types, you can use ISDN lines. If the network switch type is AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN) •...
  • Page 40 SPID Registration for Customers in the USA In case of each LDN is different as a separate LDN is If the network switch type is NTI DMS-100 (National given for each channel. ISDN or Custom ISDN) Each LDN is different as a separate LDN is given for each channel.
  • Page 41 SPID Registration for Customers in the USA If the network switch type is AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN) If the network switch type is AT&T 5ESS (Point-to-Point The following shows the use of three ISDN lines. Custom ISDN) In case of each LDN is given for two channels. You do not have to enter SPID.
  • Page 42: Registering A Remote Party

    SPID Registration for Customers in the USA Registering a Remote Party You should let the remote party user know the contents of You can register a remote party before making the connection. your LDN. The remote party DIAL LIST and the LDN You can register up to 120 remote parties.
  • Page 43: Deleting Registered Remote Parties

    Registering a Remote Party Register name of a remote party in the Index box. For details on each setting of the items, see “On Items in the Dial Setup Menu” on page 26. For details on how to input, see “Entering Characters” on page 71.
  • Page 44: Notes On Registration

    Registering a Remote Party Press the CLEAR button on the Remote Commander. To change the ISDN transfer rate temporarily The Compact Processor is set to 64 Kbps for an ISDN line at The indication “Clear Are you sure?” appears on the factory.
  • Page 45: Setting Up The System

    Registering a Remote Party Setting Up the System To copy the number Displaying the Menu Press the LINE COPY button or the joy stick on the Remote Commander. The number in the box above is copied to the next Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander, the Menu box.
  • Page 46: Menu Settings

    Switches the menu or sets up the FOCUS ADJUST: Selects auto control mode of the IR repeater. system. focus or manual focus. Normally, set it to MODE1 AUTO: Focuses automatically. (PCS-1500) or to MODE3 (PCS- Menu System Configuration Index1/3 SELECT: Save? Yes: EXEC No: CANCEL MANUAL: Focuses manually.
  • Page 47 Setting Up the System CAMERA CTR RX: Selects ISDN RATE: Selects the transfer Audio Configuration menu Machine Information menu whether the Compact Conference rate via the ISDN line. Sets up the audio system. Displays the version of the Compact Package at the remote party AUTO: Normally, select this Processor operates the local camera.
  • Page 48: Meetings With Optional Equipment

    ISDN lines or via the V.35 interface. For details on the installation of optional Boards, consult your Using the V.35 Interface Sony dealer. You need to install the optional PCS-I151 V.35 Board. You Board Function can connect via the V.35 interface.
  • Page 49: Using Optional Microphones

    Using Optional Microphones Using the External Equipment The Compact Conference Package is designed to accommodate The Compact Processor can connect two external video three participants at one terminal. You can add the optional equipment for input; two equipment for output (including the PCS-A300 Microphones to allow for more participants.
  • Page 50: Connecting External Equipment For Output

    Using the External Equipment Holding a T.120 Data Conference You can have a data conference based on ITU-T Connecting External Equipment for Output Recommendation, T.120 standards when you connect a PC which NetMeeting (not supplied) has been installed with the You can connect external video equipment for output, such as a Compact Processor.
  • Page 51: Setting Up The Compact Processor

    Holding a T.120 Data Conference Setting Up the Compact Processor Connecting with NetMeeting When you call a remote party to hold a data meeting Set DATA to T.120 in the Dial Setup menu. Set the Compact Processor to be on line. When you receive a call from a remote party to hold a data Click on [Calling] at both local and remote.
  • Page 52: Appendix

    1 POWER lamp (green) When you set the POWER switch to on, this lamp lights up. This lamp goes off when the system is on standby, or Appendix flashes when the system is in sleep mode. 2 STANDBY lamp (orange) This lamp lights up when the system is on standby.
  • Page 53 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 9 IR OUT jack (minijack) Main unit (rear) Connect the supplied IR repeater to this jack. 0 ISDN A jack (8-pin modular) !¢ Connect the ISDN line to this jack !£ using the ISDN modular cable. !™...
  • Page 54: The Indications On The Screen

    Location and Function of Parts and Controls Camera The Indications on the Screen !¡ Front Rear 00:00 ALPHA SELECT: Dial? Yes: No: CANCEL MIC+AUX New: ENTER Delete: CLEAR SORT: 1 T120 Edit: EXEC Previous Page: Next Page: MIC+AUX T120 3 4 5 6 7 1 Lens 6 BACKUP switch Set it to ON to store the presets.
  • Page 55: Remote Commander

    CAMERA PRESET !ª PRESET available equipment. AUTO Note AUTO TRACK TRACK TV: Operates a Sony TV. @¡ MULTI/ DISPLAY MULTI/ DISPLAY AUTO VIEW SEL FAR/NEAR PinP The name of the button has the word AUTO VIEW SEL FAR/NEAR PinP @º...
  • Page 56: On Screen Messages

    Line is busy: Note Please try again later. AUTO TRACK: Displays the Auto When you operate a Sony TV, set the System not responding: Please check if remote system is connected. Tracking menu. CONF/DOC/TV selector to “TV.” No answer from user: Please check if other party is present.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    On Screen Messages Troubleshooting If the Compact Processor does not function or functions Message Remedy incorrectly, check the following. The remote party operates the menu. FAR END INACTIVE Close the menu. PLEASE CLOSE THIS MENU Symptom Cause Solution Check to see if your partner’s telephone CANNOT ESTABLISH ALL The power is not The POWER switch is not set...
  • Page 58: Specifications

    144 lines Microphone Color system Bandwidth 7.0 kHz NTSC (PCS-1500) PAL (PCS-1500P) Still Picture Pixels: 704 pixels × Remote control 480 lines (PCS-1500) Far end camera control 704 pixels × 576 lines H.281 (ITU-T (PCS-1500P) Recommendation) Encoding: H.261 Annex D (4CIF)
  • Page 59: Remote Commander (Pcs-R150)

    Specifications PCS-C150P: Approx. Supplied accessories Operating temperature Pin Assignment 470,000 pixels Remote Commander (1) 5°C to 35°C (41°F to (Effective: approx. Size AA (LR6) alkaline 94°F) 440,000 pixels) batteries for Remote Operating humidity T.120 connector (male) Lens f = 5.4 to 64.8 mm, F 1.8 Commander (2) 20% to 80% to 2.7, Horizontal angle...
  • Page 60: Pin Assignment On Optional Board Connectors

    Specifications ISDN A jack SIRCS Remote control data V.35 connector (female) Pin Assignment on (PCS-I151) Optional Board Data terminal ready Connectors Lock Lock PCS-K32 V.35 adapter connector cable Ground ISDN B/C jacks (PCS-I150) Modular jack Signal Description PROCESSOR connector (male) Transmit+ Modular jack Receive+...
  • Page 61 Specifications CCITT V.35 connector (cable side) D-sub 25-pin connector (cable side) CABLE2 Cable2 V35RI Call Indication V35DR Data set ready 366DLO Data line occupied Signal Description V35CS Ready to send SGND Signal ground Signal Description 366ACR Abandon call 366DPR Number display CGND Chassis ground 366DPR Number display...
  • Page 62: Videomeeting Room Layout

    Videomeeting Room Layout Be sure to position camera and microphone appropriately in Side view (vertical range at maximum zoom-out) your videomeeting room. Camera Range represents the scope of the camera when the zoom has been extended fully. indicates the scope of the camera when the left/right angling function is fully utilized.
  • Page 63: Glossary

    Videomeeting Room Layout Glossary ISDN Lighting Considerations An abbreviation for Basic Rate Interface. Single An acronym for Integrated Services Digital ISDN has two B-channels and one D-channel. Network. This is a communications protocol by • Do not point the camera towards a window as back lighting CCITT on transmission of integrated voice, may wash out the contrast.
  • Page 64: Index

    Index Machine Information menu 77 Manual Dial menu 24 Adjusting Guide Menu 21 Selecting the Picture and Menu (System Angle 38 Sound 47 Configuration Index Brightness 39 Sending Still Pictures 50 1/3) menu 74 Focus 39 Sleep function 20 Other Setup Volume 35 Inset Window 49 (Configuration Index...
  • Page 65 Contact your Sony dealer for details. Overview The following boards are designed for the Sony PCS-1500/1500P Compact Conference Package and need to be installed when you want to use the following functions. Two ISDN modular cables are supplied with the PCS-I150 BRI Board.
  • Page 66 Pour éviter de tels risques, l’installation doit être Unfälle. Überlassen Sie deshalb die Installation ausschließlich effectuée par des techniciens qualifiés. Consultez votre revendeur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. Wenden Sie sich dazu an Ihren Sony- Sony pour des informations plus détaillées. Händler.
  • Page 67 3-867-901-01(1) Upgrade Kit Operating Instructions PCS-UC150 © 1999 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 68 The PCS-UC150 Upgrade Kit is Note designed to add the MCU function to The PCS-I150 BRI Board is also the PCS-1500/1500P Compact required for holding a point to multi- Conference Package. point meeting. (However, you can You can hold an MCU conference...
  • Page 69: Checking The System Is Upgraded

    If it is not set to MCU, The settings are completed. SETUP Menu Compact Processor. consult your Sony dealer. If the sticker is not placed, consult Press the CANCEL button on the Press the CANCEL button on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 70: Starting A Point To Multi-Point Meeting

    Starting a Point to Multi-Point Preparing a Point to Multi-Point Meeting Meeting NUMBER OF LINES You can hold a point to multi-point Press the DIAL ( ) button on the 2B: Connects via 2B-channel. meeting among four terminals Remote Commander. 1B: Connects via 1B-channel.
  • Page 71: Receiving Calls

    Starting a Point to Multi-Point Meeting Operating Chair Controls Enter the telephone number of the You can do the following operations Notes on Point to Multi- Selecting the Picture to first remote party to have a during a meeting. Point Meetings be Broadcast meeting with in the A1 and A2 boxes (when NUMBER OF...
  • Page 72: Verifying The Picture Shot By The Local Camera

    Operating Chair Controls Checking the Connection Status Press the MENU button on the VIDEO MODE: Displays the Note Verifying the Picture Remote Commander. video encoding system. If you have received the command Shot by the Local FRAME RATE: Displays the “MCV”...
  • Page 73: Ending A Point To Multi-Point Meeting

    Ending a Point to Multi-Point Meeting Notes on Secondary Terminals Press the DISCONNECT ( ) If the terminal that is not adequate for When holding a meeting in the 64 K network, the 56 K terminal button on the Remote the setting on this system is connected, Commander.
  • Page 74: The Attribute

    The Attribute Number Attribute Value Number Attribute Value 13.3 H.224 (simplex data) Maximum number of terminals that 3 (4 when including this terminal) can be connected to a single MCU Cascading Maximum number of concurrent 14.1 Fixed rates (“simple”) (independent) conferences that can be supported in a single MCU 14.2 Master/Slave...
  • Page 75 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...
  • Page 77 Section 2 Service Overview 2-1. System Configuration PCS-1500/1500P PCS-P150/P150P (Compact processor) (Compact conference package) PCS-C150/C150P (Camera) PCS-R150 (Remote commander) PCS-AC15 adapter) <Options> PCS-I150 (2BRI board) PCS-I151 (V.35 board) PCS-I152 (LAN board) PCS-UC150 (Upgrade kit) PCS-DS150/DS150P (Document stand) PCS-V150EK (Video adapter...
  • Page 78: List Of Required Measuring Equipment And Tools

    2-3. Board Layout Diagram 2-2. List of Required Measuring Equipment and Tools Measuring equipment and tools Type Composite video signal generator with S-output Sony Tektronix TSG-130 or equivalent Oscilloscope Sony Tektronix 2465B or equivalent Video monitor Sony Tektronix BVM-1410 or equivalent...
  • Page 79: Removing The Cabinets

    2. Remove the six screws and remove the upper cabinet. Upper cabinet 3. Remove the three connectors from the MA-97 board (CN601, CN602, CN901). Standard tightening torque : 80 x 10 N.m {8 kgf.cm} CN901 CN602 CN601 MA-97 board B3 x 10 B3 x 10 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 80: Replacing The Main Parts

    1. Be cause the built-in microphone is a high sensitivity Level microphone, the microphone can pick up vibrations of the PCS-1500/1500P via microphone harness. Be sure to give a small amount of play to the micro- phone harness when fixing the harness with the Camera connection harness retainer.
  • Page 81: Microphone

    4. Turn the upper cabinet so that it faces upwards. Microphone assembly Remove the microphone assembly and remove the harness from the hole. If the microphone assembly cannot be removed easily, push up it with a flat tip screwdriver. Hole Upper cabinet Flat screwdriver PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 82 1. Be cause the built-in microphone is a high sensitivity microphone, the microphone can pick up vibrations of the PCS-1500/1500P via microphone harness. Be sure to give a small amount of play to the micro- phone harness when fixing the harness with the...
  • Page 83: Optional Boards

    IF-744 board 4. Fix the plate on the connector panel with the two screws that were removed in step 2. Attach the IF-744 board and the IF-745 board in the same way. B3 x 5 IF-744 board CN750 MA-97 board PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 84: Board

    4. Remove the RX-47 board that is connected to the RX-47 board CN790 of the MA-97 board. MA-97 board CN790 5. Attach the new RX-47 board by reversing the disas- sembling procedure of steps 1 to 3. Standard tightening torque : 80 x 10 N.m {8 kgf.cm} PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 85 2. Remove the flexible card wire from the connector CN701 CN701 of the IPM-92 board, and remove the IPM-92 IPM-92 board board. Flexible card wire 3. Attach the new IPM-92 board by reversing the disas- sembling procedure of steps 1 and 2. PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 86: Board

    2. Remove the flexible card wire from the connector CN801 CN801 of the IPM-93 board, and remove the IPM-93 board. IPM-93 board Flexible card wire 3. Attach the new IPM-93 board by reversing the disas- sembling procedure of steps 1 and 2. 2-10 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 87: Board

    5. Attach the new DE-54 board by reversing the disas- sembling procedure of steps 1 to 4. Standard tightening torque : 80 x 10 N.m {8 kgf.cm} When the board is removed, be careful not to damage the chassis or other parts. 2-11 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 88: Board

    80 x 10 N.m {8 kgf.cm} MA-97 board PSW3 x 6 : Standard tightening torque: 80 x 10 N.m {8 kgf.cm} Hexagon screw : Standard tightening torque : Hexagon screw 60 x 10 N.m {6 kgf.cm} Connector side panel 2-12 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 89: Flexible Card Wire

    3. After inserting it completely, push the portion marked * in the direction of the arrow to fix the flexible card wire. Be sure to hold both sides of the portion marked *. Contact surface 2-13 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 90: Notes On Repair Parts

    If possible, use a soldering-iron tip heat-controller set to 270 ± 10 dC. Transistor Braided wire (Desodering metal braid) : SOLDER TAUL or equivalent Sony part No. 7-641-300-81 Solder : 0.6 mm dia. is recommended. Sharp-pointed tweezers Soldering conditions . IC Replacement Soldering iron temperature : 270 ±...
  • Page 91: Overall Description

    . Overall Function of Compact Processor (PCS-P150/P150P) 3-1-1. Interface between Devices The Compact Conference Package PCS-1500/1500P consists of the compact processor (PCS-P150/ P150P), camera (PCS-C150/C150P), external microphone (PCS-A300/option) and remote commander (PCS-R150). This section describes the interface between these devices.
  • Page 92: Function Of Compact Processor (Pcs-C150/C150P)

    . Output of the T.120 data and execution of the control data that is supplied from the remote terminal . Decoding and decompression of audio data . Decoding and decompression of video data . Cancellation of audio echo 3. Others . Serial data input/output for debugging . Memory card interface for re-writing the software PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 93: Function Of Respective Boards

    Controls the line (ISDN 4 B expansion or V.35) and data transmitting/receiving . MA-97 board All other functions Block diagram of the compact processor (PCS-P150/P150P) is shown in Fig. 3-1. Frame diagram of the compact processor (PCS-P150/P150P) is shown in Fig. 3-2. PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 94 3-1. Overall Function PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 95 3-1. Overall Function PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 96: Circuit Description Of The Respective Boards

    3-2. Circuit Description of the Respective Boards 3-2-1. Overall Function of MA-97 Board The MA-97 board has the functions of all operations of the PCS-1500/1500P system except for receiving and demodulation of the infrared video signal (AV-Link), receiving of the SIRCS signal from the remote commander, the optional BRI 4B and the V.35 interface.
  • Page 97 D/A conversion and level setting of the input and output audio signals. It also performs selection of the input audio signals, generation of the voltage to be supplied to microphone and muting of the output audio signal. (Refer to Fig. 3-4 !\.) PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 98 3-2. Circuit Description of the Respective Boards PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 99 3-2. Circuit Description of the Respective Boards PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 100 Flashing the LED is performed by the oscillating circuit consisting of IC905. The “STANDBY” indicator LED can be controlled to flash by the setting of the CPU in addition to the illuminating conditions as described above. (It is valid only when the “STANDBY” LED is in OFF.) 3-10 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 101 Voltage Regulator(IC904) Voltage Regulator(IC908) NJM2370U10 L88MS09T +12V +12V to DE-54 board VOUT +10V VOUT C910 C917 SLEEP "STANDBY" "POWER" D908 D907 Control Logic from Output Port of IC750 (NETIF BLOCK) Blankig Blanking StbyLED Generator Generator Fig. 3-5 Power Block 3-11 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 102 The PCMCIA interface consists of the buffers operating on the +3.3 V-2 power that are connected to the SH-3 bus signal. The three output ports, seven input ports (including the power supply current monitor- ing information), interrupt and bus wait signal are used in addition to the SH-3 bus. 3-12 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 103 RDY/BSY or IREQ, SENSE \Reset CPU WP or IOCS16 \RESET to IC200 RFU/INPACK from Bus Controller BVD2 or SPKR, BVD1 or STSCHG \POR to Flash Memory & Bus Controller Fig. 3-6 Memory and PCMCIA I/F of CPU Block 3-13 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 104 (IC111, IC112) that operate on +3.3 V-2 power. The operating power supply voltage is +3.3 V. The circuit blocks whose power is turned off during the Standby state and the interface buffers operate on +3.3 V-2 power. 3-14 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 105 Vcc=3.3V-2 LVC244 or LCX244,WH125 LVHA \LVHRD \LVWR_P 3.3V- Transceiver(IC105) Vcc=3.3V-2 LVC245 or LCX245 LVHD 0-15 RD/WR \IOCS16 Buffer(IC109) Vcc=3.3V LVC244 or LCX244 \HRD \HWR Transceiver(IC108) Vcc=3.3V LVC245 or LCX245 0-15 Fig. 3-7 System Bus I/F of CPU Block 3-15 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 106 IC110 is high. The buffer operates on the +3.3 V-2 power, and the card detection and power supply control circuit operate on the +3.3 V. The power that is supplied to the card is either +5 V or +3.3 V. 3-16 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 107 PCMCIA interface. IC201 and IC202 are reset by the “RES_ALL” signal that is supplied from the CPU block. Interrupt signals are output from IC201 and IC202 respectively. It operates on the +5 V power supply voltage. 3-17 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 108 The operating clock (4 MHz) of the microcontroller (IC780) is generated by the crystal oscillator (X780). The SIRCS block is reset by the “RES_ALL” signal that is supplied from the CPU block. It operates on the +5 V power supply voltage. 3-18 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 109 The operating clock signal (12.288 MHz) of the I-Interface control IC (IC800) is supplied from TDM_ASIC (IC750) of the NETIF block. The BRI block is reset by the “RES_BRI” signal that is supplied from the CPU block. It operates on the +5 V power supply voltage. 3-19 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 110 \WDT Status Latch Block CPU BLOCK (IC806,805,803) NETIF BLOCK \RESET (IC750) \RES_BRI \INT \INT_BRI Buffer(IC758) 12,13 SDET NTSC/PAL from CN910 CK8K \CAM_LOCK CK64K FL800 T202 to/from NETIF BLOCK from CN800 (IC750) T201 to CN800 Fig. 3-11 BRI Block 3-20 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 111 “WAIT_OP” signal that is the wait request for the CPU bus cycle can be output to the CPU block when the IF-761 board is connected. The NETIF block is reset by the “RES_ALL” signal that is supplied from the CPU block. It operates on the +5 V power supply voltage. 3-21 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 112 BRI BLOCK Buffer(IC753) CLK12M 12.288MHz CK12M to BRI BLOCK Buffer(IC753) ST_V.35 RT_V.35 Vcc=3.3V-2 Buffer(IC703) RD_V.35 to AC BLOCK(IC500) LV_NET8K NETW8K Buffer(IC753) from/to VCP BLOCK SD_V.35 VCP_TDMFS TDMFS VCP_TDMCK TDMCK Buffer(IC752) VCP_TDMDR TDMDR VCP_TDMDX TDMDX \LAN_EN Fig. 3-12 NETIF Block 3-22 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 113 “AUX6 and AUX7” are used as the trigger output that generates the frame sync signal in the serial signal for the AC block. The VCP block is reset by the “RES_VCP” signal that is supplied from the CPU block. It operates on the +3.3 V-2 power supply voltage. 3-23 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 114 AUX7 AUX6_VCP AUX6 from/to ACLK_VCP ACLK1 AC BLOCK ATFS_VCP ATFS TDMFS VCP_TDMFS ARFS_VCP ARFS TDMCK VCP_TDMCK from/to NETIF BLOCK AOUT_VCP TDMDR VCP_TDMDR AIN_VCP TDMDX VCP_TDMDX Fig. 3-13 Host I/F, Memory I/F, TDM I/F and AUDIO I/F of VCPex 3-24 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 115 Y-OUT \VSYNCSCN \VSYNCOUT \VSYNCIN \VSYNC C-OUT \HSYNCSCN \HSYNCOUT \HSYNCIN \HSYNC BLANK BLANKIN COMP-OUT Low: Blank YOUT PDOUT UVOUT CbCrIN AUX4 FIDOUT FIDIN Low: Even, High: Odd 54MHz 16Mbit SDRAM (IC353) 512Kx16x2bank Fig. 3-14 VIDEO Input/Output Interface of VCPex 3-25 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 116 The operating clock signal (27 MHz) is created by buffering the output of the Graphics Overlay ASIC (IC352) with IC354. Reset is controlled by the output port of the Graphics Overlay ASIC (IC352). (Refer to Fig. 3-15.) It operates on the +3.3 V-2 and the +5 V-2 power supply voltage. 3-26 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 117 S-Video(Y) Vcc = +5V-4(+5V-2) +10V FL403 Video Driver(IC403) NJM2268 Monitor C-OUT S-Video(C) Vcc = +5V-4(+5V-2) +10V FL404 Video Driver(IC404) to CN401 NJM2268 COMP-OUT Composite Video XRST Vcc = +5V-4(+5V-2) \RES_VIDEO (to IC354,351,350) Fig. 3-15 VIDEO Input/Output and Control 3-27 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 118 6 dB, and feed the output connector through a 75 Z serial resistor. Power to the Video Drivers (IC403, IC404) is the +5 V-4 power that is obtained from the +5 V-2 power supply via an LC filter. 3-28 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 119 (“LV_NET8K”) which is synchronized with the line signal. The 8.192 MHz clock is sent to the Serial Timing Generator (IC501). The VCO/PLL (IC500) is controlled by the “SLP_STB” signal so that it stops oscillation during the sleep mode. It operates on the +3.3 V-2 power supply voltage. 3-29 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 120 3-2. Circuit Description of the Respective Boards 3-30 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 121 Echo Canceller DSP1 (IC570) and the AD/DA-converter (IC600). The clock and frame sync signal of the serial data are supplied from the Serial Timing Generator (IC501). It operates on the +3.3 V-2 power supply voltage. 3-31 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 122 Timing Generator (IC501). The AD/DA converter (IC600) can be reset by the “PWD_AK” signal that is supplied from the CPU block. The AD/DA converter (IC600) operates on the +3.3 V-2 power supply voltage. The other circuit oper- ates on the +10 V power supply voltage. 3-32 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 123: Overall Function Of Ipm-92 And Ipm-93 Boards (Infrared Ir Receiver Board)

    [MUTE CONTROL] 3-2-4. Overall Function of RX-47 Board The SIRCS signal that is transmitted from the remote commander is converted from the infrared signal to the electrical signal and is sent to the MA-97 board via the buffer. 3-33 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 124 3-2. Circuit Description of the Respective Boards 3-34 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 125: Overall Function Of If-744 Board

    The first address setting sets the higher addresses of A14 to A8 and the second address setting sets the lower addresses of A7 to A0. The bus control block has downloading setting register and receive call detection/memory check registers. The block diagram of the IF-744 board is shown in Fig. 3-21. 3-35 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 126 3-2. Circuit Description of the Respective Boards 3-36 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 127: Overall Function Of If-745 Board

    Because the power supply voltage that is introduced to this board is only the single +5 V DC, _5 V power is generated using the charge-pump type voltage converter (IC100). The block diagram of the IF-745 board is shown in Fig. 3-22. 3-37 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 128 3-2. Circuit Description of the Respective Boards 3-38 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 129: Signal Flow Of Communication Data

    3-3. Signal Flow of Communication Data 3-3. Signal Flow of Communication Data 3-39 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    SS-03 The main power of monitor or TV is not turned on when the main power is turned on. SS-04 When the main power is turned on, the logotype “SONY” appears but the picture from SS-05 camera does not appears.
  • Page 132 Symptom: The main power cannot be turned on even the Symptom: The main power cannot be turned on even the POWER switch of processor is pressed. “POWER” button of remote commander is (The logotype “SONY” does not appear.) pressed. SS-01 SS-02 POWER or The logotype “SONY”...
  • Page 133 SS-04 SS-03 The types of monitor Main power is turned on? are supported by PCS-1500/1500P? Turn on the main power It cannot be controlled The main power Monitor setting of the system is turned on...
  • Page 134 4-1. Check Items Before Starting Self-diagnostics Symptom: When the main power is turned on, the logotype “SONY” appears but the picture from camera does not appears. SS-05 The logotype “SONY” appears when starting up the system Camera is connected? Connect a camera...
  • Page 135 4-1. Check Items Before Starting Self-diagnostics Symptom: The PCS-1500/1500P system cannot be controled by remote commander. SS-06 The logotype “SONY” appears when starting up the system Camera is connected Remove the camera Menu operation can be performed after turning on the main power...
  • Page 136 4-1. Check Items Before Starting Self-diagnostics Symptom: Camera control cannot be operated. SS-07 Camera is securely attached to the PCS-1500/1500P? Attach the camera securely to the PCS-1500/1500P Camera can be controlled when the camera is replaced? Replace the camera PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 137 2B telephone office loop back Replace the IF-744 board Picture and sound of the local station are output from the 6B loop back Replace the IF-744 board When IF-744 board is not used The remote station is defective PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 138 The loop back number of Telecommunication Company can be called by manual dialing? Line is defective, or TA or NCU is defective The system operates normally when the IF-745 board is replaced Replace the IF-745 board PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 139 When the loop back number of Telecommuni- cation Company is dialed up, the self-view picture is displayed? The remote station is defective IF-744 board is used? The PCS-1500/1500P system works correctly when the IF-744 board is replaced Replace the IF-744 board PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 140 The connected Release microphone muting equipment is defective of the remote station Audio output is connected to monitor, and sound volume is adequate? Connect it correctly, and increase the sound volume AD-00 4-10 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 141 2B loop back Sound is output when the built-in microphone is There is no problem replaced CN601 [1-3] is in range of 4.6 V Replace the built-in microphone to 6.1 V Q601 and its peripheral AD-00 4-11 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 142 It cannot be used External microphone works when it is replaced by a normal external microphone CN600 [1-3] and CN600 [4-5] are in range of 2.3 V External microphone is defective to 3.5 V ? Q601 and its peripheral AD-00 4-12 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 143 4-1. Check Items Before Starting Self-diagnostics Locating the trouble whether it is in the camera or in the Locating the trouble whether it is in the remote commander PCS-1500/1500P system or in the PCS-1500/1500P system Harness and Remaining power of connector are connected...
  • Page 144 4-1. Check Items Before Starting Self-diagnostics Locating the trouble whether it is in IF-744 board or in the PCS-1500/1500P system S-10 When the port A only is connected to the line, picture and sound of the local station appear from the...
  • Page 145 4-1. Check Items Before Starting Self-diagnostics Locating the trouble whether it is in IF-745 board or in the PCS-1500/1500P system S-11 PCS-1500/1500P works when the IF-745 board is replaced The LINE I/F menu of the dial setup Replace the IF-745 board contains V.35...
  • Page 146 If any abnormality cannot be found by the above described checks, transistors in the range of Q701 to Q704 (IPM-92) or Q801 to Q804 (IPM-93) are suspected to be defective. → Make an attempt to replace the transistors and check operation of the system. (Observe waveform at TP401 or TP421 on the DE-54 board.) 4-16 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 147 → When the circuit is normal, the waveform [No. 7] that is shown on page 4-21 can be obtained with no input signal fed to the infrared transmitter. → When the circuit is found abnormal; Locate the poor soldering in the circuit block in which abnormality has occurred. Replace IC101 or others as needed. 4-17 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 148 → When the circuit is normal, the waveform [No. 12] that is shown on page 4-21 can be obtained. → When the above waveform cannot be obtained, the circuit is suspected to be abnormal; Locate the poor soldering of resistors and capacitors in the peripheral of IC142. Replace IC142 or others as needed. 4-18 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 149 If SIRCS signal cannot be checked at TP451 even the above step a is confirmed. → Replace IC452. c) If SIRCS signal cannot be checked at MA-97 side. → Poor soldering of CN404. Replace CN404 or others as needed. 4-19 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 150 Input signal : None No. 5 1 TP404 2 TP424 No. 2 1 TP401 2 TP421 * HSA-IF1 Adjust the transmitting angle of the transmitter until the angular amplitude becomes 400 mVp-p. No. 6 TP101 No. 3 1 TP402 2 TP422 4-20 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 151 4-1. Check Items Before Starting Self-diagnostics No. 7 No. 10 TP102 TP141 11.8 MHz Vp-p No. 11 No. 8 TP142 TP121 11.8 MHz 1.06 Vp-p No. 9 No. 12 TP141 TP143 4-21 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 152: Self-Diagnostics Function

    PCS-1500/1500P is necessary or not. When the cause of error can be located by replacing the circuit boards or options, replace the parts/components and check operation following the self-diagnostics flow charts.
  • Page 153 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function . When repairing is completed, be sure to start with the step (0-0) and confirm that the PCS-1500/1500P passes all the diagnostics items. Then connect the PCS-1500/1500P to the loop back line of a Telecommunication Company and confirm that your pictures and sound are being outputted.
  • Page 154 If FAIL has occurred, go to and perform the section “When self-diagnostics results in FAIL” of the block in which FAIL has occurred. . If collapsed messages displayed, setting of the communication conditions may be wrong. 4-24 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 155 When flash memory (IC103, IC104) is replaced, be sure to input the following command: #diag[|]diagCompletionMark↓ If the command is not input, application software cannot be started up. After the command is inputted, inserting the memory card of the application and downloading the software become necessary. 4-25 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 156 When you have entered from other diagnostics flow chart to this flow chart P-01, and when you have ended the flow chart P-01 with the result “ There is no problem”, return to the original flow chart and continue its diagnosing. 4-26 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 157 When you have entered from other diagnostics flow chart to this flow chart P-01, and when you have ended the flow chart P-01 with the result “ There is no problem”, return to the original flow chart and continue its diagnosing. 4-27 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 158: Diagnostics On Each Block

    . BRI (when the line is unable to connect) ........... BRI-2 . Audio ......................AD-00 . IF-744 board ....................IF-7441 . IF-745 board ....................IF-745 . SIRCS (transmitter block) ................IR-1 . SIRCS (receiver block) ................RC-1 . PCMCIA ....................MC-1 . USER DATA PORT .................. UD-1 4-28 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 159 IC800 and its peripheral (81504) (*2): When the logotype “SONY” appears immediately after starting up, press the IC750 and its peripheral (TDM) “ENTER” button of remote commander once. Then a message appears prompting you to input the password.
  • Page 160 Even when the video/audio digital tests have already been com- pleted, correct result cannot be obtained if any commands that affect operations of the system including video circuit and power supply for audio DSP. Perform this command continuously. 4-30 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 161 IC570 and its peripheral IC540 and its peripheral When sound is not output although this check is OK, the audio serial bus controller (IC501), the PLL (IC500) of the audio block and its peripheral may have a trouble. 4-31 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 162 [26] and CN600 [3,4] Sine wave is present at CN602 [1,2] Circuit between IC600 [27] and IC602 [1,2] Replace speaker To perform this diagnostics, the digital checks of the video block and audio DSP needs to be completed beforehand. 4-32 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 163 Sine wave is present at IC600 [5,6] Replace speaker IC601, IC604, IC602, or their peripheral Before starting performing this diagnostics, the digital check of the video block and audio DSP needs to have been completed beforehand. 4-33 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 164 >set[|]1470001c[|]8e↓ >mail[|]42,380d0007018080↓ This enables to check the waveforms and voltage level. ALL TEST PASSED? Diagnostics of audio block is complete The PCS-1500/1500P works satisfactorily with the build-in microphone Replace the built-in microphone CN601 [1] = 4.6~6.1 V? Q601, and its peripheral...
  • Page 165 5b. Testing SRAM for firmware work area (BRI-3): PASSED → IC100, and its peripheral 6a. Checking initialize message from BRI-2 : PASSED → IC200, and its peripheral 6b. Checking initialize message from BRI-3 : PASSED 7. BRI Firmware version : 3.27 4-35 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 166 IC100, IC200, or their When “SONY” appears immediately after startup, (*2) : peripheral (81504) press the “ENTER” button of remote control unit once. Then a message appears prompting you to IC750, and its peripheral (TDM) input the password.
  • Page 167 Connect the V.35 cable to the IF-745 board and the network (*1) tool . Start up the application (*1) : Sony Part Number : J-6387-400-B >pass[|]if_mgr↓ >loop[|]l↓ (Local loop setting) Enter “1” to A1 of dial list. Select “V.35 without RS-366”...
  • Page 168 EMI filter is defective [Replace the FL200 to FL209] Or, IC101 and its peripheral V.35-2 Repair of the data and timing systems is complete 4-38 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 169 #ow[|]14900010[|]FF↓ Next, check the LED indicator on the front panel using the (*1) network tool (*1) : Sony Part Number : J-6387-400-B LED indicators of ER and RS turn on? Transceiver block is defective [Replace IC200 and C210 to C214] [Replace FL210 and FL211] V.35-1...
  • Page 170 Transceiver block is defective [Replace IC202 and C220 to C224] [Replace IC203 and C225 to C229] [Replace FL219 and FL220 to FL223] V.35-4 Repair of the control signal system is complete 4-40 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 171 The remote control unit turns on when the IR repeater is replaced IC780 and its peripheral TV can be controlled? IC780 and its peripheral IR repeater has no problem 4-41 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 172 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function RC-1 Start up the system using “diag” mode, and type #diag[|]sircs↓ Input from the PCS-1500/1500P Signal level changes at IC781 [11] when the system receives the remote control signal RX-47, CN790 or their peripheral IC780 and its peripheral...
  • Page 173 Prepare the diagnostics card, or prepare a 8 MB flash memory card whose contents can be deleted. Manufacture a tool card using the following commands with the PCS-1500/1500P that is known to be working correctly #diag[|]pcmciaif_testcardmarker↓ Insert the diagnostics card and enter #diag[|]pcmciaif↓...
  • Page 174 External loop-back test : (*1) Tool for the external loop back test PASSED? Prepare the D-sub pin-9 connector and connect the pins as shown below. Replace IC203 1==4==6 2==3 There is no problem 7==8==9 Check connection and software 4-44 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 175: When Self-Diagnostics Results In Fail

    . When self-diagnostics results in FAIL, input the following commands again after repair is complete.: #diag[|]setVCPDRAMSize[|]4↓ #diag[|]auto↓ Then, confirm that the system passes all the diagnostics items. . To diagnose A-x of this list individually, refer to the subsequent page. 4-45 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 176: Host Pld

    . The commands that are listed above can be used independently but they may not work correctly depending on the setting or trouble conditions. To diagnose the troubles without fail, enter “#diag[|]auto↓”, confirm that the system passes all the tests and perform diagnostics individually. 4-46 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 177 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function Example of using the command: #install[|]7a0000↓ #diag[|]setVCPDRAMSize[|]4↓ #diag[|]video↓ #diag[|]iicwrite[|]88[|]1D[|]12↓ #diag[|]iicread[|]88[|]1D↓ #diag[|]auto↓ 4-47 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 178 5 V bus are abnormal? P-01 P-02 IC108, IC109 or their peripheral All devices that are connected to the 3.3 V-2 bus are abnormal? IC105, IC106, IC107 or their peripheral Diagnose the individual device that have resulted in error 4-48 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 179 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function X101 = 32.768 kHz? Replace X101 X100 = 7.5 MHz? Replace X100 IC100 and its peripheral P-01 P-02 4-49 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 180 IC202 and its peripheral The system passes the test when the camera is replaced? A change is observed at IC204 [13] when #diag[|] Replace the camera cameracontrol↓ is performed? IC202 and its peripheral IC204, C223 to C226 or their peripheral 4-50 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 181 PASSED? Replace IC802 Perform the “workarea SRAM this Diag” again, Passed? Re-start from the beginning IC800 [39] = 12.288 MHz? The system has passed IC750, X750 or their peripheral all the tests IC800, IC758 or their peripheral BRI-2 4-51 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 182 3. Download BRI firmware : done 4. Set normal mode : done 5. Testing SRAM for firmware work area : PASSED 6. Checking initialize message from BRI : FAILED 7. BRI Firmware version : 3.27 BRI : ALL TEST PASSED 4-52 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 183 D907, Q910, IC906 or their peripheral Does not turn on D908, Q908 or their peripheral Does not flash IC905, Q911 or their peripheral Does not flash IC905, Q909, IC750 or their peripheral There is no problem There is no problem 4-53 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 184 . When an error occurs during the DRAM test of VCP, the DRAM may be defective, or the clock (27 MHz, V-Sync) of the video system may be not input correctly. . When the application does not work even though the system has PASSED self-diagnostics, a trouble may be existing inside the VCP. Replace the VCP (IC300). 4-54 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 185 IC904 and its peripheral supply the +10 V power. Confirm that the +10 V power is supplied to the devices following the circuit diagram. . The iicwrite and iicread commands can be used when the diagnostics of the video block ends in fail and is stopped, or when ends with ALL TEST PASS. 4-55 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 186 IC350, IC356, IC357, IC358, Connector, IC400, IC401 IC400 or their peripheral or their peripheral When the AUX-1 picture and the camera input picture are supplied from the same input source in above described diagnostics, IC400 or IC401 may be abnormal. 4-56 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 187 IC350, IC351 or their peripheral There is no problem Board is connected to FFC correctly in the PCS-1500/1500P? Connect them again The PCS-1500/1500P works when the IPM board is replaced? The PCS-1500/1500P works when the DE-54 board Replace the IPM board...
  • Page 188 When the input signal arrives at the respective interrupt input pin of PLD (IC110) and the above describe tests have resulted in FAIL, the PLD (IC110) may be defective. When same symptom occurs even after replacing the PLD (IC110), the CPU (IC100) may be defective. 4-58 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 189 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function A-11 The input signal that is received by the built-in receptor of the PCS-1500/1500P is OK? The input signal that is received by the camera receptor is OK? Check harness, and replace the camera The test No. 4 is regarded OK...
  • Page 190 . 75 % color bars . 75 % color bars . CN400 [3, 4] . CN400 [3, 4] . IC400 [5, 19] . IC400 [5, 19] [19] [19] . CN400 [4] . CN400 [4] . IC400 [7] . IC400 [7] 4-60 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 191 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function NTSC Video output (IC402) . 100 % color bars . IC402 [29, 32] . IC402 [24] [29] [32] . Q401, 403 [E] . Q405 [E] Q401 Q403 . FL405, 406 [2] . FL407 [2] FL405 FL406 4-61 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 192 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function Video output (IC402) . 100 % color bars . IC402 [29, 32] . IC402 [24] [29] [32] . Q401, 403 [E] . Q405 [E] Q401 Q403 . FL405, 406 [2] . FL407 [2] FL405 FL406 4-62 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 193 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function AUDIO . IC600 [26] (A-1) . CN401 [3] (A-2) . IC600 [3, 4] (A-3) . IC600 [27] (A-4) . CN602 [1, 2] (A-5) 4-63 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 194 4-2. Self-diagnostics Function . CN601 [2] (A-6) . IC604 [1] (A-7) . IC604 [3] (A-8) . CN600 [4] (A-9) . IC600 [5, 7] (A-10) 4-64 PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 195: On Screen Messages

    The function is not supported for MCU if the same operation displays this message again. CORRUPTIVE DATA STREAM. A signal error occurred. The line connections are compelled to be TERMINATE THE CONNECTION disconnected. PLEASE INPUT TITLE Input an index title. PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 196 The system, while in auto answer mode, has received an incoming all and is connecting to the remote party. MEETING ENDS Operations for ending the meeting have been completed. PLEASE WAIT FOR SAVING Wait for a while the data saving is completed. PCS-1500/1500P...
  • Page 197: Pcs-Uc150

    6-2. Upgrading the PCS-UC150 When Commissioning into Service If a serial number label is already stuck to the bottom panel of the PCS-1500/1500P, it indicates that the software has been legally installed on the PCS-UC150. You can upgrade a PCS-UC150 on which the software has been legally installed using the tool memory card (J-6389-740-A).

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