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DSC-F55/F55E SERVICE MANUAL US Model Canadian Model Tourist Model DSC-F55 Ver 1.2 2000.10 E Model With SUPPLEMENT-1 (9-974-166-81) DSC-F55/F55E With SUPPLEMENT-2 (9-974-166-82) AEP Model UK Model Australian Model Hong Kong Model Chinese Model Photo : DSC-F55E DSC-F55E SPECIFICATIONS DIGITAL STILL CAMERA...
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MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND ····································································· 5 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS GENERAL 4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram ·············································· 4-1 Parts identification ····································································· 1-1 4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ············ 4-4 Preparation ················································································· 1-1 • CD-224 (CCD Imager) 1 Charging the battery pack ···················································...
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1-3. Video System Adjustments ············································ 5-18 Video Sync Level Adjustment (SY-54 board) ··············· 5-18 Video Burst Level Adjustment (SY-54 board) ··············· 5-18 Video Y Level Check (SY-54 board) ····························· 5-18 1-4. Camera System Adjustments ········································· 5-19 HALL Adjustment ························································· 5-19 Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box) ·······...
The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the DSC-F55/F55E is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.
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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display] Self-diagnosis display • C: ππ: ππ The contents which can be handled by customer, are displayed. Note : The “Self-diagnosis” data is backed up by the coin lithium • E: ππ: ππ battery.The data will be lost and initialized when the coin lithium The contents which can be handled battery is removed.
2-4. LENS ASSEMBLY, MICROPHONE, FLASH UNIT Note : The built-in charging capacitor inside the FLASH unit is charged to the maximum of 300 V. There is a danger of electric shock due to the high voltage when the capacitor is handed by bare hand.
2-7. LCD PANEL BLOCK • Open the cabinet in the direction of the arrow A as shown, release the claw of the LCD display panel block, and remove the LCD panel block in the direction of the arrow B . Claw LCD panel block [ SERVICE POSITION 2 (DD-126 BOARD, MM-39 BOARD, SY-54 BOARD, LCD PANEL BLOCK) ]...
2-8. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION FLASH UNIT CD-224 (CCD IMAGER) MM-39 (MEMORY) INVERTER TRANSFORMER UNIT DD-126 (DC-DC CONVERTER) SY-54 CAMERA, CAMERA DSP, VL-27 LCD DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, (BACK UP BATTERY) VIDEO, SH DSP, SERIAL I/O, AUDIO, LENS MOTOR DRIVE, HI CONTROL 2-9.
DSC-F55/F55E 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CD-224 (CCD IMAGER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD — Ref. No. CD-224 Board; 3,000 Series — CD-224 BOARD THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block)
DSC-F55/F55E For schematic diagram • Refer to page 4-37 for printed wiring board. SY-54 BOARD (2/10) !¡ Q251 E, 20µsec/div Q255 E 0.2V/div 0.46Vp-p !™ Q252 E A/V OUT 0.36Vp-p 20µsec/div 0.1V/div !£ Q253 E LCD 0.36Vp-p 20µsec/div 0.1V/div !¢...
DSC-F55/F55E SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS Before starting adjustment EVR Data Re-writing Procedure When Replacing Board The data that is stored in the repair board, is not necessarily correct. Perform either procedure 1 or procedure 2 or procedure 3 when replacing board.
1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards When replacing main parts and boards, adjust the items indicated by r in the following table. Replaced parts Block Mounted parts Board replacement replacement replacement Adjustment Adjustment Section Initialization of B, D, Initialization of D page data E, F page data Initialization of B, E, F page data...
5-1. ADJUSTMENTS 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT 1-1-1. List of Service Tools • Oscilloscope • Color monitor • Vectorscope • Regulated power supply • Digital voltmeter Ref. No. Name Parts Code Usage Auto white balance adjustment/check Filter for color temperature correction (C14) J-6080-058-A White balance adjustment/check ND filter 1.0...
1-1-2. Preparations Note 1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer to “2. Pattern box DISASSEMBLY”. Note 2: When performing only the adjustments, the boards need not be disassembled. 1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 5-1-5. 2) Connect the Adjustment remote commander to SY-54 board CN801 via CPC-9 jig (J-6082-393-C, Note3).
1-2. INITIALIZATION OF B, D, E, F PAGE DATA 3. D Page Table Note: Fixed data-1 : Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the D Page 1-2-1. INITIALIZATION OF D PAGE DATA Data”.) 1. Initializing the D Page Data Fixed data-2 : Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of D Page Note: If the D page data has been initialized, the following adjustments Data”.) need to be performed again.
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Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Address Address NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Bright adj. (LCD) Battery end adj. Color adj. (LCD) Fixed data-1 White balance adj. (LCD) (Initialized data) Contrast adj.
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Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Address Address NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) (Initialized data) Table. 5-1-2. Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1...
1-2-2. Initializing the B, E, F Page Data 3. F Page table Note: Fixed data-1 : Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the B, E, F 1. Initializing the B, E, F Page Data Page Data”.) Fixed data-2 : Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of B, E, F Note: If the B, E, F Page data has been initialized, “Modification of B, E, Page Data”.) F Page Data”...
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Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Address Address NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Color reproduction adj. Mechanical shutter adj. Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Initialized data) (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 Strobe white balance adj. (Initialized data) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
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Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Address Address NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) (Initialized data) Table. 5-1-3. 5-12 Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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4. E Page Table Address Remark Note: Fixed data-1 : Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the B, E, F Fixed data-1 Page Data”.) (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 : Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of B, E, F Page Data”.) Address Remark Fixed data-1...
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5. B Page Table Address Remark Note: Fixed data-1 : Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the B, E, F Fixed data-1 Page Data”.) (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 : Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of B, E, F Page Data”.) Remark Initial value Address...
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Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Address Address NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) (Initialized data) CCD defect compensation 5-16 Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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Remark Remark Initial value Initial value Address Address NTSC PAL NTSC PAL CCD defect compensation Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Table. 5-1-5. 5-17 Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
1-3. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. Video Burst Level Adjustment (SY-54 board) 1. Video Sync Level Adjustment (SY-54 board) Adjust the burst level of the composite video signal output. Adjust the sync level of the composite video signal output. Mode PLAY Mode PLAY Signal...
1-4. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Before perform the camera system adjustments, check that the specified values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” are satisfied. 1. HALL Adjustment For detecting the position of the lens iris, adjust the hall AMP gain and offset. Mode STILL Subject Arbitrary...
2. Flange Back Adjustment Adjusting method: (Using Minipattern Box) 1) Install the minipattern box so that the distance between it and The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out the front of the lens of the camera is less than 3cm. automatically.
3. Flange Back Adjustment 4. Flange Back Check (Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart) Mode STILL Subject Siemens star The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out (2.0 m from the front of the lens) automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during (Luminance : approx.
5. Picture Frame Setting 6. F No. Standard Data Input Compensate the unevenness of the iris meter sensitivity. Mode STILL Mode STILL Subject Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Subject Clear chart (Approx. 33cm from the front of the lens) (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Measurement Point Video output terminal...
8. Light Level Adjustment 9. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input Adjust the standard LV value. Adjust the white balance standard data at 3200K. Mode STILL Mode STILL Subject Clear chart Subject Clear chart (Color bar standard picture frame) (Color bar standard picture frame) Adjustment Page Adjustment Page Adjustment Address...
10. Auto White Balance Adjustment Adjust to the proper auto white balance output data. If it is not correct, auto white balance and color reproducibility will be poor. Processing after Completing Adjustments: Mode STILL 1) Select page: E, address: 52, set the data noted down at step 3), Subject Clear chart and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote...
11. Color Reproduction Adjustment 11-2. Color Reproduction Check Adjust the color Separation matrix coefficient so that proper color Mode STILL reproduction is produced. Subject Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) 11-1. Color Reproduction Adjustment Measurement Point Video output terminal Mode STILL Measuring Instrument...
12. White Balance Check 13. Strobe White Balance Adjustment Adjust the white balance when the strobe light flashes. Mode STILL Mode STILL Subject Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Subject A plate which reflection rate is 18% (1.0m from the front of the lens) Filter Filter C14 for color temperature correction...
14. Strobe Light Level and White Balance Check 15. CCD Defect Compensation Check the light level regulation and the white balance when the Mode STILL strobe light flashes. Subject Clear chart Mode STILL (25 cm from the front of the lens) Subject A plate which reflection rate is 18% (Note1)
16. CCD Defect Compensation Check Mode STILL Subject Clear chart (25 cm from the front of the lens) (Note) Measurement Point Display data of page: 6, address: 55 Measuring Instrument Adjustment remote commander Specified Value Note 1: Check that there are no dust, no dirt and no reflection on the clear chart.
1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. LCD Initial Data Input Before perform the LCD system adjustments, check that the specified Mode PLAY values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” are satisfied. Signal Arbitrary Note 1: The back light (fluorescent tube) is driven by a high voltage AC Adjustment Page power supply.
2. VCO Adjustment (SY-54 board) 3. D Range Adjustment (SY-54 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will Set the D range of the RGB decoder used to drive the LCD to the be blurred. specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen will become blackish or saturated (whitish).
4. Bright Adjustment (SY-54 board) 5. Contrast Adjustment (SY-54 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated value.
6. Color Adjustment (SY-54 board) 7. V-COM Level Adjustment (SY-54 board) Set the color saturation to the standard value. If deviated, the color Set the common electrode drive signal level of LCD to the specified will be to dark or light. value.
8. V-COM Adjustment (SY-54 board) 9. White Balance Adjustment (SY-54 board) Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the Correct the white balance. specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced. If deviated, the LCD display will move, producing flicker and Mode PLAY...
1-6. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. Battery End Adjustment (SY-54 board) Check the battery end voltage. Mode STILL Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Display data of page: 2, address: 51 Measuring Instrument Adjustment remote commander Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 30 to 34, 4A Connection: 1) Connect the regulated power supply and the digital voltmeter to the battery terminal as shown in Fig.
5-2. SERVICE MODE 2-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER The adjustment remote commander is used for changing the calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc. The adjustment remote commander performs bi-directional communication with the unit using the remote commander signal line (LANC). The resultant data of this bi-directional communication is written in the non-volatile memory.
2-2. DATA PROCESS The calculation of the DDS display and the adjustment remote commander display data (hexadecimal notation) are required for obtaining the adjustment data of some adjustment items. In this case, after converting the hexadecimal notation to decimal notation, calculate and convert the result to hexadecimal notation, and use it as the adjustment data.
2-3. SERVICE MODE 2. Bit value discrimination Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the 1. Setting the Test Mode adjustment remote commander for following items. Use the table below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”. Page D Address 10 Display on the adjustment remote commander...
3. Switch check (1) Page 2 Address 43 Function When bit value=1 When bit value=0 XPOWER SW (MS block) XCAM/PLAY SW PLAY CAMERA (MS block) SHUTTR SW (MS block) XSHUTTER LOCK SW (MS block) MEMORY STICK IN SW (MS block) XSTILL/MOVIE SW MOVIE STILL...
DSC-F55/F55E SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • The mechanical parts with no reference number The components identified by mark ! or have some differences from the original one.
6-1-3. CAMERA BLOCK SECTION MIC901 IC102 121 113 Be sure to read “Precautions upon replacing CCD imager” on page 4-6 when changing the CCD imager. Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks X-3949-592-1 BASE ASSY, LENS 3-054-555-11 RUBBER (K), SEAL 3-054-947-01 RING, FIXED A-7073-995-A CD-224 BOARD, COMPLETE...
CD-224 DD-126 6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • RESISTORS When indicating parts by reference number, parts list may be different from the parts All resistors are in ohms. please include the board name. specified in the diagrams or the components METAL: metal-film resistor The components identified by mark ! or...
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〈PARTS REFERENCE SHEET〉 You can find the parts position of location of mount locations applying to SY-54 board of a set. SY-54 SIDE A DSC-F55/F55E IC351 IC251 IC501 IC252 — 152 — Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT 〈 〉 For NTSC model DSC-F55 Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME and Parts referencesheets with a clear sheet for use. For PAL model DSC-F55E — 153 — Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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• Parts information correction • Korea model is added to the DSC-F55. The Korea model is same as DSC-F55: E model except accessories. For the accessories, refer to the page 16. • Suffix numbers of the boards are changed as shown below.
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MM-39 PRINTED WIRING BOARD (suffix No. -22 and -23) DD-126 PRINTED WIRING BOARD (suffix No. -23) [ ]: Page No. shown in [ ] indicates the page to refer on the original Service Manual DSC-F55/F55E. There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model.
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DSC-F55/F55E [ Page 4-51 ] DD-126 BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM [ ]: Page No. shown in [ ] indicates the page to refer on the original Service Manual DSC-F55/F55E. — 6 — — 7 — — 8 — Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
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: Changed portion. Page Changed contents 1-2-1. INITIALIZATION OF D PAGE DATA 3. D Page Table Remark Initial value Address NTSC PAL Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 1-2-2. Initializing the B, E, F Page Data 3.
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: Changed portion. Page Changed contents 3. F Page table Remark Initial value Address NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2...
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: Changed portion. Page Changed contents 4. E Page Table Address Remark Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) 5-13 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
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: Changed portion. Page Changed contents 4. E Page Table Address Remark Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
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: Changed portion. Page Changed contents 4. E Page Table Address Remark Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in...
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: Changed portion. Page Changed contents 5. B Page Table Remark Initial value Address NTSC PAL Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 5-16 Fixed data-2 (Modified data, copy the data built in the same model.) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) SECTION 6. REPAIR PARTS LIST : Changed portion.
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DSC-F55/F55E [Addition of Korea model] The following table shows accessories of the DSC-F55: Korea model. Page DSC-F55 : Korea Model Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks ACCESSORIES ************ 1-475-851-33 ADAPTOR, AC 1-772-118-11 COMPACT DISK 1-782-984-21 CABLE, DIGITAL STILL CAMERA(DOS/V)(1.5m) 1-783-738-31 CORD, CONNECTION (AV)(1.5m) 1-783-739-22 CORD, CONNECTION (DK-115)(1.6m)
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(PV00-014) Subject: Change of part code. The assembly parts and the constituent parts are changed as follows. Refer to the DSC-F55/F55E Service Manual (9-974-166-11) and SUPPLEMENT-1 (9-974-166-81) together with the SUPPLEMENT-2 when repairing the units. SECTION 6. REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1.
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