Sony HDCAM HDW-F900 User manual

HD CAMCORDER
HDW-F900
MAINTENANCE MANUAL Part 1
1st Edition (Revised 2)
Serial No. 10001 and Higher

HDW-F900 P1
!WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
!WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden.Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen.Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.
!AVERTISSEMENT
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.
X-RAY RADIATION WARNING
Be sure that parts replacement in the high voltage block
and adjustments made to the high voltage circuits are
carried out precisely in accordance with the procedures
given in this manual.

HDW-F900 P1
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Vorsicht!
Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem
Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom
Hersteller empfohlenen ähnlichen Typ.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben
des Herstellers.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement
incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du
même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé
par le constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées
conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering.
Udskiftning måkun ske med batteri
af samme fabrikat og type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
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Voor de klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een MnO2-Li batterij voor memory
back-up.
Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de
batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde
levensduur afdankt.
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.
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene
Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den
Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann,
wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie
leer”oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien
“nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert”. Um
sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit
einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien
einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.

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HDW-F900 P1
Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual .............................................................................................. 5
Related manuals......................................................................................................... 5
Contents ..................................................................................................................... 6
1. Installation
1-1. Check of ROM Version ..............................................................................1-1
1-2. Supplied Accessories ..................................................................................1-1
1-3. Operating Conditions ..................................................................................1-1
1-4. Connectors...................................................................................................1-1
1-5. Input/Output Signals ...................................................................................1-2
2. Service Overview
2-1. How to clean the head when the head is clogged........................................2-1
2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration..........................................2-2
2-2-1. PC Board Location .....................................................................2-2
2-2-2. Location of Main Mechanical Parts ...........................................2-5
2-2-3. Location/Functions of Sensors ...................................................2-6
2-3. Settings of Board Switches and Short-circuit Pins .....................................2-8
2-3-1. IF-819 Board ..............................................................................2-8
2-3-2. SY-285 Board.............................................................................2-8
2-3-3. SV-218 Board.............................................................................2-9
2-3-4. RPR-13 Board ............................................................................2-9
2-3-5. APR-55 Board ..........................................................................2-10
2-3-6. HN-243 Board ..........................................................................2-12
2-3-7. RP-113 Board...........................................................................2-12
2-4. Removal and Installation of Exterior Parts ...............................................2-13
2-5. Plug-in Board Removal and Installation ...................................................2-14
2-5-1. AD-167 Board ..........................................................................2-14
2-5-2. DPR-152 Board ........................................................................2-15
2-5-3. DA-148 Board ..........................................................................2-16
2-5-4. IF-819, SV-218, SY-285 Boards..............................................2-16
2-5-5. General Information of Plug-in Board
Removal and Installation..........................................................2-17
2-6. Cassette Compartment Assembly Removal and Installation ....................2-18
2-7. Cassette Tape Manual Ejection .................................................................2-20
2-8. Fixtures and Measuring Equipment for Adjustment.................................2-21
2-8-1. Fixtures.....................................................................................2-21
2-8-2. Measuring Equipment ..............................................................2-23

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3. Error Code and Error Message
3-1. Error Code ...................................................................................................3-1
3-2. Error Message .............................................................................................3-2
3-3. DIAGNOSTIC Mode ..................................................................................3-3
4. Setup Menu
4-1. Setup Menu .................................................................................................4-1
4-2. TOP Menu ...................................................................................................4-3
4-3. OPERATION Menu ....................................................................................4-4
4-4. PAINT Menu.............................................................................................4-11
4-5. MAINTENANCE Menu ...........................................................................4-22
4-6. FILE Menu ................................................................................................4-29
4-7. DIAGNOSIS Menu ...................................................................................4-34
5. File System
5-1. File Structure ...............................................................................................5-1
5-2. Operator File ...............................................................................................5-2
5-3. Preset Operator File.....................................................................................5-3
5-4. Registering the Scene File...........................................................................5-4
5-5. Registering Reference Files ........................................................................5-6
5-6. Registering the Lens File ............................................................................5-9
5-7. Registering the OHB File ..........................................................................5-10
5-7-1. Storing the Black Shading and White Shading ........................5-10
5-7-2. Adjusting the ND Offset ..........................................................5-11
5-8. File items ...................................................................................................5-12

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6. Periodic Maintenance and Inspection
6-1. Cleaning ......................................................................................................6-1
6-1-1. General Information on Cleaning...............................................6-1
6-1-2. Cleaning of Tape Running Surface of Upper Drum
and Video Heads ........................................................................6-3
6-1-3. Cleaning of Tape Running Surface of Lower Drum
and Lead Surface........................................................................6-4
6-1-4. Cleaning of Stationary Heads and Cleaning Blade ....................6-5
6-1-5. Cleaning of Tape Path System ...................................................6-6
6-1-6. Cleaning of Filter .......................................................................6-7
6-2. Maintenance After Use in Special Environments .......................................6-8
6-3. Periodic Inspections ....................................................................................6-9
6-3-1. Hours Meter ...............................................................................6-9
6-3-2. Periodic Inspection List............................................................6-10
6-3-3. Recommended Replacing Parts................................................6-12
7. Overall Block Diagrams
7-1. Camera Block..............................................................................................7-1
7-2. VTR Block ..................................................................................................7-4

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HDW-F900 P1
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual This manual is the maintenance manual part 1 of HDCAM camcorder HDW-F900.
This manual is intended for use by trained system and service engineers, and is
provided information required for the installation, maintenance information and
information for primary service.
Related manuals Besides this maintenance manual part 1, the following manuals are available.
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.HDW-F900 Operation Manual (Supplied with this unit)
This manual is necessary for the use and the operation of this unit.
Part No. : 3-203-941-XX
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.HDW-F900 Maintenance Manual Part 2 Volume 1, Volume 2
(Available on your request)
This manual is provided information that is premised the parts level service
(adjustments, board layouts, schematic diagrams, detailed parts lists and the like.)
for this unit.
If this manual is required, please contact to your local Sony Sales Office/Service
Center.
Volume 1 (Service Information , Replacement of Parts and Adjustments)
Part No. : 9-968-563-XX
Volume 2 (Schematic Diagrams, Board Layouts, Block Diagrams, Exploded
Views and Parts Lists).
Part No. : 9-968-564-XX
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.HDVF-20A Operation Manual (Supplied with HDVF-20A)
This manual is necessary for the use and the operation of HDVF-20A.
Part No. : 3-203-934-XX
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.HDVF-20A Maintenance Manual (Available on your request)
This manual is provided information that is premised the parts level service
(adjustments, board layouts, schematic diagrams, detailed parts lists and the like.)
for HDVF-20A.
If this manual is required, please contact to your local Sony Sales Office/Service
Center.
Part No. : 9-968-559-XX

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Contents The maintenance manual part 1 is organized by following sections.
Section 1 Installation
This section is described about the information that is required to install (operating
conditions, connection information and the like.) and when installing this unit.
Section 2 Service Overview
This section is described about fundamental information that is required for service
(removing of cabinet and cassette compartment, location of printed circuit boards
and main parts, fixture and measuring equipments, and the like.), measures against
trouble.
Section 3 Error Code and Error Message
This section is described about DIAGNOSTIC mode, error messages and error code.
Section 4 Setup Menu
This section is described about the setup menu.
Section 5 File System
This section is described about the file system to control data.
Section 6 Periodic Maintenance and Inspection
This section is described about the recommended periodic maintenance and the
cleaning procedures.
Section 7 Overall Block Diagrams
This section is described about overall block diagrams.

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HDW-F900 P1
Section 1
Installation
1-1. Check of ROM Version
When connecting the peripheral equipment in the list
below, be sure to check that the version of ROM on each
peripheral device is corresponding to the camera to be
connected.
If ROM version is lower than the specified below, be sure
to perform ROM replacement.
If ROM replacement is required, contact your local Sony
Sales Office/Service Center.
Peripheral Board name Ref No. Rom version
equipment
MSU-700A CPU-293 IC5, IC6 Ver. 1.10 or higher
MSU-750 CPU-286 IC5, IC6 Ver. 1.10 or higher
RCP-720/721 MPU-79 IC10 Ver. 2.73 or higher
RCP-730/731 MPU-79 IC10 Ver. 2.73 or higher
RCP-740/741 MPU-79 IC10 Ver. 2.73 or higher
RCP-700/701 MPU-92 IC6 Ver. 2.73 or higher
RM-B150 CPU-266 IC4 Ver. 1.00 or higher
1-2. Supplied Accessories
Accessories Sony Part No. Qt’y
Michrophone 1-542-295-1X 1
Spacer, Michrophone 3-179-882-0X 1
Holder (B), Michrophone 3-680-582-0X 1
Cover, Rain 3-725-262-0X 1
Belt Assy, Shoulder A-6772-374-X 1
Operation Manual — 1
Maintenance Manual Part 1 — 1
1-3. Operating Conditions
Operating temperature : 0 dC to 40 dC
Storage temperature : _20 dC to +60 dC
Humidity : No condensation allowed
Locations to avoid :
.Extremely hot or cold places
.Very humid places
.Places with strong vibrations
.Places with strong electric or magnetic fields
.Places exposed to direct sunlight for a long time or near
heaters
1-4. Connectors
When connecting cables to the connectors during installa-
tion or maintenance work, use the following connectors or
cables.
Connector name Connection connectors/Cables
GENLOCK IN (RETURN)
TC IN 1-560-069-11
TC OUT BNC Coaxial Connector
MONITOR OUT Y Plug
MONITOR OUT Pb
MONITOR OUT Pr
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 1-508-084-00 XLR 3-pin, Male
AUDIO OUT 1-508-370-00 XLR 5-pin, Female
MIC IN +48 V 1-508-084-00 XLR 3-pin, Male
DC IN 1-508-362-00 XLR 4-pin, Female
DC OUT 12 V 1-566-425-11 Round Type 4-pin, Male
REMOTE 1-766-848-11 Round Type 8-pin, Male

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1-5. Input/Output Signals
1-5. Input/Output Signals
Input
GENLOCK IN (RETURN) : 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z
TC IN : 0.5 V to 18 V p-p, 10 kZ
Output
MONITOR OUT : 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z, unbalanced
TC OUT : 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z
EARPHONE : 8 Z, _∞to_18 dBu variable
DC IN : XLR, 4-pin (Male)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 GND —GND for BATT OUT (+)
2—No connection
3—No connection
4 BATT OUT (+)IN+11 to 17 V dc
AUDIO IN CH-1, CH-2 : XLR, 3-pin (Female)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 MIC/LINE (G) —_60 dBu/+4 dBu, selectable
2 MIC/LINE (X) IN High impedance, Balanced
3 MIC/LINE (Y) IN (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)
MIC IN +48 V : XLR, 3-pin (Female)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 CAM MIC (G) —_60 dBu
2 CAM MIC (X) IN High impedance, Balanced
3 CAM MIC (Y) IN (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)

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DC OUT 12 V : DIN, 4-pin(Female)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 UNREG GND —GND for POWER
2—No connection
3—No connection
4 UNREG +12 V OUT +11 to 17 V dc
AUDIO OUT : XLR, 5-pin (male)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 ANALOG GND —
2 AUDIO_PB (X) OUT 0 dBm (600 Zterminated)
3 AUDIO_PB (Y) OUT
4 AUDIO_PB_SUB (X) OUT
3 AUDIO_PB_SUB (Y) OUT (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)
BATT IN : 5-pin (Male)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 BATT IN (_)
2 BATT ID
3 BATT REM
4 LIGHT CONT
5 BATT IN (+)IN+11 to 17 V dc
LENS : 12-pin (Female)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 RET (SW) IN ON : 0 V, OFF : OPEN
2 VTR TRIG IN ON : 0 V, OFF : OPEN
3 LENS GND —
4 AUTO +5 V IN AUTO : +5 V,
MANU : 0 V or OPEN
5 IRIS CONT OUT +3.4 V (F16) to +6.2 V (F2.8)
6 UNREG +12 V OUT +11 V to 17 V
7 IRIS PSTN IN +3.4 V (F16) to +6.2 V (F2.8)
8 REMOTE/LOCAL OUT AUTO IRIS : 0 V
MANUAL IRIS : +5 V
9 EXTENDER IN EX 2 ON : 0 V
EX 0.8 ON : +1.8 V
OFF : +4.8 V
10 ZOOM PSTN IN WIDE : 2 V, TELE : 7 V
11 LENS RX
12 LENS TX
1-5. Input/Output Signals
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1-5. Input/Output Signals
REMOTE : 8-pin (Female)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 TX RCP DATA (X) OUT SERIAL DATA OUT
2 TX RCP DATA (Y) OUT SERIAL DATA OUT
3 RX RCP DATA (X) IN SERIAL DATA IN
4 RX RCP DATA (Y) IN SERIAL DATA IN
5 TX GND —GND for TX
6 UNREG +12 V OUT +11 V to 17 V
7 UNREG (GND) —GND for UNREG
8 Y OUT 1.0 V p-p, Zo = 75 Z
CHASSIS GND —CHASSIS GND
VF : 20-pin (Female)
<External View>
No. Signal I/O Specifications
1 SDA VF I/O TTL level
2—No connection
3—No connection
4 SCL VF OUT TTL level
5 COLOR/BW IN ON : Color, OFF : B/W
6—No connection
7—No connection
8 G TALLY OUT ON : 5 V, OFF : GND
9 VF PEAKING CTL OUT 1.0 V p-p, Zo = 75 Z
10 —No connection
11 —No connection
12 VF VIDEO (Y) OUT 1.0 V p-p, Z0 = 75 Z
13 VF VIDEO GND —GND for VIDEO
14 VF VIDEO (Pb) OUT ±0.35 V p-p, Zo = 75 Z
15 VF VIDEO (Pr) OUT ±0.35 V p-p, Zo = 75 Z
16 —No connection
17 R TALLY (UP) OUT ON : 5 V, OFF : GND
18 —No connection
19 VF GND —GND for VF
20 UNREG +12 V OUT +11 V to 17 V

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Section 2
Service Overview
2-1. How to clean the head when the head is clogged
When the head is Clogged, refer to Section 6, Periodic Maintenance and Inspection for appropriate head-cleaning.

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2-2-1. PC Board Location
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System Configuration Board Name Circuit Function No.
CCD unit BI-145 (B) CCD block #\
BI-145 (G) CCD block #]
BI-145 (R) CCD block #[
CN-1432 CCD block 3
CN-1946 CCD block @'
DR-411 CCD driver, Timing generator #,
DU-19 Connector Board #.
NR-68 CCD block #'
PA-238 Pre-amp #;
RP-113 CCD block 1
SH-74 Shading correction signal generator 2
TG-213 Timing generator $/
Camera AD-167 Flare, PRE knee, White clip, Black clip, PRE filter, A/D converter 7
CN-1614 Filter #-
CN-1940 Relay board for AD-167 board and DPR-152 board @[
CN-2085 Relay board for DPR-152 board and DA-148 board @]
DA-148 Post filter, D/A converter 9
DPR-152 SCVP (Digital processing), VFS (Frame rate converter) 8
DPR-157 Digital processing #=
IF-819 System controller, Fan controller !=
RE-145F Power supply, Regulator (CCD block) 5
RPR-13 Assistant board for VFS @;
SG-267 GEN lock, Timing pulse generator (CTG), Character generator !-
VA-195 Video amp, White gain, White shading compensator 6
VDA-51 Monitor out, VF out, Character mix, Marker mix, Zebra mix, Skin marker mix !/
Video DEC-95 ECC/BRR decoder !,, !.
EN-143 BRR encoder (B), Timing generator !;
ENC-59 BRR encoder (A), ECC encoder !\
EQ-89 RF equalizer @/
VN-12 Concealment, FIL (Rate convert) !'
Servo SV-218 Servo controller ![
System control SY-285 System controller for VTR block, Timecode controller !]
Time code, Audio APR-55 Audio processor @\
Others CN-2043 Connector board for Memory Stick @.
CN-2044 Relay board for IF-819 board and SY-285 board @=
CN-2078 Relay board for SV-218 board and SY-285 board @-
CP-361 Control panel #/
MB-877 Mother board 4
VR-175 Memory card, Audio select switch, Alarm level, Monitor level @,
2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration

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Head CTL-10 CTL head amp 5
CUE-2 CUE head amp !-
HN-243 Harness, Erase head amp, TC head amp 6
Mic CN-1642 Connector board for Camera mic !/
MA-92 Camera mic amp 9
SW-911 VTR S/S switch, Shutter switch, ABB/AWB switch 7
SW-912 Rotary encoder switch 8
Connector box CN-2025 Connector board for Audio IN/OUT & EXT DC IN/OUT !]
CN-2046 Connector board for Monitor OUT, EXT TC IN/OUT ![
CO-38 Connector (Genlock IN, Remote) !\
PS-569 Power supply, Circuit breaker !=
Power supply RE-139 Power supply, Regulator (VTR) !'
RE-140 Power supply, Regulator (VTR) !,
Rear panel CN-2024 Adaptor !;
Others HP-90 Headphone 2
KY-293 Function key 4
SE-275 Tape sensor, DEW sensor 1
SW-1032 Back tally, Back tally switch 3
CCM-33B Reader/writer !,
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1Tension regulator arm
2S1 tape guide (on S slider )
3S2 tape guide (on S slider )
4Tension regulator guide ( S4 tape guide )
5S5 tape guide
6S3 tape guide
7Full erase head
8Tape cleaner
9CTL head
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!- Slip ring
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!\ Lower drum
!; CUE head cleaner
!' CUE/TC head
!, Manual eject knob
!. Threading motor
@/ Capstan motor
@- T3 tape guide
@= T drawer guide
@[ Pinch roller
@] T2 tape guide (on T slider )
@\ T1 tape giude (on T slider )
@; T soft brake
@' T reel table
@, Timing belt
@. Gear
#/ S reel table
#- Brake band
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