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.