SONY DSC-W50-ADJ Service Manual

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Ver 1.1 2006.08

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Before starting adjustments

Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards

List of service tools

CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMS

VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

SECTION 6

ADJUSTMENTS

SERVICE MODE

Auto-ADJ

LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

ERROR

INITIALIZATION OF DATA

• Use this Service Manual together with the Automatic Adjustment Program (DSC-W50 Auto-Adj Ver1.[]r and the AWB Adjustment Program (W30W50AwbAdjustment.exe).

Note:[] (numeric value) of the file name varies depending on the version of Automatic Adjustment Program.

• Precaution on Replacing the SY-144 Board

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Sony EMCS Co.

2006H0500-1

Published by Kohda TEC

Section Title Page

6. ADJUSTMENTS

Before Starting Adjustment ·······················································6-1 1-1. Adjusting Items When Replacing

Main Parts and Boards ···················································· 6-4 1-2. List of Service Tools ························································6-5 6-1. Camera Section Adjustments··········································· 6-6 1-1. Preparations Before Adjustments ····································6-6 1-2. Adjustment Programs ····················································6-10 1-3. Video System Adjustments ············································ 6-12 1-4. Camera System Adjustments·········································6-14 1-5. LCD System Adjustments ·············································6-22 1-6. Error ···············································································6-24 1-7. Initialization of Data ······················································ 6-26 6-2. Service Mode ································································· 6-27

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SECTION 6

ADJUSTMENTS

Before starting adjustment

Precaution on Replacing the SY-144 Board

•The Repair Board has already been adjusted. Re-initialization or EVR data copy from the set before repair is not required.

•Perform “VIDEO OUT Default Data Check” and “Initial Language Data Check” mentioned below, and also the adjustment items necessary after SY Board replacement.

VIDEO OUT Default Data Check

When you replace to the repairing board, the written data of repairing board also might be changed to original setteing because of broadcast system (NTSC/PAL). When the data has changed because of board replaceing etc., check the default data of VIDEO OUT if destination code is right. If not, rewrite to the right value.

VIDEO OUT Default Data

Page Address

4F 8D 00 01

NTSC PAL

Data

Writing Method:

1) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 01.

2) Select page: 4F, address: 8D, and set data: 00 (NTSC) or data: 01 (PAL).

3) Select page: 40, address: 38, and set data: 00.

4) Click

5) Select page: 80, address: 34, and check that the data is “00”.

6) Select page: 80, address: 30, and check that the data is “00”.

7) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 00.

[Save] on the SEUS screen.

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Initial Language Data Check

If the SY-144 board was replaced, initial language setting may be changed. Accordingly, change the following data so as to set same initial language as that of the set distributing in each region.

Initial language: Language displayed at the next starting if the setting of Setup menu was reset.

It is different from the language setting selectable with the menu.

Initial Language Data

Page Address Data Language GP2 GP3 GP4

00 English zzz 04 Spanish zz

4F 8C

Note: GP2 is fixed to English.

GP3 is either English, Spanish, or Russian. GP4 is either English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, or Korean.

Writing Method:

1) Select page: 00, address: 01 and set data: 01.

2) Select page: 4F, address: 8C, and set the Initial Language Data.

3) Select page: 40, address: 38, and set data: 00.

4) Click [Save] on the SEUS screen.

5) Select page: 80, address: 34, and check that the data is “00”.

6) Select page: 80, address: 30, and check that the data is “00”.

7) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 00.

8) Turn off the camera.

9) Turn on the camera. Execute “Initialize” of Setup screen.

10) Check the language displayed when the camera starts.

08 Simplified Chinese z 0B Russian z 0D Korean z

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Method for Copying or Erasing the Data in Internal Memory

The data can be copied/erased by the operations on the Setup screen. (When erasing the data, execute formatting the internal memory.)

Note 1: When replacing the SY-144 board, erase the data in internal memory of the board before replacement. Note 2: When replacing the SY-144 board or the IC202 on the SY-144 board, execute formatting and initialize the

internal memory after replacement.

Method for copying the data in internal memory

Copy

Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.

Cancel

1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be copied Ready?” appears.

3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

Copying starts.

Copying

102_COPY

• Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data.

• You cannot copy individual images.

• The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying. To delete the contents of the

internal memory, remove the “Memory Stick Duo” after copying, then execute the [Format] command in

(Internal Memory Tool).

• You cannot select a folder copied on a “Memory Stick Duo”.

• Even if you copy data, a (Print order) mark is not copied.

See the following procedure . Cancels the copying.

Method for formatting the internal memory

This item does not app ear when a The default settings are marked with .

Format

Formats the internal memo r y.

• Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the inter na l me mory, including even protected images.

Cancel

1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z.

The message “All data in internal memory will be erased Ready?

2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.

The format is complete.

“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera.

See the following procedure . Cancels the formatting.

” appears.

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1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards

When replacing main parts and boards, adjust the items indicated by z in the following table.

Note 1: The Automatic Adjustment Program does not support the “Initialization of data”. Perform it manually. Note 2: Use the AWB Adjustment Program (W30W50AwbAdjustment.exe). Note 3: When replacing the SY-144 board, erase the data in internal memory of the board before replacement. Note 4: When replacing the SY-144 board or the IC202 on the SY-144 board, execute formatting and initialize the internal memory after

replacement.

Note 5: When replacing the SY-144 board, perform “VIDEO OUT Default Data Check” and “Initial Language Data Check” after re-

placement.

Replaced parts

Block Mounted parts Board

replacement replacement replacement

Adjusting item Adjustment

VIDEO adjustment Video output level adj. CAMERA adjustment 1 Flange back adj. CAMERA adjustment 2 Flange back check

F No. compensation

CAMERA adjustment 3

(Note 2) AWB 3200K-5800K standard data input

CAMERA adjustment 4

CAMERA adjustment 5 Strobe adj. CAMERA adjustment 6 Auto focus illumination check

LCD adjustment

(Note 1) Initialization of data

Measure gain adj. Mechanical shutter adj. Light value adj.

Color reproduction adj. & check CCD linearity check CCD white defect compensation check CCD black defect compensation check

V-COM adj. White Balance adj.

LCD unit

Backlight unit

(AF illumination LED)

(Internal memory) (Note 3)

(CCD signal process, Timing gen.)

(Video amp.)

(LCD drive)

LCD901

D901

D003

IC202

IC301

IC602

IC901

(COMPLETE)

(COMPLETE) (Note 3, 4, 5)

Lens block

CCD block assy (Including CD-604 flexible board and CCD imager)

Flash unit

LCD block

ST-133 board

SY-144 board

ST-133 board

SY-144 board

zz z

zzz

zz z z z

zzz

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1-2. List of service tools

• Oscilloscope • Color monitor

J-1

J-4

J-7

J-10

Personal computer (Note 1)

Pattern box PTB-450 J-6082-200-A or Small pattern box PTB-1450 J-6082-557-A

Minipattern box J-6082-353-B

J-2

HASP key and application for adjustment (SEUS)

Contact our service headquater of each area how to get the application for adjustment (SEUS) and HASP key.

J-5

9 colors chart (Note 2)

For PTB-1450: J-6082-562-A

J-8

Flange back adjustment jig J-6082-563-A

J-11

J-3

USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal 1-829-866-11

J-6

Clear chart

For PTB-450: J-6080-621-A

For PTB-1450: J-6082-560-A

J-9

Siemens star chart J-6080-875-A

Back ground paper J-2501-130-A

AC power adaptor AC-LS5 1-479-284-51

Fig. 6-1-1

Note 1: Personal computer

OS: Windows98/98SE/Me/2000/XP Home/XP Pro RAM: 256MB or more recommended USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)

Two connectors are required.

Note 2: In using the 9 colors chart on the pattern box PTB-450, adjust the chart size through the procedure shown below so that it matches

to the pattern box PTB-450.

1) Prepare a woody board A of the thickness 5 mm, and paint it mat-black.

2) Fit the 9 colors chart in the woody board A, and secure the chart with a black tape, etc. to shield the light.

woody boad A

360 mm

155 mm

135 mm

280 mm

woody boad A

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9 colors chart

Fig. 6-1-2

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6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS

1-1-1. Preparations

1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 6-1-4.

2) Start up the application for adjustment (SEUS).

Note: Before perform the adjustment, set the following data.

1) Select page: 40, address: 38 and set data: 00.

OS: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP RAM: 256MB or more recommended USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1) Two connectors are required.

HASP Key

Pattern box

L = About 11 cm

Fig. 6-1-3

AC power adaptor AC-LS5 (1-479-284-51)

Front of the lens

Camera

AC IN

VIDEO Adjustment

Osilloscope

Terminated 75 Ω

To USB connector

Color monitor

To Multi connector

USB, A/V multi cable (1-829-866-11)

Video (yellow)

Audio (Black)

Fig. 6-1-4

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1-1-2. Precautions

1. Setting the Switch

Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments.

1. Mode dial ........................................... CAMERA (Auto)

2. ZOOM lever....................................... WIDE end

3. Digital Zoom (SET UP setting)......... Off

9 colors chart (Standard picture frame)

Green

Cyan

C14

Effective picture frame

LCD screen or under scan

Fig. a

monitor TV picture

Yellow

White

Blue

W14

Red

Magenta

A 2

2. Subjects

1) 9 colors chart (Standard picture frame). When performing adjustments using the 9 colors chart, adjust the picture frame as shown in Fig. 6-1-5. (Standard picture frame)

2) Clear chart (Standard picture frame) Remove the 9 colors chart from the pattern box and insert a clear chart in its place. (Do not perform zoom operations during this time)

A = B

C =

C14 : Filter for AWB 5800K adjustment

Transparent window

Fig. 6-1-5

B 3

Adjust the camera position and direction to obtain the LCD screen or the monitor TV display shown in Fig. a.

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3. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box

A dark room is required to provide an accurate flash adjustment. If it is not available, prepare the flash adjustment box as given below;

1) Provide woody board A, B and C of 15 mm thickness.

woody board A (2)

400 mm

513 mm 513 mm 700 mm

woody board B (2)

Fig. 6-1-6

2) Apply black mat paint to one side of woody board A and B.

3) Attach background paper (J-2501-130-A) to woody board C.

4) Assemble so that the black sides and the background paper side of woody board A, B and C are internal. (Fig. 6-1-7)

370 mm

700 mm730 mm

woody board A

woody board C (1)

700 mm

woody board B

woody board A

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woody board B

woody board C

Fig. 6-1-7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADJUSTMENTS

Before starting adjustment

1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS