• SONY and the SONY logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• BBeB, BBeB Book, and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Bitstream is a registered trademark, and Dutch, Font Fusion, and Swiss are trademarks, of Bitstream Inc.
• Microsoft, Windows, W indows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and / or other countries.
• Adobe, Adobe Reader and Adobe PDF are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.Continued 90 US
• This product uses MontaVista Software, Inc.’s MontaVista(R) Linux(R) Professional Edition as the operating system.
All other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks
of their respective manufacturers. Further, the trademark TM and registered trademark ® symbols are not indicated throughout
this document.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be damaged by heat.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during
repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
7. EXPLODED VIEWS
7-1. Case Section ................................................................... 44
7-2. Main Section .................................................................. 45
8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 46
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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONET WARNING!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS
WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS
MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM- POSANTS QUE
PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
PRS-505
UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the
heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
• Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to fl ow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
• Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
REWRITING THE LUT
The LUT is exclusive for each lot number of the INK INDICATOR
ELEMENT ASSY. Therefore, when replacing the MAIN board,
display panel, or FLASH ROM, you need to rewrite the LUT.
However, rewriting is not required if the lot number is the same.
How to check the lot number of the ink (indication)
ELEMENT ASSY :
• The lot number is written on the label on the fl exible card wire.
The lot number is “P10” in the picture below.
ink (indication)
main board
element assy
Location where the LUT is stored:
• IC1203
How to check the version of the stored LUT:
• When you insert the memory stick or SD memory card in
which the exclusive fi le is stored, the test mode is established.
Check the current LUT version displayed at the right side of
“Update Waveform” as in the screen below. The LUT version
is “8202191919” in this example.
(Screen display)
How to change the LUT:
• Copy the LUT fi le you want to update to the folder under “/
Sony Reader/software” in the memory stick or SD memory
card exclusive for the test mode, and then change the name to
“lut.bin”. Execute test mode No.3 “Update Waveform”. The
LUT will be updated in about 10 seconds, and the LUT version
display will also change.
• For the LUT version and the LUT fi le corresponding to the lot
number of the panel, refer to technical news.
Note:
• To create the memory stick exclusive for the test mode, refer to TEST
MODE (Page 11).
• For the VCOM adjustment value of RV1801 for each lot, refer to
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT (Page 11).
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NOTE THE IC1001 ON THE MAIN BOARD
REPLACING
Replacement of IC1001 on the MAIN board used in this set requires a special tool
NOTE THE IC301, IC953, IC1106, IC1201, IC1202 AND
IC1203 ON THE MAIN BOARD REPLACING
When IC301, IC953, IC1106, IC1201, IC1202 and IC1203 on the
MAIN board is damaged, exchange the new MAIN board for the
MAIN board which IC damaged
NOTES WHEN REPLACING THE INK INDICATOR
ELEMENT ASSY, MAIN BOARD AND FLASH ROM
(IC1203)
When the INK INDICATOR ELEMENT ASSY, MAIN board, or
FLASH ROM (IC1203) is replaced, you need to change the LUT.
REMOVING/ATTACHING THE SOFT COVER
"
• Removing the soft cover
Pull the tab of soft cover towards " .
Remove Sony’s Reader in the direction of # .
• Attaching the soft cover
Insert the tab $ of the soft cover in the hole % of Sony’s
Reader.
Pull the tab of the soft cover towards " .
Insert Sony’s Reader in the direction of & to attach it to the soft
cover.
Check that the tabs of the soft cover are completely inserted in
the holes of Sony’s Reader.
#
&
%$
Note: Note that the tab of the soft cover may become deformed,
if you strongly pull the tab too much.
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SECTION 2
GENERAL
Guide to Parts and Controls
Front
Enter button*
To decide an item or apply a
setting, press the Enter button.
/// buttons*
To select an item or scroll around the screen, press
(left), (up), (down), or (right).
*1In this manual, the operation of the ////Enter buttons are
explained as follows.
(Example) Press /// to select “Away” on the Book list, then
press Enter.
MENU button
To return to the previous screen or show a menu.
(page) / (>/<) buttons
To turn the page or proceed/return to the next (>)/
previous (<) content.
Number (1 – 9,0) buttons
To select the numbered items on the screen or input
numeric values on the Setting menu.
SD Memory Card slot
To insert a SD Memory Card (optional).
“Memory Stick Duo” slot
To insert a “Memory Stick Duo” (optional).
POWER switch
To switch on/off the Reader.
Indicator
Lights up in red while charging, and goes off when
charging is complete.
Flashes in orange while the Reader is accessing your
computer via USB.
Also flashes in orange while switching the Reader on
or off.
1
Enter button
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This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
Holes for soft cover attachment
The soft cover is attached when purchased.
Folds open in use
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Note
• Do not leave the Reader in a high temperature conditions,
as it may damage the soft cover.
(size) button
To zoom in/out a page or picture.
(MARK) button
To create/remove a bookmark.
Hole for hand strap
To attach the hand strap.
USB connector
To connect the USB cable (supplied).
DC IN jack
To connect the AC power adapter (optional).
Hint
• The Reader can be charged by connecting to a computer
using the supplied USB cable.
(Headphones) jack
To connect headphones (optional).
VOLUME +/– buttons
To adjust the volume.
To mute the sound, press and hold the VOLUME +/–
buttons.To restore the sound, press the VOLUME +/–
buttons again.
Rear
Reset button
To reset the Reader if no operation is possible.
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SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
Note 1: The process described in can be performed in any order.
Note 2: Without completing the process described in , the next process can not be performed.
Note 3: Please refer to SERVICING NOTES “REMOVING/ATTACHING THE SOFT COVER” (page 4).
Note: When peeling off adhesive sheet,
be sure to exchange it for new adhesive sheet.
Remove while moving ornamental plate (upper) assy
in the direction of the arrow.
claw
adhesive sheet (C)
plate (case_upper)
adhesive sheet (B)
adhesive sheet (C)
plate (case_upper)
adhesive sheet (B)
two screws (M1.4)
The upper part of the back side
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3-3. ORNAMENTAL PLATE (LOWER) ASSY
The lower part of the back side
PRS-505
screw (M1.4)
ornamental plate (lower) assy
claw
two claws
3-4. MAIN ASSY
three tapping screws
Please open the lower side of case assy
a little up and down.
case assy
back side
two screws (M1.4)
connector (CN801)
spacer (CON_key)
KEY FLEXIBLE board
Please draw out main assy to the half
noting that KEY FLEXIBLE board does not stretch
in the direction of the arrow.
Please insert paper and the film, etc.
in the space of case assy not to be damaged
of the display side of INK(indikation) element assy.
Please draw out main assy
from case assy in the direction
of the arrow completely
after removing the connector (CN801).
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3-5. (ION) STORAGE BATTERY ASSY
two screws (M1.4)
upper side
main assy
back side
connector (CN401)
3-6. SLOT FLEXIBLE BOARD
(ion) storage battery assy
lower side
spacer (CON_SD)
lower side
main assy
back side
two screws (M1.4)
connector
(CN201)
SLOT FLEXIBLE board
upper side
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3-7. CONNECT FLEXIBLE BOARD
spacer (CON_USB)
connector (CN901)
upper side
PRS-505
two screws (M1.4)
CONNECT FLEXIBLE board
adhesive sheet (D)
Note: When peeling off adhesive sheet,
be sure to exchange it for new adhesive sheet.
main assy
back side
3-8. FRAME
compression spring
Note: Note the loss
because it is likely to dash out
when it removes.
shaft (spring)
Note: Note the loss
because it is likely to dash out
when it removes.
adhesive sheet (A)
Note: When peeling off adhesive sheet,
be sure to exchange it for new adhesive sheet.
lower side
nut plate
Note: Note the loss.
frame
two adhesive sheets (B)
Note: When peeling off adhesive sheet,
be sure to exchange it for new adhesive sheet.
screw (M1.4)
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3-9. MAIN BOARD, INK (INDICATION) ELEMENT ASSY (IIE1)
screw (M1.4 × 2)
MAIN board
connector (CN302)
ink (indication) element assy (IIE1)
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SECTION 4
TEST MODE
HOW TO MAKE THE SD MEMORY CARD OR
MEMORY STICK FOR TEST MODE USE ONLY
1. Ready for the SD memory card or memory stick.
2. Make the new directly as “/Sony Reader/software” on the SD
memory card or memory stick.
3. Download the as follow as the fi les from internet site, copy to
directly.
Download fi les:
autorun.xml,
icon.png,
key.png,
lut.bin (If this download fi le’s name is different, change
to this name.)
HOW TO ENTER THE TEST MODE
1. Insert the test mode SD memory card or memory stick.
2. After a while, indicate the test mode menu, enter the test
mode.
1. Test Panel
1. While the machine selected tab “Test Panel” in test mode
menu, press the [ENTER] button or [1] button.
2. Screen is changed to the Test Panel.
3. The display is changed so bellow with each time of pushing the
[>] button or [<] button of [PAGE].
4. It’s back to TEST MODE MENU when the [MENU] button.
5. After the end of test, a display of Test Panel on TEST MODE
MENU is changed to “Done” from “Not Yet”.
2. Check All Key
1. In the state that a Check All Key tab of TEST MODE MENU
is selected, press the [ENTER] button or [2] button.
2. The screen is switched into the Check All Key state.
3. The display invert when each button is pushed, and the display
is back to the all button.
4. After the end of test, a display of the right side of T est Panel on
TEST MODE MENU is changed to “Done” from “Not Yet”.
3. Update Waveform
In this mode, it is possible to confi rm the variation of LUT (Look
Up Table) and rewrite. The change of the LUT is required when a
INK INDICA T OR ELEMENT , MAIN BOARD and FLASH ROM
(IC1203) are replaced. However, a INK INDICATOR ELEMENT
is different from parameter by each lot number, therefore, rewriting is not required if the lot number is the same. The lot number is
written on the label on the fl exible board.
1. The current LUT version displayed at the right side of Update
Waveform on TEST MODE MENU.
2. In the state that a Update Waveform tab is selected if it is press
the [ENTER] button or [3] button, it starts rewriting LUT version.
Note: It is necessary to match the LUT version to the version in elation
to the lot number of the INK INDICATOR ELEMENT. Refer to
Technical News about details.
3. After a few minutes (about 10 seconds), the screen display is
refreshed, a LUT version display of the right side of Update
Waveform on TEST MODE MENU is refreshed.
4. Reset Screen Lock
The screen lock can be compulsorily released.
1. The current state of screen lock and the password are displayed on the right side of Reset Screen Lock of TEST MODE
MENU.
2. In the state that the Reset Screen Lock tab of TEST MODE
MENU is selected, press the [ENTER] button or [4] button.
3. The display on the right side of Reset Screen Lock is changed
to “Off-0000”, so Screen Lock is unlocked .
5. Power Off
1. In the state of a Power Off tab of TEST MODE MENU, press
the [ENTER] button or [5] button.
2. After a while, the screen display is changed white, so power is
turned off.
6. Factory Initialize
It return to the state various setting are shipped in the factory. The
fi le of Flash ROM deletes all fi les except fi le the factory is shipped.
Please note it enough you operate this mode.
1. In the state of a Factory Initialize tab of TEST MODE MENU,
press the [ENTER] button or [6] button.
2. Initialize end. After a while, the screen display is changed
white, so power is turned off.
SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT
VCOM VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
Vcom voltage for the display panel varies for each panel. VCOM
adjustment is required when replacing a board or panel.
Preparation:
Voltage is generated only when the screen is changed, so the
adjustment needs to be performed while changing the screen. Use
the slideshow function to change the screen sequentially.
1. With the “Settings” tab in the menu selected, press the [ENTER] button or the [0] button.
2. With the “Slideshow” tab selected, press the [ENTER] button
or the [3] button.
3. Set “Turn On, Slide Duration 05 seconds”, and press the [ENTER] button on OK.
Procedure:
1. With the “Pictures” tab in the menu selected, press the [ENTER] button or the [9] button.
2. Specify a desired screen, and press the [ENTER] button to
check that the slideshow starts.
3. Observe the TP354 on an oscilloscope (refer to Fig.2), and use
R V1801 to adjust the voltage that is generated when the screen
is changed so that it satisfi es the standard.
Standard: Written on the fl exible card wire of the display panel with
a marker. (–1 V to –2.5 V) (Refer to following Fig.1)