1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check (See Figure. 1) 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE There are special components used in this equipment 1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use which are important for safety. These parts are marked by an isolation transformer for this check.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor "chip"...
2.3. How to Replace the Lithium Battery 2.3.1. Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the MONITOR P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B501” at foil side of MONITOR P.C.B.) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal.
3 Service Navigation 3.1. Introduction This service manual contains technical information, which allow service personnel’s to understand and service this model. Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers. If the circuit is changed or modified, the information will be followed by service manual to be controlled with original service manual. 3.2.
3.3. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are seven kinds of HC-VXF990/VXF999/WXF990/WXF991/WXF990M. • a) HC-WXF990M (Japan domestic model) • b) HC-WXF991PP • c) HC-VXF990EB/EF/EG/EP, VXF999EG • d) HC-VXF990EE • e) HC-WXF990GK,WXF990MGK • f) HC-WXF990MGN, VXF990GN •...
3.4. Baking of replacement IC and defective P.C.B. When replacing the CSP/BGA/QFN type IC mounted on the P.C.B., the problem of IC crack or foil pattern breaking in the P.C.B. might sometimes occur by rapid heating. In order to improve the success rate of IC replacement for repair, it would be required to work out baking of replacement IC and defective P.C.B.
4 Specifications The following specification is for HC-WXF990/WXF990M/VXF990/VXF999/VX980/VX989/VX980M (EB/EP). Some specifications may differ depending on model suffix. The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual.
5 Location of Controls and Components The following description is for HC-WXF990/WXF990M/VXF990/VXF999/VX980/VX989/VX980M (EB/EP). Some descriptions may differ depending on model suffix. The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual.
6 Service Mode Indication method of the service menu 1. Keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom Lever” to W side and “Recording/Playback” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed. Service mode menu Screen display Contents Function...
6.1. Model/Destination Settings Touch the [ 2 ] of LCD, select model/destination settings. Operation specifications Function description • Change the Model/Destination Display the lists of model/distination which the unit can be changed, if a shipment setup is finished. Therefore in some cases, the model/destination that is currently set is only displayed. End method of operation •...
6.2. Lock Search and Error History Indication Touch the [ 4 ] of LCD, select Lock search and error history indication. Operation specifications Indication contents 1. Main Camera • Lock search history indication of main camera Display the main camera system error code for three histories saved in EEPROM. •...
6.3. Power ON Self Check Result Display Touch the [ 5 ] of LCD, select Power ON self check result display. Operation specifications Indication contents • Power ON self check result display Function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices result display. Display the following communication test result.
6.4. Adjustment function for the Service Touch the [14] of LCD, select the adjustment function for the service. Operation Specifications (until before the start of the adjustment) Function description The service adjustment do setup and adjustment of the following items required in the field service. For a detailed content, such as the adjustment procedure, refer to “9 Measurements and Adjustments”.
6.5. Restore the backed up adjustment data Touch the [15] of LCD, select restoring the backed up adjustment data from SD card to the unit. Operation Specifications Function description Restore the adjustment data to new or repaired Main P.C.B. from SD card that the data backed up from original Main P.C.B. before repairs or replacement.
6.6. Touch Panel Calibration Touch the [16] of LCD, select the calibration of touch panel. Operation Specifications Function description Calibrate the touch positions of the touch panel. End method of operation • Press the power button to turn the unit off.
7 Service Fixture & Tools 7.1. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment. 7.2. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing. Parts No.
8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart for the Unit This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely.
8.3. Disassembly Procedure for the Unit Item Fig. Removal Camera Lens Unit (Fig. D13) FP6008 (Flex) Item Fig. Removal FP301 (Flex) Side Case-L Unit (Fig. D1) Screw (A) × 2 Convex × 2 Screw (B) × 2 Camera Lens Unit (Fig.
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8.3.2. Removal of the Wi-Fi P.C.B. (Fig. D5) 8.3.3. Removal of the Front Case Unit (Fig. D6) (Fig. D7)
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8.3.4. Removal of the Top Case Unit 8.3.5. Removal of the Shoe Cover, Shoe Angle, Shoe Base, Shoe Link (Fig. D8) (Fig. D9)
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8.3.6. Removal of the Wi-Fi Frame Unit, Barrier Motor Unit, Lens Frame Unit (Fig. D11) (Fig. D10)
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8.3.7. Removal of the Camera Lens Unit (Fig. D13) (Fig. D12)
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8.3.8. Removal of the EVF Top Operation 8.3.9. Removal of the SD EVF P.C.B. Unit (Fig. D15) (Fig. D14)
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8.3.10. Removal of the Jack DC Gyro 8.3.11. Removal of the Main P.C.B. P.C.B. (Fig. D16) (Fig. D17)
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8.3.12. (HC-WXF990M only) Removal of the ESD P.C.B. Unit (Fig. D19) 8.3.13. Removal of the BR Frame Unit (Fig. D18) (Fig. D20)
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8.3.14. Removal of the SD Door Unit, LCD Unit (Fig. D22) (Fig. D21)
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8.3.15. Removal of the Top Operation, EVF 8.3.16. (HC-WXF990/WXF991/WXF990M) Unit Removal of the LCD Hinge Unit, Sub Camera Unit (Fig. D23) (Fig. D24)
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8.3.17. (HC-VXF990/VXF999) Removal of the LCD Hinge Unit (Fig. D26) (Fig. D25)
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8.3.18. Removal of the Monitor P.C.B., LGP Unit, LCD (Fig. D27) (Fig. D28)
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8.3.19. Removal of the Mic P.C.B. (Fig. D29) (Fig. D30)
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8.3.20. Removal of the Front Base, Barrier R, Barrier F, Photo Light P.C.B. (Fig. D31) (Fig. D32)
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8.3.21. Removal of the Front Ring, Hood 8.3.22. Removal of the Front Case, Front Mask, Hood Piece Ornament, Mic Case Unit (Fig. D34) (Fig. D33)
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8.3.23. Removal of the Kurupon Unit, Front P.C.B. (Fig. D35) (Fig. D36)
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8.3.24. Removal of the MOS Unit 8.3.26. Removal of the 2nd Stepping Motor (Fig. D37) 8.3.25. Removal of the IR Kudou Unit (Fig. D39) (Fig. D38)
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8.3.27. Removal of the 3rd Stepping Motor 8.3.28. Removal of the 4th Stepping Motor (Fig. D40) (Fig. D41)
9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. Electric Adjustment • An exclusive jig are necessary for electric adjustment. • Connection method of the main unit and an exclusive adjustment jig as follows. Figure of connection Figure of image when adjustment...
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Part Number of jig 1. Basic Jig Item Contents AC adaptor Bandled with camcorder DC Cable Bandled with camcorder 2. Optical Jig for Camera Adjustment Item Part number Remarks Light box VFK1164TDVLB/RFKZ0523* Need external power supply: 12V ± 0.1V /1.8A or over Collimator with focus chart VFK1164TCM02/VFK1164TCM03 Same as DSC...
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9.1.1. About Light Box When using VFK1164TDVLB Light Box If using VFK1164TDVLB Light Box, remove the lens connection ring by loosing thumbscrew and three hexagon screws. * RFKZ0523 Light Box has no lens connection ring. How to remove the Front Hood In order to utilize maximum of the diffusing surface of light box, some adjustment items need the distance between diffusing surface of light box and camera body becomes several cent-meters.
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9.1.2. Adjustment Items Adjustment item as follows.
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9.1.3. Adjustment Procedure All adjustments except “Touch Panel Calibration” and “Factory Setting” performs using “14 Adjustment function for the service” in service mode menu. “Touch Panel Calibration” is performed using 16 of service mode menu and “Factory Setting” is performed using 1 of service mode menu.
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[Adjustment Procedure] Adjustments and settings are performed following order: 1. Model setting 2. Filename setting for backup to SD card 3. Backing up adjustment data to SD card 4. Checking switches 5. Camera adjustment 6. Zoom/tracking adjustment 7. Indoor white balance adjustment 8.
10 Factory Setting 10.1. How To Turn On The Factory Settings? 1. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom Lever” to W side and “Recording/Playback” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed. 2.
10.2. What Is The Factory Settings? The factory settings clean up and/or refresh the following settings. 1. Setting Values of menu. 2. Clear the time and date setting. 3. Initialize the Wi-Fi data settings. 4. Confirm that the built-in memory capacity is correct. (HC-WXF990M only) (Checking of the built-in memory mounting error.) 5.
11 Block Diagram 11.1. Overall Block Diagram SUB CAMERA UNIT HC-WXF990/WXF991/ : VIDEO SIGNAL NOTE WXF990M only IC203 : AUDIO SIGNAL CAMERA MOS IMAGE BRIDGE IC : CLK or CONTROL LINE SENSOR IC205,252 Analog IC3703 GATE IC VIDEO AMP IC902 IC3702 Analog CONNECTOR...
11.2. Camera Circuit Block Diagram IC3401 (VENUS ENGINE) RL3403 RL3404 RL3401 RL3402 RL3407 RL3408 RL3406 RL3405 LVDS CKP SENS LVDSCAP G27 LVDS RXCAP LVDS CK M SENS LVDSCAM LVDS RXCAM PW 3.2V LVDS A P SENS LVDS0P LVDS RX0P PW MOS2.8VA LVDS A M SENS LVDS0M LVDS RX0M...
11.3. System Control Circuit Block Diagram Please check the Fuse Resistor IC3401 when an output voltage does not output. (VENUS ENGINE) FUSE RESISTOR: PW REG3V (R6023) FP905 AD TPY RIGHT X RIGHT QR6006 CARD LED B AD TPX BOT Y BOT TOUCH PANEL AD TPY LEFT X LEFT...
11.5. Video/Audio Signal Process(2) Circuit Block Diagram Q4801 PW REG5V IC3401 IC3701 (VENUS ENGINE) (AVIO) IC3702 (SINGLE CLOCK GENERATOR) PMHP PMAD0 MICIN0L G MIC OUT L RL3701 SVDD CHARGE PUMP CLK27 M CLKIN CLKOUT INPUT OUTPUT CLK27OUT D19 PMAD0 or PMAD1 MICIN0R G MIC OUT R BUFFER...
11.7. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram Please check the Fuse Resistor and IC Protector PW EVF3V JK6441 IP6441 when an output voltage does not output. NOREG PW 5V FUSE RESISTOR: IC1471 PW HDM5V DC IN IC1221 Q1441 (POWER-DISTRIBUTION (R1001/R1271/R6003) (LOAD SW) SWITCHES) PW EVF3.2V IC PROTECTOR:...
13 Schematic Diagram Please click the radio button for “DiagramsII/Parts List” on the menu bar in XML Service Manual. If you want to print, please click the icon button for “Print” on the icon bar and select the item. 14 Printed Circuit Board Please click the radio button for “DiagramsII/Parts List”...
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