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

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  • Page 1 HD CAMCORDER HDW-F900 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Part 1 1st Edition (Revised 2) Serial No. 10001 and Higher...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien conformément aux instructions du fabricant. einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. 1 (P) HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 6 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 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 7 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 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 9: Manual Structure

    This manual is necessary for the use and the operation of this unit. Part No. : 3-203-941-XX ..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.)

  • Page 10: Contents

    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. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 11: Installation

    If ROM version is lower than the specified below, be sure to perform ROM replacement. . Extremely hot or cold places If ROM replacement is required, contact your local Sony . Very humid places . Places with strong vibrations Sales Office/Service Center.

  • Page 12: Input/Output Signals

    +11 to 17 V dc AUDIO IN CH-1, CH-2 : XLR, 3-pin (Female) <External View> No. Signal Specifications MIC/LINE (G) — _60 dBu/+4 dBu, selectable MIC/LINE (X) High impedance, Balanced MIC/LINE (Y) (0 dBu = 0.775 V rms) HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 13 AUTO IRIS : 0 V MANUAL IRIS : +5 V EXTENDER EX 2 ON : 0 V EX 0.8 ON : +1.8 V OFF : +4.8 V ZOOM PSTN WIDE : 2 V, TELE : 7 V LENS RX LENS TX HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 14 ± 0.35 V p-p, Zo = 75 Z VF VIDEO (Pr) — No connection R TALLY (UP) ON : 5 V, OFF : GND — No connection VF GND — GND for VF UNREG +12 V +11 V to 17 V HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 15: Service Overview

    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. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 16: Main Parts Location And Circuit Configuration

    2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration 2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration 2-2-1. PC Board Location HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 17 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 VR-175 Memory card, Audio select switch, Alarm level, Monitor level HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 18 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 KY-293 Function key SE-275 Tape sensor, DEW sensor SW-1032 Back tally, Back tally switch CCM-33B Reader/writer HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 19: Location Of Main Mechanical Parts

    @; T soft brake !- Slip ring @' T reel table != Video head cleaner @, Timing belt ![ CCD block @. Gear !] Upper drum #/ S reel table !\ Lower drum #- Brake band !; CUE head cleaner HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 20: Location/Functions Of Sensors

    2-2. Main Parts Location and Circuit Configuration 2-2-3. Location/Functions of Sensors (SPARE) HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 21 != Supply reel table rotating sensor This sensor detects the rotation of the supply reel table. The FG output signal of this sensor is fed to a servo circuit so as to calculate the winding diameter of the tape. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 22: Settings Of Board Switches And Short-Circuit Pins

    (See the table below) Switch Settings Setup Menu S300-1 S300-2 S300-3 S300-4 OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS 2-3-2. SY-285 Board CN10 (Side A) SY-285 Board Switch Switch No. Description Factory setting S2 1 to 4 Factory use HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 23: Board

    2-3. Settings of Board Switches and Short-circuit Pins 2-3-3. SV-218 Board (Side A) SV-218 Board Switch Switch No. Description Factory setting S1 1to 4 Factory use 2-3-4. RPR-13 Board (Side A) RPR-13 Board Switch Switch No. Description Factory setting S1 1to 4 Factory use HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 24: Board

    LTC : U-BIT of LTC S540 1 AUDIO SG MONITOR Selects whether to feed the 1 KHz test signal to MONITOR OUT when ON-OFF the signal is selected. ON : Feed OFF : Not feed 2 to 4 — Factory use 2-10 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 25 OPEN OPEN SL408 SHORT OPEN OPEN SL406 CH-2 AUDIO OUTPUT OPEN OPEN SHORT SL409 LEVEL Select SHORT OPEN OPEN SL410 SHORT OPEN OPEN ( ) : Factory setting Ref. No. Name Factory use SL100 OPEN SL400 SHORT 2-11 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 26: Board

    Selects the normal REC or REC head PB. REC : Normal REC TEST : REC head PB 2-3-7. RP-113 Board All the switches on the RP-113 board are “Factory use”. Never change the settings. (Factory setting : OFF) 2-12 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 27: Removal And Installation Of Exterior Parts

    Lift the two sections marked * of the connector in the direction of arrow A, and insert the flexible card wire fully. Push in the two sections marked * of the connector in the direction of the arrow (black). 2-13 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 28: Plug-In Board Removal And Installation

    . Put portion A of the PB shield plate in the space between the board rail and the top frame as shown above. . Make portion B of the shield plate to surely touch the inside panel when closing the inside panel. 2-14 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 29: Board

    . When installing the DPR-152 board, refer to Section 2- 5-5 “General Information of Plug-in Board Removal and Installation”. . When installing the CN-1940 and CN-2085 boards, align the connector position and insert them carefully and securely. 2-15 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 30: Board

    . When installing the relay boards (CN-2044, CN-2078, CN-1940 and CN-2085), align the connector position and insert them carefully and securely. . When installing the DPR-152 board, with the heat pipe lifted up, insert the DPR-152 board. 2-16 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 31: General Information Of Plug-In Board

    Removal with the Tool direction of the arrow, and disconnect the connector Board removing tool (Sony Part No. : J-6309-350-A) connected to the mother board. 2. Holding the pull ring in front of the board, remove the 1.

  • Page 32: Removal And Installation

    (A), then attach them to the stage assembly. (Refer to Figure 1.) M1.4 x 2.5 3. Install the stopper plate with the two screws. M1.4 x 2.5 Antenna flexible board (FL-260) Mechanism deck assembly Cassette compartment assembly 2-18 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 33 Cam plate (A) Roller (white) of step 4 notch Joint arm Eject arm Cassette guide pin roller (White) 10. Reconnect the antenna flexible board FL-260 to the CCM-33B board of the DC-DC converter. (Refer to Section 2-7.) 2-19 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 34: Cassette Tape Manual Ejection

    6. Remove the cassette tape carefully preventing damage. (2) Turn the gear slightly clockwise. When installing the DC-DC converter, use care about its position and direction, and insert the RE-140 board along the groove of the chassis. 2-20 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 35: Fixtures And Measuring Equipment For Adjustment

    To adjust tape running J-6510-070-A TP tool To adjust video tracking 7-661-018-18 Oil (NT-68) To lubricate 7-651-000-11 Sony grease (SGL-801) 7-700-736-05 Hexagon wrench (d = 1.5 mm) To remove screw 7-700-736-06 Hexagon wrench (d = 0.89 mm) 8-960-076-01 Alignment tape HR5-1A...
  • Page 36 2-8. Fixtures and Measuring Equipment for Adjustment 2-22 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 37: Measuring Equipment

    Audio Level Meter HEWLETT PACKARD HP3400A Low Frequency Oscillator HEWLETT PACKARD HP8904 Frequency Counter ADVANTEST TR5821AK Digital Voltmeter ADVANTEST TR6845 Black and White Monitor (Horizontal resolution more than 900) HD SDI-capable Monitor SONY BVM-D20F1/D14H5 2-23 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 39: Error Code And Error Message

    21 : No capstan FG-A detected 68 : Threading motor voltage abnormality 08 : PLAY 22 : No capstan FG-B detected 09 : FF 0A : REW 0b : REC REVIEW 0C : CUE UP 0E : FF SEARCH 0F : REW SEARCH HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 40: Error Message

    The error message is superimposed on the viewfinder screen if any fault occurs during the power-on sequence or normal operations. Error Message Operation Remedy ? (Blinking) During power-on sequence A fault has been detected in the camera or VTR (HUMID or SLACK). Open the DIAGNOSIS menu and check the unit. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 41: Diagnostic Mode

    2. To shift the menu, press the ADVANCE or SHIFT button. ADVANCE button : Shifts the left digit one step at a time. SHIFT button : Shifts the right digit one step at a time. 3. To exit the DIAGNOSTIC mode, press the DIAGNOSTIC button again. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 42 The voltage is set in the BATT ALARM page of the maintenance menu. (Refer to Section 4-5.) XX. X XX. X * : As for the resetting procedure, refer to Section 2 of the maintenance manual part 2 Vol. 1. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 43: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu S300-1 S300-2 S300-3 S300-4 OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE DIAGNOSIS (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) (OFF) Equipment Required 2-type viewfinder HDVF-20A (or black-and-white monitor) A battery, or an AC adapter AC-550/550CE, etc. for supplying the power to the camcorder. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 44 While pressing the MENU switch toward the “CANCEL” side, set the DISPLAY switch from “OFF” to “MENU”. 2. To remove the characters/menu from the external monitor, while pressing the MENU switch towards the “CANCEL” side, set the DISPLAY switch from “MENU” to “OFF”. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 45: Top Menu

    FILE This menu is used for performing file operations such as saving the reference file. DIAGNOSIS This menu describes the self-diagnosis and VTR status, etc. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 46: Operation Menu

    OFF: Displays nothing. Warning: Messages about the diagnosis information of the boards. Auto setup: Message on auto setup. Status: Message showing the status when the setting is changed with the switches on the front panel or the side panel. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 47 On the condition that the format is the same setting as the 60I/ 59.94I, 50I, NORMAL setting, the indicator does not light up even if the IND 30PsF/29.97PsF, setting is ON. 25PsF, 24PsF/23.98PsF e) The setting turns to OFF forcefully when connecting to MSU (master setup unit). HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 48 4 to 1080 (VAR V) Sets the aspect when VAR V is selected as the aspect mode. Setting screen The VISTA aspect ratio to the normal 16 : 9 ratio is as follows. VISTA1: 16 : 8.469 VISTA2: 16 : 6.75 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 49 Sets the zebra 1 center video level. ZEBRA2 88 to 112 % Sets the zebra 2 lower limit video level. VF DTL _99 to 99 Sets the VF detail level. ON, OFF Sets VF detail function to ON or OFF. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 50 _99 (2 iris nearly closed) ↔ 99 (2 iris nearly open) This setting value is added to the IRIS LEVEL setting value (MAINTE NANCE Menu AUTO IRIS page). When the power is turned off, reset the setting value to 0. Setting screen indicates the auto iris window frame. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 51 D24dB : Digital pixel 24dB function VTR S/S : VTR start/stop function LENS RET : Function same as the RET switch of the lens. RETURN : Return video signal (GENLOCK IN connector input) display function on the viewfinder. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 52 HA14 x 8 F2.0 Item Setting Description FILE 1 to 16 Selects the file matching with the mounted lens from the sixteen lens files. HA14 x 8 Displays each lens name. F2.0 Displays the open edge F value. 4-10 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 53: Paint Menu

    ON, OFF Sets the level dependence function to ON or OFF. SKIN DTL ON, OFF Sets the skin detail function to ON or OFF. MATRIX ON, OFF Sets the linear matrix correction function to ON or OFF. 4-11 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 54 Sets the V modulation shading to ON or OFF. TEST OFF, 1, 2 Selects the test signal. OFF : Provides no test signals. Provides the test signal of the sawtooth waveform. Provides the test signal of the sawtooth waveform of digital output. 4-12 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 55 Sets the Y black gamma correction function to ON or OFF. TEST OFF, 1, 2 Selects the test signal. OFF : Provides no test signals. Provides the test signal of the sawtooth waveform. Provides the test signal of the sawtooth waveform of digital output. 4-13 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 56 When the ABS mode setting is ON, display the numbers of KNEE POINT R, G, B and KNEE SLOPE R, G, B in reverse video, and be able to confirm the absolute values. To turn off the ABS mode Press the rotary encoder again. 4-14 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 57 Press the rotary encoder to display the ABS in reverse video. When the ABS mode setting is ON, display the numbers except LIMITER M in reverse video, and be able to confirm the absolute values. To turn off the ABS mode Press the rotary encoder again. 4-15 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 58 To turn off the ABS mode Press the rotary encoder again. This function compensates for decreases by the knee aperture in the detail level at the high luminance level part of the camera subject. 4-16 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 59 1. Set the cursor to the AUTO and press the rotary encoder, then the square-shaped zebra pattern is displayed on the viewfinder. 2. Set the zebra pattern to the color to be given the effect of the skin tone detail and press the rotary encoder to select the phase. 4-17 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 60 Linear matrix that divides the chroma phase width of the linear matrix into 16 segments and can adjust each individually. PRESET MATRIX : Addtion of the linear matrix value fixed in the standard specification. OHB MATRIX : Linear (multi) matrix for matching the color between the cameras. 4-18 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 61 Linear matrix that divides the chroma phase width of the linear matrix into 16 segments and can adjust each individually. PRESET MATRIX : Addtion of the linear matrix value fixed in the standard specification. OHB MATRIX : Linear (multi) matrix for matching the color between the cameras. 4-19 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 62 1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 24PsF/23.98PsF 1/32, 1/48, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 ECS frequency setting Format 60I/59.94I 30.0 to 4300 Hz 25.0 to 4700 Hz 30PsF/29.97PsF 30.0 to 2700 Hz 25PsF 25.0 to 2300 Hz 24PsF/23.98PsF 24.0 to 2200 Hz 4-20 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 63 Writes comments to a scene file to be stored to the memory stick. CAM CODE Only displays the model name of the scene file saved in the memory stick. DATE Only displays the date when the scene file was created in the memory stick. 4-21 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 64: Maintenance Menu

    _99 to 99 Adjusts the white level of R,G,B. V MOD R/G/B/M _99 to 99 Adjusts the V modulation shading of R,G,B and master. V MOD ON, OFF Sets the V modulation shading function to ON of OFF. 4-22 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 65 (The values in the OHB file are not cleared.) the operation OHB MATRIX ON, OFF Sets the OHB matrix correction function to ON or OFF. MATRIX ON, OFF Sets the linear matrix correction function to ON or OFF. 4-23 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 66 Sets the camera ID of less 14 characters consisting of alphanumeric, symbols and spaces. DATE/TIME Sets the present date and time. The way of indicating date is changeable. Refer to DATE TYPE of OTHER2 page in MAINTENANCE menu. 4-24 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 67 Selects the format when the power is turned on next time. A turn of the rotary encoder shifts the portion highlighted. Press the rotary encoder for determination. (The highlighted portion does not shift to the *** portion.) 4-25 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 68 AUTO : 60 Hz;NDF/59.94 Hz;DF STBY OFF TIMER 60MIN, 30MIN, Sets the auto off time at VTR standby. 10MIN, 5MIN, When this setting is set to OFF, the auto off operation at VTR standby does not function. 4-26 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 69 Sets the Pb and Pr output level at MONITOR OUT (BNC). Used to adjust the error resulting from variation of 75 Z termination. Prior to adjusting the video level at MONITOR OUT, be sure to adjust video levels on the waveform monitor using a camera color- bar. 4-27 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 70 SMPTE 16:9, FULL 16:9: 100 % color bar of 16:9 FULL 4:3, SMPTE 16:9: 75 % color bar of 16:9 SMPTE 4:3 FULL 4:3: 100 % color bar of 4:3 SMPTE 4:3: 75 % color bar of 4:3 4-28 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 71: File Menu

    Writes comments to a operator file to be stored to the memory stick. CAM CODE Only displays the model name of the operator file saved in the memory stick. DATE Only displays the date when the operator file was created in the memory stick. 4-29 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 72 Writes comments to a scene file to be stored to the memory stick. CAM CODE Only displays the model name of the scene file saved in the memory stick. DATE Only displays the date when the scene file was created in the memory stick. 4-30 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 73 Writes comments to a reference file to be stored to the memory stick. CAM CODE Only displays the model name of the reference file saved in the memory stick. DATE Only displays the date when the reference file was created in the memory stick. 4-31 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 74 Registers the center marker position in the lens file being selected. encoder to execute the operation. OHB FILE page <OHB FILE> STORE FILE Item Setting Description STORE FILE Press the rotary Stores the OHB file. encoder to execute the operation. 4-32 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 75 MS FORMAT Press the rotary Formats the memory stick and deletes all memorized data. encorder to execute the operation. TELE FILE Press the rotary Deletes the TELE FILE. encorder to execute the operation. 4-33 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 76: Diagnosis Menu

    : XXXXXXH THREADING : XXXXXX Item Setting Description DRUM RUNNING XXXXXXH Displays the drum running time. TAPE TRAVEL XXXXXXH Displays the tape running time. OPERATION XXXXXXH Displays the operating time. THREADING XXXXXX Displays the number of threading. 4-34 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 77 : V1.00 Item Setting Description IF BOARD X.XX Displays the ROM version of the IF board. SV BOARD X.XX Displays the ROM version of the SV board. SY BOARD X.XX Displays the ROM version of the SY board. 4-35 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 78 Displays the self-diagnosis status of the VN board. OK, NG Displays the self-diagnosis status of the EN board. OK, NG Displays the self-diagnosis status of the ENC board. When “NG” is indicated, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center. 4-36 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 79 Indicates the memory label is unavailable. UNKNOWN FORMAT WRITE PROTECT LABEL: Indicates overwrite on the memory label is prohibited. UNKNOWN FORMAT: Indicates in the memory label, the information of the different unit has been written in. (Writing is disabled.) 4-37 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 81: File System

    Section 5 File System The HDW-F900 is equipped with various file systems for managing data. 5-1. File Structure The following six types of files are available. 1. Operator File Stores the items displayed on the viewfinder and switch settings for camera operator. This file is stored in the memory stick, yet the video data (paint data) cannot be stored.

  • Page 82: Operator File

    (Step 2) (Step 1) Camera unit Preset Preset reading (Step 3) initialization (Step 5) Current Operator Preset factory-set Preset Operator File File Data value Preset storing (Step 4) Output to hardware Fig. 5-2. Operating Procedure for Operator Files HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 83: Preset Operator File

    Then, current status can be stored in the camera as Preset Operator File. Initializing the Preset Values (Refer to step 5 of Fig. 5-2.) Set the setup menu as follows to initialize the changed preset items to the factory-set data. [FILE] → [FILE|CLEAR] → [PRESET|OPERATOR] HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 84: Registering The Scene File

    Calling with MSU and Clearing the Call (Refer to step 2 of Fig. 5-3.) Press the No. switch of the “SCENE FILE” to call. The switch also lights up. Press again to cancel the call and turn off the switch. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 85 READ is executed at the setup menu. Camera unit Storing in Storing memory stick (Step 1) (Step 1) Scene File Memory stick Current paint data Readng from Calling (Step 2) memory stick (Step 3) Output to hardware Fig. 5-3. Operating Procedure for Scene Files HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 86: Registering Reference Files

    The temporary paint amount and scene file amount will be cleared and the reference file will be reset to the state stored in. Calling with MSU (Refer to step 2 of Fig. 5-4.) Press the “STANDARD” switch to reset the reference file item to the state stored in. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 87 The reference file stored in the camera unit is stored to the memory stick. Set the setup menu as follows. Initializing All File Items Using the Setup Menu (Refer to step 4 of Fig. 5-4.) Set the setup menu as follows. HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 88 (Step 1) Camera unit (Step 3) Storing (Step 1) Initialization (Step 4) Reference File Reference File Current paint data factory-set value (Initial value 0) Calling (Step 2) Output to hardware Fig. 5-4. Operating Procedure for Reference Files HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 89: Registering The Lens File

    Select the lens file set by the setup menu as follows. [OPERATION] → [LENS|FILE] Initializing the Lens File Set the setup menu as follows. All data of the lens file being currently selected will be initialized to the factory setting values. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 90: Registering The Ohb File

    Storing with MSU (1) Change the items to the desired value; H SAW, H PARA, V SAW, V PARA of each R/G/B for each of white shading and black shading. (2) Press “STORE” of the OHB file. 5-10 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Nd Offset

    . If the level cannot be adjusted properly using the iris, adjust the level using the shutter/ECS or gain-up. Calling the ND Offset When the ND filter is changed, the ND offset will be called automatically. Initializing the ND Offset Execute the setup menu as follows. [FILE] → [FILE|CLEAR] → [OHB|ND|OFFSET] 5-11 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 92: File Items

    GAMMA COARSE 0.45 GAMMA TABLE STANDARD2 GAMMA SW BLK GAMMA R/G/B BLK GAMMA MASTER BLK GAMMA RGB RANGE _ 15 % BLK GAMMA RGB SW BLK GAMMA Y BLK GAMMA Y RANGE 15 % BLK GAMMA Y SW 5-12 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 93 SKIN DETAIL CH_2,3 SW _ SKIN DETAIL GATE SW SKIN DETAIL GATE 1 SW _ (*1) (*1) SKIN DETAIL GATE 2/3 SW _ USER MATRIX USER MATRIX SW PRESET MATRIX SEL SMPTE-240M PRESET MATRIX SW MATRIX SW 5-13 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 94 OHB MULTI MATRIX PHASE _ OHB MULTI MATRIX HUE _ OHB MULTI MATRIX SAT _ OHB MULTI MATRIX SW AUTO IRIS LEVEL AUTO IRIS APL RATIO AUTO IRIS GAIN CAMERA ID MULTI FORMAT 23.98PsF VTR SETUP (*10) BATT ALARM (*10) 5-14 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 95 AUTO KNE (DCC) (*5) CHU COLOR BAR (*6) WHITE MEMORY PRESET A, B _ Others (*11) item OPERATOR REFERENCE SCENE LENS STANDARD Power is Factory turned ON set AUTO IRIS (*3) IRIS CLOSE (*3) DIGITAL GAIN (*7) 5-15 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 96 AUTO LEVEL, 0 is returned. (*9): Setting screen indicates the auto iris window frame. (*10): Refer to Section 4,“ Setup Menu”. (*11): Shows items to be called when [STANDARD] is executed, that is the reference file is called. 5-16 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 97: Periodic Maintenance And Inspection

    S4 tape guide (Tension regulator guide) (section 6-1-5) Capstan (section 6-1-5) T3 tape guide (section 6-1-5) T1 tape guide Lower drum (section 6-1-5) (section 6-1-3) T2 tape guide T drawing guide (section 6-1-5) (section 6-1-5) Pinch roller (section 6-1-5) HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 98 3. Preparations Remove the front lid and outside panel. (Refer to section 2-4.) 4. Cleaning Cassette Tape Make sure to use the specified cleaning cassette tape. Specified cleaning cassette tape : BCT-HD12CL For details, refer to Operation Manual. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 99: Cleaning Of Tape Running Surface Of Upper Drum And Video Heads

    Be sure to rotate the upper drum counterclockwise. Be sure to clean the surface along the outer circumference. (Do not clean the surface in the vertical direction. This may damage the heads.) 3. After cleaning, wipe off moisture using a dry cleaning cloth. Tape running surface of the upper drum Cleaning cloth Video heads HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 100: Cleaning Of Tape Running Surface Of Lower Drum And Lead Surface

    2. Clean the tape running surface of the lower drum and lead surface (shaded portion) using a cleaning cloth moistened with cleaning fluid. 3. After cleaning, be sure to wipe off moisture using a dry cleaning cloth. Wooden stick Cleaning cloth Lead surface Lead surface Tape running surface of the lower drum HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 101: Cleaning Of Stationary Heads And Cleaning Blade

    . Remove magnetic particles completely from the head gaps of the FE, CTL and CUE/TC heads. Otherwise, they may cause recording and playback errors. 2. After cleaning, be sure to wipe off moisture using a dry cleaning cloth. Cleaning blade CTL head CUE/TC head FE head HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 102: Cleaning Of Tape Path System

    2. After cleaning, be sure to wipe off moisture using a dry cleaning cloth. Capstan S3 tape guide S5 tape guide T3 tape guide S2 tape guide S1 tape guide T drawing guide Pinch roller T1 tape guide S4 tape guide T2 tape guide HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 103: Cleaning Of Filter

    Wash the filters by hands with neutral detergent and leave them in the shade to dry. Filter Base cover Filter holder (M) Precision Precision screw P2 x 5 screw Filter P2 x 10 Filter Cover plate (Front) Cover plate (Rear) Precision screw P2 x 5 Precision screw P2 x 5 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 104: Maintenance After Use In Special Environments

    5. Clean the connector pin of the connector panel. 6. Perform general operations (recording, playback, etc.) and verify that no abnormal noises are pro- duced from the unit and that the unit operates normally. If operations are found abnormal, etc., please contact Sony Sales Office/Service Center. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 105: Periodic Inspections

    4. Threading counter (Cumulative) 5. Drum running meter (Resetable 6. Tape running meter (Resetable 7. Operation meter (Resetable 8. Threading counter (Resetable * : As for the resetting procedure, refer to Section 2 of the maintenance manual part 2 Vol. 1. HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 106: Periodic Inspection List

    ![ Timing belt Timing belt 3-679-723- !] Capstan motor DC motor SCV-0702A 8-835-534-01 1 !\ CTL head CTL head PS244-21D 8-825-779-72 1 !; CUE head AU head PS244-2103L 8-825-779-61 1 !' Cassette compartment Cassette compartment (RP) A-8318-064- 6-10 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 107 6-3. Periodic Inspections 6-11 HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 108: Recommended Replacing Parts

    Besides, the parts made of rubber used for the cabinet of this camera and the viewfinder may become cracked and split with the lapse of time, therefore also replace it if necessary. Part Description Sony Part No. Reference FAN ASSY, FRONT...

  • Page 109: Overall Block Diagrams

    TO CAMERA BLOCK SAMPLING R GAIN DU-19 TG-213 TIMING H/V SAW H/V PARA TO CAMERA BLOCK DR-411 H/V SAW CN-1946 H/V PARA V DRIVER RP-113 FILTER POSITION ND/CC CN-1614 TO CAMERA BLOCK TO CAMERA BLOCK Camera Block (1/2) Overall HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 110 R VIDEO FILTER WHT SHAD TEST SAW FROM CCD BLOCK RE-145F UNREG +12V FROM CCD BLOCK TO CCD BLOCK FROM CCD BLOCK SW-911 MA-92 +15.5V VTR S/S CONT +24V SHUTTER AWB/ABB ROTARY ENCODER SW-912 CN-1642 CAM MIC IN HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 111 CN-2085 MONITOR OUT SYNC CHARACTER SG-267 IF-819 TIMING TO VTR GENERATOR FROM VTR TO EACH BOARD CHARACTER GEN. BLKG TO EACH BOARD GEN LOCK LENS TO LENS CONTROL TO FAN CONTROL GEN LOCK IN Camera Block (2/2) Overall HDW-F900 P1...

  • Page 112: Vtr Block

    MONITOR ALARM CAMERA IF PROC CONTROL CUE-2 EQ CONTROL CN-2046 AUDIO CONTROL SYSTEM EXT TC IN CONTROL TC READER BLOCK EXT TC OUT GENERATOR CN-2078 SY-285 DC OUT PS-483 DC IN DC-DC CONVERTER RE-140 POWER BATTERY SWITCH PSW-29 HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 113 PB B/F SEL 16M SDRAM 16M SDRAM PB D/H SEL EQ/PLL DATA HDEC-B ERROR FLAG DE-B BRR DEC SYNC ECC DEC EQ/PLL 37-46.4MHz 256FS 37-46.4MHz REF-F3 PB AUDIO DRUM CAPSTAN SERVO BLOCK THREADING FULL ERASE VTR Block Overall HDW-F900 P1...
  • Page 115 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 116 Printed in Japan Sony Corporation HDW-F900 (UCJ, SY) E 2000. 9 08 Communication System Solutions Network Company 3-204-101-03 ©2000...

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