Sony NEX-VG900 / NEX-VG900E (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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1. SERVICE NOTE
1-1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (8.4 Vdc), the power is shut off
so that the unit cannot operate.
These following method is available to prevent this.
so that the unit cannot operate.
These following method is available to prevent this.
Method:
Use the AC power adaptor.
1-2. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE VC-1006 BOARD
Note the following when replacing the board.
Destination Data
When you replace to the repairing board, the written destination data of repairing board also might be changed to original setting.
Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “DESTINATION DATA WRITE”.
Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “DESTINATION DATA WRITE”.
USB Serial No.
The set is shipped with a unique ID (USB Serial No.) written in it.
This ID has not been written in a new board for service, and therefore it must be entered after the board replacement.
Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “USB SERIAL No. INPUT”.
This ID has not been written in a new board for service, and therefore it must be entered after the board replacement.
Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “USB SERIAL No. INPUT”.
Imager DRA Data
Extract the imager data from the set before the VC board replacement using “Imager DRA Data Reference” in the DATA tab of the Adjust manual.
After the VC board has been replaced, write the data extracted from the set before the VC board replacement in the set using “Imager DRA Data Input”
in the ADJUST tab of the Adjust manual.
After the VC board has been replaced, write the data extracted from the set before the VC board replacement in the set using “Imager DRA Data Input”
in the ADJUST tab of the Adjust manual.
EVF WB Adjustment data value
WB adjustment values of each EVF display device (LCD902) are stored on the VC board.
Therefore, when the LCD902 or the VC board has been replaced, write WB adjustment values.
Therefore, when the LCD902 or the VC board has been replaced, write WB adjustment values.
Product ID
The unit is shipped after an ID (PRODUCT ID) unique to each model has been written.
This ID is not written to a new replacement board. Enter a unique ID after the board has been replaced.
Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “PRODUCT ID & USB SERIAL No. INPUT”.
This ID is not written to a new replacement board. Enter a unique ID after the board has been replaced.
Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and execute the “PRODUCT ID & USB SERIAL No. INPUT”.
Setting PRODUCT ID
No PRODUCT ID is set for a new replacement board.
Therefore, if the board is replaced with a new replacement board, a discrepancy with the user-registered PRODUCT ID provided by the customer
may be generated.
After the board has been replaced with a new replacement board, start Adjust Manual from Adjust Station and execute “PRODUCT ID & USB
SERIAL No. INPUT”.
Therefore, if the board is replaced with a new replacement board, a discrepancy with the user-registered PRODUCT ID provided by the customer
may be generated.
After the board has been replaced with a new replacement board, start Adjust Manual from Adjust Station and execute “PRODUCT ID & USB
SERIAL No. INPUT”.
1-3. PRECAUTION FOR REPLACEMENT OF IMAGER UNIT
In this model, the following procedure is required when the imager unit is replaced.
• In the case that the imager data can be extracted from the set before the replacement, refer to “Imager DRA Data” in “1-2. PRECAUTION ON
• In the case that the imager data can be extracted from the set before the replacement, refer to “Imager DRA Data” in “1-2. PRECAUTION ON
REPLACING THE VC-1006 BOARD”.
• In the case that the imager data cannot be extracted from the set before the replacement, replace both VC board and imager unit.
Capture the data to PC from CD-ROM supplied with the imager unit when it is ordered.
Write the captured data in the set using “Imager DRA Data Input” in the ADJUST tab of the Adjust manual.
After all adjustment items have been completed, execute “Phase Detection AF Check” on the SERVICE tab of the Adjust manual.
Capture the data to PC from CD-ROM supplied with the imager unit when it is ordered.
Write the captured data in the set using “Imager DRA Data Input” in the ADJUST tab of the Adjust manual.
After all adjustment items have been completed, execute “Phase Detection AF Check” on the SERVICE tab of the Adjust manual.
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1-4. NOTES FOR REPLACING THE EVF DISPLAY DEVICE (LCD902) OR THE VC-1006 BOARD
WB adjustment values of each EVF display device (LCD902) are stored on the VC board.
Therefore, when the LCD902 or the VC board has been replaced, write WB adjustment values.
Therefore, when the LCD902 or the VC board has been replaced, write WB adjustment values.
Adjustment
value
value
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When LCD902 is replaced:
1. Check and write down the adjustment values printed on the LCD902 label.
2. After the LCD902 has been replaced, execute “EVF WB Adj” on the ADJUST tab by using the Adjust manual to write the adjustment values.
1. Check and write down the adjustment values printed on the LCD902 label.
2. After the LCD902 has been replaced, execute “EVF WB Adj” on the ADJUST tab by using the Adjust manual to write the adjustment values.
When replacing VC board (in case adjustment values can be read):
1. In case the unrepaired unit starts and adjustment values can be read by using the Adjust manual, execute “ADJUSTMENT DATA BACKUP” on
1. In case the unrepaired unit starts and adjustment values can be read by using the Adjust manual, execute “ADJUSTMENT DATA BACKUP” on
the DATA tab.
2. After the VC board has been replaced with a VC board for repair, execute “ADJUSTMENT DATA BACKUP” on the DATA tab of the Adjust
manual to write the extracted data to the unit.
When replacing VC board (in case adjustment values cannot be read):
1. When adjustment values cannot be read from the unrepaired unit, disassemble the unit and write down the adjustment values printed on the LCD902
1. When adjustment values cannot be read from the unrepaired unit, disassemble the unit and write down the adjustment values printed on the LCD902
label.
2. After the VC board has been replaced with a VC board for repair, execute “EVF WB Adj.” on the ADJUST tab by using the Adjust manual to write
adjustment values to the unit.
1-5. ADDITION OF DESTINATION DATA FILE
If the Destination Data file included in the Adjust manual is old, “DESTINATION DATA WRITE” cannot be executed in some cases.
In that case, download a new Destination Data file from the TISS homepage according to the following procedure.
In that case, download a new Destination Data file from the TISS homepage according to the following procedure.
Note 1: To perform Destination Data Write for this model, the Adjust manual of the DSC-WX50 series must have been installed.
Install the Adjust manual of the DSC-WX50 series in advance.
Note 2: The actual image may differ from the image shown above.
1) If the Destination Data file in the Adjust manual in use is old, the window shown in Fig. 1 is displayed.
Click the [OK] button.
Fig.
1
2) The Destination Data Write window opens.
Check the version of the Destination Data file retained in the Adjust manual.
Destination Ver. window
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3) Search the model whose new Destination Data file you want to get on the TISS homepage.
When the Destination Data file has been updated, a file with a name “Destination File For ‘model name’.zip” is registered.
(Example) Destination File For
DSC-WX50
.zip
Furthermore, the version supported by the Destination Data file is shown in the Remarks column.
Note : If the Destination Data file has not been updated, contact the Service Headquarters.
4) Download the Destination Data file of the relevant model and unzip the file.
5) Execute “DESTINATION DATA WRITE” in the Adjust tab of the Adjust manual.
Click the [START] button.
6) Click the [File Update] button in the window.
7) A file selection screen opens. Select the Destination Data file to be added and click the [Open] button.
8) When the file has been successfully added, the following window opens.
9) Check the Destination Ver. window and confirm that the version has been updated.
Destination Ver. window
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1-6. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE MB N PLATE AND NDF UNIT
Perform the following procedures for each of the three washers.
Note: Measure the dimensions before replacement of the MB N Plate and NDF Unit according to procedures (1) to (3).
(1) Remove the Imager Block Assy and the IM Adjust Washers.
(2) Measure the dimensions (A) of the removed IM Adjust Washers.
A
+
B
BA
SSM height adjustment
measurement JIG
measurement JIG
-$
(3) Measure the distance (B) between the surface of the screw hole where the IM Adjust Washers were set and the surface of the E-Mount.
(4) Likewise, measure the dimensions (B’) of each location where IM Adjust Washers of new Cabinet Front are installed.
(5) Calculate the dimension of (A’) of new IM Adjust Washers by using the formula below, and select the washers.
(4) Likewise, measure the dimensions (B’) of each location where IM Adjust Washers of new Cabinet Front are installed.
(5) Calculate the dimension of (A’) of new IM Adjust Washers by using the formula below, and select the washers.
Dimension
(A+B) before replacement – Dimension (B’) of new Cabinet Front
= Dimension (A’) of IM Adjust Washer after replacement
(6) Assemble the imager, using the selected IM Adjust Washers.
(7) After assembling is completed, perform the test shooting and confirm that no blur is observed in the peripheral area of shot.
(7) After assembling is completed, perform the test shooting and confirm that no blur is observed in the peripheral area of shot.
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1-7. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1-7-1. Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the LCD screen what to do.
This function consists of two display; self-diagnosis display and service
mode display.Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the
Instruction manual.
function starts working, and displays on the LCD screen what to do.
This function consists of two display; self-diagnosis display and service
mode display.Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the
Instruction manual.
1-7-2. Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the LCD
screen shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and numbers,
which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired
by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed code”of the
problem.
screen shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and numbers,
which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired
by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed code”of the
problem.
0 0
3 2
C
Repaired by:
Refer to “1-7-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”.
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
13 ....Format the “memory card”.
32 ....Turn on power again.
13 ....Format the “memory card”.
32 ....Turn on power again.
Block
Detailed Code
Blinks at 3.2 Hz
E : Corrected by service
engineer
LCD screen
C : Corrected by customer
1-7-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table
Self-diagnosis Code
Symptom/State
Correction
Repaired by:
Block
Function
Detailed
Code
C
0
4
0
0
Non-standard battery is used.
Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
C
0
6
0
0
The battery pack temperature is high.
Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C
1
3
0
1
Memory card is unformatted.
Memory card is broken.
Memory card is broken.
Format the memory card.
Insert a new memory card.
Insert a new memory card.
C
1
3
0
2
Access error
Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your cam-
corder again.
corder again.
C
1
3
0
3
Access error (External media)
Turn power off and turn power on again.
C
1
3
0
4
Drive fault (External media)
Turn power off and turn power on again.
C
E
3
2
6
1
6
0
0
0
*
*
*
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus)
(Cannot initialize focus)
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
2
0
0
0
Flash memory data are rewritten.
Make flash memory data correct value. (Note 1)
E
3
1
0
0
Drive fault
Turn power off and turn power on again.
Note 1: Start the Adjust Manual in the Adjust Station and refer to the “DESTINATION DATA WRITE”.
Note 2: Functions of codes with * mark are not provided in this unit.
Note 2: Functions of codes with * mark are not provided in this unit.
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Self-diagnosis Code
Symptom/State
Correction
Repaired by:
Block
Function
Detailed
Code
E
6
1
1
0 * Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
1
1
1 *
The abnormalities in initialization of the focus
lens and the abnormalities in initialization of
the zoom lens occurred simultaneously.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
1
3
0
Reset position detection error on the stepper
iris initializing
Refer to “1-8. METHOD OF COPING WITH LENS ERROR”.
E
6
2
0
0 *
Handshake correction function does not work
well. (With PITCH angular velocity sensor
output stopped.)
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
2
0
1 *
Handshake correction function does not work
well. (With YAW angular velocity sensor
output stopped.)
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
2
0
2 * Abnormality of IC for steadyshot.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
2
0
3 * IC for steadyshot and micro controller com-
munication abnormality among.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
2
0
4 * Image vibration correction during
handshake function does not work.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
2
1
0 * Shift lens initializing failure.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
6
2
1
1
Shift lens overheating (Pitch)
Refer to “1-8. METHOD OF COPING WITH LENS ERROR”.
E
6
2
1
2
Shift lens overheating (Yaw)
Refer to “1-8. METHOD OF COPING WITH LENS ERROR”.
E
6
2
2
0
Abnormality of thermistor.
Refer to “1-8. METHOD OF COPING WITH LENS ERROR”.
E
6
2
3
0
Abnormality of main CPU.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
1
0
1 * Abnormality when flash is being charged.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
1
0
2 * Abnormality of flash unit.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
1
0
3 * Abnormality of flash unit Temperature
detection.
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
2
0
1
Battery current value goes over the max
discharge current
Check the remaining battery power because this symptom maybe
depended on the remaining battery level, and confirm whether or
not the symptom is occurred after replacing the battery. If the symp-
tom is still occurred, overhaul inspection is needed. Check each
output of DC/DC converter on IC4301 of VC-1006 board with the
AC adaptor connected DC JACK (J901).
(The minimum connection to periphery)
E
9
4
0
0
Fault of writing or erasing or back up the
flash memory
Check the OneNAND of CPU (IC1301 on the VC-1006 board).
E
9
4
0
1 * Internal flash memory fault
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
4
0
2
BGM data error
Check the CPU (IC1301 on the VC-1006 board).
E
9
5
0
0 * GPS hardware error
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
6
0
0 * Map area mount error
Turn power off and turn power on again.
E
9
7
0
0 * Projector hardware error
Turn power off and turn power on again.
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1-8. METHOD OF COPING WITH LENS ERROR
When lens error is occurred, check the following items.
Lens error codes:
・ E: 61: 30 (Reset position detection error on the stepper iris initializing)
・ E: 62: 11 (Shift lens overheating (Pitch))
・ E: 62: 12 (Shift lens overheating (Yaw))
・ E: 62: 20 (Abnormality of thermistor)
・ E: 62: 11 (Shift lens overheating (Pitch))
・ E: 62: 12 (Shift lens overheating (Yaw))
・ E: 62: 20 (Abnormality of thermistor)
Check items:
1. Replace the lens.
2. Replace the VC-1006 board or IC1301 on the VC-1006 board.
3. Check that the square wave is appeared below points.
1. Replace the lens.
2. Replace the VC-1006 board or IC1301 on the VC-1006 board.
3. Check that the square wave is appeared below points.
・ BODY_VD_LENS (pin 0 of CN5201 or pin 6 of IC5201 on the MT-1002 board)
・ BODY_DATA_LENS (pin qf of CN5201 or pin 4 of IC5203 on the MT-1002 board)
・ LENS_DATA_BODY (pin qd of CN5201 or pin 5 of IC5202 on the MT-1002 board)
・ BODY_DATA_LENS (pin qf of CN5201 or pin 4 of IC5203 on the MT-1002 board)
・ LENS_DATA_BODY (pin qd of CN5201 or pin 5 of IC5202 on the MT-1002 board)
1-9. NOTE ON REPLACEMENT OF MOUNT ADAPTOR (LA-EA3) (SERVICE)
To replace the Adaptor Service, connect this mount to NEX-F3D/F3K/F3Y, and release the specified plug according to the “SERVICE” section of
Adjust Manual.
Adjust Manual.
Note: The Lens can not be detected when this mount is connected to NEX-VG900/VG900E without releasing the specified plug, even if A-Mount Lens is mounted.
Displayed as “F--”
