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Ver 1.1 2004.10 SECTION 6 Auto-ADJ

Revision History ADJUSTMENTS

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Before starting adjustments SERVICE MODE
Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards SERVICE MODE

CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMS

VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

ERROR

INITIALIZATION OF DATA

• Use this Service Manual together with the Automatic Adjustment Program (DSC-V3 Auto-Adj Ver1.[]r[][].exe) and the Color Adjustment
Program (V3ColorAdjustment.exe).
Note: [] (numeric value) of the file name varies depending on the version of Automatic Adjustment Program.

Contents of LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 3 Service Manual

CONTENTS LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
1. SERVICE NOTE a ✕
2. DISASSEMBLY a ✕
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS OVERALL ✕
POWER
4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND CD-515, ST-111, FL-147, CH-146, SY-106, DD-217
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PL-001, CF-099, BB-005,
MS-211, JK-269, AF-008,
BT-026, RE-003, LI-072,
CONTROL SWITCH
BLOCK (REAR), (MODE)
5. REPAIR PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEWS ✕
ELECTRICAL PARTS a
(CH-146, SY-106, DD-217)

2004J0500-1
DSC-V3 © 2004. 10
9-876-762-52 Sony EMCS Co. Published by DI Technical Support Section
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title Page
6. ADJUSTMENTS
Before Starting Adjustment ······················································· 6-1 5. Data Save Error ····························································· 6-28
1-1. Adjusting Items When Replacing 1-6-2. Precautions When an Error Occurred ···························· 6-28
Main Parts and Boards ···················································· 6-2 1-7. Initialization of Data ······················································ 6-29
6-1. Camera Section Adjustments ··········································· 6-3 1. Initializing All Page Data ·············································· 6-29
1-1. Preparations Before Adjustments ···································· 6-3 2. Initializing Single Page Data ········································· 6-29
1-1-1. List of Service Tools ························································ 6-3 6-2. Service Mode ································································· 6-30
1-1-2. Preparations ····································································· 6-4 1. Setting the Test Mode ···················································· 6-30
1-1-3. Precautions ······································································ 6-5 2. Bit Value Discrimination ··············································· 6-30
1. Setting the Switch ···························································· 6-5 3. LED Check ···································································· 6-31
2. Subjects ··········································································· 6-5 4. Switch Check (1) ··························································· 6-31
3. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box ······························· 6-6 5. Switch Check (2) ··························································· 6-31
1-1-4. Using Method of SEUS ··················································· 6-7 6. Switch Check (3) ··························································· 6-32
1. Connection ······································································· 6-7 7. Mode Dial Check ··························································· 6-32
2. Operation ········································································· 6-7 8. Self Diagnosis Code ······················································ 6-33
1-1-5. Precaution on Use of SEUS ············································· 6-7
1-2. Adjustment Programs ······················································ 6-8 * The AF laser axis frame is shown on page 6-34.
1-2-1. Automatic Adjustment Program ······································ 6-8
1. Precautions When Using Automatic Adjustment
Program ··········································································· 6-8
2. Start of Automatic Adjustment Program ························· 6-8
3. Function of Each Button on Main Menu Screen ············· 6-8
1-2-2. Color Adjustment Program ·············································· 6-9
1. Application Environment ················································ 6-9
2. Installation Method ·························································· 6-9
3. Notes When Using the Color Adjustment Program ········ 6-9
4. Starting Method of Color Adjustment Program ·············· 6-9
5. Screen and Function of Each Button of
Color Adjustment Program ·············································· 6-9
1-3. Video System Adjustments ············································ 6-10
1-3-1. Function of Each Button on Video System
Adjustment Screen ························································ 6-10
1-3-2. Adjustment Items of Video System Adjustment ············ 6-10
1-3-3. Adjusting Method ·························································· 6-11
1-4. Camera System Adjustments ········································· 6-12
1-4-1. Function of Each Button on Camera System
Adjustment Screen ························································ 6-12
1-4-2. Adjustment Items of Camera System Adjustment ········ 6-13
1-4-3. Adjusting Method ·························································· 6-14
1. Camera Adjustment 1 ···················································· 6-14
2. Camera Adjustment 2 ···················································· 6-15
3. Picture Frame Setting (Standard Picture Frame) ··········· 6-15
4. Color Shading Adjustment ············································ 6-16
5. Camera Adjustment 3 ···················································· 6-17
6. AWB 3200K-5800K Standard Data Input ····················· 6-18
7. Color Reproduction Adjustment ···································· 6-19
8. Color Reproduction Check ············································ 6-20
9. Camera Adjustment 4 ···················································· 6-21
10. Get Reference Data & Camera Adjustment 5 ··············· 6-22
10-1. Get Reference Data ······················································· 6-22
10-2. Camera Adjustment 5 ···················································· 6-23
11. Camera Adjustment 6 ···················································· 6-24
1-5. LCD System Adjustments ············································· 6-25
1-5-1. Function of Each Button on LCD System
Adjustment Screen ························································ 6-25
1-5-2. Adjustment Items of LCD System Adjustment ············· 6-25
1-5-3. Adjusting Method ·························································· 6-26
1-6. Error ··············································································· 6-27
1-6-1. Error Message ································································ 6-27
1. Connect Error ································································ 6-27
2. Reset the Camera and Try Again ··································· 6-27
3. Adjustment Time Out ···················································· 6-27
4. Adjustment NG ······························································ 6-27

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 SECTION 6
ADJUSTMENTS

Before starting adjustment

EVR Data Re-writing Procedure When Replacing Board

The data that is stored in the repair board, is not necessarily correct.
Perform either procedure 1 or procedure 2 when replacing board.

Procedure 1
Save the EVR data of the machine in which a board is going to be replaced. Download the saved data after a
board is replaced.

(Machine before starting repair) PC PC (Machine after a board is replaced)

Save the EVR data Download the saved

to a personal computer. data to a machine.

Procedure 2
When the data cannot be saved due to defective flash memory, or when the flash memory cannot be removed or
installed, save the data from the same model of the same destination, and download it.
(Machine to be repaired) PC (Machine to be repaired)

Download the data.

Save the data.

(The same model of the same destination)

After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the

respective items of the EVR data.
(Refer to page 6-2 for the items to be checked.)

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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 Color Adjustment Program (V3ColorAdjustment.exe).

Replaced parts
Block Mounted parts Board
replacement replacement replacement

(Timing gen., CCD signal process)

(AF illumination LED)
Back light unit

(Camera DSP)
(CCD imager)

(Video amp.)
(LCD driver)
LCD901 LCD unit

(COMPLETE)
(COMPLETE)
(COMPLETE)
(COMPLETE)
Adjusting item Adjustment

IC101

IC101
IC302
IC301
IC801
D901

D109
AF-008 flexibe board

AF-008 flexibe board

CD-515 board

CH-146 board

CD-515 board

CH-146 board
SY-106 board
SY-106 board
SY-106 board

SY-106 board
LCD block
LCD block
Lens block
Flash unit

(Note 1) Initialization of data z

VIDEO adjustment Video output level adj. z z z
CAMERA adjustment 1 Flange back adj. z z z z
CAMERA adjustment 2 Flange back check z z z z
(Note 2) Color shading adj. z z z z z z
F No. compensation
CAMERA adjustment 3 Mechanical shutter adj. z z z z z z
Light value adj.
AWB 3200K-5800K standard data input z z z z z z
(Note 2) Color reproduction adj. z z z z z z
Color reproduction check z z z z z z
CCD linearity check
CAMERA adjustment 4 CCD white defect compensation check z z z z z z
CCD black defect compensation check
Strobe adj.
CAMERA adjustment 5 z z z z z z z z z
AF laser output adj.
CAMERA adjustment 6 AF laser axis check z z z
VCO adj.
Contrast adj.
LCD adjustment z z z z z
V-COM adj.
White balance adj.

Table 6-1-1

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 6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS

1-1-1. List of Service Tools
• Oscilloscope • Color monitor • AC power adapter

J-1 J-2 J-3

HASP key and application
for adjustment (SEUS)
Personal computer USB cable
(Note 1) 1-827-038-11
Contact our service headquater of each area
how to get the application for adjustment
(SEUS) and HASP key.
J-4 J-5 J-6
Clear chart
Pattern box PTB-450
9 colors chart (Note 2)
J-6082-200-A
For PTB-450:
or
For PTB-1450: J-6080-621-A
Small pattern box
J-6082-562-A
PTB-1450
For PTB-1450:
J-6082-557-A
J-6082-560-A
J-7 J-8 J-9

Flange back
Minipattern box adjustment jig Siemens star chart
J-6082-353-B J-6082-563-A J-6080-875-A

J-10

Back ground paper

J-2501-130-A

Fig. 6-1-1

Note1: 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.
Note2: 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
woody boad A
360 mm

155 mm

135 mm 280 mm

9 colors chart
Fig. 6-1-2
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1-1-2. Preparations
1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 6-1-4.
2) Start up the application for adjustment (SEUS). Pattern box

Front of the lens

L=About 9 cm

Fig. 6-1-3

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

To USB
To USB connector
connector
USB cable
(1-827-038-11)

To A/V OUT
HASP Key jack

AC IN
Color monitor To DC IN
jack
Video (yellow) AC power adaptor

Audio (black)

Insert the Memory Stick.

Fig. 6-1-4

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 1-1-3. Precautions
1. Setting the Switch
Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and per-
form adjustments.
1. Mode Dial .......................................... A (Aperture)
2. ZOOM switch .................................... WIDE end
3. Video Out (SET UP setting) .............. NTSC
4. Digital Zoom (SET UP setting) ......... Off
5. EV (Jog dial) ...................................... 0EV
6. WB (Menu items) .............................. Auto
7. ISO (Menu items) .............................. Auto
8. Flash Level (Menu items) .................. Normal
9. P.Effect (Menu items) ........................ Off
10. Saturation (Menu items) .................... Normal
11. Contrast (Menu items) ....................... Normal
12. Sharpness (Menu items) .................... Normal

9 colors chart (Standard picture frame)

A B A
A=B
C
B
C=
Green Yellow W14 3

C14 : Filter for AWB 5800K adjustment

Cyan White Red B

C14 Blue Magenta

Effective picture frame
Fig. a LCD screen or under scan
monitor TV picture
C
Adjust the camera position and direction
A
to obtain the LCD screen or the monitor
2 Transparent window
TV display shown in Fig. a.

Fig. 6-1-5

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 dur-
ing this time)

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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.

Dimensions without brackets are for a box of 1 m in depth.
Dimensions in brackets are for a box of 50 cm in depth.

woody board A (2) woody board B (2) woody board C (1)

530 mm 500 mm 1000 mm
(400 mm) (370 mm) (700 mm)

1026 mm 1026 mm 1000 mm

(513 mm) (513 mm) (700 mm)

1030 mm 1000 mm
(730 mm) (700 mm)

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)

woody board A

woody board B

woody board A

woody board B

woody board C

Fig. 6-1-7

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 1-1-4. Using Method of SEUS 2. Operation
• Page change
The application for adjustment (SEUS) is used to change the coef- To change the page, click [Page] on the SEUS screen and enter
ficient for calculating the signal processing or EVR data. The SEUS the page to be changed. The page is displayed in hexadecimal
performs two-way communication between PC and set through notation.
the USB terminal. The two-way communication result data can be
written to the nonvolatile memory. • Address change
To change the address, click [Address] on the SEUS screen and
1. Connection enter the address to be changed. The address is displayed in
1) Connect the HASP key to the USB terminal of the PC. hexadecimal notation.
2) Connect the PC and set with the USB cable.
3) Confirm that the set starts in the USB mode. • Data change
4) Start the SEUS on the PC. To change the data, click [Set] on the SEUS screen and enter
5) Click [Connect] on the SEUS screen. If the connection is nor- the data. The data is displayed in hexadecimal notation.
mal, the SEUS screen will be as shown in Fig. 6-1-8, indicat- This operation does not write the data to the nonvolatile memory.
ing the “connected” state.
Note: The SEUS will go in “disconnect" state, if the set is • Data saving
turned off (for instance, by resetting the set). In such a To write the all changed data to the nonvolatile memory, click
case, click [Connect] on the SEUS screen to restore [Save] on the SEUS screen and wait for more than 3 sec.
the “connected” state.
• Data reading
The data displayed on the SEUS screen are the data values at
the time when the pages and addresses were set, and they are
not updated automatically. To check the data change, click
[Read] on the SEUS screen and update the displayed data.

1-1-5. Precaution on Use of SEUS

Wrong SEUS operation could clear correct adjustment data. To
prevent the data clear by mistake, it is recommended to save all
adjustment data by clicking [Page Edit] on the SEUS screen be-
fore starting the adjustment.

Saving Method:
1) Click [Page Edit] on the SEUS screen to display the SEUS
PAGE EDIT screen.
2) Click [Page], and enter the page number to be saved.
3) Click [Page] to read the data to be saved from the camera.
4) Click [File] and save the data to PC.

Loading Method:
1) Select page: 00, address: 01 and set data: 01.
2) Click [Page Edit] on the SEUS screen to display the SEUS
PAGE EDIT screen.
3) Click [File] and load the data from PC.
4) Click [Write] on the SEUS PAGE EDIT screen.
Fig. 6-1-8 5) Click [Close] to close the SEUS PAGE EDIT screen.
6) Click [Save] on the SEUS screen.
7) Wait for more than 3 sec.
8) Select page: 80, address: 30, and check that the data is “00”.
9) Select page: 00, address: 01 and set data: 00.

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1-2. ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMS 3. Function of Each Button on Main Menu Screen
When the Automatic Adjustment Program started, the Main Menu
The DSC-V3 is adjusted with the Automatic Adjustment Program screen in Fig. 6-1-9 will appear. On this screen, select each adjust-
and the Color Adjustment Program. ment section.
The Automatic Adjustment Program automatically controls the
adjustment operations that were formerly entered manually on the
operation screen of the SEUS (some adjustments may be manu-
ally operated on the SEUS operation screen).
The Color Adjustment Program automatically performs “Color 5
Shading Adjustment”, “AWB 3200K-5800K Standard Data Input”, 1
“Color Reproduction Adjustment” and “Color Reproduction
Check” of Camera System Adjustment.
2
1-2-1. Automatic Adjustment Program
1. Precautions When Using Automatic Adjustment 3
Program
1) The Automatic Adjustment Program writes the adjustment re-
4
sults such as EVR data to the set through two-way communi-
cation with the camera via the SEUS. Accordingly, the Auto- Fig. 6-1-9
matic Adjustment Program must be used in the environment
where the SEUS operates. 1 [VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button
2) The program run time may vary depending on the environ- The “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
ment of the personal computer used.
3) Even if the Automatic Adjustment Program is used without 2 [CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button
starting the SEUS, the SEUS will start automatically when the The “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
adjustment is executed. However, it may take time for the SEUS
to start, and therefore the Automatic Adjustment Program 3 [LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button
should be used with the SEUS started in order to reduce the The “LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
program run time.
4 [END] button
2. Start of Automatic Adjustment Program The Automatic Adjustment Program finishes.
Double-click the application file (DSC-V3 Auto-Adj Ver_1.[]r[][].exe),
and the Automatic Adjustment Program will start. 5 This part indicates the version of Automatic Adjustment Pro-
gram.
Note: [] (numeric value) of the file name varies depending on the
version of Automatic Adjustment Program.

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 1-2-2. Color Adjustment Program 5. Screen and Function of Each Button of Color
1. Application Environment Adjustment Program
OS: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
1
Two connectors are required.

2. Installation Method
Extract the file compressed in the ZIP format (V3Color 2
Adjustment.zip). Execute the extracted file (setup.exe), and the
installer will start. Install the program following the instructions
given on the installer screen.
3
3. Notes When Using the Color Adjustment Program
1) The SEUS must be installed in the PC. 4
2) The HASP Key for SEUS must be connected to the USB con- 5
nector. The program will not start unless the HASP Key is
connected.

4. Starting Method of Color Adjustment Program

Click the [Start] button on the task bar, and click the [DSC-V3
Color Adjustment] from the [Programs], and the program will
start.

A
Fig. 6-1-10

1 [Connect] button
Makes connection to the camera and switches the camera to
the adjustment mode. In the case of successful connection to
the camera, the indication at the part A changes to “Connected”
and the following buttons become active.
• [Color Shading Adjustment] button
• [AWB 3200K-5800K Standard Data Input] button
• [Color Reproduction Adjustment] button
• [Color Reproduction Check] button
• [Disconnect] button

2 Adjustment start buttons

Start the adjustment or checking of respective button names.

3 [Disconnect] button
Cancels the connection to the camera.

4 Captured picture display screen

Displays a picture captured by the camera when the adjust-
ment or checking was performed.

5 Vector scope screen

Displays the result of Color Reproduction Check.

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1-3. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1-3-2. Adjustment Items of VIDEO System
Adjustment
1-3-1. Function of Each Button on Video System The adjustment items of video system adjustment are as listed in
Adjustment Screen Table 6-1-2. The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the ad-
Click the [VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button on the Main justment items if the VIDEO Adjustment Start button is clicked.
Menu screen, and the “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen
in Fig. 6-1-11 will appear. Button
Adjustment Signal Page Address
Name
1 VIDEO VIDEO Output
Arbitrary 8F D0
Adjustment Level Adj.

Table 6-1-2
2

4 3

Fig. 6-1-11

1 [To Menu] button

The Main Menu screen comes back.

2 [VIDEO Adjustment Start] button

“Video Adjustment” starts.

3 [Reset] button
This button functions same as the Reset button of the camera.

4 [Release Data Setting] button

The data setting at the adjustment is cancelled.
During the data setting, the button color changes from “white”
to “red”. When the data setting is cancelled, the button color
returns to “white”.
(Use this button when an error occurred in the video adjust-
ment. If the adjustment completed successfully, the data set-
ting is automatically cancelled and the button color returns to
“white”.)

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 1-3-3. Adjusting Method SEUS operation screen
[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and UP/DOWN key
sequence]
1. Data Setting during Video Adj.
2. Video Output Level Adj.
3. Release of Data Setting during Video Adj.

[Specified value of video output level adj.]

Measurement Point Video terminal of A/V OUT jack

(75 Ω terminated)
Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope
Specified Value Sync level:
A = 286 ± 5 mV (NTSC mode)
A = 300 ± 5 mV (PAL mode)
Burst level:
B = 286 ± 30 mV (NTSC mode)
B = 300 ± 30 mV (PAL mode)
Fig. 6-1-14
[Adjusting method]
1) Click the [VIDEO Adjustment Start] button.
Check on the oscilloscope
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the “1. Data Set-
ting during Video Adj.”.
3) If “1. Data Setting during Video Adj.” completed successfully,
the next message is displayed during the execution of “2. Video
Output Level Adj.”. Using the UP/DOWN key on the SEUS
Operation screen, adjust so that the sync level of the video
signals satisfies the specified value. After the adjustment, check B
that the burst level of the video signals satisfies the specified
value, and click the [OK] button in the message. A

Fig. 6-1-15

Fig. 6-1-12

4) If the [OK] button button is clicked, “3. Release of Data Set-

ting during Video Adj.” will be executed.
5) Upon successful completion of all items of the VIDEO adjust-
ment, the following message is displayed. Click the [OK] but-
ton.

Fig. 6-1-13

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1-4. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

1-4-1. Function of Each Button on Camera System

Adjustment Screen
Click the [CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button on the Main
Menu screen, and the “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT”
screen in Fig. 6-1-16 will appear.

3
Fig. 6-1-16

1 [To Menu] button

The Main Menu screen comes back.

2 Adjustment start buttons

• [CAMERA Adjustment 1 Start] button
“Camera Adjustment 1” starts.
• [CAMERA Adjustment 2 Start] button
“Camera Adjustment 2” starts.
• [CAMERA Adjustment 3 Start] button
“Camera Adjustment 3” starts.
• [CAMERA Adjustment 4 Start] button
“Camera Adjustment 4” starts.
• [CAMERA Adjustment 5 Start] button
“Camera Adjustment 5” starts.
• [CAMERA Adjustment 6 Start] button
“Camera Adjustment 6” starts.

3 [Reset] button
This button functions same as the Reset button of the camera.

4 [Release Data Setting] button

The data setting at the adjustment is cancelled.
During the data setting, the button color changes from “white”
to “red”. When the data setting is cancelled, the button color
returns to “white”.
(Use this button when an error occurred in the camera adjust-
ment 1-6. If the adjustment completed successfully, the data
setting is automatically cancelled and the button color returns
to “white”.)

5 [Get Reference Data for AF Laser Output Adj.] button

Acquisition of reference data necessary for “AF Laser Output
Adj.” of “CAMERA Adjustment 5” starts.

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1-4-2. Adjustment Items of Camera System Adjust-

ment
The adjustment items of camera system adjustment are as listed in
Table 6-1-3. The Automatic Adjustment Program divides the ad-
justment items into four, camera adjustment 1-6. Clicking either
CAMERA Adjustment Start button allows the adjustment item
which corresponds to that button to be executed.
The adjustment conditions of the subject and filter vary depend-
ing on which item is adjusted. The Adjustment Program displays
an instruction for the subject and filter as a message during the
adjustment.

Adjustment Adjustment
Button Name Adjustment Subject
Page Address
Siemens star chart with ND filter 6D B0 to B7, C0 to C7
CAMERA Adjustment 1 Flange Back Adj. for minipattern box (Note 1) or
Flange back adjustment jig 6F 18 to 53
Siemens star
CAMERA Adjustment 2 Flange Back Check (1.0m from front the lens)
(Luminance: 200 to 400 lux)
Clear chart
(Note 2) Color Shading Adj.
(Standard picture frame)
F No. Compensation 6F 60 to 64, 6B to 6D
Clear chart
CAMERA Adjustment 3 Mechanical Shutter Adj. (Standard picture frame) 6F 6B to 6D, B8 to D7
Light Value Adj. 6F 65 to 67
AWB 3200K-5800K 6E 00 to 21, 24 to 49
Standard Data Input 9 colors chart
(Note 2)
Color Reproduction Adj. (Standard picture frame) 6E 60 to 67
Color Reproduction Check
CCD Linearity Check
CCD White Defect Clear chart
CAMERA Adjustment 4 Compensation Check (Standard picture frame)
CCD Black Defect
Compensation Check
6E 72 to 75
Strobe Adj.
6F D8 to EF
CAMERA Adjustment 5 Flash adjustment box (50 cm)
6D B8 to BF
AF Laser Output Adj.
6F 10 to 16, 54
CAMERA Adjustment 6 AF Laser Axis Check Flash adjustment box (1 m)
Note 1: Dark Siemens star chart.
Note 2: Use the Color Adjustment Program (V3ColorAdjustment.exe).

Table 6-1-3

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1-4-3. Adjusting Method
1. CAMERA Adjustment 1
[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and
sequence]
1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.
2. Flange Back Adj.
3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.
[Adjusting method]
1) Click the [CAMERA Adjustment 1 Start] button.
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes “1. Data Setting
during Camera Adj.”.
3) Upon successful completion of the “1. Data Setting during
Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed. Set the sub-
ject by referring to “Preparation of Flange Back Adj.”.
Preparation of Flange Back Adj.
(Using the minipattern box)
1) The minipattern box is installed as shown in the following fig-
ure.
Note 1: The attachment lenses are not used.
Note 2: Take care not to hit the mini-pattern box when ex-
tending the lens.
2) Install the minipattern box so that the distance between it and
the front of lens of camera is less than 3 cm.
3) Make the height of minipattern box and the camera equal.
4) Check the output voltage of the regulated power supply is the
specified voltage ± 0.01 Vdc.
5) Check that the center of Siemens star chart meets the center of
shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE
end respectively.

Specified voltage: The specified voltage varies according to the

minipattern box, so adjustment the power sup-
ply output voltage to the specified voltage writ-
ten on the sheet which is supplied with the mini-
pattern box.
Below 3 cm

Minipattern box
Fig. 6-1-17
Camera
4) If the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back Adj.” and “3.
Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.” will be executed.
5) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERA
Adjustment 1, the following message is displayed. Click the
Regulated power supply
[OK] button. Output voltage : Specified voltage ± 0.01 Vdc
Output current : more than 3.5 A

Red (+)
Black (–)

Yellow (SENS +)

Fig. 6-1-18 White (SENS –) Need not connected

Black (GND)

Fig. 6-1-19

Preparation of Flange Back Adj.

(Using the flange back adjustment jig)
(Luminance: about 300 lux)
1) Install the flange back adjustment jig so that the distance be-
tween it and the front of lens of camera is less than 3 cm.
Note 3: Take care not to hit the flange back adjustment jig
when extending the lens.
2) Make the height of flange back adjustment jig and the camera
equal.
3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot image
screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec-
tively.
Below 3 cm
Flange back adjustment jig

Camera

Fig. 6-1-20

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[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and In the “Color Shading Adjustment”, “CAMERA Adjustment 3”,
sequence] “AWB 3200K-5800K Standard Data Input”, “Color Reproduction
1. Data Setting during Camera Adj. Adjustment”, Color Reproduction Check” and “CAMERA Ad-
2. Flange Back Check justment 4”, set the picture frame so as to attain the positions shown
3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj. in the following figure when shooting the color bar chart.

[Adjusting method] Check on the oscilloscope

1) Click the [CAMERA Adjustment 2 Start] button.
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes “1. Data Setting Measurement Point: Video terminal of A/V OUT jack (75Ω ter-
during Camera Adj.”. minated)
3) Upon successful completion of the “1. Data Setting during
Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed. Set the sub- 1. Horizontal period
ject in accordance with the message.
A=B
A B A

Fig. 6-1-21

4) Click the [OK] button is clicked, “2. Flange Back Check” is

executed. The following messages are displayed, and then op-
erate the camera to make a check in accordance with the mes-
sages.

Fig. 6-1-24

2. Vertical period

C B C

B
C=
3

Fig. 6-1-25

Check on the monitor TV

B
A=B C=
3
C14: Filter for AWB 5800K adjustment
Fig. 6-1-22 A B A

5) Upon completion of “2. Flange Back Check”, “3. Release of

Data Setting during Camera Adj.” is executed. C

6) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERA Green Yellow W14
Adjustment 2, the following message is displayed. Click the
[OK] button.
Cyan White Red B

C14 Blue Magenta

A
Effective picture frame
2
Fig. 6-1-23 Transparent window

Fig. 6-1-26
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4. Color Shading Adjustment 7) A picture captured by the camera is displayed on the screen,
[Adjustment method] and the adjustment and checking are performed.
1) Start the Color Adjustment Program (V3ColorAdjustment.exe).
2) Click the [Connect] button to set the camera to the adjust-
ment mode.

Fig. 6-1-27

3) Adjust the mode dial of the camera to “A” and set MACRO
mode. Shoot the 9 colors chart with the zoom at WIDE end.
4) Adjust the camera direction and distance to set the picture
frame. (Refer to 3. Picture Frame Setting)
5) Remove the color bar chart in the pattern box, and set the clear
chart. Fig. 6-1-29
Note 1: At this time, nothing must be reflected in the clear
chart. Note 2: If the following message is displayed, the picture frame
setting is faulty. Check the picture frame, and then per-
6) Click the [Color Shading Adjustment] button. form readjustment.

Fig. 6-1-30

8) Upon successful completion of the adjustment, the following

message is displayed. Click the [OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-28

Fig. 6-1-31

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[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and
sequence]
1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.
2. Picture Frame Setting
3. F No. Compensation
4. Mechanical Shutter Adj.
5. Light Value Adj.
6. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Adjusting method]
1) Click the [CAMERA Adjustment 3 Start] button.
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the “1. Data Set-
ting during Camera Adj.”.
3) Upon successful completion of “1. Data Setting during Cam-
era Adj.”, “2. Picture Frame Setting” is executed. The follow-
ing message is displayed, and then referring to Fig. 6-1-24 to
Fig. 6-1-26 (See page 6-16), set the subject and click the [OK]
button.

Fig. 6-1-32

After that, the next message is displayed. Then, change the chart
in accordance with the message.

Fig. 6-1-33

4) Click the [OK] button, and the items from “3. F No. Compen-
sation” to “6. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.”
will be executed.
5) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERA
Adjustment 3, the following message is displayed. Click the
[OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-34

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6. AWB 3200K-5800K Standard Data Input 6) A picture captured by the camera is displayed on the screen,
[Adjustment method] and the adjustment and checking are performed.
1) Start the Color Adjustment Program (V3ColorAdjustment.exe).
2) Click the [Connect] button to set the camera to the adjust-
ment mode.

Fig. 6-1-35

3) Adjust the mode dial of the camera to “A” and set MACRO
mode. Shoot the 9 colors chart with the zoom at WIDE end.
4) Adjust the camera direction and distance to set the picture
frame. (Refer to 3. Picture Frame Setting)
5) Click the [AWB 3200K-5800K Standard Data Input] button.
Fig. 6-1-37

Note: If the following message is displayed, the picture frame

setting is faulty. Check the picture frame, and then perform
readjustment.

Fig. 6-1-36 Fig. 6-1-38

7) Upon successful completion of the adjustment, the following

message is displayed. Click the [OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-39

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 7. Color Reproduction Adjustment 6) A picture captured by the camera is displayed on the screen,
[Adjustment method] and the adjustment is performed.
1) Start the Color Adjustment Program (V3ColorAdjustment.exe).
2) Click the [Connect] button to set the camera to the adjust-
ment mode.

Fig. 6-1-40

3) Adjust the mode dial of the camera to “A” and set MACRO
mode. Shoot the 9 colors chart with the zoom at WIDE end.
4) Adjust the camera direction and distance to set the picture
frame. (Refer to 3. Picture Frame Setting)
5) Click the [Color Reproduction Adjustment] button.
Fig. 6-1-42

Note: If the following message is displayed, the picture frame

setting is faulty. Check the picture frame, and then perform
readjustment.

Fig. 6-1-41 Fig. 6-1-43

7) Upon successful completion of the adjustment, the following

message is displayed. Click the [OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-44

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8. Color Reproduction Check 6) A picture captured by the camera is displayed on the screen,
[Checking method] and the checking is performed.
1) Start the Color Adjustment Program (V3ColorAdjustment.exe). The checking result is displayed on the vector scope screen.
2) Click the [Connect] button to set the camera to the adjust-
ment mode.

Fig. 6-1-45

3) Adjust the mode dial of the camera to “A” and set MACRO
mode. Shoot the 9 colors chart with the zoom at WIDE end.
4) Adjust the camera direction and distance to set the picture
frame. (Refer to 3. Picture Frame Setting)
5) Click the [Color Reproduction Check] button.

Fig. 6-1-47

Note: If the following message is displayed, the picture frame

setting is faulty. Check the picture frame, and then perform
readjustment.

Fig. 6-1-46
Fig. 6-1-48

7) Upon successful completion of the checking, the following

message is displayed. Click the [OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-49

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 9. CAMERA Adjustment 4
[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and
sequence]
1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.
2. Picture Frame Setting
3. CCD Linearity Check
4. CCD White Defect Compensation Check
5. CCD Black Defect Compensation Check
6. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Adjusting method]
1) Click the [CAMERA Adjustment 4 Start] button.
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the “1. Data Set-
ting during Camera Adj.”.
3) Upon successful completion of “1. Data Setting during Cam-
era Adj.”, “2. Picture Frame Setting” is executed. The follow-
ing message is displayed, and then referring to Fig. 6-1-24 to
Fig. 6-1-26 (See page 6-16), set the subject and click the [OK]
button.

Fig. 6-1-50

After that, the next message is displayed. Then, change the chart
in accordance with the message.

Fig. 6-1-51

4) Click the [OK] button, and the items from “3. CCD Linearity
Check” to “6. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.”
will be executed.
5) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERA
Adjustment 4, the following message is displayed. Click the
[OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-52

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10. Get Reference Data & CAMERA Adjustment 5 5) After that, the “3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.”
Note 1: “AF Laser Output Adj.” of “CAMERA Adjustment 5” will be executed.
needs the reference data. Before making adjustment, get 6) Upon successful completion of all items of the Get Reference
the reference data by executing “Get Reference Data”. Data, the following message is displayed. Click the [OK] but-
Note 2: Reference data varies every Background paper (Flash ad- ton.
justment box).
Note 3: Once the reference data has been got, “Get Reference
Data” need not be executed again if the same Background
paper (Flash adjustment box) is used. As the adjustment
can be done with the same reference data, when refer-
ence data is got, record it.

Fig. 6-1-55
10-1. Get Reference Data
Note 1: To get the reference data, separately from the camera to
be adjusted, prepare the DSC-V3 that meets the follow-
ing conditions and use it as the reference camera.
• Must operate normally
• Must be in the factory setting state (in the state ad-
justed in the factory)
• Data of page: F, address: 54, must be “00”.
Note 2: It takes 7 to 15 minutes to get the reference data.

[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and

sequence]
1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.
2. Get Reference Data
3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Data acquisition method]

1) Connect the reference camera to the PC.
2) If [Get Reference Data for AF Laser Output Adj.] button is
clicked, the following message is displayed. Set the subject in
accordance with the message. (For the Flash adjustment box,
refer to “3. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box” (page 6-6).)

Fig. 6-1-53

3) If the [OK] button is clicked, the Automatic Adjustment Pro-

gram executes “1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.” and “2.
Get Reference Data”.
4) Upon successful completion of the data acquisition, the refer-
ence data will be displayed with the following message. Record
the data, and then click the [OK] button.
Note 3: The data is displayed with a hexadecimal number.

Fig. 6-1-54

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10-2. CAMERA Adjustment 5 7) Upon successful completion of the “3. AF Laser Output Adj.”,
Note: “CAMERA Adjustment 5” is available only once after the the “4. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.” will be
power is turned on. If the adjustment is retried, turn off the executed successively.
power and turn on again. 8) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERA
Adjustment 5, the following message is displayed. Click the
[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and [OK] button.
sequence]
1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.
2. Strobe Adj.
3. AF Laser Output Adj.
4. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Adjusting method]
1) Click the [CAMERA Adjustment 5 Start] button. Fig. 6-1-59
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the “1. Data
Setting during Camera Adj.”.
3) Upon successful completion of the “1. Data Setting during
Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed. Set the sub-
ject in accordance with the message.
(For the Flash adjustment box, refer to “3. Preparing the Flash
Adjustment Box” (see page 6-6).)

Fig. 6-1-56

4) Press the [OK] button, and the “2. Strobe Adj.” will be ex-
ecuted.
5) During execution of “2. Strobe Adj.”, the following message
is displayed. After checking the flashing of strobe light, click
the [OK] button. (This message is displayed 6 times during
execution of adjustment.)

Fig. 6-1-57

6) Upon successful completion of “2. Strobe Adj.”, “3. AF Laser

Output Adj.” will be executed. When the following message
appears, set reference data to page: 6F, address: 15 using the
SEUS operation screen, and then click the [OK] button. (For
the reference data, refer to “10-1. Get Reference Data”.)

Fig. 6-1-58

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11. CAMERA Adjustment 6 5) If the [OK] button is clicked, the next message is displayed.
[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and Check that all hologram patterns are within the inspection
sequence] frame.
1. Data Setting during Camera Adj.
2. AF Laser Axis Check
3. Release of Data Setting during Camera Adj.

[Adjusting method]
1) Click the [CAMERA Adjustment 6 Start] button.
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the “1. Data Set-
ting during Camera Adj.”.
3) Upon successful completion of the “1. Data Setting during
Camera Adj.”, the following message is displayed. Set the sub- Fig. 6-1-62
ject in accordance with the message.
(For the Flash adjustment box, refer to “4. Preparing the Flash
Adjustment Box” (see page 6-6).)

Fig. 6-1-60

4) Click the [OK] button, and the “2. AF Laser Axis Check” will
be executed. The following message is displayed. Attach the Inspection frame
AF Laser axis frame on the monitor TV screen in accordance
Fig. 6-1-63
with the message.
6) If the [OK] button is clicked, the next message is displayed.
Check that all hologram patterns are not unfocused.

Fig. 6-1-64
Fig. 6-1-61
7) Upon completion of “2. AF Laser Axis Check”, “3. Release of
Data Setting during Camera Adj.” is executed.
8) Upon successful completion of all items of the CAMERA
Adjustment 6, the following message is displayed. Click the
[OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-65

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 1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1-5-2. Adjustment Items of LCD System Adjustment
The adjustment items of LCD system adjustment are as listed in
1-5-1. Function of Each Button on LCD System Table 6-1-4. The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the ad-
Adjustment Screen justment items if the LCD Adjustment Start button is clicked.
Click the [LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button on the Main
Menu screen, and the “LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen in Button
Adjustment Signal Page Address
Fig. 6-1-66 will appear. Name
1 VCO adj. 8F 23
LCD Contrast adj. 8F 2C
Arbitrary
Adjustment V-COM adj. 8F 24
White Balance adj. 8F 28, 2A
2
Table 6-1-4

4 3

Fig. 6-1-66

1 [To Menu] button

The Main Menu screen comes back.

2 [LCD Adjustment Start] button

“LCD Adjustment” starts.

3 [Reset] button
This button functions same as the Reset button of the camera.

4 [Release Data Setting] button

The data setting at the adjustment is cancelled.
During the data setting, the button color changes from “white”
to “red”. When the data setting is cancelled, the button color
returns to “white”.
(Use this button when an error occurred in the LCD adjust-
ment. If the adjustment completed successfully, the data set-
ting is automatically cancelled and the button color returns to
“white”.)

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1-5-3. Adjusting Method SEUS operation screen
[Automatic Adjustment Program execution items and UP/DOWN key
sequence]
1. Data Setting during LCD Adj.
2. VCO Adj.
3. Contrast Adj.
4. V-COM Adj.
5. White Balance Adj.
6. Release of Data Setting during LCD Adj.

[Adjusting method]
1) Click the [LCD Adjustment Start] button.
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program executes the items from
“1. Data Setting during LCD Adj.” to “3. Contrast Adj.”.
3) Upon successful completion of the “3. Contrast Adj.”, the fol-
lowing message is displayed during execution in “4. V-COM
Adj.”. On the SEUS screen, operate the UP/DOWN key so
that the brightness of portions A and B on the LCD panel is
equal. After the adjustment, click the [OK] button. Fig. 6-1-70

Check on the LCD screen (V-COM Adj.)

B A

A B
Fig. 6-1-67

4) Upon completion of “4. V-COM Adj.”, “5. White Balance Adj.” B A

is executed. The following message is displayed, and then check
that LCD screen is not colored. A B
If colored, change the data of page: 8F, address: 28 and 2A on
the SEUS Operation screen to adjust so that the LCD screen is
not colored. Fig. 6-1-71

Fig. 6-1-68

5) If the [OK] button is clicked, “6. Release of Data Setting dur-

ing LCD Adj.” will be executed.
6) Upon successful completion of all items the LCD adjustment,
the following message is displayed. Click the [OK] button.

Fig. 6-1-69

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 1-6. ERROR 3. Adjustment Time Out

In case of an error during the execution of adjustment, the Auto-

matic Adjustment Program interrupts the processing at that point,
and displays an error message, and then terminates the program
execution there. This part indicates
the adjustment
1-6-1. Error Message item in which
When an error message is displayed, perform the remedy given an error occurred.
below, and then retry adjustment. If the error message is displayed
though the remedy was performed, the circuits will be faulty. Fig. 6-1-74

1. Connect Error Symptom Adjustment does not finish within the specified
time.
Cause • Adjustment conditions are wrong.
• Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy • Check that the conditions such as a subject
are correct.
• Reset the camera.

4. Adjustment NG
Fig. 6-1-72

Symptom USB communication with the set is abnormal.

Cause • USB cable is not inserted tightly.
This part indicates
• Power supply is not installed correctly.
the adjustment
• Communication with SEUS is abnormal. item in which
Remedy • Disconnect the USB cable once, and then re- an error occurred.
connect it tightly and check that the set is in
“USB Mode”. Fig. 6-1-75
• Install the power supply correctly.
• Start the SEUS and click the [Connect] to Symptom The adjusted data does not become the speci-
check that the connection state is established. fied value.
Cause • Adjustment conditions are wrong.
• Data error exists in the camera.
2. RESET the CAMERA and Try Again Remedy • Check that the conditions such as a subject
are correct.
• Reset the camera.

Fig. 6-1-73

Symptom The camera is not ready for adjustment.

Cause • Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy • Reset the camera.

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5. Data Save Error 1-6-2. Precautions When an Error Occurred
The Automatic Adjustment Program sets the data for adjustment
before the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment termi-
nates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in the
camera.
Note 1: With this data left in the camera, the camera will not
operate normally.

In this case, the [Release Data Setting] button is displayed in

“red” on the screen as shown in Fig. 6-1-77, 78 and 79. Click the
[Release Data Setting] button to cancel the data setting. When
How to cancel the
data setting during
the data setting is cancelled, the button color becomes “white”.
adjustment is Note 2: When “Data Save Error” occurred, the [Release Data
display here. Setting] button is displayed in “white”.
To cancel the data setting, perform it on the SEUS Op-
Fig. 6-1-76 eration screen. How to cancel the data setting is displayed
in the error message.
Symptom data cannot be saved normally. (The data set-
ting during adjustment cannot be cancelled) Video System Adjustment screen
Cause • Data writing to the flash memory failed.
• Connection is faulty.
• Power supply is not installed correctly.
Remedy • On the SEUS Operation screen, [Set] the data
to the pages and addresses displayed in the
message, and [Save] them. (Cancel manu-
ally the data setting during adjustment.)
• Check the connection.
• Install the power supply correctly.
Fig. 6-1-77

Camera System Adjustment screen

Fig. 6-1-78

LCD System Adjustment screen

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 1-7. INITIALIZATION OF DATA 2. Initializing Single Page Data
By performing the following procedure, data of the page that you
1. Initializing All Page Data want to initialize will be initialized.
By performing the following procedure, data of all pages will be Note 1: If the 6D or 6E or 6F page data have been initialized, the
initialized. following adjustment needs to be performed again.
Note: If all page data have been initialized, all adjustments need 1) Camera system adjustments
to be performed again. Note 2: If the 8F page data have been initialized, the following
adjustment needs to be performed again.
Initializing Method: 1) Video system adjustments
1) Select page: 00, address: 01 and set data: 01. 2) LCD system adjustments
2) Click [Sector Write] on the SEUS screen to display the SEUS
SECTOR WRITE screen. Initializing Method:
3) Check that the SET ID is “0E”. 1) Select page: 00, address: 01 and set data: 01.
4) Click [All] of the ALL SELECT buttons to select all pages. 2) Click [Sector Write] on the SEUS screen to display the SEUS
(Fig. 6-1-80 A) SECTOR WRITE screen.
5) Click [Write] to write the initializing data to the flash memory 3) Check that the SET ID is “0E”.
of the camera. 4) Click “All” of the option buttons of target page. (Fig. 6-1-80
6) Wait for 3 sec. B)
7) Click [Close] to close the SEUS SECTOR WRITE screen. 5) Click [Write] to write the initializing data to the flash memory
8) Select page: 8E, address: 00 and set data: 20. of the camera.
9) Click [Save] on the SEUS screen. 6) Wait for 3 sec.
10) Wait for more than 3 sec. 7) Click [Close] to close the SEUS SECTOR WRITE screen.
11) Select page: 80, address: 30, and check that the data is “00”. 8) When 8E page is initialized, select page: 8E, address: 00 and
set data: 20.
Processing after Completing Initializing 9) Click [Save] on the SEUS screen.
10) Wait for more than 3 sec.
Order Page Address Data Procedure 11) Select page: 80, address: 30, and check that the data is “00”.
1 20 00 29 [Set]
2 20 01 29 [Set] (Note) Processing after Completing Initializing
Order Page Address Data Procedure
Note: At this time, the camera is reset and the power is turns off 1 20 00 29 [Set]
once and then on again. Accordingly, the message “Re-
2 20 01 29 [Set] (Note)
ceive Packet Error” is displayed on the SEUS screen, and
the SEUS goes in “disconnect” state, but this is not a
trouble. Click [Connect] on the SEUS screen to restore Note: At this time, the camera is reset and the power is turns off
the “connected” state. (In case that the power does not turn once and then on again. Accordingly, the message “Re-
on again, press the power button.) ceive Packet Error” is displayed on the SEUS screen, and
the SEUS goes in “disconnect” state, but this is not a
B
trouble. Click [Connect] on the SEUS screen to restore
the “connected” state. (In case that the power does not turn
on again, press the power button.)
0E

Fig. 6-1-80

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6-2. SERVICE MODE 2. Bit Value Discrimination
In the following items, the bit values must be discriminated from
1. Setting the Test Mode the data displayed on the SEUS. Whether bit values are “1” or “0”
can be discriminated from the table shown below.
Page 2F Address 23
Data displayed on SEUS
Data Function
80
00
01
Normal
Forced S (Shutter speed) mode
Forced A (Aperture) mode
00
bit 3 to bit 0 discriminated
02 Forced M (Manual) mode
bit 7 to bit 4 discriminated
03 Forced SCN (Scene selection) mode
04 Forced MOVIE mode
10 Forced CAMERA (Auto) mode Bit values
11 Forced P (Program auto) mode Display on the bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0
12 Forced PLAY mode SEUS or or or or
bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4
13 Forced SET UP mode
0 0 0 0 0
• Before setting the data, select page: 00, address: 01, and set 1 0 0 0 1
data: 01. 2 0 0 1 0
• For page: 2F, the data set is recorded in non-volatile memory by
3 0 0 1 1
saving data. In this case, the Test mode is not released even if
the camera is turned off, thus requiring extreme care. 4 0 1 0 0
• After completing adjustments/repairs, release the data setting. 5 0 1 0 1
1) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 01. 6 0 1 1 0
2) Select page: 2F, address: 23, and set data: 80.
3) Save the data. 7 0 1 1 1
4) Wait for more than 3 sec. A 8 1 0 0 0
5) Select page: 80, address: 30, and check that the data is “00”. 9 1 0 0 1
6) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 00.
A 1 0 1 0
B 1 0 1 1
C 1 1 0 0
D 1 1 0 1
B E 1 1 1 0
F 1 1 1 1

Example: If the displayed data is “8E”, bit 7 - bit 4 values can be

discriminated from block (A), and also bit 3 - bit 0 val-
ues from block (B).

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 3. LED Check

Page 20 Address 04
Page 80 Address 12
Page 8E Address FE

Using method:
1) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: 20, address: 04, and set data: 02.
3) Select page: 8E, address: FE, and set data: 20.
4) Select page: 80, address: 12, and set data: 01.
5) Check that all LED are lit.
• SELF TIMER
• SELF TIMER/RECORRDING
• AE/AF LOCK
• FLASH CHARGE
• ACCESS
6) Select page: 80, address: 12, and set data: 00.
7) Select page: 20, address: 04, and set data: 00.
8) Select page: 8E, address: FE, and set data: 00.
9) Select page: 00, address: 01, and set data: 00.
10) Click [Disconnect] on the SEUS screen.
11) Disconnect the USB cable.
12) Turn off the power.

4. Switch Check (1)

Page 80 Address 13

Function When data = 00 When data = 01 When data = 02

Shutter button
(XAE LOCK SW) OFF ON ON
(RE-003 flexible S001)
Shutter button
(XSHTR ON SW) OFF OFF ON
(RE-003 flexible S001)

Using method:
1) Select page: 80, address: 13.
2) By discriminating the read data, the state of the switches can
be discriminated.

5. Switch Check (2)

Page 80 Address 15

Function Data
Jog dial
(When rotated in the left direction) 01
(CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (MODE) S106)
Jog dial
(When rotated in the right direction) 02
(CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (MODE) S106)

Using method:
1) Select page: 80, address: 15.
2) By discriminating the read data, the rotation of the jog dial
can be discriminated.

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6. Switch Check (3)

Page 20 Addresses 90 to 94

Using method:
1) Select page: 20, addresses: 90 to 94.
2) By discriminating the read data, the pressed key can be dis-
criminated.

Data
Address
00 to 0B 0C to 26 27 to 47 48 to 72 73 to A4 A5 to DC DD to FF
DISPLAY/
IMAGE SIZE/
CONTROL RIGHT LCD SCREEN CONTROL LEFT MENU
90 DELETE
ON/OFF
(KEY AD0) No key input
(CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH
(IC101 J6 )
BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR))
(S001) (S002) (S003) (S004) (S005)
AE LOCK FRAME FOCUS EXPOSURE
91
(CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH
(KEY AD1) No key input
BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR))
(IC101 H6 )
(S007) (S008) (S009) (S010)
ZOOM T ZOOM W CONTROL UP CONTROL SET CONTROL DOWN
92
(CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH
(KEY AD2) No key input
BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR))
(IC101 G6 )
(S011) (S012) (S013) (S014) (S015)
NIGHTFRAMING/ EXECUTE LENS COVER
93 NIGHTSHOT (Jog dial) DETECT
(KEY AD3) (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH No key input
(JK-269 flexible)
(IC101 J7 ) BLOCK (MODE)) BLOCK (MODE))
(S105) (S106) (S101)
CF MS
94 (CF/MS switch) (CF/MS switch)
(KEY AD4) (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH
(IC101 H7 ) BLOCK (REAR)) BLOCK (REAR))
(S016) (S016)

7. Mode Dial Check

Page 20 Addresses 95, 96

Using method:
1) Select page: 20, addresses: 95 and 96.
2) By discriminating the read data, the state of the mode dial can be discriminated.

Data
Address
00 to 0B 0C to 26 27 to 47 48 to 72 73 to A4 A5 to DC DD to FF
S (Shutter speed) A (Aperture) M (Manual) SCN (Scene selection) MOVIE
95
(CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH
(MODE DIAL0) Others
BLOCK (MODE)) BLOCK (MODE)) BLOCK (MODE)) BLOCK (MODE)) BLOCK (MODE))
(IC101 J8 )
(S104) (S104) (S104) (S104) (S104)
CAMERA (Auto) P (Program auto) PLAY SET UP
96
(CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH (CONTROL SWITCH
(MODE DIAL1) Others
BLOCK (MODE)) BLOCK (MODE)) BLOCK (MODE)) BLOCK (MODE))
(IC101 J9 )
(S104) (S104) (S104) (S104)

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 8. Self Diagnosis Code

Display Code Countermeasure Cause Caution Display During Error

C:32:ss Turn the power off and on again. Trouble with hardware. SYSTEM ERROR

Unformatted recording medium is

Format the recording medium. FORMAT ERROR
inserted.
C:13:ss
MEMORY STICK ERROR,
Insert a new recording medium. Recording medium is broken.
CF CARD ERROR
When failed in the focus and zoom
E:61:ss Checking of lens drive circuit.
initialization.
−
Checking of flash unit or replacement Abnormality when flash is being
E:91:ss
of flash unit. charged.

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AF LASER AXIS FRAME Take a reduced or enlarged copy on the clear sheet so that a
rectangular frame of the AF LASER AXIS FRAME is suit-
able for the effective image size of the monitor.

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Revision History

S.M. Rev.
Ver. Date History Contents
issued
1.0 2004.09 Official Release — —
1.1 2004.10 Revised-1 Addition of Get Reference Data Yes
Correction of CAMERA Adjustment 5
S. M. correction: Page 6-12, Page 6-13,
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