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SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS

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PREPARATIONS
List of Service Tools and Equipments Connecting the Equipments Adjusting Items When Replacing Lens Handling of Firmware

CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS
Introduction Aperture Diameter/Mechanical Shutter Adjustment Zoom Adjustment Infinity Focus Adjustment Near Focus Adjustment

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Sony EMCS Co.

2008I0200-1 © 2008.09 Published by Kohda TEC

5. ADJUSTMENTS
5-1. PREPARATIONS

5-1-1. List of Service Tools and Equipments
J-1 SONY Memory Stick Duo (128MB or less) J-2 Small pattern box PTB-1450 J-6082-557-A

J-3 AC power adaptor (AC-LS5) 1-479-284-51

J-4

Cord with connector 1-830-351-21

J-5

J-6 Flange back adjustment jig J-6082-563-A

Chart (Note)

J-7

Camera table J-6082-384-A

Fig. 5-1-1

Note:
For the chart, search "J-6082-563-A" in the JIG & Software on ESI homepage, download the PDF file and print out it on the A4 size white paper. Paste it to the chart pasting position on the flange back adjustment jig aligning center without wrincles.

5-1-2. Connecting the Equipments
Connect the equipments as shown below.
Memory Stick Duo (128MB or less) DSC-S730 Bottom side

Cord with connector (1-830-351-21) To wall outlet

Power cord (Supplied with AC-LS5) AC power adaptor AC-LS5 (1-479-284-51)

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Fig. 5-1-2

5-1

Ver. 1.1 2008.09
The changed portions from Ver. 1.0 are shown in blue.

5-1-3. Adjusting Items When Replacing Lens
In case of replacing lens, the adjustments mentioned below are required. · Aperture Diameter/Mechanical Shutter Adjustment · Zoom Adjustment · Infinity Focus Adjustment · Near Focus Adjustment

5-1-4. Handling of Firmware
Note 1:
Save the firmware file in the root directory of Memory Stick. Saving it in the other directory causes the malfunction of program.

Note 2:
The firmware file is downloadable from the ESI homepage.

Preparations:
First, format the Memory Stick before copying the firmware. When formatting, perform on the PC, using the FAT. Do not format on the unit. If the concealed file "MEMSTICK.IND" exists, delete it. Decompress the file and confirm the file format as shown below. Firmware file for DSC-S730: SDC7375C.elf Save the file in the root directory of Memory Stick. This Memory Stick saved the firmware is used in the adjustments. 1. With the camera turned OFF, set the Mode dial to "Program auto shooting mode" and insert the Memory Stick with the firmware files into the Memory Stick slot of the camera. 2. While pressing the "Image Size" button, press the POWER button and release when the POWER lamp and the LCD display turns on. Release the "Image Size" button when the POWER lamp and the LCD display goes out. 3. After a few seconds, the LCD display will turn white and then show the Adjustment mode screen. Pushing "MENU" button, the adjustment is finished makes to return to the initial screen display for adjustments. In case of adjusting continuously, go to the next step with above mentioned operation. Changing the Mode dial will take you out of the Adjustment mode. When all adjustments are completed, just simply remove the power from the unit completes the adjustment procedure.

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5-2.

CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

5-2-1. Introduction
After lens replacement, perform adjustments to operate the camera. Followings are keys and functions used in the adjustments.
Macro button DISP button Flash button Power button Zoom button

Mode dial

Self-timer button z button v/V/b/B button Control button

MENU button

(Image Size)/ (Delete) button Access Lamp (Playback) button

Program auto shooting mode

Fig. 5-2-1
The initial screen for the adjustment mode is as follows.

Fig. 5-2-2

SDC7375 Adjust Select Adjust Items: Key Up: IRIS/MShutter Adjust Key Down: Zoom Adjust Key Left: Far Focus Adjust Key Right: Near Focus Adjst
Fig. 5-2-3

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Ver. 1.1 2008.09
The changed portions from Ver. 1.0 are shown in blue.

5-2-2. Aperture Diameter/Mechanical Shutter Adjustment
The Aperture Diameter/Mechanical Shutter adjustment order is as follows. Small pattern box setting: Color temperature = 3000 ± 300K Adjustment order

Set the unit to the adjustment mode. * For the setting procedure of the adjustment mode, refer to "Preparations" (Page 5-2). Place the camera in front of the small pattern box. Press the control button "v", then Aperture Diameter/Mechanical Shutter Adjustment starts.

Finished normally.

Confirm the indication on the screen.

Finished abnormally.

In case of the adjustment is finished normally. the adjustment completion indication appears on the screen. (Fig. 5-2-4) Turn off the power to quit the adjustment mode.

In case of the adjustment is finished abnormally. the following indication appears on the screen. (Fig. 5-2-5 to 5-2-8) In this case, confirm the adjusting environment and readjust.

Screen display The adjustment finished normally.
MShutter Adjust... O MSHUTTER: 95 95 96 DarkLumi O OK O O O MTrigger8 95 ExpoTime86665

The adjustment is finished abnormally. Malfunction of Aperture Diameter adjustment

The adjustment is complete.

X ADJUST IRIS NG

Fig. 5-2-4

Fig. 5-2-5
Malfunction of Mechanical Shutter adjustment

O ADJUST IRIS OK X MSHUTTER No Close

Fig. 5-2-6
Malfunction of Mechanical Shutter adjustment

O ADJUST IRIS OK X Mshutter Speed too big

Fig. 5-2-7
Malfunction of Mechanical Shutter adjustment

O ADJUST IRIS OK X Mshutter Speed too Small

Fig. 5-2-8

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5-2-3. Zoom Adjustment
Perform the zoom adjustment in the conditon the camera stands up. Adjusting in the other conditon causes the malfuncton of the zoom adjustment. Adjustment order
Set the unit to the adjustment mode. * For the setting procedure of the adjustment mode, refer to "Preparations" (Page 5-2). Press the control button "V", then Zoom Adjustment starts.

Finished normally.

Confirm the indication on the screen.

Finished abnormally.

In case of the adjustment is finished normally. the adjustment completion indication appears on the screen. (Fig. 5-2-9) Turn off the power to quit the adjustment mode.

In case of the adjustment is finished abnormally. the following indication appears on the screen. (Fig. 5-2-10 to 5-2-12) In this case, confirm the adjusting environment and readjust.

Screen display The adjustment finished normally.

The adjustment is finished abnormally.

O Zoom Station Passed

X Focus backlash NG X Zoom Adjust NG
The adjustment is complete. Malfunction of Zoom adjustment result

Fig. 5-2-9

Fig. 5-2-10

X Focus backlash NG
Malfunction of Zoom adjustment Focus section

Fig. 5-2-11

X Zoom Adjust NG
Malfunction of Zoom adjustment Zoom section

Fig. 5-2-12

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Ver. 1.1 2008.09
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5-2-4. Infinity Focus Adjustment
Note: When using the flange back adjustment jig, take care of the following points: · For the illumination, use a light source such as an incandescent lamp or inverter type fluorescent light free from flickering. · Do not make an adjustment in the environment where fluorescent lamp flickering occurs even if the illuminance can be ensured with the room illumination only. Use an incandescent lamp or inverter type fluorescent light at a place free from the influence of room illumination. 1) Install the flange back adjustment jig so that the distance between it and the front of lens of camera is less than 3 cm. Note: Take care not to hit the flange back adjustment jig when extending the lens. Make the height of flange back adjustment jig and the camera equal. Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respectively.

Flange back adjustment jig

3 cm or less Camera

2) 3)

Fig. 5-2-13
Color temperature = 5000 ± 300K Be sure not to turn off the power during adjusting. Adjustment order

Set the unit to the adjustment mode. * For the setting procedure of the adjustment mode, refer to "Preparations" (Page 5-2). Place the camera in front of the Flange back adjustment jig. Press the control button "b", then Infinity Focus Adjustment starts.

Finished normally.

Confirm the indication on the screen.

Finished abnormally.

In case of the adjustment is finished normally. the adjustment completion indication appears on the screen. (Fig. 5-2-14) Turn off the power to quit the adjustment mode.

In case of the adjustment is finished abnormally. the following indication appears on the screen. (Fig. 5-2-15) In this case, confirm the adjusting environment and readjust.

Screen display The adjustment finished normally. The adjustment is complete.

The adjustment is finished abnormally. Malfunction of Infinity Focus adjustment result

O Far Focus Station Passed Please Key MENU Enter...

X Far Focus NG ! Please ReAdjust Far Focus

Fig. 5-2-14

Fig. 5-2-15

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5-2-5. Near Focus Adjustment
Note: Perform the Near Focus Adjustment after the Infinity Focus adjustment. Equipments required: Camera table Chart

0.50 ± 0.01 m

Camera

Chart

Fig. 5-2-16
Be sure to set 0.50 ± 0.01 m distance between the chart and the tip of camera lens. Color temperature = 5000 ± 300K Be sure not to turn off the power during adjusting. Adjustment order
Set the unit to the adjustment mode. * For the setting procedure of the adjustment mode, refer to "Preparations" (Page 5-2). Set the camera as show in Fig. 5-2-16. Press the control button "B", then Near Focus Adjustment starts.

Finished normally.

Confirm the indication on the screen.

Finished abnormally.

In case of the adjustment is finished normally. the adjustment completion indication appears on the screen. (Fig. 5-2-17) Turn off the power to quit the adjustment mode.

In case of the adjustment is finished abnormally. the following indication appears on the screen. (Fig. 5-2-18) In this case, confirm the adjusting environment and readjust. In case of the Near Focus adjustment is faild, readjust the Infinity Focus adjustment and try to readjust the Near Focus adjustment.

Screen display The adjustment finished normally. The adjustment is complete.

The adjustment is finished abnormally.

O Near Focus Staton Passed Please Key MENU Enter...

X Near Focus NG ! Please ReAdjust Far Focus

Malfunction of Near Focus adjustment result In case of the Near Focus adjustment is faild, readjust the Infinity Focus adjustment and try to readjust the Near Focus adjustment.

Fig. 5-2-17

Fig. 5-2-18

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Revision History
Ver. 1.0 1.1 Date 2008.07 2008.09 History Official Release Revised-1 Contents -- Replace the previously issued SERVICE MANUAL 9-852-239-51 with this Manual. · Change of PREPARATIONS · Change of Adjustment order of CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS S.M. Revised: Page 5-2, Page 5-4, Page 5-5, Page 5-6, Page 5-7 S.M. Rev. issued -- Yes

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