Sony HVL-F56AM User manual

Brand: Sony

Model: HVL-F56AM

Type: User manual

Sony HVL-F56AM is a compact, clip-on flash that provides a large flash output with a guide number 56. It assures highly reliable ADI flash metering, supports wireless high-speed sync photography, and has a built-in wide panel that expands flash coverage to a focal length of 17 mm. The flash head tilts and rotates for bounce flash and close-up photography.

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HVL-F56AM

SERVICE NOTE

SPECIFICATIONS

FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

DISASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS LIST

ADJUSTMENTS

HVL-F56AM

Ver 1.0 2006.06

FLASH

2006F0800-1

Published by Kohda TEC9-852-122-11

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

Chinese Model

E Model

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SPECIFICATIONS

• The HVL-F56AM is a compact, clip-on flash that provides a large flash output with a guide number 56 (85 mm position, ISO 100 · m).

• The built-in wide panel expands flash coverage to a focal length of 17 mm.

• The HVL-F56AM assures highly reliable ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering when used in combination with compatible lenses.

• The HVL-F56AM supports wireless high-speed sync photography.

• The flash head tilts 90° upward, 180° left and 90° right to bounce flash (with lock function) and 10° downward for close-up photography.

* This function may not be available on some camera models.

Guide number

Normal flash (ISO 100)

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

Power level 17 24 28 35 50 70 85

1/1 18 30 32 38 44 50 56

1/2 12 21 22 26 31 35 38

1/4 9 151619222527

1/8 6.4 10 11 13 15 17 19

1/16 4.5 7.5 8 9 11 12 13

1/32 3.2 5.3 5.7 6.7 7.8 8.8 9.7

Wireless flash (ISO 100)

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

Power level 17 24 28 35 50 70 85

1/1 14 25 26 30 35 41 42

HSS flat flash (flash with HSS, ISO 100)

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

Shutter speed 17 24 28 35 50 70 85

1/250 6.7 12 13 15 17 19 22

1/500 4.5 8.6 9.5 10 12 13 16

1/1000 3.5 6 6.7 7.5 9 9.5 11

1/2000 2.4 4.3 4.5 5 6 6.7 8

1/4000 1.7 3 3.5 3.7 4.5 4.7 5.6

1/8000 1.2 2.1 2.4 2.5 3 3.5 4

1/12000 1 1.8 2 2.1 2.5 2.8 3.5

Frequency/Repetition

Alkaline Lithium Nickel hydride

(1550 mAh)

Frequency (sec) 0.2 - 11 0.2 - 13 0.2 - 8

Repetition (times) 90 - 3200 250 - 8000 80 - 2800

• Repetition is the approximate number of times that are possible

before a new battery is completely dead.

Flash coverage

Flash Coverage Setting (mm)

Flash coverage 17 24 28 35 50 70 85

Top-bottom (° ) 115 60 53 45 34 26 23

Left-right (° ) 125 78 70 60 46 36 31

Continuous 40 flashes at 5 flashes per second

flash performance (Normal flash, power level 1/32, nickel-

metal hydride battery)

AF illuminator Autoflash at low contrast and low

brightness

For wide focus area

Operating range

(with a 50 mm lens attached to α100)

Central area: 0.5 to 10 m

Peripheral areas: 0.5 to 3 m

Flash control Flash control using pre-flash, TTL direct

metering,

Manual flash

Dimension (Approx.) W 77.5 × H 132 × D 95.5 mm

(3 1/8 × 5 1/4 × 4 inches)

Mass (Approx.) 370 g (13.1 oz)

Included items Flash (1), Mini-stand (1), Case (1),

Set of printed documentation

Functions in these manual depend on testing conditions at our firm.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

1. SERVICE NOTE

1-1. Chemicals ······································································· 1-1

1-2. Exterior Parts ·································································· 1-1

1-3. Unleaded Solder ·····························································1-1

1-4. Safety Check-out ···························································· 1-2

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Disassembly ··································································· 2-2

3. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

3-1. Frame Schematic Diagram ············································· 3-1

4. REPAIR PARTS LIST

4-1. Exploded Views ······························································4-1

4-2. Supplied Accessories ······················································ 4-5

5. ADJUSTMENTS

5-1. Preparations ···································································· 5-1

5-2. Initialization of EEPROM (Writing of Initial Value) ····· 5-4

5-3. Charging Voltage Adjustment········································· 5-6

5-4. Full-charge Voltage/Stop Charge Voltage Check ··········· 5-8

5-5. Home Position Adjustment ············································ 5-9

5-6. Power Level Check/Adjustment ··································· 5-11

5-7. Flat Flash Intensity Check/Adjustment ························ 5-13

5-8. Assist Mode ·································································· 5-16

5-9. Error Code List ····························································· 5-20

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1. SERVICE NOTE

1-1. Chemicals

Some chemicals used for servicing are highly volatile.

Their evaporation caused by improper management affects your health and environment, and wastes resources.

Manage the chemicals carefully as follows.

• Store chemicals sealed in a specific place to prevent from exposure to high temperature or direct sunlight.

• Avoid dividing chemicals into excessive numbers of small containers to reduce natural evaporation.

• Keep containers sealed to avoid natural evaporation when chemicals are not in use.

• Avoid using chemicals as much as possible. When using chemicals, divide only required amount to a small plate from the container and

use up it.

1-2. Exterior Parts

Be careful to the following points for exterior parts used in this unit.

• Use a piece of cleaning paper or cleaning cloth for cleaning exterior parts. Avoid using chemicals.

Even if you have to use chemicals to clean heavy dirt, don’t use paint thinner, ketone, nor alcohol.

• Insert the specific screws vertically to the part when installing a exterior part.

Be careful not to tighten screws too much.

1-3. Unleaded Solder

This unit uses unleaded solder.

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.

(

Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Be careful to the following points to solder or unsolder.

• Set the soldering iron tip temperature to 350 °C approximately.

If cannot control temperature, solder/unsolder at high temperature for a short time.

Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges

occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Be sure to control soldering iron tips used for unleaded solder and those for leaded solder so they are managed separately. Mixing

unleaded solder and leaded solder will cause detachment phenomenon.

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1-4. SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and

bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the

customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their

replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 °C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH

MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS

LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE

COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS

APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS

PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES

DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT

CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE

REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY

DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU

DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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2. DISASSEMBLY

Cut and remove the part of gilt

which comes off at the point.

(Be careful or some

pieces of gilt may be left inside)

NOTE FOR REPAIR

• Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal.

Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

• When remove a connector, dont’ pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

• When installing a connector, dont’ press down at wire of connector.

It is possible that a wire is snapped.

• Do not apply excessive load to the gilded flexible board.

DISCHARGING OF THE CHARGING CAPACITOR ON THE PC BOARD SET, D

The charging capacitor of the PC board set, D is charged up to

the maximum 330 V potential.

There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the

capacitor is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by

the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the

main power of the unit is simply turned off. Therefore, the

remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

To preparing the short jig, a wire is attached to each end of a

resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11).

Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to

prevent electrical shock.

Note: High-voltage cautions

Discharging the Capacitor

Short-circuit between the two points

with the short jig about 10 seconds.

R:1 kΩ/1 W

(Part code: 1-215-869-11)

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

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2-1. DISASSEMBLY

2-1-1. SHOE FOOT UNIT AND COVER SET

1 Shoe Foot Unit

2 Cover (E) Set

5 Power Case Unit

3 Battery Case Lid Set

4 Plastic Sheet

7 Flash Block

6 Cover (F) Set

(See Page 2-3.)

HELP01

HELP02

HELP03

EXPLODED VIEW

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2-1-2. FLASH BLOCK

1 Cover (B) Set

2 Disk

6 PC Board Set, D

5 Motor Unit

4 Cover (A) Set

3 Cover (D)

7 Cover (C) Set

EXPLODED VIEW

HELP04

HELP06

HELP07

HELP05

Refer to page 2-1

" Discharging of the charging capacitor on the PC board set, D ",

when discharging the capacitor.

HVL-F56AM

HELP

Apply the grease (G-85)

Note for assembling and grease applying positions are shown.

HELP01

Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part as shown in the figure.

Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A

HVL-F56AM

HELP

HELP02

Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part as shown in the figure.

Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A

HELP03

Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part as shown in the figure.

Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A

Apply the grease (G-85)

HVL-F56AM

HELP

Apply the contact treatment grease (F-20)

HELP04

Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part as shown in the figure.

Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A

HELP05

Apply the contact treatment grease (F-20) to the instruction part as shown in the figure.

Contact treatment grease (F-20): J-6082-629-A

HELP06

Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part as shown in the figure.

Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A

Apply the grease (G-85)

HVL-F56AM

HELP

HELP07

Apply the grease (G-85) to the instruction part as shown in the figure.

Grease (G-85): J-6082-626-A

Apply the grease (G-85)

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Black

Brown

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Violet

Gray

White

Pink

Color No. No.Color

5 6

PINK

Motor Unit (bottom view)

Motor Unit (side view)

Abbreviation number

of the wire color

Motor Unit

Cover (F) Set

Cover (A) Set

Cover (E) Set

Power Case Unit

Cover (E) Set

Shoe Foot Unit

Cover (C) Set

PC Board Set, D

PC Board

Set, W

XE Tube

AF Assist Light Unit

3. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

3-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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4. REPAIR PARTS LIST

4-1. EXPLODED VIEWS

4-1-1. SHOE FOOT UNIT AND COVER SET

DISASSEMBLY

Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 2-693-227-01 SHEET, PLASTIC

2 X-2148-448-1 LID SET, BATTERY CASE

3 X-2148-447-1 CASE UNIT, POWER

NOTE:

• -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so they may

have some difference from the original one.

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are

seldom required for routine service. Some delay

should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The mechanical parts with no reference number in

the exploded views are not supplied.

4 2-693-229-01 SCREW, TAPPING M2.0X6.0

5 X-2148-449-1 FOOT UNIT, SHOE

6 2-693-228-01 SCREW, K M2.0X4.0

Ref. No. Part No. Description

(See Page 4-2.)

(See Page 4-4.)

(See Page 4-3.)

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(8 x 20 mm)

(Note)

(8 x 20 mm)

(Note)

(8 x 20 mm)

(Note)

4-1-2. FLASH BLOCK

DISASSEMBLY

Ref. No. Part No. Description

51 X-2148-450-1 COVER (A) SET

52 2-693-282-01 RUBBER (A), SIDE

53 2-693-284-01 SCREW, TAPPING M2.0X4.0

54 2-693-233-01 LENS, FRESNEL

55 2-693-232-01 PANEL

56 X-2148-452-1 MOTOR UNIT

57 2-693-231-01 TUBE

58 2-693-230-01 TUBE, XE

59 2-693-286-01 SCREW, TAPPING M2.0X4.5

60 X-2148-455-1 COVER (B) SET

0 61 X-2148-454-1 PC BOARD SET, D

62 2-693-288-01 SCREW, TAPPING M2.0X5.0

63 2-693-280-01 DISK

Ref. No. Part No. Description

64 2-693-236-01 CLICK

65 2-693-235-01 CLICK (SP)

66 2-693-277-01 SHAFT (B), BOUNCE

67 X-2148-451-1 COVER (C) SET

68 2-693-285-01 SCREW, K M1.4X1.8

69 2-693-234-01 COVER (D)

70 2-693-283-01 RUBBER (B), SIDE

71 2-580-751-01 SHEET, POLYIMIDE (Note)

72 2-693-281-01 PLATE, LOCK

73 2-693-279-01 PLATE (SP), LOCK

74 X-2148-453-1 SHAFT (A) SET, BOUNCE

75 2-693-278-01 BUTTON, LOCK RELEASE

The components identified by

mark 0 or dotted line with

mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part num-

ber specified.

Les composants identifiés par

une marque 0 sont critiques

pour la sécurité.

Ne les remplacer que par une

pièce portant le numéro

spécifié.

(Note) Cut the polyimide sheet (Ref. No. 71) for

8×20 mm.

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4-1-3. COVER (E) SET

Ref. No. Part No. Description

101 X-2148-458-1 COVER (E) SET

102 2-693-289-01 PANEL, AF ASSIST LIGHT

103 X-2148-459-1 LIGHT UNIT, AF ASSIST

104 2-693-290-01 SCREW, TAPPING M2.0X5.0

105 X-2148-460-1 PC BOARD SET, W

101

103

105

104

102

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4-1-4. COVER (F) SET

Ref. No. Part No. Description

151 X-2148-461-1 COVER (F) SET

152 2-693-291-01 LABEL

151

152

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4-2. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Checking supplied accessories.

Other accessories

2-687-455-01 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (JAPANESE, ENGLISH, FRENCH)

(US, CND)

2-687-455-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, DUTCH) (AEP)

2-687-455-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION

(ENGLISH, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, SWEDISH, RUSSIAN) (AEP)

2-687-455-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH, ARABIC, TRADITIONAL

CHINESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE, KOREAN) (E, CH)

• Abbreviation

CH :Chinese model

CND :Canadian model

Case

2-691-858-01

Mini-stand

2-691-857-01

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5. ADJUSTMENTS

Note: After the service repair, perform the adjustments referring to this section.

5-1. PREPARATIONS

5-1-1. Adjusting Items when Replacing the Parts

When replacing the following part, perform the described check/adjustment.

Note: Set the assist mode except the “5-8-4. LCD/LED Displays Check” according to need.

When replacing the cover (F) set:

• 5-2. INITIALIZATION OF EEPROM (WRITING OF INITIAL VALUE)

• 5-3. CHARGING VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT

• 5-4. FULL-CHARGE VOLTAGE/STOP CHARGE VOLTAGE CHECK

• 5-5. HOME POSITION ADJUSTMENT

• 5-6. POWER LEVEL CHECK/ADJUSTMENT

• 5-7. FLAT FLASH INTENSITY CHECK/ADJUSTMENT

• 5-8-4. LCD/LED Displays Check

When replacing the PC board set, D or power case unit:

• 5-3. CHARGING VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT

• 5-4. FULL-CHARGE VOLTAGE/STOP CHARGE VOLTAGE CHECK

• 5-5. HOME POSITION ADJUSTMENT

• 5-6. POWER LEVEL CHECK/ADJUSTMENT

• 5-7. FLAT FLASH INTENSITY CHECK/ADJUSTMENT

• 5-8-4. LCD/LED Displays Check

When disassembling/assembling the flash:

• 5-5. HOME POSITION ADJUSTMENT

• 5-6. POWER LEVEL CHECK/ADJUSTMENT

• 5-7. FLAT FLASH INTENSITY CHECK/ADJUSTMENT

• 5-8-4. LCD/LED Displays Check

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5-1-2. List of Service Tools and Equipments

• DC Power Supply

• Digital Multimeter

• Flash Meter (commercially available)

• Camera DSLR-A100

• Tripod

• Compact Flash (CF) Card (For image saving)

• Tape Measure

• Color Calculator 2

Note: Color Calculator 2 is downloadable from the ESI homepage.

Fig. 5-1-1

Note 1: Personal Computer (PC)

(Color Calculator 2 installed)

OS: Windows2000 Professional/XP

MEMORY: 40 M Byte or more recommended

Hard disk free area: 15 M Byte or more recommended

USB terminal: Standard equipment

Graphics: 32,000 colors or more recommended VGA monitor

Note 2: Attach the power supply adaptor as shown in Fig. 5-1-2.

Fig. 5-1-2

Personal computer

(Note 1)

Back ground paper

J-2501-130-A

USB cord with

connector

1-833-062-11

Power supply

adaptor

J-6082-602-A

(Note 2)

J-1 J-2

J-4 J-5

J-3

AE master lens

J-6082-597-A

Power supply adaptor

Connect the IC clips to the battery contact plate

ensuring the clip pinches the contact plate

not the plastic retainer along the side edges of the plate.

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