Sony MVC-FD73

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
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MVC-FD73
Differences Manual
This Service manual covers only differences from
the MVC-FD71.
In performing repair, refer also to MVC-FD71
Service Manual (9-974-076-XX)
(SEE PAGE ππ): Pages on the original service manual.
: Points added parts
: Points deleted parts
: Points changed parts
• Main differences
Addition of FU-134 board.
Deletion of Manual focus switch block.
• Change of board names
CD-196 board n CD-227 board
FC-66 board n FC-69 board
PK-43 board n PK-46 board
RL-50 board n RL-53 board
MICROFILM
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver 1.3 1999.12
with SUPPLEMENT-1
(9-974-152-81)

Sony MVC-FD73 Specifications

General

Optical zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	2x
Screen size	2.5 inches
ISO Sensitivity	100
Camera type	Digital camera
Type	Digital Still Camera
Effective Pixels	0.3 Megapixels
Storage Media	Floppy Disk
Storage	1.44 MB
Focus Range	20 in to infinity
Power Source	AA Batteries

Summary

Differences Manual

Key Differences Overview

Details key differences between MVC-FD73 and MVC-FD71, including board additions.

Board Name Changes

Lists changes in board names for repair references, specifying old and new names.

General Camera Overview

External Parts Identification

Identifies and illustrates key external parts of the camera for user reference.

Basic Operations and Controls

Explains basic camera operations, button functions, and indicator meanings.

Camera Disassembly

Front Assembly and Motor Units

Circuit Boards Location

System Block Diagrams

Overall System Block Diagram

Provides a high-level overview of the camera's interconnected functional blocks.

Power System Diagrams

Power Block Diagram

Illustrates the camera's power supply circuit and distribution pathways.

Component Schematics

FC-69 Board Printed Wiring

Details the printed wiring for the complex FC-69 board, covering multiple functions.

Interface Schematics

PK-46 Board Printed Wiring

Details the printed wiring for the PK-46 board, covering FDD, RGB, LCD, and key switch functions.

Camera Adjustment Procedures

Preparations for Camera Adjustment

Outlines necessary preparations and equipment connections for camera adjustments.

Data Initialization

E and F Page Data Initialization

Details the initialization procedures for E and F page data, including tables of addresses and values.

Camera System Calibration

Hall Adjustment

Step-by-step guide for performing the Hall effect adjustment on the camera system.

Flange Back Adjustment

Details the automatic and manual procedures for adjusting the camera's flange back.

LCD System Adjustments

D Range Adjustment for LCD

Details the procedure to adjust the D range of the LCD driver for correct display.

LCD Brightness Adjustment

System Control and LCD Adjustments

LCD Contrast Adjustment

Battery Level Adjustment

Specifies how to adjust the battery end voltage to ensure proper battery life.

PK-46 Component and Parts Info

PK-46 Electrical Parts List

Lists all electrical components for the PK-46 board with their part numbers and specifications.

Adjustment Correction

Correction 2: Flange Back & Picture Frame

Corrects procedures for Flange Back Adjustment and Picture Frame Setting.