Sony HVO-550MD Service Manual

Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual....................................................................................................................3
Related manuals...........................................................................................................................3
Trademarks...............................................................................................................................3
1. Installation
1-1. Operating Environment.......................................................................................................1-1
1-2. Power Supply..................................................................................................................1-2
1-2-1. Power Specifications...................................................................................................1-2
1-3. Accessories....................................................................................................................1-3
1-4. Optional Accessories..........................................................................................................1-4
1-5. Matching Connectors..........................................................................................................1-5
1-5-1. Matching Connectors and Cables.......................................................................................1-5
1-5-2. Input/Output Signals of the Connectors................................................................................1-5
2. Periodic Check and Maintenance
2-1. Periodic Check List...........................................................................................................2-1
2-2. Hardware Monitor.............................................................................................................2-2
3. Service Overview
3-1. Precautions when Handling the Hard Disc Drive and DVD Drive...........................................................3-1
3-1-1. No Shock or Vibration..................................................................................................3-1
3-1-2. Trolley or Rack Mounting..............................................................................................3-1
3-1-3. No Static Electricity....................................................................................................3-1
3-1-4. Temperature, Humidity and Dust.......................................................................................3-1
3-1-5. When an Error Appears in an HDD or DVD Drive....................................................................3-1
3-2. Removing the Disc Without Ejecting (HVO-550MD Only)..................................................................3-3
3-3. Location of Main Parts and Functions........................................................................................3-4
3-4. Circuit Description............................................................................................................3-5
3-4-1. Recording System......................................................................................................3-5
3-4-2. Playback System........................................................................................................3-5
3-5. Functions of Onboard Parts...................................................................................................3-7
3-5-1. Description of Onboard LED Indicators................................................................................3-7
3-5-2. Function of Onboard Jumper...........................................................................................3-7
3-5-3. Description of Onboard Sensor.........................................................................................3-8
3-6. Software Version Upgrade....................................................................................................3-9
3-7. Lead-free Solder.............................................................................................................3-12
3-8. Lithium Battery..............................................................................................................3-13
3-9. Procedures After Replacement...............................................................................................3-14
3-10. Seven Segment Display......................................................................................................3-15
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Sony HVO-550MD Specifications

General

Display	LCD
Product color	White
USB connectivity	Yes
Playback resolutions supported	1280 x 720
BNC input ports	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
HDD capacity	500 GB
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Optical drive type	DVD-R

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	3200 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	212 x 290 x 10.5 mm