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ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONE ECM-44BMP ECM-77BMP ECM-77LM ECM-166BMP ECM-77BC ECM-77B SERVICE MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 1) - For the ECM-77LM, refer to "Appendix (ECM-77LM)". - For the ECM-77BC, refer to "Appendix (ECM-77BC)". - For the ECM-77B, refer to "Appendix (ECM-77B)". Corrected on January 5, 2021...
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual.
Electret Condenser Microphone is designed for use with a transmitter having a 3-pole minijack with a lock mechanism used in a Sony 800-MHz band wireless microphone system. Connecting to the Transmitter (See fig. A.) Connect the output connector of the microphone to the input connector of the transmitter.
ECM-44BMP 2. ECM-44BMP 2-1. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AMPLIFIER CABLE CASE ASSY 3-pole mini Phone plug Chip Ring CAPSULE Sleeve SHIELD 2-2. SPARE PARTS Part No. SP Description A-4510-056-A s CAPSULE ASSY A-8315-472-A s CASE ASSY, AMPLIFIER 1-500-249-21 s BEAD, FERRITE (CASE) (For CE model only) 2-3.
(For CE model only) Case (Bushing) Microphone Cable 4-4. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED Built-in Microphone Index Part No. SP Description Unsolder. X-2536-801-1 s CLIP, ASSY, HOLDER 2-539-598-01 s SCREW, WINDOW — 3-860-338-04 s MANUAL, INSTRUCTION White Ground Source Built-in Microphone Drain ECM-44BMP ECM-77BMP ECM-166BMP...
Appendix (ECM-77LM) [Description] The connector of A-2207-775-A “CASE ASSY (S), AMPLIFIER” cannot be disassembled for servicing or replaced either. [Parts Registration Info.] CASE ASSY (S), AMPLIFIER A-2207-775-A Only for ECM-77LM (New) CAPSULE ASSY A-1541-734-A Common for ECM-77 (Existing part) CLIP ASSY, HORIZONTAL X-2537-404-6 Common for ECM-77 (Existing part) HOLDER...
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[Procedure] 1. Remove CAPSULE ASSY CAPSULE ASSY can be removed as shown in Fig.3. CASE ASSY(S),AMPRIFIE CAPSULE ASSY Screw locking Fig.3 compound 2. Install CAPSULE ASSY CAPSULE ASSY is installed as shown in Fig.4. CAPSUL Tightening torque::0.11 - 0.12Nm E ASSY Clean contact spring with ethanol.
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(2) Noise check (Bending test) Portion: Capsule side (Fig.6), Connector side (Fig.7) Operation: Take the cable while holding Capsule(connector), and bend it from right side to left side with an angle of 90 degrees by 2 - 3 times. Standard: Sound does not cut out and sound noise does not occur. 2–3time 2–3time Fig.6...
Appendix (ECM-77BC) [Corrections] The specifications of the ECM-77BC differ depending on whether it is improved one against the high frequency interference (supporting Digital WL) or not. The specifications can be recognized by the color of the microphone bushing. Microphone bushing: black = Not improved one Microphone bushing: gray (short) = improved one against the high frequency interference (1)
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A. Not improved unit for high frequency interference (bushing: black) 1. Schematic diagram AMPLIFIER CASE ASSY CABLE WHITE CAPSULE SHIELD Fig. 5 2. Part Required ⑤ ② ④ ⑨ ③ Fig. 6 ⑧ ⑦ ① Part Name Part No. Remarks Capsule ASSY A-1541-734-A Amplifier Case ASSY...
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3. Procedure 3-1. Wiring to the connector Connect the wore of the AMPLIFIER CASE ASSY to the CONNECTOR (PLUG). (Fig. 7) Notch Shield wire Red lead Shield wire White lead Fig. 7 3-2. Attaching the microphone bushing Apply the adhesive agent (Locktite (Prism 403) or equivalent) between the edge of the coating of the microphone cable and the point about 10mm from the edge (Fig.
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3-4. Attaching the connector cover 1) Applying the locking agent for screw Apply the locking agent for screw (ThreeBond 1401B:7-432-114-11 or equivalent) as indicated by the blue dot in Fig. 12 and attache the connector cover. Position to apply: 2 teeth of the screw of connector (with 5mm of width) Connector cover Fig.
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B. Improved unit for high frequency interference (1) (Bushing: Gray) 1. Schematic diagram AMPLIFIER CASE ASSY CABLE WHITE CAPSULE SHIELD Fig. 17 2. Part Required ⑩ ⑥ ⑤ ② ④ ④ ⑨ ③ Fig. 18 ⑧ ⑦ ① ■Improved unit for high frequency interference (1) (Bushing: gray) Part Name Part No.
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3. Procedure 3-1. Wiring to the connector 1) Attaching the jumper wire Connect between #2pin and #4pin by jumper wire. Reuse the jumper wire which is used originally. (Do not solder it at this moment.) (Fig. 19) Jumper wire Ground ring Fig.
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3-2. Attaching the microphone bushing Apply the adhesive agent (Locktite (Prism 403) or equivalent) between the edge of the coating of the microphone cable and the point about 10mm from the edge (Fig. 25), and the side of the heat shrinkable tube (Fig.
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3) Fixing the connector cover Apply thelocking agent for screw (ThreeBond 1401B:7-432-114-11 or equivalent) to the screw hole on the connector cover and tighten the supplied screw (tightening torque: 0.08Nm)(Fig. 31) Supplied screw Position to apply Connector cover Fig. 31 3-5.
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C. Improved unit for high frequency interference (2)(Bushing: Gray and long type) 1. Schematic diagram AMPLIFIER CASE ASSY CABLE WHITE CAPSULE SHIELD Fig. 35 2. Part Required ⑩ ⑥ ④ ② ④ ⑨ ③ Fig. 36 ⑧ ① ⑦ Part Name Part No.
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3. Procedure The procedure is the same as “B. Improved unit for high frequency interference (1)” other than “3-2. Attaching the microphone bushing” and “3-3. Attaching the cord clamp”. 3-2. Attaching the microphone bushing Apply the adhesive agent (Locktite (Prism 403) or equivalent) between the edge of the coating of the microphone cable and the point about 30-35 mm from the edge (Fig.
Appendix (ECM-77B) [Applicable S/No. ] Choice the parts according to below serial number. : #902000 or before : #902001 and after [Parts change info. And Applicable S/No. ] < Change point > - SLEEVE ASSY (Length and part number) - TRANSFORMER MOUNTED PWB (Mounted parts and part number) - No function and performance has changed.
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Fig.1 [How to identify] SLEEVE ASSY Length is different. 133mm : 133mm : 126mm Old : A-1908-370-C New : A-4531-042-C 126mm MOUNTED PWB, TRANSFORMER Mounted parts and board length are different. Fig.2 Capacitor Length Exist 38mm None 29mm Fig.4 Fig.3 Capacitor New (A-4538-027-B) New (A-4538-027-B)
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[Propcedure] 1. Remove the POWER BUSHING , Cable and EX-1251. 1-1. Remove the BATTERY SLEEVE. (Fig.5) 1-2. Press the protrusion both side and remove CASE LID. (fig.5) SPRING EX-1251 LID, CASE Cable Protrusion CASE, BATTERY Protrusion POWER BUSHING SLEEVE, BATTERY Fig.5 Fig.6 1-3.
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3. Assemble the CANNON PIN INSERT and TRANSFORMER MOUNTED PWB 3-1. Solder the wire (orange) which is from BATTERY CASE the land of TRANSFORMER MOUNTED PWB which is indicated red circle. (Fig.9) 3-2. Pass the three wires (red, purple (gray) and orange) through the hole of BATTERY CASE which is indicated blue circle and insert these wires to the grove between TRANSFORMER MOUNTED PWB and BATTERY CASE.
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3-4. Solder the wires (Purple(gray), Black and Green) to CANON PIN INSERT. (Fig.13) Wiring: Pin1 = Purple(gray) Pin2 = Green Pin3 = Black CANON PIN INSERT Black Purple (Gray) Green CANNON PIN SLEEVE Fig.13 3-5. Rotate the CANON PIN INSERT 4 to 6 times and insert to CANNON PIN SLEEVE. And fix it by screw which is bundled with CANON PIN INSERT.
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4-3. Wiring the Cable to PCB EX-1251 following way as Fig.18. Braided wire SPRING White Orange EX-1251 Purple Fig.18 4-4. Pass the wires that from TRANSFORMER MOUNTED PWB through to notch of EX-1251. Then insert the EX-1251 and SPRING to BATTERY CASE. (Fig.19) 4-5.
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4-7. Install the battery sleeve. (Fig.22) Case lid Battery case Battery case Battery Sleeve Fig.22 Fig.21 5. Operation Confirmation Equipment Required Audio Mixer AC-148F or the equivalent (For DC +48Vsupplying) Headphone 5-1. Connection Insert the AA batteries to ECM-77B and connect the audio cable to Audio mixer or power equipment.(Fig.23) To Audio Input connector Audio Mixer...
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5-2. Checking the audio output [Procedure] 1. Turn off the +48V power. 2. Speak to microphone. 3. Check that sound is normally output from the headphone. There shall be no perceptible distortion in the sound. There shall be no perceptible noise in the sound. The sound volume shall be appropriate.
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[Wiring] #870760 or before TRANSFORMER MOUNTED PWB Fig.26 #870761 to #902000 Fig.27...
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#902001 and after TRANSFORMER MOUNTED PWB Fig.28 [Circuit diagram] #870760 or before Fig.29...
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#870761 to #902000 Fig.30 #902001 and after Fig.31...