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SERVICE MANUAL
Ver. 1.0 2013.05
Guide number
Normal flash (ISO100)
Manual flash/35mm-format
Flash coverage setting (mm)
Power level
15*
24
28
35
50
1/1
13
23
24
25
30
1/2
9.2
16.3
17.0
17.7
21.2
1/4
6.5
11.5
12.0
12.5
15.0
1/8
4.6
8.1
8.5
8.8
10.6
1/16
3.3
5.8
6.0
6.3
7.5
1/32
2.3
4.1
4.2
4.4
5.3
1/64
1.6
2.9
3.0
3.1
3.8
1/128
1.1
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.7
*When the wide panel is attached.
APS-C format
Flash coverage setting (mm)
Power level
15*
24
28
35
50
1/1
13
24
25
30
35
1/2
9.2
17.0
17.7
21.2
24.7
1/4
6.5
12.0
12.5
15.0
17.5
1/8
4.6
8.5
8.8
10.6
12.4
1/16
3.3
6.0
6.3
7.5
8.8
1/32
2.3
4.2
4.4
5.3
6.2
1/64
1.6
3.0
3.1
3.8
4.4
1/128
1.1
2.1
2.2
2.7
3.1
*When the wide panel is attached.
FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING
•
Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 350 °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.
9-893-749-01
Sony Corporation
2013E33-1
©
2013.05
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
SPECIFICATIONS
HSS flat flash (ISO100)
Manual flash/35mm-format
Flash coverage setting (mm)
Shutter speed
15*
24
1/250
5.0
8.4
70
105
1/500
3.5
5.9
35
43
24.7
30.4
1/1000
2.5
4.2
17.5
21.5
1/2000
1.8
3.0
12.4
15.2
1/4000
1.2
2.1
8.8
10.8
6.2
7.6
1/8000
0.9
1.5
4.4
5.4
1/12000
0.6
1.0
3.1
3.8
APS-C format
Flash coverage setting (mm)
Shutter speed
70
105
15*
24
41
43
1/250
5.0
9.1
29.0
30.4
1/500
3.5
6.4
20.5
21.5
1/1000
2.5
4.6
14.5
15.2
10.3
10.8
1/2000
1.8
3.2
7.2
7.6
1/4000
1.2
2.3
5.1
5.4
1/8000
0.9
1.6
3.6
3.8
1/12000
0.6
1.1
Frequency/Repetition
Alkaline
Frequency (sec)
Approx. 0.1 - 2.9
n (times)
Approx. 200 or more
epetition is the approximate number of times that are possible
before a new battery is completely dead.
HVL-F43M
Continuous flash
performance
AF illuminator
28
35
50
70
105
9.1
9.9
10.8
14.0
16.7
6.4
7.0
7.7
9.9
11.8
4.6
5.0
5.4
7.0
8.4
Flash control
3.2
3.5
3.8
5.0
5.9
LED light
2.3
2.5
2.7
3.5
4.2
1.6
1.8
1.9
2.5
3.0
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.8
2.1
*When the wide panel is attached.
28
35
50
70
105
9.9
10.8
14.0
15.3
16.7
7.0
7.7
9.9
10.8
11.8
5.0
5.4
7.0
7.7
8.4
3.5
3.8
5.0
5.4
5.9
Dimension
2.5
2.7
3.5
3.8
4.2
(Approx.)
1.8
1.9
2.5
2.7
3.0
Mass (Approx.)
1.2
1.4
1.8
1.9
2.1
Power requirements
*When the wide panel is attached.
commended
batteries
Included items
Nickel hydride
(2100 mAh)
Approx. 0.1 - 2.2
Functions in these operating instructions depend on testing conditions at our firm.
Approx. 250 or more
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademark
"Multi Interface Shoe" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Chinese Model
40 flashes at 10 flashes per second
(Normal flash, light level 1/32, 105 mm, nickel-metal
hydride battery)
Autoflash at low contrast and low brightness
Operating range (with a
A700)
Central area: 0.5 m to 6 m
Peripheral areas : 0.5 m to 3 m
Flash control using pre-flash (P-TTL/ADI)
Center luminance
intensity:
Approx. 400 lx at 0.5 m (1 feet
7 3/4 inches) or 100 lx at 1 m
(3 feet 3 3/8 inches)
Lighting distance:
Approx. 1 m (3 feet 3/8 inches)
(When recording movies, set to
ISO 3200 & F5.6)
Focal length supported:
35 mm (35 mm format
angle of view)
Continuous lighting
Approx. 4 hours (using
time:
AA alkaline batteries, at
center luminance
intensity)
Color temperature:
Approx. 5,500K
75 mm × 140 mm × 87 mm (3 in. × 5 5/8 in. × 3 1/2 in.)
(w/h/d)
355 g (12 1/2 oz) (excluding the batteries)
DC 6 V
Fo
ne batteries
Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries
Flash unit (1), Connector protect cap (1), Mini-stand (1),
Carrying case (1), Set of printed documentation
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  • Page 1 Trademark before a new battery is completely dead. “Multi Interface Shoe” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING • Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 350 °C during repairing.

  • Page 2: Section 1 Servicing Notes

    HVL-F43M SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES ABOUT PACKING When opening the connector’s holder in direction A, do not open it with excessive force. When you assemble this unit, please install after checking that the packing is not twisted. Holder Connector Flexible Board ABOUT REPAIRING THE BOARD When closing the connector’s holder, press it evenly while pushing...
  • Page 3 HVL-F43M DISCHARGING OF THE CHARGING CAPACITOR Method 2 When disassembling the unit, the electrical discharge is necessary Refer to “SECTION 2. DISASSEMBLY” (page 4), remove the for the electric shock prevention. battery case block. Please discharge of residual voltage in the following way.

  • Page 4: Section 2 Disassembly

    HVL-F43M SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY • This set can be disassembled in the order shown below. 2-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW 2-2. SHOE ASSY (SH1) 2-6. SIDE MOLD (A) ASSY (Page 4) (Page 7) 2-3. MAIN (E) BLOCK (Page 5) 2-7. MAIN (B), FRESNEL LENS (Page 8) 2-4.
  • Page 5 HVL-F43M 2-3. MAIN (E) BLOCK e t e 2 two tapping screws 1 Rotate the flash unit in the direction of (M2.0 4.5) an arrow A, and set to the position of 90°. 4 Remove the main (E) block in the direction of an arrow.
  • Page 6 HVL-F43M 2-5. BATTERY LID ASSY battery case 2 spring – – hole 1 Insert the shorter end of the spring in the hole. 1 shaft 3 battery lid assy 2 Rotate the longer end of the spring by 90° in the direction of an arrow.
  • Page 7 HVL-F43M 2-6. SIDE MOLD (A) ASSY, CHARGING CAPACITOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE PROCESSING a a i r 4 side mold (A) assy Note 1: When installing the side mold (A) assy, align the boss with the hole. 3 side mold tape boss...
  • Page 8 HVL-F43M 2-7. MAIN (B), FRESNEL LENS 2 two tapping screws 2 two tapping screws (M2.0 4.5) Note 1: When installing the main (B), confirm that (M2.0 4.5) silicon washers are present at the two locations specified in the figure. silicon washers...

  • Page 9: Section 3 Exploded Views

    HVL-F43M SECTION 3 EXPLODED VIEWS Note: • -XX and -X mean standardized parts, so • The mechanical parts with no reference they may have some difference from the number in the exploded views are not sup- original one. plied. • Items marked “*” are not stocked since •...
  • Page 10 HVL-F43M 3-2. BATTERY CASE SECTION flash unit section supplied not supplied not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark X-2581-774-1 LID ASSY, BATTERY 4-000-746-01 SCREW (M2.0X4.5), TAPPING...
  • Page 11 HVL-F43M 3-3. FLASH UNIT SECTION not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark Ref. No. Part No. Description Remark X-2581-777-2 PANEL ASSY, WIDE 4-288-990-01 TAPE, SIDE MOLD...

  • Page 12: Section 4 Accessories

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  • Page 13 HVL-F43M MEMO...
  • Page 14 HVL-F43M REVISION HISTORY Checking the version allows you to jump to the revised page. Also, clicking the version at the top of the revised page allows you to jump to the next revised page. Ver. Date Description of Revision 2013.05...