1 Safety Precaution 1.1. General Guidelines 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE (See Figure 1.) There are special components used in this equipment 1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use which are important for safety. These parts are marked by an isolation transformer for this check.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor "chip"...
2.3.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. 1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety.
NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML-614S/ZTK Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation.) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
When a part replacement is required for repairing MAIN PCB, replace as an assembled parts. (Main PCB) 2. The following category is /are recycle module part. Please send it/them to Central Repair Center. • MAIN PCB (VEP03H63A : SDR-S15P/PC) • MAIN PCB (VEP03H63B : SDR-S15EC/EF/EG) •...
3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are nine kinds of SDR-S15. • a) SDR-S15P • b) SDR-S15PC • c) SDR-S15EB/EC/EF/EG/EP • d) SDR-S15EE • e) SDR-S15GN • f) SDR-S15GK • g) SDR-S15GT • h) SDR-S15GD •...
5 Location of Controls and Components Parts identification and handling DC input terminal Lens cover open lever [DC IN 5.0 V] Audio-video output terminal [A/V] USB terminal Lens Strap fixture Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. Light Microphone Card access lamp...
6 Service Mode 1. Indication method of the service menu Set the mode dial “Motion picture playback“ mode. 2. While keep pressing the “[LEFT<] of cursor” button, “Record” button and “Delete” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Menu being displayed.
6.1. Lock Search History Indication 1. Set the mode dial “Motion picture playback“ mode. 2. While keep pressing the “[LEFT<] of cursor” button, “Record” button and “Delete” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Menu being displayed. 3.
7 Service Fixture & Tools 7.1. When Replacing the Main PCB After replacing the MAIN PCB, be sure to achieve adjustment. The adjustment instruction is available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”, together with Maintenance software. 7.2.
8.3. Disassembly Procedure Item Removal LCD panel Fig.D18 1 Locking tab Item Removal Reflection sheet Side case L unit Fig.D1 4 Screws (A) Lighting plate Fig.D2 Rear case Diffusion sheet 1 Screw (B) Prism sheet (B) 4 Locking tabs Prism sheet (A) Top case Light guide holder Fig.D3...
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8.3.1. Removal of the Side case L unit Fig.D2 Fig.D1...
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Fig.D5 8.3.3. Removal of the Light FPC unit Fig.D3 8.3.2. Removal of the Front case unit Fig.D6 Fig.D4...
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8.3.4. Removal of the Side case R unit 8.3.5. Removal of the Shield plate unit and Bottom unit Fig.D8 8.3.6. Removal of the MIC unit Fig.D9 Fig.D7...
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8.3.7. Removal of the Main P.C.B. 8.3.9. Removal of the Battery operation unit Fig.D10 8.3.8. Removal of the Lens unit Fig.D11 Fig.D12...
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8.3.10. Removal of the Tripod piece, 8.3.11. Removal of the Battery case and Access panel light and Battery door Battery out spring unit Fig.D14 8.3.12. Removal of the LCD DET P.C.B. Fig.D13 Fig.D15...
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8.3.13. Removal of the LCD unit 8.3.14. Removal of the Monitor P.C.B. Fig.D17 Fig.D16...
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8.3.15. Removal of the LCD panel 8.3.16. Removal of the Side R P.C.B. Fig.D19 Fig.D18...
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8.3.17. Removal of the Operation button 8.3.18. Removal of the CCD unit and and Speaker unit Optical filter Fig.D21 8.3.19. Removal of the IRIS unit Fig.D20 Fig.D22...
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8.3.21. Removal of the Focus motor unit Fig.D23 8.3.20. Removal of the Zoom motor unit Fig.D25 Fig.D24...
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8.3.22. Removal of the Master flange , 4th moving frame unit and 3rd moving frame unit Fig.D26 8.3.23. Removal of the Guide pole and 2nd moving frame unit Fig.D27...
9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. Electric Adjustment • Adjustment method is different from a conventional SD video camera. • An exclusive jig and PC (including software for adjustment “Tatsujin”) are necessary for electric adjustment. • A USB driver for service is necessary to communication with PC. •...
Adjustment Items • Adjustment item as follows. The adjustment instruction is available at "Software download" on the "Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC" web-site in "TSN System". 9.2. Repair Record Using the applicable items in (Repair & Maintenance) that is newly provided in the adjustment software, record the treatment and the date of execution.
10 Factory Setting 10.1. HOW TO TURN ON THE FACTORY SETTINGS? 1. Set the mode dial to the Motion picture recording position. 2. Press three buttons (“Cursor button [Right>]”, “Delete button” and “Record button” simultaneously for 3 seconds or more. 3.
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5.The voltage being indicated here may be include observational-error (deviation) due to SDR-S15EF SDR-S15GT internal-resistance and/or reactance of equipment. Therefore, handle the value indicated on here as reference. SDR-S15EG SDR-S15P SDR-S15EP SDR-S15PC 6.Use the parts number indicated on the Replacement Parts List . SDR-S15GC SDR-S15PR 7.Indication on Schematic diagrams:...
S2. Voltage Chart Note) Indicated voltage values are the standard values for the unit measured by the DC electronic circuit tester (high-impedance) with the chassis taken as standard. Therefore, there may exist some errors in the voltage values, depending on the internal impedance of the DC circuit tester. S2.1.
S5. Print Circuit Board S5.1. Side R P.C.B. S5.1.1. Side R P.C.B. (Component Side) (Component Side) SDR-S15 Series Side R P.C.B. (Component Side) S-10...
S6. Replacement Parts List Note: 1.* Be sure to make your orders of replacement parts according to this list. 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only the same type. 3.
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SDR-S15EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GD/GJ/GK/GN/GT/P/PC/PR/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R2501 02 ERJ6GEYJ222V M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 2.2K VEP03H63H MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. EB R2502 02 ERJ2GEJ102X M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1K VEP03H63B MAIN P.C.B.
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SDR-S15EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GD/GJ/GK/GN/GT/P/PC/PR/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Q8105 2SC6054J0L TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q8107 2SA2174J0L TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q8108 2SC6054J0L TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q8112 2SA2174J0L TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q8113 2SA2174J0L TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D.
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SDR-S15EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GD/GJ/GK/GN/GT/P/PC/PR/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VKM7863 REAR CASE 1 (-K) VYK3D45 MODE DIAL UNIT 1 (-T) VKM7968 REAR CASE 1 (-P) VEP09155A LCD DET P.C.B. VKM7918 REAR CASE 1 (-S) VWJ2039 SIDE R FPC...
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SDR-S15EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GD/GJ/GK/GN/GT/P/PC/PR/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VKM7726 HINGE COVER (T) 1 (-K) VKM7964 HINGE COVER (T) 1 (-P) VKM7908 HINGE COVER (T) 1 (-S) VKM7907 HINGE COVER (T) 1 (-T) VXD0536 LCD HINGE (1) UNIT...
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SDR-S15EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GD/GJ/GK/GN/GT/P/PC/PR/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VXW0926 LENS UNIT (W/O CCD) VMX3282 CCD CUSHION RUBBER VDL1390 OPTICAL FILTER VXQ1505 BODY UNIT VXP2253 2ND MOVING FRAME UNIT VXP2905-1 IRIS UNIT VXQ1136 3RD MOVING FRAME UNIT VXP2255...
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SDR-S15EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GD/GJ/GK/GN/GT/P/PC/PR/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks 301 SMALL SECONDARY BATTERY P K2KZ9CB00002 AV CABLE 303 K2CA2CA00025 AC CABLE 1 P,PC,PU 303 K2CA2CA00020 AC CABLE 1 GK ...
S7.4. Packing Parts and Accessories Section SDR-S15 EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC /GD/GJ (SDR-S15 EB/GC) (SDR-S15 GN) (SDR-S15 P/PC/PU/GK/GT) (SDR-S15 PR) This PACKING CASE is for the cabinet colour black. Please put the colour label matched to the cabinet colour at the position of REF No.313 and REF No.314 when you use this PACKING CASE for other cabinet colours.