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Panasonic VDR-M70EG Service Manual

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VDR-M70EG
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  • Page 1 (M70) or “TYPE M70” and (M50) or “TYPE M50” in this manual stands for the model shown below. (M70) or “TYPE M70”: VDR-M70EG, EB, GC (M50) or “TYPE M50”: VDR-M50EG, EB, GC © 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC CONTENTS Page Page 1 SAFTY PRECAUTION FOR REPAIR 4.6. CHECKING VERSIONS OF FIRMWARE AND UPDATING 1.1. INTRODUCTION 1.2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4.7. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 1.3. PREVENTION OF ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE 4.8.

  • Page 3: Safty Precaution For Repair

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 1 SAFTY PRECAUTION FOR REPAIR 1.1. INTRODUCTION 1.1.1. INTRODUCTION This service manual contains technical information which will allow service personnel´s to understand and service this model.Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers.

  • Page 4: Prevention Of Electro Static Discharge

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 1.3. PREVENTION OF ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TO ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices.

  • Page 5: Caution For Replacing The Lithium Battery

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 1.4. CAUTION FOR REPLACING THE LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION: 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FRONT C.B.A. before disassembling the Front C.B.A. 2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on Front C.B.A. when servicing.

  • Page 6: Caution For Ac Cord (Eb Only)

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 1.5. CAUTION FOR AC CORD (EB ONLY) As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance 1.5.1. INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the...

  • Page 7: General Description

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2.1. OVERVIEW The VDR-M70 has a CCD image sensor with a total of 1,020,000 pixels and a high-performance optical 10-power zoom. The VDR-M50 has a CCD image sensor with a total of 800,000 pixels and an optical 18-power zoom.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 2.2. SPECIFICATIONS Item Specifications CCD Image Sensor VDR-M70 1/4-inch interlaced VDR-M50 1/6-inch interlaced Total number of VDR-M70 Approx. 1,020,000 pixels VDR-M50 Approx. 800,000 Number of VDR-M70 Video: Approx. 570,000 Photo: Approx.
  • Page 9 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Item Specifications Maximum DVD-RAM disc (per side) 999 However, if video and photo are mixed on one disc, number of the recordable number will decrease recordable SD memory VDR-M70 Approx.
  • Page 10 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Item Specifications Provided accessories AC adapter/charger (VSK0631(EB/EG),VSK0631-A(GC)) Power cable DC power cord, Battery (model CGA-DU14E) AV/S input /output cable Infrared remote control (model VEQ3993) Lithium battery for remote control (model CR2025)

  • Page 11: Major Differences From Previous Models

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 2.3. MAJOR DIFFERENCES FROM PREVIOUS MODELS : Same as on left Item VDR-M70/M50 VDR-M30 VDR-M70: 1/3.8-inch interlaced VDR-M50: 1/6-inch interlaced 1/4-inch interlaced Total number VDR-M70: of pixels Approx. 1,020,000 pixels VDR-M50: Approx.
  • Page 12 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Item VDR-M70/M50 VDR-M30 Dimensions (W × H × D) and VDR-M70: shape Approx. 64 × 89 × 146 mm VDR-M50: Approx. 57 × 89 × 132 mm Approx. 64 × 89 × 146 mm...

  • Page 13: Compatibility Of Recorded Discs

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Item VDR-M70/M50 VDR-M30 Number of pixels for MPEG 704 × 480 pixels photo during camera recording (When using disc) Number of pixels for photo JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels during line-input recording MPEG: 704 ×...

  • Page 14: Name Of Parts

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  • Page 18: List Of Abbreviations And Terms For Dvd

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 2.6. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS FOR DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDERS Index Abbreviation/Term Explanation See Dolby AC3. CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media: Copyright protection function that is suitable for online distribution of music.
  • Page 19 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Index Abbreviation/Term Explanation MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group: Standard related to compression of digital video and audio. MPEG2 is a higher standard of MPEG and is applied to video (movie) requiring higher quality.

  • Page 20: Description Of Operation

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 3 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION 3.1. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE (1) Differences in structure between VDR-M70 and VDR-M50 There are two major differences in structure between VDR-M70 and VDR-M50: 1) Accessory shoe The accessory shoe on VDR-M70 has a power/control terminal, but the accessory shoe on VDR-M50 doesn’t.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1. PROCEDURE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING Perform troubleshooting in the order shown in Fig. 4-1-1. Updating No improvement unneeded No message or Check firmware Trouble Check Problem guide System reset...

  • Page 22: System Resetting/Resetting Camera

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.2. SYSTEM RESETTING/RESETTING CAMERA FUNCTIONS The VDR-M70/M50 has two types of reset function: “System reset” and “Resetting camera functions”. The reset operation will return the various settings to the defaults when the VDR-M70/M50 was shipped form factory.
  • Page 23 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Yes: Will be reset Table 4-2-1 List of items to be reset Will not be reset Camera System Default at Item function Setting range Remarks Memo reset factory reset...
  • Page 24 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.2.2. System reset procedure 1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then disconnect the battery or AC adapter/ charger. RESET 2) Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button for approx.

  • Page 25: Problem Guide

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.3. PROBLEM GUIDE Check the following before judging that VDR-M70/M50 is faulty. Symptom Cause and Correction Power supplies Battery cannot be charged. Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it.
  • Page 26 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Symptom Cause and Correction During recording Pressing the REC button Is input image copy-guarded? will not start recording. The specifications state that VDR-M70/M50 cannot record a copy-guarded image. Recording starts but stops...
  • Page 27 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Symptom Cause and Correction During playback Recognition of disc is not Does dirt or fingerprint adhere to disc, or is disc scratched? complete. Clean the disc. Pressing the playback...
  • Page 28 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Symptom Cause and Correction When connected to PC (when using provided software) No drive icon appears on PC. Is VDR-M70/M50 turned on? Connect the AC adapter/charger and set the power switch to a position other than "POWER OFF".
  • Page 29 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Symptom Cause and Correction DVD-RAM/R/RW drive built This problem may be solved if the software related to DVD-RAM/R/RW built into PC cannot be used after into PC is upgraded, or if the UDF driver is uninstalled. However, if the OS of...
  • Page 30 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Symptom Cause and Correction “DISC ERROR” appears A disc that was write-protected using the write-protect setting tool (WPTOOL) when releasing write-protect equipped with the UDF driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD video camera/recorder cannot be released on this DVD video camera/recorder as is.
  • Page 31 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Symptom Cause and Correction Disc cover cannot be closed. Is disc correctly loaded? Remove the disc and then reload it. Is round DVD holder being used? A bare disc that is not in round DVD holder, or is in a square cartridge or caddy, cannot be used.

  • Page 32: Messages And Troubleshooting

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.4. MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING Some messages may appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during operation. If a message appears, refer to the following table and perform troubleshooting according to the message.
  • Page 33 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Cannot replace thumbnail Appears when a photo thumbnail was Select a video to change the on PHOTO scenes. selected for change in scene editing thumbnail.
  • Page 34 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Control Information Error. Appears if mismatch has occurred Update the control information. between the recorded video and the (Start Disc Navigation, press the...

  • Page 35: Self-Diagnosis Function And

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Data error in all image file. Appears if writing to file cannot be Choose “YES” and designate total Repair all data now? completed normally because power was repair (automatic repair) of video file.
  • Page 36 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Disc error has occurred. Appears when a DVD-RAM disc Choose “YES” and designate it to Format the disc now? initialized on PC, etc., or a card whose...
  • Page 37 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Disc is not formatted. Appears when a brand-new DVD-R disc When recording on VDR-M70/M50, If it formats, it becomes was loaded. choose “YES” and designate it.
  • Page 38 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Error has occurred. Appears if, when power was turned on, Set the power switch to “POWER Please reinsert a disc. the self-diagnosis function of VDR- OFF”, press the DISC EJECT button,...
  • Page 39 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear JPEG file related to scenes Appears when an attempt is made to Copy photos to card via PC. The are not found.
  • Page 40 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Scenes over limit. Appears if an attempt is made to move a Delete unnecessary scenes before Cannot move scenes. scene at the upper limit of 999 scenes moving scenes.
  • Page 41 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Use AC adapter/charger. Appears if a battery is used when Terminate the Disc Navigation finalizing a DVD-R disc. The function, set the power switch to specifications state that DVD-R disc can “POWER OFF”...
  • Page 42 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING Restriction: The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel. Do not disclose it to persons other than service engineers. The VDR-M70/M50 is equipped with a self-diagnosis function: If it detects a problem when power is turned on or during operation, it will display a message, replace the content of problem with an error code (4-digit alphanumeric characters), and then store it in flash memory.
  • Page 43 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (2) Messages for serious problems These messages appear when solving the problem detected when power is turned on or during operation is not likely by turning power on again or reloading the disc: Error codes Error has occurred.
  • Page 44 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.5.2. Error codes stored in flash memory (1) Displaying error codes and clearing them Display method E r r o r c o d e s 1) Use the battery or AC adapter/charger to power VDR- M70/M50, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO”.

  • Page 45: Major Error Codes And Troubleshooting

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.5.3. Major error codes and troubleshooting Table 4-5-1 shows the error codes that are likely to frequently appear, and troubleshooting when they appear. If error codes other than those listed in Table 4-5-1 appear, check with the factory for troubleshooting.
  • Page 46 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Error code Contents of problem Troubleshooting 3122 Recording on DVD-RAM disc failed. 1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then set the power 3126 Writing data file to disc failed.

  • Page 47: Checking Versions Of Firmware And Updating

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.6. CHECKING VERSIONS OF FIRMWARE AND UPDATING The VDR-M70/M50 stores the 4 types of firmware shown in Table 4-6-1 in flash memory. These firmware programs will be updated whenever necessary to improve the performance of VDR- M70/M50.

  • Page 48: Updating Firmware

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (3) Details of detaill/version display screens When no disc is loaded Detail Table 4-6-2 Details of Information/Version Display Screens Model: DVR-M70-PAL Item Display contents System: Ver. x.xx Model Model name Date: xxxx/xx/xx xx:xx:xx System Ver.
  • Page 49 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (2) Procedure for updating 1) Acquire the data for updating of firmware and create a disc or card for updating. Information on how to obtain the firmware data and create a disc/card containing upgraded firmware will be reported on service bulletin, etc.

  • Page 50: Trouble Diagnosis

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.7. TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Information: 1) Use the VFK0631 adapter/charger to power VDR-M70/M50 for trouble diagnosis. 2) The trouble diagnosis table was prepared presupposing that the circuit boards have been normally attached and connected.
  • Page 51 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Table 4-7-1 Trouble Diagnosis Table Service Troubleshooting due to Symptom Check points Detail of check position check results No power F0501 [MAN-B] Is fuse blown? Yes: Replace MAN-H/ F0502 [MAN-B] MAN circuit board.
  • Page 52 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Service Troubleshooting due to Symptom Check points Detail of check position check results DISC EJECT TL1547 [MAN-B] Can change in voltage be Yes: Replace MAN-H/ button does not confirmed when button is MAN circuit board.
  • Page 53 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Service Troubleshooting due to Symptom Check points Detail of check position check results No sound from TL1534 [MAN-B] Can audio signal (SP_OUT+, Yes: Replace disc cover. speaker TL1535 [MAN-B]...

  • Page 54: Service Position

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Service Troubleshooting due to Symptom Check points Detail of check position check results Even when a disc ----- ----- ---------- Replace disc drive unit. not protected is inserted, message "Write protected.
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  • Page 56 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.7.3. Check points Overview of check points for Side A and B of MAN-H P.C.B. and Side B of AEL-H P.C.B. are as follows. Refer to C Circuit Board Diagrams.

  • Page 57: Procedure For Removing Disc From Faulty Vdr-M70/M50

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.8. PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING DISC FROM FAULTY VDR-M70/M50 4.8.1. Item to be checked Connect the AC adapter/charger or charged battery pack (power supply), making sure the ACCESS indicator turns off, and then press the DISC EJECT button again.

  • Page 58: Special Functions

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.9. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Restriction: The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel: Do not disclose it to persons other than service engineers. 4.9.1. Forced formatting of DVD-RAM disc...
  • Page 59 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 4.9.2. EEPROM data backup and write (1) Application Perform this work whenever you replace the MAN-H/MAN circuit board on which the EEPROM is mounted. Create a backup file of the data in EEPROM to be replaced in a PC, and write the backup file to new EEPROM: Some adjustment items that are performed after replacement can be omitted.
  • Page 60 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC REMO ADJUSTMENT DC POWER CORD To AC OUTLET SKYLARK CONNECTION POWER CABLE SUPPL (5V/1A) VFK0631 (PIN 16) RS-232C CABLE DSP-R JIG (PIN 20) (PIN 18) Fig. 4-9-3 Connections when creating backup file of EEPROM data and writing...
  • Page 61 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (3) Backup method ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ×××× MODEL NAME: Information: ADJUST MENU If it is not possible to back up the data in EEPROM to be...
  • Page 62 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC ADJUST MENU screen (4) Write method MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ×××× MODEL NAME: Restrictions: ADJUST MENU Never write data of any other product. DATA INITIALIZE VIDEO LEVEL The EEPROM data includes adjustment values, etc.

  • Page 63: Disassembly And Reassembly

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 5 DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 5.1. ITEM TO BE CHECKED (1) Checking Disc Connect the AC adapter/charger or charged battery (power supply), and then press the DISC EJECT button to make sure that no disc is inserted. After check, close the disc insertion block.
  • Page 64 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Reading Disassembly Flowchart: After locating the target component in the flowchart, remove all components of the target in sequence, following the arrows (routes) from the top of flowchart. If multiple routes exist to the target component from the top of flowchart, remove all the components on all the routes.

  • Page 65: Disassembly

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 5.3. DISASSEMBLY Information: Numbers in disassembly procedure diagrams are step numbers for disassembling order, and letters in brackets [ ] show the types of screw. Letters in brackets ( ) show the name of parts.
  • Page 66 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (3) SAF-H/SAF Circuit Board and L Block 1) Open the LCD monitor (c). 2) Remove three screws [A], two screws [N] and three screws [C]. 3) Close the LCD monitor and open the L block (b) from the rear in the direction of the arrow: Be careful not to damage the SAF-H/SAF circuit board (a) or flat cable between L block and R block (d).
  • Page 67 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (a) Front block (4) Front Block and R Block (b) R block 1) Open the jack cover (c), and then remove one (c) Jack cover (d) FRT-H/FRT circuit board screw [N].
  • Page 68 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (7) Side Case L, LCD Unit, and SWL2 Circuit Board 1) Unplug the connector. Be sure to hold the connector using tweezers, etc. when unplugging it. Pulling the cable when unplugging the connector could cause wire disconnection.
  • Page 69 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (8) LCD Case-U, MR Circuit Board, and Fulcrum Block LCD Case-U (a) 1) Insert an awl (e), etc. into the screw hole, and turn the screw-hole bracket of fulcrum block 90° in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 70 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (9) Disc Cover 1) Remove the space sheet (b) that covers the opening for operating lock arm. 2) Use a fine-tipped flat-bladed screwdriver to move the lock arm (d) in the direction of the arrow to open the disc cover (a).
  • Page 71 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (10) USB Holder, USB-H/USB Circuit Board, Rear Cover, EVF Unit, and Hand Strap Note: Before replacing the EVF unit, always perform “(1) BL DET Check” in “6-4-11 EVF”. USB Holder (a) and USB-H/USB Circuit Board (b) 1) Remove one screw [F].
  • Page 72 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (11) SHE-H Circuit Board and Accessory [G] M1.7x3 (Gold) Shoe in VDR-M70 [H] M1.6x2 (Gold) 1) Disconnect the SHE-H circuit board (a) from AEL-H circuit board (c). 2) Disconnect the GYR-H (d) circuit board from...
  • Page 73 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (14) AEL-H/AEL and MAN-H/MAN Circuit Boards Note: Before replacing the MAN-H/MAN circuit board, always perform “4-9-2 EEPROM data backup and write”. 1) Disconnect the two flat cables. 2) Disconnect the DRF-H/DRF circuit board (c) from MAN-H/MAN circuit board (b).
  • Page 74 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (15) Camera Block 1) Remove two screws [F], and then remove the camera block (a). Procedure and caution for reassembly Fit the hook (c) of camera frame onto the square hole (d) in frame before tightening the screws.
  • Page 75 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (17) Drive Block and Side Case-R 1) Remove five screws [F] and two screws [A], and then remove the drive block (a) from the side case-R (b). Note: Take great care when handling the drive block: The drive block contains the disc drive unit, which is a precision component.
  • Page 76 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (18) Loader, DRF-H/DRF Circuit Board, Disc Drive Unit, Lock Unit, and Frame Loader (a) 1) Remove two screws [L], and then remove the loader. DRF-H/DRF Circuit Board (b) and Disc Drive Unit (c) 2) Remove three screws [K].
  • Page 77 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (19) Fulcrum Cover-U, Fulcrum Cover-B (a) Fulcrum cover-U and Fulcrum Unit (b) Fulcrum cover-B (c) Fulcrum unit 1) Remove two screws [P], and then remove the fulcrum cover-U (a) and fulcrum cover-B (b) from the fulcrum unit (c).
  • Page 78 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (21) GYR-H Circuit Board, Lens Frame, Lens Unit, Cushion, Crystal Filter, CCD Image Sensor, and SEN-H Circuit Board in VDR-M70 GYR-H Circuit Board (a) 1) Remove two screws [D], and then remove the GYR-H circuit board.
  • Page 79 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (22) GYR Circuit Board, Lens Frame, and Lens Unit in VDR-M50 (a) GYR circuit board (b) Lens frame Information: (c) Lens unit 1) [D] The VDR-M50 lens unit is set as a service...

  • Page 80: Adjustment

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6 ADJUSTMENT 6.1. CREATING REFERENCE DATA The reference data is necessary for adjustment: The adjustment program will not operate normally without it. Before adjustment, be sure to create the reference data, using the same model (with normal camera block) as the one to be adjusted.
  • Page 81 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.1.1. List of Jigs and Tools used when Creating Reference Data Skylark connection jig VKF1872 Note:Create the data using the adjustment data downloaded from Intranet. Personal computer (PC) All of the following OS must operate normally on it.
  • Page 82 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.1.2. Power Supply and Materials for Creating Reference Data 1) DVD video camera/recorder that is the same model as the one to be adjusted and whose camera block is operating normally.
  • Page 83 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Note: 1) Always connect the Skylark connection jig before connecting the DC power cord to VDR-M70/ M50: Connecting the Skylark connection jig after powering the VDR-M70/M50 could cause a fault.
  • Page 84 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.1.4. Setting when Creating Reference Data When the connections for creating reference data are complete, set the DVD video camera/recorder and test equipment as follows: 1) Make sure that no disc or card is inserted: Neither is necessary when creating reference data.
  • Page 85 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.1.5. Copy or Deleting Adjustment Program Information: The adjustment program also includes a program for creating reference data. (1) Copy 1) Start the PC. 2) Start Explorer and create a new folder in HDD of PC. The name “map04w” is recommended for the folder: If a folder with the same name exists, give the folder a similar name that is easily understandable.
  • Page 86 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC COMMUNICATION PORT SETTING 4) Choose the communication port to which the RS-232C screen cable is connected, and then choose the radio button of MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION corresponding port on COMMUNICATION PORT SETTING screen.
  • Page 87 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC MODEL SELECT screen. 6) Choose the radio button of corresponding model name in MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION MODEL SELECT screen. 7) Click the ENTER button in MODEL SELECT screen, MODEL SELECT and then proceed with the SETUP MENU screen.
  • Page 88 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.1.7. Creating Reference Data Start the setup program referring to “6-1-6 Starting and Terminating Reference Data Creation Program”. For subsequent operation, operate the PC mouse while watching the PC monitor screen.
  • Page 89 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC SETUP MENU screen. 8) Choose WHITE BALANCE ABS on the SETUP MENU MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION screen. 9) Repeat steps 2)-5). SETUP MENU 10) Click the RETURN button on SETUP MENU screen.

  • Page 90: Setups For Adjustment

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.2. SETUPS FOR ADJUSTMENT 6.2.1. Checking Reference Data Before starting adjustment, check whether it will be necessary to create the reference data or not, referring to the flowchart below:...
  • Page 91 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.2.3. Test Equipment, Power Supply and Charts for Adjstment 1) Color bar chart (VFK1164TDVCB) 2) 3100 K light box (VFK1164TDVLB) 3) Hunting chart 4) Color monitor (color TV with AV input jacks)
  • Page 92 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Note: 1) Always connect the Skylark connection jig before connecting the DC power cord to VDR-M70/ M50: Connecting the Skylark connection jig after powering the VDR-M70/M50 could cause a fault.
  • Page 93 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.2.5. Settings for Adjustment When the connections for adjustment are complete, set the DVD video camera/recorder and test equipment as follows: (1) Setting the DVD video camera/recorder Information: This item is the same as when creating reference data.
  • Page 94 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (2) Setting test equipment The names of switches, etc. of test equipment may vary depending on the manufacturer and model. Some switches in addition to those shown below may have to be set: See the instruction manual of test equipment for details.
  • Page 95 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.2.6. Starting and Terminating Adjustment Program Make sure that the connections are correct, the power switch on DVD video camera/recorder is set to “VIDEO”, and the DC power supply for DSP-R jig is turned on. The adjustment program will not start unless the connections for adjustment are correct, and the DVD video camera/recorder or DSP- R jig is powered.
  • Page 96 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC MODEL SELECT screen. Information: MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION When communications between the PC and DVD video camera/recorder are normal during adjustment, the word MODEL SELECT “CONNECTION” in status bar (bottom left) of each screen ×...

  • Page 97: List Of Adjustment Items

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.3. LIST OF ADJUSTMENT ITEMS 6.3.1. Adjustment Program Hierarchy Diagram Communication Port Setting Data Initialize Model Select FILE MENU Initial Data Write MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION × × × ×...
  • Page 98 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.3.2. List of Adjustment Needed After Replacing Major Components Major Components MAN-H/MAN circuit board (*1) MAN-H/MAN circuit board (*1) Item (*3) (EEPROM backup data already (EEPROM data backup unit...
  • Page 99 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Major Components Lens unit Lens unit IC1001 IC1301 IC3701 IC6103 Item [For VDR- [For VDR- [For VDR- IC1302 M70] M50] M70] Initial Data Write Video Level Burst Level Sampling Pulse...
  • Page 100 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.3.3. Purpose od Adjustments and Incompleted Phenomenon Item Purpose Incompleted Phenomenon Initial Data Write To write initial data to EEPROM in ------------ which adjustment data has been stored Video Level To set the video output level.

  • Page 101: Adjustment Procedure

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Start the adjustment program referring to “6-2-6 Starting and Terminating Adjustment Program”. For the subsequent operation, operate the PC mouse while watching the PC monitor screen.

  • Page 102: Video Level

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.2. Video Level ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ×××× Preparations: MODEL NAME: ADJUST MENU 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to video out. DATA INITIALIZE 2) Switch the oscilloscope V-MODE to “CH1” and VIDEO LEVEL TRIGGER SOURCE to “CH1”.

  • Page 103: Burst Level

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.3. Burst Level ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ×××× Preparations: MODEL NAME: ADJUST MENU 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to video out. DATA INITIALIZE 2) Switch the oscilloscope V-MODE to “CH1” and VIDEO LEVEL TRIGGER SOURCE to “CH1”.

  • Page 104: Sampling Pulse

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.4. Sampling Pulse ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ×××× MODEL NAME: Note: ADJUST MENU Start this adjustment after the circuit operation is DATA INITIALIZE stabilized, e.g., after leaving the DVD video camera/...
  • Page 105 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.5. Autofocus ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: ×××× MODEL NAME: ADJUST MENU 1) Set the Hunting chart DATA INITIALIZE 2) Set the zoom to telephoto end, and make sure that the VIDEO LEVEL center of Hunting chart appears.

  • Page 106: Auto Iris Control

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.6. Auto Iris Control ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparation: ×××× MODEL NAME: Set zoom to wide-angle end, and point at light box without ADJUST MENU DATA INITIALIZE collimator and chart, filling the screen.
  • Page 107 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.7. Matrix ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparation: ×××× MODEL NAME: 1) Point at light box without chart, filling the screen. ADJUST MENU 2) Prepare the C12 light balancing filter:...

  • Page 108: Chroma Gain

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.8. Chroma Gain Preparation: 1) Point at light box without chart, filling the screen. 2) Prepare the color bar chart: Use it during adjustment. Procedure: 1) Press the MENU button on DVD video camera/recorder, and use the joystick to specify “White Bal.: Set”...
  • Page 109 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC CHROMA GAIN ADJUSTMENT screen 7) Click the GAIN UP or GAIN DOWN button in ROUGH MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ADJUSTMENT box so that the value of red vector or red level approaches that in Table 6-4-1.
  • Page 110 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.9. Spot Noise Information: 1) The SPOT NOISE adjustment compensates for bright points that appear on the screen, and these are caused by a defect in pixel of CCD (image sensor) that may occur when DVD video camera/ recorder is used under particular conditions or for a long time.
  • Page 111 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.10. LCD Note: 1) Perform LCD only after replacing the MAN-H/MAN circuit board, LCD circuit board or LCD unit, or executing “Initial Data Write”. 2) Neither light box nor chart is needed for LCD adjustment.
  • Page 112 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (1) LCD PLL MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparation: LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU Connect the frequency counter to “LCD-HDD (pin 9)” of LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig.
  • Page 113 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (2) LCD Contrast-1 MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Note: Be sure to adjust LCD brightness and LCD contrast-2 LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU after completing LCD contrast-1 adjustment.
  • Page 114 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (3) LCD Brightness MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Note: 1) Be sure to adjust LCD contrast-1 before performing LCD LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU brightness adjustment.
  • Page 115 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (4) LCD Contrast-2 MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Caution: Be sure to adjust LCD contrast-1 and LCD brightness LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU before performing LCD contrast-2 adjustment.
  • Page 116 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (5) LCD White Balance MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to “LCD-R (pin 3)” of LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig.
  • Page 117 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC SUB CONTRAST BLUE ADJUSTMENT 7) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to “LCD-B (pin 7)” of screen. Skylark Connection jig. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 8) Use the same procedure as in step 3) to equalize levels a and b of the waveform.
  • Page 118 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 6.4.11. EVF Note: 1) Perform EVF only after replacing IC3701 and its peripheral components, MAN-H/MAN circuit board or EVF unit, or executing “Initial Data Write”. 2) Neither light box nor chart is needed for EVF adjustment.
  • Page 119 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (1) EVF BL DET Check Note: Be sure to take note of the resulting value of this check because the check value will be needed when EVF adjustment is completed.
  • Page 120 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (3) EVF Contrast EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU screen Preparations: MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 1) Confirm the CH1 connection to video out. EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU 2) Connect the oscilloscope CH2 to “EVF-G (pin 4)” of EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig.
  • Page 121 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (4) EVF Brightness EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU screen Preparations: MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to video output. EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU 2) Connect the oscilloscope CH2 to “EVF-G (pin 4)” of EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig.
  • Page 122 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (5) EVF White Balance MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to “EVF-R (pin 2)” of Skylark Connection jig.
  • Page 123 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 7) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to “EVF-B (pin 6)” of SUB CONTRAST BLUE ADJUSTMENT screen. Skylark Connection jig. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 8) Use the same procedure as in step 3) to equalize levels a and b of the waveform.
  • Page 124 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 125: Schematic, Circuit Board And Block Diagrams

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 7 SCHEMATIC, CIRCUIT BOARD AND BLOCK DIAGRAMS S Schematic & Wiring Diagrams S-1 VDR-M70 Wiring Diagram CN0152 6PIN MICROPHONE ACCESSORY SHOE 6PIN PG1401 FRT-H PG1802 GYR-H PG1801 10PIN CN3401...
  • Page 126 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC S-2 VDR-M50 Wiring Diagram MICROPHONE 6PIN PG0153 PG0154 6PIN 22PIN 22PIN UNIT PG1401 PG1802 PG1801 10PIN CN3401 LENS PG0151 UNIT 6PIN 22PIN PG3403 40PIN PG1302 25PIN CN7004 CN8012 PG7003...
  • Page 127 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC S-3 GYR-H/GYR S-4 FRT-H/FRT Model names "M70" and "M50" in the diagram include EG, EB and GC. MICROPHONE BTB [AEL-H/AEL] PG7003 V_GYRO H_GYRO REMOTE CONT. RECEIVER M70:To SHE-H PG0154...
  • Page 128 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC S-5 DRF-H/DRF Schematic Diagram S-5 DRF-H/DRF To DISC DRIVE To MAN UNIT PG2002 (DRV-R PG9701) DRF-H/DRF VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC DRF-H/DRF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 129 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (LF) (LF) (LF) REC: 0 (N2) 1C-3C TL6101 PB: 1.4 REC: TL6102 (LF) (LF) (LF) 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 3.1 3.1 19C-43C (N2) REC: 0.5 (MP) REC: 3.5 PB: 0...
  • Page 130 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC S-9 USB-H/USB S-11 MR FLC181Z16SMMZ REVERSE REVERSE PC TERMINAL MAN-H/MAN PG5001 USB-H/USB To LCD PG3403 OPEN/CLOSE ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE S-10 SAF-H/SAF SWL2 BTB [AEL-H/AEL] PG8012 PG7004 SAF-H/SAF VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC USB-H/USB/SAF-H/SAF/MR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 131 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (LF) (LF) (LF) REC: 0 (N2) 1C-3C TL6101 PB: 1.4 REC: TL6102 (LF) (LF) (LF) 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 3.1 3.1 19C-43C (N2) REC: 0.5 (MP) REC: 3.5 PB: 0...
  • Page 132 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Components marked * are different between M70 [including EG, EB,GC] and M50 [including EG, EB,GC] : Refer to the difference tables in diagram for the different components. PG1301 PG1302...
  • Page 133 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC To LCD PG3401 S-14 BTB [AEL-H/AEL] Components marked * are different between M70 [including EG, EB,GC] and M50 [including EG, EB,GC] : Refer to the difference tables in diagram for the different components.
  • Page 134 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Components marked * are different between M70 [including EG, EB,GC] and M50 [including EG, EB,GC] : Refer to the difference tables in diagram for the different components. PG1301 PG1302...
  • Page 135 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC (LF) (LF) (LF) REC: 0 (N2) 1C-3C TL6101 PB: 1.4 REC: TL6102 (LF) (LF) (LF) 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 3.1 3.1 19C-43C (N2) REC: 0.5 (MP) REC: 3.5 PB: 0...
  • Page 136 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC S-17 EVF [AEL-H/AEL] TL3701 (GND) 20B-33B EVF DRIVER 1B-19B 1.4 0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.1 CODE PART NAME RT1N144U-T11-1 ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE EVF [AEL-H/AEL] VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC EVF [AEL-H/AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
  • Page 137 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC S-18 SWL2 DISC NAVIGATION SWL3-H/SWL3 SELECT PG8017 MENU STOP/EXIT SIDE CASE-L CENTER LOW R SAF-H/SAF JOYSTICK CN8012 SWL2 VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC SWL2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 138 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC S-19 IC BLOCK IC3701 IC3401 LV4149W CXM3009TQ EVF DRIVER LCD DRIVER DA OUT PICTURE- SIG.C SYNC COM DC MODE GAIN PICTURE-FO BLKL1 RMTL1 VCOREF Vcc2 VCC1 VSS2 COM- SYNC...
  • Page 139 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C Circuit Board Diagrams C-2 GYR C-1 GYR-H PG1401 PG1401 GYR -SIDE A- GYR-H -SIDE A- GYR -SIDE B- GYR-H -SIDE B- [PATTERN No.JD1175-3] [PATTERN No.JD1176-5] VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC GYR-H/GYR CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM...
  • Page 140 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-3 FRT-H C-4 FRT FRT -SIDE A- FRT-H -SIDE A- PD1801 PD1801 FRT-H -SIDE B- FRT -SIDE B- [PATTERN No.JD1175-3] [PATTERN No.JD1176-5] VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC FRT-H/FRT CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 141 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-5 DRF-H/DRF C-6 SHE BA1801 DRF-H -SIDE A- DRF-H -SIDE B- [PATTERN No.JD1176-4] SHE -SIDE B- SHE -SIDE A- [PATTERN No.JD1175-3] DRF -SIDE B- DRF -SIDE A- [PATTERN No.JD1175-3] VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC DRF-H/DRF/SHE CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 142 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-7 SHE-H C-8 SWL2 CN0152 BA1801 SWL2 -SIDE B- SWL2 -SIDE A- [PATTERN No.JA2255-1] SHE-H -SIDE B- SHE-H -SIDE A- [PATTERN No.JD1176-5] VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC SHE-H/SWL2 CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 143 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-9 USB-H/USB C-10 MR CN3401 CN8101 USB-H -SIDE B- USB-H -SIDE A- [PATTERN No.JD1176-4] CN8101 USB -SIDE B- USB -SIDE A- [PATTERN No.JD1175-3] [PATTERN No.JA1183-2] VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC USB-H/USB/MR CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM...
  • Page 144 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-11 LCD 2C C C 3C C 2 2 2 B B B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 B B B B B...
  • Page 145 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-12 SEN-H C-13 SAF-H/SAF CN7004 CN8012 IC1001 SAF-H -SIDE A- PG1002 SAF-H -SIDE B- [PATTERN No.JD1176-5] SEN-H -SIDE A- CN7004 CN8012 SAF -SIDE A- SAF -SIDE B- [PATTERN No.JD1175-3] SEN-H -SIDE B- [PATTERN No.JD1176-5]...
  • Page 146 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-14 AEL-H/AEL 1H H H H H H H 1H H 1 1 H H 1 1 1 H H 1G G 1G G G G G G G...
  • Page 147 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-15 MAN-H/MAN TL6006 TL6009 M70 : 15.0 M50: 12.0 TL6010 M70 : 3.7 M50 : 3.1 12.0 80 83 -7.0 Information of MAN-H/MAN,DRV-R, M50 : 12.0 M70 : 15.0...
  • Page 148 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-16 DRV-R C-17 MOD Information of MAN-H/MAN,DRV-R, MOD and HDM Circuit Boards If a fault is located on the MAN-H/MAN circuit board, the entire circuit board must be replaced for servicing.
  • Page 149 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC C-18 HDM Note: Voltage values are in reading status. Example: 24 (4.7): Terminal no. (voltage value) Supplement: Since the DVD disc drive is intermittently operated, set to the reading status in which laser light is emitted from the pickup.
  • Page 150 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC B Block Diagrams B-1 Video/Audio Signal Process M70 [Including EG, EB, GC] : PG1301 AEL-H/AEL M50 [Including EG, EB, GC] : PG1302 SDO, SWL2 SCLK, CS_LENS IC1301 IC1503 43, 45-47...
  • Page 151 IC9610 IC9005 IC9417 PG9103 PG9001 42, 43, 42, 43, IC9305 IC9006 46, 47 46, 47 11, 12 11, 12 IC9306 PG9702 5, 6 LOCK EJECT EJECT 5V SW UNIT DRV-R VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC POWER-2 BLOCK DIAGRAM Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 152 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC B-3 Power-1 PG1501 PG7001 PG0501 AF+B F0501 SYS3V PG7002 IC1502 10 SYS3V FOR ADJUSTMENT SYS3V BATTERY Q1302 IC1301 TERMINAL 8-12 AF5V 53-56 IC1505 IC1503 AF+B B/U_3V FOCUS/ B/U3V ZOOM/...
  • Page 153 IC9610 IC9005 IC9417 PG9103 PG9001 42, 43, 42, 43, IC9305 IC9006 46, 47 46, 47 11, 12 11, 12 IC9306 PG9702 5, 6 LOCK EJECT EJECT 5V SW UNIT DRV-R VDR-M70EG/EB/GC, VDR-M50EG/EBGC POWER-2 BLOCK DIAGRAM Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 154 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 155: Exploded Views

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 8 EXPLODED VIEWS 8.1. MAIN SECTION Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...
  • Page 156 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 157: Lcd Block Section

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 8.2. LCD BLOCK SECTION Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 158: Camera Lens Section

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 8.3. CAMERA LENS SECTION 8.3.1. For VDR-M70 8.3.2. For VDR-M50 Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 159: Evf Block Section

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 8.4. EVF BLOCK SECTION Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 160: Packing Parts & Accessories Section

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 8.5. PACKING PARTS & ACCESSORIES SECTION Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

  • Page 161: Replacement Parts List

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 9.1. MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks PARTS LIST QD28991 CASE,FRONT VDR-M50 EG/EB/GC QX16741 COVER,MIC GH10421 MICROPHONE QX17202 COVER,LENS VDR-M70 EG/EB/GC...
  • Page 162 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks B115 MK11992 SCREW HP13632 LENS ASSY VDR-M50 EG/EB/GC B116 MK13491 SCREW UE16642 SENSOR ASSY...

  • Page 163: Electrical Replacement Parts List

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 9.1.4. PACKING PARTS & ACCESSORIES 9.2. ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT SECTION PARTS LIST PARTS LIST Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VSK0631 ADPTOR,AC VDR-M70EG/EB VDR-M50EG/EB VSK0631-A ADPTOR,AC VDR-M70GC VDR-M50GC...
  • Page 164 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1406 0790024 RESISTOR CHIP 1/16W 100 n n n n JP40151 PWB ASSY FRT-H...
  • Page 165 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C6117 0893333 C.CAPACITOR CH 16V 0.01U C6118 AA00968R CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 10U n n n n...
  • Page 166 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks L6303 BA10577R COIL 10UH R1336 0790221 RESISTOR CHIP 1/16W 10K VDR-M50 EG/EB/GC L6304 BA10577R...
  • Page 167 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R6317 0790202 RESISTOR CHIP 1/16W 390 C3443 0893126 C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 100P R6318 0790202...
  • Page 168 VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R8014 AQ00183R RESISTOR CHIP 1/16W 390 R8015 AQ00207R RESISTOR CHIP 1/16W 3.3K R8016 AQ00209R RESISTOR CHIP 1/16W 3.9K R8017 AQ00187R RESISTOR CHIP 560 R8018 AQ00214R RESISTOR CHIP 1/16W 5.6K...

  • Page 169: Factory Setting

    VDR-M70EG / VDR-M70EB / VDR-M70GC / VDR-M50EG / VDR-M50EB / VDR-M50GC 10 FACTORY SETTING Set the factory setting to “Default at factory” in Table 4-2-1 of 4.2.1. “List of setting items to be reset”. Downloaded From CamcorderManual.com Panasonic Manuals...

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