DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S3Pro SERVICE MANUAL US/CA/EU/EG/GE/AS/JP-Model WARNING THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “ ” ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY. PLEASE REPLACE ONLY BY THE COMPONENTS SPECIFIED ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST.
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FinePix S3Pro Service Manual SAFETY CHECK-OUT After correcting the original problem, perform the following safety check before return the product to the customer. 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED soldered connections. Check the entire board surface PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE for solder splasher and bridges.
Large-format (23.0 × 15.5 mm) Super CCD SR II with primary color filter Total 12.9 megapixels (S-pixels: 6.45 million; R-pixels: 6.45 million) Storage media xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB) CF card and Microdrive TM (FAT32-compatible) (Compatibility is listed on Fujifilm website: http://home.fujifilm.com/products/digital/) File format DCF-compliant Compressed: Exif Ver.2.21 JPEG, DPOF-compatible...
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DPC-256 (256 MB)/DPC-512 (512 MB) AC Power Adapter AC-5VX Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK-NH2 (With Euro type or UK type plug) Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1 • Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP or iMac, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.2.2) and...
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1. General FinePix S3Pro Service Manual *1: CCD-RAW is a format specific to the FinePix S3 Pro. The enclosed “FinePixViewer” software or the optional Hyper-Utility software “HS-V2 Ver. 3.0” is required to interpret the images. *2: Images shot in high-sensitivity photography (ISO 400 or higher) may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots.
1. General FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 1-2. Explanation of Terms Adobe RGB (1998) A color space introduced as the working color space for Adobe Photoshop 5.0. AdobeRGB encompasses almost all the colors reproduced by CMYK printers and is intended primarily for printing applications. It was introduced as “SMPTE-240E” in the RGB settings in Adobe Photoshop 5.0 and as “Adobe RGB (1998)”...
2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 2-2. Removing the BATT CART ASSY (1) Unlock the battery holder by turning the lock lever and pull out the BATT CART ASSY. 2-3. Removing the R CABI ASSY (1) Open the CARD COVER.
2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 2-4. Removing the SW PWB ASSY (1) Remove the FPC at 3 points. (2) Remove the wire harness at 1 point. (3) Remove the EMI SHEET 10 FPC in the direction of the arrow.
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2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual (5) Remove the 3 screws (BT2M 1.7 x 4.0 B). (6) Remove the REAR FRAME in the direction of the arrow. (7) Remove the SW PWB ASSY in the direction of the arrow. Hook [Notes on assembling the SW PWB ASSY] 1.
2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 2-5. Removing the LCD (1) Remove the DOT MATRIX LCD in the direction of the arrow. (2) Remove the LCD MONITOR in the direction of the arrow. 2-6. Removing the 10-pin TERMINAL ASSY (1) Remove the 10-pin TERMINAL ASSY in the direction of the arrow.
2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 2-8. Removing the MAIN PWB ASSY (1) Remove the FPC from the connector (MAIN PWB ASSY CN 101). (2) Remove the 2 screws (BT2M 1.7 x 4.0 B). (3) Remove the RELEASE HOLDER CONST in the direction of the arrow.
2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 2-9. Removing the CCD PWB ASSY and CCD UNIT (1) Remove the SHIELD SHEET. (2) Remove the 3 screws (CCD PWB SCREW). (3) Remove the EMI SHEET L in the direction of the arrow.
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2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual (5) Remove the solder on the CCD PWB ASSY (36 locations). (6) Remove the CCD PWB ASSY in the direction of the arrow. (7) Remove the 4 screws (M 1.2 x 2.4 C). (8) Remove the CCD UNIT in the direction of the arrow.
2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 2-10. How to dismantle the parts around the outer wrappings 2-10-1. Removing TOP COVER UNIT Revised: 1. Dec. 2004 Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> (1) Remove the lens cap.
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2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual Revised: 1. Dec. 2004 <Step 3> (16) Remove FPC from the TOP COVER side, and remove TOP COVER UNIT to the grip side. * As for the grip side, the harness is stopped with solder.
2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 2-10-2. Removing SB LOWER CASE UNIT Revised: 1. Dec. 2004 Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> (1) Remove two screws. (2) Remove the hook in two places. <Step 2> (3) Remove two screws.
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2. Disassembly FinePix S3Pro Service Manual Revised: 1. Dec. 2004 <Step 4> (6) Remove FLASH UP SPRING in the direction of A. (7) Remove one screws. <Step 5> (8) Remove SB LOWER CASE UNIT in the direction of the arrow.
3. Schematics FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 3. Schematic 3-1. Cautions <Caution when replaceing chip (leadless) parts> • Do not re-use the removed parts, but use new parts. Be careful that the negativ side of the tantalum capacitors are susceptible to heat.
(6) The previous FinePix S2Pro needed 2 power supplies (2 CR123 button cells and 4 AA batteries), but the reduced power consumption levels on the FinePix S3Pro allow it to run on a single power supply (4 AA batteries). (7) Modifications to the base body allow improved viewfinder magnification, the adoption of D-TTL flash exposure control and an X-sync speed of 1/180.
3. Schematics FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 3-5. Overall connection Diagram TO Dot Matrix LCD Remote control TO LCD release SW_PWB XD CARD Connector Compact Flash Connector MAIN_PW Power Supply to TO Second TO CAMERA DC_JACK IEEE1394 Camera Synchroterminal release BATTERY...
Camera adjustment Common with the FinePix S1 Pro ZJ00213-100 Power cable jig General Adjustment Common with the FinePix6800Z ZJ00853-100 FinePix S3Pro PC adjustment soft For PC adjustment Only FinePix S3Pro ZJ00397-100 Standard Drive (microdrive) Inspection Common with the FinePix S1 Pro...
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual [Modification of an Inspection Lens to an Adjustment Lens] [It is common with FinePix S1 Pro] * If an inspection interchangeable lens is used as is, the [Step 3] aperture will change automatically, so there will be no...
“ZJ00853-100” is a compression of “ZIP type” file. The “FinePix S3Pro_W” folder can be done by extracting it (C:) by “Compression software”. Copy the “FinePix S3Pro” and “SU-500” folder to the “C” ZJ00853-100 drive on the Adjustment PC. FinePixS3Pro_W <Fig. 4-5-2>...
4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step3> My Computer When all the folders have been copied to the C:drive, double-click on [C:\ FinePixS3Pro_W\ FFW.exe] to start the 3.5inch FD(A:) adjustment software. (C:) (Note) * Specify the preservation drive for C drive if it...
4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 4-6. Initial Settings of the Adjustment Software * The initial settings are already written in the "FFW.ini" file, therefore perform the following procedure to the letter. Note that, if you change file names, the software will not start up.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 3> Select the "EVR & Comm" tab ([1] in Fig. 4-6-3) in the "Customize" dialog box that appears. Set the "EVR" items ([2] in Fig. 8) as follows. Item Details etc (-V2) Check...
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual Cautions When Adjusting *1) FinePix S3Pro cannot adjust the EVR data reading and writing.(Details are right tables.) Menu Command Details Operation Start Program start *2) End Setting returns the camera from the Jig mode to...
<Fig. 4-7-2> —> The [Cautions When Using the Adjustment Software] screen appears. <Step 3> Cautions When Using the FinePix S3Pro Adjustment Software 1. Adjust as follows after replacing parts. [F1]Battery [F2]REAR LCD PANEL [F4]CCD Defect Correction [F5]Camera [F8]Firmware Download [F11]Video [F12]End Setting | –...
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 4> FinePix S3Pro Jig Mode Setup Procedure (1) Mount the adjustment lens on the S3Pro. (2) Set the focus ring on the adjustment lens to infinity. (3) Set the aperture ring on the adjustment lens to F5.6.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 6> FinePix S3 Pro_W adjustment item selection screen 0. [ R ] : Flash memory reset *Only use for when the MAIN PWB has been replaced. 1. [ F 4 ] : CCD Defect Correction 2.
4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 4-8. [F4] : CCD Defect Correction CCD defect correction is required when the CCD UNIT or MAIN PWB ASSY is replaced. [Method of acquiring CCD data] 1. When you exchange CCD UNIT --> It is attached to CCD UNIT.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual < Adjustment > <Step 1> Select [F4] CCD Defect correction on the [Adjustment Items Select] screen. --> The [CCD Defect correction Start] screen appears. <Step 2> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen.
4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 4-9. [F5] : CAMERA Adjustment (adjustment for reduced aperture sensitivity, ISO sensitivity adjustment, white balance adjustment, offset level adjustment) < Setup for Camera Adjustment> Finish the calibration of the pattern box before CAMERA adjustment.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 3> Camera adjustment with filter (1) Set the distance between the camera and pattern box. (2) Place the LB140 filter in front of the lens. When preparations are complete, press the [Enter] key.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 5> Camera adjustment is completed. Press the [Enter] key to return to the Adjustment Item Selection Screen. <Fig. 4-9-4>...
4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 4-10. [F1] : Battery Voltage Adjustment <Setup for Flash Adjustment> (1) When adjusting the battery voltage, supply power (6V) to the camera from the [S3Pro Battery jig] before setting the jig mode. (2) Always measure input voltage in the vicinity of the DC IN terminal.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 2> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Battery Voltage Adjustment <Preparations> 1. Check that the S3Pro BATT. jig and the camera are connected. *If not, return to the Jig Mode Setup screen, and connect the S3Pro BATT.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 4> Battery Voltage Adjustment (1) Supply 4.56V (+0.02V/-0.00V). When preparation is complete, press the [Enter] key. Result= (2) Supply 4.40V (+0.02V/-0.00V). When preparation is complete, press the [Enter] key. <Fig. 4-10-3> —> The [6.00V Input] screen appears.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 6> The BATTERY adjustment is completed. Press the [Enter] key to return to the Adjustment Item selection Screen. <Fig. 4-10-5>...
4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 4-11. [F11] : Video Adjustment <Setup for Video Adjustment> (1) Set up the PCI-2746C board in the computer as explained in the instructions for the video adjustment jig. (2) If the waveform of the brightness signal (Y) or color signal (C) does not appear in the “WAVE No. 0” window during adjustments, check the connections of the video adjustment jig.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 3> Video adjustment is completed. 1. Disconnect Video cable from camera. 2. Close the [WaAVE No.0] window by close button. Press the [Enter] key to return to the Adjustment Item selection Screen. <Fig. 4-11-2>...
4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 4-12. [F2] : Rear LCD Panel Adjustment <Connections for Rear LCD panel Adjustment> PC for adjustments and checks USB cable AC-5VX <Step 1> Select [F2] Rear LCD Panel Adjustment on the [Adjustment Items Select] screen.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual *1 The adjustment pattern shown below appears on the Rear LCD Panel. In the optimum setting, no cross talk(shadowing) appears in the areas adjacent to the black sections (A and B), and the black sections appear completely black.
4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 4-13. [F8] : Firmware Download Attention : When the download of the firmware is needed, FUJI SERVICE BULLETIN is contacted from FTYO/QA. Till then, disregard this item. <Setup for Firmware Download> PC for adjustments and checks...
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 2> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Firmware Download LED lights to orange while downloading the firmware. Do not turn off the power while downloading the firmware. c:\FinePixS3Pro_W\Firmwear\SU500.bin Press the ENTER Key to start download.
3. USB_ID write details 1) USB_ID write requires that the USB device (in this case FinePix S3Pro) be unique throughout the world. For this reason, each device has a unique ID as determined by the USB standard. If multiple devices with the same USB_ID are connected to a single PC, the PC will be unable to identify each USB device, thus preventing operation.
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 1> Select [F12] End Setting on the [Adjustment Items Select] screen. —> The [End Setting Description] screen appears. <Step 2> Run the adjustment in accordance with the instructions on the screen. End Setting...
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 3> 10001 <-->99999 31234 IEEE1394_ID writing << Example of serial number and value generation >> Enter a number made up of the second digit in the amera•fs serial number followed by the last 4 digits of the serial number If the camera serial number is [No.23001234], then enter...
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4. Adjustments FinePix S3Pro Service Manual <Step 5> Destination setting The destination is selected from an undermentioned list, according to third character from left side of the serial number. The third character <A> FinePix S3Pro J-model 0 to 9 <B> FinePix S3Pro US/CA-model A to H,J,K <C>...
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<Step 7> USB_ID writing Selected USA. Press the [Enter] key! <Fig. 4-14-6> —> The [FinePix S3Pro Adjustment End] screen appears. <Step 8> FinePix S3Pro Adjustment completed. 1) Remove USB cable from the camera. 2) Press the [Enter] key. --> The adjustment software returns to the Jig mode setup screen after press the [Enter] key.
5. Inspection FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 5-3. Inspection and Settings at Shipment Item Mode Preparations for adjustment Adjustment and Measuring Measurement and measurement measurement method instrument point Visual check Visual check of camera. • No significant dents in body. • Click sound of all switches, and operation of sliders, normal.
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5. Inspection FinePix S3Pro Service Manual Item Mode Preparations for adjustment Adjustment and Measuring Measurement and measurement measurement method instrument point Long time M mode (1) Do the lens cap. (=Shade.) Lens cap exposure (2) Change to A mode. Photograph check (3) Set to ISO sensitivity 1600.
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5. Inspection FinePix S3Pro Service Manual Item Mode Preparations for adjustment Adjustment and Measuring Measurement and measurement measurement method instrument point Delete mode Delete (1) S3Pro Battery jig is (1) 6.00V+-0.1V Regulated LCD monitor check inserted. power (2) Reproduce the recording...
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5. Inspection FinePix S3Pro Service Manual Item Mode Preparations for adjustment Adjustment and Measuring Measurement and measurement measurement method instrument point Settings at (note) (1) Run Full Reset from shipment Language Settings menu to return to is English defaults. (2) Defaults are as follows.
5. Inspection FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 5-4. Resolution Checking <Step 1> Fluorescent light stand Refer to the settings for resolution checking in the figure at right and set up the camera and the high-resolution chart. High-resolution chart Use a light source to illuminate the high-resolution chart so that the surface brightness of the chart is 9.0 to 11.5 EV.
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[Note!] The resolution values given in this description are not the original “FinePix S3Pro” resolution values (TV resolution). The values given are according to the high-resolution chart set in the jig. Accordingly, the values shown in the above table are for servicing purposes and should be confirmed as being for use in in-house inspections.
5. Inspection FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 5-5. CCD Cleaning and Inspection Procedures This camera is fitted with a CCD as its imaging (pickup) element. Release mode switch unlock button The CCD is located behind the shutter. Dust or other soiling...
5. Inspection FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 5-5-2. CCD Cleaning Using Test Photography to Detect Dusting <Step 1> Supply power to the camera. (AC power adapter of batteries Lens for inspection can be used.) Maximum 20mm <step 2> Mount an inspection lens on the camera and set the camera Pattern box up as described below.
5. Inspection FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 5-6. AF Checking 5-6-1. Measuring equipment and tools used for AF checking Measuring instrument Remarks Power supply AC adapter (eg AC-5VX), Regulated power supply AF inspection lens of FinePix S2 Pro ZJ00654-100 AF target for inspection...
(1) Create a folder to be used for saving files and transfer the files. (2) Select “Control FinePix S3Pro” from “Tools (T)” of the toolbar and change to the mode of “Camera shooting”. --> The camera is now ready to shoot.
Cause identification procedure for focus-related problems With the FinePix S3Pro, queries and complaints regarding focusing and auto focusing (AF) address a wide range of overlapping factors. These factors include the shallow depth of field for the subject due to the increased resolution of the CCD (the permissible...
NOTE A202 A201 When you ask for repair of Camera Body Assy, please put a label which shows the serial number of FinePix S3pro onto the spool position. [Notes] After the repair job for Camera Body Assy is finished, please peel off the above label and put it together with DSC block.
6. Parts List FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 6-3. CAMERA BODY M203 M201 M204 M206 M202 M205 Ref No. Parts No. Description Comment M201 FZ06022-100 CAMERA BODY ASSY M202 BB17618-100 TERMINAL COVER M203 FZ04876-100 SHOECAP M204 FZ04801-100 RUBBER EYECUP M205 BB17663-100...
6. Parts List FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 6-6. List of parts related to exterior Revised: 27. Dec. 2004 6-6-1. TOP COVER 1 N905 N910 N916 N907 N911 N910 N901 N919 N919 N912 N913 N903 N904 N.S. N.S. N917 N906 N914 N.S.
6. Parts List FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 6-7. Electrical parts [NOTE] The components indicated by mark are critical for safety. * Due to standardization, replacement in the parts list may be different from When indicated parts by reference number, please include the parts list specified in the circuit or the components used on the set.
7. Appendix FinePix S3Pro Service Manual 7. Appendix 7-1. List of Related Technical Updates Issued To ensure that after-sales srevice is performed accuratety, keep a record here of the technical updates issued that cover this device. Technical Update No. Date...
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