CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............................1 BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................3 CIRCUIT BLOCK ............................4 ADJUSTMENT ............................5 1. Program version upgrading ......................6 1-1. How to confirm the program (graphic menu) version .............. 6 1-2. Upgrading procedure using the CompactFlash card ............... 6 1-3.
SPECIFICATIONS File Format Still images (including panoramas): JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1), DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF compatible, Movies: AVI Recording Medium CompactFlash card (Type I/II) Recorded Image Size 2016 x 1536 pixels, 1008 x 768 pixels Standard Memory Capacity, Number of Image Files, Computer Output Image Size Still Number of images...
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Clock Built-in quartz digital timepiece for time and date recording and storage with image data; auto calendar up to 2049 Input/Output Terminals DIGITAL IN/OUT, USB port (special mini port), AC adapter connector, VIDEO OUT (NTSC, PAL) Power Supply Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (NP-L7) AC adapter (AD-C620) AC Adapter/Charger (BC-7LA) Battery Life...
CIRCUIT BLOCK Circuit Block Outline Main Devices Note MAIN PW Main Power Supply 1.8V Non adjustable step down transformer S-8520B18 No adjustments 3.3V Non adjustable step down transformer S-8520B33 Lens Unit AF Power 3.3V Non adjustable step down transformer S-8520B33 No adjustments CCD 5V Power Supply 5.0V Voltage regulator...
ADJUSTMENT Preparation 1. PC (IBM Compatible)/OS:Windows 95/98 2. Link cable. 3. Adjustment program 1) ADJ711.exe (Color adjustment data transfer program) 2) fload.exe (Camera unit version up program) 3) 711rom.bin (Camera unit program data) 4) 711gmenu.bin (Camera unit menu display data) 4.
1. Program version upgrading In the camera unit, program and graphic menu are stored. Please check the version and update it if the version is not updated. There are two method of program updating; using CompactFlash card or utilizing PC link cable. Note: Be sure to use AC adaptor.
1-3. Upgrading procedure using the PC link cable [Note] Try the following methods when upgrading using CompactFlash card is failed and the unit cannot be turned on. It may succeed the upgrading. (1) Turn the camera off and extract CompactFlash card. Close CompactFlash card cover and extract battery.
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(12) Boot the test mode and confirm the version. Turn the camera on while pressing DISP and MENU buttons. (13) Shoot a picture and confirm the camera function (shooting and playback.) [Note] In default, COM port 1 is set. If other port is used, boot it using MS-DOS prompt with fload port number (1 –...
2. Test mode Note: Do not perform the menu item unless explained here. (It may damage the internal data and camera becomes unusable.) 2-1. Booting To boot the test mode; Turn the camera on while pressing DISP and MENU buttons. To boot MENU1 Press DISP DISP...
3. Adjustment 3-1. Color adjustment data writing 3-1-1. Note (1) Set of lens ass’y adjusted in the factory and a floppy disc containing the lens’ adjustment data are provided as a spare part. (2) These adjustment data are stored in the EEPROM on MAIN-PCB. (3) Help command on adjustment window cannot be used as it uses Japanese system.
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(4) Read the adjustment data of before repairs. Click the Receipt button. “receive OK” will be indicated and adjustment data are shown. Reference: At this time you can save the adjustment data in your PC. File (F) Save as (A) Select the drive and name the file then save it.
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(10) Insert the floppy disc containing adjustment data of the lens ass'y in your PC and read the data. File (F) Open (O) Select FDD Select adjustment data file with extension code .ADJ. The file cannot be displayed if there is no extension code adj. In such a case, change the file name and extension code “adj”...
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(13) Transfer the data to the camera. Click Trans button on ADJ window. “send OK” will be shown. (14) Turn the camera off. (15) Booting the test mode, be sure that each adjustment item is YES. Power on while pressing DISP and MENU keys simultaneously. CCD1 STROBE CCD2...
3-1-4. To replace MAIN-PCB (in case the contents of EEPROM can be read) (1) Connect AC adaptor and PC link cable to the camera. Note: Connect the link cable to serial port COM1. (2) Turn the camera on to set it on PLAY mode. (3) Boot adjustment program adj711.exe.
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(10) Load the saved data of the lens unit. (11) Transfer the data to the camera. Click Trans button on ADJ window. “send OK” will be shown. (12) Turn the camera off. (13) Booting the test mode, be sure that each adjustment item is YES. Power on while pressing DISP and MENU keys simultaneously.
3-1-5. In case of replacing MAIN-PCB and lens ass'y (EEPROM on MAIN-PCB contents cannot be read) (1) Replace MAIN-PCB and lens ass'y. (2) Connect AC adaptor and PC link cable to the camera. Note: Connect the link cable to serial port COM1. (3) Turn the camera on to set it on PLAY mode.
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(6) Transfer the adjustment data to the camera. Clock Trans button on ADJ program window. Send OK. Will be shown. (7) Turn the camera off. (8) Booting the test mode, be sure that each adjustment item is YES. Power on while pressing DISP and MENU keys simultaneously. CCD1 STROBE CCD2...
3-2. Flash adjustment 1. General When you exchange a flash unit, please perform this adjustment. 2. Necessary equipment (1) Dark room (2) AC adaptor (3) Gray paper (Superior's oxford gray No. 22) The following sizes are available from us (also available from camra shop). Parts code Parts name Specifications...
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(6) The flash flashes more than 10 times. (7) Confirm the following indication and turn the camera off. (8) Boot the test mode. Turn the camera on while pressing DISP and MENU keys. (9) Make sure that STROB ADJ column is YES. (10) Turn the camera off.
3-3. Flash operation and recharge operation 1. General When a flash is used and abnormal, check. 2. Conditions • Set QV-3EX in “REC” mode. • Normal Recording mode. • Apply 6.0 ± 0.1 V voltage on DC in jack. 3. Preparation (1) AC adaptor or stabilizer.
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Flash trigger waveform : 1 µ sec/DIV 1. Normal waveform TIME VOLTS : 1 V/DIV 757µV 1µV UERT The first pulse on the positive side. It is OK if a wave-shaped waveform is generated up to the second pulse on the positive side. The first pulse on the negative side.
3-4. Current consumption 1. General When consumption of a battery is early, check. 2. Conditions • Set QV-3000EX to “PLAY” mode. 3. Preparation (1) Voltage regulator. (2) Ammeter. 4. Adjustment procedure (1) Current consumption (DC in = 6.0 ± 0.1 [V]) •...
(4) Monitoring the photosensor output with an oscilloscope via a 60 Hz cutoff L.P.F., adjust + or – keys so that 60 Hz ripple component is minimum. Photo diode L.P.F S1153 Photo Sensor Amp C2719 Oscilloscope Minimize the ripple components QV-3EX — 24 —...
3-6. Operation check 1. Preparation (1) Batteries. (2) AC adaptor. (3) PC (IBM compatible)/OS:Windows 95/98. (4) Link cable. (5) Photo loader (program). (6) TV (with video teminal). (7) Video cable. (8) USB cable/USB driver (9) Test chart (for photography check) (That which carried out color printing of picture data "CHART1.JPG"...
DISASSEMBLY 1. Tool 4. Remove the screws at the other side (× 2). Soldering iron / solder / desoldering wire Precision screwdrivers / Tweezers Discharge tool (Resistor 1.5 kΩ 5 W) / Pliers Screw 5. Remove the screws at the bottom (× 4). 2.
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8. The figure shows the camera whose upper case 12. The figure shows the side cover opened. has removed. 9. Open the CF cover. 13. Remove the bottom case. 10. Insert the screwdriver (–) between the cases. 14. Rotate the upper case pivotting on the rotary switch.
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16. The figure shows the back side of the camera 20. Insert the screwdriver (–). case opened. 17. The figure shows the front side of the camera 21. Pry up the indicator block with screwdriver. case opened. 18. Peel off the waring label. 22.
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24. Remove the cable. 28. Remove a screw (black) on MD-PCB. Cable 25. Remove the cable. 29. Remove the cable. Cable 26. Remove a screw (black). 30. Insert a screwdriver (–) bewtween space shown in the figure. Screw 27. Remove the connector. 31.
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36. Remove a screw (Zinc × 1). 32. Remove the cable. 33. Remove the cables (white × 1, black × 1) by 37. Remove a screw (black × 1). desoldering. 34. Remove the switch cable. 38. Remove the switch. 35. Remove the screws (Zinc × 4). 39.
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40. Remove a screw (Ni 8mm × 1). 44. Remove the MAIN-PCB ass’y. Screw 45. Remove the JK-PCB screws (Ni × 2). 41. Insert a screwdriver (–). Screw 46. Remove the screws on flash block (black × 2). 42. Unhook the MAIN-PCB ass’y. Screw 43.
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48. Remove JK-PCB. 52. Insert a screwdriver (–). 49. Remove flash block. 53. Unhook the ass’y by prying down the screwdriver. 50. Figure shown MAIN-PCB ass’y removed from 54. Open the D-PCB. chassis 51. Remove screw (Ni × 1) 55. Figure shown D-PCB opened. —...
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56. Remove a screw on L-PCB (Zinc × 1). 60. Figure shows MAIN-PCB ass’y removed from chassis. Screw 57. Remove a screw on L-PCB (BLACK × 1). 61. Remove the connector. Screw 58. Remove two screws on PW-PCB (Zinc × 2). 62.
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64. Peel off KEY-PCB at the other side by using the 68. Peel off SUB-PCB with using a screwdriver (–). screwdriver. 65. Figure shows removed KEY-PCB. 69. Peel off SUB-PCB. 66. Remove metal fittings on SUB-PUB (two places 70. Peel off SUB-PCB. are calked).
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72. Remove screws on the optical lens (Ni × 2). 76. Remove the battery cover. Screw 73. Remove the lens. 74. Remove the screws (Ni × 1). Screw 75. Remove the frame. — 35 —...
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Notice in assembly procedure 1. Make sure that all parts are back in shape if (4) Put L-PCB through chassis. those has been deformed when assemble. 2. Building MAIN-PCB into chassis. (5) Put PW-PCB into the square hole on the (1) Place MAIN-PCB as shown below.
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(8) Fix L-PCB into the square hole on the (12) Reassmble D-PCB. chassis. (9) Fix L-PCB by driving a screw (Zinc × 1). (13) Put D-PCB into the gash on the chassis. (10) Fix L-PCB by driving a screw (14) Assemble D-PCB with pushing the part (black ×...
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3. Building MAIN-PCB into the frame (summary). (5) Assemble JK-PCB cable. (1) Build MAIN-PCB into the frame. (2) When they are assembled. (3) Fix the gray cable of flash block onto the MAIN PCB. (4) Fix three cables of flash block onto the MAIN PCB.
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4. Build the frame into the case. (4) Build the frame into the case , then Pin on the shutter button or the shutter switch remove the plate. may be damaged when building the frame into the case without knowing the below notice.
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS MAIN PCB MAIN-PCB consists of thres PCB. Details are in the following page. LINER-PCB POWER-PCB DIGITAL-PCB DIGITAL-PCB POWER-PCB LINER-PCB — 44 —...