1 Safety Precautions 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"...
2.2.2.3. 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 P.C.B., replace as an assembled parts. (Main P.C.B.) 2. The following category is /are recycle module part. Please send it/them to Central Repair Center. • MAIN P.C.B. (VEP03H99A: HDC-MDH1GC/GK) 3.4. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment The adjustment instruction is available at "software download"...
How to Define the Model Suffix There are two kinds of HDC-MDH1. • a) HDC-MDH1GK • b) HDC-MDH1GC What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTING” data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on Main P.C.B.. 3.5.1. Defining methods: To define the model suffix to be serviced, refer to the rating label which is putted on the Unit.
5 Location of Controls and Components LCD monitor (Touch screen) It can open up to 90 . ● It can rotate up to 180 towards the lens ● or 90 towards the opposite direction. Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
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34 HDMI connector [HDMI] 35 USB terminal [ 36 DC input terminal [DC IN] Always use the supplied AC adaptor or a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). 37 Status indicator 38 Power switch 39 Recording start/stop button 40 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion picture recording mode Still picture recording mode Playback mode How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger. It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
6 Service Mode 1. Indication method of the service menu Set the mode switch “Motion Picture Recording” mode. 2. Turn the power on, and then while keep pressing the “Zoom lever” to W side, “Focus” switch and “Menu” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.
6.1. Lock Search History Indication Touch the [ 4 ] of LCD, select Lock search history indication. Operation specifications Indication contents • Lock search history indication Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM. • The error cord contents which are displayed Error code Function Focus control is abnormal...
7 Service Fixture & Tools 7.1. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., 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 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. 8.2. PCB Location...
8.3. Disassembly Procedure Item Removal Batt Power P.C.B. Unit Fig. D15 2 Screws (U) Item Removal Battery Catcher Unit P6751 (Connector) Face Panel Fig. D1 8 Screws (A) FP6752 (Flex) Shoulder Pad Face Panel 2 Locking tabs Shoulder Pad Batt Power P.C.B. Unit Hood ND Case Unit Fig.
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Item Removal Front P.C.B. Unit Fig. D31 2 Screws (n) FP6801(Connector) Remote Controller Window Fig. D32 2 Screws (o) P.C.B. Angle Front P.C.B. Unit LCD Case Unit Fig. D33 3 Screws (p) Fig. D34 2 Screws (q) 6 Locking tabs LCD Case Top Unit FP901 (Flex) LCD Case Unit...
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8.3.2. Removal of the Hood ND Case Unit 8.3.3. Removal of the Side Case-R Unit and Focus Ring Fig. D2 Fig. D3...
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8.3.4. Removal of the Speaker 8.3.5. Removal of the Side-R OP P.C.B. Unit Fig. D5 Fig. D4 Fig. D6...
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8.3.6. Removal of the Side-R Int P.C.B. 8.3.7. Removal of the Lens Unit Unit Fig. D7 Fig. D9 Fig. D8...
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Fig. D10 8.3.8. Removal of the Lens Int P.C.B. Unit and Main P.C.B. Unit Fig. D12 Fig. D11...
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8.3.9. Removal of the SD Holder P.C.B. 8.3.10. Removal of the Jack P.C.B. Unit Unit Fig. D14 Fig. D13...
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8.3.11. Removal of the Batt Power P.C.B. 8.3.12. Removal of the Handle Mic Unit Unit and Battery Catcher Unit Fig. D16 8.3.13. Removal of the Mic Case Unit and Ext Mic P.C.B. Unit Fig. D15 Fig. D17...
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Fig. D18 8.3.14. Removal of the Handle Zoom P.C.B. Unit Fig. D20 Fig. D19...
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8.3.15. Removal of the EVF Case Unit Fig. D22 8.3.16. Removal of the EVF Angle Adj. Case Unit Fig. D21 Fig. D23...
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8.3.17. Removal of the EVF Unit and EVF Int P.C.B. Unit Fig. D25 Fig. D24...
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8.3.18. Removal of the Grip Cover Unit Fig. D26 8.3.19. Removal of the Zoom Photo P.C.B. Unit Fig. D28 8.3.20. Removal of the SS GYRO P.C.B. Unit Fig. D27 Fig. D29...
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Fig. D32 8.3.22. Removal of the LCD Case Unit Fig. D30 8.3.21. Removal of the Front P.C.B. Unit Fig. D33 Fig. D31...
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8.3.23. Removal of the LCD Unit and Moni- tor P.C.B. Unit Fig. D35 Fig. D34...
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8.3.24. Removal of the MOS Unit and IR Fil- Fig. D37 Fig. D36...
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8.3.25. Removal of the Focus Motor 8.3.26. Removal of the Zoom Motor Fig. D38 Fig. D39...
9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. Electric Adjustment • Adjustment method is different from a conventional High definition 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. •...
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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".
10 Factory Setting 10.1. How To Turn On The Factory Settings? 1. Set the mode switch “Motion Picture Recording” mode. 2. Turn the power on, and then while keep pressing the “Zoom lever” to W side, “Focus” switch and “Menu” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.
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"Standard-Playback" mode when there is no specify mode is mentioned. Model No. HDC-MDH1GC 4.Although the voltage and waveform available on here is measured with standard frame, it may be differ from actual measurement due to modification of circuit and so on.
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.
S3. Block Diagram S3.1. Overall Block Diagram : VIDEO SIGNAL NOTE : AUDIO SIGNAL : CLK or CONTROL LINE LENS(F1.8-2.6 16.8x) IC201 ZOOM/ MOS IMAGE FOCUS IRIS/ SENSOR MOTOR/ IC851 COLOR EVF EVF COLOR PANEL DRIVER Analog COLOR LCD PANEL X301 (72MHz) IC701...
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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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP03H99A-S MAIN P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP04969A JACK P.C.B. UNIT (RTL) E.S.D. VEP29227A EVF BL P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP03J00A SD HOLDER P.C.B.
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R4815 ERJ2GEJ683 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 68K VEP06G57A SS GYRO P.C.B. UNIT (RTL) E.S.D. R4817 ERJ2GEJ223 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 22K R4818 ERJ2GEJ333 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 33K...
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R6956 ERJ2GEJ183 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 18K FP905 K1MN04BA0262 CONNECTOR R6957 ERJ2GEJ223 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 22K R6958 ERJ2GEJ472 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 4.7K R901 ERJ2GEJ824 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 820K...
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP06G55A SIDE-R INT P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP002E8A SIDE-R OP P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP27227A MF SENS P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP03H99A-S MAIN P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP03J00A SD HOLDER P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP04969A JACK P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP04970A EXT MIC P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP06G54A HANDLE ZOOM P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VYK1Q65 HANDLE UNIT VKF4044 HANDLE COVER...
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP06G57A SS GYRO P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP06G58A ZOOM PHOTO P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP06G56A FRONT P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP29227A EVF BL P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP29228A EVF INT P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VGQ0Q49 LCD PIECE L5BDDXH00033 LCD VGL1304...
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP26334A MONITOR P.C.B. UNIT 1 (RTL) E.S.D. L5BDDXM00034 LCD VYK4H41 LCD CASE TOP UNIT VSC6282 LCD FRAME K0RE00100033 LCD FRAME (W/PANEL SW)
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HDC-MDH1GC-K,GK-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VPK0825 ACCESSORY BOX 302 DE-A51CB AC ADAPTOR 1 GC 302 DE-A51DB AC ADAPTOR 1 GK K2GJYDC00004 DC CABLE K2KA6CA00001 AV CABLE...