HC-V500GT Colour [HC-V500] [HC-V500M] (K)...Black Type (K)...Black Type (S)...Silver Type (except P/PC/EC/EF/GK/GT) (R)...Red Type (only GK) (R)...Red Type (except P/PC/EB/EE/GN/GT) TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE 1 Safety Precautions -----------------------------------------------3 10 Factory Setting -------------------------------------------------- 31 10.1. How To Turn On The Factory Settings? ----------- 31 1.1.
1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check (See Figure 1.) 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE There are special components used in this equipment 1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use which are important for safety. These parts are marked by an isolation transformer for this check.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor "chip"...
2.3.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. 1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety.
NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML-614S/DN 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. (VEP03J47A: HC-V500MP/PC/PU/EB/EC/EE/EG/EP/GA/GC/GK/GN/GT) • MAIN P.C.B. (VEP03J47C: HC-V500P/PC/EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GA/GC/GK/GN/GT)
3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are seven kinds of HC-V500/V500M. • a) HC-V500P, V500MP • b) HC-V500PC, V500MPC • c) HC-V500EB/EC/EF/EG/EP/GN, V500MEB/EC/EG/EP/GN • d) HC-V500EE, V500MEE • e) HC-V500GK, V500MGK • f) HC-V500GT, V500MGT •...
5 Location of Controls and Components Power button [ Speaker USB terminal [ ] Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] 1080/60p button [1080/60p] (NTSC areas) 1080/50p button [1080/50p] (PAL areas) Battery release lever [BATT] HDMI mini connector [HDMI] AV multi connector [AV MULTI] AV MULTI Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied...
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19 Tripod receptacle If you attach a tripod which has 5.5 mm (0.22 ) screw or larger, it may damage this unit. 20 SD card cover 21 Access lamp [ACCESS] 22 Card slot 23 Photoshot button [ 24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) Thumbnail display switch [...
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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. Touch Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or picture.
About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu. It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it.
6 Service Mode 1. Indication method of the service menu Set the mode switch “Motion Picture Recording” mode. 2. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom lever” to W side and “intelligent auto/Manual” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed. Service mode menu Screen display Contents...
6.1. Built-in Memory Self Check Execution (HC-V500M only) Touch the [ 3 ] of LCD, select Built-in memory self check execution. Operation specifications Indication contents • Built-in memory self check result display Display the Built-in memory self check execution. Displays other than “OK” are abnormalities of Built-in memory. Touch the [ BAK ] of LCD to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.
6.3. Power ON Self Check Result Display Touch the [ 5 ] of LCD, select Power ON self check result display. Operation specifications Indication contents • Power ON self check result display Function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices result display. Display the following communication test result.
6.5. Camera data indications while the video playback Touch the [ 12 ] of LCD, select indicating the camera informations while playing back the recorded video. Operation specifications Indication contents • While playing back the recorded videos, the camera informations (Shutter speed, Iris value, White balance and focal length) are superimposed on the LCD screen.
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 for the Unit This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. 8.2. PCB Location...
8.3. Disassembly Procedure for the Unit Item Removal Side Case (L) Unit (Fig. D1) 1 Screw (A) 2 Screws (B) (Fig. D2) 3 Screws (C) 3 Locking tabs Side Case (L) Unit Top Case (Fig. D3) 1 Screw (D) (Fig. D4) 3 Locking tabs Top Case Front Case Unit...
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(Fig. D4) 8.3.3. Removal of the Front Case Unit (Fig. D2) 8.3.2. Removal of the Top Case (Fig. D3) (Fig. D5)
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. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom lever” to W side and “intelligent auto/Manual” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.
10.2. What Is The Factory Settings? The factory settings clean up and/or refresh the following settings. 1. MENU, MODE, ADJUSTMENT VALUE. 2. SD card format. 3. Reset the folder number and file number of still pictures. (Setting the folder number is 100, and file number is 0.) 4.
10 Block Diagram 10.1. Overall Block Diagram OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM : VIDEO SIGNAL NOTE : AUDIO SIGNAL : CLK or CONTROL LINE LENS(F1.8 4.2 38x) COLOR LCD IC201 PANEL ZOOM/ MOS IMAGE FOCUS IRIS SENSOR MOTOR/ IC3702 Analog HD VIDEO IC202,302 IC705 GATE IC...
10.4. Video/Audio Signal Process(2) Circuit Block Diagram VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS ( 2 ) CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAM IC3702 IC3401 (HD VIDEO AMP) (MPEG CODEC) RL3706 HD STBY STBY HD STBY E29 STBY JK6002 (AV JACK) VOUT G HDYSDY Y IN Y A13 27MHz LPF Y OUT HDYOUT...
10.6. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAM Please check the Fuse Rsistor when an output JK6401 IP6401 voltage does not output. DC IN FUSE RESISTOR: (R1001/R1261/R6412) R1001 CL1001 CL1341 PW STNOREG (To IC7101-11) Q1501 PW SENS1.8V CL1002 CL1422 PW FROM1.8V...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Main P.C.B. (Component Side)
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Main P.C.B. (Foil Side)
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M SD Holder P.C.B.(Component Side)
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M SD Holder P.C.B.(Foil Side)
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks B6401 ML-614S/DK BATTERY C302 F1L0J1040001 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 0.1U C303 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C304 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C305 F1G1C104A077 C.CAPACITOR CH 16V 0.1U C309 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks C1502 F1L0J1040001 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 0.1U C1503 F1J1A106A043 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 10U C1506 F1L1A103A016 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 0.01U C1507 F1L0J1040001 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 0.1U C1508 F1L0J1040001 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 0.1U...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks C3446 F1G1C104A077 C.CAPACITOR CH 16V 0.1U C3447 F1G1C104A077 C.CAPACITOR CH 16V 0.1U C3449 F1L0J1040001 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 0.1U C3450 F1L1A103A016 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 0.01U C3451 F1G1H472A571 C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 4700P...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks C4809 F1G1H332A640 C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 3300P C4810 F1G1E1030005 C.CAPACITOR CH 25V 0.01U C4812 F1J1A106A043 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 10U C6003 F1L0J1040001 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 0.1U C6004 F1G1C104A077 C.CAPACITOR CH 16V 0.1U...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks IC1471 C0DBGHD00008 1 E.S.D. IC1501 C0EBY0001291 1 E.S.D. IC1502 C1ZBZ0004145 1 E.S.D. IC1503 C0DBDYY00042 1 E.S.D. IC2301 C0EBY0000661 1 E.S.D. IC3401 C1AB00003898 1 E.S.D. IC3402 C3ABSY000096 1 E.S.D.
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks Q761 DSC300100L TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q1501 B1MBDDA00024 TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q1502 MTM684110LBF TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q1503 B1CHQC000007 TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q1504 FK3303010L TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q3401 B1CFGD000003 TRANSISTOR...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks R1272 ERJ2RKD304 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 300K R1273 ERJ2RHD182 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1.8K R1274 ERJ2RHD513 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 51K R1275 ERJ2GEJ105 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 1M R1276 ERJ2GEJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 10K...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks R3450 D0YAR0000007 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 0 R3452 ERJ1GEJ473 M.RESISTOR CH 1/20W 47K R3453 ERJ2GEJ103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 10K R3454 ERJ1GEJ473 M.RESISTOR CH 1/20W 47K R3455 ERJ1GEJ473 M.RESISTOR CH 1/20W 47K...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks R6030 ERJ2RKD750 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 75 R6401 ERJ2RHD103 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 10K R6402 ERJ2GEJ222 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 2.2K R6403 ERJ2GEJ102Y M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 1K R6405 ERJ2GEJ101 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 100...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Frame and Casing Section...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Packing Parts and Accessories Section...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VXK1997 LENS FRAME UNIT VKM9826 TOP CASE 1 (-K,-R) VKM9955 TOP CASE 1 (-S) VXK2002 HEAT RADIATION FRAME UNIT VMP0C20 REAR ANGLE MP,MPC,MPU,MGT,MEG,MEC, MEP,MEB,MGC,MGA VWJ2260 RELAY FFC ,MEE,MGN,MGK...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VHD1688 SCREW XQN16+BJ4FJK SCREW XQN16+BJ4FJK SCREW K1HY12YY0016 MULTI D/RCA CABLE K2KYYYY00201 USB CABLE K2CA2CA00025 AC CORD W/PLUG 1 MP,MPC,MPU,P,PC K2CA2YY00129 AC CORD W/PLUG 1 MGT,GT K2CA2YY00130 AC CORD W/PLUG 1 MGK,GK...
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Model No. : HC-V500/V500M Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VPN7349 VPF1447 PROTECT BAG 1 MP,MGC,P,GC MPC,MPU,MGT,MEG,MEC,MEP, MEB,MGA,MEE,MG VPF1388 PROTECT BAG N,MGK,PC, GT,EG,EF,EC,EP,EB,GA,EE, GN,G SMALL SECONDARY BATTERY VFF0901 CD-ROM(O/I) 1 MEG,MEC,MEP,EG,EF,EC,EP VFF0996 CD-ROM(O/I) 1 MGC,GC VFF0902 CD-ROM(O/I) 1 MGA,MEE,MGN,GA,EE,GN...