All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trade marks, or registered trademarks of their respective compa- nies. Website Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest user’s guide updates and additional information about your broadcast product: www.grassvalley.com Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
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DOCUMENT INDENTIFIER EYECATCHER_LCD_VF_Servicemanual DATE 01-May-2013 KEYWORDS Service Manual Documentation EC270 COMPANY Grass Valley Nederland B.V. DOCUMENT HISTORY Release Date Reason of change Status Distribution November 2012 Initial Version Initial Internal May 2013 Published version Released Worldwide Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal by use of Best Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley branded equipment. Upon request, a Certifi cate of Recycling or a Certifi cate of Destruction, depending on the ultimate disposition of the product, can be sent to the requester.
Safety Summary This information is intended as a guide for trained and qualifi ed personnel who are aware of the dangers involved in handling potentially hazardous electrical / electronic equipment. It is not intended to contain a complete list of all safety precautions which should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.
Special tools Extraction Tool Part number 1688076 Supplier: Farnell To disconnect the connector, insert the end portion of the tool under the connector fl anges an pull off vertically, in the direction of the connector mating axis. To mate the connector, the mating axes of both connectors must be aligned and the connectors can be mated.
Chapter 3 Replacement Section: 3.1 How to use: The replacement section consists of: Dismantling Flowchart . On this fl owchart, locate the part that has to be replaced. Disassemble the unit part by part till you reach the part to be replaced. After replacement, assemble the unit in reverse order.
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3.3 Replacements Removal of the Microphone Clamp Assy ->Turn the Thumb Screw counter clockwise, to release the Microphone Assy Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
How to open the Viewfi nder Housing First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder ->Unscrew the fi ve screws on the bottom side. ->Place the Viewfi nder with the Top Housing down. ->Open the housing, be carefull for the internal wiring. Eyecatcher 2.7”...
Bottom Housing Assy First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder Page 3-4 Open the Viewfi nder Housing ->Disconnect the fl atcable from the LCD Housing assy to X6119. ->Disconnect the Power/Control part of the Flying Lead to X7. ->Disconnect the Y, R-Y and B-Y coax connectors to X1, X2 and X3 ->Use the special Extraction Tool to pull off the connectors.
Flying Lead Cable Assy First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder Page 3-4 Open the Viewfi nder Housing Page 3-5 Bottom Housing Assy ->Unscrew two screws to release the Grounding Clamp. ->Remove the Flying Lead Cable Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
User IO Board 2.7 Inch VF First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder Page 3-4 Open the Viewfi nder Housing Page 3-5 Bottom Housing Assy Page 3-6 Flying Lead Cable Assy ->Remove the three Knobs for Peaking, Contrast and Brightness ->Disconnect the fl atcable to the ID board on X420 ->Unscrew the two screws which hold the IO board.
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Main Board 2.7 inch VF (in Top Housing) First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder Page 3-4 Open the Viewfi nder Housing Page 3-5 Bottom Housing Assy ->Unscrew three screws to remove the Main Board. ->Remove the Main Board. Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
Tally Cover Assy (in Top Housing) First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder Page 3-4 Open the Viewfi nder Housing Page 3-5 Bottom Housing Assy Page 3-8 Main Board ->Unscrew the screw to remove the Tally Cover Assy. Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
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2.7 Inch VF LCD Housing Assy First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder Page 3-4 Open the Viewfi nder Housing 1 -> Disconnect the fl atcable from the LCD Housing assy to X6119. 2 -> Unscrew the three screws to release the 2.7” VF LCD Housing Assy. 3-10 Eyecatcher 2.7”...
VF LCD Housing Flatcable First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder Page 3-4 Open the Viewfi nder Housing Page 3-10 2.7” VF LCD Housing Assy 1 -> Unscrew the four screws to release the LCD Display from the LCD Housing. 2 -> Disconnect the fl...
Mirror Housing First remove: Page 3-3 Microphone Holder Page 3-4 Open the Viewfi nder Housing Page 3-10 2.7” VF LCD Housing Assy 1 -> Press the two Clamps to release the Eyepiece Assy Mirror House Eyepiece Assy 3-12 Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
5.3 Control and Diagnostics 3922 406 56371 Main Board LCD Board 2,7 Inch VF 3922 406 56381 User IO Board ID Board Signal Pin(s) Viewfinder Connector 1,2,4 BUS CAM BUS I²C CAM X6100 BUFFER Test Connector I²C X6119 SPI-Bus SPI-Bus FPGA Led-Brightness Led-Brightness...
6.2 Status Information Diagnostic Status Info Menu will show in an overview information about the Viewfi nder, this information can also be exported to an Excel sheet with the Script fi le “CollectVFStatusInfo_LDK5303.tsc”. Information available: • LCD Viewfi nder type number •...
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Status Information exporting to an Excel sheet: Connect the LCD Viewfi nder with a null-modem cable to a PC or Laptop, with LDK Scripter version 8.0 or later on it. Select RS232 as Down load Method. (It is also possible to use the download tool. Select USB- aardvark-iic as Download Method, see Chaper 7, Maintenance) Run the “CollectVFStatusInfo_LDK5303.tsc”...
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6.3 Operation Log Data Operation Log Data function will show in an overview information about the usage of the LCD Viewfi nder: • Total run-hours • Power cycles • Calibration Count • Run Hours Log Data • Temperature Log Data •...
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Operation Log Data exporting to an Excel sheet: It is also possible to export this information to an Excel Sheet with script “CollectVFOperation LogData_LDK5303.tsc”. Make sure that the fi le ‘OperLog_template.xls” is also in the same Directory. Connect the Viewfi nder with a null-modem cable to a PC or laptop with LDK Scripter version 7.0 or later installed on it.
Chapter 7 Maintenance 7.1 Package Download It is possible to update the Eyecatcher EC270 VF in the stand-alone mode when you have: • Aardvark I²C/SPI Host Adapter. • Power Supply (12 Vdc). • Laptop or PC with LDKScripter 7.3 or higher.
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TOTALPHASE Website: www.totalphase.com Install the drivers for the Aardvark by running the fi le “TotalPhaseUSB-v2.11”. Connect the Aardvark via the USB connection to your PC or Laptop for Firmware update. Update by clicking the fi le “aafl ash-windows’. Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
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The next DOS-screen will pop-up. Fill in for Port: “0” and “enter” Firmware update is completed. The Aardvark is ready for use. Eyecatcher 2.7” LCD VF Service Manual V1.0...
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Connection Diagram 10.7 to 17 Vdc in Download tool LDK 5307 When the Download tool is connected correctly it is possible to update the Eyecatcher EC270 VF stand-alone. Warning: Do not switch off power during download process. Warning: Do not switch off power during download process.
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Run “load_package_392240761791.tsc” from the Package Eyecatcher directory. Follow the instructions on the screen. Next Pop-up screen will appear. Depending on the Status of the Viewfi nder, downloading can start. Also the “CollectVFStatusInfo_LDK5303.tsc” can collect data for the Excel sheet. The “CollectVFOperationLogData_LDK5303” will work in this Stand Alone Mode.
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