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Table 2-1-1 shows the method for servicing each circuit board and each unit. Refer to "4 Troubleshooting" for the method of judging defects in each circuit board and each unit. Information: These servicing methods are subject to change without notice for the purpose of facilitating service procedures.
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Slim & Compact VDR-M30 Series The volume of VDR-M30 series body has been reduced to approximately half that of the VDR-M20 Series previous VDR-M20 series, by using a compact disc drive unit, increasing the parts mounting density on circuit boards while decreasing the number of circuit boards, and using a round DVD holder and compact zoom lens.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement. Item VDR-M30PP VDR-M30EG/B/EN Power source DC7.9/7.2V DC7.9/7.2V Power consumption Recording 5.8W Recording (FINE) 4.7W (When using Viewfinder) 5.7W (When using LCD Monitor) 1/4-inch interlaced 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels: Total number of pixels: Approx.
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DVD holder) DVD holder) *1: The VDR-M30PP records audio on DVD-R disc using the MPEG1 Audio layer 2 format in FINE or STD mode, and using the Linear PCM format in LPCM mode. The MPEG1 Audio layer 2 format is an option of DVD video format. Record a DVD-R disc in LPCM mode...
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Item VDR-M30PP VDR-M30EG/B/EN Switching on-screen language English/French/German/Spanish/ English/French/German/Spanish/ Italian Italian Full Auto button Equipped Equipped Disc protect Software disc-protect Software disc-protect Camera Minimum distance Wide-angle side: Approx. 2 cm Wide-angle side: Approx. 2 cm functions for recording Telephoto side: Approx. 1 m Telephoto side: Approx.
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(1) Inserting disc to DVD video camera/recorder Pr ess down the DISC EJECT button once and r elease it . DISC EJECT button A few moments after the ACCESS/ PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly.
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(3) Replacing disc in round DVD holder Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label sur face facing up, OPEN marks SIDE A taking care not to touch the disc sur face. mark SIDE A mar k s ide or Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it to lock the...
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Index Abbreviation/Term Explanation See Dolby AC3. CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media: Security technology (cross-certification technology) for SD memory card. Design rule for Camera File system standard: This camera file system standard, established by JEIDA (now merged to JEITA). Dolby AC3 Audio coding format developed by Dolby Laboratories in U.S, also simply referred as AC3 format: Supports 5-channel full-range sound and one channel for sub-woofer sound playback.
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Index Abbreviation/Term Explanation MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group: Standard related to compression of digital video and audio. MPEG2 is a higher standard of MPEG and is applied to video (movie) requiring higher quality. MPEG 1 Audio One of three audio compression standards (layers 1-3) defined by MPEG. Layer 2 MultiMediaCard Also referred to as MMC.
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(1) Lock mechanism of disc loading block (lock unit) Since the structure of disc loading block in VDR-M30 is different from that of the lock unit in previous models, it will not open unless a power supply (battery or AC adapter/charger) is connected.
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(2) Structure schematics 1) Disc cover (includes power switch, speaker and card slot) 2) Lock arm in lock unit 3) DC motor in lock unit 4) Lock unit 5) Disc drive unit 6) Lens cover 7) Hood 8) LCD case U 9) Front cover 10) FRT circuit board 11) Jack cover...
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The VDR-M30 records photos on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard, conforming to Exif and the DCF standard. The VDR-M30 also supports DPOF to facilitate printing of photos recorded on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard. (1) Exif (Exchangeable image file format) Exif is a file format based on JPEG, and is used for recording photos on digital cameras.
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The VDR-M30 is equipped with a software disc-protect function instead of an erase-prevention mechanism: The erase-prevention mechanism is not provided with new round disc holder because of its structure. The software disc-protect function writes the protect data to DVD-RAM disc to prevent data on it from being accidentally erased: It performs the same function as the write-protect tab of conventional disc cartridge, using software.
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Perform troubleshooting in the order shown in Fig. 4-1-1. Updating No improvement unneeded No message or Check firmware Trouble Check Problem guide System reset error code version Diagnosis phenomenon (section 4-3) (section 4-2) appears (section 4-6-1) (section 4-7) Updating needed Messages and Message : Phenomenon...
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The VDR-M30 has two types of reset function: “System reset” and “Resetting camera functions”. The reset operation will return the various settings to the defaults when the VDR-M30 was shipped form factory. Information: If a defect occurs in product, take note of settings, and then execute system reset first: The defect may disappear.
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VDR-M30PP: Auto, Set, Outdoor, Indoor 1, Indoor 2 VDR-M30EG/B/EN: Auto, Set, Outdoor, Indoor EIS/SIS On, Off Dig. Zoom 40× 240×, 40×, Off (For VDR-M30PP) Dig. Zoom (For VDR-M30EG/ B/EN) Wind Cut Off, On Displayed when disc is used Cinema Off,On...
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Frame, Field (VDR-M30PP only) Self Timer On, Off OSD Output On, Off Date Setup Date Mode M/D/Y year/month/day PM5:00, (For VDR-M30PP) month/day/year 5:00PM, Date Mode D/M//Y day/month/year 17:00 (For VDR-M30EG/ B/EN) Date Set JAN 1 2003 (For VDR-M30PP) 00:00AM Date Set...
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1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger. 2) Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button for approx. 2 seconds. RESET Button Fig. 4-2-1 System Reset...
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1) Connect the battery or AC adapter/charger to power the VDR-M30. 2) Set the power switch to “VIDEO” and place the VDR-M30 in the recording pause status; loading disc is not necessary at this time. For the following steps, operate VDR-M30 while viewing the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
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Check the following before judging that VDR-M30 is faulty. Symptom Cause and Correction Power supplies Battery cannot be charged. Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it. If the DC power cord is connected, the AC adapter/charger will not enter the charge status.
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Is some other AV device directly connected to the AV/S input/output jack of immediately. VDR-M30? (For VDR-M30PP) If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV selector, the video signal may not be transmitted correctly. In such a case, reduce the number of devices through which the video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.
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The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC (time base corrector) circuit is used for playback. Playback picture is greatly Was recording of external input made with "Frame" specified? distorted. (For VDR-M30PP) Specify "Field" for "PHOTO Input" in record mode settings. No sound. Is the TV volume control set correctly? Adjust volume control on TV.
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Symptom Cause and Correction VDR-M30 cannot be Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on VDR-M30? operated from remote Point it at the infrared receiver on VDR-M30. control. Is the infrared receiver on VDR-M30 exposed to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light? The remote control cannot operate VDR-M30 when strong light strikes the infrared receiver.
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Some messages may appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during operation. If a message appears, refer to the following table and perform troubleshooting according to the message. Messages divided by broken lines will automatically appear in sequence from the upper row each time the playback/pause button is pressed (press the center of joystick).
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Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Cannot record photos. Appears if an attempt is made to record Use a DVD-RAM disc or card when photos on DVD-R disc: The specifications recording photos. state that no photo is recordable on DVD-R disc.
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Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Control Information Error. Appears if mismatch has occurred Update the control information. between the recorded video and the (Start Disc Navigation, press the scene information because editing was MENU button, and then execute performed near the limit of disc storage “Update Control Info.”...
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Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Data error in all image file. Appears if writing to file cannot be Choose “YES” and designate total Repair all data now? completed normally because power was repair (automatic repair) of video file. turned off by mistake during video Choosing “NO”...
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Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Disc error has occurred. Appears when the disc could not be Clean the disc, or replace it. Formatting is not complete. normally formatted because it was dirty. [Refer to page 4-12] Also appears when a warped or distorted Replace the disc.
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Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Disc is not formatted. Appears when a brand-new DVD-R disc When recording on VDR-M30, choose If it formats, it becomes was loaded. “YES” and designate it. When possible to use for camera. recording video edited on PC However, when you record connected via the PC connection from PC connection...
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Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Error occurred. Appears if repair has failed with DVD-R Initialize the disc (deleting all Please replace disc of format disc after message “Data error in all recorded data), or replace the disc. disc image file.
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Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear JPEG file related to scenes Appears when an attempt is made to Copy photos to card via PC. The are not found. copy photos on disc to card, when photo photo (JPEG) file for storage is stored (JPEG) file to be copied is not stored on in DCIM\100HPNX1 folder.
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This disc is recorded by the Appears when a disc recorded in the PAL Use a disc recorded in the NTSC PAL system. system was loaded: The VDR-M30PP is system. Please replace disc. exclusively for the NTSC system and (For VDR-M30PP) does not comply with the PAL system.
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Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear UNFORMAT DISC Appears when an unformatted or Format the disc (deleting all recorded logically damaged disc was loaded. data), or replace the disc. Also appears when a dirty disc was Clean the disc, or replace it. loaded.
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Restriction: The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel. Do not disclose it to persons other than service engineers. The VDR-M30 is equipped with a self-diagnosis function: If it detects a problem when power is turned on or during operation, it will display a message, replace the content of problem with an error code (4-digit alphanumeric characters), and then store it in flash memory.
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There are two types of message displayed when the self-diagnosis function detects problems: messages for minor problems, and messages for serious problems. Information: The messages of self-diagnosis function will be displayed until the power switch is set to “POWER OFF” or the disc is removed, regardless of whether there is a minor or serious problem. (1) Messages for minor problems (Fig.
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(2) Messages for serious problems (Fig. 4-5-3, 4-5-4) These messages appear when solving the problem detected when power is turned on or during operation is not likely by turning power on again or reloading the disc: Error codes (4- Error has occurred. digit alphanumeric characters) will directly appear, and Error code No.
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1) Press the DISPLAY button. Fig. 4-5-5 Example of Error Code After displaying and checking error code, be sure to clear Display (For VDR-M30PP) the error code display: If you neglect this, the error code will always be displayed. E r r o r c o d e...
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Table 4-5-1 shows the error codes that are likely to frequently appear, and troubleshooting when they appear. Table 4-5-1 Major Error Codes and Troubleshooting (1/2) Error code Contents of problem Troubleshooting 0400 Recognition of disc failed. 1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then set the 1100 Reading of data from disc failed.
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Table 4-5-1 Major Error Codes and Troubleshooting (2/2) Error code Contents of problem Troubleshooting 3122 Recording on DVD-RAM disc failed. 1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then set the 3126 Writing data file to disc failed. power switch to “VIDEO”...
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The VDR-M30 stores the 4 types of firmware shown in Table 4-6-1 in flash memory. These firmware programs will be updated whenever necessary to improve the performance of VDR- M30. Check to see whether any defects in VDR-M30 can be eliminated by updating any firmware programs: If improvement is likely, update them.
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(1) Purpose When checking whether updating firmware is needed or not, use the following procedure to view the information display or version display screen (see Fig. 4-6-1) and check the version number. Only the titles at top left of screens will be different when no disc is loaded or disc is loaded; the other display contents will be the same.
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When no disc is loaded (3) Details of information/version display screens (For VDR-M30PP) Detail Table 4-6-2 Details of Information/Version Display Screens Model: VDR-M30-NTSC Item Display contents System: Ver. 1.15 Date: 2003/03/13 05:58:00 Model Model name Cam: Ver. 2.00 Drive (Main): KA2C. 02. 05. REV System Ver.
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For trouble diagnosis, with a few exceptions it is necessary to disassemble the VDR-M30 and set it to the service position. There are four types of service position (A)-(D) as shown in the figures below. Refer to Table 4-7-1 and select the appropriate service position for the defective symptom. CIRCUIT BOARD AEL CIRCUIT...
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Prohibition Disconnect the AC adapter/charger of battery pack from the VDR-M30. The VDR-M30 has a built-in laser emitter block. Do not look into it: If Laser beam strikes your eye, it could cause serious damage. To set to service position (A), (B) or (C), remove the following components, referring to “5. Disassembly and Reassembly”: a) Hood, Filter Piece, and Lens Cover (Fig.
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(2) Setting to service position (B) (Fig. 4-7-6) Refer to Table 4-7-1 and the MAN and AEL circuit board diagrams: Solder a lead wire of approx. 10 cm to the check point that corresponds to the symptom (except for terminals of IC or connector/ plug).
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AEL CIRCUIT BOARD L BLOCK CIRCUIT BOARD Fig. 4-7-7 Setting to Service Position (C) (4) Setting to service position (D) (Fig. 4-7-8) Remove the following components, referring to “5. Disassembly and Reassembly”: a) Hood, Filter Piece, and Lens Cover (Fig. 5-3-2) b) Eyecup, Accessory Shoe, SAF Circuit Board, and L Block (Figs.
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Interpreting the trouble diagnosis table: 1) Letters in brackets [ ] in “check points” columns show the name and side of circuit board. Example: [MAN-A] shows that the check point exists on side A of MAN circuit board. 2) If there are multiple check points for one symptom, check the items from the top down. Information: Use the adapter/charger to power VDR-M30 for trouble diagnosis.
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Table 4-7-1 Trouble Diagnosis Table (2/3) Service Troubleshooting due to Symptom Check points Detail of check position check results Error message “NO ----- ----- Error message Check connections of DRF DISC” appears even appears approx. 1 circuit board. If no when normal disc is second after disc is abnormality is found,...
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Table 4-7-1 Trouble Diagnosis Table (3/3) Service Troubleshooting due to Symptom Check points Detail of check position check results Conspicuous block noise ----- ----- ----- Replace MAN circuit during movie recording board. Camera image is TL2084 [MAN-A] Check CCD sensor NG: Replace MAN circuit abnormal TL2085 [MAN-A]...
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Connect the AC adapter/charger or charged battery pack, making sure the ACCESS/PC indicator turns off (after the disc rotation stops and the sound showing that the disc lock has been released is heard), and then press the DISC EJECT button again. Even with normal product, the disc cannot be removed while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking.
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If the disc cannot be ejected after performing “4-8-1 Item to be checked”, remove it using the procedure in this section. Information: Numbers in figures are step numbers of setting procedure, and letters in brackets [ ] show the types of screw.
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1) Turn the hood (a) in the direction of the (a) Hood (b) Filter Piece arrow to remove it. (See Fig. 4-8-1) (c) Lens Cover 2) Remove the three screws [A], and then remove the filter piece (b). Be careful not to scratch the lens surface with screwdriver at this time.
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Restriction: The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel: Do not disclose it to persons other than service engineers.
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(1) Application/Symptom Perform this procedure when the Disc Navigation screen does not start normally due to a defect in data on disc and formatting is not possible by the procedure explained in instruction manual. (2) Operational procedure Caution: 1) Initialization will delete all data on disc: Copy the necessary files to PC, etc. 2) Do not turn power off or remove the disc during initialization: Such an interruption will make the disc unusable.
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(1) Checking Disc Connect the AC adapter/charger or charged battery pack, and then press the DISC EJECT button to make sure that no disc is inserted. After check, close the disc cover. If the disc cover does not open normally, refer to "4-8 Procedure for Removing Disc from Faulty VDR-M30", and open the holder.
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Refer to “Disassembly Flowchart” in Fig. 5-2-1 for the order of removing components. When reassembling components, use the reverse order to removal unless otherwise specified. Note: When replacing components in the VDR-M30, be sure to use only those shown in "Replacement Parts List".
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Reading Disassembly Flowchart: After locating the target component in the flowchart, remove all components of the target in sequence, following the arrows (routes) from the top of flowchart. If multiple routes exist to the target component from the top of flowchart, remove all the components on all the routes. Component Item Component...
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H.FILTER SYNC SEP S/P CONV VIDEO/AUDIO AMP REGISTER DAC GND1 15dB -9dB 15dB BUFF CLAMP 15dB BUFF -9dB S-DC VREF MUTE VREF MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE DC SHIFT DC SHIFT DC SHIFT DC SHIFT MUTE 2.2K 1/2VCC VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS...
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AUDIO DISK DRIVE VIDEO/ MICROPHONE ACCELERATOR UNIT AUDIO CONV. JACK SPEAKER AUDIO [TYPE PP] OUTPUT IC4106 AUDIO IC4002 SD Memory Card/ INPUT SD I/F MultiMediaCord CONTROL FLASH JK8101 IC2007 MEMORY SDRAM TRANSCEVER TERMINAL VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS SECTION BLOCK DIAGRAM...
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[PATTERN No.JA2084-4] Note: Voltage values are in reading status. Example: 24 (4.7): Terminal no. (voltage value) Supplement: Since the DVD drive is intermittently operated, set to the reading status in which laser light is emitted from the pickup. VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN DRV C.B.A.
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(Inside the cover) BATTERY EJECT (Bottom) 1 Recording indicator 6 Accessory shoe The red indicator will light during recording. Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E; optional), are attached here. 2 Optical 10 zoom lens 7 External microphone jack 3 Lens hood Always remove this lens hood when using 8 AV output jack (EG) generally available tele-conversion or wide-...
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12 Viewfinder 17 Card insertion block 13 Dioptre control 18 Battery attachment platform To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 19 Record button (REC) viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 20 Shoulder strap holders (EG) 14 ACCESS/PC indicator Will blink or light while the DVD video camera/ Shoulder belt attachment portion (PP) recorder is operating.
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24 FULL AUTO button 31 Screen display button (DISPLAY) To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full Press this button to display the details of image automatic being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off. 25 FOCUS button To switch between manual focus and auto- 32 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons...
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ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE BOARD To BOARD PG1801 [AEL] PG7003 RECEIVER 0(3) 2-3 SAF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM L CASE BOARD To BOARD (OPERATION SW) PG7004 PG8012 INFRARED RAYS OPTICAL VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN FRT, FAF, SAF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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2-4 GYR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 2-5 SHE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM VL1220/F3A VL1220/F3A CODE PART NAME XP4501 ONE VOLTAGE: PB OR REC MODE. TWO VOLTAGES: PB AND (REC) MODE. UNIT UNIT CN1401 CN1401 PG0154 0-3.1 0-3.1 1.3 1.3 VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN GYR, SHE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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1C-42C BM10696R CN7004 BM10696R 3.1(0) DECODER TL7041 CODE PART NAME UMH9N MA133 ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE 15B-27B PG0151 BOARD To BORAD [AEL] PG1501 0 0 0 VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN BOARD TO BOARD [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 1B-14B...
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PB: 3.2 REC: REC: 0(-) IRIS DET (1.4) (1.5) (1.6) 2.3(1.5) (1.4) CODE PART NAME BOARD To BOARD 2SB1424 1A-21A LENS DRIVE [AEL] 2SA1774RS DTC114YE ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN LENS DRIVE [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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BOARD To BOARD 1B-14B TYPE PP TYPE EG R3707 100k R3708 100k 150k CODE PART NAME 2SA1774RS BOARD To BOARD 15B-27B DTC114YE HVU200A-T ONE VOLTAGE: PB OR REC MODE. EVF [AEL] TWO VOLTAGES: PB AND (REC) MODE. VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN EVF [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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DTC114YE LIGHT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ONE VOLTAGE: PB OR REC MODE. TWO VOLTAGES: PB AND (REC) MODE. 15.0 12.0 12.0 CN3401 11.3 12.0 LCD DRIVER 0.1 1.5 1.3 2.1 BOARD To BOARD PG7008 LCD UNIT VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN LCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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DTC114YE LIGHT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ONE VOLTAGE: PB OR REC MODE. TWO VOLTAGES: PB AND (REC) MODE. 15.0 12.0 12.0 CN3401 11.3 12.0 LCD DRIVER 0.1 1.5 1.3 2.1 BOARD To BOARD PG7008 LCD UNIT VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN LCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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2-11 MR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 2-13 DRF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM VOLTAGE:READ AND (WRITE) MODE. REVERSE AN48800A CN3401 OPEN/CLOSE AN48800A PG3403 2-12 USB SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 2.2k DISC DRIVE UNIT PG2002 (DRV-PG9701) BL8102 PC TERMINAL PG5001 VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN MR, USB, DRF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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16PIN 5PIN UNIT. (144) PG0151 120PIN 18PIN 16PIN CN3401 30PIN UNIT PG1301 PG7003 6PIN PG7002 BACK PG7009 24PIN CN8012 ADJUSTMENT LIGHT 6PIN PG3402 PG3401 6PIN 25PIN CN7004 PG7004 PG7001 PG8012 PG7008 25PIN L CASE PG3403 (OPERATION SW) VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN WIRING DIAGRAM...