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Kenn Simonet
March 14, 2025
Battery fully charged, when camera powered on in camera mode the lens doesn't open. Why?
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Kenn Simonet
March 14, 2025
@Kenn Simonet The lens cover doesn't open for viewing, why?
Mr. Anderson
March 14, 2025
The Panasonic PV-L550 camera lens may not open in camera mode despite a fully charged battery due to several possible reasons:
1. Cassette Door Not Closed Properly – The camera may require the cassette door to be fully shut before operation. 2. Power Mode Selection – Ensure that the POWER switch is set to "CAMERA" mode. 3. Battery Installation Issue – Verify that the battery is correctly attached and providing power. 4. Clock Battery Issue – A missing or improperly installed clock battery might cause operational issues. 5. Mechanical Blockage – Check for any physical obstructions preventing the lens from opening. 6. Internal Malfunction – If none of the above resolve the issue, an internal circuit or motor failure may be preventing lens operation.
If troubleshooting does not resolve the issue, servicing may be required.
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Lauragayle OBrien
March 1, 2025
I need the part number fir the vhs-c tapes and cases. Thank you
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Mr. Anderson
March 1, 2025
The compatible VHS-C alignment tapes for the Panasonic PV-L550 are: - VFMS0004H6C - VFMW0001C
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candy t sutton
April 22, 2025
can you plug this in instead of using battery pack
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ORDER NO. MKE0001203A1 B15 (U.S.A.), B4 (PUERTO RICO) Compact VHS Camcorder PV-L580 / PV-L680 Please use this manual together with the Service Manual for Order No. MKE0001200C1; / Model No. PV-L550/ PV-L650.
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SPECIFICATIONS 2000 Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries LTD. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law. 1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PV-L580 and PV-L550 1.1. COMPARISON CHART...
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1.1.1. MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 1.1.2. ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST...
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2. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PV-L680 and PV-L650 2.1. COMPARISON CHART 2.1.1. MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 2.1.2. ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST...
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ORDER NO. MKE0001200C1 B15 (U.S.A.), B4 (CANADA, PUERTO RICO) Compact VHS Camcorder PV-D300 VM-D100 PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 ‹ 2000 Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries LTD. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 V RMS. 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or equivalent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage current must GENERAL GUIDELINES not exceed 1/2 mA.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 4 OPERATION GUIDE Quick Operation Guide (PV-L550/PV-L600/PV-L650/VM-L450) Charging the Battery Pack Before you begin... Charge Battery Pack fully before operation. Playback using the LCD • Charge Battery Pack fully before operation.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 Camera Recording Stand-by Quick Release (PV-L550/PV-L600/PV-L650/VM-L450) If left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to Before you begin... Using the LCD Monitor conserve battery. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording by •...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... Before you begin... Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor Special Effects • Connect Camcorder to power source. • Connect Palmcorder to power source.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Power Zoom / Backlight Before you begin... Four-Speed Power Zoom Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections • Connect Camcorder to power source. Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) (see left).
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 Tally Lamp Digital Zoom Tally Lamp Power Zoom magnification is digitally increased. Before you begin... Before you begin... The tally lamp can be set to come on or • Connect Camcorder to power source.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5 SERVICE NOTES (PLEASE READ) 5.1. SERVICE NOTES 5.1.1. EXTENSION CABLES FOR SERVICE NOTE: 1. When using the cassette tape: a. Be sure to remove a cassette lid cover of cassette tape.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5.1.3. HOW TO HOLD THE CASSETTE UPUNIT IN THE DOWN POSITION WITHOUT CASSETTE COVER INSTALLED The Cassette Up Unit will be in the up position without the Cassette Cover installed.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5.1.4. SERVICE MODE SPECIFICATION (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) Operation: 1. Start-up : Press and hold all of the Display, REC, and Stop buttons over 2 seconds, the unit goes into the self-diagnostic mode and main menu appears.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5.1.6. METHOD FOR 5.1.6.2. (Manual Method) without Cabinet LOADING/UNLOADING OF Parts MECHANISM Turn the Gear of Reduction Gear Unit clockwise (for loading) or counterclockwise (for unloading) manually. 5.1.6.1. (Electrical Method) It is necessary to rotate approx.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5.1.7. HOW TO REMOVE A JAMMED TAPE CAUTION: If loading does not start after DC Power Supply is applied, DO NOT continue applying DC Power Supply. 5.1.7.1. Remove a jammed tape as follows: 1.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5.1.8. HOW TO USE TP BOARD KIT 5.1.8.3. How to install TP Board Kit to Camcorder: 5.1.8.1. TP Board Kit is required when: 1. Install the TP Board Kit to Camcorder as shown.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5.1.8.4. Signal description on TP 5.1.9. EEPROM DATA Adjustment P.C.B. 40P CAUTION: (VFKW0123B) Be sure to save the EEPROM data using PC-EVR Program before service and adjustment in order to make sure to avoid an accidental data loss, etc.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5.1.10. HOW TO ACCESS THE MANUAL TRACKING CONTROL 5.1.11. CONNECTION OF THE FLEXIBLE CABLES TO TRAP CONNECTORS...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 5.1.12. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR LEADLESS (CHIP) COMPONENT following procedures recommended replacement of the leadless components used in this Unit. 1. Preparation for replacement a. Soldering Iron Fig. 6-2 Use a pencil-type soldering iron using less than 30 watts.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.2. Main Parts Portion 6.1.2.1. Cassette Cover Unit (with LCD Unit) How to read chart shown above: A: Order of Procedure steps. When reassembling, perform steps(s) in reverse order. These numbers are also used as the identification (location) No.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.2.2. EVR Cover, Side Case L Unit 6.1.2.3. Sensor Shield Case, Lens Unit Fig. D4 Fig. D3...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.2.4. Main C.B.A. 6.1.3. LCD PORTION 6.1.3.1. Cassette Cover Unit Fig. D5 6.1.2.5. VCR Mechanism Chassis Ass'y, Side Case R Unit Fig. D7-1 Fig. D6...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.3.2. Relay C.B.A., Cassette Frame 6.1.3.3. LCD Case Ass'y Fig. D7-3 6.1.3.4. LCD Shield Case, LCD Shaft Unit, LCD Case B Fig. D7-2 Fig. D7-4...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.4. SIDE CASE L PORTION 6.1.4.2. Side L FPC Unit 6.1.4.1. EVF Unit (Color EVF Unit) Fig. D8-2 Fig. D8-1...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.5. EVF PORTION (Model: B, C, D, E, 6.1.5.2. EVF Case A, EVF Dust Cover, EVF Case Unit Note: Fig. D9-2 When disassembling or reassembling, make sure that no dust gets in EVF Unit.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.5.3. VCR Operation Unit, CRT, 6.1.6. COLOR EVF PORTION (Model: A) Deflection Yoke, EVF C.B.A. Note: When disassembling or reassembling, make sure that no dust gets in Color EVF Unit.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.6.2. EVF Case A, EVF Case B Unit, 6.1.6.3. Color EVF A C.B.A., Color EVF B Lock Knob, VCR Operation Unit C.B.A., LCD Cushion, LCD Panel, Protect Plate, EVF Lens Cover B, EVF Lens Holder Fig.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.8. LENS PORTION B 6.1.8.2. Focus Motor Unit, Zoom Motor Unit 6.1.8.1. Lens Piece Unit, MF VR Unit Fig. D12-2 Fig. D12-1...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.1.9. SIDE CASE R PORTION 6.1.9.2. Top Operation Unit 6.1.9.1. MIC Case Unit Fig. D13-2 Fig. D13-1...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 6.2.3. STOP Position Confirmation Check the following alignment points to confirm that the Mechanism is in STOP Position from the Top and Bottom View. Fig. DM2...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 Perform all disassembly and alignments procedures in STOP Position except disassembly alignment procedures which have the special Notes. 6.2.4. Cassette Up Unit Fig. DM3-2 Fig. DM3-1...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 7.2.2. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 7.2. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT 7.2.2.1. TAPE INTERCHANGEABILITY 7.2.1. CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT UPPER CYLINDER UNIT Before perform these Adjustment/Confirmation procedures, be 1. While slowly turning Upper...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 7.2.2.2. ENVELOPE OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT The height of the S and T Posts replacement part is preset at the factory. Purpose: To achieve a satisfactory picture and secure precise tracking.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 7.2.2.3. A/C HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 7.2.2.4. A/C HEAD AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT The height of the A/C Head replacement part is preset at the factory. Purpose: To adjust the position and height of the A/C Head so that it meets the tape tracks properly.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 7.2.2.5. A/C HEAD HORIZONTAL 6. To find the center of the maximum period of the envelope, move the A/C Head Unit to confirm the limits on either side POSITION ADJUSTMENT of the maximum period.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 9 Pin RS-232C Cable (VFKW1000C) 7.3.3. TEST EQUIPMENT 25 Pin RS-232C Cable (VFKW1000D) To do all of the Electrical Adjustment, the following equipments 16. TP Board Kit are required.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 7.3.4. PREPARATION 1. Connect the Interface Box to the TP Board Kit with Camera Connecting cable (VFKW1000B). 2. Connect the Interface Box to the Personal Computer with RS-232C cable (VFKW1000C or VFKW1000D).
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 7.3.5. SET UP OF PC-EVR ADJUSTMENT Note: The adjusted data is stored to EEPROM IC after each PROGRAM adjustment. 1. Turn on the Personal Computer. 7.3.6. HOW TO USE MAIN MENU Windows®...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 7.3.7. VR ADJUSTMENT 7.3.8. MONOCHROME EVF SECTION Note: 7.3.7.1. CAMERA SECTION Camcorder need NOT to be powered off and on after each 7.3.7.1.1. Frequency Adjustment adjustment procedure. Purpose: To set the chroma subcarrier.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 7.3.8.2. Centering Adjustment 7.3.8.3. Brightness Adjustment Purpose: To set the optimum picture position on Purpose: To set the optimum EVF brightness level. the EVF picture. Symptom of The EVF picture will be too white or Symptom of The EVF picture will be shifted.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.1. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM & CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTE 1. Important safety notice Signal Waveform Note Components identified by the sign have special characteristics important for safety. When replacing any of these How to read Signal Waveform components.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.3. MAIN II (CYLINDER/CAPSTAN DRIVE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK NOTE: PV-D300 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, VM-D100 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 IC2001 CYLINDER/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGRAM, AN3897FH CAP VM DRIVE LOGIC TORQUE SATURATION DETECT TORQUE DIRECTION CONTROL UPPER DRIVE TR CONTROL DIRECTION SWITCH LOWER DRIVE TR CONTROL...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.5. MAIN IV (CAMERA II) / CCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK PV-D300 NOTE: VM-D100 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, PV-L550 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.6. MAIN V (VIDEO) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK NOTE: PV-D300 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, VM-D100 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 IC3001 VIDEO/AUDIO PROCESS IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGRAM, AN2401NFH REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL ROTARY AUTO FILTER COLOR ADJUSTMENT KILLER 2FSC TRAP SERIAL SIDE CONVERTER LOCK DETECT DETECT REC-ON COLOR...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.7. MAIN VI (AUDIO) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK PV-D300 NOTE: VM-D100 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, PV-L550 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.8. MAIN VII (POWER SUPPLY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, COMPARISON CHART REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1.5A 63V FUSE. OF MODELS & MARKS...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 IC1001 PWM CONTROL IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGRAM, BA9710KV DRIVE REFERENCE VOLTAGE REGULATOR SHORT CONTROL CIRCUIT PROTECTOR CONTROL DRIVE LATCH DIVIDER CONTROL TRIANGLE WAVE DRIVE OSCILLATOR CONTROL ERROR ERROR DRIVE...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.12. EVF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (B, C, D, E, F) COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS NOTE: IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: MODEL MARK FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES,...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.13. COLOR EVF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (A) COMPARISON CHART NOTE: IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: OF MODELS & MARKS FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE SIGN HAVE REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION.
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 IC901 RGB SIGNAL PROCESS/LCD PANEL INDICATOR CONTROL IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGARM, AN2536FHQ PHASE DETECTOR DECODER COUNTER CONVERTER V COUNTER DECORDER REVERSE (U/D) CONTROL COUNTER 1/2 DIV REVERSE (L/R) V SYNC...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.14. HEAD AMP SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM NOTE: NOTE: HEAD AMP C.B.A. WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER CYLINDER FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, IS SUPPLIED AS A CYLINDER UNIT ONLY.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.17. INTERCONNECTION SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM NOTE: FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK MAIN C.B.A.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 8.19. VOLTAGE CHART NOTE: FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. MAIN C.B.A. (CAMERA SECTION) MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 NOTE: FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. MAIN C.B.A. (POWER SUPPLY/VIDEO/AUDIO SECTION) MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 NOTE: FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. MAIN C.B.A. (SYSTEM CONTROL/SERVO SECTION) MODE PLAY STOP MODE PLAY STOP MODE PLAY STOP...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 NOTE: FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. EVF C.B.A. (B,C,D,E,F) COLOR EVF A/B C.B.A. (A) LCD C.B.A. (C,D,E,F) CCD C.B.A. MODE CAMERA...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 9 CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT 9.1. MAIN C.B.A. MAIN C.B.A. LSEP8024E1 (A) / LSEP8024D1 (B) / LSEP8024A1 (C) / LSEP8024F1 (D) / LSEP8024C1 (E) / LSEP8024B1 (F) CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD,...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 10 BLOCK DIAGRAMS 10.1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM PROCESS VIDEO AUTO FOCUS/ IRIS/ZOOM CONTROL SYNC AGC/ DIGITAL SIGNAL DIGITAL LENS PROCESS ZOOM GAMMA BURST MEMORY DRIVE REC/PB VIDEO VIDEO OUT...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 10.3. PROCESS BLOCK DIAGRAM MAIN C.B.A. REC VIDEO SIGNAL TOP OPERATION UNIT IC308 KEY MATRIX CHART IC308 (CAMERA CONTROL MICROCONTROLLER) IC301 (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR) TERMINAL 0.71~ 1.56~ 2.41~ 3.36~ VOLTAGE 0.14V...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 10.4. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL MAIN C.B.A. BATTERY CATCHER UNIT IC3001 (LUMINANCE/CHROMINANCE SIGNAL PROCESS) JK1201 VIDEO OUT TO EVF LUMINANCE BLOCK DIAGRAM (WITH EVF)
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 10.6. SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM MAIN C.B.A. MIC/IR UNIT LOADING S301 IC6001 (SYSTEM CONTROL MICROCONTROLLER) TO TP BOARD KIT MOTOR 1 (FOR EVF ADJUSTMENT) LOADING S301 MOTOR 0 RECEIVER...
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 12 REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTS BEFORE REPLACING PARTS, READ THE FOLLOWING: 12.1.3. Electrical Replacement Notes 12.1. REPLACEMENT NOTES 1. Item numbers with capital letter E (Example: E1, E2,...) in the Ref. No. column are shown in the exploded views.
PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 CONTENTS Page Page 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8.17. INTERCONNECTION SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 2 PREVENTION OF ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TO 8.18. SIGNAL WAVEFORM ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES 8.19. VOLTAGE CHART 3 X-RADIATION (Model: B, C, D, E, F)
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PROCESS VIDEO AUTO FOCUS/ IRIS/ZOOM CONTROL SYNC AGC/ DIGITAL SIGNAL DIGITAL LENS GAMMA PROCESS ZOOM BURST MEMORY DRIVE REC/PB VIDEO VIDEO OUT CONTROL TIMING SIGNAL GENERATOR CAMERA MICROCONTROLLER CCD DRIVE SERIAL DATA/CLOCK SYNC FLYBACK SEPARATION TRANSFORMER EEPROM DIFLECTION DIFLECTION CONTROL COIL POWER SUPPLY VIDEO...
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RELAY C.B.A. LCD SHAFT UNIT LCD C.B.A. FROM L1201 P9001 P9002 FP1201 POWER SUPPLY REG+3.5V REG+3.5V BLOCK DIAGRAM 1, 2 Q1208 LCD+3.V Q1203 ON: OPEN Q1207 Q1209 OFF: CLOSE ERROR Q1204 OPEN/CLOSE SW D1201 FP1201 Q1202 Q1205 Q1206 FP1201 Q1218 LCD NORMAL/ LCD+12V REVERSE SW...
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LCD C.B.A. VIDEO SIGNAL LCD PANEL UNIT LCD +5V IC9001(RGB SIGNAL PROCESS/LCD PANEL INDICATOR CONTROL) IC9003 (SYNC SEPARATOR) FP9001 NOT USED Q9003 V/H SYNC V-SYNC FP9001 BUFFER LCD +3V COUNTER SEPARATION SEPARATION FP9001 LCD -15V FP9001 V-SYNC LCD +12V SEPARATION IC9004 (INVERTER) FP9001 V/H SYNC...
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VIDEO SIGNAL EVF LCD PANEL UNIT COLOR EVF A C.B.A. Q905 L905 FP902 +15V Q904 IC901 (EVF RGB SIGNAL PROCESS) FP902 FP902 LEVEL H SHIFT REGISTER HCK2 FP902 COVERTER HCK1 FP902 Q903 L902 +4.5V BL CONTROL D901 FP902 VIDEO R COUNTER VIDEO Q902...
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REC VIDEO (CAMERA) SIGNAL CCD C.B.A. MAIN C.B.A. IC605 (SAMPLING HOLD & AGC CONTROL) Q601 SAMPLING BUFFER CLAMP HOLD SAMPLING IC603 (CCD V-DRIVE) IC602 (TIMING SIGNAL GENERATOR) CLAMP HOLD LEVEL V1 PULSE OB CLAMP PULSE CHANGE DRIVE DOUBLE SAMPLING LEVEL V1 CHARGE PULSE PULSE1 CHANGE...
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MAIN C.B.A. REC VIDEO SIGNAL TOP OPERATION UNIT IC308 KEY MATRIX CHART IC301 (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR) IC308 (CAMERA CONTROL MICROCONTROLLER) TERMINAL 0.71~ 1.56~ 2.41~ 3.36~ VOLTAGE 0.14V 0.89V 1.84V 2.69V 3.64V ADDRESS 0 ADDRESS 0 ADDRESS 1 ADDRESS 1 DIGITAL ---- ---- CAM KEY DATA 2...
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REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL MAIN C.B.A. BATTERY CATCHER UNIT IC3001 (LUMINANCE/CHROMINANCE SIGNAL PROCESS) JK1201 VIDEO OUT TO EVF LUMINANCE BLOCK DIAGRAM (WITH EVF) (FROM IC6001(24)) FROM SERVO V-LOCK PULSE BLOCK DIAGRAM LUMINANCE TO COLOR EVF S301 BLOCK DIAGRAM H-SYNC S301 LUMINANCE...
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REC AUDIO SIGNAL PB AUDIO SIGNAL MAIN C.B.A. BATTERY CATCHER UNIT IC4001 (AUDIO REC/PB PROCESS) Q4011 TP4004 JK4401 EARPHONE JACK +4.5V Q4007 AUDIO FADE +3.3V CONTROL (WITH FADE) MIC/IR UNIT IC4301 (AUDIO AMP) R4022 FP11 MUTE-OFF LINE (WITHOUT SPEAKER FADE) NOT USED REC-ON SLP-ON...
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MAIN C.B.A. MIC/IR UNIT LOADING S301 IC6001 (SYSTEM CONTROL MICROCONTROLLER) TO TP BOARD KIT MOTOR 1 (FOR EVF ADJUSTMENT) LOADING S301 RECEIVER MOTOR 0 LOADING IC6007 (LOADING MOTOR DRIVE) IC6005 (CLOCK IN) FP11 MOTOR TP6001 IR DATA UNREG CLOCK (32KHz) CLOCK (32KHz) FP11 LOADING MOTOR REV (H)
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MAIN C.B.A. CYLINDER UNIT IC2003 (CYLINDER MOTOR DRIVE) DRIVE 34,35 CYLINDER MOTOR DRIVE 36,37 DRIVE 38,39 IC2001 (CYLINDER/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE) IC6001 (SERVO MICROCONTROLLER) TP6206 TP6205 DRIVE CYLINDER CYLINDER PG HEAD FG HEAD TORQUE SATURATION DRIVE CONTROL REC CONTROL HALL DETECT HAED DRIVE PB-ON...
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MAIN C.B.A. MF VR UNIT MF VR IC308 (CAMERA CONTROL) 0˚ 220˚ 0˚ 220˚ NEAR 3.8V 0˚ (FROM IC605 (7)) V-REF (H) HALL AMP GAIN CONTROL MF 0 +3.3V OPEN FROM (FROM IC605 (8)) 1.8V CCD DRIVE IRIS CONTROL MANUAL FOCUS 1 BLOCK DIAGRAM (FROM IC605 (5)) HALL OFFSET CONTROL...
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MAIN C.B.A. MIC/IR UNIT LIGHT UNIT FP11 FJ4301 FJ4304 FP11 FJ4301 FJ4304 Q1101 Q1105 (FROM IC6001(55)) Q1102 Q1103 LIGHT ON (H) Q1014 D1102 Q1106 OVER CYLINDER VM VOLTAGE LATCH PROTECT Q1104 Q1015 BATTERY CATCHER UNIT REG +4.8V F1002 UNREG DC JACK Q1005 F1001 L1001...
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R9033 R9052 R1240 Q1218 L9004 C9033 C9028 TP1203 R9032 R1244 R1241 COMPARISON CHART R9025 R9027 OF MODELS & MARKS R9029 C1226 IC9002 MODEL MARK TO LCD PANEL UNIT PV-D300 LAMP UNIT LSXY0146 VM-D100 PV-L550 (DUAL PATTERNS) LSJB8030 PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450...
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CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT INCLUDES COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT USED. COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS (FOIL SIDE) TO LCD SHAFT UNIT MODEL MARK PV-D300 VM-D100 R1223 R1207 C1207 PV-L550 D1201 R1219 Q1209 PV-L600 R1217 Q1202 PV-L650 C1203 Q1210 VM-L450 C2 E2...
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WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS, PV-D300 USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED PARTS. NOTE: Supply Photo Transistor VM-D100 CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT INCLUDES COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT USED. PV-L550 PV-L600 (COMPONENT SIDE) (FOIL SIDE) PV-L650 VM-L450 TO MAIN C.B.A. P3 TO VCR OPERATION UNIT...
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CCD C.B.A. LSEQ0547 NOTE: NOTE: TO MAIN C.B.A. FP8 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT SHOWS COMPONENTS INSTALLED FOR VARIOUS MODELS. FOR PROPER PARTS CONTENT FOR THE MODEL YOU ARE SERVICING, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. PLEASE REFER TO THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST.
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Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar Provide proper ventilation when using Light VLLW0015) supplied by Panasonic to may appear in the picture. This is normal for extensively in hot environment. reduce risk of fire.
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Camera Recording Stand-by Quick Release (PV-L550/PV-L600/PV-L650/VM-L450) If left in RECORD/PAUSE mode for 5 minutes, Camcorder switches to Stand-by mode to Before you begin... Using the LCD Monitor conserve battery. When set to ON, Stand-by Quick Release lets you resume recording by Connect Camcorder to power source.
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Playing Back Recordings Before you begin... Before you begin... Playback on EVF or LCD Monitor Special Effects Connect Camcorder to power source. • Connect Palmcorder to power source. STILL Insert recorded tape. • Insert recorded tape. • Set POWER to VCR. PLAY Press LCD-OPEN and swing LCD Quick Visual Search...
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Copying your Tapes (dubbing) Power Zoom / Backlight Before you begin... Four-Speed Power Zoom Connections Before you begin... • Make Camcorder-VCR connections • Connect Camcorder to power source. Zoom in (close up) and out (wide angle) (see left). • Set POWER to CAMERA. in one of four speeds ranging from slow STILL •...
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E.I.S. may not function during... Cleaning EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) extreme Camcorder movement. recording of subject with distinct (VM-D100/PV-L550/PV-L600/PV-L650/VM-L450) NORMAL horizontal or vertical stripes. To Remove low light situations (EIS indicator flashes). Remove the screw with a Phillips intense fluorescent lighting situations.
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RELAY C.B.A. MODEL MARK P9001 PV-D300 E64 (13 Pins) VM-D100 PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 Connector No. on Main C.B.A. Not Used 3. Parts enclosed in dashed lines marked “Z” are not used in any models included in this service manual.
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COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK PV-D300 NOTE: VM-D100 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, PV-L550 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 Not Used REC AUDIO SIGNAL PB AUDIO SIGNAL TO MAIN I...
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VM-D100 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY. CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, PV-L550 WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 3A 32V FUSE. USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED PARTS.
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IC1001 PWM CONTROL IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGRAM, BA9710KV DRIVE REFERENCE VOLTAGE REGULATOR SHORT CONTROL CIRCUIT PROTECTOR CONTROL DRIVE LATCH DIVIDER CONTROL TRIANGLE WAVE DRIVE OSCILLATOR CONTROL ERROR ERROR DRIVE...
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COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK PV-D300 VM-D100 NOTE: PV-L550 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, PV-L600 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. PV-L650 VM-L450 Not Used NOTE: LCD SHAFT UNIT IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND IS SUPPLIED AS A UNIT ONLY FOR REPLACEMENT.
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REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY. MODEL MARK WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS, USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED PARTS. PV-D300 VM-D100 PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL Not Used LCD+7.5V LCD+12V...
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MODEL MARK REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY. WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS, PV-D300 USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED PARTS. VM-D100 PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 Not Used REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL LCD+7.5V LCD+12V...
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IC9001 RGB SIGNAL PROCESS/LCD PANEL INDICATOR CONTROL IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGARM, AN2545FHQ TEST3 TEST2 TEST1 PHASE DETECTOR DECODER COUNTER CONVERTER V COUNTER DECORDER REVERSE (U/D) CONTROL COUNTER 1/2 DIV V SYNC REVERSE (L/R) CONTROL SEPARATION H SYNC SEPARATION CLAMP DRIVE MATRIX CONTRAST CLAMP BRIGHTNESS...
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COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE SIGN HAVE PV-D300 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY. VM-D100 WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS, USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED PARTS. PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL Not Used T901...
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COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE SIGN HAVE REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY. MODEL MARK WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS, PV-D300 USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED PARTS. VM-D100 PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 TP906 Q905 SWITCHING VM-L450 2SA1037K146R POWER ON-ON Not Used...
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IC901 RGB SIGNAL PROCESS/LCD PANEL INDICATOR CONTROL IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGARM, AN2536FHQ PHASE DETECTOR DECODER COUNTER CONVERTER V COUNTER DECORDER REVERSE (U/D) CONTROL COUNTER 1/2 DIV REVERSE (L/R) V SYNC CONTROL SEPARATION H SYNC SEPARATION CLAMP DRIVE MATRIX CONTRAST CLAMP BRIGHTNESS GAMMA LIMITTER INVERTER...
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EJECT TO DEFEAT THE SAFETY FUNCTION, CONNECT A DIODE BETWEEN TP6010 AND TP6012, OR SELECT THE H. (PIN 1) ------ ------ ------ PV-L550 (PIN 82) (ON) (AUTO) (OFF) CAMERA SAFETY DEFEAT IN SERVICE MODE. REFER TO NOTE1 OF "EXTENSION CABLES FOR SERVICE" IN SERVICE PV-L600 NOTES SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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NOTE: NOTE: HEAD AMP C.B.A. WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER CYLINDER FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, IS SUPPLIED AS A CYLINDER UNIT ONLY. REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. HOWEVER, IC3501 (AN3365SB-E1) IS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY AS A REPLACEMENT PART. REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL C3502...
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MODEL MARK “FOR REFERENCE ONLY” MF VR UNIT PV-D300 NOTE: VM-D100 TOP OPERATION UNIT IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND IS PV-L550 SUPPLIED AS A UNIT ONLY FOR REPLACEMENT. (TO MAIN C.B.A. FP4) PV-L600 PV-L650 TOP OPERATION UNIT MANUAL FOCUS 1 VM-L450...
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COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK PV-D300 VM-D100 PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 Not Used MIC/IR UNIT BATTERY CATCHER UNIT “FOR REFERENCE ONLY” NOTE: “FOR REFERENCE ONLY” NOTE: MIC/IR UNIT IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND IS SUPPLIED BATTERY CATCHER UNIT IS NOT SERVICEABLE AND IS AS A UNIT ONLY FOR REPLACEMENT.
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MARK MAIN C.B.A. TOP OPERATION UNIT SIDE L FPC UNIT LENS UNIT PV-D300 VM-D100 (20 Pins) (22 Pins) (18 Pins) PV-L550 PV-L600 MF VR UNIT PV-L650 (6 Pins) B, C, D, E, F EVF C.B.A. VM-L450 DY ASS'Y P903 Not Used...
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OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK NOTE: PV-D300 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, VM-D100 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. PV-L550 PV-L600 REC AUDIO SIGNAL PB AUDIO SIGNAL PV-L650 VM-L450 TO MAIN I Not Used FORCED ACCELERATION...
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IC2001 CYLINDER/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGRAM, AN3897FH CAP VM DRIVE LOGIC TORQUE SATURATION DETECT TORQUE DIRECTION CONTROL UPPER DRIVE TR CONTROL DIRECTION SWITCH LOWER DRIVE TR CONTROL TORQUE COMMAND TORQUE COMMAND UPPER DRIVE CONTROL LOWER DRIVE CONTROL TORQUE SATURATION DETECT LOGIC...
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CAM KEY DATA 3 BACK VM-D100 ------ ------ FADE (PIN 45) LIGHT TO MAIN IV TO TP ADJUSTMENT PCB (FOR EVR ADJUSTMENT) PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 Not Used R399 TO MAIN V REC LUMINANCE REC CHROMINANCE HEAD SW TO MAIN I...
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PV-D300 / VM-D100 / PV-L550 / PV-L600 / PV-L650 / VM-L450 2 PREVENTION OF 3 X-RADIATION (Model: B, ELECTRO STATIC C, D, E, F) WARNING : DISCHARGE (ESD) TO 1. The potential source of X-Radiation in EVF sets is the High ELECTROSTATICALLY Voltage section and the picture tube.
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COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK NOTE: PV-D300 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, VM-D100 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. PV-L550 PV-L600 PV-L650 REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL C3075 VM-L450 0.01 Not Used C3081...
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IC3001 VIDEO/AUDIO PROCESS IC-DETAIL BLOCK DIAGRAM, AN2401NFH REC VIDEO SIGNAL PB VIDEO SIGNAL ROTARY AUTO FILTER COLOR ADJUSTMENT KILLER 2FSC TRAP SERIAL SIDE CONVERTER LOCK DETECT DETECT REC-ON COLOR KILLER SW DEMODULATOR COLOR KILLER SW DEMODULATOR COLOR KILLER SW DRIVER MODULATOR OSD DATA MIX MAIN...
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NOTE: FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. MAIN C.B.A. (CAMERA SECTION) MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA MODE CAMERA PIN NO.
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NOTE: FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. MAIN C.B.A. (POWER SUPPLY/VIDEO/AUDIO SECTION) MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY MODE PLAY PIN NO. PIN NO.
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NOTE: FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. MAIN C.B.A. (SYSTEM CONTROL/SERVO SECTION) MODE PLAY STOP MODE PLAY STOP MODE PLAY STOP MODE PLAY STOP MODE PLAY STOP MODE PLAY STOP MODE PLAY STOP PIN NO.
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MAIN C.B.A. LCD C.B.A. V1 0.78Vp-p V1 255mVp-p V1 4.0Vp-p +230.0mVp-p PIN12 OF FP8 Q3022 EMITTER PIN37 OF IC3001 TP9001 50mV 0.2V 20µs 0.1V 5ms 1 20µs 20µs WF13 WF19 V1 0.63Vp-p V1 215mVp-p V1 4.0Vp-p +350.0mVp-p PIN33 OF IC605 Q3021 EMITTER PIN36 OF IC3001 TP9002...
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COMPARISON CHART OF MODELS & MARKS MODEL MARK PV-D300 NOTE: VM-D100 FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT NOTES, PV-L550 REFER TO BEGINNING OF SCHEMATIC SECTION. PV-L600 PV-L650 VM-L450 Not Used CCD C.B.A. REC VIDEO SIGNAL R601 3300 R602 TO MAIN VII L601 CAM +3.5V...
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Battery fully charged, when camera powered on in camera mode the lens doesn't open. Why?
@Kenn Simonet The lens cover doesn't open for viewing, why?
The Panasonic PV-L550 camera lens may not open in camera mode despite a fully charged battery due to several possible reasons:
1. Cassette Door Not Closed Properly – The camera may require the cassette door to be fully shut before operation.
2. Power Mode Selection – Ensure that the POWER switch is set to "CAMERA" mode.
3. Battery Installation Issue – Verify that the battery is correctly attached and providing power.
4. Clock Battery Issue – A missing or improperly installed clock battery might cause operational issues.
5. Mechanical Blockage – Check for any physical obstructions preventing the lens from opening.
6. Internal Malfunction – If none of the above resolve the issue, an internal circuit or motor failure may be preventing lens operation.
If troubleshooting does not resolve the issue, servicing may be required.
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I need the part number fir the vhs-c tapes and cases. Thank you
The compatible VHS-C alignment tapes for the Panasonic PV-L550 are:
- VFMS0004H6C
- VFMW0001C
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can you plug this in instead of using battery pack