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SM7304 DZMV380E DZMV380EAU SERVICE MANUAL DZMV380ESW DZMV380ESWH DZMV380EUK MultiMediaCard SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT DVD VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER Digital Media Division April 2003...
Table of Contents 1 Safety Precaution for Repair ..... 1-1 4 Troubleshooting ........4-1 1-1 Cautions ........... 1-1 4-1 Procedure for Troubleshooting ....4-1 1-2 Notes When Using Service Manual ..1-2 4-2 System Resetting/Resetting 1-2-1 Value units used in parts list ....1-2 Camera Functions ........
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(4) Front Block, FAF Circuit Board and 2-5 GYR Schematic Diagram ......4 R Block ..........5-5 2-6 SHE Schematic Diagram ......4 (5) L Cover, L Case and LCD Block .... 5-6 2-7 Board to Board [AEL] (6) Microphone, Microphone Cover, Schematic Diagram ........
The use of a substitute replacement component which does not have the same safety characteristics as the HITACHI recommended replacement one, shown in the parts list in this Service Manual, may create shock, fire, or other hazards. Product safety is continuously under review and new instructions are issued from time to time.
Safety Precaution for Repair > Notes When Using Service Manual 1-2 Notes When Using Service Manual The following shows the contents to be noted when using service manual: 1-2-1 Value units used in parts list Certain symbols are indicated below for value units of resistors, capacitors and coils in parts list. When you read them note the following regular indications: Parts Indication in list...
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Safety Precaution for Repair > Notes When Using Service Manual 1-2-4 Table for indexing locations of parts The table of “Identification of parts location” on circuit board diagrams shows locations of each part is below explanations. The locations are indicated using the guide scales on the external lines of diagrams.
Safety Precaution for Repair > Electrostatic Protection Measures 1-3 Electrostatic Protection Measures Semiconductor components, including optical pickups, may be damaged by static electricity charged on clothes, human body, etc. Take great care when handling it to avoid electrostatic damage. 1-3-1 Grounding for prevention of electrostatic damage Perform servicing in an environment where grounding is complete.
Safety Precaution for Repair > Lead-Free Solder 1-4 Lead-Free Solder To protect the global environment, lead-free solder is used in this product. Be sure to read the following before soldering. Caution Be sure to wear protective goggles so that no solder smoke or scattered solder enters the eye during servicing.
General Description Destinations normally added at the end of model names, (AU), (SW), (SWH), (UK) etc. are omitted in this item. 2-1 Overview The DZ-MV380E DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with mega-pixel CCD and high- performance lens. Since model DZ-MV380E is a higher version of DZ-MV350E, with the CCD and lens changed, it has all the features and functions of DZ-MV350E.
General Description > Overview 2-1-2 Servicing method Table 2-1-2 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.
General Description > Features 2-2 Features Mounting 1,020,000-pixel CCD (image 1,020,000-pixel sensor) High-performance A CCD with a total number of 1,020,000 pixels lens (the number of effective pixels: 570,000 pixels for video, 960,000 pixels for photo) is mounted to ensure high resolution and faithful color resolution.
General Description > Specifications 2-3 Specifications The specifications in shaded columns are different from those of previous models. Specifications are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement. Item DZ-MV380E DZ-MV350E 1/3.8-inch interlaced 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels: Total number of pixels: Approx.
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General Description > Specifications Item DZ-MV380E DZ-MV350E Recording DVD-R disc Video: Conforming to DVD video Video: Conforming to DVD video format format (MPEG Audio layer 2) format (MPEG Audio layer 2) Card Photo: Conforming to JPEG (1280 × Photo: Conforming to JPEG (640 × 960 pixels) standard 480 pixels) standard Audio playback format...
General Description > Major Differences from Previous Models 2-4 Major Differences from Previous Models Item DZ-MV380E DZ-MV350E 1/3.8-inch interlaced 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels: Total number of pixels: Approx. 1020,000 Approx. 800,000 Number of effective pixels: Number of effective pixels: Video: Approx.
General Description > List of Functions 2-5 List of Functions Destinations normally added at the end of model names, (AU), (SW), (SWH), (UK), etc. are omitted in this table. The specifications in shaded columns are different from those of previous models. Item DZ-MV350E DZ-MV238E/MV230E...
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General Description > List of Functions Item DZ-MV350E DZ-MV238E/MV230E Jacks Video/audio 10-pin exclusive terminal (S/video/ Ø 3.5 mm (video/audio L/audio R) × 1 output audio L/audio R) × 1 (DZ-MV238E is input/ouput) S-Video output Included in Video/audio output S-Video output terminal × 1 terminal External Ø...
General Description > List of Functions / Compatibility of Recorded Discs Item DZ-MV350E DZ-MV238E/MV230E Power Power voltage 7.2 V DC 7.2 V DC supply AC adapter/ DZ-ACS1 DZ-ACE1 (AC adapter) charger Battery charge By attachment to AC adapter/charger By attachment to DVD video camera/ system recorder Available...
General Description > Name of Parts 2-7 Name of Parts 1 Recording indicator The red indicator will light during recording. 2 Optical 10× zoom lens 3 Lens hood Always remove this lens hood when using generall y available tele-conversion or wide- conversion lens.
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General Description > Name of Parts 26 BLC (backlight compensation) button Press this button when subject is being li ghted from rear. 27 DISC NAVIGATION button 28 SELECT button 29 MENU button Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation.
General Description > Inserting Disc 2-8 Inserting Disc (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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General Description > Inserting Disc (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.
General Description > List of Abbreviations and Terms for DVD Video Camera/Recorders 2-9 List of Abbreviations and Terms for DVD Video Camera/Recorders 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).
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General Description > List of Abbreviations and Terms for DVD Video Camera/Recorders 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.
Description of Operation 3-1 Description of Mechanism (1) Lock mechanism of disc loading block (lock unit) Since the structure of disc loading block in DZ-MV350E 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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Description of Operation > Description of Mechanism (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...
The formal name is “Secure Digital Memory Card”. The SD Card Association (SDA), founded in 2000, is promoting worldwide adoption of this compact memory card standard. At present, approximately 500 member companies all over the world, including Hitachi, participate in SDA. (2) MultiMediaCard The MMC Association (MMCA: MultiMediaCard Association), founded in 1998, is promoting worldwide adoption of this compact memory card standard.
The DPOF standard was jointly proposed by Cannon, Kodak, FUJIFILM and Matsushita in 1998, so that photos recorded on compact memory card could easily be output. DPOF also conforms to storage media other than SD memory card and MultiMediaCard, and is accepted by numerous companies, including Hitachi. 3 - 4...
Description of Operation > Description of Newly Adopted Technology 3-2-3 Software disc-protect function The DZ-MV350E 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.
Troubleshooting 4-1 Procedure for Troubleshooting Perform troubleshooting in the order shown in Fig. 4-1-1. Updating No improvement No improvement unneeded No message or Check firmware Trouble Check Check Problem guide System reset error code version Diagnosis troubleshooting phenomenon (section 4-2) (section 4-5) appears (section 4-6-1)
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Troubleshooting > Problem Guide 4-2 Problem Guide Check the following before judging that DZ-MV350E 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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Troubleshooting > Problem Guide Symptom Cause and Correction During recording Recording starts but stops Does dirt or fingerprint adhere to Disc cleaning method: immediately. disc, or is disc scratched? Use soft cloth to clean Clean the disc. If there is still no from inner to outer improvement, replace the disc.
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Troubleshooting > Problem Guide Symptom Cause and Correction When connected to PC (when using provided software) No drive icon appears on PC. Is DZ-MV350E turned on? Connect the AC adapter/charger and set the power switch to a position other than "POWER OFF". Is PC connection cable properly plugged in? Plug the PC connection cable connector completely into DZ-MV350E.
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Troubleshooting > Problem Guide Symptom Cause and Correction DVD-R disc cannot be played DVD-MovieAlbumSE is exclusively for DVD-RAM disc. When playing back back on DVD- DVD-R disc on PC, use generally available DVD-R disc playback software. MovieAlbumSE Error appears when starting Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to DirectX8.1 DVD-MovieAlbumSE Video written to hard disk of...
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Troubleshooting > Problem Guide Symptom Cause and Correction Miscellaneous Power does not come on, or Execute system reset (disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then no operation occurs by use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button for several seconds). pressing button.
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Troubleshooting > Problem Guide Symptom Cause and Correction Disc cover cannot be closed. Is disc correctly loaded? Remove the disc and then reload it. Is round DVD holder being used? A bare disc that is not in round DVD holder, or is in a square cartridge or caddy, cannot be used.
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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting 4-3 Messages and Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear DISC ACCESS This message appears during normal Operate DZ-MV350E after the operation process, when DZ-MV350E message disappears. checks whether a proper disc has been loaded or not. It is displayed for a longer time period when the date has changed.
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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Disc full. Appears if the recording capacity of disc Delete unnecessary scenes, or replace Cannot execute. has reached the limit during editing of the disc. video file. Disc has no data. Appears when the MANU button or Operate DZ-MV350E after the playback button was pressed with no...
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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Disc overheat. Appears when the temperature inside Set the power switch to “POWER Please retry later. DZ-MV350E, or the temperature of disc, OFF” with the disc loaded, and then is too high, and normal operation cannot leave the DZ-MV350E in a well- be executed.
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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Finalize may not be Appears if accident, such as power off, Choose “YES” and designate it to complete. occurred during finalizing, and then finalize the disc. Finalize again now? power was turned on again or disc was reloaded.
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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear No more scenes. Appears during user operation; all Operate DZ-MV350E after the Play List was deleted. recorded scenes have been deleted and message disappears. cleared. The specifications stipulate that a play list with no scene on it cannot be held: If all registered scenes have been deleted, the play list will also be deleted.
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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear DPOF is not set to scene Appears if “Slide Show: DPOF” is Specify “Slide Show: All”, or do not specified when a card for which DPOF try slide show. has not been set is loaded.
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Troubleshooting > Messages and Troubleshooting Cause/condition for Message Troubleshooting message to appear Write protected. Appears if a DVD-RAM disc that was Release the software disc-protect. Check disc. write-protected for disc units by software disc-protect function is loaded, or if an attempt is made to record on write- protected disc.
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Troubleshooting > Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubleshooting 4-4 Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubleshooting Restriction: The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel. Do not disclose it to persons other than service engineers. The DZ-MV350E 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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Troubleshooting > Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubleshooting (2) Messages for serious problems (Figs. 4-4-3, 4-4-4) 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.
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Troubleshooting > Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubleshooting 4-4-2 Error codes stored in flash memory (1) Displaying error codes and clearing them Display method E r r o r c o d e 1) Use the battery or AC adapter/charger to power DZ- MV350E, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO”.
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Troubleshooting > Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubleshooting 4-4-3 Major error codes and troubleshooting Table 4-4-1 shows the error codes that are likely to frequently appear, and troubleshooting when they appear. If error codes other than those listed in Table 4-4-1 appear, check with the factory for troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting > Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubleshooting Table 4-4-1 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 power 3126 Writing data file to disc failed.
Troubleshooting > System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions 4-5 System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions The DZ-MV350E 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 DZ-MV350E was shipped form factory.
Troubleshooting > System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions Yes: Will be reset Table 4-5-1 Settings to Be Reset (2/2) No: Will not be reset Camera System Default at Item function Setting range Remarks Memo reset factory reset Date Setup Date Mode day/month/ year/month/day PM5:00, year month/day/year 5:00PM,...
Troubleshooting > Checking Versions of Firmware and Updating 4-6 Checking Versions of Firmware and Updating The DZ-MV350E 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 DZ- MV350E.
Troubleshooting > Checking Versions of Firmware and Updating (3) Details of information/version display screens When no disc is loaded Table 4-6-2 Details of Information/Version Display Screens Detail Item Display contents Model: DZ-MV3-PAL System: Ver. 1.16 Model Model name Date: 2003/03/14 05:25:37 System Ver.
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Troubleshooting > Checking Versions of Firmware and Updating During updating, the screens showing that each Firmware Update firmware program is being updated (Figs. 4-6-3, 4-6-4, 4- 6-5), followed by the screen showing that updating is Updating system. complete (Fig. 4-6-6), will appear. However, not all firmware programs need updating Do not turn off power.
4-7 Trouble Diagnosis Information: Although the procedures for disassembling and reassembling the DZ-MV380E are different from those for DZ-MV350E, the contents in “4-7-3 Trouble diagnosis table” still apply to both devices. 4-7-1 Selecting service position For trouble diagnosis, with a few exceptions it is necessary to disassemble the DZ-MV380E and set it to the service position.
Troubleshooting > Trouble Diagnosis 4-7-2 Disassembly/reassembly for enabling service position Prohibition Disconnect the AC adapter/charger of battery pack from the DZ-MV380E. The DZ-MV380E 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.
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Troubleshooting > Trouble Diagnosis (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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Troubleshooting > Trouble Diagnosis 8) Connect the L block and AEL circuit board via SAF circuit board. (Fig. 4-7-7) 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.
Troubleshooting > Trouble Diagnosis 4-7-3 Trouble diagnosis table 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.
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Troubleshooting > Trouble Diagnosis 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.
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Troubleshooting > Trouble Diagnosis 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...
Troubleshooting > Procedure for Removing Disc from Faulty DZ-MV380E 4-8 Procedure for Removing Disc from Faulty DZ-MV380E Information: DZ-MV380E has an accessory shoe equipped with the power/control terminal, and the shape and removal of accessory shoe are different from those for DZ-MV350E. 4-8-1 Item to be checked 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...
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Troubleshooting > Procedure for Removing Disc from Faulty DZ-MV380E 1) Turn the hood (a) in the direction of the (a) Hood [A] M1.7×4 (Black) (b) Filter Piece arrow to remove it. (See Fig. 4-8-1) (c) Lens Cover 2) Remove three screws [A], and then remove (d) Shoe Cover [X] M2×2.5 (Black) the filter piece (b).
Troubleshooting > Special Functions 4-9 Special Functions Restriction: The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel: Do not disclose it to persons other than service engineers. 4-9-1 Forced formatting of DVD-RAM disc (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.
Disassembly and Reassembly 5-1 Preparations for Disassembly (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 DZ- MV380E", and open the holder.
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Disassembly and Reassembly > Order of Disassembly 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.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly 5-3 Disassembly Information: Numbers in figures are step numbers in disassemble procedure, and letters in brackets [ ] show the types of screw. Letters in brackets ( ) show the name of parts. (a) Adjustment Cover (1) Adjustment Cover (Fig.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (3) Eyecup, SAF Circuit Board, and L Block (Figs. 5-3-3, 5-3-4) Eyecup (a) 1) Pull the EVF unit 2) Remove the eyecup in the direction of the arrow. SAF Circuit Board (b) and L Block (c) 3) Open the LCD monitor.
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Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (4) Front Block, FAF Circuit Board, and R Block (Fig. 5-3-5) 1) Open the jack cover (d ), and then remove screw [C] beside the jack. 2) Remove screw [D] from the bottom of front block (a). 3) Remove the front block from R block (c) in the direction of the arrow: Be careful not to damage the FAF circuit board (b) between front block and R block.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (5) L Cover, L Case and LCD Block (Fig. 5-3-6) (a) L Cover L Cover (a) (b) L Case 1 [E] 1) Remove five screws [E] and then remove the (c) LCD Block LCD block and fulcrum block (d) assembled (d) Fulcrum Block with L case from the L cover.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (7) LCD Case U, MR Circuit Board, and Fulcrum Block (Fig. 5-3-8) LCD Case U (a) 1) Insert a fine-tipped screwdriver (e) into the screw hole in fulcrum block, and then turn the screw hole bracket 90° in the direction of the arrow. 2) Turn the fulcrum block 90°...
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (8) Disc Cover (Figs. 5-3-9, 5-3-10) 1) Remove four screws [X] and pull up the parts (m) of accessory shoe. After work, reinstall part [m] and screws [X] to the accessory shoe: The accessory shoe is set as a service part, including part [m] and screws [X].
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (9) USB Circuit Board, Rear Cover, and Hand Strap (Fig. 5-3-11) USB Circuit Board (a) 1) Remove screw [D]. 2) Disconnect the flat cable from MAN circuit board (d), and then remove the USB circuit board assembled with USB holder (e) from the R block.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (10) SHE Circuit Board, Accessory Shoe, and EVF Unit (Fig. 5-3-12) SHE Circuit Board (a) and Accessory Shoe (b) 1) Disconnect the SHE circuit board from AEL circuit board (d) in the direction of the arrow. 2) Disconnect the two flat cables from SHE circuit board.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (11) AEL and MAN Circuit Boards (Fig. 5-3-13) 1) Disconnect the flat cable from AEL circuit board (a). 2) Disconnect the SHE circuit board (c) in the direction of the arrow from the AEL circuit board. 3) Disconnect the DRF circuit board (d) in the direction of the arrow from the MAN circuit board.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (12) Camera Block (Fig. 5-3-14) 1) Disconnect the SEN circuit board (b) from MAN circuit board (c) in the direction of the arrow. 2) Disconnect the flat cable from AEL circuit board (d). 3) Disconnect the GYR circuit board (e) from SHE circuit board (f). 4) Remove two screws [H].
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (13) LCD Circuit Board, Backlight, LCD Unit , and LCD Case B (Fig. 5-3-15) LCD Circuit Board (a) 1) Unsolder the two points on LCD circuit board. 2) Disconnect the flat cable from LCD circuit board. 3) Remove screw [G], and then remove the LCD circuit board.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (14) Link Bracket, Drive Block, and R Case (Figs. 5-3-16, 5-3-17, 5-3-18) Link Bracket (a) (Fig. 5-3-16) 1) Remove two screws [K], and then remove the link bracket. Drive Block (b) and R Case (c) (Figs. 5-3-16, 5-3-17, 5-3-18) 2) Remove screw [D].
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (15) Fulcrum Cover U and Fulcrum Cover B (Fig. 5-3-19) 1) Remove two screws [D] and then remove the (a) Fulcrum Cover U fulcrum cover U (a) and fulcrum cover B (b). (b) Fulcrum Cover B 1 [D] [D] M1.6×2.5 (Black) Fig.
Disassembly and Reassembly > Disassembly (17) Loader, DRF Circuit Board, Disc Drive Unit, and Lock Unit (Fig. 5-3-21) Loader (a) 1) Remove two screws [M], and then remove the loader from disc drive unit. Note: Do not subject the loader to undue force: If the loader is damaged, discs cannot be inserted or recognized.
Adjustment 6-1 Creating Reference Data The reference data is necessary for adjustment: The adjustment program will not operate normally without it. Before adjustment, be sure to create the reference data, using the same model (with normal camera block) as the one to be adjusted. See section 6-1-1 and subsequent sections for details.
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Adjustment > Creating Reference Data 6-1-1 List of Jigs and Tools used when Creating Reference Data Adjustment floppy disk Skylark connection jig Note: Create the data using the adjustment data Parts No. TP14161 downloaded from Intranet. If downloading is not possible, obtain the floppy disk with Parts No.
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Adjustment > Creating Reference Data 6-1-2 Power Supply and Materials for Creating Reference Data 1) DVD video camera/recorder that is the same model as the one to be adjusted and whose camera block is operating normally. Note: It is recommended that you use a brand-new unit of the same model when creating the reference data.
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Adjustment > Creating Reference Data LIGHT BOX 30 - 50cm FRONT SECTION REMOVE THE ADJUSTMENT COVER [Refer to "(1) Adjustment To VIDEO IN COLOR cover" in "5-3 Disassembly"] TERMINAL AV/S INPUT/ MONITOR OUTPUT CABLE RESET SKYLARK BUTTON CONNECTION DC POWER To AC CORD AC ADAPTER/...
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Adjustment > Creating Reference Data 6-1-4 Settings when Creating Reference Data When the connections for creating reference data are complete, set the DVD video camera/recorder and test equipment as follows: 1) Make sure that no disc or card is inserted: Neither is necessary when creating reference data. 2) Set the power switch to “VIDEO”, and set the DVD video camera/recorder to the recording pause status: After that operate the DVD video camera/recorder while watching the LCD monitor screen.
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Adjustment > Creating Reference Data 6-1-5 Storing or Deleting Adjustment Program Information: The adjustment program also includes a program for creating reference data. (1) Storing 1) Start the PC. 2) Start Explorer and create a new folder in HDD of PC. The name “map03w” is recommended for the folder: If a folder with the same name exists, give the folder a similar name that is easily understandable.
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DVD video camera/recorder or DSP-R jig is powered. 2) If there is a problem in connections or power supply, Copyright (C) HITACHI, Ltd 2003 take care of the problem, and then click the YES button to proceed with the MODEL SELECT screen.
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Adjustment > Creating Reference Data 6) Choose the radio button of corresponding model name in MODEL SELECT screen. MODEL SELECT screen. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 7) Click the ENTER button in MODEL SELECT screen, MODEL SELECT and then proceed with the SETUP MENU screen. ×...
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Adjustment > Creating Reference Data 6-1-7 Creating Reference Data Start the setup program referring to “6-1-6 Starting and Terminating Reference Data Creation Program”. For subsequent operation, operate the PC mouse while watching the PC monitor screen. Information: SETUP MENU screen. It takes approx.
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Adjustment > Creating Reference Data 8) Check WHITE BALANCE ABS on the SETUP MENU SETUP MENU screen. screen. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 9) Repeat steps 2)-5). SETUP MENU 10) Click the RETURN button on SETUP MENU screen. Matrix 11) The ALL SETUP FINISH dialog will appear: Click the White Balance OK button to complete the creation of reference data.
Adjustment > Setups for Adjustment 6-2 Setups for Adjustment 6-2-1 Checking Reference Data Before starting adjustment, check whether it will be necessary to create the reference data or not, referring to the flowchart below: Have you ever performed adjustment of this model? Does the “map03w”...
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Adjustment > Setups for Adjustment 6-2-3 Test Equipment, Power Supply and Charts for Adjustment 1) Color bar chart Color Bar Chart 2) 3100 K light box (maintenance is necessary) 3) Backfocus chart 4) Color monitor (color TV with AV input jacks) 5) Oscilloscope 6) Vectorscope 7) Digital voltmeter...
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Adjustment > Setups for Adjustment LIGHT BOX VECTORSCOPE OUTPUT INPUT 30 - 50cm OSCILLOSCOPE CH1 CH2 TRIG FRONT SECTION REMOVE THE ADJUSTMENT COVER [Refer to "(1) Adjustment cover" in "5-3 Disassembly"] AV/S INPUT/ OUTPUT CABLE RESET SKYLARK BUTTON CONNECTION When using an DC POWER To AC oscilloscope only...
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Adjustment > Setups for Adjustment 6-2-5 Settings for Adjustment When the connections for adjustment are complete, set the DVD video camera/recorder and test equipment as follows: (1) Setting the DVD video camera/recorder Information: This item is the same as when creating reference data. 1) Make sure that no disc or card is inserted: Neither is necessary for adjustment.
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Adjustment > Setups for Adjustment (2) Setting test equipment The names of switches, etc. of test equipment may vary depending on the manufacturer and model. Some switches in addition to those shown below may have to be set: See the instruction manual of test equipment for details.
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EXIT 5) Click the OK button on the COMMUNICATION PORT SETTING screen, and then proceed with the MODEL SELECT screen. Copyright (C) HITACHI, Ltd 2003 Note: POWER OR CONNECTION ERROR If the POWER OR CONNECTION ERROR dialog appears , dialog...
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Adjustment > Setups for Adjustment 6) Choose the radio button of corresponding model name in MODEL SELECT screen. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION MODEL SELECT screen. 7) Click the ENTER button in MODEL SELECT screen, MODEL SELECT and then proceed with the ADJUST MENU screen. ×...
Adjustment > List of Adjustment Items 6-3 List of Adjustment Items 6-3-1 Adjustment Program Hierarchy Diagram Communication Port Setting Model Select MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Data Initialize × × × × MODEL NAME: ADJUST MENU DATA INITIALIZE VIDEO LEVEL Video Level BURST LEVEL SAMPLING PULSE...
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Adjustment > List of Adjustment Items 6-3-2 List of Adjustments Needed After Replacing Major Components Major Components IC1301 IC1401 IC3701 IC6103 Lens unit Item circuit unit IC1302 IC1402 [For DZ-MV350A/ board unit IC1403 MV350E] Data Initialize Video Level Burst Level Sampling Pulse Autofocus Auto Iris Control...
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Adjustment > List of Adjustment Items 6-3-3 Purpose of Adjustments and Incompleted Phenomenon Item Purpose Incompleted Phenomenon Data Initialize To initialize EEPROM. ------------ Video Level To set the video output level. The picture becomes dark or whitish. Burst Level To set the burst level. Sampling Pulse To measure the delay time in sampling Diagonal beats and horizontal noise occur.
Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 6-4 Adjustment Procedure Start the adjustment program referring to “6-2-6 Starting and Terminating Adjustment Program”. For the subsequent operation, operate the PC mouse while watching the PC monitor screen. Information: 1) Display ×××× on subsequent PC screen shows the model name. 2) The numbers on PC screens show the operational procedure.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure ADJUST MENU screen 6-4-2 Video Level MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ×××× Preparations: MODEL NAME: 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to video out. ADJUST MENU DATA INITIALIZE 2) Switch the oscilloscope V-MODE to “CH1” and VIDEO LEVEL TRIGGER SOURCE to “CH1”.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure ADJUST MENU screen 6-4-3 Burst Level MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ×××× Preparations: MODEL NAME: 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to video out. ADJUST MENU DATA INITIALIZE 2) Switch the oscilloscope V-MODE to “CH1” and VIDEO LEVEL TRIGGER SOURCE to “CH1”.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure ADJUST MENU screen 6-4-4 Sampling Pulse MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION ×××× Note: MODEL NAME: ADJUST MENU Start this adjustment after the circuit operation is DATA INITIALIZE stabilized, e.g., after leaving the DVD video camera/ VIDEO LEVEL recorder for at least one hour at normal temperature, and BURST LEVEL...
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure ADJUST MENU screen 6-4-5 Autofocus MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: ×××× MODEL NAME: 1) Set the backfocus chart as shown in Fig. 6-4-3. ADJUST MENU 2) Point at backfocus chart 1500mm ± 5 mm away from the DATA INITIALIZE VIDEO LEVEL lens surface: Measure the distance precisely.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 6-4-6 Auto Iris Control ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparation: ×××× MODEL NAME: Set zoom to wide-angle end, and point at light box without ADJUST MENU chart, filling the screen. DATA INITIALIZE VIDEO LEVEL Procedure: BURST LEVEL...
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 6-4-7 Matrix ADJUST MENU screen MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparation: ×××× MODEL NAME: Point at light box without chart, filling the screen. ADJUST MENU Prepare the C12 light balancing filter (set-up rings): Attach DATA INITIALIZE VIDEO LEVEL it during adjustment.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 6-4-8 Chroma Gain Preparation: Point at light box without chart, filling the screen. Prepare the color bar chart: Use it during adjustment. Procedure: 1) Press the MENU button on DVD video camera/recorder, and use the joystick to specify “White Bal.: Set”...
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 7) Click the GAIN UP or GAIN DOWN button in ROUGH CHROMA GAIN ADJUSTMENT screen ADJUSTMENT box so that the value of red vector or MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION red level approaches that in Table 6-4-1. Click the CHROMA GAIN ADJUSTMENT button at approx.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 6-4-9 Stabilizer Note: Perform STABILIZER only after replacing any component on the GYR circuit board or executing “Data Initialize”. This item STABILIZER is not an adjustment, but is performed to write the camera shake correction value contained in adjustment program to EEPROM. Although the camera shake correction value written to EEPROM is an adjustment value inherent in individual devices when shipped from the factory, the camera shake correction value contained in adjustment program is an average value set at the factory.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 6-4-10 Spot Noise Information: 1) The SPOT NOISE adjustment compensates for bright points that appear on the screen, and these are caused by a defect in pixel of CCD (image sensor) that may occur when DVD video camera/recorder is used under particular conditions or for a long time.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 6-4-11 LCD Note: 1) Perform LCD only after replacing the MAN circuit board or 2.5 LCD Unit, or executing “Data Initialize”. 2) Neither light box nor chart is needed for LCD adjustment. Before performing any adjustments for LCD, be sure to shift the DVD video camera/recorder to the test mode using the procedure below, and then display the LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (1) LCD PLL MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparation: Connect the frequency counter to “LCD-HDD (pin 9)” of LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig. LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU Procedure: 1) Check PLL on the LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen. BRIGHT 2) Click the EXECUTE button on LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen to proceed with the PLL ADJUSTMENT...
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (2) LCD Brightness MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH2 to “LCD-G (pin 5)” of LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig. LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU 2) Switch the oscilloscope V-MODE to “CH2”: Leave the TRRIGER SOURCE in “CH1”...
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (3) LCD Contrast MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH2 to “LCD-G (pin 5)” of LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig. LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU 2) Switch the oscilloscope V-MODE to “CH2”: Leave the TRRIGER SOURCE in “CH1”...
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (4) LCD White Balance MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to “LCD-R (pin 3)” of LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig. LCD ADJUSTMENT MENU 2) Connect the oscilloscope CH2 to “LCD-G (pin 5)” of Skylark Connection jig.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 7) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to “LCD-B (pin 7)” of SUB BRIGHT BLUE ADJUSTMENT screen. Skylark Connection jig. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 8) Use the same procedure as in step 3) to equalize levels a and b of the waveform.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 6-4-12 EVF Note: 1) Perform EVF only after replacing IC3701 and its peripheral components, MAIN circuit board or EVF unit, or executing “DATA Initialize”. 2) Neither light box nor chart is needed for EVF adjustment. Before performing any adjustments for EVF, be sure to shift the DVD video camera/recorder to the test mode using the procedure below, and then display the EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure (1) BL DET Check Note: Be sure to take note of the resulting value of this check because the check value will be needed when EVF adjustment is completed. There are two types of EVF unit mounted in these DVD video camera/recorder series models: The backlight characteristics of the two types are different.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure (3) EVF Brightness EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU screen Preparations: MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to video output. EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU 2) Connect the oscilloscope CH2 to “EVF-G (pin 4)” of EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (4) EVF Contrast MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH2 to “EVF-G (pin 4)” of EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig. Confirm the CH1 connection to EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU video out.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU screen (5) EVF White Balance MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION Preparations: 1) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to “EVF-R (pin 2)” of EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU Skylark Connection jig. EVF ADJUSTMENT MENU 2) Connect the oscilloscope CH2 to “EVF-G (pin 4)” of Skylark Connection jig.
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Adjustment > Adjustment Procedure 7) Connect the oscilloscope CH1 to “EVF-B (pin 6)” of SUB BRIGHT BLUE ADJUSTMENT screen. Skylark Connection jig. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM for SERVICE STATION 8) Use the same procedure as in step 3) to equalize levels a and b of the waveform.
Exploded View and Parts List 7-1 Exploded Views Note: Components without any numbers in exploded views had not been assigned as service parts as of the date of issue 7-1-1 Main Section of this manual. USB CIRCUIT BOARD DVD DRIVE UNIT [Component [Unit Replacement SHE CIRCUIT...
7-2 Replacement Parts List 7-2-1 Mechanical Parts List SYMBOL SYMBOL P-NO DESCRIPTION P-NO DESCRIPTION MECHANISM SECTION ACCESSORIES PWB ASSY MAN-H ADPTOR,AC DVD DRIVE MECHA(PC3A) CORD,AC [For (AU)] CORD,AC [For (UK)&(SWH)] TERMINAL,SHOE CORD,AC [Except For (AU),(UK)&(SWH)] HOLDER,USB CORD,AVS CASE,FRONT RING(O) CORD,DC COVER,MICROPHONE REMOTE HAND SET CABLE,USB...
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THE UPDATED PARTS LIST FOR THIS MODEL IS AVAILABLE ON ESTA...
2-2 FRT Schematic Diagram 2-3 FAF Schematic Diagram CN1801 CODE PART NAME 2SC5383T11 2SD2345-S DTC114YE MA132WA ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE BOARD To BOARD PG1801 [AEL] PG7003 R1812 0 RECEIVER 0(3) 2-4 SAF Schematic Diagram R1802 0 L CASE BOARD To BOARD...
2-5 GYR Schematic Diagram 2-6 SHE Schematic Diagram CODE PART NAME XP4501 ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE ACCESSORY SHOE VL1220/F3A PG0154 CN1401 UNIT 0-3.1 0-3.1 1.3 1.3 - 4 -...
2-11 LCD Schematic Diagram INVERTER TRANS 15.0 CODE PART NAME 2SA1774RS CAUTION BACK 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 LCD_ADJ 12.0 LCD DRIVER LCD_ON LCD_ROUT LCD_GOUT LCD_BOUT 0.1 1.5 1.3 2.1...
IC3401 2-15 IC Block Diagram CXA3582R LCD DRIVER MODE PICTURE Gain PICTURE PICTURE PSIG- BRIGHT MATRIX SYNC IN COLOR DA OUT MUE COLOR G OUT R,G,B G DC DET USER- GAMMA1 SUB- CONTRAST CONTRAST BRIGHT GAMMA2 BRIGHT TRAP FILTER R OUT USER- CONTRAST BRIGHT...
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IC3701 CXA3503R EVF DRIVER GND3 +12.0V +12.0V +3.0V G OUT OSD RGB TST15 G DC DET FILTER CONTRAST USER-BRIGHT CONT U-BRT OSD B R OUT FILTER TRAP GAMMA OSD R BIAS R DC DET WHITLIM CLAMP SUB-CONT R OSD G B OUT SUB-CONT B BLK-LIM...
3-13 SID Circuit Board Diagram 3-14 HDM Circuit Board Diagram Information of MAN, DRV, SID and HDM Circuit Boards (4.8) During servicing, replace the entire MAN circuit board, and the entire disc drive unit, including the DRV, SID and HDM circuit boards.
3-15 Identification of Parts Location Symbol Parts Symbol Parts Symbol Parts Symbol Parts Symbol Parts Symbol Parts Symbol Parts Symbol Parts Symbol Parts Location Location Location Location Location Location Location Location Location R3435 C3895 A-3D C6323 A-1B Q3892 A-2E R3705 A-2E R6135 A-2C...
4. Block Diagrams 4-1 Video/Audio Signal Process Section Block Diagram IC1504 OPERATION EEPROM IC0501 : REC VIDEO/CCD OUT IC3701 : PB VIDEO EVF UNIT EVF DRIVER AC ADPTER/ POWER CHARGER OR CONTLOR : EXT.INPUT VIDEO BATTERY PACK [Refer to power-1] IC1401, REAL TIME IC1402...
4-2 Disc Drive Section Block Diagram 8cm DVD-RAM/DVD-R DISC Video/Audio Disc Drive Unit Signal Process Section Head SPINDLE MOTOR SDRAM ANALOG FRONT END LASER DATA IC2006 STROBE CAMERA DSP & DIODE MPEG2 CODEC LASER DIODE Record DRIVE DRIVE DSP (SERVO/DSP/ FRONT MONITOR ATAPI/ DET.