1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE There are special components used in this equipment which are important for safety. These parts are marked by in the Schematic Diagrams, Circuit Board Layout, Exploded Views and Replacement Parts List. It is essential that these critical parts should be replaced with manufacturer’s specified parts to prevent X-RADIATION, shock fire, or other hazards.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semi- conductor “chip”...
2.2. Service caution based on legal restrictions 2.2.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF) The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation. The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb).
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety.
Note: The lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML-614S/DN Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use.
Note: Above caution is applicable for a battery pack which is for SDR-S50/T50/T51/T55/T56 series, as well. 2.5. How to Recycle the Lithium Battery (U.S. Only)
3.2. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are seven kinds of SDR-S50/T50/T51/T55/T56, regardless of the colours. • a) SDR-S50P, SDR-T50P, SDR-T55P • b) SDR-S50PC, SDR-T50PC, SDR-T55PC • c) SDR-S50EB/EC/EF/EG/EP/GN • d) SDR-T50EB/EC/EF/EG/EP, SDR-T55EB • e) SDR-S50EE, SDR-T50EE •...
5 Location of Controls and Components Followings are the Location of Controls and Components for SDR-S50P/PC, T50P/PC, T55P/PC as a sample. For other models, refer to each Operating Instructions.
6 Service Mode 1. Indication method of the service menu Set the mode switch " Recording" mode. 2. While keep pressing the "Intelligent auto/Manual" button and "Menu" button, hold left the Zoom Lever towards to "[ W ]" posi- tion for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Menu being displayed. Service mode menu Screen Contents...
6.1. eSD Self Check 1. Select [ 3 ] eSD self check. Operation specifications Indication contents • eSD self check result display Display the eSD self check result information. Displays other than "OK" are abnormalities of eSD. Push the menu button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF. 6.2.
6.3. Power ON Self Check Result Display 1. Select [ 5 ] Power ON self check result display. Operation specifications Indication contents • Power ON self check result display Function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices result display. Display the following communication test result.
8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart This flow chart indicates the disassembly steps the cabinet parts and P.C.B. Unit in order to access to be serviced. When reinstalling, perform the steps in the reverse order. 8.2. P.C.B. Layout...
8.3. Disassembly Procedures Item / Part Fig. Removal (Screw, Connection, FPC & Other) Item / Part Fig. Removal (Screw, Connection, 10 Monitor P.C.B. Fig.D21 Turn the LCD Case to the arrow FPC & Other) direction so that the screws can 1 Grip Cover Unit Fig.D2 2-Screws (A)
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Fig. D7 Note for attaching Top Operation Unit • Top Operation Unit is installed and the following wire rod is a Fig. D5 thing that becomes like Fig.D8. Fig. D8 Fig. D6...
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Fig. D11 Fig. D9 Note for attaching Speaker Angle • Make sure that speaker wire is under Speaker Angle. Fig. D12 Fig. D10...
8.4. Disassembly Procedures of Camera Lens Unit The following flowchart describes order or steps for removing the Camera lens unit and certain printed circuit boards in order to make access to the item needing service. To reassemble the unit follow the steps in reverse order. Fig.
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8.4.1. How to use of CCD positioning pin (RFKZ0476)
9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. EEPROM Data for spare parts of the MAIN P.C.B. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment. As for Adjustment condition/procedure, consult the "Adjustment Manual" which is available in Adjustment software. The adjustment instruction is available at "Software download" on the "Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC" web-site in "TSN System".
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9.2.2. Checking and repairing individual circuit boards How to use extension cables.
9.4. Electrical Adjustment • Adjustment method is different from a conventional SD video camera. • An exclusive jig and PC (including software for adjustment “tatsujin“) are necessary for electric adjustment. • A USB driver for service is necessary to communication with PC. •...
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Adjustment Items • Adjustment item as follows. The adjustment instruction is available at "Software download" on the "Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC" web-site in "TSN System". • How to use the software. Please reference help of the TATSUJIN software. Set-up manual for SD Video Camera 1.
10 Maintenance 10.1. Cleaning Lens and LCD Panel Do not touch the surface of the lens and LCD Panel with your hand. When cleaning the lens, use air-Blower to blow off the dust. When cleaning the LCD Panel, dampen the lens cleaning paper with lens cleaner, and the gently wipe the their surface. Note: A lens cleaning paper and lens cleaner are available at local camera shops and market place.
11 Factory Setting 11.1. How to turn on the factory setting? 1. Indication method of the service menu Set the mode switch " Recording" mode. 2. While keep pressing the "Intelligent auto/Manual" button and "Menu" button, hold left the Zoom Lever towards to "[ W ]" posi- tion for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Menu being displayed.
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Vol. 1 Colour Circuit name being connected. (K)..Black Type (SDR-S50P/PC/EG/EF/EC/EP/EB/EE/GC/GA/GN/PU/PR, T50P/PC/EG/EF/EC/EP/EB/EE/GC/GA, T51PU/PR, T55P/PC/EB/GC/GA, T56PU) (N)..Gold Type (SDR-S50P/PC/EG/EP/EE/GC/GA, T50GC/GA/GK, T51PU/PR, T55P/GK) This signal is connected OFTR (A)..Blue Type (SDR-S50P/PC/EG/EF/EC/EB/EE/GN, T50PC, T55P) to the FEP schematic diagram. (R)..Red Type (SDR-S50EG/EF/EC/EP/EB/EE/GC/GA/GN, T50PC/GC/GA, T51PU) (P)..Pink Type (SDR-S50EG/EC/GC/GA, T50GC/GA/GK, T51PU, T55GK)
S2. Voltage Chart Note) Indicated voltage values are the standard values for the unit measured by the DC electronic circuit tester (high-impedance) with the chassis taken as standard. Therefore, there may exist some errors in the voltage values, depending on the internal impedance of the DC circuit tester. S2.1.
S6. Replacement Parts List Note: 1.* Be sure to make your orders of replacement parts according to this list. 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only the same type. 3.
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SDR-T50EG-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP02584A REAR P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP26326A MONITOR P.C.B. (RTL) E.S.D. VEP21310A DC BATT OP FPC 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP26326A MONITOR P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
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SDR-T50EG-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks XQN16+BJ5FN SCREW VEP02584A REAR P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. XQN16+BJ5FN SCREW LSKF0753 REAR COVER XQN16+B4FJK SCREW LSGK1050 FRONT CASE 1 (-K,-H) XQN16+BJ5FJK SCREW LSGK1042 FRONT CASE 1 (-N,-R,-A,-P,-W)
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SDR-T50EG-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks LSKM1982 LCD CASE B LSGU0776 LCD OPERATION BUTTON LSGU0776 LCD OPERATION BUTTON LSSC1107 LCD SHIELD CASE LSYK2868 LCD U VEP26326A MONITOR P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
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SDR-T50EG-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks LSXN0061 LENS U 401-1 L6HA66NB0011 ZOOM MOTOR UNIT 401-2 L6HA66NB0012 FOCUS MOTOR UNIT 401-3 LSEM0118 AUTO IRIS U VEP22409A CCD P.C.B. LSDW0141 CCD CASE LSFL0343 OPTICAL LPF...
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SDR-T50EG-K vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VQT2L22 1 T50EF, S50EF VPG2D89 PACKING CASE U 1 (-K)T50EG,EP,EF,EB,EC,EE, FRENCH VQT2L28 1 T50EB, T55EB, S50EB VPG2D88 PACKING CASE U 1 (-K)T50P,PC ENGLISH VYQ5598 PACKING CASE U...