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Alternatively, wear a dis- charging Wrist-strap device. (Be sure to tion, replace the picture tube only with one that is the same type as the original. remove it prior to applying power--this is an electric shock precaution.) Samsung Electronics...
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16. Always connect a test instrument’s ground might create shock, fire or other hazards. lead to the instrument chassis ground before connecting the positive lead; always remove the instrument’s ground lead last. Samsung Electronics...
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7. Assemble the LIGHT unit to camcorder with a small screwdriver (see figure). cloth Note : To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth, etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it com- pletely. Samsung Electronics...
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Dimensions (W x H x D) SCA35/SCA80/SCA85 : 105.7 x 104.5 x 210 (41.6 x 41.1 x 82.7 inch) SCA30/SCA33 : 105.7 x 104.5 x 201 (41.6 x 41.1 x 79.1 inch) Weight SCA35/SCA80/SCA85: 760 g (1.672 lbs) SCA30/SCA33: 740g (1.628 lbs) Samsung Electronics...
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimension (W x H x D) VP-A34/VP-A800/VP-A850: 105.7 x 104.5 x 210 VP-A30/VP-A31/VP-A33: 105.7 x 104.5 x 201 Weight VP-A34/VP-A800/VP-A850: 760 g VP-A30/VP-A31/VP-A33: 740 g The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.
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Precautions 3-3 Comparison Chart Model VP-A30 VP-A31 VP-A33 VP-A34 VP-A800 VP-A850 Features V/Light Remocon Battery Ni-cd Ni-MH Ni-MH Ni-MH Ni-MH Ni-MH Audio Mono Mono Mono Mono Stereo Stereo V/Finder P.Title Focus System Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Z/Ratio x16 (x320)
4. Disassembly and Reassembly 4-1 Cabinet Disassembly 4-1-1 Ass’y Cover Housing Removal REMOVE 2 SCREWS. REMOVE THE ASS'Y COVER HOUSING IN THE DIRECTION OF ARROW. A Fig. 4-1 Ass’y Cover Housing Removal Samsung Electronics...
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REASSEMBLY : PUT THE 7 TABS INTO THE SLOT, WHILE SLIDING IT AS SHOWN IN DETAIL "B". 2 LOCKING TABS "B" PRECISION SCREW DRIVER < DETAIL "B" > < DETAIL "A" > Fig. 4-2 Ass’y Case Top Removal Samsung Electronics...
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Disassemblr and Reassembly 4-1-3 Ass’y Front Removal REMOVE THE ASS'Y FRONT IN THE DIRECTION OF ARROW. REMOVE 4 SCREWS. DISCONNECT THE FPC FROM THE CN702 OF ASS'Y AUDIO BOARD. Fig. 4-3 Ass’y Front Removal Samsung Electronics...
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Disassemblr and Reassembly 4-1-4 Ass’y Case Right Removal REMOVE THE UNIT CASE IN THE DIRECTION OF ARROW. REMOVE 3 SCREWS. DISASSEMBLE AFTER TURNING KNOB to be "LOCK". Fig. 4-4 Ass’y Case Right Removal Samsung Electronics...
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Disassemblr and Reassembly 4-1-5 Ass’y Case Left Removal REMOVE THE CASE LEFT ASSEMBLY IN THE DIRECTION OF ARROW. REMOVE 2 SCREWS. REMOVE 2 SCREWS. REMOVE 1 SCREWS. Fig. 4-5 Ass’y Case Left Removal Samsung Electronics...
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Caution of assembling (CN604 of the CVF models) : Insert the cable to the left most side of CN604 (Pin no.1 side) REMOVE 2 SCREWS. REMOVE 3 SCREWS. REMOVE THE EVF/CVF ASS'Y IN THE DIRECTION OF ARROW. Fig. 4-6 Ass’y EVF/CVF Removal Samsung Electronics...
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Disassemblr and Reassembly 4-1-7 Ass’y Function Board Removal REMOVE 1 SCREW. REMOVE THE ASS'Y FUNCTION BOARD IN THE DIRECTION OF ARROW. REMOVE 1 SCREW. Fig. 4-7 Ass’y Case Rear Removal Samsung Electronics...
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Disassemblr and Reassembly 4-1-8 Ass’y 8mm Deck Removal REMOVE 3 SCREWS. REMOVE THE ASS'Y 8MM DECK IN THE DIRECTIOB OF ARROW. Fig. 4-8 Ass’y 8mm Deck Removal Samsung Electronics...
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Disassemblr and Reassembly 4-1-9 Ass’y Camera Removal REMOVE 1 SCREW. REMOVE THE CAMERA IN THE DIRECTION OF ARROW. Fig. 4-9 Ass’y Camera Removal Samsung Electronics...
4-2 Circuit Boards Location ASS'Y EIS BOARD (EIS MODEL) ASS'Y FRONT BOARD (NO EIS MODEL) ASSY CCD BOARD ASS'Y MAIN BOARD ASS'Y EVF BOARD ASS'Y REAR BOARD ASS'Y FUNCTION BOARD ASS'Y CVF BOARD Fig. 4-10 Circuit Boards Location 4-10 Samsung Electronics...
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FRONT FFC MAIN PCB CN894 FRONT PCB CN802 MAIN PCB CN890 MIC ASS’Y CN891 FRONT PCB CN893 FRONT PCB MIC ASS’Y CN893 FRONT PCB MIC ASS’Y CN895 FRONT PCB LIGHT ASS’Y CN472 FUNCTION PCB Fig. 4-11 Connector Diagrams Samsung Electronics 4-11...
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• The location of test point (See Fig.1) Test Point: PB RF - Pin 11 of CN605 Head Switching Trigger - Pin 9 of CN605 PB RF Head Switching - Trigger CN605 Fig. 1 Test point Fig. 2 Test location of test point Samsung Electronics...
Data store after finishing adjustment by DATA UP/DOWN button. Z/RTN (DATA DOWN) When change data value of adjust state. C/RESET (DATA UP) TITLE (MODE UP) Mode change. DATE/TIME (MODE DOWN) M/F Ring dial Manual focus adjustment. (FAR/NEAR) ZOOM TELE/ZOOM WIDE Move the zoom position of lens. Samsung Electronics...
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5. Set OSD on state. STEP 3 On screen display show “ODF. T.INI XX XX” CAMERA ADJUSTMENT mode has suc- cessfully been activated. Note : When “XX XX” is shown in service adjustment procedures, this indicates variable values. Samsung Electronics...
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AUTO 3MLENS ADJ(0DE) ZOOM PULSE LOW 16X LENS changed by AUTO 3MLENS ADJ(0DE) ZOOM PULSE HIGH 16X LENS changed by AUTO AWB ADJ(0CF) R-CONTROL 3100K changed by AUTO AWB ADJ(0CF) B CONTROL 3100K changed by AUTO AWB ADJ(0CF) R-CONTROL 5100K Samsung Electronics...
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"@WDR ON; ADDR#136;GREEN DARK SLICE" @CINEMA F-ZONE LIMIT UP @CINEMA F-ZONE LIMIT UP @R-GAIN POSITIVE(ADDR.147) at OUTDOOR @R-GAIN NEGATIVE(ADDR.148) at OUTDOOR @R-HUE POSITIVE (ADDR.149) at OUTDOOR @R-HUE NEGATIVE (ADDR.14A) at OUTDOOR @B-GAIN POSITIVE(ADDR.14B) at OUTDOOR @B-GAIN NEGATIVE(ADDR.14C) at OUTDOOR Samsung Electronics...
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"@D/ZOOM MAX RATIO; CO=4X, EE=14.3X, F4= 20X " @ NOISE SLICE START AGC VALUE @ HAP(DSP #10BH) MIN VALUE AT AGC MAX @ VAP(DSP 310C) MIN VALUE AT AGC MAX @ YAP(DSP #10DH) MAX VALUE AT AGC MAX @ CHROMA SUPPRESS PERCENT Samsung Electronics...
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@HALL CLOSE TARGET NO USED EIS GYRO-RESET TIME '0C=3.7SEC' EIS START TIME ('10'=4.4SEC) AFTER EIS GYRO-RESET @IRIS CONTROL OF ZOOM WIDE POSITION AT LENS ADJUSTMENT @QB_GCTRL @AETAR L (FLEX-ZONE) @AETAR H (FLEX-ZONE) @@HALL AUTO ADJUST @@IRIS AUTO ADJUST Samsung Electronics...
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@@AGC AUTO ADJUST (ADDR. 0B0,0B1,0D1,0AC,0AD) "@LENS ZOOM TRACK CHECKING ;CONFIRM,DATA UP,DOWN KEY" NO USED "@@LENS 3M ZOOM TRACK ADJUST =SERVICE FIELD MODE (KEEP DISTANCE; 3M+/-1Cm)" @EEPROM -TABLE -INITIAL ('99'+CONFIRM =CAMERA ONLY, 'AA'+CONFIRM=CAM+VCR INITIAL) ~0FF ~0FF ~0FF ~0FF VCR ADDRESS & DATA 5-10 Samsung Electronics...
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|---- CBRG[7:0] R-G signal coeff. for B-Y signal creating. ----| |---- CRBG[7:0] B-G signal coeff. for R-Y signal creating. ----| |---- CBBG[7:0] B-G signal coeff. for B-Y signal creating. ----| |---- CRYGP[7:0] R-Y GAIN CONTROL + ----| 5-12 Samsung Electronics...
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VZOFFE[7:0] EVEN FIELD LINE OFFSET ----| |---- VZOFFO[7:0] ODD FIELD LINE OFFSET ----| |---- HZOOM[7:0] ----| MOSAIC H-ADJ[1:0] HZSTR[8] |---- HZSTR[7:0] ----| |---- HZOFS[7:0] ----| |---- MOSAIC[5:0] 4d=8x8,5d=10x10,63d=126x126 ----| MOSAIC V-ADJ[1:0] FE MODE[1:0] 01=F,10=H.M FCM[9:8] |---- FCM[7:0] ----| HMIRROR[9:8] Samsung Electronics 5-13...
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CLUSTER 11 (HEADER[3:0] = 4'b1011) ,AF DATA2 * AF ZIGZAG NOISE THRESHOLD1 ----| * AF ZIGZAG CHECKING TIME1 ----| * AF ZIGZAG NOISE THRESHOLD2 ----| * AF ZIGZAG CHECKING TIME2 ----| * AF ZIGZAG NOISE THRESHOLD3 ----| * AF PEAK CONFIRM THRESHOLD1 ----| Samsung Electronics 5-15...
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* AWB HALL STOP AT SPORTS MODE ----| * AWB HALL AT PORTRAIT MODE * AWB HALL AT SAND&SNOW MODE "CLUSTER 13 (HEADER[3:0] = 4'b1101); DECODER 1" ~1FC ~1FC ~1FC ~1FC FIXED ----| ~1FF ~1FF ~1FF ~1FF MICOM VERSION 5-16 Samsung Electronics...
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DATA CONTENT APPLY MODEL NTSC NORMAL NORMAL BIT SEGMENTATION EXPLAIN * OPTION SELECT( WDR ,M/FOCUS RING,REMOCON) VP-A30, SC-A30 * GLOBAL DELAY * CCD V-SKIP LINE * CCD V-LINE NUMBER- LOW BYTE * CCD V-SKIP LINE VP-A800 * H-ZOOM * H-START-POINT...
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The adjustment is finished when the O.K! message appears on the TV screen. At the wide zoom position, the brightness of picture depends on data of Addr. 0C9, if the picture is dark, decrease the data of Addr. 0C9. (3M±1cm) (Be sure to maintain the distance.) LENS 5-18 Samsung Electronics...
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“005 XX XX”. 5) Adjust the “C/RESET(DATA UP)/Z/RTN(DATA DOWN)” button and MENU/ENTER(CONFIRM) button so that frequency is : VP-A30, VP-A31, VP-A33 --> 9.453125MHz ± 50Hz. VP-A34, VP-A800, VP-A850 --> 14.18750MHz ± 50Hz. NTSC : SC-A30, SC-A33, SC-A35 --> 9.534964MHz ± 50Hz.
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R-Y axial on screen of the vectorscope. b. W/B Outdoor Note : Bright dot shifts after the confirm button is b-1. Aim the camera at a 5100°K gray-scale (or, pressed. 3100°K+C16 filter) chart illuminated at 1500 to 2000 lx. (40us) 5-20 Samsung Electronics...
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7) Be sure to press the “MENU/ENTER(CON- FIRM)” button to memorize setting. FIRM)” button to memorize setting. Note : Bright dot shifts after the confirm button is Note : Bright dot shifts after the confirm button is pressed. pressed. 50IRE 70IRE Samsung Electronics 5-21...
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(DATA DOWN)” button so that the yellow vec- BLUE VECTOR tor is 165. 346 DEG. 7) Be sure to press the “MENU/ENTER (CON- FIRM)” button to memorize setting. Note : Bright dot shifts after the confirm button is pressed. 5-22 Samsung Electronics...
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FIRM)” button to memorize setting. FIRM)” button to memorize setting. Note : Bright dot shifts after the confirm button is Note : Bright dot shifts after the confirm button is pressed. pressed. RED VECTOR 104 DEG. CYAN VECTOR 284 DEG. Samsung Electronics 5-23...
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1) CAMERA “AUTO”, Aim circle object. 2) Viewfinder and VRE02. 3) Adjust VRE02 so that the circle object in viewfinder is round perfectly. 2. V. Size 3. Bright 1. AFC VRE02 VRE03 V.SIZE BRIGHT ICE01 VRE01 EVF PCB (Solder side) 5-24 Samsung Electronics...
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Color bar pattern appears, and 0SD shows “8. PLL EPR XX. EVR XX”. Then CVF adjustment mode has 8. PLL been activated successfully. EPR : XX EVR : XX Note : When “XX XX” is shown in service adjustment procedures, this indicates variable values. Samsung Electronics 5-25...
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B SUB B-BRIGHT ADJUST GAMMA 1 GAMMA1 GAIN FIXED GAMMA 2 GAMMA2 GAIN FIXED ADJUST MODE 1 SYSTEM SELECTION 1 FIXED MODE 2 SYSTEM SELECTION 2 FIXED MODE 3 H-POSITION FIXED NOTE : “XX XX: indicates variable values. 5-26 Samsung Electronics...
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(PEDESTAL TO PEDESTAL) 5) Adjust the “C/RESET(DATA UP)/Z/RTN (DATA DOWN)” button so that bright(Green) level is 8.0Vp-p (pedestal to pedestal). 6) Be sure to press the “MENU/ENTER(CON- FIRM)” button to memorize setting. 7) The OSD shows “O.K” Samsung Electronics 5-27...
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5) Adjust the “C/RESET(DATA UP)/Z/RTN (DATA DOWN)” button so that the Yellow level is equal to the pedestal line. 6) Be sure to press the “MENU/ENTER(CON- FIRM)” button to memorize setting. 7) The OSD shows “O.K”. PEDESTAL LINE YELLOW LEVEL 5-28 Samsung Electronics...
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8.0Vp-p R-SUB BRIGHTNESS R-OUT 8.0Vp-p R-SUB BRIGHTNESS B-OUT 8.0Vp-p COLOR B-OUT TINT B-OUT Test point ADJ. point 1. PLL 2. BRIGHTNESS 3. R-SUB BRIGHTNESS ICE02 G-OUT CNE02 R-OUT CNE01 B-OUT 4. B-SUB BRIGHTNESS 5. COLOR 6. HUE Samsung Electronics 5-29...
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: there are 01h to 1 ch.(refer xxxx) : every address have a name like this (refer xxx) Present data New data : be adjusts before. : be adjusted newly. 3. How to get into service “ADJUST” mode. 5-30 Samsung Electronics...
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5. If you want to finish the adjustment mode, you have to do Battery Reset. The Battery Reset means that you pull out the power source and pull in it again. Then, the adjustment ended and the camcorder works normally. Samsung Electronics 5-31...
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SS GND JIG SO JIG DETECT JIG SI Fig. 1 Video Signal Connection Note 3 : How to record -1. Insert a recordable tape. -2. Press the SW772 (START/STOP)button on the Rear board in the adjustment mode. 5-32 Samsung Electronics...
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COLOR BAR LEVEL Adjustment Adjustment 2. Adjustment * Please keep the order according to explanation. 2-1. Setting of the model name a. Preparation TAPE NONE EQUIPMENT POWER SOURCE OTHER NONE TEST POINT NONE ADDRESS NAME MODEL CODE Samsung Electronics 5-33...
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XX” “XX” is different dependent on the model VIDEO block adjustments are 2-3~2-11. as below. f. The data of Head Switch is set to 6.2H~6.7H automatically. MODEL NAME ADDRESSED CODE MODEL NAME ADDRESSED CODE VP-A30 SCA30 VP-A31 SCA31 VP-A33 SCA33 6.5H 0A.HD SW P VP-A34...
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Connect the oscilloscope to the addressed Test Point. NAME Y-EMPHASIS IN (NOR) b. Connect a power source. c. Get into the VCR adjustment mode. d. Press the “DATE/TIME(MODE UP)/TITLE (MODE DOWN)” button of CAMCORDER so as to select the address 02. Samsung Electronics 5-35...
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Maladjusted Y-FM carrier impact to the play- NAME Y-FM DEVIATE (NOR) back picture, there may be black or white dot noise. a. Preparations TAPE NORMAL TAPE FOR RECORDING EQUIPMENT OSCILLOSCOPE OTHER NONE TEST POINT IC201 PIN41 ADDRESS NAME Y-FM CARRIER (NOR) 5-36 Samsung Electronics...
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WHITE ( APPROX. 100% ) APPROX. 0.7V 1.0 0.02Vp-p APPROX. 0.3V l. Be sure to press the “MENU/ENTER(CON- FIRM)” button of CAMCORDER to memorize setting. m. Reset the power source so as to fix the new data to the camcorder’s EEPROM. Samsung Electronics 5-37...
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EEPROM. APPROX. 0.7V 1.0 0.02Vp-p APPROX. 0.3V h. Be sure to press the “MENU/ENTER(CON- FIRM)” button of CAMCORDER to memorize setting. i. Reset the power source so as to fix the new data to the camcorder’s EEPROM. 5-38 Samsung Electronics...
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TEST POINT CN605 PIN 10 ADDRESS NAME BPF ADJ b. Connect a power source. c. Get into the VCR adjustment mode. d. Press the “DATE/TIME(MODE UP)/TITLE (MODE DOWN)” button of CAMCORDER so as to select the address 07. Samsung Electronics 5-39...
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FIRM)” button of CAMCORDER to memorize If the audio output level is to be 1Vp-p, the setting. deviation is to be a regulated deviation. i. Reset the power source so as to fix the new data to the EEPROM. 5-40 Samsung Electronics...
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DOWN)” button so as to set the waveform to be as below. AUDIO OUT R VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R PB RF AUDIO OUT L HD SW VCR UNREG JIG CS VCR UNREG JIG SCK SS GND JIG SO JIG DETECT JIG SI Samsung Electronics 5-41...
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8-5 Rear PCB 8-10 8-6 Front PCB with EIS 8-11 8-7 Front PCB without EIS (Mono) 8-12 8-8 Front PCB without EIS (Stereo) 8-13 8-9 CVF PCB 8-14 8-10 EVF PCB 8-15 8-11 CCD PCB 8-16 8-12 Function PCB 8-16 Samsung Electronics...
8.PCB Diagrams 3/27/95 10:03 AM Page 16 PCB Diagrams 8-11 CCD PCB 8-12 Function PCB 8-16 Samsung Electronics...
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9. Wring Diagram 3/27/95 10:04 AM Page 1 9. Wring Diagram Caution of assembling (CN604 of the CVF models) : Insert the cable to the left most side of CN604 (Pin no.1 side) Samsung Electronics...
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When replacing any of these 10-10 CVF 10-12 components. Use only the same type. 10-11 EVF 10-12 10-12 Front with EIS 10-13 10-13 Front without EIS (Mono) 10-14 10-14 Front without EIS (Stereo) 10-15 10-15 Function 10-16 Samsung Electronics 10-1...