DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S2 Pro SERVICE MANUAL U/E-Model WARNING THE COMPORNENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “ ” ON THE SCHEMATHIC DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY. PLEASE REPLACE ONLY BY THE COMPORNENTS SPECIFIED ON THE SCHMATHIC DIAGRAMAND IN THE PARTS LIST.
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FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL SAFETY CHECK-OUT After correcting the original problem, perform the following safety check before returning the product to the customer. 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly 6. Make leakage - current measurements to determine sol dered connections.
1.General FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 1. Specifications 1-1. Product Specifications System Type of camera Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera No. of effective pixels 6.17 million Large-format (23.0 × 15.5 mm) Super CCD with primary color filters (total pixels: CCD sensor 6.49 million)
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1.General FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL Synchro contacts X contacts only, synchronizing speed: 1/125 sec. or slower Synchro terminal Equipped with ISO519 synchro terminal as standard, lock screw provided Remote release Release socket on shutter button Information display Viewfinder display, Top display panel, Rear display panel Battery checks Battery checking performed for lithium and AA batteries.
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*1: Images shot in high-sensitivity photography (ISO 400 or higher) may appear coarse and may also be affected by noise such as white dots. *2: CCD-RAW is a format specific to the FinePix S2 Pro. The enclosed ‘‘FinePix Viewer’’ software or the optional Hyper-Utility software ‘‘Shooting Software’’ is required to interpret the images.
FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 1-2. Features The newly developed large-size ‘‘Super CCD’’ built into the FinePix S2 Pro provides an ultra-high resolu- tion, high sensitivity, a large dynamic range and an excellent S/N ratio. 6.17 million effective image pixels Over 12 million recorded image pixels (4256 ×...
1.General FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL TIFF-RGB: A format for saving image data in which a tag indicating the file format is at- tached to each item of data. Files stored in this format can be opened on a personal computer.
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1.General FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL Rubber eyecup Viewfinder Diopter adjustment knob Flash Flash pop-up button Strap mount Lens release button Focus mode selector switch AA-size battery holder release catch Synchronizing terminal cap Synchonizing terminal VIDEO OUT (visual output) socket...
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-2.Removing BATT CART ASSY Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> (1)Turn the battery holder lock lever, remove the lock, and pull out BATT CART ASSY. 2-3.Removing FRONT CABI Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers.
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-4.Removing DSC BLOCK Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> (1) Pull out CR SPACER ASSY from the camera body in the direction of the arrow. (2) Remove eight screws(BB14857-100, M1.7x3.0).
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-5.Removing MAIN PWB ASSY Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> hook (1) Remove four screws(BB12585-100) hook (2) Remove the harness from connector (CN700/701/ 702/303) of MAIN PWB ASSY.
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-6.Removing BATT HOLDER ASSY Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> (1) Remove four screws. (2) Remove BATT HOLDER ASSY in the direction of the arrow. 2-7.Removing LCD MONITOR Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers.
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-8.Removing REAR DISPLAY PANEL Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> (1) Remove two screws. (2) Remove REAR DISPLAY PANEL in the direction of the arrow. 2-9.Removing SW PWB ASSY Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers.
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-10.Removing CCD HOLDER ASSY Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> (1) Remove four screws. (2) Remove CCD HOLDER ASSY in the direction of the arrow. [ Notes of assembly of CCD HOLDER ASSY] Tighten the machine screw according to one side (direction of the arrow) when you stop four screws.
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-11.Removing PLATE BOTTOM Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. <Step 1> (1) Remove two screws. (2) Remove PLATE BOTTOM in the direction of the arrow. 2-12.Removing GRIP BASE Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers.
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-13.Removing TOP COVER UNIT Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. (1) Remove the lens cap. (2) Remove A/M COVER PLATE. <Step 1> (3) Remove one screw. (4) Remove A/M CHANGE LEVER.
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2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 3> (15) Remove FPC from the TOP COVER side, and remove TOP COVER UNIT to the grip side. * As for the grip side, the harness is stopped with solder. <Step 4>...
2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 2-14.Removing BODY FPC HARNESS Remove in the order indicated by circled numbers. (1) Remove soldering from CAMERA BODY, and remove <Step 1> BODY FPC HARNESS. Brown: Red: Orange: Yellow: Green: Blue: Black:...
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2. Disassembly FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 3> (5) Pull out the harness of the flash in the direction of the arrow after floating TOP COVER FPC. <Step 4> (6) Remove FLASH UP SPRING in the direction of A.
3.Schematic FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 3.Schematic 3-1.Cautions <Caution when replaceing chip (leadless) parts.> * Do not re-use the removed parts, but use new parts. Be careful that the negativ side of the tantalum capacitors are susceptible to heat.
3.Schematic FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 3-3-2 Block function descriptions (1) Imaging circuit (CCD BLOCK) (CAM BLOCK) The analog video signals output from the new APS-size Honeycom CCD (APS-size 6.17-megaixel CCD) are processed using false-color correction (CDS), optimized spacing (CDS), amplification (AGC) and signal mixing (CDS) in a single CSP- IC chip (IC501;...
*4 The firmware download command is only used when an internal camera software problem is discovered and an upgrade is required. At this point (15/6/02), there are no plans for a firmware upgrade. ( Supplement:At this point (15/6/02), the firmware version for the FinePix S2 Pro(U)(E) is "1.56".) 4-2. Adjustment Sequence for Major Component Replacement Camera body replacement: CAM adjustment ->...
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-3. Measuring Instruments Used Measuring instrument Remarks Stabilized power supply For adjustment Pattern box PTB450 or equivalent Waveform monitor For function checks Digital voltmeter For adjustment Personal computer For various adjustments and operational checks (PC-AT compatible, Windows Me).
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL [Modification of an Inspection Lens to an Adjustment Lens] [ It is common with FinePix S1 Pro. ] [Step 3] Remove the screws holding the opening F value linkage guide in the order shown by the circled numbers in the figure below,...
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-5. Jig Connections FinePix S2 Pro Personal computer IEEE1394 cable(note 2) USB cable OS:WindowsMe DC IN terminal DC5V Stabilized power supply V o l t m e t e r (note 1) note 1: Always measure input voltage in the vicinity of the DC IN terminal when making adjustments.
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL (2)Environment settings for AF adjustment (fig. B) Fluorescent 1) Set the distance between the AF chart and the front of the F light stand mount to 953.5 mm +-1 mm. AF solid chart F mount side 2) Use a light source to illuminate the AF chart.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step2> My Computer Defrost the downloaded compression software. 3.5inch FD(A:) (Note) (C:) *Specify the preservation drive for C drive if it is decompres- sion software which can specify the preservation drive. ZJ00558-100...
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-8.Install the DSC jig driver and the PC adjustment software. * Since this camera uses the USB for communications with the personal computer, in order to start the PC adjustment soft- ware, [the DSC jig driver] needs to be installed in the personal computer beforehand.
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-9.Adjustment Software Initial Setup As the initial setup has already been written to the [FFW.ini] S2Pro_UE.ff file, all that is required is to follow the procedure below. Note that changing the file name may prevent the soft- ware running.
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Do not use. AUTO Do not use. Setting OK/NG clear Do not use. (note 2) FinePix S2 Pro may be used with other dig- Mode set Sets mode. ital cameras, however data read and write Automatic Runs ‘Auto Adjust’ inside the adjustment user program.
<Fig.1> FFW.EXE Start-up Screen <Step 3> Confirm that you have read the usage notes and then press the [Enter] key on your computer. --> The [FinePix S2 Pro Jig Mode Setup Screen(Fig.3)] is displayed. <Step 4> <Fig.2>Cautions When Using Adjustment Software After setting the camera in the jig mode, press the [Enter] key on the computer.
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-11.[F4]: CCD Defect Correction Adjustment <<IMPORTANT>> Stabilized power supply To perform CCD defect correction, the defect data for the camera being adjusted is required. DC_5V The repair work involved in CCD defect correction must be performed as part of CCD HOLDER ASSY or MAIN PWB ASSY replacement.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL [ The procedure for creating a CCD defect data file to be used in MAIN PWB ASSY replacement is described below.] * In this explanation, the sample serial number shown in the figure at right is used as an example.
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-12.[F5]: CAM Adjustment (Shutter adjustment, aperture sensitivity decline adjust- ment, ISO sensitivity adjustment, white balance adjust- ment, AE glare stop adjustment, offset level adjustment) [Preparation] For CAM adjustment, first have an LB 140 filter and pat- Lens for adjustment tern box (all white) ready.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 4> When CAM adjustment (with filter) is completed normally, [CAM Adjustment (without filter) Screen (Fig.11)] is displayed. Make the following preparations. (1) Remove the LB 140 filter from the camera. (2) Set the distance between the camera and the pattern box to 20 mm or less.
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-13. [F1]: Battery Voltage Adjustment Stabilized power supply [Notes] 1) When performing battery voltage adjustment, provide a DC_5V power supply (5 V) to the camera from the specified pow- er cable jig before setting the camera to Jig mode.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 5> Follow instructions on the [5.00V Input Screen (Fig.16)], and adjust BATT_REF voltage. Set voltage to 5.00V(+0.01V, -0.01V), press the [Enter] key on the computer. ---> Save the adjusted data to the flash ROM when adjust- ment is completed normally.
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-14.[F11]: Rear Display Panel Adjustment Stabilized power supply <Step 1> DC_5V Select [F11] from [Adjustment Select Screen (Fig.4)] (ie press the [F11] key on the computer). ---> The [Rear display panel Adjustment Preparation Screen (Fig.18)] is displayed.
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-15.[F7]: Flash Adjustment 2000+-10mm [Preparations] To adjust the flash, prepare a gray chart beforehand. Flash luminescence side The adjustment lens is used to adjust the flash. [Setup for Flash adjustment] Refer to the "Setup for Flash Adjustment" figure shown at right.
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-16.[F6]: AF offset adjustment *1 Because the name of the adjustment gives rise to misunderstandings, it has been changed from AF adjustment to “AF offset adjustment”. *2 When the Nikon body and CCD HOLDER ASSY are assembled, physical variations can arise in the focal position of the CCD surface (focal length).
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL [Preparations] To perform AF offset adjustment, prepare an AF adjustment lens and AF solid chart jig beforehand. [Notes] 1) When measuring the distance for AF adjustment, measure from the front of the F mount on the camera.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 4> Perform the following, as directed by the instructions in the "Correction data acquisition method" window (2) (Fig.25). (1) Mount the camera on the stand for the AF solid chart. (2) Check that the AF target mark in the center of the viewfinder screen can be seen in the center of the AF solid chart.
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(5) When you have completed steps (1) to (4) above, press the [Enter] key on your computer. --> The [FinePix S2 Pro Jig Mode Setup Screen(Fig.31)] is displayed. <Step 12> Set the camera to Jig mode again as directed by the instructions in the "Jig Mode Settings"...
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 13> Select [F6] from [Adjustment Select Screen (Fig.32)] (ie press the [F6] key on the computer). ---> The [AF Adjustment Selection Screen (Fig.33)] is dis- played. <Fig.32> Adjustment Select Screen <Step 14>...
1)Order firmware downloading separately, as required. Do not Connections for Downloading Firmware use this adjustment procedure until then. 2)As at 15/6/02, the firmware version for the FinePix S2 Pro is "1.56". <Step 1> Select [F8] from [Adjustment Select Screen (Fig.4)] (ie press the [F8] key on the computer).
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 3> Carry out the following in accordance with the instructions on the [Download Complete Screen (Fig.38)]. (1) Remove the DC jack from the camera. (2) Press the [Enter] key on the computer.
* Details of USB_ID/IEEE_ID writing (1)The USB_ID/IEEE_ID is written because "devices (in this case the FinePix S2 Pro) must be uniform throughout the world and there is consequently an obligation under the standards to assign a device-specific ID." If multiple devices with the same USB_ID/IEEE_ID are connected to a computer, the computer will be unable to recognize those devices and operation failures will occur.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 3> Follow instructions on the [Destination Settings Screen (Fig.41)], and press the [A] key on the computer. --->The [U-MODEL Select Screen (Fig.42)] is displayed. <Fig.41> Destination Settings Screen(USB) <Step 4> Follow instructions on the [U-MODEL Select Screen (Fig.42)], and press the [Enter] key on the computer.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 8> Enter a 5-digit serial number in the serial number input dialog box as directed by the instructions in the "Enter IEEE_ID serial number" window (Fig 45). [Example of serial number and value generation] Enter a number made up of the second digit in the camera's serial number followed by the last 4 digits of the serial number.
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Press the [Enter] key on the computer while in the [Product Mode Setting Screen (Fig.49)]. ---> When the settings are completed normally they are saved to the flash ROM, and the [FinePix S2 Pro Adjustment End Screen (Fig.50)] is displayed. <Fig.49> Product Mode Setting Screen <Step 13>...
4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 4-19.Specifying the CAMERA BODY Setting When Stabilized power supply Requesting Nikon Repairs DC_5V [Preparation] No special jig is required. [Environment for adjustment] Refer to the "Connection chart for Nikon repair request settings" figure shown at right.
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 4> In the "FFWJ.EXE Startup" window (Fig.55) menu bar, select "Program" (Fig.55-(1)) and then "Re_road" (Fig.55-(2)). --> The "Reload confirmation" window (Fig.56) appears. <Fig.55> FFW.EXE Startup Screen <Step 5> In the "Reload confirmation" window (Fig.56), click "Yes"...
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4. Adjustment FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 7> Set the camera to Nikon repair request settings and then press the [Enter] key on your computer. * Nikon repair request settings procedure (1) Load 2 fully charged CR123A batteries into the camera.
5. Inspection FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 5.Inspection 5-1. Measuring Instruments and Jigs Used for Inspection Measuring instrument Remarks TV monitor NTSC TV monitor, minimum resolution 600 lines Power supply AC adapter (eg AC-5VH), stabilized power supply Pattern box...
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5. Inspection FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 2> Item Mode Preparations for adjustment Adjustment and measurement Measuring Measurement and measurement method instrument point (1) Insert the Jig cable in Power switch P Mode check DC_JACK. Visual Top display (2) Set power supply voltage.
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5. Inspection FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 7> Item Mode Preparations for adjustment Adjustment and measurement Measuring Measurement and measurement method instrumen point Slot cover (1)Turn on the Power_on of detection the main body. Visual confirmation (2)Open and tighten the slot (2)The any Rear display panel cover.
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5. Inspection FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL <Step 13> Item Mode Preparations for adjustment Adjustment and measurement Measuring Measurement and measurement method instrument point Battery low (1)Set the voltage to 6.00V+- check 0.01V. Stabilized Rear display (Nikon Body) (2)Lower the voltage to...
Peripheral (horizontal/vertical) 1000 [Note!] The resolution values given in this description are not the original "FinePix S2 Pro) resolution values (TV resolution). The values <Fig.62> Enlargement <Fig.63> Enlargement given are according to the high-resolution chart set in the jig. to 300%(Center)
5. Inspection FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 5-5.CCD Cleaning and Inspection Procedures This camera is fitted with a CCD as its imaging (pickup) ele- Release mode switch ment. The CCD is located behind the shutter. Dust or other unlock button...
5. Inspection FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 5-5-2.CCD Cleaning Using Test Photography to Detect Dusting Lens for inspection <Step 1> Supply power to the camera. (AC power adapter of batteries Maximum 20mm can be used.) <step 2> Pattern box...
5-6-1. Measuring equipment and tools used for AF checking Measuring instrument Remarks Power supply AC adapter (eg AC-5VH), stabilized power supply AF inspection lens of FinePix S2 Pro New jig: ZJ00654-100 AF target for inspection New jig: ZJ00626-100 X-Y stage for AF adjustment...
5. Inspection FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 5-6-3.AF testing procedure <Step 1> Select the settings listed below on the camera: * Perform a 2-button reset. Select A mode. Do not pop up the flash. Set the focusing mode to “S”.
5. Inspection FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 5-6-4. Cause identification procedure for focus-related problems With the FinePixS2Pro, queries and complaints regarding focusing and auto focusing (AF) address a wide range of overlapping factors. These factors include the shallow depth of field for the subject due to the increased resolution of the CCD (the...
6. Parts List FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 6-4. Electrical Parts (U)(E) [NOTE] * Due to standardization,replacement in the parts list may be The components indicated by mark are critical for safety. different form the parts list specified in the circuit or the When indicated parts by reference number,please include components used on the set.
6. Parts List FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 6-5.Transportation box of camera body repair. Ref.No. Part No. Description Ref.No. Part No. Description A203 A202 Note A201 (Note) Pack the form of "CAMERA BODY ASSY (In dotted line of M201)" on page 71 and page 78.
7.Appendix FinePix S2 Pro (U/E) SERVICE MANUAL 7. Appendix 7-1.List of Related Technical Updates Issued To ensure that after-sales srevice is performed accuratety, keep a record here of the technical updates issued that cover this device. Technical Update No. Date...
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