CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............................1 BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................4 TEST MODE ..............................5 PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING ......................6 1. How to confirm the program version ..................... 6 2. How to update the firmware ......................6 3. How to restpre the firmware ......................7 4.
SPECIFICATIONS Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rulefor Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording Media 10 MB built-in Flash memory SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Image Size Snapshots: 2034 x 1712 pixels 2240 x 1680 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels...
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Focusing Contrast-type Auto Focus (AF Mode (AF Area: Spot or Multi), Macro Mode), Infinity Mode; focus lock; manual focus 60 cm to ∞ (infinity) (2´ to ∞) Approximate Focus Range Normal: (from lens surface) Macro: 10 cm to 70 cm (3.9˝ to 27.6˝) In the Macro mode, the optical zoom range is 1x to 1.2x.
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Power Consumption DC 3V Approximately 3.8 W Dimensions 88 (W) x 60.5 (H) x 32.7 (D) mm (3.5˝ (W) x 2.4˝ (H) x 1.3˝ (D)) (excluding projections) Weight Approximately 160 g (5.6 oz) (excluding batteries and accessories) Bundled Accessories Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries (HR-3UA); Charger unit (BC-5H); AC power cord; USB cable;...
TEST MODE Note: Do not perform the menu item unless explained here. (It may damage the internal data and camera becomes unusable.) Booting To boot the test mode While firmly pressing down both "MENU" and "DISP" buttons, Turn the power on. 2 "POWER"...
VER 1.00 (As of August. 2003) 2. How to update the firmware 1. Prepare the memory card which contains the software for upgrading QV-R40 firmware in the root directory. firmware: QV-40.bin The firmware is included in the service CD-ROM. The location is as follows: QV/Soft/Adj-soft/Qvr40/FirmUP 2.
<Writing the firmware 1> 1. Copy the following software to the root directly of the SD card. kx864r030708.hbn QV-R40.bin 2. Change the name “kx864r030708.hbn” to “mercury.bin”. 3. Insert the SD card into the camera. 4. While pressing the shutter release button, insert the batteries.
(VMEM manufacturer's name)" can be found in "USB device for UUSBD", the computer has successfully recognised the driver. (12) The test driver can be used for both CASIO/PENTAX. Installing the test driver into either one enables the other one to recognise it.
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NOTE: How to uninstall the USB driver for the USB test mode • Connect the camera while in the USB test mode to the computer so that the computer recognises the camera. • Right-click "My computer", select "Property" and open "Device manager". •...
2. Lens Replacement Make sure to perform the following procedure after replacing the lens. A floppy disk with the lens data is bundled in the spare parts of the lens unit. 1 Enter the TEST mode. 1.Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "DISP" buttons. 2.Press "RIGHT"...
1. Write the firmware a) Copy the following restoration software and the firmware to a SD card. Restoration software: kx864r030708.hbn Firmware: QV-R40.bin b) Copy both the restoration software and the firmware into the root directory of the SD card. c) Change the name of the restoration software to "mercury.bin".
VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT Purpose Readjust the VCOM value to minimize the flicker of the LCD after replacing the LCD or the main PCB. Necessary tools 1. Camera (Charge its battery fully) 2. Photo diode (S2281-01) : See Fig 1. 3. Photo sensor amp (C2719) : See Fig 2. 4.
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Procedure Figure (a) 1. Camera setting a) Turn the power on while pressing MENU and DISP. : V E R S I O N I N F O : V I D E O O U T After pressing “Right” key twice, press MENU. : U S B T C C T E S T Figure (a) appears.
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3. Measurement a) Connect S2281-01 to the camera’s LCD monitor (see below). AC Waveforms appear on the monitor screen of the oscilloscope. * Change the Rf range of C2719 in case the range does not match. Photo diode Oscilloscope INPUT OUTPUT S2281-01 Photo sensor amp...
THE COUNTERMEASURE FOR "SYSTEM ERROR" Purpose System error may occur when the battery is removed while data is written to the internal memory. If "SYSTEM ERROR" appears on the monitor, execute the following operation. 1. Back up the ADJ DATA. 2.
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6. Return the backed up ADJ DATA. a) Select "USB TCC ON". b) Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable. c) Boot "adj864.exe". d) Open the file which is saved above and display the data on the "adj864.exe". e) Click "WRITE"...
DISASSEMBLY There are several types of screws. Make sure to use the correct ones. It is a good idea to sort them as shown in the figure when disassembling. 1. Remove the batteries. Removing the rear panel 2. Remove six screws. Screws (S3) Screws (S2) Screws (S4)
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5. Remove one screw (S1) and then the strap board. Strap board Screw (S1) Removing the front panel unit 6. Remove two screws (S2). Screws (S2) 7. While opening the case in the direction of the arrow, remove the electronic block from the front panel unit. NOTE: Make sure that the hooks are snapped together when assembling.
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Disassembling the front panel unit 8. Remove two screws (S3) and then remove the tripod sock. Screws (S3) Tripod sock 9. Remove four screws (S5) and then remove the cam ring and the upper case. Screws (S5) Upper case Screws (S5) Cam ring 10.
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Removing the LCD 11. Remove two screws (S6). 12. Unsolder the power cord. 13. Remove the connector. 14. Remove the LCD unit. Screws (S6) Connector NOTE: Make sure to insert the connector tightly when assembling, or the display will be defective. Red cord Black cord Removing the PCB...
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16. Unsolder two battery plates. 17. Unsolder the earth cord. 18. Remove the connector. 19. Remove two screws (S7). Battery plates Screws (S7) Earth cord 20. Remove the connector. 21. Remove the PCB. Connector Disassembling the battery case 22. Remove one screw (S8) and then remove the battery case. Battery case Screw (S8) —...
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23. Remove one screw (S9) and then disassemble the battery case (See the figures below for the position of the hooks). Screws (S9) Battery cover Removing the lens unit Strobe unit 24. Remove two screws (S10) and then remove the lens unit. (with CAPA holder) Screws (S10) Lens unit...