CASIO EX-Z500 Service Manual

EX-Z500

INDEX

AUG. 2005

(without price)

■ Precaution Make sure to read “Discharging” on page 19, before start of disassembling. Be fully care not to get electric shocked.

Ver.3 : Jan. 2006

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 1

BLOCK DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................................... 5

TEST MODE ................................................................................................................................................ 6

PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING .......................................................................................................... 7

1. To update the firmware version ..................................................................................................... 7

2. How to restore the firmware........................................................................................................... 8

3. To install the firmware .................................................................................................................... 9

ADJ TOOL ................................................................................................................................................. 10

1. Preparation.....................................................................................................................................10

2. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing Lens unit ........................................................................ 12

3. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing MAIN PCB ...................................................................... 13

VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................ 14

CURRENT CONSUMPTION ..................................................................................................................... 17

THE COUNTERMEASURE FOR "SYSTEM ERROR" ............................................................................. 17

FUSE ON THE MAIN PCB ........................................................................................................................ 18

CHECK/CORRECTION OF THE LANGUAGE MENU.............................................................................. 18

DISASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................................... 19

EXPLODED VIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 27

PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 28

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ..................................................................................................................... 30

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ......................................................................................................................... 32

SPECIFICATIONS

Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard;

DPOF compliant Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Audio: WAV

Recording Media 8.7MB built-in memory

SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard

Image Size Snapshots: 2560 x 1920 pixels

2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixels

2304 x 1728 pixels

2048 x 1536 pixels

1600 x 1200 pixels

640 x 480 pixels Movies: 320 x 240 pixels

Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes

• Snapshots

File Size

(pixels)

2560 x 1920

2560 x 1712

(3:2)

2304 x 1728

2048 x 1536

1600 x 1200

(UXGA)

640 x 480

(VGA)

Quality

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Fine

Normal

Economy

Approximate Image

File Size

3.0MB

2.0MB

1.0MB

2.68MB

1.79MB 890KB

2.43MB

1.62MB 810KB

1.92MB

1.28MB 640KB

1.17MB 780KB 390KB 360KB 240KB 120KB

Built-in flash memory

8.7MB 2 shots 4 shots 7 shots 3 shots 4 shots 8 shots 3 shots 5 shots 9 shots 4 shots 6 shots

12 shots

7 shots

10 shots 19 shots 22 shots 33 shots 62 shots

SD Memory Card*

256MB

78 shots 116 shots 221 shots

87 shots 129 shots 246 shots

97 shots 143 shots 271 shots 121 shots 180 shots 348 shots 196 shots 286 shots 530 shots 625 shots 938 shots

1742 shots

* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer. * To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities

in the table by the appropriate value.

• Movies (320 x 240 pixels) Data Size 2.45MB/second max.

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Delete Single-file, all files (with protection) Effective Pixels 5.0 million Imaging Element 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 5.25 million) Lens/Focal Distance Lenses: F2.7 (W) to 5.2 (T); f=6.2 (W) to 18.6mm (T) (equivalent to approximately 38 (W)

to 114mm (T) for 35mm film) 6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical lens

Zoom 3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom (12X in combination with optical zoom) Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus

Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode, manual focus AF Area: spot, multi; AF Assist Light

Approximate Focus Range Auto Focus: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) (from lens surface) Macro: 17cm to 50cm (6.7˝ to 19.7˝)

Infinity Mode: ∞ Manual: 17cm to ∞ (6.7˝ to ∞)

• Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change.

Exposure Control Light Metering: Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD

Exposure: Program AE Exposure Compensation: –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)

Shutter CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter

Snapshot mode (Auto): 1/8 to 1/2000 second

• Above shutter speeds do not apply when using a BEST SHOT scene.

Aperture F2.7/4.3, auto switching

• Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.

White Balance Auto WB, fixed (6 modes), manual switching Sensitivity Snapshots: Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400

Movies: Auto

Self-timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer Built-in Flash Flash Modes: Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction

Flash Range: Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 2.4 meters (1.3´ to 7.9´)

Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 1.3 meters (1.3´ to 5.6´) (ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”) * Depends on zoom factor.

Recording Functions Snapshot; audio snapshot; macro; self-timer; Continuous shutter; movie with audio ; Voice

Recording; BEST SHOT mode (scenes other than Voice Recording)

• Audio recording is monaural.

Audio Recording Time Audio Snapshot: Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image

Voice Recording:Approximately 27 minutes with built-in memory After Recording: Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image

Monitor Screen 2.7-inch TFT color LCD 153,600 pixels (640 ✕ 240) Viewfinder Monitor screen Timekeeping Functions Built-in digital quartz clock

Date and Time: Recorded with image data Auto Calendar: To 2049 World Time: City; Date; Time; Summer time; 162 cities in 32 time zones

Input/Output Terminals Cradle connector USB USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural

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Power Requirements

Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery

(NP-40) x 1

Approximate Battery Life:

The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life.

Operation Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*

(Operating Time) Number of Shots, Continuous Recording*

(Operating Time) Continuous Snapshot Playback* Continuous Movie Recording* Continuous Voice Recording*

Apporoximate Battery Life 500 shots

(250 minutes) 1330 shots

(270 minutes) 470 minutes 220 minutes 460 minutes

Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1330mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card

*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)

• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

• Monitor Screen: On

• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.

*2 Continuous Recording Conditions

• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

• Monitor screen: On

• Flash: Off

• Image recorded every 12 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom

*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions

• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)

• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds

*4 Approximate time for continuous movie recording, without using zoom. *5 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.

Power Consumption 3.7V DC Approximately 3.4W Dimensions 88.5(W) x 57(H) x 20.5(D) mm

(3.48˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.81˝(D)) (excluding projections; 18.6 mm (0.73˝) at thinnest part)

Weight Approximately 112 g (4.3 oz) (excluding battery and accessories) Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40); USB cradle (CA-29); Special AC adaptor; AC

power cord; USB cable; AV Cable; Strap; CD-ROM; Basic Reference

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Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)

Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 1300 mAh Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Range Dimensions 38.5(W) x 38.0(H) x 9.3(D) mm (1.53˝(W) x 1.50˝(H) x 0.37˝(D)) Weight Approximately 34 g (1.2 oz)

USB Cradle (CA-29)

Input/Output Terminals Camera connector; USB port; AC adaptor terminal (DC IN 5.3V) / AV output port (Special

mini port, NTSC / PAL)

Power Consumption 5.3V DC Approximately 3.2W Dimensions 105(W) x 16(H) x 61(D) mm (4.1˝(W) x 0.6˝(H) x 2.4˝(D)) (excluding projections) Weight Approximately 60 g (2.1 oz)

Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G)

Power Requirement 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA Output 5.3V DC, 650 mA Dimensions 50(W) x 20(H) x 70(D) mm (2.0˝(W) x 0.8˝(H) x 2.8˝(D)) (excluding projections and cable) Weight Approximately 87 g (3.1 oz)

Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C52J)

Power Requirement 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83mA Output 5.3V DC, 650mA Dimensions 50(W) x 18(H) x 70(D) mm (2.0˝(W) x 0.7˝(H) x 0.8˝(D)) (excluding projections and cable) Weight Approximately 85 g (3.0 oz)

Power Supply

• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.

• This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted.

LCD Panel

• The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).

Lens

• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

RIGHT

PLAYLEFT

DOWN

RECPLAY

Lenz Unit

CCD-FPC

CCD

Connector

27PIN

Connector

25PIN

VCC

15C

VEE

7.5C

Vcc3.3-1

Vcc5-2

VCC15C VEE7.5C

Vcc3.3-1

Vcc1.2 Vcc3AVcc3DVcc1.8

Vcc3.3-1

Vcc3.3A

Vcc3.3-1

Vcc15

Vcc3.3A

EVcc3.3 EVcc3.3

Vcc1-0 Vcc5-2

MIC

EVcc3.3

Vcc5-2

Vcc3.3-1

32.769KHz

PWCTL0~5

Vcc1-0

Vcc1-1

Vcc1.2

Vcc1.8

Vcc3.3-1

Vcc3.3A

Vcc3.3D

EVcc3.3

Vcc5-1

Vcc5-2

VCC15

Vcc15

VEE7.5

48MHz

VOUT

MONOOUT

D+/D-

DGND

CHARGE

BAT+

GND1

–

CDS+Vdr

AD9923

LSI-SIP

R8J30224BG

VIDEO_IC

NJW1331KK1

Connector

33PIN

Connector

17PIN

AF_LED

Connector

30PIN

Connector

JACK

A/V

JACK

SHUTTER

WIDETELE

POWER

Connector

6PIN

LCD / BL

KEY FPC

Strobe Unit

Credle

Audio IC

AK4631VG

8 bit micom

UPD78F8011

Back-up C

Dynamic

Speaker

Li- ion Battery

Power Supply

Block

SD Connecter

Motor Driver

R2S30401NP

2.7" Digital I/F LCD

BL (LEDx5)

Two LED

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TEST MODE

Note: Never perform the menu items unless otherwise instructed. Doing so may cause destruction of

the data inside, which will make the camera unusable.

■ To boot the test mode

1. While firmly pressing down both [BS] and [UPPER], turn the power on.

[BS] button

[UPPER] button

2. After the version appears, press buttons in the order of [DOWN], [DOWN], [BS] and [MENU] in 0.5 second. The diagnostic menu appears.

[BS] button

Ver 1.00

++ KX806 ++

"DOWN" button -> "DOWN" button -> "BS" button -> "MENU" button

1 :VERSION INFO 2 :USB TCC TEST 3 :ROM UPDATE 4 :LAST MEMORY 5 :FORMAT

"SET" button

"MENU" button

[MENU] button

[DOWN] button

1 :USB TCC ON 2 :USB TCC OFF 3 :USB STORAGE 4 :USB SPEED

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PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING

1. To update the firmware version

1. Prepare the memory card which contains the firmware for EX-Z500 in the root directory. EX-Z500.bin

2. Insert the above memory card into the camera, and set a fully charged battery in the camera.

3. Press the [power button] while holding [MENU] depressed. Keep holding [MENU] depressed until

“PROGRAM UPDATE” appears in the display.

• The following appears.

• The version of the firmware in the memory card appears at the bottom of the display.

NOTE 1) When a wrong software is mistakenly used,

PROGRAM UPDATE

YES

NO NEW VERSION IS VER 1.00

(As of August 2005)

the message below appears. Update the firmware again with the correct software.

FILE ERROR!

NOTE 2) When only the version appears in the display

even though you are trying to operate the camera, charge the battery to the fullest and try again. The level of the battery indicator should be highest in order to update the firmware.

4. Align the white cursor to [YES] by [UPPER] and [DOWN], and then press [SET].

• “NOW LOADING” appears in the display and the update starts.

5. “COMPLETE” appears after the update finishes.

6. Remove the memory card after turning the power off once. Turn the power back on again while holding [MENU] depressed, and check the version.

• “VER.1.00” appears.

VER 1.00

(As of August 2005)

7. If the version is correct, turn the power off.

8. Finally, check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an image.

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2. How to restore the firmware

1. Prepare the firmware restoration program and change its name as follows;

rom806_gm11.lbn 씮 titan.bin

NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs

to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct model.

2. Copy the above file to the root directory in the memory card.

3. Insert the memory card into the camera.

4. Set a fully charged battery in the camera. NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the battery capacity of

the camera is low. Make sure to use a fully charged battery to prevent the danger of power down during firmware restoration.

5. Turn the power on while pressing the [shutter release] button. If the power does not turn on only by pressing the power button, insert the battery while holding the

[shutter release] button depressed.

• The LED next to the optical viewfinder changes from “green/red blinking”, “green blinking” to “green

steady”.

NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs

to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct mode.

6. When the LED becomes “green steady”, the firmware restoration is finished. Remove the battery and the memory card, and then turn the power off.

7. Turn the power on again while holding [BS] and [UPPER] depressed. Check the model name and the program version (PR:) in the opening screen of the test menu. ++KX806++ Ver 1.00

8. If the model name and the program version are correct, perform SYSTEM INITIAL to initialize the system area.

“BS + UPPER + PW ON” 씮 “DOWN, DOWN, BS, MENU” 씮 “3:ROM UPDATE” 씮 “5:SYSTEM INITIAL” NOTE: After SYSTEM INITIAL is performed, “SYSTEM ERROR” appears when the power is turned

on again.

9. Write the latest firmware. (Refer to page 6) After the firmware is written, check the model name and the program version (PR:) in the opening

screen of the test menu.

10. Finally, start the camera normally to check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an image. Check also that the colors in the images are not too bright or two dark.

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3. To install the firmware Initially, firmware is not installed in the PCB supplied by the parts center. Install the firmware into the PCB after replacing with a new one as shown in the procedures below. Note: The camera does not operate (only LED becomes “green blinking”) if the firmware is not installed in

the PCB.

1. Copy the following software to the root directly of the SD card. Restoration software: rom806_gm11.lbn Firmware: EX-Z500.bin

2. Change the name as follows; “rom806_gm11.lbn” to “titan.bin”

3. Insert the SD card into the camera.

4. Insert the battery while holding the [shutter release] button depressed. The LED next to the optical viewfinder changes from “green/red blinking”, “green blinking” to “green

steady”.

5. When the LED becomes “green steady”, remove the battery and turn the power off.

1. Boot the test mode.

2. Press [DOWN] twice and then press [BS], [MENU].

3. Select “3: ROM UPDATE” and then press [SET].

4. Select “5: SYSTEM INITIALIZE” and then press [SET].

5. When the following message appears, press [SET]. SYSTEM INITIALIZE START…. PUSH OK KEY?

6. The system initialize is executed. Turn off the power when “SUCCESS” appears. * “SYSTEM ERROR” appears when the camera is turned off without system initialize.

1. Turn the power on while holding [MENU] depressed.

2. When “PROGRAM UPDATE” appears, select “YES” and then press [SET].

3. “NOW LOADING” appears while the firmware is updated.

4. When “COMPLETE” appears, the firmware update is complete.

5. Turn the power on and off to check if the camera normally functions. If there is no problem, the firmware update is successful.

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ADJ TOOL

■ Introduction

Make sure to perform the adjustment by the USB ADJ Tool “adj03SSAW.exe” when replacing the lens unit or the PCB. Here the necessary software, driver and setting are explained to use “adj03SSAW.exe”. Note that the tool, drivers etc. are available only for Windows.

1. Preparation 1-1. Prepare the necessary software, driver and DLL file.

1) Prepare the following three files.

• Testmode driver [testmode_driver] folder uusbd.dll

uusbd.inf

uusbd.sys * testmode_driver_2.0] is for Windows except Windows98. * [testmode_driver] is for Windows98 only.

• ADJ tool, USB DLL and ADJ setting file

[adj03SSAW] folder adj03SSAW.exe (ADJ tool itself)

uusbd.dll (USB DLL) * .adt (ADJ setting file. Sorted by models)

2) Place the testmode driver in an appropriate place.

3) Place all of ADJ tool, USB DLL and ADJ setting file in the same folder.

1-2. Set the camera so that it recognizes the USB test mode.

1) Enter the test menu. Turn the power on while pressing both [BS] and [UPPER]. Press [DOWN], [DOWN], [BS] and [MENU].

2) Move the cursor to “2: USB TCC TEST” and press [SET].

3) Move the cursor to “1: USB TCC ON” and press [RIGHT], [RIGHT] and [SET].

4) USB TCC ON is now active. Turn the power off.

5) The test menu appears first when the camera power is turned on. * When changing the USB TCC ON to OFF, set “2: USB TCC OFF” in the test menu.

1-3. Install the USB driver for the USB test mode in the computer.

(The following is an example using the Windows Me.)

1) Prepare the USB driver for the USB test mode.

2) Turn the camera power on which is set in the USB test mode as shown in 1-2 and let it enter the USB test mode directly (the test menu appears right after the power is turned on).

3) Connect the camera in the above status to the computer by the USB cable.

4) The “Add new hardware” wizard appears.

5) Check “Designate the place for the driver (for users with sufficient knowledge)” and press “Next”.

6) Check “Search for the optimum driver for the device (recommended)”.

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CASIO EX-Z500 Service Manual

EX-Z500

CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

TEST MODE

PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING

ADJ TOOL