CASIO QV3500EX Service Manual

QV-3500EX

INDEX

Ver. 1 MAR. / 2002

(KX-786)

MAR. 2001

(without price)

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

BLOCK DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................................... 3

ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 4

1. Program version upgrading..............................................................................................................5

1-1. How to confirm the program (graphic menu) version.............................................................. 5

1-2. Upgrading procedure using the CompactFlash card............................................................... 5

1-3. Upgrading procedure using the PC link cable..........................................................................7

2. Test mode........................................................................................................................................... 8

2-1. Booting ......................................................................................................................................... 8

2-2. Item for testing.............................................................................................................................8

3. Product conditions .......................................................................................................................... 10

3-1. Color adjustment data writing.................................................................................................. 10

3-2. Flash adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 18

3-3. Flash operation and recharge operation................................................................................. 19

3-4. Current consumption ................................................................................................................ 20

3-5. VCOM DC adjustment................................................................................................................ 21

3-6. Operation check......................................................................................................................... 22

4. D-PCB Assy ...................................................................................................................................... 23

4-1. VCO free run frequency adjustment ........................................................................................ 23

4-2. VCOM AC adjustment and VCOM DC coarse adjustment ..................................................... 23

4-3. RGB AMP, Sub bright adjustment............................................................................................ 24

4-4. Contrast, Bright adjustments ................................................................................................... 25

4-5. Color adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 26

4-6. TINT adjustment......................................................................................................................... 27

5. PW-PCB Assy...................................................................................................................................28

5-1. VCC3, VCC3-M, VCC5, VCC7 Voltage check ........................................................................... 28

5-2. VCC15, VEE7 Voltage check..................................................................................................... 28

5-3. BL drive voltage adjustment..................................................................................................... 28

DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................... 29

EXPLODED VIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 44

PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 45

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS ................................................................................................................... 47

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ......................................................................................................................... 53

SPECIFICATIONS

File Format Still images (including panoramas): JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1)/TIFF, DCF standard (Design rule for

Camera File system), DPOF compatible Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)

Recording Medium CompactFlash card (Type I/II), IBM Microdrive Recorded Image Size 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1024 x 768 pixels Standard Memory Capacity, Number of Image Files, Computer Output Image Size (JPEG images only)

Still

Image size

(pixels)

2048

x 1536 1024

768

Storage Capacity Approximately 300 KB/second Recording Time 30 seconds per movie (NORMAL)

Quality

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

File size

1.4 MB/image 1 MB/image

600 KB/image 350 KB/image 250 KB/image 150 KB/image

Movie (320 x 240 pixels)

30 seconds per movie (PAST)

8MB

memory card

5 images 6 images 11 images 19 images 27 images 43 images

Number of images

64MB

memory card

43 images 60 images 99 images 167 images 229 images 365 images

340MB memory card 245 images 342 images 562 images 943 images 1292 images 2054 images

• The above figures are approximations only.

Image Deletion Single image; all images in a folder; all images in memory (with image protection) Imaging Element 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total Pixels: 3.34 million, Effective Pixels; 3.24 million) Lens F2 to 2.5; f = 7 to 21 mm (equivalent to 33 to 100 mm lens for 35 mm film) Zoom Optical zoom, 3X; Digital zoom: 12X (in combination with optical zoom)

Image size is 1024 x 768 pixels when digital zoom is used.

Focusing Contrast-type Auto Focus (Auto Focus Mode, Macro Mode, Infinity Mode); manual focus; focus

lock, movable the focus frame

Focus Range Normal focus: 0.3 m to ∞

Macro focus: 6 cm to 30 cm (1X zoom)

9 cm to 30 cm (2X zoom)

The focusing range is the distance from the lens surface to the subject.

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

Exposure: Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual Exposure Compensation: –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)

Shutter CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter, BULB, 60 to 1/1000 second Aperture F2 to F8, auto switching or manual switching White Balance Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual switching Self-timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds Built-in Flash Flash Modes: AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction

Flash Range: Approximately 0.5 to 4 meters

Recording Functions One-shot, continuous, movie, panorama, landscape, night scene, portrait, self-timer, macro,

Best Shot

Monitor 1.8" TFT, low-glare color HAST LCD (122,100 pixels, 555 x 220) Viewfinder LCD Monitor or optical viewfinder

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Clock Built-in quartz digital timepiece for time and date recording and storage with image data; auto

calendar up to 2049

Input/Output Terminals DIGITAL IN/OUT, USB port (special mini port), AC adaptor connector , VIDEO OUT (NTSC, PAL) Power Supply Four AA-size alkaline or lithium batteries

Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries (NP-H3) AC adaptor (AD-C620) AC adaptor charger (BC-3HA)

Battery Life The values noted below indicate the number of hours before battery failure under normal operating

temperature (25 °C). These values are for reference only , and do not guarantee that any particular set of batteries actually will provide the service life indicated. Low temperatures shorten battery life.

Type of Operation

AA-size Alkaline Batteries LR6 AA-size Lithium Batteries FR6 AA-size Ni-MH Batteries NP-H3

• The above figures are approximations only.

• The above guidelines are based on the following battery types: Alkaline: MX1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA Lithium: Energizer

• Battery life varies with brand.

Continuous recording values show the number of shots without using the flash. The number of shots depends on use of the flash and whether flash is turned on or off.

Power Consumption Approximately 6.6 W Dimensions 134.5(W) x 80.5(H) x 57.5(D) mm Weight Approximately 320 g (excluding batteries) Standard Accessories 8MB CompactFlash memory card; neck strap; lens cap; cap holder; soft case; special USB

cable; special video cable; data transfer cable; CD-ROM; four LR6 alkaline batteries; Basic Reference; bundled software user’s manual

• This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock. Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off (by batteries going dead while the camera is not connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adaptor) for about 24 hours. After power is resumed, either by loading fresh batteries or connecting to an AC power outlet, you will have to set the correct time and date again.

• The liquid crystal panel built into this camera is the product of precision engineering, with a pixel yield of 99.99%. This also means, however that 0.01% of the pixels can be expected to fail to light or to remain lit at all times.

Continuous Playback

145 minutes

270 minutes

170 minutes

Continuous Recording

35 minutes (210 shots)

150 minutes (900 shots)

110 minutes (660 shots)

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BLOCK DIAGRAM

KA-

PCB

TELE WIDE DISP

PREVIEW

SUB-LCD

SUB-PCB

51pin

RTC

RTC-4574

SUB

Microprocessor

HD404889

BACK UP Capacitor

4.0 MHz

KB-

PCB

+,–

ENTER

3pin

4pin

80pin

VCC7 (8.0V)

BLVCC (5.4V)

VCC3 (3.3V)

DOWN

Converter

CCD/LCD

Power

VCC15 (15.0V)

VEE7

(-7.5V)

VCC5 (5.0V)

IrDA

Controller

48.0MHz

CCD-FPC

KEY MODE TIMER MACRO FLASH SHUTTER(Half/Full)

BL UNIT

3pin

D-PCB

26pin

LCD Module

DD: 3.3V VGH: 15.0 VGL: -15.0V

VSH: 5.0V

CDS/AGC/ADCAD9803

MPU

LR38665Y

TFT

Controller

CM7019L3

Chroma I/F IR3Y29AM

29.5 MHz 24.0 MHz

24.5454 MHz

SDRAM

(64M X 2)

FLASH/

MASK (16M)

EEPROM

(4K)

TGCXD2497R

36.0 MHz

5.0 MHz

Microprocessor

Controller

6pin

16pin

19pin

CCD

LENS BLOCK

Canon

Zoom X 3

FINDER

UNIT

ICX252AQ

3.58 MHz

REG

Vertical/Horizontal

Sensor

EVCC(3.3V)

AF DRIVER

IRIS/SHUTTER

DRIVER

ZOOM DRIVER

BUS BUFFER

TC74AC367 X 2

SW-PCB

BL-PCB

VCC3-M (3.4V)

PW-PCB

Flashing

Controller

Photp

Sensor

ADPT

ST-PCB

10pin

B to B

10pin

Charging

Booster

SJ-PCB

FLASH

FOCUS

LED

SERIAL BUFFER

VIDEO DRIVER

USB TRANSCEIVER

Buzzer

REC/

PLAY /

OFF

SHUTTER

LED-PCB

SELF

LED

VCC5 (5.0V)

g,h

Flash

Control

Motor system

step-down

transformer

LCD booster

BL booster

Logic circuit

step-down

transformer

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■ Preparation

1. PC (IBM Compatible)/OS:Windows 95/98

2. Link cable.

3. Adjustment program

1) ADJ716.EXE (Color adjustment data transfer program)

2) FLOAD.EXE (Camera unit version up program)

3) 786 romXXXX.bin (Camera unit program data)

4) 786gmenugXXXX.bin (Camera unit menu display data)

5) qv3500ex.bin (Upgrade data for CF cards)

4. AC adaptor or stabilizer

5. Digital oscilloscope

6. Multimeter

7. Ammeter

8. Frequency counter

9. TV (with video terminal)

10. Video cable

ADJUSTMENT

11. Battery (battery operation/battery cover lock)

12. PC link program : Photo Loader (Communication function confirmation)

13. USB cable/USB driver (USB function confirmation)

14. Test chart (for photography check) That which carried out color printing of picture data "CHART1.JPG" and the "CHART2.JPG".

CHART2.JPGCHART1.JPG

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1. Program version upgrading

In the camera unit, program and graphic menu are stored. Please check the version and update it if the version is not updated. There are two method of program updating; using CompactFlash card or utilizing PC link cable.

Note:

1. Be sure to use AC adaptor. PCB D becomes unusable if power down or an error occurs during program transmission.

2. Unit using a mask cannot update the program.

1-1. How to confirm the program (graphic menu) version

1. Boot the test mode. Turn the power on while pressing SHIFT and MENU buttons simultaneously.

2. Check the LCD display.

(Example)

TEST MODE PROG 01. 03. 08. 10. 37 r Program version GMENU 01. 03. 07. 10. 11 r Graphic menu version

· · · ·

1-2. Upgrading procedure using the CompactFlash card

(1) Prepare a CF card that contain QV-3500EX firmware upgrading software (qv3500ex.bin) in the root

directory.

(2) Insert the CF card in the QV-3500EX and connect AC adaptor. (3) While pushing "SET" key, turn the power key on to "PLAY".

The following display comes out. Version display (VER1.000 etc.) may come out on the bottom of the display.

PROGRAM UPDATE

YES NO

(4) Using "G" or "H" keys, move the white cursor at "YES" then push "SHUTTER" key.

The following display comes out and rewriting firmware starts.

NOW LOADING

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(5) After a while, display shows “COMPLETE!” and the camera is set in PLAY mode. (6) Turn the camera off then turn the power key to “PLAY” while pushing “SET” key.

Check the version number on the display.

PROGRAM UPDATE

YES NO

VER1.001

This time “VER1.001” will be shown.

(7) If the version number is correct, the firmware upgrading is completed.

Turn the camera off.

(8) Take a test picture.

Take one picture and play it back and check the result. If the picture is normal, delete it and complete the test.

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1-3. Upgrading procedure using the PC link cable

The restoration method at the time of firmware upgrade failure

(1) Set CD-ROM for Service Disc into CD-ROM drive of a personal computer and boot FLASH LOADER

“Fload.exe” then select a file to be transferred. The transmission files are “786romXXXX.bin” and “786gmenuXXXX.bin”. Perform file selection and rewriting one by one. If a transmission file is chosen, “loaded ***** bytes” is shown on the “Status” column of the display.

(2) Extract CF card from the camera unit. (3) Connect the QV serial cable between the camera and the PC. (4) Click “Progress” button on FLASH LOADER “Fload.exe” of the PC.

At this time, keep the camera’s power off.

(5) Insert an AC adaptor and turn the power on.

Since the software is damaged in most cases therefore power turns on as soon as AC adaptor is connected. In such a case, operation checking LED turns on in green so it does not matter even the power key is off. In case power does not turn on (operation checking LED does not turn on in green) when AC adaptor is connected, turn the power key to “PLAY”.

(6) The progress bar on FLASH LOADER “Fload.exe” starts to move.

The progress bar proceeds to “Transfer”, “Erase” then “Program”. If a camera has not been turned on for a long time after clicking the “Progress” button, “read timeout” is shown on “Status” column and writing is not be done. In such a case, repeat the procedures from step 1.

(7) If writing is completed, “program complete” will be shown on “Status” column of the display. (8) Disconnect AC adapter and shut off a power supply.

This method does not turn the power off by key operation. Therefore, disconnect the AC adaptor to shut the camera off compulsorily.

(9) Continuously choose and rewrite the other transmission file.

Repeat the above steps 1 to 8 to rewrite.

(10) When both files are rewritten, disconnect QV serial cable from the camera and check the version

indication following the undermentioned procedure. While pushing down “DISP” and “MENU” keys, turn the power key to “PLAY” and check the version numbers of Program and GMENU.

(11) After checking the version numbers, take one test picture and make sure that shooting, playing back,

and deleting are done normally.

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2. Test mode

Note: Do not perform the menu item unless explained here. (It may damage the internal data and

camera becomes unusable.)

2-1. Booting

To boot the test mode;

Turn the camera on while pressing SHIFT and MENU buttons.

To boot MENU1

Press SHIFT ➜ SHIFT ➜ MENU keys in order rapidly.

To boot MENU2

Press FLASH ➜ FLASH ➜ MENU keys in order rapidly.

To boot MENU3

Press SELF ➜ SELF ➜ MENU keys in order rapidly.

* To execute

Use + or – keys to select a test item then press shutter button to execute it.

2-2. Item for testing

1 TEST MODE

JAP + EN

01. 03. 08. 10. 37

01. 03. 07. 10. 11 0X00000009 0X00000322

STROBE KIZU ZOOM FOCUS

0X27

YES YES YES YES

• TEST MODE (IRDA OK)

• PROGRAM Version

• Graphic Menu Version

• Loader Version

• Motor MCU Version

• Power MCU Version

• STROBE ADJUST (Yes/No/Ng/Err)

• KIZU ADJUST (Yes/No/Ng/Err)

• ZOOM ADJUST (Yes/No/Ng/Err)

• FOCUS ADJUST (Yes/No/Ng/Err)

• CCD ADJUST 1 (Yes/No/Ng/Err)

• CCD ADJUST 2 (Yes/No/Ng/Err)

• CCD ADJUST 3 (Yes/No/Ng/Err)

TEST MODE PROG GMENU LOADER MOTOR POWER

CCD1 CCD2 CCD3

YES YES YES

NOTE:

YES: When adjustments are completed. (Normal value) NG: When adjustments are incompleted. (Abnormal value) NO: IF adjustments are failed. ERR: EEPROM Read Error

"NO" and "ERR" are designated as purple, "NG" as red. "TEST MODE" is designated as green when adjustments are all completed. "IRDA OK" appears beside TEST MODE TITLE when IRDA Master TEST is completed.

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2 MENU1

MENU1

INIT.NTSC JAPANESE

1. LED+SUBLCD

2. INIT.NTSC ENGLISH

3. CROSS HATCH

4. ANG DET CHECK

5. INIT.PAL ENGLISH

6. COLOR BAR

7. 50PERCENT GRAY

8. INIT.PAL GERMAN

3 MENU2

MENU2

CCD ADJ ALL

1. ZOOM ADJUST

2. CCD1 (AWB AGC)

3. CCD2 (APATURE)

4. CCD3 (SHUTTER)

5. KIZU

6. FOCUS ADJUST

7. STOROBE ADJUST

4 MENU3

MENU3 1/3

DISPLAY LENS ADJ

1. REC INFO

2. BA TT. TEST

3. PROG+GMENU UPDATE

4. PROG UPDATE

5. GMENU UPDATE

6. CHECK SUM

7. OSD DATA CHECK

8. ERROR MESSAGE CHECK

9. SDRAM CHECK

10.

MENU3 3/3

SHUTTER CLOSE REC

21. SHUTTER SPEED CONST

22. GRAY SCALE (10STEP)

23. WHITE

24. BLACK

25.

MENU3 2/3

KEY CHECK

11. LED CHECK

12. CF CHECK

13. SUB LCD CHECK

14. CF WRITE TEST

15. AF DATA SAVE

16. EEPROM TEST

17. ADJ CLEAR

18. NOISE CAPTURE

19. BAYER CAPTURE

20.

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3. Product conditions

Note: Help command on adjustment window cannot be used as it uses Japanese system.

3-1. Color adjustment data writing

1. Summary

(1) QV-3500EX is a high quality digital camera and makeshift adjustments cannot cover the quality of the

camera's picture. Therefore, we have prepared set of lens ass'y that is adjusted precisely in the factory and a floppy disc containing the lens'es adjustment data as spare parts.

(2) These adjustment data are stored in the EEPROM on PCB D.

2. Repairs

It is necessary to write color adjustment data for the replacements of the following units. (1) Lens ass'y (2) PCB D (when EEPROM contents can be read) (3) PDB D and lens ass'y (when EEPROM contents cannot be read)

3. To replace the lens ass'y

(1) Connect AC adaptor and PC link cable to the camera.

Note: Connect the link cable to serial port COM1. (2) Turn the camera on to set it on PLAY mode. (3) Boot adjustment program ADJ716.EXE.

At this time, each adjustment data are 0.

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(4) Read the adjustment data of before repairs.

Click the Receipt button. “receive OK” will be indicated and adjustment data are shown.

Reference: At this time you can save the adjustment data in your PC.

File (F) ➜ Save as (A)

Select the drive and name the file then save it.

(Note: Do not forget to put extension code ".ADJ".) (5) Write down the following numbers.

agc-6ab

strobe-pwm

(6) Replace the lens ass'y.

(Adjusted in the factory and comes with adjustment data) (7) Connect AC adaptor and PC link cable to the camera. (8) Turn the camera on and set it on PLAY mode. (9) Boot the adjustment program (ADJ716.EXE).

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(10) Insert the floppy disc containing adjustment data of the lens ass'y in your PC and read the data.

File (F) ➜ Open (O)

Select FDD

Select adjustment data file with extension code .ADJ.

* Adjustment data file name: 9999999.ADJ

* 9999999 is the 7-digit number written on the seal stuck on the side of the lens unit.

(11) Change the following data with the number you have written on step 5 (data before replacing the lens

unit).

Caution: Never change the other data.

Agc-6db

Strobe-pwm

(12) Add the sum of three numerals agc-6db:206, white-Rgain, and white-Bgain on the checksum.

(Example) agc_6db : 206

white_Rgain : 78

white_Bgain : 163

checksum : 447

Note: If erroneous nuber is input, color adjustment cannot be done.

(13) Transfer the data to the camera.

Click Trans button on ADJ window.

“send OK” will be shown.

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(14) Turn the camera off. (15) Booting the test mode, be sure that each adjustment item is YES.

Power on while pressing DISP and MENU keys simultaneously.

CCD1 CCD2 CCD3

YES YES YES

STROBE KIZU ZOOM FOCUS

YES YES YES YES

(16) Check the camera operation by shooting a picture and play it back.

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4. To replace PCB D (in case the contents of EEPROM can be read)

(1) Connect AC adaptor and PC link cable to the camera.

Note: Connect the link cable to serial port COM1. (2) Turn the camera on to set it on PLAY mode. (3) Boot adjustment program ADJ716.EXE.

At this time, each adjustment data are 0.

(4) Read the adjustment data of before repairs.

Click the Receipt button. "receive OK" will be indicated and adjustment data are shown.

(5) Save the adjustment data in the PC.

File (F) ➜ Save as (A)

Select a drive to save data.

Name a file name then save the data.

(It is better to name the camera's serial number as the file name.)

XXXXXXXX.ADJ (Note: do not forget the extension code .ADJ.) (6) Replace the PCB D (7) Connect AC adaptor and PC link cable to the camera. (8) Turn the camera on and set it on PLAY mode. (9) Boot the adjustment program (ADJ716.EXE).

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(10) Load the saved data of the lens unit.

(11) Transfer the data to the camera.

Click Trans button on ADJ window.

“send OK” will be shown.

(12) Turn the camera off. (13) Booting the test mode, be sure that each adjustment item is YES.

Power on while pressing DISP and MENU keys simultaneously.

CCD1 CCD2 CCD3

YES YES YES

STROBE KIZU ZOOM FOCUS

YES YES YES YES

(14) Check the camera operation by shooting a picture and play it back.

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5. In case of replacing PCB D and lens ass'y (EEPROM on PCB D contents cannot be read)

(1) Replace PCB D and lens ass'y. (2) Connect AC adaptor and PC link cable to the camera.

Note: Connect the link cable to serial port COM1. (3) Turn the camera on to set it on PLAY mode. (4) Boot adjustment program ADJ716.EXE.

At this point, adjustment data of each item is zero.

(5) Insert the floppy disc containing adjustment data of the lens ass'y in your PC and read the data.

File (F) ➜ Open (O)

Select FDD

Select adjustment data file with extension code .ADJ.and load it.

(6) Transfer the adjustment data to the camera.

Clock Trans button on ADJ program window.

Send OK. Will be shown.

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(7) Turn the camera off. (8) Booting the test mode, be sure that each adjustment item is YES.

Power on while pressing DISP and MENU keys simultaneously.

CCD1 CCD2 CCD3

YES YES YES

STROBE KIZU ZOOM FOCUS

YES YES YES YES

(9) Perform the function check (Record/Playback).

(10) Perform the flash adjustment.

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3-2. Flash adjustment

1. General

Do not fail to perform this adjustment when you replace the flash unit.

2. Necessary equipment

(1) Dark room (2) AC adaptor (3) Gray paper (Superior's oxford gray No. 22)

The following sizes are available from us (also available from camra shop).

Parts code Parts name Specifications

1904 5411 Superior photographing background paper No. 22 (1.75 x 2.7m)

1904 5412 Sperior photographing background paper No. 22 (2.72 x 11m)

3. Condition

(1) Perform in a dark room. (1) Distance between flash lens and gray paper should be 1 meter. (1) Use lighter color of the gray paper.

Paper should be larger enough to fit in a picture taken from 1 meter distance.

(Reference; more than 1.5m x 2.0m)

4. Adjustment

(1) Connect an AC adaptor to the camera. (2) Set the camera in REC mode. (3) Boot the MENU2 in the test mode.

Turn the camera on while pressing SHIFT and MENU keys sumultaneously.

Press FLASH ➜ FLASH ➜ MENU in order quickly. (4) Using + and – keys, choose STROB ADJUST and press the shutter button. (5) When STROBE indicator appears on the right upper corner, turn the light of f then press the shutter with

the above conditions. (6) The camera flashes more than 4 times. (7) Confirm the following indication and turn the camera off.

EEP WR OK

PWM XX

(8) Boot the test mode.

Turn the camera on while pressing DISP and MENU keys. (9) Make sure that STROB ADJ column is YES.

(10) Turn the camera off.

5. Block diagram

Back ground paper.

REC

OFF

RESIZE

/ MF

PLAY

SET/ DISP

BEST SHOT

SHIFT

PREVIEW

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+ 45 hidden pages

CASIO QV3500EX Service Manual

CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

BLOCK DIAGRAM

ADJUSTMENT

1. Program version upgrading

1-1. How to confirm the program (graphic menu) version

1-2. Upgrading procedure using the CompactFlash card

1-3. Upgrading procedure using the PC link cable

2. Test mode

2-1. Booting

2-2. Item for testing

3. Product conditions

3-1. Color adjustment data writing

3-2. Flash adjustment