TEST MODE ................................................................................................................................................ 5
PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING .......................................................................................................... 7
1. How to confirm the program version ............................................................................................. 7
2. How to update the firmware............................................................................................................ 7
3. How to restore the firmware ........................................................................................................... 8
PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 24
* 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.
Delete:Single-file, all files (with protection)
Effective Pixels
QV-R3:3.20 million
QV-R4:4.00 million
Imaging Element
QV-R3:1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD
(Total pixels: 3.34 million)
QV-R4:1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD
(Total pixels: 4.13 million)
Lens/Focal Distance
QV-R3:F2.6 (W) to 4.8 (T); f=7.6 (W) to 22.8mm (T)
(equivalent to approximately 37 (W) to 111mm (T) for 35mm film)
QV-R4:F2.6 (W) to 4.8 (T); f=7.6 (W) to 22.8mm (T)
(equivalent to approximately 37.5 (W) to 112.5mm (T) for 35mm film)
Zoom:3X optical zoom; 3.2X digital zoom
(9.6X in combination with optical zoom)
Focusing:Contrast-type Auto Focus (Macro Mode, Infinity Mode); manual focus; focus lock
Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface)
Normal:40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
Macro:14cm to 50cm (5.5˝ to 19.7˝)
Optical zoom is disabled in the Macro Mode. Zoom is fixed at maximum wide angle.
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, 2 to 1/2000 second
Aperture:F2.6/5.0, auto switching
White Balance:Automatic, fixed (4 modes), manual switching
Self-timer:10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes:AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction
Flash Range:Approximately 0.4 to 3.2 meters
(1.3´ to 10.5´) (QV-R3)
Approximately 0.4 to 2.8 meters
(1.3´ to 9.2´) (QV-R4)
Recording Functions:Snapshot; Best Shot; Coupling Shot; Night Scene; Manual Exposure; Movie; Interval Mode
Monitor Screen:1.6-inch TFT color LCD
84,960 pixels (354 x 240)
Viewfinder:Monitor screen and optical viewfinder
Timekeeping FunctionsBuilt-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:AC adaptor terminal (DC IN 4.5V); USB port (MINI-B)
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■ Power Requirement
Power Requirements:Rechargeable lithium ion battery
The values noted above are approximate values until power fails at normal temperature (25°C (77°F)). The above does not
guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Power Consumption:DC 4.5V Approximately 5.4W
Dimensions:90.0(W) x 59.0(H) x 31.0(D) mm
(3.5˝(W) x 2.3˝(H) x 1.2˝(D))
(excluding projections
Thickest Part: 35.0mm (1.4˝))
Weight:Approximately 200 g (7.05 oz)(excluding battery and accessories)
Bundled Accessories:Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-30); Special battery charger unit (BC-20);
Special USB cable; Strap; CD-ROM; User’s Guide
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Xe Lamp
Main
Capacitor
Trigger
Coil
Charging
Booster
IGBT
WhiteWhite
USB
DC in
ADP
Detection
AF assisist
lamp
G
R
PENTAX
Lens Unit
x 3
M
M
ZOOM
M
Finder
Rotary
SW
K-FPC
MIAN-PCB
SUB-PCB
C-FPC
76CMCM2
HJ936201BP
SD
Motor Driver
LB 8649RN
B to B
40 pin
40 pin
60 pin
22 pin
30 pin
Li-Batt
3.3 V-4.2 v
Digital I/F LCD
VGH: 15.0 V
VSH: 5.0 V
VDD: 5.0 V
BL (LED X 3)
ST UNIT
VCC1-ST
BUZZER
VCC1-1
VCOM
Amp
TK17030M
BACK UP
Capacitor
76CFLASH
Timer LED
SDRAMSH
32 KHz
8 bit
Microprocessor
M37516M6H
VCC1-2
15 V
5 V
4.00 MHz
4.00 KHz
VCC1.5
VCC3.3
VCC1.2
VCC5
VCC3
VCC15
VCC7.5
R
DOWN
Converter
DOWN
Converter
UP
Converter
UP
Converter
REG
CDS/AGC+AD
HD49334ANP
1CX412AQ
COD
3Mpix
CD3440EN
TV7SZ04FU X 3
V. Driver
H. Driver
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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
Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "DISP" buttons.
The program version is displayed.
Press "RIGHT" button, "Right" button and "MENU" button while the program version is displayed.
MAIN MENU is dispalyed.
QV-R3 (as of July 3, 2002)QV-R4 (as of July 3, 2002)
++ KX861 ++
PR : 02.07.03.21.47
LD : 1.06
MI : 41
"Right" button, "Right" button, "MENU" button
1:VERSION INFO
2:VIDEO OUT
3:USB TCC TEST
4:TEST MENU
5:BEEP TEST
6:TASK-2 TEST
7:ROM UPDATE
8:ADJ TEST
9:REC-INFO
10 :TEST SCRIPT
11 :LAST MEMORY
To delete "Power on default settings" set by individual customers, clear the memory as follows.
Note;
It is impossible to recover the memory after it was cleared.
It is impossible to delete "Power on default settings" of the motion picture.
Procedure;
After formatting the memory, execute "LAST MEMORY CLEAR" in the TEST mode.
(1) Turn the power on in REC mode and press MENU key.
(2) Select Set Up and execute format.
(3) Turn the power off.
(4) Turn the power on while pressing MENU and DISP key.
(5) Press right side of SET key twice, and press MENU key.
(6) Select "11:LAST MEMORY" and press SET key.
(7) The following message appears.
LAST MEMORY CLEAR
START .....
PUSH OK KEY?
(8) Press SET key, and turn the power off.
(9) Turn the power on again.
(10) "Power on default settings" set by the customers have been deleted when the language setting menu
appears.
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PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING
■ Introduction
Update the program using the memory card.
Note:
Make sure to use a fully charged battery.
MAIN PCB becomes unusable if power down or an error occurs during program transmission.
1. How to confirm the program version
■ The program version can be confirmed in the test menu (refer to the previous page).
■ Turn the power on while pressing MENU button.
The following program version also can be found.
Check the LCD display.
(Example)
VER 1.00
(As of July 3. 2002)
2. How to update the firmware
1. Prepare the memory card which contains the software for upgrading firmware in the root directory.
qv-r3.bin (QV-R3)
qv-r4.bin (QV-R4)
2. Insert the above memory card into the camera, and set the AC adapter or a fully charged battery in the
camera.
3. While pressing MENU, press power switch. Keep pressing MENU until “PROGRAM UPDATE” appears
in the camera LCD
• The following appears.
• The version for the firmware update software in the memory card appears at the bottom.
PROGRAM UPDATE
YES
NO
NEW VERSION IS
VER 1.00
4. Align the white cursor to ”YES” by the cross keys of and , and press SET.
•“NOW LOADING” appears in the LCD and the update starts.
5. “COMPLETE” appears after the update finishes.
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6. Remove the memory card after turning the power off once. Turn the power back on again while pressing
MENU, and check the version.
VER 1.00
•“VER 1.00” appears this time.
7. If the version is correct, turn the power off.
8. Finally, check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an image.
3. How to restore the firmware
1. Prepare the following firmware restoration program and change its name as follows;
kx861r.hbn mercury.bin (QV-R3)
kx862r.hbn mercury.bin (QV-R4)
2. Copy the above file to the root directory in the memory card.
3. Insert the memory card into the camera.
4. Set the AC adapter or a fully charged battery in the camera.
5. Turn the power on while pressing the shutter release button.
The LED next to the optical finder changes from green/red blinks green blinks/red lights only red
lights.
6. When only the red LED lights, the firmware restoration is finished.
Remove the AC adapter or the battery and turn the power off.
7. Turn the power on again while pressing MENU and DISP buttons.
The firmware is successfully restored if the corresponding version appears next to “PR” of the test
menu.
PR:02.07.03.21.47 (QV-R3)
PR:02.07.03.21.48 (QV-R4)
8. Finally, start the camera normally to check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an
image.
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ADJUSTMENT
■ Introduction
Make sure to perform the adjustment when replacing the lens unit or the MAIN PCB.
The necessary software, driver and setting are explained in using USB ADJ Tool "adj331e.exe (Ver.1.1).
Note that the tool, drivers etc. are available only for Windows.
1. How to use USB ADJ Tool
1-1. Prepare the necessary software, driver and DLL file.
(1) Prepare the following three files.
• Commom test driver for CASIO/PENTAX
[testmode_pentax_casio] folderuusbd.dll
uusbd.inf
uusbd.sys
• ADJ data read/write tool "adj331e.exe"
• Commom DLL for USB test "uusbd.dll"
(2) Place the commom test driver for CASIO/PENTAX in an appropriate place.
(3) After downloading the common DLL for USB test, copy it to the same directory as that of the ADJ data
read/write tool or under "c:windows/system.
1-2. Set the camera so that it recognises the USB test mode.
(1) Enter the test mode and then the initial test selection screen.
Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "DISP".
Press "RIGHT", "RIGHT" and "MENU.
(2) Move the cursor to "3:USB TCC TEST" and press "SET".
(3) Move the cursor to "1:USB TCC ON" and press "SET".
(4) Press "MENU" button and leave the test mode.
(5) This enables the camera to recognise the USB test mode flag.
(6) When the USB test mode flag is ON, the test menu appears first when the camera power is turned on.
* If the USB test mode flag should be 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 and let it enter the USB test mode as
shown in 2.(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) "A wizard for the new hardware" 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)".
(7) Check "Designate the place to search" , designate the place which contains "inf" file in the driver by
pressing "Reference" button, and then press "Next" button.
(8) When "Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer's name)" appears upon message "Searching for
the driver file for the following devices" , press "Next" button.
(9) The file copy starts.
(If a message "uusbd.Inf cannot be found" appears during the file copy, designate the same place as in
the step 7).
(10) Press "Complete" button.
(11) Right-click "My computer", select "Property" and open "Device manager". If "Universal USB Driver
(VMEM manufactur'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".
• Select "USB device for UUSBD" , and then "Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer's name)".
• Press "Delete" button and delete the driver.
• When using Windows98/98SE/Me, delete the following three files;
(NOTE! Do NOT delete "usbd. inf" and "usbd.sys", whose names are much alike the following.)
C:windows / inf / uusbd.inf
C:windows / inf / other / KashiwanoUUSBD.inf
C:windows / system32 / drivers / uusbd.sys
• The driver has been successfully deleted.
1-4. Use the USB ADJ Tool
(1) Prepare ADJ data read/write tool "adj331e.exe".
(2) Copy the common DLL for USB test to the same directory as that of the ADJ data read/write tool
"adj331e.exe" or under "c:windows / system".
(3) Turn the camera power on which is set in the USB test mode and let it enter the USB test mode (the test
menu appears right after the power is turned on).
Connect the camera to the computer by the USB cable.
(4) Boot "adj331e.exe." and use it as follows;
• Read ADJ data from the camera. Press "read from the camera".
• Write ADJ data into the camera. Press "write into the camera".
• Save ADJ data which is read. Press "File" and "Save", and save it with an appropriate name.
• Open ADJ data which is saved. Press "File" and "Open", and open the necessary file.
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2. Lens Replacement
Make sure to perform the following procedure after replacing the lens.
A foppy 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" button, "RIGHT" button and "MENU" button while the
program version is displayed.
3. Select "3.USB TCC TEST".
4. Select "1. USB TCC ON".
5. Turn the power OFF.
2 Turn the power ON and connect QV to the computer by the USB cable.
3 Boot "adj331e.exe" .
4 From "File/Open" , open the bundled floppy disk.
5 Click "WRITE" button of "ADJ ALL".
6 After adjustment, change "1. USB TCC ON" to "2. USB TCC OFF".
3. MAIN PCB Replacement
Make sure to backup ADJ DATA before replacing the MAIN PCB.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The MAIN PCB is a common part for QV-R3 and QV-R4 as a spare part.
After replacing MAIN PCB, firm up and system initialization should be required.
Refer to the service bulletin QV-069.
4
5
1 Enter the TEST mode.
1. Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "DISP" buttons.
2. Press "RIGHT" button, "RIGHT" button and "MENU" button while the program version is displayed.
3. Select "3.USB TCC TEST".
4. Select "1. USB TCC ON".
5. Turn the power OFF.
2 Turn the power ON and connect QV to the PC by the USB cable.
3 Boot "adj331e.exe" .
4 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the information on the computer screen.
5 Save the information in the computer.
6 Replace the MAIN PCB.
7 Perform the above 1 to 3 after replacing the MAIN PCB without any problem.
8 Open the file which is saved above.
9 Click "WRITE" button of "ADJ ALL".
0 After adjustment, change "1. USB TCC ON" to "2. USB TCC OFF".
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4
9
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4. Operation and Current consumption
1. Operation check
1 Unti-shock, Battery operations, AC adaptor operations
2 Switch, buttons operations
3 CF CARD insersion/eject operation, battery cover open/close operation
4 Resolution and color repeatability check
5 AE operation, AF function, zoom operation
6 USB function check
7 Dust and scratches on lens
8 Appearance check
9 Optical zoom finder check
2. Current consumption test
Current consumption (DC IN = 4.5 ± 0.1 [V])
• Make sure that current consumption is less than 300 mA in PLAY mode.
• Make sure that current consumption is less than 470 mA in REC mode.
• Make sure that current consumption is less than 4 mA when power is turned OFF.
• Make sure that current consumption is less than 1300mA when the strobe is charged.
3. Change in the indication of the battery mark
Check that the indication of the battery mark changes as shown below in the PLAY mode.
DC IN = 4.50 ± 0.05 [V]
DC IN = 3.85 ± 0.05 [V]
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5. Assist light adjustment
1. General
Perform this adjustment when the assist light reflected on the object is not in the focus range.
2. Necessary equipment.
(1) Dark room.
(2) SD card or MMC card.
(3) Script file "autorun.scp", which is on the service CD-ROM.
3. Condition.
(1) Perform the adjustment in a dark room.
(2) Distance between Lens unit and object is 2.0 ± 0.1m.
(3) The camera's front case is removed.
4. Procedure.
(1) Copy "autorun.scp" to a root directory of an SD/MMC card.
(2) Insert the SD/MMC card to the camera.
(3) Turn on the camera in the REC mode.
(4) Assist light comes on.
(5) Turn the screw(as shown below) and move the assist light reflected on the screen into the focus
range.
(6) After adjustment, turn off the camera.
5. Adjustment process
Focus rangeAdjusted
Assist light reflected on the screen.
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DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
There are 10 kinds of screws.
It would be convenient to have a case for storing screws when disassembling.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove three screws (S1) and screws (S9 and S10).
Screw (S9)
Screw (S1)
Screw (S1)
3. Open the REAR CASE half way as shown below.
After removing the FPC, remove the REAR CASE.
FPC
Screw (S10)
Screw (S1)
NOTE:
Slide the slide switch of the finder to the
left before assembling.
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4. Remove the jack cover.
5. Remove three screws (S1) and two screws (S8).
Screws (S8)
Screws (S1)
6. Loosen the screw (S1) and remove the FRONT CASE.
NOTE:
Be careful of the KEY PCB when fixing the
FRONT CASE.
Screw (S1)
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7. Remove the screw (S1) and then the TRIPOD SCREW.
8. Remove the screw (S9) and then the CENTER CASE and the POWER BUTTON.
Screw(S9)
9. Disassembling the LCD UNIT
1 Remove the connector.
Remove the screw (S7) and the screw (S6).
2 Remove the LCD FRAME.
3 Remove the LCD FRAME.
4 Remove the connector and the LCD UNIT.
123
Screw(S6)
Connector
FRAME
4
Screw(S7)
Connector
FRAME
NOTE:
Hold the connector tightly and remove the LCD UNIT.
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10. Remove the screw (S5) and then the STRAP.
Screw(S5)
11. Disassembling the MAIN PCB
1 Unsolder two wires (blue and white).
2 Remove the connector.
3 Remove two screws (S4) and two screws (S7).
4 Remove the MAIN PCB.
1
23
Screws (S4)
Connector
Screws (S7)
4
NOTE:
Be careful not to pinch the wire (black) when fixing the
MAIN PCB.
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12. Disassembling the KEY PCB
1 Remove the screw (S4).
2 Remove the KEY PCB, which is attached by double-sided tape.
3 Remove the KEY PCB from the connector.
123
Screw(S4)
NOTE:
Be careful of the spring, which can be easily removed.
Make sure to fix it again when assembling.
13. Disassembling the strobe unit
1 Remove the screw and screws (S4 and S3).
ScrewScrew(S4)Screw(S3)
2 Remove the condenser, which is attached by double-sided tape.
NOTE:
Before discharge, be careful not to touch the terminals of the condenser.
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3 Remove the KEY PCB, which is attached by double-sided tape.
Remove the connector.
double-sided tapedouble-sided tape
4 Discharge the condenser for the strobe.
Connector
5 Unsolder two wires (orange and gray).
WIRE (gray)WIRE (orange)
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14. Remove the screw (S7) and two screws (S6) and then the chassis.
Screw(S7)
Screws (S6)
Remove two fittings for holding the screws.
15. Disassembling the SUB PCB
1 Unsolder the wires (two red and two black).
NOTE:
Be careful not to lose the fittings for the screws
when removing the Chassis.
RED WIRE
BLACK WIRE
2 Remove two screws (S4) and two connectors.
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RED WIRE
BLACK WIRE
Screws (S4)
Connectors
2 Remove the SUB PCB.
16. Disassembling the lens unit
1 Remove two screws (S6).
Screws (S6)
2 Remove the lens unit.
NOTE:
Fix the lens unit into the hook tightly when assembling.
Hook
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17. SD CARD COVER
1 Remove the COVER SPRING.
2 Remove the shaft.
18. Disassembling the BATTERY COVER
1 Remove the shaft.
2 Remove the BATTERY COVER.
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EXPLODED VIEW
S9
S1
8
S1
S5
29
34
S4
S4
x 2
30
25
24
38
16
S9
23
45
46
20
x 4
S6
22
21
x 2
41
42
43
44
39
40
S2
47
37
x 2
S3
x 2
10
11
32
S4
15
12
17
9
48
S1
13
14
15
S4
S3
31
S4
S10
S7
S6
4
6
5
7
35
36
S7
S4
x 2
18
33
19
23
26
28
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S1
S7 x 2
2
S8 x 2S1
x 2
S6
3
S1 x 2
1
S2 x 3
PARTS PRICE LIST
QV-R3/R4
N Item Parts CodeParts NameSpecificationPriceRRemark
11008 7872 CASE ASSY / FRONT RJK503326*001V01TK10 CQA
11008 7873 CASE ASSY / FRONT RJK503326*002V01TK01 CQA
21008 6339 CAM RING A-K861RJK502902-001V0111 BHX
31008 6340 TRIPOD SCREW RJK502903-001V0111AIX
N41009 2334 LENS UNIT K861RJK503657*001V01TK10 EKA
N41009 2335 LENS UNIT K862RJK503657*002V01TK01 EMA
51008 5349 BL UNITLBL-K86111 BXA
61008 3214 LCD UNITCOD16T1048ED11 CRA
71008 6354 HARNESSCN036PC3009711 AEX
81008 7874 CASE ASSY / REAR RJK503327*001V01TK11 CHC