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SERVICE MANUAL
Digital Still Camera
EPSON PhotoPC 2100Z
SEDC01002
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Notice
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly
appreciate being informed of them.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequences thereof.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2001 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Imaging & Information Product Division
TPCS Quality Assurance Department
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN
THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
WARNING
1.
REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON
PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN
ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC OR
OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE
WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.
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About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included
herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of
the product.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and
assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of
Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing
the product.
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:
• Connector pin assignments
• Electric circuit boards components layout
• Electrical circuit boards schematics
• Exploded diagram & Parts List
Symbols Used in this Manual
Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide ad ditional
information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a
procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and
always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
C A U T I O N
C H E C K
P O I N T
W A R N I N G
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or
condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to,
or destruction of, equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may
also provide additional information that is related to a specific
subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous
action.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss
of life.
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Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
A October 15, 2001 First release
B November 12,2001 "Optics" on page -6: Revise the specification.
"Shooting Mode" on page -7 : Revise the specification.
"Shooting Operation" on page -10 : Revise the specification.
"Playback Mode Functions" on page -11 : Revise the specification.
"Beep Sound Specifications" on page -12 : Revise the specification.
"Miscellaneous (Abnormal Operation)" on page -15 : Revise the specification.
"LED Indications" on page -16 : Revise the specification.
"Lens Extending and Retracting Control" on page -19 : Revise the specification.
Table 1-14 on page 20 : Revise the specification.
Table 1-15 on page 21 : Revise the specification.
"Processing Time" on page -23 : Revise the specification.
"Accessories" on page -31 : Revise the specification.
"Option" on page -32 : Revise the specification.
"Tools" on page -48 : Revise the CAUTION and change Serial cable name and parts code.
Table 5-1 on page 60 : Revise the table.
"Adjustment Programs" on page -61: Revise the Caution.
"Tools" on page -61 : Change Serial cable name and parts code.
Table 5-3 on page 61: Revise the table.
"LCD (Brightness) Adjustment" on page -65 : Add the Serial cable parts code.
"USB ID Writing" on page -71 : Correct error.
"Front Cover Removal" on page -51: Delete the lubrication in the Check point.
"Battery Box Removal" on page -56 : Delete the lubrication in the Check point.
"Maintenance" : Delete the lubrication.
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C November 30,2001 "LCD (Brightness) Adjustment" on page -65 : Add the CAUTION and revise the adjustment procedure.
"USB ID Writing" on page -71 : Error correction.
D February 20,2002 "Adjustment Programs" on page -61: Revise the CAUTION.
"Installation" on page -64 : Revise the procedure.
"BC (Battery Check) Compensation Value Writing" on page -64: Revise the CAUTION.
E
November 5,2002
Table 5-1 on page 60, Table 5-2 on page 61, Table 5-3 on page 61: White defect compensation is inclued in CCD Gain
Adjsutment.
"CCD Gain Adjustment, Shutter Compensation Black Defect Writing and White defect compensation" on page -67: White
defect compensation is inclued in CCD Gain Adjsutment.
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Chapter 1 Product Description
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Exterior View ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Dimensions and Weight ........................................................... .................... 5
1.3 Functional Specifications ................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Image Data ................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Optics ........................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Shooting Mode ............................................................................................. 7
1.3.3.1 Shooting Functions .............................................................................. 7
1.3.3.2 Shooting Operation ............................................................................ 10
1.3.4 Playback Mode Functions .......................................................................... 11
1.3.5 Setup Mode Functions ............................................................................... 12
1.3.5.1 Beep Sound Specifications ................................................................ 12
1.3.6 Communication with PC ............................................................................ 13
1.3.7 Memory ...................................................................................................... 14
1.3.8 Built-in Clock ............................................................................................ 14
1.3.9 Detection of Battery Status ........................................................................ 14
1.3.10 Miscellaneous (Abnormal Operation) ..................................................... 15
1.3.11 Indication ................................................................................................. 15
1.3.11.1 Overview ............................. ............................................................ 15
1.3.11.2 LED Indications .............................................................................. 16
1.3.11.3 Shooting Status Display on Color LCD .......................................... 17
1.3.12 Switches and Buttons ............................................................................... 18
1.3.12.1 Switches and Buttons .............................. ........................................ 18
1.3.12.2 Locations of Switches and Buttons ................................................. 18
1.3.13 Lens Extending and Retracting Control .................................................. 19
1.3.14 Storage in the Camera .............................................................................. 20
1.3.14.1 Shooting ...................................................................... ..................... 20
1.3.15 Playback / DPOF .................................................................................... . 21
1.3.15.1 SETUP ............................................................................................. 22
1.3.16 Processing Time ............................................ .................................. ......... 23
1.3.17 File Size and Number of Shots ................................................................ 23
1.3.17.1 File Size ............................................. .............................................. 23
1.3.17.2 Average Number of Shots with CompactFlash Memory Card
(Approximate Values) .................................................................................... 23
1.3.18 Sequential Numbering of Files ................................................................ 24
1.3.18.1 Folder Name and File Name ......................................... .................. 24
1.3.18.2 Fundamental Functions ................................................................... 24
1.3.18.3 Defining the Highest File Nu m b er in CF Card ............................... 24
1.3.18.4 Processing for Number 999 Folder ................................................. 24
1.3.18.5 Others .............................................................................................. 24
1.4 Interface Specifications .................................................................................... 25
1.4.1 USB Interface ............................................................................................ 25
1.4.2 AC Adapter Input ...................................................................................... 25
1.4.3 CompactFlash .................................................... ... .................................. ... 25
1.4.4 Exclusive Communication Cable .............................................................. 26
1.4.4.1 USB Cable ......................................................................................... 26
1.4.5 Power Supply ............................................................................................. 26
1.4.6 Battery Life ................................................................................................ 26
1.4.7 Power Saving Specifications ..................................................................... 27
1.4.7.1 Shooting Mode .................................................................................. 27
1.4.7.2 Playback Mode .................................................................................. 28
1.4.7.3 Communicate Mode .......................................................................... 29
1.4.7.4 SETUP Mode ........................................................................... ......... 29
1.5 Accessories ............................................................. ........................................... 31
1.6 Option .......................................................... .................................. .................... 32
1.7 Environmental Conditions ....................................... ........................................ 33
1.7.1 Operating Conditions / Storage Conditions ............................................... 33
1.7.2 Power Supply Specifications ..................................................................... 33
1.7.3 Intended Location of Use ................................................................. ......... 33
1.8 Safety Standards & Reliability ........................................................................ 34
1.8.1 EMI and Safety Standards ......................................................................... 34
1.9 Prohibitions and Precautions .......................................................................... 35
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
2.1 Overview ....................................................................... .................................. ... 37
2.1.1 Circuit ................... .................................................................... ................. 37
2.1.2 Operating Principles of Control Circuit ..................................................... 39
2.1.3 Operating Principles of Power Supply Circuit .......................................... 40
2.1.3.1 Power Supply Voltages ..................................................................... 40
2.1.3.2 Operating Principles of Power Supply Circuit .................................. 42
2.1.3.3 Power Supply Circuit on the Main Circuit Board ............................. 42
2.1.3.4 Power Supply Circuit on Flash Circuit Board ................................... 42
2.1.4 Operating Principles of Flash Circuit ........................................................ 42
2.1.5 Fuses ............... .................................................................... ....................... 42
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
5.3.7 USB ID Writing ...................................... ................................................... 71
3.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 44
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 47
4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................. 47
4.1.2 Tools .......................................................................................................... 48
4.1.3 Screws ........................................................................................................ 49
4.2 Disassembly ....................................................................................................... 49
4.2.1 Housing Disassembly ................................................................................ 50
4.2.1.1 Rear Cover Removal ........................... .............................................. 50
4.2.1.2 Front Cover Removal ........................................................................ 51
4.2.1.3 Front Cover Disassembly .................................................................. 52
4.2.2 Disassembly of Circuit Boards ............................................. ..................... 52
4.2.2.1 Release Circuit Board Removal ........................................................ 52
4.2.2.2 Power Supply Circuit Board Removal .............................................. 53
4.2.2.3 Monitor LCD Removal ..................................................................... 53
4.2.2.4 Flash Circuit Board Removal ............................................................ 54
4.2.2.5 Battery Box Removal ............... ......................................................... 56
4.2.2.6 Lens Assy (Lens & CCD Unit) Removal .......................................... 57
Chapter 5 Adjustment
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 60
5.2 Tools ................................................................................................................... 61
5.2.1 Tools .......................................................................................................... 61
5.2.2 Adjustment Programs ................................................................................ 61
5.2.3 Explanation of Error Codes ....................................................................... 62
5.3 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 63
5.3.1 Installation of firmware ............................................................................. 63
5.3.1.1 Version Confirmation ......................................................... ............... 63
5.3.1.2 Installation ................................................... ...................................... 64
5.3.2 BC (Battery Check) Compensation Value Writing ................................... 64
5.3.3 LCD (Brightness) Adjustment ................................................................... 65
5.3.4 CCD Gain Adjustment, Shutter Compensation
Black Defect Writing and White defect compensation ..................................... 67
5.3.5 Strobo Adjustment ..................................................................................... 68
5.3.6 AF (Auto Focus) Compensation ................................................................ 69
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Overview ....................................................................... .................................. ... 73
6.1.1 Check Items before Shipment .................................................................... 73
Chapter 7 Appendix
7.1 Circuit Board Connection Diagram ............................................................... 75
7.2 Circuit Board Component Layout .................................................................. 77
7.3 Circuit Diagrams ................. .................................................................... ......... 83
7.4 Exploded Diagrams ............................................... ........................................... 95
7.4.1 ASP List ................................................................................................... 100
7.5 AF Adjustment Chart ............................................................... ..................... 101
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER
1
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1.1 Features
Major features of EPSON PhotoPC 2100Z are as follows:
Advanced appearance
Teardrop shaped design, which is easy to hold and carry
Digital camera design of the 21st century (quite different from competitors')
High quality image
CCD with 2,300,000 pixels
Image processing technology using the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for
exclusive use with digital cameras
High quality image created by Hypict loaded with a color noise removal
function
Compatible with EPSON color space
Compatible with PIM (PRINT Image Matching)
A variety of useful functions
Lens barrier coupled collapsible optical 2 times zoom lens, zoom interlocking
optical viewfinder
Built-in flash (automatic, red-eye reduction, prohibition)
EPSON 1.6 type D-TFD color LCD monitor
8MB CompactFlash Card is attached as standard
USB and AC adapter terminals
Print (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format) button
Conforming to industry standards
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format
DPOF file creation function is supported.
User interfaces
Shooting is possible immediately after opening the lens barrier.
Function display is more easy to understand, thanks to use of icon animation.
Access FDA format (Function Direct Assign) as GUI operations, which has a
high evaluation of user-friendliness.
External interfaces
USB (Mass Storage Class)
AC adapter input (DC7.0V, 2.0A)
Software
EPSON Photo4!
EPSON PhotoQuicker
Photo Suite 3SE (Win)
Photo Suite 3 (Mac)
Photo Vista Full Version (Win/Mac)
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1.2 Exterior View
1.2.1 Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions
130 mm
Weight
265 g (without any of the batteries, strap and memory card)
Tripod mount
Compliant with JIS B7103 1/4
Appearance
×
73 mm
×
46.7 mm (not including some protrusions)
Figure 1-1. Exterior View
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1.3 Functional Specifications
1.3.1 Image Data
Recording format
JPEG compression: DCF (Exif
Thumbnail image
×
160
120 pixels
Image size
:
Hypict
:
Print
:
e-mail
Color
Full color (24-bit full color)
PIM (PRINT Image Matching)
The PIM commands are stored in the Exif header's information area of Maker
Note tag (0x927C). The commands are as follows:
Bright setting (user setting) / AutoPhotoFine mode setting* (Maker setting)
*: Modes available are normal mode, macro mode and night scene mode.
2160
180
720
×
×
×
1440 pixels
1200 pixels
480 pixels
2.1
) format
1.3.2 Optics
CCD
1/2.6 inch color area CCD, interlace reading, complementary color filter
Total pixels: 2,300,000 pixels (1901 x 1212)
Effective pixels: 2,180,000 pixels (1806 x 1206)
Lens
Collapsible 2 times zoom lens
f = 5.6-11.2 mm (equivalent to 35-70 mm on a 35 mm film camera)
Brightness F3.3 (W)-F4.6 (T), 6 elements in 5 groups construction (2
spherical lens elements)
Aperture
F3.3 / 6.2 (Wide) - F4.6 / 8.6 (Telescopic)
Viewfinder
Real image motor type (field of view ratio 85% at eye-point)
With AF target mark
Focus
Auto focus
Shooting range
0.3 m to 0.5 m (macro mode: telescopic end fixed)
0.5 m to infinity (normal)
Shutter
Electromagnetic release mechanical shutter and electric iris
Normal (flash OFF): 1/2, 1/8 - 1/1000 second
Flash ON (Wide): 1/30 - 1/1000 second
Flash ON (Tele): 1/60 - 1/1000 second
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1.3.3 Shooting Mode
1.3.3.1 Shooting Functions
Display of information zone
The following information is displayed in the “information zone” during shooting
mode.
Date / zoom gauge / special setting / number of frames remaining / battery
status
Exposure control
Center-weighted light metering programmed AE (aperture and shutter speed are
adjustable)
LCD shooting display
TTL image playback (playback rate 1/20 sec.)
Shooting field of view is 98%.
Viewfinder shooting
Shooting field of view is 85%.
For macro shooting, digital zoom can not be used.
Shutter button, MENU button, Zoom button, Lens Cover switch and Playback
button are valid as in LCD shooting mode.
Built-in flash
Automatic (TTL direct flash auto), off, red-eye reduction, forced flash
(daylight synchronization)
Flash range (wide): 0.5-3.2 m
Flash range (Tele): 0.5-2.3 m
Flash color temperature: 5700K
GN (Guide Number): 9
Restoration from power saving mode entered in flash off state occurs without
charging the flash.
Wide LV8.3 or above - LV8.3 or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 ~ 9.4 LV9.4 or below
Wide LV8.3 or above LV8.3 ~ 7.4 LV8.4 or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 ~ 9.4 LV9.4 or below
Wide LV8.3 or above LV8.e or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 or below
Self-timer
Can be used with LCD shooting and Viewfinder shooting. 10-second timer
(fixed).
With self-timer mode selected, self-timer operation starts when the shutter
button is pressed.
During self-timer operation:
User is informed of self-timer operation by the front LED, beep sound and
LCD monitor (self-timer animation: not used in viewfinder mode).
Table 1-1. Flash Auto
ISO110 ISO110 ~ 200
Table 1-2. Flash OFF
ISO120 ISO120 ~ 200 ISO200
Table 1-3. Forced Flash
ISO120 ISO140
ISO140
(Flash Firing)
ISO sensitivity
Automatic sensitivity changeover (ISO 100 ~ 200)
ISO sensitivity is automatically changed over by Auto ISO setting.
Table 1-1 to Table 1-3 show the relationship between brightness and the ISO
sensitivity to be automatically set.
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Macro
AF range
The AF range for macro shooting is 30 cm to 50 cm, with optical zoom fixed
to the telescopic end.
When the zoom button is pressed:
Macro + digital zoom is can be used. Macro + optical zoom can not be used.
In macro mode:
Viewfinder shooting is disabled. (Viewfinder shooting can not be selected by
menu button.)
Backlight compensation
Used in both LCD shooting and viewfinder shooting. The following operation will be
performed:
Flash OFF:
+1.5EV offset
Shutter speed: It is possible for exposure can +1.5EV. When it is dark around
even 1/8 second.
Flash ON:
Daylight synchronization (by Forced flash)
Daylight synchronization is replaced with slow synchronization when it
becomes dark.
Hypict
Characterized by a higher boundary detection accuracy, a larger filter size and
improved noise suppression capability.
Can be used only while Hypict is set.
Switching of image quality (Print/e-mail) is disabled while Hypict is set.
Switching of resolution (Print/e-mail)
The default setting is “Print”.
Table 1-4. Resolution Switching
Status
Operation Print (Normal) Hypict e-mail
Switching to
Hypict
Switching to e-
mail
Switching to
Print
Note: *: Resolution changes to that for e-mail if the previous setting was e-mail . If it was not
e-mail, resolution changes to that for Print.
Sequential numbering of files
The highest EPSON folder number and file number in the DCIM Folder in the CF card
are stored in memory.
Hyper night scene
Shutter speed: fixed to 1/2 second
Aperture: open
Can be used for LCD shooting and viewfinder shooting. The following
processing will be performed:
Hyper night scene Flash Auto - Available Available
Hyper night
scene
+ Hypict
To Hypict - To Hypict
To e-mail Switching impossible
(Gray out)
- To Printore-mail * To Print
Table 1-5. Hyper Night Scene
Pixel
compensate
Flash OFF - Not available Available
Flash Auto Available Available Available
Flash OFF Available Not available Available
Slow
synchronization
-
Noise
reduction
White balance
The following two modes are supported:
TTL system automatic white balance
AUTO mode/Fixed mode (color temperature is 5100K) can be selected
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Digital zoom
Smooth digital zoom for a maximum of 2.5 magnification can be used.
9-stage switching
Processing is slow during digital zoom operation.
Shift to VRF shooting mode during digital zoom on, digital zoom function is
removed.
The image is stored with an image size determined by the selected recording mode.
e-mail: 720 × 480
Print: 1800 × 1200
Hypict: 2160 × 1440
Optical zoom
Wide end (35mm) - telescopic end (70mm), 6-step changeover. (Coupled with
viewfinder)
Shooting menu display/non-display
Switching between shooting menu display and non-display and selection of viewfinder
shooting (LCD off) are possible.
Simple DPOF
DPOF number of prints can be set. (This information can be used when
images are to be viewed after shooting.)
If the DPOF file is write-protected or broken, the Simple DPOF function does
not permit setting or recording.
Simultaneous setting for Hyper night scene and backlight compensation
The following processing will be performed:
Flash ON: Slow synchronization
Flash OFF: In the same way as for Hyper night scene, shutter speed is fixed to
1/2 second and aperture is opened.
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1.3.3.2 Shooting Operation
Pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock)
Evaluates AF/AE/AWB, and reflects the evaluated value in the preview
display. If the CF is pulled out in this status, an alarm is indicated.
Even if the communication cable is inserted, transition to the communication
mode does not take place during half-press of the shutter button.
Transition to communication mode is achieved either after cancellation of
half-press of the shutter button or after shooting.
Shooting process operation
Table 1-6. Shooting Process Operation
User/Camera
Operation
1Pressing the
shutter button
fully
2 Image
processing
3Image
confirmation
LCD
OFF
OFF
ON
(including
viewfinder
shooting)
Contents of Camera
Operation
Shooting based on the
AE, AWB, AF evaluation
data.
Capturing the CCD image
data.
Transferring the image
data to SDRAM.
Processing the image
data.
Starting to charge the
flash when it is to be
used.
Displaying the image
confirmation screen
during image processing.
After image processing,
the camera transfers the
image to the CF (back
operation).
Target
Processing Time
-
2 seconds
-
Table 1-6. Shooting Process Operation (continued)
User/Camera
Operation
4-1 Pressing the
OK button
4-2 Pressing the
DPOF button
4-3 Next shooting ON
Processing after shooting
LCD
ON
ON Displaying the simple DPOF
Contents of Camera
Operation
Starting to display motion
picture (through image).
Transition to each
shooting mode.
screen.
Starting to display motion
picture (through image).
Transition to each
shooting mode.
After shooting, AE will be executed at the beginning of preview.
Target
Processing Time
-
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1.3.4 Playback Mode Functions
Display in information zone
Displays the following information in the “information zone” while in playback mode.
Displayed frame number / DPOF number of prints / PIM setting/ total DPOF
number of prints / resolution / battery status / cursor
Image playback
95% framing display is performed, but only with an aspect ratio of 3:2 only.
One-by-one image playback (forward/backward)
Images are displayed one by one by switching. Images are scrolled by means of the W/
T button.
High-speed one-by-one image playbac k (f orward/backward)
When the W/T button is held pressed at a 9-division display, the camera performs
high-speed one-by-one image playback.
Split display
The LCD shows nine images at a time.
Magnification display
Magnifies the image twice on the display.
Smooth scrolling is possible.
The zoom display icon indicates the magnified area.
Deletion
Single image deletion and all images deletion (including deletion of DPOF setting and
PIM setting) are possible.
DPOF (number of prints)
Permits setting of the DPOF number of prints. A maximum of 9 prints for one
image are allowed.
If the DPOF file is write-protected or broken, a new DPOF file will be created
and the old DPOF file will be deleted.
Brightness compensation (User PIM)
Brightness compensation: Can be turned on or off.
Turning on or off is permitted irrespective of the DPOF setting.
Resetting the DPOF number of prints
The DPOF number of prints can be reset.
This function is disabled (display turns gray) when no DPOF number of prints
has been set.
Playback of images taken with other models
The table below indicates the processing (operation) for images taken by other
EPSON's cameras.
Table 1-7. Processing (Operation) for Images Taken
by Other EPSON's Cameras
Function
Image file playback (DCF) Available Available Available
DPOF Not available Not available Available
User PIM - - Not available
TIFF image playback - Thumbnail display Thumbnail display
Motion picture playback - Not available Not available
Note: *1: The DPOF number of prints for any camera other than PhotoPC 2100Z must be
cleared before setting the DPOP number of prints (including simple DPOF setting)
with PhotoPC 2100Z.
*2: User PIM is not available for images taken with any camera other than PhotoPC
2100Z. However, User PIM of the cameras other than PhotoPC 2100Z can be
maintained.
Writing DPOF and PIM data in the CF card
The camera writes the PIM data in the CF card immediately after setting and
the DPOF data at mode switching.
If the batteries are removed during DPOF and PIM setting, the camera
perform PIM writing in the CF card but dose not write PDOF.
PhotoPC 800
PhotoPC 850Z
PhotoPC 3000Z PhotoPC 3100Z
*1
*2
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1.3.5 Setup Mode Functions
Display of information zone
Displays the following information in the “information zone” while in setup mode.
Date / cursor / battery status
Date and time setting
Setting of year, month and day, and hour and minute is available.
Date display switching
The date display method can be changed.
The setting is kept in memory even if the backup battery has run down.
The setting is stored in the 8MB flash ROM.
The date display method can be selected among the following three patterns:
M: Month, D: Day, Y: Year
Card format
CF cards can be formatted.
CF card formatting operation is not performed when no CF card has been
inserted.
Beep sound setting
Setting of beep sounds (operation sounds and shooting sounds) is available in the
following three ways:
Both shooting sounds and operation sounds are used.
Only shooting sounds (including self-timer sounds) are used.
Neither shooting sounds nor operation sounds are used.
1.3.5.1 Beep Sound Specifications
The following three types of sounds are used:
A: 4.9KHz
B: 1.2KHz
C: 2.4KHz
Table 1-8. Beep Sound Specifications
Sound
Pattern
Item
Name
1 SM Shooting Changes from off to shooting
2 SM2 Playback Changes from off to playback
3 PF Lens cover
4 PF2 Turning off with
5 MC Playback-
6 BO Shooting/
7 BC Shooting/
8 HC Shooting/
9 FI Shooting/
10 FB Shooting/
11 FF Shooting To lower hierarchy CB
12 SC Shooting To higher hierarchy CB
13 TP Shooting Shutter button A
Mode Status Sound Patterns
mode (excluding communication
mode)
mode (excluding communication
mode)
Changes from shooti n g mode to
close
playback button
Shooting
Playback
Playback
Playback
Playback
Playback
off: No sound is used when the
lens cover is closed in playback
mode.
Changes from playback mode to
off
Switching sound between
playback and shooting mode
Tool box open BCC
Tool box closed CBB
Highlight moved in tool box B
Function setting (icon moves to
left)
Function cancellation (icon
moves to right)
BCBCA
BCBCA
CABC
CABC
BBCA
BC
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Table 1-8. Beep Sound Specifications (continued)
Sound
Pattern
Item
Mode Status Sound Patterns
Name
14 ST Shooting Self-timer but ton AC (repeats until
shutter starts
operating)
16 IC Playback High-speed switching B
17 MO Shooting/
Playback
18 SD Battery life
expired
19 P4 Communication Transition to communication CBB
20 CF Power on all No CF card AAC
21 CD Power on all Transition to power saving mode CBB
22 DP Playback DPOF button is pressed BC, off and C
23 DPR Playback The DPOF number of prints is
Note: *1: The sound ST is not given forth in complete synchronization with the self-timer
LED.
*2: The sound BS is in synchronization with changeover of image.
*3: During playback of a first sound, if a second sound occurs (interrupts), the second
sound overrides the first sound.
Menu on/off B
Batteries have run down. AAC
CB
reset
1.3.6 Communication with PC
Type of communication
Only USB communication (Mass Storage Class) is available.
Serial communication is not supported.
Start of communication
When the communication cable (USB) is inserted in shooting, playback or
setup mode, the camera enters the communication mode.
Even when the communication cable (USB) is inserted in shooting, playback
or setup mode, the camera does not enter the communication mode if a CF
card has not been inserted.
Communication is started by pressing the playback button when the cable has
been inserted.
Communication is started when the len s cover is opened if the cable has been
inserted.
LED indication during communication
Orange at 1Hz when there is no communication data access
Green at 2Hz when there is communication data access
End of communication
When the playback button is pressed during communication, the communication mode
is ended and the power turns off.
Communication command
The specifications related to the USB Mass Storage Class are based on the “USB Mass
Storage Class UFI Command Specification Rev.1.0”.
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1.3.7 Memory
Built-in RAM
8MB (64Mb (32 bits
Built-in ROM
1MB (for program only)
Image memory
CompactFlash Memory Card Type 1 is used.
A maximum of 256MB of CF card can be accessed.
PC-DOS format: 512B/Sector
16bitFAT (16MB or more)
×
2M))
1.3.8 Built-in Clock
Built-in clock
The camera incorporates a clock.
Default is January 1, 2001, 0:00. Does not count down earlier than this time.
Capable of counting up to December 31, 2035, 23:59. Does not count up later
than this time.
Even while replacing the batteries, the internal lithium secondary battery
maintains the date and time setting.
1.3.9 Detection of Battery Status
Battery status
Battery status can be detected in the following steps:
Batteries full / Batteries half / Exchange batteries / Battery ran down.
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1.3.10 Miscellaneous (Abnormal Operation)
When batteries are removed during operation:
When the batteries (or AC adapter) are removed during operation and re-inserted
Playback mode is set by pressing the playback button irrespective of the
previous operation.
Shooting mode is set when the lens cover is opened irrespective of the
previous operation.
If CF memory card is pulled out while power is on
The camera turns off automatically.
If CF memory card is inserted while power is on
The camera turns off automatically.
1.3.11 Indication
1.3.11.1 Overview
LCD monitor
EPSON 1.6 type D-TFD color LCD monitor
55,000 pixels: 237 x 234 pixels
Field of view ratio for shooting is 98%
At playback, each recorded image is displayed in 100% of recorded pixels.
(Aspect ratio 3:2 only)
Operation sound / shutter sound
All sounds (Joy), Only shooting sound (including self timer sound) (Only shoot), or No
sound (Silent) can be selected.
Self timer indication (Front LED)
Front red LED indication
Slow-speed flashing (8 seconds), High-speed flashing (the last 2 seconds)
LCD indication
Self-timer animation is displayed during operation of the self-timer. (Beep,
LED and animation may not be synchronous.)
There is no LCD indication at viewfinder shooting (LCD is off).
Viewfinder side LED
3-mode display of green light on / flashing / out.
3-mode display of red light on / flashing / out.
3-mode display of orange light on / flashing / out.
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1.3.11.2 LED Indications
Table 1-9. LED Indications
Camera
Status
Error status Error status On CF R/W error
Waiting Power is just turned on
Communication Connected to PC (1Hz)
Operation OK Operation is OK (both
Self-timer
shooting
Power saving Power saving mode 1 On
Note: *1: Self-timer start to self-timer end: 10 seconds
Self-timer start to 8 seconds: 1Hz
8 seconds to self-timer end: 2Hz
Detailed Status
CF full to its capacity
(No CF inserted)
Battery life expiration
(Shooting mode)
Battery life expired
(playback mode)
(Busy)
Mode switching (Busy) (2Hz)
Image processing (Busy) (2Hz)
Focusing time (2Hz)
Flash charging (2Hz)
Data transfer to CF (2Hz)
Reading from CF (2Hz)
Communicated with PC (2Hz)
shooting and playback)
Self-timer is used (1Hz/
Power saving mode 2 Duty
Green Orange Red
(2Hz)
On
LED
flashing
Remarks
(2Hz) In playback
mode, this
indication occurs
only when no CF
is inserted
(1Hz)
(1Hz)
2Hz)
*1
*2
*2: Duty flashing has off time longer than on time. 0.5Hz: on for 0.1 second and off for
1.9 second.
LED INDICATIONS FOR CF FULL TO ITS CAPACITY (NO CF INSERTED)
Table 1-10. LED Indications for CF Full to its Capacity
(CF Not Inserted)
1 If batteries have run down when
CF is full to its capacity (no CF is
inserted)
2 If mode is switched when CF is
full to its capacity (no CF is
inserted)
3 If communication is started when
CF is full to its capacity (no CF is
inserted)
4 If the camera enters power saving
mode 1 when CF full to its
capacity (no CF is inserted)
5 If the camera enters power saving
mode 2 when CF is full to its
capacity (no CF is inserted)
Note: *: In playback mode, Red LED flashes at 2Hz only when no CF is inserted.
Shooting: Red 1Hz
Playback: Red 1Hz
From playback to shooting: Red 2Hz
From shooting to playback: Red 2Hz (Only
when CF is not inserted))
Shooting: Orange 1Hz (Red 2Hz when CF is
not inserted)
Playback: Orange 1Hz (Red 2Hz when CF is
not inserted)
Shooting: Orange on
Playback: Orange on
Shooting: Orange Duty flashing (Only
viewfinder mode)
LED INDICATIONS FOR BATTERY LIFE EXPIRATION
Table 1-11. LED Indications for Battery Life Expiration
1 If batteries have run down (red 2Hz)
during mode switching (green 2Hz)
2 If batteries have run down (red 1Hz)
during communication (orange 1Hz)
3 If batteries have run down (red 1Hz)
in power saving mode (orange 1Hz)
From shooting to playback: Red 1Hz
From playback to shooting: Red 1Hz
Red 1Hz
Red 1Hz
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LED INDICATION FOR ERROR STATUS
In an error status, the red LED is lit and beep sound A (4.9KHz) is emitted for three
seconds and then power turns off automatically.
1.3.11.3 Shooting Status Display on Color LCD
The color LCD monitor displays color frames for different functions. This function is
available only for LCD shooting.
Table 1-12. Shooting Status Display on Color LCD
LCD Frame Color Status
No display Normal
Green frame Macro
Yellow frame Digital zoom
Note: Priority order: digital zoom frame > macro frame.
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1.3.12 Switches and Buttons
1.3.12.1 Switches and Buttons
The table below shows a list of switches and buttons.
Table 1-13. Switches and Buttons
Switch/Button Functions Qty
Lens Cover Switch Manual slide type
• When the lens cover is opened, the lens extends and the
camera enters the LCD shooting mode.
• When the lens cover switch is slid to the “Close ”
position, the lens retracts and power turns off.
Playback Button Push type
• Used to turn playback mode on/off.
• Also used to turn power off in communication mode.
Shutter Button Push type
Two positions, namely, the half-pressed position and fullypressed position, are detected.
W/T Button Right-and-left two-position seesaw type
• Lens zoom operation in shooting mode
• GUI operation for playback
F Button Push type. For GUI operation (exclusive use for Function
Direct Assign)
SCROLL Button Push type. For GUI operation (for menu selection) 1
OK Button Push type. For GUI operation (for menu setting/
cancellation)
MENU Button Push type. For switching LCD indications. 1
Print Button Push type. For setting the DPOF number of prints. 1
1.3.12.2 Locations of Switches and Buttons
The figures below show the names and locations of switches and buttons.
Shutter Button
1
1
1
LensCover Switch
1
Print Button
1
1
Figure 1-2. Front
Playback Button
W/T Button
F Button
SCROLL Button
MENU Button
OK Button
Figure 1-3. Rear
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1.3.13 Lens Extending and Retracting Control
Lens extending and retracting are controlled by the opening/closing operation of the
lens cover.
Setting the Lens Cover Switch to “Open” position:
Opens the lens cover and extends the lens.
Setting the Lens Cover Switch to “Close” position:
Retracts the lens and closes the lens cover.
Lens cover opening/closing switch operation is ignored during communication.
If the batteries are running down when the lens is in the extended position, the lens
is retracted first and then power is turned off.
After completion of lens retracting
During a period of 3 second, lens cover OPEN operation can not be detected.
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1.3.14 Storage in the Camera
: Stored, ×: Default, ∆: Conditional
1.3.14.1 Shooting
The table below indicates the conditions under which the camera stores the parameters
in shooting mode.
Table 1-14. Storage System in Shooting Mode
Mode Switching
Playback Button
Item
ON/OFF
(Without
communication)
Self-timer
Macro/digital zoom position
Backlight compensation {{{{{ ××
Resolution switching between
Hypict, Print and e-mail
Hyper night scene
White balance
Flash setting
Optical zoom position
Sequential numbering of files
*5
× { ЧЧЧЧЧ
{
{ { { { { {
{{{{{ ××
{ { { { {
{{{{{ ××
{ { {
{{{{{{{
Viewfinder ↔
LCD
MenuON/OFF
*2
∆
Power Saving
∆
*1
*2
Mode 1
Power Saving
∆
*1
*2
Mode 2
×
After Shooting
{
{
Lens Cover
Closed
Power OFF
× ×
× ×
× ×
After
Communication
with PC
×
Note: *1: Power saving mode 1: 8-bit sub CPU ON, LED indication, same status as viewfinder
mode.
Power saving mode 2: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Stored in LCD mode. Neither macro shooting nor digital zoom function is available
in viewfinder mode.
*3: During function setting (when the tool box is open), only the setting is stored in the
status above and the tool box is closed.
*4: No alarm is stored.
*5: Stored in the 8-bit sub CPU.
*6: All the settings return to default status when the lithium battery (backup battery) runs
down.
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1.3.15 Playback / DPOF
The table below indicates the conditions under which the camera stores the parameters
in playback mode.
Table 1-15. Storage System in Playback Mode
Mode Switching
Item
Alert display
Magnified image display
Tool box is open
9-division display mode
Displayed image number
DPOF information
PIM information
Note: *1: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Stored in the CF card.
*3: The displayed frame number is reset (to the newest number) at shooting by mode
switching.
*4: When the lithium battery (backup battery) runs down, all the settings return to
default status, except for the DPOF setting and PIM setting stored in the CF card.
Lens Cover / Playback Button
(Without communication)
×
×
×
×
*3
{
{ { { { {
{{{{{
Menu ON/OFF Power Saving Mode 1
-
-
- { ×××
{ { {
{{ {××
: Stored, ×: Default, ∆: Conditional
Power Saving Mode
*1
2
{ ×××
{
× × ×
Playback Button
Power OFF
× ×
*2
*2
After
Communication
with PC
{
{
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1.3.15.1 SETUP
The table below indicates the conditions under which the camera stores the parameters
in SETUP mode.
Table 1-16. Storage System in SETUP Mode
Mode Switching
Item
Lens Cover / Playback Button
(Without communication)
Date and time
Date indication
Beep setting
Note: *1: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Stored in the 8Mb flash ROM for program.
{ {{{{ ×
{ { { { { {
{ {{{{ ×
Power Saving Mode 1
Power Saving Mode 2 *1Lens Cover Closed
: Stored, ×: Default ∆: Conditional
Power OFF
After Communication
with PC
Backup Battery Runs
Down
(Reset)
*2
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1.3.16 Processing Time
Target start-up time:
3.8 seconds
Target processing time
Table 1-17. Target Processing Time (Shooting / Playback)
Image Quality Setting
e-mail About 5 seconds About 3 seconds
Print About 7 seconds About 9 seconds
Hypict About 12 seconds About 10 seconds
Minimum time to enable the
next shooting
Processing Time for
Playback
1.3.17 File Size and Number of Shots
1.3.17.1 File Size
Table 1-18. File Size
Image Quality Setting Target File Size
e-mail (720
Print (1800
Hypict (2160
Note: *1: The image file size varies with the subject, since image data is compressed and
recorded in JPEG format. The sizes indicated above represent approximate average
values, given for information only.
1.3.17.2 Average Number of Shots with CompactFlash Memory Card (Approximate Values)
Table 1-19. Average Number of Shots with CompactFlash
Image Quality Setting 8 MB
e-mail (720
Print (1800
Hypict (2160
×
480) About 115 images
×
1200) About 14 images
×
×
480) About 70KB
×
1200) About 500KB
×
1440) About 700KB
Memory Card (Approximate Values)
1440) About 10 images
Note: *1: The number of shots is based on EPSON's measurement conditions.
*2: Each number indicated above is the average number of shots when no data has been
stored in the memory. If other files have been stored in the memory, the number of
shots permitted decreases depending on the remaining capacity.
*3: Since image data is compressed and recorded in JPEG format, the image file size
varies with the subject, thus the number of shots permitted varies. (There may be a
case where the average number of shots can not be taken.)
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1.3.18 Sequential Numbering of Files
1.3.18.1 Folder Name and File Name
Folder name
∆∆∆
EPSON
∆∆∆:Any of the numbers in the range of 100-999
The default is 100EPSON.
File name
EPSN
The default is EPSN0001.jpg.
1.3.18.2 Fundamental Functions
The camera stores in its memory both the image folder numbers and the image file
numbers as serial numbers.
Every time the camera takes a picture, the highest file number in the CF card is
assigned to the picture to ensure the sequence in which the pictures taken are
played back. The highest file number in the CF card is compared with the latest
serial number stored in memory. Then, the higher one is assigned to the picture
taken.
.jpg
:Any of the numbers in the range of 0001-9999
1.3.18.4 Processing for Number 999 Folder
When the 999EPSON folder stores images, the camera is disabled from shooting
(the camera displays the “CF card full to its capacity” status) if the CF card runs
out of free space. Then the sequential number is reset to 100EPSON-EPSN0001.
At this point, EPSON folders without any image files are deleted.
Also when EPSN9999.jpg is stored in the 999EPSON folder, the camera is
disabled from shooting (the camera displays the “CF card full to its capacity”
status). Then, the sequential number is reset to 100EPSON-EPSN0001. At this
point, EPSON folders without any image files are deleted.
Even after the camera is disabled from shooting, changing the resolution may
enable the camera to shoot again.
Even after the camera is disabled from shooting, the camera is enabled to shoot
again if there is no EPSN9999.jpg file in the 999EPSON folder and a sufficient
free area is restored in the CF card by deleting image files.
1.3.18.5 Others
Once the “delete all” function is used in playback mode (locked images are not
deleted), all EPSON folders with no files are also deleted.
Sequential numbering is kept even after the CF card is formatted.
Sequential numbering reset function is not provided.
1.3.18.3 Defining the Highest File Number in CF Card
If the folder of the highest number in the card is an EPSON folder, the highest file
number in that holder is defined as the highest file number in the memory card.
If the folder of the highest number in the CF card is not an EPSON folder (ex.
“100CANON”), a new EPSON folder is created and given a number one higher
than the existing highest folder number. When a new picture is taken, an image file
with the number 0001.jpg is created as the highest file number in the CF card.
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1.4 Interface Specifications
USB connector
The exclusive USB cable must be used.
AC adapter input
DC input terminal for AC adapter (7.0V) EIAJ RC-5320 type 3 (compatible with EU-
40)
CompactFlash
CompactFlash card interface
CompactFlash Card Type1 is supported.
1.4.1 USB Interface
Compatible with USB Ver1.1
12Mbps high-speed transmission
Communication speed:
More than 150 kilobytes/s (varies with PC, however)
Cable:
Mini DIN-Type A connector
Table 1-20. USB Connector Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal I/O Remarks
1 VDD I Power
8 D- I/O Data signal
6 D+ I/O Data signal
4 GND - GND
SHELL SHELL - SHELL
Note: *1: USB operation is guaranteed even through 5-step connection of hubs.
*2: The USB interface must not be used for any communication other than between a PC
and the camera.
1.4.2 AC Adapter Input
Polarity: Center-plus
For exclusive use with the AC adapter EU-40 (7.0V 2A)
1.4.3 CompactFlash
CompactFlash interface
CompactFlash Card Type1 is supported.
A capacity of 256MB is available.
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1.4.4 Exclusive Communication Cable
1.4.4.1 USB Cable
For exclusive use with PhotoPC 2100Z
Table 1-21. USB Cable
Length 1.5 m
Connector • Camera: Mini DIN Type A connector
• PC: Standard USB connector (A-Type)
Figure 1-4. USB Cable Connection Diagram
1.4.5 Power Supply
Batteries
Size AA
Four batteries are used
Ni-MH rechargeable battery / Ni-cd rechargeable battery / alkali battery /
lithium battery
C A U T I O N
AC power supply
Internal battery
Manganese batteries must not be used.
Exclusive AC adapter
EU-40: DC7.0V, 2.0A
Backup battery to keep date and time (Secondary battery)
This battery has a longer life than the product life; users do not need to replace
it.
1.4.6 Battery Life
Table 1-22. Battery Life
Alkali Battery
LCD shooting 145
Viewfinder shooting 1000 images or more
Playback 210 minutes
The battery life depends on measurement conditions. The measurement method is
provided by EPSON. The conditions are followings;
more images (Old method) / 200 and more images
and
(New method)
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LCD SHOOTING
Old method
1.
Turnoncamera,thenstratshootinginoneminutesinterval.
2.
Nozoomoperation,and50%flashemission.
3.
RepeatStep1and2.
New method
1.
Turnoncameraandleaves for30 seco nds,andst artshooting30
secondsintervalfor10times.
2.
Shootandzoomoperationbetweenwideendandtelescopicend,
and50%flashemission.
3.
Turnoffthecamerafor10minutesandmoreafter10times.
4.
RepeatStep1to3.
VF SHOOTING
Continuous shooting
No zoom operation
Flash is off.
1.4.7 Power Saving Specifications
This section provides the power saving specifications for PhotoPC 2100Z.
1.4.7.1 Shooting Mode
BATTERY
Power saving mode 1 (The camera enters this mode after 2 minutes of no
operation)
Power saving mode 1 is entered after displaying icon animation.
Restoration condition: The camera is restored to the normal status by one of the
following events:
The Shutter Button is pressed.
The Playback Button is pressed.
One of the buttons (including the DPOF button) on the back is pressed.
The W/T Button is pressed.
The communication cable is connected.
When the communication cable is connected, the camera enters the
communication mode.
NOTE:
In the case where the camera enters the power saving mode from flash off
status, the flash will not be charged at restoration from power saving mode.
PLAYBACK
Frame forwarding interval one minutes.
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Power saving mode 2 (The camera enters this mode from power saving mode 1
after 30 seconds of no operation)
Restoration condition: The camera is restored to the normal status by one of the
following events:
The Shutter Button is pressed.
The Playback Button is pressed.
One of the buttons (including the DPOF button) on the back is pressed.
The W/T Button is pressed.
The communication cable is connected.
When the communication cable is connected, the camera enters the
communication mode.
Complete OFF (Power is turned off from the power saving mode 2 after 2 minutes
of no operation)
Table 1-23. Camera Status
Default
LED ON ON ON
LCD Monitor ON OFF OFF OFF
Lens ON ON ON OFF
CPU ON ON OFF
Note: *1: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Startup time is longer than in the viewfinder mode (because of CPU shutdown).
AC ADAPTER
The camera enters the power saving mode1 after 15 minutes of no operation. After
further 5 minutes of no operation, power will turn completely off.
Power Saving
Mode1
Power Saving
Mode 2
*1
*2
Complete
OFF
OFF
OFF
1.4.7.2 Playback Mode
BATTERY
Power saving mode 1 (The camera enters this mode after 2 minutes of no
operation)
Power saving mode 1 is entered after displaying icon animation.
Restoration condition: The camera is restored to the normal status by one of the
following events:
The Shutter Button is pressed.
The Playback Button is pressed.
One of the buttons (including the DPOF button) on the back is pressed.
The W/T Button is pressed.
The communication cable is connected.
When the communication cable is connected, the camera enters the
communication mode.
The Lens Cover Switch is set to the “Open” position.
When the Lens Cover Switch is set to the “Open” position, the camera enters
the shooting mode.
Power saving mode 2 (The camera enters this mode from power saving mode 1
after 30 seconds of no operation)
Restoration condition: The camera is restored to the normal status by one of the
following events:
The Shutter Button is pressed.
The Playback Button is pressed.
One of the buttons (including the DPOF button) on the back is pressed.
The W/T Button is pressed.
The communication cable is connected.
When the communication cable is connected, the camera enters the
communication mode.
The Lens Cover Switch is set to the “Open” position.
When the Lens Cover Switch is set to the “Open” position, the camera enters
the shooting mode.
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Complete off (Power is turned off from the power saving mode 2 after 2 minutes
of no operation)
Table 1-24. Camera Status
Default
LED ON ON ON
LCD Monitor ON OFF OFF OFF
Lens ON ON ON OFF
CPU ON ON OFF
Note: *1: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Startup time is longer than in power saving mode 1.
AC ADAPTER
The camera enters the power saving mode1 after 15 minutes of no operation. After
further 5 minutes of no operation, power will turn completely off.
Power Saving
Mode 1
Power Saving
Mode 2
*1
*2
Complete
OFF
OFF
OFF
1.4.7.3 Communicate Mode
Table 1-25. Communicate Mode
Communication
Battery Power saving is not enabled in the communication mode.
AC Adapter Power saving is not enabled in the communication mode.
1.4.7.4 SETUP Mode
BATTERY
Power saving mode 1 (The camera enters this mode after 2 minutes of no
operation)
Power saving mode 1 is entered after displaying icon animation.
Restoration condition: The camera is restored to the normal status by one of the
following events:
The Shutter Button is pressed.
The Playback Button is pressed.
One of the buttons (including the DPOF button) on the back is pressed.
The W/T Button is pressed.
The communication cable is connected.
When the communication cable is connected, the camera enters the
communication mode.
Power saving mode 2 (The camera enters this mode from power saving mode 1
after 30 seconds of no operation)
Restoration condition: The camera is restored to the normal status by one of the
following events:
The Shutter Button is pressed.
The Playback Button is pressed.
One of the buttons (including the DPOF button) on the back is pressed.
The W/T Button is pressed.
The communication cable is connected.
When the communication cable is connected, the camera enters the
communication mode.
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Complete off (Power is turned off from the power saving mode 2 after 2 minutes
of no operation)
Table 1-26. Camera Status
Default
LED ON ON ON
LCD Monitor ON OFF OFF OFF
Lens ON ON ON OFF
CPU ON ON OFF
Note: *1: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Startup time is longer than in the viewfinder mode (because of CPU shutdown).
Power Saving
Mode 1
AC ADAPTER
The camera enters the power saving mode1 after 15 minutes of no operation. After
further 5 minutes of no operation, power will turn completely off.
Power Saving
Mode 2
*1
*2
Complete
OFF
OFF
OFF
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1.5 Accessories
AA alkali battery x 4
CF memory card 8MB
Hand strap
Instruction manuals (CR-ROM)
USB cable (Exclusive use with PhotoPC 2100Z)
CD-ROM install guide
Bundle software (EU, Asia only)
Photo Suite 3SE (Win)
Photo Suite 3 (Mac)
Photo Vista Full Version (Win/Mac)
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1.6 Option
AC ADAPTER
Model name:
EU-40 (same as that for PhotoPC 3000Z)
Model number:
B867081, B867131, B867091, B867101, B867121, B867101, B867111, B867151,
B867171
Input voltage:
AC100-240V, 50-60Hz, 30VA
Output voltage:
DC7.0V, 2.0A
NI-MH BATTERY
Model name:
EU-24 (same as that for PhotoPC 3000Z)
Model number:
B818113-0100
Input voltage:
1.2 V per battery
Capacity
1500 mAH per battery
NI-MH BATTERY CHARGER
Model name:
EU-38 (same as that for PhotoPC 800)
Model number:
B818171-0200, B818181-0100, B818173-0100, B818174-0200, B818175-0200,
B818178-0200, B818177-0200, B818182-0000
Input voltage:
AC100-240V, 50-60Hz, 10VA
Output voltage:
DC1.2V, 490mA
Charging time:
2.5 H (when 4 batteries are charged together)
NOTE:
The battery charger is available in a set of one battery charger and four NiMH batteries.
×
4
NOTE:
Ni-MH batteries are available in a set of four pieces.
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1.7 Environmental Conditions
1.7.1 Operating Conditions / Storage Conditions
Temperature
Operation: 5 to 35°C
Storage: -20 to 60°C
Humidity
Operation: 30 to 80%, No condensation
Storage: 10 to 80%, No condensation
Shock resistance
Storage: G [TBD]
1.7.2 Power Supply Specifications
DC input voltage (AC adapter)
Average: 7.0 VDC
Maximum: The AC adapter (EU-40) made by Epson must be used.
Maximum DC input voltage
Maximum: The AC adapter (EU-40) made by Epson must be used.
1.7.3 Intended Location of Use
Environment:
Home, outdoors
Drip-proof:
Not supported
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1.8 Safety Standards & Reliability
1.8.1 EMI and Safety Standards
Table 1-27. EMI and Safety Standards
Market EMI and Safety Standards
USA FCC part15 subpart B class B
Canada CSA C108.8 class B
Europe EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EEC (CE Marking)
EN55022 Class B
EN61000-3-2 (When AC adapter is used)
EN61000-3-3 (When AC adapter is used)
EN55024-1
IEC801-2
IEC801-3
IEC801-4
EN 55022 (CISPR Pub.22) class B
Australia AS/NZS 3548 class B
Taiwan EMI: CNS13438-C6357
Korea Korea electromagnetic wave regulation
Japan VCCI class B
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1.9 Prohibitions and Precautions
Never see the sun through the viewfinder.
Never use any AC adapter other than the specified one.
Never use any batteries other than the specified ones.
Remove the batteries when the camera is not to be used for a long time.
Do not insert or eject the CF card when power is on.
Before replacing the CF card with another one, disconnect USB connection first, if
connected, by the procedure specific to the OS and turn off the camera power.
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
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2.1 Overview
This chapter explains operating principles of PhotoPC 2100Z.
2.1.1 Circuit
The circuit block diagram of PhotoPC 2100Z is shown on the next page.
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2.1.2 Operating Principles of Control Circuit
This section describes the functions of major elements constituting the circuitry of this
camera. The electric circuit of this camera is controlled by two CPUs, namely, the main
CPU and the 8-bit CPU.
Table 2-1. Peripheral Elements of Main CPU
Major Element Functions
CCD Matsushita MN39471JT
Converts the image formed on the CCD by the lens into an
electrical signal.
1/2.6 inches, 2,310,000 pixels, complementary color filter,
interline transfer
Timing Generator (TG) Matsushita MN5296-1
This IC generates various drive waveforms to be given to the
CCD.
V Driver Matsushita MN31121SA
This IC drives the vertical transfer register of the CCD.
CDS & A/D Analog Devices AD9843A
Converts analog signals given from the CCD into 10-bit digital
signals.
Incorporates a correlation double sampling circuit (CDS) to
remove the reset noise which can occur specifically with CCD.
Main CPU Texas Instruments TMS320DSC21GHK
CPU and peripheral functions integration chip for digital camera
Signals for CCD, SDRAM controller, flash memory,
CompactFlash, USB, and video system interface are inte grated.
At shooting, writes the digital data from the CCD circuit in
SDRAM and after image processing of the written data followed
by image compression, writes in the CompactFlash.
At playback, this CPU reads the data from the CompactFlash and
decompresses it, develops the image into DRAM and generates
the signal to send the image to the LCD by the Video Controller.
The CPU reads the program written in the flash memory, and
operates according to the program.
27MHz and 48MHz crystal oscillators are connected to the
oscillating circuit.
Table 2-1. Peripheral Elements of Main CPU (continued)
Major Element Functions
SDRAM HYUNDAI HY57V653220BTC-10
Connected to the main CPU and used as the buffer memory for
image data, buffer memory for video data and memory for
program running.
Flash Memory Sharp LHFA8E09
The program of the main CPU is written in.
Some area is used to record camera information.
CompactFlash Records taken pictures.
LCD Controller EPSON EM1811D
Based on the video signal generated by the main CPU, the LCD
controller generates various signals which are necessary to drive
the LCD.
Color LCD Unit EPSON L2B1600-B002
1.6-inch collar LCD, with backlight
237 (horizontal)
×
234 (vertical) pixels
Table 2-2. Peripheral Elements of 8-bit CPU
Major Element / Unit Functions
8-bit CPU UPD780055GK-A11
Detects the operations of all the switches for user in te rface
excepting the Release switch, controls all the LEDs, buzzer,
flash, shutter, focusing, zooming, battery check and DC-DC
converter (main power supply), and has a clock function.
Executes the above control by communication with the main
CPU.
Shutter
This shutter works also as the diaphragm.
Incorporated in the lens barrel.
Driven by the shutter driver LB1939T.
Controlled by the SMD__IN1, SMD_IN2 and SMD_EMA
signals from the 8-bit CPU.
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Table 2-2. Peripheral Elements of 8-bit CPU (continued)
Major Element / Unit Functions
Focusing Motor
Zoom Motor
Battery Check
DC-DC Converter Controls the power supply for the main CPU TMS320DSC21 by
Clock
Incorporated in the lens barrel to drive the lens for focusing.
The control signals, namely, FMD_IN1, FMD_IN2,
FMD_ENA and FMD_VCNT, from the 8-bit CPU are input
into the driver LB1839, which drives the Focusing Motor.
The photo-interrupter located in the lens barrel detects the
home position for focusing.
The zoom motor, mounted in the lens barrel, drives the zoom
lens and retracts the lens barrel.
The control signals, ZM_IN1 and ZM_IN2, from the 8-bit
CPU, are input into the motor driver TK10205M, which drives
the zoom motor.
The position of the zoom lens is detected by the zoom lens
encoder mounted in the lens barrel.
The 8-bit CPU A/D converts and monitors the battery voltage.
A reset IC is mounted separately to ensure safety. (Resetting
occurs at a voltage of 2.5V.)
the DD_OE1 and DD_OE2 signals from the 8-bit CPU.
The 8-bit CPU, to which the crystal oscillator 32.768KHz
SSP-T5 is connected, has the clock function.
The lithium ion second battery MS614 for backup works to
maintain the clock function when the main batteries are
removed or the AC adapter is disconnected.
A reset IC is mounted so that clock operation is reset at the
minimum guarantee voltage 1.9 V of the 8-bit CPU.
2.1.3 Operating Principles of Power Supply Circuit
2.1.3.1 Power Supply Voltages
Power supplies to PhotoPC 2100Z are as listed below. Each voltage is generated by the
voltage supplied from the batteries or the AC adapter.
PC3.3V
3.3 V for CCD
PL3.3V
3.3 V for LCD
+1.8V
1.8 V for CPU
+D3.3V
3.3 V for LOGIC
+5V
For flash, CCD and LCD
+C18V
18 V for CCD
+C16V
16 V for CCD
CM7V
-8 V for CCD
BK_8V
8 V for LCD backlight
A power supply circuit block diagram is shown on the next page.
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2.1.3.2 Operating Principles of Power Supply Circuit
The control IC (IC1) in the power supply circuit has a 2-channel control system. One
channel is used for voltage down by L81 to generate 3.3 V. The other channel is used
for voltage boosting and voltage down by the transformer T21 to generate four outputs,
namely, +3.3 V, +5 V, +18 V and -8 V.
PC3.3V and PL3.3V are supplied from the 3.3 V of L81 by turning on and off the
switching circuit of Q91 and Q94.
Transformer T21 is a flyback circuit of +3.3 V.
+1.8V is generated from +3.3 V and stabilized by the regulator Q71.
+D3.3V is turned on and off by the switching circuit consisting of Q61 of +3.3 V.
+5V is stabilized by Q31.
+C18V is stabilized and turned on and off by Q41.
+C16V is generated from +C18V and stabilized by Q161.
CM7V is generated from -8V and stabilized by Q51.
BK_8V is generated by self-excitation transformer T1 and Q4.
2.1.3.3 Power Supply Circuit on the Main Circuit Board
A power supply circuit (U1806) of 4.8 V is provided for motor drive.
To supply -32V for LCD brightness adjustment, the charge pump circuit U1603 is
provided.
2.1.4 Operating Principles of Flash Circuit
The major functions of the flash circuit are to charge the flash capacitor at the flash
firing voltage and to fire the xenon flash lamp.
The flash firing voltage is boosted to about 300 V by the oscillating transformer T3101
and charges the flash capacitor. The control signal ST_ON from the 8-bit CPU turns on
the transistor Q3105 to start flash charge. Flash charge is completed when Zener diode
D3106 sends the ST_OK signal to the 8-bit CPU.
The charge in the flash capacitor is applied to the trigger transformer T3102 by IGBT
Q3107 to fire the flash lamp. Flash firing is controlled by the DD_TRIG signal (5V
level).
2.1.5 Fuses
The power supply circuit has three fuses.
On the Main Circuit Board, a fuse is mounted for power to the motor.
The fuse for flash circuit is mounted on the Flash Circuit Board.
2.1.3.4 Power Supply Circuit on Flash Circuit Board
The backlight is turned on by inverter (alternating current waveform) output of BK_6V
by t3103. The output connector is CN3104.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER
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3.1 Troubleshooting
This section describes how to identify the defective unit or parts from observed
problems.
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Checking and Remedy
LCD shows
completely
white display at
shooting/
playback
LCD shows
completely black
display
Black spots are
seen on LCD
Bright spots are
seen on LCD
Connector between LCD and Main
Circuit Board is disconnected, or
FFC of LCD broken.
Faulty operation of charge pump
which generates -32V in LCD circuit
LCD backlight not lit
Defective LCD Replace LCD.
Defective backlight inverter circuit
on Flash Circuit Board
Defective LCD monitor
Defective LCD monitor
Check connection of
connectors CN1105 and 1106
on Main Circuit Board.
Replace LCD if FFC is broken.
Replace Main Circuit Board.
Check connection of connector
CM3104 on Flash Circuit
Board.
Replace Flash Circuit Board.
Normal if 6 pixels or less
Replace LCD if more.
Low-bright spots (pixels seen
through 10% ND filter)
• Normal if 4 spots or less
• Replace LCD if more.
High-bright spots (pixels seen
through 5% ND filter)
• Normal if 1 spot
• Replace LCD if more.
Total of low- and high-bright
spots
• Normal if 4 spots or less in total
• Replace LCD if more.
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause Checking and Remedy
Taken pictures
are completely
black
Taken pictures
are abnormal
Date setting
screen appears
every power on
Power does not
turn on
Power turns on
once, but it turns
off immediately
Shorted CCD power supply Replace Main Circuit Board.
Faulty operation of shutter Check initial operation of shutter
at power on.
• If it does not operate, replace
Lens Unit (Lens Assy).
CCD peripheral circuitry broken
down
Problem with software Check software version.
Insufficient charging of the lithium
ion secondary battery
Batteries have run down Replace the batteries.
Defective AC adapter or faulty
connection of AC adapter
When lens cover switch is operated
• FFC of Release Circuit Board is
disconnected, or FFC broken
When playback button is pressed
• FFC of Rear Cover is disconnected,
or FFC broken
Faulty connection of board-to-board
connector
Faulty connection of pins BATT1
and BATT2, which connect Power
Supply Circuit Board to batteries
Blown fuse on Power Supply Circuit
Board
Faulty operation of 8-bit CPU Replace Main Circuit Board.
There is a short circuit somewhere, so
that Short-circuit protector of DC-DC
Converter on Power Supply Circuit
Board has operated.
Replace Main Circuit Board.
Install the latest version of
firmware.
Replace Main Circuit Board if
replacement of batteries does not
solve problem.
Check AC adapter.
Check connection of connector
CN1103 on Main Circuit Board.
Check connection of connector
CN1104 on Main Circuit Board.
Check connection of connector
CN1102 on Main Circuit Board.
Check connection between pins
and Power Supply Circuit Board.
Replace Power Supply Circuit
Board.
Identify the location of short
circuit.
For example, CCD terminals.
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Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause Checking and Remedy
Power does not
turn on, with the
camera beeping
Zooming, shutter
or auto focusing
does not work
Shutter does not
work
Flash does not
fire
Viewfinder LED
does not light up
Self-timer LED
does not light up
Switches in the
Rear Cover do
not work
Main CPU does not operate, so that
8-bit CPU has displayed an error.
Flash memory firmware has
disappeared.
Faulty connection of Lens Barrel
FFC on Main Circuit Board
Blown fuse for power to the motor Replace Main Circuit Board.
Defective lens barrel Replace lens barrel.
Faulty connection of FFC of Release
Circuit Board
Defective shutter switch Replace Release Circuit Board.
Shutter release button is out of
position.
Defective Flash Circuit Board Replace Flash Circuit Board.
Defective flash lamp Replace flash lamp.
Defective lead wires of flash lamp Replace flash lamp.
Defective 8-bit CPU Replace Main Circuit Board.
Defective LED Replace Main Circuit Board.
Defective LED on Release Circuit
Board
FFC broken Check to see if FFC is
Defective Main Circuit Board Replace Main Circuit Board.
Replace Main Circuit Board.
Replace Main Circuit Board.
Check to see if FFC is
disconnected from connector
CN1101 on Main Circuit Board.
Check to see if FFC is
disconnected from connector
CN1103 on Main Circuit Board.
Check to see if shutter release
button is dislocated from its
position in Front Cover.
Replace Release Circuit Board.
disconnected from connector
CN1104 on Main Circuit Board.
Replace Rear Cover, if FFC is
broken.
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4.1 Overview
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the
product.
Unless otherwise specified, disassembled units or components can be reassembled by
reversing the disassembly procedure.
4.1.1 Precautions
See the precautions given under the heading “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the
following column when disassembling or assembling the product.
Things, if not strictly observed, that could result in injury or loss of life are described
under the heading “Warning”.
Precautions for any disassembly or assembly procedures are described under the
heading “CAUTION”.
Chips for disassembling procedures are described under the heading “CHECK
POINT”.
If the assembling procedure is different from the reversed procedure of the
disassembling, the procedure is described under the heading “REASSEMBLY”.
Any adjustments required after disassembling the units are described under the heading
“ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”.
When you have to remove any units or parts that are not described in this chapter, refer
to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.
Read precautions described in the next section before starting.
W A R N I N G
Remove the batteries and plug off the AC adapter before
disassembling the camera.
Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid
injury from sharp metal edges.
The electrolytic capacitor (C3108) mounted on the circuit
board is to fire the flash and to be charged automatically
whenever the power is ON. Due to this, it may cause an electric
shock during the service procedure. Before starting repair, be
sure to discharge the camera, using the cement resistor. (For
details, refer to “Rear Cover Removal” on page 53.)
A lithium battery is installed on the main board of this camera.
Be sure to observe the following instructions when serving the
battery:
1. Keep the battery away from any metal or other batteries so that
electrodes of the opposite polarity do not come in contact with each
other.
2. Do not heat the battery or put it near fire.
3. Do not solder on any part of the battery. (Doing so may result in
leakage of electrolyte from the battery, burning or explosion. The
leakage may affect other devices close to the battery.)
4. Do not dismantle the battery. (The gas inside the battery may hurt
your throat. Leakage, burning or explosion may also be caused.)
5. Do not install the battery in the wrong direction. (This may cause
burning or explosion.)
Dispose of the used batteries according to government's law
and regulations.
To protect sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when
accessing internal components.
To avoid dust explosion or ignition, never bring batteries close
to flame or throw them into fire.
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4.1.2 Tools
C A U T I O N
Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or
adjusting the camera.
Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.
Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the
camera. (See Chapter 5 for details.)
For this product, there are two repair levels; first maintenance
and 2nd maintenance.
The service for second maintenance is allowed to be done only
by the service center equipped with special instruments for
adjustment. We do not guarantee the repair result performed
by the others.
Use the special package for transportation.
Prior to disassembly and reassembly, remove the accessories,
such as CF card.
Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the camera.
Table 4-1. Tools
Name Availability Tool Code
Phillips precision screwdriver
Tweezers
Soldering iron
Solder suction tool
Battery Tool EPSON 1091789
Color Viewer EPSON 1030584
Strobo adjust chart EPSON 1091791
AF adjustment chart EPSON Attached at the end of this
RS-232C interface EPSON 1091792
RS-232C cable EPSON 1091790
Serial cable (serial 17-pin-DIN 7-pin) EPSON 1104424
Stabilized DC power supply
{
{
{
{
manual, A2 size
{
Note: “{”:available on the market, “EPSON”: available from EPSON
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4.1.3 Screws
Table below shows the screws used with PhotoPC 2100Z.
Table 4-2. Screws
Name Specification Appearance
SPB 1.7x2 SP BOLT 1.7x2 3x0.6
THB 2x6x3x0.6 THB 2.0x6.3x3.0x0.6
THB 1.7x4.0 THB 1.7x4.0-3.0x0.6
THB 1.7x5.5 THB 1.7x5.5-3.0x0.6
PS 2.0x6.0 PS-tite 2.0x6.0-3.0x0.6
4.2 Disassembly
The flowchart below shows step-by-step disassembly procedure for PhotoPC 2100Z.
When disassembling each component, refer to the page number shown in the figure
below.
Figure 4-1. Disassembling Flowchart
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4.2.1 Housing Disassembly
4.2.1.1 Rear Cover Removal
1. Remove the one screw (THB1.7x5.5) and the four screws (THB1.7x4.0) securing the
Rear Cover.
THB1.7x4.0
THB1.7x5.5
THB1.7x4.0
THB1.7x4.0
Hooks
CN1104
Figure 4-3. Rear Cover Removal
3. Disconnect the FFC of the Rear Cover from the connector CN1104 on the Main Circuit
Board. At this point, also the Battery Cap and the connector cover come off.
When connecting the FFC, make sure that it is free from
slanting or floating insertion and be sure to lock the FFC
correctly.
Take care not to catch the FFC between the Front Cover and
the Rear Cover.
Figure 4-2. Rear Cover Securing Screws
NOTE:
2. Disengage the two hooks with which the Rear Cover and the Front Cover are engaged,
Tightening torque for screws THB1.7X5.5 and THB1.7x4.0: 0.12N⋅m
and open the Rear Cover.
C H E C K
P O I N T
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W A R N I N G
When the Rear Cover has been removed, the terminals of the
capacitor C3108 for flash firing appears at the upper left corner of
the camera. Be sure to discharge the capacitor using a cement
resistor. (Use a cement resistor with a resistance of about 500Ω to 1
kΩ/10W.)
Terminals
Cement resistor
4.2.1.2 Front Cover Removal
1. Remove the Rear Cover. (See "Rear Cover Removal" on page 50)
2. Remove the three screws (THB1.7x4.0) securing the Front Cover.
NOTE:
Tightening torque for the screw THB1.7x4.0: 0.12N⋅m
THB1.7x4.0
THB1.7x4.0
Card Door
Figure 4-4. Front Cover Securing Screws
3. Remove the Front Cover. At this point, the card door comes off together.
C H E C K
P O I N T
Before installing the Front Cover, clean the inside of the lens
cover with a blower.
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4.2.1.3 Front Cover Disassembly
1. Disengage the seven hooks fastening the Face Plate to the Front Cover.
Figure 4-5. Fastening Hooks
2. Remove the face cover.
C A U T I O N
When the face cover is removed, the Flash Window and Selftimer Window come off together. Take due care not to lose any
parts.
The Viewfinder Window is fixed to the Front Cover with
double adhesive tape.
4.2.2 Disassembly of Circuit Boards
4.2.2.1 Release Circuit Board Removal
1. Remove the housing. (See "Housing Disassembly" on page 50)
2. Disconnect the FFC of the Release Circuit Board from the connector CN1103 on the
Main Circuit Board.
3. Remove the two screws (THB1.7x4.0) securing the Release Circuit Board.
NOTE:
4. Remove the Release Circuit Board.
Tightening torque for the screw THB1.7x4.0: 0.12N⋅m
THB1.7x4.0
CN1103
Figure 4-6. Release Circuit Board Securing Screws
C H E C K
P O I N T
When connecting the FFC, make sure that it is free from slanting
or floating insertion and be sure to lock the FFC correctly.
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4.2.2.2 Power Supply Circuit Board Removal
1. Remove the housing. (See "Housing Disassembly" on page 50)
2. Remove the one screw (THB1.7x2.5) and the one screw (SPB1.7x4.0) securing the
Power Supply Circuit Board.
NOTE:
3. Remove the Power Supply Circuit Board downward.
Tightening torque for the screws SPB 1.7x2.5 and THB1.7x4.0: 0.12N⋅m
SPB 1.7x2.5
THB1.7x4.0
Figure 4-7. Power Supply Circuit Board Securing Screws
4.2.2.3 Monitor LCD Removal
1. Remove the housing. (See "Housing Disassembly" on page 50)
2. Remove the Power Supply Circuit Board. (See "Power Supply Circuit Board Removal"
on page 53)
3. Disconnect the harness for the backlight from the connector CN3104 on the Flash
Circuit Board.
CN3104
Figure 4-8. Connector CN3104
4. Remove the one screw (SPB1.7x4.0) securing the Monitor Fixing Frame.
NOTE:
Tightening torque for the screw SPB 1.7x2.5: 0.12N⋅m
C H E C K
P O I N T
When installing the Power Supply Circuit Board in the battery
box, make sure that the connector of the battery box and the
Main Circuit Board
Upper hook
terminal of the circuit board are connected correctly, without
floating from each other.
SPB1.7x4.0
Hook
CN1105,1106
Gasket
Hook
Figure 4-9. Monitor Fixing Frame Securing Screws
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5. Disengage the two hooks fastening the bottom end of the Fixing Frame to the Main
Circuit Board, and disengage the upper hook of the LCD from the Main Circuit Board.
6. While lifting the Monitor LCD, disconnect the FFC from the connectors CN1105 and
CN1106 on the Main Circuit Board.
7. Remove the Monitor LCD.
C H E C K
P O I N T
When connecting the FFC, make sure that it is free from
slanting or floating insertion and be sure to lock the FFC
correctly. Insert the FFC until its connecting portion is aligned
with the marking on the Main Circuit Board.
Marking
4.2.2.4 Flash Circuit Board Removal
1. Remove the housing. (See "Housing Disassembly" on page 50)
2. Remove the Power Supply Circuit Board. (See "Power Supply Circuit Board Removal"
on page 53)
3. Peel off the insulating tape applied to the capacitor C3108 for flash firing.
Insulating tape
Figure 4-10. Insulating Tape
4. Unsolder the three soldered joints of the Flash Tube lead wires with a soldering iron,
and remove the Flash Tube by inclining it clockwise slightly.
Soldered joints
C A U T I O N
Do not touch with bare hand the gasket of the Monitor LCD,
which is grounded to the switch circuit board of the Rear Cover.
Figure 4-11. Soldered Joints of Flash Tube Lead Wires
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C A U T I O N
When soldering the Flash Tube lead wires, take care not to
produce any solder horn or bridge, which can cause abnormal
electric discharge.
発光
5. Remove the one screw (SPB1.7x2.5) securing the Flash Circuit Board.
NOTE:
Tightening torque for the screw SPB 1.7x2.5: 0.12N⋅m
SPB1.7x4.0
C H E C K
P O I N T
When installing the Flash Circuit Board, make sure that the
circuit board is installed in the groove in the battery box.
Groove
Figure 4-12. Flash Circuit Board Securing Screw
6. Remove the Flash Circuit Board.
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4.2.2.5 Battery Box Removal
1. Remove the housing. (See "Housing Disassembly" on page 50)
2. Remove the Power Supply Circuit Board. (See "Power Supply Circuit Board Removal"
on page 53)
3. Remove the Flash Circuit Board. (See "Flash Circuit Board Removal" on page 54)
4. Remove the Eject Button from the CF card slot using tweezers, and place the Eject
Lever on the lens side.
5. Remove the one screw (THB1.7x4.0) securing the copper foil and battery box.
NOTE:
Tightening torque for the screw THB1.7x4.0: 0.12N⋅m
Copper foil
6. Remove the one screw (THB1.7x4.0) securing the Main Circuit Board and Battery
Box.
NOTE:
Tightening torque for the screw THB1.7x4.0: 0.12N⋅m
Eject Button
THB1.7x4.0
Pin
Figure 4-14. Main Circuit Board / Battery Box Securing Screw
7. Disengage the pin of the Battery Box from the Main Circuit Board.
THB1.7x4.0
Figure 4-13. Copper Foil Securing Screws
C A U T I O N
Do not touch the copper foil with a bare hand. A surface of the
copper foil oxidized due to soiling could lower the capacity to resist
radiation noise.
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PCB Fixing Frame
Hook of Battery Box
Pin of Battery Box
Figure 4-15. Hook and Pin of Battery Box
8. Disengage the hook and pin of the Battery Box from the PCB Fixing Frame.
9. Remove the Battery Box.
4.2.2.6 Lens Assy (Lens & CCD Unit) Removal
1. Remove the housing. (See "Housing Disassembly" on page 50)
2. Remove the Power Supply Circuit Board. (See "Power Supply Circuit Board Removal"
on page 53)
3. Remove the Flash Circuit Board. (See "Flash Circuit Board Removal" on page 54)
4. Remove the Battery Box. (See "Battery Box Removal" on page 56)
5. Disconnect the FFC connecting the Lens Assy to the Main Circuit Board from the
connector CN1101 on the Main Circuit Board.
PCB Fixing Frame PS 2.0x6.0
CN1101
Lens Assy
PS 2.0x6.0
Figure 4-16. Lens Assy
6. Using a solder suction tool, remove the solder from the CCD terminals at which the
Lens Assy is soldered to the Main Circuit Board.
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C A U T I O N
CCD terminals
Black screw
Black screw
SPB1.7x2.5
SPB1.7x2.5
Figure 4-17. CCD Terminals
When soldering the CCD terminals, solder the grounding
terminal of CCD first. This is intended to prevent the effect of
static electricity.
When soldering the CCD terminals, make sure that the
soldered joints are free from soldering defects, such as solder
bridge or solder spikes.
When connecting an FFC to the connector, make sure that it is
free from floating or slanting insertion or incomplete lock by
the connector.
NOTE:
C A U T I O N
Tightening torque for the screw SPB 1.7x2.5: 0.12N⋅m
Do not remove the two black screws of the Lens Assy, which
connect the CCD and the lens barrel to each other. If you remove
them, dust or other foreign matters could adhere to the CCD.
7. Remove the two screws (PS 2.0x6.0) which secure the PCB Fixing Frame to the Lens
Assy. (See Figure 4-16)
NOTE:
Tightening torque for the screw PS 2.0x6.0: 0.25N⋅m
8. Remove the three screws (SPB 1.7x2.5) which secure the Lens Assy and PCB Fixing
Frame to the Main Circuit Board, and remove the Lens Assy, together with the PCB
Fixing Frame, from the Main Circuit Board. (See Figure 4-17)
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5.1 Overview
This section describes the adjustments required according to service components once
The table below shows the adjustments required when components have been replaced.
they have been replaced and also describes procedures for such adjustments.
Table 5-1. Adjustments Required Once Relevant Components have been Replaced
Sequence in which Adjustments should be Made
Service Components
Flash Tube
Battery Box
Front Cover {
Rear Cover
Battery Cap
Lens Assy
PCB Fixing Frame
Monitor Fixing Frame
Monitor Window
Eye-piece Window
Connector Door
Card Door
Eject Button
Main Circuit Board
Release Circuit Board
Flash Circuit Board
8P FFC
Monitor LCD
Power Supply Unit (DC/
DC Unit)
1. Firmware
Installation
{ { { { { { {
2. BC Compensation
{{{{{
3. LCD
Compensation
{
4. CCD Adjustment
{ { {
5. AF Compensation 6. Strobo adjust 7. USB ID Writing
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{
{
{
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Note:{: Required
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5.2 Tools
The PC to be used must be of a model which permits use of the
USB interface on Windows 98 or a later operating system.
Only one program file must be stored in one CF card if the file
name has an extension “c21”. If two or more program files with
an extension “c21” are stored in one CF card, proper selection
of the program to be executed by the camera will not be
ensured.
When storing a program in a CF card, pay attention to the
property of the file. If the property is “read only”, the camera
can not execute the program. And, check a mark on the archive
check box in the property, otherwise the camera can not
execute it too.
When all the adjustments to be made, perform “BC (Battery
Check) Compensation Values Writing” first. The other
adjustments can be performed in any sequence. These
adjustments include the initialization of the adjusted value
storage area in the camera.
Once “BC (Battery Check) Compensation Values Writing” is
performed, be sure to perform all the other adjustments
subsequently, without omitting any of them.
Once any error occurs during execution of an adjustment,
perform the same adjustment again under the same conditions.
(See "Explanation of Error Codes" on page 62)
If an error recurs, check for proper conditions under which the
adjustment is performed.
When performing any of the CCD adjustment, AF adjustment
and Strobo adjust, make sure that the lens cover is open.
5.2.1 Tools
The table below lists the tools needed for adjustments of PhotoPC 2100Z.
Table 5-2. Adjusting Tools
Adjustment Items Tool Tool Code
BC adjustment Battery Tool 1091789
LCD adjustment RS-232C I/F 1091792
RS-232C cable 1091790
LCD adjustment / USB ID writing
CCD gain adjustment, shutter
compensation and black defect input
& white defective compensation
Strobo adjustment Strobo adjust chart 1091791
AF adjustment AF adjustment chart Attached at the end of
Serial cable 1104424
Color viewer 1030584
this manual
5.2.2 Adjustment Programs
The adjustment items require the respective adjustment programs. For use, register
adjustment programs in CF cards, respectively.
Table below shows the adjustment items and files.
Table 5-3. Adjustment Programs
Adjustment Item File Name
“BC (Battery Check) Compensation Value Writing” BC.c21
“LCD (Brightness) Adjustment”
“CCD Gain Adjustment, Shutter Compensation Black
Defect Writing and White defect compensation”,
“Strobo Adjustment” Strobe.c21
“AF (Auto Focus) Compensation” AF.c21
“USB ID Writing”
1. CRT21ma.exe
2. LCD.c21
CCD.c21
1. CRT21sp.exe
2. USB.c21
C A U T I O N
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C A U T I O N
Without firmware installation, the adjustment by CF
card has the counter that control to adjustment count on
each adjustment item. The counter is up to ten times.
When count up, the camera will not accept more
adjustment setting. At that time, perform the following
program;
Erase.c21
How to use is the same as another extension “c21” files.
But, if you perform the above program once, you must
perform the adjustments again from BC adjustment to
USB writing. Because, this program reset the adjustment
value without the firmware.
5.2.3 Explanation of Error Codes
If any error occurs during execution of these adjustment programs, the LCD monitor of
the camera displays the error code. This section describes the errors signified by the
respective error codes and corrective actions to be taken at the occurrence of such
errors.
0: Any error other than specified
Corrective action
Perform the adjustment again.
1: Battery adjustment error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. For example,
check the power voltage and camera temperature.
2: CCD adjustment error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. Perform the
adjustment again and if a similar error recurs, replace the Lens Assy (with
CCD) with a new one.
3: CCD adjustment error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. Perform the
adjustment again and if a similar error recurs, replace the Lens Assy (with
CCD) with a new one.
4: CCD adjustment error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. Perform the
adjustment again and if a similar error recurs, replace the Lens Assy (with
CCD) with a new one.
5: Strobo adjustment error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. Perform the
adjustment again and if a similar error recurs, replace the PCB-Strobe Assy
with a new one.
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6: AF adjustment error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. Perform the
adjustment again and if a similar error recurs, replace the Lens Assy (with
CCD) with a new one.
20: Adjusted value writing error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. Perform the
adjustment again and if a similar error recurs, replace the PCB-MCU Assy
with a new one.
30: Camera adjustment execution error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. Perform the
adjustment again and if a similar error recurs, replace the PCB-MCU Assy
with a new one.
40: Brightness box error
Corrective action
Check the conditions under which the adjustment is performed. Perform the
adjustment again and if a similar error recurs, replace the Lens Assy (with
CCD) with a new one.
5.3 Adjustment
5.3.1 Installation of firmware
5.3.1.1 Version Confirmation
1. Press the F Button and the SCROLL B utton simultaneously, and the camer a will enter
SETUP mode.
Shutter Button
Lens Cover Switch
C A U T I O N
These errors may occur on rare occasions. If any error occurs,
first check the conditions under which the adjustment is
performed.
Once the camera is disassembled or a new component or unit is
installed, be sure to check for proper reassembly or installation,
especially for proper connection of connectors.
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Print Button
F Button
SCROLL Button
2. Hold down the Print Button.
3. The version of firmware is displayed on the LCD monitor at its top left.
Playback Button
5.3.1.2 Installation
1. Copy firmware into a CF card beforehand.
2. Make sure that power to the camera is OFF, and then set the CF card in the camera.
3. While pressing the F Button and Shutter Button together, push Playback Button to turn
on power to the camera. The LCD will show “DOWNLOAD MODE” first and then
“ERASING FLASH”.
4. Installation of firmware will automatically be started and upon completion of
installation, power to the camera will automatically turn off. (About 2 minutes)
5.3.2 BC (Battery Check) Compensation Value Writing
This adjustment is executed in order to input the threshold values for battery check into
flash memory on the Main Circuit Board. This adjustment includes the initialization of
the adjusted value storage area in the camera.
1. Close the lens cover of the camera.
Figure 5-1. Battery tool
2. Install the battery tool (No.1091789) in the Battery Box of the camera.
3. Connect the stabilized power supply to the battery tool. Set the voltage in the range of
3.95 to 4.05V.
C A U T I O N
When inserting or removing the CF card, make sure that
power to the camera is OFF. Especially, remember that
removal of the CF card during writing in the card could result
in a malfunction of the card.
For firmware installation, use the AC adapter. If power to the
camera turns off during installation of firmware, not only
installation can not be executed normally, but also flash
memory on the circuit board could be damaged.
C A U T I O N
Do not confuse the polarity of the cable of the battery tool;
Red cable: positive terminal, Black cable: negative terminal
Do not input the camera over 11V. Otherwise, the camera will
have serious damage.
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4. Insert into the camera the CF card in which the BC compensation program has been
installed.
5. Hold down the F Button and Shutter Button together and press the Playback Button,
and the BC compensation values will be written.
6. BC compensation is completed when “OK” is displayed on the monitor of the camera.
7. Press the shutter button fully to turn off power to the camera.
8. Remove the CF card from the camera.
9. Remove the battery tool from the camera.
5.3.3 LCD (Brightness) Adjustment
Adjust the brightness on the monitor to optimize the contrast of display on the monitor.
Adjusted values are written in flash memory on the Main Circuit Board.
1. Open the lens cover of the camera.
2. Connect the AC adapter and RS-232C cable (Part 1091790) to the camera.
Serial cable
RS-232C interface
RS-232C cable
Figure 5-2. LCD Adjustment
3. Connect the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C interface (Part 1091792). Then connect
the RS-232C interface to the serial port of the PC with Serial cable (Part 1104424).
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C A U T I O N
With the PC having two or more serial ports, use COM1 port, if
possible.
When c
onnect
the camera to PC by the RS-232c interface,
connect the following figure. Do not misconnect the cables,
otherwise the RS-232C interface board may have damage.
Serial cable
(For PC)
RS-232C cable
(For Camera)
AC Adopter
RS‑232C
interface
Figure 5-3. Cable connection
Connect the AC adopter EU-40 to the interface as a power
supply.
4. Run the LCD adjustment program (CRT21ma.exe) on the PC.
5. Insert into the camera the CF card in which the LCD adjustment program has been
installed.
6. Hold down the F Button and Shutter Button together and then press the Playback
Button.
7. Push the “+” button on the adjustment window of the PC until the adjustment patter
appears on the LCD monitor.(Refer to Figure 5-4.)
Figure 5-4. LCD Adjustment Pattern
“+” button
Raise the brightness of LCD.
“-” button
Lower the brightness of the LCD.
9. Upon completion of brightness adjustment above, press the “Write” button on the
adjustment window of the PC, and the monitor of the camera will display “OK”.
10. Pressing the Shutter Button fully will turn off power to the camera to complete the
adjustment.
11. Remove the CF card from the camera.
12. Disconnect the AC adapter and the communication cable from the camera.
13. Pressing the “e” key will complete the adjustment program.
8. While observing the monitor screen of the camera, adjust the brightness, by pressing
the “+” or “-” button on the adjustment window of the PC, so that both the black area
and white area are seen clear at the same time (a maximum contrast is observed).
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5.3.4 CCD Gain Adjustment, Shutter Compensation
Black Defect Writing and White defect
compensation
The adjustments to be made here are CCD gain adjustment, shutter compensation and
compensation of CCD pixel defects (loss of pixels). Adjusted values are written in
flash memory on the Main Circuit Board.
1. Open the lens cover of the camera.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the camera.
3. Insert into the camera the CF card in which the program for CCD gain adjustment,
shutter compensation and black defect adjustment has been installed.
4. Place the camera close to (at 10 mm or less from) the color viewer at its center.
Less than 10 mm
Color Viewer
8. Pressing the shutter button fully will turn off power to the camera.
9. Remove the CF card from the camera.
10. Close the lens cover of the camera.
11. Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.
Figure 5-5. Placing the Camera in front of the Color Viewer
5. Hold down the F Button and Shutter Button together and then the Playback Button, and
CCD gain adjustment, shutter compensation and black defect writing will be started.
6. Upon completion of preparation, press the Shutter Button fully.
7. The adjustment is completed when “OK” is displayed on the monitor of the camera.
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5.3.5 Strobo Adjustment
This process adjusts the amount of flash light with the lens positioned on the WIDE
(wide-angle) side and TELE (telescopic) side. Adjusted values are written in flash
memory on the Main Circuit Board. For this adjustment, use of a dark box or dark
room is desirable. Instead, however, you can use a room which is so prepared that no
external light enters directly.
Strobo adjust Chart
Preparation for Adjustment
Stick six sheets of Strobo adjust charts (No.1091791) on a wall or board so
that there is no clearance between the six.
The wall or board to put those Strobo adjust charts on must be of a low
reflectivity. If the surface of the wall or board is bright, stick the charts on a
black sheet of paper wide enough.
To stick the six charts on the wall or board, use double adhesive tape between
the sheets and the wall or board so that no tape is seen from the camera side.
1 m
Dark Box / Dark Room
Figure 5-6. Strobo adjustment
Adjustment Procedure
1. Open the lens cover of the camera.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the camera.
3. Insert into the camera the CF card in which the Strobo adjust program has been
installed.
4. Place the camera at a position where the distance from the chart to the lens surface with
the lens on the WIDE side is 1 meter. In doing so, orient the camera correctly toward
the chart.
5. Hold down the F Button and Shutter Button together and then press the Playback
Button.
6. Upon completion of preparation, press the Shutter Button fully.
7. The flash fires one time on each of the WIDE side and TELE side.
8. At completion of adjustment, “OK” is displayed on the monitor of the camera.
9. Press the Shutter Button fully to turn off power to the camera.
10. Remove the CF card from the camera.
11. Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.
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5.3.6 AF (Auto Focus) Compensation
C A U T I O N
Do not move the camera during adjustment.
In this adjustment, the adjusted values for AF in-focus positi ons are written into flash
memory on the Main Circuit Board.
AF Adjustment Chart
Preparation for Adjustment
Stick the AF adjustment chart on a wall or board. The AF adjustment chart to
be used is found at the end of this manual and can be obtained by outputting
the attached file “sn_chart.dxf” onto an A2 size sheet.
Place the camera in such a way that the center of the camera lens is in
alignment with the center of the chart.
The camera position is considered acceptable as long as the center of the chart
is not dislocated as viewed on the LCD monitor of the camera.
Figure 5-7. AF Compensation
70 cm
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8. Press the Shutter Button fully to turn off power to the camera.
C A U T I O N
If a printed chart is to be used, make sure that the pattern of
the chart is not incomplete, soiled or blur.
Slant the chart about 25 degrees so that the vertical stripes of
the pattern are never in the upright position.
9. Remove the CF card from the camera.
10. Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera.
Center of the lens
Since the allowable ambient illumination at the chart surface is
about 300 to 1000 luces, the general ambient illumination
conditions are acceptable. However, take care that too
intensive light does not hit the chart.
Adjustment Procedure
1. Open the lens cover of the camera.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the camera.
3. Insert into the camera the CF card in which the AF adjustment program has been
installed.
AF Adjustment Chart
About 25 degrees
C A U T I O N
Do not move the camera during adjustment.
4. Place the camera at a position where the distance from the chart to the lens surface with
the lens on the WIDE side is 70 cm.
5. Hold down the F Button and Shutter Button together and press the Playback Button.
6. Upon completion of preparation, press the Shutter Button fully. Adjustment will be
started
7. At completion of adjustment, “OK” is displayed on the monitor of the camera.
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5.3.7 USB ID Writing
In this adjustment, the USB ID is written in flash memory on the Main Circuit Board.
When the Main Circuit Board has been replaced with a new one, the camera can not
use the USB ID which is stored on the old circuit board. Therefore, make this
adjustment to register a new USB ID on the new circuit board.
Adjustment Procedure
1. Connect the camera to PC by the serial cable to the camera via RS-232C interface. (See
"LCD (Brightness) Adjustment" on page 65)z
2. Turn on power to the PC and run the adjustment program (CRT21sp.exe).
3. Insert into the camera the CF card in which the USB ID writing program has been
installed.
4. Hold down the F Button and Shutter Button together and press the Playback Button.
Then power to the camera will turn on and the viewfinder LED will blink.
5. The window as shown below will appear. Then enter the 6-digit serial number.
C A U T I O N
If the display shows “A camera number can't be inputted” during
USB ID writing, it signifies that the USB ID is not written
successfully. In such a case, follow the USB ID writing procedure
again.
6. Upon completion of input, press the “W” key on the keyboard of the PC (“write”
button), and the PC and the monitor of the camera will display “OK”.
7. Pressing the Shutter Bu tton fully will turn off power to the camera to complete the
adjustment.
8. Remove the CF card from the camera.
9. Disconnect the AC adapter and the communication cable from the camera.
10. Pressing the “e” key (“exit” button) will complete the adjustment program.
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6.1 Overview
PhotoPC 2100Z requires no specific maintenance (lubrication / adhesion / cleaning).
Camera should be cleaned according to its necessity, however, such as for dust
incoming at the repairing service or fingerprint. The following table lists the check
items before sending the camera back to users
6.1.1 Check Items before Shipment
Check the camera according to Table 6-2. If you find any dust or dirt on the camera,
clean it referring to Chapter 4 “Disassembly and Assembly”. Clean the camera of dust
and fingerprints by the method as described in Table 6-1 below.
Table 6-1. Places to be Cleaned and Cleaning Method
Places to be Cleaned Cleaning Method
Exterior casing • Wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• If the dirt is heavy, first remove it with a soft cloth which has
been dipped in a neutral detergent diluted with water and then
squeezed up. After that, wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Lens Blow the dust off by a blower or an air blush. Then gently wipe
with a soft cloth.
Monitor LCD Gently wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Flash window Gently wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Self-timer window Gently wipe with a soft dry cloth.
No. Check Item OK/NG
1 What is firmware version? Ver.
2 Are the inside and outside of the lens viewer free from
fingerprints or any other soiling.
3 Are the inside and outside of the flash window free from
dust or foreign matter adhesion?
4 Is the lens surface free from fingerprints or dust?
5 Are the inside and outside of the Monitor LCD window
free from fingerprints or dust?
6 Has the Battery Cover been installed in the Rear Cover
properly and does it open and close normally, with a click
felt?
7 Does the camera ensure normal insertion of the
CompactFlash card?
8 Has the Connector Cover been installed in the Rear Cover
properly and does it open and close normally, with a click
felt?
9 Do all the switch buttons operate properly?
10 Is the appearance clean?
11 Have all the accessories installed in position or packed
together for delivery, without forgetting any of them?
Table 6-2. Check Items before Shipment
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
OK NG
C A U T I O N
Pay special attention to dirt or scratches on the flash window,
which can cause the flash window to be deformed.
Remember that dirt or scratches on the flash window can also
cause abnormal flash firing.
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APPENDIX
CHAPTER
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7.1 Circuit Board Connection Diagram
The next page shows the circuit board connection diagram.
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7.2 Circuit Board Component Layout
This section shows the circuit board component layouts for PhotoPC 2100Z.
Figure 7-1. Main Circuit Board 1
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Figure 7-2. Main Circuit Board 2
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Figure 7-3. Release Circuit Board (Components Side)
Figure 7-4. Release Circuit Board (Solder Side)
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Figure 7-5. Flash Circuit Board 1
Figure 7-6. Flash Circuit Board 2
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7.3 Circuit Diagrams
This section shows the following circuit diagrams for PhotoPC 3100Z.
Circuit Diagram of Main Circuit Board 1-8
Circuit Diagram of Release Circuit Board
Circuit Diagram of Flash Circuit Board
Circuit Diagram of Power Supply Circuit Board
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