EPSON PC600 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Color Still Digital Camera

EPSON PhotoPC600

®

4008224

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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may

be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON
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Copyright © 1996 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan.

PRECAUTIONS

Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2)
damage to equipment.

DANGER

WARNING

The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing
repair/maintenance procedures.

Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could r esult in serious or fatal personal injury.
Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by DANGER
Headings.

Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.

DANGER

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POW ER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL
DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.

2. NOWORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIER 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.

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 T HE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. I F THE EPSON PRODUCT
HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAI LABLE POW ER 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. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY
THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR OTHER
NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY
APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.

PREFACE

This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations,
maintenance and repair procedures of PhotoPC600. The instructions and procedures included
herein are intended for the experienced repair t echnicians, and attention should be given to the
precautions on the preceding page. The chapters are organized as follows:

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

Provides the step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.

CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENTS

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

• Exploded diagram

• Electrical circuit boards schematics

REVISION STATUS

Rev. Date Page(s) Contents

A 1997/08/12 All First release

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 FEATURES...........................................................................................1-1

1.2 SPECIFICATION .................................................................................. 1-2

1.2.1 Environmental Conditions........................................................................... 1-6

1.2.2 Electrical Specification ................................................................................ 1-6

1.2.3 EMI and Safety Standard.............................................................................. 1-6

1.2.4 Reliability....................................................................................................... 1-6

1.2.5 Operating Conditions................................................................................... 1-6

1.3 INTERFACE .........................................................................................1-7

1.3.1 Specification................................................................................................. 1-7

1.3.2 Control Panel (Display Panel)...................................................................... 1-8

1.4 CAMERA OPERATION........................................................................1-9

1.4.1 Control Buttons ............................................................................................ 1-9

1.4.2 LED Specification....................................................................................... 1-11

1.4.3 Operation Specification ............................................................................. 1-12

1.4.3.1 Basic Operation................................................................................. 1-12

1.4.3.2 Photo Format Setting........................................................................ 1-14

1.4.3.3 Macro Mode (Close Range Shooting)...............................................1-15

1.4.3.4 Basic LCD Settings........................................................................... 1-18

1.4.3.5 Setting the Playback Mode ............................................................... 1-21

1.4.3.6 Other Settings................................................................................... 1-22

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

2.1 OPERATING PRINCIPLES .................................................................. 2-1

2.1.1 Out line of Operating Principles.................................................................. 2-2

TROUBLESHOOTING

3.1 OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 The camera has no power ........................................................................... 3-2

3.1.2 Red LED Light Blinking................................................................................ 3-3

3.1.3 Shutter does not work.................................................................................. 3-3

3.1.4 Image is taken out of cross mark in the viewfinder (Not using LCD

monitor).................................................................................................................. 3-3

3.1.5 Nothing appears on the Camera and Computer screens (All black)........ 3-4

3.1.6 Unable to transfer image data to PC........................................................... 3-4

3.1.7 No images on the LCD screen..................................................................... 3-5

3.1.8 Unable to use optional Compact Flash Card ............................................. 3-5

3.1.9 Picture is blurry or out of focus .................................................................. 3-5

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

4.1 OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................4-1

4.1.1 Precautions................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Tools.............................................................................................................. 4-2

4.1.3 Specification for Screws.............................................................................. 4-2

4.1.4 Procedure for Disassembly......................................................................... 4-3

4.1.4.1 Removing the Cabinet Parts............................................................... 4-4

4.1.4.2 Removing SY1 Board and ST1 Board ................................................ 4-5

4.1.4.3 Removing CA1 Board, CA2 Board, LCD and CCD............................. 4-6

4.1.5 Procedure for Assembly .............................................................................. 4-7

4.1.5.1 Installing the parts to the Front Cabinet.............................................. 4-8

4.1.5.2 Installing the parts to the Rear Cabinet............................................. 4-14

4.1.5.3 Connecting Holder Chassis and Lens Viewfinder............................. 4-18

4.1.5.4 Installing CCD and Lens Unit to the CA1 Board................................ 4-18

4.1.5.5 Connecting CA1 Board and CA2 Board............................................ 4-20

4.1.5.6 Connecting Holder Chassis and CA1 Board..................................... 4-26

4.1.5.7 Connecting LCD Monitor and LCD Holder........................................ 4-26

4.1.5.8 Connecting LCD Holder and CA2 Board........................................... 4-28

4.1.5.9 Connecting ST1 Board and CA2 Board............................................ 4-30

4.1.5.10 Connecting SY1 Board and CA2 Board.......................................... 4-34

4.1.5.11 Installing the Top Cover and Front Cabinet .................................... 4-38

4.1.5.12 Installing the Rear Cabinet and Battery Cover................................ 4-42

ADJUSTMENT

5.1 ADJSUTMENT OVERVIEW ................................................................. 5-1

5.1.1 Preparation for Adjustment ......................................................................... 5-2

5.1.2 Initialization................................................................................................... 5-4

5.1.3 Downloading Firmware................................................................................ 5-6

5.1.4 5100K AWB Adjustment............................................................................... 5-7

5.1.5 Flange-Back Adjustment.............................................................................. 5-8

5.1.6 LCD H AFC Adjustment................................................................................ 5-9

5.1.7 LCD RGB Offset Adjustment ..................................................................... 5-11

5.1.8 LCD Gain Adjustment................................................................................. 5-12

5.1.9 LCD Blue Brightness Adjustment............................................................. 5-13

5.1.10 LCD Red Brightness Adjustment............................................................ 5-14

MAINTENANCE

6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE............................................................ 6-1

6.1.1 Check Point................................................................................................... 6-1

APPENDIX

7.1 OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................7-1

7.1.1 Connection Between Boards....................................................................... 7-1

7.1.2 Connector Signals........................................................................................ 7-2

7.1.2.1 Major connector signals on the SY1 board ......................................... 7-2

7.1.2.2 Major connector signals on the ST1 board ......................................... 7-3

7.1.2.3 Major connector signals on the CA2 board......................................... 7-4

7.1.2.4 Major connector signals on the TB1 board ......................................... 7-4

7.1.3 Cable Connection Diagram.......................................................................... 7-5

CHAPTER

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1

PhotoPC600

Chapter 1 Product Description

1.1 FEATURES

PhotoPC 600 is high performance still digital camera equipped with 810K pixels and built in
Color LCD view monitor. Major features are following;

q High resolution color CCD applied

n Optical size: 1/3 inch format
n Total Pixels: 1016(H) x 774(V)

n Available Pixels: 962(H) x 774(V), 24 bit output
q Built in 2 inches color TFT LCD view monitor
q Built in High speed serial interface

Maximum data transfer speed is 115.2K bps, but PC requires serial port rate 19200 bps or
higher.

q Video output

n NTSC/PAL video output function

n Images can be displayed on the home TV by connecting the cable for the video to TV.
q Power supply

n 4 AA batteries(single-use alkaline, single-use lithium, rechargeable Ni-Cd, or rechargeable

Ni-MH)
*AA manganese can not be used.

n AC adapter available
q Automatic Focus: Automatic Exposure by CCD

q Internal memory: 4MB(for image and firmware and optional programs)
q External memory: Compact Flash memory available (4MB, 10MB, 15MB)

q Available photo modes

n Superfine mode (XGA)

n Fine mode (XGA)

n Standard mode (VGA)
q Direct print function

By using optional direct print adapter, direct printing from Stylus Photo is available.

Following shows optional products for PhotoPC600.

Table 1-1. Options for PhotoPC600

Item Name Code

Compact Flash Memory 4MB Compact Flash Card B808311

10MB Compact Flash Card ---

15MB Compact Flash Card B808301
AC Adapter 100-120 V/220-240 V B86703*
Stylus Photo Direct Print
Adapter
Communication kit Exclusive PhotoPC500 Software T.B.D

Exclusive Stylus Photo Software T.B.D

Note*)

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1.2 SPECIFICATION

IMAGE DATA

q CCD: ICX081AK (SONY)
q Size: 1/3 inch format, square pixel
q Total pixel: 1016(H) x 794(V) Approx.810K pixels
q Available pixels: 962(H) x 774(V) Approx.740K pixels
q Color: 16700K colors, 24 bits
q Resolution: Super fine mode (1024x768 pixels)

Fine mode (1024x768 pixels)
Monochrome super fine (1024x768 pixels)
Monochrome fine mode (1024x768 pixels)
Standard mode (640x480 pixels)

q Compression: JPEG

OPTICAL

PhotoPC600

q Lens: F2.8 (equivalent to 36mm lens on a 35mm camera)
q Aperture: F2.8, F5.6, F11 automatic change
q Focus: Auto Focus
q Range: 0.2m-0.5m (Macro mode)

0.5m-infinity (Normal mode)

q Shutter: Electronic shutter (1/8-1/500 sec.)
q Exposure: Equivalent to ISO100
q White Balance: Auto white balance (Rely on AWB adjustment circuit)

Full auto TTL

q Exposure Control: Program auto exposure by CCD detection
q Optical: Optical real image view finder, View range 80%,

Viewfinder Indication in the finder is marked by the cross mark

q Flash Range 0.2~2.4m(Flash control button; Auto®Forced flash On®Forced flash

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INTERNAL IMAGES

q Internal compression: JPG format
q Internal Memory: 4MB
q Available number of images(photos) with memories.(See the Table below)

Table 1-2. Number of Available Images with Optional Memories

PhotoPC600

Mode Setting

Display

Super fine
Fine
Standard
Super fine

Panorama
Fine
Panorama
Zoom/Multi­frame

Note1)

Note2)

SHOOTING MODES

In case the optional flash card is installed, internal memory(4MB) becomes invalid.
Therefore, the available number of images does not simply equal to the total number
of internal memory + compact flash memory. Using optional flash memory make it possible
to share the image data with PhotoPC500 or portable type of PC.
If the flash memory card is removed or installed while the camera is On, all the data will be
reset.

★★★

★★★

★★

★

★★

★

4M Internal

Memory

7 pictures
(Average:8)
16 pictures
(Average:18)
50 pictures
(Average:56)

14 pictures
(Average:16)
32 pictures
(Average:37)
50 pictures
(Average:56)

4M Compact

Flash Memory

Average 9 Average 25 Average 35
Average 21 Average 55 Average 79
Average 63 Average165 Average 238

10M Compact

Flash Memory

15M Compact

Flash Memory

q Normal shooting: Color image Super fine mode 1024x768 pixels

Fine mode 1024 x768 pixels
Standard mode 640x480 pixels

Note1)

q Self-timer mode: Picture will be taken 10 seconds by the clock counter.
q Macro mode range: 0.2m~0.5m
q Multi-frame mode: Continuous taking 9 images in a same picture at four intervals

Note2)

q Zoom mode: Digital step zoom (x1, x1.3, x1.6, x2.0, x2.5, x3.0)

Note3)

q Panorama mode: Panorama size image (1024x384)

Note4)

In the super fine and fine mode, quantity of information (File size) that image data
has varies even their resolution is the same.(Refer to the Table on the next page for
details.) Therefore, as a result, some differences are seen on the images even with the
same resolution.

(total time : 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 seconds)

At the multi-frame mode, the shooting data is fixed at 640x480 pixels(VGA class).

At the zoom image mode, the shooting data is fixed at 640x480 pixels(VGA class).

Change the shooting size from 1024x768 to the rectangular

1024x384
In the panorama mode, since unused area appears on the top and bottom, the
available number of images increases.

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q Monochrome mode: For taking black and white pictures (Monochrome fine and

Monochrome super fine)

Table 1-3. File Size and Resolution with Various Modes

Shooting Mode Resolution File Size

Super fine 1024x768 320KB
Fine 1024x768 160KB
Standard 640x480 60KB
Super fine (Panorama) 1024x384 160KB
Fine (Panorama) 1024x384 80KB
Zoom/Multi image 640x480 120KB
Super fine (Monochrome) 1024x768 160KB
Fine (Monochrome) 1024x768 80KB

INDICATOR/MONITOR

q LCD Monitor: 2 inches TFT color LCD
q Indications on the LCD monitor: 1)The number of pictures remaining

2)Image quality information

3)Flash mode

4)Macro mode

5)Self-timer mode

q Beep: On/Off
q Self-timer: Shooting in 10 seconds: blink slow(8 seconds) + blink

fast (last 2 seconds) = total 10 seconds

q Clock: No battery back up

Note)

Date and Time will be cleared when the batteries are removed from the camera.
(same as PhotoPC and PhotoPC500)

DATA PROCESSING

q Recording period: Standard mode About 11 sec.

Fine mode About 11 sec.
Super fine mode About 14~15 sec.

q Playback: Standard mode About 3 sec.

Fine mode About 6 sec.
Super fine mode About 8~11 sec.

Note)

SWITCHES

q Main power SW: Rotary switch with lens cover
q Monitor mode SW: 1)LCD view

q Control buttons: Macro mode (on/off)

q Select SW: Select, Back, Navigation buttons(4/5and

This processing time is only for internal memory. In case of using the optional flash
memory, these values varies, depending on the ability of access time by the memory.

2)Off

3)Image playback mode
Image quality (Standard/ Fine/Super fine)

Self-timer button(on/off)
Flash mode (on/off/Auto)
Shutter (half shutter: AF lock)

3/6buttons)

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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

q Dimensions: 142.5mm(W) x 69.8mm(H) x 48.8mm(D)
q Weight: Under 250g (without batteries)

POWER SUPPLY

q Power supply: Require 4 batteries(single-use alkaline, single-use lithium,

rechargeable Ni-Cd, or rechargeable Ni-MH)
*AA manganese can not be used.
AC adapter available

CAUTION

Even AA size manganese batteries can be initially used, it is not
acknowledged as specification here since the battery life ends after
taking just a few images.

WARNING

Use only the AC adapter designed for PhotoPC600. Use of any other
adapter enables AC jack in the camera to operate abnormally and may
cause constant charging to the batteries.

EXPANSION CONNECTOR

q Video out: NTSC/PAL (NTSC model/PAL mode)
q DC input terminal: AC adapter(7V)
q Serial communication: Data input/output terminal (RS-422/423)

BATTERY LIFE

q Continuous shooting(without Flash operation): More than 400 pictures
q Shooting in View mode: Approximately 30 minutes
q Shooting in Playback mode: Approximately 90 minutes

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1.2.1 Environmental Conditions

q Temperature: Operating 0 to 40 °C

Storage -20 to 60 °C

q Humidity: Operating 30 to 90% (no condensation)

Storage 10 to 90% (no condensation)

1.2.2 Electrical Specification

q Requirement of supply voltage for DC input (AC adapter)

Min. :DC 6.3 V
Max.:DC 8 V

q Absolute maximum supply voltage for DC input

Max. :DC 10 V

1.2.3 EMI and Safety Standard

PhotoPC600

q USA: FCC part15 subpart B class B
q Canada: CSA C108.8 class B
q Europe: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B

(CE-marking) EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3
EN50082-1
IEC801-2
IEC801-3
IEC801-4

Europe(NEMKO): EN55022(CISPR pub.22) class B

q Australia: AS/NZS 3548 class B
q Taiwan: EMI: CNS13438-C6357

1.2.4 Reliability

q FLASH memory life: 10K cycle write for FLASH memory

1.2.5 Operating Conditions

q Place: Ordinary home, office or outside

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1.3 INTERFACE

PhotoPC600 can be connected to PC only by the serial interface (RS-232C compatible).
The minimum speed requirement of serial interface for PC is 19200 bps.

1.3.1 Specification

ASYNCHRONOUS

q Standard: RS-232C
q Communication Method: Asynchronous, 8bit, Non parity
q Communication speed: 19200, 38400, 57600,115200 bps

SYNCHRONOUS

q Standard: RS-422,423
q Communication Method: Synchronous, 8 bit, Non parity
q Communication speed: 230k bps - 900k bps

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1.3.2 Control Panel (Display Panel)

The camera operation modes are displayed on the LCD. The following figure shows their
exteriors and 7 displays. Refer to the table below for the list of display meaning.

A

B

G

C

F

E

D

Figure 1-1. Display Panel

Table 1-4. Control Panel Indications

No. Display Meaning Additional Information

A The number of the

pictures remaining

B Flash mode 3 flash settings; Auto/Forced flash/Forced flash off
C Macro mode Indicates On/Off. (Range:0.2~0.5m)
D Self timer Shooting 10 seconds after pressing the shutter

E Battery life Indicate 3 battery conditions; Full/Half/End
F Monochrome mode Indicates On/Off

G Resolution (image quality) Indicates Standard/Fine/Super fine. However, the

Although the number of pictures you can take
increases or decreases depending on information
quantity (file size) that image data has, the minimum
number that you can take is guaranteed.
(The brackets
compact flash cards.)

button. (Timer light blinks 8 seconds slowly and 2
seconds fast.)

image quality for the following modes are
determined and Super fine resolution can not be
used.

·Zoom mode: Standard resolution(640x480)

·Multi-image mode: Standard resolution(640x480)

[ ]

appears when using an optional

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1.4 CAMERA OPERATION

This section describes various buttons.

1.4.1 Control Buttons

DIGITAL AF CAMERA

1028x768 pixels

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B

C

Figure 1-2. Control Buttons on the Top

Table 1-5. Button Functions on the Top

No. Button Name Function and Additional Information

A Shutter Shooting shutter (half shutter: AF lock)
B Image quality Pressing this button cycles the image quality

from one setting to another;
Standard/Fine/Super fine/Monochrome fine/

Monochrome super fine.
C Flash 3 modes; Auto/Forced flash/Forced flash off
D Self-timer Self timer On/Off
E Macro mode Macro mode On/Off

D

E

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G

PLAYBACK

K

Zoom.
Panorama
Multi.

SELECT

BACK

J

Figure 1-3. Buttons on the Back

Table 1-6. Button Functions on the Back

No. Button Name Function and Additional Information

F (LCD)Monitor mode SW 3LCD modes ; View/Off/Playback
G Select Select items during function settings
H Navigation button(1) Forward pictures or increase numbers during

the function settings.

I Navigation button(2) Backward pictures or decrease numbers

during the function settings.

J Back Back or exit from the present mode; Go back

to the image or screen before the function
setting, or go back to the previous number
during the date and time setting. Holding
down this button eventually leads to the
playback or view mode.

K Photo format button After entering to zoom mode by this button,

Panorama, Multi-frame can be set by the
navigation buttons.

H

I

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1.4.2 LED Specification

The following figure and table show the locations of the (LED) indicator lights and their
functions.

A

OFF

PLAYBACK

VIEW

PhotoPC600

Zoom.
Panorama
Multi.

SELECT

BACK

B

Figure 1-4. Locations of LED Lights

Table 1-7. LED Lights Indications

No. Name of light Function and Additional information

A Status Light During the image processing, red light

blinks. Green light is on when the camera is
ready for taking photo. Red light is on when the
shutter is half pushed.

B Timer Light After the self timer is set and the shutter

button is pressed, this light blinks slowly for
8 seconds and blinks fast for 2 seconds
(total 10 seconds) and then the picture is
taken.

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1.4.3 Operation Specification

Following flow charts show each operation methods.

1.4.3.1 Basic Operation

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME(1)

The camera requests this setting automatically on the LCD monitor when the batteries are
installed for the first time or replaced.

CHECK POINT

üüüü

n

n

Since the PhotoPC 600 does not have back-up batteries, the date and

n n

time need to be set when the battery energy runs out.

START

Power O N

View O FF P layback

SELECT

END

Either V iew
m ode or
Playback O N .

Screen to reset
the date and tim e
appears.

Press the
SELECT button.

Screen for the

Trun off the
Power

T u rn o ff th e
M onitor m odeSW

selection for date
and tim e appears.

C onfirm by the
SE LEC T button and
change the num bers
by navigation buttons.

S e t to ta l
5 item s.

SELECT

BACK

G o to the next
item after
cinfirm ing
selection.

Increase or
decrease the
num ber.

Press this button
to g o b a c k to th e
previous item .

Figure 1-5. Setting the Date and Time (1)

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME(2)

This setting is performed when you want to change the date or time even though they are
already set.

CHECK POINT

üüüü

n

n

Since the PhotoPC 600 does not have back-up batteries, the date and

n n

time need to be set when the battery energy runs out.

START

Power ON

Either View
mode or
Playback ON.

Press the
SELECT button.

Select "Settings"
menu by using
navigation buttons.

Press the
SELECT button.

At this time,
it enters the
clock setting
mode.

SELECT

SELECT

There is a red cursor
on the year.

At this time, the red
cursor moves to next
number.

Figure 1-6. Setting the Date and Time (2)

SELECT

SELECT

BACK

Press the
SELECT button
one more time.

Change the year
by the navigation
buttons.

Press SELECT
button after
changing numbers.

Press BACK
button twice.

END

Repeat this steps
for adjusting the rest
of month/date/hour/
minute.

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1.4.3.2 Photo Format Setting

ZOOM / PANORAMA / MULTI-FRAME

START

Pow er O N

View O FF P layback

View m ode O N .

Zoom

Zoom

Press the
photo form at
button.

Panoram a
M u lti.

P anoram a

P anoram a

Press the
photo form at
button.

Zoom
Panoram a
M u lti.

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M u lti- fr a m e

Press the
photo form at
button.

Zoom
Panoram a
M u lti.

Zoom x1

Press

b u tto n

Zoom x 1.3 tim es

Press

b u tto n

Zoom x 1.6 tim es

Press

b u tto n

Zoom x 2.0 tim es

Press

b u tto n

Zoom x1

Press

b u tto n

Panoram a m ode

END

Zoom

Panoram a m ode

M ulti fram e m ode

Press

Zoom

b u tto n

Press

b u tto n

END

Zoom x 2.5 tim es

Press

b u tto n

Zoom x 3.0 tim es

END

Figure 1-7. Photo Format Shooting

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1.4.3.3 Macro Mode (Close Range Shooting)

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CHECK POINT

üüüü

1. Turn the camera on and slide the monitor mode switch to View mode.

2. Press the macro button to enter the macro mode.

Note1)

3. Focus on the subject and check it on the LCD monitor. Then push the shutter button half

Note2)

4. Push the Shutter button until it stops completely.

At this time, a green frame appears around the previewed image on the LCD monitor
and Macro mark, which is represented by a flower mark, appears on the control panel.

in order to lock the auto focus.

Check that a green "O" mark appears on the right top of the monitor when checking
the subject by the LCD monitor, and the red status light turns into green when trying
to take a photo only by the viewfinder.

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In the macro mode, the camera can approach to the subject up to

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maximum 20 cm. Release the macro mode, in case of taking a photo
further than 50 cm.

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It is recommended to use the LCD monitor in the view mode rather

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than the viewfinder when taking a photo in macro mode. Otherwise,
the image you are seeing may not fit to the frame when you get
closer to the subject, looking at viewfinder.

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Unlike the previous models; PhotoPC and PhotoPC500, taking a

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photo with wearing a close up lens is impossible

MONOCHROME MODE

CHECK POINT

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1. Turn the camera on and slide the monitor switch to View mode.

2. Press the image quality button two or three times until it sets monochrome mode(BW).

Note)

You can choose either Monochrome fine mode or Monochrome super-fine mode by
pressing the image quality button.

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It is recommended to use the LCD monitor when taking a photo of

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documents at Monochrome modes.

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MULTI-FRAME SHOOTING TIME

PhotoPC600

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CHECK POINT

üüüü

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The shooting times; 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 which are displayed on the LCD

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monitor, are the seconds as the total shooting time and the nine
frames are taken in that seconds. The initial setting is set at 0.5 sec.

START

Power ON

Either View
mode or
Playback ON.

SELECT

Press the
SELECT button.

Select "Settings"
menu by using
navigation buttons.

This saves the setting
and returns to the
Setting menu.

At this time, the current
selection is highlighted.

SELECT

SELECT

BACK

BACK

Press the
SELECT button.

Select "Multi­frame shooting
time" by the navi­gation buttons.

Press the SELECT
button to select the
shooting time.

(0.5,1.2, or 3 sec.)

Press the BACK
button after choosing
the shooting time.

Screen returns to
the Setting menu.

Press the BACK
button to go back
to the normal mode.

END

Figure 1-8. Multi-Frame Shooting Time

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SETTING THE ALERT BEEP; ON/OFF

PhotoPC600

Chapter 1 Product Description

START

Power ON

Either View
mode or
Playback ON.

SELECT

SELECT

SELECT

Press the
SELECT button.

Select "Settings"
menu by using
navigation buttons.

Press the
SELECT button.

Select the beep
setting icon by the
naviagation buttons.

Press the SELECT
button to select
ON or OFF.

This saves the setting
and returns to the
Setting menu.

At this time, the current
selection is highlighted.

BACK

BACK

Press the BACK
button after choosing
ON or OFF.

Screen returns to
the Setting menu.

Press the BACK
button to go back
to the normal mode.

END

Figure 1-9. Setting the Alert Beep

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1.4.3.4 Basic LCD Settings

SETTING LCD BRIGHTNESS

PhotoPC600

Chapter 1 Product Description

START

Power ON

Either View
mode or
Playback ON.

The mark on the
brightness setting
slide bar turns orange.

SELECT

SELECT

SELECT

Press the
SELECT button.

Select "Settings"
menu by using
navigation buttons.

Press the
SELECT button.

Select the brightness
icon by the
naviagation buttons.

Press the SELECT
button again.

Adjust the screen
brightness by the
navigations buttons.

This saves the setting
and returns to the
Setting menu.

BACK

BACK

Press the BACK
button.

Press the BACK
button twice to go
back to the normal
mode.

END

Figure 1-10. Setting the LCD Brightness

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SETTING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY

PhotoPC600

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CHECK POINT

üüüü

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During multi-photo play back mode, the information that are

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indicated on the normal play back mode, such as the image quality
setting, the number of photos you can take, and the number of
photos taken are not indicated

START

Power ON

Either View
mode or
Playback ON.

SELECT

Press the
SELECT button.

Select "information"
menu by using
navigation buttons.

Press the

Choosing ON is
for displaying
photo information

SELECT

SELECT button
to select ON or
OFF.

on the LCD screen.

Press the BACK

BACK

button to save the
setting.

END

Figure 1-11. Setting Information Display

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE

English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish is available.

START

Power O N

Turn the Play­b a c k O N .

PhotoPC600

SELECT

SELECT

BACK

Press the
SE LEC T button.

Select "Language"
m enu by using
navigation buttons.

Press the
S E L E C T b u tto n
to s e le c t th e
language you w ant.

Press the BACK
b u tto n to s a v e th e
setting.

END

Figure 1-12. Setting the Language

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1.4.3.5 Setting the Playback Mode

NORMAL PLAYBACK MODE

PhotoPC600

Chapter 1 Product Description

CHECK POINT

üüüü

1. After turning the camera ON, Slide the monitor switch to Playback.

2. The last photo you took is displayed in the full size. Pressing the navigation buttons
allows you to see the next photo or the previous one.

MULTI-PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE

CHECK POINT

üüüü

1. After turning the camera ON, Slide the monitor switch to Playback.

2. The last photo you took is displayed in the full size.

3. Press the SELECT button. ("Setting" menu appears on the initial monitor)

4. Indicate the "Playback Mode Menu" by using the navigation buttons.

5. Every time you press the SELECT button, it switches between Normal and Multi-photo
Playback modes.

6. Press the BACK button to save your setting.

Note)

After selecting the photo to check by using the navigation buttons, the selected photo
can be full size by pressing the SELECT button twice. Also, at this time, you can
remove other unnecessary indications by pressing the BACK button.

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Since the data is red from the internal memory of the camera during

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the playback mode, it is not influenced by ON and OFF of the main
power.

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Once the multi-photo playback mode is confirmed, that mode is

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stored and it is not lost even after the power is turned off.

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This setting need to be reset when batteries are replaced without

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using the AC adapter.

SLIDE SHOW MENU

CHECK POINT

üüüü

1. After turning the camera ON, Slide the monitor switch to Playback.

2. The last photo you took is displayed in the full size. (If the Multi-photo playback mode is

already set, 9-frame images appear)

3. Press the SELECT button. ("Setting" menu appears on the initial monitor)

4. Indicate the "Slide Show Menu" by using the navigation buttons.

5. Press the SELECT button. ("Slide show" is indicated on the top of the monitor for 3

seconds, and automatic playback starts)

6. Press the BACK button to stop the slide show and return to the normal Playback mode.

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This mode automatically keeps playing back all the photos in the

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camera by one by until external operation is done.

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During this mode, press the 3333/6666button to move back through the

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photos manually.

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During this mode, press the 8888/5555button to move forward through the

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photos manually.

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During this mode, pressing the SELECT button pauses the screen.

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(At this time, the pause icon and current picture count appear on the
bottom of the screen)Pressing the SELECT button again during this
pause, the rest of photos are played.

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