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1.General
1-1.Product specification
System
ModelDigital camera FinePix A345
Effective pixels4.1 million pixels
CCD1/2.5 inch square pixel CCD
Number of total pixels: 4.23 million pixels
Storage mediaxD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB)
File formatStill image: JPEG (Exif ver. 2.2)
* Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF-compatible
Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG
Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound
Number of recorded pixels
LensFujinon 3
Focal lengthf=5.8 mm to 17.4 mm
Digital zoomApprox. 3.6
FocusTTL contrast-type, Auto focus
Focal rangeNormal: Approx. 60 cm (2.0ft.) to infinity
Shutter speed2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (depend on Exposure mode)
ApertureF2.8/F4.7 (automatically selected)
SensitivityAUTO (Equivalent to ISO 64 to 400, depending on conditions)
PhotometryMulti point TTL metering
Exposure controlProgram AE
Exposure compensation
White balanceAuto (
Guide to the number of
available frames for
battery operation
Conditions for useTemperature: 0
Camera dimensions90.0 mm
(W/H/D)(not including accessories and attachments)
Camera mass (weight)
Weight for photography
Accessoriesz LR6 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (2)
Optional accessoriesz xD-Picture Card
Alkaline batteries
Ni-MH batteries 2300 mAh
According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for
measuring digital still camera battery consumption (extract):
When using alkaline batteries, use the batteries supplied with the camera. You can use NiMHbatteries also. The storage media should be xD-Picture Card.
Pictures should be taken at a temperature of +23
optical zoom moved from full wide-angle to full telephoto (or vice-versa) and back again toits
original position every 30 seconds, the flash used at full power every second shot and thecamera
turned off and then on again once every 10 shots.
• Note: Because the number of available shots varies depending on the capacity of
Approx. 132 g/4.7 oz. (not including accessories, batteries and xD-Picture Card)
Approx. 180 g/6.3 oz. (including batteries and xD-Picture Card)
z 16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1)
z Strap (1)
z A/V cable (1) (plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable
z USB cable (1) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
z CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix BXz Owner’s Manual (1)
z AC Power Adapter AC-3Vz Fujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF
z
Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK-NH/BK-NH2 (With Euro type or UK type plug)
z Soft Case SC-FXA02
z Image Memory Card Reader DPC-R1
z PC Card Adapter DPC-AD
z CompactFlash Card Adapter DPC-CF
z xD-Picture Card USB Drive DPC-UD1
Battery Type
alkalinebatteries or the level of charge in Ni-MH batteries, the figures shown here for
thenumber of available shots using batteries are not guaranteed.
The number of available shots will also decline at low temperatures.
• Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000
• Compatible with xD-Picture Cards of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V,4 MB
• Compatible with xD-Picture Cardof 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 2MB to
• Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
• Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2/X (10.1.2 to 10.1.5)
• Compatible with xD-Picture Cardof 16 MB to 512 MB
• Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
• Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2/X (10.0.4 to 10.2.6)
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C to +40oC (+32oF to +104oF); 80% humidity or less (no condensation)
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60.0 mm × 30.3 mm/3.5 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.2 in.
Professional,Windows XP or iMac, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.2.2)
andmodels that support USB as standard.
to 128 MB.
128 MB.
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Number of frames
Approx. 100 frames
Approx. 290 frames
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C (+73oF), with the LCD monitor turned on,the
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2) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
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Input/Output Terminals
A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output)
socket
USB (mini-B) socketFor file transfer to a PC
DC input socketSocket for specified AC power adapter AC-3VX (sold separately)
2.5 mm dia. jack
Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card
The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also
that the difference between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards
with higher capacities.
Quality Setting
Number of recorded pixels
Image Data Size
DPC-16 (16 MB)
DPC-32 (32 MB)
DPC-64 (64 MB)
DPC-128 (128 MB)
DPC-256 (256 MB)
DPC-512 (512 MB)
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2.0 MB
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NMovie
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130 KB
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990 KB
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1600
630 KB
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1200
1280
470 KB
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65 sec.
130 sec.
260 sec.
8.6 min.
17.3 min.
34.6 min.
Movie
160×120
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260 sec.
8.6 min.
17.3 min.
34.6 min.
69.3 in.
138.6 min.
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1-2.Explanation of Terms
Deactivated batteries:Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level of
substances thatinhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A battery
in this state is referred to asdeactivated.
Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery•fs original level of
performance cannotbe achieved.
DPOF:Digital Print Order Format
DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card,
etc.) that allows you tospecify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are to be
printed and how many prints are made of eachimage.
EV:A number denotes Exposure Value. The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject
and sensitivity (speed)of the film or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and
smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of thesubject changes, a digital camera maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting theaperture and
shutter speed.
When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV increases by 1. Likewise, when
the light is halved, theEV decreases by 1.
Frame rate (fps):The frame rate refers to the number of images (frames) that are photographed or played back
per second. Forexample, when 15 frames are continuously photographed in a 1-second
interval, the frame rate is expressed as 15 fps.
For reference, TV images are displayed at 30 fps (NTSC).
JPEG:Joint Photographic Experts Group
A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The higher the compression
rate, the greater the lossof quality in the decompressed (restored) image.
Memory effect:If an Ni-MH battery is repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged, its performance
may drop below itsoriginal level. This is referred to as the “memory effect”.
Motion JPEG:A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles images and sound as a single
file. Images in the fileare recorded in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played back by
QuickTime 3.0 or later.
PC Card:A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard.
PC Card Standard:A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA.
PCMCIA:Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (US).
WAVE:A standard format used on Windows systems for saving audio data. WAVE files have the
“WAV” file extension andthe data can be saved in either compressed or uncompressed
format. Uncompressed recording is used on thiscamera.
WAVE files can be played back on a personal computer using the following software:
Windows:MediaPlayer
Macintosh:QuickTime Player
* QuickTime 3.0 or later
White Balance:Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks
white. On the other hand,devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by
first adjusting the color balance to suit the color ofthe ambient light around the subject. This
adjustment is called matching the white balance.
Exif Print:Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of shoot-
ing information foroptimal printing.
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1-3.Names of External Components
Shutter button
Lens (lens cover)
Self-timer lamp
Viewfinder lamp
Mode switch
Photography mode
Movie mode
Playback mode
POWER button
Flash
Viewfinder window
Speaker
Microphone
USB socket
DC IN 3V (power input) socket
A/V OUT (Audio / Visual output)
socket
/ Macro button
/ Flash button
View finder
LCD monitor
Tripod mount
/ Tele zoom switch
/ Wide zoom switch
MENU/OK button
Strap mount
DISP (Display) / BACK button
Battery cover
xD-Picture Card slot
Battery compartment
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2.Disassembly
2-1.Names of internal Components
MAIN PCB UNIT
2. Disassembly
REAR COVER ASSY
FRONT BATTERY BOX ASSY
REAR BATTERY BOX ASSY
LENS UNIT
FLASH UNIT
FRONT COVER UNIT
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2. Disassembly
2-2.Removing the rear cover
[Disassembly]
(1) Remove two outer screws (1725 x 0.35 SILVER).
(2) Remove three outer screws (1725 x 0.50 SILVER).
Because we use special screw, the specified drive is
needed.
(3) Move the mode button to the middle (Movie mode).
(4) Open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
(5) Remove the rear cover in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the front cover from the rear cover a little bit.
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[Notice]
The lead line of speaker is easy to be broken.
(6) Remove the strap holder.
(7) Remove the FPC from the connecter (for LCD) in the
direction of the arrow.
The connecter is set on MB_PCB UNIT. (The right
picture is the enlarged picture of connector.)
(8) Turn the rear cover over, and remove the soldering
points of speaker lead line (The right picture is the
enlarged picture of the soldering point of speaker lead
line.)
(9) Remove the speaker.
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[Assembly]
To assembly, use the disassembly procedure in reverse.
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Blach lead
line
Red lead
line
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2-3.Removing the shutter button unit
[Disassembly]
(1) Press any hook slightly (Two hooks (*) are pointed out
in the right picture).
(2) Remove the shutter button unit.
2-4.Removing the MB_PCB unit
2. Disassembly
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[Disassembly]
(1) Use tweezers to peel off the flash PCB insulating
sheet. Discharge the capacitor of STROBE_PCB unit.
[Notice]
• Make sure discharge the capacitor of STROBE_PCB unit
before remove action.
• Don’t touch STROBE_PCB unit before discharge
finishes. (The right picture show the point to discharge)
(2) Use tweezers to remove the AVFPC (A) from the
connecter (main connecter for AV) in the direction of
the arrow.
Use tweezers to remove the LENS FPC (B) from the
connecter (main connecter for lens) in the direction of
the arrow.
Use tweezers to remove the SHUTTER FPC (C) from
the connecter (main connecter for SHUTTER_FPC) in
the direction of the arrow.
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(3) Remove four screws (1730 x 0.52 BLACK) of
MB_PCB unit.
(4) Remove the soldering points for power line (±) on
MB_PCB unit. (The right picture is the enlarged
picture of the soldering point.)
[Notice]
When assembly the MB_PCB unit, four screws should
follow the order of diagonal line to assembly.
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(5) Remove the connecter on the right bottom of
MB_PCB unit (main connecter for strobe (female)
from the connecter post (strobe connecter for main
(male)) (The right picture is the enlarged picture).
Then remove MB_PCB unit in the direction of the
arrow.
(6) Use the tweezers to remove CCD FPC from
connecter (main connecter for CCD_FPC) in the
direction of the arrow (the right picture is the enlarged
picture).
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To assembly, use the disassembly procedure in reverse.
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2-5.Removing the lens unit
[Disassembly]
(1) Remove six screws (1435 x 0.52 BLACK) in the top
sheet (A), middle sheet (B), bottom sheet (C) of lens.
(2) Remove the top sheet (A), middle sheet (B), bottom
sheet (C) of lens.
[Notice]
When assembly, please follow the number in the right
enlarged picture.
2. Disassembly
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(3) Remove the lens unit in the direction of the arrow.
[Notice]
Please pay attention to the spring (pointed in the right
picture). The spring is easy to be out of shape.
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2-6.Removing the CCD
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[Disassembly]
(1) Remove three screws (1435 x 0.52 BLACK) from the
CCD metal sheet.
(2) Remove the CCD FPC unit.
[Notice]
(1) Pay attention to the cleaning of the CCD/B unit, LFP &
lens.
(2) When assembly screws, follow the number in the right
picture.
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SHIM (0.2)
LPF RUBBER
LPF
2-7.Removing the battery box
[Disassembly]
(1) Peel off the battery box label.
(2) Remove two screws (1740 x 0.52 silver) of front
battery box.
(3) Remove the front battery & battery cover unit in the
direction of the arrow.
[Notice]
To avoid damaging the hook of front cover, please raise
from the left firstly.
(4) Open the battery cover. Remove the battery cover
axis.
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2. Disassembly
(5) Remove two screws (1740 x 0.52 silver) of the rear
battery box.
(6) Remove the rear battery box in the direction of the
arrow.
(7) Remove two screws (1435 x 0.52 black) of the battery
buffer (±).
(8) Raise the battery buffer a little, then remove the
battery buffer (±) in the direction of the arrow.
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(9) Peel off the shutter FPC unit in the direction of the
arrow.
[Notice]
When assembly, the two points (*) in the Shutter FPC unit
should match the two holes in the sheet.
(10) Press slightly on the two side of the battery buffer
block in the direction of the arrow, then remove it in
the direction of the bigger arrow.
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2-8.Removing the screw holder
[Disassembly]
(1) Remove two screws (1730 x 0.52 black) of screw
holder.
(2) Remove the screw holder & copper sheet.
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2-9.Removing the flash unit
[Disassembly]
(1) Remove two screws (1740 x 0.52 silver).
(2) Remove the flash PCB unit in the direction of the
arrow.
[Notice]
Make sure the capacitor of the STROBE_PCB unit
discharged already.
2-10. Removing the AV PCB
[Disassembly]
(1) Remove one screw (1730 x 0.52 black) of AV PCB.
(2) Remove the AV PCB in the direction of the arrow.
Equipped with a 1/2.5-inch square-pixel interline CCD (total pixels 4.23 million pixels). Use memory card [XD-picture card].
Feature the new lens system with 3x optical zoom.
Features a new IC, which can do CCD processing (TG, V/D, A/D 3-int-1) AD9905, OS processing, Functions control FUJITSU
M-2a/Spec 1.2E, Power control function (RT9903PQV&RT9201QPV), TV enlarged output function (AN12909).
Flash block module.
Camera equipped with an internal speaker, and real sound record when movie plays.
3-3-2.MAIN Board Block Functions
Explanation of each block
CCD block / CAM block
Analog video signals output from the CCD Equipped with a 1/2.5-inch square-pixel interline CCD (total pixels 4.23 million
pixels) (U400)) undergo pseudo-color correction processing, adaptive interpolation processing, amplification (AGC) and
signal mixing. Then the analog video signal is converted to 12bit digital signal, and sent to the DSP system.
Motor block
The DSP (M-2a/Spec 1.2E), which receives the command do signal from each operation system, control the motor drive
IC (TB6557FLG U200), and control the motor of AF/Shutter/Zoom/Iris.
Signal Process block
Input data from CCD
The 12bit digital image data sent from the CCD/CAM block is sent to DSP of camera (inside the DRAM (16 M byte)),
which equals to 1 frame (2304 pix x 1728pix) is temporarily stored. At the same time, the image data sent to DSP is
calculated in [Auto calculation block], to obtain the correct AE/AWB/AF. The data is sent to and temporarily stored in
SDRAM.
Recording onto an XD-Picture card
The data temporarily stored in the SDRAM U102 (K4S281633F-BN75T00 is sent to the internal [Signal process block] in
each line of DSP to undergo unpack process “32bit -> 10bit conversion”, “Digital clamp, γ correction, R/G/B each 10bit
->R/G/B each 8bit conversion pre-processing” -> “each 8bit digital R/G/B signal -> Y: Cb: Cr=4: 2: 2 YC processing”.
The image data of Y/Cb/Cr each 8bit is sent to the inside buffer — SDRAM. [Inside buffer—SDRAM] change “each Y/Cb/
Cr signal of 8bit into the easily changed DCT pattern”. By the DSP [JPEG calculation compression] -> [Media controller] >SDRAM, and last stored in the XD-Picture card.
Playing back image data from an XD-Picture card
The compressed 8bit image data from the XD-Picture card is sent to it “SDRAM” -> DSP “MEDIA control section” ->
[DMAUNIT] -> [Inside DRAM (16Mbyte)] -> [Media controller] -> [JPEG calculation block] -> [Signal process block].
The imaging system adjustment data is stored by Flash ROM.
LCD unit
The digital signal from DSP system is sent to the drive IC of LCD unit, through the process block of LCD FPC to undergo
LCD drive and LCD panel adjustment control.
DCDC BLOCK
The power supply circuits on the DCIC (U300), IC (U302), and IC (RT9178 U902) generate power supplies to following
blocks.
3V3M[DSP (U100), AD9925 (U901), FLASH ROM (U101), SDRAM (102)], STROBE IC (U801), MOTOR Drv.
(U200), XD-Picture Card, TFT, Audio process IC (U500), Video process IC (U11), CCD IC (U400), STROBO
IC (U801)
1V8MDSP (U100)
LEDAcolor TFT
LEN_3V3LENS DRIVER IC (U200)
CCD12V[CCD (U400), AD9925 (U901)]
CCD6VN[CCD (U400), AD9925 (U901)]
CCDA3AD9255 (U901)