FUJIFILM FinePix F440 SERVICE MANUAL

DIGITAL CAMERA

FinePix F440

SERVICE MANUAL

US/CA/EU/EG/GE/AS/CH/JP-Model

WARNING

THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “ ” ON THE SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY.

PLEASE REPLACE ONLY BY THE COMPONENTS SPECIFIED ON THE SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST.
IF YOU USE PARTS NOT SPECIFIED, IT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND AN

ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.

Ref.No.:ZM00554-102

Printed in Japan 2005.10(S.S.)

FinePix F440 Service Manual

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original problem, perform the following

safety check before return the product to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly

soldered connections. Check the entire board surface

for solder splasher and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly

transistors, that were installed during a previous repair.

Point them out to the customer and recommend their

replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious

signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer

and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B + voltage to see it is at the values

specified.

6. Make leakage - current measurements to determine

that exposed parts are acceptably insulated from the

supply circuit before returning the product to the

customer.

7. CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED

PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE

HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH

SAME TYPE 2.5 AMPERES 125V

FUSE.

2.5A 125V

2.5A 125V

8. WARNING:

RISK OF FIRE­REPLACE FUSE
AS MARKED

ATTENTION: AFIN D'ASSURER

UNE PROTECTION

PERMANENTE CONTRE LES

RISQUES D'INCENDIE,

REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT

PAR UN FUSIBLE DE MEME,

TYPE 2.5 AMPERES, 125 VOLTS.

TO REDUCE THE ELECTRIC

SHOCK, BE CAREFUL TO

TOUCH THE PARTS.

WARNING!

HIGH VOLTAGE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE CONTENTS

1. General ........................................................... 4

1-1. Product specification .............................................. 4

1-2. Explanation of Terms .............................................. 6

1-3. Names of External Components ............................ 7

2. Disassembly ................................................... 8

2-1. Names of internal Components ..............................8

2-2. Removing the R CABINET ASSY ........................... 9

2-3. Removing the main PWB, LCD and lens ............. 10

2-4. Removing the TOP ASSY .................................... 11

2-5. Removing the inner block ....................................12

2-6. CABINET BASE ASSY ......................................... 13

2-7. Removing the DCST board .................................. 13

2-8. Disassembling the CABINET BASE ASSY .......... 14

2-9. Disassembling the TOP ASSY ............................. 16

2-10. Removing the KEY FPC ....................................... 16

2-11. Location specifications for fixing sheet

components .......................................................... 18

2-11-1. Sticking cushioning onto the

MAIN PWB ASSY ...................................18

2-11-2. Sticking cushion to the LENS CONST ....18

3. Schematics ................................................... 19

3-1. Cautions ............................................................... 19

3-2. Basic Block Names and Functions .......................19

3-3. Functions of Primary Blocks ................................. 20

3-3-1. Technical Outline .................................... 20

3-3-2. MAIN Board Block Functions .................. 20

3-3-3. LCD CONST Block Functions ................. 20

3-3-4. DCTS Board Block Functions .................20

3-4. Block Diagram ...................................................... 21

3-5. Overall connection Diagram ................................. 22

3-6. Mounted Parts Diagrams ...................................... 23

3-6-1. CCD FPC ASSY ..................................... 23

3-6-2. JACK FPC ASSY .................................... 23

3-6-3. KEY FPC ASSY ...................................... 23

3-6-4. MULTI FPC ASSY................................... 24

3-6-5. STRB FPC ASSY.................................... 25

3-6-6. MAIN PWB ASSY ...................................26

3-6-7. DCST PWB ASSY .................................. 28

3-7. Circuit Diagrams ...................................................30

3-7-1. MULTI BLOCK ........................................ 30

3-7-2. DCST BLOCK ......................................... 31

3-7-3. MOTOR BLOCK ..................................... 32

3-7-4. CAM BLOCK ........................................... 33

3-7-5. PRO BLOCK ........................................... 34

3-7-6. DCST BtoB BLOCK ................................ 35

3-7-7. JACK FPC BLOCK ................................. 35

3-7-8. KEY FPC BLOCK ................................... 36

3-7-9. CCD FPC BLOCK ................................... 36

3-7-10. AUDIO BLOCK ....................................... 37

3-7-11. STRB FPC BLOCK .................................37

3-7-12. MAIN BtoB BLOCK .................................38

4. Adjustment.................................................... 39

4-1. Important point Adjustment when Replacing

Major Parts ...........................................................39

4-2. Measuring Instruments Used ............................... 39

4-3. Use Jig list ............................................................ 39

4-4. Calibration method of pattern box ........................ 40

4-5. Adjusting soft installation ......................................40

4-5-1. Various downloading software

decompressions, preservation methods,

and notes ................................................40

4-5-2. Installation of DSC jig driver ................... 41

4-5-3. Adjusting soft initiation method ...............41

4-6. Initial Settings of the Adjustment Software ........... 42

4-7. Starting the Adjustment Software ......................... 45

4-8. [F5] : CAMERA Adjustment ..................................48

4-9. [F4] CCD Defect Correction Adjustment ............... 51

4-10. [F6] : AF Adjustment .............................................53

4-11. [F7] : Flash Adjustment ......................................... 56

4-12. [F1] : Battery Voltage Adjustment .........................58

4-13. [F11] : Video Adjustment ...................................... 62

4-14. [F3] : LCD Adjustment .......................................... 64

4-15. [F8] : Firmware Download .................................... 66

4-16. [F12] : End Setting................................................ 68

5. Inspection ..................................................... 72

5-1. Required Measuring Equipment ...........................72

5-2. Connection of Measuring Equipment ................... 72

5-3. Inspection and Factory Settings ........................... 72

6. Parts List....................................................... 75

6-1. Packing and Accessories ..................................... 75

6-1-1. US-model ................................................ 75

6-1-2. CA-model ................................................ 76

6-1-3. EU-model ................................................ 77

6-1-4. EG-model ................................................ 78

6-1-5. GE-model ................................................ 79

6-1-6. AS-model ................................................80

6-1-7. JP-model (Silver) .................................... 81

6-1-8. JP-model (Wine Red

(only for JP-model)) ................................ 82

6-1-9. JP-model (White (only for JP-model)) .... 83

6-1-10. CH-model ................................................ 84

6-2. Cabi Front block ................................................... 85

6-2-1. US/CA/EU/EG/GE/AS/CH-model ........... 85

6-2-2. JP-model (Silver (only for JP-model)) ..... 86

6-2-3. JP-model (Wine Red

(only for JP-model)) ................................ 87

6-2-4. JP-model (White (only for JP-model)) ..... 88

6-3. Electrical parts ......................................................89

7. Appendix....................................................... 90

7-1. Function of display for Firmware Version ............ 90

7-2. List of Related Technical Updates Issued ............ 91

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1. General

1-1. Product specification

System

Model Digital camera FinePix F440
Effective pixels 4.1 million pixels
CCD sensor 1/2.5 inch square pixel CCD

Number of total pixels 4.23 million pixels
Storage media xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB)
File format Still 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

Lens Fujinon 3.4
Focal length f=6.3 mm to 21.6 mm (Equivalent to 38 mm to 130 mm on a 35 mm camera)
Focus TTL contrast-type, Auto focus
Focal range Normal: Approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity

Shutter speed 2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (depend on Exposure mode)
Aperture F2.8 to F7.4 (automatically selected)
Sensitivity Photography mode (

Photometry TTL 64-zones metering
Exposure control Program AE
Exposure compensation
White balance Photography mode (

Viewfinder Real image optical Approx. 78% coverage
LCD monitor 2.0-inche, 154,000 pixels low-temperature poly-silicon TFT, Approx. 97% coverage
Flash type Auto flash

Self-Timer 10 sec.
Video output NTSC/PAL selectable

Still image: 2304 × 1728 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/

640

×

480 pixels ( / / / )

×

Movie: 320

Macro: Wide-angle: Approx. 9.0 cm (3.5 in.) to 80 cm (2.6 ft.)

Telephoto : Approx. 39 cm (1.3 ft.) to 80 cm (2.6 ft.)

Photography mode (

-2.1 EV to +1.5 EV in 0.3 Steps EV increments (in Manual photography mode)

Photography mode (

Effective range: Wide-angle: Approx. 0.6 m-3.6 m (2.0 ft.-12.0 ft.)

Flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro,

240 pixels (10 frames per second with monaural sound)

×

120 pixels (10 frames per second with monaural sound)

160

×

optical zoom lens Aperture: F2.8 to F5.5

): AUTO (Equivalent to ISO 80-400, depending on conditions) /80/

100/200/400

, , , , ): ISO 80/100/200/400

, , , , ): AUTO
): 7 positions can be selected

Telephoto: Approx. 0.6 m-2.0 m (2.0 ft.-6.7 ft.)
Macro: Approx. 0.3 m-0.8 m (1.0 ft.-2.6 ft.)

Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro

Input/Output Terminals

External connection terminals
DC Input To connect the AC power Adapter AC-5VW

Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card

The number of available
that the difference between standard number of
with higher capacities.

Quality Setting

Number of recorded

s

pixel

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)

Special USB cable, special A/V cable, cradle connection

, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also

frames

F N Movie

2304 1728

2.0 MB

7

15

32

64

129

259 1101 3993

990 KB

frames

15

31

64

128

257

515

and the actual number of

1600 1200

630 KB

25

50

101

204

409

818

1280 960

470 KB

33

68

137

275

550 1997

4

frames

640 480 320 240

is greater for xD-Picture Cards

130 KB

122

247

497

997

94 sec.

189 sec.

6.3 min.

12.7 min.

25.5 min.

51.0 min.

Movie

160 120

288 sec.

9.7 min.

19.4 min.

39.0 min.

78.1 min.

156.3 min.

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Power Supply and Others

Power supply Use one of the following

• Rechargeable Battery NP-30 or AC Power Adapter AC-5VW

Conditions for use Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)

80% humidity or less (no condensation)

Guide to the number of
available frames for
battery operation

According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for
measuring digital still camera battery consumption (extract):
When using batteries, use the batteries supplied with the camera. 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 to
its original position every 30 seconds, the flash used at full power every second shot and
the camera turned off and then on again once every 10 shots.

• Note: As the number of available shots varies depending on the level of charge in batter-

Camera dimensions 74.5 mm × 62.3 mm × 21.3 mm/2.9 in. × 2.5 in. × 0.8 in.
(W × H × D) (not including accessories and attachments)
Camera mass (weight)
Weight for photography
Accessories z NP-30 Rechargeable Battery (1) Hard case included

Optional Accessories z xD-Picture Card

Approx. 150 g/5.3 oz. (not including accessories, battery, xD-Picture Card)
Approx. 165 g/5.8 oz. (including battery NP-30 and xD-Picture Card)

z 16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1)
z Strap (1) z AC Power Adapter AC-5VW (1 set)
z A/V cable for FinePix F440 (1) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
z USB cable (1) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
z Picture Cradle (1) z CD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix AX
z Owner’s Manual (1)

z Rechargeable Battery NP-30 z AC Power Adapter AC-5VH/AC-5VHS
z Soft Case SC-FX440
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

z Waterproof Case WP-FX440

Battery

NP-30

ies, the figures shown here for the number of available shots using batteries are
not guaranteed. The number of available shots will also decline at low tempera­tures.

DPC-16 (16 MB)/DPC-32 (32 MB)/DPC-64 (64 MB)/DPC-128 (128 MB)/
DPC-256 (256 MB)/DPC-512 (512 MB)

• Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP or iMac, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.2.2) and models
that support USB as standard.

• Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V,
4 MB to 128 MB.

• Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V,
2 MB to 128 MB.

• 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 Card of 16 MB to 512 MB

• Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP

• Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2/X (10.0.4 to 10.2.6)

Number of frames

Approx. 150

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1. General

Cradle

Cradle dimensions 81.9 mm × 41.6 mm × 64.9 mm/3.2 in. × 1.6 in. × 2.5 in.

(W × H × D)
Cradle mass (weight) Approx. 80 g/2.8 oz.

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1-2. Explanation of Terms

AF/AE Lock: On the FinePix F440, pressing the Shutter button down half way locks the focus and expo-

sure settings (AF and AE lock). If you want to focus on a subject that is not centered in the
frame or change the picture composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good
results by changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked.

Auto power save function:

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

EV: A number that denotes Exposure Value. The EV is determined by the brightness of the

Frame rate (fps): The frame rate refers to the number of images (frames) that are photographed or played

JPEG : Joint Photographics Experts Group

Motion JPEG: A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles images and sound as a

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).

Smear: A phenomenon specific to CCDs whereby white streaks appear on the image when there is

WAVE: A standard format used on Windows systems for saving audio data. WAVE files have the

White Balance: Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks

Exif Print: Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of

If the camera is not used in any way for 30 seconds, this function turns features such as
the LCD monitor off (sleep mode) to prevent battery depletion and the waste of power
when the AC power adapter is connected. If the camera is then left unused for a further
period, the Auto power save function turns the camera off. This period can be set to 2 or 5
minutes on this camera.
z The Auto power off function does not operate in PC mode, during automatic playback,

or if it is disabled during setup.

DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card,
etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are to be
printed and how many prints are made of each image.

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 the subject changes, a digital camera
maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture
and shutter speed.
When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV increases by 1. Likewise, when
the light is halved, the EV decreases by 1.

back per second. For example, when 10 frames are continuously photographed in a 1­second interval, the frame rate is expressed as 10 fps.
For reference, TV images are displayed at 30 fps (NTSC).

A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The higher the compression
rate, the greater the loss of quality in the decompressed (restored) image.

single file. Images in the file are recorded in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played
back by QuickTime 3.0 or later.

a very strong light source, such as the sun or reflected sunlight, in the photography
screen.

“.WAV” file extension and the data can be saved in either compressed or uncompressed
format. Uncompressed recording is used on this camera.
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. 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 of the ambient light around the subject.
This adjustment is called matching the white balance.

shooting information for optimal printing.

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1-3. Names of External Components

1. General

Shutter button

Flash

Power switch

Lens (Lens cover)

Mode switch

Self-timer lamp

Viewfinder window

DC IN 5V (Power input) socket

Microphone

/ (Macro) button

/ Tele zoom switch

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lamp

LCD monitor

Speaker

(USB) socket

/V OUT
(Audio / Visual output)
socket

Cradle connection
socket

Tripod mount

Battery release catch

/ Wide zoom switch

/ (Flash) button

Photo mode ( ) button

Strap moun

MENU/OK button

DISP (Display) / BACK button

Battery cove

xD-Picture Card slo

Battery compartmen

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2. Disassembly

2. Disassembly

2-1. Names of internal Components

KEY FPC ASSY

JACK FPC ASSY

MULT FPC ASSY

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R CABINET ASSY

SPEAKER ASSY

TOP COVER

STROBE ASSY

MIC

CABINET BASE

MAIN FRAME

LENS UNIT

LCD

MAIN PWB ASSY

DCST PWB ASSY

F CABINET ASSY

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2-2. Removing the R CABINET ASSY

2. Disassembly

(1) Remove the 2 special screws (3BTN M1.7 x 4.0).

(Use the dedicated screwdriver (ZJ00583-100).)

(2) Remove the 4 screws (M1.7 x 2.5).

(3) Lift off the R CABINET ASSY in the direction indicated

by the arrow.

* Note that the trap mount comes off.

(4) Remove the connector.

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3

2

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(5) Discharge the assembly.

[Notes on assembly]

Check that the components are inserted in their correct
respective positions during assembly.

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2-3. Removing the main PWB, LCD and lens

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(1) Open the battery cover.

(2) Remove the screw (M1.7 x 3.0)

(3) Remove the LCD unit hook.

(4) Remove the connector and remove the LCD unit and

main PWB lens unit.

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2

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4

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(5) Remove the 2 connectors and remove the lens.

(6) Remove the connector and remove the LCD unit.

[Assembly]

To assemble, use the disassembly procedure in reverse.

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2-4. Removing the TOP ASSY

2. Disassembly

(1) Remove the connector.

(2) Remove the TOP ASSY in the direction indicated by

arrows.

[Assembly]

(1) Plug the flexible cable into the connector and fold the

cable away.

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(2) Secure the flexible cable using tape.

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2-5. Removing the inner block

(1) Peel off the SHEET F PANEL.

(2) Raise the inner block in the direction indicated by the

arrow and remove it from the cabinet.

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[Notes on assembly]

(1) Set the switch to the ON position for assembly. (Take

particular care as switch breakage can occur.)

(2) Assemble the unit so that the main frame fits inside the

F cabinet.

(3) Stick the SHEET F PANEL down in the correct position.

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2-6. CABINET BASE ASSY

(1) Remove the connector.

(2) Remove the locking catch.

(3) Remove the CABINET BASE ASSY in the direction

indicated by the arrow.

[Notes on assembly]

* Check that the inserted section of the CABI BASE is

inside the main frame.

2. Disassembly

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2

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2-7. Removing the DCST board

(1) Remove the screw (M1.7 x 3.0)

(2) Remove the DCST board in the direction indicated by

the arrow.

[Notes on assembly]

Install the board from the battery terminals side in the
direction indicated by the arrow.

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2-8. Disassembling the CABINET BASE ASSY

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(1) Peel off the tape.

(2) Remove the screw (M1.7 x 2.5).

(3) Remove the lock plate.

(4) Remove the microphone.

(5) Remove the JACK FPC ASSY in the direction indicated

by the arrow.

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(6) Remove the speaker connector.

(7) Remove the MULTI FPC ASSY in the direction

indicated by the arrow.

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(8) Remove the locking catch.

(9) Remove the lock plate in the direction indicated by the

arrow.

[Notes on assembly]

Assemble the assembly so that the to flexible cables are
inside the CABINET BASE catches.

2. Disassembly

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2-9. Disassembling the TOP ASSY

(1) Remove the TOP ASSY in the direction indicated by the

arrow while spreading the claws outwards.

[Notes on assembly]

Note the orientation of the S button during assembly.

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2-10. Removing the KEY FPC

(1) Peel off the tape.

(2) Remove the 3 screws (M1.4 x 1.6).

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(3) Disengage the hook in the direction indicated by the

arrow.

(4) Disengages the hook in the direction indicated by the

arrow and remove the KEY FPC.

[Notes on assembly]

Set the mode switch to Movie mode.

Check that the hooks, the boss and the switch lever are
stowed in their designated positions.

Use tape to stick the items in their original positions.

Hook

Hook

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2-11. Location specifications for fixing sheet components

2-11-1. Sticking cushioning onto the MAIN PWB ASSY

After sticking the CUSHION to IC 701, stick the PWB CUSHION on as a second layer.

SIDE A

SIDE B

BB18119-100

BB18414-100

BB18414-100

2-11-2. Sticking cushion to the LENS CONST

BB18413-100

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3. Schematics

3. Schematics

3-1. Cautions

<Cautions when replacing parts>

• Do not reuse removed parts. Always use new parts.

• Note that the negative side of tantalum condensers is readily damaged by heat.

• Except for chemical condensers and tantalum condensers, voltage is not displayed on condensers with a voltage
resistance of 50V or less.

• Resistors not marked are 1/16W chip resistors.

•KΩ = 1000Ω, MΩ = 1000KΩ

• B characteristics of variable resistors and semi-fixed resistors are not displayed.

3-2. Basic Block Names and Functions

Part name Block name Function

LENS CONST CCD BLOCK CCD output
MAIN PWB ASSY CAMERA BLOCK CCD output A/D conversion (IC151)

PROCESS BLOCK Image signal processing, USB communications,

system control (IC204)

AUDIO BLOCK Audio IN/OUT(IC551)

DCST PWB ASSY DC/DC BLOCK Power supply generation (IC401)

MOTOR BLOCK Shutter/iris/AF/zoom drive (IC701)
MULTI FPC ASSY MULTI BLOCK Power SW, USB Connector
KEY FPC ASSY KEY SWICH BLOCK Key SW
JACK FPC ASSY JACK Power Jack, Fuse
STROBE FPC ASSY STROBE BLOCK STROBE Charge control (IC610), Shutter SW

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3-3. Functions of Primary Blocks

3-3-1. Technical Outline

 Equipped with a 1/2.5-inch square-pixel interline CCD (with 4.1 effective megapixels) and a 3.4x optical zoom lens

featuring the new slimline sliding lens system.

 Features a new image signal processing LSI chip, called the XCS2_IC (IC204, CSP_IC), built into the MAIN PWB ASSY.

This CPU incorporates the standard peripheral I/O functions as well as the peripheral functions required for still image
processing into a single chip. Standard peripheral I/O consists of the interrupt controller, DMA controller, clock controller,
SDRAM controller, block selection controller, serial I/O, multifunction timer, monitoring timer, programmable I/O ports,
USB 2.0 (Full Speed), microprocessor ADC, microprocessor DAC, image processing circuit, JPEG compression/
expansion circuit, display control circuit, still image processing and card interface circuit.

 In the white balance procedure, an algorithm has been installed that provides an estimation of the light source used for

shooting based on the brightness and light source color detected when the shot was taken, and a white balance (WB)
compensation function based on that estimation. The new algorithm is designed to prevent “hunting” due to field-of-view
slippage by providing more accurate brightness and color detection, and to allow the installation of a powerful algorithm
for distinguishing between the light source and the original subject colors.

 Flash brightness is adjusted using the CCD-TTL method in which the flash brightness is calculated from the CCD

feedback data generated by the pre-flash.

3-3-2. MAIN Board Block Functions

Explanation of the imaging circuit functions

 Analog video signals output from the CCD (1/2.5-inch with 4.1 effective megapixels) undergo pseudo-color correction

processing, adaptive interpolation processing, amplification and signal mixing in the AFE_IC (IC151; CSP_IC). The
converted digital signals are then sent to the single-chip image signal processing LSI chip, known as XCS2_IC (IC204,

CSP_IC).
 Input data from the CCD
* The 10-bit digital image data (corresponding to 1H) sent from the imaging circuit (AFE BLOCK) is sent to XCS2_IC,

buffered in the chip’s IBFC and replaced by 16-bit (96 MHz) data. The replaced 16-bit (96 MHz) image data is then stored

in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM] via the XCS2_IC [I/O BUFFER]. The image data for each frame is temporarily stored in the

XCS2_IC [SDRAM].
* At the same time, the AE for [AUTO] is calculated using the 10-bit image data input to XCS2_IC and the data required for

AE, AWB and AF is sent to the XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. In the XCS2_IC [SDRAM], the data is sent serially to AFE_CS to

obtain the correct AE, AWB and AF.
 Recording onto an xD-Picture card

The image data stored in SDRAM is converted to 16-bit (96-MHz) data by [IBFC] in XCS2_IC one line at a time and then

sent to [YC PRO]. In [IBFC], the 32-bit Y and C signals are each converted to 8-bit Y, Y, Cb and Cr signals and sent to the

XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The image data stored in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM] is compressed using [JPEG] in XCS2_IC and then

recorded sequentially onto the xD-Picture card via [MEDIA] in XCS2_IC.
 Playing back images from an xD-Picture card

The compressed image data from the xD-Picture card is sent to XCS2_IC and stored in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM] via

[MEDIA]. The compressed image data stored in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM] is expanded using [JPEG] and again stored in

the XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The expanded image data is sent to [YC PRO] via [IBFC]. In [YC PRO], gain control and

aperture processing is applied for the brightness signals and color difference signals, after which the data is again stored

in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The image data is then displayed via [ENCD] and [D/A].
 In movie shooting mode

The 10-bit digital image data output from the imaging unit is converted to 8-bit Y and C signals by the XCS2_IC [YC PRO]

and sent to the XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The image data is compressed using [JPEG] in XCS2_IC and again stored in the

XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The compressed data is then recorded sequentially onto the xD-Picture card via [MEDIA] in

XCS2_IC.
 The imaging system adjustment data is stored in FLASH_ROM (IC202).

Explanation of the LCD controller functions

 The R, G and B signals processed in the XCS2_IC image signal processor are output to the LCD panel via [LCD

CONST].

3-3-3. LCD CONST Block Functions

 The LCD monitor (2.0-inch 1.54 megapixels) used in the camera uses a low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD

screen.

3-3-4. DCTS Board Block Functions

 The power supply circuits on the DCST board generate power supplies such as -8V/12V (CCD), UNREG (flash and LCD

backlight), 5.2V (lens), XCS_3.3V (XCS2_IC), CAM3.3V (AFE), D3.3V (LCD and F_ROM) and AD_3.3V (AUDIO/VIDEO).

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3-4. Block Diagram

CCD

MAIN PWB

4M/5M Bayer

MATSUSHITA

MN39482/

MN39620

CCDOUT

SHUT+//, IRIS+/-, ZM+/ZM-, FM1A/B/FM2A/B

27(SU-530)/

24.5454(SU-531)MHz
OSC

KDS DSO321SV

AFE/TG/V-dr

Analog

Devices

AD9925

IC151

SHUT_CLOSE

CCDDT[9:0]

DCLK

VD

HD

SIO(SCK/SI/SO/CS)

SHUT_OPEN

IC204

CLK

Generator

48MHz OUT

24.5454/

24.375MHz

IC501

VIDEO OUT

DAC

VIDEO

ENCD/LCDC

JPEGYCPROIBFC

LCDCLK(24MHz)

LCDHD
LCDVD

8

AU 2inch LCD

MEDIA

Ctrl

XD

Card

Picture

DRAM_1

x16

128MBit

DCST PWB

MOT Drv

Renesas

M50239HP

IC701

F_HP/Z_HP/Z_PULSE

DCDC IC

(3ch)

MATSUSHITA

AN30213A

IC401

PWCTL

IRIS OPEN/CLOSE

FOCUS(FMA/FMB/FMC)

SIO(SCK/SI/SO/CS)

PwON/STRB/

RTC

MATSUSHITA

AN30203A

IC351

32.768KHz
EPSON

FC-255

SIO(SCK/SI/SO/CS)

ACT

Strobe

Trans

CLKC

(PLL/SSCG

included)

48MHz Xtall

KDS

DSX321G

KEY

M32R Core

A/D

D/A

USB

XCS2

AUDIO_OUT

MIC_IN

16

XCS_SIP

Flash

32MBit

IC202

USB

AUDIO
Module
ROHM

BP3602

IC551

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3-6. Mounted Parts Diagrams

3-6-1. CCD FPC ASSY

<SIDE A> <SIDE B>

3-6-2. JACK FPC ASSY

3. Schematics

3-6-3. KEY FPC ASSY

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3-6-4. MULTI FPC ASSY

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3-6-5. STRB FPC ASSY

<SIDE A>

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<SIDE B>

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3-6-6. MAIN PWB ASSY

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3-6-7. DCST PWB ASSY

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