Panasonic VDR-M30PP Schematic

DVD Video Camera/Recorder

• VDR-M30PP

VDR-M30EG VDR-M30B VDR-M30EN

VOL.1

(PP) or“TYPE PP” and (EG) or“TYPE EG” in this

manual stands for the model shown below.

(PP) or“TYPE PP”: VDR-M30PP (NTSC)

(EG) or“TYPE EG”: VDR-M30EG/B/EN (PAL)

Table 2-1-1 shows the method for servicing each circuit board and each unit. Refer to "4 Troubleshooting" for the method of judging defects in each circuit board and each unit.

Information:

These servicing methods are subject to change without notice for the purpose of facilitating service procedures.

Table 2-1-1 Circuit Board and Unit Servicing

Method

Circuit board/Unit

AEL circuit board DRF circuit board DRV circuit board FAF circuit board FRT circuit board GYR circuit board HDM circuit board LCD circuit board MAN circuit board

MR circuit board SAF circuit board SHE circuit board SID circuit board USB circuit board Disc drive unit

Servicing method

Component replacement. Unit replacement. Included in disc drive unit. Unit replacement. Component replacement.

Included in disc drive unit. Component replacement. Circuit board assembly replacement (Order format). Unit replacement.

Included in disc drive unit. Unit replacement. Unit replacement (Order format). Which incorporates the DRV, SID and HDM circuit boards.

LCD CIRCUIT BOARD

DISC DRIVE UNIT

AEL CIRCUIT BOARD

FAF CIRCUIT BOARD

GYR CIRCUIT BOARD

USB CIRCUIT BOARD

MR CIRCUIT BOARD

FRT CIRCUIT BOARD

SHE CIRCUIT BOARD

DRF CIRCUIT BOARD

MAN CIRCUIT BOARD

SAF CIRCUIT BOARD

Fig. 2-1-1 External Views of the Circuit Board/Unit

Slim & Compact

The volume of VDR-M30 series body has been reduced to approximately half that of the previous VDR-M20 series, by using a compact disc drive unit, increasing the parts mounting density on circuit boards while decreasing the number of circuit boards, and using a round DVD holder and compact zoom lens.

Complying with SD memory card/

MultiMediaCard:

The previous models could record photos only on DVD-RAM disc, but the VDR-M30 can also record them on SD memory card and MultiMediaCard (sometimes referred to as “a card” hereafter). The VDR-M30 can also copy to a card photos recorded on DVD-RAM disc. The VDR-M30 adopts the DCF standard*1 and complies with DPOF*1 so that photos recorded on card can be utilized on various devices.

*1: Refer to "3-2-2 Standards for recording photos

on card" for details on DCF standard and DPOF.

VDR-M30 Series

VDR-M20 Series

Fig. 2-2-1 Reduced Body Volume

Round DVD holder

DVD-RAM/ DVD-R disc

Card (SD memory card/ MultiMediaCard)

PC connection kit/software for editing

provided:

The VDR-M30 is provided with the PC connection kit and editing software, which were optional accessories with previous models. Connecting to PC and editing on it are easy.

Fig. 2-2-2 Media Storage Available on

VDR-M30

Specifications are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement.

Item

Power source Power consumption

CCD

Lens

Focus Zoom

Required minimum illumination Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Image Stabilizer Shutter speed Self-timer recording External microphone jack Recording mode

Maximum recordable time (per side)

Maximum number of recordable photos

DVD-RAM disc

DVD-R disc

DVD-RAM disc (per side)

Card

VDR-M30PP

DC7.9/7.2V Recording 5.8W

1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels:

Approx. 680,000

Number of effective pixels:

Video: Approx. 340,000

Photo: Approx. 310,000 F1.8 - 2.5, f = 1/8 - 1-1/4 (3.15 - 31.5 mm) Filter diameter: 1-3/16 (30.5 mm) Auto/Manual Optical 10×, 40 - 240× with digital zoom added (40× for photo) 12 lx (3 lx: When Low Light mode is selected)

0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels)

2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 1,200,000 pixels) Electronic Type 1/60 - 1/4000 (video) Photo recording only Ø 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack Video (with audio) Photo (DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card, MultiMediaCard) XTRA mode: Approx. 18 min. FINE mode: Approx. 30 min. STD mode: Approx. 60 min. FINE mode: Approx. 30 min. STD mode: Approx. 60 min. LPCM mode: Approx. 30 min. 999 (However, if video and photo are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease) Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card

VDR-M30EG/B/EN

DC7.9/7.2V Recording (FINE)

4.7W (When using Viewfinder)

5.7W (When using LCD Monitor) 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels:

Approx. 800,000

Number of effective pixels:

Video: Approx. 410,000

Photo: Approx. 410,000 F1.8 - 2.5, f = 3.15 - 31.5 mm Filter diameter: 30.5 mm

Auto/Manual Optical 10×, 40 - 240× with digital zoom added (40× for photo) 12 lx (3 lx: When Low Light mode is selected)

0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels)

2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 1,200,000 pixels) Electronic Type 1/50 - 1/4000 (video) Photo recording only Ø 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack Video (with audio) Photo (DVD-RAM disc, SD memory card, MultiMediaCard) XTRA mode: Approx. 18 min. FINE mode: Approx. 30 min. STD mode: Approx. 60 min. FINE mode: Approx. 30 min. STD mode: Approx. 60 min.

999 (However, if video and photo are mixed on one disc, the recordable number will decrease) Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card

Item VDR-M30PP VDR-M30EG/B/EN

Recording format

Audio playback format

Recording media

Jacks

DVD-RAM disc

DVD-R disc

Card

Video: Conforming to DVD video

recording format (MPEG 1 Audio layer 2)

Photo: Simultaneous recording,

conforming to DVD video recording format (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (640 × 480 pixels)

Video: Conforming to DVD video

format (MPEG1 Audio layer 2 or Linear PCM

(*1)

selected)

Photo: Conforming to JPEG (640 ×

480 pixels) standard MPEG1 Audio layer 2, Linear PCM, Dolby AC3 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)

8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to

DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) SD memory card MultiMediaCard Video/audio input/output × 1 External microphone input × 1 USB terminal (connected

to PC USB port) × 1

Video: Conforming to DVD video

recording format (MPEG 1 Audio layer 2)

Photo: Simultaneous recording,

conforming to DVD video recording format (704 × 576 pixels) and JPEG (640 × 480 pixels)

Video: Conforming to DVD video

format (MPEG1 Audio layer

2)

Photo: Conforming to JPEG (640 ×

480 pixels) standard

MPEG1 Audio layer 2, Dolby AC3

8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)

8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to

DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) SD memory card MultiMediaCard Video/audio output × 1 External microphone input × 1 USB terminal (connected

to PC USB port) × 1

USB Battery system Dimensions (W × H × D, excluding projections) Operating temperature (humidity)

USB2.0 compliant (max. 12Mbps) Lithium-ion Approx. 2.24 × 3.5 × 5.28 inch (57 × 89 × 134 mm) 32-104°F (0-40°C) (less than 80%) 32-86°F (0-30°C) when connected to

USB2.0 compliant (max. 12Mbps) Lithium-ion Approx. 57 × 89 × 134 mm

0-40°C (less than 80%) 0-30°C when connected to PC

PC Storage temperature Weight (excluding battery and

-4 - 104°F (-20 - 60°C)

Approx. 1.058 lbs (480 g)

-20 - 60°C

Approx. 480 g disc) Total weight when recording

Approx. 1.246 lbs (565 g) (when using

Approx. 565 g

CGA-DU14A battery pack)

Provided accessories

AC adapter/charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable, remote controller, button type battery for remote controller, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder belt, power cable, DC cord, ferrite core, software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8cm DVD-RAM disc (in round DVD holder)

AC adapter/charger, battery, AV/S

output cable, infrared remote control,

Lithium battery for remote control,

lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder

strap, mains lead, DC power cord,

ferrite core, software CD-ROM, USB

cable, 8cm DVD-RAM disc (in round

DVD holder)

*1: The VDR-M30PP records audio on DVD-R disc using the MPEG1 Audio layer 2 format in FINE or STD

mode, and using the Linear PCM format in LPCM mode. The MPEG1 Audio layer 2 format is an option of DVD video format. Record a DVD-R disc in LPCM mode to play it back on a DVD player that does not comply with this option standard.

Item

Switching on-screen language

Full Auto button Disc protect Camera functions

Disc record functions

Card record functions

Minimum distance for recording Program AE

White balance Digital zoom Cinema Wind cut Exposure correction Backlight correction Input selection

External photo input Number of pixels for video (MPEG2) Number of pixels for photo during camera recording Number of pixels for photo during line-input recording Copying photos to card Input selection

External photo input Number of pixels on photo File size of photo

VDR-M30PP

English/French/German/Spanish/ Italian Equipped Software disc-protect Wide-angle side: Approx. 2 cm Telephoto side: Approx. 1 m Auto/Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/ Surf&Snow/Low Light Auto/Set/Outdoor/Indoor 1/Indoor 2 240×/40×/Off

-------------------------On/Off Exclusive button equipped (Auto/Manual) Exclusive button equipped

CAMERA/LINE (analog video signal input from external device) Frame/Field

XTRA/FINE: 704 × 480 pixels STD/LPCM: 352 × 480 pixels JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG: 704 × 480 pixels

JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG: 704 × 480 pixels

Enable on Disc Navigation function

CAMERA/LINE (analog video signal input from external device) Frame/Field

JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels

FINE: Approx. 128KB NORM: Approx. 64KB ECO: Approx. 32KB

VDR-M30EG/B/EN

English/French/German/Spanish/ Italian Equipped Software disc-protect Wide-angle side: Approx. 2 cm Telephoto side: Approx. 1 m Auto/Sports/Portrait/Spotlight/ Surf&Snow/Low Light Auto/Set/Outdoor/Indoor 240×/40×/Off On/Off On/Off Exclusive button equipped (Auto/Manual) Exclusive button equipped

--------------------------

XTRA/FINE: 704 × 576 pixels STD: 352 × 576 pixels JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG: 704 × 576 pixels

JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels MPEG: 704 × 576 pixels

Enable on Disc Navigation function

--------------------------

JPEG: 640 × 480 pixels

FINE: Approx. 128KB NORM: Approx. 64KB ECO: Approx. 32KB

Jacks

Disc Navigation function

Item VDR-M30PP VDR-M30EG/M30B/M30EN

Video/audio input/ output

External microphone PC connection Accessory shoe With disc

10-pin exclusive input/output terminal [S (output only)/video/audio L/audio R] × 1 Ø 3.5 mm stereo × 1

Type B (mini USB) Power/control terminal not provided

Scene Delete [RAM]

Playlist [RAM]

Program Switch [RAM/R]

Go To [RAM/R]

Disc

ETC. Other settings

Edit [RAM] Copy [RAM]

Select [RAM/R]

Detail [RAM/R] Switch

Play Create Edit Title Delete

Play [RAM/R] Title [RAM]

To p End

Capacity [RAM/R] Protect Disc [RAM] Format Disc [RAM] Update Control Info. [RAM] Finalize Disk [R]

Category [RAM] Repeat Play [RAM/R]

Thumbnail Skip Fade Combine Divide Move Start -> Current Current -> End All

10-pin exclusive output terminal [S/ video/audio L/audio R] × 1

Ø 3.5 mm stereo × 1

Type B (mini USB) Power/control terminal not provided

Scene Delete [RAM]

Playlist [RAM]

Program Switch [RAM/R]

Go To [RAM/R]

Disc

ETC. Other settings

Edit [RAM] Copy [RAM]

Select [RAM/R]

Detail [RAM/R] Switch

Play Create Edit Title Delete

Play [RAM/R] Title [RAM]

To p End

Capacity [RAM/R] Protect Disc [RAM] Format Disc [RAM] Update Control Info. [RAM] Finalize Disk [R]

Category [RAM] Repeat Play [RAM/R]

Thumbnail Skip Fade Combine Divide Move Start -> Current Current -> End All

With card

Scene Delete

Go To

Card

Slide Show

Lock DPOF Select Detail

To p End

Capacity Format Card

All DPOF

Start -> Current Current -> End All

Scene Delete

Go To

Card

Slide Show

[RAM/R]: Operable with both DVD-RAM and R discs [RAM]: Operable with DVD-RAM disc only [R]: Operable with DVD-R disc only

Lock DPOF Select Detail

To p End

Capacity Format Card

All DPOF

Start -> Current Current -> End All

(1) Inserting disc to DVD video camera/recorder

1 Press down the DISC EJ ECT button once and

release it. A few moments af ter the ACCESS/PC indi cator

blinks, the cover of disc inser tion block w il l open slightly.

DISC EJECT button

2 Gently op en th e cover by ha nd until it stops. 3 Inser t the di sc , in Round DVD Hold er, into the

disc guide until it sto ps. Note that the recording/playback sur face of

di sc must face the inside of DVD vid eo camera/ recorder. The orientation f or inserting the disc into the disc guide is also predetermined: Load the disc correctly, referring to the figure.

4 Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on

the cover of disc inser tion bloc k, to close the co ver .

5 Turn t he DVD video camera /rec order on

( VI DEO or PHOTO).

When “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the DVD vid eo camera/recorder is ready for recording.

Identifying recording/playback sides of disc :

Single sided disc:

The recording/playback side is opposi te to the prin ted label.

Double -sided disc :

The recording/playbac k side of “ SIDE A” is opposi te to the “SIDE A” marked side. The recording/playback si de of “SIDE B” is the “SIDE A” marked side.

“SIDE A” mark

The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/playback side.

Disc cover

PUSH CLOSE portion

Disc guide

Correct orientation

Incorrect orientation

(2) Removing disc from round DVD holder

1

Hold the Round DVD Holder with SIDE A facing u p. While pushing the two release levers in marked on hold er, sl owl y open SIDE A o f the ho lder i n the di recti on of arrows (2), taking c are not to dro p th e disc .

2

Without touching the recording/playback surface, hold the disc edge and center hole to remove it.

Release levers

1

2

SIDE A mark

2

Do not open more than 90˚.

the direction of arrows (1)

(3) Replacing disc in round DVD holder

1

Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in

the hold er with the SIDE A mark or label sur face facing up,

taking care not to touc h the disc sur fac e.

2

Close SIDE A of the Round DV D Holder , and pu sh it to lock the

releas e levers at p ositions (3).

(4) When the hinge of round DVD holder comes off

OPEN marks

SIDE A mark s ide or Label surface

3

SIDE A mark

3

1 Push the hinged portion of the holder piece marked SI DE A with

thumb and middle finger, an d warp it in the direct ion of arrows (4).

2 Fit the hinged porti on of the other holder piece in to the war ped

hinge por t ion.

Note

:

•

Handle the disc carefully so that no scratch, dirt, to the recording/playback

•

When not usingthe Round DVD Holder, storeit in case:

Do not leave a bare holder as is.

•

Be careful of drop or impact: If you drop the Round DVD Holder, the disc may pop out.

•

Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force.

surface.

fingerprint or dust adheres

SIDE A mark side

Hinged portions

4

Approx. 90˚

Index

Abbreviation/Term

A

AC3

C

CPRM

D

DCF

Dolby AC3

DPOF

DVD

DVD Forum DVD-Audio DVD-R DVD-RAM DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD-Video

DVD Video Format DVD Video Recording Format

E

Exif

F

FireWire

I

IEEE1394

Interlaced CCD

i-LINK

J

JEIDA JEITA

JPEG

L

LCD LPCM

M

MMC MMCA

Explanation

See Dolby AC3. Content Protection for Recordable Media: Security technology (cross-certification technology) for SD memory card. Design rule for Camera File system standard: This camera file system standard, established by JEIDA (now merged to JEITA). Audio coding format developed by Dolby Laboratories in U.S, also simply referred as AC3 format: Supports 5-channel full-range sound and one channel for sub-woofer sound playback. Digital Print Order Format: DPOF allows user to record print information along with photos on storage media to facilitate printing of photos. Digital Versatile Disc. A huge amount of digital data for video (movie) and audio can be recorded on this disc, whose size is the same as CD. International organization that formulates the technical standards of DVD One type of DVD standard disc, on which high-quality audio can be recorded One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing once is possible (recordable type) One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing up to 100,000 times is possible One type of DVD standard disc, to which data for computer can be recorded One type of DVD standard disc, to which writing up to 1000 times is possible One type of DVD standard disc, on which high-quality video and audio can be recorded Video recording/playback standard that applies to DVD-Video, DVD-R and DVDRW Video recording/playback standard that applies to DVD-RAM and DVD-RW: This allows versatile editing functions, differing from the DVD Video Format. Exchangeable image file format. File format used for recording photos on digital cameras, established by JEIDA (now merged to JEITA). See IEEE1394. Also referred to as FireWire or i-LINK: Standard for serial interface that connects PC and peripheral devices This CCD scans one image twice (scans roughly once and interpolates between first scanning lines the second time) and interlaces the images obtained by scanning twice to create a one-image signal. See IEEE1394. JEIDA stands for Japan Electronic Industry Development Association. JEITA stands for Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, which came into existence when JEIDA merged with EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan). JEITA has established Exif and DCF standard. Joint Photographic Expert Group: International standard format for compressing still images Liquid Crystal Display. LCD formats include STN and TFT. Linear Pulse Code Modulation. Also referred to as linear PCM. LPCM is a format that digitizes analog audio data during recording and converts it to analog data during playback. See MultiMediaCard. See MultiMediaCard Association.

Index Abbreviation/Term Explanation

M

MPEG

MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 MultiMediaCard

MultiMediaCard Association OSTA

O

S

SCSI

SDA SD Card Association SDMI

SD Memory Card

SecureMMC Secure MultiMediaCard

Software discProtect

STN LCD

T

TFT LCD

U

UDF

USB

V

VBR

Motion Picture Experts Group: Standard related to compression of digital video and audio. MPEG2 is a higher standard of MPEG and is applied to video (movie) requiring higher quality. One of three audio compression standards (layers 1-3) defined by MPEG.

Also referred to as MMC. Compact memory card, 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 1.4 mm thick. Also referred to as MMCA. This association promotes the widespread use of multimedia cards. Optical Storage Technology Association, which is an international industry organization that promotes recordable optical storage used to store computer data and images. Small Computer System Interface: A standard for connecting computer and peripheral devices. Frequently notated by prefixing or suffixing the number that indicates the data transfer rate, and First, Ultra, Wide, etc., to SCSI. See SD Card Association. Also referred to as SDA. This organization promotes the popularization of SD memory card. Secure Digital Music Initiative: This conference was established by hardware makers, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and music industry companies, to protect copyrights of musical compositions. Formally named Secure Digital Memory Card. This compact memory card, 32 mm long × 24 mm wide × 2.1 mm thick, is equipped with an advanced copyright protection function. See Secure MultiMediaCard. Also referred to as SecureMMC. This compact memory card has multimedia card specifications, to which an advanced copyright protection function is added. Unusable on the DVD video camera/recorder. This function writes the protect information to DVD-RAM disc to prevent accidental erasure. Software Disc-Protect is included in DVD-RAM disc specifications defined by DVD Forum. Super-Twisted Nematic Liquid Crystal Display: This type of color LCD is inferior to TFT LCD in coloring, view angle, etc. Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display: This type of color LCD features clear display, high contrast, wide view angle, etc. Universal Disc Format, which is a file format of recordable disc defined by OSTA. The version 2.01 UDF is used on DVD video camera/recorder. Universal Serial Bus: Standard of serial interface that connects PC and peripheral devices. Two versions - USB1.1 and USB2.0, with different data transfer rates exist at present. Stands for Variable Bit Rate: This format of coding audio and video varies the amount of data depending on the subject image.

(1) Lock mechanism of disc loading block (lock unit)

Since the structure of disc loading block in VDR-M30 is different from that of the lock unit in previous models, it will not open unless a power supply (battery or AC adapter/charger) is connected. The lock arm in VDR-M30 lock unit is driven by the DC motor controlled by a microprocessor (see Fig. 3-1-1). The lock arm is usually in locked status: When the DISC EJECT button is pressed, the DC motor drives the lock arm in the release direction.

M

Lock unit

Spring

Lock arm

Release direction

DISC EJECT button

Camera control µP

SH µP

µP in disc drive unit

DC motor

Fig. 3-1-1 Lock Unit in VDR-M30

The lock arm in lock units of previous models is mechanically coupled with the DISC EJECT button via a solenoid*1, except when disc is being accessed (see Fig. 3-1-2). The solenoid is controlled by the current supplied from camera control microprocessor. While the disc is being accessed, the camera control microprocessor outputs the current and controls the solenoid to release the coupling between DISC EJECT button and lock arm, so that the disc loading block does not open. If no power supply is connected, the camera control microprocessor will not operate, and the solenoid will not release the coupling.

*1: A device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy, using the magnetic force that is generated

when current flows to electromagnetic coil.

In status other than

disc access

Lever

Lock unit

Solenoid

Open

DISC EJECT button

During disc access

Lever

Lock unit

Solenoid

Open

DISC EJECT button

Camera control µP

Lock arm

Case

Fig. 3-1-2 Lock Unit on Previous Models

Camera control µP

Lock arm

Current

Case

(2) Structure schematics

1) Disc cover (includes power switch, speaker and card slot)

2) Lock arm in lock unit

3) DC motor in lock unit

4) Lock unit

5) Disc drive unit

6) Lens cover

7) Hood

8) LCD case U

9) Front cover

10) FRT circuit board

11) Jack cover

12) R case

13) Hand strap

14) Lens unit*1 (includes CCD and circuit board that incorporates CCD)

15) GYR circuit board

16) Accessory shoe

17) SHE circuit board

18) EVF unit

19) Eyecup

20) MAN circuit board

21) Rear cover (includes zoom, REC and disc eject switches)

22) L cover

23) L case

24) AEL circuit board

25) 2.5 LCD unit

26) LCD case B

27) LCD circuit board

28) Backlight

*1: These components are shown as if they were

viewed from the L case, but actually they are assembled in the R case.

*1

27

25

3

14

24

4

5

12

15

23

12

13

28

26

Fig. 3-1-3 Structure Schematics

6

16

22

7

17

8

9

10

11

18

19

20

21

The VDR-M30 records photos on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard, conforming to Exif and the DCF standard. The VDR-M30 also supports DPOF to facilitate printing of photos recorded on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.

(1) Exif (Exchangeable image file format)

Exif is a file format based on JPEG, and is used for recording photos on digital cameras. Almost all devices that handle photos, such as digital cameras, use high-compression and highquality JPEG: To apply JPEG, the basic photo technique, to devices, the file format, etc., used must be specified. To meet this requirement, Exif was established by JEIDA*1. Exif has also been adopted for storage media other than SD memory card and MultiMediaCard.

(2) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard

The DCF standard further strictly specifies the Exif specifications in order to enhance compatibility between various makers and models of digital cameras. It clearly defines the storage names of JPEG files and folders conforming to Exif, along with additional information, such as recording date, recording device, etc. The widespread use of digital cameras has increased the need for direct exchange of images between devices, including playback of recorded images on another camera or cameras made by other companies, direct image output on printers, etc.: To meet this demand, the DCF standard was established by JEIDA*1. The DCF standard can also be adapted to storage media other than SD memory card and MultiMediaCard. Almost all digital cameras conform to the DCF standard, which makes it a de facto standard of digital camera.

*1: JEIDA stands for Japan Electronic Industry Development Association. JEIDA merged with EIAJ

(Electronic Industries Association of Japan), and the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) was formed.

(3) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF included in card navigation functions of VDR-M30 allows user to record print information along with recorded photos, such as the selection of recorded photos to be printed and specification of number of prints, on SD memory card or MultiMediaCard. The print information thus stored on card means user does not need to select scenes and specify the number of prints later at photo lab or on home-use printer, thereby facilitating printing. The DPOF standard was jointly proposed by Cannon, Kodak, FUJIFILM and Matsushita in 1998, so that photos recorded on compact memory card could easily be output. DPOF also conforms to storage media other than SD memory card and MultiMediaCard, and is accepted by numerous companies.

The VDR-M30 is equipped with a software disc-protect function instead of an erase-prevention mechanism: The erase-prevention mechanism is not provided with new round disc holder because of its structure. The software disc-protect function writes the protect data to DVD-RAM disc to prevent data on it from being accidentally erased: It performs the same function as the write-protect tab of conventional disc cartridge, using software. Software disc-protect can repeatedly be set and released on one disc, in the same way as the mechanical write-protect tab. The software disc-protect function is included in the DVD-RAM disc specifications defined by DVD Forum. Therefore, the disc-protect set on VDR-M30 can be released or set again on devices equipped with the same function. DVD video camera/recorders that use DVD-RAM disc packed in a cartridge are not equipped with the software disc-protect function, since a write-protect tab is provided on the cartridge. Therefore, if a disc for which software disc-protect has been set is put in a cartridge and the write-protect tab is released, the disc can be played back on those DVD video camera/recorders, but no recording or editing can be performed on them. To record or edit such discs, release the software disc-protect on VDR-M30 or on another device equipped with the same function.

Perform troubleshooting in the order shown in Fig. 4-1-1.

Updating unneeded

Updating needed

No improvement after updating

Trouble Diagnosis (section 4-7)

Check phenomenon

System reset (section 4-2)

: Phenomenon

: Troubleshooting

: Check

No message or error code

*1

appears

Message

*1

appears

Error code

*1

appears

Problem guide (section 4-3)

Messages and Troubleshooting (section 4-4)

Major Error Codes and Troubleshooting (section 4-5-3)

No improvement

Check firmware version (section 4-6-1)

Update firmware (section 4-6-2)

*1: Messages and error codes will appear on LCD monitor or in viewfinder.

Fig. 4-1-1 Troubleshooting Procedure

Note:

1) Before troubleshooting or servicing, be sure to obtain customer approval for the following:

a) The image data stored on disc may be lost depending on the details and situation of fault

(defect).

b) The date/time and various settings, including video recording mode, designated by customer

after purchase may in some cases be reset to the defaults before purchase (factory settings).

2) Take note of settings on received product, referring to “4-2 System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions”: The notes will be necessary not only for resetting, but for checking defects that occur under the particular setting conditions.

The VDR-M30 has two types of reset function: “System reset” and “Resetting camera functions”. The reset operation will return the various settings to the defaults when the VDR-M30 was shipped form factory.

Information:

If a defect occurs in product, take note of settings, and then execute system reset first: The defect may disappear.

Table 4-2-1 shows the setting items that will be reset to defaults at the factory by the two types of reset operation: “system reset” and “resetting camera functions”. Utilize the memo column and note column provided in the table to enter the settings of any received device.

Yes: Will be reset

Table 4-2-1 Settings to Be Reset (1/2)

No: Will not be reset

Camera

Item

System

reset

function

reset

Default at

factory

Setting range

Remarks

Memo

Camera Functions Setup

Program AE

White Bal.

EIS/SIS Dig. Zoom (For VDR-M30PP) Dig. Zoom (For VDR-M30EG/ B/EN) Wind Cut

Cinema (VDR-M30EG/B/ EN only)

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Auto

On

40×

Off

Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Surf & Snow, Low Light VDR-M30PP:

Auto, Set, Outdoor, Indoor 1, Indoor 2

VDR-M30EG/B/EN:

Auto, Set, Outdoor,

Indoor On, Off 240×, 40×, Off

Off, On

Off,On

Displayed when disc is used

Item

VIDEO Mode

Quality

Input Source (VDR-M30PP only) PHOTO Input (VDR-M30PP only) Self Timer

System

reset

Yes

Table 4-2-1 Settings to Be Reset (2/2)

Camera

function

reset

Default at

factory

Setting range Remarks Memo

Record Functions Setup

Yes

FINE

CAMERA

Field

Off

With DVD-RAM disc:

XTRA, FINE, STD With DVD-R disc:

FINE, STD,

LPCM (VDR-

M30PP only) FINE, NORM, ECO

CAMERA, LINE

Frame, Field

On, Off

Yes: Will be reset

No: Will not be reset

Displayed when disc is used

Displayed when card is used

OSD Output

Date Mode (For VDR-M30PP) Date Mode (For VDR-M30EG/ B/EN) Date Set (For VDR-M30PP) Date Set (For VDR-M30EG/ B/EN)

Brightness Color Level

Beep Power Save Record LED Language

Note Column

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

On

Date Setup

M/D/Y

D/M//Y

JAN 1 2003

00:00AM

1 1 2003

00:00

LCD Setup

Center Center

Initial Setup

On Off On

English

On, Off

year/month/day PM5:00, month/day/year 5:00PM, day/month/year 17:00

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On, Off On, Off On, Off English, French, Spanish, German, Italian

1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger.

2) Use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button for approx. 2 seconds.

RESET Button

Fig. 4-2-1 System Reset

1) Connect the battery or AC adapter/charger to power the VDR-M30.

2) Set the power switch to “VIDEO” and place the VDR-M30 in the recording pause status; loading disc is not necessary at this time. For the following steps, operate VDR-M30 while viewing the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

3) Press the MENU button to display the camera setting menu screen.

4) Use the joystick to choose “Initial Setup”, and then press the playback/pause button (press the center of joystick).

5) Use the joystick to choose “Reset”, and then press the playback/pause button: The screen for verifying reset will appear.

6) Use the joystick to choose “YES”, and then press the playback/pause button: Reset will be executed.

7) After reset, press the MENU button to close the camera setting menu.

Check the following before judging that VDR-M30 is faulty.

Symptom

Battery cannot be charged.

The CHARGE indicator on AC adapter/charger is blinking.

Power turns off immediately after being turned on. When power is turned on, the LCD screen will turn on and off. Power goes off unexpectedly.

Power cannot be turned off.

Cause and Correction

Power supplies

Is the DC power cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it. If the DC power cord is connected, the AC adapter/charger will not enter the charge status. Is the battery abnormally hot? Remove the battery from AC adapter/charger, leave it as is until it cools down, and then charge it again. Has the battery been unused for a long time? Remove the battery from AC adapter/charger, and then reattach it. Is the ambient temperature is too low or high? Always charge the battery at 10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F). Is the ambient temperature is too low or high? Always charge the battery at 10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F). The battery may be over-discharged. Continue charging: The CHARGE indicator will change to a steady light, and the battery will be charged normally. Is battery charged? Charge it.

Is Power Save specified "On"? The specifications state that the powered VDR-M30 automatically turns off if it is left for as long as 5 minutes without performing recording or playback, with "Power Save: On" specified. Set the power switch to "POWER OFF", and then turn VDR-M30 on again. To stop automatic power off, specify "Power Save: Off". Execute system reset (disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button for several seconds). Then connect a battery or AC adapter/charger and make sure the VDR-M30 accepts operation. System reset will return the date/time and all items set using menu (except for LCD settings) to the defaults at the factory. After recovery, reset the date/time and each setting item as required.

Symptom Cause and Correction

Pressing the REC button will not start recording. Recording starts but stops immediately.

During recording

Is input image copy-guarded? The specifications state that VDR-M30 cannot record a copy-guarded image. Does dirt or fingerprint adhere to disc, or is disc scratched? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.

Disc cleaning method:

Use soft cloth to clean from inner to outer circumference in axial direction.

[Never use solvent.]

Recording starts but stops immediately. (For VDR-M30PP)

LCD screen is hard to see.

Black dots or red, blue or green dots always lit appear on LCD screen or in Viewfinder.

Focus is not correct.

Recognition of disc is not complete. Pressing the playback button will not start playback.

Is some other AV device directly connected to the AV/S input/output jack of VDR-M30? If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV selector, the video signal may not be transmitted correctly. In such a case, reduce the number of devices through which the video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly. Are you attempting to record image from video game or PC? Depending on video game or PC, image cannot be recorded on VDR-M30. Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted? Stop recording and adjust the brightness. Is VDR-M30 being used outdoors? Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust angle so that LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight. The panels used for LCD monitor and viewfinder of VDR-M30 are produced using highly precise technology. However, 0.01% or less of total pixels may not light (black dots) or may remain lit (red, blue, green dots). (The effective amount of pixels on LCD panel is 99.99% or more.) This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with the operation of LCD panel or operation of VDR-M30. Is it difficult to use auto-focus with the subject? Focus manually. Does "MF" appear? The VDR-M30 is set to manual focus. Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. Is the diopter control of viewfinder correctly adjusted? Adjust the diopter control. In cases other than the above, set the power switch to "POWER OFF", and then reset it to the original position.

During playback

Does dirt or fingerprint adhere to disc, or is disc scratched? Clean the disc. Was the image recorded on a device other than VDR-M30? Playback of image recorded on devices other than VDR-M30 may be impossible. Has scene been edited on a device other than VDR-M30? If a scene that was recorded on VDR-M30 is edited on a device other than VDRM30, playback may not be possible on VDR-M30.

Symptom Cause and Correction

No playback image appears on TV screen.

Playback picture is momentarily interrupted. Poor playback picture. (For VDR-M30PP)

Playback picture is greatly distorted. (For VDR-M30PP) No sound.

Disc Navigation thumbnails do not appear. (For VDRM30PP)

Power does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button.

The date and time are incorrect.

No scene can be deleted.

Disc cannot be removed.

Is TV input selector set correctly? If the TV has multiple video input jacks, check to see whether the correct input jack was selected. If VDR-M30 is connected to VCR, set the input selector of VCR to "external input (LINE)". Is VDR-M30 connected to TV correctly? Check the connections. Does dirt or fingerprint adhere to disc, or is disc scratched? Clean the disc. [Refer to page 4-5] Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and recorded? The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC (time base corrector) circuit is used for playback. Was recording of external input made with "Frame" specified? Specify "Field" for "PHOTO Input" in record mode settings. Is the TV volume control set correctly? Adjust volume control on TV. Did the image recorded from AV/S input/output jack have noise or disturbance? Re-record image with no noise or disturbance.

Miscellaneous

Execute system reset (disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then use a fine tipped pen, etc. to hold down the RESET button for several seconds). Then connect a battery or AC adapter/charger and make sure the VDR-M30 accepts operation. System reset will return the date/time and all items set using menu (except for LCD settings) to the defaults at the factory. After recovery, reset the date/time and each setting item as required. Has VDR-M30 been subjected to impact? The VDR-M30 could be damaged. Has the VDR-M30 been left unused for a long period of time? The internal backup battery may be discharged: Charge it. (Charge procedure: Connect the AC adapter/charger to the VDR-M30 and AC outlet, set the power switch on VDR-M30 to "POWER OFF", and then leave them for at least 24 hours.) Is the cursor placed on scene to be deleted? Even if desired scenes are selected using yellow cursor, if there are the selected scenes (in red frame), those scenes in red frame will be deleted. Check the color of cursor and bar graph on the thumbnail display screen. Is battery or AC adapter/charger (power supply) connected? With the VDR-M30, a disc cannot be removed unless a power supply is connected. Has disc rotation stopped? Making sure the disc stops, and then restart operation. Disc cannot be removed until rotation has stopped. Did you disconnect the battery or AC adapter/charger (power supply) while the disc was being accessed? Reconnect power supply, set the power switch to "VIDEO", and then remove the disc after the sound showing the disc lock has been released is heard. If the disc still cannot be removed, the VDR-M30 is faulty: Refer to "4-8 Procedure for Removing Disc from Faulty VDR-M30".

Symptom Cause and Correction

VDR-M30 cannot be operated from remote control.

Disc cover cannot be closed.

Operating sound is heard cyclically.

Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on VDR-M30? Point it at the infrared receiver on VDR-M30. Is the infrared receiver on VDR-M30 exposed to direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light? The remote control cannot operate VDR-M30 when strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the position or angle of VDR-M30. Is there a battery in the remote control? Also check the polarities of battery. Replace the battery if necessary. Is VDR-M30 powered? Turn it on. Is disc correctly loaded? Remove the disc and then reload it. Is round DVD holder being used? A bare disc that is not in round DVD holder, or is in a square cartridge or caddy, cannot be used. Put disc in the round DVD holder. Is round DVD holder inserted in the proper orientation? Remove the round DVD holder, make sure of the orientation, and then reinsert it. This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated; it does not indicate a fault.

Some messages may appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during operation. If a message appears, refer to the following table and perform troubleshooting according to the message. Messages divided by broken lines will automatically appear in sequence from the upper row each time the playback/pause button is pressed (press the center of joystick).

Message

Cause/condition for

Troubleshooting

message to appear

Battery is almost empty. Replace it.

Cannot combine scene.

Cannot combine. Deselect photo scenes.

Cannot combine. Select multiple scenes. Cannot delete scenes.

Cannot execute. Unselect multiple scenes.

Cannot execute. Change display category to All. Cannot move scene in program mode. Create new PlayList.

*1: the DVD video recording format defines the maximum number of entry points as 999: Since one entry

point is allocated to one scene, the maximum number of scenes recordable on disc with VDR-M30 is 999.

*2: If recording is continued without editing, one scene will comprise one cell for each entry point.

When scenes are combined, only the number of entry points will decrease (only the entry point is deleted); the number of cells will not decrease. Assume, for example, that the number of cells before scenes are combined is 999, which is the upper limit defined by the DVD video recording format. If a scene comprising one cell is divided at two points and the scene between the divided scenes needs to be deleted, the cell must be further divided in order to delete. However, since the number of cells has reached the upper limit in this case, the cell cannot be divided and the scene cannot be deleted.

Appears if the battery is discharged.

Appears if an attempt is made to combine unconnected scenes: The specifications state that combining of only multiple scenes is possible. Appears if an attempt is made to combine scenes when a photo was selected: The specification state that combining of only video scenes is possible. Appears when combining one scene was attempted. Appears when user performed deletion at the upper limit of 999 scenes registered.

*1

Appears if an attempt is made to select multiple scenes for division: The specifications state that dividing multiple scenes is impossible. Appears when combining or moving scenes was instructed with “Category: VIDEO or PHOTO” specified. Appears if an attempt is made to move scenes in program.

Replace with a charged battery, or use the AC adapter/charger to power VDR-M30. Stop trying to combine scenes, or create a play list containing the scenes to be combined, and combine them on the play list. Select only video scenes, or stop trying to combine scenes.

Select multiple scenes and then combine them. Combine divided scenes, and then delete if necessary.

Divide scenes one by one.

Specify “Category: All”, and then operate VDR-M30 again.

Create a play list, and then move scenes on the play list.

*2

Message

Cannot record photos.

Cannot replace thumbnail on PHOTO scenes.

CARD ALMOST FULL

Card error has occurred. Format the card now?

Card error has occurred. Formatting is not complete.

Cause/condition for

message to appear

Appears if an attempt is made to record photos on DVD-R disc: The specifications state that no photo is recordable on DVD-R disc. Appears when a photo thumbnail was selected for change in scene editing menu: The specifications stipulate that the thumbnail of photo cannot be changed. Appears when the remaining recordable number of photos is less than 10 during recording. Appears when a card initialized on PC, etc., or a card whose initialization was interrupted before, is loaded. Appears when a damaged card is initialized.

Troubleshooting

Use a DVD-RAM disc or card when recording photos.

Select a video to change the thumbnail.

Prepare another card, or delete unnecessary photos.

Choose “YES” and designate it to initialize the card (deleting all recorded data). Replace the card.

Card error has occurred. Keep card inside & restart.

Card error.

Card full.

Card full. Cannot execute. Card is not formatted. Format the card now.

YES NO

CHECK DISC

Appears when no photo could be recorded on card normally.

Appears when the card cannot be recognized because its terminals are dirty. Also appears when data other than photos is recorded on card. Appears when the recording capacity of card has reached the limit during recording. Appears when a card whose remaining recording capacity is small, and on which no photo can be recorded, is loaded. Appears when the remaining capacity of card has reached the recordable limit. Appears when an unformatted card or a card formatted on PC was loaded.

Appears when disc that cannot be used on the VDR-M30, or logically damaged disc (warped or distorted), was loaded. If the type of disc is acceptable, and there is no scratch or distortion, the disc may be defective.

Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, and after several seconds, set it to “[CARD]PHOTO”. Initialize the card (deleting all recorded data). Use a dry cloth to clean the card terminals.

Replace the card.

Replace the card, or delete unnecessary photos . Replace the card, or delete unnecessary photos.

Replace the card, or delete unnecessary photos. Choose “YES” and designate it when formatting card (deleting all recorded data). Check the type of disc, and for scratch or distortion on disc: If the disc is scratched or distorted, replace it. Replace the disc.

Message

Control Information Error.

Cause/condition for

message to appear

Appears if mismatch has occurred between the recorded video and the scene information because editing was performed near the limit of disc storage capacity on a device other than VDRM30; it also appears if the control information file was operated. Also appears when reading or writing from/to recorded file cannot be performed because the disc is dirty.

Troubleshooting

Update the control information. (Start Disc Navigation, press the MENU button, and then execute “Update Control Info.” in the “Disc” menu.

Clean the disc, or replace it.

Disc cleaning method:

Use soft cloth to clean from inner to outer circumference in axial direction.

[Never use solvent.]

COPY PROTECTED

Appears if an attempt is made to record

Stop trying to record. copy-guarded image. The specifications state that copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on VDR-M30.

Data error in a part of image file. Repair disc now?

YES NO

Appears if writing to file cannot be completed normally because power was turned off by mistake during video recording or editing, and an abnormality

Choose “YES” and designate partial

repair (automatic repair) of video file.

Choosing “NO” will display a

message for verifying initialization. in part of the file is recognized. Also appears when condensation occurs on lens or drive of VDR-M30. Condensation will occur when the VDRM30 is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

Do not execute repair, but set the

power switch to “POWER OFF” with

the disc loaded, and then leave the

VDR-M30 in a dry place until

condensation disappears (usually 1-2

hours).

*3: Take care with the following when repairing video file: a) If the disc is removed while it is being recognized, the repair function of video file will be invalid. b) If the timing when power is turned off is inappropriate, normal repair may be impossible. c) If the disc has data that was recorded on a device other than VDR-M30, normal repair may be impossible. d) The repaired data may be different from the original recorded content because of partial deletion of a

defective portion.

e) The repaired data (only corrected portion in case of partial repair) will lose the original date/time

information because the information for date/time when repair was executed will be added.

f) If “all repair” is executed, repair will be made in the order of all videos and all photos, and the time-

sequential relationship of recorded contents may be lost.

*3

Message

Data error in all image file. Repair all data now?

YES NO

DISC ACCESS

DISC ALMOST FULL

Disc error

Disc error has occurred. Finalizing is not complete.

Disc error has occurred. Format the disc now?

YES NO

Cause/condition for

message to appear

Appears if writing to file cannot be completed normally because power was turned off by mistake during video recording or editing, and it is recognized that the video file must be totally repaired. Also appears when condensation occurs on lens or drive of VDR-M30. Condensation will occur when the VDRM30 is moved form a cold place to a warm place.

This message appears during normal operation process, when VDR-M30 checks whether a proper disc has been loaded or not. It is displayed for a longer time period when the date has changed. This message appears during normal operation process, when the recorded images are being stored on disc. Appears if the remaining video recordable time on disc is less than 10 minutes, or the remaining number of recordable photos is less than 10. Appears when the disc has been edited on a device other than VDR-M30, and mismatch has occurred in recorded data. Also appears when reading or writing from/to recorded file cannot be performed because the disc is dirty. Appears when the disc could not be finalized because it was dirty. Appears if accident, such as power off, has occurred during finalizing.

If the message still appears even when the disc has been cleaned and finalized again and again, the disc may be defective. Appears when a DVD-RAM disc initialized on PC, etc., or a card whose initialization was suspended before, is loaded.

Troubleshooting

Choose “YES” and designate total

repair (automatic repair) of video file.

Choosing “NO” will display a

message for verifying initialization.

[Refer to *3 on page 4-12]

Do not execute repair, but set the

power switch to “POWER OFF” with

the disc loaded, and then leave the

VDR-M30 in a dry place until

condensation disappears (usually 1-2

hours).

Operate VDR-M30 after the message

disappears.

Operate VDR-M30 after the message

disappears.

Delete unnecessary scenes, or replace

the disc.

Format the disc (deleting all recorded

data), or replace the disc.

Clean the disc, or replace it.

[Refer to page 4-12]

Clean the disc, or replace it.

[Refer to page 4-12]

Set the power switch to “POWER

OFF” and reconnect the AC adapter/

charger; then set the power switch to

“VIDEO” and start finalizing again.

Or press the DISC EJECT button,

reload the disc, and then execute

finalizing.

Replace the disc.

Choose “YES” and designate it to

initialize the DVD-RAM disc

(deleting all recorded data).

Message

Disc error has occurred. Formatting is not complete.

Disc error has occurred. Keep disc inside & restart.

Disc full. Cannot execute.

Disc has no data.

Disc has no PlayList.

Disc includes protected scenes. Delete scenes?

YES NO

Disc is full. Cannot add control info.

Disc is not formatted. Format the disc now?

YES NO

Cause/condition for

message to appear

Appears when the disc could not be normally formatted because it was dirty. Also appears when a warped or distorted disc was loaded, or a logically damaged disc whose formatting was suspended is loaded. Appears if a problem has occurred during editing of video file.

Appears if the recording capacity of disc has reached the limit during editing of video file. Appears when the MANU button or playback button was pressed with no scene recorded. Appears if switching of play list is selected with no play list registered. Appears if the loaded disc has a program (scene) that is write-protected by the software write-protect function, which is effective in program units. Although the VDR-M30 is equipped with a software disc-protect function that is effective for disc units, it does not comply with software write-protect for program units. (The DVD Forum defines two types of software write-protect for DVD-RAM disc: disc units and program units.) Appears if the number of scenes on play list exceeds the upper limit (999) while control information is being added. [Refer to *1 page 4-10] Appears when an unformatted DVDRAM disc or one initialized on PC is loaded. Also appears if user rejects partial repair or total repair of video file.

Troubleshooting

Clean the disc, or replace it.

[Refer to page 4-12]

Replace the disc.

Exit the Disc Navigation function and

set the power switch to “POWER

OFF” with the disc loaded; then

reconnect the AC adapter/charger

and set the power switch to “VIDEO”

or “PHOTO (disc)”. (The VDR-M30

will automatically repair the video

file.)

Delete unnecessary scenes, or replace

the disc.

Operate VDR-M30 after the message

disappears.

Operate VDR-M30 after the message

disappears.

Release the write-protect using the

device that has the software write-

protect function for program units, or

choose “YES” and designate it to

delete the scenes.

Delete any unnecessary scenes, or

combine several scenes, and then

operate the VDR-M30.

When initializing it (deleting all

recorded data), choose “YES” and

designate it.

Choose “NO” and designate partial

repair or total repair. When

initializing it (deleting all recorded

data), choose “YES” and designate it.

Message

Cause/condition for

Troubleshooting

message to appear

Disc is not formatted. If it formats, it becomes possible to use for camera. However, when you record from PC connection terminal, please do not format. Format the disc now?

YES NO Disc overheat. Please retry later.

DPOF scenes over limit. Cannot set DPOF scenes. END OF DISC

End scene cannot be divided.

Error has occurred. Error code No. ×××× Please read the manual.

Error has occurred. Please reinsert a disc.

Error has occurred. Please restart.

*4: The purpose of formatting DVD-R disc on VDR-M30 is to write to disc a program exclusively for camera

recording that is necessary to record images shot by camera in real time (increasing the response from

disc). When recording images that were edited using PC on DVD-R disc via the PC connection terminal,

do not format the disc: The program used exclusively for camera recording will disable normal recording.

Appears when a brand-new DVD-R disc was loaded.

Appears when the temperature inside VDR-M30, or the temperature of disc, is too high, and normal operation cannot be executed.

Appears when the number of settable scenes for DPOF has exceeded 999. Appears if the disc recordable capacity has reached the limit during recording. Appears when the last image of scene was selected to divide the scene: The specifications state that dividing a scene at its end is not possible. Appears if the self-diagnosis function of VDR-M30 has detected a serious problem when power was turned on, or the same trouble occurred three consecutive times in modes other than recording. (4-digit alpha-numerals showing the code of trouble will appear in ××××.) Appears if, when power was turned on, the self-diagnosis function of VDR-M30 detected a slight trouble that can be fixed: See “4-5 Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubleshooting” for details. Appears if, when power was turned on, the self-diagnosis function of VDR-M30 detected a slight trouble that can be fixed by turning power on again: See “4-5 Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubleshooting” for details.

When recording on VDR-M30, choose “YES” and designate it. When recording video edited on PC connected via the PC connection terminal, choose “NO” and designate

*4

it.

Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” with the disc loaded, and then leave the VDR-M30 in a wellventilated place until the inside temperature decreases. Release unnecessary DOPF setting on photos when newly setting DPOF. Replace the disc.

Stop trying to divide a scene.

Take note of the 4-digit alphanumerals in ××××, and refer to “4-5 Self-Diagnosis Function and Remedy”.

Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, press the DISC EJECT button, and then reinsert the disc. After that, set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO (disc)”. Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reconnect the AC adapter/ charger or battery, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO (disc)”.

Message

Error occurred. Please replace disc of format disc

Error occurred. Please replace disc.

ERROR ××××

Finalize may not be complete. Finalize again now?

YES NO Found error in image file. Repair disc now?

YES NO

In DVD-R Disc, Video mode of the disc recorded once cannot be changed.

It is unrecordable on this card.

Cause/condition for

message to appear

Appears if repair has failed with DVD-R disc after message “Data error in all image file. Repair all data now?” or “Found error in image file. Repair data now?” appeared. Appears if repair has failed with DVD-R disc after message “Data error in all image file. Repair all data now?” or “Found error in image file. Repair data now?” appeared. Appears if the self-diagnosis function in VDR-M30 detects a serious problem during recording, or when the same trouble occurs three times consecutively during recording. (4-digit alphanumerals showing the code of trouble will appear in ××××.) Appears if accident, such as power off, occurred during finalizing, and then power was turned on again or disc was reloaded. Appears if repair has failed after message “Data error in a part of image file. Repair disc now?” appeared.

Appears if an attempt is made to change the Video recording mode of a recorded DVD-R disc. Once even one scene is recorded on a DVD-R disc which has been initialized, the originally designated Video recording mode is specified to be maintained until the final recording on the disc. Also appears after the DVD-R disc has been initialized. Appears when a card other than SD memory card or MultiMediaCard was loaded.

Troubleshooting

Initialize the disc (deleting all recorded data), or replace the disc.

Replace the disc.

Take note of the 4-digit alphanumerals in ××××, and refer to “4-5 Self-Diagnosis Function and Troubelshooting”.

Choose “YES” and designate it to finalize the disc.

Choose “YES” and designate total repair (automatic repair) of video file. Choosing “NO” will display a message for verifying initialization. [Refer to *3 on page 4-12] Stop trying to change the Video recording mode, or replace the disc.

Operate VDR-M30 after the message disappears. Insert an SD memory card or MultiMediaCard.

Message

JPEG file related to scenes are not found.

No card No card. Please insert card.

NO DISC

No more scenes. Play List was deleted.

Play Lists over limit.

Same scenes on PlayList will be deleted. Delete scenes?

YES NO

Scene without control info. Update control information?

YES NO

Cause/condition for

message to appear

Appears when an attempt is made to copy photos on disc to card, when photo (JPEG) file to be copied is not stored on disc. When VDR-M30 records a photo on disc, two photo files will be stored on disc

- a photo (conforming to DVD video recording format) file to be displayed on VDR-M30, and a photo (JPEG) file for storage that is linked to the photo for display. This message will appear when only the photo file for storage has been deleted on PC, etc. Appears when no card is loaded. Appears when recording photos on card was attempted with no card loaded. Appears if no disc is loaded. If the message appears even when a disc is loaded, condensation might have occurred on lens or drive of VDR-M30.

Appears during user operation; all recorded scenes have been deleted and cleared. The specifications stipulate that a play list with no scene on it cannot be held: If all registered scenes have been deleted, the play list will also be deleted. Appears if an attempt is made to create a new play list or edit play list after the number of registered play lists has reached the upper limit (99) that is defined by the DVD video recording format. This message appears during user operation, if even one play list has been created during scene deletion. This message does not appear when a scene is deleted from play list. Appears when Disc navigation is started with a disc that has a scene whose thumbnail cannot be displayed: A scene without thumbnail is produced because no entry point was attached to the start of program or play list when the disc was edited on a device other than VDR-M30, or scenes in multiple programs are combined.

Troubleshooting

Copy photos to card via PC. The photo (JPEG) file for storage is stored in DCIM\100HPNX1 folder.

Insert a card. Insert a card.

Load a disc Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” with the disc loaded, and then leave the VDR-M30 in a dry place until condensation disappears (usually 1-2 hours). Operate VDR-M30 after the message disappears.

Delete unnecessary scenes before creating a new play list or editing play list.

Choose “YES” and designate it to delete selected scenes.

Choose “YES” and designate it. (A thumbnail will be automatically produced if it is necessary, after Disc Navigation is started.)

Message

Scenes over limit. Cannot add scenes.

Scenes over limit. Cannot divide scenes.

Scenes over limit. Cannot move scenes.

Selected scenes over limit. Cannot select scenes any more. Stop processing.

There is no scene to which DPOF is set.

There was no scene which can be deleted.

This disc cannot be used. Please replace disc. This disc is recorded by the PAL system. Please replace disc. (For VDR-M30PP) This disc is recorded by the NTSC system. Please replace disc. (For VDR-M30EG/B/EN)

Top scenes cannot be divided.

Cause/condition for

message to appear

Appears if an attempt is made to register a new scene in play list, with the specified 999 upper limit scenes registered. [Refer to *1 page 4-10] Appears if an attempt is made to divide a scene with the specified 999 upper limit scenes registered, or the number of scenes will exceed 999 with division. [Refer to *1 page 4-10] Appears if an attempt is made to move a scene at the upper limit of 999 scenes registered, or the number of scenes will exceed 999 by moving a scene. [Refer to *1 page 4-10] Appears when the number of scenes selected on card has exceeded the upper limit of 999 scenes. This message appears during operation process. It will appear when user interrupted any process by pressing the stop/cancel button when processing multiple scenes, etc. Appears if “Slide Show: DPOF” is specified when a card for which DPOF has not been set is loaded. Appears when only multiple locked scenes were selected using the Disc Navigation function, and deleting them was attempted. Appears when a type of disc that cannot be used on VDR-M30 was loaded. Appears when a disc recorded in the PAL system was loaded: The VDR-M30PP is exclusively for the NTSC system and does not comply with the PAL system. Appears when a disc recorded in the NTSC system was loaded: The VDRM30/B/EN are exclusively for the PAL system and does not comply with the NTSC system. Appears when the first image of scene was selected to divide the scene: The specifications state that dividing a scene at its top is not possible.

Troubleshooting

Delete unnecessary scenes from play list before adding a new scene to it.

Delete unnecessary scenes before dividing a scene.

Delete unnecessary scenes before moving scenes.

Release the selection of unnecessary scenes.

Operate VDR-M30 after the message disappears.

Specify “Slide Show: All”, or do not try slide show.

Use the Disc Navigation function to unlock the scenes, and then restart operation.

Check the type of disc and insert a disc usable on VDR-M30. Use a disc recorded in the NTSC system.

Use a disc recorded in the PAL system.

Stop trying to divide a scene.

Message

UNFORMAT DISC

Use AC adapter/charger.

Use AC adapter/charger. Turn off power.

VIDEO scene cannot be copied to card.

Write protected. Check disc.

Write-protected. Check card.

Cause/condition for

message to appear

Appears when an unformatted or logically damaged disc was loaded. Also appears when a dirty disc was loaded. If the message appears when a normal, formatted disc has been loaded, condensation might have occurred on the lens or drive of VDR-M30. Condensation will occur when the VDRM30 is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Appears if a battery is used when finalizing a DVD-R disc. The specifications state that DVD-R disc can be finalized only when the AC adapter/ charger powers the VDR-M30.

Appears if a battery is used when repairing video files. The specifications state that video files can be repaired only when the AC adapter/charger powers the VDR-M30. Appears if an attempt is made to copy video to card. The specifications state that no video is unrecordable on card. Appears if a DVD-RAM disc that was write-protected for disc units by software disc-protect function is loaded, or if an attempt is made to record on writeprotected disc. Appears when an SD memory card whose erasure prevention switch was locked is loaded.

Troubleshooting

Format the disc (deleting all recorded data), or replace the disc. Clean the disc, or replace it. [Refer to page 4-12] Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” with the disc loaded, and then leave the VDR-M30 in a dry place until condensation disappears (usually 1-2 hours).

Terminate the Disc Navigation function, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” with the disc loaded, remove the battery, and then connect the AC adapter/charger: Finalize the disc again. Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” with the disc loaded, remove the battery, and then connect the AC adapter/charger. [Refer to *3 page 4-12] Stop trying to copy a video, or select photos and execute copy.

Release the software disc-protect.

Unlock the erasure prevention switch of SD memory card.

Note:

The listed messages are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.

Restriction:

The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel. Do not disclose it to persons other than service engineers.

The VDR-M30 is equipped with a self-diagnosis function: If it detects a problem when power is turned on or during operation, it will display a message, replace the content of problem with an error code (4-digit alphanumeric characters), and then store it in flash memory.

There are two types of message displayed when the self-diagnosis function detects problems: messages for minor problems, and messages for serious problems.

Information:

The messages of self-diagnosis function will be displayed until the power switch is set to “POWER OFF” or the disc is removed, regardless of whether there is a minor or serious problem.

(1) Messages for minor problems (Fig. 4-5-1, 4-5-2)

These messages appear when troubleshooting is likely possible for the problem detected when power was turned on, following the procedure below.

Procedure when message shown in Fig. 4-5-1 appears:

Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reconnect the AC adapter/charger or battery, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO (disc)”.

Procedure when message shown in Fig. 4-5-2 appears:

Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, press the DISC EJECT button, and then reinsert the disc. After that, set

the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO (disc)”. If the problem is handled by the procedure shown above, servicing is not necessary in almost all cases. However, if the VDR-M30 cannot be restored from the problem or the same problem recurs, appropriate servicing will be required. The information on minor problems will be stored in flash memory as error codes (4-digit alphanumeric characters), whether or not the VDR-M30 is restored from the problems. See “4-5-2 Error codes stored in flash memory” for how to display the stored error codes.

Fig. 4-5-1 Message for Minor Problem

Fig. 4-5-2 Message for Minor Problem

Error has occurred.

!

Please restart.

(1/2)

Error has occurred.

!

Please reinsert a disc.

(2/2)

(2) Messages for serious problems (Fig. 4-5-3, 4-5-4)

These messages appear when solving the problem detected when power is turned on or during operation is not likely by turning power on again or reloading the disc: Error codes (4digit alphanumeric characters) will directly appear, and similar messages will appear if a problem from the same cause occurs three times consecutively during operation. If messages for serious problems appear, perform troubleshooting according to “4-5-3 Major error codes and troubleshooting”. The error codes appearing with messages will be stored in flash memory. See “4-5-2 Error codes stored in flash memory” for how to display the stored error codes.

Error has occurred.

!

Error code No. 1100 Please read the manual.

Fig. 4-5-3 Example of Message for

Serious Problem

(displayed in modes other than during

power on or recording)

ERROR : 1100

Fig. 4-5-4 Example of Message for

Serious Problem

(displayed during recording)

(1) Displaying error codes and clearing them

Display method

1) Use the battery or AC adapter/charger to power VDR-

M30, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO”.

2) Display the error code beside the clock display using the

following button operation:

Press the SELECT button and release it; then, within 0.5

second, simultaneously hold down the SELECT and

FOCUS buttons for at least 3 seconds.

Display clearing method

1) Press the DISPLAY button.

After displaying and checking error code, be sure to clear

the error code display: If you neglect this, the error code

will always be displayed.

(2) Details of error code display

1) Error codes of 2 problems are displayed one above the

other.

The error code of the latest problem appears in the upper

row, and the error code of the problem that occurred

before appears in the lower row. However, when the

same problem occurs continuously, it will be judged as

one problem, and the same error code will not appear

continuously.

2) If only one error code is stored in flash memory, the

error code will appear in the upper row, and “0000” will

appear in the lower row.

3) If no error code is stored in flash memory, “0000” will

appear in both rows.

Error code

RAM

FINE

Fig. 4-5-5 Example of Error Code

1100 0400

Display (For VDR-M30PP)

11:11AM

JAN 1 2003

Error code

RAM

FINE

Fig. 4-5-6 Example of Error Code

Display (For VDR-M30EG/B/EN)

1100 0400

11:11

1 1 2003

Table 4-5-1 shows the error codes that are likely to frequently appear, and troubleshooting when they appear.

Table 4-5-1 Major Error Codes and Troubleshooting (1/2)

Error code

0400

1100

10AE 10AF

0280

2881

Recognition of disc failed.

Reading of data from disc failed.

Disc physically damaged, i.g., scratched or distorted. The optical pickup in disc drive unit failed to move. Recognition of disc failed. [This message is likely to appear frequently when the ambient temperature is too low (0°C or less)].

Contents of problem

Troubleshooting

1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO” (disc). Take care not to subject VDR-M30 to impact or vibrations at this time.

2) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, remove the disc and check whether or not it is dirty, scratched or distorted. If it is dirty, clean it referring to the next page, and then reload it. If it is scratched or distorted, use another disc. Then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO” (disc).

3) Replace the disc without regard as to whether it is dirty, scratched or distorted.

Replace the disc.

1) Check the ambient temperature.

2) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, remove the disc and check whether or not it is dirty, scratched or distorted. If it is dirty, clean it, and then reload it. If it is scratched or distorted, replace the disc. Then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO” (disc).

Disc cleaning method:

Use soft cloth to clean from inner to outer circumference in axial direction.

[Never use solvent.]

3) Check to see whether or not condensation has occurred. If condensation has occurred, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” with the disc loaded, and then leave the VDR-M30 in a dry place for 1-2 hours.

4) Replace the disc.

Table 4-5-1 Major Error Codes and Troubleshooting (2/2)

Error code Contents of problem Troubleshooting

3122

3126 3133 7601

7890

7791 E000 EC87

F100

F526

3105

F571

F572

F573

F600

F700

F924 FB24

FB34

FB44

Recording on DVD-RAM disc failed.

Writing data file to disc failed.

It takes much more time than necessary to process start or end of recording (timeout error).

Recording on DVD-R disc failed.

Formatting DVD-RAM disc failed. Writing data to disc failed. Abnormal stop during reading or writing of data from/to disc. Buffer has overflowed during recording. When starting recording, reading of data file on disc failed. When recording photo, writing data to disc failed.

When recording video, writing data to disc failed. Backup error No response from disc drive even when 3 minutes has elapsed (drive timeout error). Recording failed Initialization at start of recording failed. While recording mode was being transferred to recording pause, writing data to disc failed. During processing of buffer overflow error, writing data to disc failed.

1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO” (disc). Take care not to subject VDR-M30 to impact or vibrations at this time.

2) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, remove the disc and check whether or not it is dirty, scratched or distorted. If it is dirty, clean it referring to the next page, and then reload it. If it is scratched or distorted, use another disc. Then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO” (disc).

3) Replace the disc without regard as to whether it is dirty, scratched or distorted.

Format it again, or replace the disc.

1) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, reattach the battery or AC adapter/charger, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO” (disc). Take care not to subject VDR-M30 to impact or vibrations at this time.

2) Set the power switch to “POWER OFF”, remove the disc and check whether or not it is dirty, scratched or distorted. If it is dirty, clean it, and then reload it. If it is scratched or distorted, replace the disc. Then set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO” (disc).

3) When using DVD-R disc:

Replace the disc without regard as to whether it is dirty, scratched or distorted.

When using DVD-RAM disc:

Initialize the disc (deleting all data recorded on disc), or replace the disc.

The VDR-M30 stores the 4 types of firmware shown in Table 4-6-1 in flash memory. These firmware programs will be updated whenever necessary to improve the performance of VDRM30. Check to see whether any defects in VDR-M30 can be eliminated by updating any firmware programs: If improvement is likely, update them.

Information:

If any corrections in firmware are made at the factory, the information on how to obtain the firmware data and create a disc containing upgraded firmware will be reported on Quick Service Manual, etc.

Table 4-6-1 List of VDR-M30 Firmware Programs

Type of firmware

System firmware

Camera microprocessor firmware Drive main firmware Drive core firmware

Software that drives SH CPU: Controls the operation of entire system, including recording, playback, Disc Navigation, connections with external device Controls the operation of camera block (including optical system), clock, battery, input/output These programs control the DVD disc drive system (mechanism block)

Description

Remarks

Does not require updating

(1) Purpose

When checking whether updating firmware is needed or not, use the following procedure to view the information display or version display screen (see Fig. 4-6-1) and check the version number. Only the titles at top left of screens will be different when no disc is loaded or disc is loaded; the other display contents will be the same.

(2) Version display/clear method

Display method

1) Connect the battery or AC adapter/charger to power the VDR-M30.

2) Set the power switch to “VIDEO” to set VDR-M30 to the recording pause status. Operate VDRM30 while viewing the LCD screen or viewfinder from this point.

3) When a disc is loaded, press the DISC NAVIGATION button to display the thumbnail display screen: This step is not necessary if no disc is loaded.

4) Operate the following buttons to view the information display screen (with no disc loaded) or version display screen (with disc loaded): Tilt the joystick up and hold it, then simultaneously press the SELECT button and REC buttons.

Display clearing method

1) Press the stop/cancel button to restore the thumbnail display screen. To return to the normal screen, press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

(3) Details of information/version display screens

When no disc is loaded

(For VDR-M30PP)

Table 4-6-2 Details of Information/Version Display Screens

Item

Model System Ver. Date Cam Ver.

Drive (Main) Drive (Core)

When disc is loaded

(For VDR-M30PP)

Version

Model: VDR-M30-NTSC System: Ver. 1.15 Date: 2003/03/13 05:58:00 Cam: Ver. 2.00 Drive (Main): KA2C. 02. 05. REV Drive (Core): KA03. 09. 20. REV

RETURN

Model name Version number of system firmware Date/time when firmware was created Version number of Camera microprocessor firmware Version number of drive main firmware Version number of drive core firmware

Display contents

(For VDR-M30EG/B/EN)

Version

Model: VDR-M30-PAL System: Ver. 1.15 Date: 2003/03/13 05:58:00 Cam: Ver. 2.00 Drive (Main): KA2C. 02. 05. REV Drive (Core): KA03. 09. 20. REV

RETURN

Detail

Model: VDR-M30-NTSC System: Ver. 1.15 Date: 2003/03/13 05:58:00 Cam: Ver. 2.00 Drive (Main): KA2C. 02. 05. REV Drive (Core): KA03. 09. 20. REV

RETURN

(For VDR-M30EG/B/EN)

Detail

Model: VDR-M30-PAL System: Ver. 1.15 Date: 2003/03/13 05:58:00 Cam: Ver. 2.00 Drive (Main): KA2C. 02. 05. REV Drive (Core): KA03. 09. 20. REV

RETURN

Fig. 4-6-1 Example of Information/

Version Display Screens

For trouble diagnosis, with a few exceptions it is necessary to disassemble the VDR-M30 and set it to the service position. There are four types of service position (A)-(D) as shown in the figures below. Refer to Table 4-7-1 and select the appropriate service position for the defective symptom.

MAN CIRCUIT BOARD

AEL CIRCUIT

MAN CIRCUIT BOARD

BOARD

Fig. 4-7-1 Service Position (A) Fig. 4-7-2 Service Position (B)

AEL CIRCUIT BOARD

Fig. 4-7-3 Service Position (C)

MAN CIRCUIT BOARD

AEL CIRCUIT BOARD

FULCRUM BLOCK

Fig. 4-7-4 Service Position (D)

SAF CIRCUIT BOARD

LCD CIRCUIT BOARD

Prohibition

Disconnect the AC adapter/charger of battery pack from the VDR-M30. The VDR-M30 has a built-in laser emitter block. Do not look into it: If Laser beam strikes your eye, it could cause serious damage.

To set to service position (A), (B) or (C), remove the following components, referring to “5. Disassembly and Reassembly”: a) Hood, Filter Piece, and Lens Cover (Fig. 5-3-2) b) Eyecup, Accessory Shoe, SAF Circuit Board, and L Block (Figs. 5-3-3, 5-3-4) c) Front Block, FAF Circuit Board, and R Block (Fig. 5-3-5) d) AEL and MAN Circuit Boards (Fig. 5-3-9)

Information:

Numbers in figures are step numbers for setting procedure.

(1) Setting to service position (A) (Fig. 4-7-5)

Refer to Table 4-7-1 and the MAN circuit board diagram: Solder a lead wire of approx. 10 cm to the check point that corresponds to the symptom (except for terminals of IC or connector/plug).

1) Assemble the MAN circuit board into R block.

2) Connect the DRF circuit board to MAN circuit board.

3) Connect all the connectors on MAN circuit board.

Note:

Assemble the MAN circuit board independently into R block only when setting to service position (A). During normal assembly, or when setting to service position (B), first be sure to connect the AEL circuit board to MAN circuit board, and then assemble them into R block. If the AEL circuit board is connected to MAN circuit board that is already assembled in R block, connection error may occur, or the circuit boards or frame could be damaged.

Information:

No button or joystick operation on unconnected L block can be performed.

R BLOCK

DRF CIRCUIT BOARD

2

3

MAN CIRCUIT BOARD

1

3

Fig. 4-7-5 Setting to Service Position (A)

(2) Setting to service position (B) (Fig. 4-7-6)

Refer to Table 4-7-1 and the MAN and AEL circuit board diagrams: Solder a lead wire of approx. 10 cm to the check point that corresponds to the symptom (except for terminals of IC or connector/ plug).

1) Connect the MAN and AEL circuit boards.

2) Assemble the MAN and AEL circuit boards into R block.

3) Connect the DRF circuit board to MAN circuit board.

4) Connect the SHE circuit board to AEL circuit board.

5) Connect all the connectors on MAN and AEL circuit boards.

6) Connect the front block and AEL circuit board via FAF circuit board.

Information:

Use the remote control for operation of button/joystick from L block that is not connected.

R BLOCK

FRONT BLOCK

6

SHE CIRCUIT BOARD

MAN CIRCUIT BOARD

3

5

1

D

J

FAF CIRCUIT BOARD

2

DRF CIRCUIT BOARD

5

1

6

3

5

4

AEL CIRCUIT BOARD

Fig. 4-7-6 Setting to Service Position (B) or (C)

(3) Setting to service position (C) (Figs. 4-7-6, 4-7-7)

Refer to Table 4-7-1 and the MAN and AEL circuit board diagrams: Solder a lead wire of approx. 10 cm to the check point that corresponds to the symptom (except for terminals of IC or connector/ plug).

1) Connect the MAN and AEL circuit boards. (Fig. 4-7-6)

2) Assemble the MAN and AEL circuit boards into R block.

3) Connect the DRF circuit board to MAN circuit board.

4) Connect the SHE circuit board to AEL circuit board.

5) Connect all the connectors on MAN and AEL circuit boards.

6) Connect the front block and AEL circuit board via FAF circuit board.

7) Connect the L block and AEL circuit board via SAF circuit board. (Fig. 4-7-7)

AEL CIRCUIT BOARD

L BLOCK

7

SAF CIRCUIT

7

BOARD

Fig. 4-7-7 Setting to Service Position (C)

(4) Setting to service position (D) (Fig. 4-7-8)

Remove the following components, referring to “5. Disassembly and Reassembly”: a) Hood, Filter Piece, and Lens Cover (Fig. 5-3-2) b) Eyecup, Accessory Shoe, SAF Circuit Board, and L Block (Figs. 5-3-3, 5-3-4) c) L Cover, L Case and LCD Block (Fig. 5-3-6) d) LCD Case U, MR Circuit Board, and Fulcrum Block (Fig. 5-3-8)

1) Connect the flat cable of the fulcrum block to the AEL circuit board.

2) Connect the flat cable of the fulcrum block to the LCD circuit board.

LCD CIRCUIT

BOARD MAN CIRCUIT BOARD

1

AEL CIRCUIT BOARD

2

FULCRUM BLOCK

Fig. 4-7-8 Setting to Service Position (D)

2-1

2-3

2-2

Interpreting the trouble diagnosis table:

1) Letters in brackets [ ] in “check points” columns show the name and side of circuit board. Example: [MAN-A] shows that the check point exists on side A of MAN circuit board.

2) If there are multiple check points for one symptom, check the items from the top down.

Information:

Use the adapter/charger to power VDR-M30 for trouble diagnosis.

Prohibition

1) The LCD circuit board has a high-voltage section: When troubleshooting it, take great care to

prevent electric shock by wearing gloves, etc.

2) During troubleshooting, never look directly into the objective lens in optical pickup block, and

take great care that the reflected laser beam does not enter your eye.

Table 4-7-1 Trouble Diagnosis Table (1/3)

Symptom

No power

Error message “DISC ACCESS” appears and disc is not recognized.

Service position

(A)

-----

Check points

F0501 [MAN-B] F0502 [MAN-B] F0503 [MAN-B] F0504 [MAN-B] TL0503 [MAN-A]

IC1503-53 to 56 [MAN-B] (Do not solder lead wire.) TL0510 [MAN-A]

TL0511 [MAN-A]

TL0512 [MAN-A]

TL0513 [MAN-A] TL0515 [MAN-A] TL0517 [MAN-B]

TL0518 [MAN-B]

-----

Detail of check

Continuity check

Hi when power turns on (REG ON) Approx. 3V DC (SYS3V)

Approx. 1.5V DC (C1.6V) Approx. 3.2V DC (CAM3V) Approx. 4.8V DC (CAM5V) Approx. 3V DC (D3V) Approx. 5V DC (D5V) Approx. 2.5V DC (D2.5V) Approx. 15V DC (C15V) Error message does not disappear and POWER switch does not work. Error message does not disappear after 3 seconds or more.

Troubleshooting due to

check results

NG: Replace fuse.

NG: Replace MAN circuit

board.

Check connections of DRF circuit board.

Replace disc drive unit.

Symptom

Error message “NO DISC” appears even when normal disc is inserted

Error message “CHECK DISC” appears

Message “Disc is not formatted. Format the disc now? YES NO” appears Date is not backed up

Zoom switch does not work EJECT switch does not work Does not enter REC PAUSE status No image in LCD

No image in EVF

Table 4-7-1 Trouble Diagnosis Table (2/3)

Service

Check points Detail of check

position

-----

(B)

(A)

(B)

(D)

-----

(B)

TL7041 [AEL-A]

TL1543 [MAN-B]

TL1547 [MAN-B]

TL1541 [MAN-B]

TL3418 [LCD]

TL3719 [AEL-B]

-----

Error message appears approx. 1 second after disc is inserted. Error message appears within 10 seconds after disc is inserted Disc is protected.

Normally initialized disc was inserted

3V DC is not supplied.

Switch operation changes voltage. Switch operation changes voltage. Switch operation changes voltage. INV5V(5V)

Check damage to flat cable between LCD circuit board and AEL circuit board Video signal

Troubleshooting due to

check results

Check connections of DRF circuit board. If no abnormality is found, replace disc drive unit. Replace disc drive unit.

Yes: Release protect. No: Replace disc drive

unit.

Yes: Replace disc drive

unit.

No: Change or Initialize

disc.

NG: Check backup

Lithium battery

LA1801. OK: Replace MAN board. NG: Replace rear cover. OK: Replace MAN circuit

board.

NG: Check cable between

LCD circuit board

and AEL circuit

board. Or replace

MAN circuit board. OK: Check cable between

LCD circuit board

and AEL circuit

board. Or check

connections of MAN

and AEL circuit

boards. NG: Replace fulcrum

block. OK: Replace MAN circuit

board. NG: IC3701 faulty. OK: Check flat cable

between EVFunit,

SHE and AEL circuit

boards.

Or replace EVF unit.

Table 4-7-1 Trouble Diagnosis Table (3/3)

Symptom

Conspicuous block noise during movie recording Camera image is abnormal

No video from video output jack

No sound from speaker

No audio from audio output jack

Microphone sound cannot be recorded

Sound from external microphone cannot be recorded

Service position

-----

(B)

-----

(B)

(C)

(B)

-----

(B)

-----

(B)

Check points Detail of check

-----

TL2084 [MAN-A] TL2085 [MAN-A] TL2086 [MAN-A] TL2089 [MAN-A] TL2090 [MAN-A] TL2091 [MAN-A] TL2095 [MAN-A] TL2082 [MAN-A]

-----

TL6010 [MAN-B]

TL1535 [MAN-B] TL1536 [MAN-B]

TL6006 [MAN-B] TL6009 [MAN-B]

PG1802 (Do not solder lead wire.) IC6101-1, 7, 8, 14 [AEL-A] (Do not solder lead wire.) TL6101 [AEL-B] TL6102 [AEL-B]

Microphone jack (JK6001) IC6201-3,4 [AEL-A] (Do not solder lead wire.)

Check CCD sensor drive pulses

Check CCD output signal

Image appears in LCD or EVF. Video signal

Audio signal

Check connections

Audio signal

Connection of external microphone Audio signal

-----

Troubleshooting due to

check results

Replace MAN circuit board. NG: Replace MAN circuit

board.

NG: Replace lens unit. OK: Replace MAN circuit

board. No: Replace MAN circuit

board. NG: IC6103 or its

peripheral circuits

faulty. OK: Check JK6002. Or

replace MAN circuit

board. NG: IC6103 or its

peripheral circuits

faulty. OK: Replace speaker. NG: IC6103 or its

peripheral circuits

faulty. OK: Check JK6002. Or

replace MAN circuit

board. NG: Connector

connections faulty. NG: Check IC6101 its

peripheral circuits.

Or replace

microphone. NG: Check IC6102 and

peripheral circuits. OK: Check IC6201 its

peripheral circuits. NG: External microphone

connection faulty. NG: Replace MAN circuit

board. OK: Check IC6102 its

peripheral circuits.

Connect the AC adapter/charger or charged battery pack, making sure the ACCESS/PC indicator turns off (after the disc rotation stops and the sound showing that the disc lock has been released is heard), and then press the DISC EJECT button again. Even with normal product, the disc cannot be removed while the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking.

Information:

Connect the charged battery pack or the AC adapter/charger (power supply) before pressing the DISC EJECT button. With conventional DVD video camera/recorders, the DISC EJECT button will work even when no power supply is connected. However, with the VDR-M30, the DISC EJECT button will not work without a power supply connected.

Prohibition

After the above check, disconnect the AC adapter/charger of battery from the VDR-M30. The VDR-M30 has a built-in laser emitter block. Do not look into it: If Laser beam strikes your eye, it could cause serious damage.

If the disc cannot be ejected after performing “4-8-1 Item to be checked”, remove it using the procedure in this section.

Information:

Numbers in figures are step numbers of setting procedure, and letters in brackets [ ] show the types of screw.

1) Turn the hood (a) in the direction of the arrow to remove it. (See Fig. 4-8-1)

2) Remove the three screws [A], and then remove the filter piece (b). Be careful not to scratch the lens surface with screwdriver at this time. (See Fig. 4-8-1)

3) Remove the lens cover (c) in the direction of the arrow. (See Fig. 4-8-1)

(a) Hood (b) Filter Piece (c) Lens Cover

(b)

1

2 [A]

(a)

[A] M1.7×4 (Black)

Fig. 4-8-1 How to Remove Disc

(c)

3

4) Insert a screwdriver, etc. into the gap in case at the top of product, and move the lock arm (d) in the direction of the arrow to open the disc loading block. (See Fig. 4-8-2)

5) After removing the disc, close the disc loading block to protect the disc drive unit. When reinstalling removed components, use the reverse procedure to removal.

(d)

(d) Lock Arm

Fig. 4-8-2 How to Remove Disc

Restriction:

The information included in this section is exclusively for service personnel: Do not disclose it to persons other than service engineers.

(1) Application/Symptom

Perform this procedure when the Disc Navigation screen does not start normally due to a defect in data on disc and formatting is not possible by the procedure explained in instruction manual.

(2) Operational procedure

Caution:

1) Initialization will delete all data on disc: Copy the necessary files to PC, etc.

2) Do not turn power off or remove the disc during initialization: Such an interruption will make the disc unusable.

1) Use the AC adapter/charger to power VDR-M30, and set the power switch to “VIDEO” or “PHOTO”. Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger for formatting disc: If power is interrupted during work, the disc could become unusable.

2) Make sure that the DVD-RAM disc to be formatted is free from dirt or scratch. If the disc is dirty, clean it; if the disc is scratched, replace it. Any dirt or scratch on disc could disable normal formatting.

3) Insert the DVD-RAM disc to be formatted.

4) After the disc is recognized, operate the following buttons to display the disc formatting screen (Fig. 4-9-2): Hold down the SELECT, REC and + (plus) buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds

5) Use the joystick to choose “YES” and press the playback/ pause button (press the center of joystick): The initialization will start and message “Formatting ...” will appear.

6) When formatting is complete, message “Finished” will appear for several seconds, and then the normal screen will automatically be restored.

Disc cleaning method:

Use soft cloth to clean from inner to outer circumference in axial direction.

[Never use solvent.]

Fig. 4-9-1

Format Disc

!

Disc is not formated. Format the disc now?

YES

ENTER

NO

Fig. 4-9-2 Screen for Disc Formatting

(1) Checking Disc

Connect the AC adapter/charger or charged battery pack, and then press the DISC EJECT button to make sure that no disc is inserted. After check, close the disc cover. If the disc cover does not open normally, refer to "4-8 Procedure for Removing Disc from Faulty VDR-M30", and open the holder.

Prohibition

After the above check, disconnect the AC adapter/charger of battery pack from the VDR-M30. The VDR-M30 has a built-in laser emitter block. Do not look into it: If Laser beam strikes your eye, it could cause serious damage.

(2) Checking Card

Make sure that no card is loaded in the card slot. After check, close the card slot cover.

Refer to “Disassembly Flowchart” in Fig. 5-2-1 for the order of removing components. When reassembling components, use the reverse order to removal unless otherwise specified.

Note:

When replacing components in the VDR-M30, be sure to use only those shown in "Replacement Parts List".

Reading Disassembly Flowchart:

After locating the target component in the flowchart, remove all components of the target in sequence, following the arrows (routes) from the top of flowchart. If multiple routes exist to the target component from the top of flowchart, remove all the components on all the routes.

Component name

Adjustment Cover

Hood Filter Piece Lens Cover

Eyecup Accessory Shoe SAF Circuit Board L Block

Front Block FAF Circuit Board

Item No.

5-3

(1)

5-3

(2)

5-3

(3)

5-3

(4)

Component name

L Cover L Case LCD Block

Microphone Microphone Cover Jack Cover Front Case FRT Circuit Board

Item No.

5-3

(5)

5-3

(6)

Component name

LCD Case U MR Circuit Board Fulcrum Block

LCD Circuit Board Backlight

2.5 LCD Unit LCD case B

Fulcrum Cover U Fulcrum Cover B

Item No.

5-3

(7)

5-3

(12)

5-3

(14)

R Block

5-3

(4)

SHE Circuit board AEL Circuit Board MAN Circuit Board

Disc Cover

Camera Block

USB Circuit Board

Top Cover Drive Block R Case

5-3

(8)

5-3

(9)

5-3

(10)

5-3

(11)

5-3

(13)

Fig. 5-2-1 Disassembly Flowchart

EVF Unit

Link Bracket

GYR Circuit Board Lens Unit

Rear Cover Hand Strap

Loader DRF Circuit Board Disc Drive Unit Lock Unit

5-3

(10)

5-3

(13)

5-3

(15)

5-3

(11)

5-3

(16)

2-14 IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS

G

SYNC IN

DA OUT

REF

F

E

FILTER

RPD

GND1

SEN SCK

SDAT

VD

XCLK

PCF

D

AN2903FJQ

VIDEO/AUDIO AMP

49

50

C

B

A

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

VREF

58

59

60

VCC

61

62

GND

63

64

25

26 27

28

29 30 31

32

33

34 35 36

IC6103

DV

15dB

DC

SP

R/R-Y

B/B-Y

DA DA

REF

LPF

TRAP

CKCKCKCKCK

SERIAL I/F

GND

S-DC

IC3401

CXA3582R

LCD DRIVER

Vcc2

PSIG OUT

PSIG DC DET

SIG.C

NC

OSD B

OSD R

OSD G

G/Y

PICTURE Gain PICTURE

CONTRAST

PHASE

IR

PLL

COUNTER

HDO

15dB

VCC

PICTURE

MUE

COLOR

MUE COLOR

SYNC SEP

MP

VDO

DY

MIX

1/2VCC

ATT ATT ATT

R,G,B

SUB

CONTRAST

COMPARATOR

DAC

+3V

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

DD

V

48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33

Vcc1

DL

MATRIX

DL

USER-

BRIGHT

USER-

BRIGHT

SYNC SEL

CLOCK

GENERATOR

CK

H.FILTER

TIMING GENERATOR

Vss

RGT

AND

STB

DDS

W

2.2K

MODE

GAMMA1 GAMMA2

1

HD_CSYNC

HCK1

IF

DDS

B

DOS

B

SUB-

BRIGHT

2

R-

BRIGHTB-BRIGHT

S/H

BLIM

3V ANALOG PART

BLK

XCLP

FRP

SH1

SH2

HST

HCK2

GND

PSIG-

BRIGHT

PSIG-

BRIGHT

PSIG-

Power SW

OSD

BLIM

COM COM

12V ANALOG PART

SH3

SH4

XSTBY1

XSTBY2

3V DIGITAL PART

+3V0V 0V

DD

V

GCA 3dB

CLAMP

DWN

WIDE

GCA

3dB

EVR

MUTE MUTE

Vss

MUTE

PRP

LPF

BPF

131415161718192021222324

12

11

10

9 8

7

6

5

4 3 2 1

ATT

-9dB

BUFF

G OUT

G DC DET

R OUT

R DC DET

B OUT

B DC DET

COM

GND2

TEST VST VCK

EN

DC SHIFTDC SHIFTDC SHIFTDC SHIFT

4321 8765

32

31

30

29

28

ATT

-9dB

LPF

LPFMUTE

EVR CTL

MUTE

CTL

MUTE

CTL

GND

VREF

VCC

MUTE

TC

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

V

TST15

OSD B

OSD R

OSD G

BLK

HCK1

HCK2

Vcc1

HST

RGT

STB

VCK

FIL -N

B/B-Y

G/Y

R/R-Y

IC3701

CXA3503R

EVF DRIVER

Vss

TST14

TST13

TST12

TST11

TST10

TST9

DWN

POF

TST8

GND3

COM

Vcc3

TST7

TST6

TST5

PHASE

CK

SDAT

Vcc2

SIG.C

MCK

Vss

R INJECT

GND2

Vss

+3.0V

36

35

34

33

32

31

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

G OUT

G DC DET

R OUT

R DC DET

B OUT

B DC DET

SIG.C

GND2

TST4

HDO

VDO

XCLR

RPD

Vss

CKI

CKO

V

DD

V

DD

54

53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37

Vss Vss

55

DD

+3.0V

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

EN

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

S/H

GEN

HCK GEN

+3.0V

HCOUNTER

HPULSE

GEN

MODE

H.FILTER SYNC SEP

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415161718

Vss

FIL OUT

OSD RGB S/H

CONTRAST

CONT

TRAP

LPF

GRB

MODE

CLAMP

GRB

MATRIX

PIC-G

PICTURE

DL1

PIC-F

SYNC IN

HUE

CLAMP

SYNC OUT

CSYNC/HD

DL1

DA

Buf

DA OUT

LPF

FILTER

BIAS

HUE

COLOR

CLP

TST1

USER-BRIGHT

GAMMA

CLAMP

BLK-LIM

SUB-BRIGHT

POL SW

PULSE

ELM

GND1Vss Vss

F ADJ

GND1

GND3 +12.0V +12.0V

Buf

U-BRT

1 2

WHITLIM SUB-CONT R SUB-CONT B

BLKLIM

SUB-BRT R

SUB-BRT B

PLL

COUNTER

V CONTROL V POSITION

V COUNTER

VD

VST

TST2

V SEP

REGISTER DAC

TST3

CLK

S/P CONV

SCK

SEN

Buf

COM-DC

HDO GEN

VDO GEN

COMPARATOR

HSYNC DET

H SKEW DET

CONTROL

G

F

E

D

C

B

A

12345678910111213141516

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS

4321

8765

4. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 4-1 VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS SECTION

G

F

E

LENS UNIT

D

C

IC6001

EXT.

INPUT

SW

: REC VIDEO/CCD OUT : PB VIDEO : EXT.INPUT VIDEO

IC1401, IC1402

V-MOVE/ H-MOVE

IC1301

AF/ZOOM & IRIS DRIVE

CCD

[TYPE PP]

MICROPHONE

J6001

EXTERNAL MICROPHONE JACK

SPEAKER

IRIS DET

IC1302,IC1303

IC2001,IC2002

CCD DRIVER

CDS/AGC & A/D CONV.

VIDEO

REAL TIME CLOCK

IC1403

DET

IC2003

IC6103(2/2)

VIDEO/ AUDIO AMP

IC1505

IC7001

DECODER

IC6201

IC1504

EEPROM

A/D

&

D/A

CONV.

OPERATION

SW

IC1503

CAMERA CONTROL

P

CAMERA

MPEG-2 CODEC

AUDIO

ACCELERATOR

4321 8765

IC3701

EVF DRIVER

IC3401

LCD

DRIVER

RGB

DSP

SDRAM

bus

CPU I/F

IC2006 CAMERA DSP & MPEG2 CODEC

ENCODER & D/A CONV.

ATAPI I/F

SYSTEM

MUX/DEMUX

CPU bus

USB

I/F

ATAPI

I/F

EVF UNIT

2.5"LCD UNIT

IC1507

OSD

IC2009, IC2010

SDRAM

IC0501

POWER

CONTLOR

[Refer to power-1]

IC6103(1/2)

DISK DRIVE UNIT

VIDEO/ AUDIO AMP

AUDIO INPUT/ OUTPUT

S(Y/C) OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AC ADPTER/ CHARGER OR BATTERY PACK

J6002 AV INPUT/OUTPUT JACK

S(Y/C) OUT

VIDEO IN/OUT

AUDIO IN/OUT

VIDEO INPUT

[TYPE PP]

G

F

E

D

C

AUDIO

B

A

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

[TYPE PP]

FLASH

MEMORY

IC4002

SH

SDRAM

B

IC4106 SD I/F

CONTROL

SH3

P

4321

IC2007

USB

TRANSCEVER

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN VIDEO/AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS SECTION BLOCK DIAGRAM

SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCord

JK8101

PC TERMINAL

A

8765

4-2 DISC DRIVE SECTION

4321 8765

G

8cm DVD-RAM/DVD-R

DISC

Disc Drive Unit

SPINDLE

MOTOR

F

AF

LASER DIODE

FRONT MONITOR

E

8 DETECTOR

Head

TR

LASER DIODE

DRIVE

DET. & AMP

ANALOG

FRONT END

APC

SDRAM

DATA

STROBE

Recode

DRIVE DSP

(SERVO/DSP/

ATAPI/ ENCODER/ DECODER)

Video/Audio

Signal Process

Section

IC2006 CAMERA DSP & MPEG2 CODEC

ATAPI

I/F

F

E

& AMP

4CH BRIDGE

DRIVE

SLIDER MOTOR

D

LOCK UNIT

M

EJECT

MOTOR DRIVE

SPINDLE DRIVE

D

SENSOR

AMP

DISC COVER

SW

C

FLASH ROM

DISC

SW

SRAM

µP

B

A

4321

SHOCK

SENSOR

C

EEPROM

B

A

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN DISC DRIVE SECTION BLOCK DIAGRAM

8765

4-3 POWER-1

G

BATTERY TERMINAL

REAR COVER

F

ZOOM SW/ REC SW/ EJECT SW

POWER SW/

E

SPEAKER/ CARD SLOT

DISC COVER

D

C

CCD

B

LENS UNIT (1/2)

A

CN8051

CN8061

15V

-7V

4

11

PG0501 1-5

8-12

PG1503 4

3V

PG1502 11

3V

PG2001 4

15

F0501

F0502

F0503

F0504

7

IC1502

B/U3V

1.6V

REG.

MAN

TRANSFER

REG

2.5V

REG

5V

3V

5V

SYS3V

6

3

12, 54

14

8

5

3V

14

5

-8V -7V 2, 5

17 23

27, 52, 58, 59

IC1503

IC4002

IC4003

IC1504

IC1507

IC2001

IC5002

IC0502

12V

IC0501

10

IC1505

1.6V

3V

14

5

IC2006

IC4005

IC2007

3V

22, 30,

36

3V

13, 17, 18, 24, 27, 33, 40, 43, 44

5

IC2003

IC2009

3V

16, 20

14

9,14

IC2007

6

IC2010

62

15V

5V

REG

1, 3

IC1501

[TYPE PP]

PG2002

25, 26 28, 43

30-33, 38-41

5V

SW

PG2031 25, 26

28, 43 30-33, 38-41

3

PG2302

25, 26 28, 43

30-33, 38-41

IC6001

DRF

4321 8765

PG1501

PG7001

10

SYS3V

B/U3V

IC4106

103103

78, 79

C3V

81

81 61

IC4006

2

IC2011

82,

82, 83

83

AF+B

D2.5V

14

IC2002

C5V

80

C12V

17

LEN5V

119

24, 97

INV5V

C3V

PG9701 25, 26

3V

28, 43 30-33, 38-41

2.5V 5V

DISC DRIVE UNIT (DRV)

[Refer to power-2]

SP3V

C3V

L6301

L6303

L6305 L6304

L6306

LEN3V

C5V

BL6201 BL6202

L6103

L3891

L3892 L3893

22 30 34

51 54

2

13, 14

17

4

8

37, 41

19, 20, 55

53

Q1302

AF5V

SW

IC6103

VIDEO/ AUDIO

AMP

IC6201

A/D & D/A

CONV.

IC6101

MIC AMP

IC6102

MIC AMP

Q3891

EVF5V

SW

IC3701

EVF

DRIVER

C3V

LEN3V

BL6201

AF+B

LEN5V

C3V

8, 9

PG7009

B/U3V

PG7008

C12V

INV5V

PG7003

25, 49

IC1301

54

AF/ZOOM/

53

IRIS

DRIVE

8 6

IC1302

8

IRIS DET.

IC1303

5

IRIS DET.

IC7001

DECORDER

PG0151

25

27

23 23

15

PG3401

11

15

L3401

21

5

3, 4 22, 23

CN7003

5

PG7002 ADJUSTMENT

1036SYS3V

C3V

PG1301

14

FENC VCC (3V)

AF MOTOR/

ZOOM MOTOR/

IRIS

LENS UNIT (2/2)

LCD

T3401

IC1403

8

EVF UNIT

DET.

PG3402

14, 18

PG3403

1, 4

IC1401

3

V_MOVE

IC1402

3

H_MOVE

VDD/SLVSG (12V)

2

REVERSE

2

CLOSE SW

C3V

SHE

L3402 L3403

L3441

PG0153

PG0154

Q3409

12V SW

37, 45

1 2

CN1401

1

13

21

3

TRANSFER

EVF5V VDD(12V)

IC3401

DRIVER

LCD MR

IC1801

4

RECEIVER

IR

C5V

CN1801

5

PG1801 5

L1801

FAF FRTAEL

GYR

2.5 LCD

IC3401

SW

IC3402

OPEN/

G

F

E

D

C

B

A

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN POWER-1 BLOCK DIAGRAM

4321

8765

4-4 POWER-2

4321 8765

G

DISC DRIVE UNIT

30-33, 38-41

25, 26

28, 43

PG9701 30-33, 38-41

25, 26

28, 43

11, 23, 50,

73, 82

30

15, 16

IC9501

IC910157

IC8501

IC9304

5

IC9502

IC9506

IC9601

6, 8

5

8

IC9602

IC9603

IC9605

IC9610

16, 17, 32, 34, 44, 49,

64

1, 3, 14, 16, 17, 32

5V

SW

IC9201

IC9302

3V

4

5

IC9001

IC9002

IC9005

5

IC9007

8

IC9353

88

8

IC9354

IC9355

PG9301

3, 4

5V

11

3V

PG9401 3, 4

11

7, 22,

23

8

9

IC9301

IC9401

IC9402

IC9421

IC9422

SID

F

E

D

PG2302

5V

F

3V

2.5V

E

DRF

[Refer to Power-1]

D

8

IC9305

8

IC9306

C

3V

SW

DRV

B

A

8

4

IC9350

IC9352

IC9417

5V

SW

EJECT

5V

SW

5

IC9006

PG9103

PG9303

42, 43, 46, 47

41

11, 12

4

PG9001 42, 43, 46, 47

41

11, 12

5V 3V 5V

EJECT

5V

HDM

C

LOCK UNIT

B

A

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN POWER-2 BLOCK DIAGRAM

4321

8765

3. CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAMS 3-1 FRT CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM

3-2 F AF, SAF CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAMS

CN1801

CN7003

FAF -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

JD1153

FRT -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

PD1801

FRT -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

FAF -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

CN7004 CN8012

SAF -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

JD1153

SAF -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN FRT, FAF, SAF C.B.A.

3-3 GYR CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM 3-4 DRF CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM

CN1401

GYR -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

GYR -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

DRF -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

DRF -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN GYR, DRF C.B.A.

3-5 SHE, MR, USB CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAMS

USB -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

CN8101

USB -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

CN8101

BA1801

SHE -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

SHE -SIDE B-

MR -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

USB -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

CN3401

MR -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JD1153-5]

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN SHE, MR, USB C.B.A.

3-6 AEL CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM

3

12

3

E

D

TL7041

C

E

D

C

E

TL3719

D

TL6102

C

TL6101

E

D

C

Q7009

B

A

3

C7004

B

A

12

B

A

12

AEL -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JA2090-5]

61 120

60 1

AEL -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JA2090-5]

B

A

3

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN AEL C.B.A.

3-7 LCD CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM

C

B

4

TL3461

TL3418

3

12

TL3462

C

To BACK LIGHT

B

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

A

4

3

12

LCD

[PATTERN No.JA2104-4]

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN LCD C.B.A.

3-8 MAN CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM

TL0513

TL0510

22

(3.1)

TL0516

TL0515

30

(3.1)36(3.1)

TL0503

TL4011

TL0511

(3.4)

TL1544TL0502TL0519TL0520

TL2004 TL0521 TL0501 TL0518 TL1543

33(4.8) 32(4.8) 31(4.8) 30(4.8) 28(2.5)

26(3.1) 25(3.1)

1

1- 5

(8.0)

TL0517 TL1547

F0502

(K:1.5A/32V)

59

(7.8)

(7.8)58(7.8)

17

(4.8)23(4.8)27(7.8)

4

(3.1)

K

F0503

KKK

52

(K:1.5A/32V)

F0501

(K:1.5A/32V)

F0504

(K:1.5A/32V)

TL0512

TL1514

2(-7.9)5(-7.9)

6(-7.0)

38(4.8) 39(4.8) 40(4.8) 41(4.8)

43(2.5)

367035

5(3.1)

TL5002

TL5001

TL1538

(3.1)

14(3.1)

5

9(3.1)

63(7.8)

TL1536

TL1534

TL1531

TL1529

TL1528 TL1526

TL1525

TL1523

TL2521

TL1527 TL1522

TL1541

TL1546

TL1501

3

(7.8)

TL6006

3

(4.7)

TL1524

TL1545

14

(3.1)

5

(3.1)

5

(3.1)

IC2007

27(3.2)

33(3.2)

14

(3.2)

TL2082

TL2093

TL2083

TL2092

TL2084

TL2091

TL2085

TL2090

TL2095

TL2089

TL2086

6

(3.2)

16

(15.0)20(15.0)

(-7.0)

2

TL2088

3

10

(3.2)

(15.0)

14

(-7.0)

3

54

(3.1)

40(3.2)

43(3.2) 43(3.2)

14(2.5)

103(3.1)

17(12.1)

97(5.0)

24(5.0)

119(4.8)

120 61

1 60

2(3.1)

10(3.1)

(3.2)

14

(3.1)

24(3.2)

18(3.2) 17(3.2)

13(3.2)

83(7.7)

82(7.7)

81(3.1)

80(4.8)

79(3.1)

78(3.1)

12

(7.8)

(5.0)

1

5

TL6008

TL6010

(3.1)

11

TL6011

TL1537

TL1535

TL1533

TL1532

TL1530

TL6009

TL6005

6

(3.4)8(3.2)

7

(7.9)

8

(3.2)

MAIN -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JA2089-6]

J6002

AV

INPUT/OUTPUT

EXTERNAL MIC

MAIN -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JA2089-6]

J6001

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN MAN C.B.A.

3-9 DRV CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM

(3.2)

8

30

(3.3)

(0.5A)

30(4.6)

31(4.6)

32(4.8)

26(3.2)

28(2.4)

33(4.8)

13 5

25(3.2)

70 36

5

(3.3)

43(2.4)

41(4.7)

40(4.7)

39(4.8)

38(4.8)

11

(4.6)

41

(3.2)

43

(4.6)

47

(4.6)

(4.6) (4.6)

12

(4.6)

42 46

73

(4.6)

82

(4.7)

57

(3.3)

50

(4.8)

11

23

(4.6)

(4.7)

16

(4.7)

17

32

(4.7)

34

(4.7)

44

(4.7)

(4.5)

64

49

DRV -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JA2084-4]

Note: Voltage values are in reading status.

Example: 24 (4.7): Terminal no. (voltage value) Supplement: Since the DVD drive is intermittently operated, set to the reading status in which laser light is emitted from the pickup.

8

(3.0)

14

(2.5)

15(3.3)

16(3.3)

(3.3)

5

(3.3)

8

(3.3)

8

(3.3)

8

(3.3)

4

(4.8)

8

(4.8)

4

(4.8)

8

(4.8)

11(3.3)

4(4.8)

(4.8)

3(4.8)

8

(3.3)

8

5

(3.3)

(4.8)

5

4

(4.8)

1

(4.8)

16

(4.8)14(4.8)

17

(4.8)

5

(4.8)

1

3

(4.8)

32

(4.8)

DRV -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JA2084-4]

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN DRV C.B.A.

3-10 SID CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM 3-11 HDM CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAM

HDM -SIDE A-

23

7

(4.7)

22

(4.7)

(4.8)

1

14

(4.8)

9

(3.3)

8(3.3)

11(3.3)

9

3(4.8)

4(4.8)

(3.3)

SID -SIDE A-

[PATTERN No.JA2084-4]

8(3.3)

SID -SIDE B-

[PATTERN No.JA2084-4]

Note: Voltage values are in reading status.

Example: 24 (4.7): Terminal no. (voltage value) Supplement: Since the DVD drive is intermittently operated, set to the reading status in which laser light is emitted from the pickup.

HDM -SIDE B-

17

20

(4.9)

26

25 17

27

(3.1)

19

32

3

(3.1)8(4.9)

(4.9)21(4.925(4.9) )

16

10

5(4.9) 9(4.9)

11(3.1)

41(4.8)

6(4.9)

10(4.9)

40(4.8)

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN SID, HDM C.B.A.

3-12 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS LOCATION

LCD AEL

Symbol

Parts

Symbol

No.

Location

C

C3401 3B C3402 3B C3403 3B C3404 3B C3405 2B C3406 2B C3407 3B C3408 2B C3409 2C C3410 3C C3411 3C C3412 3B C3413 3B C3414 3B C3415 3A C3416 3A C3417 3A C3418 2A C3419 3A C3420 2B C3451 2A C3452 1A C3453 1A C3455 3A

D

D3401 3A D3402 3A

IC

IC3401 3B

L

L3401 3B L3402 2A L3403 3A L3441 2A

PG

PG3401 3B PG3402 2B PG3403 3A

Q

Q3409 2C Q3410 3C Q3411 2A

R

R3407 2B R3408 3B R3409 2B R3410 2B R3411 2C R3412 2C R3413 3C R3414 3C R3415 3C R3419 3A R3422 2C R3423 3C R3427 4A R3434 3A

Parts

No.

Location

R3435 3A R3436 3A R3437 3A R3479 2A

T

T3401 2A

TL

TL3418 4B TL3462 1C

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

BL

BL1301 A-3A BL1302 B-3A BL6201 A-2C BL6202 A-2D

C

C1301 B-2A C1302 B-3A C1303 B-3A C1304 A-3A C1305 B-3A C1306 B-3A C1307 B-3B C1308 B-3B C1309 B-3B C1310 B-2A C1311 B-3A C1312 B-3A C1314 B-3A C1315 B-3A C1316 B-3A C1318 B-2A C1319 A-3A C1320 A-3A C1321 A-3A C1322 A-3A C1323 A-3A C1324 B-2A C1325 B-3B C1326 B-3B C1327 B-3B C1329 B-3A C1330 B-3A C1331 A-3B C1332 B-3B C3704 A-1E C3705 A-1E C3706 A-3E C3707 A-3E C3708 A-3E C3710 A-2E C3711 A-2D C3713 A-2D C3714 A-2D C3715 A-2D C3716 A-2E C3717 A-2E C3718 A-2E C3721 A-1E C3723 A-1E C3724 A-1E C3725 A-2E C3728 A-2D C3891 A-2E C3892 A-3D C3893 A-3D C3895 A-3D C3896 A-3D

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

C6101 A-2B C6102 A-2B C6103 A-2B C6104 A-2B C6105 A-2B C6106 A-2A C6107 A-2A C6108 A-2A C6109 A-2A C6110 A-2A C6111 A-2B C6112 A-2A C6113 A-2A C6114 A-2B C6115 A-2B C6116 A-2A C6117 A-2B C6118 A-2B C6119 A-2C C6120 A-2C C6121 A-2C C6127 A-2B C6128 A-2C C6131 A-2C C6201 A-2D C6202 A-2D C6203 A-2C C6204 A-2C C6205 A-2C C6206 A-2C C6207 A-2C C6208 A-2C C6301 A-1B C6302 A-1B C6303 A-1C C6304 A-1C C6305 A-1C C6306 A-1C C6307 A-1C C6308 A-1C C6309 A-1C C6310 A-1C C6311 A-1C C6312 A-1B C6313 A-1C C6314 A-1C C6315 A-1C C6316 A-1B C6317 A-1C C6318 A-1C C6319 A-1B C6320 A-1B C6321 A-1B C6322 A-1B C6323 A-1B C6324 A-1B C6326 A-1B C6327 A-1B

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

C6328 A-1B C6329 A-1B C6330 A-1B C6331 A-1B C6332 A-1B C6333 A-1B C6334 A-1B C6336 A-2B C7001 B-1B C7002 A-1D C7004 A-2B C7013 B-1B C7014 B-1C

D

D3702 A-2D D6301 A-1C D7001 A-2B

IC

IC1301 B-3A IC1302 A-3A IC1303 A-3A IC3701 A-2E IC6101 A-2A IC6102 A-2C IC6103 A-1B IC6201 A-2D IC7001 A-1D

L

L3704 A-2E L3891 A-3D L3892 A-3D L3893 A-3D L6102 A-2B L6103 A-2C L6301 A-1C L6302 A-1C L6303 A-1C L6304 A-1B L6305 A-1B L6306 A-1B

PG

PG1301 A-3A PG7001 B-2B PG7002 A-3B PG7003 B-3A PG7004 A-2E PG7008 A-2B PG7009 A-3C

Q

Q1301 A-3B Q1302 B-3A Q1303 A-3B Q1304 B-2B Q3891 A-2E Q3892 A-2E Q6101 A-2B Q6102 A-2A Q6103 A-2B

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

Q6104 A-2B Q6105 A-2B Q6108 A-2B Q6204 A-2B Q6207 A-2B Q6208 A-2B Q7009 B-1B

R

R1303 B-3A R1304 B-3A R1305 B-3A R1306 B-3B R1307 B-3B R1308 B-3B R1310 B-3B R1312 B-3B R1314 B-3B R1315 B-3A R1317 B-3A R1318 B-2A R1319 A-3A R1320 A-3A R1321 A-3A R1322 A-3A R1323 A-3B R1324 A-3A R1325 A-3A R1326 A-3A R1327 A-3A R1328 A-3B R1329 A-3B R1330 A-3B R1332 B-3A R1333 A-3A R1334 A-3A R1336 B-2A R1337 A-3B R1347 B-3B R1348 B-2A R1349 B-2A R1350 B-2A R3703 A-2E R3704 A-2E R3705 A-2E R3706 A-2E R3707 A-2D R3708 A-2D R3709 A-2D R3710 A-2E R3711 A-2D R3712 A-1E R3713 A-1E R3714 A-1E R3891 A-2E R3892 A-2D R6101 A-2B R6102 A-2B R6103 A-2B

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

R6104 A-2B R6105 A-2B R6106 A-2B R6107 A-2B R6108 A-2B R6109 A-2B R6110 A-2A R6111 A-2A R6112 A-2A R6113 A-2A R6114 A-2A R6115 A-2A R6116 A-2A R6117 A-2B R6118 A-2B R6119 A-2A R6120 A-2A R6121 A-2B R6122 A-2B R6123 A-2B R6124 A-2B R6125 A-2B R6126 A-2B R6127 A-2A R6128 A-2A R6129 A-2A R6130 A-2B R6131 A-2B R6132 A-2B R6133 A-2B R6134 A-2C R6135 A-2C R6136 A-2C R6137 A-2C R6138 A-2C R6139 A-2C R6140 A-2C R6141 A-2C R6149 A-2B R6150 A-2B R6151 A-2B R6152 A-2B R6201 A-2C R6202 A-2C R6205 A-2C R6206 A-2C R6207 A-2C R6208 A-2C R6209 A-2D R6301 A-1B R6302 A-1C R6304 A-1C R6306 A-1C R6307 A-1C R6308 A-1C R6309 A-2B R6310 A-2C R6311 A-1B

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

R6312 A-1B R6313 A-1B R6314 A-1B R6316 A-1B R6317 A-1B R6318 A-1B R6319 A-1B R6324 A-1B R6325 A-1B R6326 A-1B R6327 A-1B R6328 A-1B R6330 A-1B R7006 A-1A R7009 A-1A R7010 A-1A R7011 A-2B R7012 A-1A R7013 A-1A R7014 A-2B R7015 A-1A R7018 A-1A R7021 A-3C R7022 A-3C R7023 A-3B R7024 A-3C R7026 A-3C R7030 B-2A R7031 B-2A R7032 A-2E R7036 A-2E R7051 A-2B R7052 A-2B R7053 A-2B R7054 A-1A R7055 A-2B R7056 A-2B R7057 A-2B R7058 A-1A

SW

SW7001 A-1D

TL

TL3719 B-1E TL6101 B-2C TL6102 B-2C

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN IDENTIFICATIONOF PARTS LOCATION

3-12 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS LOCATION

LCD AEL

Symbol

Parts

Symbol

No.

Location

C

C3401 3B C3402 3B C3403 3B C3404 3B C3405 2B C3406 2B C3407 3B C3408 2B C3409 2C C3410 3C C3411 3C C3412 3B C3413 3B C3414 3B C3415 3A C3416 3A C3417 3A C3418 2A C3419 3A C3420 2B C3451 2A C3452 1A C3453 1A C3455 3A

D

D3401 3A D3402 3A

IC

IC3401 3B

L

L3401 3B L3402 2A L3403 3A L3441 2A

PG

PG3401 3B PG3402 2B PG3403 3A

Q

Q3409 2C Q3410 3C Q3411 2A

R

R3407 2B R3408 3B R3409 2B R3410 2B R3411 2C R3412 2C R3413 3C R3414 3C R3415 3C R3419 3A R3422 2C R3423 3C R3427 4A R3434 3A

Parts

No.

Location

R3435 3A R3436 3A R3437 3A R3479 2A

T

T3401 2A

TL

TL3418 4B TL3462 1C

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

BL

BL1301 A-3A BL1302 B-3A BL6201 A-2C BL6202 A-2D

C

C1301 B-2A C1302 B-3A C1303 B-3A C1304 A-3A C1305 B-3A C1306 B-3A C1307 B-3B C1308 B-3B C1309 B-3B C1310 B-2A C1311 B-3A C1312 B-3A C1314 B-3A C1315 B-3A C1316 B-3A C1318 B-2A C1319 A-3A C1320 A-3A C1321 A-3A C1322 A-3A C1323 A-3A C1324 B-2A C1325 B-3B C1326 B-3B C1327 B-3B C1329 B-3A C1330 B-3A C1331 A-3B C1332 B-3B C3704 A-1E C3705 A-1E C3706 A-3E C3707 A-3E C3708 A-3E C3710 A-2E C3711 A-2D C3713 A-2D C3714 A-2D C3715 A-2D C3716 A-2E C3717 A-2E C3718 A-2E C3721 A-1E C3723 A-1E C3724 A-1E C3725 A-2E C3728 A-2D C3891 A-2E C3892 A-3D C3893 A-3D C3895 A-3D C3896 A-3D

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

C6101 A-2B C6102 A-2B C6103 A-2B C6104 A-2B C6105 A-2B C6106 A-2A C6107 A-2A C6108 A-2A C6109 A-2A C6110 A-2A C6111 A-2B C6112 A-2A C6113 A-2A C6114 A-2B C6115 A-2B C6116 A-2A C6117 A-2B C6118 A-2B C6119 A-2C C6120 A-2C C6121 A-2C C6127 A-2B C6128 A-2C C6131 A-2C C6201 A-2D C6202 A-2D C6203 A-2C C6204 A-2C C6205 A-2C C6206 A-2C C6207 A-2C C6208 A-2C C6301 A-1B C6302 A-1B C6303 A-1C C6304 A-1C C6305 A-1C C6306 A-1C C6307 A-1C C6308 A-1C C6309 A-1C C6310 A-1C C6311 A-1C C6312 A-1B C6313 A-1C C6314 A-1C C6315 A-1C C6316 A-1B C6317 A-1C C6318 A-1C C6319 A-1B C6320 A-1B C6321 A-1B C6322 A-1B C6323 A-1B C6324 A-1B C6326 A-1B C6327 A-1B

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

C6328 A-1B C6329 A-1B C6330 A-1B C6331 A-1B C6332 A-1B C6333 A-1B C6334 A-1B C6336 A-2B C7001 B-1B C7002 A-1D C7004 A-2B C7013 B-1B C7014 B-1C

D

D3702 A-2D D6301 A-1C D7001 A-2B

IC

IC1301 B-3A IC1302 A-3A IC1303 A-3A IC3701 A-2E IC6101 A-2A IC6102 A-2C IC6103 A-1B IC6201 A-2D IC7001 A-1D

L

L3704 A-2E L3891 A-3D L3892 A-3D L3893 A-3D L6102 A-2B L6103 A-2C L6301 A-1C L6302 A-1C L6303 A-1C L6304 A-1B L6305 A-1B L6306 A-1B

PG

PG1301 A-3A PG7001 B-2B PG7002 A-3B PG7003 B-3A PG7004 A-2E PG7008 A-2B PG7009 A-3C

Q

Q1301 A-3B Q1302 B-3A Q1303 A-3B Q1304 B-2B Q3891 A-2E Q3892 A-2E Q6101 A-2B Q6102 A-2A Q6103 A-2B

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

Q6104 A-2B Q6105 A-2B Q6108 A-2B Q6204 A-2B Q6207 A-2B Q6208 A-2B Q7009 B-1B

R

R1303 B-3A R1304 B-3A R1305 B-3A R1306 B-3B R1307 B-3B R1308 B-3B R1310 B-3B R1312 B-3B R1314 B-3B R1315 B-3A R1317 B-3A R1318 B-2A R1319 A-3A R1320 A-3A R1321 A-3A R1322 A-3A R1323 A-3B R1324 A-3A R1325 A-3A R1326 A-3A R1327 A-3A R1328 A-3B R1329 A-3B R1330 A-3B R1332 B-3A R1333 A-3A R1334 A-3A R1336 B-2A R1337 A-3B R1347 B-3B R1348 B-2A R1349 B-2A R1350 B-2A R3703 A-2E R3704 A-2E R3705 A-2E R3706 A-2E R3707 A-2D R3708 A-2D R3709 A-2D R3710 A-2E R3711 A-2D R3712 A-1E R3713 A-1E R3714 A-1E R3891 A-2E R3892 A-2D R6101 A-2B R6102 A-2B R6103 A-2B

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

R6104 A-2B R6105 A-2B R6106 A-2B R6107 A-2B R6108 A-2B R6109 A-2B R6110 A-2A R6111 A-2A R6112 A-2A R6113 A-2A R6114 A-2A R6115 A-2A R6116 A-2A R6117 A-2B R6118 A-2B R6119 A-2A R6120 A-2A R6121 A-2B R6122 A-2B R6123 A-2B R6124 A-2B R6125 A-2B R6126 A-2B R6127 A-2A R6128 A-2A R6129 A-2A R6130 A-2B R6131 A-2B R6132 A-2B R6133 A-2B R6134 A-2C R6135 A-2C R6136 A-2C R6137 A-2C R6138 A-2C R6139 A-2C R6140 A-2C R6141 A-2C R6149 A-2B R6150 A-2B R6151 A-2B R6152 A-2B R6201 A-2C R6202 A-2C R6205 A-2C R6206 A-2C R6207 A-2C R6208 A-2C R6209 A-2D R6301 A-1B R6302 A-1C R6304 A-1C R6306 A-1C R6307 A-1C R6308 A-1C R6309 A-2B R6310 A-2C R6311 A-1B

Symbol

Parts

No.

Location

R6312 A-1B R6313 A-1B R6314 A-1B R6316 A-1B R6317 A-1B R6318 A-1B R6319 A-1B R6324 A-1B R6325 A-1B R6326 A-1B R6327 A-1B R6328 A-1B R6330 A-1B R7006 A-1A R7009 A-1A R7010 A-1A R7011 A-2B R7012 A-1A R7013 A-1A R7014 A-2B R7015 A-1A R7018 A-1A R7021 A-3C R7022 A-3C R7023 A-3B R7024 A-3C R7026 A-3C R7030 B-2A R7031 B-2A R7032 A-2E R7036 A-2E R7051 A-2B R7052 A-2B R7053 A-2B R7054 A-1A R7055 A-2B R7056 A-2B R7057 A-2B R7058 A-1A

SW

SW7001 A-1D

TL

TL3719 B-1E TL6101 B-2C TL6102 B-2C

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN IDENTIFICATIONOF PARTS LOCATION

8

7

A/V

MIC

(Inside the cover)

12 34 5 6

11

910

BATTERY EJECT

(Bottom)

1 Recording indicator

The red indicator will light during recording.

2 Optical 10 zoom lens 3 Lens hood

Always remove this lens hood when using generally available tele-conversion or wideconversion lens.

4 Infrared receiver

When the remote control is used to operate the DVD video camera/recorder, this receiver will receive the infrared signal.

5 Zoom lever

Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle.

6 Accessory shoe

Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E; optional), are attached here.

7 External microphone jack 8 AV output jack (EG)

AV input/output jack (PP)

9 Stereo microphone 10 2.5” type liquid crystal display (inside) 11 BATTERY EJECT switch

The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the bottom of this DVD video camera/recorder: Slide it when removing the battery.

12 13 14 1715

16

18 19 21 2322

12 Viewfinder 13 Dioptre control

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)

14 ACCESS/PC indicator

Will blink or light while the DVD video camera/ recorder is operating.

15 DISC EJECT button

Press down and release this button to open the disc gui de.

16 CARD ACCESS indicator

20

17 Card insertion block 18 Battery attachment platform 19 Record button (REC) 20 Shoulder strap holders (EG)

Shoulder belt attachment portion (PP)

21 Power switch 22 Speaker 23 Hand strap (EG)

Grip belt (PP)

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

3632 33 34 3531

24 FULL AUTO button

To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic

25 FOCUS butto n

To switch between manual focus and autofocus.

26 EXPOSURE button

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

27 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation)

button

Press this button when subject is being lighted from rear.

28 DISC NAVIGATION button 29 SELECT butt on 30 MENU butto n

Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. The camera menu will appear even if disc is not loaded.

31 Screen display button (DISPLAY)

Press this button to display the details of image being played back or camera setting status, or switch the display off.

32 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ buttons

To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.

33 RESET button

To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD video camera/recorder was shipped from the factory).

34 USB terminal 35 Joystick

Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item; then play back the scene or pause it.

36 Stop/cancel button

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

37 38

39

43

44

40

41

42

37 REC button 38 DIGITAL ZOOM button 39 Reverse skip button 40 Reverse search button 41 DISC NAVIGATION button 42 MENU butto n 43 ZOOM T button

45 46

47

48 49

50 51

45 Forward search button 46 Play/pause button 47 Forward skip button 48 DISPLAY button 49 Stop button 50 DELETE button 51 SELECT button

44 ZOOM W button

* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD video camera/recorder.

2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 2-1 FRT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

G

To MIC

F

To FAF CN1801

CODE PART NAME LE 2SC5385T11 1ZS 2SD2345-S 64 DTC114YE MO MA132WA

ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE

*

TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE

4321 8765

2-2 FAF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

G

F

To FRT PG1801

E

2.5 4.7

3.6 (0)

D

0(3)

0

IR RECEIVER

0

2-3 SAF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

FAF

C

4.7

0

4.7

00

0

To BOARD To BOARD [AEL] PG7003

E

D

C

To L CASE (OPERATION SW)

B

INFRARED RAYS OPTICAL

FRT

PG8012

SAF

A

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN FRT, FAF, SAF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4321

To BOARD To BOARD PG7004

B

A

8765

4321 8765

SHE

To

BOARD To BOARD

[AEL]

PG7009

To EVF UNIT

To GYR CN1401

VL1220/F3A

SHE

To

BOARD To BOARD

[AEL]

PG7009

To EVF UNIT

To GYR CN1401

VL1220/F3A

2-4 GYR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 2-5 SHE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

G

1.3

0

F

1.3

0

E

D

1.4

CODE PART NAME

3.1

1.2

3.1

5H XP4501

ONE VOLTAGE: PB OR REC MODE.

*

TWO VOLTAGES: PB AND (REC) MODE.

1 2 3 4 5 6

To SHE PG0154

G

F

E

D

0-3.1

C

VCC

DET

0-3.1

B

1.3 1.3

1.3

1.33.1

C

B

GND

1.31.3

0

1.3 1.3

0

GYR

A

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN GYR, SHE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4321

8765

A

2-6 BOARD To BOARD [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

25242322212019181716151413121110987654321

G

0.1

C7004

F

E

D

C

B

A

To MAN PG1501

MP

TL7041

0

H9

1B

BM10696R

2B

BM10696R

3B

4B

To LCD PG3401

BM10349R

BM10696R

5B

BM10696R

To FAF CN7003

To EVF 1B-14B

BM10696R

To SAF CN7004

To SHE PG0151

4321 8765

BM10696R

BM10349R

BM10696R

6B

7B8B9B

10B

11B

12B

13B

14B

4321

FOR ADJUSTMENT.

3.1

0

3.1 0

ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE

*

TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE

-

3.1 0

CODE PART NAME H9 UMH9N MP MA133

DECODER

3.1

0

1.7

1.6

3.1(0)

3.1 0

BOARD To BORAD [AEL]

1A 2A 3A 4A 5A

6A 7A 8A

To

9A

LENS DRIVE

10A

1A-21A

11A 12A 13A 14A 15A 16A 17A 18A 19A 20A 21A

18C 19C

20C 21C

23C 24C 25C 26C 27C 22C 29C 30C 28C 31C 32C 33C 34C 36C

To AUDIO

37C

1C-42C

38C 39C 40C 41C 42C 10C 4C 5C 6C 7C 9C 8C 11C 12C 13C 14C 15C 35C 16C 17C 1C 2C 3C

15B 16B 17B 18B

To

19B

EVF

20B

15B-27B

21B 22B 23B 24B 25B 26B 27B

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN BOARD TO BOARD [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

8765

G

F

E

D

C

B

A

2-7 LENS DRIVE [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4321 8765

G

1A 3A

AE

F

3.0

0

(0)

(-)

0

64

To LENS

E

UNIT

D

8.4 6.2

7.6

0.4(1.9)

3.1

8.0

1.6

PB: 0

(

REC:

1.6

2.2

1.5

7.6

REG CONT.

6.2

+B

0 0

GND

3V +B

C

0

BM10685R

(-)0(-)

3.2

FR

1.2

3.0 0

1.1 (2)1.6

PB: 0

(

REC:

HALL AMP

IRIS MOTOR DRIVE

IRIS LOGIC

AF/ZOOM IRIS DRIVE

1.5 1.5 1.5 0 0

0

(-)

0.21.01.21.6

0.3 0

ZOOM MOTOR DRIVE

FOCUS MOTOR DRIVE

GND

RESET5V VCC

4.7 3.1 3.2

PB: 0

(

REC:

PB: 0

(

REC:

DECORDER

3.1

0.2

PB: 0

(

0.3

REC:

0

----

+B

0.3 0

EXT2

0.3 0

GND

3.2 0

PB: 0.2

(

0.4

REC:

0

6.2

-

0

-

3.2 0

(

PB: 0 REC:

3.0 0

IRIS DET

PB: 0

(

REC:

(1.4)

2.3

(1.5)

1.5

0

IRIS DET

A

GND

4.8

V+

B

1.8

2.6

(1.6)

1.8

0

(-)

0

(-)

0

64

CODE PART NAME AE 2SB1424 FR 2SA1774RS 64 DTC114YE

ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE

*

TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE

0(-)

2.3(1.5) (1.4)

4.8

0

B

A

PB: 3.2

(

3.2 0

REC:

3.2 0

To BOARD To BOARD 1A-21A

LENS DRIVE [AEL]

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN LENS DRIVE [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4321

5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 2A

11A 12A 13A 14A 15A 16A 4A

17A 18A 19A 20A 21A

8765

G

F

E

D

C

B

A

2-8 AUDIO [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

G

2.32.32.32.32.32.3

4.6

F

E

D

1C 2C 3C

To BOARD To BOARD 1C-3C

ONE VOLTAGE:PB OR REC MODE TWO VOLTAGES:PB AND (REC) MODE

CODE PART NAME FR 2SA1774RS YR 2SD2216 25 DTC124EE 64 DTC114YE MI MA132K

*

MIC AMP

2.3 02.32.3 2.32.32.3

4321 8765

YR

3.9 4.6

4.6

3.9

2.2

YR

1.7

1k

0

25

3.9

2.2

YR

1.7

1k

0

25

4C 5C

3.9

2.5

YR

1.9

2.02.02.0

0

GND

0

3.9

2.5

YR

1.9

2.5

1.9

FR

0

A

B

V+

MIC AMP

2.0 3.92.02.0

2.5

1.9

0

TL6102

3.1

PB:

0

(

REC: 0

3.1 0

2.6

0.3

3.1 0

VF

A/D & D/A CONV.

1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4

TL6101

--

BE10391R

R6209

-

2.5

3.1

0

2.5 0

3.1

0

10

BE10391R

SP3V

18C 19C 20C 21C 22C 23C 24C 25C 26C 27C 28C 29C 30C

31C 32C 33C 34C

35C 36C

G

F

E

D

6C 7C

8C 9C

C

To BOARD To BOARD 4C-17C

B

A

10C

12C

13C

11C

14C 15C

16C 17C

C6330

33

L6305

3.7

V.OUT.Return

3.7

V.OUT

4.8

VCCH[Y/V]

0

2.2

4.8

-

3.1(0)

1.5

1.6

47

1.5

2.8

1.65 0

GND[SP]

1.6

SP.OUT[-]

GND[Y/V] Y.OUT.Return Y.OUT

VIDEO/AUDIO

AMP

SP.P.SAV VCCH[AUD]

3.2

4.8 2.4 2.3 2.3000

(0)

L.OUT.P.SAV H.OUT.P.SAV

-------

1.0 (0.5)

3.11.61.10.50000.20.1000 1.21.2

-

MIN MAX

0-3.1 (0)

L.OUT[R]

L.MUTE[R]

GND[LINE]

0

AUDIO [AEL]

(M2)

4.8 0

4.8

0 0

1.5

3.1

4.6 0 0 0 0

To BOARD To BOARD 18C-42C

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN AUDIO [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4321

37C 38C 39C

40C 41C 42C

C

B

A

8765

2-9 EVF [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4321 8765

G

F

E

D

C

B

To BOARD T o BOARD 15B-27B

15B

16B

17B

18B

19B 20B 21B

22B 23B 24B

25B 26B 27B

0.5 0

CODE PART NAME FR 2SA1774RS 64 DTC114YE 2 HVU200A-T

ONE VOLTAGE: PB OR REC MODE.

*

TWO VOLTAGES: PB AND (REC) MODE.

3.2 0

0 0 0

0

3.1

3.2

0.2

00

3.2 0

3.2

-

EVF DRIVER

3.0 0

-

1.8-

G

FR

4.8

4.7

4.2

F

0

12.0

--

-

6.4------

0---00

11.0 0

3.0 0

3.2 0

3.0 0

3.2 0

--

3.0 0

12.0

1.9

6.6 0

-

0

3.1

0

0.7

-

3.0 0

TL3719

3.2

(2)

3.1

64

0

E

5B 1B 2B 14B 3B

4B 13B 12B 11B

10B 9B 8B 7B 6B

To BOARD T o BOARD 1B-14B

D

C

TYPE PP TYPE EG R3707 R3708

100k 100k

39k

150k

B

EVF [AEL]

A

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN EVF [AEL] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4321

8765

2-10 LCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

G

4321 8765

INVERTER

0.7 0

0

0.7 0

15.0 0

TRANS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

To BACK LIGHT

CODE PART NAME FR 2SA1774RS 64 DTC114YE

ONE VOLTAGE: PB OR REC MODE.

*

TWO VOLTAGES: PB AND (REC) MODE.

G

F

1 2 3

E

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

D

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

C

22 23 24 25

To

BOARD To BOARD

PG7008

To MR CN3401

F

12.0 12.0

LCD DRIVER

0.4 0

9.0

3.0

3.0 0

05.83.13.23.2 -

0

3.0 0

0

3.0 0

3.5 0

3.0 0

0

3.1

0 0

3.0 0

3.1

3.0 0

11.3

FR

0

3.0

64

0

E

D

C

12.0

9.0

3.0

3.1

6.0

-

0 0 0

3.1

0.1 1.5 1.3 2.1 3.1

3.0 0

9.0

3.0

0.4 0

B

To LCD UNIT

A

LCD

4321

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN LCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

8765

B

A

2-10 LCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

G

4321 8765

INVERTER

0.7 0

0

0.7 0

15.0 0

TRANS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

To BACK LIGHT

CODE PART NAME FR 2SA1774RS 64 DTC114YE

ONE VOLTAGE: PB OR REC MODE.

*

TWO VOLTAGES: PB AND (REC) MODE.

G

F

1 2 3

E

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

D

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

C

22 23 24 25

To

BOARD To BOARD

PG7008

To MR CN3401

F

12.0 12.0

LCD DRIVER

0.4 0

9.0

3.0

3.0 0

05.83.13.23.2 -

0

3.0 0

0

3.0 0

3.5 0

3.0 0

0

3.1

0 0

3.0 0

3.1

3.0 0

11.3

FR

0

3.0

64

0

E

D

C

12.0

9.0

3.0

3.1

6.0

-

0 0 0

3.1

0.1 1.5 1.3 2.1 3.1

3.0 0

9.0

3.0

0.4 0

B

To LCD UNIT

A

LCD

4321

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN LCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

8765

B

A

4321 8765

2-11 MR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 2-13 DRF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

G

VOLTAGE:READ AND (WRITE) MODE.

*

REVERSE SW

AN48800A

3.0 0

0

CN3401

F

AN48800A

3.0

0

OPEN/CLOSE SW

To LCD PG3403

E

G

F

E

MR

D

2-12 USB SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

2.2k

C

BL8102

PC TERMINAL

B

A

USB

To MAN PG5001

To MAN PG2002

To DISC DRIVE UNIT (DRV-PG9701)

C

B

DRF

A

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN MR, USB, DRF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4321

8765

1. WIRING DIAGRAM

4321 8765

F

DISC DRIVE UNIT

4PIN

SLID

PG9403

6PIN

PG9303

PG9501

TEST

LENS UNIT

CCD/FOCUS MOTOR/

()

ZOOM MOTOR/IRIS

70PIN

PG2302

DRF

F

MOTOR

PG9701

SID

SPINDLE

E

MOTOR

DISC DRIVE

15PIN

PG9401

PG9404

51PIN

PG9103

DRV

PG2001

PG9301

UNIT

20PIN

TYPE PP:

D

HDM

LOCK UNIT

PG9404

51PIN

AV INPUT/OUTPUT TYPE EG: AV OUTPUT

EXTERNAL MIC

J6002

J6001

16PIN

PG1501

MAN

PG5001

PG1502

21PIN

CN8061

6PIN

PG2301

PG2002

PG0501

PG1503

6PIN

70PIN

12PIN

8PIN

CN8051

CN8101

BATTERY TERMINAL

E

REAR COVER

ZOOM SW/ REC SW/

()

EJECT SW

D

USB

JK8101 PC TERMINAL

PG1801

C

FRT

CN1801

FAF

CN7003

PG0154

PG0153

CN1401

GYR

MIC

5PIN

PG1802

10PIN

SHE

16PIN

DISC COVER

POWER SW/ SPEAKER/

()

CARD SOLT

CARD

SD MEMORY CARD/MMC

C

EVF

MR

18PIN

B

PG3401

A

PG3403

CN3401

6PIN

24PIN

PG3402

25PIN

LCD

LCD UNIT

BACK LIGHT

PG1301

PG7003

PG7002 FOR ADJUSTMENT

25PIN

PG7008

120PIN

PG7001

PG0151

30PIN

PG7009

AEL

(144)

PG7004

6PIN

SAF

CN7004

4321

16PIN

UNIT.

CN8012

6PIN

PG8012

L CASE

(OPERATION SW)

VDR-M30PP/EG/B/EN WIRING DIAGRAM

8765

B

A