SANYO VPC-MZ3EX, VPC-MZ3E, VPC-MZ3GX, VAR-G6U, VAR-G6EX SERVICE MANUAL

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SERVICE MANUAL

FILE NO.

Digital Camera

Contents

1. OUTLINE OF CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION .................... 2

2. DISASSEMBLY ........................................................ 10

3. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT .................................. 12

4. USB STORAGE INFORMATION

REGISTRATION ...................................................... 17

5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................. 18

6. PARTS LIST............................................................. 19

CABINET AND CHASSIS PARTS 1 ........................ 19

CABINET AND CHASSIS PARTS 2 ........................ 20

ELECTRICAL PARTS .............................................. 21

PACKING MATERIALS............................................ 26

ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 26

AC ADAPTOR .......................................................... 26

CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS &

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ...................................... C1

VPC-MZ3EX

(Product Code : 126 612 01) (Europe) (PAL General)

VPC-MZ3

(Product Code : 126 612 02) (U.S.A.) (Canada)

VPC-MZ3GX

(Product Code : 126 612 03) (General)

VAR-G6U

(Product Code : 126 301 09) (U.S.A.) (Canada)

VAR-G6EX

(Product Code : 126 301 10) (Europe) (PAL General)

VAR-G6E

(Product Code : 126 301 11) (U.K.)

PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE

The components designated by a symbol ( ! ) in this schematic diagram designates components whose value are of

special significance to product safety. Should any component designated by a symbol need to be replaced, use only the part

designated in the Parts List. Do not deviate from the resistance, wattage, and voltage ratings shown.

CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE : 1. Parts order must contain model number, part number, and description.

2. Substitute parts may be supplied as the service parts.

3. N. S. P. : Not available as service parts.

Design and specification are subject to change without notice.

SX612/EX, U, GX, SVA03/U, EX, E

REFERENCE No. SM5310441

1. OUTLINE OF CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

1-1. CA1 and A PART OF CA2 CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTIONS Around CCD block

1. IC Configuration

CA1 board

IC901 (ICX274AQ) CCD imager

CA2 board

IC901 (H driver, CDS, AGC and A/D converter)

2. IC901 (CA1) (CCD imager)

[Structure]

Interline type CCD image sensor

Image size Diagonal 8.293 mm (1/1.8 type) Pixels in total 1688 (H) x 1248 (V) Recording pixels 1600 (H) x 1200 (V)

OUT

GND

Vertical register

G B

Horizontal register

GND

(Note) : Photo sensor

Fig. 1-1. CCD Block Diagram

G R G R G R G R

SUB

B G B G B G B G

(Note)

Pin No.

Symbol

Vø

Vø3A

Vø3B

Vø3C

Vø2A

Vø2B

Vø2C

Vø1

GND

OUT

Vertical register transfer clock

GND

Signal output

Pin Description

Table 1-1. CCD Pin Description

3. IC904 (V Driver) and IC901 (CA2 board) (H driver)

An H driver and V driver are necessary in order to generate the clocks (vertical transfer clock, horizontal transfer clock and electronic shutter clock) which driver the CCD. IC904 are V driver. In addition the XV1-XV4 signals which are output from IC102 are the vertical transfer clocks, and the XSG signal which is output from IC102 is superimposed onto XV2 and XV3 at IC902 in order to generate a ternary pulse. In addition, the XSUB signal which is output from IC102 is used as the sweep pulse for the electronic shutter. A H driver is inside IC901 (CA2 board), and H1A, H1B, H2A, H2B and RG clock are generated at IC901 (CA2 board).

4. IC901 (CA2 board) (CDS, AGC Circuit and A/D Converter)

The video signal which is output from the CCD is input to Pin (29) of IC901 (CA2 board). There are inside the sampling hold block, AGC block and A/D converter block. The setting of sampling phase and AGC amplifier is carried out by serial data at Pin (37) of IC911. The video signal is carried out A/D converter, and is output by 10-bit.

Pin No.

CCDIN

H1-H4

Symbol

øRG

Hø

Hø1B

GND

øSUB

SUB

Hø1A

Hø2A

CDS

HORIZONTAL

DRIVERS

CLAMP

Circuit power

Reset gate clock

Horizontal register transfer clock

GND

Substrate clock

Substrate bias

Protection transistor bias

Horizontal register transfer clock

PxGA

INTERNAL

PRECISION

GENERATOR

2~36 dB

VGA

CLOCKS

TIMING

CORE

SYNC

Pin Description

VRT

VREF

Fig. 1-2. IC901 Block Diagram

VRB

ADC

CLAMP

INTERNAL

REGISTERS

SCK

SDATA

DOUT

CLPOB

CLPDM

PBLK

CLI

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1-2. CA2 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

1. Circuit Description 1-1. Scannning converter (Interlace converter)

This circuit uses the function of a 128-Mbit SDRAMs to convert the non-interlaced signal which is output from the CCD into an interlaced signal for the video monitor.

1-2. Camera signal processor

This comprises circuits such as the digial clamp circuit, white balance circuit, γ circuit, color signal generation circuit, matrix circuit and horizontal aperture circuit.

1. Digital clamp circuit

The optical black section of the CCD extracts 16-pixel averaged values from the subsequent data to make the black level of the CCD output data uniform for each line. The 16-pixel averaged value for each line is taken as the sum of the value for the previous line multiplied by the coefficient k and the value for the current line multiplied by the coefficient 1-k.

2. White balance circuit

This circuit controls the white balance by using the AWB judgement value computed by the CPU to control the gain for each R, G and B pixel based on the CCD data which has been read.

3. γ circuit This circuit performs (gamma) correction in order to maintain a linear relationship between the light input to the camera and the light output from the picture screen.

4. Color generation circuit

This circuit converts the CCD data into RGB signals.

5. Matrix circuit

This circuit generates the Y signals, R-Y signals and B-Y signals from the RGB signals.

6. Horizontal aperture circuit

This circuit is used generate the aperture signal.

1-3. SDRAM controller

This circuit outputs address, RAS, CAS and AS data for controlling the SDRAM. It also refreshes the SDRAM.

1-4. PIO

The expansion parallel port can be used for functions such as stroboscope control and LCD driver control.

1-8. Sound buffer

Audio memory

1-9. LCD driver

The 8-bit digital YUV signals which are input to the LCD driver are converted to RGB signals, and the timing signal which is necessary for LCD monitor display and the RGB signals are then supplied to the LCD monitor.

1-10. LCD monitor

This is the image display device which displays the image signals supplied from the LCD driver.

1-11. Memory card control

This reads data from the memory card and stores it in SDRAM, and writes out the image data stored in SDRAM. In addition, error correction is carried out when the data is read.

1-12. MJPEG compression

Still and continuous frame data is converted to JPEG format, and movie images are compressed and expanded in MJPEG format.

2. Outline of Operation

When the shutter opens, the reset signals, ZTEST0, ZTEST1, ZTEST2 signals and the serial signals (“take a picture” commands) from the 8-bit microprocessor are input and record operation starts. When the TG drives the CCD, picture data passes through the A/D and is then input to the ASIC as 10bit data. This data then passes through the DCLP, AWB, shutter and γ circuit, after which it is input to the SDRAM. The AWB, shutter, γ, and AGC value are computed from this data, and two exposures are made to obtain the optimum picture. The data which has already been stored in the SDRAM is read by the CPU and color generation is carried out. Each pixel is interpolated from the surrounding data as being either R, G or B primary color data to produce R, G and B data. At this time, correction of the lens distortion which is a characteristic of wide-angle lenses is carried out. Aperture correction is carried out, and in case of still picture the data is then compressed by the JPEG method and in case of picture it is compressed by MJPEG method and is written to compact flash card. When the data is to be output to an external device, it is read JPEG picture data from the compact flash card and output to PC via the USB.

1-5. SIO (Serial control)

This is the interface for the 4-bit microprocessor.

1-6. USB control

This is comunicated PC with 12 Mbps.

1-7. TG, SG block

This is the timing generation circuit which generates the clocks (vertical transfer clock and electronic shutter clock) which drive the CCD.

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3. LCD Block

During EE, gamma conversion is carried out for the 10-bit RGB data which is input from the A/D conversion block of the CCD to the ASIC in order that the γ revised can be displayed on the video. The YUV of 640 x 480 is then transferred to the SVRAM. The data which has accumulated in the SDRAM is converted to digital YUV signal in conformity to ITUR-601 inside the ASIC by SDRAM control circuit inside the ASIC, the data is sent to the LCD driver IC and displayed the image to LCD panel. If the shutter button is pressed in this condition, the 10-bit data which is output from the A/D conversion block of the CCD is sent to the SDRAM (DMA transfer), and is displayed on the LCD as a freeze-frame image. During playback, the JPEG image data which has accumulated in the compact flash card is converted to YUV signals. In the same way as for EE, the data is then sent to the SDRAM, converted to digital YUV signal in conformity to ITUR-601 inside the ASIC, the data is sent to the LCD driver IC and displayed the image to LCD panel. The LCD driver is converted digital YUV signals to RGB signals from ASIC, and these RGB signals and the control signal which is output by the LCD driver are used to drive the LCD panel. The RGB signals are 1H transposed so that no DC component is present in the LCD element, and the two horizontal shift register clocks drive the horizontal shift registers inside the LCD panel so that the 1H/1V transposed RGB signals are applied to the LCD panel. Because the LCD closes more as the difference in potential between the VCOM (common polar voltage: AC drive) and the R, G and B signals becomes greater, the display becomes darker; if the difference in potential is smaller, the element opens and the LCD become brighter. In addition, the brightness and contrast settings for the LCD can be varied by means of the serial data from the ASIC.

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1-3. PW1 POWER CIRCUIT and LENS DRIVE BLOCK DESCRIPTION

1. Outline

This is the main power circuit, and is comprised of the following blocks. Switching power controller (IC501) Analog and LCD system power output (Q5001, T5001) Digital 1.85 V power output (Q5009, L5008) Digital 3.35 V power output (Q5010, L5009) Digital 3.35 V step-up power output (Q5011, L5010) LED backlight power output (Q5012, L5011) 5 V system power output (Q5015, L5012)

2. Switching Controller

This is the basic circuit which is necessary for controlling the power supply for a PWM-type switching regulator, and is provided with six built-in channels, only CH1 (analog and LCD system power output), CH2 (digital 1.85 V system power output), CH3 (digital 3.35 V system power output), CH4 (digital

3.35 V step-up power output), CH5 (LED back light power output) and CH6 (5 V system power output) are used. Feedback from 15.0 V (A) (CH1), 1.85 V (D) (CH2), 3.35 V (D) (CH3), 4.7 V (L) (CH4), LED backlight output (CH5) and 5 V (CH6) power supply outputs are received, and the PWM duty is varied so that each one is maintained at the correct voltage setting level.

2-1. Short-circuit Protection

If output is short-circuited for the length of time determined by the condenser which is connected to Pin (37) of IC501, all output is turned off. The control signal (P ON) are recontrolled to restore output.

3. Analog and LCD System Power Output

15.0 V (A), -7.5 V (A) and 9.6 V (L) are output. Feedback for the 15.0 V (A) is provided to the switching controller (Pin (40) of IC501) so that PWM control can be carried out.

7. LED Backlight Power Output

A constant current flows to the backlight LEDs. Feedback for the voltage of R5098 is provided to the power controller (Pin (2) of IC501) so that PWM control can be carried out.

8. 5 V System Power Output

5 V is output. Feedback for the 5 V is provided to the swiching controller (Pin (4) of IC501) so that PWM control can be carried out.

9. Lens drive block

9-1. Iris drive

When the drive signals (IRIS_A, IRIS_/A, IRIS_B and IRIS_/ B) which are output from the ASIC, the stepping motor is driven by the driver (IC951), and are then used to drive the iris steps.

9-2. Focus drive

When the drive signals (FRSTB, FCW, FOEB and FCLK) which are output from the ASIC, the focus stepping motor is sinewave driven by the micro-step motor driver (IC953). Detection of the standard focusing positions is carried out by means of the photointerruptor (FOCUS PI) inside the lens block.

9-3. Iris drive

The zoom DC motor drive signals (ZOOM_A and ZOOM_/A) which are output from the ASIC are used to drive by the motor driver (IC951). Detection of the zoom positions is carried out by means of photointerruptor (ZOOM PI) inside the lens block.

9-4. Shutter drive

When the shutter drive signals (SHUT_A and SHUT_/A) which are output from the ASIC, it is driven regular current by the motor driver IC (IC951).

4. Digital 1.85 V Power Output

1.85 V (D) is output. Feedback for the 1.85 V (D) is provided to the switching controller (Pins (43) of IC501) so that PWM control can be carried out.

5. Digital 3.35 V Power Output

3.35 V (D) is output. Feedback for the 3.35 V (D) is provided to the swiching controller (Pin (45) of IC501) so that PWM control can be carried out.

6. Digital 3.35 V Step-up Power Output

4.7 V is output. Feedback for the 4.7 V is provided to the swiching controller (Pin (47) of IC501) so that PWM control can be carried out.

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1-4. ST1 STROBE CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

1. Charging Circuit

When UNREG power is supplied to the charge circuit and the CHG signal from SY1 board becomes High (3.3 V), the charging circuit starts operating and the main electorolytic capacitor is charged with high-voltage direct current. However, when the CHG signal is Low (0 V), the charging circuit does not operate.

1-1. Power switch

When the CHG signal switches to Hi, Q5407 turns ON and the charging circuit starts operating.

1-2. Power supply filter

C5401 constitutes the power supply filter. They smooth out ripples in the current which accompany the switching of the oscillation transformer.

1-3. Oscillation circuit

This circuit generates an AC voltage (pulse) in order to increase the UNREG power supply voltage when drops in current occur. This circuit generates a drive pulse with a frequency of approximately 50-100 kHz. Because self-excited light omission is used, the oscillation frequency changes according to the drive conditions.

2. Light Emission Circuit

When RDY and TRIG signals are input from the ASIC expansion port, the stroboscope emits light.

2-1. Emission control circuit

When the RDY signal is input to the emission control circuit, Q5409 switches on and preparation is made to let current flow to the light emitting element. Moreover, when a STOP signal is input, the stroboscope stops emitting light.

2-2. Trigger circuit

When a TRIG signal is input to the trigger circuit, D5405 switches on, a high-voltage pulse of several kilovolts is generated inside the trigger circuit, and this pulse is then applied to the light emitting part.

2-3. Light emitting element

When the high-voltage pulse form the trigger circuit is applied to the light emitting part, currnet flows to the light emitting element and light is emitted.

Beware of electric shocks.

1-4. Oscillation transformer

The low-voltage alternating current which is generated by the oscillation control circuit is converted to a high-voltage alternating current by the oscillation transformer.

1-5. Rectifier circuit

The high-voltage alternating current which is generated at the secondary side of T5401 is rectified to produce a highvoltage direct current and is accumulated at electrolytic capacitor C5412.

1-6. Voltage monitoring circuit

This circuit is used to maintain the voltage accumulated at C5412 at a constance level. After the charging voltage is divided and converted to a lower voltage by R5417, R5419 and R5420, it is output to the SY1 circuit board as the monitoring voltage VMONIT. When this VMONIT voltage reaches a specified level at the SY1 circuit board, the CHG signal is switched to Low and charging is interrupted.

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1-5. SY1 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

1. Configuration and Functions

For the overall configuration of the SY1 circuit board, refer to the block diagram. The SY1 circuit board centers around a 8-bit microprocessor (IC301), and controls camera system condition (mode). The 8-bit microprocessor handles the following functions.

1. Operation key input, 2. Clock control and backup, 3. Power ON/OFF, 4. Storobe charge control, 5. Signal input and output for zoom and lens control.

1~4

12 13

24 VDD

25 AVSS

26~29 SCAN IN 3~0

31 NOT USED

STBY_LED (GREEN)

Signal

SCAN OUT 0~3

P ON

PA O N

LCD ON

BL_ON

VSS

VDD

SELF_LED

STBY_LED (RED)

AVREF_ON

SCK

PRG SI

PRG SO

PRG SCK

NOT USED

CHG ON

INT_TMP

CHG VOL

BATTERY

AVREF

AVDD

RESET

XCOUT

XCIN

XOUT

XIN

VSS

BAT OFF

SREQ

SCAN IN6

INTP3

NOT USED

BOOT

I/O

Outline

Key matrix output

Digital power ON/OFF control H : ON

Analog power ON/OFF control H : ON

LCD power ON/OFF control H : ON

LCD backlight ON/OFF

GND

VDD

Self-timer LED control L : ON

Stand-by LED (green) control L : ON

Stand-by LED (red) control L : ON

A/D converter standard voltage control L : ON

Receiving data (from ASIC)

Sending data (to ASIC)

Communication clock (to ASIC)

Flash memory write receiving data

Flash memory write sending data

Flash memory write communication clock

Flash charge control H : ON

VDD

Analog GND

Key scan input

Internal temperature detection input (analog input)

Storobe charge voltage detection (analog input)

Battery voltage detection (analog input)

Analog standard voltage input terminal

A/D converter analog power terminal

Reset input

Clock oscillation terminal (32.768 kHz)

Clock oscillation terminal

Flash memory writing voltage

Main clock oscillation terminal (4MHz)

Main clock oscillation terminal

GND

Battery OFF detection

Serial communication requirement (from ASIC)

Key scan input 6

Compulsion boot control

See next page →

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49 AV JACK

DC IN

CARD

BUZZER

SCAN OUT 4

SCAN IN 4

SCAN IN 5

SUB1

USB

LCD ON2 O

NTZPAL O NTSC/PAL switch H : NTSC

BACKUP_CNT

ASIC TEST 0

ASIC TEST 1

ASIC TEST 2

ASIC RESET

O DC jack/battery detection input (analog input) L : DC jack insertion

I/O

O ASIC reset control signal 0

O ASIC reset control signal 1

Table 5-1. 8-bit Microprocessor Port Specification

AV jack connection detection H : AV jack detection

CF card insertion detection L : Insertion

Buzzer beep tone output H : Pulse output

Key scan output 4

Key scan input 4

Key scan input 5

Communication line to main

USB connector detection L : USB detecion

LCD ON/OFF control 2 H : ON

Backup battery charge control L : Charge ON

ASIC reset control signal 2

ASIC reset singal

2. Internal Communication Bus

The SY1 circuit board carries out overall control of camera operation by detecting the input from the keyboard and the condition of the camera circuits. The 8-bit microprocessor reads the signals from each sensor element as input data and outputs this data to the camera circuits (ASIC) or to the LCD display device as operation mode setting data. Fig. 5-1 shows the internal communication between the 8-bit microprocessor, ASIC and SPARC lite circuits.

ASIC RESET

S. REQ

8-bit

Microprocessor

Fig. 5-1 Internal Bus Communication System

ASIC SO

ASIC SI

ASIC SCK

ASIC TEST 1

ASIC TEST 2

ASIC TEST 0

3. Key Operaiton

For details of the key operation, refer to the instruction manual.

SCAN OUT

SCAN IN

← LEFT

PLAY

WEB

↑ UP

DC MODE

-4

↓ DOWN

LCD

TEST

SET UP

→ RIGHT

WIDE

FOCUS

VIDEO CLIP

SHOOTING

TELE

FLASH

SEQUENTIAL

SHOT

ASIC

SET

1st

STILL IMAGE

2nd

POWER ON

Table 5-2. Key Operation

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4. Power Supply Control

The 8-bit microprocessor controls the power supply for the overall system. The following is a description of how the power supply is turned on and off. When the battery is attached, a regulated 3.2 V voltage is normally input to the 8-bit microprocessor (IC301) by IC302, so that clock counting and key scanning is carried out even when the power switch is turned off, so that the camera can start up again. When the battery is removed, the 8-bit microprocessor operates in sleep mode using the backup capacitor. At this time, the 8-bit microprocessor only carries out clock counting, and waits in standby for the battery to be attached again. When a switch is operated, the 8-bit microprocessor supplies power to the system as required. The 8-bit microprocessor first sets both the P (A) ON signal at pin (6) and the P ON signal at pin (5) to high, and then turns on the DC/DC converter. After this, low signals are output from pins (61), (62), (63) and (64) so that the ASIC is set to the reset condition. After this these pins set to high, and set to active condition. If the LCD monitor is on, the LCD ON 2 signal at pin (58) set to high, and the DC/DC converter for the LCD monitor is turned on. Once it is completed, the ASIC returns to the reset condition, all DC/ DC converters are turned off and the power supply to the whole system is halted.

ASIC,

memory

Power voltage

Power OFF

Power switch ON-

Auto power OFF

Shutter switch ON

CAMERA

Monitor OFF

LCD finder

Play back

Table 5-3. Camera Mode (Battery Operation)

Note) 4 MHz = Main clock operation, 32 kHz = Sub clock operation

3.3 V 1.8 V

OFF

CCD

5 V (A)

+12 V etc.

OFF

ON → 2 OFF

OFF

(ALWAYS)

5. 8-bit D/A circuit (Audio)

This circuit converts the audio signals (analog signals) from the microphone to 8-bit digital signals.

8 bit

CPU

3.2 V

32KHz OFF

4 MHz OFF

4 MHz ON

LCD

MONITOR

5 V (L)

+8.5 V etc.

6. 8-bit A/D circuit (Audio)

The audio signals which were converted to digial form by the 8-bit A/D circuit are temporarily to a sound buffer and then recorded in the SSFDC card. During playback, the 8-bit D/A circuit converts these signals into analog audio signals.

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2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. REMOVAL OF CABINET FRONT, CABINET BACK AND CABINET TOP

1. Six screws 1.7 x 2.5

2. Three screws 1.7 x 4

3. Four screws 1.7 x 2

4. Cabinet front

5. Cabinet back

6. FPC

7. Screw 1.7 x 2.5

8. Cabinet top

NOTE: Do not touch the holder cabi lock.

Because they change the shape

and get injured.

2-2. REMOVAL OF SY1 BOARD AND LCD

1. Two screws 1.7 x 3

2. Two connector

3. Connector

4. SY1 board

5. Four screws 1.7 x 3

6. Screw 1.7 x 3

7. Holder card

8. Holder monitor

9. FPC

10. Connector

11. LCD

12. Screw 1.7 x 4

NOTE: Attach the button buttery + side is

the bottom (Z3001 of SY1 board).

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2-3. REMOVAL OF PW1 BOARD, CA2 BOARD, ST1 BOARD AND CA1 BOARD

1. FPC

2. Screw 1.7 x 3

3. Screw 1.7 x 4

4. Holder battery

5. Connector

6. ST1 board

7. Three screws 1.7 x 3

8. FPC

9. Connector

10. PW1 board

11. Four screws 1.7 x 3

12. Holder terminal

13. CA2 board

14. Spacer CA1

15. Two screws 1.4 x 3.5

16. CA1 board

17. Three screws 1.7 x 4

18. Holder lens

2-4. BOARD LOCATION

SY1 board

ST1 board

PW1 board

CA2 board

CA1 board

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3. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

Firmware

Image

AWB

Focus

UV Matrix

RGB Odd

RGB Gain

Tint

RGB Even

VCOMDC

Phase

LCD

Calibration

Upload

Initialize

LCD Type

H AFC Test

VCOMPP(LOW)

VCOMPP(HI)

Cal Data

Cal Mode

EVF

USB storage

Get Set

VID

Set

PID

Set

Serial

Set

Rev.

Set

Setting

Language

Video Mode

VCO

3-1. Table for Servicing Tools

1Chroma meter

Part code

VJ8-0190

VJ8-0193

VJ8-0192

VJ8-0191

Ref. No.

J-1

J-2

J-3

Name

Pattern box (color viewer)

Siemens star chart

Calibration software

Number

J-4

J-5

Spare lump

Note: J-1 Pattern box (color viewer) is 100 - 110 VAC only.

J-1 J-2

J-3

J-4

Note: If the lens, CCD and board in item 2-6, it is necessary

to adjust again. Item 2-6 adjustments other than these should be carried out in sequence. For 5 and 6, carry out adjustment after sufficient charging has taken place. In case of carrying out adjustment item 3 and 4 after adjusting item 5 and 6, adjust item 3 and 4 after turing off the power.

3-4. Setup

1. System requirements

Windows 98 or Me or 2000 or XP IBM R -compatible PC with pentium processor CD-ROM drive

3.5-inch high-density diskette drive USB port 40 MB RAM Hard disk drive with at least 15 MB available VGA or SVGA monitor with at least 256-color display

2. Installing calibration software

1. Insert the calibration software installation diskette into your diskette drive.

2. Open the explorer.

3. Copy the DscCalDI_129 folder on the floppy disk in the FD drive to a folder on the hard disk.

J-5

3-2. Equipment

1. Oscilloscope

2. Digital voltmeter

3. AC adaptor

4. PC (IBM R -compatible PC, Pentium processor, Window 98 or Me or 2000 or XP)

3-3. Adjustment Items and Order

1. IC501 Oscillation Frequency Adjustment

2. CCD VSUB Adjustment

3. AWB Adjustment

4. Lens Adjustment

5. CCD Defect Detect Adjustment

6. CCD Black Point Defect Detect Adjustment

7. LCD Panel Adjustment

7-1. LCD RGB Offset Adjustment 7-2. LCD Gain Adjustment

3. Installing USB driver

Install the USB driver with camera or connection kit for PC.

4. Pattern box (color viewer)

Turn on the switch and wait for 30 minutes for aging to take place before using Color Pure. It is used after adjusting the chroma meter (VJ8-0192) adjust color temperature to 3100 ± 20 K and luminosity to 900 ± 20 cd/m

. Be careful of handling the lump and its circumference are high temperature during use and after power off for a while.

5. Computer screen during adjustment

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3-5. Connecting the camera to the computer

1. Line up the arrow on the cable connector with the notch on the camera's USB port. Insert the connector.

2. Locate a USB port on your computer.

To USB port

AC adaptor

USB cable

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3-6. Adjust Specifications

[PW1 board (Side B)]

CL526

VR501

Note:

1. When installing a new CCD, read the abbreviation described on the rear side of CCD, and write it to the board.

2. If the CCD, each board and parts replaces, it is necessary to adjust again.

Adjustment method:

1. Turn on the power. (Insert the DC jack.)

2. Shorten TP301 and TP302 of SY1 board with pushing S3003 (Flash sw).

3. Read the abbreviation display on the rear side of CCD. Convert these to voltages using the table below. For example, “h” → VSUB = 11.7 V

4. Adjust with VR921 so that the voltage of TP901 at VSUB becomes the displayed voltage value ± 0.1 V.

Note:

1. Frequency adjustment is necessary to repair in the PW1 board and replace the parts. It is carried out with LCD through screen display mode.

Preparation:

1. Carry out the frequency adjustment disconnecting cabinet front, cabinet back, cabinet top and screws of holder battery. Side B of PW1 board can be seen.

2. Connect FPC of cabinet back to CN303.

3. Insert the compact flash.

4. Set the main switch to the camera mode.

5. Set the selector dial to the still image shooting mode.

6. Push the power switch, and comfirm that the through screen from the CCD can be seen on the LCD.

1. IC501 Oscillation Frequency Adjustment

Measuring Point

Measuring Equipment

ADJ. Location

ADJ. Value

Adjustment method:

1. Adjust with VR501 to 496 ± 1 kHz.

CL526

Frequency counter

VR501

496 ± 1 kHz

VSUB abbreviation

Voltage

10.7

12.7

8.9

10.9E11.1

12.9

3. AWB Adjustment

Camera

9.139.349.5

11.5

11.3

13.5

13.3

13.1

0~18 cm

9.779.9810.1

11.7

13.7

Pattern box

(color viewer)

11.9

13.9

12.1

14.1

10.3

12.3

14.3

10.5

12.5

14.5

2. CCD VSUB Adjustment

[CA2 board (Side A)]

TP901

CL136(G)

VR501

Preparation:

POWER switch: ON

Adjusting method:

1. When setting the camera in place, set it to an angle so that nothing appears in any part of the color viewer except the white section. (Do not enter any light.)

2. Double-click on the DscCalDi129.

3. Click the AWB, and click the Yes.

4. AWB adjustment value will appear on the screen.

5. Click the OK.

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4. Lens Adjustment

6. CCD Black Point Defect Detect Adjustment

Camera

Siemens star chart

Preparation:

POWER switch: ON

Adjustment condition:

More than A3 size siemens star chart Fluorescent light illumination with no flicker Illumination above the subject should be 400 lux ± 10 %.

Adjustment method:

1. Set the siemens star chart 100 cm ± 3 cm so that it becomes center of the screen.

2. Double-click on the DscCalDi129.

3. Click the Focus, and click the Yes.

4. Lens adjustment value will appear on the screen.

5. Click the OK.

5. CCD Defect Detect Adjustment

Preparation:

POWER switch: ON (Set the camera mode.)

Adjustment method:

1. Double-click on the DscCalDi129.

2. Select “CCD Defect” on the LCD “Test”, and click the “Ye s ”.

3. After the adjustment is completed, OK will display.

4. Click the OK.

Camera

0~18 cm

Pattern box

(color viewer)

Preparation:

POWER switch: ON

Adjusting method:

1. When setting the camera in place, set it to an angle so that nothing appears in any part of the color viewer except the white section. (Do not enter any light.)

2. Double-click on the DscCalDi129.

3. Select “CCD Black” on the LCD “Test”, and click the “Ye s ”.

4. After the adjustment is completed, the number of defect will appear.

7. LCD Panel Adjustment

[CA2 board (Side A)]

TP901

VR501

CL136(G)

7-1. LCD RGB Offset Adjustment

Preparation:

POWER switch: ON

Adjusting method:

1. Double-click on the DscCalDi129.

2. Adjust LCD “RGB Odd” so that the amplitude of the CL136 waveform is 0.95 V ± 0.05 V.

3. Adjust LCD “RGB Even” so that the amplitude of the CL136 waveform is 4.55 V ± 0.05 V.

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