Casio Exilim EX-P600 Troubleshooting guide

R
EX-P600
MAR. 2004
(without price)
INDEX
Ver. 1 Mar. 2005

CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 1
BLOCK DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................................... 4
TEST MODE ................................................................................................................................................ 5
PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING .......................................................................................................... 6
1. To update the firmware version ..................................................................................................... 7
2. How to restore the firmware ........................................................................................................... 8
3. To install the firmware .................................................................................................................... 9
ADJ TOOL ................................................................................................................................................. 10
1. Preparation ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing Lens unit ........................................................................ 12
3. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing MAIN PCB ...................................................................... 13
VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................ 14
CURRENT CONSUMPTION ..................................................................................................................... 17
THE COUNTERMEASURE FOR "SYSTEM ERROR" ............................................................................. 17
DISASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................................... 18
EXPLODED VIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 25
PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 26
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS ................................................................................................................... 27
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ......................................................................................................................... 29

— 1 —
SPECIFICATIONS
Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard;
DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Audio: WAV
Recording Media 9.2MB built-in Flash memory
SD Memory Card
MultimediaCard
Image Size Snapshots: 2816 x 2112 pixels
2816 x 1872 (3:2) pixels
2048 x 1536 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
Movies: 320 x 240 pixels
Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes
• Snapshots
File Size
(pixels)
2816 x 2112
2816 x 1872
(3:2)
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
(UXGA)
1280 x 960
(SXGA)
640 x 480
(VGA)
Quality
Fine
Normal
Economy
TIFF
Fine
Normal
Economy
TIFF
Fine
Normal
Economy
TIFF
Fine
Normal
Economy
TIFF
Fine
Normal
Economy
TIFF
Fine
Normal
Economy
TIFF
Approximate Image
File Size
3.0MB
2.4MB
1.6MB
17.0MB
2.7MB
2.1MB
1.4MB
15.1MB
1.64MB
1.23MB
630KB
9.0MB
1.05MB
710KB
370KB
5.5MB
680KB
460KB
250KB
3.5MB
190KB
140KB
90KB
900KB
Built-in flash memory
9.2MB
2 shots
3 shots
5 shots
0 shots
3 shots
4 shots
6 shots
0 shots
5 shots
6 shots
13 shots
0 shots
7 shots
11 shots
23 shots
1 shots
12 shots
18 shots
33 shots
2 shots
44 shots
57 shots
92 shots
8 shots
SD Memory Card*
64MB
19 shots
24 shots
36 shots
3 shots
22 shots
28 shots
41 shots
3 shots
34 shots
45 shots
88 shots
5 shots
53 shots
79 shots
154 shots
9 shots
82 shots
126 shots
221 shots
14 shots
294 shots
386 shots
618 shots
55 shots
• Movies (320 x 240 pixels)
* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer.
* To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities
in the table by the appropriate value.
Data Size
Recording
Time
300KB/second max.
Total Movie Time:
30 seconds maximum (built-in memory)
200 seconds maximum (SD 64MB memory card)*

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Delete Single-file, all files (with protection)
Effective Pixels 6.0 million
Imaging Element 1/1.8-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 6.37 million)
Lens/Focal Distance F2.8 (W) to 4 (T);
f=7.1 (W) to 28.4mm (T) (equivalent to approximately 33 (W) to 132 (T) for 35mm film)
Zoom 4X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom
(16X in combination with optical zoom)
Focusing Combination phase differential sensor and contrast Auto Focus (AF Mode (AF Area: Spot,
Multi, or Free), Macro Mode), Infinity Mode; Manual Focus; focus lock
Approximate Focus Range Normal 40cm to ∞(1.3´ to ∞)
(from lens surface) Macro 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝)
Exposure Control Light Metering Multi-pattern by CCD
Exposure Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter speed priority AE,
Manual exposure
Exposure Compensation –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)
Shutter CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter, Snapshot Mode, Aperture Priority AE Mode,
BESTSHOT Mode : 1/8 to 1/2000 second
Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode, Manual Exposure Mode : BULB, 60 to 1/2000 second
• Shutter speed is different for the following BESTSHOT scenes.
Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second
Fireworks: BULB, 60 to 1/2000 second
Aperture F2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
• Using optical zoom causes the aperture to change.
• An aperture setting from F2.8 to 5.6 is possible in the Snapshot Mode
White Balance Automatic, fixed (7 modes), manual switching
Self-timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer, Remote controller, Remote controller and 2-second
Self-timer
Built-in Flash Flash Modes AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction
Flash Range Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.2 to 2.9 meters (0.66´ to 9.5´)
Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.2 to 2.0 meters (0.66´ to 6.6´)
(ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”)
Recording Functions Snapshot with audio; Macro; self-timer; Aperture priority AE; Shutter speed priority AE;
Manual exposure;
BESTSHOT; Continuous shutter; Auto Bracketing; Movie with audio; voice recording
* Audio recording is monaural.
Audio Recording Time Audio Snapshot Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image
Voice Recording Approximately 40 minutes with built-in memory
After Recording Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image
Monitor Screen 2.0-inch TFT color LCD
115,200 pixels (480 x 240)
Viewfinder Monitor screen and optical viewfinder
Timekeeping Functions Built-in digital quartz clock
Date and Time Recorded with image data
Auto Calendar To 2049
World Time City; Date; Time; Summer time;
162 cities in 32 time zones
Input/Output Terminals AC adaptor connector (DC IN); USB / AV port (Special mini port, NTSC/ PAL); External
flash sync terminal
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural

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Power Requirements
Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-40) x 1
AC adaptor (AD-C40)
Approximate Battery Life:
The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below, until power automatically turns off due to battery
failure. They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA)
• CIPA Standard
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor Screen: On
• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image
with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.
*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor screen: On
• Flash: Off
• Image recorded every 10 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom
*3 Continuous Playback Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.
Power Consumption DC 4.5V Approximately 5.5W
Dimensions 97.5(W) x 67.5(H) x 45.1(D) mm
(3.8˝(W) x 2.7˝(H) x 1.8˝(D))
(excluding projections; 26.1mm (1.0˝) at thinnest part)
Weight Approximately 225 g (7.9 oz) (excluding battery and accessories)
Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40); Rapid charger unit (BC-30L); Card Remote
Controller; lithium battery (CR2025); AC power cord; USB cable; AV cable; Strap; CD-
ROM; Basic Reference
Apporoximate Battery Life
260 shots
(130 minutes)
600 shots
(150 minutes)
300 minutes
260 minutes
Operation
Number of Shots (CIPA)*1
(Operating Time)
Number of Shots, Continuous Recording*2
(Operating Time)
Continuous Playback*3
(Continuous Snapshot Recording)
Continuous Voice Recording*4

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Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)
Rated Voltage 3.7 V
Rated Capacitance 1230 mAh
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Range
Dimensions 38.5(W) x 38.0(H) x 9.3(D) mm (1.53˝(W) x 1.50˝(H) x 0.37˝(D))
Weight Approximately 34 g (1.2 oz)
Special battery charger unit (BC-30L) : Inlet Type
Special battery charger unit (BC-30L) : Plug-in Type
Power Requirement 100 to 240V AC, 0.13A, 50/60Hz
Output DC 4.2V, 900 mA
Charging Temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Chargeable Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40)
Full Charge Times Approximately 2 hours
Dimensions 80 (W) x 55 (H) x 25 (D) mm (3.1˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 0.98˝(D)) (excluding projections)
Weight Approximately 63 g (2.2 oz)
Power Requirement 100 to 240V AC, 0.13A, 50/60Hz
Output DC 4.2V, 900 mA
Charging Temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Chargeable Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40)
Full Charge Times Approximately 2 hours
Dimensions 80 (W) x 55 (H) x 30 (D) mm (3.1˝(W) x 2.2˝(H) x 1.2˝(D)) (excluding projections)
Weight Approximately 60 g (2.1 oz)
Power Supply
• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not
supported.
• This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared
whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after
power is interrupted.
LCD Panel
• The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means
that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).
Lens
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be
straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.

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BLOCK DIAGRAM
CCD-FPC
CANON
Lens Unit
× 4
KEY2-FPC
AF-FPC
ST-FPC
KEY1-FPC
KEY-UNIT BL LED × 4
2.0" 11Mpix
Digital I/F LCD
VDC1:12.0V
VDD:3.0V
SD
MAIN-PCB
MN39595
AD9949(QFN)
CDS
3.3V
CCD
6M pix
1/1.8"
12.0V
-8.0V
SW-PCB
12pin
50pin
Phase Difference
Sensor
FM6270W45
Conversion Lens Detection SW
MIC Remote
Controler
Stroboscope Synchrotron Terminal
Main
Capacitor
SP
SELF TIMER
R
AE LOCK
SHIFT
CONT
16pin
POWER
SHUTTER
WIDE
TELE
30pin
Charging
Booster
Trigger
UP,DOWN
RIGHT,LEFT
SET
MENU
DISP
TIMER
PREVIEW
MACRO
STROBE GR
MODE
DIAL
SW
(8-position)
20pin
33pin
80pin
12V
USB/AV
out
(8pin)
4.5V Adapter
AD-C40
DC
in
Li-ion Battery
1230mAh
(3.3V-4.2V)
TH
+
–
REG
UP
Converter
UP
Converter
DOWN
Converter
DOWN
Converter
DOWN
Converter
EVCC3.3
EVCC3.3
VCC12
VEE8
VCC1.5
VCC1.8
VCC5
VCC3.3
10MHz
8bit
Microprocessor
ML610501
BACK UP
Capacitor
RTC
32KHz
3.3V
12.0V
-8.0V
3.3V
1.8V
1.5V
SONY(CSP)
V.Driver
SDRAM 256M
ASIC
S-AND FLASH
48MHz
27MHz
5.0V
Motor Driver
LV8041
inclination
sensor
CODEC
WM8750L VIDEO
Amp
NJM2561F1
3.3V
3.3V

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TEST MODE
Note: Never perform the menu items unless otherwise instructed. Doing so may cause destruction
of the data inside, which will make the camera unusable.
■To boot the test mode
1. While firmly pressing down both [MENU] and [DISP], turn the power on. Keep pressing both [MENU
and [DISP] until the main menu appears.
2. After the version appears, press the buttons in the order of [>], [>] and [MENU] to display the test
menu.
1 :VERSION INFO
2 :VIDEO OUT
3 :USB TCC TEST
4 :TEST MENU
5 :SOUND TEST
6 :IMAGE FLAG
7 :ROM UPDATE
8 :ADJ TEST
9 :REC-INFO
10 :TEST SCRIPT
11 :LAST MEMORY
12 :FORMAT
++ KX823 ++
PR:04.03.24.09.40
LD:2.20
MI:26
1 :KEY CHECK
2 :MEMORY CHECK
3 :COLOR CHECK
4 :MESSAGE CHECK
5 :LED CHECK
6 :SW&JACK CHECK
7 :MIC CHECK
8 :BEND MASK
9 :SENS MONITOR
10:LCD CHECK
"SET" button
"MENU" button
">" button -> ">" button -> "MENU" button
■EX-P600
1"MENU" + "DISP" button
2"POWER" button
[MENU] button
[>] button

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PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING
1. To update the firmware version
1. Prepare the memory card which contains the firmware for EX-P600 in the root directory.
EX-P600: EX-P600.bin
2. Insert the above memory card into the camera, and set a fully charged battery in the camera.
3. Press the [power button] while holding [MENU] depressed. Keep holding [MENU] depressed until
“PROGRAM UPDATE”appears in the display.
•The following appears.
•The version of the firmware in the memory card appears at the bottom of the display.
NOTE 1) When a wrong software is mistakenly used,
the message below appears. Update the
firmware again with the correct software.
FILE ERROR!
0x1002
NOTE 2) When only the version appears in the display
even though you are trying to operate the
camera, charge the battery to the fullest and
try again. The level of the battery indicator
should be highest in order to update the
firmware.
4. Align the white cursor to [YES] by [쑿] and [쑼], and then press [SET].
•“NOW LOADING”appears in the display and the update starts.
5. “COMPLETE”appears after the update finishes.
6. Remove the memory card after turning the power off once. Turn the power back on again while holding
[MENU] depressed, and check the version.
•“VER.1.00”appears.
7. If the version is correct, turn the power off.
8. Finally, check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an image.
PROGRAM UPDATE
YES
NO
NEW VERSION IS
VER 1.00
(As of April 2004)
VER 1.00
(As of April 2004)

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2. How to restore the firmware
1. Prepare the firmware restoration program and change its name as follows;
EX-P600: “rom823-040324.lbn”씮“jupiter.bin”
NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs
to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct model.
2. Copy the above file to the root directory in the memory card.
3. Insert the memory card into the camera.
4. Set a fully charged battery in the camera.
NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the battery capacity of
the camera is low. Make sure to use a fully charged battery to prevent the danger of power
down during firmware restoration.
5. Turn the power on while pressing the [shutter release] button.
If the power does not turn on only by pressing the power button, insert the battery while holding the
[shutter release] button depressed.
•The LED next to the optical viewfinder changes from “green/red blinking”, “green blinking”to “green steady”.
NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs
to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct mode.
6. When the LED becomes “green steady”, the firmware restoration is finished.
Remove the battery and the memory card, and then turn the power off.
7. Turn the power on again while holding [MENU] and [DISP] depressed.
Check the model name and the program version (PR:) in the opening screen of the test menu.
….. ++KX823++
PR:04.03.24.09.40
8. If the model name and the program version are correct, perform SYSTEM INITIAL to initialize the
system area.
“MENU + DISP + PW ON”씮“RIGHT, RIGHT, MENU”씮“7:ROM UPDATE”씮“5:SYSTEM INITIAL”
NOTE: After SYSTEM INITIAL is performed, “SYSTEM ERROR”appears when the power is turned
on again.
9. Write the latest firmware.
After the firmware is written, check the model name and the program version (PR:) in the opening
screen of the test menu.
10. Finally, start the camera normally to check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an
image. Check also that the colors in the images are not too bright or two dark.

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3. To install the firmware
Initially, firmware is not installed in the PCB supplied by the parts center.
Install the firmware into the PCB after replacing with a new one as shown in the procedures below.
NOTE: The camera does not operate (only LED becomes “green blinking”) if the firmware is not installed
in the PCB.
<Writing the restoration program 1>
1. Copy the following software to the root directly of the SD card.
Restoration software ....... rom823-040324.lbn
Firmware ......................... EX-P600.bin
2. Change the name as follows;
EX-P600: “rom823-040324.lbn” to “jupiter.bin”
3. Insert the SD card into the camera.
4. Insert the battery while holding the [shutter release] button depressed.
The LED next to the optical viewfinder changes from “green/red blinking”, “green blinking” to “green
steady”.
5. When the LED becomes “green steady”, remove the battery and turn the power off.
<System Initialize>
1. Boot the test mode.
2. Press [>] twice and then press [MENU].
3. Select “7: ROM UPDATE” and then press [SET].
4. Select “5: SYSTEM INITIALIZE” and then press [SET].
5. When the following message appears, press [SET].
SYSTEM INITIALIZE
START….
PUSH OK KEY?
6. The system initialize is performed and the following error message appears.
“SYSTEM ERROR”
7. Turn the power off.
<Writing the firmware>
1. Turn the power on while holding [MENU] depressed.
2. When “PROGRAM UPDATE” appears, select “YES” and then press [SET].
3. “NOW LOADING” appears while the firmware is updated.
4. When “COMPLETE” appears, the firmware update is complete.
5. Turn the power on and off to check if the camera normally functions. If there is no problem, the firmware
update is successful.

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ADJ TOOL
■Introduction
Make sure to perform the adjustment by the USB ADJ Tool “adj03SSAW.exe”when replacing the lens
unit or the PCB.
Here the necessary software, driver and setting are explained to use “adj03SSAW.exe”.
Note that the tool, drivers etc. are available only for Windows.
1. Preparation
1-1. Prepare the necessary software, driver and DLL file.
1) Prepare the following three files.
•Common test driver for CASIO/PENTAX
[testmode_pentax_casio] folder uusbd.dll
uusbd.inf
uusbd.sys
•ADJ tool, USB DLL and ADJ setting file
[adj03SSAW] folder adj03SSAW.exe (ADJ tool itself)
uusbd.dll (USB DLL)
*.adt (ADJ setting file. Sorted by models)
* Place all files in the same folder.
2) Place the common test driver for CASIO/PENTAX in an appropriate place.
3) Place all of ADJ tool, USB DLL and ADJ setting file in the same folder.
1-2. Set the camera so that it recognizes the USB test mode.
1) Enter the test menu.
Turn the power on while pressing both [MENU] and [DISP].
Press [>], [>] and [MENU].
2) Move the cursor to “3: USB TCC TEST”and press [SET].
3) Move the cursor to “1: USB TCC ON”and press [SET].
4) The USB test mode flag is now saved in the camera. Turn the power off.
5) When the USB test mode flag is ON, the test menu appears first when the camera power is turned on.
* When turning the USB test mode flag OFF, set “2: USB TCC OFF”in the test menu.
1-3. Install the USB driver for the USB test mode in the computer.
(The following is an example using the Windows Me.)
1) Prepare the USB driver for the USB test mode.
2) Turn the camera power on which is set in the USB test mode as shown in 1-2 and let it enter the USB
test mode directly (the test menu appears right after the power is turned on).
3) Connect the camera in the above status to the computer by the USB cable.
4) The “Add new hardware”wizard appears.
5) Check “Designate the place for the driver (for users with sufficient knowledge)”and press “Next”.
6) Check “Search for the optimum driver for the device (recommended)”.
7) Check “Designate the place to search”, designate the place which contains “inf”file in the driver by
pressing “Reference”button, and then press “Next”button.
8) When “Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer’s name)”appears upon message “Searching for
the driver file for the following devices”, press “Next”button.

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9) The file copy starts.
(If a message “uusbd.inf cannot be found”appears during the file copy, designate the same place as
in the step 7).
10) Press “Complete”button.
11) Right-click “My computer”, select “property”, and then open “Device manager”.
If “Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer’s name)”,“USB device for UUSBD”can be found, the
computer has successfully recognized the driver.
12) The test driver can be used for both CASIO/PENTAX. Installing the test driver into either one enables
the other one to recognize it.
* How to uninstall the USB driver for the USB test mode
•Connect the camera to the computer while in the USB test mode so that the computer recognizes
the camera.
•Right-click “My computer”, select “Property”and open “Device manager”.
•Select “USB device for UUSBD”, and then “Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer's name)”.
•Press “Delete”button to delete the driver.
•When using Windows98/98SE/Me, delete the following three files;
(NOTE! Do NOT delete “usbd.inf”and “usbd.sys”, whose names are much alike the following.)
C:windows / inf / uusbd.inf
C:windows / inf / other / KashiwanoUUSBD.inf
C:windows / system32 / drivers / uusbd.sys
•The driver has been successfully deleted.
1-4. Use the USB ADJ Tool
1) Prepare ADJ tool, USB DLL and ADJ setting file in the same folder.
2) Turn the camera power on which is set in the USB test mode and let it enter the USB test mode directly
(the test menu appears right after the power is turned on).
3) Boot “adj03SSAW.exe”and use it as follows;
•To read ADJ data from the camera
앶앸 Press “READ ($9)”.
There is no need to set the model by “FW Item Set”.
•To write ADJ data into the camera
앶앸 Press “WRITE ($8)”.
•To save ADJ data which is read
앶앸 Select “File”and “Save All ADJ”, and save it under an appropriate name.
•Open ADJ data which is saved
앶앸 1. Select the model by "FW Item Set", and then press "Load FW ->" button.
2. Select “File”and “Open”, and open the necessary file.
•Language”radio button can switch the language between Japanese and English in which the name
of the ADJ ITEM is displayed.
•“Radix”radio button can switch the data display between decimal and hexadecimal notations.

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2. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing Lens unit
Make sure to perform the following procedure after replacing the lens.
A floppy disk with the lens data is bundled in the spare parts of the lens unit.
1Enter the TEST mode.
1. Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "DISP" buttons.
2. Press "RIGHT" button, "RIGHT" button and "MENU" button while the
program version is displayed.
3. Select "3.USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button.
4. Select "1. USB TCC ON", and press "SET" button.
5. Turn the power OFF.
2Connect the camera to the computer by the USB cable.
3Boot "adj03ssaw" .
4Select the model name and click "Load FW  " Key.
•EX-P600 앶앸 Kx823
5Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw".
6Find the No.1163, "V-COM DC".
7Write down this value(data).
8Replace the Lens unit.
9Perform the above 1 to 3.
0Select the model name and click "Load FW  " Key.
•EX-P600 앶앸 Kx823
AFrom "File/Open", open the bundled floppy disk, and transfer the data to
the "adj03ssaw".
BFind the No.1163,"V-COM DC"
CChange the data to the former value.(Refer to 7).
DClick "WRITE" button of "ADJ ALL".
EAfter adjustment, change "1. USB TCC ON" to "2. USB TCC OFF".
4
6
A
D

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3. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing MAIN PCB
Firmware is not installed in spare parts.
1Enter the TEST mode.
1. Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "DISP" buttons.
2. Press "RIGHT" button, "RIGHT" button and "MENU" button while the
program version is displayed.
3. Select "3.USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button.
4. Select "1. USB TCC ON", and press "SET" button.
5. Turn the power OFF.
2Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable.
3Boot "adj03ssaw".
4Select the model name and click "Load FW  " Key.
•EX-P600 앶앸 Kx823
5Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw".
6Save the data.
7Replace the MAIN PCB.
8Writing the Firmware.
Write the firmware into a spare part after replacing one.
NOTE: If a battery is inserted without the firmware, only LED blinks
green and the camera does not operate.
9Perform the above 1 to 3.
0Select the model name and click "Load FW  " Key.
•EX-P600 앶앸 Kx823
AOpen the file which is saved above, and display the data on the
"adj03ssaw".
BClick "WRITE" button of "ADJ ALL".
CAfter adjustment, change "1. USB TCC ON" to "2. USB TCC OFF".
A
B
6
5
4

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VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT
■ Purpose
Readjust the VCOM value to minimize the flicker of the LCD after replacing the LCD or the main PCB.
■ Necessary tools
1. Camera (Charge its battery fully)
2. Photo diode (S2281-01) : See Fig 1.
3. Photo sensor amp (C2719) : See Fig 2.
4. BNC-BNC cable (E2573) x 2 : See Fig 3.
5. 9-volt alkaline battery (6LR61Y) x 2 : See Fig 4.
6. Oscilloscope
■ Preparation
1. The three tools can be obtained from the following global site.
Photo diode (S2281-01)
Photo sensor amp (C2719)
BNC-BNC cable (E2573)
www.hamamatsu.com/
2. 9-volt alkaline battery is a standard one, but can be obtained from the following global site as well.
www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
Fig1 Photo Diode (S2281-01) Fig2 Photo Sensor Amp (C2719)
Fig3 BNC-BNC Cable (E2573) Fig4 6LR61Y

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■ Procedure
1. Camera setting
a) Turn the power on while pressing MENU and DISP.
After pressing “Right” key twice, press MENU.
Figure (a) appears.
b) Select “8 : ADJ_TEST” and then press SET.
(See Figure (b).)
c) Next, select “1. LCD” and then press SET.
(See Figure (c).)
2. Connecting the TOOL
a) Place two 9-volt alkaline batteries in C2719.
b) Connect the output terminal of C2719 to the channel terminal of the oscilloscope by the BNC-BNC cable.
c) Connect the input terminal to the Photo Diode by the BNC cable.
d) Turn the oscilloscope and C2719 on.
* Pull the ON/OFF switch of C2719 this way and raise/lower it. (See below Figure.)
d) Pressing SET causes the right figure to appear.
(See Figure (d).)
1:LCD
2:SHUT
3:AWB
.
.
.
1:VCOM OK
.
.
.
OK -> Register Write
VCOM = 0x98
This value is an example and differs by products.
Figure (a)
Figure (b)
Figure (c)
Figure (d)
1 :VERSION INFO
2 :VIDEO OUT
3 :USB TCC TEST
4 :TEST MENU
5 :SOUND TEST
6 :IMAGE FLAG
7 :ROM UPDATE
8 :ADJ TEST
9 :REC-INFO
10 :TEST SCRIPT
11 :LAST MEMORY
12 :FORMAT

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3. Measurement
a) Connect S2281-01 to the camera’s LCD monitor (see below).
AC Waveforms appear on the monitor screen of the oscilloscope.
* Change the Rf range of C2719 in case the range does not match.
b) After AC waveforms of the oscilloscope appear, minimize it by pressing the camera’s up/down buttons
(see the picture).
Make sure to visually check if it has been minimized.
Photo diode
S2281-01
LCD
CAMERA BNC-BNC cable
INPUT OUTPUT
Photo sensor amp
Oscilloscope
Minimize the
ripple components
After it has been minimized, press SET key.
The screen in the right figure appears and the new VCOM
is written (VCOM adjustment is finished.). OK -> Register Write
VCOM = 0x98
ADJ DATA SET!
This value is only an example, and differs by products.
Return to the previous display by pressing MENU or PW key.
"Down" button
"Up" button

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THE COUNTERMEASURE FOR "SYSTEM ERROR"
System error may occur when the battery is removed while data is written to the internal memory.
■ PROCEDURE
1. Initialize the system.
a) Enter the TEST mode.
b) Select "7:ROM UPDATE" and press SET button.
c) Next, select "5:SYSTEM INITIAL" and press SET button.
d) The following message appears.
SYSTEM INITIALIZE
START ...
PUSH OK KEY?
e) Press SET button and System is initialized.
But the message, "SYSTEM ERROR", still appears on the monitor.
2. Write firmware.
Refer to the "1. To update the firmware version" on page 7.
Write the firmware.
If the TEST mode boots automatically, change "USB TCC ON" to "USB TCC OFF".
Replace the Main PCB if the camera does not recover.
CURRENT CONSUMPTION
(1) Current consumption (DC in = 4.50 ±0.01 [V])
•Make sure that current consumption is less than 270 mA in PLAY mode.
•Make sure that current consumption is less than 400 mA in REC mode.
•Make sure that current consumption is less than 1 mA when power is turned OFF.
(2) The battery indicator changes according to the voltages as follows.
•DC in = less than 3.60 ±0.02V: (PLAY mode)
•DC in = less than 3.53 ±0.02V: (PLAY mode)
•DC in = less than 3.30 ±0.02V: (PLAY mode)

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■Make sure to use correct screws when assembling since
there are several kinds of them.
It is a good idea to sort them as shown in the right when
disassembling.
1. Remove the battery.
■Removing the R case Assy
2. Remove seven screws.
Screw (S1) Screw (S1)
Screw (S1)
Screw (S2)
DISASSEMBLY