Casio Exilim EX-Z1000 Troubleshooting guide

R
EX-Z1000
MAY. 2006
(without price)
■ Refer to the page 18 after changing the main PCB.

CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 1
BLOCK DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................................... 5
TEST MODE ................................................................................................................................................ 6
PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING .......................................................................................................... 7
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
RESETTING THE PLACE OF DESTINATION .......................................................................................... 18
DISASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................................... 19
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................................... 26
EXPLODED VIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 34
PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 35
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ..................................................................................................................... 37
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ......................................................................................................................... 39

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SPECIFICATIONS
Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design Rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard;
DPOF compliant
Movies: Motion JPEG AVI format
Audio: WAV
Recording Media Built-in Memory 8.0 MB
SD Memory Card
MultiMediaCard
Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes
• Snapshots
• Movies
* Number of image values are approximate and are provided for reference only.
* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products.
The number of images you can save depends on the type of memory card you are using.
* When using a memory card with a different capacity, calculate the number of images as a percentage of 256 MB.
Image Size
(Pixels)
HQ
640 x 480
Normal
640 x 480
LP
320 x 240
Maximum
Recording
Time Per File
Until memory full
Until memory full
Until memory full
Approximate Data Rate
(Frame Rate)
10.2 Megabits/second
(25 frames/second)
6.1 Megabits/second
(25 frames/second)
2.45 Megabits/second
(12.5 frames/second)
Approximate Built-in
Memory (8.0MB)
Capacity
6 seconds
10 seconds
26 seconds
Approximate SD
Memory Card*
(256MB) Capacity
3 minutes,
16 seconds
5 minutes,
27 seconds
13 minutes,
35 seconds
Image Size
(pixels)
10M
(3648 x 2736)
3:2
(3648 x 2432)
16:9
(3648 x 2048)
5M
(2560 x 1920)
3M
(2048 x 1536)
2M
(1600 x 1200)
VGA
(640 x 480)
(VGA)
Image Quality
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Normal
Economy
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Approximate
Image File Size
4.2 MB
2.8 MB
1.4 MB
3.8 MB
2.5 MB
1.25 MB
3.3 MB
2.2 MB
1.1 MB
2.8 MB
2.0 MB
1.0 MB
1.92 MB
1.28 MB
640 KB
1.17 MB
780 KB
390 KB
360 KB
240 KB
120 KB
Approximate Built-in
Memory (8.0MB) Capacity
1 Image
2 Images
5 Images
2 Images
3 Images
5 Images
2 Images
3 Images
6 Images
2 Images
3 Images
7 Images
4 Images
5 Images
11 Images
6 Images
9 Images
17 Images
20 Images
30 Images
57 Images
Approximate SD Memory
Card* (256MB) Capacity
56 Images
84 Images
162 Images
62 Images
93 Images
180 Images
71 Images
106 Images
203 Images
84 Images
116 Images
221 Images
121 Images
180 Images
348 Images
196 Images
286 Images
530 Images
625 Images
938 Images
1742 Images

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Delete 1 file; all files (with memory protection feature)
Effective Pixels 10.1 million
Imaging Element 1/1.8 square pixel primary color CCD (Total pixels: 10.37 million)
Lens/Focal Distance F2.8 to 5.4/f=7.9 to 23.7 mm (Equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm film camera.)
Seven lenses in five groups, including aspherical lens.
Zoom 3X optical zoom / 4X digital zoom (Image Size: 10M (3648 x 2736 pixels)) (12X total zoom)
Focusing Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro Focus, Pan Focus (movie recording only), Infinity Mode,
Manual Focus
AF Area: Spot or Multi; with AF assist lamp
Approximate Focus Range
(from lens surface) Auto Focus: 40 cm to ∞(1.3' to ∞)
Macro Focus: 6 cm to 50 cm (2.4" to 19.7")
Infinity: ∞
Manual Focus: 6 cm to ∞(2.4" to ∞)
Range is affected by optical zoom.
Exposure Control Metering: Multi-pattern, center weighted, and spot by imaging element
Exposure: Program AE
Exposure Compensation: –2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Shutter CCD shutter, mechanical shutter; snapshot (Auto): 1/4 to 1/2000 second
* The shutter speed range may be different for some BEST SHOT scenes and sensitivity settings.
Aperture Value F2.8/5.6* auto switching
* Brightness converted
* Using optical zoom causes the aperture value to change.
White Balance Auto, fixed (6 modes), manual
Sensitivity Snapshots (Standard): Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400
Snapshots (When “Anti Shake” setting is “Auto”): ISO 800 (maximum)
Snapshots (When BEST SHOT scene is “Anti Shake”): ISO 800 (maximum)
Snapshots (When BEST SHOT scene is “High Sensitivity”): ISO 3200 (maximum)
Movies: Auto
Self-timer Trigger Times: 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Built-in Flash Flash Modes: Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction
Approximate Flash Range:
Flash Range: Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.1 to 3.6 meters (0.3' to 11.8')
Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 1.9 meters (1.3' to 6.2')
• Flash Continuous Shutter
Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.6 to 2.1 meters (2.0' to 6.9')
Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 1.1 meters (1.3' to 3.6')
* ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”
* Depends on zoom factor.
Recording Snapshots (with audio); Macro; Self-timer; Continuous Shutter; BEST SHOT; movie (with audio);
audio (Voice Recording)
* Audio is monaural.
Approximate Audio
Recording Times Audio Snapshot: 30 seconds per image
After Recording: 30 seconds per image
Voice Recording: 24 minutes (when using built-in memory)
Monitor Screen 2.8-inch TFT color LCD 230,400 (960 x 240) pixels
Viewfinder Monitor Screen
Timekeeping Functions Built-in quartz digital clock
Date and Time: Recorded with image data
Auto Calendar: To 2049
World Time 162 cities in 32 time zones
City name, date, time, summer time
Input/Output Terminals Cradle contact
USB USB 2.0 Full-Speed compatible
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural

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• Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacity: 1300 mAh)
• Recording Medium: SD memory card
• Measurement Conditions
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA)
In accordance with CIPA standards
Normal temperature (23°C (73°F)), monitor on, zoom operation between full wide and full telephoto every 30 seconds,
during which two images are shot with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are shot.
*2 Continuous Playback Time
Standard temperature (23°C (73°F)), one-image scroll approximately every 10 seconds
*3 Approximate continuous recording time
• The above values are based a new battery, starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life.
• Frequency of flash, zoom, and Auto Focus usage, and the time the camera is on greatly affects recording time and number of
shots values.
Power Consumption 3.7 V DC; Approximately 3.6 W
Dimensions 92.0 (W) x 58.4 (H) x 22.4 (D) mm (3.6"(W) x 2.3"(H) x 0.9"(D))
(Excluding projections; 19.9 mm (0.8") at thinnest point)
Weight Approximately 139 g (4.9 oz) (excluding battery and bundled accessories)
Bundled Accessories Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40); USB Cradle (CA-33); Special AC Adaptor; USB Cable;
AV Cable; Strap; CD-ROM; Basic Reference
Power Supply
Power Requirements Lithium ion rechargeable battery
(NP-40) x 1
Approximate Battery Life
All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the
camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Number of Shots (CIPA)*1360 shots
Continuous Playback (Snapshots)*2780 minutes
Continuous Movie Recording 195 minutes
Continuous Voice Recording*3480 minutes

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Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)
Rated Voltage 3.7 V
Rated Capacitance 1300 mAh
Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
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)
USB Cradle (CA-33)
Input/Output Terminals Camera contact; USB port; external power supply terminal (DC IN 5.3 V);
AV terminal (AV OUT: NTSC/PAL standards)
Power Consumption 5.3 V DC, Approximately 3.2 W
Dimensions 107 (W) x 17 (H) x 58 (D) mm (4.2"(W) x 0.7"(H) x 2.3"(D)) (Excluding projections)
Weight Approximately 59 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 USB cradle). 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.
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G)
Input Power 100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz 83 mA
Output Power 5.3 V DC 650 mA
Dimensions 50 (W) x 20 (H) x 70 (D) mm (2.0"(W) x 0.8"(H) x 2.8"(D))
(excluding projections, excluding cable)
Weight Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C52J)
Input Power 100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz 83 mA
Output Power 5.3 V DC 650 mA
Dimensions 50 (W) x 18 (H) x 70 (D) mm (2.0"(W) x 0.7"(H) x 2.8"(D))
(excluding projections, excluding cable)
Weight Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)

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BLOCK DIAGRAM
+
–
Lens Unit
PENTAX 3X
Motor FPC
Connector
23PIN
MOTOR-dr
LV8054LP
LCD/BL UNIT
2.8" WIDE LCD
7-LED BL
KEY-FPC
Connector
45PIN Connector
14PIN
CCD
MN39850PAJ3L
1/1.8" 10M
Connector
33PIN
CDS+Vdr
AD9927BBCZRL
LSI-SiP
R8J30225EBGV
SD Card
Connector
SD-
BUS
AUDIO IC
AK4633VN
VIDEO IC
NJW1351RB1
8bit-BUS
AV-BUS
Connector
21PIN
POWER-BLOCK
BATTERY
+
–
TH
Connector
30PIN
Connector
30PIN
CRADLE
DC
JACK
USB
JACK
A/V
JACK
FU101
FU100
USBGND
AGND
D+/D- DC
CHG
VCC
VOUT
MONOOUT
BAT+
GND1
Vcc1-0
Vcc1-1
Vcc1.2
Vcc1.8
Vcc3.3-1
Vcc3.3A
Vcc3.3D
EVcc3.3
Vcc5-1
Vcc5-2
VCC13
VEE6
BLLEDA
VOUT
Vcc3.3A
8bit-Micom
UPD78F8011
Back up Cap
LCD-
BUS
Dynamic
Speaker
MIC
EVcc3.3
Vcc1-1
KEY-
BUS
32.769KHz
MONOOUT
MIC
Speaker
Vcc3.3A
Vcc3.3-1
Vcc3.3D
Vcc3.3D
BLLEDA Vcc5-2
Vcc5-2
Vcc3.3D EVcc3.3 EVcc3.3 Vcc1-0Vcc3.3D
LSI-SIP
Connector
19PIN
TELE WIDE
POWER
SHUTTER
Strobe Unit
STANLEY
Strobe
RIGHT
DOWN
PLAYLEFT
BS
MENU
DISP PLAY REC
UP
AF-LED G-LED
R-LED
Vcc3.3D
MOTOR-BUS
VCC13
VCC12C
VEE6
VEE6C
VCC12C VEE6C
Vcc3.3-1
VEE6CVCC12C
CCD-FPC
Vcc3.3D
48MHz
D+/D-
Vcc1.2 Vcc1.8 Vcc3.3D Vcc3.3A

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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 [BS] and [UPPER], turn the power on.
1 :VERSION INFO
2 :USB TCC TEST
3 :ROM UPDATE
4 :LAST MEMORY
5 :FORMAT
++ KX800 ++
Ver 1.01
1 :USB TCC ON
2 :USB TCC OFF
3 :USB STORAGE
4 :USB SPEED
"DOWN" button -> "DOWN" button -> "DISP" button -> "MENU" button
"SET" button
"MENU" button
2. After the version appears, press buttons in the order of [DOWN], [DOWN], [DISP] and [MENU] in 0.5
second. The diagnostic menu appears.
[UPPER] button
[BS] button
[DISP] button
[DOWN] button
[MENU] 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-Z1000 in the root directory.
EX-Z1000.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.
PROGRAM UPDATE
YES
NO
NEW VERSION IS
VER 1.01
FILE ERROR!
VER 1.01
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 [UPPER] and [DOWN], 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.1.01”appears.
7. If the version is correct, turn the power off.
8. Finally, check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an image.
(As of May 2006)
(As of May 2006)

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2. How to restore the firmware
1. Prepare the firmware restoration program and change its name as follows;
rom800_060512.lbn 씮titan.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 [BS] and [UPPER] depressed.
Check the model name and the program version (PR:) in the opening screen of the test menu.
++KX-800++
Ver 1.01
8. If the model name and the program version are correct, perform SYSTEM INITIAL to initialize the
system area.
“BS + UPPER + PW ON”씮“DOWN, DOWN, DISP, MENU”씮“3: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. (Refer to page 6)
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: rom800_060512.lbn
Firmware: EX-Z1000.bin
2. Change the name as follows;
“rom800_060512.lbn” to “titan.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 [DOWN] twice and then press [DISP], [MENU].
3. Select “3: 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 executed. Turn off the power when “SUCCESS” appears.
* “SYSTEM ERROR” appears when the camera is turned off without system initialize.
<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.
• Testmode driver
[testmode_driver] folder uusbd.dll
uusbd.inf
uusbd.sys
* testmode_driver_2.0] is for Windows except Windows98.
* [testmode_driver] is for Windows98 only.
• 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)
2) Place the testmode driver 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 [BS] and [UPPER].
Press [DOWN], [DOWN], [DISP] and [MENU].
2) Move the cursor to “2: USB TCC TEST” and press [SET].
3) Move the cursor to “1: USB TCC ON” and press [RIGHT], [RIGHT] and [SET].
4) USB TCC ON is now active. Turn the power off.
5) The test menu appears first when the camera power is turned on.
* When changing the USB TCC ON to 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)”.

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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.
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) 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 neto 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 "BS" and "UP" buttons.
2. Press "DOWN" button, "DOWN" button, "DISP" button, and "MENU"
button while the program version is displayed.
3. Select "2.USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button.
4. Select "1. USB TCC ON", and press "RIGHT" button, "RIGHT" button
and "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-Z1000
5Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw".
6Find the No.1163, "LCD VCOM DC".
7Write down this value(data).
8Replace the Lens unit.
9Perform the above 1to 3.
0Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key.
• EX-Z1000
AFrom "File/Open", open the bundled floppy disk, and transfer the data to
the "adj03ssaw".
BFind the No.1163,"LCD VCOM 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".
6
4
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 "BS" and "UP" buttons.
2. Press "DOWN" button, "DOWN" button, "DISP" button and "MENU"
button while the program version is displayed.
3. Select "2.USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button.
4. Select "1. USB TCC ON", and press "RIGHT" button, "RIGHT" button
and "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-Z1000
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 1to 3.
0Select the model name and click "Load FW  " Key.
• EX-Z1000
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".
6
5
4
A
B

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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 “BS” and “UPPER”.
After pressing “DOWN” key twice, press “DISP” and “MENU”.
Select "2:USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button.
Select "1:USB TCC ON", and press "RIGHT" button ,"RIGHT"
button and "SET" button.
Figure (a) appears.
b) Select “8 : ADJ_TEST” and then press SET.
(See Figure (b).)
c) Next, select “2. 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-BNCcable.
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: ADJ STAT CLR
2: LCD
3: LENS
.
.
.
1:VCOM OK
.
.
.
OK -> RegisterWrite
VCOM = 0xca
This value is an example and differs by products
Figure (a)
Figure (b)
Figure (c)
Figure (d)
1: VERSION INFO
2: USB TCC TEST
3: ROM UPDATE
4: LAST MEMORY
5: FORMAT
6: HARD TEST
7: IMAGE TEST
8: ADJ TEST
9: TEST SCRIPT

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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 = 0xca
ADJ DATA SET!
This value is only an example, and differs by products.
Return to the previous display by pressing MENU or PW key.
[UPPER] button
[DOWN] 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 "3: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.
"SUCCESS !" 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 = 3.80 ±0.1 [V])
•Make sure that current consumption is less than 230 mA in PLAY mode.
•Make sure that current consumption is less than 440 mA in REC mode.
•Make sure that current consumption is less than 300 µA when power is turned OFF.
(2) The battery indicator changes according to the voltages as follows.
•DC in = less than 3.70 ±0.02 V: (PLAY mode)
•DC in = less than 3.60 ±0.02 V: (PLAY mode)
•DC in = less than 3.50 ±0.02 V: (PLAY mode)

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RESETTING THE PLACE OF DESTINATION
When the main PCB is replaced, the setting of the destination will be changed, therefore resetting is required.
However, when the firmware is changed or fixed, the setting of the destination will be held, therefore resetting
is not required.
Use the destination setting script to change the destination flag as instructed below.
1. Have an SD card ready that have a corresponding script (autorun.scp) under the root directory.
2. Insert the SD card in the camera and turn on the power.
The script is located at Qv/soft/Adj_soft/exz1000/Script in the service CD-ROM.
3. After a few seconds, one of the following messages will be shown in the screen.
The system will change the destination flag and turn off the camera automatically.
For North America
For North America
815 • Number of menu languages: 10 languages
• eBay scene compatible
Complete
For Europe and UK
For Europe_UK
• Number of menu languages: 10 languages
• Movie filming time limited
Complete
For others
else
• Number of menu languages: 10 languages
Complete
4. Remove the SD card from the camera and turn on the power to confirm if the camera is set as you wish
including the number of the menu languages and the scene of the best shot mode.
If there is no problem, the setting is completed.