Epson PhotoPC3100Z User manual

EPSONPhotoPC3100Z
Digital Still Camera
SEDC00003
®
SERVICE MANUAL

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Copyright © 2000 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Imaging & Information Product Division
TPCS Quality Assurance Center
TPCS Department

PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing
procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.
4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON
PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS,
WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC
OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE
WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.

About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and
procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the
product.
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical
operations of the product.
CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the
troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling
and assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the
lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives
required for servicing the product.
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for
reference:
• Connector pin assignments
• Electric circuit boards components layout
• Electrical circuit boards schematics
• Exploded diagram & Parts List
Symbols Used in this Manual
Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide
additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger
present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when
they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING
messages.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice
or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice,
or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of, equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure,
practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task
efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is
related to a specific subject, or comment on the results
achieved through a previous action.
I.ndicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or
loss of life.
Indicates that a particular task must be carried out
according to a certain standard after disassembly and
before re-assembly, otherwise the quality of the
components in question may be adversely affected.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
C A U T I O N
CHECK
P O I N T
W ARNING

Revision Status
Revision Issued Date Description
A April 12, 2001 First Release
B July 17,2003
"AWB Adjustment" on page -86 : Add the CAUTION
"Firmware Upload" on page -95 : error correction in CAUTION
"Firmware Upload By CF Card" on page -96: Add the new method
“Re-installing the Expanded Functions“ on PAge -96: Delete the section.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................. 10
1.1.1 Exterior View ............................................................................................. 11
1.2 Functional Specification ................................................................................... 12
1.2.1 Image Data ................................................................................................. 12
1.2.2 Optics ......................................................................................................... 12
1.2.3 Shooting Mode ........................................................................................... 12
1.2.4 Playback Mode .......................................................................................... 14
1.2.5 Set Up Mode .............................................................................................. 15
1.2.6 Video Recording Mode .............................................................................. 16
1.2.7 Sound Mode ............................................................................................... 16
1.2.8 Print Mark Function ................................................................................... 16
1.2.9 Communication with PC ............................................................................ 16
1.2.10 Memory .................................................................................................... 16
1.2.11 Internal Clock .......................................................................................... 17
1.2.12 Focus distance and step ........................................................................... 17
1.2.13 Miscellaneous .......................................................................................... 17
1.3 Indication ........................................................................................................... 18
1.3.1 Overview .................................................................................................... 18
1.3.2 LCD Panel Indication ................................................................................ 19
1.3.2.1 3 Digits 7 Segments -- Specification ................................................. 20
1.3.2.2 ISO Sensitivity .................................................................................. 21
1.3.2.3 White Balance ................................................................................... 21
1.3.2.4 Battery Low Warning ........................................................................ 21
1.3.2.5 Exposure Adjustment ........................................................................ 21
1.3.2.6 Image Quality (Resolution) ............................................................... 21
1.3.2.7 Monochrome ..................................................................................... 21
1.3.2.8 Self Timer .......................................................................................... 22
1.3.2.9 Flash .................................................................................................. 22
1.3.3 LED Condition ........................................................................................... 23
1.3.4 LCD Monitor ............................................................................................. 23
1.4 Operation .......................................................................................................... 24
1.4.1 Switch / Button .......................................................................................... 24
1.4.2 Sinking Lens Control ................................................................................. 25
1.4.3 Setting Stored ............................................................................................ 25
1.4.4 Processing Time ........................................................................................ 26
1.4.5 File Size and the Number of Pictures ........................................................ 26
1.4.5.1 File Size ............................................................................................. 26
1.4.5.2 Average Number of Pictures Saved into CF Card ............................ 26
1.5 Interface ............................................................................................................ 27
1.5.1 External Connection .................................................................................. 27
1.5.2 Exclusive Cable ......................................................................................... 28
1.5.2.1 USB Cable ......................................................................................... 28
1.5.2.2 A/V Cable .......................................................................................... 28
1.6 Communication Command Specification ...................................................... 29
1.6.1 Application ................................................................................................ 29
1.6.2 Communication dial position ..................................................................... 29
1.6.3 Handling of QVGA image ......................................................................... 29
1.6.4 Handling of Video ..................................................................................... 29
1.6.5 Handling of TIFF ....................................................................................... 29
1.6.6 Others ......................................................................................................... 29
1.7 Power Supply .................................................................................................... 30
1.7.1 Battery ....................................................................................................... 30
1.7.2 Battery Life ................................................................................................ 30
1.7.3 Energy Saving Function ............................................................................ 30
1.8 Environment Condition ................................................................................... 32
1.8.1 Performing Environment & Storing Environment .................................... 32
1.8.2 Assumed Performing Environment ........................................................... 32
1.9 Safety Standard & Reliability ......................................................................... 33
1.9.1 EMI, Safety Standard ................................................................................ 33
1.9.2 Reliability Standards .................................................................................. 33
1.10 Ex-factory Setting ........................................................................................... 34
1.10.1 Change process of camera setting ........................................................... 34

1.10.2 Display check after changing the setting ................................................. 35
1.11 Inhibitions and Cautions ................................................................................ 36
1.12 Optional items and specifications .................................................................. 37
1.12.1 optional items ........................................................................................... 37
1.12.2 Option ...................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
2.1 Board Component ............................................................................................ 39
2.2 Circuit ................................................................................................................ 40
2.2.1 CA1 Circuit Description ............................................................................ 41
2.2.1.1 Configuration ..................................................................................... 42
2.2.1.2 IC903 (CCD) ..................................................................................... 42
2.2.1.3 IC902 (H Driver) and IC904 (V Driver) ........................................... 44
2.2.1.4 IC905 (CDS, AGC Circuit and A/D Converter) ............................... 44
2.2.1.5 Transfer of Electric Charge by the Horizontal CCD ......................... 45
2.2.2 CA2 Circuit Description ............................................................................ 46
2.2.2.1 Circuit Description ............................................................................ 47
2.2.2.2 Outline of Operation .......................................................................... 47
2.2.2.3 LCD Block ........................................................................................ 48
2.2.2.4 Lens Drive Block .............................................................................. 49
2.2.3 PW1 Circuit Description ............................................................................ 50
2.2.3.1 Circuit Description ............................................................................ 50
2.2.3.2 Strobe CIrcuit Description ................................................................. 52
2.2.4 SY 1 Circuit Description ........................................................................... 53
2.2.4.1 Configuration and Functions ............................................................. 53
2.2.4.2 Internal Communication Bus ............................................................. 55
2.2.4.3 Power Supply Control ....................................................................... 55
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 58
3.1.1 LED Indication on Various Conditions ..................................................... 58
3.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 59
3.2.1 Check and remedy when the power cannot apply ..................................... 59
3.2.2 Check and remedy when the shooting picture is impossible ..................... 60
3.2.3 Check and remedy when the taking in pictures is impossible ................... 60
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 62
4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................. 62
4.1.2 Discharging Electrolytic Capacitor ........................................................... 63
4.1.3 Tools .......................................................................................................... 64
4.1.4 Screws ........................................................................................................ 64
4.1.5 Overview ................................................................................................... 65
4.2 Disassembly ....................................................................................................... 66
4.2.1 Cabinet Back / Front, TB2/3, ST1 Board Removal ................................... 67
4.2.2 Removal of SY1 and LCD ......................................................................... 68
4.2.3 Removal of CA1/2 Board and Lens Assembly ......................................... 69
4.2.4 Removal of Holder Battery and PW1 Board ............................................. 70
4.3 Assembly ............................................................................................................ 71
4.3.1 Assembling the Lens Assembly ................................................................ 71
4.3.2 Installing the SY1 Board ........................................................................... 72
4.3.3 Installing the CABINET TOP ................................................................... 73
4.3.4 Installing the TB1 Board ........................................................................... 74
4.3.5 Installing the Board Unit ........................................................................... 75
4.3.6 Installing the CABINET BACK ................................................................ 76
Chapter 5 Adjustment
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 78
5.2 Tools ................................................................................................................... 79
5.3 Preparation for Adjustment ............................................................................ 80
5.4 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 82
5.4.1 Initial Operation ......................................................................................... 82
5.4.2 PW1 Board Adjustment ............................................................................. 83
5.4.2.1 PW1 Board Measurement / Adjustment Points ................................. 83
5.4.2.2 IC501 Oscillation Frequency Adjustment ......................................... 83
5.4.2.3 5.1V (A) Voltage Adjustment ........................................................... 83
5.4.2.4 12.4V (L) Voltage Adjustment .......................................................... 84
5.4.3 Lens Adjustment ........................................................................................ 85
5.4.4 AWB Adjustment ...................................................................................... 86
5.4.5 Color Matrix Adjustment ........................................................................... 87
5.4.6 CCD Defect Detect Adjustment ................................................................ 88
5.4.7 CCD Black Defect Adjustment ................................................................. 89
5.4.8 LCD Panel Adjustment .............................................................................. 90
5.4.8.1 LCD H AFC Adjustment ................................................................... 90
5.4.8.2 LCD RGB Offset Adjustment ........................................................... 91

5.4.8.3 LCD Gain Adjustment ....................................................................... 92
5.4.8.4 LCD Blue Brightness Adjustment ..................................................... 93
5.4.8.5 LCD Red Brightness Adjustment ...................................................... 94
5.4.9 Firmware Upload ....................................................................................... 95
5.4.9.1 Firmware Upload By Adjustment program ....................................... 95
5.4.9.2 Firmware Upload By CF Card .......................................................... 96
5.5 USB Storage Information Registration .......................................................... 97
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 99
6.1.1 Check Items ............................................................................................... 99
Chapter 7 Appendix
7.1 Circuit Board Connection Diagram .............................................................. 101
7.2 Circuit Board Component Layout ................................................................ 103
7.3 Circuit Diagram .............................................................................................. 110
7.4 Exploded Diagram .......................................................................................... 119
7.5 ASP List ........................................................................................................... 122
7.6 Siemens Star Chart ......................................................................................... 124

CHAPTER
1
PRODUCTDESCRIPTION

PhotoPC 3100Z Revision A
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Features 10
1.1 Features
Major features of EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z are as follows.
High Picture Quality
3.34 Mega pixel color CCD
Hypict output equivalent to 4.84 Mega pixels
Sophisticated image processing technology
Enrich shooting function (manual / program) reflects the intention of the
photographer.
EPSON Color Space is supported.
PIM (Print Image Matching) is supported.
Full equipment
Collapsible optical 3 times zoom lens and optical view finder
Hot shoe and built-in flash (Auto, Red eye reduction, Flash compulsion, Flash
prohibition, Flash slow synchro)
1.8-inch wide view LCD
16MB Compact Flash card (Standard attachment)
Microphone and speaker
USB, Serial I/F and AV output terminal
High-speed performance
Improve the camera-starting time.
Simple playback feature allows easily to view the images without having to
turn the dial switch.
QVGA images are indicated on LCD monitor by play-back mode, and image-
scroll become quickly.
Shutter-lag is improved by VF mode.
Abundant shooting modes
Full Auto shooting.
Program shooting. (Normal, Landscape, Portrait, Sports)
Manual shooting (Full Auto, Aperture priority auto, Shutter speed priority
auto, Full Manual)
Exposure adjustment, ISO sensitivity change and White Balance (Auto, Fix,
Custom) .
Continuous shooting, Interval shooting, Seamless Digital zoom, Macro, and
Monochrome mode.
Switching function.
Video recording supported
Using Quick Time format 3.0 or later (Motion JPEG), you can take and play
moving films.
It is possible to Video Clip shooting and Playback.
Max. 25 seconds continuous shooting when taking 15 frame /sec.
(Suppose 1 frame is taken by 320 x 240 pixels)
Synchronous sound recording and playback are available.
2x Seamless Digital zoom.
Raise a compression ratio (reduced the file size).
Appearance
Metal body gives a high-class impression.
High performance and compact size.
DPOF button is implemented.
Compliant to the industry standard
DCF format
DPOF 1.10 (DPOF file creation function) is supported.
Exclusive software
CP-920Z USB storage driver
EPSON Photo!4
EPSON File Convertter
Covers the image on PC to EPSON DCF file.
EPSON Photo! Quicker

PhotoPC 3100Z Revision A
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Features 11
Panorama Boutique Light EP (for stitching process)
Card monitor
User I/F
GUI is further improved from Photo PC3000Z.
Easy to understand and easy to use.
External I/F
USB
Video output (NTSC/PAL can be switched by menu.)
Hot shoe (for the connection with the external flash).
Print mark function
Whenever DPOF-setting is possible by DPOF-button.
Printon and FDI service supported
Creates DPOF file.
Image select, image print-number selection, and index On/OFF.
Print setting function (Print Image Matching)
1.1.1 Exterior View
WEIGHT AND DIMENSION
Dimension: 108mm x 89 x 65mm
(without some parts of protrusions.)
Weight: 358g (body only)
Tripod mounting holes: JIS B7103 1/4 compliant
APPEARANCE
Figure 1-1. Exterior View

PhotoPC 3100Z Revision A
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Functional Specification 12
1.2 Functional Specification
Basic specifications of PhotoPC 3100Z is as follows.
1.2.1 Image Data
Data Type: Compression: DCF (Exif)
(DCF = Design rule for camera file system)
Not compressed: DCF expansion (Tiff)
Thumbnail Image: 160 x 120 pixels
Image Size: 2544 x 1904 pixels (H HyPict)
2048 x 1936 pixels ( Super Fine/  Fine)
640 x 480 pixels (Standard)
Color: Full color (24bit full color)/ Monochrome
1.2.2 Optics
CCD: 1/1.8 inch color area CCD, inter race reading,
complementary color filter
Total pixels: 3.34 Mega pixels (2140 x 1560)
Effective pixels: 3.24 Mega pixels (2088 x 1550)
Lens: Collapsible 3 times zoom lens
f=7-21mm
(equivalent to a 34-102mm lens on a 35 mm camera)
Brightness: F2.0 (W) - F2.5 (T)
7 elements in 9 groups (2 aspheric surface lenses)
*How to control collapsible lens is referred to the description See
“Sinking Lens Control” on page -25.
Aperture: F2.0, F2.3, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0 (6 apertures in total)
Viewfinder: Real-image optical finder (view range about 83%)
AF target mark indicates a targeting are for focusing.
Visibility adjustment.
No macro frame.
Focus: Auto focus / Manual focus
Focus accuracy is further improved from Photo PC3000Z.
Focusing range: 0.2-0.5m (Macro mode)
Provided; 0.06-0.5m at the wide most range.
Shutter: Electric iris with mechanical shutter
When flash mode is auto or compulsion: 1/30 to 1/1000* second
When using an external flash: 1/30 to 1/1000* second
(only at Aperture priority mode)
When flash mode is slow sync.: 1/2 second to 1/1000* second
When flash mode is off: 1/2 -1/1000* sec
NOTE: * When the aperture is F2 and F2.3, shutter speed is up to 1/500 sec.
When F2.8, it is up to 1/600 sec.
When F4 and F5.6, up to 1/750.
When F8, up to 1/1000.
1.2.3 Shooting Mode
Exposure adjustment
Polytomy photometry programmed AE
(Aperture and shutter speed are variable.)
Spot measuring programmed AE
(Aperture and shutter speed are variable.)
Manual adjustment available
(-2EV to +2EV, 0.5EV/0.2EV step)
Sensitivity:
ISO 100 equivalent (at Normal mode)
ISO 200/400 equivalent High sensitivity shooting mode available
CHECK
P O I N T
If shooting a subject of low contrast or low brightness, the auto focus
may not work properly. When the auto focus does not work properly
(the distance metering is not performed), the camera automatically
focuses to 1.5 m in a dark place and to the infinity in other cases.

PhotoPC 3100Z Revision A
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Functional Specification 13
White balance
TTL auto white balance
Fixed mode available
(only under the sun light, color temperature: 5200K)
User record setting mode available
LCD shooting
TTL image play (Playback rate 1/30 sec, in dark condition: 1/10 sec)
A visual field covers more than 98% of a capturing image field.
Finder shooting
Press MENU button (at shooting, at waiting).
Unlike previous models, PhotoPC 3100Z indicates menu on LCD if MENU button
is pressed at shooting.
This new function allows user to check and change current settings.
NOTE 1:The through image will not be displayed on LCD (it will be blue
black) and thereby, macro and digital zoom shooting are not
available since they requires framing check.
NOTE 2:LCD will be automatically turned off 15 seconds after the last button
operation. LCD will also be turned off when MENU button is pressed
again or when the half shutter is used.
NOTE 3:Shutter lag is improved by always supplying the current to CCD.
Self timer: 10 seconds (fixed)
When the self timer button is pressed, count down starts when shutter button
is pressed.
The count down stops wen the self timer button is pressed during count down.
After the picture is taken, it returns back to normal shooting mode.
Sound the buzzer at 1 second (1Hz) intervals during the selftimer operation.
Macro mode: shooting range
shooting range: 20 cm to 50 cm (6 cm to 50 cm at the wide most range)
Quick shooting
NOTE: When there is no restrictions, CF transfer is always performed.
Conditions that the camera does not become shooting mode after CF
transfer is completed.
Continuous shooting
Interval shooting
Sound recording after shooting
When batteries are low (when the power is supplied from batteries.)
When buffer memory becomes full.
(If the buffer memory has space even for one photo, the camera allows the
next picture taking.)
When CF card memory capacity is not enough.
When transferring the pictures taken by fixed exposure.
Any other conditions that transferring to CF should be given priority.
Continuous shooting
The camera continues taking pictures while the shutter button is pressed.
Full-size: approx. 1.5 images / second
VGA: approx. 2 images / second
Table 1-1. Quick Shooting
After shooting indication Transferring method
Indicating confirming image
(2 sec)
It indicates freeze image for 2sec. and performs CF
transfer. Then it indicates through image which
means the camera is ready to take pictures.
Recording After recording, it performs CF transfer along with
audio files.
Shifting to simple playback mode After performing CF transfer, the camera returns to simple playback display. During the CF transfer, it
indicates freeze image.

PhotoPC 3100Z Revision A
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Functional Specification 14
Continuous shooting is available up to the file size of 3732 KB of usable
buffer memory.
NOTE 1:Flash is set Off forcibly.
NOTE 2:Hmode is prohibited.
Digital Zoom
1.1x to 2 x zooming ( 0.1x step) by Seamless Digital zoom is available.
It stores images, adjusting the image quality to the image size of each recording
mode.
It means as follows;
: 640 x480
: 1600x1200
,H(TIFF): 2048 x 1536
H: 2544 x 1904
Monochrome
Available at ,,,H(TIFF),H
Interval shooting
Shooting minimum interval; 5 to 30 seconds (various depending on the
shooting condition).
Shooting maximum interval; 24 hours
Shooting setting interval; Setting available by 1 second in increments
Stitching
Stitching shooting more than 10 horizontal pictures is available.
Layout: 1 x n (1 horizontal line), 2 x n (2 horizontal lines)
Image size : //
Full auto shooting
The camera decides various setting automatically. User only can change strobe
setting and select pictures.
Polytomy photometry
ISO sensitivity: 100
White balance: AUTO
Exposure adjustment is not available
Manual shooting
Auto exposure / aperture priority / manual exposure / shutter speed priority is
selectable.
Auto exposure
Exposure adjustment (0.2EV step), Photometry method,
ISO sensitivity, W/B setting and Focus (AF or manual) are selectable.
Aperture priority program AE
Aperture, Exposure adjustment, Photometry method, ISO sensitivity, W/B
setting and Focus (AF or manual) are selectable.
Shutter speed priority program AE
Compliant by using sensitivity UP (DOWN) simultaneously.
Manual exposure
Aperture, Shutter speed, Photometry, ISO sensitivity, W/B setting and Focus
are selectable.
In any modes, if the proper exposure cannot be set, EV warning will be
indicated.
Choice of shutter speed
8, 4, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/15, 1/18, 1/22, 1/27, 1/30, 1/35,
1/40, 1/48, 1/55, 1/60,1/70, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, 1/110, 1/125, 1/150, 1/165,
1/180, 1/200, 1/225, 1/250, 1/300, 1/350, 1/400, 1/450, 1/500, 1/600, 1/675,
1/750, 1/1000
Choice of shutter speed at shutter priority mode (13 steps)
8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500
Choice of aperture
F2.0, F2.3, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0
1.2.4 Playback Mode
Playback image is QVGA (320 X 240) image except at split display mode and
magnification display mode.
Normal replay
Picture image displayed by switching.
Split display
No split display (normal), 4 images, 9 images are selectable.
4-images display and 9-images display scrolls 4 pictures or 9 pictures all together.

PhotoPC 3100Z Revision A
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Functional Specification 15
Magnification display
Magnify an image x1.1 to x3 to display.
Smooth scrolling available.
The main image is displayed during the magnification process. (The
magnification process can be cancelled by the W button during the data
reading.)
Deletion
1 image deletion and all images deletion are selectable.
Lock
Selected images can be locked.
Locked images cannot be deleted until lock is cancelled.
Detailed information
Image No., Date, Shutter speed, Aperture, Exposure adjustment, Flash, White
balance, Photometry, Macro, Digital zoom and ISO sensitivity are indicated.
Slide show
Normal replay / return is available at the paused display.
Sound replay/ After-recording
Playback: can be stopped halfway.
After-recording: max. 10 sec is possible. (can be stopped halfway)
Simple playback function
When the camera is on the shooting mode, it can be turned to the playback
mode temporarily. This function allows user to check the image after shooting
without stress.
Only the following functions are available for simple playback; normal
replay, Split display, one image deletion, all images deletion, sound replay,
lock and print.
Video recording
Selection of video recording (when there are many), playback, synchronous sound
replay, deletion of video recordings are available. (Refer to “Video Recording
Mode” on page -16)
Print
Print is available. Up to 9 sheets per an image is supported.
1.2.5 Set Up Mode
Language selection
Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese
Date setting
Setting of the year, month and day or the hour, minute and second is available. The
order of year, month and day to display is automatically set according to the
language selected.
Setting of the order of year, month and day and the hour indication in 12 hours or
24 hours are available.
Shoot mode setting
Full auto, Program and Manual are selectable.
Color / Monochrome
Color shooting / Monochrome shooting are available
Shoot mode setting
Slow synchronous (Trailing / Leading)
Flash external hyper (JPEG / TIFF)
Importing custom W/B is possible.
Check image (Yes / No)
Seamless digital zoom (Yes / No)
Compression ratio setting (Normal / Low)
Camera setting
Power save function, Brightness of LCD monitor setting
Speaker volume (Hi / Low)
Beep sound setting (Always / Shutter / Never)
Memory setting
Compact Flash memory Card format, DCF directory setting, expanded functions
Add / Delete
Video signal selection
NTSC / PAL

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1.2.6 Video Recording Mode
Recording
Maximum 35 seconds continuous shooting (Up to 25 seconds with the sound
recording.)
When the video recording is enabled, by pressing the shutter button, the
shooting will be started.
Pressing shutter during video recording will end recording.
Simultaneous voice recording
Seamless digital zoom operation is available during video recording. (Optical
zoom is not available.)
Format: motion JPEG for QTM. PAL is 12.5 frame/ sec.
Digital zoom is available during video recording.
Playback
Video and sound playback are available
1.2.7 Sound Mode
Recording
Sound recording and after recording are available.
Recording time: Max. 10 sec.
Cut off amid of sound recording is available
Playback
Sound playback is available.
Volume can be adjusted (Hi / Low) by the setting of SET UP mode.
1.2.8 Print Mark Function
Print image selection
Playback mode / Easy playback mode
Number of print is synchronized to the number of pressing of DPOF button.
(up to 9 sheets)
Filter function setting
When each filter is set and an image is printed out by a specified EPSON printer,
the following image processing is available.
Sharpness (Hi / Low)
Brightness (Hi / Low)
Other print setting
All images index print
Number of print setting
1.2.9 Communication with PC
Unlike previous model “Photo PC3000Z” communicating with PC by all dial
switches is available in PhotoPC 3100Z.
SCSI command of bulkonly is applied for the protocol of communication
command and USB storage class. [USB Mass Storage Class UFI Command
Specification Rev.1.0]
1.2.10 Memory
Internal RAM Memory: 16 MB
Internal ROM memory: 2 MB (Program Only)
Image Memory:
Compact Flash Memory Card
CF card access: up to 256MB
PC-DOS format: 512 B/Sector
16bit FAT (Up to 64 MB)
NOTE: Although the capacity of image memory for CF card access is designed to
be possible up to 2 GB, the usability only up to 256 MB has been
confirmed.

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1.2.11 Internal Clock
Internal clock
Internal clock is built-in
Record the shooting date and time on the image
(Month / Day / Year, Hour / Minute / Second)
Date and time are held by lithium ion secondary battery.
(When lithium ion battery is charged full: date and time are held for at least 3 days.
To charge lithium ion batter full, at least 48 hours required by battery connection
or AC adapter connection. However, please note that the battery has to be taken
out and in by approximately every 16 hours since the protection circuit does not
allow to continue the charging more than 16 hours. When charging the camera,
you do not have to turn the camera power on.)
1.2.12 Focus distance and step
1.2.13 Miscellaneous
Lens cap
Removed and installed manually.
NOTE: With lens cap on, you cannot turn on the camera on the shooting mode.
Lens cap prevent the lens from veering out.
Playback and other operations are possible with the lens cover on.
Internal flash
Auto (pre-flash method auto tone adjustment) / Off / Forced flash / Red eye
reduction / Slow synchro (for night view. user can select either trailing or leading
flash.)
Effective flash range
Normal mode: 0.5 - 4.2m
Table 1-2. Focus distance and steps
Normal Macro
AF (auto) AF (auto)
(approx. 1 m) M1 (approx. 20 cm)
(approx. 3 m) M2 (approx. 50 cm)
(infinity) -
C A U T I O N
It causes over-exposure if you take photos with strobe for a subject
within 0.2m on macro mode.

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1.3 Indication
1.3.1 Overview
LCD monitor
1.8 type low temperature poly-silicon TFT color LCD
1.1 M pixels: 512 x 218 pixels
A visual field covers more than 98% of the capturing image field.
Displaying taken images at the playback mode: 100% of an image field is
displayed.
Beep sound / Shutter sound
Always / Only for shooting / None are selectable
Self-timer
Front side red LED indication
-First 8 seconds: slow blinking
-Last 2 seconds: high speed blinking
Beep sound from a speaker is generated synchronizing with the blinking of
LED according to the setting of beep sound.
Beep the speaker sound (1Hz) in accordance with the setting of operation
sound.
Control LCD panel (Monochrome LCD)
Indicates the numbers of images more can be taken. (3 digits)
Indicates aperture at half-shutter
(only for program / manual mode)
indicates shutter speed at half-shutter (only for program / manual mode)
Indicates shutter speed at half-shutter
(only for program / manual mode)
Indicates exposure adjustment
Indicates resolution of image (including Monochrome and HyPict)
White balance
Sensitivity
Self timer mark
Flash mode
Battery warning mark
View Finder (VF) side lamp
3 modes indication : green signal ON / Blink / Off
3 modes indication : red signal On / Blink / Off

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1.3.2 LCD Panel Indication
The Panel indication is explained below.
Figure 1-2. Panel Indication
ICONS
The table below explains the function of the icons on LCD.
Table 1-3. Icons
Icon Explanation
ISO sensitivity Indicates the current level of ISO sensitivity.
White balance Indicate the current level of white balance.
Battery low warning Indicated when the battery gets low.
Exposure
adjustment
• Indicates exposure adjustment.
• Indicates aperture. (Not applicable at half shutter and full auto
setting.)
ISO sensitivity
White Balance
Battery low
warning
Monochrome
Exposure adjustment 3 digits 7 segments
Flash Image quality
Self timer
Hyper / TIFF
Image quality Indicates image quality (resolution).
Hyper / TIFF Hypict mode or TIFF
Monochrome Indicated at the monochrome mode.
Self timer Indicated at the self timer shooting mode.
Flash Indicates the strobe setting.
3 digits 7 segments
• Indicates the number of pictures more can be taken.
• Indicates shutter speed. (Not applicable at half shutter and full auto
setting.)
• Indicates other mode settings.
Table 1-3. Icons
Icon Explanation

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1.3.2.1 3 Digits 7 Segments -- Specification
STILL IMAGE SHOOTING (VF, LCD, CONTINUOUS SHOOTING)
Indicates the number of pictures more can be taken on the current image quality
(resolution).
Indicates shutter speed on half-shutter.
(Not applicable for full auto.)
When writing into the compact flash memory, the segment is indicated as follows.
Figure 1-3. Writing into Compact Flash Memory
INTERVAL SHOOTING
Indication is the same as still image shooting until shooting started.
Indication is the same as still image shooting while writing into the compact flash.
The figure below is the indication on the standby mode at the interval shooting.
Figure 1-4. Interval Shooting Indication
VIDEO RECORDING
Normal
Indicates the number of video recordings more can be recorded.
(25 seconds is counted as 1 film.)
During video recording
Indicates how long you can record more. (seconds)
While writing into the compact flash memory.
Indication is the same as still image shooting.
PLAYBACK, EXPANSION MODE
Indication is as shown below.
Figure 1-5. Playback and Expansion Mode
COMMUNICATING WITH PC
Like EPSON previous models, scrolls.
Turn the indications off except .
RECORDING
Indication is as shown below.
Figure 1-6. Recording
SET UP
Indication is as shown below.
Figure 1-7. Set Up