FujiFilm FinePix E 500 User manual

THE COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MARK “” ON THE SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY.
PLEASE REPLACE ONLY WITH THE COMPONENTS SPECIFIED ON THE SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM AND IN THE PARTS LIST.
IF YOU USE PARTS NOT SPECIFIED, IT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AND AN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. Ref.No.:ZM00567-103
Printed in Japan 2005.10
DIGITAL CAMERA
FinePix E500
US/CA/EU/EG/GE/AS/CH/JP-Model
SERVICE MANUAL
WARNING

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FinePix E500 Service Manual
7. CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED
PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH
SAME TYPE 2.5 AMPERES 125V
FUSE.
ATTENTION: AFIN D'ASSURER
UNE PROTECTION
PERMANENTE CONTRE LES
RISQUES D'INCENDIE,
REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT
PAR UN FUSIBLE DE MEME,
TYPE 2.5 AMPERES, 125 VOLTS.
8. WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE ELECTRIC
SHOCK, BE CAREFUL TO
TOUCH THE PARTS.
WARNING!
HIGH VOLTAGE
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original problem, perform the following
safety check before return the product to the customer.
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly
soldered connections. Check the entire board surface
for solder splasher and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair.
Point them out to the customer and recommend their
replacement.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious
signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer
and recommend their replacement.
5. Check the B + voltage to see it is at the values
specified.
6. Make leakage - current measurements to determine
that exposed parts are acceptably insulated from the
supply circuit before returning the product to the
customer.
2.5A 125V
2.5A 125V
RISK OF FIRE-
REPLACE FUSE
AS MARKED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FinePix E500 Service Manual
TABLE CONTENTS
1.General ............................................................ 4
1-1. Product specification .............................................. 4
1-2. Explanation of Terms .............................................. 6
1-3. Names of External Components ............................ 7
2. Disassembly ................................................... 8
2-1. Names of internal Components .............................. 8
2-2. Removing the R CABI ASSY .................................. 9
2-3. Removing the LCD CONST ................................. 10
2-4. Removing the INNER BLOCK .............................. 11
2-5. Removing the ST UNIT ........................................ 11
2-6. Removing the LENS CONST ............................... 12
2-7. Removing the SUB PWB ASSY ........................... 12
2-8. Removing the TOP CABI ASSY and
MODE FPC ASSY ................................................ 13
2-9. CABINET BASE ASSY ......................................... 13
2-10. Removing the BATTRY LID ASSY ....................... 14
2-11. Location of Sheet Parts. ....................................... 14
2-11-1. UL TAPE1 ............................................... 14
2-11-2. UL TAPE2 ............................................... 14
3. Schematics ................................................... 15
3-1. Cautions ............................................................... 15
3-2. Basic Block Names and Functions ....................... 15
3-3. Functions of Primary Blocks ................................. 16
3-3-1. Technical Outline .................................... 16
3-3-2. MAIN Board Block Functions .................. 16
3-3-3. LCD CONST Block Functions ................. 16
3-3-4. DCTS Board Block Functions ................. 16
3-4. Block Diagram ...................................................... 17
3-5. Overall connection Diagram ................................. 18
3-6. Circuit Diagrams ................................................... 19
3-6-1. MAIN B to B BLOCK ............................... 19
3-6-2. SUB BLOCK ........................................... 20
3-6-3. CAM BLOCK ........................................... 21
3-6-4. JACK BLOCK ......................................... 22
3-6-5. MOTOR BLOCK ..................................... 23
3-6-6. AUDIO BLOCK ....................................... 24
3-6-7. KEY FPC BLOCK ................................... 24
3-6-8. LCD BLOCK ........................................... 25
3-6-9. MODE FPC BLOCK ................................ 25
3-6-10. STROBE BLOCK .................................... 26
3-6-11. XE BLOCK .............................................. 26
3-7. Mounted Parts Diagrams ...................................... 27
3-7-1. MODE FPC ASSY .................................. 27
3-7-2. XE ASSY ................................................. 27
3-7-3. MAIN PWB ASSY ................................... 28
3-7-4. SUB ASSY .............................................. 30
4. Adjustment.................................................... 32
4-1. Important point Adjustment when Replacing
Major Parts ........................................................... 32
4-2. Measuring Instruments Used ............................... 32
4-3. Use Jig list ............................................................ 32
4-4. Calibration method of pattern box ........................ 33
4-5. Adjusting soft installation ...................................... 33
4-5-1. Various downloading software
decompressions, preservation methods,
and notes ................................................ 33
4-5-2. Installation of DSC jig driver ................... 34
4-5-3. Adjusting soft initiation method ............... 34
4-6. Initial Settings of the Adjustment Software ........... 35
4-7. Starting the Adjustment Software ......................... 38
4-8. [R] : Flash Memory Reset ..................................... 41
4-9. [F5] : CAMERA Adjustment .................................. 43
4-10. [F4] CCD Defect Correction Adjustment ............... 46
4-11. [F6] : AF Adjustment ............................................. 48
4-12. [F7] : Flash Adjustment ......................................... 51
4-13. [F1] : Battery Voltage Adjustment ......................... 53
4-14. [F11] : Video Adjustment ...................................... 57
4-15. [F3] : LCD Adjustment .......................................... 59
4-16. [F8] : Firmware Download .................................... 61
4-17. [F12] : End Setting ................................................ 63
5. Inspection ..................................................... 67
5-1. Required Measuring Equipment ........................... 67
5-2. Connection of Measuring Equipment ................... 67
5-3. Inspection and Factory Settings ........................... 68
6. Parts List....................................................... 70
6-1. Packing and Accessories ..................................... 70
6-1-1. US-model ................................................ 70
6-1-2. CA-model ................................................ 71
6-1-3. EU-model ................................................ 72
6-1-4. EG-model ................................................ 73
6-1-5. GE-model ................................................ 74
6-1-6. AS-model ................................................ 75
6-1-7. CH-model ................................................ 76
6-1-8. JP-model ................................................. 77
6-2. Cabi Front block ................................................... 78
6-2-1. US/CA/EU/EG/GE/AS/CH-model ........... 78
6-2-2. JP-model ................................................. 79
6-3. Electrical parts ...................................................... 80
7. Appendix....................................................... 81
7-1. Function of display for Firmware Version ............ 81
7-2. List of Related Technical Updates Issued ............ 82

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1. General FinePix E500 Service Manual
1.General
1-1. Product specification
System
Model Digital camera FinePix E500
Effective pixels 4.1 million pixels
CCD sensor 1/2.5 inch square pixel CCD
Number of total pixels: 4.23 million pixels
Number of recorded pixels Still image: 2304 × 1728 pixels/1600 × 1200 pixels/1280 × 960 pixels/
640
× 480 pixels ( / / / )
Movie: 320
× 240 pixels (10 frames per second with monaural sound)
160
× 120 pixels (10 frames per second with monaural sound)
Storage media xD-Picture Card (16/32/64/128/256/512 MB)
File format Still image: JPEG (Exif ver. 2.2)
* Design rule for Camera File System compliant DPOF-compatible
Movie: AVI format, Motion JPEG
Lens Fujinon 3.2
× optical zoom lens, F2.9-F5.5
Aperture F2.9 to F8/F5.5 to F8 (automatically selected)
Focal length f=4.7 mm to 15.1 mm (Equivalent to 28 mm to 91 mm on a 35 mm camera)
Focal range Normal: approx. 60 cm (2.0 ft.) to infinity
Macro: approx. 6.7 cm (2.6 in.) to 80 cm (2.6 ft.)
Super Macro: approx. 2.6 cm (1.0 in.) to 15 cm (5.9 in.)
Shutter speed 2 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (depend on Exposure mode)
Focus TTL contrast-type, Auto focus, Manual focus
Sensitivity : AUTO (Equivalent to ISO 80 to 320, depending on conditions)/80/100/200/400
/ / / /P/S/A/M: Equivalent to ISO 80/100/200/400
Photometry TTL 64-zones metering Multi, Spot
Exposure control Program AE ( , P, , , , ), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual
exposure
Exposure compensation -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV-step increments (in Manual mode)
White balance Auto ( , , , , )
Manual modes, 7 positions can be selected (P, S, A, M)
Viewfinder Real image optical Approx. 80% coverage
LCD monitor 2.0 inches, Aspect ratio: 4:3; 154,000 pixels low temperature polysilicon TFT, Approx.
96% coverage
Flash type Auto flash using flash control sensor
Effective range: Wide-angle: Approx. 0.6 m-4.1 m (2.0 ft.-13.5 ft.)
(Approx. 0.3 m-0.8 m (1.0 ft.-2.6 ft.): Macro)
Telephoto: approx. 0.6 m-2.0 m (2.0 ft.-6.6 ft.)
Flash modes: Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro,
Red-Eye Reduction + Slow Synchro
Self-timer 10 sec.
Input/Output Terminals
A/V OUT (Audio/Visual output) 2.5 mm dia. jack
socket
(USB) socket For file transfer to a computer and connection to the optional cradle
DC input Socket for specified AC power adapter AC-3V (sold separately)
Connection for the AC Power Adapter AC-3VW bundled with the cradle (sold separately)
Standard number of available frames/recording time per xD-Picture Card
The number of available frames, recording time or file size varies slightly depending on the subjects photographed. Note also
that the difference between standard number of frames and the actual number of frames is greater for xD-Picture Cards
with higher capacities.
160 120
Movie
Approx. 288 sec.
Approx. 9.7 min.
Approx. 19.4 min.
Approx. 39.0 min.
Approx. 78.1 min.
Approx. 156.3 min.
Quality Setting
DPC-16 (16 MB)
DPC-32 (32 MB)
DPC-64 (64 MB)
DPC-128 (128 MB)
DPC-256 (256 MB)
Image Data Size
Number of recorded pixels
F
2304 1728 1600 1200 1280 960 640 480 320 240
N Movie
7
15
32
64
129
2.0 MB
DPC-512 (512 MB)259
15
31
64
128
257
1.0 MB
515
25
50
101
204
409
620 KB
818
33
68
137
275
550
460 KB
1101
122
247
497
997
1997
130 KB
3993
Approx. 94 sec.
Approx. 189 sec.
Approx. 6.3 min.
Approx. 12.7 min.
Approx. 25.5 min.
Approx. 51.0 min.

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FinePix E500 Service Manual
Power Supply and Others
Power supply Use one of the following:
• 2
× AA-size alkaline batteries
• Rechargeable Battery NH-10 (sold separately)
• 2
× AA-size Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries (sold separately)
• AC-3VW (PictureCradle CP-FXA10, sold separately)
• AC Power Adapter AC-3V (sold separately)
According to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard procedure for
measuring digital still camera battery consumption (extract):
When using alkaline batteries, use the batteries supplied with the camera. When using Ni-
MH batteries, use Ni-MH batteries or NH-10 Rechargeable Battery. The storage media
should be xD-Picture Card.
Pictures should be taken at a temperature of 23oC, with the LCD monitor turned on, the optical
zoom moved from full wide-angle to full telephoto (or vice-versa) and back again to its original
position every 30 seconds, the flash used at full power every second shot and the camera
turned off and then on again once every 10 shots.
• Note: Because the number of available shots varies depending on the capacity of alkaline
batteries or the level of charge in Ni-MH batteries, the figures shown here for the
number of available shots using batteries are not guaranteed.
The number of available shots will also decline at low temperatures.
Conditions for use Temperature: 0oC to +40oC (+32oF to +104oF); 80% humidity or less (no condensation)
Camera dimensions 101 mm
× 60.5 mm × 32.6 mm/4.0 in. × 2.4 in. × 1.3 in.
(W/H/D) (not including accessories and attachments)
Camera mass (weight) Approx. 176 g/6.2 oz. (not including accessories, batteries and xD-Picture Card)
Weight for photography Approx. 225 g/7.9 oz. (including batteries and xD-Picture Card)
Accessories zLR6 AA-size alkaline batteries (2)
z16 MB, xD-Picture Card (1) Included with: Anti-static case (1)
zStrap (1) zTerminal cover (1)
zA/V cable (1) (plug (2.5 mm dia.) to pin-plug cable
× 2) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
zUSB cable (1) (approx. 1.2 m (3.9 ft.))
zCradle adapter for FinePix E500 / FinePix E510 (1)
zCD-ROM (1) Software for FinePix AX zOwner’s Manual (1)
Optional accessories zxD-Picture Card
DPC-16 (16 MB)/DPC-32 (32 MB)/DPC-64 (64 MB)/DPC-128 (128 MB)/
DPC-256 (256 MB)/DPC-512 (512 MB)
zAC Power Adapter AC-3V zFujifilm Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF
z
Fujifilm Battery Charger with Battery BK-NH/BK-NH2 (With Euro type or UK type plug)
zPictureCradle CP-FXA10 zRechargeable Battery NH-10
zSoft Case SC-FXE01 zWide Conversion Lens WL-FXE01
zTele Conversion Lens TL-FXE01 zAdapter Ring AR-FXE01
zImage Memory Card Reader DPC-R1
• Compatible with Windows 98/98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP or iMac, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 to 10.2.2) and
models that support USB as standard.
• Compatible with xD-Picture Cards of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V,
4 MB to 128 MB.
zPC Card Adapter DPC-AD
• Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB, and SmartMedia of 3.3 V, 2
MB to 128 MB.
zCompactFlash Card Adapter DPC-CF
• Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
• Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2/X (10.1.2 to 10.1.5)
zxD-Picture Card USB Drive DPC-UD1
• Compatible with xD-Picture Card of 16 MB to 512 MB
• Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
• Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2/X (10.0.4 to 10.2.6)
Guide to the number of
available frames for
battery operation
Alkaline batteries Approx. 100 frames
Rechargeable Battery NH-10 Approx. 220 frames
Ni-MH batteries 2300 mAh Approx. 290 frames
Battery Type With LCD monitor ON

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1-2. Explanation of Terms
Deactivated batteries: Leaving an Ni-MH battery unused in storage for a long period may cause a rise in the level
of substances that inhibit current flow inside the battery and result in a dormant battery. A
battery in this state is referred to as deactivated.
Because current flow is inhibited in a deactivated Ni-MH battery, the battery’s original
level of performance cannot be achieved.
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF is a format used for recording information on a storage media (image memory card,
etc.) that allows you to specify which of the frames shot using a digital camera are to be
printed and how many prints are made of each image.
EV: A number denotes Exposure Value. The EV is determined by the brightness of the subject
and sensitivity (speed) of the film or CCD. The number is larger for bright subjects and
smaller for dark subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a digital camera
maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by adjusting the aperture
and shutter speed.
When the amount of light striking the CCD doubles, the EV increases by 1. Likewise, when
the light is halved, the EV decreases by 1.
Frame rate (fps): The frame rate refers to the number of images (frames) that are photographed or played
back per second. For example, when 10 frames are continuously photographed in a 1-
second interval, the frame rate is expressed as 10 fps.
For reference, TV images are displayed at 30 fps (NTSC).
JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group
A file format used for compressing and saving color images. The higher the compression
rate, the greater the loss of quality in the decompressed (restored) image.
Memory effect: If an Ni-MH battery is repeatedly charged without first being fully discharged, its perfor-
mance may drop below its original level. This is referred to as the “memory effect”.
Motion JPEG: A type of AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format that handles images and sound as a
single file. Images in the file are recorded in JPEG format. Motion JPEG can be played
back by QuickTime 3.0 or later.
PC Card: A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card Standard.
PC Card Standard: A standard for PC cards determined by the PCMCIA.
PCMCIA: Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (US).
Smear: A phenomenon specific to CCDs whereby white streaks appear on the image when there
is a very strong light source, such as the sun or reflected sunlight, in the photography
screen.
WAVE: A standard format used on Windows systems for saving audio data. WAVE files have the
“.WAV” file extension and the data can be saved in either compressed or uncompressed
format. Uncompressed recording is used on this camera.
WAVE files can be played back on a personal computer using the following software:
Windows: MediaPlayer
Macintosh: QuickTime Player
* QuickTime 3.0 or later
White Balance: Whatever the kind of the light, the human eye adapts to it so that a white object still looks
white. On the other hand, devices such as digital cameras see a white subject as white by
first adjusting the color balance to suit the color of the ambient light around the subject.
This adjustment is called matching the white balance.
Exif Print: Exif Print Format is a newly revised digital camera file format that contains a variety of
shooting information for optimal printing.

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1-3. Names of External Components
Flash control sensor
Flash
Speaker
Microphone
Viewfinder window
A
dapter ring release button
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp
Lens (Lens cover)
Mode dial
DC IN 3V (power input)
socket
(USB) socket
Cradleconnection
socket
A/VOUT (Audio/
Visual output) socket
Power button
Terminal cover
Mode switch
W (Wide zoom) button
BACK button
DISP (Display) button
Battery cove
r
Battery cover lock release button
MENU/OK button
4-direction ()button
T (Telezoom) button
Strap mount
Viewfinder lamp
Viewfinder
Exposure
compensation button
Tripod mount
LCD monitor
xD-Picture Card slot
Battery compartment
Photo mode ()button
/ (Macro) button
/ (Flash) button
Flash pop-up button

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2. Disassembly FinePix E500 Service Manual
2. Disassembly
2-1. Names of internal Components
BATTERY HLD ASSY
TOP CABI ASSY
MODE PWB ASSY
KEY FPC ASSY
R CABI ASSY
LCD CONST
MAIN PWB ASSY
SUB PWB ASSY
ST UNIT
MIC ASSY
LENS CONST
SPEAKER ASSY
F CABI ASSY

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2. Disassembly
FinePix E500 Service Manual
2-2. Removing the R CABI ASSY
(1) Remove the 6 special screws (3ULR BT2PN M1.7 x
5N).
(Use the dedicated screwdriver (ZJ00583-100).)
(2) Lift off the R CABI ASSY in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
2
1
1
1
3
4
(3) Remove the connector.
*Lock/unlock CN701 carefully.
(4) Remove the R CABI ASSY in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
[Notes on assembly]
Check that the components are inserted in their correct
respective positions during assembly.

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3
4
1
2
2-3. Removing the LCD CONST
(1) Remove the screw (BTS M1.7 x 4.5)
(2) Move the LCD CONST in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
[Notes on assembly]
Confirm whether the hook in lower of LCD CONST hangs
in EARTH PLATE(F CABI ASSY).
(3) Peel the UL TAPE,and discharge the main capacitor of
FLASH UNIT.
*Always ensure that the FLASH UNIT main capacitor is
discharged before beginning disassembly.
(4) Remove the LCD CONST in the direction indicated by
the arrow.

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2. Disassembly
FinePix E500 Service Manual
1
2
3
2-4. Removing the INNER BLOCK
(1) Remove the Connector(Speaker) in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
(2) Remove the Connector(MIC) in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
2-5. Removing the ST UNIT
(1) Remove the soldering(3point) of MAIN PWB ASSY.
(2) Remove the ST UNIT in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
(3) Remove the INNER BLOCK in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
[Notes on assembly]
Confirm whether connector (Wire harness) has gone out.
1
2

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1
2
3
5
4
(4) Remove the LENS CONST in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
(5) Remove the 1 connectors and remove the LENS
CONST.
[Assembly]
To assemble, use the disassembly procedure in reverse.
2-7. Removing the SUB PWB ASSY
(1) Remove the SUB PWb ASSY in the direction indicated
by arrows.
[Assembly]
Do not insert it diagonally when you assemble it.
1
2-6. Removing the LENS CONST
(1) Peel the EMI SHEET in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
(2) Remove the 2 screw (M1.7 x 4.0)
(3) Remove the soldering(18point) of MAIN PWB ASSY.

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2-8. Removing the TOP CABI ASSY and MODE FPC ASSY
(1) Remove the connector.
(2) Remove the screw (M1.7 x 3.5)
(3) Remove the FPC in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
* Detach FPC carefully because it is pasted with the
double-faced tape.
(4) Remove the TOP CABI ASSY in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
1
2
3
4
2-9. CABINET BASE ASSY
(1) Remove the screw (M1.7 x 3.5)
(2) Remove the soldering(3point) of MAIN PWB ASSY.
(3) Remove the MAIN PWB ASSY in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
[Notes on assembly]
* Confirm whether the edge of MAINPWB ASSY has been
inserted in BATT HLD ASSY.
1
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3

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1
2
3
J802
CN902
A
B
14+2mm
5mm
2-11. Location of Sheet Parts.
[Attention when Reassemble.]
Do not use removed “Sheet Parts”.
Use surely new parts at the time of reassembly.
2-11-1. UL TAPE1
Paste the UL tape1 to the electrical discharge point of MAIN
PWB ASSY.
* FS00099-100(UL Tape,19mm*0.23mm) is cut in
5 x 14mm and it uses it.
* Put it between CN902 and J801 based on the edge of
MAIN PWB ASSY.
2-10. Removing the BATTRY LID ASSY
(1) Push the LOCK BUTTON.
(2) Open the BATTERY LID in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
(3) Remove the BATT SHAFT.
2-11-2. UL TAPE2
Paste the UL tape2 to the electrical discharge point of MAIN
PWB ASSY.
* FS00099-100(UL Tape,19mm*0.23mm) is cut in
5 x 14mm and it uses it.
(A) Pass the wire harness(MIC ASSY) through the space of
the pin of solder part (MAIN PWB ASSY).
(B) Adjust for the tube part of the wire harness(MIC ASSY)
to become under the line.
(C) Paste the UL tape2 to hide the solder part (two places).
(D) Neither "UL tape" nor "Wire harness" must protrude to
this part.
(E) "UL tape" must not protrude to this part(GND PATARN).

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3. Schematics
FinePix E500 Service Manual
3. Schematics
3-1. Cautions
<Cautions when replacing parts>
• Do not reuse removed parts. Always use new parts.
• Note that the negative side of tantalum condensers is readily damaged by heat.
• Except for chemical condensers and tantalum condensers, voltage is not displayed on condensers with a voltage
resistance of 50V or less.
• Resistors not marked are 1/16W chip resistors.
•KΩ= 1000Ω, MΩ= 1000KΩ
• B characteristics of variable resistors and semi-fixed resistors are not displayed.
3-2. Basic Block Names and Functions
Part name Block name Function
LENS CONST CCD BLOCK CCD output
MAIN PWB ASSY CAMERA BLOCK CCD output A/D conversion (IC102)
MOTOR BLOCK Shutter/iris/AF/zoom drive (IC501)
AUDIO BLOCK Audio IN/OUT(IC901)
MAIN B to B BLOCK Connection with SUB PWB ASSY
STROBE BLOCK Strobe Charge
MODE FPC ASSY MODE FPC BLOCK Mode Dial, Power Switch, Battery detect SW, Shutter SW
JACK BLOCK DC Input Terminal, VBS Output
MOTOR BLOCK Motor Control (IC501)
LCD BLOCK LCD Output CN, Back Light Control
SUB PWB ASSY DC/DC BLOCK Power supply generation (IC301), Strobe Charge Control,
Power Control
PROCESS BLOCK Image signal processing, USB communications,
system control (IC202)
KEY FPC ASSY KEY SWICH BLOCK Key SW
ST UNIT XE BLOCK Flash



Revised: 29. Jun. 2005

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3-3. Functions of Primary Blocks
3-3-1. Technical Outline
Equipped with a 1/2.5-inch square-pixel interline CCD (with 4.1 effective megapixels) and a 3.2x optical zoom lens.
Features a new image signal processing LSI chip, called the XCS2_IC (IC202, CSP_IC), built into the MAIN PWB ASSY.
This CPU incorporates the standard peripheral I/O functions as well as the peripheral functions required for still image
processing into a single chip. Standard peripheral I/O consists of the interrupt controller, DMA controller, clock controller,
SDRAM controller, block selection controller, serial I/O, multifunction timer, monitoring timer, programmable I/O ports,
USB 2.0 (Full Speed), microprocessor ADC, microprocessor DAC, image processing circuit, JPEG compression/
expansion circuit, display control circuit, still image processing and card interface circuit.
In the white balance procedure, an algorithm has been installed that provides an estimation of the light source used for
shooting based on the brightness and light source color detected when the shot was taken, and a white balance (WB)
compensation function based on that estimation. The new algorithm is designed to prevent “hunting” due to field-of-view
slippage by providing more accurate brightness and color detection, and to allow the installation of a powerful algorithm
for distinguishing between the light source and the original subject colors.
Flash brightness is adjusted using the CCD-TTL method in which the flash brightness is calculated from the CCD
feedback data generated by the pre-flash.
3-3-2. MAIN Board Block Functions
Explanation of the imaging circuit functions
Analog video signals output from the CCD (1/2.5-inch with 4.1 effective megapixels) undergo pseudo-color correction
processing, adaptive interpolation processing, amplification and signal mixing in the AFE_IC (IC102; CSP_IC). The
converted digital signals are then sent to the single-chip image signal processing LSI chip, known as XCS2_IC (IC202,
CSP_IC).
Input data from the CCD
* The 10-bit digital image data (corresponding to 1H) sent from the imaging circuit (AFE BLOCK) is sent to XCS2_IC,
buffered in the chip’s IBFC and replaced by 16-bit (96 MHz) data. The replaced 16-bit (96 MHz) image data is then stored
in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM] via the XCS2_IC [I/O BUFFER]. The image data for each frame is temporarily stored in the
XCS2_IC [SDRAM].
* At the same time, the AE for [AUTO] is calculated using the 10-bit image data input to XCS2_IC and the data required for
AE, AWB and AF is sent to the XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. In the XCS2_IC [SDRAM], the data is sent serially to AFE_CS to
obtain the correct AE, AWB and AF.
Recording onto an xD-Picture card
The image data stored in SDRAM is converted to 16-bit (96-MHz) data by [IBFC] in XCS2_IC one line at a time and then
sent to [YC PRO]. In [IBFC], the 32-bit Y and C signals are each converted to 8-bit Y, Y, Cb and Cr signals and sent to the
XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The image data stored in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM] is compressed using [JPEG] in XCS2_IC and then
recorded sequentially onto the xD-Picture card via [MEDIA] in XCS2_IC.
Playing back images from an xD-Picture card
The compressed image data from the xD-Picture card is sent to XCS2_IC and stored in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM] via
[MEDIA]. The compressed image data stored in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM] is expanded using [JPEG] and again stored in
the XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The expanded image data is sent to [YC PRO] via [IBFC]. In [YC PRO], gain control and
aperture processing is applied for the brightness signals and color difference signals, after which the data is again stored
in the XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The image data is then displayed via [ENCD] and [D/A].
In movie shooting mode
The 10-bit digital image data output from the imaging unit is converted to 8-bit Y and C signals by the XCS2_IC [YC PRO]
and sent to the XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The image data is compressed using [JPEG] in XCS2_IC and again stored in the
XCS2_IC [SDRAM]. The compressed data is then recorded sequentially onto the xD-Picture card via [MEDIA] in
XCS2_IC.
The imaging system adjustment data is stored in FLASH_ROM (IC204).
Explanation of the LCD controller functions
The R, G and B signals processed in the XCS2_IC image signal processor are output to the LCD panel via [LCD
CONST].
3-3-3. LCD CONST Block Functions
The LCD monitor (2.0-inch 1.54 megapixels) used in the camera uses a low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
screen.
3-3-4. DCTS Board Block Functions
The power supply circuits on the DCST board generate power supplies such as -8V/12V (CCD), UNREG (flash and LCD
backlight), 5.2V (lens), XCS_3.3V (XCS2_IC), CAM3.3V (AFE), D3.3V (LCD and F_ROM) and AD_3.3V (AUDIO/VIDEO).

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3-4. Block Diagram
MAIN PWB ASSYLENS CONST
SUB PWB ASSY
HPS
AN30202
3.2xZOOM LENS
IRIS 10Steps
WIDE/TELE
Variable
O.LPS
BA-CCD
1/2.5inch 5.4millon
pixels (E510) /
4.2millon pixels
(E500)
ANALOG DEVICES AFE
IC102 AD9921
3.3V Operation
CDS A/D C
Motor Drv..
M50239HP
6ch
STROBE-
XE
DC/DC Block
D_3.3V
12V,-6.5V/-8.0
DC_3.3V
SYS_3.3V
DC IN JACK
3.3V
BATT.
AA R6 X 2
STROBE C STROBOCTRL
BATT
Backup
OFD_CONT
VI,HI,ADCK
Cont.
Pulses
SHT PULSE
V Pulses
V
H
CCDIN
CCD[9-0]
Zoom position Zoom HP Focus HP
FINDER
PHOTO
TRANSISTOR
MTR_CS
VRESET
PWON_ACT
RESET
PWSW
FUSE
LED
DRIVER
3
RTC
Power on
Reset
CTL
STRB_SY
LED LED
IC101
LED
SELF TIMER
HPS_CS
X301
X’TAL
FC-255
32.768kHz
CCD_VH(L)_SEL
X2_SIO
PION
Thermal
Protector
FET
CHG_UNREG
CTL
BATT_V
X201
X’TAL
CX-53F
48.00MHz
CLOCK
Generator
48MHz
STRB_CHG
VCLK_ON
IN1A,IN1B,IN1C,IN2A,IN2B,IN2C
THERMISTOR
Special Batt DET
5V SW REG
5V
VREF
D_3.3V
OFD
3.3V SRS REG
AD_3.3V
STROBE
Block
5V
CAM_SIO
STRB_UNREG
TG_CS
A
FE_CS
CAM_SIO
CCDCLK
CCD
Voltage
Select
PGA
STRB_POP
STROBE_POPUP
SW
SU541: 27.0MH
SU546: 24.545MH
3.3V SW REG
MOT_3.3V
CCDCLK_ON
IC203
CLOCKGENERATO
R
27.00 24.54MHz
CLOCK
Generator
IC201
CLOCKGENERATO
R
BU3073FHV
24.54 24.37Mhz
TG
V_Drv
SU541 12V -8V
SU546 12V -6.5V
PT
LENS Barrier
14
p
in Multi
Cradle
LCD Panel
2.0inch
LTPS_TFT
BL LED x3
xD Card
Slot
(
20PIN
)
USB I/F
LED
DR_SW
Video
Driver
DC IN 3.3V
D
_
3.3V
CRD_DET
VIDEO_ON
VBS_OUT
LCD
Cont.IC
DCDC
From DCDC
D_3.3V
LCDDAT[7:0]
Vbus,D+,D-
CHARGE
VIDEO OUT
LED
VIDEO JACK
A
V_DET
RLDU
OK/BACK/F
USER I/F
RLDU SW
OK/BACK
/F
SW
CAM/PB
LCDHD,LCD_VD,LCDCLK
X2_SIO
LCD_CS
SPEAKER
BEEP,BEEP_VOL,L_MUTE
POWER SW
AUDIO
MODULE
BP3602
T/W/EV SW
T/W/EV
MODE
MODE DIAL
(
10 Posi
)
A
U_CS MIC
MIC_IN
LCD_EVR
JTAG
A
U_D
A
SDRAM
128MB x16
NOR FLASH
M28W320ECT
4MB
ADDRESS BUS [11-30]
DATA BUS [0-15]
(MAX 48MHz)
24.545/24.375MHz
NT/PAL_SEL
IC202 XCS2 3.3V Operation
IBFC
CCDIF
AUTO
RECC
XCS2 SIP
TFDC
CGEN
ENCD
MEDIA
YCPRO
48MHz
BUS Cont.
SDRAMC
DMAC
USB
I/F SIO
WDT
MFT
ICU
ADC
PO
CLKC
JPEG
Audio
(
A/D
EVR
A/D
D/A
RT
)
Audio(D/A)
M32R CPU Core
DEBUG
CPU Core
I-cache 4k
IC501
IC301
IC901
IC204

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3-5. Overall connection Diagram

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3-6. Circuit Diagrams
3-6-1. MAIN B to B BLOCK

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3-6-2. SUB BLOCK