GRASS VALLEY EYECATCHER EC270 User manual

Service Manual
3922 496 32011 Version V1.0
www.grassvalley.com May 2013
EYECATCHER EC270
2.7-Inch Color LCD Ocular Viewfinder

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Declaration of Conformity
We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG
Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsi
bility that this product is in compliance with the following
standards:
- EN60065 : Safety
- EN55103-1: EMC (Emission)
- EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity)
following the provisions of:
a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC
b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC
FCC Class A Statement
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause interference to radio com-
munications.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to
cause interference in which case the user at his own ex-
pense will be required to take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference.
Copyright
Copyright Grass Valley Nederland B.V. 2013. Copying of this
document and giving it to others, and the use or communica
tion of the contents thereof, are forbidden without express
authority. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages.
All rights are reserved in the event of the grant of a pat
ent or the registration of a utility model or design. Liable to
technical alterations in the course of further development.
Trademarks
Grass Valley is a trademark of Grass Valley, Inc.
All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trade
marks, or registered trademarks of their respective compa-
nies.
Website
Visit the Grass Valley public website to download the latest
user’s guide updates and additional information about your
broadcast product:
www.grassvalley.com

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DOCUMENT INDENTIFIER EYECATCHER_LCD_VF_Servicemanual
DATE 01-May-2013
KEYWORDS Service Manual Documentation EC270
COMPANY Grass Valley Nederland B.V.
DOCUMENT HISTORY
Release Date Reason of change Status Distribution
0.1 November 2012 Initial Version Initial Internal
1.0 May 2013 Published version Released Worldwide

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Table of contents
Chapter 1
1.1 Front page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Decleration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
FCC Class A Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Document Indentifier and History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.3 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
1.4 End of Life product recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Cautions and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Special tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Chapter 2 Exploded views
2.1 Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Chapter 3 Parts Replacement Section
3.1 How to use this replacement section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Dismanteling Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 Replacements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Microphone Clamp Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Viewfinder Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Bottom Housing Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Flying Lead Cable Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
User IO Board 2.7” VF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Main Board 2.7”VF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Tally Cover Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
2.7” VF LCD Housing Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
VF LCD Housing Flatcable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Mirror Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

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Chapter 4 Service Spare Parts
4.1 Eyecatcher Main Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Top Housing Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
4.3 Bottom Housing Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 2.7” VF LCD Housing Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.5 Mirror House 2.7” VF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6 2.7” VF Eyepiece Assy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.7 Microphone Clamp Assy 2.7” VF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Chapter 5 Block Diagrams
5.1 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.3 Control and Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Chapter 6 Diagnostics
6.1 Led Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
6.2 Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3 Operation Log Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Chapter 7 Maintenance
7.1 Package Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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End-of-life product recycling
Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to
the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products.
Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back
program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products. Our program meets
the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and in the United
States from the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state or local
agencies.
Grass Valley’s end-of-life product take back program assures proper disposal
by use of Best Available Technology. This program accepts any Grass Valley
branded equipment. Upon request, a Certificate of Recycling or a Certificate
of Destruction, depending on the ultimate disposition of the product, can be
sent to the requester.
Grass Valley will be responsible for all costs associated with recycling and
disposal, including freight, however you are responsible for the removal of
the equipment from your facility and packing the equipment ready for pickup.
Information concerning the program can be found at:
www.grassvalley.com/about/environmental-policy

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Safety Summary
This information is intended as a guide for trained and qualified personnel who are
aware of the dangers involved in handling potentially hazardous electrical / electronic
equipment. It is not intended to contain a complete list of all safety precautions which
should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.
The installation, maintenance and service of this equipment involves risks both to
personnel and equipment and must be preformed only by qualified personnel exercising
due care.
Personnel engaged in the installation, operation, maintenance or servicing of this equip
ment are urged to become familiar with First Aid theory and practises.
During installation and operation of this equipment, local building safety and fire
protection standards must be observed.
Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made
inoperative and secured against any unintended operation. The appropriate servicing
authority must then be informed. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the
apparatus fails to preform intended function or shows visible damage.
Cautions and Warnings
When preforming service, be sure to read and comply with the warning and caution
notices appearing in the manuals. Warnings indicate danger that requires correct
procedures or practices to prevent death or injury to personnel. Cautions indicate
procedures or practices that should be followed to prevent damage or destruction to
equipment to property.
WARNING
THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGES PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT ARE DANGEROUS. ALL
PERSONNEL MUST AT ALL TIMES FOLLOW THE SAFETY REGULATIONS.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE REMOVING COVERS OR PANELS.
NEVER MAKE INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS, PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE WHEN
ALONE OR WHEN FATIGUED.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ENSURE THAT THE POWER IS DISCONNECTED.
USE ONLY FUSES OF THE TYPE AND RATING SPECIFIED.
CAUTION
To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the product correctly.

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Special tools
Extraction Tool
Part number 1688076
Supplier: Farnell
To disconnect the connector, insert the end portion of the tool under the connector
flanges an pull off vertically, in the direction of the connector mating axis.
To mate the connector, the mating axes of both connectors must be aligned and the
connectors can be mated. The “click” will confirm fully mated connection.
Do not attempt to insert on an extreme angle.

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Aardvark Tool
Supplier: www.totalphase.com/products/aardvark_i2cspi
Download Tool Flat Panel Viewfinder
3922 407 58341 Download Tool FP VF

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Exploded Views:
Chapter 2
2.1 Front View
-----Rotary Knobs-----
Contrast BrightnessMenu/Peak
Switches:
Mode
Tally
SW C (Assignable)
Flying Lead
Eyepiece
Microphone Clamp
Tally Back
Rotary Knob
Switch Knob

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2.2
Tally Light
Switch A-B
(Assignable) Eyepiece
Release Knob
Eyepiece
Release Knob
Rear View

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Replacement Section:
Chapter 3
3.1 How to use:
The replacement section consists of:
Dismantling Flowchart .
On this flowchart, locate the part that has to be replaced.
Disassemble the unit part by part till you reach the part to be replaced.
After replacement, assemble the unit in reverse order.
This number refers to the Flowcharts Dismantling page (3-2 )
Main Part; This number refers to the Main Parts section
Chapter 4, Page 4-1
Spare Part; This number refers to the Spare Parts section
Chapter 4, Page 4-3
In chapter 4 there are some Spare Parts which are not in the exploded
views because they are easily replaceable, e.g. dust caps.
Items not mentioned in Chapter 4, or items which are not preceded with a
12NC number, are not a Spare Part.
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3.2 Flowchart
EYECATCHER
EC270 2.7” LCD Viewfinder
Tally Cover Assy
3922 407 62721
Main Board 2.7” VF
3922 406 56371
3-8
3-9
Top Housing Assy
FFC 10P 50mm flatcable
3922 205 00005
Flying Lead Cable Assy
3922 407 62701
User IO Board 2.7” VF
3922 406 56381
3-7
3-6
Bottom Housing Assy
FPC 45P 110mm flatcable
3922 411 56811
Volume Knob
3922 400 11641
3-7
3-10
FPC 45P 160mm flatcable
3922 411 56801
LCD Housing Assy
3922 407 62231
Top Housing Assy
Eyecatcher
Bottom Housing Assy LCD Housing Assy Mechanics
Mechanics
Rubber Cap
3922 083 03141
2.7” VF Eyepiece Assy
3922 407 62291
Mirror House 2.7” VF Assy
3922 407 62271
3-12
3-12
Microphone Clamp Assy
3922 407 62711
O-Ring Compound Vit
2622 080 89021
3-12
3-3

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3.3 Replacements
Removal of the Microphone Clamp Assy
1 ->Turn the Thumb Screw counter clockwise, to release the Microphone Assy

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How to open the Viewfinder Housing
1 ->Unscrew the five screws on the bottom side.
2 ->Place the Viewfinder with the Top Housing down.
3 ->Open the housing, be carefull for the internal wiring.
First remove:
Page 3-3 Microphone Holder

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Bottom Housing Assy
1 ->Disconnect the flatcable from the LCD Housing assy to X6119.
2 ->Disconnect the Power/Control part of the Flying Lead to X7.
First remove:
Page 3-3 Microphone Holder
Page 3-4 Open the Viewfinder Housing
3 ->Disconnect the Y, R-Y and B-Y coax connectors to X1, X2 and X3
4 ->Use the special Extraction Tool to pull off the connectors.
5 ->Remove the coax cables from the cable guide
6 ->Remove the Bottom Housing Assy

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Flying Lead Cable Assy
1 ->Unscrew two screws to release the Grounding Clamp.
2 ->Remove the Flying Lead Cable
First remove:
Page 3-3 Microphone Holder
Page 3-4 Open the Viewfinder Housing
Page 3-5 Bottom Housing Assy

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User IO Board 2.7 Inch VF
1 ->Remove the three Knobs for Peaking, Contrast and Brightness
2 ->Disconnect the flatcable to the ID board on X420
3 ->Unscrew the two screws which hold the IO board.
4 ->Remove the IO board
First remove:
Page 3-3 Microphone Holder
Page 3-4 Open the Viewfinder Housing
Page 3-5 Bottom Housing Assy
Page 3-6 Flying Lead Cable Assy
1 - 2
3
4

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Main Board 2.7 inch VF (in Top Housing)
First remove:
Page 3-3 Microphone Holder
Page 3-4 Open the Viewfinder Housing
Page 3-5 Bottom Housing Assy
1 ->Unscrew three screws to remove the Main Board.
2 ->Remove the Main Board.

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Tally Cover Assy (in Top Housing)
First remove:
Page 3-3 Microphone Holder
Page 3-4 Open the Viewfinder Housing
Page 3-5 Bottom Housing Assy
Page 3-8 Main Board
1 ->Unscrew the screw to remove the Tally Cover Assy.