JVC Everio GZ-MC200US User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited No.YF059
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GZ-MC200US
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
3 DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
4 ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
5 TROUBLE SHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
GZ-MC200US [M4S527]

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SPECIFICATION

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SECTION 1
PRECAUTIONS
1.1 SAFTY PRECAUTIONS
Prior to shipment from the factory, JVC products are strictly
inspected to conform with the recognized product safety and
electrical codes of the countries in which they are to be
sold.However,in order to maintain such compliance, it is equally
important to implement the following precautions when a set is
being serviced.
1.1.1 Precautions during Servicing
(1) Locations requiring special caution are denoted by labels
and inscriptions on the cabinet, chassis and certain parts of
the product.When performing service, be sure to read and
comply with these and other cautionary notices appearing
in the operation and service manuals.
(2) Parts identified by the symbol and shaded ( ) parts
are critical for safety.
Replace only with specified part numbers.
NOTE :
Parts in this category also include those specified to
comply with X-ray emission standards for products
using cathode ray tubes and those specified for
compliance with various regulations regarding
spurious radiation emission.
(3) Fuse replacement caution notice.
Caution for continued protection against fire hazard.
Replace only with same type and rated fuse(s) as
specified.
(4) Use specified internal wiring. Note especially:
• Wires covered with PVC tubing
• Double insulated wires
• High voltage leads
(5) Use specified insulating materials for hazardous live parts.
Note especially:
• Insulation Tape
• PVC tubing
•Spacers
• Insulation sheets for transistors
•Barrier
(6) When replacing AC primary side components (transformers,
power cords, noise blocking capacitors, etc.) wrap ends of
wires securely about the terminals before soldering.
Fig.1-1-1
(7) Observe that wires do not contact heat producing parts
(heatsinks, oxide metal film resistors, fusible resistors, etc.)
(8) Check that replaced wires do not contact sharp edged or
pointed parts.
(9) When a power cord has been replaced, check that 10-15
kg of force in any direction will not loosen it.
Fig.1-1-2
(10) Also check areas surrounding repaired locations.
(11) Products using cathode ray tubes (CRTs)In regard to such
products, the cathode ray tubes themselves, the high
voltage circuits, and related circuits are specified for
compliance with recognized codes pertaining to X-ray
emission. Consequently, when servicing these products,
replace the cathode ray tubes and other parts with only the
specified parts. Under no circumstances attempt to modify
these circuits.Unauthorized modification can increase the
high voltage value and cause X-ray emission from the
cathode ray tube.
(12) Crimp type wire connectorIn such cases as when replacing
the power transformer in sets where the connections
between the power cord and power trans former primary
lead wires are performed using crimp type connectors, if
replacing the connectors is unavoidable, in order to prevent
safety hazards, perform carefully and precisely according
to the following steps.
•Connector part number :E03830-001
•Required tool : Connector crimping tool of the proper
type which will not damage insulated parts.
•Replacement procedure
a) Remove the old connector by cutting the wires at a
point close to the connector.Important : Do not
reuse a connector (discard it).
Fig.1-1-3
b) Strip about 15 mm of the insulation from the ends
of the wires. If the wires are stranded, twist the
strands to avoid frayed conductors.
Fig.1-1-4
c) Align the lengths of the wires to be connected.
Insert the wires fully into the connector.
Fig.1-1-5
d) As shown in Fig.1-1-6, use the crimping tool to crimp
the metal sleeve at the center position. Be sure to
crimp fully to the complete closure of the tool.
Fig.1-1-6
e) Check the four points noted in Fig.1-1-7.
Fig.1-1-7
Power cord
cut close to connector
15 mm
Connector
Metal sleeve
1.25
2.0
5.5
Crimping tool
Not easily pulled free Crimped at approx. cente
r
of metal sleev
e
Conductors extended
Wire insulation recessed
more than 4 mm

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1.1.2 Safety Check after Servicing
Examine the area surrounding the repaired location for damage
or deterioration. Observe that screws, parts and wires have been
returned to original positions, Afterwards, perform the following
tests and confirm the specified values in order to verify
compliance with safety standards.
(1) Insulation resistance test
Confirm the specified insulation resistance or greater
between power cord plug prongs and externally exposed
parts of the set (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video and
audio input and output terminals, microphone jacks,
earphone jacks, etc.).See table 1 below.
(2) Dielectric strength test
Confirm specified dielectric strength or greater between
power cord plug prongs and exposed accessible parts of
the set (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video and audio
input and output terminals, microphone jacks, earphone
jacks, etc.). See Fig.1-1-11 below.
(3) Clearance distance
When replacing primary circuit components, confirm
specified clearance distance (d), (d') between soldered
terminals, and between terminals and surrounding metallic
parts. See Fig.1-1-11 below.
Fig.1-1-8
(4) Leakage current test
Confirm specified or lower leakage current between earth
ground/power cord plug prongs and externally exposed
accessible parts (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video
and audio input and output terminals, microphone jacks,
earphone jacks, etc.).
Measuring Method : (Power ON)Insert load Z between
earth ground/power cord plug prongs and externally
exposed accessible parts. Use an AC voltmeter to
measure across both terminals of load Z. See Fig.1-1-9
and following Fig.1-1-12.
Fig.1-1-9
(5) Grounding (Class 1 model only)
Confirm specified or lower grounding impedance between
earth pin in AC inlet and externally exposed accessible
parts (Video in, Video out, Audio in, Audio out or Fixing
screw etc.).Measuring Method:
Connect milli ohm meter between earth pin in AC inlet and
exposed accessible parts. See Fig.1-1-10 and grounding
specifications.
Fig.1-1-10
Fig.1-1-11
Fig.1-1-12
NOTE :
These tables are unofficial and for reference only. Be sure to confirm the precise values for your particular country and locality.
Chassis
Power cord
primary wire
d'
d
ab
c
V
A
Externally
exposed
accessible part
Z
Exposed accessible part
Grounding Specifications
AC inlet
Region
USA & Canada
Europe & Australia
Grounding Impedance (Z)
Z 0.1 ohm
Z 0.5 ohm
Earth pin
MIlli ohm meter
AC Line Voltage Region
Japan
Europe & Australia
R 1 M /500 V DC
USA & Canada 1 M R 12 M /500 V DC
R 10 M /500 V DC
Insulation Resistance (R)Dielectric Strength Clearance Distance (d), (d')
100 V
100 to 240 V
110 to 130 V
110 to 130 V
200 to 240 V
AC 1 kV 1 minute
AC 1.5 kV 1 minute
AC 1 kV 1 minute
(Class )
(Class )
AC 3 kV 1 minute
AC 1.5 kV 1 minute
d, d' 3 mm
d, d' 4 mm
d, d' 3.2 mm
d' 8 m m (Power cord)
d' 6 m m (Primary wire)
d 4 m m
AC Line Voltage Region
Japan
Europe & Australia
USA & Canada
Load Z Leakage Current (i) a, b, c
100 V
110 to 130 V
110 to 130 V
220 to 240 V
i 1 mA rms
i 0.5 mA rms
i 0.7 mA peak
i 2 mA dc
i 0.7 mA peak
i 2 mA dc
Exposed accessible parts
Exposed accessible parts
Antenna earth terminals
Other terminals
1
1.5
2
50
0.15

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SECTION 2
SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Handling Microdrives
Microdrives are used in GZ-MC100 and GZ-MC200. Although the appearance is different, a Microdrive is exactly the same as a hard
disc that is used in a PC. Therefore, unlike handling conventional tapes, caution must be paid in handling Microdrives.
The handling of Microdrives is explained in this section.
2.1.1 The structure of Microdrives
The detailed inside structure of Microdrives is not disclosed as it is treated as trade secrets. However, it is essential to have knowledge
of the structure of Microdrives in order to carry out service properly. Some information about Microdrives is given here.
A Microdrive is mainly consisted of the following parts.
• A magnetic recording disk that is coated with magnetic ma-
terial. (Disk)
• A reading/ writing head. (Head)
• A motor that turns the disk.
• A circuit board that is loaded with electrical circuit which con-
trols the motor, the head positioning, and input/ output of the
signal.
1 head type Microdrives use one side of the disk, and 2 head type
Microdrives use both sides of the disk with heads on each side
of the disk.The disk and the head do not contact and there is
certain space kept between them. The head reads the pre
recorded servo information to control the head itself. When the
head is not in access to the disk, it is kept in a shelter to avoid
damaging the disk with shocks from outside.
The difference between a 2GB Microdrive and a 4GB Microdrive
is only whether it has one head or two heads and there is no
difference in performance, as shown in the specification list. A
2.5 inch hard disk that is used in a note PC is shown as a
reference. As a 2.5 inch hard disk is bigger than a Microdrive, it
has more disks and heads resulting in more capacity. On the
contrary, it seems impossible to increase the disks for a
Microdrive because of size restriction. High capacity will be
achieved by improving the areal density and rotation speed of the
future products.
Shock tolerance during non-operation is remarkably high. Micro-
drives are designed to tolerate shock during non-operation as
they are removed or carried out more often than other hard disks.
However, Microdrives are vulnerable to falls and shocks just like
other precision instruments.
Microdrives are made in conformity with the standard of Com-
pactFlash Type II. The thickness of the drive is less than 5.5mm,
thus failures can occur by folding or twisting the disks. The stan-
dard for torsional stress is 6kg approx. and for flexing stress is
4kg approx. Be sure to carry Microdrives in protection cases on
the service sites, and strongly recommend the customers to do
so, too.
hard disk
2GB 4GB 80GB
Model name Microdrive 3K4-2 Microdrive 3K4-4 Travelstar 4K80-80
Model number HMS360402D5CF00 HMS360404D5CF00 HTS428080F9AT00
Capacity 2 GB 4 GB 80 GB
Interface
CompactFlash Type Τ CompactFlash Type ΤATA ATA-6
Form factor 1inch 1inch 2.5inch
System type Consumer electronics Consumer electronics Laptop
Cache buffer 128 KB 128 KB 8 MB
Disks / Heads 1/1 1/2 2/4
Rotational speed (RPM) 3,600 (RPM) 3,600 (RPM) 4,200 (RPM)
Media transfer rate 97.9 Mb/sec max 97.9 Mb/sec max 351 Mb/sec max
Interface transfer rate 33 MB/sec max 33 MB/sec max 100 MB/sec max
Average seek (ms) 12 (ms) 12 (ms) 13 (ms)
Average latency (ms) 8.33 (ms) 8.33 (ms) 7.1 (ms)
Areal density 56.5 Gb/sq. inch 56.5 Gb/sq. inch 68.5 Gb/sq. inch
Typical idle acoustic (Bels) 㧙㧙2.4B
Operating shock (G) 200 G (2ms) 200 G (2ms) 250 (2ms)
Non-operating shock (G) 2000 G (1ms) 2000 G (1ms) 800 (1ms)
Operating ambient temperature ()0㨪70 ()0㨪70 ()5㨪55 ()
Non-operating ambient temperature () -40 㨪70 () -40 㨪70 () -40 㨪70 ()
Microdrive

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2.1.2 Precautions on handling Microdrives
Main causes of failures in hard disks including Microdrives are
listed as follows.
(1) Failures caused by shocks
(2) Failures caused by static electricity
(3) Failures caused by power cut during the operation
2.1.2.1 Failures caused by shock
One of the causes of the Microdrive failures is a crash between
the disk and the head caused by falls or shocks. The results of
the crash are listed as follows.
• The scratch on the surface of the disk (crash scar) disables
reading/ writing of the damaged part.
• The magnetic material that came off by the crash (disk frag-
ment) causes head reading failure.
• The head distortion deteriorates the read/ write attribute.
• The change in the space between the head and the disk dis-
ables the normal read/ write.
Stronger shocks result in the motor axis distortion, causing axial
runout and deterioration in performance such as disabling the
trace of normally recorded signal.
Pay extra caution not to drop or give shocks to the Microdrive
while servicing, and make sure to store the Microdrive in a pro-
vided plastic case.
NOTE:
The shock of 200G(G:Gravity), a maximum impact value in
operation, is equivalent of the impact of dropping from 20-
30cm above the hard floor. The shock of 2000G, a maximum
impact value in non-operation, is equivalent of the impact of
dropping from 75 - 100cm above the hard floor.
2.1.2.2 Failures caused by static electricity
Microdrives are designed to tolerate static electricity up to 15kV
approx. However, head destruction or boot failure will occur as a
result of high static electricity given to the magnetic head of a Mi-
crodrive that is very vulnerable to static electricity.
As same as handling other electronic parts, make sure not to
take charge of static electricity before touching a Microdrive for
checking or repairing.
In addition, make sure to store the Microdrive in a provided plas-
tic case when it is not in use.
The voltage of 15kV has enough power to break Microdrives de-
stroying heads etc. Errors in Microdrives may occur with lower
voltage. Asking the customers about the recording condition:
whether it was inside the car in winter, right after getting off the
car or in the carpeted area of a hotel etc., is recommended to in-
vestigate failures with poor reproducibility.
2.1.2.3 Failures caused by power cut during the operation
When the power is cut off while writing the data on the Micro-
drive, writing failure occurs in the writing sector (512 byte). As a
result, an error will occur while reading the data.
The effects on the system, given by the bad writing sector, de-
pend on the types of the written files on the sector.
If it is user data, the recorded movie may not be replayed.
To prevent failure in writing, do not insert/ remove the Microdrive
or cut off the power unless otherwise indicated or needed.
"Read Sequential Error" may be detected if Full Check of the Mi-
crodrive is performed with the DDD.
NOTE:
"Read Sequential error" may be detected as a result of defec-
tive Microdrive disables the reading. Abnormal reading may
also occur when the user removes the power plug or the bat-
tery while the Microdrive is in operation; the writing is not com-
pleted and the reading cannot be performed normally.
In the latter case, the failure will be corrected by running the
Full Check after the DDD Clean Disk has been performed.
Running the Clean Disk is recommended when the recorded
movies cannot be read or the Read Sequential Error occurs.
If an error is detected even after running the Full Check, other
causes of the failures are considered.
Head
㧔0.03um㧕
Head floating height
Disk
Disk
Disk fragment
Head
Crash scar
Microdrive
2.5 inch HDD
3.5 inch HDD
200
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
200
55
2000
Operation Non-operation
2000
300
Impact value (G)
(G):Gravity
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Disk࡮
shift
Read
error
Operation
Operation/ Non-operation
Shocks(G)
Read error
Normal
1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
Shocks(G)
Performance
deterioration
Normal
Model:HMS360404D5CF00SERIES
Shock
Shock
Crash
between
the head
and the
disk
Crash scar
on the disk
Disk
fragment
Excessive
power is
generated
in the
mechanism
Performance
deterioration
(G):Gravity

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2.1.3 Microdrive backup
Unlike the information on tapes, customers' information on
Microdrives can become unreadable in an instant. Backing up
users' record is strongly recommended to avoid any accident.
The above data shows: the elapsed time of copying the recorded
information on a Microdrive to a PC and the elapsed time of
formatting the Microdrive with the PC.
From the results of the measurement, it is clear that the data
transfer with a commercial USB2.0 Reader/ Writer is about twice
as quick as transfer with a PCMCIA card.
Using USB2.0 Reader/ Writer is recommended when frequent
data backup or data re-writing on the Microdrive is required.
Backup should be performed all the recorded files on the Micro-
drive.
Formatting must be done with the main unit that operates nor-
mally.
If a Microdrive that is more than 2 GB is formatted with the main
unit, it is formatted as FAT (FAT16), and a drive that is more than
2GB is formatted FAT32.
2.1.4 Checking the main unit/ Microdrive good or bad
In order to repair or check MC100 - 200, judging the cause of the
failures, whether it is the main unit or the Microdrive, is essential.
The product failures that are brought into repair/ check fall into
the following categories.
(1) Microdrive failures caused by the users handling such as
fall, shocks, and submergence.
(2) Main unit operation failures caused by the Microdrive fail-
ures.
(3) Microdrive operation failures caused by the main unit fail-
ures.
NOTE:
Unlike DVC tapes, the Microdrives of MC100 - 200 are recog-
nized as parts of the main unit. It is essential that the main unit
and the Microdrive are brought in as a pair for service. Basical-
ly, do not accept the main unit alone for repair or check.
2.1.4.1 Separations of the parts failures
The procedure to identify the causes of the failures whether it is
in the main unit or in the Microdrive is explained in this section.
2.1.4.2 Microdrive failures caused by user handling
As previously explained, Microdrive failures may possibly be
caused by falls or shocks. Further more, dropping Microdrives in
the water causes crucial failures to Microdrives.
Supplied Microdrives (not all the commercial Microdrives) have
the same type of Water Exposure Seal that are used in cellular
phones.
Before checking the failures, check whether there is a Water Ex-
posure Seal display appeared.
In addition, check whether there are any significant scratches,
bends, or dents that shows the sign of falls or shocks.
Other check items are as follows.
(1) Check whether there are any letters written with a pencil or
a pen on the label of the Microdrive. The pen pressure
gives distortion on the Microdrive, resulting in an operation
failure. It is noted in the Instruction Book.
(2) Check whether there are any stickers affixed on the Micro-
drive. The space between the Microdrive and the housing
is very little. Affixing unnecessary stickers may lead load-
ing the Microdrive in a wrong position, resulting in contact
failure or remove disk failure. There is a hole on the reverse
side of the Microdrive for ventilation through special filter.
Sealing the holes gives effect on the operation.
(3) Check whether the Microdrive label is peeled or turned. If
there are peel or turn in the label, the loading failure may
occur. Peels or turns will not occur under normal condi-
tions, thus storage or usage under hot and humid condi-
tion, near organic solvent, or exposure to the direct sunlight
are considered.
Recording detail Microdrive 1 Microdrive 㧞
(Recording Capacity)
N2B12JRA N2HNY1VA
FAT32 12m31s 12m36s
Normal format 00m37s 00m40s
FAT32 00m18s 00m19s
Quick format
00m10s 00m09s
16m16s 15m46s
07m25s 07m57s
29m30s 29m47s
14m08s 14m49s
41m23s 42m48s
22m47s 23m23s
56m15s 56m34s
30m02s 29m53s
via PCMCIA card
via USB2.0 reade
transmitted by PCMCIA card
transmitted by USB2.0 reader
transmitted by USB2.0 reader
transmitted by PCMCIA card
transmitted by USB2.0 reader
transmitted by PCMCIA card
transmitted by USB2.0 reader
transmitted by PCMCIA card
via PCMCIA card
via USB2.0 reade
Detection detail
15m(1GB)
30m(2GB)
45m(3GB)
60m(4GB)
File Transfer Time Measurement
Troubles?
Start
Troubles?
YES
Go to 2.1.4.2
Go to 2.1.4.3
With an emergency record?
End
NO
YES
The failure caused by the user's PC or
by the supplied software is considered.
NO
Troubles?
YES
Go to 2.1.4.4
NO
NO
YES
Check the Water Exposure Seal
Check the appearance
Perform a general operation check
using a MD other than the user drive.
Recheck the details of
the failure with the user.
Perform a general operation check
such as record/ replay.
Check the Water Exposure Seal,
significant scratches on the
exterior, bends, and dents.
Check whether it is a Microdrive failure
or a main unit failure by using the user's
Microdrive. Be sure to make a backup in
case of an accident.
Operate a general operation check
using the user Microdrive.
Check whether there is an emergency
record in the main unit, and check the
details of the record.
Check whether there is an emergency
record in the main unit, and check the
details of the record.

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2.1.4.3 Main unit operation failures caused by the main unit/
Microdrive failures.
2.1.4.2 There is a possibility of a Microdrive being damaged even
though there is no notable failure in appearance.
Main unit failures also result in abnormal operation in a Micro-
drive.
Identifying the causes of the failures in the main unit is explained
in this section.
In the diagram, MD stands for a Microdrive, CG for a compact
flash card, and SD for a SD card.
2.1.4.4 Operation failures caused by main unit failures
2.1.4.3 Judging from the separation of the main unit and MD, the
operation failure is more likely to be caused by the main unit fail-
ure. However, the main unit failure has not been determined yet,
as there is a possibility of the user MD failure causing the main
unit damage. The following procedure shows how to determine
the main unit failure.
2.1.4.5 Disabled read/ write with other devices
When read/ write cannot be done with the main unit, the main
unit failure is considered in most cases. Recognition failure
caused by the main unit writing bad data can be considered.
The causes of read/ write failures are as listed below.
(1) Damaged mechanism parts or electric parts inside the MD.
(Hardware failure)
(2) Damaged information in the MD. (Software failure)
In the case (1), it seems very difficult to recover, but there is a
possibility of recovery in the case (2) by using commercial software.
The following procedure shows how to figure out whether the
damage is in the hardware or in the software, and whether it is
recoverable or not.
2.1.4.5.1 Microdrive hardware failure
Although no failure was found in the MD appearance at the time
of the separation of 2.1.4.1, actually there is considerable dam-
age disabling the operation. In this case, "Shipping Damage"
(damage caused by the transportation) is displayed as a result of
DDD diagnosis. Surely, a possibility of the products damaged on
route from the production plants to the shops and then to the con-
sumers cannot be denied.
However, MDs are stored in protection cases or in main units and
the transportation shock that damages only the MDs is unrealis-
tic. A failure cause by the user handling is more likely considered.
Normal condition
Water Exposure Seal
display is appeared
(changes from white to red)
Displays of Water Exposure Seal
1mm
4mm
6mm
1.5mm 1.5mm
2mm
Location of a Water
Exposure Seal (inside)
Reverse side of the Microdrive
When it is submerged, the white
Water Exposure Seal turns to red.
As the center part of the seal turns
to pink, the color seen from the
hole is pink. The 1mm hole
diameter prevents the seal from
getting affected by wet hands
under normal conditions. It is not
affected by the humidity of normal
storage or operational conditions.
Air is taken into inside
the Microdrive from this
hole through special
filter for ventilation. DO
NOT SEAL THIS HOLE
is displayed.
Go to 2.1.4.5
Go to 2.1.4.4
2.1.4.3
Check the emergency
record of the main unit
Troubles?
YES
Any record?
MD Diagnosis
Perform the DDD Full Check
Perform the DDD Full Check
Backup the record
of the user MD
Can it be
back upped? NO Read/ write by other
devices is impossible
Format the MD
with the main unit
Format the MD with the main unit
Perform the DDD Clean Disk
Perform the DDD Clean Disk
YES
Troubles?
YES
MD failure
NO
NO
Perform a detailed operation
check by using the user MD
Troubles?
NO
YES
NO
End
Main unit failure
Backup by connecting to the PC via USB or PCMCIA adapter
Return the user backup data. Return the user backup data
YES
Perform an operation check on
all items including MD and SD
Either the bad data file or the
damaged MD causes the disabled
read/ write is not yet determined
at this point.
The failure is resolved by
performing the formatting
and the Clean Disk.
Although main unit failure is generally
speculated, the cause of the failure is
not determined whether the main unit/
MD at this point
2.1.4.4
Check the MD socket
of the main unit.
Troubles in both
SD and CF?
NO
YES
Troubles?
Main unit
diagnosis
An operation check
with other MD
NO
Troubles
only in CF?
NO
Troubles?
YES
End
Main unit failure
Perform an operation check with CF and SD.
Use SD with theoretical value of 10MB/s or more.
Use CF with 40x high speed or more.
For details, refer to 5.
The Combinations of media and the main unit
Carry out the servic
YES
An operation check
with CF and SD
YES
Main unit failure
NO
Main unit failure
Check bend or break
in the socket pin(s).
The user MD/ FC may bend the
main unit socket pin(s). Using
defective MD/ FC results in
repeated failures, as they bend the
main unit connector every time
they are used. User MD/ CF should
be checked when abnormal main
unit socket is found.
Ask how many MDs/ CFs the user
has, then check all user MDs/ CFs.
Check the connector part of
the main unit housing and
user MD/ CF
2.1.4.5
Troubles?
NO
Recoverability
diagnosis
An operation check
with other MD
Main unit failure
Perform the DDD
Full Check
Troubles?
YES
MD Hardware failure
NO
YES
MD software failure
A failure caused by the user handling
is considered, and no more recovery
is expected.
Please explain the user that it is a
MD failure.
The main unit operation failure may be
caused by an unrecognizable MD after
user's editing works such as formatting
and adding/ deleting files or
maintenance works such as
defragmentation and check disk done
with a device other than the main unit.

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Recovery method
Asking a data recovery company (a data salvage company)
seems the only way.
Even if the MD is not recognized a drive, a transmission may be
possible with the MD (light hardware failure). In this case, system
recovery software such as Norton Utilities in Norton System-
Works 2004 (NOTE1: ) may help drive recognition.
Once the drive recognition is recovered, the record may be re-
covered by the method mentioned in 4.5.2 MD software failure.
However, if it is a hardware failure, banning the use of the MD is
strongly recommended.
2.1.4.5.2 Microdrive software failure
Most of the software failures are caused by the unrecognizable
MD after user's editing works such as formatting and adding/ de-
leting files or maintenance works such as defragmentation and
check disk done with a device other than the main unit.
Many cases under this condition, recovery can be done by using
recovery software, which can recover MPEG2 data, such as Final
Data 2.0 Premium. It enables the drive recognition and the data
reading. Once the data is recovered, follow the below procedure.
NOTE1:
Norton SystemWorks 2004 (Latest version on 2004/ 9/ 29)
It is Symantec's data recovery software.
For system requirements and other details, please check their
web site.http://www.symantec.com/region/jp/products/
NOTE2:
Final Data 2.0 Premium Office (Latest version on 2004/9/29)
It is AOS Technologies' data recovery software.
Although there are some kinds of recovery software as FINAL-
DATA series from this company, this is the cheapest one that
can recover MPEG2.
For system requirements and other details, please check their
web site.http://www.finaldata.ne.jp/
2.1.4.5.3 Reusing Microdrives
If a Microdrive of a user is reused for another user, normal data
deletion may not completely erase the previous user's informa-
tion (images) and the previous user's information may come
back. Unlike hard disks of PCs, most of the recorded contents of
Microdrives are images and audio data, thus there is a little pos-
sibility of recorded personal information in Microdrives. However,
proper handling in reusing Microdrives is required as a business
organization.
There are levels in erasing data in disks.
• Level 1: Zero Write method (once)
• Level 2: Random Write method (once)
• Level 3: Random/ Zero Write method (twice)
• Level 4: US Department of Defense (DoD5220.22-M)
• Level 5: US Department of Defense (DoD5220.22-Expanded)
• Level 6: Guttmann method
At least level 3 data erasure is recommended.
Data erasure software is commercially available from software
companies. It seems convenient to use Final Data 2.0 Premium
as there is a data erasing function in it.
2.1.5 Combinations of media and a main unit
MC100 - 200 can record movies, pictures, and audio on compact
flash cards, SD cards in addition to Microdrives. Recording mov-
ies is partially limited. Characteristics of each medium, available
or limited operation items, and available operation time are ex-
plained in this section.
2.1.5.1 Types of media
Commercially available maximum capacity
MC100 - 200 are basically designed to record movies by using
Microdrives.
MC100 - 200 have 2 types of slots, one for a Microdrive or a
Compact Flash card, and the other for a SD card.
From the menu, movies/ pictures/ audio can be selected for a
medium in either one of the slots.
As movies, pictures, and audio can separately select the slots,
using one slot for all recording mode is possible. However, as
movies require large capacity and high transmission speed, the
available recording mode (image quality) is limited.
(Refer to 5.2.3 Image quality and support media.)
Recording movies in Microdrive setting is recommended.
2.1.5.2 Movies
Movies are recorded SD-VIDEO1.1 standard, (images) MPEG-
2-PS (with RDI),(audio) Dolby Digital AC-3, NTSC 60 frame as-
pect 4:3
Movie recording is explained as follows.
2.1.5.2.1 Recording rate
Performing formatting
and Clean Disk resolve
the failure
2.1.4.5.2
Is the data
recognized
NO
Countermeasure for
the software failure
Start the data
recovery software
Recommend a data
recovery company
Backup the user MD record
YES
Further recovery is not expected.
Please explain the user that it is
a MD failure.
Format the MD with the main unit
Perform the DDD Clean Disk
Perform the DDD Full Check again
Troubles? YES MD failure
NO
Return the user backup data
Perform a detailed operation
check by using the user MD
Troubles?
YES
NO
End
Main unit failure
Explain the user that the possible cause
of the failure may be the users PC works.
Check again whether the user did a
prohibited or not guaranteed operation
by the Instruction Book.
If backup is impossible,
do not proceed to the further works.
Perform an operation check on
all items including MD and SD.
Type
Microdrive
Compact Flash card
Memory stick
SD card
Capacity
Price
2GB 1GB1GB1GB
33000yen 52000yen58000yen
38000yen
Unit price per 1MB
15yen/㧬MB 52yen/㧬MB58yen/㧬MB
38yen/㧬MB
Commercially available
maximum capacity
4GB 1GB1GB1GB
Data for comparison
Available media for MC100-200
SD
Movies
Pictures
Audio
MD/CF
Factory setting
SD
Recording mode
Economy
㧔325240㧕
Image quality
(Sensitivity comparison)
Ultra fine
㧔720480㧕
Fine
㧔720480㧕
Normal
㧔720480㧕
Image quality mode
㧔Image size㧕
Equivalent
to DVC
Equivalent
to DVD cam
Equivalent
to VHS
Equivalent
to video CD
Bit
rate
8.5Mbps
5.5Mbps
4.2Mbps
1.5Mbps
CBR/
VBR
CBR
VBR
CBR
VBR
Image Audio
Sampling
frequency
48 kHz
Bit
rate
384kbps
CBR/
VBR
CBR
VBR
CBR
VBR
48 kHz
48 kHz
48 kHz
384kbps
256kbps
128kbps
RDI
32.768kbps
32.768kbps
32.768kbps
32.768kbps
Total bit rate
8.92 Mbps
5.92 Mbps
4.49 Mbps
1.66 Mbps

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2.1.5.2.2 Recording time (approximately minutes)
2.1.5.2.3 Image quality and support media
As shown above, Microdrives of 1GB or less, Compact Flash
cards, and SD cards that are not for high transmission speed
cannot record movies except in the economy mode.
If a recording mode other than economy mode is selected and
the recording is started, " Recording cannot be done with this
Medium speed" is displayed.
Microdrives can be judged by the capacity whether they are for/
or not for the movie recording. However, Compact Flash cards
and SD cards are difficult to judge from the appearances.
A Toshiba SD card and a LEXAR Compact Flash card are com-
pared below.
SD card that is operation checked as a high-speed type has
transmission speed of 10MB/s or more. High-speed products
with less capacity (9MB/s etc.) may operate, but operation can-
not be guaranteed.
Compact flash card that is operation checked as a high-speed
type has transmission speed of 40x or more. High-speed
products with less capacity may operate, but operation cannot be
guaranteed.
2.1.5.3 Pictures
Pictures are recorded as JPEG compression picture Exif2..2,
DCF2.0, PictBridge, DPOF standard conformity. There is no re-
striction of picture recording media or spec, but equivalent trans-
mission speed as for movies is required for rapid shooting.
Picture recording is explained as follows.
2.1.5.3.1 Image size and recording numbers
The value varies slightly according on each medium, Microdrive,
Compact flash card, and SD card. In addition, these values are
theoretical values, and it does not guarantee the recording num-
bers.
Economy
㧔352240㧕
Ultra fine
㧔720480㧕
Fine
㧔720480㧕
Normal
㧔720480㧕
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SD㧛CFޓ512MB
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MDޓ4GB 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes 300 minutes
3 minutes 4 minutes 10 minutes
SD㧛CFޓ256MB 4 minutes 6 minutes 7 minutes 21 minutes
8 minutes 12 minutes 15 minutes 43 minutes
SD㧛CFޓ1GB 16 minutes 24 minutes 31 minutes 86 minutes
Economy
Ultra fine
Fine
Normal
Image quality mode

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Microdrive
1GB or less 1GB or more


٤
٤
٤
٤

٤
Compact Flash card


٤
٤
٤
٤
For high speed
transmission
SD card

٤


٤
٤
٤
٤
Not for high speed
transmission
For high speed
transmission
Not for high speed
transmission
Package of the product for high data
transmission speed
There is no description on
this product as a high-speed type
Package of the product not for
high data transmission speed
Appearance of the product not for
high data transmission speed
Appearance of the product for
high data transmission speed
It can be judged whether it is a
high-speed type or not by the
appearance as the color is
different.
As there is no description on the
product, a consumer does not
recognize the product of high
speed or normal speed, if he/ she
has no product to compare.
On the package of the product,
it is noted as high-speed type.
The transmission speed of this
product is 10MB/S is written.
It can be judged whether it is a high-
speed type or not by the appearance
as the color and the design are
different. The consumers can see
whether it is a high-speed type or not
as a description of 40x speed is
written on the product.
Package of the product not for
high data transmission speed
On the package of the product,
it is noted as high-speed type.
There is no prescription of high-speed
type on this product package
Package of the product not for
high data transmission speed
Appearance of the product for
high data transmission speed
Package of the product not for
high data transmission speed
Description of the transmission
speed as 40x
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(Approx. numbers)

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2.1.5.4 Audio (Voice memo)
Audio is recorded linear PCM digital recording system (WAV),
stereo.There is no restriction of audio recording media or spec.
Audio recording is explained as follows.
2.1.5.4.1 Recording mode and sampling frequency
2.1.5.4.2 Recording time
The value varies slightly according to each medium, Microdrive,
Compact flash card, and SD card. In addition, these values are
theoretical values, and it does not guarantee the recording time.
2.1.6 About DDD
CF II compliant 1-inch small hard disk (Microdrive) is used as re-
cording media of this model. For operation check and mainte-
nance of this Microdrive, drive fitness test software: Drive
Diagnostics &Disposition (DDD) is provided from Hitachi Global
Storage Technologies (HGST) with a license agreement. HGST
supplies the Microdrive's parts to JVC.
The handling of this software is explained as follows.
Notice
This software is developed to confirm, analyze, and restore the
various kinds of hard disks. However, JVC is allowed to use
DDD software only to test, confirm, and restore the Microdrive
to the factory setting.
Thus, the use of other functions is prohibited.
Using software other than DDD may damage the installed hard
disk of the PC or may disable the reading of the stored data.
Please understand that we do not at all compensate any dam-
age caused by the usage other than instructed, and that we
cannot accept any inquiry.
If you have any questions or requests, please do not contact
HGST that is displayed when installing the software, but do
contact Camcorder CS Group, AV & Multimedia Company.
2.1.6.1 Platform Requirements
DDD operation requires the following platform requirements. Al-
though it may operate on lower specification platforms, we do not
guarantee the operation under such platforms.
PC/AT compatible models ( It cannot be used with Macintosh)
CPU :Pentium 600 MHz or faster
OS:Windows 98/NT4.0(SP4 minimum)
RAM with 192MB or more (NOET1)
Memory: 100MB or more empty hard disk space
PCMCIA card (PC card) TYPE II slot (NOTE2)
Monitor / graphics: 256 colours or more, 800 x 600 minimum,
(1024 x 768 or more is suggested)
NOTE1:
When DDD is installed to a PC with less RAM capacity, the fol-
lowing symptoms may occur.
• An error occurs during the installation, and the installation
does not complete.
• The operation becomes unstable while starting up the soft-
ware.
NOTE 2:
There must be PCMCIA card (PC card) TYPE II slot: equipped
to note PCs and some desktop PCs.
DDD cannot be used with CF / Microdrive reader with USB, or
CF direct insert drives.
2.1.6.2 How to get DDD
(1) DDD (DDD.EXE) can be downloaded from JS-NET. After
download, execute DDD.EXE to create DDD SETUP folder.
2.1.6.3 Installation procedure
(1) Double click the SISetup.exe in the DDD SETUP folder to
start up.
(2) Press Next button to proceed the installation.
(3) Select the PC's start up system for installation.
• IDE, Primary Controller, Master HDD
• IDE, Secondary Controller, Master HDD
• SCSI, First Controller, ID 0
• SCSI, Secondary Controller, ID 0
Sampling
Fine
Standard
Economy
Recording mode
48 KHz
Recording
bit rate
16 bit
Audio mode
Stereo
16 KHz
8 KHz
16 bit
16 bit
Stereo
Stereo
Frequency Data
1.536 Mbps
512 Kbps
256 Kbps
Data capacity
per minute
11.52 MB
3.84 MB
1.92 MB
SD㧛CFޓ512MB
MDޓ2GB
MDޓ4GB
44m
2h50m
5h47m
Fine Standard Economy
2h10m
8h40m
17h21m
4h25m
17h21m
34h43m
(Approx. hours, minutes)
Double click this program.
Press Next button

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(4) Although the error massage on the right may appear on cer-
tain PCs, continue the installation by pressing OK button.
(5) When "Registration Info:" is displayed press Next button to
proceed the installation.
NOTE:
Although Registration Info requires ID registration, there
is no need to register, as it has nothing to do with JVC-
VICTOR.
(6) Press Next button, to continue the installation.
NOTE:
"It is strongly recommended that you quit all Windows
program before running this Setup program" is dis-
played. Finish all other programs that are running, and
then press Next button to continue the installation.
(7) The caution, "Please understand that this tool is for
Resellers only. The default tests are DESTRUCTIVE and
will DESTROY ALL DATA on the drives which are tested.
Do you still want to continue?" is displayed. When you fully
understand the description, press Yes (Y).
(8) When "License Agreement" is displayed. When you fully
understand the description, press YES.
(9) When "User Information" is displayed, input any letters in
the Company box. Next button is displayed after input,
press Next button.
(10) Select the folder for installation, then press Next button.
Use default folder. (NOTE)
Usually IDE, Primary
Controller, Master HDD will
be selected.
Press OK button
Press Next button
Press Next button
Press Yes (Y) button.
Press YES button
In the Company box,
input any letters such
as JVC etc.
Next button is displayed after some letters
are input in the Company box.
When Next button is displayed, press the
button.
Press Next button

(No.YF059)1-13
(11) Select the program folder, then press Next button.
Use default folder. (NOTE)
NOTE:
For installation folder name and drive, use default ad-
dress and drive as long as there is no problem with the
PC. If the default settings are changed, programs follow-
ing this installation do not operate properly.
(12) When a confirmation "Yes, I want to launch Hitachi DDD-SI
now" is displayed, press Finish button.
(DDD will not be started until the starting up preparation in
4 is completed.)
2.1.6.4 Preparation for start up
(1) On the desktop, icons (4 kinds) shown below are created.
Delete those icons, as they are not to be used.
(2) From the DDD SETUP folder, copy the shortcut icons (2
kinds) shown below to the desktop.
(These are the links for the program exclusive to JVC.)
NOTE:
The names of icons, display contents and display parts
differ according to the types of installed OS, their ver-
sions, and each PC's settings. The following procedure
is explained using Windows2000 as an example.
(3) Double click the My Computer icon, then select Properties.
(4) 4.Click the Hardware tab in System Properties, and then
click Device Manager.
(5) 5.Click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers in Device Manager.
(6) Open the PCMCIA IDE ATA/ATAPI controller property,
then click the Resources tab.
Press Next button
Press finish button
Do not check (click)
Click the Hardware tab
Press the Device Manager button.
Click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
Click the Resources tab

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(7) Take notes of the I/O range, then press Cancel button to
close the Property Setting window.
(8) Open the folder where DDD is installed in Explorer etc
(Usually the folder is C:\Program Files\ Hitachi DDD- SI )
(9) Open the input folder in Hitachi DDD- SI.
(10) Select all the files in the input folder and delete them all.
NOTE:
These files are used for other hard disks. If they are start-
ed up carelessly, it may cause serious impact on the
hard disk or other connected devices.
Therefore, prevent any operation mistakes by deleting all
the files except the one which is used with Microdrive.
(11) From the DDD SETUP folder, copy the two files
"FullCheckMicrodrive__jvc.pid" and "CleanDisk..pif" in the
input folder.
(12) Double click the copied icon "FullCheckMicrodrive_jvc" on
the desktop to start DDD.
Take notes of the I/O
range shown here
Open the input folder
Select all the files the folder
and delete
Inside the DDD SETUP folder
Input folder located under the DDD installed folder

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(13) Click File to open Menu, then select "Program Settings
Alt+P" from the Menu and click.
(14) Input the previously noted and partially devised I/O range
into PCI/PCMCIA ATA Addresses item on the DDD
Program Options screen.
(15) When the PCI/PCMCIA ATA Addresses input is
completed, press OK button.
(16) Finish the program either by pressing X button or press Exit
in the File menu.
(17) When the reconfirmation "Are you sure you want to end the
application?" is displayed, press Yes (Y) button to finish the
application.
2.1.6.5 Uninstall
(1) ninstall the Hitachi DDD- - SI from Add/ Remove Programs
on the Windows.
2.1.6.6 How to use DDD
NOTE:
Before starting DDD, be sure to back up users' all information
on the Microdrive.
Executing DDD may destroy all the user information, and re-
covery may become impossible.
In DDD there are two definition files (pid files) that have the
information which determines the operation of DDD.
Two pid files are exclusively prepared for JVC.
They are: FullCheckMicrodrive_jvc.pid, CleanDisk.pif
2.1.6.6.1 FullCheckMicrodrive_jvc.pid (FullCheck)
FullCheckMicrodrive_jvc.pid is the confirmation pid file to confirm
the Microdrive. (FullCheck)
It is used to confirm the drive fitness when repair or check is car-
ried out.
(1) Load the PCMCIA card adapter with the Microdrive and in-
sert it into the card slot of the PC.
* If there are two card slots, use the first slot.
CF readers/ writers using USB or drives that can be di-
rectly connected CF cards to the PC can be recognized
as drives on the PC.
However, they cannot to be recognized as media on DDD.
Therefore, please use the PCMCIA card adapter.
(2) Click My Computer to check whether the drive is newly rec-
ognized.
Usually when recognized on the PC,a new drive letter is
given.
(3) Double click the FullCheckMicrodrive_jvc.pid icon that has
been copied on the desktop to start up DDD.
(4) Take a check out at the next of SCSI.
Click File
Select "Program Settings
Alt+P" from the open Menu
Input the original address
which exceeds the I/O range.
Press OK button
Input the address which takes away
1 from the original address
that exceeds the I/O range.
(e.g.) Noted I/O range
FEF0 - FEFF
Input FEF0 in the first column.
Input FEFE, which is -1 from FEFF.
Press X button
Press Yes (Y) button

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(5) Press the Media Recognition button (shown above) to rec-
ognize the medium.
(6) It will take about 20 - 30 seconds to recognize the medium.
NOTE:
Detected and displayed here is the name of Microdrive.
(7) Click the recognized media display (Model name) to the
select status (Highlighted) and press go button.
(8) The Window is open to start the checking.
(9) When "Drive Explorer completed successfully." is
displayed here, the checking is finished.
At the same time Print, View, Exit buttons are displayed.
NOTE:
Although the usual checking time is about 15-20 min-
utes, it varies depending on the each PC's performance.
If it takes too long (more than 30 minutes), there may be
a failure in checking. Finish the checking by pressing
Abort button and start the checking again.
(10) Press either Print button or View button to print or display
the checking result.
When confirming the checking is finished, press Exit
button.
(11) The checking result will be output if the Print button is
pressed.
The checking result will be displayed if the View button is
pressed.
Pressing the Print button located in the bottom right can do
the printing.
When the confirmation is done, press Exit button to finish
the result display.
(12) Press either X button or Exit in the File menu to finish the
program.
Click to take off the check
at the next of SCSI
Press the Media
Recognition button
(shown above) to
recognize the medium.
When the recognition is completed
normally, the detected medium is displayed.
Click the selected media
Press go button
To finish during the procedure, press abort button.
When "Drive Explorer completed
successfully." is displayed here,
the checking is finished.
Exit button
Print button
Exit button
Print button
Press X button

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(13) When " Are you sure you want to end the application?" is
displayed, press Yes (Y) to finish the application.
2.1.6.6.2 Test results and countermeasure
1.2.6.6.1Reviewing the test results of FullCheckMicrodrive_jvc.
pid (FullCheck) and the countermeasure are explained here.
1. Drive model name
The HITACHI Microdrive model name is displayed here.
HMS360402D5CF00 :HITACHI(IBM) 2GB type Microdrive
HMS360404D5CF00 :HITACHI(IBM ) 4GB type Microdrive
2. Time and date of the output date
The time and date of the test results output is displayed here.
(e.g.) If it was output at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 13th,
2004, it will be shown as below.
File created on Monday ,13 .09.2004 at 14 :30 :09
3.Serial number
The serial number is exclusive to each product. It is the eight
digit numbers of the serial number part (bar code) on the re-
verse side of the Microdrive. On the reverse side of the Micro-
drive, model name of the drive and the production place are
also written.
4. Disk capacity
The recordable disk capacity is displayed here.
It is shown as below.
2GB type Microdrive: 1952 MB
4GB type Microdrive: 3905 MB
In the actual display, 2GB and 4GB are converted to Byte. So
it is displayed under the Microdrive display of 2G or 4G with
MB.
5. Testing details
When FullCheckMicrodrive_jvc.pid is carried out, the six kinds
of testing are performed.
(1) Drive Initialization
The test checks whether the drive can recognize or not.
Errors will be detected if it cannot recognize at all as a re-
sult of fall, shock, or submersion. It is more likely to have
a failure in electrical circuit than a mechanical one (mo-
tor).
Checking items:Submersion mark, scratch on the exteri-
or, dent, and bend.
(2) Check Servo Data (DFT)
The test checks whether the disk is decentered or not.
If the motor shaft is decentered as a result of fall or
shock, the interior head cannot pick up the recorded sig-
nal on the disk.
Checking items:Scratch on the exterior, dent, and bend.
(3) Check for Scratches on Media
When a cluster error occurred, an alternative area is cre-
ated to avoid the use of the damaged cluster. This test
checks the distribution of the alternative area. It does not
detect scratches of the user data area caused by fall or
vibration.
Checking items:None
(4) Check Product Internal Error Logs
This test collects the error information that was recorded
at the time of production.
It carries two tasks, checking the Error Logs and the
numbers of the alternative sectors.
Checking items:None
(5) Check GMR Head Amplitude
This test checks the output of the head. Read and write
errors by electrostatic, by shock that changes the dis-
tance between the head and the disk may cause errors
on writing or reading.
Checking items:scratch on the exterior, dent, and bend
(6) Media Test(s)
This test checks whether the written information can be
correctly read or not by comparing writing data and read-
Press Yes (Y) button
ԘThis is also the
Microdrive model name.
ԛThe capacity of the
disk is displayed here.
ԙThe time and date
of the test results
output is recorded here
ԜThe testing detail is
displayed here.
㨩
ԟThe results are recorded.
ԞThe time and date of the start
and end the testing are displayed here.
ԚThis is a serial
number of the
Microdrive and it
is exclusive to
each product.
ԘThe Microdrive model
name is displayed here.
It shows that the
Microdrive is
HITACHImade 4GB type.
ԝThe comment
on the testing
results are
displayed here.
As there is more
information
below, check it
with the scroll
bar.
Be careful, as the information
within the dotted line is not shown
in the above display.
Drive model
name
Production
place
Serial
number
Reverse side of the Microdrive
The first 8 digits are serial number.

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ing data. Randomly select about 300 parts from the user
data area. Read the data and write in other data in that ar-
ea, then read the data again to check if the correct read/
write can be performed. Two tests, CSO Read- Write-
Compare and Read Sequential Test that checks all the
sector including the red\cording area, are performed.
Checking items:scratch on the exterior, dent, and bend.
6. Comment on the results of the test
The comment is displayed by totally judging from the six test
on 5. results, and by speculating the cause of the Microdrive
failure.
If there is no problem at all, a comment "DO NOT RETURN TO
YOUR SUPPLIER" is displayed.
If any failure is found on the Microdrive, a comment "RETURN
THIS DRIVE TO YOUR SUPPLIER" is displayed. In the early
stage, the defected parts are analyzed for modification. Please
follow the instruction from JVC.
7. The time and date of the start and end the testing are dis-
played here.
The time and date of the start and the end of the test, and the
testing time are displayed here.
(e.g.) If it was started at 4:30:09 p.m. on Monday, September
13th, 2004, and finished at 4:45:23, and the testing time is 15
minutes and 14seconds, it will be shown as below.
Explorer Start : 16:30:09 on Monday, 13.09.2004
End : 16:45:23
Delta :00:15:14
8. Test results
The test results of the six test on 5. are displayed.
If there is no problem at all, "Drive passed Explorer WITHOUT
a problem." Is displayed.
If any failure is found, "READ SEQUENTIAL TEST ERROR" is
displayed to show where the errors are found. Decide the
countermeasure not by this comment but by the comment
sown on 6.
2.1.6.6.3 CleanDisk.pif
The CleanDisk.pif (CleanDisk) is a file which restores the Micro-
drive to its factory settings. It is use to restore the Microdrive to
its factory settings when it does not operate properly as a result
of a failure in format etc. It can also be used to completely delete
the user information on the Microdrive.
(1) Load the PCMCIA card adapter with the Microdrive to be
clean disked, and insert it into the PC card slot of the PC.
*If there are two PC card slots, use the first slot.
CF readers/ writers using USB or drives that can be di-
rectly connected CF cards to the PC can be recognized
as drives on the PC.
However, they cannot to be recognized as media on DDD.
Therefore, please use the PCMCIA card adapter.
(2) Click My Computer to check if the drive is newly recog-
nized.
Usually when recognized on the PC, a new drive letter is
given.
(3) Double click the copied CleanDisk.pif icon on the desktop to
start DDD.
(4) Take off the check at the next of SCSI.
(5) Press the media recognition button ( shown above) to rec-
ognize the medium.
(6) It will take for about 20 - 30 seconds to recognize the
medium.
NOTE:
The detected and displayed is the Microdrive model name
(7) Click the recognized media display (Model name) for the
selected status ( Highlighted), then press go button.
(8) The window is open to start DiskClean.
(9) The test is completed when "Drive Explorer completed
successfully." is displayed here. Print, View, Exit buttons
are displayed at the same time.
Click to take off the check
at the next of SCSI
Press the Media
Recognition button
(shown above) to
recognize the medium.
When the recognition is completed
normally, the detected medium is displayed.
Click the selected media
Press go button
To finish during the procedure, press abort button.
When "Drive Explorer completed
successfully." is displayed here,
the checking is finished.

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NOTE:
Although the usual checking time is about 15 - 30 min-
utes. If it takes too long (more than 45 minutes), there
may be a failure in checking. Finish the checking by
pressing Abort button and start the checking again.
(10) Press either the Print button or the View button to print or
display the test results.
When the test results are checked, press Exit button.
(11) When the Print button is pressed the test results are output
to the printer, and the View button is pressed the results are
shown as below. Pressing the Print button in the down right
can also print the results. When the checking the result is
finished, press Exit button to finish the display of the test
results.
When CleanDisk is executed, it performs the following tasks.
(12) Press X button or press Exit in the File menu to finish the
program.
(13) When asked to finish the program, press Yes button.
NOTE:
Performing CleanDisk will not change the disk name given by
the user.
If the PC will be returned to the same user, there will be no
problem.
If the user is changed, change the disk name to MICRO-
DRIVE.
Test items Outline
(1) Drive Initialization Test whether the drive recognizes of not.
(2) Set Features Initialize the internal function of the
Microdrive.
(3) Cleanup and/or un-clip
Entire Disk
The following tasks are carried out
1.Delete all data
2.Restore to the original capacity
3.Formatting (Deleting the lacked
information)
4.Clear the error information
5.Deleting other OS settings
(4) Media Test(s) Final test in writing/ reading
Exit button
ԘThis is also the
Microdrive model name.
ԛThe capacity of the
disk is displayed here.
ԙThe time and date
of the test results
output is recorded here.
ԜThe testing detail is
displayed here.
㨩
ԟThe results are recorded.
ԞThe time and
date of the start
and end the
testing are
displayed here.
ԚThis is a serial
number of the
Microdrive and it
is exclusive to
each product.
ԘThe Microdrive model
name is displayed here.
It shows that the
Microdrive is
HITACHImade 4GB type.
Exit button
Print button
Press X button
Press Yes (Y) button
This is the status that
the user changes the
disk name to Travel 1.
If the user is changed,
change the disk name to
MICRODRIVE.

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2.2 WIRING DIAGRAM
STRB SENSOR
STROBE
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CN207CN208
MODE SW
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CN102
SD/MMC SOCKET
DIGITAL
REG
CF
CF SUB
JIG CONN
USB
TEMP.SENS
SD/MMC CARD
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HEAD PHONE DC JACK MULTI
DIGI IF NUCORE
MEMORY
P.PRCS
ANALOG
ANA IF
SUB CPU
AC97 OP DRV
AUDIO
V I/O
LCD DRV
GYRO1
REG IF REG
V OUT
MPEG2
BATTERY
LCD MODULE
LCD SUB
OPE2
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SPEAKER
MIC
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BATT_TERM
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ZOOM SW
DET SW(OPEN/CLOSE)
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MENU
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