Panasonic HX-WA03PP User manual

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ORDER NO. VM1302007CE
B27
Dual Camera
Model No. HX-WA03PP
HX-WA3PU
HX-WA3EB
HX-WA3EC
HX-WA3EE
HX-WA3EF
HX-WA3EG
HX-WA3EP
HX-WA3GA
HX-WA3GC
HX-WA3GD
HX-WA3GN
HX-WA3GT
Colour
(H)...........Gray Type
(A)...........Blue Type (except HX-WA03PP/WA3EC/EE/
EP/GC/GT)
(W)..........White Type (except HX-WA3PU/EE/EF/GN)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE PAGE
1 Safety Precautions -----------------------------------------------3
1.1. General Guidelines ----------------------------------------3
1.2. Leakage Current Cold Check ---------------------------3
1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check (See Figure. 1) --------3
1.4. How to Discharge the Capacitor on Main
P.C.B.----------------------------------------------------------4
2Warning--------------------------------------------------------------5
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices ----------5
2.2. How to Recycle the Lithium Ion Battery (U.S.
Only)-----------------------------------------------------------5
2.3. How to Replace the Lithium Battery-------------------6
3 Service Navigation------------------------------------------------7
3.1. Introduction --------------------------------------------------7
3.2. General Description About Lead Free Solder
(PbF) ----------------------------------------------------------7
3.3. Important Notice 1:(Other than U.S.A. and
Canadian Market) ------------------------------------------7
3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL
model)---------------------------------------------------------8
3.5. Formatting----------------------------------------------------9
3.6. Baking of replacement IC and defective P.C.B.
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4 Specifications ---------------------------------------------------- 11
5 Location of Controls and Components------------------ 18
6 Troubleshooting Guide---------------------------------------- 21
6.1. Confirmation Flow of Waterproof--------------------- 21
6.2. Airtight Inspection with Air Leak Tester ------------- 22
6.3. Air Leak Tester (RFKZ0528) Operating
Instruction -------------------------------------------------- 23
7 Service Fixture & Tools --------------------------------------- 27
8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions --------------- 28
8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart-------------------------------- 28
8.2. PCB Location---------------------------------------------- 29
8.3. Disassembly Procedure -------------------------------- 29
9 Measurements and Adjustments -------------------------- 47
9.1. Electric Adjustment -------------------------------------- 47
10 Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------ 49
10.1. Regular Maintenance Flow ---------------------------- 49
10.2. Component Kits of Waterproof------------------------ 50
11 Block Diagram --------------------------------------------------- 51
11.1. Overall Block Diagram ---------------------------------- 51
11.2. Main Block Diagram ------------------------------------- 52
11.3. CMOS Block Diagram----------------------------------- 53
11.4. Lens Block Diagram ------------------------------------- 53
11.5. Power Block Diagram ----------------------------------- 54
11.6. Flash Block Diagram ------------------------------------ 54
12 Wiring Connection Diagram --------------------------------- 55
12.1. Interconnection Diagram ------------------------------- 55

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1 Safety Precautions
1.1. General Guidelines
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
There are special components used in this equipment
which are important for safety. These parts are marked by
in the Schematic Diagrams, Circuit Board Layout,
Exploded Views and Replacement Parts List. It is essen-
tial that these critical parts should be replaced with manu-
facturer’s specified parts to prevent X-RADIATION,
shock, fire, or other hazards. Do not modify the original
design without permission of manufacturer.
2. An Isolation Transformer should always be used during
the servicing of AC Adaptor whose chassis is not isolated
from the AC power line. Use a transformer of adequate
power rating as this protects the technician from acci-
dents resulting in personal injury from electrical shocks. It
will also protect AC Adaptor from being damaged by acci-
dental shorting that may occur during servicing.
3. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short
circuit is found, replace all parts which have been over-
heated or damaged by the short circuit.
4. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices
such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are
properly installed.
5. After servicing, make the following leakage current
checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to
shock hazards.
1.2. Leakage Current Cold Check
1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the
two prongs on the plug.
2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter,
between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metal-
lic cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads,
connectors, control shafts, etc. When the exposed metal-
lic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading
should be between 1 MΩand 5.2 MΩ. When the exposed
metal does not have a return path to the chassis, the
reading must be infinity.
1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check
(See Figure. 1)
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use
an isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a 1.5 kΩ, 10 W resistor, in parallel with a 0.15 μF
capacitor, between each exposed metallic part on the set
and a good earth ground, as shown in Figure. 1.
3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1 kΩ/V or more sensitivity, to
measure the potential across the resistor.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the volt-
age at each point.
5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of
the above measurements.
6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 V RMS.
A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or equiva-
lent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage cur-
rent must not exceed 1/2 mA. In case a measurement is
outside of the limits specified, there is a possibility of a
shock hazard, and the equipment should be repaired and
rechecked before it is returned to the customer.
Figure. 1

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1.4. How to Discharge the Capacitor on Main P.C.B.
CAUTION:
1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on MAIN P.C.B..
2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on MAIN P.C.B. when servicing.
[Discharging Procedure]
1. Refer to the disassemble procedure and Remove the necessary parts/unit.
2. Put the insulation tube onto the lead part of Resistor (ERG5SJ102:1kΩ/5W).
(an equivalent type of resistor may be used.)
3. Put the resistor between both terminals of capacitor on MAIN P.C.B. for approx. 5 seconds.
4. After discharging confirm that the capacitor voltage is lower than 10V using a voltmeter.
Fig. F1

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2Warning
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically
Sensitive (ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec-
trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and
semiconductor “chip” components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any ESD on your
body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as alumi-
num foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an antistatic solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as “antistatic (ESD protected)” can
generate electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most
replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or compara-
ble conductive material).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material
to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
CAUTION :
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the
brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity (ESD) suf-
ficient to damage an ES device).
2.2. How to Recycle the Lithium Ion Battery (U.S. Only)

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2.3. How to Replace the Lithium Battery
2.3.1. Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the MONITOR P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.)
2. Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery (Ref. No. “Z3001” at component side of MONI-
TOR P.C.B.) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal. Then replace it into new one.
NOTE:
The Type No. VU6450516009 includes electric lead terminals.
NOTE:
This Lithium battery is a critical component.
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of same type and manufacture.
They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity contacts observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose.
It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.
NOTE:
Above caution is applicable for a battery pack which is for HX-WA03/WA3 series, as well.

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3 Service Navigation
3.1. Introduction
This service manual contains technical information, which allow service personnel’s to understand and service this model.
Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers.
If the circuit is changed or modified, the information will be followed by service manual to be controlled with original service manual.
3.2. General Description About Lead Free Solder (PbF)
The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this
equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.
The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin
(Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30°C (86°F) more than that of the
normal solder.
Distinction of P.C.B. Lead Free Solder being used
Service caution for repair work using Lead Free Solder (PbF)
• The lead free solder has to be used when repairing the equipment for which the lead free solder is used.
(Definition: The letter of “PbF” is printed on the P.C.B. using the lead free solder.)
• To put lead free solder, it should be well molten and mixed with the original lead free solder.
• Remove the remaining lead free solder on the P.C.B. cleanly for soldering of the new IC.
• Since the melting point of the lead free solder is higher than that of the normal lead solder, it takes the longer time to melt the
lead free solder.
• Use the soldering iron (more than 70W) equipped with the temperature control after setting the temperature at 350±30°C
(662±86°F).
Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.)
• The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the service parts route.
RFKZ03D01KS-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ06D01KS-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ10D01KS-----------(1.0mm 100g Reel)
Note
* Ingredient: tin (Sn) 96.5%, silver (Ag) 3.0%, Copper (Cu) 0.5%, Cobalt (Co) / Germanium (Ge) 0.1 to 0.3%
3.3. Important Notice 1:(Other than U.S.A. and Canadian Market)
1. The service manual does not contain the following information, because of the impossibility of servicing at component level
without concerned equipment/facilities.
a. Schematic diagram, Block Diagram and P.C.B. layout of MAIN P.C.B..
b. Parts list for individual parts for MAIN P.C.B..
When a part replacement is required for repairing MAIN P.C.B., replace as an assembled parts. (Main P.C.B.)
2. The following category is /are recycle module part. Please send it/them to Central Repair Center.
• MAIN P.C.B. (VU6361660785)

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3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model)
There are seven kinds of HX-WA03/WA3.
• a) HX-WA3 (Japan domestic model)
• b) HX-WA03PP
• c) HX-WA3EB/EC/EF/EG/EP/GN
• d) HX-WA3EE
• e) HX-WA3GT
• f) HX-WA3GD
• g) HX-WA3PU/GA/GC
What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTING” data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on Main P.C.B..
3.4.1. Defining methods:
To define the model suffix to be serviced, refer to the rating label and caution label which are putted on the Unit.
NOTE:
After replacing the MAIN P.C.B. or IC121, be sure to achieve update the Firmware and adjustment.
1. The firmware together with version up procedure are available at “software download” on the “Support Information from
NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”.
2. The adjustment instruction is available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site
in “TSN system”, together with Maintenance software.

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3.5. Formatting

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3.6. Baking of replacement IC and defective P.C.B.
When replacing the CSP/BGA/QFN type IC mounted on the P.C.B., the problem of IC crack or foil pattern breaking in the P.C.B.
might sometimes occur by rapid heating.
In order to improve the success rate of IC replacement for repair, it would be required to work out baking of replacement
IC and defective P.C.B. before replacing IC.
Please refer the way of baking as follows.
Replacement IC and defective P.C.B. must be put in the heater together.
• Baking temperature and time (Hour)
80°C / 24 hour

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5 Location of Controls and Components
1LCD monitor
It can open up to 90Q,rotateupto180Qtowards the lens or 105Q
towards the opposite direction.
2Power button [ ]
3REC/ button [REC/ ]
4Intelligent auto button [ ]
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Wi-Fi button [Wi-Fi]
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Creative Control button [ ]
6Status indicator
7Open/close lever [SD CARD/BATTERY]
8Lock lever [LOCK]
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some
tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is
not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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HX-WA30
HX-WA3
HX-WA03
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Slow Motion Mode button [ ]
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Zoom range button [ ]
10 Photoshot button [ ]
11 SET button [SET]
Use the SET button to select the recording functions and playback
operations, and to operate the menu screen.
In this owner’s manual, the operation of the SET button is denoted as
shown below.
Example:
12 In Recording Mode: Zoom button [W/T]
In Playback Mode: Volume button
Zoom button [W/T]
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]
13 Recording start/stop button [ ]
14 Menu button [MENU]
15 Rear door
16 Card slot
17 Battery holder
18 HDMI micro connector
19 USB/AV connector
Use the USB cable/AV cable (only the supplied cable).
or Select using the SET button
MENU
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HX-WA30
HX-WA3 HX-WA03
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20 Lens
21 Built-in flash
22 Hand strap fixture
/
Adjust the length after passing your arm through the hand strap.
23 Speaker
24 Internal stereo microphones
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Wi-Fi Transmitter
26 Tripod receptacle
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HX-WA3
HX-WA03
HX-WA30
 
HX-WA3
HX-WA03
 
HX-WA30
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Change the mode to recording or playback.
Press the REC/ button.
Each press of the REC/ button changes the mode.
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode For recording motion pictures,
still pictures and audio
Playback Mode For playing back motion
pictures, still pictures and audio
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