Panasonic Mini DV NV-DS12EG Mini DV NV-DS12B User manual

ORDERNO.VMD0005019C8
Digital VideoCamera/Recorder
NV-DS12EG / NV-DS12B / NV-DS12EGM/ NV-DS25EG / NV-
DS25EGM/ NV-DS25B / NV-DS25EN/ NV-DS25A
VOL.1
Q3-MECHANISM
SPECIFICATIONS
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. INTRODUCTION1
Thisservice manual containstechnical information whichwill allowservice personnel's to
understand and service thismodel.Please place ordersusing thepartslistand notthedrawing
reference numbers.
Ifthecircuitischangedor modified, thisinformation will befollowedbysupplementservice
manual tobefiledwithoriginal service manual.
Note1:
These moviecamerauses ACAdaptor isVSK0581.
Theservice manual for ACAdaptor isseparatevolume.
Ordernumberfor ACAdaptor-----VSK0581 :VMD0004017C8
Note2:
Thisservice manual does notcontainthefollowing information, because oftheimpossibilityof
sevicing atcomponentlevel.
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1. SchematicDiagram, Block Diagramand C.B.A. layoutofMain
C.B.A.
2. Parts List forindividual parts ofMain/DSCC.B.A.
3. ExplodedView and Parts List forindividual parts ofMechanism
Unit.
Whenapartreplacementisrequiredfor repairing MainC.B.A. and/ or mechanism block, replace
theassemblyparts. (MainC.B.A. and/ or mechanism Unit)
Thefollowing circuitsarecontainedinMainC.B.A.
1. MainConnection Circuit
2. DriveCircuit
3. AVDriverCircuit
4. Video1Circuit
5. Video2Circuit
6. Video3Circuit
7. Control Circuit
8. CameraCircuit
9. Digital Interface Circuit
10. LensDriveCircuit
11. LCD Circuit
12. RS232CCircuit
13. Head/ Rec AmpCircuit
Thefollowing circuitsarecontainedinDSCC.B.A. (NV-DS25 Only)
1. DSCCircuit
Since DSCC.B.A. isnotserviceableatcomponentlevel dueto3pieces ofCSP ICsmountedon it
withno space, 7yearsretention period for thepartsupplyisappliedtothisDSCC.B.A. as
ordinaryICs.
Note3:
DSCC.B.A. isnotcategorizedas arecyclemodulepart.
Please do notsend thefaultyDSCC.B.A. toDVCRepairCenter.
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2. CAUTIONFORACCORD (VJA0940 TYPE)
2.1. INFORMATIONFORYOUR SAFETY
IMPORTANT
Your attention isdrawntothefactthatrecording ofpre-recordedtapes or discs or other
publishedor broadcastmaterial may infringecopyrightlaws.
WARNING
To reduce therisk offireorshock hazard, do notexpose this
equipmenttorainormoisture.
CAUTION
To reduce therisk offireorshock hazardand annoying
interference, use therecommendedaccessories only.
FORYOUR SAFETY
DONOTREMOVE THE OUTERCOVER
Topreventelectricshock, do notremove thecover. Nouserserviceablepartsinside. Refer
servicing toqualifiedservice personnel.
2.2. CAUTIONFORACMAINSLEAD
For your safety, please readthefollowing textcarefully.
Thisappliance issuppliedwithamouldedthree-pinmainsplug for your safetyand convenience.
A5-amperefuse isfittedinthisplug.
Shouldthefuse needtobereplacedplease ensurethatthereplacementfuse has arating of5
amperes and itisapprovedbyASTAor BSItoBS1362
Check for theASRAmarkor theBSImarkon thebodyofthefuse.
Iftheplug containsaremovablefuse coveryou mustensurethatitisrefittedwhenthefuse is
replaced.
Ifyou lose thefuse cover, theplug mustnotbeuseduntil areplacementcoverisobtained.
Areplacementfuse covercanbepurchasedfrom your local PanasonicDealer.
Ifthefittedmouldedplug isunsuitablefor thesocketoutletinyour homethenthefuse shouldbe
removedand theplug cutoff and disposedofsafety.
Thereisadangerofsevereelectrical shock ifthecutoff plug isinsertedintoany13-ampere
socket.
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Ifanewplug istobefittedplease observe thewiring codeas shownbelow.
Ifinanydoubt, please consultaqualifiedelectrician.
2.2.1. Important
Thewires inthismainsleadarecolouredinaccordance withthefollowing code:
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
Asthecoloursofthewires inthemainsleadofthisappliance may notcorrespond withthe
colouredmarkingsidentifying theterminalsinyour plug, proceedas follows:
ThewirewhichiscolouredBLUE mustbeconnectedtotheterminal intheplug whichismarked
withtheletterNor colouredBLACK.
ThewirewhichiscolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtotheterminal intheplug whichis
markedwiththeletterLor colouredRED.
Underno circumstances shouldeitherofthese wires beconnectedtotheearthterminal ofthe
three pinplug, markedwiththeletterE or theEarthSymbol.
2.2.2. Beforeuse
remove theConnector Coveras follows.
2.2.3. Howtoreplace theFuse
1. RemovetheFuse Coverwithascrewdriver.
2. Replace thefuse and attachtheFuse cover.
3. SERVICE CAUTION
3.1. EEPROMDATAFORSPAREPARTSOFTHEMAINC.B.A.
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WhentheMainC.B.A. isreplaced, thefixedand averagedatamustbechangedbyTatsujinkit
according totheMovieCamera’ssuffix.
Then, confirm and/or adjusttheVTRand Cameraadjustmentonebyone.
3.2. SERVICEEXTENSIONCABLES.
Thismodelsisrequiredthefollowing extension cables for all connections.
Note1:
Use thefollowing extension cables whenchecking or adjusting individual circuitboardsexcept
moduleParts. (MainC.B.A.)
Ref. PartNo. Pin PartName Connection Q'ty
Remarks
(1) VFK1459 39 FlatCable FP4801 (Main)-FP4903 (Mic
Unit) 1As
NV
(2) VFK1582A2120 21 FlatCable FP701(Main)-LensFlex. 1 As
NV
(3) VFK1595D1425 14 FlatCable PP201(Main)-PS291 (CCD FPC) 1
New
(4) VFK1442 21 FlatCable FP601(Main)-FP904 (Monitor) 1 As
NV
(5) VFK1582A1725 17 FlatCable FP6302(Main)-SideCase R 1
New
(6) VFK1582A1625 16 FlatCable FP602(Power)-FP903(Monitor) 1 As
NV
(7) VFK1492 26 FlatCable FP801(Main)-FP802(EVF) 1 As
NV
(8) VFK1595A8025 80 FlatCable PS1001(Main)-PP1001(Power) 1
New
(9) VFK1582A1125 11 FlatCable FP3403(DSC) -DSCFlex. 1
New
(10) VFK1365 70 FlatCable PS301(Main)-PS3401(DSC) 1 As
NV
Howtouse extension cables.
Fig. T1-1
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3.3. LOCATIONFORSPARECONNECTORSOFTHEMAINC.B.A.
4. PREPARATIONFORELECTRICALADJUSTMENT
1. Unlock thelocking taband removetheEVRconnectorcover
whichislocatedon BatteryCatcherUnitas follows.
2. Thenconnect thefollowing cables as showninFig. E2.
Fig. E1
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PartNo. PartName Q’ty Remarks
VFK1395 232C(M3)I/FCable 1
VFK1308E Measuring Board 1
VFK1309 EVRConnector Board 1
VFK1317 30 PinFlatCable 2
VJA0941 DC OutputCable 1 For ACAdaptor
VFK1164TAR3A Setup Ring 1 For Collimator
VFK1309EX Connection Adaptor 1
Fig. E2
Fig. E3
5. SERVICE MODE
Whenundesirableconditionsoccurred, theerror codeisdisplayedon theEVFor LCD Monitor.
Also, theCameraLEDisflashedaccording totheerror codeas follows.
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6. HOWTO REPLACE THE LITHIUMBATTERY
(PROCEDURE)
1. RemovethePowerFlex. fromRearCase Unit. (Referto
DisassemblyProcedures.)
2. UnsoldertheLithiumBattery“ML920S”and thenreplace thenew
one. (SeeFig. B1.)
Fig. B1
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Note:
Thelithium batteryisacritical component. (TypeNo.:ML920S ManufacturedbyPanasonic.)
Itmustneverbesubjectedtoexcessive heator discharge.
Itmustthereforeonlybefittedinequipmentdesignedspecificallyfor itsuse.
Replacementbatteries mustbeofthesametypeand manufacture.
They mustbefittedinthesamemannerand location as theoriginal battery, withthecorrect
polaritycontactsobserved.
Donotattempttore-chargetheoldbatteryor re-use itfor anyotherpurpose.
Itshouldbedisposedofinwasteproductsdestinedfor burial ratherthanincineration.
7. OPERATING GUIDE
8. ADJUSTMENTPROCEDURES
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