Panasonic NV-MX300EG User manual

ORDERNO.VMD0009024C8
Digital VideoCamera/Recorder
NV-MX300EG
NV-MX300B
NV-MX300EN
NV-MX300A
VOL.1
Q3-MECHANISM
SPECIFICATIONS
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. INTRODUCTION1
Thisservice manual containstechnical information whichwill allowservice
personnel'stounderstand and service thismodel.Please place ordersusing the
parts list and notthedrawing reference numbers.
Ifthecircuitischangedor modified, thisinformation will befollowedby
supplementservice manual tobefiledwithoriginal service manual.
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Note 1:
These moviecamerauses AC Adaptor isVSK0592.
Theservice manual for AC Adaptor isseparate volume.
Ordernumberfor AC Adaptor-----VSK0592 :VMD0009025C8
Note 2:
Thisservice manual does notcontainthefollowing information, because ofthe
impossibility ofsevicing at componentlevel.
1. SchematicDiagram, Block Diagramand C.B.A. layoutofVTRMainC.B.A./
CameraMainC.B.A.
2. Parts List for individual parts ofVTRMainC.B.A./ CameraMainC.B.A.
3. ExplodedViewand Parts List for individual parts ofMechanismUnit.
Whenapartreplacementisrequiredfor repairing MainC.B.A. and/ or
mechanismblock, replace theassemblyparts. (VTRMainC.B.A./ CameraMain
C.B.A. and/ or MechanismUnit)
Thefollowing circuits arecontainedinVTRMainC.B.A.
1. MainConnection Circuit
2. Drive Circuit
3. AV DriverCircuit
4. Video1Circuit
5. Video2Circuit
6. Video3Circuit
7. Control Circuit
8. DSCCircuit
9. Digital Interface Circuit
10. ExInputCircuit
11. LCD Circuit
12. Head/ Rec AmpCircuit
Thefollowing circuits arecontainedinCameraMainC.B.A.
1. Sub Connection Circuit
2. LensDrive Circuit
3. Process Circuit
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2. CAUTIONFORACCORD (VJA0940 TYPE)
2.1. INFORMATIONFORYOUR SAFETY
IMPORTANT
Your attention isdrawntothefact that recording ofpre-recordedtapes or discs
or otherpublishedor broadcast material may infringecopyrightlaws.
WARNING
To reduce therisk offireor shock hazard, do notexpose thisequipmenttorain
or moisture.
CAUTION
To reduce therisk offireor shock hazard and annoying interference, use the
recommendedaccessories only.
FORYOUR SAFETY
DONOTREMOVE THE OUTERCOVER
To preventelectricshock, do notremove thecover. Nouserserviceableparts
inside. Referservicing toqualifiedservice personnel.
2.2. CAUTIONFORACMAINSLEAD
For your safety, please readthefollowing text carefully.
Thisappliance issuppliedwithamouldedthree-pinmainsplug for your safety
and convenience.
A5-amperefuse isfittedinthisplug.
Shouldthefuse needtobereplacedplease ensurethat thereplacementfuse has
arating of5amperes and itisapprovedbyASTAor BSItoBS1362
Check for theASRA markor theBSImarkon thebodyofthefuse.
Iftheplug containsaremovablefuse coveryou must ensurethat itisrefitted
whenthefuse isreplaced.
Ifyou lose thefuse cover, theplug must notbeuseduntil areplacementcoveris
obtained.
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Areplacementfuse covercanbepurchasedfromyour local PanasonicDealer.
Ifthefittedmouldedplug isunsuitablefor thesocket outlet inyour homethen
thefuse shouldberemovedand theplug cutoff and disposedofsafety.
Thereisadangerofsevereelectrical shock ifthecutoff plug isinsertedintoany
13-amperesocket.
Ifanewplug istobefittedplease observe thewiring codeas shownbelow.
Ifinanydoubt, please consultaqualifiedelectrician.
2.2.1. Important
Thewires inthismainsleadarecolouredinaccordance withthefollowing code:
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
Asthecoloursofthewires inthemainsleadofthisappliance may not
correspond withthecolouredmarkingsidentifying theterminalsinyour plug,
proceedas follows:
ThewirewhichiscolouredBLUE must beconnectedtotheterminal intheplug
whichismarkedwiththeletterNor colouredBLACK.
ThewirewhichiscolouredBROWNmust beconnectedtotheterminal inthe
plug whichismarkedwiththeletterLor colouredRED.
Underno circumstances shouldeitherofthese wires beconnectedtotheearth
terminal ofthethree pinplug, markedwiththeletterE or theEarthSymbol.
2.2.2. Beforeuse
remove theConnector Coveras follows.
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2.2.3. How toreplace theFuse
1. Remove theFuse Coverwithascrewdriver.
2. Replace thefuse and attachtheFuse cover.
3. SERVICE CAUTION
3.1. EEPROMDATAFORSPAREPARTSOF THEVTRMAIN
C.B.A.
WhentheVTRMainC.B.A. isreplaced, thefixedand averagedata must be
changedbyTatsujinkitaccording totheMovieCamera’ssuffix.
Then, confirmand/or adjust theVTRand Cameraadjustmentonebyone.
3.2. SERVICEEXTENSIONCABLES.
Thismodelsisrequiredthefollowing extension cables for all connections.
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Note 1:
Use thefollowing extension cables whenchecking or adjusting individual circuit
boardsexceptmoduleParts. (VTRMainC.B.A., CameraMainC.B.A. and
MechanismUnit)
Ref.
PartNo. Pin PartName Connection Q'ty Remarks
(
1) VFK1389 26 Extension Cable PP101(CameraSub)-PS201(CCD) 1 AsNV-
DX100
(
2) VFK1575C3320 33 FlatCable FP501(CameraSub)-
FP301(CameraMain) 1AsNV-
MX1
(
3) VFK1388 12 FlatCable FP303(CameraMain)-VTR/CAM
Operation 1AsNV-
DX100
(
4) VFK1173 14 FlatCable FP1002(Power)-BatteryCatcher 1 AsNV-
DX1
(
5) VFK1440 10 FlatCable FP1004(Power)-HotShoe 1 AsNV-
DS77
(
6) VFK1442 21 FlatCable FP603(Main)-FP801(EVF-A) 1 AsNV-
DS77
(
7) VFK1513 80 FlatCable PS1001(Main)-PP1001(Power) 1 AsNV-
EX3
(
8) VFK1480 6 FlatCable FP4901(Front-B) -FP4802(Mic) 1 AsNV-
EX1
(
9) VFK1452 17 FlatCable FP602(CameraMain)-
FP904(Monitor) 1AsNV-
DS77
10)
VFK1442 21 FlatCable FP601(CameraMain)-
FP903(Monitor) 1AsNV-
DS77
Howtouse extension cables.
Fig. T1-1
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3.3. LOCATIONFORSPARECONNECTORSOF THEMAIN
C.B.A.
3.3.1. VTRMAINC.B.A.
3.3.2. CAMERAMAINC.B.A.
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4. PREPARATIONFORELECTRICALADJUSTMENT
1. Unlock thelocking taband remove theEVRconnector coverwhichislocated
on BatteryCatcherUnitas follows.
2. Thenconnect thefollowing cables as showninFig. E2.
Fig. E1
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 AC
Adaptor
VFK1164TAR3A
Setup Ring 1 For
Collimator
VFK1309EX Connection
Adaptor 1
Fig. E2
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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. Remove theGripC.B.A. fromSideCase (L)(RefertoDisassemblyProcedures.)
2. UnsoldertheLithiumBattery“VSB0407”and thenreplace thenewone. (See
Fig. B1.)
Fig. B1
Note:
Thelithiumbatteryisacritical component. (TypeNo.:VSB0407 Manufacturedby
Panasonic.)
Itmust neverbesubjectedtoexcessive heat or discharge.
Itmust thereforeonlybefittedinequipmentdesignedspecificallyfor its use.
Replacementbatteries must beofthesametypeand manufacture.
They must befittedinthesamemannerand location as theoriginal battery, with
thecorrect polarity contacts observed.
Donotattempttore-chargetheoldbatteryor re-use itfor anyotherpurpose.
Itshouldbedisposedofinwaste products destinedfor burial ratherthan
incineration.
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7. OPERATING GUIDE
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8. ADJUSTMENTPROCEDURES
8.1. DISASSEMBLEFLOWCHART
Thisflowchartindicates thedisassemblystepsthecabinet parts, C.B.A. and
Mecha. Unitinordertoaccess tobeserviced. Whenreinstalling, performthe
stepsinthereverse order.
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Fig. F1
8.2. DISASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
Flow-Chartfor DisassemblyProcedure
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No. Item/Part Fig. Removal(Screw&Other)
(1) Front
Case Unit Fig. 1 5-Screws(A/B/C/D)
SlidetheShoeCover.
1-Screw(E)
Fig. 2 2-Screws(F)
DisconnecttheFP4903.
Unlock---(a)
Remove theFrontCase Unit.
(2) SideCase
(R) Unit Fig. 3 7-Screws(G/H/I)
Unlock---(b)
Disconnectthefollowing
connectors.
FP601/FP602/FP303/FP1003
Remove theSideCase (R)
Unit.
(3) Camera
Main
C.B.A.,
Power
C.B.A.
Fig. 4 1-Screw(J)
Disconnectthefollowing
connectors.
FP301/FP302/PP301/FP701
Remove theCameraMain
C.B.A..
Disconnectthefollowing
connectors.
FP1002/FP1004/PP1001
RemovethePowerC.B.A..
(4) Camera
Sub
C.B.A.,
LensUnit
Fig. 5 1-Screw(K)
DisconnectthePP101.
2-Screws(L)
Remove theLensUnit.
(5) EVF/Rear
Case Unit Fig. 6 5-Screws(M/N)
DisconnecttheFP603.
Unlock---(c)
Remove theEVF/RearCase
Unit.
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No. Item/Part Fig. Removal(Screw&Other)
(6) VTRMain
C.B.A.,
Mecha.
Unit
Fig. 7 3-Screws(O/P)
Disconnectthefollowing
connectors.
FP2205/FP3401/FP4002
Fig. 8 CassetteCoveropen.
Fig. 7 Remove theMecha. Unit&
VTRMainC.B.A..
Fig. 9 Disconnectthefollowing
connectors.
FP5001/FP2202/FP2203/
FP2201/
FP2204
Unlock---(d)
Remove theVTRMainC.B.A..
3-Screws(Q)
Remove theMecha. Frame
Unit.
(7) EVFC.B.A. Fig. 10 1-Screw(R)
Remove theEVFFlex.
Barrier.
2-Screws(S)
Remove theEVFUfrom
RearCase
Unit.
Fig. 11 Remove theWindowCover.
2-Screws(T).
Remove theEyecup Unit.
Unlock---(e)
Remove theEVFSlideCase.
2-Screws(U).
Remove theHolderPiece
Protect
Cover.
Fig. 12 Remove theEVFSlideAngle
Unit.
4-Screws(V)
Remove theEVFHinge.
Fig. 13 Remove theEVF(1)Unit.
Fig. 14 Unlock---(f)
Remove theEVF(A)C.B.A..
Fig. 15 Unlock---(g)
Remove theEVF(B) C.B.A..
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No. Item/Part Fig. Removal(Screw&Other)
(8) MicUnit Fig. 16 3-Screws(W)
DisconnecttheFP4902.
Remove theMFUnit.
Fig. 17 Remove theFront
Decoration.
Fig. 18 DisconnecttheFP4901.
Remove theProtectSheet.
2-Screws(X)
(9) Monitor
C.B.A. Fig. 19 3-Screws(Y/Z)
Remove theLCD Case
(Upper)Unit.
1-Screw(a)
Disconnectthefollowing
Conectors.
FP905/FP904/FP903/FP901
Unsolderreadwire.
Unlock---(h)
RemovetheMonitor C.B.A./
Hall Sensor Flex.
C.B.A./Back LightUnit.
Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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