Panasonic NV-VZ14EG User manual

ORDERNO. VMD0201004C8
VHS-CMovie
NV-VZ14EG / NV-VZ14EGE/ NV-VZ14EGM/ NV-VZ15B / NV-
VZ15EG / NV-VZ15EGE/ NV-VZ15EGM/ NV-VZ15EN/ NV-
VZ55EG / NV-VZ55EGM
Z12-MECHANISM
SPECIFICATIONS
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. INTRODUCTION
Thisservice manual containstechnical information whichwill beallowedservice personnel’sto
understand and service thismodel.
Please use partnumberon thepartslisttomake orderfor sparepartand do notuse reference
numberon thedrawing.
Ifthecircuitischangedor modified, thisinformation will befollowedbysupplementservice
manual.
Note1:
Theservice manual for Mechanism-Chassisisseparatedas anotherone.
Please refertothefollowing manual for detail ofadjustmentprocedurefor Mechanism-Chassis.
Ordernumberfor service manual ofMechanism-Chassis:VMD0201001C8
Note2:
Theservice manual for batterychargerisseparatedas anotherone.
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Please refertothefollowing manual Ordernumberfor batterycharger.
VW-BCV1E/B/AVSK0162 :VMD0112029C8
1.2. FEATURECOMPARISONCHART
NV-VZ14 NV-VZ15 NV-VZ55
EG/EGE/EGM B/EG/EGE/EGM/
EN EG/EGM
CCD CCD IMAGE SENSOR 1/6" 1/6" 1/6"
CCD Capacity(Pixels) 350k(500H) 350k(500H) 350k(500H)
LCD
MONITOR Color LCD Monitor 2.5" 2.5" 2.5"
LCD Capacity(Pixels) 112k 112k 112k
B/W-EVF B/WEVFLCD Monitor 0.24" 0.24" 0.24"
EVFLCD Capacity(Pixels) 76k 76k 76k
SPEED Recording/Playback mode SP/LP SP/LP SP/LP
LENS Optical Zoom Ratio x18 x18 x18
DIGITAL
ZOOM ZOOM x700 x700 x700
Battery
Charge Using Mainbody Using Mainbody Using Mainbody
ACCESSORY Remotecontroller ---- O O
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
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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.
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.
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2. Replace thefuse and attachtheFuse cover.
3. SERVICE CAUTION
3.1. SERVICEEXTENSIONCABLES
Thismodel isrequiredthefollowing extension cables for all connections.
No. PartsNo. Pin Partname Connection Q’ty
Remarks
/ 1 VFK1738A1025 /
&/
VFK1737A10CB
/ 10 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN1-Drum Motor / 1 /
New
/ 2 VFK1738A1025 /
&/
VFK1737A10CB
/ 10 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN9031-Front / 1 /
New
/ 3 VFK1738A1425 /
&/
VFK1737A14CB
/ 14 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN2-Sensor / 1 /
New
/ 4 VFK1738A1425 /
&/
VFK1737A14CB
/ 14 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN22-CCD / 1 /
New
/ 5 VFK1738A1825 /
&/
VFK1737A18CB
/ 18 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN3-CapstanMotor / 1 /
New
6VFK1739 2 WireCable CN4-Loading Motor 1
New
7VFK1739 2 WireCable CN8-Mic 1
New
8VFK1739 2 WireCable CN27-Speaker 1
New
/ 9 VFK1738A1125 /
&/
VFK1737A11CB
/ 11 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN5-VideoHead / 1 /
New
/ 10 VFK1738A1125 /
&/
VFK1737A11CB
/ 11 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN7-ACHead / 1 /
New
/ 11 VFK1738A2225 /
&/
VFK1737A22CB
/ 22 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN15-Lens / 1 /
New
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No. PartsNo. Pin Partname Connection Q’ty
Remarks
/ 12 VFK1738A2025 /
&/
VFK1737A20CB
/ 20 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN9012-EVFB/W / 1 /
New
/ 13 VFK1738A1625 /
&/
VFK1737A16CB
/ 16 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN9013-Top Operation atSide case(L) / 1 /
New
/ 14 VFK1738A1325 /
&/
VFK1737A13CB
/ 13 / FlatCable&
Extention Board / CN9018-SideOperation atSide case(R) / 1 /
New
3.2. SET-UPFORADJUSTMENTOFTATSUJIN
For adjustmentof“TATSUJIN“, please openthesmall coverwhichislocatedatbottom ofside
case(L)using small screwdriveras follows.
And thenconnecttheJIGboard and TATSUJINcableas follows.
4. SERVICE INFORMATION
4.1. EMAGENCYDISPLAY
Wheneversomeabnomal signal isinputtothemechacon CPU, anerror number(E01, as an
example)isdisplayedintheelectronicviewfinder.
Ineveryerror status, suchthemessageas shownbelowalternatelyappearoverand over.
-Inanemagencymode, all operationsexceptturning on/off the
POWERswitchareineffectual.
Example(incase oftheerror numberE01):
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E.VF Symptom Modewhenobserved Resulting
mode
E07 ShortcircuitofcapstanMDA PowerON Power
OFF
E06 CAPSTANFGinputabsent EDIT Power
OFF
E04 DRAMFF inputabsent DRAMrotation Power
OFF
E03 SUPPLYREELFGinputabsent REC, PLAY, SERCH, FF UNLOADING
OFF
E02 Modecontrol motor retates for more
than10 sec / withoutshift tonextmode UNLOADING Power
OFF
E01 Modecontrol motor retates for more
than10 sec / withoutshift tonextmode LOADING Power
OFF
E00 Overtimetheprogramming transaction REC, PLAY Power
OFF
4.2. INSERTING THEBUTTON-TYPE BATTERY
Note:
Thelithiumbatteryisacritical component.
Itmust neverbesubjectedtoexcessiveheat ordischarge.
Itmust thereforeonlybefittedinequipmentdesignedspecifically
forits use.
Replacementbatteries must beofthesametypeand manufacture.
Theymust befittedinthesamemannerand location as theoriginal
battery, withthecorrect polaritycontacts observed.
Donotattempttore-chargetheoldbatteryorre-use itforanyother
purpose.
Itshouldbedisposedofinwaste products destinedforburial rather
thanincineration.
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5. ADJUSTMENTPROCEDURES
5.1. DISASSEMBLYPROCEDURES
Flow-Chartfor DisassemblyProcedure
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No. Item/Part Fig. Removal (Screw)
1SideCase
(L)Unit Fig.1 3-Screws(A)
1-Screw(A’)
Fig.2 1-Screw(B)
1-Screw(C)
1-Screw(D)
1-Screw(E)
2-Screws(F)
Fig.3 Locking Tab(a)
SlightlyopentheSideCase
(L)Unit.
DisconnectCN27 and
CN9013.
2Front
Case Unit Fig.4 3-Locking Tabs(b)
DisconnectCN8and CN9031.
3Main
C.B.A. Fig.5 2-Screw(G)
Disconnectthefollowing
connectors.CN1, CN2, CN3,
CN4, CN5, CN7, CV15, CN16,
CN22, CN9012, CN9013,
CN9018
4Cassette
CoverUnit Fig.6 1-Screw(H)
5 RearCase
Unit Fig.7 1-Screw(K)
2-Locking Tabs(c)
6EVFUnit Fig.8 2-Screws(L)
7LensUnit Fig.9 2-Screws(M)
8Mechanism
Unit Fig.102-Screws(N)
3-Screws(O)
Fig.112-Screws(P)
1-Screws(Q)
9Main
FrameUnit Fig.6 1-Screw(I)
2-Screws(J)
Fig.127-Locking Tabs(d)
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No. Item/Part Fig. Removal (Screw)
10 LCD Unit Fig.13Remove theSheet.
3-Screws(R)
1-Screw(S)
1-Screw(T)
2-Screws(U)
Remove theMonitor Assy.
Fig.142-Screws(V)
1-Screw(W)
Remove theMonitor Cover.
1-Screw(X)
DisconnectCN7603.
Remove theMonitor C.B.A.,
Sheet(Reflect), Light
Screen, Lamp, Diffusion
Sheet, LCD Frame, LCD
Moduleand ShieldCase.
Fig.141-Screw(Y)
Remove theLock Spring and
Lock Lever.
11 Back light
Unit Fig.15Remove thePolarization Sheet.
Remove theLCD Terminal
Rubberand Fluorescent
Lump.
Fig.1
Fig.2
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