Panasonic PV-D301 User manual

ORDERNO. MKE0012200C1
B15 (U.S.A), B4(PUERTO RICO)
Compact VHSCamcorder
PV-D301 / VM-D101 / PV-L501 / PV-L551 / PV-L561 / PV-L581
/ PV-L51 / PV-L601 / PV-L651 / PV-L661 / PV-L681 / PV-L61 /
VM-L451
SPECIFICATIONS
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1. MODELNO. IDENTIFICATIONMARK INTHIS
SERVICE MANUAL
Use modelsshowninthechartbelowtodistinguishthedifferentmodelsincludedinthisService
Manual.
Notes for PV-D301, PV-L551, PV-L561, PV-L581, PV-L51, PV-L601, PV-L651, PV-L661, PV-L681, PV-
L61, VM-L451
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These models(ColorEVFmodels) havetwomarks (Model No.
Identification Mark) suchas Aand AA forPV-D301, Dand DAforPV-
L551, etc., inthisservice manual.
Whenservicing these models, please note thepropermarkand
proceedwithservicing as shownbelow.
Howtodistinguishmarks Afrom AA, Dfrom DA, etc.:
To distinguish, "A"isprintedon theSerial No. on theRating Label
locatedon thebottomsideofthecamcorderforearlyproducts, and
isshownwithModel No. Identification Mark:AA, DA, EA, FA, GA,
HA, JA, KA, LA, MAinthisservice manual.
TheColorEVFunitofthese modelshas beenchangedon running
changebasis. TheColorEVFunitisinterchangeableforearly
products and laterproducts. However, individual parts oftheColor
EVFunitarenotinterchangeable.
Please make surewhether"A"isprintedornoton theSerial No. on
theRating Label locatedon thebottomsideofthecamcorderwhen
servicing these models.
Note:
Forpartstandardization oftheColorEVFunitreplacementparts,
onlytheColorEVFunitforlaterproducts will besupplied.
However, whenreplacing theindividual parts oftheColorEVFunit,
use theproperparts, referring to"REPLACEMENTPARTSLISTS"
section.
2. SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
GENERALGUIDELINES
1. IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
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Therearespecial components usedinthisequipmentwhichare
importantforsafety. These parts aremarkedby inthe
SchematicDiagrams, CircuitBoardLayout, ExplodedViewsand
ReplacementParts List. Itisessential that these critical parts
shouldbereplacedwithmanufacturer'sspecifiedparts toprevent
X-RADIATION, shock, fire, orotherhazards. Donotmodifythe
original design withoutpermission ofmanufacturer.
2. AnIsolation Transformershouldalwaysbeusedduring the
servicing ofACAdaptorwhose chassisisnotisolatedfromtheAC
powerline. Use atransformerofadequate powerrating as this
protects thetechnicianfromaccidents resulting inpersonal injury
fromelectrical shocks. Itwill alsoprotect ACAdaptorfrombeing
damagedbyaccidental shorting that mayoccurduring servicing.
3. Whenservicing, observetheoriginal leaddress. Ifashortcircuit
isfound, replace all parts whichhavebeenoverheatedor
damagedbytheshortcircuit.
4. Afterservicing, see toitthat all theprotectivedevices suchas
insulation barriers, insulation papersshieldsareproperlyinstalled.
5. Afterservicing, make thefollowing leakagecurrentchecks to
preventthecustomerfrombeing exposedtoshock hazards.
LEAKAGE CURRENTCOLDCHECK
1. Unplug theACcordand connect ajumperbetweenthetwoprongs
on theplug.
2. Measuretheresistance value, withanohmmeter, betweenthe
jumperedACplug and eachexposedmetalliccabinet parton the
equipmentsuchas screwheads, connectors, control shafts, etc.
Whentheexposedmetallicparthas areturnpathtothechassis,
thereading shouldbebetween1M and 5.2M . Whenthe
exposedmetal does nothaveareturnpathtothechassis, the
reading must beinfinity.
LEAKAGE CURRENTHOTCHECK
(See Figure1.)
1. Plug theACcorddirectlyintotheACoutlet. Donotuse an
isolation transformerforthischeck.
2. Connect a1.5k , 10 Wresistor, inparallel witha0.15 F
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capacitor, betweeneachexposedmetallicparton theset and a
good earthground, as showninFigure1.
3. Use anACvoltmeter, with1M /Vormoresensitivity, tomeasure
thepotential across theresistor.
4. Check eachexposedmetallicpart, and measurethevoltageat
eachpoint.
5. Reverse theACplug intheACoutlet and repeat eachoftheabove
measurements.
6. Thepotential at anypointshouldnotexceed0.75 VRMS. A
leakagecurrenttester(Simpson Model 229 orequivalent) maybe
usedtomake thehotchecks, leakagecurrentmust notexceed1/2
mA. Incase ameasurementisoutsideofthe/limits specified,
thereisapossibilityofashock hazard, and theequipmentshould
berepairedand recheckedbeforeitisreturnedtothecustomer.
Figure. 1
3. PREVENTIONOFELECTRO STATICDISCHARGE
(ESD) TO ELECTROSTATICALLYSENSITIVE (ES)
DEVICES
Somesemiconductor (solidstate)devices canbedamagedeasilybystaticelectricity. Such
componentscommonlyarecalledElectrostaticallySensitive (ES)Devices. Examples oftypical
ES devices areintegratedcircuitsand somefield-effecttransistorsand semiconductor "chip"
components. Thefollowing techniques shouldbeusedtohelpreduce theincidence of
componentdamagecausedbyelectro staticdischarge(ESD).
1. Immediatelybeforehandling anysemiconductorcomponentor
semiconductor-equippedassembly, drainoff anyESDon your
bodybytouching aknownearthground. Alternatively, obtainand
wearacommerciallyavailabledischarging ESDwrist strap, which
shouldberemovedforpotential shock reasonspriortoapplying
powertotheunitundertest.
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2. Afterremoving anelectrical assemblyequippedwithES devices,
place theassemblyon aconductivesurface suchas aluminum
foil, topreventelectrostaticchargebuildup orexposureofthe
assembly.
3. Use onlyagrounded-tipsoldering iron tosolderorunsolderES
devices.
4. Use onlyanantistaticsolderremoval device. Somesolderremoval
devices notclassifiedas "antistatic(ESDprotected)"cangenerate
electrical chargesufficienttodamageES devices.
5. Donotuse freon-propelledchemicals. These cangenerate
electrical charges sufficienttodamageES devices.
6. DonotremoveareplacementES device fromits protective
packageuntil immediatelybeforeyou arereadytoinstall it. (Most
replacementES devices arepackagedwithleadselectrically
shortedtogetherbyconductivefoam, aluminumfoil orcomparable
conductivematerial).
7. Immediatelybeforeremoving theprotectivematerial fromthe
leadsofareplacementES device, touchtheprotectivematerial to
thechassisorcircuitassemblyintowhichthedevice will be
installed.
CAUTION:
Besureno powerisappliedtothechassisorcircuit, and observe
all othersafetyprecautions.
8. Minimizebodilymotionswhenhandling unpackagedreplacement
ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion suchas thebrushing
togetherofyourclothes fabricorthelifting ofyourfootfroma
carpetedfloorcangenerate staticelectricity(ESD)sufficientto
damageanES device).
4. X-RADIATION
(For model withMonochromeEVF)
WARNING:
1. Thepotential source ofX-Radiation inEVFsets istheHigh Voltage
section and thepicturetube.
2. Whenusing apicturetubetest jigforservice, ensurethat jigis
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capableofhandling 10 kVwithoutcausing X-Radiation.
NOTE :
Itisimportanttouse anaccurate periodicallycalibratedhigh
voltagemeter.
3. MeasuretheHigh Voltage. Themeter(electrostatictype) reading
shouldindicate 2.2kV±0.1kV. Ifthemeterindication isoutof
tolerance, immediate service and correction isrequiredtoprevent
thepossibilityofprematurecomponentfailure. To preventanX-
Radiation possibility, itisessential touse thespecifiedpicture
tube.
5. OPERATIONGUIDE
6. SERVICE NOTES (PLEASE READ)
6.1. SERVICENOTES
6.1.1. EXTENSIONCABLES FORSERVICE
NOTE:
1. Whenusing thecassette tape:
A. Besuretoremoveacassette lidcoverofcassette tape.
B. Besuretoinstall theLock Screw toCassette UpUnit. After
servicing, besuretoremovetheLock Screw.
Referto"HOW TO HOLD THE CASSETTE UP UNIT IN THE
DOWN POSITION WITHOUT CASSETTE COVER INSTALLED ."
C. Select theH. SAFETYDEFEATinSERVICEMODE. Referto"
SERVICE MODE SPECIFICATION (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) .
"
Or, connect asilicon diodeon componentsideoftheMain
C.B.A. as showntodefeat safetyfunction.
(Since Takeup Reel sensor, locatedon MainC.B.A. does not
workwhenopening MainC.B.A., themechanismdoes notwork
(Reel lock). Therefore, make suretodefeat Safetyfunction.)
2. Use extremecaresoas nottoapplyanyexcessivepressuretothe
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Cylinder/HeadAmpF.P.C. Afterservicing, besuretoplace it
correctly. Referto"Cylinder Unit"in"MECHANISMSECTION."
3. TheLCD open/close SW. isforchanging betweenLCD Displayor
EVFDisplay. Whenturning on LCD Display, place somepaperor
tape, etc. on LCD open/close SW. sothat thisSW. staysON.
4. Whenservicing, avoidcausing afromtouching thecomponent
sideoftheBatteryCatcherUnittotheMainC.B.A.
5. Use agroundedESDwrist strapwhiledisassembling theLens
portion.
6. Use extremecarewhenunplugging orplugging inconnectors.
Fig. 1-1
6.1.2. INTERCONNECTIONOFEXTENSIONCABLES
Fig. 1-2
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6.1.3. HOWTOHOLDTHE CASSETTE UP UNITINTHE DOWNPOSITION
WITHOUTCASSETTE COVERINSTALLED
TheCassetteUpUnitwill beintheup position withouttheCassetteCoverinstalled.
ToholdtheCassetteUpUnitinthedownposition withoutit, aLock Screwisneeded.
6.1.3.1. Howtoinstall theLock Screw:
1. IftheLock Lever, showningray, isset toPosition "A"(Nohole),
changePosition "A"(Nohole) toPosition "B"(Hole) as shownin
Fig. 2-2 bypushing Portion (a) as showninFig. 2-1.
Note:
IfthemechanismisinEJECTposition, theLock Levercannotbe
changedtoPosition "B"bypushing Portion (a). Inthiscase, apply
thepowertoset themechanismtoSTOPposition.
Fig. 2-1
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Fig. 2-2
2. Install theLock Screw intheHole(ThreadedHoleforLock Screw
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access) inPosition "B".
3. HolddowntheCassette UpUnit.
4. Confirm that Cassette UpUnitwill beheldinthedownPosition.
6.1.3.2. Lock Screwisrequiredwhen:
1. performing "TapeInterchangeabilityAdjustment."
2. servicing withcassette tapeinService Position. Theprocedure
below isrequiredwhentheunitisinsafetydefeat mode.
A. Confirm that theLock Lever, showningray, isset toPosition
"A"as showninFig. 2-1, and that themechanismisintheSTOP
position.
B. Insertthecassette tape.
C. PushPortion (a) as showninFig. 2-1 whilekeeping the
Cassette UpUnitinthedownposition sothemechanismstarts
loading. (Cassette DownSwitchisON.)
6.1.4. SERVICE MODE SPECIFICATION(SELF-DIAGNOSTICSYSTEM)
Operation:
1. Start-up:Press and holdall oftheDisplay, REC, and Stop buttons
over2seconds, theunitgoes intotheself- diagnosticmodeand
mainmenu appears.
2. ModeSelection:Press displaybutton tochangeand select self-
diagnose mode.
3. Close:Turnoff thePowerSwitch.
Display:Following descriptionscanbedisplayedon EVFand TV
monitorat thesametime.
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6.1.5. DESCRIPTIONOFEMERGENCY INDICATIONS
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6.1.6. METHODFORLOADING/UNLOADINGOFMECHANISM
6.1.6.1. (Electrical Method)
CAUTION:
Ifloading does notstartafterDC PowerSupplyisapplied, DO NOT
continuetoapplying DC PowerSupply.
ConnecttheTP Board as shown, and apply3VDC PowerSupply(DC+toTP21, DC- toTP20 for
loading or DC+toTP20, DC- toTP21 for unloading). Referto"HOW TO USE TP BOARD."
Itnormallytakes approx. 6secondstounloadtheMechanism from fully-loadedposition to
EJECTposition.
Fig. 3-1
6.1.6.2. (Manual Method)withoutCabinetParts
Turn theGearofReduction GearUnitclockwise (for loading)or counterclockwise (for unloading)
manually.
Itisnecessarytorotateapprox. 80 times from fully-loadedposition toEJECTposition.
Fig. 3-2
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6.1.7. HOWTOREMOVE AJAMMEDTAPE
CAUTION:
Ifloading does notstartafterDC PowerSupplyisapplied, DO NOT
continueapplying DC PowerSupply.
Remove ajammedtapeas follows:
1. RemoveaScrew and removetheEVRCover.
Fig. 4-1
2. Place theunitwiththeCassette Coverfacing upward.
3. Connect theTPBoardthrough theTPBoardslot.
4. Apply+3VDC PowerSupplytoTP20 (+)and TP21 (-) on theTP
Boardtounloadthemechanism. Itnormallytakes approx. 6
secondstounloadtheMechanismtoEJECTposition. Then,
removethePowerSupplyand removetheTPBoard.
Fig. 4-2
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5. OpentheCassette Coverfully.
6. Removethetapeslack byrotating theTakeup Reel Gearofthe
cassette tapeas showninFig. 4-3.
Fig. 4-3
7. Take outthecassette tape.
8. Connect thePowerorBatterytoset theMechanismtoSTOP
Position.
6.1.8. HOWTOUSE TP BOARD
6.1.8.1. TP Board isrequiredwhen:
1. performing "TapeInterchangeabilityAdjustment."
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