Panasonic PV-GS180P User manual

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PV-GS180P
PV-GS180PC
A-MECHANISM
Colour
(S)...... Silver Type
Digital Video Camcorder
ORDER NO.MKE0601402CE

1 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1. INTRODUCTION 4
1.2. ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF) 4
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5
2.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES 5
2.2. LEAKAGE CURRENT COLD CHECK 5
2.3. LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK (See Figure 1) 5
3 PREVENTION OF ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TO
ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES 6
4 HOW TO REPLACE THE LITHIUM BATTERY (PROCEDURE) 7
5 HOW TO RECYCLE THE LITHIUM BATTERY 8
6 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 9
6.1. DISASSEMBLE FLOW CHART 9
6.2. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 10
6.3. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES MECHA. UNIT 17
6.4. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES OF CAMERA LENS UNIT
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7 SERVICE CAUTION 22
7.1. EEPROM DATA FOR SPARE PARTS OF THE MAIN
P.C.B. 22
7.2. SERVICE EXTENSION CABLE FOR ALL P.C.B.
INCLUDED IN MODULE UNIT 22
7.3. LOCATION FOR CONNECTORS OF THE MAIN P.C.B. &
SUB P.C.B. 24
7.4. CSP IC LOCATION OF THE MAIN P.C.B. & SUB P.C.B.
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7.5. TEMPERATURE PROFILE FOR HEAT RESISTANCE OF
CSP IC 28
8 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 29
8.1. COMPUTER ASSISTED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
<TATSUJIN> ADJUSTMENT 29
8.2. SET-UP MANUAL FOR DV-Camcorder 29
8.3. SET-UP PC-EVR ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM 32
8.4. INITIAL GUIDELINE 33
9 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 34
9.1. ADJUSTMENT ITEM 34
9.2. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 34
10 SERVICE MODE 36
10.1. ERROR DISPLAY 36
10.2. Service Menu 36
11 ABBREVIATIONS 38
12 BLOCK DIAGRAM 45
12.1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM 45
12.2. CAMERA 1 BLOCK DIAGRAM (SENSOR BLOCK
DIAGRAM) 46
12.3. CAMERA 2 BLOCK DIAGRAM (PROCESS BLOCK
DIAGRAM) 47
12.4. LENS DRIVE BLOCK DIAGRAM 48
12.5. CONTROL 1 BLOCK DIAGRAM 49
12.6. CONTROL 2 BLOCK DIAGRAM 50
12.7. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM 51
12.8. MONITOR BLOCK DIAGRAM 52
13 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 53
13.1. INTERCONNECTION SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 53
13.2. SIDE (L) FLEX. CARD / CASSETTE COVER
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 55
13.3. LCD HINGE (MONITOR FLEX.) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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13.4. REAR OPERATION UNIT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 55
13.5. EVF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 55
13.6. CCD FLEX. CARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 56
13.7. FRONT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 57
13.8. JACK SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 58
13.9. SIDE (R) / LCD DET. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 59
13.10. MONITOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 60
13.11. SUB (SUB CONNECTION) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 61
13.12. SUB (LCD) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 62
13.13. SUB (LENS DRIVE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 63
13.14. SUB (SUB POWER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 64
13.15. SUB (CAMERA) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 65
13.16. MAIN (MAIN CONNECTION) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 70
13.17. MAIN (AVIO) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 73
13.18. MAIN (VIDEO) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 74
13.19. MAIN (POWER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 78
13.20. MAIN (CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 80
14 CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLIES 85
14.1. EVF P.C.B. 85
14.2. LCD DET P.C.B. 85
14.3. SIDE (R) P.C.B. 85
14.4. CCD FLEX. CARD P.C.B. 86
14.5. FRONT P.C.B. 87
14.6. JACK P.C.B. 88
14.7. MONITOR P.C.B. 89
14.8. SUB P.C.B. (COMPONENT SIDE) 90
14.9. SUB P.C.B. (FOIL SIDE) 91
14.10. MAIN P.C.B. (COMPONENT SIDE) 93
14.11. MAIN P.C.B. (FOIL SIDE) 94
15 CHECKING POINT OF THE CSP IC 97
15.1. CHECKING POINT TABLE 97
15.2. WAVEFORM TABLE (PLAY MODE) 110
16 EXPLODED VIEWS 116
16.1. FRAME & CASING SECTION (1) 116
16.2. FRAME & CASING SECTION (2) 117
16.3. LCD SECTION 118
16.4. CAMERA LENS SECTION 119
16.5. VCR MECHANISM SECTION 120
16.6. PACKING PARTS & ACCESSORIES SECTION 121
17 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 122
17.1. FRAME & CASING SECTION (1) PARTS LIST 122
17.2. FRAME & CASING SECTION (2) PARTS LIST 122
17.3. LCD SECTION PARTS LIST 123
17.4. CAMERA LENS SECTION PARTS LIST 123
17.5. VCR MECHANISM SECTION PARTS LIST 123
17.6. PACKING PARTS & ACCESSORIES SECTION PARTS
LIST 123
17.7. ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 124
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1. INTRODUCTION
This service manual contains technical information which will 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, this information will be followed by supplement service manual to be filed with original service
manual.
Note 1:
These movie camera uses AC Adaptor is PV-DAC14D
1.2. ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF)
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1.Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an
isolation transformer for this check.
2.Connect “A” to exposed metallic part on the set. And
connect “B” to a good earth ground, as shown in Figure 1.
3.Use an AC voltmeter, with 1 kW/V or more sensitivity, to
measure the potential across the resistor.
4.Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the
voltage 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 0.25 V RMS.
A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or equivalent)
may be used to make the hot checks, leakage current 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
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1. 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 essential that these critical parts
should be replaced with manufacturer’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 accidents resulting in personal injury
from electrical shocks. It will also protect AC Adaptor from being damaged by accidental shorting that may occur during
servicing.
3.When servicing, observe the original lead dress. It a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated 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.
2.2. 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 metallic cabinet part on
the equipment such as screwheads, connectors, control shafts, etc. When the exposed metallic part has a return path to the
chassis, the reading should be between 1MWand 5.2MW. When the exposed metal does not have a return path to the chassis,
the reading must be infinity.
2.3. LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK (See Figure 1)
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3 PREVENTION OF ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
TO ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically 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 electro static 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
aluminum 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 comparable
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)
sufficient to damage an ES device).
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4 HOW TO REPLACE THE LITHIUM BATTERY
(PROCEDURE)
1.Remove the Side (L) Flexible Card P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.)
2.Unsolder the Lithium Battery “ML920S/F9D” and then replace the new one. (See Fig. B1.)
3.Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Fig. B1
Note:
The lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML-621S/F9D Manufured by Panasonic.)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of the 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.
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5 HOW TO RECYCLE THE LITHIUM BATTERY
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6 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
6.1. DISASSEMBLE FLOW CHART
This flow chart indicates the disassembly steps the cabinet parts, P.C.B. and Mecha. Unit in order to access to be serviced. When
reinstalling, perform the steps in the reverse order.
Fig. F1
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6.2. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Flow-Chart for Disassembly Procedure
No. Item / Part Fig. Removal (Screw,Connector,Flex. &
Other)
1Front Case
Unit Fig. D2 1-Screw (A)
Fig. D3 Open the LCD Unit
1-Screw (B), 2-Screws (C)
Fig. D4 1-Connector FP4801
Front Case Unit
2Side Case (R)
Unit Fig. D5 2-Screws (D)
Fig. D6 2-Screws (E), 1-Screw (F)
Fig. D7 2-Connectors FP602, FP6503
Side Case (R) Unit
3Lens Unit Fig. D8 1-Screw (G)
2-Connectors FP201, FP701
Lens Unit
4EVF/Rear
Operation Unit,
Sub P.C.B.
Fig. D9 1-Screw (H), 2-Screws (I), 1-Screw (J)
3-Connectors FP601, FP1001, FP6502
EVF/Rear Operation Unit
1-Connector FS3001
Sub P.C.B.
5Main P.C.B. Fig. D10 8-Connectors FP2201, FP2202,
FP2203, FP2204, FP5001, FP6501,
FP6504, FP6505
1-Screw (K)
4-Tabs
Main P.C.B.
6Mecha. Unit Fig. D11 Open the Cassette Cover
3-Screws (L)
Mecha. Unit
7Jack P.C.B. Fig. D12 1-Screw (M), 1-Screw (N), 1-Screw (O)
Jack P.C.B.
8Front P.C.B. Fig. D13 5-Screws (P)
3-Tabs
Front P.C.B.
9Monitor P.C.B. Fig. D14 1-Screw (Q), 3-Screws (R)
Rear Cover
Fig. D15 Turning the LCD Unit
2-Screws (S)
LCD Unit
Fig. D16 2-Screws (T)
6-Tabs
LCD Case (Upper) Unit
Fig. D17 1-Connector FP902
LCD Hinge Unit
Fig. D18 1-Connector FP901
2-Tabs
Monitor P.C.B.
10 EVF P.C.B. Fig. D19 View ADJ. Unit is Drawn
1-Screw (U)
Rear Operation Unit
Fig. D20 2-Tabs
EVF Hold Piece
Fig. D21 2-Screws (V)
2-Tabs
View ADJ. Unit
2-Screws (W), 2-Slide Spacers (X)
1-Connector FP801
EVF LCD Unit
Fig. D22 2-Screws (Y)
EVF Plate / Click Spring
Fig. D23 1-Connector FP802
3-Tabs
EVF P.C.B.
Fig. D1
Fig. D2
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Fig. D3
Fig. D4
Fig. D5
Fig. D6
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Fig. D7
Fig. D8
Fig. D9
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Fig. D10
Fig. D11
Fig. D12
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Fig. D14
Fig. D15
Fig. D16
Fig. D17
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Fig. D18
Fig. D19
Fig. D20
Fig. D21
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Fig. D22
Fig. D23
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6.3. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES MECHA. UNIT
Flow-Chart for Disasswmbly Procedures
No. Item / Part Fig. Removal (Screw, Connector, Flex. & Other)
1Cassette Up Unit Fig. M1 It makes the mechanism position in Eject condition (For Battery)
Fig. M2 3-Screws (A)
Fig. M3 3-Tabs
I remove the piece arrangement unit from rail department
2Cylinder Unit Fig. M4 1-Screw (B)
Fig. M5 3-Screw (C)
Cylinder Unit
Fig. M1
Fig. M2
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Fig. M3
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Fig. M4
Fig. M5
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Fig. M6
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