Panasonic SDR-S50P User manual

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ORDER NO.VM1002015CE
B27
SD Video Camera
Model No. SDR-S50P
SDR-S50PC
SDR-S50EG
SDR-S50EF
SDR-S50EC
SDR-S50EP
SDR-S50EB
SDR-S50EE
SDR-S50GC
SDR-S50GA
SDR-S50GN
SDR-S50PU
SDR-S50RP
SDR-T50P
SDR-T50PC
SDR-T50EG
SDR-T50EF
SDR-T50EC
SDR-T50EP
SDR-T50EB
SDR-T50EE
SDR-T50GC
SDR-T50GA
SDR-T50GK
SDR-T51PU

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SDR-T51PR
SDR-T55P
SDR-T55PC
SDR-T55EB
SDR-T55GC
SDR-T55GA
SDR-T55GK
SDR-T56PU
VOL.1
Colours
(K)........Black Type (SDR-S50P/PC/EG/EF/EC/EP/EB/EE/GC/GA/GN/PU/PR,
T50P/PC/EG/EF/EC/EP/EB/EE/GC/GA, T51PU/PR, T55P/PC/EB/GC/GA, T56PU)
(N)........Gold Type (SDR-S50P/PC/EG/EP/EE/GC/GA, T50GC/GA/GK, T51PU/PR, T55P/GK)
(A)........Blue Type (SDR-S50P/PC/EG/EF/EC/EB/EE/GN, T50PC, T55P)
(R)........Red Type (SDR-S50EG/EF/EC/EP/EB/EE/GC/GA/GN, T50PC/GC/GA, T51PU)
(P)........Pink Type (SDR-S50EG/EC/GC/GA, T50GC/GA/GK, T51PU, T55GK)
(W).......White Type (SDR-S50EG/EF/EC/EP/EB/GC/GA, T50GC/GA/GK, T55GK)
(H)........Gray Type (SDR-S50EB)
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE
1 Safety Precautions -----------------------------------------------3
1.1. General Guidelines ----------------------------------------3
2Warning--------------------------------------------------------------4
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices---------------4
2.2. Service caution based on legal restrictions----------5
2.3. Caution for AC Cord (For EB/GC/GA) ----------------6
2.4. How to Replace the Lithium Battery
(PROCEDURE)---------------------------------------------7
2.5. How to Recycle the Lithium Battery (U.S.
Only)-----------------------------------------------------------8
3 Service Navigation------------------------------------------------9
3.1. Service Information----------------------------------------9
3.2. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL
model)-------------------------------------------------------10
4 Specifications ---------------------------------------------------- 11
5 Location of Controls and Components------------------12
6 Service Mode-----------------------------------------------------15
6.1. eSD Self Check-------------------------------------------16
6.2. Lock Search History Indication -----------------------16
6.3. Power ON Self Check Result Display---------------17
6.4. Lock Search History Clear-----------------------------17
7 Service Fixture & Tools ---------------------------------------18
7.1. Service Tools and Equipment-------------------------18
8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions---------------19
8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart--------------------------------19
8.2. P.C.B. Layout----------------------------------------------19
8.3. Disassembly Procedures-------------------------------20
8.4. Disassembly Procedures of Camera Lens
Unit-----------------------------------------------------------27
9 Measurements and Adjustments --------------------------29
9.1. EEPROM Data for spare parts of the MAIN
P.C.B.--------------------------------------------------------29
9.2. Service Positions ---------------------------------------- 29
9.3. Location for Connectors of the Main P.C.B.------- 31
9.4. Electrical Adjustment ----------------------------------- 32
10 Maintenance------------------------------------------------------ 34
10.1. Cleaning Lens and LCD Panel----------------------- 34
11 Factory Setting-------------------------------------------------- 35
11.1. How to turn on the factory setting?------------------ 35
11.2. What is the factory settings?-------------------------- 35

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1 Safety Precautions
1.1. 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. If 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.
1.1.1. 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 1MΩand 5.2MΩ. When the exposed metal does not have a return path to the chas-
sis, the reading must be infinity.
1.1.2. Leakage current hot check (See Figure 1)
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 con-
nect “B” to a good earth ground, as shown in Figure 1.
3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1 kΩ/V or more sensitivity, to
measure the potential across the resistor.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the volt-
age 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 equiva-
lent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage cur-
rent 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

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2Warning
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive
(ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec-
trostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semi-
conductor “chip” components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused
by electrostatic 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 alumi-
num 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 compara-
ble 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) suf-
ficient to damage an ES device).

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2.2. Service caution based on legal restrictions
2.2.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF)
The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this
equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.
The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin
(Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30 degrees C (86°F) more than that
of the normal solder.
Definition of PCB Lead Free Solder being used
Service caution for repair work using Lead Free Solder (PbF)
• The lead free solder has to be used when repairing the equipment for which the lead free solder is used.
(Definition: The letter of “PbF” is printed on the PCB using the lead free solder.)
• To put lead free solder, it should be well molten and mixed with the original lead free solder.
• Remove the remaining lead free solder on the PCB cleanly for soldering of the new IC.
• Since the melting point of the lead free solder is higher than that of the normal lead solder, it takes the longer time to melt the
lead free solder.
• Use the soldering iron (more than 70W) equipped with the temperature control after setting the temperature at 350±30 degrees
C (662±86°F).
Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.)
• The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the service parts route.
RFKZ03D01KS-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ06D01KS-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ10D01KS-----------(1.0mm 100g Reel)
Note
* Ingredient: tin (Sn), 96.5%, silver (Ag) 3.0%, Copper (Cu) 0.5%, Cobalt (Co) / Germanium (Ge) 0.1 to 0.3%
The letter of “PbF” is printed either foil side or components side on the PCB using the lead free solder.
(See right figure)

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2.3. Caution for AC Cord
(For EB/GC/GA)
2.3.1. Information for your safety
IMPORTANT
Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-
recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material may infringe copyright laws.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying
interference, use the recommended accessories only.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER COVER
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
2.3.2. Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362
Check for the ASRA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure
that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in
your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut
off and disposed of safety.
There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is
inserted into any 13-ampere socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
2.3.2.1. Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the ter-
minal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires be con-
nected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with
the letter E or the Earth Symbol.
2.3.2.2. Before use
remove the Connector Cover as follows.
2.3.2.3. How to replace the Fuse
1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse cover.
Blue Neutral
Brown Live

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2.4. How to Replace the Lithium Battery (PROCEDURE)
1. Remove the Monitor P.C.B. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.)
2. Unsolder the Lithium Battery “ML-614S/DN” and then replace the new one. (See Fig. B1.)
Fig. B1
Note:
The lithium battery is a critical component.
(Type No.: ML-614S/DN Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation)
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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Note:
Above caution is applicable for a battery pack which is for SDR-S50/T50/T51/T55/T56 series, as well.
2.5. How to Recycle the Lithium Battery (U.S. Only)

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3 Service Navigation
3.1. Service Information
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.
Notes 1:
1) This service manual does not contain the following information, because of the impossibility of servicing at component level.
1. Schematic Diagram, Block Diagram and P.C.B. layout of Main P.C.B.
2. Parts List for individual parts of Main P.C.B.
2) The following category are recycle module part. Please send them to Central Repair Center.
*Main P.C.B. (VEP03H83BP : SDR-T50EG/EP/EF/EB/EC, T55EB)
(VEP03H83BQ : SDR-T50EE/GC/GK/GA, T55GC/GK/GA)
(VEP03H83BN : SDR-T50P/PC, T55P/PC)
(VEP03H83BM : SDR-T51PU/PR, T56PU)
(VEP03H83CP : SDR-S50EG/EP/EF/EB/EC)
(VEP03H83CQ : SDR-S50EE/GC/GN/GA)
(VEP03H83CN : SDR-S50P/PC/PU/PR)

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3.2. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model)
There are seven kinds of SDR-S50/T50/T51/T55/T56, regardless of the colours.
• a) SDR-S50P, SDR-T50P, SDR-T55P
• b) SDR-S50PC, SDR-T50PC, SDR-T55PC
• c) SDR-S50EB/EC/EF/EG/EP/GN
• d) SDR-T50EB/EC/EF/EG/EP, SDR-T55EB
• e) SDR-S50EE, SDR-T50EE
• f ) SDR-T50GK, SDR-T55GK
• g) SDR-S50GA/GC/PU/PR, SDR-T50GA/GC, SDR-T51PU/PR, SDR-T55GA/GC, SDR-T56PU
What is the difference is that the ”INITIAL SETTINGS” data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on Main P.C.B.
3.2.1. Defining methods
To define the model suffix to be serviced, refer to the nameplate which is putted on the bottom side of the Unit.
Note:
After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment.
The adjustment instruction is available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in
“TSN system”, together with Maintenance software.

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4 Specifications

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5 Location of Controls and Components
Followings are the Location of Controls and Components for SDR-S50P/PC, T50P/PC, T55P/PC as a sample.
For other models, refer to each Operating Instructions.

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6 Service Mode
1. Indication method of the service menu
Set the mode switch " Recording" mode.
2. While keep pressing the "Intelligent auto/Manual" button and "Menu" button, hold left the Zoom Lever towards to "[ W ]" posi-
tion for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Menu being displayed.
Service mode menu
Note:
Do not using service mode except above table of Service Menu.
3. End method of the top screen of the service menu
Push the menu button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.
Screen
display Contents Function
1 Factory settings Function to throw a product up in a factory shipment state
3 Self check execution Function to check self as for the state of eSD
4 Lock search history indication Display an error code for three histories saved in EEPROM
5 Power ON self check result dis-
play Power ON self check (function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices) result display
10 Lock search history clear An error code for three histories in EEPROM is cleared

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6.1. eSD Self Check
1. Select [ 3 ] eSD self check.
Operation specifications
Indication contents
• eSD self check result display
Display the eSD self check result information.
Displays other than "OK" are abnormalities of eSD.
Push the menu button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.
6.2. Lock Search History Indication
1. Select [ 4 ] Lock search history indication.
Operation specifications
Indication contents
• Lock search history indication
Display the camera system error code for three histories saved in EEPROM.
• The error code contents which are displayed
Lock search history indication is finished by POWER OFF.
Error code Function
51 Focus control is abnormal
52 Zoom control is abnormal
53 OIS lens control is abnormal
73 High temperature is abnormal
33 Communication between camera to ARM is abnormal

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6.3. Power ON Self Check Result Display
1. Select [ 5 ] Power ON self check result display.
Operation specifications
Indication contents
• Power ON self check result display
Function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices result display.
Display the following communication test result.
- CAM-PWR : Communication test between IC2304 to IC2006
- CAM-UNI : Communication test between IC3401 to IC2006
Display other than “OK” are abnormalities of each lines.
Power ON self check result display is finished by POWER OFF.
6.4. Lock Search History Clear
1. Select [ 10 ] Lock Search History Clear.
Operation specifications
• Lock Search History Clear
An error code for three histories in EEPROM is cleared.
Push the menu button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.

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7 Service Fixture & Tools
7.1. Service Tools and Equipment

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8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions
8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart
This flow chart indicates the disassembly steps the cabinet parts and P.C.B. Unit in order to access to be serviced.
When reinstalling, perform the steps in the reverse order.
8.2. P.C.B. Layout

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8.3. Disassembly Procedures
Fig. D1
Fig. D2
No. Item / Part Fig. Removal (Screw, Connection,
FPC & Other)
1 Grip Cover Unit Fig.D2 2-Screws (A)
Fig.D3 4-Screws (B)
3-Tabs
Grip Cover Unit
2 Rear Case/ Top
Case Unit Fig.D4 4-Screws (C)
1-Connector FP6002
2-Tabs
Rear Case/ Top Case Unit
3 DC BATT OP FPC Fig.D5 2-Connectors FP6703, P6702
1-Screw (D)
Top Case Unit
Rear Case Unit
Fig.D6 2-Screws (E)
Earth Plate
DC BATT OP FPC
4 Top Operation
Unit, Speaker Fig.D7 3-Screws (F)
Top Operation Unit
Fig.D8 Note for attaching Top Operation
Unit
Fig.D9 1-Screw (G)
Speaker Angle
Speaker
Fig.D10 Note for attaching Speaker Angle
5 Front Case Unit Fig.D11 2-Connectors FP6009, P6003
(SDR-t51/y56)
Fig.D12 1-Screw (H)
2-Screw (I)
1-Tab
Front Case Unit
6 Mic Unit,
LED Light P.C.B.
(SDR-T51/T56)
Fig.D13 3-Screws (J)
(1-Screw: SDR-T51/T56)
Shutter Unit
LED Light P.C.B. (SDR-T51/T56)
Fig.D14 4-Tabs
Shutter Cover
Shutter Panel
Fig.D15 Mic Unit
7 Main P.C.B.,
ESD P.C.B.
(SDR-T50/T51/
T55/T56)
Fig.D16 1-Screw (K)
3-Screws (L)
Side L Angle
Fig.D17 4-Connectors FP6001, FP6004,
FP6007, FP6008
1-Screw (M)
Main Frame
Fig.D18 4-Screws (N) (2-Screws:
SDR-T50/T51/T55/T56)
Main P.C.B.
1-Connector FP6005
(SDR-T50/T51/T55/T56)
ESD P.C.B.
(SDR-T50/T51/T55/T56)
8 Rear P.C.B. Fig.D19 1-Screw (O)
Rear P.C.B.
9 Side Case R/LCD
Unit, Lens Unit Fig.D20 1-Screw (P)
Side Case R/LCD Unit
Lens Unit
10 Monitor P.C.B. Fig.D21 Turn the LCD Case to the arrow
direction so that the screws can
be seen, and remove the 2
screws (Q).
8-Tabs
LCD Case A Unit
1-Connector FP901
Side Case R Unit
LCD Case B Unit
Fig.D22 2-Connectors FP902, FP903
1-Screw (R)
Menu Selector Unit
6-Tabs
LCD Unit
Monitor P.C.B.
No. Item / Part Fig. Removal (Screw, Connection,
FPC & Other)