Panasonic VDR-D250EG User manual

ORDERNO.VM0603009CE
DVDVideoCamcorder
VDR-D250EG / VDR-D250E/ VDR-D250EB/ VDR-D250EP /
VDR-D250EE / VDR-D250GC/ VDR-D250GN/ VDR-D250SG /
VDR-D250GCS/ VDR-D258GK
VOL.1
Colour
(S)....................SilverType
SPECIFICATIONS
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1. SafetyPrecaution
1.1. General Guidelines
1. IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE/ Therearespecial components
usedinthisequipmentwhichareimportantforsafety. These parts
aremarkedbyintheSchematicDiagrams, CircuitBoardLayout,
ExplodedViewsand ReplacementParts List. Itisessential that
these critical parts shouldbereplacedwithmanufacturer’s
specifiedparts topreventX-RADIATION, shock fire, orother
hazards. Donotmodifytheoriginal design withoutpermission of
manufacturer.
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. Itashortcircuit
isfound, replace all parts whichhavebeenoverheatedor
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damagedbytheshortcircuit.
4. Afterservicing, see toitthat all theprotectivedevices suchas
insulation barriers, insulation papersshieldsareproperlyinstalled.
5. Afterservicing, make thefollowing leakagecurrentchecks to
preventthecustomerfrombeing exposedtoshock hazards.
2. Warning
2.1. Prevention ofElectroStaticDischarge(ESD)toElectrostatically
/ Sensitive(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.
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).
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7. Immediatelybeforeremoving theprotectivematerial fromthe
leadsofareplacementES device, touchtheprotectivematerial to
thechassisorcircuitassemblyintowhichthedevice will be
installed.
CAUTION:
Besureno powerisappliedtothechassisor circuit, and observe all othersafetyprecautions.
8. Minimizebodilymotionswhenhandling unpackagedreplacement
ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion suchas thebrushing
togetherofyourclothes fabricorthelifting ofyourfootfroma
carpetedfloorcangenerate staticelectricity(ESD)sufficientto
damageanES device).
2.2. Service caution basedon legal restrictions
2.2.1. General description aboutLeadFree Solder(PbF)
Theleadfree solderhas beenusedinthemounting process ofall electrical componentson the
printedcircuitboardsusedfor thisequipmentinconsidering thegloballyenvironmental
conservation.
Thenormal solderisthealloyoftin(Sn)and lead(Pb). Ontheotherhand, theleadfree solderis
thealloymainlyconsistsoftin(Sn), silver(Ag)and Copper(Cu), and themelting pointofthelead
free solderishigherapprox.30 degrees C(86°F)morethanthatofthenormal solder.
Definition ofPCB LeadFree Solderbeing used
Theletterof“PbF”isprintedeitherfoil sideor componentssideon thePCB
using theleadfree solder.
(See rightfigure)
Service caution for repairworkusing LeadFree Solder(PbF)
-Theleadfree solderhas tobeusedwhenrepairing theequipment
forwhichtheleadfree solderisused.
(Definition:Theletterof“PbF”isprintedon thePCB using thelead
free solder.)
-To putleadfree solder, itshouldbewell moltenand mixedwiththe
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original leadfree solder.
-Removetheremaining leadfree solderon thePCB cleanlyfor
soldering ofthenew IC.
-Since themelting pointoftheleadfree solderishigherthanthat of
thenormal leadsolder, ittakes thelongertimetomelttheleadfree
solder.
-Use thesoldering iron (morethan70W)equippedwiththe
temperaturecontrol aftersetting thetemperatureat 350±30
degrees C(662±86°F).
RecommendedLeadFree Solder(Service PartsRoute.)
-Thefollowing 3types ofleadfree solderareavailablethrough the
service parts route.
RFKZ03D01K-----------(0.3mm 100gReel)
RFKZ06D01K-----------(0.6mm 100gReel)
RFKZ10D01K-----------(1.0mm 100gReel)
Note
*Ingredient: tin(Sn), 96.5%, silver(Ag)3.0%, Copper(Cu)0.5%, Cobalt(Co)/ Germanium (Ge)0.1
to0.3%
2.3. Caution forACCord(RJA0053-3Xtype)
2.3.1. Information for your 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
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servicing toqualifiedservice personnel.
2.3.2. Caution for AC mainslead
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.
2.3.2.1. 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.
2.3.2.2. Beforeuse
remove theConnector Coveras follows.
2.3.2.3. Howtoreplace theFuse
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1. RemovetheFuse Coverwithascrewdriver.
2. Replace thefuse and attachtheFuse cover.
2.4. How toReplace theLithiumBattery(PROCEDURE)
1. RemovetheSide(L)P.C.B.. (RefertoDisassemblyProcedures.)
2. UnsoldertheLithiumBattery“ML-614R/F9AT”and thenreplace
thenew one. (See FigureB1.)
3. Dangerofexplosion ifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced. Replace only
withthesameorequivalenttype.
Fig. B1
Note:
Thelithium batteryisacritical component. (TypeNo.:ML-614R/F9ATManufacturedby
Panasonic.)
Itmustneverbesubjectedtoexcessive heator discharge.
Itmustthereforeonlybefittedinequipmentdesignedspecificallyfor itsuse.
Replacementbatteries mustbeofthesametypeand manufacture.
They mustbefittedinthesamemannerand location as theoriginal battery, withthecorrect
polaritycontactsobserved.
Donotattempttore-chargetheoldbatteryor re-use itfor anyotherpurpose.
Itshouldbedisposedofinwasteproductsdestinedfor burial ratherthanincineration.
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3. Service Navigation
3.1. Service Information
Thisservice manual containstechnical information whichwill allowservice personnel's to
understand and service thismodel.
Please place ordersusing thepartslistand notthedrawing reference numbers.
Ifthecircuitischangedor modified, thisinformation will befollowedbysupplementservice
manual tobefiledwithoriginal service manual.
Note1:
These moviecamerauses ACAdaptor isDE-974GBor DE-974HA.
Note2:
1)Thisservice manual does notcontainthefollowing information, because oftheimpossibilityof
sevicing atcomponentlevel.
1. SchematicDiagram, Block Diagram and P.C.B. layoutofMainP.C.B./Sub P.C.B.
2. PartsListfor individual partsofMainP.C.B./Sub P.C.B.
2)Thefollowing categoryarerecyclemodulepart. Please send them toCentral RepairCenter.
*MainP.C.B.
(LSEP8342S1FZ:VDR-D250EG/E/EB/EP, LSEP8342T1FZ:VDR-D250EE/GC/GN/SG/GCS,
D258GK)
*Sub P.C.B.
(VEP23649C)
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Whenapartreplacementisrequiredfor repairing eachMainP.C.B. and/or Sub P.C.B., replace the
assemblyparts.
(MainP.C.B. and/or Sub P.C.B.)
Thefollowing circuitsarecontainedinMainP.C.B.
1. MainConnection Circuit
2. AVIO Circuit
3. VideoCircuit
4. MemoryCircuit
5. MicAMPCircuit
6. LCD Circuit
7. PowerCircuit
Thefollowing circuitiscontainedinSub P.C.B..
1. Sub Connection Circuit
2. CameraCircuit
3. LensDriveCircuit
4. SystemControl Circuit
5. Sub PowerCircuit
3.2. Service Caution
3.2.1. Precaution ofLaserLight
Please remove theACadapter/chargeror batteryatservicing thatopentheDisk Cover.
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3.3. ProcedureforRemoving Disc
3.3.1. Itemtobechecked
ConnecttheACadapter/chargeror chargedbattery(powersupply), make surethattheACCESS
indicator turnsoff, and thenpress theDISCEJECTbutton again.
Evenwithnormal product, thedisc cannotberemovedwhiletheACCESS indicator islitor
blinking.
3.3.2. Procedurefor Removing thedisc manually
Please removing thedisc bythefollowing procedurewhenthedisc cannotberemoveing dueto
thebreakdownoftheelectrical system etc.
1. Removethe3Screws(A), and removetheShoePlate.
2. Removethe1Screw (B).
3. Release the3Tabs, and removetheShoeBase.
4. SlidetheLock LevertoopentheDisc Cover.
5. Removethedisc.
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4. Specifications
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5. Location of Controlsand Components
6. Service Mode
6.1. ErrorDisplay
“PUSHTHE RESETSWITCH”isdisplayedautomaticallyon theEVFor theLCD Monitor whenan
undesirablecondition has occured.
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6.2. Service Menu
Whenabnormal detection contentsareconfirmedaWhenIdo thefollowing operation automatic
diagnosiscodeisdisplayed.
1. Preparation
(1) Removethecardand disc fromthisunit.
2. To entertheService Menu. (see Fig. S1)
(1) Turnon powerand set theModeDial to[DISCPLAYBACK
MODE].
(2) Pushed[DELETE]button, [JOYSTICK CONTROLLEFT]button
and [RECORDING START/STOP]button simmultaneouslyfor3
seconds.
3. To select theItem.
(1) Press the[JOYSTICK CONTROLUP/DOWN]toselect item[2]
or[5].
(2) Press the[JOYSTICK CONTROLRIGHT]todisplay[YES/NO]
screen.
(3) Press the[JOYSTICK CONTROLUP/DOWN]toselect [YES].
(4) Press the[JOYSTICK CONTROLCENTER].
4. To exittheService Menu.
(1) Unplug theACCord.
Fig. S1
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NOTE:
Donotoperateitemsexceptfor [2]and [5]intheService Menu.
Selfdiagnosiscodecontentsareas follows.
<Item 2>
<Item 5>
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Please do theerror codebackup record theclearafterrepaircompletion.
CLEARMETHOD
IftheCard and Tapeinserted, take outitbeforeService Modeoperation.
Turn on powerand settheModeDial to[DISCRECORDINGMODE].
Pushed[DELEATE]button, [JOYSTICK CONTROLRIGHT]and [RECORDINGSTART/STOP]
button simmultaneouslyfor 3seconds.
6.3. FirmwareVersion Check
Afterservicing and making repairs, updatethefirmwaretothelatestversion.
A. Preparation
1. Removethecardand disc fromthisunit.
2. WhenUSBcableisconnected, disconnect theUSBcable.
B. Checking Procedure
1. Turnon powerand set theModeDial to[DISCPLAYBACK MODE].
2. Pushthe[DELETE]button, [JOYSTICK CONTROLLEFT]and
[RECORDING START/STOP]button simmultaneouslyforfew
seconds.
3. Confirm ARMFirmwareand DVDDriveFirmware.
4. Pushthe[MENU]button torelease theservice menu.
Note:
Whenitisthenewestsameversion, itisnotnecessaryalreadytoupdateit.
7. Service Fixture&Tools
7.1. Service Toolsand Equipment
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8. Disassemblyand AssemblyInstructions
8.1. DisassemblyFrow Chart
Thisflowchartindicates thedisassemblystepsthecabinetparts, P.C.B. and Mecha. Unitinorder
toaccess tobeserviced.
Whenreinstalling, perform thestepsinthereverse order.
8.2. P.C.B. Layout Fig. F1
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8.3. DisassemblyProcedures
Flow-Chartfor DisassemblyProcedure
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No. Item / Part Fig. Removal
(Screw,Connector,FPC. &
Other)
1 FRONT
UNIT&/
FRONP.C.B.
Fig. D2 DetachtheGripBelt
Fig. D3 3-Screws(A)
ShoePlate
1-Screw(B)
3-Tabs
ShoeBase
Fig. D4 OpentheLCD Unit
1-Screw(D)
Fig. D5 1-Screw(D), 1-Screw(E)
Fig. D6 OpentheJack Cover
3-Screws(F)
Fig. D7 2-Tabs
FP6501
Remove theFrontUnit&
/ FrontP.C.B. inthe
direction ofthearrow.
2SIDE R/LCD
UNIT Fig. D8 3-Screws(G)
Fig. D9 3-Screws(H)
SupportAngle
2-Screws(I), 1-Screw(J)
FP1, FP4
SideR/LCD Unit
3REAR/EVF
UNIT Fig. D10 SlideouttheEVF.
6-Screws(K)
FP2, FP5
Rear/EVFUnit
4LENS UNIT Fig. D11 FP701, FP6001
1-Screw(L)
LensUnit
5MAIN
SHIELD/
JACK UNIT
Fig. D12 FP3
4-Screws(M), 1-Screw(N)
Drive FPC(B2401)
MainShieldUnit
6DVDDRIVE
UNIT, SIDE L
/ /
OPERATION
UNIT
Fig. D13 Disk CoverLock FPC
SlidetheLock Leverof
Disk Cover
Lock Unittoopenthe
Disk Cover
Fig. D14 1-Screw(O), 2-Screws(P)
Disk CoverLock Unsit
Fig. D15 1-Screw(Q)
DVDDrive Unit, SideL/ /
Operation
Unit
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Operation
Unit
No. Item / Part Fig. Removal
(Screw,Connector,FPC. &
Other)
7 FRONT
P.C.B. Fig. D16 3-Screws(R)
FrontP.C.B.
8LCD UNIT Fig. D17 2-Screws(T)
SideRPiece
1-Screw(U)
LCD OpenSW
Fig. D18 OpentheLCD, and Turn
theLCD.
2-Screws(V)
LCD Unit, 2-EarthPlates
9SIDE R
UNIT, SIDE
RP.C.B.
Fig. D19 5-Screws(W)
SpeakerPlate
SideRUnit, SideRP.C.B.
10 MONITOR
P.C.B. Fig. D20 2-Screws(X)
6-Tabs
LCD Case Aunit
Fig. D21 FP902
Shaft Case Unit, LCD
EarthSpring
Fig. D22 FP903
3-Tabs
Monitor P.C.B.
11 EVFUNIT Fig. D23 1-Screw(Y)
Roll up theEVFFPC, and
pull outtheEVFUnitin
thedirection ofthearrow.
12 EVFP.C.B. Fig. D24 Rib(1)ofEVFCase Unit
removedfrom theslotof
EVFSlideBase Unit, Rib
(2)ofEVFCase Unitis
removedbytwisting EVF
Case Unitinthedirection
ofthearrow.
EVFCase Unit, EVFSlide
Base Unit
Fig. D25 2-Tabs
EVFLCD Panel Unit
Fig. D26 FP952
4-Tabs
EVFP.C.B.
13 JACK P.C.B. Fig. D27 1-Screw(Z)
B7001, B2
Jack P.C.B.
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No. Item / Part Fig. Removal
(Screw,Connector,FPC. &
Other)
14 MAINP.C.B.,
/ SUB P.C.B. Fig. D28 1-Screw(a)
2-Tabs
ShieldPlate
2-Screws(b)
Main/Sub Board Unit
Fig. D29 B4, PS6001
Sub P.C.B., MainP.C.B.
Fig. D1
Fig. D2
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