Sharp ViewCam VL-E610S User manual

VL-E610S/VL-E610H
VL-E660S/VL-E96E
VL-E98E
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1. SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................1-1
2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTION......................................................................................................2-1
3. DISASSEMBLY OF THE SET..........................................................................................................3-1
4. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................................4-1
5. ADJUSTMENT OF VCR...................................................................................................................5-1
6. SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................................................................................... 6-1
7. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................................... 7-1
8. SEMICONDUCTOR LEAD IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................ 8-1
9. PRINTED WIRING BOARD ASSEMBLIES..................................................................................... 9-1
10.REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST...................................................................................................... 10-1
11.PACKING OF THE SET ................................................................................................................ 11-1
12.AC ADAPTER ............................................................................................................................... 12-1
S68R5VL-E610S
CONTENTS
SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL
VL-E610S
VL-E610H
VL-E660S
VL-E96E
VL-E98E
In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regula-
tions in some countries) the set should be restored to its
originalconditionandonlypartsidenticaltothosespecified
be used.
MODELS
LIQUID CRYSTAL CAMCORDER 8 PAL
LIQUID CRYSTAL CAMCORDER PAL MODELS VL-E610S/E610H/E660S/E96E/E98E
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Signal System: PAL standard
Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
Cassette: 8 mm video tape, MP type
Recording/Playback Time: 120 minutes (P5-120)
Tape Speed: 20.051 mm/second
Pickup Device: 1/4" (6.4mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor with approx.
320,000 pixels including optical black
Lens: 16 ×power zoom lens (F1.4, f=4.0-64.0 mm) and full-range auto focus
Lens Filter Diameter: 46 mm
Monitor: 3" (7.5 cm)—full-color LCD screen (TFT active matrix)
Microphone: Electret monaural microphone
Color Temperature Compensation: Auto white balance
Minimum Illumination: 0.8 lux* (5 lux measured by EIA standard) (with gain-up, F1.4)
Video Output Level: 1.0 Vp-p 75-ohm unbalanced
Audio Output Level: –8 dBs, impedance less than 2.2 kohms
Speaker Output: 200 mW
Power Requirement: DC 3.6V
Power Consumption:
E610S/E610H/E96E:4.8W (during camera recording in full auto mode
with zoom motor off, and backlight in normal mode)
E660S/E98E:4.9W (during camera recording in full auto mode with zoom
motor off, Extend Zoom, DIS and Snapshot functions off, and backlight
in normal mode)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity: 30% to 80%
Storage Temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions (approx.): 182 mm (W) ×109 mm (H) ×99 mm (D)
Weight (approx.): 690g
(without battery pack, lithium battery, video cassette, and lens cap)
*(VL-E610S, VL-E660S, VL-E96E)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Battery Pack BT-H22
DC Output: 3.6V
Dimensions (approx.): 2 1/8" (W) ×3/4" (H) ×2 7/32" (D)
[54 mm (W) ×19 mm (H) ×
56 mm (D)]
Weight (approx.): 0.30 lbs (136 g)
AC Adapter/Battery Charger
UADP-0280TAZZ
UADP-0281TAZZ(VL-E610H)
Power Requirement: AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
DC Output: 4.5 V
Power Consumption: 16 W
Dimensions (approx.): 75 mm (W) ×51 mm (H) ×
130 mm (D)
Weight (approx.): 220 g
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2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTION
For details on the use of each control.

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3. DISASSEMBLY OF THE SET
3-1. Removal of the camera section
Note:
Before removing the cabinet, turn off the power supply, and ascertain that the battery has been removed.
1.Removeonescrew((d)XiPSF20P04000),onescrew((b)LX-HZ0018TAFF),twoscrews((a)LX-HZ0018TAFN),andpull
out the camera front cabinet (1).
(1)
Camera front cabinet
(a)
(d)
(b)
(a)
Pull out
2.Remove the connector (1 pc.).
Tilt frame C
Connector
Note:
When assembling the camera rear cabinet, lay the FPC
between the camera shield case and the tilt frame C, and
insert it into the connector.
* Remove the Camera rear cabinet, after removing the
connector.
4. Firstly,removetheCCDconnectorfromtheCameraPWB,thenremoveonescrew((c)LX-HZ0045TAFN),thereverse
side in this figure (Not remove the lens holder in this section).
CCD connector
3.Removeonescrew((b)LX-HZ0018TAFF),onescrew((d)XiPSF20P04000)andtwoscrews((a)LX-HZ0018TAFN)and
pull out the camera rear cabinet (2) backwards.
(b)
(2)
Camera rear cabinet
(a)
(a)
Pull out
(d)
(c)

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5. Pulling the lens holder, and pull out the lens upwards. Then, remove the lens connector.
Note:
Be careful so as not to damage the FPC since the camera
PWB unit is connected to the lens unit with the FPC
attached.
7. Remove the camera PWB unit and the lens unit together, opening two claws of the battery holder outward.
Lens holder
Lens connector
Pull out
6. Remove one connector and two screws ((b)LX-HZ0018TAFF) and pull out the lens unit from the tilt frame C.
Connector
Pull out
(b)
(b)
Tilt frame C
Claw
Claw
Open
Remove
Remove
Open

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3-2. Disassembly of the VCR main body
1. Removal of the VCR lid shaft
(1)Remove one screw ((j)LX-HZ0063TAFC). Area A
(2)Bringthejig(example:slottedprecisionscrewdriver)intocontactwiththeremovalgrooveoftheVCRlidshaft,andslide
the screwdriver with care to prevent injuring the VCR lid and frame V.
Frame V
VCR lid shaft
VCR lid
(3)Pull out the VCR lid shaft head which projects beyond the surface of the VCR lid.
VCR lid shaft
2. Disassembly of the cabinet L
(1)Slide the “VCR lid knob” in the arrow direction, and slide the VCR lid in the arrow direction as far as the cabinet L
fastening screw is visible. (Left figure) Since the connector of the microphone is still connected, take care to prevent
excessively sliding the VCR lid. VCR lid
(2)Remove five screws ((b)LX-HZ0018TAFF).
(b)
(j)
VCR lid knob
Detail of area A

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(3)Turn the tilt frame C so that the screwdriver can be easily inserted, and remove two screws ((i)XiPSN20P04000).
Tilt frame C
(i)
(4)Remove one screw ((i)XiPSN20P04000). (i)
(5)Remove the cabinet L to the midway, and disconnect the FPC connector. Cabinet L
FPC connector
3. Removal of the VCR lid
(1)Disconnect the microphone connector.
Microphone connector
Area B
Microphone connector
(2)Remove the connector cable from the hole of the microphone wire spacer.
Microphone wire spacer
Microphone connector
Detail of area B

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(3)Remove the microphone wire spacerfromtheFrameV.
Microphone connector
Microphone wire spacer
Detail of area B
Frame V
(4)Pull out the microphone wire cable with care to prevent it from interfering with the mechanical parts, and remove the
VCR lid.
Caution for installation of the VCR lid
When installing the VCR lid, move the VCR lid in the arrow direction, keeping the VCR lid parallel to the main body as
shown below.
4. Removal of the tilt unit
(1)Remove three screws ((b)LX-HZ0018TAFF).
Remove one screw ((d)XiPSF20P04000).
Disconnect three connectors.
Remove the tilt unit from the cabinet of the main body.
(b)
(b)
(d)
(b)
Tilt frame V
Tilt frame C
Battery terminal unit
VCR lid

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5. Disassembly of the LCD holder
(1)Remove two screws ((d)XiPSF20P04000), pull out the tripod angle.
(2)Remove the remote control ray reception PWB from the LCD, (Distorting the claw (snap-fit type) of the LCD holder,
release its engagement.)
Claw
Remote control ray reception PWB
(3)Removetwoscrews((b)LX-HZ0018TAFF) andtwoconnectors,andremove theLCDunit(withinverter) fromthemain
body.
Remote control ray reception section
Tripod angle
(d)
Claw
(b)
LCD unit
(4)DisconnecttheconnectorwhichconnectstheLi/RCunittothemainPWB,andslidetheLi/RCunitinthearrowdirection
from the frame V.
Note:
When connecting the FPC, pass it through the inside of rib of frame V (to prevent the FPC from being jammed).
Inverter transformer
Main PWB
Connector
Li/RC unit
Connector
Frame V rib