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Panasonic  HDC-TM90 - HDC-SD90P - HDC-TM99 - 

HDC-SD99

Factory Setting
1. Set the mode switch “Motion Picture Recording” mode.
2. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom lever” to W side and “intelligent auto/Manual” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

3. Touch the [ 1 ] of LCD.
4. Touch the [ YES ] of LCD.
5. After few seconds “END” is displayed or “ESD NODATA” as “NG” is displayed on LCD monitor. Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection as a completion of the “FACTORY SETTINGS”.
(After use at least once, even if the physical format of the build-in memory will be performed, “ESD NODATA” as “NG” is indicated, but “FACTORY SETTINGS” is completed.)

The factory settings clean up and/or refresh the following settings.
1. MENU, MODE, ADJUSTMENT VALUE.
2. SD card format.
3. Reset the folder number and file number of still pictures.
(Setting the folder number is 100, and file number is 0.)
4. Clear the mechanism lock information.
5. Clear the service mode information contents.
6. Close the lens cover
7. Initialize the VIERA Link Physical Address.

Service Mode

1. Indication method of the service menu
Set the mode switch “Motion Picture Recording” mode.
2. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom lever” to W side and “intelligent auto/Manual” button
for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

Service mode menu

Screen display	Contents	Function
1	Factory settings	Function to throw a product up in a factory shipment state (When recorded data in Built-in memory, “error display” is done)
3	Built-in memory self check execution (HDC-TM90/TM99 only)	Function to check self as for the state of Built-in memory
4	Lock search history indication	Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM
5	Power ON self check result display	Power ON self check (function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices) result display
9	Forced full flash emission	Forced full flash emission for discharging the capacitor on FLASH P.C.B. and set to prohibit charge
10	Erasing the lock histories	Erasing the error histories (working time is not erased)
11	Erasing the internal media management information	Erasing the internal media management information for fast boot stored in IC3402(flash memory)
12	Camera data indications while the video playback	Display the camera informations (Shutter speed, Iris value, White balance and focal length) while playing recorded video

NOTE:

Do not using service mode except above table of Service mode menu.
3. End method of the top screen of the service mode menu
Touch the [ EXIT ] of LCD to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF

Built-in Memory Self Check Execution (HDC-TM90/TM99 only)
Touch the [ 3 ] of LCD, select Built-in memory self check execution.

Indication contents
Built-in memory self check result display
Display the Built-in memory self check execution.
Displays other than “OK” are abnormalities of Built-in memory.
Touch the [ BAK ] of LCD to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.
Lock Search History Indication
Touch the [ 4 ] of LCD, select Lock search history indication.

Indication contents
# Lock search history indication
Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM.
3 The error cord contents which are displayed
Error code Function
51 - Focus control is abnormal
52 - Zoom control is abnormal
53 - OIS lens control is abnormal
54 - Zoom control is abnormal (2)
71 - Lens cover open/close is abnormal
73 - High temperature is abnormal
33 - Communication between IC2006 to IC3401 is abnormal

Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection to end the service mode.

Power ON Self Check Result Display
Touch the [ 5 ] of LCD, select Power ON self check result display.

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 commnucation test result.
# CAM-PWR : Commnucation test between IC2006 to IC1503
# CAM-UNI : Commnucation test between IC2006 to IC3401
Display other than “OK” are abnomalities of each lines.
Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection to end the service mode.

Forced full flash emission
Touch the [ 9 ] of LCD, select Forced full flash execution.

Indication contents
# Discharging the capacitor without using register.
Forced full flash emission for charge capacitor completely discharge.
To prevent electric shock, we recommend enforcement before disassembling.
Press the power button and turn off.

Erasing the lock histories
Touch the [ 10 ] of LCD, select erasing the lock histories execution.

Indication contents
Erasing the error histories stored in EEPROM. (working time is not erased)
Press the power button and turn off.

Erasing the internal media management information (HDC-TM90/TM99 only)
Touch the [ 11 ] of LCD, select erasing the internal media management information for fast boot stored in flash memory.

Indication contents
# The fast boot management informations of the internal media are stored in the flash memory.
The following cases, be sure to implement for protection of customer's recorded data.
However, if there is no problem to delete customer's recorded data, erasing the internal media management information is not
required.
# Case1:
When replacing the flash memory chip (IC3402) or replacing the MAIN P.C.B. Unit.
Before checking the operations after replacing the parts, erasing the internal media management information.
# Case2:
When replacing the ESD P.C.B. Unit.
Before replacing the ESD P.C.B. Unit, erasing the internal media management information. then replace it new one.
CAUTION:
When turning the unit on after performing the above operation, the internal media management information is stored into the unit, the playback of the recorded data is normally.
When not performing the above operation, the customer's recorded data will disappear.
Press the power button and turn off.

Camera data indications while the video playback
Touch the [ 12 ] of LCD, select indicating the camera informations while playing back the recorded video.

Indication contents
While playing back the recorded videos, the camera informations (Shutter speed, Iris value, White balance and focal length) are superimposed on the LCD screen.

How to Discharge the Capacitor on Flash P.C.B.
CAUTION:
1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FLASH P.C.B..
2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH P.C.B. when servicing.
The capacitor also can be discharged according to the following procedures.
Discharging Procedure
1. Put the insulation tube onto the lead part of Resistor (ERG5SJ102:1kΩ /5W).
(an equivalent type of resistor may be used.)
2. Put the resistor between both terminals of capacitor on FLASH P.C.B. for approx. 5 seconds.
3. After discharging confirm that the capacitor voltage is lower than 10V using a voltmeter.

How to Replace the Lithium Battery

Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the SD HOLDER P.C.B.
2. Remove the Lithium battery

NOTE:

This Lithium battery is a critical component.
(Type No.: ML-614S/ZTK Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of 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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Sony PMW-EX1R

Basic Menu Operation
Press the MENU button to enter the menu mode. Press the PICTURE PROFILE button, the MENU button, or the STATUS button while the menu is displayed to close the menu display. The menu display is closed when the power is turned off.
1. Press the MENU button.
# The system enters the menu mode.
# For displaying the SERVICE menu, refer to section 3-1-3 of this manual.
2. Press the joystick to move the cursor to the desired setting item and press the SEL/SET button.
Exiting the Menu Mode
Press the MENU button again.
The system exits the menu mode to return to the normal camera mode.

SERVICE Menu

To display the SERVICE menu, the following operations are needed.

1. Close the LCD monitor.

2. Set the LCD B.LIGHT switch on the upper operation panel to the “OFF” position.

3. Set the GAIN switch on the side operation panel to the “H” position.

4. Press the CANCEL button, the MENU button, and the Jog dial at the same time.

5. When the LCD monitor is opened, the SERVICE menu is displayed.

# Pressing the MENU button again closes the SERVICE menu display.

# Once the SERVICE menu has been displayed, simply pressing the MENU button displays the SERVICE menu instead of the normal SETUP menu unless the power is turned off.

Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade the firmware for the PMW-EX1R through a USB connection to a computer.
For detailed information about the upgrade procedure, check the readme file that comes with the upgrade software.
For inquiry or comments about the firmware upgrade, please contact the Sony sales office.
Firmware Upgrade Procedure
Download the software for the new firmware upgrade onto the computer before starting these operations.
1. Check that the power switch on the PMW-EX1R is turned OFF.
2. Remove the cover on the USB maintenance connector.

3. Use the USB connector that comes with the PMW-EX1R to connect the computer and the USB maintenance connector.
4. Switch the power switch to CAMERA and turn the power ON.
5. Run the software for the firmware upgrade on the computer.
6. When the upgrade is complete, turn OFF the power and remove the USB cable.
7. Attach the cover on the USB maintenance connector.
When the PMW-EX1R is connected to the computer for the first time, the driver software will need to be installed into the computer. For more details, check the readme file that comes with the upgrade software.

Lithium Battery
1. Remove the screw, and remove the lithium battery lid.
2. Remove the lithium battery.
3. Reinstall the lithium battery by reversing the steps of removal.

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PANASONIC HDC-SDT750

Factory Setting

How To Turn On The Factory Settings
1. Set the mode dial “Motion Picture Recording” mode.
2. Turn the power on, and then while keep pressing the “Zoom lever” to W side, “Intelligent auto/Manual” button and “Menu” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

3. Touch the [ 1 ] of LCD.
4. Touch the [ YES ] of LCD.
5. After few seconds “END” is displayed on LCD monitor. Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection as a
completion of the “FACTORY SETTINGS”.

The factory settings clean up and/or refresh the following settings.
1. MENU, MODE, ADJUSTMENT VALUE.
2. SD card format.
3. Reset the folder number and file number of still pictures.
(Setting the folder number is 100, and file number is 0.)
4. Clear the mechanism lock information.
5. Clear the service mode information contents.
6. Close the lens cover
7. Initialize the VIERA Link Physical Address.
8. Confirm the data of Built-in memory is cleared. (only HDC-TMT750)
# When recorded data in Built-in memory, “error display” is done
If “error display” is done, execute physical format according to the following procedure.

Service Mode
1. Indication method of the service menu
Set the mode dial “Motion Picture Recording” mode.
2. Turn the power on, and then while keep pressing the “Zoom lever” to W side, “Intelligent auto/Manual” button and “Menu” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.

Service mode menu

Screen display	Contents	Function
1	Factory settings	Function to throw a product up in a factory shipment state (When recorded data in Built-in memory, “error display” is done)
3	Built-in memory self check execution (HDC-TMT750 only)	Function to check self as for the state of Built-in memory
4	Lock search history indication	Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM
5	Power ON self check result display	Power ON self check (function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices) result display

NOTE:

Do not using service mode except above table of Service mode menu.
3. End method of the top screen of the service mode menu
Push the “Menu” button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.

Built-in Memory Self Check Execution (HDC-TMT750 only)
Touch the [ 3 ] of LCD, select Built-in memory self check execution.

Indication contents
# Built-in memory self check result display
Display the Built-in memory self check execution.
Displays other than “OK” are abnormalities of Built-in memory.
Push the “Menu” button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.

Lock Search History Indication
Touch the [ 4 ] of LCD, select Lock search history indication.

Indication contents
# Lock search history indication
Display the camera system error cord for three histories saved in EEPROM.
# The error cord contents which are displayed

Error code	Function
51	Focus control is abnormal
52	Zoom control is abnormal
53	OIS lens control is abnormal
71	Lens cover open/close is abnormal
72	Cooling fan is abnormal
73	High temperature is abnormal
33	Communication between camera to ARM is abnormal

Push the “Menu” button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.

Power ON Self Check Result Display
Touch the [ 5 ] of LCD, select Power ON self check result display.

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 commnucation test result.
- CAM-PWR : Commnucation test between IC2006 to IC301
- CAM-UNI : Commnucation test between IC3401 to IC301
Display other than “OK” are abnomalities of each lines.
Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection to end the service mode.

How to Discharge the Capacitor on Flash P.C.B.
CAUTION:
1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FLASH P.C.B..
2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH P.C.B. when servicing.
Discharging Procedure
1. Put the insulation tube onto the lead part of Resistor (ERG5SJ102:1kΩ /5W). (an equivalent type of resistor may be used.)
2. Put the resistor between both terminals of capacitor on FLASH P.C.B. for approx. 5 seconds.
3. After discharging confirm that the capacitor voltage is lower than 10V using a voltmeter.

How to Replace the Lithium Battery
Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the MIC AMP P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.)
2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B6401” at component side of MIC AMP P.C.B.) and then replace it into new one.

NOTE:
This Lithium battery is a critical component.
(Type No.: ML-614S/ZTK Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of 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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Panasonic AG-DVX100BP - AG-DVX102BEN - AG-DVC180BMC

SERVICE MENU
The SERVICE(CAMERA mode), DIAGNOSTIC(VCR mode) and ADJUST(VCR mode) menu can be displayed as follows.
Press the button in order of “ADUB button” > “STOP button” > “MODE CHK button” > “MENU button”, SERVICE menu in CAMERA mode, DIAGNOSTIC and the ADJUST menu in VCR mode can be displayed in addition to a setup menus.
Next, Tilt the OPERATION lever in the UP( PLAY) or DOWN ( STOP) direction, select the DIAGNOSTIC or ADJUST menu, press SET(STILL) of the OPERATION lever to open the DIAGNOSTIC or ADJUST menu.

AUDIO FILTER

ON: The mechanism noise cancellation function operates by IC3001(DUO).
OFF: The mechanism noise cancellation function does not operates by IC3001(DUO).
Factory default setting is “ON”.

DIAGNOSTIC MENU
How to display the Error Rate.
This unit can be displayed Error Rate and it shows the playing condition of the VCR.
In case of the error rate is displayed, BER DISPLAY and SAMPLE SPEED mode is select on DIAGNOSTIC menu.

Setting item for LISTA Measurement
ATF GAIN
The speed of the tape changes if this item set to “ON” for the ATF sensitivity confirmation.
After selected “ON”, By pressing SET(STILL) of OPERATION LEVER, enter the adjustment mode and then exit the menu once. The VTR mode is operated when the menu mode is exited temporarily. The screen below is displayed.
NOW SERVO ADJUST
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
It will be returned to ADJUST MENU when the MENU button is pressed in this condition.

LINEARITY
The ATF sensitivity changes if this item set to “ON” for the LINEARITY confirmation.
After selected “ON”, By pressing SET(STILL) of OPERATION LEVER, enter the adjustment mode and then exit the menu once. The VTR mode is operated when the menu mode is exited temporarily. The screen below is displayed.
NOW SERVO ADJUST
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
It will be returned to ADJUST MENU when the MENU button is pressed in this condition

LITHIUM BATTERY

Replacement Procedure
1. There is a Lithium battery on the BACK CONNECT C.B.A.
2. Unsolder the Lithium battery and then replace with the new one.

NOTE:

The lithium battery is a critical component.
It must never be subjected to excessive heat of 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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Samsung NX1000

Locate the bottom panel of the camera.
Unscrew the four 4.5mm Philips #000 (perpendicular cross) screws with the Philips #000 screwdriver.
Push the screwdriver firmly into the screw so that the driver will not strip the screw.

Unscrew the three 4.5mm #000 Philips screws on the sides of the camera using the

Philips #000 screwdriver.

Pry open the back panel using the metal spudger.

Do not completely separate the back panel from the camera. There is a ribbon on bottom left back corner underneath the buttons. The ribbon will hold the back panel to the camera.
Do not jam the tool in this part or the ribbon will rip.

Open the two halves of the camera, taking care not to disturb the ribbon cable.

Do not completely separate the halves. The ribbon cable needs to be disconnected from the ZIF connection carefully as shown in the next step

Remove the ribbon by lifting the grey tab on the ZIF connector with the metal spudger.

Push the ribbon out of its socket with the plastic opening tool.

Completely separate the back panel from the camera.

Remove all five 3mm Philips #000 screws from the inside of the back panel using the

Philips #000 Screwdriver.

Lift up the grey tab on the ZIF connector with the spudger to remove the ribbon.

Using both thumbs push the ribbon out of the ZIF connection.

Use the metal spudger to pick the bottom of the plastic piece while simultaneously using your index finger to push down on the larger metal slab. This will cause the metal plate with the large ribbon to slide down and out of the plastic back panel.

Do not disconnect the blue ribbon.

Use a metal tool to pick on the sides of the metal plate to remove the plate from the plastic tabs.

Separate the LCD from the back panel.

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PANASONIC DMC-FS3

Service Mode
Error Code Memory Function
General description
This unit is equipped with history of error code memory function, and can be memorized 16 error codes in sequence from the latest. When the error is occurred more than 16, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence. The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (when the unit is powered on by the battery, the battery is pulled out) because the error code is memorized to FLASH ROM when the unit is powered off.
How to display
The error code can be displayed by the following procedure: Before perform the error code memory function, connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery. (Since this unit has built-in memory, this error code memory function can be performed without inserting SD memory card.)
The temporary cancellation of initial setting:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Red camera mark)”. While keep pressing [ E.ZOOM ] and “[ UP ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously, turn the Power on.
The display of error code:
Press [ E.ZOOM ], [ MENU ] and “[ LEFT ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously with the step 1 condition. The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons is pressed simultaneously. Normal display > Error code display > Operation history display > Normal display > .....

The change of display:
The error code can be memorized 16 error codes in sequence, however it is displayed 5 errors on the LCD.
Display can be changed by the following procedure:
“[ UP ] or [ DOWN ] of Cursor buttons” : It can be scroll up or down one.
“[ LEFT ] or [ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” : It can be display last 5 error or another 5 error.
How to read the error date:
The error date code is displayed from the left in order at the year, month, day, time.
Error date information is acquired from "Clock setting" information when the error occurs. When the clock is not setting, it is
displayed as “00000000”.

INITIAL SETTINGS:
When you replace the Main PCB, be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following procedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit.

PROCEDURES:
# Precautions: Proceed the picture back up from the unit. (Refer to above "CAUTION 2")
# Preparation. Set the Recording mode to "Normal Picture Mode".
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to "[REC] (Red camera mark)".
Turn on the power and then press the [MODE] button.
Select the "NORMAL PICTURE MODE" using "[UP] / [DOWN] of Cursor button".
Press [MENU/SET] button, then turn the power off.
# Step 1. The temporary cancellation of initial setting:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Red camera mark)”.
While keep pressing [ E.ZOOM ] and “[ UP ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously, turn the Power on.
# Step 2. The cancellation of initial setting:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ PALYBACK ]”.
Press [ E.ZOOM ] and “[ UP ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously, then turn the Power off.
# Step 3. Turn the Power on:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Red camera mark)”, and then turn the Power on.
# Step 4. Display the INITIAL SETTING:
While keep pressing [ MENU ] and “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously, turn the Power off.

# Step 5. Set the INITIAL SETTING: (Refer to “CAUTION 1”)
Caution for before settings
Once "NONE(JAPAN)" (Area for Japan) or "P" (Area for Noth America) is selected with "INITIAL SETTINGS", other areas will
not displayed even if "INITIAL SETTINGS" menu is displayed again, thus, the area can not be changed.
Select the area carefully.
Select the area with pressing “[ UP ] / [ DOWN ] of Cursor buttons”, and then press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons”.

The only set area is displayed, and then press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” after confirmation.
(The unit is powered off automatically.)
Confirm the display of “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in English when the unit is turned on again.
# Step 6. CONFIRMATION:
The display shows “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” when turn the Power on again.
When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable, it is detected as removable media.
(When the “GT” or “GK” model suffix is selected, the display shows “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in Chinese.)

How to Replace the Lithium Battery
Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the MAIN PCB. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.)
2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B9101” at foil side of MAIN PCB) and then replace it into new one.

NOTE:
This Lithium battery is a critical component.
(Type No.: ML421S/ZTE Manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co.,Ltd.)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of 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.