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EX-Z55
SEP. 2004
(without price)
Ver.2 : Dec. 2004
INDEX
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 1
BLOCK DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................................... 5
TEST MODE ................................................................................................................................................ 6
PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING .......................................................................................................... 7
1. To update the firmware version ..................................................................................................... 7
2. How to restore the firmware ........................................................................................................... 8
3. To install the firmware .................................................................................................................... 9
ADJ TOOL ................................................................................................................................................. 10
1. Preparation..................................................................................................................................... 10
2. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing Lens unit ........................................................................ 12
3. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing MAIN PCB ...................................................................... 13
VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................ 14
CURRENT CONSUMPTION ..................................................................................................................... 17
THE COUNTERMEASURE FOR "SYSTEM ERROR" ............................................................................. 17
DISASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................................... 18
EXPLODED VIEW..................................................................................................................................... 24
PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................................................. 25
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS ................................................................................................................... 27
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ......................................................................................................................... 29
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SPECIFICATIONS
Image Files Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard;
DPOF compliant
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Audio: WAV
Recording Media 9.3MB built-in flash memory
SD Memory Card
MultimediaCard
Image Size Snapshots: 2560 x 1920 pixels
2560 x 1712 (3:2) pixels
2048 x 1536 pixels
1600 x 1200 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
Movies: 320 x 240 pixels
Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes
Snapshots
* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products. Capacity depends on card manufacturer.
* To determine the number of images that can be stored on a memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities
in the table by the appropriate value.
Movies (320 x 240 pixels)
File Size
(pixels)
2560 x 1920
2560 x 1712
(3:2)
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
(UXGA)
1280 x 960
(SXGA)
640 x 480
(VGA)
Quality
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
Normal
Economy
Approximate Image
File Size
2.2MB
1.8MB
1.3MB
2.0MB
1.6MB
1.1MB
1.6MB
1.2MB
630KB
1.05MB
710KB
370KB
680KB
460KB
250KB
190KB
140KB
90KB
Built-in flash memory
9.3MB
4 shots
4 shots
6 shots
4 shots
5 shots
7 shots
5 shots
6 shots
13 shots
8 shots
12 shots
23 shots
12 shots
19 shots
33 shots
44 shots
58 shots
94 shots
SD Memory Card*
64MB
26 shots
32 shots
44 shots
29 shots
36 shots
51 shots
34 shots
45 shots
88 shots
53 shots
79 shots
154 shots
82 shots
126 shots
221 shots
294 shots
386 shots
618 shots
Data Size 300KB/second max.
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Delete Single-file, all files (with protection)
Effective Pixels 5.0 million
Imaging Element 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD (Total pixels: 5.25 million)
Lens/Focal Distance Lenses Six lenses in five groups, including an aspherical lens
F2.6 (W) to 4.8 (T); f=5.8 (W) to 17.4mm (T) (equivalent to approximately 35 (W)
to 105 (T) for 35mm film)
Zoom 3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom
(12X in combination with optical zoom)
Focusing Contast-type Auto Focus with AF mode (Spot or Multi AF Area), Macro mode, Pan Focus,
Infinity mode, focus lock, manual focus
Approximate Focus Range Normal 40cm to (1.3 to )
(from lens surface) Macro 6cm to 50cm (2.4 to 19.7)
Exposure Control Light Metering Multi-pattern by CCD
Exposure Program AE
Exposure Compensation 2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)
Shutter CCD electronic shutter; mechanical shutter, 1/8 to 1/2000 second
Shutter speed is different for the following BESTSHOT scenes.
Night Scene: 4 to 1/2000 second
Fireworks: 2 seconds (fixed)
Aperture F2.6/4.3, auto switching
White Balance Automatic, fixed (6 modes), manual switching
Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, Auto
Self-timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer
Built-in Flash Flash Modes AUTO, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction
Flash Range Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 2.6 meters (1.3 to 8.5)
Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 2.0 meters (1.3 to 6.6)
(ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Recording Functions Audio snapshot; Macro; self-timer; BESTSHOT; Movie with audio; voice recording
Audio recording is monaural.
Audio Recording Time Audio Snapshot Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image
Voice Recording Approximately 39 minutes with built-in memory
After Recording Approximately 30 seconds maximum per image
Monitor Screen 2.5-inch TFT color LCD
115,200 pixels (480 x 240)
Viewfinder Monitor screen and optical viewfinder
Timekeeping Functions Built-in digital quartz clock
Date and Time Recorded with image data
Auto Calendar To 2049
World Time City; Date; Time; Summer time;
162 cities in 32 time zones
Input/Output Terminals Cradle connector
Microphone Monaural
Speaker Monaural
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Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standerd)
Temperature: 23C (73F)
Monitor Screen: On
Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds, during which two images are recorded, one image
with flash; power turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.
*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
Temperature: 23C (73F)
Monitor screen: On
Flash: Off
Image recorded every 12 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom
*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions
Temperature: 23C (73F)
Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.
Power Consumption 3.7V DC Approximately 2.9W
Dimensions 87(W) x 58(H) x 22.5(D) mm
(3.4(W) x 2.3(H) x 0.89(D))
(excluding projections; 19.7mm (0.78) at thinnest part)
Weight Approximately 130 g (4.6 oz) (excluding battery and accessories)
Bundled Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40); USB cradle (CA-24); Special AC adaptor; AC
power cord; USB cable; Strap; CD-ROM; Basic Reference
Power Requirements
Power Requirements Rechargeable lithium ion battery
(NP-40) x 1
Approximate Battery Life:
The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below, until power automatically turns off due to battery
failure. They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
Apporoximate Battery Life
400 shots
(200 minutes)
1070 shots
(210 minutes)
410 minutes
380 minutes
Operation
Number of Shots (CIPA Standerds)*
1
(Operating Time)
Number of Shots, Continuous Recording*
2
(Operating Time)
Continuous Snapshot Playback*
3
Continuous Voice Recording*
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Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)
Rated Voltage 3.7 V
Rated Capacitance 1230 mAh
Operating Temperature
Range 0C to 40C (32F to 104F)
Dimensions 38.5(W) x 38.0(H) x 9.3(D) mm (1.53(W) x 1.50(H) x 0.37(D))
Weight Approximately 34 g (1.2 oz)
USB Cradle (CA-24)
Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C51G)
Power Requirement 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA
Output 5.3V DC, 650 mA
Dimensions 78(W) x 20(H) x 39(D) mm (3.1(W) x 0.8(H) x 1.5(D)) (excluding projections and cable)
Weight Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)
Input/Output Terminals Camera connector; USB port; AC adaptor terminal (DC IN 5.3V)
Power Consumption 5.3V DC Approximately 3.2W
Dimensions 103(W) x 32(H) x 70(D) mm (4.1(W) x 1.3(H) x 2.8(D)) (excluding projections)
Weight Approximately 71 g (2.5 oz)
Power Supply
Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not
supported.
This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared
whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and USB cradle). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after
power is interrupted.
LCD Panel
The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means
that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on).
Lens
You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be
straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C51J)
Power Requirement 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83mA
Output 5.3V DC, 650mA
Dimensions 48(W) x 16(H) x 69(D) mm (1.9(W) x 0.6(H) x 2.7(D)) (excluding projections and cable)
Weight Approximately 95 g (3.6 oz)
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TEST MODE
Note: Never perform the menu items unless otherwise instructed. Doing so may cause destruction
of the data inside, which will make the camera unusable.
I To boot the test mode
1. While firmly pressing down both [MENU] and [UPPER], turn the power on.
1 : VERSI ON I NF O
2 : VI DEO OUT
3 : USB T CC T EST
4 : T EST MENU
5 : SOUND T EST
6 : I MAGE F L AG
7 : ROM UPDAT E
8 : ADJ T EST
9 : REC- I NF O
1 0 : T EST SCRI PT
1 1 : L AST MEMORY
1 2 : F ORMAT
+ + KX8 7 2 + +
Ve r 1 . 0 0
1 : USB T CC ON
2 : USB T CC OF F
3 : USB STORAGE
"SET" button
"MENU" button
"DOWN" button -> "DOWN" button -> "DISP" button -> "MENU" button
2. After the version appears, press buttons in the order of [DOWN], [DOWN], [DISP] and [MENU] in 0.5
second. The diagnostic menu appears.
[UPPER] button
[DOWN] button
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PROGRAM VERSION UPGRADING
1. To update the firmware version
1. Prepare the memory card which contains the firmware for EX-Z55 in the root directory.
EX-Z55.bin
2. Insert the above memory card into the camera, and set a fully charged battery in the camera.
3. Press the [power button] while holding [MENU] depressed. Keep holding [MENU] depressed until
PROGRAM UPDATE appears in the display.
The following appears.
The version of the firmware in the memory card appears at the bottom of the display.
NOTE 1) When a wrong software is mistakenly used,
the message below appears. Update the
firmware again with the correct software.
PROGRAM UPDATE
YES
NO
NEW VERSION IS
VER 1.00
FILE ERROR!
VER 1.00
NOTE 2) When only the version appears in the display
even though you are trying to operate the
camera, charge the battery to the fullest and
try again. The level of the battery indicator
should be highest in order to update the
firmware.
4. Align the white cursor to [YES] by [UPPER] and [DOWN], and then press [SET].
NOW LOADING appears in the display and the update starts.
5. COMPLETE appears after the update finishes.
6. Remove the memory card after turning the power off once. Turn the power back on again while holding
[MENU] depressed, and check the version.
VER.1.00 appears.
7. If the version is correct, turn the power off.
8. Finally, check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an image.
(As of November 2004)
(As of November 2004)
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2. How to restore the firmware
1. Prepare the firmware restoration program and change its name as follows;
rom872-040913.lbn jupiter.bin
NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs
to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct model.
2. Copy the above file to the root directory in the memory card.
3. Insert the memory card into the camera.
4. Set a fully charged battery in the camera.
NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the battery capacity of
the camera is low. Make sure to use a fully charged battery to prevent the danger of power
down during firmware restoration.
5. Turn the power on while pressing the [shutter release] button.
If the power does not turn on only by pressing the power button, insert the battery while holding the
[shutter release] button depressed.
The LED next to the optical viewfinder changes from green/red blinking, green blinking to green steady.
NOTE: This software and procedure automatically restores the firmware even if the firmware belongs
to a wrong model code. Make sure to use the correct software for the correct mode.
6. When the LED becomes green steady, the firmware restoration is finished.
Remove the battery and the memory card, and then turn the power off.
7. Turn the power on again while holding [MENU] and [UPPER] depressed.
Check the model name and the program version (PR:) in the opening screen of the test menu.
++KX872++
Ver 1.00
8. If the model name and the program version are correct, perform SYSTEM INITIAL to initialize the
system area.
MENU + UPPER + PW ON DOWN, DOWN, DISP, MENU 7:ROM UPDATE 5:SYSTEM
INITIAL
NOTE: After SYSTEM INITIAL is performed, SYSTEM ERROR appears when the power is turned
on again.
9. Write the latest firmware.
After the firmware is written, check the model name and the program version (PR:) in the opening
screen of the test menu.
10. Finally, start the camera normally to check the operation by recording, playing back and deleting an
image. Check also that the colors in the images are not too bright or two dark.
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3. To install the firmware
Initially, firmware is not installed in the PCB supplied by the parts center.
Install the firmware into the PCB after replacing with a new one as shown in the procedures below.
NOTE: The camera does not operate (only LED becomes green blinking) if the firmware is not installed
in the PCB.
<Writing the restoration program 1>
1. Copy the following software to the root directly of the SD card.
Restoration software: rom872-040913.lbn
Firmware: EX-Z55.bin
2. Change the name as follows;
rom872-040913.lbn to jupiter.bin
3. Insert the SD card into the camera.
4. Insert the battery while holding the [shutter release] button depressed.
The LED next to the optical viewfinder changes from green/red blinking, green blinking to green
steady.
5. When the LED becomes green steady, remove the battery and turn the power off.
<System Initialize>
1. Boot the test mode.
2. Press [DOWN] twice and then press [DISP], [MENU].
3. Select 7: ROM UPDATE and then press [SET].
4. Select 5: SYSTEM INITIALIZE and then press [SET].
5. When the following message appears, press [SET].
SYSTEM INITIALIZE
START.
PUSH OK KEY?
6. The system initialize is executed. Turn off the power when SUCCESS appears.
* SYSTEM ERROR appears when the camera is turned off without system initialize.
<Writing the firmware>
1. Turn the power on while holding [MENU] depressed.
2. When PROGRAM UPDATE appears, select YES and then press [SET].
3. NOW LOADING appears while the firmware is updated.
4. When COMPLETE appears, the firmware update is complete.
5. Turn the power on and off to check if the camera normally functions. If there is no problem, the firmware
update is successful.
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ADJ TOOL
I Introduction
Make sure to perform the adjustment by the USB ADJ Tool adj03SSAW.exe when replacing the lens
unit or the PCB.
Here the necessary software, driver and setting are explained to use adj03SSAW.exe.
Note that the tool, drivers etc. are available only for Windows.
1. Preparation
1-1. Prepare the necessary software, driver and DLL file.
1) Prepare the following three files.
Common test driver for CASIO/PENTAX
[testmode_pentax_casio] folder uusbd.dll
uusbd.inf
uusbd.sys
ADJ tool, USB DLL and ADJ setting file
[adj03SSAW] folder adj03SSAW.exe (ADJ tool itself)
uusbd.dll (USB DLL)
*.adt (ADJ setting file. Sorted by models)
* Place all files in the same folder.
2) Place the common test driver for CASIO/PENTAX in an appropriate place.
3) Place all of ADJ tool, USB DLL and ADJ setting file in the same folder.
1-2. Set the camera so that it recognizes the USB test mode.
1) Enter the test menu.
Turn the power on while pressing both [MENU] and [UPPER].
Press [DOWN], [DOWN], [DISP] and [MENU].
2) Move the cursor to 3: USB TCC TEST and press [SET].
3) Move the cursor to 1: USB TCC ON and press [SET].
4) The USB test mode flag is now saved in the camera. Turn the power off.
5) When the USB test mode flag is ON, the test menu appears first when the camera power is turned on.
* When turning the USB test mode flag OFF, set 2: USB TCC OFF in the test menu.
1-3. Install the USB driver for the USB test mode in the computer.
(The following is an example using the Windows Me.)
1) Prepare the USB driver for the USB test mode.
2) Turn the camera power on which is set in the USB test mode as shown in 1-2 and let it enter the USB
test mode directly (the test menu appears right after the power is turned on).
3) Connect the camera in the above status to the computer by the USB cable.
4) The Add new hardware wizard appears.
5) Check Designate the place for the driver (for users with sufficient knowledge) and press Next.
6) Check Search for the optimum driver for the device (recommended).
7) Check Designate the place to search, designate the place which contains inf file in the driver by
pressing Reference button, and then press Next button.
8) When Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturers name) appears upon message Searching for
the driver file for the following devices, press Next button.
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9) The file copy starts.
(If a message uusbd.inf cannot be found appears during the file copy, designate the same place as
in the step 7).
10) Press Complete button.
11) Right-click My computer, select property, and then open Device manager.
If Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturers name),USB device for UUSBD can be found, the
computer has successfully recognized the driver.
12) The test driver can be used for both CASIO/PENTAX. Installing the test driver into either one enables
the other one to recognize it.
* How to uninstall the USB driver for the USB test mode
Connect the camera to the computer while in the USB test mode so that the computer recognizes
the camera.
Right-click My computer, select Property and open Device manager.
Select USB device for UUSBD , and then Universal USB Driver (VMEM manufacturer's name).
Press Delete button to delete the driver.
When using Windows98/98SE/Me, delete the following three files;
(NOTE! Do NOT delete usbd.inf and usbd.sys, whose names are much alike the following.)
C:windows / inf / uusbd.inf
C:windows / inf / other / KashiwanoUUSBD.inf
C:windows / system32 / drivers / uusbd.sys
The driver has been successfully deleted.
1-4. Use the USB ADJ Tool
1) Prepare ADJ tool, USB DLL and ADJ setting file in the same folder.
2) Turn the camera power on which is set in the USB test mode and let it enter the USB test mode directly
(the test menu appears right after the power is turned on).
3) Boot adj03SSAW.exe and use it as follows;
To read ADJ data from the camera
Press READ ($9).
There is no need to set the model by FW Item Set.
To write ADJ data into the camera
Press WRITE ($8).
To save ADJ data which is read
Select File and Save All ADJ, and save it under an appropriate name.
Open ADJ data which is saved
1. Select the model by "FW Item Set", and then press "Load FW ->" button.
2. Select File and Open, and open the necessary file.
Language radio button can switch the language between Japanese and English in which the name
of the ADJ ITEM is displayed.
Radix radio button can switch the data display between decimal and hexadecimal notations.
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2. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing Lens unit
Make sure to perform the following procedure after replacing the lens.
A floppy disk with the lens data is bundled in the spare parts of the lens unit.
1 Enter the TEST mode.
1. Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "UPPER" buttons.
2. Press "DOWN" button, "DOWN" button, "DISP" and "MENU" button
while the program version is displayed.
3. Select "3.USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button.
4. Select "1. USB TCC ON", and press "SET" button.
5. Turn the power OFF.
2 Connect the camera to the computer by the USB cable.
3 Boot "adj03ssaw" .
4 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key.
EX-Z55 Kx-872
5 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw".
6 Find the No.1163, "V-COM DC".
7 Write down this value(data).
8 Replace the Lens unit.
9 Perform the above 1 to 3.
0 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key.
EX-Z55 Kx-872
A From "File/Open", open the bundled floppy disk, and transfer the data to
the "adj03ssaw".
B Find the No.1163,"V-COM DC"
C Change the data to the former value.(Refer to 7).
D Click "WRITE" button of "ADJ ALL".
E After adjustment, change "1. USB TCC ON" to "2. USB TCC OFF".
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3. How to use ADJ Tool when replacing MAIN PCB
Firmware is not installed in spare parts.
1 Enter the TEST mode.
1. Turn the power on while pressing both "MENU" and "UPPER" buttons.
2. Press "DOWN" button, "DOWN" button, "DISP" button and "MENU"
button while the program version is displayed.
3. Select "3.USB TCC TEST", and press "SET" button.
4. Select "1. USB TCC ON", and press "SET" button.
5. Turn the power OFF.
2 Connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable.
3 Boot "adj03ssaw".
4 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key.
EX-Z55 Kx872
5 Click "ADJ ALL READ", and display the data on the "adj03ssaw".
6 Save the data.
7 Replace the MAIN PCB.
8 Writing the Firmware.
Write the firmware into a spare part after replacing one.
NOTE: If a battery is inserted without the firmware, only LED blinks
green and the camera does not operate.
9 Perform the above 1 to 3.
0 Select the model name and click "Load FW " Key.
EX-Z55 Kx872
A Open the file which is saved above, and display the data on the
"adj03ssaw".
B Click "WRITE" button of "ADJ ALL".
C After adjustment, change "1. USB TCC ON" to "2. USB TCC OFF".
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5
4
A
B
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VCOM DC ADJUSTMENT
I Purpose
Readjust the VCOM value to minimize the flicker of the LCD after replacing the LCD or the main PCB.
I Necessary tools
1. Camera (Charge its battery fully)
2. Photo diode (S2281-01) : See Fig 1.
3. Photo sensor amp (C2719) : See Fig 2.
4. BNC-BNC cable (E2573) x 2 : See Fig 3.
5. 9-volt alkaline battery (6LR61Y) x 2 : See Fig 4.
6. Oscilloscope
I Preparation
1. The three tools can be obtained from the following global site.
Photo diode (S2281-01)
Photo sensor amp (C2719)
BNC-BNC cable (E2573)
www.hamamatsu.com/
2. 9-volt alkaline battery is a standard one, but can be obtained from the following global site as well.
www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
Fig1 Photo Diode (S2281-01) Fig2 Photo Sensor Amp (C2719)
Fig3 BNC-BNC Cable (E2573) Fig4 6LR61Y
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I Procedure
1. Camera setting
a) Turn the power on while pressing MENU and UPPER.
After pressing DOWN key twice, press DISP and MENU.
Figure (a) appears.
b) Select 8 : ADJ_TEST and then press SET.
(See Figure (b).)
c) Next, select 2. LCD and then press SET.
(See Figure (c).)
2. Connecting the TOOL
a) Place two 9-volt alkaline batteries in C2719.
b) Connect the output terminal of C2719 to the channel terminal of the oscilloscope by the BNC-BNC cable.
c) Connect the input terminal to the Photo Diode by the BNC cable.
d) Turn the oscilloscope and C2719 on.
* Pull the ON/OFF switch of C2719 this way and raise/lower it. (See below Figure.)
d) Pressing SET causes the right figure to appear.
(See Figure (d).)
2 : L CD
1 : ADJ ST AT CL R
3 : L ENS
.
.
.
1 : VCOM OK
.
.
.
OK - > Re g i s t e r Wr i t e
VCOM = 0 x c a
This value is an example and differs by products.
Figure (a)
Figure (b)
Figure (c)
Figure (d)
1 : VERSI ON I NF O
2 : VI DEO OUT
3 : USB T CC T EST
4 : T EST MENU
5 : SOUND T EST
6 : I MAGE F L AG
7 : ROM UPDAT E
8 : ADJ T EST
9 : REC- I NF O
1 0 : T EST SCRI PT
1 1 : L AST MEMORY
1 2 : F ORMAT
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3. Measurement
a) Connect S2281-01 to the cameras LCD monitor (see below).
AC Waveforms appear on the monitor screen of the oscilloscope.
* Change the Rf range of C2719 in case the range does not match.
b) After AC waveforms of the oscilloscope appear, minimize it by pressing the cameras up/down buttons
(see the picture).
Make sure to visually check if it has been minimized.
Photo diode
S2281-01
LCD
CAMERA
BNC-BNC cable
INPUT OUTPUT
Photo sensor amp
Oscilloscope
Minimize the
ripple components
After it has been minimized, press SET key.
The screen in the right figure appears and the new VCOM
is written (VCOM adjustment is finished.).
OK - > Re g i s t e r Wr i t e
VCOM = 0 x c a
ADJ DAT A SET !
This value is only an example, and differs by products.
Return to the previous display by pressing MENU or PW key.
"Up" button
"Down" button
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THE COUNTERMEASURE FOR "SYSTEM ERROR"
System error may occur when the battery is removed while data is written to the internal memory.
I PROCEDURE
1. Initialize the system.
a) Enter the TEST mode.
b) Select "7:ROM UPDATE" and press SET button.
c) Next, select "5:SYSTEM INITIAL" and press SET button.
d) The following message appears.
SYSTEM INITIALIZE
START
...
PUSH OK KEY?
e) Press SET button and System is initialized.
"SUCCESS !" appears on the monitor.
2. Write firmware.
Refer to the "1. To update the firmware version" on page 7.
Write the firmware.
If the TEST mode boots automatically, change "USB TCC ON" to "USB TCC OFF".
Replace the Main PCB if the camera does not recover.
CURRENT CONSUMPTION
(1) Current consumption (DC in = 3.70 ~ 4.05 [V])
Make sure that current consumption is less than 200 mA in PLAY mode.
Make sure that current consumption is less than 330 mA in REC mode.
Make sure that current consumption is less than 0.5 mA when power is turned OFF.
(2) The battery indicator changes according to the voltages as follows.
DC in = less than 3.68 0.02V: (PLAY mode)
DC in = less than 3.58 0.02V: (PLAY mode)
DC in = less than 3.43 0.02V: (PLAY mode)
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the battery.
I Removing the case
2. Remove ten screws.
3. Remove the front and rear panels.
Precautions during assembly:
Do not forget to fix the strap.
Screw (S1)
Screw (S1)
Screw (S3)
Screw (S2)
Rear panel Front panel
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4. Remove the clamp board.
5. Remove the key frame.
Key frame
Pay attention to the positions below when assembling.
I Removing LCD ASS'Y and PW ASS'Y
6. Remove the hook in the lower part of the LCD and the LCD ASS'Y.
Note: There are three hooks.
Precautions during assembly:
Hook up the hook in the right figure first, and then hook
the rest.
Clamp board
Pay attention to the positions below when assembling.
1 Hook
2 Hook
3 Hook
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7. Remove one screw and the PW ASS'Y.
8. Remove two connectors, and then remove the LCD ASS'Y and PW ASS'Y.
Precautions during assembly:
Insert the connectors tightly.
9. Unsolder four lead wires, and separate the LCD ASS'Y and PW ASS'Y.
Screw
PW ASS'Y
White cord
Red cord
Black cord
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I Removing the main PCB
10. Unsolder three lead wires.
11. Remove one connector and two screws.
Connector
Blue cord
Black cord
White cord
12. Remove one connector inside the upper part of the case.
13. Flip the main PCB, remove two connectors and the main PCB.
Connector
Double-sided tape Connectors
I Removing the lens unit
14. Remove one screw and the lens unit.
Lens unit
Screw
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I Removing the strobe unit
15. Remove one screw.
16. Remove the seal and the strobe unit.
I Removing the connector PCB
17. Remove one screw, clamp board and the connector PCB.
Screw
Connector PCB
Clamp board
I Removing the battery panel ass'y
18. Remove the pin and the battery panel ass'y.
Battery panel ass'y
Screw
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I Assembling the battery panel ass'y
1. Extend the sliding part of the battery panel ass'y as shown below.
2. Insert the spring.
3. Insert the edge of the spring into the hole and fix it by the pin.
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EXPLODED VIEW
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N Item Parts Code Parts Name Specification Price R Remark
Silver Blue Brown Code
N 1 1017 2042 PCB ASSY/MAIN TK-RJK506624*001 1 1 1 DV A
N 2 1017 2040 PW ASSY TK-RJK506593*001 1 1 1 BV C
N 3 1017 0374 PLATE/LENS RJK506563-001V01 1 1 1 AA C
N 4 1017 1952 LENS UNIT TK-RJK506608*001 1 1 1 ED A FD attached
N 5 1017 2046 STROBE ASSY TK-RJK506591*001 1 1 1 CR C
N 6 1017 2048 PANEL ASSY/CENTER TK-RJK506597*001 1 1 1 AQ C
N 7 1017 1971 PANEL ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK506595*001 1 0 0 CE C
N 7 1017 1976 PANEL ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK506595*002 0 1 0 CE C
N 7 1018 1705 PANEL ASSY/FRONT TK-RJK506595*003 0 0 1 BZ C
N 8 1017 0445 RUBBER/GRIP RJK506403-001V01 1 1 1 AA X
N 9 1017 0421 BASE/GRIP RJK506402-001V01 1 1 1 AK X
N 10 1017 0418 BADGE/A RJK506376-001V01 1 0 0 AD X
N 10 1017 0423 BADGE/B RJK506376-002V01 0 1 1 AD X
N 11 1017 0417 TAPE/BADGE RJK506696-001V01 1 1 1 AA X
N 12 1015 3232 TAPE/CAM RING RJK505799-001V01 1 1 1 AB C
N 13 1017 0420 CAM RING RJK506401-001V01 1 1 1 AL C
14 1015 4306 FRAME/BATTERY RJK505796-001V01 1 1 1 AC X
15 1015 4307 FRAME/BATTERY RJK505797-001V01 1 1 1 AD X
16 1015 3179 CLAMP BOARD RJK505779-001 1 1 1 AB X
N 17 1017 2015 PCB ASSY/CONNECTOR TK-RJK506600*001 1 1 1 BI C
18 1015 3178 SHAFT/BATTERY RJK505778-001 1 1 1 AA C
19 1015 3176 COIL/BATTERY RJK505774-001 1 1 1 AA C
N 20 1017 0384 LOCK/BATTERY RJK506411-001V01 1 1 1 AA X
N 21 1017 0383 CASE/BOTTOM RJK506407-001V01 1 0 0 AH C
N 21 1017 0390 CASE/BOTTOM RJK506407-002V01 0 1 0 AH C
N 21 1017 8298 CASE/BOTTOM RJK506407-003V01 0 0 1 AH C
N 22 1017 2026 PANEL ASSY/BATTERY TK-RJK506598*001 1 0 0 BB C
N 22 1017 2037 PANEL ASSY/BATTERY TK-RJK506598*002 0 1 0 BB C
N 22 1018 1707 PANEL ASSY/BATTERY TK-RJK506598*003 0 0 1 AY C
23 1015 3187 COIL/BATTERY RJK505773-001 1 1 1 AA X
N 24 1017 0385 SHAFT/BATTERY RJK506544-001V01 1 1 1 AA X
N 25 1017 0395 LABEL/RATING RJK506621-001V01 1 0 0 AA X For EU/US
N 25 1017 0400 LABEL/RATING RJK506621-003V01 0 1 0 AA X For EU/US
N 25 1017 8291 LABEL/RATING RJK506621-005V01 0 0 1 AA X For EU/US
N 25 1017 0380 LABEL/RATING RJK506621-002V01 1 0 0 AA X Except EU/US
N 25 1017 0403 LABEL/RATING RJK506621-004V01 0 1 0 AA X Except EU/US
N 25 1017 8292 LABEL/RATING RJK506621-006V01 0 0 1 AA X Except EU/US
N 26 1017 0373 CLAMP BOARD RJK506561-001V01 1 1 1 AC X
N 27 1017 0364 STRAP BOARD RJK506405-001V01 1 1 1 AB C
N 28 1017 2049 PANEL ASSY/REAR TK-RJK506596*001 1 0 0 CM C
N 28 1017 2007 PANEL ASSY/REAR TK-RJK506596*002 0 1 0 CM C
N 28 1018 1706 PANEL ASSY/REAR TK-RJK506596*003 0 0 1 CF C
N 29 1017 0425 KEY UNIT CA-K872-SE 1 0 0 BC C
N 29 1017 0449 KEY UNIT CA-K872-SE-3 0 1 1 BE C
N 30 1017 0375 FRAME/KEY RJK506565-001V01 1 1 1 AB C
N 31 1017 2041 LCD ASSY TK-RJK506594*001 1 1 1 DN B
S1 1008 1372 SCREW RJK502836-001V01 10 10 10 AA C
S2 1015 3233 SCREW RJK506113-001V01 2 2 2 AA C
S3 1015 3183 SCREW RJK502836-003V01 2 2 2 AA C
N S4 1017 0415 SCREW RJK506541-001V01 2 2 2 AA C
FU180 1017 6468 FUSE ERBSD2R50U 1 1 1 AA C
QTY
PARTS PRICE LIST
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N Item Parts Code Parts Name Specification Price R Remark
Silver Blue Brown Code
QTY
ACCESSORIES
N - 1017 1410 CD ROM CK872DCA01R 1 1 1 AF C
- 1008 5898 USB CABLE UC-K851-CL10 1 1 1 AL C
- 1015 6664 AC CORD CBL-K871-AC-EU 1 1 1 AG C EU type
- 1015 7018 AC CORD CBL-K871-AC-JU 1 1 1 AH C Blade type
- 1015 7858 AC CORD CBL-K871-AC-UK 1 1 1 AT C UK type
- 1017 1781 AC ADAPTOR AD-C51G-WW-B 1 1 1 BG C *1
- 1017 1780 AC ADAPTOR AD-C51J-WWC-B 1 1 1 BG C *2
N - 1017 1399 CRADLE R68-8195 1 1 1 CD C
- 1015 4950 BATTERY/LI-ION MK11-2632 1 1 1 CP B
- 1013 4888 STRAP ST-K858-Y 1 1 1 AC X
N New parts
*1 AC cord is not built-in.
*2 Blade type AC cord is built-in.
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MAIN PCB (TOP VIEW)
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
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MAIN PCB (BOTTOM VIEW)
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
MAIN PCB (1/2)
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MAIN PCB (2/2)
CASIO TECHNO CO.,LTD.
Overseas Service Division
6-2, Hon-machi 1-Chome
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
Ver.1 : Nov. 2004
The program for EX-Z55 has been changed. (P7 ~ P9)
Ver.2 : Dec. 2004
Replacement of the PARTS LIST (P25 ~ P26)