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3.4.
How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model)
There are eight kinds of DMC-FX40/FX48, regardless of the colours.
• a) DMC-FX40 (Japan domestic model), DMC-FX40SG
• b) DMC-FX48P/PC
• c) DMC-FX40EB/EF/EG/EP
• d) DMC-FX40EE
• e) DMC-FX48GT
• f) DMC-FX48GK
• g) DMC-FX48GD
• h) DMC-FX48PU/GC/GH/GJ
• b) DMC-FX48P/PC
• c) DMC-FX40EB/EF/EG/EP
• d) DMC-FX40EE
• e) DMC-FX48GT
• f) DMC-FX48GK
• g) DMC-FX48GD
• h) DMC-FX48PU/GC/GH/GJ
What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTINGS” data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on MAIN PCB.
3.4.1.
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 PCB, 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.
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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3.4.2.
INITIAL SETTINGS:
After replacing the MAIN PCB, be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following proce-
dure in accordance with model suffix of the unit.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
dure in accordance with model suffix of the unit.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Before proceeding Initial settings, be sure to read the following CAUTIONS.
2. PROCEDURES:
• Precautions: Read the above "CAUTION 1" and "CAUTION 2", carefully.
• Preparation:
• Preparation:
1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit.
2. Set the recording mode to the [NORMAL PICTURE] mode.
2. Set the recording mode to the [NORMAL PICTURE] mode.
(Press the [MODE] button and select the [NORMAL PICTURE] by pressing the “[ UP ] and [DOWN] of Cursor buttons”,
then press the [MENU/SET] button.)
NOTE:
then press the [MENU/SET] button.)
NOTE:
If the unit is other than [NORMAL PICTURE] mode, it does not display the initial settings menu.
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Step 1. The temporary cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”.
While keep pressing “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, turn the Power on.
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”.
While keep pressing “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, turn the Power on.
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Step 2. The cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ PLAYBACK ]”.
Press “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, then turn the Power off.
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ PLAYBACK ]”.
Press “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, then turn the Power off.
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Step 3. Turn the Power on:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”, and then turn the Power on.
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”, and then turn the Power on.
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Step 4. Display the INITIAL SETTING:
NOTE:
NOTE:
If the unit is other than [NORMAL PICTURE] mode, it does not display the initial settings menu.
While keep pressing [ MENU/SET ] and “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously, turn the Power off.
The "INITIAL SETTINGS" menu is displayed.
There are two kinds of “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu form as follows:
The "INITIAL SETTINGS" menu is displayed.
There are two kinds of “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu form as follows:
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[CASE 1. After replacing MAIN P.C.B.]
When MAIN P.C.B. has just been replaced, all of the model suffix is displayed as follows. (Four pages in total)
When MAIN P.C.B. has just been replaced, all of the model suffix is displayed as follows. (Four pages in total)
[CASE 2. Other than “After replacing MAIN P.C.B.”]
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Step 5. Chose the model suffix in “INITIAL SETTINGS”: (Refer to “CAUTION 1”)
[Caution: After replacing MAIN P.C.B.]
[Caution: After replacing MAIN P.C.B.]
The model suffix can been chosen,
JUST ONE TIME.
Once one of the model suffix have been chosen, the model suffix lists will not be displayed, thus, it can be changed.
Therefore, select the area carefully.
Therefore, select the area carefully.
Select the area with pressing “[ UP ] / [ DOWN ] of Cursor buttons”.
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Step 6. Set the model suffix in “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
• Press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons”.
• The only set area is displayed, and then press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” after confirmation.
• The only set area is displayed, and then press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” after confirmation.
(The unit is powered off automatically.)
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Step 7. CONFIRMATION:
Confirm the display of “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in concernd language when the unit is turned on again.
When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable, it is detected as removable media.
Confirm the display of “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in concernd language when the unit is turned on again.
When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable, it is detected as removable media.
1) As for your reference, major default setting condition is as shown in the following table.
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Default setting (After “INITIAL SETTINGS”)
MODEL
VIDEO OUTPUT
LANGUAGE
DATE
REMARKS
a) DMC-FX40 (Japan domestic model)
NTSC
Japanese
Year/Month/Date
b) DMC-FX48P
NTSC
English
Month/Date/Year
c) DMC-FX40EG
PAL
English
Date/Month/Year
d) DMC-FX40EP
PAL
English
Date/Month/Year
e) DMC-FX48PU
NTSC
English
Month/Date/Year
f)
DMC-FX48GD
NTSC
Korean
Year/Month/Date
g) DMC-FX48GC
PAL
English
Date/Month/Year
h) DMC-FX48GT
NTSC
Chinese (traditional)
Year/Month/Date
i)
DMC-FX48GK
PAL
Chinese (simplified)
Year/Month/Date
j)
DMC-FX40EF
PAL
French
Date/Month/Year
k) DMC-FX40EB
PAL
English
Date/Month/Year
l)
DMC-FX40EE
PAL
Russian
Date/Month/Year
m) DMC-FX48PC
NTSC
English
Month/Date/Year
n) DMC-FX48GJ
PAL
Thai
Date/Month/Year
o) DMC-FX40SG
PAL
English
Date/Month/Year
p) DMC-FX48GH
PAL
English
Date/Month/Year
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