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This part indicates
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
4.
Adjustment NG
Symptom
The adjusted data does not become the speci-
fied value.
fied value.
Cause
• Adjustment conditions are wrong.
• Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy
• Check that the conditions such as a subject
are correct.
• Reset the camera.
5.
Data Save Error
Symptom
The data cannot be saved normally. (The data
setting during adjustment cannot be cancelled)
setting during adjustment cannot be cancelled)
Cause
• Data writing to the flash memory failed.
• Connection is faulty.
• Power supply is not installed correctly.
Remedy
• On the SeusEX Operation screen, [Set] the
data to the pages and addresses displayed in
the message, and [Save] them. (Cancel manu-
ally the data setting during adjustment.)
the message, and [Save] them. (Cancel manu-
ally the data setting during adjustment.)
• Check the connection.
• Install the power supply correctly.
1-8-2.
Precautions When an Error Occurred
The Automatic Adjustment Program sets the data for adjustment
before the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment termi-
nates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in the
camera.
before the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment termi-
nates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in the
camera.
Note 1:
With this data left in the camera, the camera will not op-
erate normally.
erate normally.
In this case, the [Release Data Setting] button is displayed in “red”
on the screen as shown figures below. Click the [Release Data Set-
ting] button to cancel the data setting. When the data setting is
cancelled, the button color becomes “white”.
on the screen as shown figures below. Click the [Release Data Set-
ting] button to cancel the data setting. When the data setting is
cancelled, the button color becomes “white”.
Note 2:
When “Data Save Error” occurred, the [Release Data Set-
ting] button is displayed in “white”.
To cancel the data setting, perform it on the SeusEX Op-
eration screen. How to cancel the data setting is displayed
in the error message.
ting] button is displayed in “white”.
To cancel the data setting, perform it on the SeusEX Op-
eration screen. How to cancel the data setting is displayed
in the error message.
Video System Adjustment screen
Camera System Adjustment screen
How to cancel the data setting during
adjustment is display here.
adjustment is display here.
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6-2. SERVICE MODE
2-1.
APPLICATION FOR ADJUSTMENT (SeusEX)
The adjustment software (SeusEX) can change operational coeffi-
cients of signal processing, EVR data, etc. same as the adjustment
remote commander. The SeusEX performs two-way communica-
tion between PC and camera using the USB terminal. The two-
way communication result data can be written in the nonvolatile
memory.
cients of signal processing, EVR data, etc. same as the adjustment
remote commander. The SeusEX performs two-way communica-
tion between PC and camera using the USB terminal. The two-
way communication result data can be written in the nonvolatile
memory.
1.
Connection
1) Connect the HASP key to the USB terminal of the PC.
2) Connect the PC and camera with the USB cable.
3) Start the SeusEX on the PC.
4) Click [Connect] on the SeusEX screen. If the connection is
2) Connect the PC and camera with the USB cable.
3) Start the SeusEX on the PC.
4) Click [Connect] on the SeusEX screen. If the connection is
normal, the SeusEX screen will be as shown in Fig. 6-2-1,
indicating the “connected” state.
indicating the “connected” state.
Note:
The SeusEX will go in “disconnect” state, if the cam-
era is turned off (for instance, by resetting the set). In
such a case, click [Connect] on the SeusEX screen to
restore the “connected” state.
era is turned off (for instance, by resetting the set). In
such a case, click [Connect] on the SeusEX screen to
restore the “connected” state.
Fig. 6-2-1
2.
Operation
• Block change
To change the block, click [Block] on the SeusEX screen and
enter the block to be changed. The block is displayed in hexa-
decimal notation.
enter the block to be changed. The block is displayed in hexa-
decimal notation.
• Page change
To change the page, click [Page] on the SeusEX screen and en-
ter the page to be changed. The page is displayed in hexadeci-
mal notation.
ter the page to be changed. The page is displayed in hexadeci-
mal notation.
• Address change
To change the address, click [Address] on the SeusEX screen
and enter the address to be changed. The address is displayed in
hexadecimal notation.
and enter the address to be changed. The address is displayed in
hexadecimal notation.
• Data change
To change the data, click [Set] on the SeusEX screen and enter
the data. The data is displayed in hexadecimal notation.
This operation does not write the data to the nonvolatile memory.
the data. The data is displayed in hexadecimal notation.
This operation does not write the data to the nonvolatile memory.
• Data writing
To write the data to the EEPROM, click [Write] on the SeusEX
screen and enter the data value to be written.
To write the data to the flash memory, change the data value
using the [Set] on the SeusEX screen and then click [Save] to
save the data.
screen and enter the data value to be written.
To write the data to the flash memory, change the data value
using the [Set] on the SeusEX screen and then click [Save] to
save the data.
• Data reading
The data displayed on the SeusEX screen are the data values at
the time when the pages and addresses were set, and they are
not updated automatically. To check the data change, click [Read]
on the SeusEX screen and update the displayed data.
the time when the pages and addresses were set, and they are
not updated automatically. To check the data change, click [Read]
on the SeusEX screen and update the displayed data.
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2-2.
SERVICE MODE
1.
Function of Each Button on Service Mode Screen
Click the [SERVICE MODE] button on the Main Menu screen, and
the “SERVICE MODE” screen in Fig. 6-2-2 will appear.
the “SERVICE MODE” screen in Fig. 6-2-2 will appear.
Fig. 6-2-2
1
[To Menu] button
Return to the main menu.
Return to the main menu.
2
[Switch Check] button
“SWITCH CHECK” screen appears.
“SWITCH CHECK” screen appears.
3
[LED Check] button
“LED CHECK” screen appears.
“LED CHECK” screen appears.
4
[Record Data] button
“RECORD DATA” screen appears.
“RECORD DATA” screen appears.
5
[Lens Serial No. Check] button
“LENS SERIAL No. CHECK” screen appears.
“LENS SERIAL No. CHECK” screen appears.
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[Aging] button
“AGING” screen appears.
“AGING” screen appears.
2.
Switch Check
Click the [Switch Check] button on the SERVICE MODE screen,
and the “SWITCH CHECK” screen will appear.
and the “SWITCH CHECK” screen will appear.
Using method:
Click the [Start] button, and the switch check will start.
During execution of switch check, the pressed switch is displayed
in orange. Also, once the switch was pressed, its name characters
change to blue in color.
Click the [Start] button, and the switch check will start.
During execution of switch check, the pressed switch is displayed
in orange. Also, once the switch was pressed, its name characters
change to blue in color.
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3.
LED Check
Click the [LED Check] button on the SERVICE MODE screen, and
the “LED CHECK” screen will appear.
the “LED CHECK” screen will appear.
Using method:
LED ON or OFF can be controlled with [LED ON] or [LED OFF]
button on the screen.
LED ON or OFF can be controlled with [LED ON] or [LED OFF]
button on the screen.
4.
Record Data
Click the [Record Data] button on the SERVICE MODE screen,
and the “RECORD DATA” screen will appear.
and the “RECORD DATA” screen will appear.
The record data such as Lifetime counter is displayed.
Initializing method:
Click the [Clear Shot Count] button on the screen, and the Lifetime
Count data will be initialized.
Click the [Clear Shot Count] button on the screen, and the Lifetime
Count data will be initialized.
5.
Lens Serial No. Check
Click the [Lens Serial No. Check] button on the SERVICE MODE
screen, and the “LENS SERIAL No. CHECK” screen will appear.
screen, and the “LENS SERIAL No. CHECK” screen will appear.
Using method:
Click the [Read] button, and the Production code and lens serial
number are displayed.
Click the [Read] button, and the Production code and lens serial
number are displayed.
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6.
Aging
On the AGING screen, various types of aging can be executed.
Select the type of aging to be executed with the Aging Mode Se-
lect buttons.
Select the type of aging to be executed with the Aging Mode Se-
lect buttons.
Supply the power not from an AC adapter but from the fully charged
battery and execute the aging until the battery end, so that its bat-
tery use time and how many pictures the camera can record/play
back can be checked.
battery and execute the aging until the battery end, so that its bat-
tery use time and how many pictures the camera can record/play
back can be checked.
During the execution of aging, the camera automatically repeats
recording/playback.
During the recording, if the recording memory capacity becomes
full, its memory is automatically formatted.
Accordingly, when executing the aging, insert the Memory Stick
into the camera.
recording/playback.
During the recording, if the recording memory capacity becomes
full, its memory is automatically formatted.
Accordingly, when executing the aging, insert the Memory Stick
into the camera.
[Preparation]
For the aging, set the camera as follows:
For the aging, set the camera as follows:
Setting icon on the screen:
1) Flash mode ....................................................................... Auto
2) Shooting mode ............................................ Auto Adjustment
1) Flash mode ....................................................................... Auto
2) Shooting mode ............................................ Auto Adjustment
Home Items
1) AF Mode
1) AF Mode
(Settings – Shooting Settings – Shooting Settings 1) .... Single
Menu Items
1) REC Mode ................................................................... Normal
1) REC Mode ................................................................... Normal
(1) 10MODE
In the 10MODE, perform continuous recording in accordance with
the CIPA Standard. When the 10MODE starts, the following op-
eration is repeated until the battery end.
1) The zoom moves to the TELE end.
2) The camera records a still picture with a strobe light flashed at
the CIPA Standard. When the 10MODE starts, the following op-
eration is repeated until the battery end.
1) The zoom moves to the TELE end.
2) The camera records a still picture with a strobe light flashed at
the maximum level.
3) The camera stands by for the time (sec.) set to the “Rec Inter-
val”.
4) The zoom moves to the WIDE end.
5) The camera records a still picture without flashing a strobe
5) The camera records a still picture without flashing a strobe
light.
6) The camera stands by for the time (sec.) set to the “Rec Inter-
val”.
7) Each time 10 still pictures are recorded, the power is turned
off, and after the time (min.) set to the “Power Off Interval”,
the power is turned on again.
the power is turned on again.
At the start of 10MODE, the counter in the camera is initialized.
This counter counts the number of recording times during the ex-
ecution of 10MODE, and it holds the counts even during the power
off.
This counter counts the number of recording times during the ex-
ecution of 10MODE, and it holds the counts even during the power
off.
Aging Mode Select button
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