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1-4.
ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
Before perform the viewfinder system adjustments, check the data
of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
If not, select page: 0, address: 10, and set the data “00”.
of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
If not, select page: 0, address: 10, and set the data “00”.
Note 1:
Taken an extreme care not to destroy the liquid crystal
display module by static electricity when replacing it.
display module by static electricity when replacing it.
Note 2:
Perform the following data setting before the viewfinder
system adjustments.
1) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 67.
2) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 01.
Reset the data after completing adjustment.
1) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 00.
2) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 00.
system adjustments.
1) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 67.
2) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 01.
Reset the data after completing adjustment.
1) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 00.
2) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 00.
1.
EVF Automatic Adjustment (VC-500 board)
RadarW
RadarW
RadarW
This adjustment does the following items automatically.
VCO Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Mode
VTR stop (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
34, 35 (VCO Adjustment)
3C, 77 (Contrast Adjustment)
Note 1:
Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
Data of page: 3, address: C6
Contents of error
5E
VCO adjustment error
61
Contrast adjustment error
Note 2:
Refer to Table 6-4-1. “Hexadecimal-decimal conversion
table”.
table”.
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
2
3
03
FF
3
3
71
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4
C
66
00
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
5
3
01
5A
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
(Note 4)
(Note 4)
6
3
02
Check the data changes to “00”.
7
3
03
Check the data is “00”. (Note 3)
8
C
66
41
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
9
3
70
10
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
10
3
70
Check the data changes to “11”.
11
0
01
00
Note 3:
If the data change to “01”, adjustment has error. Con-
tents of error is written into page: 3, address: C6. See the
following table.
tents of error is written into page: 3, address: C6. See the
following table.
Note 4:
The adjustment data will be automatically input to page:
C, address: 34 and 3C.
C, address: 34 and 3C.
2.
White Balance Adjustment (VC-500 board)
Correct the white balance.
If deviated, the EVF screen color cannot be reproduced.
If deviated, the EVF screen color cannot be reproduced.
Mode
VTR stop (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal
Measurement Point
Check on EVF screen
Measuring Instrument
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
3A, 3B
Specified Value
EVF screen must not be colored
Note 1:
Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
Note 2:
Check the white balance only when replacing the fol-
lowing parts. If necessary, adjust them.
1. LCD panel
2. Light induction plate
3. IC3701
lowing parts. If necessary, adjust them.
1. LCD panel
2. Light induction plate
3. IC3701
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
2
3
71
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
3
C
3A
93
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4
C
3B
7F
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
5
Check that the EVF screen is
not colored. If not colored,
proceed to step 6.
not colored. If not colored,
proceed to step 6.
6
C
Change the data so that the
3A
EVF screen is not colored.
(Note 3)
(Note 3)
7
3
70
10
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
8
3
70
Check the data changes to “11”.
9
0
01
00
Note 3:
To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press
the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data.
the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data.
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1-6.
LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
Before perform the LCD system adjustments, check that the data
of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
If not, select page: 0, address: 10, and set the data “00”.
of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
If not, select page: 0, address: 10, and set the data “00”.
Note 1:
Taken an extreme care not to destroy the liquid crystal
display module by static electricity when replacing it.
display module by static electricity when replacing it.
Note 2:
Set the “LCD BRIGHT”, “LCD COLOR” to the center
with the menu settings of the touch panel.
with the menu settings of the touch panel.
Note 3:
Open the LCD panel during the LCD system adjustment.
1.
LCD Automatic Adjustment (PD-325 board)
RadarW
RadarW
RadarW
This adjustment does the following items automatically.
VCO Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Mode
VTR stop (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
45, 46 (VCO Adjustment)
4D, 76 (Contrast Adjustment)
Note 1:
Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
Note 2:
If the data change to “01”, adjustment has error. Con-
tents of error is written into page: 3, address: C6. See the
following table.
tents of error is written into page: 3, address: C6. See the
following table.
Data of page: 3, address: C6
Contents of error
58
VCO adjustment error
60
Contrast adjustment error
Note 3:
Refer to Table 6-4-1. “Hexadecimal-decimal conversion
table”.
table”.
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
2
3
03
FF
3
3
71
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4
C
65
00
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
5
3
01
5A
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
(Note 4)
(Note 4)
6
3
02
Check the data changes to “00”.
7
3
03
Check the data is “00”. (Note 2)
8
C
65
41
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
9
3
70
10
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
10
3
70
Check the data changes to “11”.
11
0
01
00
Note 4:
The adjustment data will be automatically input to page:
C, address: 45 and 4D.
C, address: 45 and 4D.
2.
V-COM Adjustment (PD-325 board)
Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to
the specified value.
If deviated, the LCD display will be move, producing flicker and
conspicuous vertical lines.
the specified value.
If deviated, the LCD display will be move, producing flicker and
conspicuous vertical lines.
Mode
VTR stop (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal
Measurement Point
Check on LCD screen
Measuring Instrument
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
47
Specified Value
The brightness difference between
the section-A and section-B is
minimum
the section-A and section-B is
minimum
Note 1:
Perform “LCD Automatic Adjustment” before this ad-
justment.
justment.
Note 2:
Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
Switch setting
LCD BACKLIGHT .................................................................. ON
LCD BACKLIGHT .................................................................. ON
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
2
3
71
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
3
C
56
0D
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4
C
47
Change the data so that
brightness of the section A
and section B is equal.
brightness of the section A
and section B is equal.
5
C
47
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
6
C
56
05
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
7
3
70
10
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
8
3
70
Check the data changes to “11”.
9
0
01
00
Fig. 6-1-24
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
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3.
Transmissive Mode White Balance Adjustment
(PD- 325 board)
(PD- 325 board)
Correct the white balance at transmissive mode.
If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced.
If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced.
Mode
VTR stop (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal
Measurement Point
Check on LCD screen
Measuring Instrument
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
4B, 4C
Specified Value
LCD screen must not be colored
Note 1:
Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
Note 2:
Check the white balance only when replacing the fol-
lowing parts. If necessary, adjust them.
1. LCD block
2. Light induction plate
3. IC6201
lowing parts. If necessary, adjust them.
1. LCD block
2. Light induction plate
3. IC6201
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
2
3
71
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
3
C
4B
8A
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4
C
4C
64
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
5
Check that the LCD screen is
not colored. If not colored,
proceed to step 6.
not colored. If not colored,
proceed to step 6.
6
C
4B
Change the data so that the
LCD screen is not colored.
(Note 3)
LCD screen is not colored.
(Note 3)
7
3
70
10
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
8
3
70
Check the data changes to “11”.
9
0
01
00
Note 3:
To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press
the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data.
the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data.
4.
Reflective Mode White Balance Adjustment
RadarW
RadarW
RadarW
(PD-325 board)
Correct the white balance at reflective mode.
If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced.
If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced.
Mode
VTR stop (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
70, 71
Note 1:
Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
2
3
C4
59
3
3
C5
02
4
3
0C
20
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
5
3
22
0F
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
6
3
71
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
7
3
03
FF
8
3
01
66
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
(Note 2)
(Note 2)
9
Wait for 1.2 seconds.
10
3
02
Check the data changes to
“00”.
“00”.
11
3
03
Check the data is “00”. (Note 4)
12
3
03
FF
13
3
01
67
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
(Note 3)
(Note 3)
14
Wait for 1.2 seconds.
15
3
02
Check the data changes to
“00”.
“00”.
16
3
03
Check the data is “00”. (Note 4)
17
3
C4
00
18
3
C5
00
19
3
0C
00
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
20
3
22
00
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
21
3
70
10
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
22
3
70
Check the data changes to
“11”.
“11”.
23
0
01
00
Note 2:
The adjustment data will be automatically input to page:
C, address: 70.
C, address: 70.
Note 3:
The adjustment data will be automatically input to page:
C, address: 71.
C, address: 71.
Note 4:
If the data is “01”, adjustment has error.
4C
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5.
Sample Hold Phase Adjustment (PD-325 board)
Set the sampling hold timing of the LCD panel to optimum tim-
ing.
ing.
Mode
VTR stop (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal
Measurement Point
Check on LCD screen
Measuring Instrument
Adjustment Page
C
Adjustment Address
54
Specified Value
The LCD screen is brightest
Note 1:
Perform “LCD Automatic Adjustment” and “V-COM
Adjustment” before this adjustment.
Adjustment” before this adjustment.
Note 2:
Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
Switch setting
LCD BACKLIGHT .................................................................. ON
LCD BACKLIGHT .................................................................. ON
Adjusting method:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
0
01
01
2
3
71
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
3
3
0C
20
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4
3
22
0F
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
5
C
55
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
6
C
54
Set the following data, one
by one, and investigate which
data makes the LCD screen
the brightest.
1F, 3F, 5F, 7F, 9F, BF
by one, and investigate which
data makes the LCD screen
the brightest.
1F, 3F, 5F, 7F, 9F, BF
7
C
54
Set the data which made the
LCD screen the brightest.
This data named Dadj.
LCD screen the brightest.
This data named Dadj.
8
C
54
D
adj
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
9
C
55
CC
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
10
3
0C
00
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
11
3
22
00
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
12
3
70
10
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
13
3
70
Check the data changes to
“11”.
“11”.
14
0
01
00
6.
Touch Panel Adjustment
Adjust the calibration of touch panel.
Mode
VTR stop (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal
Adjustment Page
A
Adjustment Address
90 to 93
Note 1:
This adjustment should be carried out upon completetion
of “LCD Automatic Adjustment”.
of “LCD Automatic Adjustment”.
Note 2:
Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”.
Note 3:
Check that a Memory Stick Duo is not insteted.
Note 4:
Check that the LCD panel is not reverse mode.
Note 5:
Adjustment must be performed while observing the LCD
screen from the front.
screen from the front.
Preparation:
Order Page Address Data
Procedure
1
7
01
C9
2
7
02
FF
3
7
00
01
Press PAUSE (Write) button.
4
7
02
Check the data changes to
“01”.
“01”.
5
Check that the touch panel
adjustment screen is
displayed.
adjustment screen is
displayed.
6
Perform “Adjusting method”.
Adjusting method:
1) Using a ball-point pen etc., push the center of “
1) Using a ball-point pen etc., push the center of “
×
” indicated in
the part A.
2) Using a ball-point pen etc., push the center of “
×
” indicated in
the part B.
3) Using a ball-point pen etc., push the center of “
×
” indicated in
the part C.
Fig. 6-1-25
A
C
B
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