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Panasonic DVD/DVC Camera Seminar VDR-D100/200/300 and PV-GS29/39...
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Features (VDR-D100~300) • DVD Multi DVD-RAM/R/-RW • DSC Feature (Disc & SD Card) • One Touch Navigation & Joystick • Built in Video Light (D105&D200 Only) • Multi Language OSD • High Zoom Ratio • USB2.0 HS Mode • Zoom Microphone •...
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Extension Cables for VDR-D100-200 Also used for VDR-D300 Also used for VDR-D300 Also used for VDR-D300 Adjustment procedure for the DVD and the DVC Cameras is the same...
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Extension Cables for VDR-D300 Also used for Also used for VDR-D100/200 VDR-D100/200 Also used for VDR-D100/200...
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Light box, Charts, etc for all DVD Cameras Adjustment procedure for the DVD and the DVC Cameras is the same...
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Adjustment Necessary After Board Replacement...
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Reset “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH”, press If the unit displays the reset switch to restart the unit. NOTE: The unit turns off automatically if the Reset Button Reset switch is not pressed within 1 minute.
Service Mode To Enter: Turn the Power SW ON. Press “DELETE”, “RECORD” and Push the “JOYSTICK” to the left together for 3 seconds without a Disk or SD Card inserted. To Exit: Unplug the AC Cord.
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Service Mode Use the joystick to select items in page 1/2. (Page 2/2 is not used) Item 1: Factory settings (Reset) Item 2: DVD Drive information Item 3: Reset the total power-on time Item 4: Item 5: Camera information To select YES...
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DVD Drive/Camera information Item 2: DVD Drive information 1.DVD drive F/W Version For reference 2.Drive Serial No 3.BER 01234567 4.DVD ERR Code 04 03 00 5.LASER current/Temp For reference 6.Function 7.Region code [Hour Meter] Item 5: Camera information PWR: Total power on time Before Previous code EE : No use for service...
List of Error Codes DVD Drive information Camera Error Code 00 00 00 : No error 00 : No error 04 09 04 : Laser Error 51 : Zoom Motor Lock 04 09 03 : Spindle Servo Error 52 : Focus Motor Lock 04 53 00 : Eject Motor Lock 04 93 00 : Temperature Error 02 3A 02 : Tray open w/o Eject...
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How to Read The Error History When an error occurs, “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed on the screen. The Service Mode can not be entered at this time. To read error code, perform the following. • Connect the PC to the unit. •...
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Troubleshooting hint for DVD Error Code 00 XX XX: No error (X: any NO) DVD Drive Unit 04 09 04 : Laser Error 04 09 03 : Spindle Servo Error 04 93 00 : Temperature Error If any of these Error Codes appears, Replace the DVD Drive Unit 04 53 00 : Eject Motor Lock 02 3A 02 : Tray open w/o Eject Disc Cover Unit...
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Troubleshooting hint for Camera Error Code 00 : No error 51 : Zoom Motor Lock Replace the Lens Assembly 52 : Focus Motor Lock...
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Troubleshooting Hint If the unit displays “THE DISK IS INCOMPATIBLE” Check if flat cable on DVD Drive Unit is seated properly.
Service Position Staring at the light from the laser may cause eyesight loss. For safety, be sure to remove any power supply (AC adaptor or battery) from the DVD video Camera before beginning to work on the camera.
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How to Eject the DVD Tray Manually Remove the 6 Screws, and remove the Top Cover Unit. 2. Slide the Lock Lever to open the Disc Cover.
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Service Position II This unit will work without DVD Drive (U). The unit will be in SD mode (EE) automatically and you can check Main CBA while monitoring LCD Monitor or AV out picture. NOTE: No other mode will be operative.
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Auto Ground-directional Standby (AGS) (VDR-D300 only) • This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues. • If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording on a disc, it is automatically set to...
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To turn the AGS function on/off Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select SETUP. Scroll down to and select press the joystick. Note: The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you.
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Update Procedure for ARM FW • Install USB Driver and Re- boot the PC. • Click "SETUP EXE" and follow the procedure. • Make sure there’s no disc inside the Camera. • Make sure the power switch is set to the “OFF” position.
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Update Procedure for FW Press and hold "MENU" Button and the JOYSTICK to the left at the same time and then turn Power SW ON and wait for a few seconds. (ARM F/W update mode) Confirm that Power LED is on and LCD Panel is off. Note: If the LCD is still on, turn the power off and repeat steps 1 and 2.
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Update Procedure for FW 3. Connect DVD-CAM to PC with USB cable. 4. Click "FW_UPDATE.exe". Confirm that the Port indicated is COM3 or higher. These versions are an example of file names. 6. Click "Update File Open".
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Update Procedure for FW Select "Mpeg2Movie" and click "Open". "Mpeg2Movie" is an example of file name. It will use a name of F/W version. Confirm that "FILE DATA OK" is indicated. Click "Update Start".
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Update Procedure for FW Confirm that "FILE DATA OK" changed to "00000000". Click "OK" after "F/W UPDATE COMPLETE!!" is indicated. This normally takes approximately five minutes.
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Update Procedure for FW Click "END" to finish. Disconnect the USB Cable. Disconnect the DC Cord before turning the Power SW off.
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Update Procedure for DVD Drive F/W • PC with WindowsXP • No Disc inserted in Camera • Connect to DC Cord (AC Adaptor)
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Update Procedure for DVD Drive F/W Set the Mode Dial to "DISC PLAYBACK MODE". 2. Turns Power SW ON. If PC is requested to re-boot, 3. Connect DVD-CAM to the PC with please do it according to the USB cable. information from PC.
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Update Procedure for DVD Drive F/W • 5. Click "DWL2WIN" (double click). • 6. Click "DownLoad" icon.
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Update Procedure for DVD Drive F/W 7. Select "FRS35" and click "Open". "FRS35" is an example of file name. These versions are an example of file names. 8. Click "OK" after "Download complete" is indicated. It normally takes approximately one minute for downloading. 9.
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Service Mode (Version Check) Make sure that the USB Cable is disconnected.
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Service Mode (F/W Version Check) 1. Turn the Power SW ON. Mode Dial Wheel 2. Set the Mode Dial to "DISC PLAYBACK MODE". 3. Go into the Service Mode by Pressing and holding the "TRASH" and “RECORD" buttons and the "JOYSTCK to the LEFT"...
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Service Mode (F/W Version Check) 4. Verify the ARM Version and Drive Version. ARM = 043B Drive = RS35 These versions are an example of file names. DRIVE...
Service Menu PV-GS39 Service Menu Automatic diagnosis code will be displayed. (Service Menu) To enter the Service Menu Push the [PHOTO SHOT], [JOYSTICK CONTROL LEFT] and [RECORDING START/STOP] simultaneously for 3 seconds (with no SD Card inserted). Note: If a Tape or SD Card is inserted, the above operation will not work. To select the Item: Press the [JOYSTICK CONTROL UP/DOWN] to select item [3].
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Service Menu To enter the Service Menu Push the PHOTO SHOT, JOYSTICK CONTROL LEFT and RECORDING START/STOP simultaneously for 3 seconds. (With no tape or SD Card inserted)
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Service Menu Only perform items 3 in the Service Menu.
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Service Menu Press the JOYSTICK CONTROL UP/DOWN to select item [3]. Press the JOYSTICK CONTROL RIGHT display YES/NO screen. Press the JOYSTICK CONTROL UP/DOWN to select YES. Press the JOYSTICK CONTROL CENTER.
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Removal of Battery Case Unit & Rear Unit 1) Open the Cassette Cover and remove the 2 Screws (540). 2) Disconnect the F.P.C.s from Connectors FP10 and P1001.
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Removal of Front Case Unit 1) Remove the 3 Screws 2(433), 1(519). 2) Disconnect the Front F.P.C. from Connector FP6.
Com Mode • Remove Tape and SD Card • Install the USB-SERIAL driver. (Execute the “Setup.exe" file in "ComMass" folder). • To enter the PC connection (COM) mode, push the PHOTO SHOT, RECORDING START/STOP JOYSTICK CONTROL UP simultaneously for 3 seconds without connecting the USB Cable...
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PC-EVR Adjustment Program Set-up Turn on the PC and install the PC- EVR Adjustment Program into the 2. Execute the "kdv2006.exe" file by double clicking to start up the PC- EVR Adjustment Program. The main 5. When the communication is complete, the menu will be displayed.
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PC-EVR Adjustment Program Set-up When saving EEPROM data is complete, the menu will appear. To perform each adjustment, display the adjustment menu by selecting from "Camera Adjust," "Vcr Adjust," "LCD Adjust" or "EVF Adjust" and select each adjustment item. Note: The adjusted data is stored in the •...
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Main PCB (Foil Side) PV-GS29, 36, 39, 59...
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System Control Block PV-GS29, 36, 39, 59 CAUTION: Save the EEPROM data using PC-EVR Adjustment Program before service and adjustment in order to to avoid accidental data loss, etc.
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