1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE (See Figure. 1) There are special components used in this equipment 1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use which are important for safety. These parts are marked by an isolation transformer for this check.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor "chip"...
2.3. How to Replace the Lithium Battery 2.3.1. Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the MONITOR P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B501” at foil side of MONITOR P.C.B.) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal.
3 Service Navigation 3.1. Introduction This service manual contains technical information, which allow service personnel’s to understand and service this model. Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers. If the circuit is changed or modified, the information will be followed by service manual to be controlled with original service manual. 3.2.
3.4. Baking of replacement IC and defective P.C.B. When replacing the CSP/BGA/QFN type IC mounted on the P.C.B., the problem of IC crack or foil pattern breaking in the P.C.B. might sometimes occur by rapid heating. In order to improve the success rate of IC replacement for repair, it would be required to work out baking of replacement IC and defective P.C.B.
4 Specifications The following specification is for HC-WX970 series, VX870 series, V770 series, V760 series (EB/EP). Some specifications may differ depending on model suffix. The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual.
5 Location of Controls and Components The following description is for HC-WX970 series, VX870 series, V770 series, V760 series (EB/EP). Some descriptions may differ depending on model suffix. The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual.
6 Service Mode Indication method of the service menu 1. Keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom Lever” to W side and “Recording/Playback” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed. Service mode menu Screen display Contents Function...
6.1. Model/Destination Settings Touch the [ 2 ] of LCD, select model/destination settings. Operation specifications Function description • Change the Model/Destination Display the lists of model/distination which the unit can be changed, if a shipment setup is finished. Therefore in some cases, the model/destination that is currently set is only displayed. End method of operation •...
6.2. Lock Search and Error History Indication Touch the [ 4 ] of LCD, select Lock search and error history indication. Operation specifications Indication contents 1. Main Camera • Lock search history indication of main camera Display the main camera system error code for three histories saved in EEPROM. •...
6.3. Power ON Self Check Result Display Touch the [ 5 ] of LCD, select Power ON self check result display. Operation specifications Indication contents • Power ON self check result display Function to diagnose correct function of the device and interface between devices result display. Display the following communication test result.
6.4. Adjustment function for the Service Touch the [14] of LCD, select the adjustment function for the service. Operation Specifications (until before the start of the adjustment) Function description The service adjustment do setup and adjustment of the following items required in the field service. For a detailed content, such as the adjustment procedure, refer to “9 Measurements and Adjustments”.
6.5. Restore the backed up adjustment data Touch the [15] of LCD, select restoring the backed up adjustment data from SD card to the unit. Operation Specifications Function description Restore the adjustment data to new or repaired Main P.C.B. from SD card that the data backed up from original Main P.C.B. before repairs or replacement.
6.6. Touch Panel Calibration Touch the [16] of LCD, select the calibration of touch panel. Operation Specifications Function description Calibrate the touch positions of the touch panel. End method of operation • Press the power button to turn the unit off. 6.7.
7 Service Fixture & Tools 7.1. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment. 7.2. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing. Parts No.
8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart for the Unit This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely.
8.3. Disassembly Procedure for the Item Fig. Removal Wi-Fi Frame Unit, (Fig. D12) Screw (P) × 2 Unit Lens Frame Unit, Convex × 3 Barrier Motor Unit, Hooking part × 2 Wi-Fi Frame Unit Item Fig. Removal (Fig. D13) Screw (Q) × 1 Side Case-L Unit (Fig.
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Item Fig. Removal Item Fig. Removal 13 (HC-VX870/VX878 (Fig. D27) Screw (Y) × 2 19 Kurupon Unit, (Fig. D37) Screw (h) × 2 /VX870M/V770 Front P.C.B. Screw (Z) × 2 Locking tab ×2 /V777/V770M/V760) Locking tab × 9 Convex × 2 LCD Hinge Unit LCD Case (T) Unit FR Earth Angle...
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8.3.1. Removal of the Side Case-L Unit (Fig. D2) (Fig. D1)
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8.3.2. Removal of the Top Case, Top Operation (Fig. D4) (Fig. D3)
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(Fig. D7) 8.3.3. Removal of the Front Case Unit (Fig. D8) (Fig. D9)
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8.3.4. (except HC-V760) Removal of the 8.3.5. Removal of the Photo Light DRV NFC P.C.B. Unit, Wi-Fi P.C.B. P.C.B. (Fig. D11) (Fig. D10)
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8.3.6. Removal of the Wi-Fi Frame Unit, Lens Frame Unit, Barrier Motor Unit (Fig. D13) (Fig. D12)
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8.3.7. Removal of the Camera Lens Unit (Fig. D14) (Fig. D15)
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8.3.8. Removal of the Main P.C.B., SD Holder P.C.B. (Fig. D17) (Fig. D16)
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8.3.9. (HC-WX970M/VX870M/V770M only) Removal of the ESD P.C.B. Unit (Fig. D19) (Fig. D18)
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8.3.10. Removal of the BR Frame Unit, Speaker, LCD Unit (Fig. D21) (Fig. D20)
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(Fig. D22) 8.3.11. Removal of the Batt. Catcher P.C.B. (Fig. D24) (Fig. D23)
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8.3.12. (HC-WX970/WX979/WX970M) Removal of the LCD Hinge Unit, Sub Camera Unit (Fig. D26) (Fig. D25)
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8.3.13. (HC-VX870/VX878/VX870M/V770/ V777/V770M/V760) Removal of the LCD Hinge Unit (Fig. D28) (Fig. D27)
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8.3.14. Removal of the Monitor P.C.B., LGP Unit, LCD (Fig. D30) (Fig. D29)
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8.3.15. Removal of the Mic P.C.B. 8.3.16. Removal of the Front Base, Barrier R, Barrier F, Photo Light P.C.B. (Fig. D31) (Fig. D32)
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8.3.17. Removal of the Front Ring, Hood Piece (Fig. D33) (Fig. D34)
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8.3.18. Removal of the Front Case, Front Ornament Unit, Mic Case Unit (Fig. D36) (Fig. D35)
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8.3.19. Removal of the Kurupon Unit, Front 8.3.20. Removal of the MOS Unit P.C.B. (Fig. D38) (Fig. D37)
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8.3.21. (HC-WX970/WX979/WX970M/VX870/ 8.3.22. Removal of the 2nd Stepping Motor VX878/VX870M only) Removal of the IR Kudou Unit (Fig. D39) (Fig. D40)
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8.3.23. Removal of the 3rd Stepping Motor 8.3.24. Removal of the 4th Stepping Motor (Fig. D41) (Fig. D42)
9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. Electric Adjustment • An exclusive jig are necessary for electric adjustment. • Connection method of the main unit and an exclusive adjustment jig as follows. Figure of connection Figure of image when adjustment...
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Part Number of jig 1. Basic Jig Item Contents AC adaptor Bandled with camcorder DC Cable Bandled with camcorder 2. Optical Jig for Camera Adjustment Item Part number Remarks Light box VFK1164TDVLB/RFKZ0523* Need external power supply: 12V ± 0.1V /1.8A or over Collimator with focus chart VFK1164TCM02/VFK1164TCM03 Same as DSC...
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9.1.1. About Light Box When using VFK1164TDVLB Light Box If using VFK1164TDVLB Light Box, remove the lens connection ring by loosing thumbscrew and three hexagon screws. * RFKZ0523 Light Box has no lens connection ring. How to remove the Front Hood In order to utilize maximum of the diffusing surface of light box, some adjustment items need the distance between diffusing surface of light box and camera body becomes several cent-meters.
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9.1.2. Adjustment Items Adjustment item as follows.
9.1.3. Adjustment Procedure All adjustments except “Touch Panel Calibration”, “Factory Setting” and “NFC Initialization” performs using “14 Adjustment function for the service” in service mode menu. “Touch Panel Calibration” is performed using 16 of service mode menu and “Factory Setting” is performed using 1, “NFC Initializa- tion”...
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[Adjustment Procedure] Adjustments and settings are performed following order: 1. Model setting 2. Filename setting for backup to SD card 3. Backing up adjustment data to SD card 4. Checking switches 5. Camera adjustment 6. Zoom/tracking adjustment 7. Indoor white balance adjustment 8.
10 Factory Setting 10.1. How To Turn On The Factory Settings? 1. While the power is turned OFF, keep pressing the “Power” button, “Zoom Lever” to W side and “Recording/Playback” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed. 2.
10.2. What Is The Factory Settings? The factory settings clean up and/or refresh the following settings. 1. Setting Values of menu. 2. Clear the time and date setting. 3. Initialize the Wi-Fi data settings. (except HC-V760) 4. Initialize the NFC data settings. (except HC-V760) 5.
11 Block Diagram 11.1. Overall Block Diagram HC-WX970 / WX979 / WX970M only SUB CAMERA UNIT NOTE : VIDEO SIGNAL IC203 CAMERA : AUDIO SIGNAL MOS IMAGE BRIDGE IC SENSOR : CLK or CONTROL LINE IC205,252 Analog GATE IC IC3703 IC902 VIDEO AMP IC3702...
11.2. Camera Circuit Block Diagram IC3401 (VENUS ENGINE) RL3403 RL3404 RL3401 RL3402 RL3407 RL3408 RL3406 RL3405 LVDS CKP SENS LVDSCAP G27 LVDS RXCAP LVDS CK M SENS LVDSCAM LVDS RXCAM LVDS A P SENS LVDS0P PW 3.2V LVDS RX0P PW MOS2.8VA LVDS A M SENS LVDS0M LVDS RX0M...
11.3. System Control Circuit Block Diagram IC3401 (VENUS ENGINE) FP905 AD TPY RIGHT X RIGHT PW REG3V AD TPX BOT Y BOT TOUCH PANEL X LEFT UNIT AD TPY LEFT AD TPX TOP Y TOP QR6402 CARD LED B QR3413 QR3411 SEL1 ON LOW D6401...
11.5. Video/Audio Signal Process(2) Circuit Block Diagram Q4801 PW REG5V IC3401 IC3701 (VENUS ENGINE) (AVIO) IC3702 (SINGLE CLOCK GENERATOR) PMHP PMAD0 G MIC OUT L MICIN0L RL3701 CHARGE PUMP SVDD CLK27 M CLKIN CLKOUT INPUT OUTPUT CLK27OUT D19 PMAD0 or PMAD1 MICIN0R G MIC OUT R BUFFER...
11.6. Lens Drive Circuit Block Diagram IC3401 (VENUS ENGINE) FP6008 IR ABS IRFILABS LEN 2G ZLEDCONT 2G ZABS 2GZABS LEN 3G ZLEDCONT 3G ZABS 3GZABS LEN 4G ZLEDCONT LEDCONT LEN 4G ZABS 2GZOOM 3GZOOM 4GZOOM 4GZABS LEN TOUT IR ENC LENS TEMP SHTR OPEN Q774...
11.7. Power Supply Circuit Block Diagram HC-WX970 / WX979 / WX970M only Please check the Fuse Resistor and IC Protector JK6401 PW CAM2.1V IP6401 when an output voltage does not output. NOREG FUSE RESISTOR: IC1471 DC IN (POWER-DISTRIBUTION (R1001/R1271/R1503/R6003) PW 5V SWITCHES) IC PROTECTOR: PW HDM5V...