1 Safety Precaution 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"...
2.3.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. 1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety.
NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML-614S/ZTK Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation.) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
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. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are seven kinds of SDR-SW21. • a) SDR-SW21P • b) SDR-SW21PC • c) SDR-SW21EB/EC/EF/EG/EP • d) SDR-SW21EE • e) SDR-SW21GN • f) SDR-SW21GK • g) SDR-SW21PU/GC What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTING” data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on Main PCB.
5 Location of Controls and Components Parts identification and handling Terminal cover lock Audio-video output terminal [A/V] USB terminal DC input terminal Lens Terminal cover [DC IN 5.0 V] Do not use any other AC adaptors White balance sensor except the supplied one. Microphone (built-in, stereo) Card access lamp...
6 Service Mode 1. Indication method of the service menu Set the mode dial “Motion picture recording“ mode. 2. While keep pressing the “[LEFT<] of Cursor” button, “Record” button and “Delete” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed.
6.1. Lock Search History Indication 1. Set the mode dial “Motion picture recording“ mode. 2. While keep pressing the “[LEFT<] of Cursor” button, “Record” button and “Delete” button for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Mode Menu being displayed. 3.
8 Service Fixture & Tools 8.1. When Replacing the Main PCB 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. 8.2.
8.3. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing. Table S1 Extension Cable List Parts No. Connection Form VFK1364 FP6931 (MAIN) - CCD UNIT 14PIN 0.5 FFC VFK1461 FP6971 (MAIN) - LENS UNIT 20PIN 0.5 FFC VFK1388 FP6902 (MAIN) - FP4802 (FRONT)
9.3. Disassembly Procedure Item Removal LCD hinge unit, Fig.D20 4 Screws (Q) Item Removal Monitor P.C.B. Packing angle Tripod piece, Fig.D1 5 Screws (A) 4 Screw O rings Access panel light Tripod piece 2 Screws (R) Fig.D2 GND O ring Fig.D21 2 Locking tabs Access panel light...
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9.3.1. Removal of the Tripod piece and Fig.D2 Access panel light 9.3.2. Removal of the Front case Fig.D3 Fig.D1...
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9.3.3. Removal of the Rear cover Fig.D6 Fig.D4 9.3.5. Removal of the Top cover 9.3.4. Removal of the R cover Fig.D7 Fig.D5...
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9.3.6. Removal of the Lens piece, Lens 9.3.7. Removal of the Side case L unit protection glass and Lens damper Fig.D8 Fig.D9...
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9.3.8. Removal of the Lens unit / Main P.C.B Fig.D10 Fig.D11...
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9.3.9. Removal of the Radiation plate 9.3.11. Removal of the Main P.C.B. and Jack P.C.B. Fig.D12 9.3.10. Removal of the Battery catcher unit Fig.D14 Fig.D13...
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9.3.12. Removal of the Lens unit 9.3.14. Removal of the Front P.C.B. Fig.D17 9.3.15. Removal of the LCD unit Fig.D15 9.3.13. Removal of the Battery case Fig.D18 Fig.D16...
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9.3.16. Removal of the LCD hinge unit and Monitor P.C.B. Fig.D19 Fig.D20...
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9.3.17. Removal of the LCD panel Fig.D22 Fig.D21...
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9.3.18. Removal of the Speaker unit and Operation FPC unit Fig.D23 Fig.D24...
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9.3.19. Removal of the CCD unit and Optical filter Fig.D29 9.3.21. Removal of the Zoom motor unit Fig.D27 9.3.20. Removal of the IRIS unit Fig.D30 Fig.D28...
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9.3.22. Removal of the Focus motor unit 9.3.24. Removal of the Guide pole S, Guide pole and 2nd moving frame unit Fig.D33 Fig.D31 9.3.23. Removal of the Master flange, 4th moving frame unit and 3rd moving frame unit Fig.D32...
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. Electric Adjustment • Adjustment method is different from a conventional SD video camera. • An exclusive jig and PC (including software for adjustment “Tatsujin”) are necessary for electric adjustment. • A USB driver for service is necessary to communication with PC. •...
Adjustment Items • Adjustment item as follows. The adjustment instruction is available at "Software download" on the "Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC" web-site in "TSN System". 10.2. Repair Record Using the applicable items in (Repair & Maintenance) that is newly provided in the adjustment software, record the treatment and the date of execution.
12 Factory Setting 12.1. HOW TO TURN ON THE FACTORY SETTINGS? 1. Set the mode dial to the Motion picture recording mode. 2. Press three buttons (“Cursor button [Right>] of Cursor” button, “Delete” button and “Record” button) simultaneously for 3 sec- onds or more.
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5.The voltage being indicated here may be include observational-error (deviation) due to SDR-SW21EF SDR-SW21P internal-resistance and/or reactance of equipment. Therefore, handle the value indicated on here as reference. SDR-SW21EG SDR-SW21PC SDR-SW21EP SDR-SW21PU 6.Use the parts number indicated on the Replacement Parts List . 7.Indication on Schematic diagrams: Circuit name being connected.
S2. Voltage Chart Note) Indicated voltage values are the standard values for the unit measured by the DC electronic circuit tester (high-impedance) with the chassis taken as standard. Therefore, there may exist some errors in the voltage values, depending on the internal impedance of the DC circuit tester. S2.1.
S6. Replacement Parts List Note: 1.* Be sure to make your orders of replacement parts according to this list. 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only the same type. 3.
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SDR-SW21EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GK/GN/P/PC/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C8109 F1J1A475A023 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 4.7U VEP03H72E MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. EB C8110 ECJ1XB1C104K C.CAPACITOR CH 16V 0.1U VEP03H72C MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
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SDR-SW21EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GK/GN/P/PC/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Q6351 B1DFDD000019 TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. R6351 D1JBR102A006 RESISTOR 1/16W 1K R6352 D1JBR102A006 RESISTOR 1/16W 1K R6353 D1JBR102A006 RESISTOR 1/16W 1K R6354 D0YAR0000007 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W VA6351...
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SDR-SW21EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GK/GN/P/PC/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VGQ9398 R BASE RUBBER VYK3E73 SIDE CASE L UNIT 1 GKS VMG1788 PANEL LIGHT O RING VYK3E72 SIDE CASE L UNIT 1 PCS VMP8981 OPERATION ANGLE VYK3C09...
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SDR-SW21EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GK/GN/P/PC/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VMG1818 SCREW O RING VXW0874 LENS UNIT (W/O CCD) VMG1818 SCREW O RING VMX3282 CCD CUSHION RUBBER VMG1818 SCREW O RING VDL1390 OPTICAL FILTER VMG1818 SCREW O RING...
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SDR-SW21EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GK/GN/P/PC/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks 301 ----- BATTERY PACK K2KZ9CB00002 AV CABLE VPF1320 PROTECT BAG 303 K2CA2CA00025 AC CABLE 1 P,PC,PU VPN6719 PROTECT SHEET 1 GKS ...
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SDR-SW21EB/EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GK/GN/P/PC/PU vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VUYK3B95EG WATORPROOF KIT(MAIN UNIT) (-S) EB,EC,EE,EF,EG,EP,GC,GN VUKM7891 WATORPROOF KIT(LCD UNIT) (-S) VUYK3B95P WATORPROOF KIT(MAIN UNIT) (-S) P,PU VUKM7845 WATORPROOF KIT(LCD UNIT) (-D) VUYK3E72PC WATORPROOF KIT(MAIN UNIT) (-S) PC...
S7.4. Packing Parts and Accessories Section SDR-SW21 EC/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC (SDR-SW21EB/GC) (SDR-SW21 GN) (SDR-SW21 P/PC/PU/GK) This PACKING CASE is for the cabinet colour black. Please put the colour label matched to the cabinet colour at the position of REF No.312 and REF No.313 when you use this PACKING CASE for other cabinet colours.