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SERVICE MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL SERVICE MANUAL Digital Still Camera EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z ® SEDC00001...
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The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. All effort have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
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2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
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PREFACE This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of PhotoPC 3000Z. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and close attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
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Revision Status Revision Date of Issue Description April 20, 2000 First Release...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Contents Chapter 1 Product Descriptions 1.4.4 Processing Time ............... 25 1.4.5 File Size and the Number of Pictures ........25 1.4.5.1 File Size ................25 1.1 Features ....................9 1.4.5.2 Average Number of Pictures Saved into CF Card ....25 1.1.1 Exterior View ................
1.1 Features Continuous shooting mode, Interval shooting mode, Digital zoom, Panorama, Macro, Monochrome mode. Major features of EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z are as follows. Video recording supported High Picture Quality Using Quick Time format 3.0 or later (Motion JPEG), you can take and play moving films.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.1.1 Exterior View Serial Video output (NTSC/PAL can be switched by menu.) WEIGHT AND DIMENSION Print mark function Dimension: 108mm x 89 x 65mm Printon and FDI service supported (without some parts of protrusions.) (TBD) Creates DPOF file.
1.2 Functional Specification Focus: Auto focus / Manual focus Focusing range: 0.2-0.5m (Macro mode) Basic specifications of PhotoPC 3000Z is as follows. 0.5m to infinity (Normal mode) Shutter: Electric iris with mechanical shutter 1.2.1 Image Data When flash mode is auto or compulsion:1/30 to 1/750* second...
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Recording Finder shooting along with audio files. Unlike previous models, PhotoPC 3000Z indicates menu on LCD if After performing CF transfer, the camera MENU button is pressed at shooting. This new function allows user to Shifting to simple playback mode returns to simple playback display.
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Continuous shooting is available up to TBD. Sports This mode is for taking a rapidly-moving object. This mode is suitable Flash is set Off forcibly. for sports scene. Digital Zoom High speed shutter is used along with increased sensitivity.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Choice of shutter speed (TBD) Simple playback function 4, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/4.5, 1/5, 1/5.5, 1/6, 1/6.5, 1/7, 1/7.5, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/11, When the camera is on the shooting mode, it can be turned to the 1/12, 1/14, 1/15, 1/16, 1/17, 1/19, 1/21, 1/23, 1/25, 1/27, 1/30, 1/32, 1/35, playback mode temporarily.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Memory setting Unlike previous models, PhotoPC 3000Z requires to set the dial switch Compact Flash memory Card format, DCF directory setting, expanded to “Operation”. (Serial/ USB) functions Add / Delete Sunk control of the lens from PC and shooting from PC is possible at Video signal selection “Operation”...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.2.10 Internal Lock Internal clock Internal clock is built-in Record the shooting date and time on the image (Month / Day / Year, Hour / Minute / Second) Date is held by the super-capacitor at the battery exchange.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.3 Indication Battery warning mark View Finder (VF) side lamp 1.3.1 Overview Green signal (On / Blink / Off) Red signal (On / Blink / Off) LCD monitor See “LCD Panel Indication” below. 1.8 type low temperature poly-silicon TFT color LCD Wide view type 1.1 M pixels: 512 x 218 pixels...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A The figure below is the indication on the standby mode at the interval shooting. Figure 1-6. Recording SET UP Figure 1-4. Interval Shooting Indication Indication is as shown below. VIDEO RECORDING Normal Indicates the number of video recordings more can be recorded.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A White Balance = Fixed NOTE: When the mode is continuous shooting, the image quality No indication. setting skips NOTE: On the video recording, there is no indication of image quality. OTHER SITUATIONS 1.3.2.7 Monochrome No indication.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.3.3 LED Condition Continuous / Video Shooting Flash cannot be used. The icon below is indicated. See the table below for the LED condition. Table 1-3. LED Condition Figure 1-11. Flash Forbidden Icon Shooting LED...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.3.4 LCD Monitor Table 1-4. Color Frame Color Frame Mode Note LCD monitor has the color frames indication according to respective functions and these frames are indicated only on the LCD shooting mode and on the COntinuous special continuous shooting mode.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.4.2 Sinking Lens Control Values on manual Shutter speed / Aperture / Focus Slide show setting CONDITIONS TO MOVE THE LENS FORWARD Date setting When the camera is set ready to take picture with the lens sunk.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.4.4 Processing Time 1.4.5.2 Average Number of Pictures Saved into CF Card Table 1-8. Number of Pictures Saved in CF Card (Reference) Table 1-6. Processing Time (TBD) Quality setting 16M CF card Minimum time Time required for...
Signal Explanation Used by conversion cable for DirectPrint. 1.5.1 External Connection VDD3 Max. 20 mA The external connectors for PhotoPC 3000Z are as follows. HSKO HSKI Serial communication connector Mac. serial clock input USB connector Differential transmission signal output minus side...
NTSC / PAL PhotoPC 3000Z. Switched by SETUP menu Use exclusive A/V cable 1.5.2.1 Serial Cable (for Windows) Table 1-11. Connector Pin Configuration This serial cable is exclusive for PhotoPC 3000Z. Pin # Signal Explanation Table 1-12. Serial Cable Specification VOUT...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.5.2.2 Mac. Serial Cable 1.5.2.3 USB Cable This serial cable is exclusive for PhotoPC 3000Z. This USB cable is exclusive for PhotoPC 3000Z. Table 1-13. Mac.Serial Cable Specification Table 1-14. USB Cable Specification Specification Specification Length 1.5mm...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.6 Power Supply 1.6.3 Energy Saving Function APPLICATION 1.6.1 Battery Only when powering by batteries BATTERY SPECIFICATION When AC adapter is used: 15 min. AA Size: 4 AA size batteries are needed SHOOTING WITH LCD OFF...
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Energy saving mode: 5 minutes Shut down after 5 minutes SLIDE SHOW Always shut down by after one-round of slide show. When all image is selected, it does not shut down until the battery runs out.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.8 Safety Standard & Reliability 1.8.2 Reliability Standards 1.8.1 EMI, Safety Standard FCC part15 subpart B class B Canada CSA C108.8 class B Europe EMC Directive 89 / 336 / EEC EN55022 Class B (CE - marking) EN61000-3-2 (when AC adapter is used.)
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 1.9 Inhibitions and Cautions Never see the sun through the view finder Never use any AC adapters other than approved one. Never use any batteries other than approved one. Never insert batteries with incorrect polarity.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 2.1 Board Component Table 2-1. Function of each board The main component of this product is the electric circuit and lens assembly. Board Functions The main components are shown in the figure below. Inter line CCD image sensor •...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 2.2.1.1 Configuration The CA1 board is mainly composed of the following ICs. IC903 (ICX252AK-B) : CCD imager IC902 (74ACT04MTC) : H driver IC904 (CXD3400N) : V driver IC905 (AD9842JST) : CDS, AGC, A/D converter 2.2.1.2 IC903 (CCD)
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Table 2-2. CCD Pins Explanation Pin No. Symbol Pin Description Waveform Voltage V φ Vertical resister transfer clock -7.5V, 0V V φ V φ 2, 3 Vertical resister transfer clock -7.5V, 0V, 15V V φ...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 2.2.1.3 IC902 (H Driver) and IC904 (V Driver) An H driver (IC902) and V driver (IC904) are necessary in order to generate the Input Buffer clocks (vertical transfer clock, horizontal transfer clock and electronic shutter XSHT clock) which drives the CCD.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Signal Voltage PBLK AVDD AVSS CLPOB 26 35 AD9842 RG is turned on by the timing in (1), and the floating diffusion is charged to COLOR DRVDD 4 6 dB STEERING the potential of PD. The RG is turned off by the timing in (2). In this condition, DRVSS the floating diffusion is floated at high impedance.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 2.2.2.1 Circuit Description PIO/PWM/SIO for LCD 8-bit parallel input and output makes it possible to switch between individual input/output and PWM input/output. DIGITAL CLAMP TG/SG Extracting the average value of the optical black section of the CCD from the Timing generated for 3 million pixel CCD control.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 2.2.2.3 LCD Block During monitoring, YUV conversion is carried out for the 10-bit CCD data which is input from the A/D conversion block to the ASIC and is then transferred to the DRAM so that the CCD data can be displayed on the LCD.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A The figure below is the PW1 electric circuit block diagram. IRIS AND SHUTTER DRIVE The iris stepping motor drive signals (IIN1, IIN2, IIN3 and IIN4) which are output from the ASIC expansion port (IC108) are used to drive by the motor driver (IC951), and are then used to drive the iris steps.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A SWITCHING CONTROLLER (IC501) SWITCHING CONTROLLER (IC503) This is the basic circuit which is necessary for controlling the power supply This is the basic circuit which is necessary for controlling the power supply for a PWM-type switching regulator, and is provided with four built-in...
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A POWER SUPPLY FILTER L5401 and C5401 constitute the power supply filter. They smooth out ripples in the current which accompany the switching of the oscillation transformer. OSCILLATION CIRCUIT This circuit generates an AC voltage (pulse) in order to increase the UNREG power supply voltage when drops in current occur.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 2.2.4 SY 1 Circuit Description LIGHT EMISSION CIRCUIT 2.2.4.1 Configuration and Functions When RDY and TRIG signals are input from the ASIC expansion port, the stroboscope emits light. For the overall configuration of the SY1 circuit board, refer to the block diagram below.
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Table 2-3. 8bit Micro Processor Pin Configuration Table 2-3. 8bit Micro Processor Pin Configuration Signal Outline Signal Outline DC/DC converter ON/ OFF signal CHG VOL Strobe charge voltage input (analog input) P ON H: ON...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 2.2.4.3 Power Supply Control Table 2-3. 8bit Micro Processor Pin Configuration Signal Outline The 8-bit microprocessor controls the power supply for the overall system. ASIC reset signal ASIC RESET L: Reset output The following is a description of how the power supply is turned on and off.
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Table 2-4. Camera Mode (Battery Operation) SPARC ASIC RS232C 8bit MODE Lite memory Driver MONITOR 5V(A), 3.2V 3.2V 5V(L) Supply voltage 3.3V 3.3V +15V, -9V (ALWAYS) (ALWAYS) +12V etc. Power OFF 32KHz Play back 4MHz...
3.1.1 LED Indication on Various Conditions PhotoPC 3000Z always supervises the condition of its components and PhotoPC 3000Z does not have error indication such as LCD and LED. Perform indicates the condition by VF side lamp (red/ green LED). (See “LED Indication the following repairing method according to the symptoms.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 3.2 Troubleshooting Table 3-3. Cannot Shoot a Picture. Step Check Item Solution This section describes how to check the defective unit and parts according to its symptoms. Press the shutter button. Check pulse input of 3 or 7 pin...
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A Table 3-4. Cannot Take in Pictures Step Check Item Solution This signal appears when CPU receives ZBREQ and gives Check 56 pin (ZBGRNT) of permission to ASIC for use of data IC101. bus. No DMA transmission if this signal is absent.
Usually assembling can be done by the reverse order of the 1. Initial operation disassembling procedure, but this manual has the assembling section as 2. AWB adjustment assembling of PhotoPC 3000Z is complicated. 3. Color matrix adjustment 4. CCD defect detect adjustment CA1 Board 2nd maintenance 4.1.1 Caution...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.1.2 Tools Table 4-1. 1st / 2nd Level Maintenance Replacing Parts Adjustment Items Category The following tables explain the tools needed for repairing service. Note: When replacing the terminals Table 4-2. Equipment on PW1 board, perform the...
Adjustment can be done by PC/AT compatible machine C A U T I O N with 80486 mounted: Not by Mac. PC. AWB adjustment for PhotoPC 3000Z may take time and The flowchart below shows the disassembling procedure. host PC time out error may be occurred accordingly.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.2.1 Cabinet Back / Front, TB2/3, ST1 Board Removal W A R N I N G The electrolytic capacitor (C5412) mounted on PW1 board is for flash strobe and set to be charged automatically whenever the This section explains the disassembling of the cabinet (front / back), TB2/3 power is ON.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.2.3 Removal of SY1 and LCD 4.2.4 Removal of CA1/2 Board and Lens Assembly The following is the discharging process of SY1 and LCD. Disassembling The following is the discharging process of CA1 Board, CA2 Board and Lens procedure should follow numbers indicated in the figure below.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.2.5 Removal of Holder Battery and PW1 Board The following is the discharging process of holder battery and PW1 board. Disassembling procedure should follow numbers indicated in the figure below. 8. Holder lens 1. Two screws 3.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.3 Assembly Lens side CCD side Thin side 4.3.1 Assembling the Lens Assembly 1. Check if there is no dust or scratch on the surface of the Optical Filter (2) and install it toe the LENS ASSY (1).
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.3.2 Installing the SY1 Board CN301 1. Insert the connector of ASSY, WIRE (2) to the SY1 board (1). (1) SY1 board (2) ASSY, WIRE (3) screw 2. Connect the connector CN303 of SY1 board to the connector CN106 of the...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.3.3 Installing the CABINET TOP 1. Install the ST1 board (1) to the CABINET TOP and secure it with 1 screw (2) (2.0x5). 2. Connect the pin to ST1 board. Hold the pin when soldering the pin so that the pin does...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.3.4 Installing the TB1 Board 1. Install the TB3 board (2) to the HOLDER SW(1) and secure it with a screw (3) (1.7x3). C H E C K Install the HOLDER SW to the CABINET FRONT so that the...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.3.5 Installing the Board Unit When installing the board unit, make sure the board would not come against the button. Harness from the ST1 board Insulation 1. Install the STAND (1) to the board unit and secure it with 1 screw (2) tube (1.5x5).
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 4.3.6 Installing the CABINET BACK 1. Install the LENS FPC to the CA2 board. 2. Connect the FPC from the CABINET BACK to the connector CN116 of the CA2 board and install the CABINET BACK to the CABINET FRONT.
Table 5-1. 1st / 2nd Level Maintenance (at Board Replacement) Replacing Parts Adjustment Items Category This chapter describes various adjustments required for PhotoPC 3000Z. LCD panel adjustment Refer to the table below and perform the appropriate adjustment whenever • LCD H AFC adjustment needed.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.1.1 Preparation for Adjustment This section describes how to set up the camera and PC before adjustment. Follow the procedures below and complete setting up. Prepare PC with To COM1 or COM2 serial port Windows95 or later. (See the caution below.)
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A If you try to boot the program with the camera off, the C A U T I O N program indicates “Camera is not connected.” and becomes error condition. To stabilize the brightness, let the color viewer alone for 30 minutes (idling) before usage after power is turned on.
This section explains the initial operation required before the adjustment. communication cable.) Unlike EPSON previous models, the various settings will not be cleared by 5. Click OK on the screen. initialization for PhotoPC 3000Z. Initialization only clears the memory (image storage field).
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.2 PW1 Board Adjustment 5.2.2.2 IC501 Oscillation Frequency Adjustment Adjustment is necessary when you replaced certain parts on the PW1 board, SETTING which is described in this section, but not required when you replaced PW1 board.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.2.4 13.0V (L) Voltage Adjustment 5.2.3 Lens Adjustment This is LCD panel voltage adjustment. PREPARATION SETTING Power switch: ON Dial switch: Communication mode Measuring point: C5053 Measuring equipment: Digital voltmeter Adjustment location: VR505 Adjustment value: 13.00...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.4 AWB Adjustment ADJUSTMENT METHOD 1. Set the siemens star chart 150 cm ± 3 cm so that it becomes center of the PREPARATION screen. Power switch: ON 2. Double-click on the DscCalDi124. Dial switch: Communication mode 3.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.5 Color Matrix Adjustment 3. Click the “AWB”, and click the “Yes”. When adjusting the color matrix, it is also checking the aperture operation. PREPARATION Power switch: ON Serial Cable Figure 5-9. AWB Adjustment Button Location 4.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.6 CCD Defect Detect Adjustment 4. Click the “UV Matrix”, and Click the “Yes”. PREPARATION Power switch: Dial switch: Communication mode Lens cover switch: Closed ADJUSTMENT METHOD 1. Double-click on the DscCalDi124. 2. Click the “CCD Defect Detection”, and click the “Yes”.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.7 LCD Panel Adjustment 3. After the adjustment is completed, if there is any defection, at most 512 defection is indicated x, y matrix.) This adjustment is required when replacing LCD. The measurement / adjustment points of CA2 board is shown below.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.7.1 LCD H AFC Adjustment LCD screen LCD adjustment frame PREPARATION Power switch: Dial switch: Communication mode ADJUSTMENT METHOD 1. Double-click on the DscCalDi124. 2. Select “0” on the LCD “H AFC”. Figure 5-16. LCD H AFC Adjustment Figure 5-15.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.7.2 LCD Gain Adjustment PREPARATION Power switch: Dial switch: Communication mode ADJUSTMENT METHOD CL415 waveform 1. Double-click on the DscCalDi124. 2. Select “0” on the LCD “Gain”. Figure 5-18. Gain Adjustment Figure 5-17. LCD Gain Adjustment Button Location ADJUSTMENT METHOD Adjust LCD “Gain”...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.7.3 LCD RGB Offset Adjustment PREPARATION Power switch: Dial switch: Communication mode ADJUSTMENT METHOD CL415 waveform 1. Double-click on the DscCalDi124. 2. Select “0” on the LCD “RGB Offset”. Figure 5-20. RGB Offset Adjustment Perform LCD RGB Offset adjustment after LCD Gain C A U T I O N adjustment.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.7.4 LCD Red Brightness Adjustment Perform this adjustment after LCD Gain adjustment and LCD C A U T I O N RGB Offset adjustment. (See “LCD Gain Adjustment” and PREPARATION “LCD RGB Offset Adjustment”) Power switch:...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 5.2.7.5 LCD Blue Brightness Adjustment Perform this adjustment after LCD Gain adjustment and LCD C A U T I O N RGB Offset adjustment. (See “LCD Gain Adjustment” and PREPARATION “LCD RGB Offset Adjustment”) Power switch:...
Adjustment” on page 72.) in the defective flash memory. Never perform other operation until “Complete” is indicated. 2. Copy the firmware provided by EPSON to the hard disk. (Firmware is When performing the firmware upload, Hyper function, usually compressed with bin file.) direct print function and print mark function will be 3.
4. Copy “op-prog” to the Dcim folder in the PCMCIA adapter, using explore. 5. Take the CF card out f PCMCIA and insert it to PhotoPC 3000Z. 6. Turn the power on and turn the dial switch to the “SETUP mode”.
6.1 Overview Table 6-1. Check Items Check Item OK / NG PhotoPC 3000Z requires no specific maintenance (lubrication / adhesion / cleaning). Check the lens viewer inside / outside if it is dirty with fingerprints etc. Camera should be cleaned according to its necessity, however, such as for Check if any cable such as power supply cable is visible.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Revision A 7.1 Circuit Board Connection Diagram The next page is the circuit board connection diagram. Appendix Circuit Board Connection Diagram...