Sanyo VPC-TH1 - User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Contents
1. OUTLINE OF CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ............................... 3
2. DISASSEMBLY ................................................................... 12
3. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT ............................................. 18
4. USB STORAGE INFORMATION REGISTRATION ............ 24
5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................................ 25
6. PARTS LIST........................................................................ 26
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS & PRINTED WIRING BOARDS........... C1
CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE : 1. Parts order must contain model number, part number, and description.
2. Substitute parts may be supplied as the service parts.
3. N. S. P. : Not available as service parts.
Design and specification are subject to change without notice.
SG314/U, EX, GX, U2, EX2, GX2, U3, EX3, GX3, U4 (R)
REFERENCE No. SM5310773
FILE NO.
Dual Camera
RoHS
•This product does not contain any hazardous substances prohibited by the RoHS
Directive.
WARNING
•You are requested to use RoHS compliant parts for maintenance or repair.
•You are requested to use lead-free solder.
(This product has been manufactured using lead-free solder. Be sure to follow the
warning given on page 2 when carrying out repair work.)
VPC-TH1
(Product Code : 168 173 02)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Taiwan) (General)
VPC-TH1EX
(Product Code : 168 173 03)
(Europe) (U.K.) (South America)
(China) (Australia) (Hong Kong)
(Russia) (Middle East) (Africa)
(General) (Korea) (Taiwan)
VPC-TH1GX
(Product Code : 168 173 04)
(South America) (China)
(Australia) (Hong Kong)
(General) (Korea) (Taiwan)
VPC-TH1R
(Product Code : 168 173 06)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Taiwan) (General)
VPC-TH1EXR
(Product Code : 168 173 07)
(Europe) (U.K.) (South America)
(China) (Australia) (Hong Kong)
(Russia) (Middle East) (Africa)
(General) (Korea) (Taiwan)
VPC-TH1GXR
(Product Code : 168 173 08)
(South America) (China)
(Australia) (Hong Kong)
(General) (Korea) (Taiwan)
VPC-TH1BL
(Product Code : 168 173 10)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (Taiwan) (General)
VPC-TH1EXBL
(Product Code : 168 173 11)
(Europe) (U.K.) (South America)
(China) (Australia) (Hong Kong)
(Russia) (Middle East) (Africa)
(General) (Korea) (Taiwan)
VPC-TH1GXBL
(Product Code : 168 173 12)
(South America) (China)
(Australia) (Hong Kong)
(General) (Korea) (Taiwan)
VPC-ZH1R
(Product Code : 168 173 13)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

Summary

PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS

1-1. CMOS CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

Details the CMOS image sensor circuit, IC configuration, and structure.

1-2. CP1 and VF1 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

Covers CP1/VF1 circuits, operation, and LCD block.

1-3. PWA POWER CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

Details the camera's power circuit and outputs.

ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP

3-3. Adjustment Items and Order

Lists the sequence of electrical adjustments for camera calibration.

3-4. Setup

Outlines system requirements and preparation for adjustments.

3-5. Connecting the camera to the computer

Guides on PC connection for calibration.

3-6. The adjustment item which in necessary in part exchange

3-7. Updating the firmware

3-8. Adjust Specifications

4. AWB Adjustment

Explains the procedure for adjusting Auto White Balance.

5. CMOS White Point Defect Detect Adjustment

Details CMOS white point defect detection and adjustment.

6. CMOS Black Point And White Point Defect Detect Adjustment In Lighted

Describes defect detection under illuminated conditions.

3-13. Firmware uploading procedure

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POWER LOSS INOPERTIVE

Troubleshooting steps for power-related issues.

TAKING INOPERATIVE

Steps for diagnosing and resolving picture-taking problems.

NO PICTURE

Troubleshooting guide for display issues.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS

OVERALL WIRING & BLOCK DIAGRAMS

CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

Contains detailed circuit diagrams for various camera sections.

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS (P.W.B.)

Sanyo VPC-TH1 Specifications

General

Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Image Sensor	CMOS
Optical Zoom	5x
Display	2.7-inch LCD
Storage	SD/SDHC Card
Optical Sensor Size	1/6 inch
Optical Sensor Type	CMOS
Display Type	LCD
Microphone	Stereo
Sensor Type	CMOS
LCD Screen Size	2.7 inches
Video Format	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Image Format	JPEG
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion
Image Stabilizer	Electronic