PANASONIC SDR H100P- VIDEO CAMERA, FACTORY MODE, SERVICE MODE, SELF CHECK, ERROR CODES

SDR H100P-Panasonic video camera, factory mode, service mode, self check, error codes

Panasonic SD / HDD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-H100P, SDR-H100PC, SDR-H100EB, SDR-H100EC, SDR-H100EE, SDR-H100EF, SDR-H100EG, SDR-H100EP, SDR-H100GT, SDR-H101EB, 

SDR-H101PR, SDR-H101PU, SDR-H101GA, SDR-H101GC, SDR-H101GK, SDR-H101GN

Please do not attempt to disassemble this device, if you don’t have needed tools and sufficient experience. This is not an easily repairable device for a customer. Contact the service centre for Panasonic to get it repaired. No user repairable parts inside.

How to Replace the Lithium Battery

The lithium battery is a critical component.

(Type No.: ML-614S/DN Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation)
It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge.
It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use.
Replacement batteries must be of the same type and manufacture.
They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity contacts observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose.
It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.

1. Remove the Monitor P.C.B.
2. Unsolder the Lithium Battery "ML-614S/DN" and then replace the new one.

How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model)

There are eight kinds of SDR-H100/H101, regardless of the colours.
 a) SDR-H100P
 b) SDR-H100PC
 c) SDR-H100EB/EC/EF/EG/EP, SDR-H101EB
 d) SDR-H100EE
 e) SDR-H100GT
 f ) SDR-H101GA/GN
 g) SDR-H101GK
 h) SDR-H101PR/PU/GC
What is the difference is that the "INITIAL SETTINGS" data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on Main P.C.B.

To define the model suffix to be serviced, refer to the nameplate which is putted on the bottom side of the Unit

After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., 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.

Service Mode

The screens of the service mode are for SDR-H100P.
For other models, refer to each screen of the service mode.
1. Indication method of the service menu
Set the mode switch “Recording" mode.
2. While keep pressing the "Intelligent auto/Manual" button and "Menu" button, hold left the Zoom Lever towards to "[ W ]" position for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Menu being displayed.

HDD Self Check
Select [3] HDD self check.

HDD self check result display
Display the HDD self check result information.
Displays other than "OK" are abnormalities of HDD.
Push the menu button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.

Lock Search History Indication

Select [4] Lock search history indication.

• Lock search history indication
Display the camera system error code for three histories saved in EEPROM.
• The error code contents which are displayed

Lock search history indication is finished by POWER OFF.

Power ON Self Check Result Display
1. Select [5] Power ON self check result display.

• 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.
- CAM-PWR : Communication test between IC2006 to IC1503
- CAM-UNI : Communication test between IC2006 to IC3401
Display other than "OK" are abnormalities of each lines.
Power ON self check result display is finished by POWER OFF.

Lock Search History Clear
1. Select [10] Lock Search History Clear.

An error code for three histories in EEPROM is cleared.
Push the menu button to end the service mode, and then POWER OFF.

Cleaning Lens and LCD Panel

Do not touch the surface of the lens and LCD Panel with your hand.
When cleaning the lens, use air-Blower to blow off the dust.
When cleaning the LCD Panel, dampen the lens cleaning paper with lens cleaner, and the gently wipe the their surface.
Note: Lens cleaning paper and lens cleaner are available at local camera shops and market.

Factory Setting

The screens of the factory setting are for SDR-H100P.
For other models, refer to each screen of the factory setting.

How to turn on the factory setting
1. Indication method of the service menu.
Set the mode switch “Recording" mode.
2. While keep pressing the "Intelligent auto/Manual" button and "Menu" button, hold left the Zoom Lever towards to "[ W ]" position for more than 3 seconds until the top screen of the Service Menu being displayed.

3. Under the condition of the Item No."1" is yellow high lighted, press the "[RIGHT ] of joystick" button.
4. By pressing the "[UP ] of joystick" button, then press the "[center] of joystick" button.
5. After few seconds "END" is displayed on LCD monitor. Cutting of battery connection or AC power supply connection as a completion of the "FACTORY SETTINGS"

What is the factory settings
The factory settings clean up and/or refresh the following settings.
1. MENU, MODE, ADJUSTMENT VALUE.
2. SD card format.
3. Reset the folder number and file number of still pictures.  (Setting the folder number is 100, and file number is 0.)
4. Clear the mechanism lock information.
5. Clear the service mode information contents.
6. Clear the date.
7. Initialise the VIERA Link Physical Address.
8. Confirm the data area of HDD is cleared.