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Product Type Digital Camcorder
Brand Nikon
Model N55
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 inches
Weight 1.2 lbs (with battery and memory card)
Power Supply Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 1200mAh)
Recording Media SD/SDHC Memory Card (up to 32GB)
Video Resolution 720 x 480 (Standard Definition)
Optical Zoom 3x
Digital Zoom 4x
Display 2.5-inch Color LCD (230k dots)
Lens Aperture f/1.8 - f/3.4
Microphone Built-in Stereo Microphone
Connectivity USB 2.0, AV Output, HDMI Micro
Image Stabilization Electronic (EIS)
Main Functions Video recording, photo capture, play back, time-lapse, slow motion
Maintenance and Cleaning Clean lens with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Avoid using solvents.
Safety Precautions Do not expose to water or extreme temperatures. Use only approved accessories.
Spare Parts and Repairability Spare parts available through Nikon authorized service centers. Limited self-repair.
General Information Designed for consumer video recording. Compatible with Windows and macOS.

Frequently Asked Questions - N55 NIKON

How do I charge the battery for my Nikon N55 camcorder?
Use the supplied AC adapter to charge the battery. Connect the adapter to the camcorder and plug into a wall outlet. The charging indicator light turns red while charging and green when fully charged. Typical charge time is about 2 hours.
What type of memory card does the Nikon N55 support?
The Nikon N55 supports SD and SDHC memory cards up to 32GB. For best performance, use a Class 4 or higher card. Ensure the card is inserted correctly with the label facing the front.
How do I start recording video?
Press the Record button (usually marked with a red dot) to start recording. Press it again to stop. Make sure the mode dial is set to Movie mode. You can also use the touchscreen control if available.
How can I transfer videos to my computer?
Connect the camcorder to your computer using the USB cable. The device will appear as a removable drive. Alternatively, remove the memory card and use a card reader. Copy the video files from the DCIM folder.
How do I clean the lens of my Nikon N55?
Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth to gently wipe the lens in a circular motion. Avoid using paper towels or liquids. For stubborn smudges, use a lens cleaning solution designed for optics.
What should I do if the camcorder does not turn on?
First, ensure the battery is charged and properly inserted. Try a different battery if available. If still not turning on, check the power adapter connection. Reset the camcorder by removing the battery and memory card for a few minutes.
Can I record in low light conditions?
The Nikon N55 has a Night mode (often labeled as 'Low Light') that increases sensitivity. However, image quality may be reduced. Using a tripod helps prevent blur from camera shake.
How do I set the date and time on my camcorder?
Go to the Setup menu by pressing the Menu button. Navigate to Date/Time using the control dial. Set the correct date and time using the on-screen interface. Confirm by pressing OK.
Is the Nikon N55 waterproof?
No, the Nikon N55 is not waterproof. Avoid exposing it to rain, splashes, or submersion in water. Use a waterproof housing if needed. Keep it in a dry place when not in use.
How can I restore factory settings?
Navigate to the Setup menu, scroll to Reset or Factory Reset, and select Yes. This will erase all custom settings and restore default values. Note that videos and photos will not be deleted.

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USER MANUAL N55 NIKON

Copyright © 2002 by Nikon Corporation

All Rights Reserved.

SPECIFICATION

  1. Viewfinder
Type: Hollow Pentagonal Type Single Lens Reflex Finder
Finder Screen: B-type Clear Mat Screen V
Finder Replacement: Unavailable
Screen Replacement: Unavailable
Finder Visuality Ratio: Approx. 87% both vertically and horizontally
Magnification: 0.675 times at -1.52m-1(dpt)0.604 times at +0.77m-1(dpt)(50mm lens is used,∞)
Diopter:-1.52 to +0.77m-1(dpt)Can be adjusted by the diopter adjustment lever, by 4-stepThe optional eyepiece correction lenses can be used together.
Eye Point: 15.9mm (at -1.52m-1(dpt))23.1mm (at +0.77m-1(dpt))17.05mm (at -1m-1(dpt))
Eyepiece Frame: Rectangular Shape (F-401 type, new-eye eyepiece rubber is equipped.)
Eyepiece Lens: 3 elements in 3 groups (Material; polycarbonate, acrylic)

2. Shutter

①Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
②Max. Shutter Speed 1/2000, At Synchronous Speed 1/90
③Curtain Speed Approx. 8msec (24mm Image plane)
④Traveling Direction Vertical-travel (Up)
⑤The Number of Blade Front curtain 4 elements Rear curtain 4 elements
⑥Material of Blade Aluminum Blade and Plastic Blade are used together
⑦Control Speed Range 30sec. to 1/2000sec., Time (M mode only)

3. Metering

①System TTL full-aperture exposure metering system by the IC integrated type five-segments sensor and TTL fill flash by CCD
②Control System With D-type Nikkor Lens: 3D five-segment Matrix Metering Without D-type Nikkor Lens: Five-segment Matrix Metering When the exposure mode is M: Center-Weighted Metering
③Metering Range EV1 to 20 (ISO 100, when using F1.4 lens)
④AE Lock No lock

4. Auto Flash

①System TTL-BL Fill-Flash by the IC integrated type sensor

②Range Built-in speed light:GN2.8 to 12 (ISO 100 m)

External speed light: External fill-flash only

③ISO Interlocking Range ISO 25 to 800 (Built-in/ External in common)

④Built-in Speed light Auto Flash System

Exposure Mode P, S, A, AUTO, Image program: TTL-BL

⑤Full Output Warning Ready-light in the finder blinks (For 3 to 4 sec.)

5. External Speed light

①Communication Serial communication is not available.

②Usable function with the external speed light

Shutter speed is changed to the synchronous shutter speed automatically

Ready-light display only

(But only when using the SB that can be recognized by the ready contact of camera.)

③Usable Mode Exposure Mode M, A: External auto-flash, Manual fill-flash

Exposure Mode Program Flash Mode: External auto-flash, Manual fill-flash

(When the exposure mode dial is at P, S, AUTO or Image Program, the

mode is changed automatically.)

④Red Eye Reduction Function

Pre-firing system by the red-eye reduction lamp (By the built-in lamp)

6. Built-in speed light

①Type Serial control type, Auto pop-up type

Auto pop-up, when it is low luminance while pressing the shutter release

button lightly at AUTO and Image Program Mode and when satisfying

the condition that the speed light pops up for the backlight.

The speed light pops up by operating the flash sync mode button at

PSAM modes, and the speed light fires compulsorily when the speed light pops up.

②Guide No. 12 (ISO 100·m)

③Illuminating Angle Cover the 28mm lens

④Charging Time Approx. 3 sec.

⑤Red Eye Reduction Function

Pre-firing System by the red-eye reduction lamp

  1. AF
1Detection SystemTTL Phase Difference Detection System using AP-7 module
2Detection RangeEV-1 to 19 (ISO100, at normal temperature)
3Usable Lens for DetectionMaximum aperture value F5.6 or less
4Usable Lens for DrivingAF Nikkor lenses except AF Nikkor for F3AF, AF-I and AF-S lens
5Driving ModeAuto-Servo AF Mode (AF-A)(Switch:EASYPSAM, AUTO, P.F>Image program exceptSports Continuos Mode DIFFICULT)
6Tracking DriveSingle AF servo at Auto AF servo and Continuous Servo AF mode are available
7Focus LockFocus is locked when the focus does not track at Single AF servoand the subject is in-focus.After the focus is locked, if it recognizes that the object is a moving body, it cancels the lock.
8AF-Assist IlluminatorAuto firing onlyCancel the AF-Assist Illuminator at Landscape mode and Sports Continuous modeFunction that cancels the AF-Assistant Illuminator: UnavailableIt can perform the metering from approx. 0.5m to 3mFocusing time is the same as that of EV3 or brighter (Exclusive white and black chart, 20C)Assist illuminator of the body fires also when using the externalspeedlight with the assist illuminator.

8. Program Diagram

When not using the speed light When using the built-in speed light

[1] Auto-Multi Program Mode (P) and AUTO Mode (AUTO)

NIKON N55 - Program Diagram - 1

In the control diagram, the limit of the control aperture value at the aperture side is mentioned 1.4, but on the control, the aperture value is available up to 1.0 and the limit is not made. (Since no lens of which aperture value is more than 1.4 can be controlled, the aperture value more than 1.4 is not mentioned in the diagram.)

[2] Portrait Mode (2)

NIKON N55 - Program Diagram - 2

line | Shutter Speed | Aperture value | | ------------- | -------------- | | 30" | 2.8 | | 60 | 2.8 | | 125 | 2.8 | | 2000 | 2.8 |

[3] Landscape Mode ( )
NIKON N55 - Program Diagram - 3

line | Shutter Speed | Aperture value | | ------------- | -------------- | | 30" | 1.4 | | 60 | 2.8 | | 125 | 8 | | 2000 | 32 |

[4] Close-Up Mode ( )
NIKON N55 - Program Diagram - 4

line | Shutter Speed | Aperture value | | ------------- | -------------- | | 30" | 1.4 | | 125" | 5.6 | | 2000 | 32 |

DISASSEMBLING

1. SEPARATION OF THE FRONT BODY FROM THE REAR BODY

BOTTOM COVER D 1

BACK DOOR D 2

FRONT COVER, GRIP COVER D 3

TOP COVER D 4

SEPARATION OF THE FRONT AND REAR BODY D 5

2. FRONT BODY

SHUTTER D 7

LCD DISPLAY D 8

MAIN PCB D 8

AF SENSOR UNIT D 9

REMOVE THE WIRES AND SOLDERING BRIDGES D 9

APERTURE CONTROL BASE PLATE D 10

APERTURE CONTROL LEVER D 10

HORIZONTAL AF LEVER UNIT, F min SW D 1 1

SB/BKTSWFPC, LENS RELEASE GROUP D11

LEVER#191, A/M SW D 1 2

TTL FPC UNIT D 1 2

AF DRIVING UNIT D 1 3

BAYONET MOUNT D 1 3

LENS CONTACT D 1 4

MIRROR HOLDER D 1 4

PENTAPRISM GROUP D15

3. REAR BODY

SB UNIT, DC/DC UNIT, SUB PCB D 1 6

COMMAND DIAL, DX CONTACT D 1 6

BOTTOM BASE PLATE D 17

FILM ADVANCE UNIT D 17

SMALL PARTS REAR BODY D 1 8

DISASSEMBLING/ASSEMBLING/ADJUSTMENT

WARNING
NIKON N55 - DISASSEMBLING/ASSEMBLING/ADJUSTMENT - 1●Due to its internal high voltage area, make sure to check the safety when removing the cover.●Be sure to discharge the static electricity from the main condenser according to the instruction in the repair manual after removing the Grip cover.

Note : ①This repair manual is made by using a product manufactured for trial, therefore, some part might be different from those of the mass production product.

Arrangement of wires might be changed depending on the period of manufacturing.

②Be sure to take off the battery before disassembly.

③At disassembly, make sure to memorize how to arrange the wires, how to fix the screws, and the types of used screws.

④Be sure to get yourself grounded because of the static electricity which exerts any serious adverse effect to ICs.

⑤When you disassemble the camera body further than described in the disassembling section, refer to the exploded drawings and assembling section, since some parts are disassembled as a unit part.

DISASSEMBLING

1. SEPARATION OF THE FRONT BODY FROM THE REAR BODY

BOTTOM COVER

#642×9 C112×9 CE MBOX CORP, JAPAN

#62 #63×2 #64

- Remove the gears indicated in Figure on the left.

BACK DOOR

Notes: Never use the solvent when cleaning the pressure plate, but use the A-level dust cleaning cloth or Savina Minimax and wipe it softly because the pressure plate of this camera is coated with the special paint.

#656 Back door

- Remove the screw #656, and then remove the camera back as shown in Picture below.

FRONT COVER, GRIP COVER

#632×2 B26 #618×2 #609 #610×2 #24 #121 #124 #659 #88 B86 #28 #628×2

Discharging from the main capacitor

• After discharging electricity, unsolder the pink and blue wires, and then remove the main condenser.

Pink Blue

For the discharge a resistance of approx 2kΩ/5W should be used.

TOP COVER

Black : Accessory shoe GND Red : Main PCB Blue : Main PCB Solder bridges×10 Orange : SB Gray : SB White : SB Black : SB

#612×2 #635 (eyepiece frame) #612 #635 #635 (The reverse side of the top cover) Yellow : Shutter removing the top cover, the ce frame can be removed.

  • With removing the top cover, the eyepiece frame can be removed.

SEPARATION OF THE FRONT AND REAR BODY

Removal each wires and solder bridges
Solder bridges × 8

Black : DB contact White : DB contact Solder bridges × 7 Solder bridges × 3

External LCD unit #613×2 Self timer SW Solder bridges×8

Note : Remove the FPC of the self-timer SW first, and then lift up the external LCD unit in an arrow direction.

Connector

  • Remove the FPC of the main PCB from the connector.

#638×2 #77 #622 #634×3

#144 #614×3 #642×3

2. FRONT BODY

SHUTTER

Red : Shutter Black : Shutter Purple : Shutter Gray : Shutter White : Shutter #215 ①Remove the wire ②Rotate the gear direction to mal

①Remove the wires of the shutter.

②Rotate the gear #215 in an arrow direction to make the mirror up

#627 #607

- After removing the shutter, rotate the gear #215 to make the mirror down.

LCD DISPLAY UNIT

LCD display unit #653×2 #298

MAIN PCB

White : BKT-SW Yellow : BKT-SW Gray : BKT-SW Connector×2

#632 Red : AF Motor Black : AF Motor Solder bridge × 6 #658 Yellow : A/M SW The soldering bridges × 2 on the reverse side Solder bridge × 12

AF SENSOR UNIT

#170×3 #636×3

REMOVE THE WIRES AND SOLDERING BRIDGES

Red : Aperture Mg Blue : Aperture Mg Green : SQ-SW Yellow : SQ-SW Orange : SQ-SW Black : Fmin SW White : Fmin SW Solder bridge × 5 Black : A/M SW Solder bridge × 4

APERTURE CONTROL BASE PLATE

Aperture control base plate #642×3 #214 #655

APERTURE CONTROL LEVER

#639 #210 #208 #213 #207 #206 #205 #203 #212 #209

HORIZONTAL AF LEVER UNIT, F min SW

#642 #134 B133 #123 #607 #185 #195 #193 #630

SB/BKTSWFPC, LENS RELEASE GROUP

B1017 642 119 115 621

LEVER#191、A/M SW

Solder bridge B125 #642 #126 B116 #191 #122 #630

TTL FPC UNIT

#12 B1006 #200 #603

AF DRIVING UNIT

#637×2 B172

BAYONET MOUNT

#132 #131 #112×3 #114 #110 #111 #634×4

LENS CONTACT

B2113 #642 × 2 #297 #284

MIRROR HOLDER

B2231 199 × 2 236

PENTAPRISM GROUP

Note : Since the prism of this camera is plastic hollow type, when cleaning inside the prism, blow inside the prism by using the brower.

Adhesive is applied B4 #282 B2008 #290 #10 #609×2 B261 #202 #9 #625×2 #201

3. REAR BODY

SB UNIT. DC/DC UNIT. SUB PCB
Black : Film advance motor Red : Film advance motor Solder bridges × 3 Black : DC/DC (Addition) AF assist lamp #631×2 #30 B2002 #608×2 #1041 #608×2 Solder bridges × 8 Black : Battery contact Red : Battery contact

COMMAND DIAL. DX CONTACT
#624×2 #368 #610 B325 B367 #78×6 #79 #80 #607×4

NIKON N55 - REAR BODY - 3

BOTTOM BASE PLATE

#60 #61 #617×4 B68 #391 #392 B66 B83 #626×2

FILM ADVANCE UNIT

#33 #71 #74 #45 #55 B41 #629

#81 #611 #82 #603 #87 B1019 #617×4 #146 #145 #144 #90 #91 #603 B156 #159 #158 #603 B1016

ASSEMBLING/ADJUSTMENT

1. FRONT BODY

MIRROR HOLDER A 1

APERTURE CONTROL LEVER, F min SW A 2

APERTURE CONTROL BASE PLATE A 3

AF DRIVING UNIT A 4

LEVER#191, A/M SW A 4

HORIZONTAL AF LEVER A 5

BAYONET MOUNT A 5

LENS RELEASE BUTTON GROUP A 6

HIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF AF COUPLING SHAFT A 6

ADJUSTMENT OF APERTURE LEVER POSITION A 7

TTL FPC UNIT A 7

AF SENSOR UNIT A 8

SB/BKTSWFPC A 8

MAIN PCB A 9

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OF MAIN MIRROR AND SUB MIRROR TO 45° A 10

LCD DISPLAY UNIT A11

SHUTTER A 1 1

EYEPIECE LENS UNIT A 1 2

PENTAPRISM GROUP A 1 2

AE SPD POSITION ADJUSTMENT A 1 3

2. REAR BODY

SMALL PARTS REAR BODY A 1 4

FILM ADVANCE UNIT A 1 4

COMMAND DIAL, DX CONTACT A 1 5

SB UNIT, DC/DC UNIT, SUB PCB A 1 6

BOTTOM BASE PLATE A 1 6

3. MOUNTING BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR BODY

MOUNT THE FRONT BODY TO THE REAR BODY A 17

INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT OF BODY BACK A 17

BACK DOOR OPEN/CLOSE AREA A 19

TOP COVER A 1 9

MAIN CONDENSER A 2 2

FRONT COVER, GRIP COVER A 2 2

ADJUSTMENT THROUGH PC A 2 3

AF/AE ADJUSTMENT A 2 4

BACK DOOR A 2 5

BOTTOM COVER A 2 6

ADJUSTMENT OF OPENING IN SB PART A 2 6

ASSEMBLING/ADJUSTMENT

1. FRONT BODY

MIRROR HOLDER

#240 #238 #239 #234 #22 #716

LEN317A B2231 199×2 C·8008B 236 C·8008B 22 Note : S the sub- front bod

Note : Stand the mirror up and assemble the sub-mirror deflection pin#236 into the front body#22.

• Where C-8080B is applied (# 119) 2 locations (# 236)

APERTURE CONTROL LEVER, F min SW

G7100 MZ-800S G7100 #210 #209 #203 #639 #208 #207 G7100 #642 #134 B133

#206 #205 #212 #213

· Order of setting springs
Set the springs in order of #260
- #205 - #212 - #213.

APERTURE CONTROL BASE PLATE

B241 #248 G7100 #214 #249

①Set the spring #214.
②Move the lever #248 in an arrow direction to touch the limit.
③Push the #249 to lock the lever #248.

#642×2 B241 #207 #214 #203

④Attach B241 so that the spring #214 comes between the mirror up laver #203 and #207.

#642 #655 #214

AF DRIVING UNIT

After attaching the AF driving unit arrange the wires of the AF motor as shown Figure below. #637×2 B172 TA·0005

LEVER #191, A/M SW

B125 #642 #126 B116 #122 #191 #630 G7100 #607 #123

- Order of attaching

B116-#122-#191-#630

B125-#126-#642-#123

-#607

HORIZONTAL AF LEVER UNIT

G7100 G7100 #630 #193 #185 #195

BAYONET MOUNT

B2113 #642×2 #114 #110 G7100 #112×3 #132 #112×3 #131 #111 #634×4

LENS RELEASE BUTTON GROUP

#642 #621 #115 #119 Yellow #114 Solder bridge SW contact Black

HIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF AF COUPLING SHAFT

#185 Screw Lock #625 Lens release pin #122 Lens release button

1.7 ± 0.1mm #185

①Set the A/M change-over cam #122 to "AF". After pressing the lens quick-disconnect button two or three times, measure the height of the AF coupling shaft #185.
②Adjust the height of the AF coupling shaft using screw #625.
③The AF coupling shaft should not protrude over the lens mount surface. when the height of lens release pin is adjusted to 0.4mm.
④After adjusting, secure screw #625 using Screw Lock.

ADJUSTMENT OF APERTURE LEVER POSITION

3.4±0.1mm Aperture lever

●Measure the height of the aperture lever using tool J18004.

Standard value: 3.4±0.1mm

If the height of the aperture lever is out of the standard value, bend the circled position to adjust. While adjusting, take care not to bend the inside lever and stopper portion.

TTL FPC UNIT

#12 B1006 #200 #603

AF SENSOR UNIT

#170×3 B2163 #636×3

- Tighten the screw #636×3 in order of ① to ③ by the hex key to the end, and then rotate them about 2 revolutions back.

SB/BKTSWFPC

B1017

MAIN PCB

Main PCB #632 #658 #1009

Red : AF motor Black : AF motor Yellow : A/M SW The soldering bridges × 2 on the reverse side Soldering bridge × 12

White : BKT-SW Yellow : BKT-SW Gray : BKT-SW Connector×2

Red : Aperture Mg Blue : Aperture Mg Green : SQ-SW Yellow : SQ-SW Orange : SQ-SW Black : Fmin SW White : Fmin SW Soldering bridge × 5 Black : A/M SW Soldering bridge × 4

ANGLE ADJUSTMENT OF MAIN MIRROR AND SUB MIRROR TO 45°

Collimator Optical parallel J15391 Main mirror Mirror of J18268-1 Sub mirror eccentric pin Sub mirror

\*Use tools

  1. Angle inspection of main mirror
    ①Collimator (J19002)
    ②Mirror angle inspection mirror (J15391)
    ③Optical parallel (J18037)

  2. Angle adjustment of sub mirror

①Collimator (J19002)

②Sub mirror angle adjustment tool (J18268-1)

③Hexagonal Wrench

●Angle inspection of the main mirror to 45°

Note : This camera does not have an eccentric pin for the main mirror.

- If the difference on the top, bottom, right and left is out of standard, the mirror unit B2231 might be defective or the mirror shaft might be bended.

●Angle adjustment of the sub mirror to 45^

Note : Check accuracy by moving the main mirror up and down for a few times before and after the adjustment.

- Check the difference on the top and bottom. If it is out of standard, adjust the angle by rotating the eccentric pin for sub mirror.

Line width is distortion up/down Standard right/left

Standard :

Main mirrorSub mirror
Discrepancy(right/left)Within ± 20'
Discrepancy(up/down)Within ± 15' Within ± 5'
DistortionWithin ± 8' Within ± 8'

LCD DISPLAY UNIT

#653×2 B2010

SHUTTER

Red : Shutter Black : Shutter Purple : Shutter Gray : Shutter White : Shutter #298 Quick drying glue #627 #607 B31 #215

①Attach the light baffle plate #298.
②Rotate the gear #215 in an arrow direction to make the mirror up.
③Attach the shutter.
④Rotate the gear #215 to make the mirror down.
Note : After adhesive becomes completely dry, attach the shutter.

EYEPIECE LENS UNIT

Quick drying glue 609 × 2 B261 10

PENTAPRISM GROUP

Quick drying glue #9 #201 #625×2 #202 B4 #282 Quick drying glue

AE SPD POSITION ADJUSTMENT

B2008 #290 Soldering bridge (Addition) #297A~B #284 ①Attach the AE SPD and find

①Attach the AE SPD and finder screen.

Strong light

②Shade the eyepiece lens and the shutter side of the mirror box by using a piece of black tape, etc.

③Give strong light from the upper side of the AE SPD as shown. Figure on the left to reflect the patter of AE SPD on the main mirror.

④Set the focus frame of the screen and the pattern of AE SPD as shown in Figure below:

Quick drying glue

NIKON N55 - AE SPD POSITION ADJUSTMENT - 4

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    B --> C["C"]

⑤ Fix the AE SPD holder to the mirror box with quick dry glue.

NIKON N55 - AE SPD POSITION ADJUSTMENT - 5

2. REAR BODY

SMALL PARTS REAR BODY

#81 #611 #82 #603 #87 B1019 #617×4 #146 #145 #144 #603 #91 #90 B156 #159 #158 #603 #160 B1016 #1014

FILM ADVANCE UNIT

LEN317A #71 #74 #45 #55 B-41 #629

33 Black Black Black

COMMAND DIAL, DX CONTACT
#624×2 #368 B367 #610 B325 #76×6 #80 #79 #607×4

SB UNIT, DC/DC UNIT, SUB PCB

Black : Film advance motor Red : Film advance motor Solder bridges × 3 Black : DC/DC AF assist lamp

Note : AF assist lamp does not have polarity.

#631×2 #30 #608×2 #608×2 B2002 #1041

Solder bridges × 8 Black : Battery con Red : Battery contact

BOTTOM BASE PLATE

to#60 and the shaft where #60 is inserted LEN317A #60 #61 #617×4 #391 #392 B68 B66 LEN317A B83 #626×2

3. MOUNTING BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR BODY

MOUNT THE FRONT BODY TO THE REAR BODY

- Tighten the screws in order of ①-⑩.

#638×2 #77 #634×3 # ① ② ④ #622 # ③ # #144 # ⑧ #614×3 Solder the black wire of the battery contact. #888U×4 #888R #888N # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # solder the black wire of the battery contact. #642×3

Note : The indicated washers #888 are the standard ones for each position.

INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT OF BODY BACK

Note : Take note (A) to (D) in order to the difference from the standard 46.67mm at AF adjustment after inspection and adjustment.

(A) (B) (C) (D)

●Measure between the bayonet surface and the outer rail.
× marking: Where to be measured
Standard: 46.64±0.06mm/Tolerance for flatness: within 0.06mm

- If the measured value is out of standard, perform the adjustment by moving the front body and rear body by unfastening the screws on them.

Or adjust it by the washers between the front body and rear body.

Connector, Soldering bridges

Connector

External LCD unit #613×2 Self timer SW Soldering bridge×8

Soldering bridge × 8

Black : DB contact White : DB contact Soldering bridge × 7 Soldering bridge × 3

BACK DOOR OPEN/CLOSE AREA
B86 #88 #628×2 #28

TOP COVER
#318 #316 B317 #454 #451 #312×2 LEN317A #453 #452 #605 C-8008B #326 #383 #382 #381 #654×4 Soldering bridge×3 #337×2 #336×2 #644 B2007 B2455 #608×3

#301 #657 #313 #305 #314 B302 #635×2 #335 #338 #339 #711 #147 #350 LEN317A #351 #345 #347 #352 #306 #308 #646 #307 #604×2 #644 #348

#612×2 OFF ON #635 (Eyepiece frame) #612 #635 #635 (The reverse side of the top cover) Yellow : Shutter aching the top cover, assemble ece frame, too.

※When attaching the top cover, assemble the eyepiece frame, too.

Black : Accessory shoe GND Red : Main PCB Blue : Main PCB Soldering bridge × 10 Orange : SB Gray : SB White : SB Black : SB

MAIN CONDENSER

Main condenser #701×3

Blue Pink

FRONT COVER, GRIP COVER

#632×2 B26 #618×2 #609 #610×2 #124 #121 #659 #24 #610×2 Nikon

ADJUSTMENT THROUGH PC

9pin-25pin adapter is necessary for a computer with 9pin RS-232C terminal. RJ is not available.

NIKON N55 - ADJUSTMENT THROUGH PC - 1

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graph TD
    A["Computer"] -->|J18336| B["Inspection and adjustment FD for F55"]
    A -->|J19109| C["J18314"]
    C --> D["J15315-2"]
    D --> E["Unfasten the screw so that the two connecting pins can move freely."]
    E --> F["The set values for stabilized power supply 5.5V, 0.5Ω 2.0A"]
    F --> G["Connect these cords to the battery contact of the camera by using 1C clip, etc."]
    G --> H["To RS232C"]

AF/AE ADJUSTMENT

Note: ①Be sure to perform the AF adjustment first, then perform the AE adjustment.

②When using this adjustment software for the first time, prepare 5 units of F55 cameras to measure and obtain the average value of them at the AF accuracy inspection. Then input the average value of these measured 5 units in "WRITING OF AF ADJ. LENS OFFSET VALE" "in the main menu.

※If there is lens data for adjustment of F65, it is possible to make a file for F55 from the file for F65 at "WRITING OF AF ADJ. LENS OFFSET VALUE" in the menu of adjustment software.

• AF ADJUSTMENT

[Inspection and adjustment items]

①Inspection and adjustment for the AF accuracy (whole item shall be adjusted)
②YAW, PITCH
③LARK adjustment (include CCD output)
④MBF adjustment

[Tool in use]

  1. For adjustment of whole item:

The tool(s) used for the AE-oriented adjustment shall be utilized.

  1. For check of the AF accuracy

①Z adjustment lens (J18266) for F5, F100, F80
②AF adjustment stand (J15259)
③Z lens holder (J15280) or position conversion adapter (J15271) for tripod socket
④AF chart (J18273) for F5, F100, F80
⑤Lighting box (J15264) for high frequency

  1. For adjustment of YAW, and PITCH

①The whole tool used for the check of AF accuracy just as mentioned above
②Adjustment tool for YAW, and PITCH (J18230)

  1. For adjustment of LARK (include CCD output adjustment)

①The whole tool used for the check of AF accuracy just as mentioned above
②AF 50/1.4D lens

· AE adjustment

  1. AE adjustment
  2. Aperture adjustment
  3. M 1/2000 adjustment
  4. TTL adjustment
  5. Battery check adjustment

Note : Be sure to utilize either "F90" or "N90" oriented camera's shutter curtain.

Confirmation of the Battery check display mode

After adjusting the battery check, input below-mentioned each voltage data to the camera and then check the external LCD mode.

Note : Conduct the inspection by switching each voltage in order of No.1 to 5.

External LCD modeSet up voltage from the stabilized power supply
NIKON N55 - · AE adjustment - 11 5.00V5 5.30V±0.2V
NIKON N55 - · AE adjustment - 22 4.80V±0.2V4 5.00V±0.2V
NIKON N55 - · AE adjustment - 3blinks3 4.50V±0.2V

BACK DOOR

Note : Never use the solvent when cleaning the pressure plate, but use the A-level dust cleaning cloth or Savina Minimax and wipe it softly because the pressure plate of this camera is coated with the special paint.

656

BOTTOM COVER

#62 #63×2 #64

#642×9 MADE IN THAIAND

ADJUSTMENT OF OPENING IN SB PART

SB part Nikon Opening Nikon #313

  • When pressing the SB part from the top, if play or opening is big, adjust the opening by making the SB part pop up and rotate the #313 by the hex key.

ELECTRIC CIRCUIT

WIRING E 1

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM E 2

MAIN PCB E 3

SUB PCB E7

CCDFPC E11

TTL FPC E 1 2

TOP COVER FPC E 1 3

METERING FPC E 1 4

FRONT BODY FPC E 15

IN/EXTERNAL LCD FPC E 1 6

MAIN SW FPC E 18

AFPI FPC E20

LENS CONTACT FPC E 2 1

BACK DOOR SW FPC E 2 2

SB CONNECTION FPC E 2 3

FILM ADVANCE FPC E 2 4

APERTURE PI FPC E 2 5

DATABACK FPC E26

DB CONTACT FPC E 27

BRACKET SW FPC E28

EEPROM DATA E 2 9

FAA39001-R.3568.A

NIKON N55 - ELECTRIC CIRCUIT - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["MCU M150/62 U1"] --> B["Bracket 5V FPC"]
    A --> C["Main PCB"]
    A --> D["Sub PCB"]
    A --> E["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> F["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> G["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> H["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> I["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> J["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> K["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> L["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> M["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> N["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> O["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> P["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> Q["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> R["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> S["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> T["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> U["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> V["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> W["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> X["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> Y["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> Z["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AA["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AB["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AC["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AD["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AE["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AF["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AG["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AH["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AI["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AJ["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AK["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AL["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AM["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AN["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AO["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AP["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AQ["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AR["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AS["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AT["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AU["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AV["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AW["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AX["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AY["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> AZ["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BA["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BB["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BC["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BD["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BE["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BF["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BG["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BH["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BI["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BJ["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BK["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BL["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BM["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BN["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BO["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BP["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BQ["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BR["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BS["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BT["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BU["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BV["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BW["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BX["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BY["Neural LCD Panel"]
    A --> BZ["Neural LCD Panel"]

メイン PCB

MAIN PCB

FAA39001-R. 3568.A

Pw3 1001 CN1 1031 D31 1101 Q25 1085 R21 1132 C22 1173 Q24 1091 Q21 1085 U8 1076 R37 1143 C23 1175 R2 1126 R3 1130 R16 1125 U4 1074 C5 1173 R4 1138 R6 1142 C10 1173 1130 R38 1098 Q32 1102 D30 1138 R29 1089 Q31 1132 R25 1097 Q23 1140 R7 1071 U7 1145 R26 1139 R36 1127 R14 1086 Q27 1175 C4 1061 U1 1138 R30 1075 U21 1173 C21 1052 X1

表面部品実装図
Front side parts location's diagram

FAA39001-R. 3568. A

メイン PCB MAIN PCB

C9 1171 C8 1171 R24 1136 R23 1136 Q33 1091 U3 1065 △ R41 1167 R12 1132 Q30 1082 R32 1125 R13 1125 R35 1142 Q29 1098 R27 1132 R34 1138 R33 1125 R31 1132 D4 1106 1069 U6 1171 C7 1142 R15 1173 C6 1092 Q34 1104 D1 1104 D3 1081 Q3 1081 Q1 1173 C2 1142 R1 1144 R18 1033 CN9 1032 CN5 1086 Q28 東面部品実装部

裏面部品実装部
Back side parts location's diagram

メイン PCB

MAIN PCB

FAA39001-R. 3568. A

CN1-AGND CN1-AVCC CN1-AVCC CN1-SBDRY CN1-VMO CN1-FMIN2 CN1-SCAN1 CN1-EXP3W CN1-HSM CN1-CMO3 CN1-RLSSW CN1-TX00 CN1-CTL CN1-LCDINH CN1-VCC CN1-VCC CN1-VDD CN1-DGND CN1-SBOSC CN1-AGND CN1-AVCC CN1-SBSTOP CN1-SBTRG CN1-NC CN1-FMIN1 CN1-AFAREASM CN1-SELF5W CN1-MLINSW CN1-CPOA CN1-ILLED CN1-CLKO CN1-LCDCE CN1-AFLAMP CN1-VCC CN1-VDD CN1-DGND CN1-SBOSC WL7-POPUPMG WL7-VBAT

Front side parts location's diagram

FAA39001-R. 3568. A

サブ PCB

SUB PCB

R224 1123 1123 1088 Q223 1089 Q222 1070 U202 1175 C202 1090 Q221 1091 Q203 1131 R205 1081 Q202

裏面部品実装部

Back side parts location's diagram

FAA39001-R. 3568.A

サブ PCB

SUB PCB

PCB 15 9 XL11-DOD XL11-AFAREASM XL11-EXFSN XL11-SCAN1 XL11-SELFSW 4 XL11-VDOR XL11-RLSSW XL11-MAINSW 1 XL11-HSW TP2-CTL TP2-VDD TP2-AVCC TP2-AGND TP2-SBSTOP1 TP2-SBSTRG1 TP2-VMD ML2-FMOUT1 ML2-FMOUT2 TP2-SBOSC ML2-VBAT ML2-LAMP 39 CN2-AGND CN2-AGND 35 CN2-AGND CN2-AVCC DN2-SBSTOP DN2-SBRDY DN2-SBTRG CN2-VMD CN2-NC CN2-FMIN2 DN2-FMIN1 CN2-SCAN1 CN2-AFAREASM CN2-EKPSW DN2-SELFFSW CN2-HSW DN2-MAINSW CN2-CMDR DN2-CMDA CN2-RLSSW DN2-TLLED DN2-TXOO 15 CN2-CLKD CN2-CTL CN2-CCDCN2-LCDINH DN2-AFLAMP CN2-VCC DN2-VCC CN2-VCC 5 CN2-VDD CN2-VDD DN2-DGND CN2-DGND 1 CN2-SBOSC CN2-DGND TP2-SBTRG2 TP2-SBSTOP2 TP2-PGD TP2-VOC XL2-OM08 XL2-CMDA XL2-DGND TP2-SSRDY TP2-DGND TP2-VBAT S-0-09+

裏面ランド名称入りパターン図

Back side pattern diagram with land name

CCD FPC

Technical schematic diagram of an electronic circuit board with labeled components and wiring connections

natural_image Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Front side parts location's diagram

内外LCD FPC

IN/EXTERNAL LCD FPC

FAA39001-R. 3568. A

Technical diagram of an electronic circuit board with labeled components and wiring connections

natural_image Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Front side pattern diagram with land name

裏蓋SW FPC

BACK DOOR SW FPC

XL14-VDD XL14-DGND XL14-BACKSW 579-0-1

表面ランド名称入りパターン図

Front side pattern diagram with land name

SBつなぎFPC

SB CONNECTION FPC

XL2-VBAT XL2-PGND XL2-VCC XL2-DGND XL2-SBRDY XL2-SBOSC

Front side pattern diagram with land name

FPC C901 R901 Q901 Q902 Q903 1020 1176 1158 1092 1093 1092

[1] Inspection Criteria R 1
[2] Tools T 1

CONDITION FOR INSPECTION

Normal temperature: 20 ± 5^ C

Humidity: 65 ± 20%

Power source : 5.5 ± 0.03 V

5 A or more at 0.5 Ω load

Light source : 2856° K

K coefficient : 1.16

Camera : Finished Product

INSPECTION CRITERIA

●When using the power supply, set the output to 5.5V with a resistance of 0.5Ω.

INSPECTION ITEMCRITERIAREMARKS
Shutter System(1)Tolerance(2)Curtain Speed(3)Dispersion(4)Curtain Bound1/2000~1/1500: 0±0.45EV1/1500~30s: 0±0.3EV6.9ms or less1/2000~1/180: Within 0.45EV1/180~30s: Within 0.3EVThere should be on curtain bound.Exposure Mode : M, SShutter tester (EF-8000)21mm
AE Image Surface Exposure(1)Tolerance1/2000~1/125: ±0.65EVless than 1/125: ±0.5EVExposure Mode : P,A,SShutter tester (EF-8000)AF50/1.4D
AE Diaphragm Control Accuracy(1)Tolerance(2)DispersionLV12 (ISO 100)、1/125From the maximum aperture to 4th stop aperture: ±0.5EVFrom F8 to the minimum aperture: ±0.65EVWithin 0.5EVExposure Mode : SShutter tester (EF-8000)AF50/1.4D
AF Adjustment Accuracy(1)Yaw(2)Pitch(3)LarkCenter: 0±4mradSide: 0±10mradCenter: 0±5mradSide: 0±10mrad0±50μmPersonal Computer and other special tools
Diaphragm Lever Height3.4±0.1mmJ18004
Main Mirror 4 5°(Collimator Measured Value)Upper/Lower: ±15'Right/Left: ±30'Distortion: Within 8'When it is stood up, there should be no gap.J19002·J15391·J18037
Sub-Mirror 47.75°Upper/Lower: -5' +20' ~-45'Distortion: Within 8'J19002·J18268-1Hex key Wrench
M. B. FOuter Rail: 46.67±0.06mmOuter Rail Parallelism: Within 0.08mmHeight Difference between Inner and Outer Rails: 0.21mm~0.26mmAperture Surface Stage Difference of Inner Rail: 0.26mm or moreJ18001Dial Gauge
∞(Infinity)Agreement±100μmJ18010
Battery Check(1)First Level(2)Second LevelReducing Direction: 5.0V±0.2VReturning Direction: 5.3V±0.2VReducing Direction: 4.8V±0.2VReturning Direction: 5.0V±0.2VPower Supply
Image Plane Size(50/1.4 F5.6)Image Plane PositionLenght: 24+0.4mm/Width: 36+0.4mm[H1-H2]=±0.4mm or lessNIKON N55 - INSPECTION CRITERIA - 12±1.0mmCalipersISO 100 Film
Frame Interval
Consumption Current Items4 and later, the values are products of consumption current and operating time1Main Switch is OFF: 30μA or less2Main Switch is ON and Half-Push Timer is OFF: 200μA or less3Main Switch is ON and Half-Push Timer is ON: 110μA or less4AF50/1.8 Lens is driven: 500mA sec or less (Operating Time: 1.2 sec or less)5AF70-300/4.5-5.6G Lens is driven: 800μA sec or less (Operating Time: 2.2 sec or less)6Empty Release: 170μA sec or less (Operating Time: 280ms or less)7Empty Feeding (prewind): 4000mA sec or less (Operating Time: 15 sec or less)8Film Winding: 200mA sec or less (Operating Time: 420ms or less)9Film Rewinding: 750mA sec or less (Operating Time: 3.5 sec or less)
Half-Push Timer TimeAfter Half-Push Switch OFF: Power should be turned OFF 5±1 sec later.
After Releasing: Power should be turned OFF 2±1 sec later.
Half-Push Timer Time(When using the built-in and external speed light)After Half-Push Switch OFF: Power should be turned OFF 5±1 sec later.
After Releasing: Power should be turned OFF 5±1 sec later.
Shutter Time Battery life4 hours or more
Brightness for AF Assist Light turned ONBrightness for Light turned ON (50/1.8): It should be turned ON and equivalent to EV5 or less
FinderVisuality Ration: Vertical and Horizontal 89±3%
Parallax: Upper/Lower, Right/Left: Within 0.5mm
Eye Point:Distance from eyepiece (-1.52m-1(dpt)の時) 15.87mm -10%(+0.76m-1(dpt)の時) 23.05mm -10%

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Brand : NIKON

Model : N55

Category : Camcorder