TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE 1 Safety Precaution -------------------------------------------------3 1.1. General Guidelines ----------------------------------------3 1.2. Leakage Current Cold Check ---------------------------3 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check (See Figure 1.)--------3 1.4. How to Discharge the Capacitor on Main PCB -----4 2 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------5 2.1.
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.
1.4. How to Discharge the Capacitor on Main PCB • This unit equipped with two pieces of capacitors as flash charging capacitors. “Either one of the capacitor discharging operation” makes discharging for others as well. CAUTION: 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on MAIN PCB. 2.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electro Static 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. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by electro static discharge (ESD).
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local 2.3.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse 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.
2.4. How to Replace the Lithium Battery 2.4.1. Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the MAIN PCB. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No. “Z9101” at component side of MAIN PCB) and then replace it into new one. NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component.
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NOTE: Above caution is applicable for a battery pack which is for DMC-FZ7 series, as well.
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 DMC-FZ7, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-FZ7S • b) DMC-FZ7PP • c) DMC-FZ7EB/EF/EG/EGM/GN • d) DMC-FZ7EE • e) DMC-FZ7GD • f) DMC-FZ7GT • g) DMC-FZ7PL/GC/GK/SG (DMC-FZ7S is exclusively Japan domestic model.) What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTINGS”...
3.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: When you replace the Main PCB be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the Adjustment, by ordering the following pro- cedure in accordance with model suffix. • Step 1. The temporary cancellation of factory setting: Set the mode dial to “[ P ]”.
6 Service Mode 6.1. Error Code Memory Function 1. General description This unit is equipped with history of error code memory function, and can be memorized 32 error codes in sequence from the latest. When the error is occurred more than 32, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence. The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (when the unit is powered on by the battery, the battery is pulled out) because the error code is memorized to FLASH ROM when the unit is powered off.
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Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents (Upper) High 4 bits Low 4 bits Check point (Lower) LENS Lens drive 1800 1000 PSD (X) error. Hall element (X axis) position detect error in OIS unit. OIS Unit 2000 PSD (Y) error. Hall element (Y axis) position detect error in OIS unit. OIS Unit 3000 GYRO (X) error.
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Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents (Upper) High 4 bits Low 4 bits Check point (Lower) SOFT Reset 3000 0001 NMI reset Non Mask-able Interrupt 0007 (30000001-30000007 are caused by factors) Card Card 3100 0001 Card logic error SD card data line or IC6001 (VENUS 2) 0002 Card physical error...
6.2. Confirmation of Firmware Version The Firmware version can be confirmed by ordering the following steps:. • Step 1. The temporary cancellation of factory setting: Set the mode dial to “[ P ]”. Insert the SD memory card which has a few photo data. While keep pressing [ Optical Image Stabilizer ] and “[ UP ] of Cross key”...
7.2. 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-PAVC” web-site in “TSN system”, together with Maintenance software. 7.3. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts.
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CAUTION-1. (When servicing MAIN PCB) 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on MAIN PCB. Refer to “HOW TO DISCHARGE THE CAPACITOR ON MAIN PCB”. The capacitor voltage is not lowered soon even if the AC Cord is unplugged or the battery is removed. 2.
8.3. Disassembly Procedure 8.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case Unit Item Removal Rear Case Unit Fig. D1 Card Battery 4 Screws (A) 2 Screws (B) Fig. D2 P9001(Connector) FP9003(Flex) FP9006(Flex) Rear Case Unit Main P.C.B. Unit Fig. D3 2 Screws (C) Battery Frame Unit 1 Screw (D) Capacitor Holder...
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8.3.2. Removal of the Main P.C.B. Unit, Battery Frame Unit and Capacitor Holder Fig. D2 Fig. D3...
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• This unit equipped with two pieces of capacitors as flash 8.3.3. Removal of the LCD Unit charging capacitors. “Either one of the capacitor discharging operation” makes discharging for others as well. Fig. D5 8.3.4. Removal of the Speaker Fig. D6 Fig.
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8.3.5. Removal of the Jack Door Unit 8.3.7. Removal of the Top Operation Unit Fig. D9 Fig. D7 8.3.6. Removal of the AF LED/Mic P.C.B. Fig. D8...
8.3.8. Removal of the CCD Unit 8.3.9. Removal of the Flash Unit & EVF To prevent the CCD unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not Unit remove the CCD unit except for replacing. Fig. D11 8.3.10. Removal of the Lens Unit Fig.
8.4. Disassembly/Assembly Proce- 8.4.2. Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame/ 4th Lens Frame/Drive Frame Unit dure for the Lens NOTE: When Disassembling and Assembling for the Lens 1. To minimize the possibility of the CCD being dirt, perform disassemble and/or assemble under the condition of the CCD is being mounted.
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8.4.3. Removal of the Master Flange Unit 8.4.4. Removal of the Cam Frame...
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8.4.5. Removal of the Focus Motor Unit 8.4.6. Removal of the 4th Lens Frame Unit...
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8.4.7. Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame 8.4.8. Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit Unit...
9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. Adjustment Procedures The relation between Replaced part and Necessary Adjustment is shown in the following table. When concerned part is replaced, be sure to achieve the necessary adjustment(s). As for Adjustment condition/procedure, consult the “Adjustment Manual” which is available in Adjustment software. The Adjustment software is available at “TSN Website”, therefore, access to “TSN Website”...
10 Maintenace 10.1. Cleaning Lens, Viewfinder and LCD Panel Do not touch the surface of lens, Viewfinder 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: The Lens Cleaning KIT ;...
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DSC0602001CE S1. About Indication of The Schematic Diagram Service Manual S1.1. Important Safety Notice COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MARK HAVE THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Diagrams and Replacement FOR SAFETY. WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS USE ONLY THE SAME TYPE. 1.Although reference number of the parts is indicated on the P.C.B. drawing and/or Parts List schematic diagrams, it is NOT mounted on the P.C.B.
S2.2. System Control Block Diagram IC6001 (VENUS2/MICRO PROCESSOR) IC9101 (SYSTEM IC) TOP OPERATION UNIT IC6002 POWER SW ON(H) POWER SW ON(L) POWER SW ON HALF FP9002 (SDRAM/256Mbit) SHUTTER HALF SHUTTER 0 FULL SHUT HALF SHUTTER 0 SHUTTER 1 SHUTTER FULL SHUTTER 1 SDBA1 SHUT FULL...
S3. Schematic Diagram S3.1. Interconnection Diagram EVF UNIT TOP OPERATION UNIT FLASH UNIT BATTERY SPEAKER V COM PVDD P9002 CKH1 CKH2 D GND P9005 P9008 P9001 LCD G LCD R LCD B FP9003 FP9004 P9004 VCSH FP9002 FP9001 OEVE P9003 MICROPHONE MIC GND PVREF...
S3.3. Lens Flex Schematic Diagram POSITIVE VOLTAGE LINE COIL STEPPING FOCUS MOTOR UNIT MOTOR COIL PHOTO CAM ENCODER SENSOR CABS CENC V C_LEDCONT DC SOLENOID (SHUTTER) SHUTTER UNIT STEPPING COIL MOTOR (IRIS) COIL FENC V PHOTO FOCUS ENCODER FABS SENSOR F_LEDCONT TO MAIN (LENS DRIVE) Y VO+...
1. Parts marked with [MBI] in the remarks column are supplied from “Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.” 2. Parts marked with [PAVC-CSG] in the remarks column are supplied from PAVC COMPANY CS Group (PAVC-CSG). Others are supplied from “Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co., Ltd." (PSEC-SAIJO). S-15...
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DMC-FZ7PP-S/K,PL-S/K,EG-S/K,EGM-S/K,EF-S/K,EB-S/K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GT-S/K,GK-S/K,GN-S/K,GD-K,SG-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks ------ P.C.B. LIST ------ VEP56031A MAIN P.C.B. 1 E.S.D.(RTL) VEP59023A AF LED/MIC P.C.B. 1 E.S.D.(RTL) VEK0J72 CCD UNIT 1 E.S.D.[PAVC-CSG] --- ELEC. COMPONENTS --- S-16...
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DMC-FZ7PP-S/K,PL-S/K,EG-S/K,EGM-S/K,EF-S/K,EB-S/K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GT-S/K,GK-S/K,GN-S/K,GD-K,SG-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP59023A AF LED/MIC P.C.B. E.S.D.(RTL) D9301 B3ADB0000057 DIODE 1 E.S.D. M9301 L0CZAB000004 MICROPHONE UNIT P9301 K1KA05BA0273 CONNECTOR VEK0J72 CCD UNIT E.S.D.[PAVC-CSG] C3101 ECJ0EB1A104K C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 0.1U 1 [PAVC-CSG] C3102 ECJ1VB1C105K C.CAPACITOR CH 16V...
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DMC-FZ7PP-S/K,PL-S/K,EG-S/K,EGM-S/K,EF-S/K,EB-S/K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GT-S/K,GK-S/K,GN-S/K,GD-K,SG-S M1 / M2 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VDW1272 LENS RING FRONT 1 (BLACK) K0RB01000007 TOP OPERATION UNIT 1 (BLACK) VDW1271 LENS RING FRONT 1 (SILVER) K0RB01000006 TOP OPERATION UNIT 1 (SILVER) VGU9907 FLASH LOCK LEVER KNOB...
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DMC-FZ7PP-S/K,PL-S/K,EG-S/K,EGM-S/K,EF-S/K,EB-S/K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GT-S/K,GK-S/K,GN-S/K,GD-K,SG-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VQT0W44 O/I PC CONN. 1 [PAVC-CSG] 100 ------------ BATTERY (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE/ EGM-K/S 101 DE-993B BATTERY CHARGER 1 PP-K/S,PL-K/S SWEDISH/DANISH) 101 DE-994A BATTERY CHARGER 1 EG-K/S,EGM-K/S,EF-K/S, VQT0W45...