TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE 1 Safety Precautions -----------------------------------------------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 E.Capacitor on Flash P.C.B.----------------------------------------------------------4 2 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------5 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices ----------5 2.2.
1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check (See Figure 1.) 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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 E.Capacitor on Flash P.C.B. CAUTION: 1. Be sure to discharge the E.capacitor on FLASH P.C.B.. 2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH P.C.B. when servicing. [Discharging Procedure] 1. Refer to the disassemble procedure and remove the necessary parts/unit. 2.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic 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 electrostatic discharge (ESD).
2.3.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local 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.
NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML614 Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation.) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in requirement designed specifically for its use.
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.
3.3. General Description About Lead Free Solder (PbF) The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation. The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin (Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30°C (86°F) more than that of the normal solder.
3.5. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are nine kinds of DMC-FZ150. • a) DMC-FZ150 (Japan domestic model) • b) DMC-FZ150P/PC • c) DMC-FZ150EB/EF/EG/EP • d) DMC-FZ150EE • e) DMC-FZ150GT • f) DMC-FZ150GK • g) DMC-FZ150GD •...
3.5.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., make sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following procedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit. 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before proceeding Initial settings, make sure to read the following CAUTIONS. 2.
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[CASE 1. After replacing MAIN P.C.B.] [Except “EG, EF, EB and EP” models: (VEP56145A is used as a Main P.C.B.)] When MAIN P.C.B. has just been replaced, all of the model suffix is displayed as follows. (Four pages in total) [Only “EG, EF, EB and EP”...
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1) As for your reference, major default setting condition is as shown in the following table. • Default setting (After “INITIAL SETTINGS”) MODEL VIDEO OUTPUT LANGUAGE DATE REMARKS a) DMC-FZ150 (Japan domestic model) NTSC Japanese Year/Month/Date b) DMC-FZ150P NTSC English Month/Date/Year c) DMC-FZ150PU NTSC Spanish Month/Date/Year d) DMC-FZ150GD NTSC Korean...
35 Release lever 36 Card/Battery door 37 DC coupler cover When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler and AC adaptor (optional) are used. Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. Basic Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
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 16 error codes in sequence from the latest. When the error is occurred more than 16, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence. The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (i.e.,when the unit is powered on by the battery, the battery is pulled out) The error code is memorized to FLASH-ROM when the unit has just before powered off.
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• 3. Error Code List The error code consists of 8 bits data and it shows the following information.
Important notice about "Error Code List" 1) About "*" indication: The third digit from the left is different as follows. - In case of 0 (example: 18001000) When the third digit from the left shows "0", this error occurred under the condition of INITIAL SETTINGS has been completed.
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3. How to read 4. How to exit: Simply, turn the power off. (Since ICS function is executed under the condition of temporary cancellation of "INITIAL SETTINGS", it wake up with normal condition when turn off the power.)
7.2. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment. The service software is available at “TSN Website”. To download, click on “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC”. 7.3. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing. Table S1 Extension Cable List Parts No.
8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. 8.2. P.C.B. Location...
8.3. Disassembly Procedure Item Removal Hot Shoe Unit (Fig. D16) 3 Screws (M) Flash Unit 2 Ribs ECM Flex Unit Hot Shoe Unit Item Removal 2 Screws (N) Rear Case Unit (Fig. D1) Card (Fig. D17) 4 Locking tabs Battery Flash Case Top Unit 3 Screws (A) Flash Shaft...
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8.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case Unit (Fig. D1) (Fig. D2)
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8.3.2. Removal of the Main P.C.B. (Fig. D3) (Fig. D4)
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8.3.3. Removal of the Top Case Unit (Fig. D5) (Fig. D7) 8.3.4. Removal of the Battery Case Unit 8.3.5. Removal of the EVF Unit & Flash Unit (Fig. D6) (Fig. D8)
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8.3.6. Removal of the Lens Unit (W/MOS) 8.3.7. Removal of the Speaker and Mic Jack FPC (Fig. D9) (Fig. D10)
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8.3.8. Removal of the Side Operation Unit (Fig. D11) (Fig. D12)
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8.3.9. Removal of the Flash P.C.B. (Fig. D14) 8.3.10. Removal of the EVF Unit (Fig. D13) (Fig. D15)
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8.3.11. Removal of the Hot Shoe Unit, Flash Unit and ECM Flex Unit (Fig. D17) (Fig. D16)
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(Fig. D18) 8.3.12. Removal of the LCD Unit and Hinge SW FPC (Fig. D20) (Fig. D19)
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8.3.13. Removal of the LCD Unit (Fig. D22) NOTE: (When Installing) Make sure to confirm the following points when installing: • The screw is tightened enough. • Installing conditions are fine. (No distortion, no abnormal- space.) (Fig. D21) • No dust and/or dirt on Lens surfaces. •...
8.4. Lens Disassembly Procedure 8.4.2. Removal of the 1st Lens Frame Unit and 2nd Lens Frame Unit Precaution: 1. Do not remove the MOS SENSOR unit when disassem- 1. Unscrew the 1 screw (B). bling or re-assembling the lens in order to maintain it 2.
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3. Turn the cam frame unit or gear part of cam frame unit in the direction of arrow fully. 4. Remove the 1st lens frame unit and 2nd lens frame unit.
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8.4.3. Removal of the Master Flange Unit 1. Remove the 1 rib. 2. Remove the flex from the connector. 3. Remove the 4 solders. 4. Unscrew the 3 screws (C). 5. Remove the master flange unit in the direction of arrow.
8.4.4. Removal of the Cam Frame Unit 8.4.5. Removal of the Focus Motor Unit 1. Remove the cam frame unit in the direction of arrow. 1. Detach the flex from 2 ribs. 2. Unscrew the 2 screws (D).
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8.4.6. Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame Unit and 4th Lens Frame Unit...
8.5. Removal of the MOS SENSOR Unit When remove the MOS SENSOR unit once (the screw(F) is loosened even a little), the optical tilt adjustment is required. When loosen the screw(F), the optical tilt adjustment is necessary at the end of assembling. (Refer to item “9.3.2.”) To prevent the MOS SENSOR unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not remove the MOS SENSOR unit except...
9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. Introduction When servicing this unit, make sure to perform the adjustments necessary based on the part(s) replaced. Before disassembling the unit, it is recommended to back up the camera data stored in flash-rom as a data file. IMPORTANT NOTICE (After replacing the MAIN P.C.B.) After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., it is necessary to use the “DIAS”...
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9.2.2. Flash-Rom Data Backup When trouble occurs, it is recommended to backup the Flash-rom data before disassembling the unit. There are two kinds of Flash-rom data backup methods: [ ROM_BACKUP (Method of Non-PC backup) ] 1. Insert the SD-card into the camera. 2.
9.3. Details of Electrical Adjustment 9.3.1. How to execute the Electrical Adjustment It is not necessary to connect the camera to a PC to perform adjustments. “Flag reset operation” and “Initial setting operation” are required when carrying out the alignment, follow the procedure below. 9.3.1.1.
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9.3.1.3. Execute Adjustment (In case of “OIS Adjustment”) 1. Perform step “9.3.1.1.” to “9.3.1.2.”, to reset the OIS flag status “F” (Set) to “0” (Reset) 2. Press [ DISPLAY ] button after Flag reset. OIS Adjustment screen is displayed on the LCD panel. (Refer to Fig.3-3) 3.
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9.3.2. Adjustment Specifications The following matrix table shows the relation between the replaced part and the Necessary Adjustment. When a part is replaced, make sure to perform the necessary adjustment(s) in the order indicated. The table below shows all the information necessary to perform each adjustment.
9.4. After Adjustment 9.4.1. Initial Setting Since the initial setting has been released to execute the built-in adjustment software, it should be set up again before shipping the camera to the customer. Refer to the procedure described in “3.5.2. INITIAL SETTINGS” for details. [ IMPORTANT ] 1.
10 Maintenance 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 its surface. Note: The Lens Cleaning KIT ;...
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3.The voltage being indicated on the schematic diagram is measured in "Standard-Playback" mode when there is no specify mode is mentioned. Model No. DMC-FZ150P DMC-FZ150GC 4.Although the voltage and waveform available on here is measured with standard frame, it may be differ from actual measurement due to modification of circuit and so on.
S2. Voltage Chart Note) Indicated voltage values are the standard values for the unit measured by the DC electronic circuit tester (high-impedance) with the chassis taken as standard. Therefore, there may exist some errors in the voltage values, depending on the internal impedance of the DC circuit tester. S2.1.
S3. Block Diagram S3.1. Overall Block Diagram (25mm ~ 600mm/4:3) MOS SENSOR CARD MIC/REMOTE TERMINAL ZOOM OIS UNIT IRIS SHUTTER FOCUS IC5001 ECM(L) IC6004 STEREO X6081 BUS SWITCH IC9101 AND GATE (72MHz) MICROPHONE SYSTEM IC ECM(R) MICROPHONE AMP SPEAKER CONTROL SPEAKER VIDEO OUT IC9101...
S4. Schematic Diagram S4.1. Interconnection Diagram LENS UNIT MOS SENSOR (MOS/AFE) PP8001 FLASH UNIT EXT. MIC/REMOTE FLASH P.C.B. (STEREO MICROPHONE) (COMPONENT SIDE) ECM(L) ECM(R) FOCUS/SIDE LEVER MIC JACK FPC SWITCH UNIT LCD IF P.C.B. SPEAKER (FOIL SIDE) ECM FPC FLASH POP DET. HOT SHOE UNIT HOT SHOE FPC MOS FPC...
S4.2. Flash Schematic Diagram CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1.5A 32V FUSE. ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES 1.5A 32V D' INCENDIE N' UTILISERQUE DES FUSIBLE DE MÉME TYPE 1.5A 32V. 1.5A 32V P8003 CL8003...
S5.2. Lens Flex P.C.B. FOCUS PHOTO UNIT ZOOM ENCODER 1 Pin 1 ZOOM MOTOR UNIT ZOOM ENCODER 2 ZOOM PHOTO UNIT FOCUS MOTOR UNIT Pin 40 OIS UNIT SHUTTER UNIT DMC-FZ150 LENS FLEX P.C.B.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TO ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES section. Definition of Parts supplier: 1. Parts marked with [ENERGY] in the remarks column are supplied from Panasonic Corporation Energy Company. 2. Parts marked with [PAVCSG] in the remarks column are supplied from PAVCSG.
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DMC-FZ150EGK vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP56145B MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. EG,EP,EF,EB VEP56145A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. P,PC,PU,EE, GC,GT,GK,GN,GD VEP58158A FLASH P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP58158A FLASH P.C.B.
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DMC-FZ150EGK vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VMC2111 SHOE SPRING VHD2179 SCREW VSC6334 LENS HEAT SINK VHD2179 SCREW VMC2128 BATTERY EARTH PLATE (TOP) VHD2179 SCREW VGQ0W94 CAPACITOR COVER VHD2179 SCREW VYK5C71 BATTERY CASE UNIT...
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DMC-FZ150EGK vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VXW1300 LENS UNIT (W/O CCD) VXP3444 1ST LENS FRAME UNIT VXP3336 2ND LENS FRAME UNIT VXQ1969 MIDDLE FRAME UNIT L6HAYYYD0021 FOCUS MOTOR UNIT VXP3678 3RD LENS FRAME UNIT VXP3343...
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DMC-FZ150EGK vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VQC8614 O/I SOFTWARE 1 P,PC ----- BATTERY 1 P,PC,PU,EG,EP,EF,EB,EE, (ENGLISH/CANADIAN FRENCH) GC,GT,GN,GD,GK VQC8615 O/I SOFTWARE 1 PU DE-A84AB BATTERY CHARGER 1 EG,EP,EF,EB,EE,GN (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) DE-A83BA BATTERY CHARGER...