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. “B9101” at component side of MAIN PCB) and then replace it into new one. NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component.
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-FZ8, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-FZ8S • b) DMC-FZ8P/PC • c) DMC-FZ8EB/EF/EG/EGM/GN • d) DMC-FZ8EE • e) DMC-FZ8GD • f) DMC-FZ8GT • g) DMC-FZ8PL/GC/GK/SG (DMC-FZ8S is exclusively Japan domestic model.)
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 of the unit. 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before proceeding Initial settings, be sure to read the following CAUTIONS. 2.
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1) As for your reference Default setting condition is given in the following table. • Default setting (After “INITIAL SETTINGS”) MODEL VIDEO OUTPUT LANGUAGE DATE REMARKS a) DMC-FZ8S NTSC Japanese Year/Month/Date b) DMC-FZ8P/PC/PL NTSC English Month/Date/Year c) DMC-FZ8EB/EG/EGM/GC/GN/SG English Date/Month/Year d) DMC-FZ8EF French Date/Month/Year e) DMC-FZ8EE...
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 (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 18*0 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 30*0 0001 NMI reset Non Mask-able Interrupt 0007 (30000001-30000007 are caused by factors) Card Card 31*0 0001 Card logic error SD memory card data line or IC6001 (VENUS 3) 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 initial 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 8.3.8. Removal of the Flash Unit & EVF Unit Fig. D7 Fig. D10 8.3.6. Removal of the AF LED/Mic P.C.B. 8.3.9. Removal of the Lens Unit Fig. D8 8.3.7. Removal of the Top Operation 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. Matrix Chart for Replaced Part and Necessary Adjustment 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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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-FZ8P DMC-FZ8EGM 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.
S3. Schematic Diagram S3.1. Interconnection Diagram TOP OPERATION UNIT EVF UNIT FLASH UNIT BATTERY SPEAKER AF LED/MIC P.C.B. (FOIL SIDE) P9002 V COM MICROPHONE P9301 VVDD P9005 P9001 FP9003 FP9007 FP9004 LCD B P9004 FP9002 FP9001 LCD R LCD G P9003 D GND MIC GND...
S3.4. 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 (MAIN CN) 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).
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DMC-FZ8EB-S/K,EF-S/K,EGM-S/K,EG-S/K,PL-K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GD-K,GN-S/K,GK-S/K,GT-K,SG-S/K,P-S/K,PC-S/K Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks ------ P.C.B. LIST ------ VEP59038A AF LED/MIC P.C.B. 1 E.S.D.(RTL) VEK0K82 CCD UNIT 1 [PAVC-CSG] E.S.D. --- ELEC. COMPONENTS --- S-10...
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DMC-FZ8EB-S/K,EF-S/K,EGM-S/K,EG-S/K,PL-K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GD-K,GN-S/K,GK-S/K,GT-K,SG-S/K,P-S/K,PC-S/K Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP59038A AF LED/MIC P.C.B. E.S.D.(RTL) D9301 B3ADB0000100 DIODE 1 E.S.D. LB9301 J0JCC0000316 FILTER LB9303 J0JCC0000316 FILTER M9301 L0CZAA000006 MICROPHONE UNIT P9301 K1KA05BA0273 CONNECTOR R9302 ERJ2GE0R00X M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W...
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DMC-FZ8EB-S/K,EF-S/K,EGM-S/K,EG-S/K,PL-K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GD-K,GN-S/K,GK-S/K,GT-K,SG-S/K,P-S/K,PC-S/K Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C3102 ECJ1VB1C105K C.CAPACITOR CH 16V 1 [PAVC-CSG] Q3101 2SC4627JCL TRANSISTOR 1 [PAVC-CSG] E.S.D. Q3102 2SC4627JCL TRANSISTOR 1 [PAVC-CSG] E.S.D. R3101 ERJ2GEJ183 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 18K 1 [PAVC-CSG] R3102 ERJ2GEJ822...
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DMC-FZ8EB-S/K,EF-S/K,EGM-S/K,EG-S/K,PL-K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GD-K,GN-S/K,GK-S/K,GT-K,SG-S/K,P-S/K,PC-S/K Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VDW1402 LENS RING FRONT 1 (-S) K0RB01000010 TOP OPERATION UNIT 1 (-S) VDW1403 LENS RING FRONT 1 (-K) K0RB01000011 TOP OPERATION UNIT 1 (-K) VGU0A71 FLASH LOCK LEVER KNOB 1 (-S)
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DMC-FZ8EB-S/K,EF-S/K,EGM-S/K,EG-S/K,PL-K,EE-S/K,GC-S/K,GD-K,GN-S/K,GK-S/K,GT-K,SG-S/K,P-S/K,PC-S/K Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VQT1D46 O/I PC CONNECTION 1 EG 100 ------------ BATTERY (GERMAN/FRENCH/ITALIAN/ [PAVC-CSG] 101 DE-A44AA BATTERY CHARGER 1 EB,EF,EGM,EG,GN DUTCH) 101 DE-A43BA BATTERY CHARGER 1 PL,P,PC VQT1D45...