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 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 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 Flash P.C.B. CAUTION: 1. Make sure to discharge the 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).
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 dispose the Lithium Battery 2.4.1. Removal Procedure 1. Remove the Main P.C.B. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No.“Z3001” at component side of Main P.C.B.) and then dispose it. It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration. 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.
3.3. Important Notice 1: [1.Component on P.C.B.] 1. The P.C.B.’s in this unit is not component replacement excluding following part. MAIN P.C.B. --------- Fuse (F5001, F5002, F5005, F5006) FLASH P.C.B. -------- Flash Charging Capacitor(C5412)), Trigger Coil(T5402) Other than above component on P.C.B.’s are defected, replace each P.C.B. as a unit. [2.MAIN P.C.B.] AFTER REPLACING THE MAIN P.C.B.
3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are six kinds of DMC-F3/F4, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-F3P/PC • b) DMC-F3EB/EF/EG/EP, F4EB/EG/EP • c) DMC-F3EE, F4EE • d) DMC-F3GT • e) DMC-F3GN • f) DMC-F3PU/PR/GC/GF What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTINGS”...
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3.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: 1. PURPOSE OF INITIAL SETTINGS: There are two cases to perform the INITIAL SETTINGS. 1. Refresh the unit:The INITIAL SETTINGS can be used to erase all back up data. (Not only user setting and image data stored in “Built-in Memory”, but also clock data is reset.) 2.
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Step 2. Setup: 1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit. 2. Set the [ REC/PLAY ] switch to “REC” mode. 3. Set the recording mode to [ Normal Picture ] mode. *.Turn on the power switch and then press the “MODE” button. *.Choose the [ Normal Picture ] mode with cursor buttons, then press the “MENU/SET”...
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Step 3. Execute the software “DscCalDi” : 1. Choose the “Adj Soft (DscCalDi)” and execute the adjustment software.(Refer to Fig.X1:Connection) [ “Start” ---> “Program(P)” ---> “Win Tatsujin” ---> “Dsc” ---> “DMC-F3,F4 series” ---> “Adj Soft (DscCalDi)” ] The following main screen is appear on the PC monitor. NOTE: Without connecting the USB cable between DSC (USB mode with power on) and PC, adjustment software does not exe- cuted.
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Step 4. Select the Model suffix (Factory Code): 1. Click on the pull down menu tag of the “Factory Code”. The model suffix list is displayed. 2. Choose the appropriate model suffix.
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Step 5. Default settings (Test): 1. Click on the pull down menu tag of the “Test”. (The Test item list is displayed.) 2. Choose the “Set Default” in order to refresh the unit (Factory shipping condition). Step 6. CONFIRMATION: 1. Close the “DscCalDi.exe” by clicking on the “X” located on the top right corner. 2.
20 Card/Battery door 21 Release lever 22 DC coupler cover When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler and AC adaptor are used. We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
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The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used.) Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
6 Service Fixture & Tools 6.1. Service Fixture and Tools The following Service Fixture and tools are used for checking and servicing this unit.
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REMARKS 1. ABOUT “Siemens star chart”: The PDF version of Siemens star chart together adjustment software is available at “software download” on the “Support Infor- mation from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”. Download its PDF file and print out it, then stick on the suitable panel. For your convenience, there are two kinds of PDF files are available.;...
7 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 7.1. Disassembly Flow Chart This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. 7.2. PCB Location...
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7.3.2. Removal of the LCD Unit 7.3.3. Removal of the Flash P.C.B. & Lens Unit (Fig.D5) (Fig.D3) (Fig.D6) (Fig.D4)
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(Fig.D7) 7.3.4. Removal of the Front/Top Case Unit (Fig.D9a) (Fig.D8)
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7.3.5. Removal of the Main P.C.B. and Top Operation P.C.B. & Battery Case Unit (Fig.D9b) (Fig.D11) (Fig.D10)
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7.3.6. Removal of the CCD Unit NOTE: (When Assembling) [Definitions of mount side of Optical filter.] NOTE: • Put the Optical filter on the white sheet. 1. Make sure no dust or dirt gets into the lens. • When the "non -coating side is face up condition, it can be 2.
8 Measurements and Adjustments 8.1. Introduction When servicing this unit, make sure to perform the adjustments necessary based on the part(s) replaced. To perform the adjustment, it is necessary to use the “DscCalDi” software. The Adjustment software “DscCalDi” together with its installation instruction are available at “TSN Website”. To download, click on “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC”.
8.3. Execute the Adjustment software “DscCalDi.exe”. Step 1.Preparation: 1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit. 2. Set the [ REC/PLAY ] switch to “REC” mode. 3. Set the recording mode to [ Normal Picture ] mode. •...
8.4. Adjustment procedures 8.4.1. BF ADJUSTMENT(1) [ 1meter adjustment ] [ PREPARATION ] 1. Perform the “8.3 Execute the Adjustment software “DscCalDi.exe”” in advance. [ CAUTION ] 1. Do not apply any vibration to the camera during adjustment. [ ADJUSTMENT CONDITION ] 1.
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3. When the adjustment is completed, the “Focus Result value list” is displayed. 4. Compare the Value displayed on the PC monitor and the following table. If the adjustment value is out of specification, replace the Lens unit and try it again. 5.
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8.4.2. BF ADJUSTMENT(2) [ Infinity adjustment ] [ PREPARATION ] 1. Perform the “8.3 Execute the Adjustment software“DscCalDi.exe”” in advance. [ CAUTION ] 1. Do not apply any vibration to the camera during adjustment. [ ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS ] 1. Click on the pull down menu tag of the “Test”. (The Test item list is displayed.) 2.
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3. When the adjustment is completed, the “Infinity calibration value list” is displayed. 4. Compare the Value displayed on the PC monitor and the following table. If the adjustment value is out of specification, replace the Lens unit and try it again. 5.
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8.4.3. ISO/WBL/SHT ADJUSTMENT [ PREPARATION ] 1. Perform the “8.3 Execute the Adjustment software“DscCalDi.exe”” in advance. 2. Remove the Front block of the Lightbox. (Refer to the “6 Service Fixture & Tools” section for details.) 3. Turn on the Lightbox. [ ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS ] 1.
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NOTE: When the following “AWB Results:” (without data) message is displayed instead of displaying the above “AWB Result value list”, try this adjustment again. 4. Compare the Value displayed on the PC monitor and the following table. If the adjustment value is out of specification, replace the Lens unit and try it again. 5.
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8.4.4. BKI ADJUSTMENT [ PREPARATION ] 1. Perform the “8.3 Execute the Adjustment software“DscCalDi.exe”” in advance.] 2. Remove the front block of the Lightbox. (Refer to the “6 Service Fixture & Tools” section for details.) 3. Turn on the Lightbox. [ ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS ] 1.
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[ AFTER ADJUSTMENT ] NOTE: If you want to perform other adjustments continiously, click on the pull down menu tag of the “Test” and choose the “OFF” in stead of perform the following 1 to 3. (The LCD display becomes black fade.) Do not perform the same adjustment, continuously.
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8.4.6. USB STORAGE INFO. REGISTRATION [ PREPARATION ] 1. Perform the “8.3 Execute the Adjustment software“DscCalDi.exe”” in advance. [ SETUP ] 1. Click on “Get” button. (The USB Strage data is displayed.) 2. Confirm that the following data is displayed in each frame. If not, revise the data as follows.
9 Maintenance 9.1. Cleaning Lens and LCD Panel Do not touch the surface of 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 its surface. Note: The Lens Cleaning KIT ;...
12 Printed Circuit Board 12.1. Fuse location on MAIN P.C.B. The following drawings show the location of the fuse on MAIN P.C.B. [FOIL SIDE ....: F5001,F5002 COMPONENT SIDE..: F5005,F5006] F5002 F5001 F2 2A F5002 F5001 JW184 GY BK JW181 JW182 JW183 (FOIL SIDE)
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S1. Replacement Parts List Note: 1. *Be sure to make your orders of replacement parts according to this list. 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only the same type. 3.
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S2.3. Packing Parts and Accessories Section (DMC-F3EE/EF/EG/EP/GF, F4EE/EG/EP) (DMC-F3EB/GC,F4EB) (EXCEPT:DMC-F3P/PC/PU) (DMC-F3GN) (DMC-F3P/PC/PU) (DMC-F3PR) (DMC-F3GT)
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DMC-F3, F4 Series Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks ---- ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION -------- [S2.2.Frame & Casing section (2)] F5001 VU4230340905 FUSE 32V/2A 1 (INCLUDED IN MAIN P.C.B.) F5002 VU4230340905 FUSE 32V/2A 1 (INCLUDED IN MAIN P.C.B.) VU6361420211 FRONT/TOP CASE KIT...
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DMC-F3, F4 Series Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VQT2K37 O/I SOFTWARE 1 F3P/PC VQT2K39 O/I SOFTWARE 1 F3EG, F4EG VQT2K38 O/I SOFTWARE 1 F3PU/PR [ S2.3.PackingPartsandAccessoriesSection ] VQT2K40 O/I SOFTWARE 1 F3EP, F4EP DE-A60AA BATTERY CHARGER...