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. Unit ---------------------------------------------------4 2 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------5 2.1.
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. Unit CAUTION: • Be sure to discharge the E.Capacitor on Flash P.C.B. Unit before disassembling. • Be careful of the high voltage circuit on Flash P.C.B. Unit when servicing. [Discharging Procedure] 1.
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 Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
2.3. How to Replace the Lithium Battery 2.3.1. Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the Flash P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery (Ref. No. "B8001" at component side of Flash P.C.B.) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal.
2.4.2.3. 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.
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. Service Notes 3.3.1. About Tilt Sensor Display The unit has the electronic level function using G (3-axis accelerometer) sensor inside the unit. [Principal of Operation] 1. Movement of "Weight" is detected by capacitance. -------- [A] 2. Each acceleration of the X/Y/Z axis is converted into data and they are output. 3.
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3.3.3. Important Notice of Servicing This camera unit has the personal information of wireless LAN connection the customer has registered. For the protection of private information, please erase the personal information after the completion of repair by "Initial Settings". In addition, please print out the following documents, and pass to the customer with the camera unit. Printing Material [ Leaflet for Customer ]...
3.4. 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.
How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are nine kinds of DMC-FZ300/FZ330 regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-FZ300 (Japan domestic model), DMC-FZ300SG • b) DMC-FZ300PP • c) DMC-FZ300EF/EG/EP, 330EB • d) DMC-FZ300EE • e) DMC-FZ300GN •...
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3.5.2. Initial Settings: After replacing the Main P.C.B. and/or Flash-ROM, 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 CAUTION. 2.
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• Step 4. Display the Initial Settings: While pressing [ MENU/SET ] button and "[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons" simultaneously, turn the power off. The "Initial Settings" menu is displayed. There are two kinds of "Initial Settings" menu form as follows: [ CASE 1.
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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-FZ300 (Japan domestic model) NTSC Japanese Year/Month/Date b) DMC-FZ300PP NTSC English Month/Date/Year c) DMC-FZ300EE Russian Date/Month/Year d) DMC-FZ300EF English Date/Month/Year e) DMC-FZ300EG...
5 Location of Controls and Components The following description is for DMC-FZ300PP. Some descriptions may differ depending on model suffix. The page number in this chapter does not show the page number of this service manual.
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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Error Code List The error code consists of 8 bits data and it shows the following information. Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents (Upper) Error Indication High Check point (Lower) Detecting Part/Circuit 4 bits 4 bits device LENS Lens drive Focus 1C*0...
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Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents (Upper) Error Indication High Check point (Lower) Detecting Part/Circuit 4 bits 4 bits device Adj.History 1D*0 2000 OIS adj. Yaw direction amplitude error (small) OIS ADJ OIS ADJ 3000 OIS adj. Pitch direction amplitude error (small) 4000 OIS adj.
7 Troubleshooting Guide 7.1. Wi-Fi Module (Flash P.C.B. Unit) 7.1.1. How to Remove Wi-Fi Password Protection To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, this unit protects the Wi-Fi function with a password. It is unable to service with password locked condition.
8.2. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. After replacing the Main P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment. 8.3. 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.
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 9.1. Disassembly Flow Chart This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. 9.2. P.C.B. Location...
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9.3.4. Removal of the Lens Unit 9.3.5. Removal of the Mic Jack Holder, Mic Jack P.C.B. and Speaker (Fig. D14) (Fig. D13)
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9.3.6. Removal of the Side Operation Unit 9.3.7. Removal of the Battery Door Unit and Front Case Unit (Fig. D16) 9.3.8. Removal of the Flash P.C.B. Unit (Fig. D15) (Fig. D17)
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9.3.9. Removal of the LVF Module 9.3.10. Removal of the Flash Tray Unit, Shoe Spring and Flash Case Top (Fig. D21) (Fig. D20)
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9.3.11. Removal of the Rear Operation Unit 9.3.12. LCD Hinge Unit (with LCD Unit) and Hinge SW FPC (Fig. D23) (Fig. D22)
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9.3.13. Removal of the LCD IF P.C.B., MR Sensor FPC and LCD Unit (Fig. D25) (Fig. D24)
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(Fig. D26) (Fig. D28) 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.) • No dust and/or dirt on lens surfaces. •...
9.4. Lens Disassembly Procedure 3. Remove the 3 connector. 4. Remove the lens flex unit. Precaution: 1. Do not remove the MOS unit when disassembling or re- assembling the lens in order to maintain it clean. The screws for fixing the MOS unit to the master flange unit are locked by glue with the adjustment of the installation angle of the MOS unit to the lens (optical axis adjustment) finished.
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9.4.3. Removal of the Zoom Motor 1. Unscrew the 2 screws (C).
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9.4.4. Removal of the 1st Lens Frame Unit 1. Turn the cam frame in the direction of arrow fully, and remove the 1st lens frame unit.
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9.4.5. Removal of the 5th Lens Frame Unit 1. Remove the 5th lens frame unit in the direction of arrow.
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9.4.6. Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit 1. Hold the middle frame unit, and turn the cam frame unit in the direction of arrow (1) fully.(about half turn) 2. Reverse the cam frame, and remove the 2nd lens frame unit.
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9.4.7. Removal of the Cam Frame Unit 1. Turn the cam frame unit in the direction of arrow (1) fully.(about half turn) 2. Move the 3rd lens frame unit to bottom. And turn the cam frame unit in the direction of arrow (2) fully, and remove the cam frame unit.
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9.4.8. Removal of the Focus Motor Unit 1. Unscrew the 2 screws (D). 2. Remove the focus motor unit. (Also remove the flex from groove.)
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9.4.9. Removal of the 4th and 3rd Lens Frame Unit. 1. Remove the 4th lens frame unit and 3rd lens frame unit from middle frame unit.
9.5. Removal of the MOS Unit When remove the MOS unit once (the screw(E) is loosened even a little), the optical tilt adjustment is required. When loosen the screw(E), the optical tilt adjustment is necessary at the end of assembling. (Refer to item "10.3.2.") To prevent the MOS unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not remove the MOS unit except replacing it.
9.6. Main exterior parts assembly procedure This camera is weather sealed. When assembling this unit, keep the clearance of "0" to "0.2 mm" between the Top Case Unit and Rear Grip to maintain its weather sealing performance. (Procedure) • Tighten the screws in the order of •...
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. 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. NOTE: (When replacing the Lens unit, Master Flange Unit and MOS Unit) •...
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10.2.2. Flash-ROM Data Backup Number of necessary adjustment items decreases by copying the backup data to new Main P.C.B. when adjustment data in old Main P.C.B. is usually read by ROM_BACKUP "DSCSD". It is recommended to backup the Flash-ROM data as the way of return when trouble occurs before disassembling the unit depending on each case.
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10.2.3. About Light Box How to remove the Front Hood In order to utilize maximum of the diffusing surface of light box, some adjustment items need the distance between diffusing surface of light box and camera body becomes several cent-meters. Before the adjustments, remove the front hood of light box following steps below.
10.3. Details of Electrical Adjustment 10.3.1. 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. 10.3.1.1.
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10.3.1.3. Execute Adjustment (In case of "OIS Adjustment") 1. Perform step "10.3.1.1." to "10.3.1.2.", to reset the OIS flag status "F" (Set) to "0" (Reset) 2. Press [ DISP. ] button after Flag reset. OIS Adjustment screen is displayed on the LCD panel. (Refer to Fig.3-3) 3.
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10.3.2. 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.
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*1. This adjustment must be performed not only replacing the MOS unit, but also simply removing the MOS unit. *2. The pixel that always lights while shaded is called a white wound. *3. The pixel that does not light while complete exposed is called a black wound. IMPORTANT NOTICE: (After replacing the Main P.C.B.
10.4. After Adjustment 10.4.1. 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.
11 Maintenance 11.1. 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 ;...
14 Schematic Diagram Please click the radio button for "Diagrams II / Parts List" on the menu bar in XML Service Manual. If you want to print, please click the icon button for "Print" on the icon bar and select the item. 15 Printed Circuit Board Please click the radio button for "Diagrams II / Parts List"...