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DMC-FZ300PP
Model No.
DMC-FZ300EE
DMC-FZ300EF
DMC-FZ300EG
DMC-FZ300EP
DMC-FZ300GA
DMC-FZ300GC
DMC-FZ300GD
DMC-FZ300GH
DMC-FZ300GK
DMC-FZ300GN
DMC-FZ300GT
DMC-FZ300SG
DMC-FZ330EB
Colour
(K)...........Black Type
© Panasonic Corporation 2015.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation
of law.
ORDER NO.DSC1509019CE
B26
Digital Camera

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  • Page 1 ORDER NO.DSC1509019CE Digital Camera DMC-FZ300PP Model No. DMC-FZ300EE DMC-FZ300EF DMC-FZ300EG DMC-FZ300EP DMC-FZ300GA DMC-FZ300GC DMC-FZ300GD DMC-FZ300GH DMC-FZ300GK DMC-FZ300GN DMC-FZ300GT DMC-FZ300SG DMC-FZ330EB Colour (K)...Black Type © Panasonic Corporation 2015. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4: How To Discharge The E.capacitor On Flash P.c.b. Unit

    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.
  • Page 5: Warning

    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).
  • Page 6: How To Replace The Lithium Battery

    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.
  • Page 7: Caution For Ac Cord (For Eb/Gc

    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.
  • Page 8: Service Navigation

    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.
  • Page 9: Service Notes

    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.
  • Page 10 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 ]...
  • Page 11: General Description About Lead Free Solder (Pbf)

    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.
  • Page 12: How To Define The Model Suffix (Ntsc Or Pal Model)

    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 •...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 • 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.
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    4 Specifications The following specification is for DMC-FZ300PP. Some specifications may differ depending on model suffix.
  • Page 19: Location Of Controls And Components

    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.
  • Page 21: Service Mode

    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.
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 25: Service Fixture & Tools

    8 Service Fixture & Tools 8.1. Service Fixture and Tools The following Service Fixture and tools are used for checking and servicing this unit.
  • Page 26: When Replacing The Main P.c.b

    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.
  • Page 27: Disassembly And Assembly Instructions

    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...
  • Page 28: Disassembly Procedure

    9.3. Disassembly Procedure Item Fig. Removal (Fig. D17) Convex  1 Flash P.C.B. Unit Locking tab  1 (Fig. D18) Screw (R)  1 Item Fig. Removal Locking tab (A)  3 Rear Case Unit (Fig. D1) Memory Card Condenser Cover Battery Locking tab (B) ...
  • Page 29 9.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case Unit (Fig. D2) (Fig. D1)
  • Page 30 (Fig. D4) (Fig. D3)
  • Page 31 9.3.2. Removal of the Main P.C.B. (Fig. D5) (Fig. D6)
  • Page 32 9.3.3. Removal of the Top Case Unit and Battery Case Unit (Fig. D7) (Fig. D8)
  • Page 33 (Fig. D9) (Fig. D10)
  • Page 34 (Fig. D12) (Fig. D11)
  • Page 35 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)
  • Page 36 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)
  • Page 37 (Fig. D19) (Fig. D18)
  • Page 38 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)
  • Page 39 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)
  • Page 40 9.3.13. Removal of the LCD IF P.C.B., MR Sensor FPC and LCD Unit (Fig. D25) (Fig. D24)
  • Page 41 (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. •...
  • Page 42: Lens Disassembly Procedure

    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.
  • Page 43 9.4.3. Removal of the Zoom Motor 1. Unscrew the 2 screws (C).
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 9.4.5. Removal of the 5th Lens Frame Unit 1. Remove the 5th lens frame unit in the direction of arrow.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 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.)
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50: Removal Of The Mos 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.
  • Page 51: Main Exterior Parts Assembly Procedure

    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 •...
  • Page 52: Measurements And Adjustments

    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) •...
  • Page 53 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 "DSCSD". 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.
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55: Details Of Electrical Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 56 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.
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 61 *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.
  • Page 62: After Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 63: Maintenance

    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 ;...
  • Page 65: Block Diagram

    12 Block Diagram 12.1. Overall Block Diagram (25mm ~ 600mm/4:3, x24) MOS IMAGE SENSOR MEMORY 1/2.3" 12MEGA PIX CARD (Build in AFE) REMOTE TERMINAL IC5403 LOGIC IC SINGLE COMPARATOR EXT. MIC IC5102 ZOOM OIS UNIT IRIS SHUTTER FOCUS TERMINAL BUS SWITCH IC5101 ECM(L) STEREO...
  • Page 66: System Control Block Diagram

    12.2. System Control Block Diagram IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE) REAR OPERATION UNIT CL9016 CL9017 CL9018 (REAR KEY RIGHT) FP9007 TOP OPERATION FPC UNIT G17 GPIO158 RIGHT DIAL 1-3 TOP DIAL 3 FP9002 (REAR KEY DOWN) FP9007 AD1 IN2 F17 GPIO157 DOWN DIAL 1-2 TOP DIAL 2 FP9002...
  • Page 67: Video/Audio Process(1) Block Diagram

    12.3. Video/Audio Process(1) Block Diagram IC6003 HINGE FPC LCD IF P.C.B. (NAND FLASH ROM/1G-bit) UNIT FP9003 FP4101 FP4103 CTL SIG ADDRESS/DATA (LCDOUT0- DB0-15 (LCDOUT0-15) 7 8 9 16 17 18 19 FP9003 FP4101 FP4103 (LCDVD) FP9003 FP4101 VSYNC FP4103 (LCDHD) FP9003 FP4101 HSYNC...
  • Page 68: Video/Audio Process(2) Block Diagram

    12.4. Video/Audio Process(2) Block Diagram IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE) JK2002 FL2001 (HDMI TERMINAL) (G HDMI D2+) AG24 HDMI TX2P (G HDMI D2-) HDMI TX2M AF24 (G HDMI D1+) HDMI TX1P AG23 (G HDMI D1-) FL2002 HDMI TX1M AF23 (G HDMI D0+) HDMI TX0P AG22 (G HDMI D0-)
  • Page 69: Lens/Flash Block Diagram

    12.5. Lens/Flash Block Diagram FLASH P.C.B. UNIT F8002 IC6001 P8001 BATTERY (VENUS ENGINE) CL8001 CO. BARREL & FOCUS ENC FP9005 T8001 FZHP LEDCNT F8001 D8002 UNREG PS9001 PP8001 CL8024 12-15 12-15 CL8006 FHP ABS (G FHP) C8003 AD2 IN2 (For Flash ZHP ABS (G ZHP) AD2 IN3...
  • Page 70: Power(1) Block Diagram

    12.6. Power(1) Block Diagram PW UNREG CL1050 FLASH P.C.B. UNIT PW 5.2V CL9011 P8001 CL1040 F8002 (UNREG) PP8001 PS9001 BAT+ 12-15 12-15 PW AF3.4V (BAT THERMO) PP8001 PS9001 BAT THERMO 2 IC1240 IC1140 BATTERY (REGULATOR) (REGULATOR) CL1140 Q9101 IC1001 (7CH SWITCHING REGULATOR) PP8001 PS9001 VOUT VOUT...
  • Page 71: Power(2) Block Diagram

    12.7. Power(2) Block Diagram PW UNREG SYS CL1090 PW UNREG PW ZOOM9.6V CL9002 IC1004 IC6601 PW EVF12.5V (REGULATOR) (REGULATOR) CL9003 Q9005 Q1090 SHDN PW EVF10.0V IC6602 F9001 (REGULATOR) CL6602 IC6001 VOUT (VENUS ENGINE) VOUT PW DDR1.22V H1 CL6601 (LCD BTL) PW DDR1.22V H2 GPIO144 QR9006...
  • Page 72: Wiring Connection Diagram

    13 Wiring Connection Diagram 13.1. Interconnection Diagram SPEAKER TOP CASE UNIT RL9306 RL9307 STEREO MICROPHONE ECM(L) MIC JACK P.C.B. FP9301 TOP OPERATION (FOIL SIDE) FLASH ECM(R) PW_EXT_MIC_3R8V EX_MIC_DET RL8004 EX_MIC_CINA EX_MIC_RINA EX_MIC_LINA JOINT RL8003 EYE SENSOR EX_MIC_GUN_IN HINGE SW FPC BATTERY EX_MIC_GND EX_MIC_GND...
  • Page 73: Schematic Diagram

    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"...

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