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 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 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).
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.
NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML421 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.
How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are nine kinds of DMC-FH5 and DMC-FS18, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-FH5 (Japan domestic model) • b) DMC-FH5P/PC • c) DMC-FS18EB/EF/EG/EP • d) DMC-FS18EE • e) DMC-FH5GK •...
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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.] When MAIN P.C.B. has just been replaced, all of the model suffix is displayed as follows. (Five pages in total) [CASE 2. Other than “After replacing MAIN P.C.B.”] • Step 5. Choose the model suffix in “INITIAL SETTINGS”: (Refer to “CAUTION 1”) [Caution: After replacing MAIN P.C.B.] The model suffix can been chosen, JUST ONE TIME.
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• Step 6. Set the model suffix in “INITIAL SETTINGS”: Press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons”. The only set area is displayed, and then press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” after confirmation. (The unit is powered off automatically.)
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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-FH5(Japan domestic model) NTSC Japanese Year/Month/Date b) DMC-FH5P NTSC English Month/Date/Year c) DMC-FS18EG English Date/Month/Year d) DMC-FH5PU NTSC Spanish Month/Date/Year...
Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 17 Microphone 18 Shutter button 20 Tripod receptacle 21 Card/Battery door 22 DC coupler cover When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. 23 Release lever...
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Selecting the [Rec] Mode Slide the [Rec]/[Playback] selector switch to [ Press [MODE]. Press / / / to select the mode. Press [MENU/SET]. List of [Rec] Modes Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
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 Service Fixture & Tools 7.1. Service Fixture and Tools The following Service Fixture and tools are used for checking and servicing this unit. 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”.
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 8.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case Unit and Front Case Unit Item Removal Rear Case Unit (Fig. D1) Card Front Case Unit Battery 1 Screw (A) 4 Screws (B) 2 Screws (C) (Fig. D2) Side Ornament R 1 Screw (D) 1 Locking tab Rear Case Unit...
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8.3.2. Removal of the Sub Operation P.C.B. (Fig. D3) (Fig. D2)
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8.3.3. Removal of the LCD Unit 8.3.4. Removal of the Top Case Unit (Fig. D4) (Fig. D5)
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8.3.5. Removal of the Lens Unit 8.3.6. Removal of the Top P.C.B. (Fig. D6) (Fig. D7)
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8.3.7. Removal of the Main P.C.B. 8.3.8. Removal of the Flash Unit and Speaker (Fig. D8) (Fig. D9)
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8.3.9. Removal of the Battery Case (Fig. D11) (Fig. D10)
8.3.10. Removal of the Battery Door Unit 8.4. Removal of the CCD Unit To prevent the CCD unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not remove the CCD unit except for replacing. (Fig. D12) NOTE: (When Installing) Make sure to confirm the following points when installing: •...
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 “DISP” 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 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 ;...
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Digital Camera 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-FH5P DMC-FH5GD DMC-FS18EB 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 MAIN P.C.B. (28mm ~ 112mm) CCD SIGNAL PROCESSOR (24MHz) CDS, AGC, 1/2.33" 16 MEGA PIX A/D, TG, CCD DRIVER ZOOM OIS UNIT IRIS SHUTTER FOCUS CARD REGULATOR MICROPHONE SYSTEM IC MOTOR DRIVE, SYSTEM IC SPEAKER OIS DRIVE&...
S4. Schematic Diagram S4.1. Interconnection Diagram M6301 MICROPHONE TOP P.C.B. (FOIL SIDE) : (COMPONENT SIDE) BATTERY UNIT LCD UNIT LENS UNIT SUB OPERATION P.C.B. MAIN P.C.B. (FOIL SIDE) (FOIL SIDE) PP9501 AGND A3R1V OIS GY DO OIS GY DI OIS GY SCK LEFT RIGHT MENU...
S4.3. Flash Schematic Diagram CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE1.25A 32V FUSE. ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES 1.25A 32V D' INCENDIE N' UTILISERQUE DES FUSIBLE DE MÉME TYPE 1.25A 32V. TL8002 TL8003 LAMP[-] LAMP[+]...
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 [SPC] in the remarks column are supplied from AVC-CSC-SPC.
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DMC-FS18EG-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP56127A MAIN P.C.B. 1 E.S.D. VEP58151A TOP P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP50081A SUB OPERATION P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP58150A FLASH P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEK0R39 CCD UNIT VEP58151A...
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DMC-FS18EG-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP50081A SUB OPERATION P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VXW1249 LENS UNIT (W/O CCD) VEP56127A MAIN P.C.B. 1 E.S.D. VEK0R39 CCD UNIT VEP58150A FLASH P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
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DMC-FS18EG-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VPF1372-A CAMERA BAG 1 P,PC,PU DE-A91BA/SX BATTERY CHARGER 1 P,PC,PU ----- BATTERY 1 P,PC,PU K1HY08YY0015 USB CABLE W/PLUG 1 P,PC,PU K1HY08YY0016 AV CABLE W/PLUG 1 P,PC,PU VFC4297-B HAND STRAP...
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DMC-FS18EG-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VQT3D38 BASIC O/I 1 EP VPF1372-A CAMERA BAG 1 EXCEPT P,PC,PU (POLISH/CZECH) DE-A92DA/SX BATTERY CHARGER 1 PR VQT3D39 BASIC O/I 1 EP DE-A92BA/SX BATTERY CHARGER 1 GM,GF,GA,GK,GD (HUNGARIAN/FINNISH)
S7.2. Packing Parts and Accessories Section (1) (PC only) Stick the UPC LABEL (Ref. No. 215) for [PC] model on the original UPC place. (PC only) S-19...
S7.3. Packing Parts and Accessories Section (2) (GT only) (DMC-FH5PR) (DMC-FH5GA/GD/GF DMC-FS18EE/EF/EG/EP) (DMC-FH5GC/GM DMC-FS18EB) (DMC-FH5GK/GT) (DMC-FH5GN) (GD only) Stick the GD LABEL (Ref. No. 315) for [GD] model on the original printed place. S-20...