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 Main PCB -----4 2 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------5 2.1.
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 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 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic 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).
2.3. Caution for AC Cord (For EB/ 2.3.2.1. Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with GC/SG) the following code: 2.3.1. Information for Your Safety Blue Neutral IMPORTANT Brown Live Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre- recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance material may infringe copyright laws.
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. at component side of Main PCB) and then replace it into new one. Note: The lithium battery is a critical component.
3 Service Navigation 3.1. Introduction This service manual contains technical information, which will 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 There are nine kinds of DMC-FZ35/FZ38, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-FZ38 (Japan domestic model.)/SG • b) DMC-FZ35P/PC • c) DMC-FZ38EB/EF/EG/EP • d) DMC-FZ38EE • e) DMC-FZ35GD • f) DMC-FZ35GT • g) DMC-FZ35GN •...
3.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: When you replace the Main/Flash ROM, be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the follow- ing procedure 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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[CASE 1. After replacing MAIN PCB / FLASH ROM] [Other than "EG, EP, EF and EB" models : (VEP56091A is used as a Main PCB)] When MAIN PCB has just been replaced, all of the model suffix are displayed as follows. (Three pages in total) [Only for "EG, EP, EF and EB"...
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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 DMC-FZ38 NTSC Japanese Year/Month/Date DMC-FZ35P/PC NTSC English Month/Date/Year DMC-FZ35GC/GN, DMC-FZ38EB/EG/EP/SG English Date/Month/Year DMC-FZ38EF French Date/Month/Year DMC-FZ38EE...
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Note: *Above specification is for DMC-FZ35P-K. Some of the specification may differ depends on model suffix. [1].Only for "EB/EF/EG/EP" models. 1).[Interface Digital:] • Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. 2).[Motion pictures:]...
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[2].Others: 1).[Focus range Indication:] ft (feet)----------(Only "P" model) m (meter)------(Except "P" model) 2).[Analog video/audio:] NTSC ----------------------------------------------------(Only "P/PC/PU/GT/GD" models) NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) ----(Except "P/PC/PU/GT/GD" models) Audio line output (stereo) 3).[Conversion settings:] [OFF]/[Tele conversion]/[Close-up]---(Except "GK" model) Not available--------------(Only "GK" model)
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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Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents (Upper) Error Indication High 4bits Low 4 bits Check point (Lower) Detecting Part/Circuit device LENS Lens drive OIS 18*0 1000 PSD (X) error. Hall element (X axis) position detect OIS X LENSu NG error in OIS unit.
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Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents (Upper) Error Indication High 4bits Low 4 bits Check point (Lower) Detecting Part/Circuit device C000 OIS adj. Yaw direction position sensor error D000 OIS adj. Pitch direction position sensor error E000 OIS adj. other error HARD VENUS Flash...
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Important notice about "Error Code List" 1) About "*" indication: The third digit from the left is different as follows. +.In case of 0 (example: 18 0 01000) When the third digit from the left shows "0", this error occurred under the condition of INITIAL SETTINGS has been com- pleted.
7.2. Clean Box 7.2.1. Servicing the Lens unit. To keep dust proof environment when repairing lens unit, CLEAN BOX is recommended (less than class 10,000 Federal Standard 209D). 7.2.2. Introduction of Clean box. One of our recommended clean box is as shown below. It consists of "Air clean unit"...
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7.4.1. Extension Cable Connections 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 Fig. Removal Rear Case Unit Fig.D1 Card Battery 3 Screws (A) 2 Screws (B) 1 Screw (C) Fig.D2 P9001 (Connector) FP9003 (Flex) FP9006 (Flex) Rear Case Unit EVF Unit Fig.D3 FP9004 (Flex) EVF Unit...
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8.3.2. Removal of the EVF Unit Fig. D2 Fig. D3...
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8.3.3. Removal of the Main P.C.B. Unit, • This unit equipped with two pieces of capacitors as flash charging capacitors. GYRO P.C.B., Battery Frame Unit “Either one of the capacitor discharging operation” makes and Condenser Cover discharging for others as well. Fig.
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8.3.5. Removal of the LCD Unit Fig. D6 8.3.4. Removal of the Speaker Fig. D8 8.3.6. Removal of the Jack Door Unit Fig. D7 Fig. D9...
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8.3.7. Removal of the AF LED P.C.B. Fig. D10 8.3.8. Removal of the Flash Unit, MIC P.C.B. Fig. D11 Fig. D12...
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Fig. D15 8.3.9. Removal of the Top Operation Unit Fig. D13 Fig. D16 Fig. D14...
8.3.10. Removal of the Lens Unit 8.4. Disassembly/Assembly Proce- dure for the Lens NOTE: When Disassembling and Assembling for the Lens 1. Recommended clean level of repairing lens unit for this model is less than class 10,000. (Federal Standard 209D) To keep maintaining the dust proof environment, it is recommended dealing with Clean box (Refer to “7.2.
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8.4.2. Removal of the 1st Lens Frame Unit 8.4.3. Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit...
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8.4.4. Removal of the Master Flange Unit 8.4.5. Removal of the Cam Frame...
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8.4.6. Removal of the Focus Motor Unit 8.4.7. Removal of the 4th Lens Frame Unit...
8.4.8. Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame 8.5. Removal of the CCD Unit Unit To prevent the CCD unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not remove the CCD unit except for replacing.
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 Web-site”, therefore, access to “TSN Web-site”...
10 Maintenance 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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Therefore, handle the value indicated on here as reference. DMC-FZ38EE DMC-FZ35GD DMC-FZ38SG 6.Use the parts number indicated on the Replacement Parts List . DMC-FZ35P 7.Indication on Schematic diagrams: DMC-FZ35PC Circuit name being connected. DMC-FZ35PU This signal is connected Vol.
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.
S4. Schematic Diagram S4.1. Interconnection Diagram MICROPHONE FP5201 FP5202 PW 5W MIC GND MIC P.C.B. MIC R IN MIC L IN (FOIL SIDE) MIC REG MAIN - MIC FPC EVF UNIT FT9301 TOP OPERATION UNIT FLASH UNIT BATTERY FP9001 FP9006 PW BL PLUS PW BL MINUS LED RANK...
S6. Replacement Parts List E.S.D. standards for Electrostatically Sensitive Devices, refer to PREVENTION OF 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.
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DMC-FZ38EG,EP,EF,EB,EE,SG DMC-FZ35P,PC,PU,GC,GT,GK,GN,GD vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R5217 D0GA104JA021 RESISTOR VEP56091A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. EE,SG,P,PC, R5218 D0GA472JA021 RESISTOR PU,GC,GT,GK,GN,GD R5219 D0GA104JA021 RESISTOR VEP56091B MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. EG,EP,EF,EB...
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DMC-FZ38EG,EP,EF,EB,EE,SG DMC-FZ35P,PC,PU,GC,GT,GK,GN,GD vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks L0AA01A00041 SPEAKER VHD1684 SCREW VMP9538 SP FIX PLATE VHD1684 SCREW VMP9421 LCD HOLDER VHD1684 SCREW VYK3P91 REAR CASE (1) U VHD1870...
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DMC-FZ38EG,EP,EF,EB,EE,SG DMC-FZ35P,PC,PU,GC,GT,GK,GN,GD vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VQT2E85 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 EP [SPC] ----- BATTERY PACK 1 EG,EP,EF,EB,EE,SG,PU, (POLISH/CZECH) GC,GT,GN,GD VQT2E86 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 EP [SPC] ----- BATTERY PACK...
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