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ORDER NO. DSC0908052CE Digital Camera DMC-FP8P Model No. DMC-FP8PC DMC-FP8PU DMC-FP8EB DMC-FP8EE DMC-FP8EF DMC-FP8EG DMC-FP8EP DMC-FP8GC DMC-FP8GD DMC-FP8GH DMC-FP8GK DMC-FP8GN DMC-FP8GT Vol. 1 Colour (S)...Silver Type (except PC/EF/GD/GT) (K)...Black Type (P)...Pink Type (only PU/GC/GD/GH/GK/GN/GT) (A)...Blue Type (only GC/GH/GK/GT) (V)...Violet Type (only GC/GH/GK) (N)...Gold Type (only PC/EE/GH/GK)
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. Be 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).
2.3. Caution for AC Cord 2.3.2.1. Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with (For EB/GC/GH) 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 P.C.B.. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Unsolder the each soldering point of electric lead terminal for Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B9101” at component side of MAIN P.C.B.) and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal.
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.
3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are nine kinds of DMC-FP8, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-FP8 (Japan domestic model) • b) DMC-FP8P/PC • c) DMC-FP8EB/EF/EG/EP • d) DMC-FP8EE • e) DMC-FP8GT • f) DMC-FP8GK •...
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3.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following pro- cedure 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 P.C.B.] When MAIN P.C.B. has just been replaced, all of the model suffix is displayed as follows. (Four 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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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-FP8 (Japan domestic model) NTSC Japanese Year/Month/Date b) DMC-FP8P NTSC English Month/Date/Year c) DMC-FP8EG English Date/Month/Year d) DMC-FP8EP English Date/Month/Year e) DMC-FP8PU...
5 Location of Controls and Components Names of the Components Flash Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp Lens LCD monitor [MODE] button [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch Speaker [MENU/SET] button Keypad light 10 [Q.MENU]/Delete button 11 [DISPLAY] button 12 Cursor buttons /Exposure compensation/Auto Bracket/White balance fine adjustment /Flash setting button...
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Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] Mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent Auto Mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the Scene Mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
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.)
7.2. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment. The adjustment instruction is available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”, together with Maintenance software. 7.3. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts.
8.3. Disassembly Procedure 8.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case Unit Item Removal Rear Case Unit (Fig.D1) Card Battery 2 Screws (A) Side Ornament (L) (Fig.D2) Jack Door 2 Screws (B) 5 Hanging Parts Side Ornament (R) 3 Screws (C) Bottom Ornament (Fig.D3) 2 Locking tabs Rear Case Unit...
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(Fig.D3) 8.3.2. Removal of the LCD Unit (Fig.D4) (Fig.D2)
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(Fig.D7) 8.3.4. Removal of the Rear OPE P.C.B. (Fig.D5) 8.3.3. Removal of the Front Case Unit (Fig.D8) 8.3.5. Removal of the Speaker (Fig.D6) (Fig.D9)
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(Fig.D10) 8.3.6. Removal of the Gyro P.C.B. (Fig.D11) 8.3.7. Removal of the Top OPE P.C.B. (Fig.D13) (Fig.D12)
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8.3.8. Removal of the Main P.C.B. 8.3.9. Removal of the Lens Unit (with CCD) NOTE: When Disassembling and Assembling for the Lens Unit 1. In case of the dust is putted on the lens, blow off them by airbrush. 2. Do not touch the surface of lens. 3.
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8.3.10. Removal of the Flash P.C.B. (Fig.D17) 8.3.11. Removal of the Battery Case Unit (Fig.D16) (Fig.D18)
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8.3.12. Removal of the Battery Door Unit (Fig.D20) (Fig.D19) NOTE: (When Installing) Be sure to confirm the following points when installing. • The Screw is tightened enough. • Installing conditions are fine. (No distortion, no illegal- space.) • No dust and/or dirt on every Lens surfaces. •...
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 Website”, therefore, access to “TSN Website”...
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-FP8P DMC-FP8EF DMC-FP8GH 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.
S4.2. Flash Schematic Diagram CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1.25A 32V FUSE. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1.5A 32V FUSE. ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES 1.25A 32V 1.5A 32V...
S6. 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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DMC-FP8P-S VEP58094A / VEP59067A / VEP59065A / VEP59066A Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP59065A REAR OPE P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. ------ P.C.B. LIST ------ C9601 F1G1A1040006 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 0.1U VEP56089A MAIN P.C.B.
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DMC-FP8P-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP56089A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VPF1301 CAMERA BAG 1 (P,PC,PU) VEP58094A FLASH P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. DE-A59BA/SX BATTERY CHARGER 1 (P,PC,PU) VEP59065A REAR OPE P.C.B.
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DMC-FP8P-S Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VPF1301 CAMERA BAG 1 (EXCEPT P,PC,PU) VPK4005 PACKING CASE 1 (GKS) DE-A60AA/SX BATTERY CHARGER 1 (EG,EP,EF,EB,GN) VPK4010 PACKING CASE 1 (GKK) DE-A60BB/SX BATTERY CHARGER...