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 Capacitor on Top P.C.B. Unit CAUTION: 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on Top P.C.B. Unit. 2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on Top P.C.B. Unit 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 Electrostatic 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 NFC P.C.B. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Unsolder the Lithium battery (Ref. No. at foil side of NFC P.C.B.) 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.
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3.2.2. About VENUS ENGINE (IC6001) < Located on the Main P.C.B. > • The VENUS ENGINE (IC6001) consists of two IC chips, which are fixed together with solder. (It is so called, "Package On Package" type of IC.) Caution: • During servicing, do not press down hard on the surface of IC6001.
3.3. Service Notes 3.3.1. About Wi-Fi Function 3.3.2. 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 SETTING".
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.
3.5. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are eight kinds of DMC-TZ60/TZ61/ZS40, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-TZ60 (Japan domestic model.) • b) DMC-ZS40P/PC • c) DMC-TZ60EB/EF/EG/EP, TZ61EG • d) DMC-TZ60EE • e) DMC-TZ60GN •...
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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, be sure to read the following CAUTIONS. 2.
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[Only for "DMC-TZ60EG, EF, EB, EP, GA and TZ61" models : (VEP56194B is used as a Main P.C.B.)] When Main P.C.B. has just been replaced, only 8 model suffix are displayed as follows. (Two pages in total) To display the "TZ61" model suffix, choose the "EG" area and press the DELETE button. [Only for "DMC-ZS40GK"...
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• Step 6. Set the model suffix at "INITIAL SETTINGS": Press the "RIGHT of Cursor buttons". The only set area is displayed. Press the "RIGHT of Cursor buttons" after confirmation. (The unit is powered off automatically.) • Step 7. CONFIRMATION: Confirm the display of "PLEASE SET THE CLOCK"...
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. 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...
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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 19*0 2000 OIS adj. Yaw direction amplitude error (small) OIS ADJ OIS ADJ 3000 OIS adj. Pitch direction amplitude error (small) 4000 OIS adj.
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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 completed. It means that this error is occurred basically at user side.
7 Troubleshooting Guide 7.1. Failure Diagnosis of GPS (Except: ZS40GK) 7.1.1. Checking Method of GPS failure GENERAL DESCRIPTION Note: DMC-ZS40GK do not equipped with GPS function.
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7.1.2. Checking flowchart of GPS failure The checking flowchart of GPS failure is as follows: Note: *Perform the GPS communication test, even if the repair being carried out is not related with GPS function. *The GPS function in this unit is performed communication between GPS P.C.B. (on the Top P.C.B. Unit) and VENUS ENGINE (IC6001: on the Main P.C.B.).
7.2. Failure Diagnosis of Wi-Fi 7.2.1. 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 Service Fixture & Tools 8.1. Service Fixture and Tools The following Service Fixture and tools are used for checking and servicing this unit. Leveller adjustment chart 1. Leveller adjustment chart for adjustment of electronic leveller. 2. Download the leveller adjustment chart "ACC_Adjustment_Chart.pdf" from the Web site and print in A3 size. 8.2.
8.3. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing. Parts No. Connection Form VFK1541 PP9901 (TOP P.C.B. UNIT) - PS9002 (Main P.C.B.) 40PIN B to B 8.3.1. Extension Cable Connections CAUTION-1.
9.4. Lens Disassembly Procedure 9.4.2. Both Side Cam Frame, 1st Lens Unit, 2nd Lens Unit and 3rd Lens Precaution: 1. Do not remove the MOS when disassembling or re- Unit assembling the lens in order to maintain it clean. 1. Pull out the Relay Gear using tweezers, etc. When remove it, refer to item "9.6".
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9.4.3. Removal of the 1st Lens Frame Unit 9.4.4. Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame and 3rd Lens Frame Unit Unit 1. Turn the 3rd Lens Frame Unit in the direction of arrow 1. Turn the Straight Frame using Slotted Driver, etc. and fully.
9.5. Assembly Procedure for Lens 2. Insert the 2nd Lens Frame Unit as the drawing below indicated. (Revised Version) * Align the portion without an external wall of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit with the OIS Drive Lever portion of the 9.5.1.
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9.5.3. Insert the 3rd Lens Frame Unit 2. Insert the 1st Lens Frame Unit as the drawing below indicated. 1. Insert the 3rd Lens Frame Unit as the drawing below (1) Position the printing portion (LEICA) of the 1st Lens indicated.
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9.5.4. Insert the Fix Frame Unit 9.5.5. Insert the Master Flange Unit Note: (When Installing) Note: (When Installing) When using the Fix Frame Unit of service part, remove the Take Care not to damage the flex. Master Flange Unit (used to prevent fall of the gear) and the Take Care not to tuck in to the Master Flange Unit, When Relay Gear before assembling the Fix Frame Unit.
9.6. Removal of the MOS Unit 4. Attach the Master Flange Unit, then tighten 6 screws (A). 5. Attach the sensor for Focus Motor of Lens FPC Unit, then When remove the MOS Unit once (the Torx screw (A) is tighten 2 screws (B).
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. Introduction When servicing this unit, make sure to perform the adjustments necessary based on the part(s) replaced. When trouble occurs, it is recommended to backup the Flash-rom data before disassembling the unit. 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. can be 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 When using VFK1164TDVLB Light Box If using VFK1164TDVLB Light Box, remove the lens connection ring by loosing thumbscrew and three hexagon screws. * RFKZ0523 Light Box has no lens connection ring. 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.
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 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 DISPLAY button after Flag reset. OIS Adjustment screen is displayed on the LCD panel. (Refer to Fig.3-4) 3. Press the shutter button. The adjustment will start automatically.
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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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IMPORTANT NOTICE (After replacing the Main P.C.B.) After replacing the Main P.C.B., make sure to perform the "INITIAL SETTINGS" first, then release the "INITIAL SETTINGS" in order to proceed the electrical adjustment. Note: 1. If electrical adjustment or data re-writing is executed before "INITIAL SETTINGS", suffix code list is never displayed, and it cannot be chosen suitable suffix code.
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10.3.2.1. How to Adjustment the Electronic Leveller <Preparation> • Download the leveller adjustment chart "ACC_Adjustment_Chart.pdf" from the Web site and print in A3 size. • Fix the leveller adjustment chart to the wall or panel using thumbtacks and drop a thread with weight. (Fig.3-7) Attach it to the wall or panel in that condition and remove the thread with weight.
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, 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;...
12.2. System Control Block Diagram MAIN P.C.B. IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE) OPERATION P.C.B. UNIT FP9006 FP9201 JOG DIAL A R25 FP9006 FP9201 JOG DIAL B R24 FP9006 FP9201 CROSS KEY IN A15 MENU DOWN RIGHT LEFT Wi-Fi D9105 FP9006 FP9201 S9209 WiFi SW IN AD22 S9211 FP9006...
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