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 Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices ---------------5 2.2.
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 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 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).
Note: The lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML-421S/DN Manufactured by Energy Company, Panasonic Corporation.) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use.
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Note: Above caution is applicable for a battery pack which is for DMC-TZ25/ZS15 series, as well.
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.
3.3. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are six kinds of DMC-TZ25/ZS15, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-ZS15P/PC • b) DMC-TZ25EB/EF/EG/EP • c) DMC-TZ25EE • d) DMC-TZ25GN • e) DMC-ZS15GK • f ) DMC-TZ25GC/GA, ZS15GH/PU What is the difference is that the "INITIAL SETTINGS"...
3.3.2. 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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[CASE 1. After replacing Main P.C.B.] [Except "EG, EF, EB and EP" models: (VEP56153A is used as a Main P.C.B.)] When Main P.C.B. has just been replaced, all of the model suffix are displayed as follows. (Four pages in total) [Only "EG, EF, EB and EP"...
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When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable, it is detected as removable media. 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 DMC-TZ25EB English Date/Month/Year DMC-TZ25EE Russian Date/Month/Year DMC-TZ25EF French...
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Note: *Above specification is for DMC-ZS15PC. Some of the specification may differ depends on model suffix. [1] All: 1). [Analog video:] NTSC ----------------------------------------------------------(Only "P/PC/PU" models) NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) ----------(Except "P/PC/PU" models) [2] Only for "EB/EF/EG/EP" models: 1). [Interface Digital:] •...
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 4bits Low 4 bits Check point (Lower) Detecting Part/Circuit device LENS Lens drive OIS 18*0...
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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 Adj.History OIS 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 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 Maintenance software (DIAS) is available at "software download"...
7.3. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing. Parts No. Connection Form RFKZ0418 PP9802 (MAIN) - PS9901 (TOP OPERATION P.C.B.) 30PIN B to B RFKZ0581 FP9004 (MAIN) - LCD UNIT 47PIN 0.3FFC VFK1906 PP8001 (FLASH P.C.B.) - PS9903 (TOP OPERATION P.C.B.) 20PIN B to B...
8.3. Disassembly Procedure 8.3.1. Removal of the Side Ornament (L), Side Ornament (R) Item Fig. Removal Side Ornament (L) / (R) Fig. D1 SD Card Battery 4 Screws (A) 2 Locking tabs Side Ornament (L) Side Ornament (R) Rear Case Unit Fig.
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8.3.2. Removal of the Rear Case Unit 8.3.3. Removal of the LCD Unit Fig. D2 Fig. D3...
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8.3.4. Removal of the Front Case Unit 8.3.5. Removal of the Frame Plate Fig. D4 Fig. D5...
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8.3.6. Removal of the Top Case Unit 8.3.7. Removal of the Flash Unit, Flash P.C.B. Fig. D6 Fig. D7...
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8.3.8. Removal of the Top Operation 8.3.9. Removal of the Lens Unit P.C.B. Fig. D9 Fig. D8...
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8.3.10. Removal of the Main P.C.B. 8.3.11. Removal of the SD Card P.C.B. Fig. D11 8.3.12. Battery Case Unit Fig. D10 Fig. D12...
8.4. Lens Disassembly Procedure 8.4.1. Removal of the Lens FPC Unit (with Zoom Motor) and Master Flange Precaution: 1. Do not remove the CMOS when disassembling or Unit reassembling the lens in order to maintain it clean. 1. Unscrew the 4 screws (A). When remove it, refer to item "8.6".
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8.4.2. Removal of the 1st Direct Frame, 8.4.3. Removal of the 1st Direct Frame, 2nd/3rd Direct Frame, Both Side 2nd/3rd Direct Frame, Both Side Cam Frame, 1st Lens Frame Unit, Cam Frame and 1st Lens Frame 2nd Lens Frame Unit, 3rd Lens Unit/2nd Lens Frame Unit/3rd Lens Frame Unit and Fix Cam Frame Unit Frame Unit...
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8.4.4. Removal of the 2nd/3rd Direct 2. Push the 1st Lens Frame Unit to the indicated by arrow from Lens Side, and then remove the Unit of 1st Direct Frame, Both Side Cam Frame and Frame, 2nd/3rd Direct Frame, Both Side Cam Frame and 1st Lens Frame Unit/2nd Lens 1st Lens Frame Unit/2nd Lens Frame Unit/3rd Lens Frame Unit/3rd Lens Frame Unit...
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8.4.5. Removal of the 2nd/3rd Direct 8.4.6. Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame Frame, Both Side Cam Frame and Unit 2nd Lens Frame Unit/3rd Lens 1. Turn the 2nd/3rd Direct Frame, and then align the groove of 2nd/3rd Direct Frame. Frame Unit 2.
8.5. Assembly Procedure for Lens 8.4.7. Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit 8.5.1. Phase alignment of the 2nd/3rd 1. Align the mark to the mark, while turning the 2nd/3rd Direct Frame and Both Side Cam Direct Frame. Frame 2. Remove the 2nd Lens Frame Unit from the 2nd/3rd Direct Frame and Both Side Cam Frame.
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8.5.3. Assembly for and 3rd Lens Frame 8.5.5. Assembly for the 2nd/3rd Direct Frame, Both Side Cam Frame and 1st Lens Frame Unit/2nd Lens Frame Unit/3rd Lens Frame Unit 8.5.4. Assembly for the 2nd/3rd Direct Frame, Both Side Cam Frame and 2nd Lens Frame Unit/3rd Lens Frame Unit...
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8.5.6. Assembly for the 1st Direct Frame, 2nd/3rd Direct Frame, Both Side Cam Frame and 1st Lens Frame Unit/2nd Lens Frame Unit/3rd Lens Frame Unit...
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8.5.7. Assembly for the 1st Direct Frame, 8.5.8. Assembly for the Lens FPC unit 2nd/3rd Direct Frame, Both Side (with Zoom Motor) and Master Cam Frame, 1st Lens Frame Unit/ Flange Unit 2nd Lens Frame Unit/3rd Lens Frame Unit and Fix Frame Unit...
8.6. Removal of the CMOS Unit 8.7. Removal of the Lens FPC Unit (with Zoom Motor) To prevent the CMOS unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not remove the CMOS unit except for replacing.
8.8. Removal of the Focus Motor 8.9. The Application of Grease Unit Method The grease application point of lens unit are as follows. Apply grease additionally in the specified position if necessary. When the grease is applied, use a toothpick and apply thinly. •...
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. 4.
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 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 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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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.
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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.
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 "3.3.2. INITIAL SETTINGS" for details. [IMPORTANT] 1.
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;...
11.2. System Control Block Diagram IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE) REC PLAY SW AA23 CROSS KEY IN AB18 RIGHT DOWN LEFT S9503 S9504 S9502 S9501 REC/ PLAY SW S9509 PLAY REAR KEY IN AC20 DELETE DISPLAY MENU EXPOSURE S9508 S9507 S9506 S9510 IC9101 TOP OPERATION P.C.B.
11.5. Lens Drive Block Diagram IC6001 IC7101 (VENUS ENGINE) FOCUS ENC FP9005 (GYRO SENSOR) FHP LED FHP ABS A15 G FHP GYRO DI 10 MOSO CD BARREL ENC ZHP LED ZHP ABS GYRO DO MOSI B15 G ZHP ZOOM ENC QR9001 ZENC1 LED LED DRIVE...
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks C1001 F1J1A106A043 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 10U C1003 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C1004 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C1010 F4Z1A330A012 CAPACITOR C1011 F1H1A225A025 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 2.2U C1020 F1J0J2260004 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 22U...
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks C6026 F1G1A104A012 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 0.1U C6027 F1G1A104A012 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 0.1U C6030 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C6032 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C6033 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U...
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks ET2002 K4AD01D00011 EARTH SPRING ET9901 K4AC01D00001 EARTH SPRING ET9902 K4AC01D00001 EARTH SPRING ET9903 N9ZZ00000333 EARTH SPRING F2001 K5H1522A0018 FUSE 32V 1.5A F2002 K5H202Y00007 FUSE 32V 2.0A F8001 ERBRE1R25 FUSE 32V 1.25A...
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks Q1501 FG6943010R TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q6001 B1CFHD000027 TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. Q8001 B1JBLP000038 TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. QR1501 DRC3114E0L TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR 1 E.S.D. QR6001 DRC3144W0L TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR 1 E.S.D. QR9001 DRC3143Z0L TRANSISTOR-RESISTOR 1 E.S.D.
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks R8006 ERJ6GEYJ514V M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W 510K R8013 ERJ2RHD1621 M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1620 R8021 ERJ2GEJ513X M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 51K R8032 D1BD4703A119 RESISTOR R9020 ERJ2GEJ151 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 150 R9021 ERJ2GEJ151 M.RESISTOR CH 1/10W 150...
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks S9904 K0G199A00012 SWITCH T8001 G5DYA0000139 TRANSFORMER T8002 G5F1A0000026 CHIP INDUCTOR X6002 H1A7205B0004 CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR X9101 H0J327200085 CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR...
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Frame and Casing Section...
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Packing Parts and Accessories Section (1)
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Packing Parts and Accessories Section (2)
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VEP56153A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. EE,GC,GA,GN,P,PC,PU,GH,GK VEP56153B MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. EG,EP,EF,EB L0AA01A00032 SPEAKER L0CBAY000139 MICROPHONE UNITS VGL1398 AF PANEL LIGHT VGQ0S26 FRASH SPACER VEP50098A TOP OPERATION P.C.B.
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VXQ2209 MASTER FRANGE UNIT 212-1 VXP3530 4TH LENS FRAME UNIT 212-2 VMB4564 FOCUS SPRING 212-3 VXP3531 5TH LENS FRAME UNIT 212-4 L6HAYYYC0036 STEPPING MOTORS 212-5 VMB4448 5TH SPRING...
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Model No. : DMC-TZ25/ZS15 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VFF0967-S CD-ROM (SOFT/INSTRUCTION BOOK) 1 P,PC,PU See "Notes" VFF0968-S CD-ROM (SOFT/INSTRUCTION BOOK) 1 EG See "Notes" VFF0969-S CD-ROM (SOFT/INSTRUCTION BOOK) 1 EP,EF,EB See "Notes" VFF0970-S CD-ROM (SOFT/INSTRUCTION BOOK) 1 EE See "Notes"...