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 Top P.C.B. ----------------------------------------------------4 2 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------5 2.1.
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 E.Capacitor on Flash Top P.C.B. CAUTION: 1. Be sure to discharge the E.capacitor on FLASH TOP P.C.B.. 2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH TOP 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).
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.
3.5. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are seven kinds of DMC-SZ7, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-SZ7 (Japan domestic model) • b) DMC-SZ7P/PC • c) DMC-SZ7EB/EF/EG/EP • d) DMC-SZ7EE • e) DMC-SZ7GK • f) DMC-SZ7GN •...
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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• Step 4. Display the INITIAL SETTING: While pressing [ MENU/SET ] button and “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor button” simultaneously, turn the Power off. The “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu is displayed. There are two kinds of “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu form as follows: [CASE 1.
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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-SZ7(Japan domestic model) NTSC Japanese Year/Month/Date b) DMC-SZ7P NTSC English Month/Date/Year c) DMC-SZ7PC NTSC English Month/Date/Year d) DMC-SZ7PU NTSC Spanish...
Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [ Press [MODE]. Press / / / to select the Recording Mode. Press [MENU/SET]. List of Recording 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.
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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: 18001000) When the third digit from the left shows "0", this error occurred under the condition of INITIAL SETTINGS has been completed.
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”. To download, click on “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC”. 7.3. Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing. Table S1 Extension Cable List Parts No.
8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart 8.3. Disassembly Procedure This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. Item Removal Front Case Unit (Fig. D1) Card Rear Case Unit Battery 3 Screws (A) 1 Screw (B) 2 Screws (C) (Fig.
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8.3.1. Removal of the Front Case Unit and Rear Case Unit (Fig. D1) (Fig. D2)
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8.3.2. Removal of the Jack Door 8.3.3. Removal of the Sub Operation P.C.B. and PCB Spacer (Fig. D4) (Fig. D3)
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8.3.4. Removal of the LCD Unit and Frame 8.3.5. Removal of the Top Case Unit Plate (Fig. D6) (Fig. D5)
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8.3.6. Removal of the Flash Top P.C.B. and Microphone Unit (Fig. D8) 8.3.7. Removal of the Flash Unit and Speaker (Fig. D9) (Fig. D7)
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8.3.8. Removal of the Lens Unit (W/MOS) 8.3.10. Removal of the Battery Case (Fig. D12) (Fig. D10) 8.3.11. Removal of the Battery Door Unit 8.3.9. Removal of the Main P.C.B. (Fig. D13) NOTE: (When Installing) Make sure to confirm the following points when installing: •...
8.4. Lens Disassembly Procedure Precaution: 1. Do not remove the MOS FPC unit when disassembling or reassembling the lens in order to maintain it clean. The screw fitting the MOS FPC unit to the master flange unit is fixed by the bond lock with the adjustment of the installation angle of the MOS FPC unit against the lens (optical axis adjustment) finished.
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8.4.2. Removal of the Master Flange Unit 8.4.3. Removal of the Outside Direct Frame Unit / 1st-3rd Lens Frame Unit 8.4.4. 1st-3rd Lens Frame Unit...
8.5. Removal of the Focus Motor 8.6. Application Grease Method The grease application parts 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. •...
8.7. Removal of the MOS FPC Unit When remove the MOS FPC unit once (the screw(E) is loos- ened even a little), the optical tilt adjustment is required. When loosen the screw(E), necessary the optical tilt adjustment at the end of assembling. (Refer to item "9.3.2.") To prevent the MOS FPC unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not remove the MOS FPC unit except for replacing.
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. ] button 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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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks C1001 F1J1A106A024 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 10U C1002 F1J1A106A024 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 10U C1003 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C1004 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C1010 F1J1C106A059 C.CAPACITOR CH 16V 10U...
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks C6015 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C6017 F1H0J1060009 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 10U C6019 F1G0J1050007 C.CAPACITOR CH 6.3V 1U C6020 F1G1A1040006 C.CAPACITOR CH 10V 0.1U C6021 F1G1H100A565 C.CAPACITOR CH 50V 10P...
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks CX6001 F5A84103A020 CAPACITOR NETWORKS D1060 B0JCFC000003 DIODE 1 E.S.D. D1501 B0JCFC000003 DIODE 1 E.S.D. D2001 DB2S31100L DIODE 1 E.S.D. D6001 DA2S10100L DIODE 1 E.S.D. D8001 B3ADB0000142 DIODE...
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks LB8052 J0JCC0000397 FILTER P6401 K1NA09E00098 SD CARD CONNECTOR P8002 K4ZZ03000344 CONNECTOR 4P PP9001 K1KA30BA0342 CONNECTOR 30P PP9501 K1KY16AA0749 CONNECTOR 16P PS8001 K1KB30AA0123 CONNECTOR 30P PS9001 K1KY16AA0748 CONNECTOR 16P Q1501...
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks R8003 D0GB820JA065 CHIP RESISTOR R8005 ERJ6GEYJ514V M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W 510K R8006 ERJ6GEYJ514V M.RESISTOR CH 1/8W 510K R8013 ERJ2RHD1621X M.RESISTOR CH 1/16W 1620 R8021 D0GA303JA023 CHIP RESISTOR R8022 D0GA103JA023...
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks T8001 G5DYA0000135 TRANSFORMER VA9021 D4ED18R0A014 VARISTOR VA9022 D4ED18R0A014 VARISTOR X6001 H0J240500068 CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR X9101 H0J327200225 CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR...
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Frame and Casing Section...
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Packing Parts and Accessories Section (1)
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Packing Parts and Accessories Section (2)
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VEP56148A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL), E.S.D. P,PC,PU,EE,GC,GF,GA,GK,GN VEP56148B MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL), E.S.D. EG,EP,EF,EB VEP58166A FLASH TOP P.C.B. 1 (RTL), E.S.D. VEP59108A SUB OPERATION P.C.B. 1 (RTL), E.S.D.
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks L6DAYYYD0005 ZOOM MOTOR UNIT VMB4603 TILT SPRING VMB4603 TILT SPRING VXP3819 1ST-3RD LENS FRAME UNIT 1 (-K,-T) VXP3818 1ST-3RD LENS FRAME UNIT 1 (-W,-P) VXP3760 OUTSIDE DIRECT FRAME UNIT 1 (-K,-T)
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Model No. : DMC-SZ7 Parts List Ref. Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks VFF0933-S CD-ROM 1 EG [SPC] See "Notes" VFF0934-S CD-ROM 1 EP,EF,EB [SPC] See "Notes" VFF0935-S CD-ROM 1 EE [SPC] See "Notes" VFF0936-S CD-ROM 1 GC,GF,GA,GN [SPC] See "Notes" VFF0938-S CD-ROM 1 GK [SPC] See "Notes"...
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