Panasonic DMC-F2P, DMC-F2PC, DMC-F2PR, DMC-F2PU, DMC-F2EB Service Manual

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Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-F2P

DMC-F2PC
DMC-F2PR
DMC-F2PU
DMC-F2EB
DMC-F2EE
DMC-F2EF

B26

DMC-F2EG
DMC-F2EP
DMC-F2GC
DMC-F2GF
DMC-F2GN

Vol. 2

Colour

(S)...........Silver Type (except PC/EF)

(K)...........Black Type

(P)...........Pink Type (except PC/EF)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 Top
P.C.B.----------------------------------------------------------4

2Warning--------------------------------------------------------------5

2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices ----------5

2.2. How to Recycle the Lithium Ion Battery (U.S.
Only)-----------------------------------------------------------5

2.3. Caution for AC Cord(For EB/GC) ----------------------6

2.4. How to Replace the Lithium Battery-------------------7

3 Service Navigation------------------------------------------------8

3.1. Introduction --------------------------------------------------8

3.2. General Description About Lead Free Solder
(PbF) ----------------------------------------------------------8

3.3. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL
model)---------------------------------------------------------9

4 Specifications---------------------------------------------------- 13
5 Service Fixture & Tools---------------------------------------14

5.1. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. --------------------14

5.2. Service Position ------------------------------------------14

6 Measurements and Adjustments --------------------------15
7 Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------15

7.1. Cleaning Lens and LCD Panel -----------------------15

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1 Safety Precautions

1.1. General Guidelines

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
There are special components used in this equipment
which are important for safety. These p art s are marked by

in the Schematic Diagrams, Circuit Board Layout,
Exploded Views and Replacement Parts List. It is essen­tial that these critical parts should be replaced with manu­facturer’s specified parts to prevent X-RADIATION,
shock, fire, or other hazards. Do not modify the original
design without permission of manufacturer.

2. An Isolation Transformer should always be used during
the servicing of AC Adaptor whose chassis is not isolated
from the AC power line. Use a transformer of adequate
power rating as this protects the technician from acci­dents resulting in personal injury from electrical shocks. It
will also protect AC Adaptor from being damaged by acci­dental shorting that may occur during servicing.

3. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short
circuit is found, replace all parts which have been over­heated or damaged by the short circuit.

4. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices
such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are
properly installed.

5. After servicing, make the following leakage current
checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to
shock hazards.

1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check
(See Figure 1.)

1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use
an isolation transformer for this check.

2. Connect a 1.5 kΩ, 10 W resistor, in parallel with a 0.15 μF
capacitor, between each exposed metallic part on the set
and a good earth ground, as shown in Figure 1.

3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1 kΩ/V or more sensitivity, to
measure the potential across the resistor.

4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the volt­age at each point.

5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of
the above measurements.

6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 V RMS.
A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or equiva­lent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage cur­rent must not exceed 1/2 mA. In case a measurement is
outside of the limits specified, there is a possibility of a
shock hazard, and the equipment should be repaired and
rechecked before it is returned to the customer.

1.2. Leakage Current Cold Check

1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the
two prongs on the plug.

2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter,
between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metal­lic cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads,
connectors, control shafts, etc. When the exposed metal­lic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading
should be between 1 MΩ and 5.2 MΩ. When the exposed
metal does not have a return path to the chassis, the
reading must be infinity.

Figure. 1

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1.4. How to Discharge the Capacitor on Flash Top P.C.B.

CAUTION:

1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FLASH TOP P.C.B..

2. Be careful of the high voltage ci r cu it on FLASH TOP P.C.B. when servicing.

[Discharging Procedure]

1. Refer to the disassemble procedure and remove the necessary parts/unit.

2. Install the insulation tube onto the lead part of resistor (ERG5SJ102:1kΩ /5W).
(an equivalent type of resistor may be used.)

3. Place a resistor between both terminals of capacitor on the FLASH TOP P.C.B. for approx. 5 seconds.

4. After discharging, confirm that the capacitor voltage is lower than 10V using a voltmeter.

Fig. F1

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2Warning

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 Elec­trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices.

The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of compon ent damage caused by electrostatic discharge
(ESD).

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any ESD on your
body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a condu ctive surface such as al umi­num foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.

4. Use only an antistatic solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "antistatic (ESD protected)" can
generate electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most
replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or compara­ble conductive material).

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material
to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION :

Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the
brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity (ESD) suf­ficient to damage an ES device).

2.2. How to Recycle the Lithium Ion Battery (U.S. Only)

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2.3. Caution for AC Cord
(For EB/GC)

2.3.1. Information for Your Safety

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre­recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material may infringe copyright laws.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or sho ck hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying
interference, use the recommended accessories only.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER COVER

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

2.3.2. Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.

2.3.2.1. Important

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:

Blue Neutral
Brown Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the coloured markings i dentifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the ter­minal in the plug which is marked with th e letter N or coloured
BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be con­nected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with
the letter E or the Earth Symbol.

2.3.2.2. Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure
that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
Panasonic Dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in
your home then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut
off and disposed of safety.
There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is
inserted into any 13-ampere socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

2.3.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse

1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse cover.

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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 termin al for Lithium battery (Ref. No. “B9101” at foil side of MAIN P.C.B.)
and remove the Lithium battery together with electric lead terminal. Then replace it into new one.

NOTE:

The Type No. ML421 includes electric lead terminals.

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.
Replacement batteries must be of same type and manufacture.
They must be fitted in the same manner and location as the original battery, with the correct polarity contacts observed.
Do not attempt to re-charge the old battery or re-use it for any other purpose.
It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.

NOTE:

Above caution is applicable for a battery pack which is for DMC-F2 series, as well.

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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. General Description About Lead Free Solder (PbF)

The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical comp onents on the printed circuit boards us ed 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.

Distinction of P.C.B. Lead Free Solder being used

Service caution for repair work using Lead Free Solder (PbF)

• The lead free solder has to be used when repairing the equipment for which the lead free solder is used.
(Definition: The letter of “PbF” is printed on the P.C.B. using the lead free solder.)

• To put lead free solder, it should be well molten and mixed with the original lead free solder.

• Remove the remaining lead free solder on the P.C.B. cleanly fo r soldering of the new IC.

• Since the melting point of the lead free solder i s higher than that of the normal lead solder, it takes the longer time to melt the
lead free solder.

• Use the soldering iron (more than 70W) equipped with the temperature control after setting the temperature at 350±30°C
(662±86°F).

Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.)

• The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the service parts route.
RFKZ03D01KS-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ06D01KS-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ10D01KS-----------(1.0mm 100g Reel)

Note

* Ingredient: tin (Sn) 96.5%, silver (Ag) 3.0%, Copper (Cu) 0.5%, Cobalt (Co) / Germanium (Ge) 0.1 to 0.3%

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3.3. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model)

There are four kinds of DMC-F2, regardless of the colours.

• a) DMC-F2P/PC

• b) DMC-F2EB/EF/EG/EP/GN

• c) DMC-F2EE

• d) DMC-F2PR/PU/GC/GF

What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTINGS” data which is stored in Flash-ROM mounted on MAIN P.C.B..

3.3.1. Defining methods:

To define the model suffix to be serviced, refer to the nameplate which is putte d on the bottom side of the Unit.

NOTE:

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-A VC” web-site in
“TSN system”, together with Maintenance software.

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3.3.2. INITIAL SETTINGS:

After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., be sure to perform the ini tia l setting s after achieving th e adjustment b y ordering the follo wing pro­cedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit.

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Before proceeding Initial settings, be sure to read the following CAUTIONS.

2. PROCEDURES:

• Precautions: Read the above "CAUTION 1" and "CAUTION 2", carefully.

• Preparation:

1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit.
(Since this unit has built-in memory, it can be performed without inserting SD memory card.)

2. Set the recording mode to the [ NORMAL PICTURE ] mode.
(Press the [ MODE ] button and select the [ NORMAL PICTURE ] by pressing the “[ UP ] and [ DOWN ] of Cursor buttons”,
then press the [ MENU/SET ] button.)

NOTE:

If the unit is other than [ NORMAL PICTURE ] mode, it does not displa y the initial settings menu.

• Step 1. The temporary cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
Set the [ REC ]/[ PLAYBACK ] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”.
While keep pressing “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, turn the Power on.

• Step 2. The cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
Set the [ REC ]/[ PLAYBACK ] selector switch to “[ PLAYBACK ]”.
Press “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, then turn the Power off.

• Step 3. Turn the Power on:
Set the [ REC ]/[ PLAYBACK ] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”, and then turn the Power on.

• Step 4. Display the INITIAL SETTING:
While keep pressing [ MENU/SET ] and “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously, turn the Power off.
The "INITIAL SETTINGS" menu is displayed.
There are two kinds of “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu form as follows:

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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. (Five 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.
Once one of the model suffix have been chosen, the model suffix lists will not be displayed, thus, it can not be changed.
Therefore, select the area carefully.

Select the area with pressing “[ UP ] / [ DOWN ] of Cursor buttons”.

• Step 6. Set the model suffix in “INITIAL SETTINGS”:

• Press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons”.

• The only set area is displayed, and then press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” after confirmation.
(The unit is powered off automatically.)

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• Step 7. CONFIRMATION:
Confirm the display of “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in concernd language when the unit is turned on again.
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
a) DMC-F2P NTSC English Month/Date/Year
b) DMC-F2EG PAL English Date/Month/Year
c) DMC-F2PU NTSC English Month/Date/Year
d) DMC-F2GC PAL English Date/Month/Year
e) DMC-F2EF PAL French Date/Month/Year

f) DMC-F2EB PAL English Date/Month/Year
g) DMC-F2EE PAL Russian Date/Month/Year
h) DMC-F2GN PAL English Date/Month/Year

i) DMC-F2PC NTSC English Month/Date/Year

j) DMC-F2PR PAL English Date/Month/Year
k) DMC-F2EP PAL English Date/Month/Year

l) DMC-F2GF PAL English Date/Month/Year

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4 Specifications

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5 Service Fixture & Tools

5.1. 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 th e “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in
“TSN system”, together with Maintenance software.

5.2. Service Position

This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing.

Table S1 Extension Cable List

No. Parts No. Connection Form

1 RFKZ0416 FP9001 (MAIN) - CCD UNIT 41PIN 0.3 FFC
2 RFKZ0477 FP9002 (MAIN) - LENS UNIT 45PIN 0.3 FFC
3 RFKZ0418 PP9001 (MAIN) - PS8001 (FLASH TOP) 30PIN B to B

CAUTION-1. (When servicing FLASH TOP P.C.B.)

1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FLASH TOP P.C.B..
Refer to “HOW TO DISCHARGE THE CAPACITOR ON FLASH TOP P.C.B.”.
The capacitor voltage is not lowered soon even if the AC Cord is unplugged or the battery is removed.

2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH TOP P.C.B..

3. DO NOT allow other parts to touc h th e hi g h voltage circuit on FLASH TOP P.C.B..

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6 Measurements and Adjustments

The adjustment details are described in "Service Manual Vol.1" for this model.
When the following part(s) located on the MAIN P.C.B. is replaced, perform the same necessary adjustment items of MAIN P.C.B..
* IC6001 : VENUS
* IC6002 : Flash-Rom

7 Maintenance

7.1. 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 their surface.

Note:

The Lens Cleaning KIT ; VFK1900BK (Only supplied as 10 set/Box) is available as Service Aid.

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