Panasonic DMC-F3P, DMC-F3PC, DMC-F3PR, DMC-F3PU, DMC-F3EB Service Manual

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ORDER NO. DSC1002017CE

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-F3P

DMC-F3PC DMC-F3PR DMC-F3PU DMC-F3EB DMC-F3EE DMC-F3EF

B26

DMC-F3EG DMC-F3EP DMC-F3GC DMC-F3GF DMC-F3GN DMC-F3GT DMC-F4EB DMC-F4EE DMC-F4EG DMC-F4EP

Colour [ DMC-F3 ]

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

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

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

[ DMC-F4 ]

(S)...........Silver Type (only EE)

(K)...........Black Type (except EE)

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

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 dispose the Lithium Battery -------------------7

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

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

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

3.3. Important Notice 1:-----------------------------------------9

3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model)-------------------------------------------------------10

4 Specifications----------------------------------------------------16 5 Location of Controls and Components------------------17 6 Service Fixture & Tools---------------------------------------19

6.1. Service Fixture and Tools------------------------------19

7 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions---------------21

7.1. Disassembly Flow Chart--------------------------------21

7.2. PCB Location----------------------------------------------21

7.3. Disassembly Procedure--------------------------------22

8 Measurements and Adjustments --------------------------27

8.1. Introduction ------------------------------------------------27

8.2. Matrix chart (Replaced part and Adjustment item) ---------------------------------------------------------27

8.3. Execute the Adjustment software “DscCalDi.exe”.-------------------------------------------28

8.4. Adjustment procedures---------------------------------29

9 Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------38

9.1. Cleaning Lens and LCD Panel -----------------------38

10 Block Diagram ---------------------------------------------------39

10.1. Overall Block Diagram----------------------------------39

11 Wiring Connection Diagram---------------------------------40 12 Printed Circuit Board ------------------------------------------41

12.1. Fuse location on MAIN P.C.B. ------------------------41

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

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

CAUTION:

1. Make 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. 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 P.C.B. for approx. 5 seconds.

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

Fig. F1

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)

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 shock 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.

2.4. How to dispose the Lithium Battery

2.4.1. Removal Procedure

1. Remove the Main P.C.B. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.)

2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No.“Z3001” at component side of Main P.C.B.) and then dispose it. It should be disposed of in waste products destined for burial rather than incineration.

NOTE:

This Lithium battery is a critical component. It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge. 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-F3/F4 series, as well.

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 for 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%

3.3. Important Notice 1:

[1.Component on P.C.B.]

1. The P.C.B.’s in this unit is not component replacement excluding following part. MAIN P.C.B. --------- Fuse (F5001, F5002, F5005, F5006) FLASH P.C.B. -------- Flash Charging Capacitor(C5412)), Trigger Coil(T5402) Other than above component on P.C.B.’s are defected, replace each P.C.B. as a unit.

[2.MAIN P.C.B.] AFTER REPLACING THE MAIN P.C.B.

After replacing the Main P.C.B., follow the following steps in order.

1. Assemble the unit. Refer to the “7.Disassembly and Assembly Instructions” section.

2. Up date the firmware. The firmware together with version up procedure are available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”.

3. Perform the adjustment using adjustment software “DscCalDi”. The adjustment software is available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”.

4. Register the USB storage information. Refer to the “8.4.6.USB STORAGE INFO. REGISTRATION” in “8.4.Adjustment procedures” section.

5. Set the “model suffix”. Refer to the “3.4.2.INITIAL SETTINGS:” section.

6. Refresh the unit. Refer to the “3.4.2.INITIAL SETTINGS:” section.

[3.Lens unit]

1. The Lens unit in this unit is not component replacement.

Other than above part are defected, replace minimumsize of concerned part as a unit.

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

There are six kinds of DMC-F3/F4, regardless of the colours.

• a) DMC-F3P/PC

• b) DMC-F3EB/EF/EG/EP, F4EB/EG/EP

• c) DMC-F3EE, F4EE

• d) DMC-F3GT

• e) DMC-F3GN

• f) DMC-F3PU/PR/GC/GF

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

3.4.1. Defining methods:

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

NOTE:

After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., make sure to perform the “firmware version up”, “Initial settings” and “adjustment”. The firmware & adjustment software is available at “software d ownload” on the “Support Info rmation from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”.

3.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS:

1. PURPOSE OF INITIAL SETTINGS:

There are two cases to perform the INITIAL SETTINGS.

1. Refresh the unit:The INITIAL SETTINGS can be used to erase all back up data. (Not only user setting and image data stored in “Built-in Memory”, but also clock data is reset.)

2. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B.: (Since the model suffix data is not assigned for the MAIN P.C.B. being supplied as spare parts, model suffix has to be assigned.)

After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., make sure to perform the “firmware version up”, “adjus tment” a nd “Ini ti al setting s ” by o rderi ng the following procedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit.

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE:

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

3. PROCEDURES: NOTE:

1. Precautions: Read the above “CAUTION 1” and “CAUTION 2”, carefully.

2. To perform the Initial settings, adjustment software “DscCalDi” is required. The software together with installation instruction is available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”.

Step 1. Preparation:

1. After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., assemble the unit by referring the “7.Disassembly and Assembly Instructions”.

2. Update the firmware of the unit. The firmware together with version up procedure are available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-AVC” web-site in “TSN system”.

4. Register the USB storage information. Refer to the “8.4.6.USB STORAGE INFO. REGISTRATION” in “8.4.Adjustment procedures” section.

Step 2. Setup:

1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit.

2. Set the [ REC/PLAY ] switch to “REC” mode.

3. Set the recording mode to [ Normal Picture ] mode. *.Turn on the power switch and then press the “MODE” button. *.Choose the [ Normal Picture ] mode with cursor buttons, then press the “MENU/SET” button. *.Turn the power switch to OFF.

4. Connect the Camera unit and a PC with a USB cable.

5. Turn the power switch to ON.

6. Select the USB mode to “PC” mode, then press the “MENU/SET” button. (NOTE: Right after replacing the MAIN P.C.B., the USB selection screen does not displayed.)

Step 3. Execute the software “DscCalDi” :

1. Choose the “Adj Soft (DscCalDi)” and execute the adjustment software.(Refe r to Fig.X1:Connection) [ “Start” ---> “Program(P)” ---> “Win Tatsujin” ---> “Dsc” ---> “DMC-F3,F4 series” ---> “Adj Soft (DscCalDi)” ] The following main screen is appear on the PC monitor.

NOTE:

Without connecting the USB cable between DSC (USB mode with power on) an d PC, adjustment software does no t executed.

Step 4. Select the Model suffix (Factory Code):

1. Click on the pull down menu tag of the “Factory Code”. The model suffix list is displayed.

2. Choose the appropriate model suffix.

Step 5. Default settings (Test):

1. Click on the pull down menu tag of the “Test”. (The Test item list is disp layed.)

2. Choose the “Set Default” in order to refresh the unit (Factory shipping condition).

Step 6. CONFIRMATION:

1. Close the “DscCalDi.exe” by clicking on the “X” located on the top right corner.

2. Turn on the camera switch.

3. Disconnect the USB cable and turn “OFF” the power switch of the camera unit.

4. Confirm that the language and Clock set request screen is displayed on the LCD monitor. Major default setting condition is as shown in the following table.

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