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.
1.2. ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF)
Distinction of PbF PCB:
PCBs (manufactured) using lead free solder will have a PbF stamp on the PCB.
Caution:
· Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder, Typically the melting point is 50-70°F (30-40°C) higher.
Please use a high temperature soldering iron. In case of soldering iron with temperature control, please set it to 700±20°F
(370±10°C)
· Pb free solder will tend to splash when heated too high (about 1100°F/600°C).
When soldering or unsoldering, please completely remove all of the solder on the pins or solder area, and be sure to heat the
soldering points with the Pb free solder until it melts enough.
1.3. IMPORTANT NOTICE 1: (Other than U.S.A. and Canadian Market)
1. The service manual does not contain the following information, because of the impossibility of servicing at component level.
a. Schematic diagram, Block Diagram and C.B.A. layout of Main C.B.A.
b. Parts list for individual parts of Main C.B.A.
When a part replacement is required for repairing Main C.B.A., replace as an assembled parts. (Main C.B.A.)
2. The following category is/are recycle module part. please send it/them to Central Repair Center.
· MAIN C.B.A. (VEP56021A) : Excluding replacement of Lithium Battery
1.4. HOW TO DEFINE THE MODEL SUFFIX (NTSC or PAL model)
There are six kinds of DMC-LS1, regardless of the colours.
·DMC-LS1S
·DMC-LS1PP
·DMC-LS1EB/EG/EGM/GN
·DMC-LS1GC/SG
·DMC-LS1GT
·DMC-LS1PL/GK
(DMC-LS1S is exclusively Japan domestic model.)
What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTING” data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on Main C.B.A.
1.4.1. 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 C.B.A., be sure to achieve adjustment.
The adjustment instruction is available at “software download” on the “CS-Web from AVC” web-site in “TSN system”.
When you replace the Main C.B.A., be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the Adjustment, by ordering the following
procedure in accordance with model suffix.
·Step 1. The temporary cancellation of factory setting:
Set the mode dial to “ Normal Picture
While keep pressing Optical Image Stabilizer
·Step 2. The cancellation of factory setting:
Set the mode dial to “ Playback
While keep pressing Optical Image Stabilizer
·Step 3. Turn the Power on:
Set the mode dial to “ Normal Picture
·Step 4. Display the INITIAL SETTING:
While keep pressing MENU
and “ RIGHT of Cross key” simultaneously, turn the Power off.
(Red camera mark)”.
and “ UP of Cross key” simultaneously, turn the Power on.
”.
and “ UP of Cross key” simultaneously, turn the Power off.
(Red camera mark)”, and then turn the Power on.
·Step 5. Set the INITIAL SETTING:
Select the area with pressing “ UP
/ DOWN of Cross key”, and then press the “ RIGHT of Cross key”.
The only set area is displayed, and then press the " RIGHTof Cross key" after confirmation. (The unit is powered off
automatically.)
Confirm the display of “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in English when the unit is turned on again.
(For China and Taiwan market, the display shows “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in Chinese.)
·NOTE:
The display shows “SET THE CLOCK” when turn the Power on again.
Connect the unit to PC with USB cable and is detected as removable media.
1) As for your reference Default setting condition is given in the following table.
·Default setting (After “INITIAL SETTINGS”)
MODELVIDEO OUTPUTLANGUAGEDATEREMARKS
a) DMC-LS1SNTSCJapaneseYear/Month/Date
b) DMC-LS1PP/PLNTSCEnglishMonth/Date/Year
c) DMC-LS1EB/EG/EGM/GC/GN/SGPALEnglishDate/Month/Year
d) DMC-LS1GKPALChinese (simplified)Year/Month/Date
e) DMC-LS1GTNTSCChinese (traditional)Year/Month/Date
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
There are special components used in this equipment
which are important for safety. These parts are marked by
in the Schematic Diagrams, Circuit Board Layout,
Exploded Views and Replacement Parts List. It is essential
that thesecritical partsshould bereplaced 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.
2.3. 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.
2.2. 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.
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and
semiconductor "chip" components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by electro static 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 conductive surface such as
aluminum 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).
1. Remove the MAIN C.B.A. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.)
2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No. “Z9101” at foil side of MAIN C.B.A.) and then replace it into new one.
NOTE:
This Lithium battery is a critical component.
(Type No.: ML-614S/ZT Manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co.,Ltd.)
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.
After replacing the MAIN C.B.A., be sure to achieve adjustment.
The adjustment instruction is available at “software download” on the “CS-Web from AVC” web-site in “TSN system”, together with
Maintenance software.
6.2. SERVICE POSITION
This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts. Use the following Extension cables for servicing.
· When the Main C.B.A. is energized, be sure to connect the LCD backlight connector (P9001) to the Main C.B.A..
If the Main C.B.A. is energized that the LCD backlight connector (P9001) is opened, it may be caused to the case not only
the power does not turn on but also transisitor (Q1070) is broken.
Table S1 Extension Cable List
CAUTION
1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor for flash, which is connected with FLASH TOP C.B.A.
(Refer to “HOW TO DISCHARGE THE CHARGING CAPACITOR ON FLASH TOP C.B.A.”.)
6.3. HOW TO DISCHARGE THE CAPACITOR ON FLASH TOP C.B.A.
CAUTION:
1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FLASH TOP C.B.A..
2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH TOP C.B.A. when servicing.
[Discharging Procedure]
1. Refer to the disassemble procedure and Remove the necessary parts/unit.
2. Put the insulation tube onto the lead part of Resistor (ERG5SJ102:1kΩ /5W).
(an equivalent type of resistor may be used.)
3. Put the resistor between both terminals of capacitor on FLASH TOP C.B.A. for approx. 5 seconds.
4. After discharging, confirm that the capacitor voltage is lower than 10V using a voltmeter.
6.4. 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:
A lens cleaning paper and lens cleaner are available at local camera shops and market place.
Even if the MAIN C.B.A. is replaced as a unit, it must be achieved the adjustment and factory setting. The adjustment in
this unit is separated two types as shown below.
The adjustment instruction is available at "Software download" on the CS-Web from AVC" web-site in "TSN System".
1. Main unit adjustment: All adjustments except for LCD adjustment.
This unit mounts the adjustment software for main unit, it wouldn’t need the connection between the PC and this unit with USB
cable.
2. LCD adjustment: Adjustment for LCD.
It need the connection between the PC and this unit with USB cable.
The adjustment instruction is available at "Software download" on the CS-Web from AVC" web-site in "TSN System", together
1. General description
This unit is equipped with history of error code memory function, and can be memorized 32 error codes in sequence from the
latest. When the error is occurred more than 32, oldest error is overwritten in sequence.
The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (when the unit is powered on by the battery, the
battery is pulled out) because the error code is memorized to FLASH ROM when the unit is powered off.
2. How to display
The error code can be displayed by the following procedure:
Before perform the error code memory function, connect the AC adaptor or insert the battery.
Since this unit has built-in memory, this error code memory function can be performed without inserting SD card.
·1. The temporary cancellation of factory setting:
Set the mode dial to “ Normal Picture
While keep pressing Optical Image Stabilizer
·2. The display of error code:
Press Optical Image Stabilizer
The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons is pressed simultaneously.
Normal display → Error code display → Operation history display → Normal display → .....
, MENU and “ LEFT of Cross key” simultaneously with the step 1 condition.
(Red camera mark)”.
and “ UP of Cross key” simultaneously and hold them, turn the Power on.
Example of Error Code Display
·3. The change of display:
The error code can be memorized 32 error codes in sequence, however it is displayed 5 errors on the LCD.
Display can be changed by the following procedure:
"UP
or DOWN of Cross key": It can be scroll up or down one.
" LEFT
·4. How to read the error code:
One error code is displayed for 8 bit, the contents of error codes is indicated the table as shown below.
or RIGHT of Cross key": It can be display last 5 error or another 5 error.
0002HP High detect error (Focus encoder always High detect error).
FP9001-(23) signal line or IC6001 (VENUS PLUS)
Lens18010000Power ON time out error.
Lens drive system
18020000Power OFF time out error.
Lens drive system
Adj.HistoryOIS19002000OIS adj. Yaw direction amplitude error (small)
3000OIS adj. Pit direction amplitude error (small)
4000OIS adj. Yaw direction amplitude error (large)
5000OIS adj. Pit direction amplitude error (large)
6000OIS adj. MREF error
7000OIS adj. time out error
8000OIS adj. Yaw direction off set error
9000OIS adj. Pit direction off set error
A000OIS adj. Yaw direction gain error
B000OIS adj. Pit direction gain error
C000OIS adj. Yaw direction position sensor error
D000OIS adj. Pit direction position sensor error
E000OIS adj. other error
10.4.2. Removal of the Drive/Direct Unit,
1st Lens Frame/2nd Lens Frame
Move Unit
1. Turn the drive gear to the indicated by arrow fully.
1. Push the 1st lens frame move unit to the indicated by arrow
from lens side, and then remove the unit of 1st lens
frame/2nd lens frame move unit from the drive/direct unit.
1. Push the drive unit to the indicated by arrow from lens side,
and then remove the unit of drive/direct unit, 1st lens
frame/2nd lens frame move unit from the fixed frame unit.
TO MAIN
(DIGITAL/
SYSTEM
CONTROL)
CIRCUIT
(PP9001)
11.4. CCD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
DMC-LS1PP/PL/EB/EG/EGM/GC/GK/GN/GT/SG FLASH TOP SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
654321
NOTE: (When Replacing)
The following component are not mounted on the Flash Top C.B.A. which is supplied as a replacement.
Be sure to put the following component when replacing the Flash Top C.B.A. as a unit.
Ref No. L8001 (Transformer), Ref No. C8003 (E. capacitor)
The following component are not mounted on the Flash Top C.B.A. which is supplied as a replacement.
Be sure to put the following component when replacing the Flash Top C.B.A. as a unit.
H
Ref No. L8001 (Transformer), Ref No. C8003 (E. capacitor)
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
(FOIL SIDE)
123456
(COMPONENT SIDE)
DMC-LS1PP/PL/EB/EG/EGM/GC/GK/GN/GT/SG FLASH TOP C.B.A.
2VKW3277LED PANEL(F)
3VYK1P09REAR CASE UNITDMC-LS1
3VYK1P10REAR CASE UNITDMC-LS1
3VYK1P11REAR CASE UNITDMC-LS1
4VMA0T29LCD HOLDER
5VMD5285STRAP HOLDER
6VMP8287FRAME
7VYK1N47FRONT CASE UNITDMC-LS1
7VYK1N69FRONT CASE UNITDMC-LS1
7VYK1N70FRONT CASE UNITDMC-LS1
8VGU9797REAR KNOB
9VKF3999SD COVERDMC-LS1
9VKF4003SD COVERDMC-LS1
9VKF4004SD COVERDMC-LS1
10VKW3276LED PANEL
11VMA0T21SD PLATE
12VMS7584SD SHAFT
13VYK1N49BATTERY CASE UNITDMC-LS1
13VYK1N67BATTERY CASE UNITDMC-LS1
13VYK1N68BATTERY CASE UNITDMC-LS1
14VYK1P08TOP CASE UNIT
15VGQ8421FLASH COVER
16VGU9800POWER KNOB
17VGU9801OIS KNOB
18EFN-KRT42FLASH UNIT
19K1PB02000058 LCD BACKLIGHT CONNECTOR
20L0DCDD000006 BUZZER
22L5EDDXG00001 LCD
24VEP56021AMAIN C.B.A.(RTL)
25VEP58012AFLASH TOP C.B.A.(RTL)
51VDL1603OPTICAL FILTER
52VEK0H65CCD UNIT
53VMB3683CCD SPRING
54VMB3683CCD SPRING
55VMX3437CCD CUSHION RUBBER
56L6DA8BEC0001 ZOOM MOTOR UNIT
57B3NAA0000092 PHOTO SENSOR
58B3NAA0000092 PHOTO SENSOR
Part No.Part Name & DescriptionRemarks
Silver series
Blue series
Brown series
Silver series
Blue series
Brown series
Silver series
Blue series
Brown series
Silver series
Blue series
Brown series
Silver series
Blue series
Brown series
UNIT
Ref.
No.
60VXP24641ST LENS FRAME MOVE UNIT
61VXP24142ND LENS FRAME MOVE UNIT
62VDW1092DIRECT FRAME
63VXP2415DRIVE FRAME UNIT
64VXQ1265FIX FRAME UNIT
65VXQ1354MASTER FLANGE UNIT
66VMA0T19COVER
6706SSS6F3NMFOCUS MOTOR UNIT
68VXW0717LENS UNIT(W/O CCD)
E.S.D. standards for Electrostatically Sensitive Devices,
refer to “PREVENTION OF ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
(ESD)TOELECTROSTATICALLYSENSITIVE(ES)
DEVICES” section.
Definition of Parts supplier:
1. Parts marked with [MBI] in the remarks column are
supplied from “Matsushita Battery Industrial co.,
ltd.” .