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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18P Service Manual

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DMC-FZ18P
Model No.
DMC-FZ18PC
DMC-FZ18PL
DMC-FZ18EB
DMC-FZ18EE
DMC-FZ18EF
DMC-FZ18EG
DMC-FZ18E
DMC-FZ18GC
DMC-FZ18GD
DMC-FZ18GK
DMC-FZ18GN
DMC-FZ18GT
DMC-FZ18SG
VOL.1
Colours
(S)....................Silver Type (except PL/GD/GT/SG)
(K)....................Black Type
© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All
rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribu-
tion is a violation of law.
ORDER NO.DSC0708030CE
B26

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    ORDER NO.DSC0708030CE Digital Camera DMC-FZ18P Model No. DMC-FZ18PC DMC-FZ18PL DMC-FZ18EB DMC-FZ18EE DMC-FZ18EF DMC-FZ18EG DMC-FZ18E DMC-FZ18GC DMC-FZ18GD DMC-FZ18GK DMC-FZ18GN DMC-FZ18GT DMC-FZ18SG VOL.1 Colours (S)....Silver Type (except PL/GD/GT/SG) (K)....Black Type © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribu- tion is a violation of law.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE 1 Safety Precaution -------------------------------------------------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 Main PCB -----4 2 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------5 2.1.

  • Page 3: Safety Precaution

    1 Safety Precaution 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.

  • Page 4: How To Discharge The Capacitor On Main Pcb

    1.4. How to Discharge the Capacitor on Main PCB • This unit equipped with two pieces of capacitors as flash charging capacitors. “Either one of the capacitor discharging operation” makes discharging for others as well. CAUTION: 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on MAIN PCB. 2.

  • Page 5: Warning

    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 Elec- trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by electro static discharge (ESD).

  • Page 6: Caution For Ac Cord (For Eb/Gc

    2.3.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. 1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver. 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.

  • Page 7: How To Replace The Lithium Battery

    2.4. How to Replace the Lithium Battery 2.4.1. Replacement Procedure 1. Remove the Main PCB. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No. at component side of MAIN PCB) and then replace it into new one. Note: The lithium battery is a critical component.

  • Page 8: Service Navigation

    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.

  • Page 9: How To Define The Model Suffix (Ntsc Or Pal Model)

    3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are six kinds of DMC-FZ18, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-FZ18 (Japan domestic model.) • b) DMC-FZ18P/PC • c) DMC-FZ18EB/EF/EG/E/GN • d) DMC-FZ18EE • e) DMC-FZ18GD/GK/GT • f) DMC-FZ18PL/GC/SG What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTINGS”...

  • Page 10: Initial Settings

    3.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: When you replace the Main PCB, be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following pro- cedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit. 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before proceeding Initial settings, be sure to read the following CAUTIONS. 2.
  • Page 11 • Step 5. Set the INITIAL SETTING: (Refer to “CAUTION 1”) [Caution for befor settings] Once "NONE(JAPAN)" (Area for Japan) or "P" (Area for Noth America) is selected with "INITIAL SETTINGS", other areas will not displayed even if "INITIAL SETTINGS" menu is displayed again, thus, the area can not be changed. Select the area carefully.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    4 Specifications...

  • Page 15: Location Of Controls And Components

    5 Location of Controls and Components...

  • Page 17: Service Mode

    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 (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.
  • Page 18 Group Main item Sub item Error code Error Description (Upper frame) Upper 4 bits Low 4 bits Remedy/Check point (Lower frame) LENS Lens drive 18*0 1000 PSD (X) error. Hall element (X axis) position detect error in OIS unit. OIS Unit 2000 PSD (Y) error.
  • Page 19 Group Main item Sub item Error code Error Description (Upper frame) Upper 4 bits Low 4 bits Remedy/Check point (Lower frame) SOFT Reset 30*0 0001 NMI reset Non Mask-able Interrupt 0007 (30000001-30000007 are caused by factors) Card Card 31*0 0001 Card logic error SD card data line or IC6001 (VENUS 3) 0002...

  • Page 20: Service Fixture & Tools

    7 Service Fixture & Tools 7.1. Service Fixture and Tools The following Service Fixture and tools are used for checking and servicing this unit.

  • Page 21: Clean Box

    7.2. Clean Box 7.2.1. Servicing the Lens unit. To keep dustproof environment when repairing lens unit, CLEAN BOX is recommended (less than class 10,000 Federal Standard 209D). 7.2.2. Introduction of Clean box. One of our recommended clean box is as shown below. It consists of "Air clean unit"...
  • Page 22 CAUTION-1. (When servicing MAIN PCB) 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on MAIN PCB. Refer to “HOW TO DISCHARGE THE CAPACITOR ON MAIN PCB”. The capacitor voltage is not lowered soon even if the AC Cord is unplugged or the battery is removed. 2.

  • Page 23: Disassembly And Assembly Instructions

    8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8.1. Disassembly Flow Chart...

  • Page 24: Pcb Location

    8.2. PCB Location 8.3. Disassembly Procedure Item Fig. Removal Rear Case Unit Fig.D1 Card Battery 3 Screws (A) 2 Screws (B) 1 Screws (C) Fig.D2 P9001 (Connector) FP9003 (Flex) FP9006 (Flex) Rear Case Unit Main P.C.B. Uinit Fig.D3 2 Screws (D) 1 Screws (E) FP9001 (Flex) FP9002 (Flex)
  • Page 25 8.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case Unit Fig. D2 Fig. D1...
  • Page 26 8.3.2. Removal of the Main P.C.B. Unit, • This unit equipped with two pieces of capacitors as flash charging capacitors. Battery Frame Unit and Capacitor “Either one of the capacitor discharging operation” makes Holder discharging for others as well. Fig. D4 Fig.
  • Page 27 8.3.3. Removal of the LCD Unit 8.3.5. Removal of the Jack Door Unit Fig. D7 8.3.6. Removal of the AF LED/Mic P.C.B. Fig. D5 8.3.4. Removal of the Speaker Fig. D8 Fig. D6...
  • Page 28 8.3.7. Removal of the Flash Unit & EVF 8.3.9. Removal of the Lens Unit Unit Fig. D9 8.3.8. Removal of the Top Operation Unit Fig. D11 NOTE: (When Assembling) Be sure to confirm the following points when assembling. • Install the “Top operation unit” first, then install the “Flash unit &...

  • Page 29: Lens

    8.4. Disassembly/Assembly Proce- 8.4.2. Removal of the 1st Lens Frame Unit dure for the Lens NOTE: When Disassembling and Assembling for the Lens 1. Recommended clean level of repairing lens unit for this model is less than class 10,000. (Federal Standard 209D) To keep maintaining the dustproof environment, it is recommended dealing with Clean box (Refer to “7.2.
  • Page 30 8.4.3. Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame 8.4.4. Removal of the Master Flange Unit Unit...
  • Page 31 8.4.5. Removal of the Cam Frame 8.4.6. Removal of the Focus Motor Unit...
  • Page 32 8.4.7. 6 Removal of the 4th Lens Frame 8.4.8. Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame Unit Unit...

  • Page 33: Removal Of The Ccd Unit

    8.5. Removal of the CCD Unit To prevent the CCD unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not remove the CCD unit except for replacing.

  • Page 34: Measurements And Adjustments

    9 Measurements and Adjustments 9.1. Matrix Chart for Replaced Part and Necessary Adjustment The relation between Replaced part and Necessary Adjustment is shown in the following table. When concerned part is replaced, be sure to achieve the necessary adjustment(s). As for Adjustment condition/procedure, consult the “Adjustment Manual” which is available in Adjustment software. The Adjustment software is available at “TSN Website”, therefore, access to “TSN Website”...

  • Page 35: Maintenace

    10 Maintenace 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 ;...
  • Page 36 DSC0708030CE S1. About Indication of The Schematic Diagram Service Manual S1.1. Important Safety Notice COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MARK HAVE THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Diagrams and Replacement FOR SAFETY. WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS USE ONLY THE SAME TYPE. 1.Although reference number of the parts is indicated on the P.C.B. drawing and/or Parts List schematic diagrams, it is NOT mounted on the P.C.B.

  • Page 37: S2. Block Diagram

    S2. Block Diagram S2.1. Overall Block Diagram IC6004 IC6002 MERCURY 3 NAND FLASH FACE MEMORY IC6003 256Mbit CHATCH SDRAM/256Mbit TECHNOLOGY X6001 (24MHz) (28mm ~ 504mm) CARD IC3101 IC3001 PRE PROCESS 1/2.5" 8 MEGA PIX CDS,AGC,A/D, IC5001 MICROPHONE AUDIO/VIDEO AMP ZOOM IRIS SHUTTER FOCUS...

  • Page 38: S3. Schematic Diagram

    S3. Schematic Diagram S3.1. Interconnection Diagram EVF UNIT SPEAKER AF LED/MIC P.C.B. TO OPERATION UNIT (FOIL SIDE) MICROPHONE FLASH UNIT BATTERY FP9001 V COM VVDD P9002 P9001 P9005 FP9003 LCD B LCD R LCD G D GND FP9007 P9004 HVDD CKH1 FP9002 CKH2...

  • Page 39: S3.2. Af Led/Mic Schematic Diagram

    S3.2. AF LED/Mic Schematic Diagram / S3.3. CCD Flex Schematic Diagram DMC-FZ18 DMC-FZ18 AF LED/Mic CCD Flex Schematic Diagram Schematic Diagram...

  • Page 40: S3.4. Lens Flex Schematic Diagram

    S3.4. Lens Flex Schematic Diagram POSITIVE VOLTAGE LINE PHOTO ZOOM ENCODER 1 SENSOR PHOTO ZOOM ENCODER 2 SENSOR DC MOTOR ENC_Vcc(D2R9V) ABS(ZENC1) LED_CONT(Z1_LED) ABS(ZENC2) PHOTO FOCUS ENCODER LED_CONT(Z2_LED) SENSOR ENC_Vcc(D2R9V) ZM2(DCM-) ZM2(DCM-) ZM1(DCM+) DC SOLENOID ZM1(DCM+) (SHUTTER) ABS(FHP) LED_CONT(FHP_LED) ENC_Vcc(D2R9V) SHUTTER UNIT ST3(IRIS_BP) SH-(SHUT_OUT1)

  • Page 41: S4. Print Circuit Board

    S4. Print Circuit Board S4.1. AF LED/Mic P.C.B. (Foil Side) DMC-FZ18 AF LED/Mic P.C.B.

  • Page 42: S4.2. Ccd Flex P.c.b

    S4.2. CCD Flex P.C.B. (Component Side) (Foil Side) DMC-FZ18 CCD Flex P.C.B.

  • Page 43: S4.3. Lens Flex P.c.b

    S4.3. Lens Flex P.C.B. FOCUS MOTOR UNIT ZOOM MOTOR FOCUS ENCODER SUTTER UNIT OIS UNIT ZOOM ZOOM ENCODER 1 ENCODER 2 CAM ENCODER Pin 1 Pin 40 DMC-FZ18 LENS FLEX P.C.B.

  • Page 44: S5. Replacement Parts List

    1. Parts marked with [MBI] in the remarks column are supplied from “Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.” 2. Parts marked with [PAVC-CSG] in the remarks column are supplied from PAVC COMPANY CS Group (PAVC-CSG). Others are supplied from “Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co., Ltd." (PSEC-SAIJO).
  • Page 45 DMC-FZ18P/PC/E/EB/EE/EF/EG/GC/GD/GK/GN/GT/PL/SG vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP56051A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP59048A AF LED/MIC P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEK0L31 CCD UNIT 1 [PAVC-CSG] VEP59048A AF LED/MIC P.C.B. (RTL) E.S.D.
  • Page 46 DMC-FZ18P/PC/E/EB/EE/EF/EG/GC/GD/GK/GN/GT/PL/SG vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VDW1461 LENS RING FRONT 1 (-S) VDW1462 LENS RING FRONT 1 (-K) VGU0B82 FLASH LOCK LEVER KNOB 1 (-S) VGU9907 FLASH LOCK LEVER KNOB 1 (-K) VYK2E21 FRONT CASE (1) UNIT...
  • Page 47 DMC-FZ18P/PC/E/EB/EE/EF/EG/GC/GD/GK/GN/GT/PL/SG vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks K0RB02100001 TOP OPERATION UNIT 1 (-S) K0RB02100002 TOP OPERATION UNIT 1 (-K) K1ZZ00001294 BATTERY CATCHER VEP56051A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VGQ8573 JOY COVER VGQ9541 CONDENSER COVER (A)
  • Page 48 DMC-FZ18P/PC/E/EB/EE/EF/EG/GC/GD/GK/GN/GT/PL/SG vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks  133 VQT1F98 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 EE[PAVC-CSG]  100 ------------ BATTERY PACK (RUSSIAN)  101 DE-A43BA BATTERY CHARGER 1 P,PC,PL  133 VQT1F99 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 EE[PAVC-CSG]...

  • Page 49: S6. Exploded View

    S6. Exploded View S6.1. Frame and Casing Section (1) 61-1 61-4 61-2 61-3 S-14...

  • Page 50: S6.2. Frame And Casing Section (2

    S6.2. Frame and Casing Section (2) 35-3 35-4 35-2 18-1 S-15...

  • Page 51: S6.3. Packing Parts And Accessories Section

    S6.3. Packing Parts and Accessories Section (DMC-FZ18E/EE/EF/EG/GC) (DMC-FZ18EB/GC/SG) (Not supplied) (DMC-FZ18GD) (DMC-FZ18GK/GT) (DMC-FZ18GN) S-16...

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