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 Flash Sub PCB------------------------------------------------------------4 2 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------5 2.1.
1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General Guidelines 1.3. Leakage Current Hot Check 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE (See Figure 1.) 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 Capacitor on Flash Sub PCB CAUTION: 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on FLASH SUB PCB. 2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH SUB PCB 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).
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local 2.3.2.3. How to Replace the Fuse 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.
NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component. (Type No.: ML421S/ZT 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.
3.2.2. Lens Unit 1. This Service Manual does not contain the repair service information for "LENS MAIN BLOCK UNIT"(Ref.208), because it requires special facilities and equipment. 2. "LENS MAIN BLOCK UNIT" performance must be confirmed with the "7.Troubleshooting Guide" section of this service man- ual.
3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are seven kinds of DMC-G1K, regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-G1K (Japan domestic model) • b) DMC-G1KPP • c) DMC-G1KEB/EC/EG/GH • d) DMC-G1KGC/GJ/GN • e) DMC-G1KGD • f) DMC-G1KGT •...
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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.
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[2. Other than “After replacing MAIN P.C.B.”] • Step 5. Set the INITIAL SETTING: (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 be changed. Select the area carefully.
5 Location of Controls and Components Names of the Components Camera body Flash Sensor Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp Lens release button Lens lock pin Mount Lens fitting mark Front dial [LVF/LCD] button 9 10 14 15 10 Diopter adjustment dial 11 Viewfinder 12 Eye sensor 13 Playback button...
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31 [REMOTE] socket 32 Strap eyelet Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. 33 [HDMI] socket 34 [DIGITAL/V.OUT] socket 35 Card door 36 DC cable cover 37 Battery door 38 Release lever 39 Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod...
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Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
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Micro Four Thirds mount specification camera (DMC-G1) Four Thirds mount specification camera It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds mount specification camera. Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
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Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
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Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
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About the Lens Do not press the lens with excessive force. Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window. When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may be affected.
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About the picture data Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
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Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED] The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK].
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[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] An error has occurred reading or writing the data. Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on. Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage.
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Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used. The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
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[AF MODE] When using the digital zoom AF tracking When set to [STANDARD] ( ), [DYNAMIC] ( ) or [SMOOTH] ( ) in film mode When using the digital zoom [MF ASSIST] When using the digital zoom AF Lock When manual focus is set AE Lock mode [WHITE BALANCE]...
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[I.EXPOSURE] Advanced scene mode mode [ISO LIMIT SET] mode Advanced scene mode mode mode [PRE AF] mode Preview mode When non-compatible lenses are used [DIRECT AF AREA] Advanced scene mode mode mode [AF ASSIST LAMP] mode mode in [SCENE MODE] [FAVORITE] Pictures taken with [ [ROTATE]...
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Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] on the [SETUP] menu. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The battery is not inserted correctly. The battery is exhausted.
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Recording The picture cannot be recorded. The shutter does not activate. Is the mode dial correctly set? Is the card inserted? Is there any memory remaining on the card? Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. Is the subject focused? At the time of purchase, the camera is set so that you cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus.
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The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? Decrease the ISO sensitivity. Increase the setting for [NOISE RED.] in [FILM MODE] or lower the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE RED.].
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LCD monitor/Viewfinder The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on. The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor.] If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
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Playback The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected direction, when displayed. You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF]. You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens that supports the direction detection function and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
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TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Set the TV input to external input mode. Output from the [HDMI] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer. Connect it only to the TV.
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Others There is a sound from lens unit. It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when the power is turned [ON] or [OFF], and it is not a malfunction. You may hear a sound from the lens and image in the LCD monitor may suddenly change when the brightness has changed by zoom operation or moving the camera, but there is no effect on recording.
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.
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• 5. 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. Attribute Main item Sub item Error code Contents High 4 bits Low 4 bits LENS Lens Communication...
8.2. Clean Box 8.2.1. Servicing the Unit To keep dustproof environment when repairing the unit, CLEAN BOX is recommended. 8.2.2. Introduction of Clean box One of our recommended clean box is as shown below. (less than class 10,000 Federal Standard 209D). It consists of "Air clean unit"...
8.3. 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. Connection Form VFK1441 FP9001 (MAIN) - FP7701 (AF ASSIST), 8PIN 0.5 FFC FP7351 (REMOTE), FP7300 (LP SW) RFKZ0477 FP9006 (MAIN) - LVF UNIT...
9.4. Disassembly and Assemble Procedure for the Lens Refer to the following table and the illustration for disassembly and assembly. NOTE: 1. To keep maintaining the dustproof environment, it is recommended dealing with Clean box. (Refer to “ 8.2. Clean Box “ which is found in section "8.Service Fixture & Tools" of this manual.) 2.
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9.4.1. Removal of the Decoration Ring 9.4.2. Phase alignment of the Decoration NOTE: Ring Be careful not touch the lens surface with Tweezers when removing the Decoration Ring.
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. 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”...
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DSC0810042CE 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.
S2. Voltage Chart Note) Indicated voltage values are the standard values for the unit measured by the DC electronic circuit tester (high-impedance) with the chassis taken as standard. Therefore, there may exist some errors in the voltage values, depending on the internal impedance of the DC circuit tester. S2.1.
S4. Schematic Diagram S4.1. Interconnection Diagram LP SW P.C.B. FLASH SUB P.C.B. AF ASSIST P.C.B. (FOIL SIDE) (FOIL SIDE) (FOIL SIDE) P8502 FLASH P.C.B. TOP CASE UNIT FP7701 (FOIL SIDE) ASSIST LED A CL7101 ASSIST LED A ASSIST LED K HOT SHOE FLASH ASSIST LED K...
S4.2. Flash Schematic Diagram CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 3.0A 32V FUSE. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1.5A 32V FUSE. ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES 3.0A 32V D' INCENDIE N' UTILISERQUE DES FUSIBLE DE MÉME TYPE 3.0A 32V.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) TO ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES section. Definition of Parts supplier: 1. Parts marked with [Energy] in the remarks column are supplied from Panasonic Corporation Energy Company. 2. Parts marked with [PAVCSG] in the remarks column are supplied from Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte.
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DMC-G1KPP,EB,EC,EG,GC,GD,GH,GK,GN,GT,GJ vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks ------ P.C.B. LIST ------ VEP58065A LP SW P.C.B. (RTL) [PAVCSG] VEP56071A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VEP58063A FLASH P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D.[PAVCSG] FP7300 K1MN04BA0208 CONNECTOR 1 [PAVCSG]...
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DMC-G1KPP,EB,EC,EG,GC,GD,GH,GK,GN,GT,GJ vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP56071A MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. VHD2094 SCREW K0RE00900036 TOP CASE UNIT VHD2094 SCREW VEK0M97 FLASH UNIT VHD2094 SCREW VGQ0A35 JACK HOLDER VHD2092 SCREW VKF4410...
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DMC-G1KPP,EB,EC,EG,GC,GD,GH,GK,GN,GT,GJ vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks L0DCDD000014 BUZZER 1 [PAVCSG] B100 XQN16+BJ4FN SCREW 1 [PAVCSG] VEE1F10 FLASH HARNESS 1 [PAVCSG] B101 XQN16+BJ4FN SCREW 1 [PAVCSG] VEP58063A FLASH P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D.[PAVCSG] B102 XQN16+BJ4FN SCREW...
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DMC-G1KPP,EB,EC,EG,GC,GD,GH,GK,GN,GT,GJ vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VDW1717 SHADING FRAME VEJ2295 MOUNT CONTACT UNIT VGH5049 DECORATION RING VMG1837 ZOOM RUBBER RING VXQ1615 L MOUNT UNIT ------ REAR FRAME 2 UNIT 1 (Not supplied) ------ LENS MAIN BLOCK UNIT...
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DMC-G1KPP,EB,EC,EG,GC,GD,GH,GK,GN,GT,GJ vol.1 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & DescriptionPc Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & DescriptionPc Remarks 414 VQT1U46 OPERATING BOOK 1 GC,GH VPF1316 CAMERA BAG (CHINESE(TRADITIONAL)) 402 DE-A49BA AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER 1 PP 414 VQT1U47 OPERATING BOOK 1 GC ...