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 E.Capacitor on Flash Top P.C.B. ----------------------------------------------------4 2 Warning --------------------------------------------------------------5 2.1.
1 Safety Precautions 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.
1.4. How to Discharge the E.Capacitor on Flash Top P.C.B. CAUTION: • Be sure to discharge the E.Capacitor on Flash Top P.C.B. before disassembling. • Be careful of the high voltage circuit on Flash Top P.C.B. when servicing. [Discharging Procedure] 1.
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).
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.
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.
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3.3.2. Important Notice of Servicing This Camera unit has the personal information of wireless LAN connection the customer has registered. For the protection of private information, please erase the personal information after the completion of repair by “INITIAL SET- TING”. In addition, please print out the following documents, and pass to the customer with the Camera unit.
3.4. General Description About Lead Free Solder (PbF) The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used 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.
3.5. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model) There are nine kinds of DMC-SZ9 regardless of the colours. • a) DMC-SZ9 (Japan domestic model) • b) DMC-SZ9P/PC • c) DMC-SZ9EB/EF/EG/EP • d) DMC-SZ9EE • e) DMC-SZ9EA • f) DMC-SZ9GK •...
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3.5.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: After replacing the Main P.C.B., make sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following procedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit. 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before proceeding Initial settings, make sure to read the following CAUTIONS. 2.
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• Step 4. Display the INITIAL SETTING: While pressing [ MENU/SET ] button and “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor button” simultaneously, turn the Power off. The “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu is displayed. There are two kinds of “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu form as follows: [CASE 1.
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[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.
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(When the “GK” or “GT” model suffix is selected, the display shows “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in Chinese.) 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-SZ9P NTSC English Month/Date/Year b) DMC-SZ9PC NTSC English Month/Date/Year...
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 (i.e.,when the unit is powered on by the battery, the battery is pulled out) The error code is memorized to FLASH-ROM when the unit has just before powered off.
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Error Code List The error code consists of 8 bits data and it shows the following information.
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Important notice about “Error Code List” 1) About “*” indication: The third digit from the left is different as follows. - In case of 0 (example: 18001000) When the third digit from the left shows “0”, this error occurred under the condition of INITIAL SETTINGS has been completed.
7 Troubleshooting Guide 7.1. Wi-Fi Module (IC8901/Flash Top P.C.B.) 7.1.1. How to Remove Wi-Fi Password Protection To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, this unit pro- tects the Wi-Fi function with a password. It is unable to service with password locked condition.
8.2. When Replacing the Main P.C.B. After replacing the Main P.C.B., be sure to achieve adjustment. The service software is available at “TSN Website”. 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.
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 9.1. Disassembly Flow Chart This is a disassembling chart. When assembling, perform this chart conversely. 9.2. P.C.B. Location...
9.3. Disassembly Procedure 9.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case Unit Item Removal Rear Case Unit (Fig. D1) Memory Card Battery 2 Screws (A) 2 Screws (B) 1 Screw (C) (Fig. D2) 2 Locking tabs Rear Case Unit Sub Operation P.C.B. (Fig.
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(Fig. D2) 9.3.2. Removal of the Sub Operation P.C.B. and Speaker (Fig. D4) 9.3.3. Removal of the Front Case Unit (Fig. D3) (Fig. D5)
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(Fig. D6) 9.3.4. Removal of the LCD Unit (Fig. D7) (Fig. D8)
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9.3.5. Removal of the Top Case Unit (Fig. D9) 9.3.6. Removal of the Flash Top P.C.B. and Mic (Fig. D11) (Fig. D10)
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9.3.7. Removal of the Lens Unit (W/MOS) 9.3.8. Removal of the Main P.C.B. (Fig. D12) (Fig. D13)
9.4. Lens Disassembly Procedure 9.3.9. Removal of the Battery Door Unit Precaution: 1. Do not remove the MOS FPC unit when disassembling or reassembling the lens in order to maintain it clean. When remove it, refer to item “9.7.”. 2. Keep dust or dirt away from the lens. To remove dirt or dust from the lens, blow with dry air.
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9.4.2. Removal of the Master Flange Unit...
9.5. Removal of the Focus Motor 9.4.3. Removal of the Outside Direct Frame Unit / 1st-3rd Lens Frame Unit 9.4.4. 1st-3rd Lens Frame Unit 1. Turn the 1st-3rd Lens Frame Unit in the direction of arrow fully, and remove that.
9.6. Application Grease Method The grease application parts of lens unit are as follows. Apply grease additionally in the specified position if necessary. When the grease is applied, use a toothpick and apply thinly. • Focus motor nut sliding part - Grease: RFKZ0472 - Amount of application: 1 - 1.6 mg (2 points) •...
9.7. Removal of the MOS FPC Unit When remove the MOS FPC unit once (the screw(E) is loos- ened even a little), the optical tilt adjustment is required. When loosen the screw(E), necessary the optical tilt adjustment at the end of assembling. (Refer to item “10.3.2.”) To prevent the MOS FPC unit from catching the dust and dirt, do not remove the MOS FPC unit except for replacing.
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. Introduction When servicing this unit, make sure to perform the adjustments necessary based on the part (s) replaced. Before disassembling the unit, it is recommended to back up the camera data stored in Flash-ROM as a data file. NOTE: (When replacing the Lens unit, Master Flange Unit and MOS FPC Unit) •...
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10.2.2. Flash-ROM Data Backup Number of necessary adjustment items decreases by copying the backup data to new Main P.C.B. when adjustment data in old Main P.C.B. is usually read by ROM_BACKUP “DSC→SD”. It is recommended to backup the Flash-ROM data as the way of return when trouble occurs before disassembling the unit depend- ing on each case.
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10.2.3. Light Box If using VFK1164TDVLB Light Box, remove the lens connection ring by loosing three hexagon screws. Fig. 2-2...
10.3. Details of Electrical Adjustment 10.3.1. How to execute the Electrical Adjustment It is not necessary to connect the camera to a PC to perform adjustments. “Flag reset operation” and “Initial setting operation” are required when carrying out the alignment, follow the procedure below. 10.3.1.1.
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10.3.1.3. Execute Adjustment (In case of “OIS Adjustment”) 1. Perform step “10.3.1.1.” to “10.3.1.2.”, to reset the OIS flag status “F” (Set) to “0” (Reset) 2. Press [ DISP. ] button after Flag reset. OIS Adjustment screen is displayed on the LCD panel. (Refer to Fig.3-3) 3.
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10.3.2. Adjustment Specifications The following matrix table shows the relation between the replaced part and the Necessary Adjustment. When a part is replaced, make sure to perform the necessary adjustment(s) in the order indicated. The table below shows all the information necessary to perform each adjustment.
10.4. After Adjustment 10.4.1. Initial Setting Since the initial setting has been released to execute the built-in adjustment software, it should be set up again before shipping the camera to the customer. Refer to the procedure described in “3.5.2. INITIAL SETTINGS” for details. [ IMPORTANT ] 1.
11 Maintenance 11.1. 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 its surface. Note: The Lens Cleaning KIT ;...