DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1. 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.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 1.4. HOW TO DEFINE THE MODEL SUFFIX (NTSC or PAL model) There are six kinds of DMC-LS1, regardless of the colours. ·...
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DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 1.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: 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.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 2.3. LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CHECK (See Figure 1.) 2.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES 1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an 1.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 4 HOW TO REPLACE THE LITHIUM BATTERY 4.1. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 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.
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DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG NOTE: Above caution are also applicable for below batteries which is for DMC-LS1 all series, as well. 1. AA Oxyride batteries 2.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 6 SERVICE NOTES 6.1. WHEN REPLACING THE MAIN C.B.A. 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.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 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.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 7 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 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.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 7.1. SERVICE FIXTURE AND TOOLS The following Service Fixture and tools are used for checking and servicing this unit.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 8 ERROR CODE MEMORY FUNCTION 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.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 9 CONFIRMATION OF FIRMWARE VERSION The Firmware version can be confirmed by ordering the following steps:. · Step 1. The temporary cancellation of factory setting: Set the mode dial to “...
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 10.3. DIASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Item Removal 10.3.1. Removal of the Rear Case and Rear Case/ Fig. D1 Card Front Case Unit Front Case Unit Battery 5 Screws (A) FP9003(Flex)
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DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 10.3.2. Removal of the LCD Unit Fig. D2 Fig. D3 10.3.3. Removal of the SD Cover Fig. D4...
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DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 10.3.4. Removal of the Top Case Unit 10.3.5. Removal of the Flash Top C.B.A. Fig. D5 Fig. D6...
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DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG Fig. D7 10.3.6. Removal of the Main C.B.A. Fig. D9 10.3.7. Removal of the Battery Case Unit Fig. D10 Fig. D8...
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 10.4. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 10.3.8. Removal of the Lens Unit FOR THE LENS NOTE: When Disassembling and Assembling for the Lens 1. Use lens cleaning KIT (VFK1900BK). 2.
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DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 1. Push the 1st lens frame move unit to the indicated by arrow 10.4.2. Removal of the Drive/Direct Unit, from lens side, and then remove the unit of 1st lens 1st Lens Frame/2nd Lens Frame frame/2nd lens frame move unit from the drive/direct unit.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 10.5. ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR 10.4.4. Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame THE LENS Move Unit 10.5.1. Phase alignment of the Direct Frame and Drive Frame Unit...
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DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 10.5.2. Phase alignment of the Drive/Direct Unit and Fixed Frame...
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DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 10.5.3. Assembly for the Zoom Motor Unit and Master Flange Unit...
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 10.6. REMOVAL OF THE CCD 10.7. THE APPLYMENT OF GREASE METHOD To prevent unnecessary dust being entered, do not remove the CCD Unit except for servicing. The grease apply point of lens unit are as follows.
DMC-LS1PP / DMC-LS1PL / DMC-LS1EB / DMC-LS1EG / DMC-LS1EGM / DMC-LS1GC / DMC-LS1GK / DMC-LS1GN / DMC-LS1GT / DMC-LS1SG 12.2. FLASH TOP C.B.A. 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.