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ORDER NO. DSC0804028CE

B26

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-FX500P

DMC-FX500PC
DMC-FX500PL
DMC-FX500E
DMC-FX500EB
DMC-FX500EE
DMC-FX500EF
DMC-FX500EG
DMC-FX500SG
DMC-FX520GC
DMC-FX520GD
DMC-FX520GK
DMC-FX520GN
DMC-FX520GT
DMC-FX520GJ

Vol. 1

Colour
(S)...........Silver Type (except PC/GD)
(K)...........Black Type (except GN)

Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-FX500E

Page 1: ... violation of law ORDER NO DSC0804028CE B26 Digital Camera Model No DMC FX500P DMC FX500PC DMC FX500PL DMC FX500E DMC FX500EB DMC FX500EE DMC FX500EF DMC FX500EG DMC FX500SG DMC FX520GC DMC FX520GD DMC FX520GK DMC FX520GN DMC FX520GT DMC FX520GJ Vol 1 Colour S Silver Type except PC GD K Black Type except GN ...

Page 2: ...U S A and Canadian Market 8 3 4 How to Define the Model Suffix NTSC or PAL model 9 4 Specifications 12 5 Location of Controls and Components 13 6 Service Mode 15 6 1 Error Code Memory Function 15 7 Service Fixture Tools 18 7 1 Service Fixture and Tools 18 7 2 When Replacing the Main PCB 19 7 3 Service Position 19 8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 20 8 1 Disassembly Flow Chart 20 8 2 PCB Loca...

Page 3: ...exposed to shock hazards 1 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 metal lic cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads connectors control shafts etc When the exposed metal lic part has a return path to the chassis the reading should ...

Page 4: ...rging 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 PCB for approx 5 seconds 4 After discharging confirm that the capacitor voltage is lower than 10V using a voltmeter Fig F1 ...

Page 5: ...ices 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 read...

Page 6: ...g must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer 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 There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 ampere socket If a new plug...

Page 7: ...ubjected 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 dispose...

Page 8: ...ad free solder To put lead free solder it should be well molten and mixed with the original lead free solder Remove the remaining lead free solder on the PCB cleanly for soldering of the new IC Since the melting point of the lead free solder is higher than that of the normal lead solder it takes the longer time to melt the lead free solder Use the soldering iron more than 70W equipped with the tem...

Page 9: ...FX520GC GJ What is the difference is that the INITIAL SETTINGS data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on Main PCB 3 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 PCB be sure to achieve adjustment The adjustment instruction is available at software download on the Support Informat...

Page 10: ...mera mark Turn on the power and then press the MODE button Select the P Program AE mode using Touch panel Turn the power off Step 1 The temporary cancellation of initial setting Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to REC Red camera mark While keep pressing DISPLAY and UP of Joystick simultaneously turn the Power on Step 2 The cancellation of initial setting Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to...

Page 11: ...lay shows PLEASE SET THE CLOCK when turn the Power on again When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable it is detected as removable media When the GT or GK model suffix is selected the display shows PLEASE SET THE CLOCK in Chinese 1 As for your reference Default setting condition is given in the following table Default setting After INITIAL SETTINGS MODEL VIDEO OUTPUT LANGUAGE DATE REMARKS a D...

Page 12: ...12 4 Specifications ...

Page 13: ...13 5 Location of Controls and Components ...

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Page 15: ...initial setting Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to REC Red camera mark While keep pressing DISPLAY and UP of Joystick simultaneously turn the Power on 2 The display of error code Press DISPLAY MENU SET and LEFT of Joystick simultaneously with the step 1 condition The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons is pressed simultaneously Normal display Error code display Operation ...

Page 16: ...om deadlock Exit side 0020 HP High detect error HP ENC detects always High Exit condition Zoom motor ABS ENC and or circuit failure Zoom deadlock Retract side 0030 0040 0050 Zoom ENC detect error No signal is supplied from Encoder located on Zoom Motor Zoom motor ABS ENC and or circuit failure Zoom deadlock Focus 0001 HP Low detect error Focus encoder always Low detect error FP9002 3 signal line o...

Page 17: ... failure error Communication between IC6001 VENUS 4 and IC9101 SYSTEM SOFT CPU Reset 30 0 0001 0007 NMI reset Non Mask able Interrupt 30000001 30000007 are caused by factors Card Card 31 0 0001 Card logic error SD memory card data line or IC6001 VENUS 4 0002 Card physical error SD memory card data line or IC6001 VENUS 4 0004 Write error SD memory card data line or IC6001 VENUS 4 39 0 0005 Format e...

Page 18: ...18 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 19: ...the capacitor on FLASH TOP PCB Refer to HOW TO DISCHARGE THE CAPACITOR ON FLASH TOP PCB The capacitor voltage is not lowered soon even if the AC Cord is unplugged or the battery is removed 2 Be careful of the high voltage circuit on FLASH TOP PCB 3 DO NOT allow other parts to touch the high voltage circuit on FLASH TOP PCB No Parts No Connection Form 1 RFKZ0416 FP9001 MAIN CCD UNIT 41PIN 0 3 FFC 2...

Page 20: ...20 8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8 1 Disassembly Flow Chart 8 2 PCB Location ...

Page 21: ...crews D 4 Locking tabs Flash Top P C B Fig D5 Caution for discarge 5 Rear Operation Unit Fig D6 1 Screw E FP9007 Flex Rear Operation Unit 6 LCD Unit Fig D7 FP9003 Flex FP9004 Flex FP9006 Flex LCD Unit 7 Lens Unit Fig D8 3 Screws F 1 Screw G Frame Plate Tripod Fixing Plate FP9001 Flex FP9002 Flex Lens Unit 8 Main P C B Fig D9 FP9005 Flex Main P C B 9 SD FPC Unit Fig D10 Earth Plate SD FPC Unit 10 B...

Page 22: ...22 8 3 2 Removal of the Front Case Unit Fig D2 8 3 3 Removal of the Top Operation Unit Fig D3 ...

Page 23: ...23 8 3 4 Removal of the Flash Top P C B Fig D4 Fig D5 8 3 5 Removal of the Rear Operation Unit Fig D6 ...

Page 24: ...24 8 3 6 Removal of the LCD Unit Fig D7 8 3 7 Removal of the Lens Unit Fig D8 ...

Page 25: ...25 8 3 8 Removal of the Main P C B Fig D9 8 3 9 Removal of the SD FPC Unit Fig D10 8 3 10 Removal of the Battery Case Unit Fig D11 8 3 11 Removal of the Jack Door Fig D12 ...

Page 26: ... minimize the possibility of the CCD being dirt perform disassemble and or assemble under the condition of the CCD is being mounted Disassembling procedures for the CCD unit refer to item 8 6 2 Take care that the dust and dirt are not entered into the lens In case of the dust is putted on the lens blow off them by airbrush 3 Do not touch the surface of lens 4 Use lens cleaning KIT BK VFK1900BK 5 A...

Page 27: ...ove the 1 solder A 2 Remove the 1 solder B 3 Unscrew the 2 screws A 4 Unscrew the 1 screw B 5 Remove the 2 locks 6 Remove the zoom motor unit to the indicated by arrow 1 7 Remove the lens FPC P C B unit to the indicated by arrow 2 8 4 2 Removal of the Master Flange Unit ...

Page 28: ...8 4 3 Removal of the 1st Lens Frame 2nd Lens Frame Move Unit 8 4 4 Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame Move Unit 8 5 Assembly Procedure for the Lens 8 5 1 Phase alignment of the Direct Frame and Drive Frame Unit ...

Page 29: ...29 8 5 2 Phase alignment of the Drive Direct Unit and Fixed Frame Unit 8 5 3 Assembly for the 1st Lens Frame Unit and Drive Direct Fixed Frame Unit ...

Page 30: ... 5 4 Assembly for the 2nd Lens Frame Move Unit and Drive Direct Fixed Frame 1st Lens Frame Unit 8 5 5 Assembly for the Master Flange Unit and Drive Direct Fixed Frame 1st Lens Frame 2nd Lens Frame Move Unit ...

Page 31: ...31 8 6 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 8 7 Removal of the Focus Motor Unit ...

Page 32: ...apply point 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 Lead screw Guide pole L S Fasten groove of nut Grease RFKZ0472 Amount of apply 2 4 mg ...

Page 33: ...tion from NWBG VDBG PAVC NOTE After adjustments have been terminated make sure to achieve INITIAL SETTINGS 1 This adjustment is necessary not only replacing CCD unit but also removing it from the lens unit NOTE There is no LCD adjustment in this model Replaced Part Adjustment Item Main P C B VENUS IC6001 Flash ROM IC6002 Lens Part Excluding CCD CCD Unit Camera Section OIS hall element adjustment O...

Page 34: ...CD 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 VFK1900BK Only supplied as 10 set Box is available as Service Aid ...

Page 35: ...e of Signal OFTR FEP This signal is connected to the FEP schematic diagram Circuit name being connected 6 Use the parts number indicated on the Replacement Parts List 7 Indication on Schematic diagrams 5 The voltage being indicated here may be include observational error deviation due to internal resistance and or reactance of equipment Therefore handle the value indicated on here as reference 4 A...

Page 36: ...ic 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 REF No PIN No POWER ON IC8001 1 2 2 IC8001 2 0 IC8001 3 0 IC8001 4 0 IC8001 5 2 8 Q8009 1 3 1 Q8009 2 3 1 Q8009 3 0 Q8009 4 0 Q8009 5 3 1 Q8009 6 3 1 ...

Page 37: ...COMP EX PANDS MEDIA I F USB I F MAIN MICROPROCESSOR FLASH TOP OPERATION UNIT IC1001 POWER SHUTTER IC9101 SYSTEM IC IC6002 ZOOM OIS CONTROL LENS DRIVE LCD DRIVE AV OUT DIGITAL TERMINAL COLOR LCD PANEL 25mm 125mm IC7101 GYRO SENSOR X Y IC9101 SYSTEM IC MICROPHONE MICROPHONE AMP SPEAKER CONTROL SPEAKER 1 2 33 10 MEGA PIX CDS AGC A D TG CCD DRIVER 3 0 PANEL X6001 24MHz X9101 32 768kHz IC2102 HD VIDEO ...

Page 38: ... HL G H2 CON CHK CCD THERMO MSUBSW V11R V9R V11 V9 V7S V7B V5AV5B PW VL PW VH V2 V1B CCD GND CCD GND MSUB SUB G R G H1 CCD GND FP9003 43 45 42 44 FP9005 SDDAT2 SDCMD SDDAT1 D GND D GND D3V FRAME GND SDCD SDDAT3 SDDAT0 SDWP D GND SDCLK FRAME GND FRAME GND 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 FOIL SIDE SD FPC UNIT ENC VCC ABS XVH XVH XDRV STAP STBN STAN STBP SH SH YDRV YVH XVH ZM2 ZM1 NC 1 ABS 2 LED ...

Page 39: ... 766 4A 9 6 4 2 4 2 5 6 CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1 25A 32V FUSE ATTENTION POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES D INCENDIE N UTILISERQUE DES FUSIBLE DE MÉME TYPE 1 25A 32V 1 25A 32V 1 25A 32V CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1 5A 32V FUSE ATTENTION POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RIS...

Page 40: ...8 5 8 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 A 176 29A8 29A8 8 8 8 8 57 59 57 59 57 57 8 4 8 4 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 5 8 5 8 8 8 4 8 4 26 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 81 8 8 0 8 57 57 57 59 57 59 8 8 57 59 57 59 8 8 A6 4 1 10A 10A A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A A A A4 A 176 29A8 29A8 5 8 8 8 8 DMC FX500 FX520 CCD Flex Schematic Diagram 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G F E D C B A S4 3 CCD Flex Schematic Diagram ...

Page 41: ...E DMC FX500 FX520 LENS FLEX SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM TO MAIN MAIN CN CIRCUIT FP9002 A2 A1 C2 C1 C4 C3 B1 B2 B3 B4 STEPPING MOTOR FOCUS MOTOR UNIT G 40 41 A3 G1 G2 G3 G4 COIL COIL DC MOTOR ZOOM MOTOR UNIT D PHOTO SENSOR ZOOM ENCODER 2 F PHOTO SENSOR 42 43 44 45 ENC VCC LED CONT ABS XYO XYH XYO XYH XDRV XDRV STAP STAP STBN STBN STAN STAN STBP STBP SH SH SH SH YDRV YDRV YVO YVH YVO YVH NC ZM2 ZM2 ZM1 ZM1 NC...

Page 42: ...S 8 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 6 6 6 2 25 3 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 DMC FX500 FX520 Flash Top P C B 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G F E D C B A Foil Side Component Side S5 Print Circuit Board S5 1 Flash Top P C B ...

Page 43: ...S 9 6 3 4 4 4 4 6 DMC FX500 FX520 CCD Flex P C B 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G F E D C B A Foil Side Component Side S5 2 CCD Flex P C B ...

Page 44: ...FX520 LENS FLEX P C B Pin 45 Pin 1 FOCUS MOTOR UNIT G2 G F E3 ZOOM ENCODER 2 E1 E2 E ZOOM ENCODER 1 ZOOM MOTOR UNIT D1 D D2 G3 G1 G4 OIS UNIT B B4 B1 B7 B10 B6 B5 B3 B2 B8 B9 B11 B12 C1 C2 C3 C4 SHUTTER UNIT C A1 A3 A2 CO BARREL ENCODER FULL RETRACT A F3 F2 F1 ...

Page 45: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety When replacing any of these components use only the same type 3 Unless otherwise specified All resistors are in OHMS K 1 000 OHMS All capacitors are in MICRO FARADS uf P uuF 4 The marking RTL indicates the retention time is limited for this item After the discontinuation of this assembly in prod...

Page 46: ...me Description Pcs Remarks Ref No Part No Part Name Description Pcs Remarks P C B LIST VEP58054A FLASH TOP P C B 1 RTL E S D VEK0L79 CCD UNIT 1 E S D INDIVIDUAL PARTS C8003 F2A2F9500004 E CAPACITOR 1 P8002 K4ZZ03000331 CONNECTOR 1 ET8003 VMB4126 EARTH SPRING 1 ELEC COMPONENTS S 12 ...

Page 47: ...32V 1 5A 1 IC8001 C0ZBZ0000937 OTHER GENERAL PURPOSE ICS 1 E S D L8001 G5F1A0000026 CHIP INDUCTOR 1 LB8001 J0JCC0000415 FILTER 1 M8001 L0CBAA000012 MICROPHONE UNITS 1 PS8001 K1KB30AA0123 CONNECTOR 30P 1 Q8001 B1JBLP000015 TRANSISTOR 1 E S D Q8009 B1DFCG000020 TRANSISTOR 1 E S D R8002 ERJ3GEYJ104 M RESISTOR CH 1 10W 100K 1 R8003 D0GB180JA057 M RESISTOR CH 1 10W 18 1 R8006 ERJ8GEYJ105V M RESISTOR CH...

Page 48: ...K0L79 CCD UNIT E S D C3101 ECJ1VB1C105K C CAPACITOR CH 16V 1U 1 C3102 F1H1A225A051 C CAPACITOR CH 10V 2 2U 1 Q3101 UP05C8B00L TRANSISTOR 1 E S D R3101 ERJ2GEJ470 M RESISTOR CH 1 16W 47 1 R3102 ERJ2GEJ220 M RESISTOR CH 1 16W 22 1 R3103 ERJ2GEJ182 M RESISTOR CH 1 16W 1 8K 1 R3104 ERJ2GEJ132 M RESISTOR CH 1 16W 1 3K 1 TH3101 D4CC11030026 NTC THERMISTORS 1 S 14 ...

Page 49: ...OP P C B 1 RTL E S D B18 XQN16 BJ7FN SCREW 1 20 VMB4126 EARTH SPRING 1 ET8003 B100 VHD1871 SCREW 1 21 VYQ4113 MIC DAMPER 1 B101 VHD1871 SCREW 1 22 K0RE00300016 MULTI BUTTON SWITCH UNIT 1 B102 VHD1871 SCREW 1 23 VEK0M00 SD FPC UNIT 1 B103 XQN14 CJ4FN SCREW 1 24 VGQ9783 JOY COVER 1 B104 XQN14 CJ4FN SCREW 1 25 VGU0C42 JOY STICK KNOB 1 B105 XQN14 CJ4FN SCREW 1 26 VMP9069 FRAME PLATE 1 B106 XQN14 CJ4FN...

Page 50: ...0008 AV CABLE W PLUG 1 P PC 206 VFC4304 HAND STRAP 1 P PC 207 VFF0400 S CD ROM USA 1 P PC See Notes 208 VPK3496 INNER CARTON 1 PS 208 VPK3507 INNER CARTON 1 PK PCK 209 VPN6658 CUSHION 1 P PC 211 VPF1294 BAG POLYETHYLENE 1 P PC 212 VQT1M47 O I SOFTWARE 1 P PC ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCH 214 VQT1Q36 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 P PC ENGLISH 214 VQT1Q37 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 P SPANISH 214 VQT1Q38 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 P...

Page 51: ...L EE EF EG E 309 VPN6658 CUSHION 1 EXCEPT P PC GD GJ GK GN GT 311 VPF1294 BAG POLYETHYLENE 1 EXCEPT P PC 318 VPN6666 PAD 1 SG EB GC 312 VQT1M48 O I SOFTWARE 1 PL 319 VQL1G34 OPERATING LABEL 1 GT ENGLISH SPANISH 330 K2CQ2CA00006 AC CORD W PLUG 1 SG EE EF EG E GC PORTUGUESE 330 K2CP2YY00001 AC CORD W PLUG 1 GJ 312 VQT1M50 O I SOFTWARE 1 E 331 K2CT3CA00004 AC CORD W PLUG 1 SG EB GC FI SWEDISH DANISH ...

Page 52: ...14 3 15 21 19 20 17 18 16 B1 B2 B3 11 5 28 8 37 B6 B7 13 6 4 7 12 10 9 29 14 23 3 30 B8 1 2 25 24 33 22 B5 B11 27 32 32 1 32 2 B100 B101 B102 103 101 B16 B4 B17 B18 35 36 B103 B104 B105 B106 113 B107 113 2 113 1 113 3 110 100 109 104 105 B12 B13 B14 B15 B9 B10 31 31 1 31 2 102 26 ...

Page 53: ...S7 2 Packing Parts and Accessories Section 1 S 19 202 203 216 204 205 206 208 200 209 207 211 212 214 217 ...

Page 54: ...nd Accessories Section 2 S 20 311 302 303 316 304 305 306 308 307 315 300 DMC FX500EB SG DMC FX520GC DMC FX500E EE EF EG SG DMC FX520GC GJ DMC FX520GN DMC FX520GK GT 333 334 330 331 312 314 319 309 318 332 DMC FX520GD 317 ...

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