Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7EB Service Manual Download Page 1

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ORDER NO. DSC0602001CE

B26

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ7PP
DMC-FZ7PL
DMC-FZ7EB
DMC-FZ7EE
DMC-FZ7EF
DMC-FZ7EG
DMC-FZ7EGM
DMC-FZ7GC
DMC-FZ7GD
DMC-FZ7GK
DMC-FZ7GN
DMC-FZ7GT
DMC-FZ7SG

Vol. 1

Colour
(S)...........Silver Type (except DMC-FZ7GD)
(K)...........Black Type (except DMC-FZ7SG)

Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-FZ7EB

Page 1: ... and distribu tion is a violation of law ORDER NO DSC0602001CE B26 Digital Camera DMC FZ7PP DMC FZ7PL DMC FZ7EB DMC FZ7EE DMC FZ7EF DMC FZ7EG DMC FZ7EGM DMC FZ7GC DMC FZ7GD DMC FZ7GK DMC FZ7GN DMC FZ7GT DMC FZ7SG Vol 1 Colour S Silver Type except DMC FZ7GD K Black Type except DMC FZ7SG ...

Page 2: ... Lead Free Solder PbF 9 3 3 Important Notice 1 Other than U S A and Canadian Market 9 3 4 How to Define the Model Suffix NTSC or PAL model 10 4 Specifications 12 5 Location of Controls and Components 13 6 Service Mode 14 6 1 Error Code Memory Function 14 6 2 Confirmation of Firmware Version 17 7 Service Fixture Tools 18 7 1 Service Fixture and Tools 18 7 2 When Replacing the Main PCB 19 7 3 Servic...

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: ...PCB 2 Be careful of the high voltage circuit on MAIN PCB when servicing Discharging 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 MAIN PCB for approx 5 seconds 4 After discharging confirm ...

Page 5: ...vices 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 rea...

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: ...ushita Battery Industrial Co Ltd It must never be subjected 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 r...

Page 8: ...8 NOTE Above caution is applicable for a battery pack which is for DMC FZ7 series as well ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...at 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 Information from NWBG...

Page 11: ...P DOWN of Cross key and then press the RIGHT of Cross key The only set area is displayed and then press the RIGHT of Cross key after confirmation The unit is powered off automatically Confirm the display of PLEASE SET THE CLOCK in English when the unit is turned on again Step 6 CONFIRMATION The display shows PLEASE SET THE CLOCK when turn the Power on again When the unit is connected to PC with US...

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

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

Page 14: ...ation of factory setting Set the mode dial to P While keep pressing Optical Image Stabilizer Button and UP of Cross key simultaneously turn the Power on 2 The display of error code Press Optical Image Stabilizer Button MENU and LEFT of Cross key simultaneously with the step 1 condition The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons is pressed simultaneously Normal display Error code ...

Page 15: ...tect error Zoom encoder detect error 0040 ENC2 detect error Zoom encoder detect error Focus 0001 HP Low detect error Focus encoder always Low detect error FP9005 17 signal line or IC6001 VENUS 2 0002 HP High detect error Focus encoder always High detect error FP9005 17 signal line or IC6001 VENUS 2 Lens 1003 0000 Lens cap error Zoom motor zoom pulse encoder2 1004 0000 Lens cap error completing ini...

Page 16: ...ess time out Communication between Lens system and IC6001 VENUS 2 0002 Camera task invalid code error IC6001 VENUS 2 0100 File time out error in recording motion image IC6001 VENUS 2 0200 File data send error in recording motion image IC6001 VENUS 2 Operation Power on 3B00 0000 FLASHROM processing early period of camera during movement Zoom Zoom 3C00 0000 I do not complete zoom lens processing Zoo...

Page 17: ...rsion Set the mode dial to Playback and then press DISPLAY to switch to LCD with indication Fig A Press Optical Image Stabilizer and DOWN of Cross key simultaneously No need to keep pressing The version information is displayed on the LCD with light blue colour letters Fig B CAUTION The version information does not display if the LCD has switched to LCD with indication already In this case press D...

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: ...n Cable List No Parts No Connection Form 1 RFKZ0361 FP9001 MAIN CCD UNIT 28PIN 0 5 FFC 2 VFK1440 FP9002 MAIN TOP OPERATION UNIT 10PIN 0 5 FFC 3 VFK1284 FP9003 MAIN LCD UNIT 24PIN 0 5 FFC 4 VFK1443 FP9004 MAIN EVF UNIT 18PIN 0 5 FFC 5 VFK1953 FP9005 MAIN LENS FPC UNIT 40PIN 0 5 FFC 6 VFK1974 FP9006 MAIN LCD UNIT 4PIN 0 5 FFC 7 VFK1576DSC04 P9001 MAIN SPEAKER 2PIN CABLE 8 RFKZ0359 P9003 MAIN FLASH U...

Page 20: ... 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 Be careful of the high voltage circuit on MAIN PCB 3 DO NOT allow other parts to touch the high voltage circuit on MAIN PCB ...

Page 21: ...21 8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8 1 Disassembly Flow Chart 8 2 PCB Location ...

Page 22: ...Connector P9005 Connector P9008 Connector Main P C B Unit Fig D4 2 Screws E 3 Solders 2 Locking tabs P9006 Connector Battery Frame Unit Capacitor Holder 3 LCD Unit Fig D5 1 Screw F 1 Locking tab LCD Holder LCD Unit 4 Speaker Fig D6 3 Screw G SP FIX Plate Speaker 5 Jack Door Unit Fig D7 1 Screw H Jack Door Unit 6 AF LED Mic P C B Fig D8 2 Locking tabs AF LED P C B Holder AF LED Mic P C B 7 Top Oper...

Page 23: ...23 Fig D2 8 3 2 Removal of the Main P C B Unit Battery Frame Unit and Capacitor Holder Fig D3 ...

Page 24: ...ith two pieces of capacitors as flash charging capacitors Either one of the capacitor discharging operation makes discharging for others as well Fig D4 8 3 3 Removal of the LCD Unit Fig D5 8 3 4 Removal of the Speaker Fig D6 ...

Page 25: ...25 8 3 5 Removal of the Jack Door Unit Fig D7 8 3 6 Removal of the AF LED Mic P C B Fig D8 8 3 7 Removal of the Top Operation Unit Fig D9 ...

Page 26: ...oval of the Flash Unit EVF Unit Fig D11 8 3 10 Removal of the Lens Unit Fig D12 NOTE When Assembling Be sure to confirm the following points when assembling The Screw is tightened enough Assembling conditions are fine No distortion no illegal space No dust and or dirt on every Lens surfaces LCD image is fine No dust and dirt on it and no gradient images ...

Page 27: ...unit refer to item 8 3 8 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 Apply the grease VFK1829 to the point where is shown to Grease apply in the figure When the grease is applied use a toothpick and apply thinly 8 4 1 Removal of the Zoom...

Page 28: ...28 8 4 3 Removal of the Master Flange Unit 8 4 4 Removal of the Cam Frame ...

Page 29: ...29 8 4 5 Removal of the Focus Motor Unit 8 4 6 Removal of the 4th Lens Frame Unit ...

Page 30: ...30 8 4 7 Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame Unit 8 4 8 Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit ...

Page 31: ...tion from NWBG VDBG PAVC NOTE After adjustments have been terminated make sure to achieve INITIAL SETTINGS NOTE There is no LCD adjustment in this model There is no CCD Black scratch compensation adjustment BKI in this model Replaced Part Adjustment Item Main P C B VENUS IC6001 Flash ROM IC6004 Lens Part Excluding CCD CCD Unit EVF Camera Section OIS hall element adjustment OIS O O O O Back focus a...

Page 32: ...inder 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 VFK1900BK Only supplied as 10 set Box is available as Service Aid ...

Page 33: ...Z7GK DMC FZ7GN DMC FZ7GT DMC FZ7SG 1 Although reference number of the parts is indicated on the P C B drawing and or schematic diagrams it is NOT mounted on the P C B when it is displayed with mark 2 It is only the Test Round and no terminal Pin is available on the P C B when the TP Test Point indicated as mark 3 The voltage being indicated on the schematic diagram is measured in Standard Playback...

Page 34: ...E COLOR LCD PANEL 2 5 PANEL POWER SUPPLY DC JACK BATTERY REAR OPERATION UNIT DMC FZ7 OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM IC2001 VIDEO OUT SHUTTER OIS UNIT IC7202 SHUTTER DRIVE IC7002 AF ZOOM IRIS DRIVE OIS DRIVE PRE PROCESS IC6001 VENUS2 CAMERA PROCESS J PEG COMP EX PANDS MEDIA I F USB I F MAIN MICROPROCESSOR FLASH TOP OPERATION UNIT EVF MONITOR X9101 32 768KHz IC1001 POWER IC9101 SYSTEM IC IC6004 FLASH ROM 32M...

Page 35: ...IC4001 LCD COLOR DRIVER SDATA 7 SCLK 5 SCS RL4003 RL4004 CL9506 20 KEY IN3 CL9501 CL9010 CL9009 RL9105 TOP OPERATION UNIT 226 225 174 WIDE TELE OIS SW 220 S B REC KEY IN1 14 LED1 11 LEDIN1 194 POWER LED D9301 P9006 5 SELF LED K 4 SELF LED A A3 1V 13 LED0 4 3 2 1 S9504 RIGHT 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 2 3 1 CL9504 4 3 2 1 CL9505 4 3 2 1 CL9503 4 3 2 1 CL9510 4 3 2 1 MENU 218 DELETE 219 EVF LCD SEL 276 FP900...

Page 36: ... 28 25 5 7 8 9 186 185 217 AUDIO AD IN AUDIO SDATA AUDIO SCK AUDIO CS AUDIO PWM A D CONVERTER IC5001 AUDIO AMP 28 VIDEO OUT 197 VIDEO MUTE RSTB RESET DATA ADDRESS CTL SIG 180 SYSCK SDDAT1 SDDAT0 1 4 3 2 L2002 23 24 RESETOUT 3 48 1 47 IC9101 SYSTEM IC 2 SO SI SCLK SIOUT SCLK OUT LOGIC LPF ABIAS 209 QR5001 18 ALC 19 23 EVR SDD14 SDD15 99 100 176 CABLE DET 261 252 LCDOUT0 LCDOUT7 251 LCDCLK27M 3 5 4 ...

Page 37: ...V3B 12 OV4 43 31 42 V1 V6 H1 H2 HL R FP9001 22 FP9001 21 FP9001 20 FP9001 17 FP9001 16 FP9001 15 9 V2 6 V3A 5 V3B 4 V4 3 V5A 2 V5B RL3014 RL3015 RL3016 FLASH TRG CCDVD CCDHD CCD IN CLI 24 1 2 4 3 1 VSG1 V11 SUBCNT 35 38 34 11 21 OV5A OV5B FP9001 24 11 V1S 8 7 FP9001 19 FP9001 18 V3R V3L FP9001 13 FP9001 12 23 V5R 24 V5L 19 15 16 OV2 OV6 OV5L OV5R RL3001 RL3002 RL3003 RL3004 RL3005 RL3006 RL3007 RL...

Page 38: ... APA EZA 273 PWM FB EFA 274 PWM FA EFB HALL SENSOR HALL SENSOR OIS UNIT LENS UNIT ZB ZB YDR YDR XDR XDR IC7001 42 1 10 YPOS XPOS 11 YPOS XPOS 8 7 33 32 31 30 FP9005 FP9005 FP9005 FP9005 28 30 FMB V I FB FB 21 19 ZMA V I ZA ZA 24 17 M1 M2 40 VDD3V VDD3V ch3 ch4 ch1 ch2 ch9 ch7 ch8 ch5 ch6 8bit 41 2 64 63 205 PWM XOIS XIN XO 30K 45K 43 44 204 PWM YOIS YIN YO 45K 100K 100K 10K 10K 46 45 58 62 48 47 5...

Page 39: ...OWN SEL UDSEL1 STEP UP DOWN SEL UDSEL2 STEP UP DOWN SEL UDSEL4 F1001 BATTERY BAT BAT QR1002 QR1001 JK2004 2 4 3 CL2009 DC JACK Q1001 G S D CL2010 223 IC6001 VENUS2 ON OFF POWER SW 196 44 36 IC9101 SYSTEM IC 20 23 POWERSWON L POWERSWON H POWERSW NACADP POWERON POWER SW ON POWER ON H 34 12 28 IC6004 FLASH ROM 32Mbit RESET OE 33 RESETOUT 144 CPUWE2B 193 CCD POWER 145 RL6017 CPUREB 19 SW UNREG 27 SW U...

Page 40: ...DD CKH2 CKH1 FP9004 17 18 VSS STH 2 1 SP SP P9001 SPEAKER 1 EVF BL 5V P9008 2 EVF BL K EVF UNIT 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 A3R1V S B REC SHUTTER 0 SHUTTER 1 WIDE TELE OIS SW D GND AD2 AD3 FP9002 TOP OPERATION UNIT 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 3 12 CKV LCD R D GND V COM PVDD CKH1 CKH2 STH CSH LCD G LCD B CSV STV VCSH FR OEVE FP9003 17 18 19 21 22 20 PCG OEV PVREF VVSS CKH1 CKH2 23 24 V COM V COM 3 2...

Page 41: ...S 9 S3 2 AF LED Mic Schematic Diagram 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F E D C B A G 2 5 A A A 0 5 A A A4 61 0 6 1 DMC FZ7 AF LED Mic Schematic Diagram ...

Page 42: ...BS 39 FAP 4 FBN 3 FAN 2 FBP 1 T2_LEDCONT 40 STEPPING MOTOR FOCUS MOTOR UNIT A1 A2 A3 A A4 PHOTO SENSOR CAM ENCODER B2 B1 B B3 C2 C1 H3 H2 H1 G3 G2 G1 F2 F1 E12 E11 E10 E9 E8 E7 E6 E5 E4 E3 E2 E1 D3 D2 D1 C6 C5 C4 C3 DC SOLENOID SHUTTER SHUTTER UNIT STEPPING MOTOR IRIS C PHOTO SENSOR FOCUS ENCODER D DRIVE COIL X DRIVE COIL Y HALL SENSOR Y HALL SENSOR X OIS UNIT E DC MOTOR ZOOM MOTOR F PHOTO SENSOR ...

Page 43: ...7 CCD Flex Schematic Diagram 0 2 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 3 3 5 8 0A 0 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 4 8 8 8 8 8 5 8 5 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 4 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Ǟ8 4 Ǟ8 Ǟ Ǟ 57 59 57 59 57 57 Ǟ Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 5 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 0 0 Ǟ8 4 Ǟ4 8176 8 26 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 4 176 61 8 8 8 4 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 8 8 8 8 8 5 8 ...

Page 44: ...S 12 S4 1 AF LED Mic P C B S4 Print Circuit Board 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F E D C B A G DMC FZ7 AF LED Mic P C B 2 ...

Page 45: ...ENS FLEX P C B Pin 40 Pin 1 D1 D2 FOCUS ENCODER D3 D FOCUS MOTOR UNIT A2 A SUTTER UNIT C B3 B2 B1 CAM ENCODER G B G3 ZOOM ENCODER 1 G1 G2 H H3 ZOOM ENCODER 2 H1 H2 ZOOM MOTOR F1 F F2 A3 A1 A4 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C1 E4 E3 E2 E1 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E11E10 E12 OIS UNIT E ...

Page 46: ...S 14 S4 3 CCD Flex P C B 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F E D C B A G Foil Side Component Side DMC FZ7 CCD Flex P C B 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 ...

Page 47: ...roup PAVC CSG Others are supplied from Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co Ltd PSEC SAIJO 1 Be sure to make your orders of replacement parts according to this list 2 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...

Page 48: ...GT S K GK S K GN S K GD K SG S Ref No Part No Part Name Description Pcs Remarks Ref No Part No Part Name Description Pcs Remarks P C B LIST VEP56031A MAIN P C B 1 E S D RTL VEP59023A AF LED MIC P C B 1 E S D RTL VEK0J72 CCD UNIT 1 E S D PAVC CSG ELEC COMPONENTS S 16 ...

Page 49: ...cs Remarks VEP59023A AF LED MIC P C B E S D RTL D9301 B3ADB0000057 DIODE 1 E S D M9301 L0CZAB000004 MICROPHONE UNIT 1 P9301 K1KA05BA0273 CONNECTOR 5P 1 VEK0J72 CCD UNIT E S D PAVC CSG C3101 ECJ0EB1A104K C CAPACITOR CH 10V 0 1U 1 PAVC CSG C3102 ECJ1VB1C105K C CAPACITOR CH 16V 1U 1 PAVC CSG Q3101 2SC4627JCL TRANSISTOR 1 E S D PAVC CSG Q3102 2SC4627JCL TRANSISTOR 1 E S D PAVC CSG S 17 ...

Page 50: ...14 1 EVF BUTTON 1 SILVER PAVC CSG 59 VDW1292 MASTER FLANGE 1 PAVC CSG 31 VMS7523 STRAP HOLDER 1 PAVC CSG 60 L6DAAAHB0001 ZOOM MOTOR UNIT 1 PAVC CSG 32 VYQ3729 LCD UNIT 1 61 VEK0H56 LENS FLEX UNIT 1 PAVC CSG 35 VYK1V98 REAR CASE UNIT 1 BLACK PAVC CSG 62 VDL1826 OPTICAL FILTER 1 PAVC CSG 35 VYK1V97 REAR CASE UNIT 1 SILVER PAVC CSG 63 VMX3437 CCD CUSHION RUBBER 1 PAVC CSG 36 VSQ1238 BUSTERAID 1 64 VE...

Page 51: ... I SOFTWARE 1 PAVC CSG 110 VQT0V71 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 PAVC CSG UR EE K S DUTCH EG K S 112 VQT0W53 O I SOFTWARE 1 PAVC CSG 110 VQT0V72 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 PAVC CSG ENGLISH GC K S SG S SPANISH EGM K S 112 VQT0X27 O I SOFTWARE 1 PAVC CSG 110 VQT0V73 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 PAVC CSG CHINESE TRADITIONAL GT K S PORTUGUESE EGM K S 112 VQT0X28 O I SOFTWARE 1 PAVC CSG 110 VQT0V74 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 PAVC CSG CN G...

Page 52: ...Frame and Casing Section 1 S 20 2 B21 5 B1 B6 B25 6 20 B5 B27 B26 4 65 53 54 B55 B56 72 71 56 57 B52 B51 B50 64 63 62 B63 B62 B61 B60 61 B59 58 10 59 B15 B53 B16 B54 B14 B58 B57 55 70 68 69 67 B24 B9 B8 B7 3 34 B10 8 9 60 66 ...

Page 53: ...S6 2 Frame and Casing Section 2 18 19 11 B18 16 22 21 15 B13 14 B12 13 B11 36 17 25 37 32 29 1 B23 B17 30 28 B20 B19 26 24 31 B2 B3 B22 35 27 12 S 21 ...

Page 54: ...acking Parts and Accessories Section 106 108 110 111 112 118 105 123 101 116 117 113 103 102 100 120 130 131 DMC FZ7GN DMC FZ7GK GT DMC FZ7EB GC SG DMC FZ7EE EF EG EGM GC SG DMC FZ7GD 129 126 125 124 128 S 22 ...

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