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ORDER NO.DSC0708030CE

B26

Digital Camera

Model No.

DMC-FZ18P

DMC-FZ18PC

DMC-FZ18PL

DMC-FZ18EB

DMC-FZ18EE

DMC-FZ18EF

DMC-FZ18EG

DMC-FZ18E

DMC-FZ18GC

DMC-FZ18GD

DMC-FZ18GK

DMC-FZ18GN

DMC-FZ18GT

DMC-FZ18SG

VOL.1

Colours
(S)....................Silver Type (except PL/GD/GT/SG)
(K)....................Black Type

Summary of Contents for Lumix DMC-FZ18E

Page 1: ...tribu tion is a violation of law ORDER NO DSC0708030CE B26 Digital Camera Model No DMC FZ18P DMC FZ18PC DMC FZ18PL DMC FZ18EB DMC FZ18EE DMC FZ18EF DMC FZ18EG DMC FZ18E DMC FZ18GC DMC FZ18GD DMC FZ18GK DMC FZ18GN DMC FZ18GT DMC FZ18SG VOL 1 Colours S Silver Type except PL GD GT SG K Black Type ...

Page 2: ... 3 3 Important Notice 1 Other than 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 15 6 Service Mode 17 6 1 Error Code Memory Function 17 7 Service Fixture Tools 20 7 1 Service Fixture and Tools 20 7 2 Clean Box 21 7 3 When Replacing the Main PCB 21 7 4 Service Position 21 8 Disassembly and Assembly Instru...

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: ...lder ES devices 4 Use only an antistatic solder removal device Some solder removal devices not classified as 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 ready to install i...

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: ... subjected to excessive heat or discharge It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use Replacement batteries must be of the 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 dis...

Page 8: ...n 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 temperature control after setting the temperature at 350 30 degre...

Page 9: ...rence 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 VDBG PAVC web ...

Page 10: ...above CAUTION 2 Step 1 The temporary cancellation of initial setting Set the mode dial to P While keep pressing AF macro Focus switch button and Upper arrow Cursor button simultaneously turn the Power on Step 2 The cancellation of initial setting Set the mode dial to Playback Press AF macro Focus switch button and Upper arrow Cursor button simultaneously then turn the Power off Step 3 Turn the Pow...

Page 11: ...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 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 V...

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

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Page 15: ...15 5 Location of Controls and Components ...

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Page 17: ...er arrow Cursor button simultaneously turn the Power on 2 The display of error code Press AF macro Focus switch button MENU button and Left arrow Cursor button 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 history display Normal display Example of Error Code Display 3 The c...

Page 18: ...0000 Lens initializing error 1 Remove lens cap Zoom Motor Mechanical phase 10 8 0000 Lens initializing error 2 Although initializing operation is completed Remove lens cap Zoom Motor Mechanical phase 18 1 0000 Power ON time out error Lens drive system 18 2 0000 Power OFF time out error Lens drive system Adj History OIS 19 0 2000 OIS adj Yaw direction amplitude error small 3000 OIS adj Pitch direct...

Page 19: ...IC6001 VENUS 3 0002 Card physical error SD card data line or IC6001 VENUS 3 0004 Write error SD card data line or IC6001 VENUS 3 39 0 0005 Format error SD card data line or IC6001 VENUS 3 CPU VENUS hard Stop 38 0 0001 Camera task finish process time out Communication between Lens system and IC6001 VENUS 3 0002 Camera task invalid code error IC6001 VENUS 3 0100 File time out error in recording moti...

Page 20: ...20 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 21: ...rmation from NWBG VDBG PAVC web site in TSN system together with Maintenance software 7 4 Service Position This Service Position is used for checking and replacing parts Use the following Extension cables for servicing Table S1 Extension Cable List No Parts No Connection Form 1 VFK1951 FP9001 MAIN CCD UNIT 39PIN 0 3 FFC 2 VFK1364 FP9002 MAIN TOP OPERATION UNIT 14PIN 0 5 FFC 3 RFKZ0363 FP9003 MAIN ...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ...23 8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8 1 Disassembly Flow Chart ...

Page 24: ... Flex P9003 Connector P9004 Connector P9005 Connector Fig D4 1 Screw F 6 Locking tabs FP6008 Flex Battery Frame Unit Capacitor Holder 3 LCD Unit Fig D5 1 Screw G 2 Locking tabs LCD Holder LCD Unit 4 Speaker Fig D6 2 Screw H Plate Speaker 5 Jack Door Unit Fig D7 1 Screw I 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 Flash Unit EVF Unit Fig D9 Flash ...

Page 25: ...25 8 3 1 Removal of the Rear Case Unit Fig D1 Fig D2 ...

Page 26: ... P C B Unit Battery Frame Unit and Capacitor Holder Fig D3 This unit equipped with two pieces of capacitors as flash charging capacitors Either one of the capacitor discharging operation makes discharging for others as well Fig D4 ...

Page 27: ...27 8 3 3 Removal of the LCD Unit Fig D5 8 3 4 Removal of the Speaker Fig D6 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 ...

Page 28: ...When Assembling Be sure to confirm the following points when assembling Install the Top operation unit first then install the Flash unit EVF unit 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 29: ...he 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 5 3 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 4 Do not touch the surface of lens 5 Use lens cleaning KIT BK VFK1900BK 6 Apply the gr...

Page 30: ...30 8 4 3 Removal of the 2nd Lens Frame Unit 8 4 4 Removal of the Master Flange Unit ...

Page 31: ...31 8 4 5 Removal of the Cam Frame 8 4 6 Removal of the Focus Motor Unit ...

Page 32: ...32 8 4 7 6 Removal of the 4th Lens Frame Unit 8 4 8 Removal of the 3rd Lens Frame Unit ...

Page 33: ...33 8 5 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 ...

Page 34: ...OTE 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 and EVF adjustment in this model Replaced Part Adjustment Item Main P C B VENUS IC6001 Flash ROM IC6002 Lens Part Excluding CCD CCD Unit LCD EVF Camera Section OIS hall element adjustment OIS O O O O...

Page 35: ...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 36: ... 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 Although the voltage and waveform available on...

Page 37: ...OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM IC6001 VENUS 3 CAMERA PROCESS J PEG COMP EXPANDS MEDIA I F USB I F MAIN MICROPROCESSOR FLASH TOP OPERATION UNIT EVF MONITOR X9101 32 768KHz X6001 24MHz IC1001 POWER IC9101 SYSTEM IC OIS CONTROL LENS DRIVE DIGITAL AV OUT 28mm 504mm IC7101 GYRO SENSOR X IC7102 GYRO SENSOR Y VIDEO DRIVER FOCUS ZOOM SHUTTER OIS UNIT IC7051 SHUTTER DRIVE IC7001 AF ZOOM IRIS DRIVE OIS DRIVE PRE PRO...

Page 38: ...MIC GND FP9008 6 1 EVF UNIT SPEAKER CCD UNIT LENS UNIT 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 3 12 ENC Vcc D2R9V ZM1 DCM ZM2 DCM ENC Vcc D2R9V ABS ZENC1 LED CONT Z1 LED ABS ZENC2 LED CONT Z2 LED ENC Vcc D2R9V ZM2 DCM ZM1 DCM ABS FHP LED CONT FHP LED ST3 IRIS BP SH SHUT OUT1 SH SHUT OUT1 FP9005 17 18 19 21 22 20 SH SHUT OUT2 SH SHUT OUT2 ST4 IRIS BN ST1 IRIS AP ST2 IRIS AN FBP FMBP 23 24 FAP FMAP FBN FM...

Page 39: ... 8 8 8 8 5 8 5 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 4 8 8 8 8 176 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 8 5 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ4 Ǟ Ǟ Ǟ 57 57 59 57 59 57 57 A219 4A5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 8 4 4 A219 4 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 8 81 0 Ǟ57 Ǟ Ǟ Ǟ8 4 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 4 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 Ǟ8 DMC FZ18 AF LED Mic Schematic Diagram 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G F E D C B A DMC FZ18 CCD Flex Schematic Diagram ...

Page 40: ...UT2 ST1 IRIS_AP FBP FMBP FAP FMAP ST2 IRIS_AN ST4 IRIS_BN F4 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 27 28 25 24 26 31 29 30 X_VO XV FBN FMBN Y_VO YV X_VH XHO Y_VH YHO FAN FMAN Y_VH YHO Y_VO YV G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12 H1 32 X_VO XV 35 36 33 34 X_DRV X_DR X_DRV X_DR Y_DRV Y_DR X_VH XHO 37 38 ENC_Vcc D2R9V Y_DRV Y_DR H2 H3 39 40 ABS ZHP LED_CONT ZHP_LED POSITIVE VOLTAGE LINE ZOOM ENCODER 1 A ZOOM ENCODER 2 PHOTO SENSOR DC M...

Page 41: ...S 6 S4 Print Circuit Board S4 1 AF LED Mic P C B 4 4 6 DMC FZ18 AF LED Mic P C B 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G F E D C B A Foil Side ...

Page 42: ...S 7 S4 2 CCD Flex P C B 2 4 4 4 4 3 DMC FZ18 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 ...

Page 43: ...C B C1 B1 B2 A3 A2 B3 A1 E1 D1 D3 D2 F1 F2 F3 F4 G6 G5 G4 G3 G2 G1 G7 G8 G9 OIS UNIT G G10 G11 G12 H1 H2 H3 E6 Pin 1 Pin 40 E2 E5 E3 E4 C2 FOCUS ENCODER D SUTTER UNIT E CAM ENCODER H ZOOM MOTOR C ZOOM ENCODER 2 B ZOOM ENCODER 1 A FOCUS MOTOR UNIT F ...

Page 44: ...NTION OF ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ESD TO ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE ES DEVICES section of this assembly in production it will no longer be available All resistors are in OHMS K 1 000 OHMS All capacitors are in MICRO FARADS uf P uuF Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety When replacing any of these components use only the same type 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...

Page 45: ... P C B RTL E S D D9301 B3ADB0000100 DIODE 1 E S D LB9301 J0JCC0000316 FILTER 1 LB9302 J0JCC0000316 FILTER 1 M9301 WM E13MT110 MICROPHONE UNITS 1 VEK0L31 CCD UNIT PAVC CSG C3101 ECJ1VB1C105K C CAPACITOR CH 16V 1U 1 PAVC CSG Q3101 UP05C8B00L TRANSISTOR 1 PAVC CSG R3101 ERJ2GEJ470 M RESISTOR CH 1 16W 47 1 PAVC CSG R3102 ERJ2GEJ152 M RESISTOR CH 1 16W 1 5K 1 PAVC CSG R3103 ERJ2GEJ390 M RESISTOR CH 1 1...

Page 46: ...AVC CSG 61 2 B3NAA0000132 PHOTO SENSOR 1 PAVC CSG 61 3 B3NAA0000132 PHOTO SENSOR 1 PAVC CSG 61 4 B3NAA0000132 PHOTO SENSOR 1 PAVC CSG 62 VDL1946 OPTICAL FILTER 1 PAVC CSG 63 VMX3571 CCD CUSHION 1 PAVC CSG 64 VEK0L31 CCD UNIT 1 E S D PAVC CSG 65 VXP2788 1ST LENS FRAME UNIT 1 S PAVC CSG 65 VXP2800 1ST LENS FRAME UNIT 1 K PAVC CSG 66 VMC2028 WASHER 1 PAVC CSG 71 VMS7833 FOCUS GUIDE POLE 1 PAVC CSG 72...

Page 47: ... LED MIC P C B 1 RTL E S D 22 VMT1837 MIC DAMPER 1 24 L0AA01A00022 SPEAKER 1 25 VMP8830 LCD HOLDER 1 26 VMP8761 SP FIX PLATE 1 32 VYQ4118 LCD UNIT 1 35 VUYK2E29 REAR CASE 1 UNIT 1 S PAVC CSG 35 VUYK2E30 REAR CASE 1 UNIT 1 K PAVC CSG 35 2 VGU0B66 EVF BUTTON 1 S PAVC CSG 35 2 VGU0B67 EVF BUTTON 1 K PAVC CSG 35 3 VMS7523 STRAP HOLDER 1 PAVC CSG 35 4 VUGU9912 MENU BUTTON 1 S PAVC CSG 35 4 VUGU9913 MEN...

Page 48: ...VQT1G04 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 GT PAVC CSG GN GT PL SG CHINESE TRADITIONAL 120 VPK3358 PACKING CASE 1 S GK 133 VQT1J28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 PL PAVC CSG 120 VPK3362 PACKING CASE 1 K GK ENGLISH SPANISH 123 VPN6607 CUSHION 1 133 VQT1J29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 PL PAVC CSG 124 K2CQ2CA00006 AC CORD W PLUG 1 E EE EF EG GC SG PORTUGUESE 124 K2CR2DA00004 AC CORD W PLUG 1 E EE EF EG GC 134 VQL1L48 O...

Page 49: ...ame and Casing Section 1 S 14 B63 B62 B59 B60 B61 60 B14 58 66 65 53 54 55 71 56 57 63 64 72 62 61 59 B1 4 1 B13 B23 B25 B26 4 2 B27 B19 B20 B9 B24 B10 B55 B54 B56 B50 B51 B52 B53 61 1 61 4 61 3 61 2 B57 B58 4 2 8 2 8 1 8 10 3 ...

Page 50: ...S6 2 Frame and Casing Section 2 S 15 B29 B30 B28 B17 37 25 35 2 35 4 35 3 35 17 13 11 B11 B15 18 16 22 21 15 20 19 18 1 B7 B21 B22 32 B2 B3 B18 1 26 24 B16 14 ...

Page 51: ...g Parts and Accessories Section S 16 DMC FZ18E EE EF EG GC DMC FZ18GK GT DMC FZ18EB GC SG 128 124 103 102 123 134 118 133 132 107 106 108 100 105 113 117 116 DMC FZ18GN 129 126 DMC FZ18GD 127 101 120 Not supplied ...

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