Panasonic DMC-FX550EB, Service Manual

Page 1: ...O DSC0903013CE B26 Digital Camera Model No DMC FX550EB DMC FX550EE DMC FX550EF DMC FX550EG DMC FX550EP DMC FX550SG DMC FX580P DMC FX580PC DMC FX580PU DMC FX580GC DMC FX580GD DMC FX580GH DMC FX580GK DMC FX580GT Vol 1 Colour S Silver Type except EF GD K Black Type N Gold Type only EE EP GC GH GK SG ...

Page 2: ...ine the Model Suffix NTSC or PAL model 9 4 Specifications 13 5 Location of Controls and Components 14 6 Service Mode 16 6 1 Error Code Memory Function 16 6 2 ICS Indication of additional Camera Settings when picture was taken function 18 7 Service Fixture Tools 20 7 1 Service Fixture and Tools 20 7 2 When Replacing the Main PCB 21 7 3 Service Position 21 8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 22 ...

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: ... 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 re use it for any other purpose It should be di...

Page 8: ...older 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 temperature control after setting th...

Page 9: ... GC GH 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 Information ...

Page 10: ...Program AE Mode it does not display the initial settings menu Step 1 The temporary cancellation of INITIAL SETTINGS Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to REC Camera mark While keep pressing UP of Cursor button and E ZOOM button simultaneously turn the Power on Step 2 The cancellation of INITIAL SETTINGS Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to PLAYBACK Press UP of Cursor button and E ZOOM button ...

Page 11: ...ing 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 be changed Therefore select the area carefully Select the area with pressing UP DOWN of Cursor buttons Step 6 Set the model suffix in INITIAL SETTINGS Press the RIGHT of Cursor buttons The only set area is displayed and then press the ...

Page 12: ...r Month Date b DMC FX580P NTSC English Month Date Year c DMC FX550EG PAL English Date Month Year d DMC FX550EP PAL English Date Month Year e DMC FX580PU NTSC English Month Date Year f DMC FX580GD NTSC Korean Year Month Date g DMC FX580GC PAL English Date Month Year h DMC FX580GT NTSC Chinese traditional Year Month Date i DMC FX580GK PAL Chinese simplified Year Month Date j DMC FX550EF PAL French D...

Page 13: ...13 4 Specifications ...

Page 14: ... 8 11 6 12 Camera ON OFF switch 13 Zoom lever 14 Speaker 15 Microphone 16 Shutter button 17 E ZOOM button 18 Hand strap eyelet Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it 19 Lens barrel 20 COMPONENT OUT socket 21 AV OUT DIGITAL socket 22 Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it 23 Card Ba...

Page 15: ...de The subjects are recorded with set aperture and shutter speed My Scene Mode Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded Motion Picture Mode This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio ON OFF Preparation About the Battery This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batterie...

Page 16: ...paration 1 Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit NOTE Since this unit has built in memory it can be performed without inserting SD memory card It is not a matter of the setting condition of Recording mode such as Program AE iA scene mode to display the error code Step 1 The temporary cancellation of INITIAL SETTINGS Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to REC Camera mark W...

Page 17: ...17 3 Error Code List The error code consists of 8 bits data and it shows the following information ...

Page 18: ...cture on the LCD display This function is achieved by utilizing maker note data stored in Exif data area of recorded picture file To proceed failure diagnosis use this ICS function together with displaying the recorded picture with picture information function NOTE The ICS function operates with a picture which is only taken with the same model It may not be displayed when the picture was taken wi...

Page 19: ... How to read 4 How to exit Simply turn the power off Since ICS function is executed under the condition of temporary cancellation of INITIAL SETTINGS it wake up with normal condition when turn off the power ...

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: ...rge 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 RFKZ0477 FP9002 MAIN LENS UNIT 45PIN 0 3 ...

Page 22: ...22 8 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 8 1 Disassembly Flow Chart 8 2 PCB Location ...

Page 23: ...p P C B Fig D4 AF Panel Light 2 Screws D 4 Locking tabs Flash Top P C B Fig D5 NOTE When installing 5 Sub P C B Fig D6 FP9602 Flex FP9603 Flex PP9601 Connector Sub P C B 6 LCD Unit Fig D7 4 Locking tabs FP9003 Flex LCD Unit 7 Lens Unit Fig D8 3 Screws E 1 Locking tab Frame Plate Tripod Fixing Plate FP9001 Flex FP9002 Flex Lens Unit 8 Main P C B Fig D9 1 Screw F 3 Locking tabs PCB Spacer Main P C B...

Page 24: ...24 8 3 2 Removal of the Front Case Unit Fig D2 8 3 3 Removal of the Top Operation Unit Fig D3 ...

Page 25: ...25 8 3 4 Removal of the Flash Top P C B Fig D4 Fig D5 8 3 5 Removal of the Sub P C B Fig D6 ...

Page 26: ...26 8 3 6 Removal of the LCD Unit Fig D7 8 3 7 Removal of the Lens Unit Fig D8 ...

Page 27: ...of the Battery Door 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 28: ...em by airbrush 3 Do not touch the surface of lens 4 Use lens cleaning KIT BK VFK1900BK 5 Apply the grease RFKZ0472 to the point where is shown to Grease apply in the figure When the grease is applied use a toothpick and apply thinly 6 When repair the fixed frame drive frame and direct frame must be unit exchange 8 4 1 Removal of the Zoom Motor Unit and Lens FPC P C B Unit 1 Remove the 1 solder A 2...

Page 29: ...29 8 4 2 Removal of the Master Flange Unit 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 ...

Page 30: ...30 8 5 Assembly Procedure for the Lens 8 5 1 Phase alignment of the Direct Frame and Drive Frame Unit 8 5 2 Phase alignment of the Drive Direct Unit and Fixed Frame Unit ...

Page 31: ...31 8 5 3 Assembly for the 1st Lens Frame Unit and Fixed Drive Direct Frame Unit 8 5 4 Assembly for the 2nd Lens Frame Move Unit and Fixed Drive Direct Frame 1st Lens Frame Unit ...

Page 32: ...32 8 5 5 Assembly for the Master Flange Unit and Fixed Drive Direct Frame 1st Lens Frame 2nd Lens Frame Move Unit 8 6 Removal of the CCD Unit ...

Page 33: ...he grease 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 Guide pole L S Fasten groove of nut Focus motor unit lead screw Grease RFKZ0472 Amount of apply 2 4 mg ...

Page 34: ...y not only replacing CCD unit but also removing it from the lens unit 2 Touch panel adjusting method has been description by About the Setup Menu of the operating instructions 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 LCD Unit TOUCH PANEL T PANEL DRIVER IC9301 Camera Section OIS hall element...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...era Name 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 refere...

Page 37: ...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 4 4 IC8001 2 0 IC8001 3 0 IC8001 4 0 IC8001 5 5 9 Q8009 1 6 7 Q8009 2 6 7 Q8009 3 0 Q8009 4 0 Q8009 5 6 7 Q8009 6 6 7 ...

Page 38: ...P 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 12 MEGA PIX CDS AGC A D TG CCD DRIVER 3 0 PANEL 230k dots X6001 24MHz X9101 32 768kHz VIDEO OUT IC8001 IGBT DRIVER IC6003 FeRAM IC3002 REGLATOR IC1210 R...

Page 39: ...THERMO V11A V11R V9R V10 V8 V7 V6 V9B VL CCD GND V3B V1A CCD GND CCD GND MSUB SUB RG H1 CCD GND 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 GYRO STBY A GND G GYRO DAY G GYRO DAX A GND G GYRO YO G GYRO XO A GND A GND PW A3R1V PW A3R1V D GND BL PLUS BL MINUS D GND YN XP YP XN RIGHT LEFT DOWN UP MODE DELETE MENU DISPLAY D GND POWER LED K POWER LED A 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 40: ...6 1 52A215 52A0 A 0 A 0 11 A59 6 9 6 9 5 766 4A 66A6 4 1 66A6 4 1 5 766 4A 5 766 4A 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 DMC FX550 FX580 Flash Top Schematic Diagram 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G F E D C B A CA...

Page 41: ...9 57 59 57 59 57 59 57 57 57 59 57 59 57 57 8 4 8 4 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 57 57 57 59 57 59 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 4 8 8 8 4 8 4 8 5 8 5 57 57 8 8 8 8 26 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 81 8 4 4 8 8 57 59 57 59 57 59 57 59 8 8 A176 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A 0 A6 4 1 10A 10A 8 8 DMC FX550 FX580 CCD Flex Schematic Diagram 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G F E D C B A ...

Page 42: ...E DMC FX550 FX580 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 XVH XVO XVH XVO XDRV XDRV STAP STAP STBN STBN STAN STAN STBP STBP SH SH SH SH YDRV YDRV YVH YVO YVH YVO NC ZM2 ZM2 ZM1 ZM1 NC...

Page 43: ... 8 S5 Print Circuit Board 4 5 5 4 4 4 6 5 5 5 6 6 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 6 6 6 6 6 3 25 6 DMC FX550 FX580 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 1 Flash Top P C B ...

Page 44: ...S 9 S5 2 CCD Flex P C B 6 4 4 4 4 3 6 DMC FX550 FX580 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 45: ...FX580 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 B4 B1 B7 B10 B3 B2 B8 B9 B11 B12 SHUTTER UNIT C A1 A3 A2 CO BARREL ENCODER FULL RETRACT A F3 F2 F1 B6 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4 OIS UNIT B ...

Page 46: ... marking RTL indicates the retention time is limited for this item After the discontinuation of this assembly in production it will no longer be available 5 Supply of CD ROM in accordance with license protection is allowable as replacement parts only for customers who accidentally damaged or lost their own E S D standards for Electrostatically Sensitive Devices refer to PREVENTION OF ELECTROSTATIC...

Page 47: ... 10U 1 D8001 B3ADB0000131 DIODE 1 E S D D8002 B0EDAT000002 DIODE 1 E S D ET8001 K4AC01D00001 EARTH SPRING 1 ET8002 K4AC01D00001 EARTH SPRING 1 F8001 ERBSE1R25U FUSE 32V 1 25A 1 F8002 ERBSE1R50U FUSE 32V 1 5A 1 IC8001 C0ZBZ0001636 IC 1 E S D L8001 G5F1A0000026 CHIP INDUCTOR 1 LB8001 J0JCC0000415 FILTER 1 M8001 L0CBAA000012 MICROPHONE UNITS 1 P8002 K4ZZ04000052 CONNECTOR 4P 1 PS8001 K1KB30AA0123 CON...

Page 48: ...PC UNIT 1 13 VYK3B39 TOP ORNAMENT UNIT 1 FX550 114 1 B3NBA0000011 PHOTO SENSOR 1 13 VYK3B40 TOP ORNAMENT UNIT 1 FX580 114 2 B3NBA0000011 PHOTO SENSOR 1 14 EFN FSY56ZC FLASH UNIT 1 114 3 B3NBA0000011 PHOTO SENSOR 1 15 F2A2F9500006 E CAPACITOR 1 C8003 16 VEP58080A FLASH TOP P C B 1 RTL E S D B100 VHD1871 SCREW 1 17 VMB4113 EARTH SPRING 1 ET8003 B101 VHD1871 SCREW 1 18 VYQ4113 MIC DAMPER 1 B102 VHD18...

Page 49: ...LUG 1 P PC 206 VFC4304 HAND STRAP 1 P PC 207 VFF0445 S CD ROM 1 P PC See Notes 208 VGQ0C14 TOUCH PEN 1 P PC 209 VGQ0D56 BATTERY PROTECTION CASE 1 P PC 210 VPK3783 PACKING CASE 1 PS PCS 210 VPK3788 PACKING CASE 1 PK PCK 211 VPN6658 CUSHION 1 P PC 213 VPF1294 BAG POLYETHYLENE 1 P PC 215 VQT1Y63 SIMPLIFIED O I 1 P SPANISH 215 VQT1Y62 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 P PC ENGLISH 215 VQT1Y64 INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 PC C...

Page 50: ... CASE 1 EEN EPN SGN 310 VPK3785 PACKING CASE 1 PUS GCS GHS GTS 310 VPK3790 PACKING CASE 1 PUK GCK GDK GHK GTK 310 VPK3794 PACKING CASE 1 GCN GHN 310 VPK3786 PACKING CASE 1 GKS 310 VPK3791 PACKING CASE 1 GKK 310 VPK3795 PACKING CASE 1 GKN 311 VPN6658 CUSHION 1 EXCEPT P PC 313 VPF1294 BAG POLYETHYLENE 1 EXCEPT P PC 314 VFF0462 J CD ROM INSTRUCTION BOOK 1 EG EP SG 314 VFF0475 J CD ROM INSTRUCTION BOO...

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Page 52: ...S7 2 Packing Parts and Accessories Section 1 S 17 202 204 205 206 210 200 211 207 213 216 215 208 203 209 229 ...

Page 53: ...ing Parts and Accessories Section 2 S 18 313 302 304 305 306 310 307 314 300 DMC FX550EB DMC FX580GC GH DMC FX550EE EF EG EP DMC FX580GC GD DMC FX550SG DMC FX580GK GT 322 320 319 316 315 311 317 308 303 309 318 ...