Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX37E, Service Manual

Page 1: ...l No DMC FX37P DMC FX37PC DMC FX37PL DMC FX37E DMC FX37EB DMC FX37EE DMC FX37EF DMC FX37EG DMC FX37SG DMC FX38GC DMC FX38GD DMC FX38GK DMC FX38GN DMC FX38GT DMC FX38GJ Vol 1 Colour S Silver Type except PC EF GD K Black Type P Pink Type only PL EE SG GC GD GN GT GJ A Blue Type only P PC EE EG W White Type only P E EE EF EG SG GK T Brown Type only EB EF EG SG GC GK GT GJ ...

Page 2: ... 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 Locat...

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: ...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 i...

Page 7: ...e 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 disp...

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: ... 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 Information fro...

Page 10: ...ng Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to REC Red camera mark While keep pressing DISPLAY and UP of Cursor buttons simultaneously turn the Power on Step 2 The cancellation of initial setting Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to PLAYBACK Press DISPLAY and UP of Cursor buttons simultaneously then turn the Power off Step 3 Turn the Power on Set the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to REC Red camera m...

Page 11: ...h 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 USB cable it is detected as removable media 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 DMC FX37 Japan domestic model N...

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

Page 13: ... ON OFF switch 12 Zoom lever 13 Speaker 14 Microphone 15 Shutter button 16 Mode dial 17 Strap eyelet Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it 18 Lens barrel 19 COMPONENT OUT socket 20 AV OUT DIGITAL socket 21 DC IN socket Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor DMW AC5PP...

Page 14: ... Slide the REC PLAYBACK selector switch to Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode The part where there is no mode will not turn Intelligent auto mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera Normal picture mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings Sce...

Page 15: ...REC Red camera mark 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 Cursor buttons simultaneously turn the Power on 2 The display of error code Press DISPLAY MENU SET and LEFT of Cursor buttons simultaneously with the step 1 condition The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons is pre...

Page 16: ...tects High Mechanical lock FP9802 3 signal line or IC6001 VENUS 4 0 30 Zoom motor sensor error Mechanical lock FP9802 35 38 signal line or IC6001 VENUS 4 0 40 Zoom motor sensor error During monitor mode Mechanical lock FP9802 35 38 signal line or IC6001 VENUS 4 0 50 Zoom motor sensor error During monitor mode with slow speed Mechanical lock FP9802 35 38 signal line or IC6001 VENUS 4 Focus 0 01 HP ...

Page 17: ...01 SYSTEM IC initialize 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 VEN...

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: ...PCB 1 Be sure to discharge 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 VFK1974 FP9002 MAI...

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

Page 21: ...tor Top Operation Unit 5 Flash Top P C B Fig D6 AF Panel Light 2 Screws C 5 Locking tabs Flash Top P C B Fig D7 NOTE When installing 6 Main P C B Fig D8 PP9001 Connector Main P C B 7 Lens Unit Fig D9 3 Screws D 1 Screw E Frame Plate Tripod Fixing Plate Fig D10 FP9801 Flex FP9802 Flex Lens Unit 8 Sub P C B Fig D11 1 Screw F 3 Locking tabs PCB Spacer Slide Knob Sub P C B 9 Battery Case Unit Fig D12 ...

Page 22: ...22 Fig D2 8 3 2 Removal of the LCD Unit Fig D3 8 3 3 Removal of the Front Case Unit Fig D4 ...

Page 23: ...23 8 3 4 Removal of the Top Operation Unit Fig D5 8 3 5 Removal of the Flash Top P C B Fig D6 Fig D7 ...

Page 24: ...24 8 3 6 Removal of the Main P C B Fig D8 8 3 7 Removal of the Lens Unit Fig D9 Fig D10 8 3 8 Removal of the Sub P C B Fig D11 ...

Page 25: ...f the Battery Door Unit Fig D14 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 26: ...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 drive frame direct frame and fixed 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 27: ...27 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 28: ...28 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 29: ...29 8 5 3 Assembly for the 1st Lens Frame Unit and Drive Direct Fixed Frame Unit 8 5 4 Assembly for the 2nd Lens Frame Move Unit and Drive Direct Fixed Frame 1st Lens Frame Unit ...

Page 30: ...30 8 5 5 Assembly for the Master Flange Unit and Drive Direct Fixed Frame 1st Lens Frame 2nd Lens Frame Move Unit 8 6 Removal of the CCD Unit ...

Page 31: ...Method The 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 Lead screw Guide pole L S Fasten groove of nut Grease RFKZ0472 Amount of apply 2 4 mg ...

Page 32: ...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 OIS O O O O Back focus adjustment BF O O O O O 1 Shutt...

Page 33: ...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 34: ... DMC FX38GK DMC FX38GN DMC FX38GT Digital Camera DMC FX38GJ 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 equipmen...

Page 35: ...nic 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 3 4 IC8001 2 0 IC8001 3 0 IC8001 4 0 IC8001 5 4 Q8009 1 4 6 Q8009 2 4 6 Q8009 3 0 Q8009 4 0 Q8009 5 4 6 Q8009 6 4 6 ...

Page 36: ...X 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 DIGITAL AV OUT 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 2 5 PANEL X6001 24MHz X9101 32 768kHz IC9202 HD VIDEO OUT CO...

Page 37: ...D CONT ENC VCC 2 ABS FBN FAP FBP HD VIDEO Y HD VIDEO PB HD VIDEO PR G SD VIDEO OUT REC PLAY SW A3R1V D3V D3V BLT CTL D GND USB USB D GND USB CAB IN CCD POWER SE CCD1 CCD3 CCD5 CCD7 CCD9 CCD11 SDWP SDDATA0 SDDATA1 SDDATA2 SDDATA3 SDCMD D GND SDCLK D GND AFE CS AFE SDATA POWER SW ON PWM FA PWM FB PWM IRISA PWM IRISB SHUTTER A SHUTTER B PWM XOIS PWM YOIS DAC LD FZHP LED ZENC LED ZENC2 FZHP D GND GYRO...

Page 38: ... 766 4 56 29 176 8 1 8 18 8 5 0 4 8 761 8 QT QT QT 5 6 CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1 5A 32V FUSE ATTENTION POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES D INCENDIE N UTILISERQUE DES FUSIBLE DE MÉME TYPE 1 5A 32V 1 5A 32V 1 5A 32V CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1 25A 32V FUSE ATTENTION POUR UNE...

Page 39: ...4 A4 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 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 FX37 FX38 CCD Flex Schematic Diagram 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 G F E D C B A ...

Page 40: ...INE DMC FX37 FX38 LENS FLEX SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM TO SUB SUB CN CIRCUIT FP9802 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 1...

Page 41: ...S5 1 Flash Top P C B S5 Print Circuit Board DMC FX37 FX38 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 4 4 2 2 5 3 3 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 4 4 4 6 6 6 5 5 5 6 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 ...

Page 42: ...S 9 S5 2 CCD Flex P C B 6 3 4 4 4 4 6 DMC FX37 FX38 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: ...FX38 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 44: ...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 45: ...021 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 K4ZZ03000329 CONNECTOR 3P 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 ERJ3GEYJ330 M RESISTOR CH 1 10W 33 1 R8...

Page 46: ...E S D B108 XQN14 CJ4FN SCREW 1 22 VMB4182 EARTH SPRING 1 ET8003 B109 XQN14 CJ4FN SCREW 1 23 VYQ4113 MIC DAMPER 1 24 VYQ4268 MODE DIAL UNIT 1 S P W 200 VPF1317 CAMERA BAG 1 P PC 24 VYQ4410 MODE DIAL UNIT 1 K A T 202 DE A39BA BATTERY CHARGER 1 P PC 25 VMP8995 SIDE ORNAMENT R 1 S P W 203 BATTERY 1 P PC 25 VMP9113 SIDE ORNAMENT R 1 K A T 204 K1HA08CD0019 USB CABLE W PLUG 1 P PC 26 VMP8996 SIDE ORNAMEN...

Page 47: ...C 308 VPK3582 PACKING CASE 1 GCK GDK GNK GTK GJK 316 VQL1G34 OPERATING LABEL 1 GT 308 VPK3592 PACKING CASE 1 GCP GDP GNP GTP GJP 319 K2CT3CA00004 AC CORD W PLUG 1 EB GC 308 VPK3616 PACKING CASE 1 GCT GTT GJT 320 K2CQ2CA00006 AC CORD W PLUG 1 E EE EF EG GC 308 VPK3578 PACKING CASE 1 GKS 320 K2CP2YY00001 AC CORD W PLUG 1 GJ 308 VPK3583 PACKING CASE 1 GKK 321 K2CR2CA00003 AC CORD W PLUG 1 GD 308 VPK3...

Page 48: ...14 114 1 114 2 114 3 B108 28 B9 B13 B10 B11 B100 B101 B102 103 101 102 B103 B104 B105 B106 113 3 109 113 2 113 1 B109 104 110 105 113 100 B4 B5 B6 25 31 29 29 2 29 1 32 27 30 1 4 5 B12 3 2 12 11 13 15 7 9 16 6 26 B7 10 8 14 20 22 B3 B2 19 21 23 24 B1 17 18 B8 ...

Page 49: ...S7 2 Packing Parts and Accessories Section 1 S 16 211 214 213 202 203 215 204 205 206 208 207 200 209 ...

Page 50: ...s and Accessories Section 2 S 17 311 302 303 315 304 305 306 308 307 312 300 DMC FX37EB DMC FX38GC DMC FX37E EE EF EG DMC FX38GC GJ DMC FX38GN DMC FX37SG DMC FX38GK GT 322 323 320 319 314 313 316 309 310 321 DMC FX38GD ...