DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG CONTENTS Page Page 1 INTRODUCTION 5.1. INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY 1.1. INTRODUCTION 5.2. CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD 1.2. ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF) 6 HOW TO REPLACE THE LITHIUM BATTERY 1.3.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1. INTRODUCTION This service manual contains technical information, which allow service personnel’s to understand and service this model. Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers. If the circuit is changed or modified, the information will be followed by service manual to be controlled with original service manual.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 1.4. HOW TO DEFINE THE MODEL SUFFIX (NTSC or PAL model) There are five kinds of DMC-FZ3, regardless the colours. · a) DMC-FZ3S ·...
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 1.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS: When you replace the Main C.B.A. be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the Adjustment, by ordering the following procedure in accordance with model suffix.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.3. LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK (See Figure 1.) 2.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES 1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an 1.
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.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 6 HOW TO REPLACE THE LITHIUM BATTERY 6.1. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. Remove the MAIN C.B.A. (Refer to Disassembly Procedures.) 2. Remove the Lithium battery (Ref. No. “Z9101” at foil side of MAIN C.B.A.) and then replace it into new one. NOTE: This Lithium battery is a critical component.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 8 SERVICE NOTES 8.1. WHEN REPLACING THE MAIN C.B.A. After replacing the MAIN C.B.A., be sure to achieve adjustment. The adjustment instruction is available at “software download” on the “CS-Web from AVC” web-site in “TSN system”, together with Maintenance software.
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DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG CAUTION-1. (When servicing MAIN C.B.A.) 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on MAIN C.B.A. after removing the C.B.A. front cover. Refer to “HOW TO DISCHARGE THE CAPACITOR ON MAIN C.B.A.”. The capacitor voltage is not lowered soon even if the AC Cord is unplugged or the battery is removed.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 8.3. HOW TO DISCHARGE THE CAPACITOR ON MAIN C.B.A. CAUTION: 1. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on MAIN C.B.A. 2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on MAIN C.B.A. when servicing. [Discharging Procedure] 1.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 9 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Although the repair of Main C.B.A. is separated, it needs the electrical adjustment and factory setting when it is replaced the Main C.B.A., IC6002 (Flash-ROM) and related parts.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 9.1. SERVICE FIXTURE AND TOOLS The following Service Fixture and tools are used for checking and servicing this unit.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 10 ERROR CODE MEMORY FUNCTION 1. General description This unit is equipped with history of error code memory function, and can be memorized 32 error codes in sequence from the latest.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 11 CONFIRMATION OF FIRMWARE VERSION The Firmware version can be confirmed by ordering the following steps:. · Step 1. The temporary cancellation of factory setting: Set the mode dial to “...
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DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 12.3.3. Removal of the LCD Unit Fig. D2 12.3.2. Removal of the Top Operation Unit Fig. D4 Fig. D3...
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DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 12.3.4. Removal of the Rear Operation 12.3.5. Removal of the Main C.B.A. Unit Fig. D6 Fig. D5 Fig. D7...
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DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 12.3.6. Removal of the Jack Door Unit 12.3.7. Removal of the Battery Frame Unit Fig. D9 Fig. D8...
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DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 12.3.8. Removal of the Battery Cover Unit 12.3.9. Installation of the Battery Cover Unit Fig. D10 Fig. D11...
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 12.3.10. Removal of the CCD Unit 12.3.12. Removal of the Flash Unit Fig. D14 12.3.13. Removal of the Lens unit Fig. D12 12.3.11. Removal of the EVF Unit Fig.
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 12.4. DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY 12.4.1. Removal of the Master Flange Unit PROCEDURE FOR THE LENS NOTE: When Disassembling and Assembling for the Lens 1.
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DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 12.4.3. Removal of the F Guide Pole 12.4.4. Removal of the OIS Unit and Shutter Unit...
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DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 12.4.5. Removal of the Cam Frame Unit 12.4.6. Removal of the Drive Frame Unit...
DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 16.1. MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks PARTS LIST K1ZZ00001294 BATTERY CATCHER VYQ3194 JACK DOOR UNIT VGQ8330 REINFORCEMENT SHEET VMB3935...
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DMC-FZ3PP / DMC-FZ3PL / DMC-FZ3EB / DMC-FZ3EG / DMC-FZ3EGM / DMC-FZ3GC / DMC-FZ3GD / DMC-FZ3GN / DMC-FZ3SG Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks DE-994BA AC ADAPTOR VQT0L77 INSTRUCTION BOOK/ [AVC-SPC] DMC-FZ3GC/ APPLICATION DMC-FZ3EG...