Panasonic DMC-FS42P User manual

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ORDER NO. DSC0905037AE
B26
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FS42P
DMC-FS42PC
DMC-FS42PR
DMC-FS42PU
DMC-FS42EB
DMC-FS42EE
DMC-FS42EF
DMC-FS42EG
DMC-FS42EP
DMC-FS42GC
DMC-FS42GJ
DMC-FS42GN
Vol.1
Colour
(K)..........Black Type
(S)..........Silver Type (except EF/GJ)
(P)..........Pink Type (except P/PC/EF)
Please use this manual together with the service manual for Model No.DMC-FS4P/PC/PR/PU/EB/EE/EF/EG/
EP/GC/GJ/GK/GN Vol.1 Order No.DSC0903022CE.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE
1 SERVICE NAVIGATION------------------------------------------3
1.1. INTRODUCTION-------------------------------------------3
1.2. Important Notice 1:(Other than U.S.A. and
Canadian Market)------------------------------------------3
2 INITIAL SETTINGS:-----------------------------------------------4
3DIAGRAMS----------------------------------------------------------7
3.1. Overall Block Diagram------------------------------------7
3.2. CCD Flex Schematic Diagram--------------------------8
4 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ---------------------------------9
4.1. Frame & Casing Section -------------------------------10
4.2. Packing & Accessories Section (1)------------------ 11
4.3. Packing & Accessories Section (2)------------------13

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1 SERVICE NAVIGATION
1.1. INTRODUCTION
This Service Manual contains technical information which will help service personnel to understand and service the Digital Camera
Digital Camera; DMC-FS42 series.
The Digital Camera DMC-FS4 series have been developed based on DMC-FS4 series.
Since this Service Manual does not cover the same part which is already described in the Service Manual for DMC-FS4 series,
when servicing, refer to the descriptions in the Service Manual for; DMC-FS4P/PC/PR/PU/EB/EE/EF/EG/EP/GC/GJ/GK/GN,
Order No.DSC0903022CE (Service Manual Vol. 1).
1.2. Important Notice 1:(Other than U.S.A. and Canadian Market)
When a part replacement is required for repairing MAIN PCB and/or SUB PCB, replace as an assembled parts.
The following category is/are recycle module part. please send it/them to Central Repair Center.
MAIN PCB : VEP56074D

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2 INITIAL SETTINGS:
After replacing the MAIN PCB, be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following
procedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Before proceeding Initial settings, be sure to read the following CAUTIONS.
2. PROCEDURES:
• Precautions: Read the above “CAUTION 1” and “CAUTION 2”, carefully.
• Preparation:
1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit.
2. Set the recording mode to the [NORMAL PICTURE] mode.
(Press the [MODE] button and select the [NORMAL PICTURE] by pressing the “[ UP ] and [DOWN] of Cursor buttons”,
then press the [MENU/SET] button.)
NOTE:
If the unit is other than [NORMAL PICTURE] 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 [ DISPLAY ] 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 [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, then turn the Power off.
•Step 3. Turn the Power on:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”, and then turn the Power on.
•Step 4. Display the INITIAL SETTING:
NOTE:
If the unit is other than [NORMAL PICTURE] mode, it does not display the initial settings menu.
While keep pressing [ MENU/SET ] and “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” simultaneously, turn the Power off.
The “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu is displayed.
There are two kinds of “INITIAL SETTINGS” menu form as follows:

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[CASE 1. After replacing MAIN P.C.B.]
When MAIN P.C.B. has just been replaced, all of the model suffix is displayed as follows. (Four pages in total)
[CASE 2. Other than “After replacing MAIN P.C.B.”]
•Step 5. Choose the model suffix in “INITIAL SETTINGS”: (Refer to “CAUTION 1”)
[Caution: After replacing 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 “[ RIGHT ] of Cursor buttons” after confirmation.
(The unit is powered off automatically.)

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•Step 7. CONFIRMATION:
Confirm the display of “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in concernd language when the unit is turned on again.
When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable, it is detected as removable media.
1) As for your reference, major default setting condition is as shown in the following table.
•Default setting (After “INITIAL SETTINGS”)
MODEL VIDEO OUTPUT LANGUAGE DATE REMARKS
a) DMC-FS42P NTSC English Month/Date/Year
b) DMC-FS42PC NTSC English Month/Date/Year
c) DMC-FS42PR PAL English Date/Month/Year
d) DMC-FS42PU NTSC English Month/Date/Year
e) DMC-FS42EB PAL English Date/Month/Year
f) DMC-FS42EE PAL Russian Date/Month/Year
g) DMC-FS42EF PAL French Date/Month/Year
h) DMC-FS42EG PAL English Date/Month/Year
i) DMC-FS42EP PAL English Date/Month/Year
j) DMC-FS42GC PAL English Date/Month/Year
k) DMC-FS42GJ PAL Thai Date/Month/Year
l) DMC-FS42GN PAL English Date/Month/Year

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3 DIAGRAMS
3.1. Overall Block Diagram
CCD
IC3001
CCD SIGNAL
PROCESSOR
FOCUSIRIS
SDRAM/256Mbit
NAND FLASH ROM/512Mbit
SD
CARD
(POWER SUPPLY)
BATTERY
REAR OPERATION UNIT
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM
IC9101
SYSTEM IC
MOTOR DRIVE,
OIS DRIVE&
PRE PROCESS
IC6001
VENUS4
CAMERA PROCESS
J-PEG COMP/EX 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
AV OUT / DIGITAL
TERMINAL
COLOR LCD
PANEL
(33mm ~ 132mm)
IC9101
SYSTEM IC
MICROPHONE
MICROPHONE AMP
SPEAKER CONTROL
SPEAKER
1/2.5" 10MEGA PIX CDS, AGC,
A/D, TG,
CCD DRIVER
2.5" PANEL
230k dots
X6001
(24MHz)
X9101
(32.768kHz)
VIDEO OUT
IC8001
IGBT DRIVER
IC6004
FeRAM
IC3002
REGLATOR
IC1210
REGLATOR

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3.2. CCD Flex Schematic Diagram
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4 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

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4.1. Frame & Casing Section
COMPARISON CHART:
The following table shows difference between DMC-FS4 series and DMC-FS42 series.
Ref No. Original Part No. New Part No. Part Name & Description Pcs Remarks
DMC-FS4 series DMC-FS42 series
1 VEP56074C VEP56074D MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
7 ----- VKF4587 JACK DOOR 1 (-P)
17 ----- VYK3J24 BATTERY DOOR UNIT 1 (-P)
18 VYK3F88 VYK3J25 FRONT CASE UNIT 1 (-S)
18 VYK3F89 VYK3J26 FRONT CASE UNIT 1 (-K)
18 ----- VYK3J27 FRONT CASE UNIT 1 (-P)
19 ----- VYK3J32 REAR CASE ASSY 1 (-P)
30 VYK3F94 VYK3J30 TOP ORNAMENT UNIT 1 (-S,-P)
30 VYK3F95 VYK3J31 TOP ORNAMENT UNIT 1 (-K)
101 VDL1950 VDL2317 OPTICAL FILTER 1 [SPC]
102 VEK0P06 VEK0P38 CCD UNIT 1 [SPC] E.S.D.