Panasonic Lumix Dmc gh1 Series Service Manual Repair Guide

							
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3.3. General Description About Lead Free Solder (PbF)
The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of  all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this
equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.
The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the  other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin
(Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting  point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30°C (86 °F) more than that of the
normal solder.
Distinction of PCB Lead Free Solder being used
Service caution for repair work using Lead Free Solder (PbF) • The lead free solder has to be used when repairing  the equipment for which the lead free solder is used.
(Definition: The letter of “PbF” is prin ted on the PCB using the lead free solder.)
• To put lead free solder, 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 t hat 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°C
(662±86 °F).
Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.) • The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the service parts route.
RFKZ03D01KS-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ06D01KS-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ10D01KS-----------(1.0mm 100g Reel)
Note * Ingredient: tin (Sn) 96.5%, silver (Ag) 3.0%, Copper  (Cu) 0.5%, Cobalt (Co) / Germanium (Ge) 0.1 to 0.3% 
						

							
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3.4. How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model)
There are six kinds of DMC-GH1K, regardless of the colours.
• a) DMC-GH1K (Japan domestic model)
• b) DMC-GH1KPP
• c) DMC-GH1KEB/EC/EG/GH/GN
• d) DMC-GH1KGC
• e) DMC-GH1KGT
• f)  DMC-GH1KGK
What is the difference is that the  “INITIAL SETTINGS” data which is stor ed 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-AVC” web-site in
“TSN system”, together with Maintenance software. 
						

							
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3.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS:
When you replace the MAIN PCB, be sure to perform the initial settings after achieving the adjustment by ordering the following pro-
cedure in accordance with model suffix of the unit.
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before proceeding Initial settings, be sure to read the following CAUTIONS.
2. PROCEDURES: • Preparation
Insert the SD memory card which has a few photo data.
• Step 1. The temporary cancellation of initial setting:
Set the Drive mode le ver to [ SINGLE ]. 
While keep pressing [ DISPLAY ] and [ FILM MODE ] buttons simultaneously, turn the Power on.
• Step 2. The cancellation of initial setting:
Press the [PLAYBACK] button , then playback the picture.
Press [ FILM MODE ] and “[ UP ] of Cursor bu ttons” simultaneously, then turn the Power off.
• Step 3. Turn the Power on:
Set the mode dial to [ P ], and then turn the Power on. 
• Step 4. Display the INITIAL SETTING:
While keep pressing [ MENU/SET ] and “[ RIGHT ] of  Cursor buttons” simultaneously, turn the Power off. 
When MAIN P.C.B. is replaced, all of th e model suffix is displayed as follows.
There are two kinds of “INI TIAL SETTINGS” menu format.
[CASE 1. After replacing MAIN P.C.B.] [Except EG, EB and EC models : (VEP56084A is used as a Main P.C.B.)]
When MAIN P.C.B. has just been replaced, all of the model  suffix are displayed as follows. (two pages in total)
[Only for EG, EB and EC models : (VEP56084B is used as a Main P.C.B.)]
When MAIN P.C.B. has just been replaced, only 4 model suffix are displayed as follows. 
						

							
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[CASE 2. Other than After replacing MAIN P.C.B.]
• Step 5. Set the INITIAL SETTI NG: (Refer to “CAUTION 1”)
[Caution: After repl acing MAIN P.C.B.]
The model suffix can been chosen,  JUST ONE TIME.
Once one of the model suffix have been chosen, the model su ffix lists will not be displayed, thus, it can be changed.
Select the area carefully.
Select the area with pressing “[ UP ] / [ DOWN ] of Cursor  buttons”, and then 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.) 
Confirm the display of “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in  English when the unit is turned on again.
• Step 6. CONFIRMATION:
The display shows “PLEASE SET THE CL OCK” when turn the Power on again.
When the unit is connected to PC with USB ca ble, 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-GH1K (Japan domestic model) NTSC Japanese Year/Month/Date
b) DMC-GH1KPP NTSC English Month/Date/Year c) DMC-GH1KEB/EC/EG/GC/GH/GN PAL English Date/Month/Year
d) DMC-GH1KGK PAL Chinese (simplified) Year/Month/Date
e) DMC-GH1KGT NTSC Chinese (traditional) Year/Month/Date 
						

							
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4 Specifications 
						

							
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5 Location of Controls and Components
Names of the Components
Camera body
1 Flash
2 Sensor
3 Self-timer indicator AF assist lamp
4 Lens release button
5 Lens lock pin
6 Mount
7 Lens fitting mark
8 Front dial
9 [LVF/LCD] button
10 Diopter adjustment dial
11 Viewfinder
12 Eye sensor
13 Playback button14 [AF/AE LOCK] button 15 Camera ON/OFF switch
16 Motion picture button
17 Eye Cup
18 LCD monitor
19 [DISPLAY] button
20 Delete button/ Preview button
21 [MENU/SET] button
22 Cursor buttons /ISO
 /AF mode
 /Function button
Assign Menu to button. It is convenient to register Menu that is used often.
[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[ GUIDE LINE]/
[ REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
 /WB (White balance)
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23 Focus mode dial
24 Flash open lever
25 Stereo microphone
26 Drive mode lever Single:
Burst:
Auto Bracket:
Self-timer:
27 Shutter button
28 Focus distance reference mark
29 Hot shoe
30 Mode dial
31 Status indicator
32 [Q.MENU] button
33 [FILM MODE] button
34 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
35 Shoulder strap eyelet
s Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when
using the camera to ensure that you will not
drop it.
36 [HDMI] socket37 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
38 Card door
39 DC cable cover
28 29 24
23
25 26
27
33
323130
36
3534
37
39
38
40 Battery door
41 Release lever
42 Tripod receptacle
s When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod
is stable when the camera is attached to it.
Lens
H-VS014140 (LUMIX G VARIO HD 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)
43 Tele
44 Lens surface
45 Focus ring
46 Wide
47 Zoom ring
48 [O.I.S.] switch 49 Contact point
50 Lens fitting mark
Battery charger/AC adaptor
51 Power input socket [AC IN]
52 [CHARGE] indicator
53 Power output socket [DC OUT]
54 Battery holder
42
4140
45 4649 50
4847
43 44
53
52
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Mode switching
BasicSelecting the [REC] mode, and record still pictureor motion picture
Turn the camera on.
s The status indicator lights when you turn this unit
on .
s Make sure the drive mode lever is set to [ ].
Switching the mode by rotating the mode
dial.
Align a desired mode with part .sRotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust
to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 Q)
Basic
Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
Program AE Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
ON
OFF
Advanced
Advanced Scene Mode
Aperture-priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Creative Motion Picture Mode
Record motion picture with manual settings.
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
My Color Mode
Easily check the color of light, brightness, and vividness of color when the picture is
taken.
Portrait mode
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery mode
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports mode
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up mode
Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Night portrait mode
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time scenery. 
						

							
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About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™System
lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount) such as the LUMIX G VARIO HD
14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. lens included in DMC-GH1K.
Select a lens that matches the scene being recorded and your use of the pictures.
If you use a lens other than a dedicated interchangeable lens, auto focus cannot be
activated and accurate metering is not possible. Also, some functions will not work.
“Micro Four Thirds Mount”
This is the lens mount standard for the “Micro Four Thirds System”.
This was newly developed as
interchangeable lens dedicated for digital
cameras.
When using lenses other than the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in
DMC-GH1K
s Depending on the type of lens, you may not be able to use some functions such as the direction
detection function, [STABILIZER], Quick AF and Continuous AF.
s The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
s Take some test pictures with the lens you are using.
s Lens with the Four Thirds™ mount
specification can be used by using the mount
adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional). Because of its
structure, Micro Four Thirds mount
specification lenses cannot be used on the
Four Thirds mount specification cameras. It
can only be used on the Micro Four Thirds
mount specification cameras.
Interchangeable lens that can be used with this unit and compatibility of the functions(: Usable,: Some functions/features limited, —: Not usable)
1 Mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional) is necessary to use with this unit.2 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and [AFC]3 Fewer tracking functions are compatible than with the Micro Four Thirds mount specification
lens compatible with motion pictures. Also, the sound of auto focus operation may be
recorded.
4 Auto focus does not work and [MF] is used when recording with [REC MODE] set to [AVCHD] and [REC QUALITY] set to [FHD] ([ ]).
5 The sound of aperture operation may be recorded.
Lens type
when recording still pictureswhile recording motion pictures
Auto focusAuto aperture settingAuto focusAuto aperture setting
Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens compatible to
motion pictures
(LUMIX G VARIO HD)
([AFS], [AFC])2
Micro Four Thirds
mount specification
lens not compatible
to motion pictures
([AFS], [AFC])2, 3, 45
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
compatible to
contrast AF
1([AFS])3, 45
Four Thirds mount
specification lens
not compatible to
contrast AF
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Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) 
						

							
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Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.sTake care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
s Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.
s We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to
protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
s If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
s Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and sound.
s Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
s Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by mic roprocessors may adversely affect the
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
s If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert
the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.s If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversel y affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
s If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the
surface finish may peel off.
s Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.
s When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth,
and then with a dry cloth.
s Wipe off any dirt or dust on the zoom ring and the focus ring with a dry, dustless cloth.
s Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coatin g may peel off.
s When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
Optimal use of the camera
Cleaning