Panasonic DMCXS1K manual Measurements and Adjustments, Introduction, Before Disassembling the unit

9 Measurements and Adjustments

9.1.Introduction

When servicing this unit, make sure to perform the adjustments necessary based on the part(s) replaced.

Before disassembling the unit, it is recommended to back up the camera data stored in Flash-ROM as a data file.

IMPORTANT NOTICE (After replacing the Main P.C.B.)

After replacing the Main P.C.B., it is necessary to use the “DIAS” software to allow the release of adjustment flag(s). The Adjustment software “DIAS” is available at “TSN Website”.

*DIAS (DSC Integrated Assist Software)

NOTE: (When replacing the Lens unit and CCD FPC unit)

•When the CCD FPC unit is unavoidably removed for Lens unit and CCD FPC unit replaced, an optical tilt adjustment is neces- sary after parts are exchanged.

•The adjustment software (DSC_Tilt) is necessary to execute an optical tilt adjustment.

•The adjustment software “DSC_Tilt” is available at “TSN Website”.

NOTE: (When replacing the Main P.C.B.)

•Number of necessary adjustment items decreases by copying the backup data to new Main P.C.B. when adjustment data in old Main P.C.B. can be read by ROM_BACKUP “DSC→SD” in “9.2.2. Flash-ROM Data Backup”.

For more details, please refer an item “Main P.C.B. (to which the backup data was copied)” in the table of “9.3.2. Adjustment Specifications”.

9.2.Before Disassembling the unit

9.2.1.Initial Setting Release

The cameras specification are initially set in accordance with model suffix (such as EB/EG/GK/GC and so on.).

Unless the initial setting is not released, an automatic alignment software in the camera is not able to be executed when the align- ment is carried out.

Note:

The initial setting should be again done after completing the alignment. Otherwise, the camera may not work properly. Therefore as a warning, the camera display a warning symbol “ ! ” on the LCD monitor every time the camera is turned off. Refer to the procedure described in “3.4.2. INITIAL SETTINGS” for details.

[ How to Release the camera initial setting ] Preparation:

• Attach the Battery.

(Since this unit has built-in memory, it can be performed without inserting memory card.)

1.Turn the Power on.

2.Press the [ MODE ] button, and select the [ NORMAL PICTURE ] mode by Cursor buttons, then press the [ MENU/SET ] but- ton.

3.Turn the Power off.

(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”:

Press the [ PLAYBACK ] button ,“[ UP ] of Cursor button” and “[ W ] side of Zoom button” simultaneously, turn the Power on.

Step 2. Cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:

Press the [ PLAYBACK ] button in order to enter the [ PLAYBACK ] mode.

Press the [ MENU/SET ] button and “[ LEFT ] of Cursor button” simultaneously, turn the Power off.

The LCD displays the “ ! ” mark before the unit powers down.

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