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3.4.
How to Define the Model Suffix (NTSC or PAL model)
There are seven kinds of DMC-FZ8, regardless of the colours.
• a) DMC-FZ8S
• b) DMC-FZ8P/PC
• c) DMC-FZ8EB/EF/EG/EGM/GN
• d) DMC-FZ8EE
• e) DMC-FZ8GD
• f) DMC-FZ8GT
• g) DMC-FZ8PL/GC/GK/SG
• b) DMC-FZ8P/PC
• c) DMC-FZ8EB/EF/EG/EGM/GN
• d) DMC-FZ8EE
• e) DMC-FZ8GD
• f) DMC-FZ8GT
• g) DMC-FZ8PL/GC/GK/SG
(DMC-FZ8S is exclusively Japan domestic model.)
What is the difference is that the “INITIAL SETTINGS” data which is stored in Flash ROM mounted on Main PCB.
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 from NWBG/VDBG-PAVC” web-site
in “TSN system”, together with Maintenance software.
The adjustment instruction is available at “software download” on the “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-PAVC” 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:
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. Proceed the picture back up from the unit (Refer to above "CAUTION 2")
• Step 1. The temporary cancellation of initial setting:
• Step 1. The temporary cancellation of initial setting:
Set the mode dial to “[ P ]”.
While keep pressing [ Optical Image Stabilizer ] and “[ UP ] of Cross key” simultaneously, turn the Power on.
While keep pressing [ Optical Image Stabilizer ] and “[ UP ] of Cross key” simultaneously, turn the Power on.
• Step 2. The cancellation of initial setting:
Set the mode dial to “[ Playback ]”.
Press [ Optical Image Stabilizer ] and “[ UP ] of Cross key” simultaneously, then turn the Power off.
Press [ Optical Image Stabilizer ] and “[ UP ] of Cross key” 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 ] and “[ RIGHT ] of Cross key” simultaneously, turn the Power off.
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• Step 5. Set the INITIAL SETTING: (Refer to “CAUTION 1”)
[Caution for befor settings]
Once "NONE(JAPAN)" (Area for Japan) or "P" (Area for Noth America) is selected with "INITIAL SETTINGS", other areas will
not displayed even if "INITIAL SETTINGS" menu is displayed again, thus, the area can not be changed.
Select the area carefully.
not displayed even if "INITIAL SETTINGS" menu is displayed again, thus, the area can not be changed.
Select the area carefully.
Select the area with pressing “[ UP ] / [ DOWN ] of Cross key”, and then press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cross key”.
The only set area is displayed, and then press the “[ RIGHT ] of Cross key” 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.
(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 CLOCK” when turn the Power on again.
When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable, it is detected as removable media.
(When the “GT” or “GK” model suffix is selected, the display shows “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in Chinese.)
When the unit is connected to PC with USB cable, it is detected as removable media.
(When the “GT” or “GK” model suffix is selected, the display shows “PLEASE SET THE CLOCK” in Chinese.)
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-FZ8S
NTSC
Japanese
Year/Month/Date
b) DMC-FZ8P/PC/PL
NTSC
English
Month/Date/Year
c) DMC-FZ8EB/EG/EGM/GC/GN/SG
PAL
English
Date/Month/Year
d) DMC-FZ8EF
PAL
French
Date/Month/Year
e) DMC-FZ8EE
PAL
Russian
Date/Month/Year
f)
DMC-FZ8GK
PAL
Chinese (simplified)
Year/Month/Date
g) DMC-FZ8GT
NTSC
Chinese (traditional)
Year/Month/Date
h) DMC-FZ8GD
NTSC
Korean
Year/Month/Date
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