Panasonic DMC-FT20 / DMC-TS20 series Error 4000

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Error code4000

GYRO (Y) error: Gyro (IC7101) detect error on Main P.C.B. (Gyro element) or IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE), or OIS adj. Yaw direction amplitude error (large). The manual's first action is: “GYRO Y”

Model
Panasonic DMC-FT20 / DMC-TS20 series
Display shows
4000
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 23

What 4000 means

GYRO (Y) error: Gyro (IC7101) detect error on Main P.C.B. (Gyro element) or IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE) p. 23

Common causes

  • GYRO (Y) error: Gyro (IC7101) detect error on Main P.C.B. (Gyro element) or IC6001 (VENUS ENGINE) p. 23
  • OIS adj. Yaw direction amplitude error (large) p. 23

Safety warnings — read before you start

  • CAUTIONDischarge Capacitor on Flash P.C.B.. Be sure to discharge the capacitor on Flash P.C.B. Be careful of the high voltage circuit on Flash P.C.B. when servicing. p. 4

What to do

  1. GYRO Y p. 23

If 4000 is still not resolved

  • Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. p. 6
    “FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER COVER To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.”

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