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Proper service and repair is
service procedures recommended
methods
specially designed
It
is
carefully read in order
ists
that
evaluate and advise
the
such broad evaluation. Accordingly, a servicer
mended
tion
of
performing service operations. Some
for
important
that
these CAUTIONS and NOTICES
possible hazardous consequences
by
of
the
to
note
improper service methods
the
NAPCEC
equipment
must
important
by
the
purpose. The special
that
this
manual contains various CAUTIONS and NOTICES
to
minimize
service trade
first
will
be jeopardized
the
may
satisfy
to
the
NAPCEC and described in
risk
of
damage the equipment.
ARE
NOT EXHAUSTIVE. NAPCEC could
of
all conceivable
of
each
himself
by
WARNING
Critical
identified
within
schematics or exploded
components
with
an S by
a broken line * along
having special
the Ref. No.
safe, reliable operation
this
of
these service operations require
tools
should be used
personal injury
way.
Consequently, NAPCEC has
who
uses a service procedure or tool
thoroughly
the
service
in
with
the
views.
to
service personnel. The
It
ways
safety
the
in
which
that
neither his
method
parts list and enclosed
safety
selected.
characteristics are
symbol A on
of
all NAPCEC Equipment. The
service manual are
when
also is
and as recommended.
which
important
not
service
safety
the
might
not
which
nor
the
possibly
undertaken any
the
effective
use
should
possibility
to
understand
be done or
is
not
safe opera-
of
tools
know,
recom-
be
ex-
of
Use
of
substitute replacement parts
specified
hazards.
Under no circumstances should the original design be modified
or altered
Electronics Corp. NAPCEC assumes no liability, express or
implied, arising
Servicer assumes all liability.
Video Input Signal: TTL level digital video, separate
horizontal and vertical syncs.
(7BM613, 7BM623)
Video Amp Bandwidth: 20MHz
Horizontal Resolution: 800 lines (BM7513, BM7523)
0
Character Field: 25 lines of 80 characters (2,000 total)
Power Supply: 120Vac ± 10%, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 30 Watts
Dimensions: 11.9"W x
* Subject to Modification
1,000 lines (7BM613, 7BM623)
11.1"0
x 10.9"H
1
1901 SERVICE MANUAL
NAPCEC SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Safety Checks
A
fter
the
original service
rected, a complete
to
Be sure
areas
vicer
could
Be sure
Fire
and Shock Hazard
1.
Be
as
component
on
from
2. Never release a repaired receiver unless all
protective
covers,
been
3.
Soldering
to
splashes, sharp solder points,
ched leads, or damaged insulation (including ac
cord).
and all
4.
Check
components
or deterioration and replace
original
5.
No
ing
Lead
or
6.
Critical
characteristics
Ref. No. in
a
on
the
shock,
7.
When
separate
Failure
may
may
8.
Many
wide
check
where
may
be
edges
broken
you
have
unknowingly
to
check
sure all
way
as
those
chassis
the
strain reliefs, and
installed
locate
Be
other
across-the-line
layout,
lead or
tube
or a
tension
components
line*
the
schematics.
same
fire or
servicing
isolation
to
expose
cause
receivers
pin on
safety
over
have
left
all
components
to
avoid
shorts.
service
devices
according
and
possible
certain
loose
for
lead
component
resistor
around
must
be avoided.
are
the
parts
along
safety
other
use a separate
you
to
damage
use a polarized line
the
problem
check
the
worked.
an
unsafe
passed on
of
the
the
This is especially
which
shop.
such
wiring
cold
to
remove
foreign
components
physical
length
rated
protruding
having
identified
list
with
Replacement
characteristics
hazards.
any
receiver,
transformer
possible
to
plug).
should
entire
Some
condition,
to
following:
are
positioned
possibility
are
transported
as
insulators,
other
to
the
must
solder
frayed
loose
particles.
evidence
if
necessary. Follow
and dress.
should
at 1 watt
with
and
the
safety
isolation
shock
servicing
Defeating
has been cor-
be made.
set,
not
just
previous
your
of
hardware
original design.
be
joints,
solder
of
touch
metal
special
an S
enclosed
symbol
parts
may
always
for
the
transformer
hazard, and
instruments.
this
ser-
which
customer.
in
such
adjacent
important
to
and
barriers,
have
inspected
solder
leads, pin-
balls
and
other
damage
a receiv-
or more.
surfaces
safety
by
within
without
create
use a
chassis.
cord
(one
safety
the
the
device
vicer
not
never
9.
After
an
the
cabinet.
(with
handles,
to
* Broken line:
may
and
the
incorporate
be used.
re-assembly
ac
leakage
line
cord
Also,
knobs
screws,
operate
without
-.
create a
user.
the
test
to
all
check
removed),
etc.
-. --
potential
Extension
polarizing
of
the
set,
or
resistance
exposed
all
metal
antenna
to
be sure
danger
--
hazard
cords
feature
always
metal
control
of
electrical
to
which
test
parts
terminals,
the
set
the
ser-
do
should
perform
from
of
the
shafts
is safe
shock.
Implosion
1. All picture tubes used in current model receivers
are equipped
Care should
worn,
Avoid
picture
2. Use
X-radiation
1.
2.
3.
4.
only
manufacturer.
Be
sure
service
radiation.
receivers are
voltage
must
be
tory
recommended
To
avoid
electrical
specified
It
is essential
available
calibration
periodically
When
there
is no
lem.
High
manufacturer's
timum
serviced,
down
while
be
certain
with
an integral implosion system.
always
whenever
scratching
tube
during
replacement
procedures
personnel
Potential
circuits.
exercised
possible
shock,
anode
at
all
of
against a reference
the
HV
possibility
voltage
performance.
the
monitoring
that
be used, and
handling
or
and
the
picture
The
is
exposure
only
connectors
that
the
times
this
meter
circuitry
should
rated
brightness
the
any
otherwise
installation.
tubes
as
instructions
cover
sources
level.
an accurate
HV
the
tube
basic
to
keep
the
service
should
is
operating
of
an
always
value-no
Every
time a color
should
the
HV
does
of
precaution
the
to
must
X-radiation
safety
picture
damaging
specified
subject
X-rays
and
HB
X-radiation
manufacturer's
technician
HV
standard.
be
higher-for
be run
with a meter
not
glasses
tube.
by
to
all
your
of
in
the
high
which
at
the
fac-
be used.
meter. The
be
checked
properly
prob-
kept
at
set
up
exceed
the
the
TV
and
has
the
op-
and
the
X-
is
to
2
1901 SERVICE MANUAL
-
specified value and
We
suggest
cians
review
regulation
servicing procedure, and the reason
dent
routine be clearly understood
It
is
important
HV
meter.
reading be
invoice,
cern
for
5.
When
measurements
excessive
by
means
acceptable
operate
locate
6.
New
type
to
withstand
creating
recommended
is
to
be used
chassis be
tubes
permanently
test
in
any
X-radiation.
7.
It
to
8.
Most
gency
rising
failure
understood
especially
inoperative
normally.
Leakage
1.
Unplug
between
2.
Turn
3.
Measure
jumpered
of
and
part has a return path
should
megohms.
have a return
must
ac line cord.
designed
fixture
these
other
is essential
avoid
TV
"Hold
to
Current
on
the
receiver, such as
control
be
that
test
are
It
which
the
troubleshooting
high
of a Variac
limits
the
chassis
the
cause
picture tubes are specifically designed
undesirable
equipped
is advisable. The CRT
new
sets should never be replaced
types,
a possible
receivers
Down"
excessive
mode.
by
since
as long as
the
ac
the
the
power
the
ac plug and all
shafts.
be
between
When
infinity.
that
it
is regulated correctly.
you
and
procedures so
always
to
is
recorded
will
customers'
in a receiver
voltage,
higher operating
that
with
for
connected
as
to
use
These
all
many
Cold
line cord and
two
resistance
path
checked
use an
recommended
while
of
contain
technicians
Check
prongs
the
Remove
accurate
on
demonstrate a proper
safety.
reduce
to
troubleshooting.
longer
the
excessive
X-radiation.
any
shop
the
with
this
service.
HV
this
may
the
specified
X-radiation
circuit
levels in
various
hold
the
switch.
exposed
screw
When
to
the
1
exposed
to
the
your
service
that
as a
each
and
making
with a problem
the
bring
than
voltages
test
fixture
new
higher
one
of
the
Addition
meter
result in excessive
problem.
some
type
to
prevent
the
presence
circuits
servicing
down
receiver
connect a jumper
of
the
plug.
value
the
chassis,
the
between
heads,
exposed
chassis,
megohm
metal
jumper
techni-
HV
and
standard
for
this pru-
by
everyone.
and reliable
that
the
customers'
line
voltage
the
HV
Do
necessary
HV.
without
It
is
strongly
voltage
new
to
the
types
picture
of
HV
should
circuits
performs
cabinet
antennas
metallic
the
reading
and
does
the
reading
from
HV
HV
con-
test
of
into
not
to
which
type
of
shop
used
with
tube
emer-
from
of
be
them,
are
the
parts
5.2
not
the
F
O.151J
TO
INSTRUMENTS
EXPOSED
METAL
Leakage
1.
Do
test.
receiver
2.
Connect
leled
posed
ground
3.
Use an ac
ohms/volt
across
4.
The
0.75
used
a
a
not
outside
of
and
customer.
5. Repeat
reversed. (Note:
when
the
Picture
The
is
the
chassis is specially
emissions. For continued X-radiation
replacement
including
tronics
Parts
Many
television
characteristics. These
evident
tion
using
voltage,
part
characteristics
replacement
create
.-£-~--~~--~~
PARTS
Current
not
use
an
Plug
directly
a 1.
by
a 0.1 5uF.
metallic
such
as a
sensitivity
the
resistor.
potential
volts.
to
exceed
shock
re-checked
polarizing
Tube
primary
picture
suffix
Corp. (NAPCEC)
Replacement
electrical
from
afforded
replacement
wattage,
which
shock,
A leakage
make
0.5
the
limits
hazard. The receiver should be repaired
the
above
a polarized
Replacement
source
tube.
must
letter, or an N.A.P.
and
sets
visual
by
them
does
as
part
fire or
Hot
Check
isolation
the
completely
into
the
5k
ohm,
cabinet
voltmeter
at
this
milliamps.
feature
of
The
constructed
be
mechanical
have
inspection
components
etc.
not
the
shown
10
capacitor
water
to
any
point
test;
specified, there is a possibility
before
procedure
An
ac
plug
is used.
of
X-radiation
picture
the
same
approved
special
characteristics
necessarily
The use
have
NAPCEC
in
this
other
WATER
(EARTH
transformer
ac
outlet.
watt
between
part
and a
pipe, as
with
measure
should
current
leakage
If a measurement
returning
with
adapter
the
plug.)
tube
to
type
parts
nor
rated
the
service manual
hazards.
PIPE
re-assembled
resistor
good
shown
at
least
the
not
tester
current
the
is
necessary
Do
not
in
this
utilized
limit
X-radiation
protection,
as
the
Consumer
type.
in NAPCEC
safety-related
are
can
the
be
obtained
for
of a substitute
same
recommended
GROUND)
for
this
paral-
each ex-
earth
above.
5000
potential
exceed
may
be
must
is
it
to
the
ac plug
defeat
television
in
this
the
original,
Elec-
often
not
protec-
by
higher
safety
may
3
1901 SERVICE MANUAL
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This monitor
graphic display unit for the home and personal computers. The screen is anti-reflecting which means that
the legibility of the image
monitor has composite video signal input.
The monitor operates
The Power Transformer and CRT are mounted internally to the cabinet. The main panel has a Video
Preamplifier, Sync Channel, Vertical and Horizontal
Sweep Circuitry, Power Supply Horizontal AFC, and
Blanking Circuits. The On/Off control Video Gain Control and Brightness Control are mounted
panel and extend through the cabinet front. The circuit
adjustments are mounted to the main panel.
Power Supply
120 volt, 60Hz
receiver
alternating current only. Never connect power cord to
a supply having a different frequency or voltage.
Overload Protection
This receiver incorporates a
a 2 amp fuse
tection to the chassis against certain electrical over-
loads.
can
be
used
as
on
a supply of 120V, 60Hz
ac
operation. The
is
designed for operation
.S
in
the
ac
circuit. These fuses provide pro-
an
alphanumeric and
is
extremely good. The
on
the main
ac
section of this
on
120 volt, 60Hz
amp Slow-Blow fuse and
ac.
ADJUSTMENTS
B
+
Adjust
Connect dc voltmeter to the collector of
allow receiver and test equipment to warm up for
minutes. Using a non-metallic tool, adjust
obtain
Focus (R336)
Adjust Focus Control for best overall detail
portion of the picture.
Horizontal Oscillator
Short
zontal stability of picture. Remove short between C503
and R544.
Vertical Size (R425)
Adjust the Vertical Size control (R425)
vertically.
Horizontal Size (S523)
Adjust horizontal size to fill up screen.
Vertical Linearity (R423)
Adjust vertical linearity control for equal spacing of
horizontal lines
screen.
(R106)
11
Vdc ± 1 %
CS03
and R544 to ground. Adjust R513 for hori-
on
voltmeter.
Adjustment
at
the upper portion of the center of the
(R513)
to
TS101
in
fill the screen
and
20
R106
to
the center
-
5523
Horiz.
5ize-~;;;;:~
---'---Video
U102
~--IPo'wer
In
Deflection
Yoke
Transformer
-
R406
Vert. Hold
Adjustment
Location -Rear View
4
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1901 SERVICE MANUAL
Chassis Removal
1.
Remove
cabinet back
2.
Lay cabinet face down
picture tube and cabinet finish.
3.
Chassis Removal -Slide printed circuit board
assembly
vicing.
4.
Place chassis
tion the monitor remains stable
5.
Disconnect the picture tube socket
anode lead
6.
Loosen
ture tube. Slide the yoke to the rear until clear of
the neck of the picture tube.
Caution: Before removing high voltage lead at
picture tube, discharge picture tube high voltage
anode
7.
To
cedure.
8.
Note: Backcover Replacement - Printed Circuit
Board must slide into proper tracks in backcover.
six
(6)
screws, four
to
cabinet front.
to
rear
as
on
the heat sink of
at
picture tube.
clamp screw securing deflection yoke
to
ground only.
replace components, reserve the above pro-
(4)
of which
on
a soft material
far
as
leads will allow for
on
are
to
TS1
01.
In
the work bench.
and
high voltage
securing
protect
ser-
this
posi-
to
pic-
Picture Tube Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CRT Board
Disconnect
from picture tube. Loosen clamp screw securing
deflection yoke and slide yoke off neck of picture
tube.
Lay cabinet face down
to
scratch or
on
cabinet.
Slide printed circuit board assembly out of track.
Remove screws from each of four
ing picture tube
neck of tube.
Using goggles
and lift from cabinet. Do not grasp neck
tube at any time.
To
install picture tube, reverse the preceding steps.
Exercise caution not
HV
anode lead and picture tube socket
on
a soft material
mar
the face of the picture tube
(4)
in
place. Slip mounting wire over
and
gloves, reach under face of tube
to
scratch
face
so
brackets hold-
of
of picture tube.
as
not
or
finish
picture
-
--,~-
Power
--~~.~--
SK1
On/Off
T110
Power Transformer
Switch
:
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5
MEASUREMENTS
1901 SERVICE MANUAL
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Important
Read these instructions carefully and observe the conditions noted when taking voltage readings or observing waveforms.
Picture tube high voltage anode may have a potential
all
10kV. Observe
vicing the chassis.
handling the picture tube.
Voltage Measurement Conditions Unless Otherwise
Specified
1.
Voltages measured
meter.
2.
AC
power source 120V, 60Hz line.
3.
Voltage readings not
tern generator (PM5519)
4.
Brightness control set
control to maximum.
5.
Voltage values shown are average readings. Variations may
tolerances.
high voltage precautions when serUse
safety goggles
to
chassis using a digital volt-
in
brackets taken using a pat-
as
at
minimum, and contrast
be
observed due to normal production
and
gloves when
a signal source.
Waveforms
Special Voltage Measurement Conditions
Picture tube anode voltage measured with VTVM high
voltage probe
current.
Waveform Measurement Conditions
1.
Waveforms taken using a pattern generator con-
nected
2.
The video output signal of the generator adjusted
to
1 volt.
3.
Brightness control and contrast control set at maximum.