This DVD player uses a pickup that emits a laser beam.
Do not look directly at the l aser beam coming
from the pickup or allo w it t o str ike agai nst your
skin.
The laser beam is emitted from the locatio n shown in the figure. When ch ecking the laser d iode, be sure to keep
your eyes at least 30cm away from the pickup lens when the diode is tur ned on. Do not loo k directly at the laser
beam.
Caution: Use of controls an d adjustments, or doing pr ocedures other than th ose specified here in, may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Drive Mecha Assembly
Laser Beam Radiation
Laser Pickup
Turntable
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
Location: Top of DVD mechanism.
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1-2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-2-1 Product Safety Notice
Some electrical and mechanical parts have special
safety-related characteristics which are often not evident from visual inspection, nor can the protection they
give necessarily be obtained by replacing them with
components rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc.
Parts that have special safety characteristics are identified by a # on schematics and in parts lists. Use of a
substitute replacement that does not have the same
safety characteristics as the recommended replacement par t might create shock, fire, and/or other h azards. The Product’s Safety is under review
continuously and new instructions are issued whenever appropriate. Prior to shipment from the factory,
our products are carefully inspected to confirm with
the recognized product safety and electrical codes of
the countries in which they are to be sold. However, in
order to maintain such compli ance, it is equall y impor tant to implement the following precautions when a set
is being serviced.
1-2-2 Precautions during Servicing
A. Parts identified by the # symbol are critical for
safety. Replace only with part number specified.
B. In addition to safety, other parts and assemblies
are specified for conformance with regulations
applying to spurious radiation. These must also be
replaced only with specified re pla ce men ts.
Examples: RF converters, RF cables, noise blocking capacitors, and noise blocking filters, etc.
C. Use specified internal wiring. Note especially:
1)Wires covered with PVC tubing
2)Double insulated wi res
3)High voltage leads
D. Use specified insulating materials for hazardous
live parts. Note especially:
1)Insulation tape
2)PVC tubing
3)Spacers
4)Insulators for transistors
E. When replacing AC primary side components
(transformers, power cord, etc.), wrap ends of
wires securely about the terminals before soldering.
F. Obser ve that the wires do not co ntact hea t produc-
ing parts (heats inks, oxide metal fil m resis tors, fusible resistors, etc.).
G. Check that replaced wires do not contact sharp
edges or pointed parts.
H. W hen a power cord has been repl aced, check that
5 - 6 kg of force in any direction will not loosen it.
I. Also check areas surrounding repair ed loc at ion s.
J. Be careful that foreign objects (screws, solder
droplets, etc.) do not remain inside the set.
K. Crimp type wire connector
The power transformer uses cri mp type con nector s
which connect the power cord and the primary side
of the transformer. When replacing the transformer,
follow these steps carefully and precisely to prevent
shock hazards.
Replacement procedure
1)Remove the old connector by cutting the wires at a
point close to the connector.
Important: Do not re-use a connector. (Discard it.)
2)Strip about 15 mm of the insulation from the ends
of the wires. If the wires are stranded, twist the
strands to avoid frayed conductors.
3)Align the lengths of the wires to be connected.
Insert the wires fully into the connector.
4)Use a crimping tool to crimp the metal sleeve at its
center. Be sure to crimp fully to t he complete closure of the tool.
L. When connecting or disconnecting the internal
connectors, first, disc onnect the AC plug from the
AC outlet.
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1-2-3 Safety Check after Servicing
Examine the area surrounding the repaired location for
damage or deteri oration. Observe that screws, par ts,
and wires have been returned to their original positions. Afterwards, do the following tests and confirm
the specified values to verify compliance with safety
standards.
1. Clearance Distance
When replacing primary circuit components, confirm
specified clearanc e distance (d ) and (d’) betwee n soldered terminals, and between terminals and surrounding metallic parts. (See Fig. 1)
Table 1 : Ratings for selected area
AC Line VoltageClearance Distance (d) (d’)
Chassis or Secondary Conductor
Primary Circuit Terminals
dd'
120 V
Note: This table is unofficial and for reference only.
Be sure to confirm the precise values.
2. Leakage Current Test
Confirm the specified (or lower) leakage current
between B (earth ground, power cord plug prongs)
and externally exposed accessible parts (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video and audio input and
output terminals, microphone jacks, earphone jacks,
etc.) is lower than or equal to the specified value in the
table below.
Measuring Method (Power ON) :
Insert load Z between B (earth ground, power cord
plug prongs) and exposed accessible parts. Use an
AC voltmeter to measure across the ter minals of load
Z. See Fig. 2 and the following table.
Table 2: Leakage current ratings for selected areas
AC Line VoltageLoad ZLeakage Current (i)Earth Ground (B) to:
120 V
≥ 3.2mm (0.126 inches)
0.15µF CAP. & 1.5kΩ RES.
Connected in parallel
Exposed Accessible Part
Z
1.5k
i≤0.5mA PeakExposed accessible parts
0.15 F
Earth Ground
B
Power Cord Plug Prongs
AC Voltmeter
(High Impedance)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Note: This table is unofficial and for reference only. Be sure to confirm the precise values.
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1-3 STANDARD NOTES FOR SERVICING
1-3-1 Circuit Board Indications
a. The output pin of the 3 pin Regulator ICs is indi-
cated as shown.
Top View
Out
b. For other ICs, pin 1 and every fifth pin are indicated
as shown.
Pin 1
c. The 1st pin of every male connector is i ndi ca ted a s
shown.
Input
In
Bottom View
5
10
1-3-4 Instructions for Handling
Semi-conductors
Electrostatic breakdown of the semi-conductors may
occur due to a potential di fference caused by electrostatic charge during unpacking or repair work.
1. Ground for Human Body
Be sure to wear a groun ding band (1M Ω) that is properly grounded to re move any static electr ici ty that may
be charged on the body.
2. Ground for Workbench
(1) Be sure to place a conductive sheet or copper plate
with proper grounding (1MΩ) on the workbench or
other surface, where the semi-conductors are to be
placed. Because the static electricity charge on
clothing will not escape thr ough the body grounding band, be careful t o avoid contacting semi-conductors with your clothing.
<Incorrect>
Pin 1
1-3-2 Instructions for Connectors
1. When you connect o r disc onnec t the FFC (F lexible
Foil Connector) cable, be sure to first disconnect
the AC cord.
2. FFC (Flexible Foil Connector) cable should be
inserted parallel into the connector , not at an angle.
FFC Cable
Connector
CBA
* Be careful to avoid a short circuit.
<Correct>
CBA
Grounding Band
1MΩ
CBA
1-3-3 Pb (Lead) Free Solder
When soldering, be sure to use the Pb free solder.
1MΩ
Conductive Sheet or
Copper Plate
1-4
GENERAL INFORMATION2
2-1 SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMDESCRIPTION
Output signal formatNTSC color
Video output impedance75 Ω
Video output level1.0 V P-P
Audio output level2.0 Vrms
Video S/N ratio60 dB or more
DVD section
Terminal
Others
Disc usedDVD video disc, Music CD disc
DVD (linear audio)
Audio frequency
characteristic
Signal/Noise (S/N) ratioCD: 70 dB (JEITA)
Dynamic rangeDVD (linear audio): 70 dB, CD: 70 dB (JEITA )
Total distortion ratioDVD: 0.004%, CD: 0.0045%
Video outputPIN JACK
Audio outputPIN JACK
Component video outputPIN JACK
S Video outputMINI DIN 4PIN JACK (75 Ω)
Coaxial digital audio outputPIN JACK
Power supply120 V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5%
Power consumption10 W (Standby: 0.8 W)
Temperature range for
operation
Dimensions435(W) mm x 51(H) mm x 211(D) mm
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensional435(W) x 50(H) x 211(D) mm435(W) x 55(H) x 211(D) mm
Hot Stamp---
Ultra Vision Badge---
APPEARANCE
Drive Speed1x
Laser2
DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD-DAO / --- / --- / O
CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R (Video Format)O / O / O
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW--- / O (Video Mode)--- / --MP3/WMAO / ---
GENERAL
OSD languages3 (English, French, Spanish)
Jog Shuttle on Front--Headphone Jack / Volume--- / --PAL Disc NTSC Out--Video Out Mode NTSC/PAL/PAL60O / --- / --S-Video / Component / CompositeO / O / O
Video D/A Converter10bit / 54MHz
VIDEO
Black Level SelectO
Picture Control--Progressive OutO
Audio D/A Converter192kHz / 24bit
Digital Audio Out Optical / Coaxial--- / O
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Decode--DTS Digital Out--Virtual SurroundO
AUDIO
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby
Digital)
DVD Audio--Search Speed
Slow Speed1/16, 1/8, 1/2 (FORWARD/REWIND)
IP Search (Smooth 2x Play)O
1.5x Play with Audio---
TRICK PLAY
Step Forward / ReverseO / --Still Picture Select (Frame/Field)Frame / Field / AutoAuto Only
2 to 100 (FORWARD/REWIND)
(DVD: 2, 8, 50, 100/CD: 16)
DV-P543UDV-P533U
O
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ITEM
Disc NavigationO--DVD Zoom x2 / x4 / x16O / O / --Program and Random Play of DVD /
VCD
A-B RepeatO
RepeatO
ResumeOO (can not effect after Power off)
FEATURES
Closed Caption for NTSC DVDO
Front Panel Display DimmerO
Screen SaverO
Auto Power OffO (always on)O
AAC3See Dolby AC3.
CCD-ROne type of DVD standard disc, to which writing once is possible (recordable type)
CD-RWOne type of CD standard disc, to which writing up to 1000 times is possible
Component video
output terminals
DDolby AC3Audio coding format developed by Dolby Laboratories in U.S, also simply referred to as AC3
D terminalThis terminal, specified by EIAJ (currently JEITA), can automatically switch "digital hi-vision"
DTSD igital T heater Syst em: Sound s ystem as for movie theaters dev elop ed by U S Digit al Theater
DVDDigital Versatile Disc. A huge amount of digital data for video (movie) and audio can be
DVD-AudioOne type of DVD standard disc, on which high-quality audio can be recorded
DVD-ROne type of DVD standard disc, to which writing once is possible (recordable type)
DVD-RAMOne type of DVD standard disc, to which writing up to 100,000 times is possible
DVD-ROMOne type of DVD standard disc, to which data for computer can be recorded
DVD-RWOne type of DVD standard disc, to which writing up to 1000 times is possible
DVD-VideoOne type of DVD standard disc, on which high-quality video and audio can be recorded
DVD Video FormatVideo recording/playback standard that applies to DVD-Video, DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD Video Recording
Format
DVD ForumInternational organization that formulates the technical standards of DVD
EEIAJElectronic Industries Association of Japan: An organization of manufacturers of consumer
JJPEGJoint Photographic Expert Group: International standard format for compressing still images.
LLinear PCMLinear Pulse Code Modulation: LPCM is a format that digitizes analog audio signal during
MMPEGMoving Picture Experts Group: Standard related to compression of digital video and audio.
MPEG Audio Layer 2One of three audio compression standards (layers 1-3) defined by MPEG
MP3MPEG1 Audio Layer-3: Audio data digital compression technology.
PProgressive playback
function
SSDMISecure Digital Music Initiative: This conference was established by hardware makers, the
VVirtual surroundThis technology localizes sound at any position using only two front speakers, by subjecting
Used for outputs of HDTV video signal format. Since signals for brightness and colors are
independently handled for components signals (Y: luminance signal; PR/PB: chrominance
signals), degrading of image will be reduced.
format: Supports 5-channel full-range sound and one channel for sub-woofer sound
playback.
programs of BS di gital b roadca st, and "d igital stand ard broad cast" of curre nt image qua lity. A
tuner and TV can easily be connected to the D terminal. There are 5 types of D terminal,
depending on the different format of video signal passing thorough the D terminal.
Systems, Inc. The number of channels provided by DTS is the same for Dolby AC3.
recorded on this disc, whose size is the same as CD.
Video recording/playback standard that applies to DVD-RAM and DVD-RW: This allows
versatile editing functions, differing from the DVD Video Format.
electronic devices, industrial electronic devices and electronic components, established in
April 1948. EIAJ merged with JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Associat io n) in
November 2000 to become JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
recording and converts it back to analog signal during playback.
MPEG2 is a higher standard of MPEG and is applied to video (movie) requiring higher
quality.
This function converts interlaced images to non-interlaced images and displays them. It can
play back 24-frame/second images included in DVD movie software, etc.
Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and music industry companies, to protect
copyrights of musical compositions.
the L and R signals to matrix operation. It uses the four transfer functions from L/R speakers
located at specified positions to both ears of listener located in a specified position, taking
into account th e sha pe of head and th e eff e ct of ea rlobes , and the tw o tran sfer functions from
any position to both ears.
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2-5 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
12 3 4 5678
9
1012131411
FRONT PANEL
REAR VIEW
1./I (POWER/STANDBY)
Switch the player to ON or OFF
(As to the indication of the Operate switch, “I” indicates
ON and “
2. SKIP/FR
Go to previous chapter or track during playback; press
and hold for 1.5 seconds for a reverse search
3. PLAY
Start or resume disc playback
4. FF/SKIP
Go to next chapter or track during playback; press and
hold for 1.5 seconds for a forward search
5. STOP
Stop playback
6. OPEN/CLOSE
Open/close the disc tray
7. Disc tray
8. Display
” indicates electrical power STANDBY)
9. MAIN (AC Power Cord)
Connect to a standard AC outlet
10. COAXIAL (Digital audio out)
Connect to the AUDIO inputs of a digital (coaxial) audio
equipment
11. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connect to the AUDIO inputs of an amplifier, receiver or
stereo system
12. VIDEO OUT
Connect to the Video Input of a TV.
13. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connect to a TV with the Component video in jacks.
14. S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to a TV with the S-Video inputs
Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the
rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent
damage to the player.
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DV-RM543U
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DISPLAY
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SUBTITLE
ANGLE
REPEAT
CLEAR
AUDIO
SEARCH MODE
PAUSE/STEP
SKIP
PLAY
STOP
MENU
TOP MENU
SETUP
MODE
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURN
DISC NAVIGATION
OPEN / CLOSE
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17
19
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1. DISPLAY
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Press to access or remove the display screen during
DVD or Audio CD playback.
2.
/I
(POWER/STANDBY)
Press to turn the power on and off.
(As to the indication of the Operate switch, "I" shows
ON and "
" shows electrical power stand-by.)
3. AUDIO
Press to select a desired audio language or sound
mode.
4. SUBTITLE
Press to select the desired subtitle language.
5. ANGLE
Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence
being played back from a different angle.
6. CLEAR
Press to reset the setting.
7. REPEAT
Repeats playback of the current disc, title, chapter or
track.
8. PAUSE/STEP
Press to pause Disc playback. Press repeatedly to
advance the DVD picture step by step or one frame at a
time.
9. DISC NAVIGATION
Press to display the first scenes of each chapter of the
title being played.
10. PLAY
Press to begin playback.
11.
Press to view the DVD picture in fast reverse motion or
to reverse playback of an Audio CD.
12. TOP MENU
Press to call up the title menu.
13. SETUP
Press to enter the setup mode.
14. MODE
Activates program playback or random playback mode
when playing CDs or MP3. Sets Black level and virtual
surround.
15. ZOOM
Enlarges part of a DVD-reproduced image.
16. SEARCH MODE
Press to access or remove the Search display, which
allows you to go directly to a specific Title/ Chapter/
Track/ Time.
17. OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close the disc loading tray.
18. Numerical Buttons
Press to directly select a Track (Audio CD or MP3) for
playback.
19. SKIP
Press to skip Chapters or Tracks.
20.
Press to fast forward the Disc. Press PAUSE/STEP,
then press this button to begin slow motion playback.
Press this button repeatedly to change the forward
speed of slow motion.
21. STOP
Press to stop the disc motion.
22. MENU
Press to display the menu of the Disc.
23. Arrow Buttons (
)
Move the cursor and determines its position.
24. ENTER
Press to accept a setting.
25. RETURN
Returns to the previous operation.
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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION3
3-1 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting is how to service for the specifying malfunction or poor parts.
Detect malfunction or poor parts and service as the following charts.
FLOW CHART NO.1
The power cannot be turned on.
Is the fuse normal?
Yes
Is normal state restored when once unplugged
power cord is plugged again after several seconds?
Yes
Is the EV +3.3V line voltage normal?
Yes
Check each rectifying circuit of the secondary circuit
and service it if defective.
FLOW CHART NO.2
The fuse blows out.
Check the presence that the primary component
is leaking or shorted and service it if defective.
After servicing, replace the fuse.
FLOW CHART NO.3
When the output voltage fluctuates.
Does the photo coupler circuit on the secondary
side operate normally?
Yes
Check IC1001, D1012, D1024 and their periphery,
and service it if defective.
No
No
No
No
See FLOW CHART No.2 <The fuse blows out.>
Check if there is any leak or short-circuiting on the
primary circuit component, and service it if defective.
(Q1003, Q1031, T1001, D1001, D1002, D1004,
D1005, D1011, C1003, C1005)
Check the presence that the rectifying diode or
circuit is shorted in each rectifying circuit of
secondary side, and service it if defective.
Check IC1001, IC1006, D1048 and their
periphery, and service it if defective.
FLOW CHART NO.4
When buzz sound can be heard in the vicinity of power circuit.
Check if there is any short-circuit on the rectifying diode and the circuit in each rectifying circuit of the secondary side
and service it if defective.
FLOW CHART NO.5
-FL is not outputted.
Is approximately -23V voltage supplied to the
anode of D1003?
Check if there is any leak or short-circuit
on the loaded circuit, and service it if defective.