Panasonic SA-NC9GS, SA-NC9GCS, SA-NC9GN Service Manual

n AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 95 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz,

10% THD

Surround Ch 95 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz,

10% THD

Center Ch 95 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz,

10% THD

Subwoofer Ch 115 W per channel (3 Ω), 100 Hz,

10% THD

Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power

590 W

PMPO output power (For GC, GS & GCS only)

6500 W

DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 65 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz,

10% THD

Surround Ch 65 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz,

10% THD

Center Ch 65 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz,

10% THD

Subwoofer Ch 75 W per channel (3 Ω), 100 Hz,

10% THD

Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power

400 W

n FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.

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Colour

(K)... Black Type

Preset stations FM 30 stations

AM 30 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50-kHz

step)

Sensitivity 4.0 µV (IHF)

S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV

ntenna terminals 75 Ω (unbalanced)

mplitude Modulation (AM)

Frequency range

For GC, GS & GCS only 522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9-kHz step)

520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10-kHz

step)

For GN only 522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9-kHz step)

M sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 999 kHz

1000 µV/m

Phone jack

Terminal Stereo, 3.5-mm jack

Mic jack (For GC, GS & GCS only)

Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 600 Ω

Terminal Mono, 6.3-mm jack (2 system)

Music Port jack (Front)

Sensitivity 100-mV, 10 kΩ

Terminal Stereo, 3.5-mm jack

USB jack

DVD Stereo System

Notes: This model’s DVD mechanism changer unit is DL2SV.

Specifications

ORDER NO. MD0703039CE

USB Standard USB 2.0 full speed 2.0

Media file format support MP3 (*.mp3), WMA (*.wma),

JPEG (*.Jpg, *JPEG), MPEG4

(*.asf)

USB device file system FAT16, FAT32

USB port power Max 500mA

n CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Track system 4-Track, 2 Channel

Head Record/Playback Solid Permalloy Head

Erasure Double Gap Ferrite Head

Motor DC Servo Motor

Recording System AC Bias 100 kHz

Erase System AC Erase 100 kHz

Tape Speed 4.8 cm/sec

Overall Frequency Response (+3, -6 dB) at DECK OUT

Normal 35 Hz to 14 kHz

S/N Ratio 50 dB (A weighted)

Wow and Flutter 0.18% (WRMS)

Fast Forward and Rewind Time Approx. 120 seconds with

C-60 cassette tape

n DISC SECTION

Disc played [8 cm or 12 cm]

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX )

(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG , MP3 , MPEG4 , DivX )

(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG , MP3 , MPEG4 , DivX

# 1,#2

)

(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)

(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG , MP3 , MPEG4

2,#5

, DivX

# 1,#2

)

(6) +R/ +RW (Video)

(7) +R DL (Video)

(8) CD,CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD , MP3 , WMA , JPEG

# 2,#3

, MPEG4

# 2,#5

, DivX

# 1,#2

, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and

Image)]

Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX®media files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and video contents and 400 groups.

Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files

Picture resolution: between 160 x 120 and 6144 x 4096 pixels

(Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4). Extremely long and narrow pictures may not be displayed.

MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders.

Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard) / MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system / G.726 audio system

Conforming to IEC62107

Windows Media Audio Ver. 9.0 L3

Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

Pick up

Wavelength (DVD/CD) 662 nm/785 nm

Laser power (DVD/CD) CLASS 1 / CLASS 1M

udio output (Disc)

Number of channels (FL,FR,C,SL,SR,SW),5.1ch

n VIDEO SECTION

Video system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC

Composite video output

Output level 1Vp-p(75Ω)

Terminal Pin jack (1 system)

S-video output

Y output level 1Vp-p(75Ω)

C output level 0.3 Vp-p (75 Ω)(PAL)

0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω )(NTSC)

Terminal S terminal (1 system)

Component video output

[NTSC : 480p / 480i, PAL: 576p / 576i]

Y output level 1Vp-p(75Ω)

PBoutput level 0.525 Vp-p (75 Ω)

PRoutput level 0.525 Vp-p (75 Ω)

Terminal

Pin jack (Y: green, PB:blue,PR:red)(1system)

HDMI AV output

Terminal Type A connector (19-pin)

This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

n GENERAL

Power supply

For GC only AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60Hz

For GCS/GS only AC 110 to 127V/220 to 240 V,

50/60Hz

For GN only AC 230 to 240 V, 50Hz

Power consumption 165 W

Power consumption in standby mode:

0.9 W (approximate)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 205 x 385 x 342 mm

Mass appx. 7.1 kg

Operating temperatur e range +5to+35°C

Operating humidity range 5% to 90% RH (no condensation)

n SYSTEM

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#1,#2

#2,#3

#2,#4

#2,#5

#1,#2

#2,#3

#2,#4

#2,#5

#2,#3

#2,#4

#2,#7

For information on speaker system, please refer to the original Service Manual (Order No. MD0703042CE) for SB-WNC9GC-K, (Order No. MD0703040CE) for SB-PF9GC-K & (Order No. MD0703041CE) for SB-NC9GC-K.

Notes:

1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.

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1 Safety Precautions 6

1.1. General Guidelines

1.2. Safety Precaution for AC Power Supply Cord (For GS

only)

1.3. Before Use (For GS/GCS only)

1.4. Before Repair and Adjustment

1.5. Protection Circuitry

1.6. Safety Parts Information

2 Handling Precautions for Traverse Unit

2.1. Handling Optical Pickup

2.2. Replacing Precautions for Optical Pickup Unit

2.3. Grounding for Preventing Electrostatic Destruction

3 Precaution of Laser Diode

4 About Lead Free Solder (PbF)

4.1. Service caution based on legal restrictions

5 Accessories

6 Operation Procedures

6.1. Main Unit Key Buttons Operations

6.2. Remote Control Key Buttons Operations

6.3. Disc Information

6.4. DivX VOD Content

7 New Features

7.1. Using the VIERA Link 滴 DAVI Control 剩

8 About HighMAT

8.1. What 痴 HighMAT?

8.2. Why take advantage of HighMAT?

8.3. Benefits of HighMAT?

9 Self diagnosis and special mode setting

9.1. Service Mode Summary Table

9.2. Service Mode Table (Main Unit)

9.3. DVD Self Diagnostic Function - Error Code

9.4. Doctor Mode

9.5. Sales Demonstration Lock Function

10 Assembling and Disassemb ling

10.1. Caution

10.2. Disassembly flow chart

10.3. Main Parts Location

10.4. Disassembly of Top Cabinet

10.5. Disassembly of Rear Block

10.6. Disassembly of DVD Changer Unit (DL2SV) & HDMI

P.C.B.

10.7. Disassembly of Main P.C.B.

10.8. Disassembly of Front Panel

10.9. Disassembly of Power P.C.B. & Speaker P.C.B.

10.10. Replacement for Power Amp IC

10.11. Disassembly of Panel P.C.B.

10.12. Disassembly of Sub Panel P.C.B.

10.13. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism Unit

10.14. Disassembly of Deck P.C.B.

10.15. Disassembly of Traverse Unit

10.16. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism Main Components

10.17. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism P.C.B.

10.18. Disassembly of cassette lid

10.19. Rectification for tape jam problem

10.20. Stacking of Surround Speaker & Speakers to enjoy Bi-

Amp TS Mode

11 Service Positions

11.1. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B. & DVD Module

P.C.B.

11.2. Checking and Repairing of HDMI P.C.B.

11.3. Checking and Repairing of Deck & Deck Mechanism

P.C.B.

11.4. Checking and Repairing of Power & Speaker P.C.B.

11.5. Checking and Repairing of Panel P.C.B.

12 Procedure for Checking Operation of Individual Parts of Deck

Mechanism Unit

12.1. Operation Check with Cassette Tape

12.2. Operation Check without Cassette Tape

13 Measurement And Adjustments

13.1. Cassette Deck Section

14 Voltage and Waveform Chart

14.1. DVD Module P.C.B.

14.2. Main P.C.B.

14.3. Panel P.C.B.

14.4. Power P.C.B.

14.5. Sub Heat Sink P.C.B.

14.6. Sub Panel P.C.B.

14.7. Transformer P.C.B.

14.8. Tray Loading P.C.B.

14.9. Deck P.C.B. & Deck Mechanism P.C.B.

14.10. Waveform Chart

15 Wiring Connection Diagram

16 Block Diagram

16.1. DVD

16.2. Main

16.3. Panel/Sub Panel/USB Relay

16.4. Power

16.5. Transformer

16.6. Deck/Deck Mechanism/Tray Loading

17 Notes of Schematic Diagrams

CONTENTS

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18 Schematic Diagram 101

18.1. (A) DVD Module (DV5.0) Circuit

101

18.2. (A) DVD Module (HDMI) Circuit

105

18.3. (B) Main Circuit

106

18.4. (C) Panel Circuit

110

18.5. (D) Sub Panel Circuit

111

18.6. (E) Power Circuit

112

18.7. (F) Speaker Circuit

114

18.8. (G) Transformer Circuit

115

18.9. (H) Sub Heat Sink Circuit

116

18.10. (I) Deck Circuit

117

18.11. (J) Deck Mechanism Circuit, (K) Relay Circuit & (L) Tray

Loading Circuit

118

18.12. Optical Pickup Unit Circuit

119

19 Printed Circuit Board

121

19.1. (A) DVD Module P.C.B. (Side A & B )

122

19.2. (B) Main P.C.B.

123

19.3. (C) Panel P.C.B. & (D) Sub Panel P.C.B.

124

19.4. (E) Power P.C.B., (F) Speaker P.C.B., (G) Transforme r

P.C.B. & (H) Sub Heat Sink P.C.B.

125

19.5. (I) Deck P.C.B. , (J) Deck Mechanism P.C.B., (K) Relay

P.C.B. & (L) Tray Loading P.C.B.

126

20 Basic Troubleshooting Guide

127

20.1. Basic Troubleshooting Guide for Traverse Unit (DVD

Module P.C.B.)

127

20.2. Basic Troubleshooting Guide for HDMI AV output

127

21 Illustration of ICs, Transistors and Diodes

129

22 Terminal Function of IC

131

22.1. IC2600 (C2CBYY0 00451

) System Microprocessor

131

23 Exploded Views

133

23.1. Cabinet Parts Location

133

23.2. Deck Mechanism Parts Location (RAA4111-S)

136

23.3. Packaging

137

24 Replacement Parts List

139

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1 Safety Precautions

1.1. General Guidelines

1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or damaged by the short circuit.

2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly installed.

3. After servicing, make the following leakage current checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.

1.1.1. Leakage Current Cold Check

1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the two prongs on the plug.

2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter, between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads, connectors, control shafts, etc. When the expose d metallic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading should be between 1MΩ and 5.2MΩ.

When the exposed metal does not have a return path to the chassis, the reading must be

1.1.2. Leakage Current Hot Check

(See Figure 1)

1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an isolation transformer for this check.

2. Connect a 1.5kΩ, 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a 0.15µF capacitor, between each exposed metallic part on the set and a good earth ground such as a water pipe, as shown in Figure 1.

3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1000 ohms/volt or more sensitivity, to measure the potential across the resistor.

4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the voltage at each point.

5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of the above measurements.

6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts RMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or equivalent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage current must not exceed 1/2 milliamp. In case a measurement is out of the limits specified, there is a possibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the customer.

Figure 1

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1.2. Safety Precaution for AC Power Supply Cord (For GS only)

1.3. Before Use (For GS/GCS only)

Be sure to disconnect the mains cord before adjusting the voltage selector.

Use a minus(-) screwdriver to set the voltage selector (on the rear panel) to the voltage setting for the area in which the unit will be used. (If the power supply in your area is 110V or 127V, set to the “127V” position.)

Note that this unit will be seriously damaged if this setting is not made correctly. (There is no voltage selector for some countries, the correct voltage is already set.)

1.4. Before Repair and Adjustment

Disconnect AC power, discharge Power Supply Capacitors C5951 through a 10Ω, 5W resistor to ground.

DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT DIRECTLY (with a screwdriver blade, for instance), as this may destroy solid state devices.

After repairs are completed, restore power gradually using a variac, to avoid overcurrent.

Current consumption at AC 110 ~ 127V, 50 / 60 Hz in NO SIGNAL (vol. min, at CD mode) should be ~900mA. [For GCS/GS only]

Current consum ption at AC 220 ~ 240V, 50 / 60 Hz in NO SIGNAL (vol. min, at CD mode) should be ~500mA . [For GC/GCS/GS only]

Current consum ption at AC 230 ~ 240V, 50 Hz in NO SIGNAL (vol. min, at CD mode) should be ~500mA . [For GN only]

1.5. Protection Circuitry

The protection circuitry may have operated if either of the following conditions are noticed :

· No sound is heard when the power is turned on.

· Sound stops during a performance.

The function of this circuitry is to prevent circuitry damage if, for example, the positive and negative speaker connec tion wires are

“shorted”, or if speaker systems with an impedance less than the indicated rated impedance of the amplifi er are used.

If this occurs, follow the procedure outlines below:

1. Turn off the power.

2. Determine the cause of the problem and correct it.

3. Turn on the power once again after one minute.

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Note :

When the protection circuitry functions, the unit will not operate unless the power is first turned off and then on again.

1.6. Safety Parts Information

Safety Parts List:

There are special components used in this equipment which are important for safety. These parts are marked by

in the Schematic Diagrams & Replacement Parts List. It is essential that these critical parts should be replaced with manufacturer’s specified parts to prevent shock, fire or other hazards. Do not modify the original design without permission of manufacturer.

Table 1

Reference No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks

360 RAE2024Z-S TRAVERSE UNIT (AFTER

ALIGNMENT)

[M]

A2 K2CQ2CA00002 AC CORD [M]GC/GS/GCS A2 K2CJ2DA00010 AC CORD [M]GN C5251 F2A1V4710036 470 35V [M] C5252 F2A1V4710036 470 35V [M] C5351 F2A1V4710036 470 35V [M] C5352 F2A1V4710036 470 35V [M] C5451 F2A1V4710036 470 35V [M] C5452 F2A1V4710036 470 35V [M] C5512 F2A1V1020084 1000 35V [M] C5513 F2A1V1020084 1000 35V [M] C5951 ECQU2A104MLC 0.1 100V [M] D5744 B0JCAE000001 DIODE [M] F1 K5D252BLA013 2.5A FUSE [M]GC F1 K5D502BLA013 FUSE [M]GCS F2 K5D252BLA013 2.5A FUSE [M]GCS FP5920 K5G103A00019 FUSE PROTECTOR [M] FP5940 K5G103A00019 FUSE PROTECTOR [M] FP5950 K5G502A00039 FUSE PROTECTOR [M] RL5950 K6B1AEA00003 MAGNETRELAYS [M] JK5950 K2AA2B000011 JK AC INLET [M] L5950 ELF15N035AN LINE FILTER [M] L5951 ELF15N035AN LINE FILTER [M] T5950 G4CYAYY00141 TRANSFORMER [M] T5951 G4C2AAJ00005 BACK-UP TRANSFORMER [M] Z5950 ERZV10V511CS ZENER [M] R5271 ERJ3GEYJ102V 1K 1/16W [M]

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2 Handling Precautions for Traverse Unit

The laser diode used inside optical pickup could be destroyed due to static electricity as a potential difference is caused by electrostatic load discharged from clothes or human body. Handling the parts carefully to avoid electrostatic destruction during repair.

2.1. Handling Optical Pickup

1. Do not impact on optical pickup as the unit structurally uses an extremely precise technology.

2. Short-circuit the flexible cable of optical pickup remove from the circuit board using a short-circuit pin or clip in order to prevent laser diode from electrostatic destruction (Refer to Fig. 3.1 and Fig. 3.2)

3. Do not handle flexible cables forcibly as this may cause snapping. Handle the parts carefully (Refer to Fig. 3.1)

4. A new optical pickup is equipped with an anti-static flexible cable. After replacing and connec ting to the flexible board, cut the anti-static flexible cable. (Refer to Fig. 3.1)

Fig. 3.1

2.2. Replacing Precautions for Optical Pickup Unit

CD/DVD Optical Pickup

The optical pickup by which part supply was carried out attaches the short clip to the flexible board for laser diode electrostatic discharge damage prevention. Please remove the short clip and be sure to check that the short land is open, before connecting. (Please remove solder, when the short land short-circuits.)

2.3. Grounding for Preventing Electrostatic Destruction

1. Human body grounding

Use the anti-static wrist strap to discharge the static electricity accumulated in your body. (Refer to Fig. 3.2)

2. Work place grounding

Place a conductive material (conductive sheet) or ironboard where optical pickup is placed. (Refer to Fig. 3.2)

Note :

Keep your clothes away from optical pickup as wrist strap does not release the static electricity charged in clothes.

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Fig. 3.2

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3 Precaution of Laser Diode

Caution :

This product utilizes a laser diode with the unit turned "ON", invisible laser radiation is emitted from the pick up lens. Wavelength : 785 nm(CD)/662 nm(DVD) Maximum output radiation power from pick up : 100 µW/VDE

Laser radiation from pick up unit is safety level, but be sure the followings:

1. Do not disassemble the optical pick up unit, since radiation from exposed laser diode is dangerous.

2. Do not adjust the variable resistor on the pick up unit. It was already adjusted.

3. Do not look at the focus lens using optical instruments.

4. Recommend not to look at pick up lens for a long time.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

n Use of Caution Labels

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4 About Lead Free Solder (PbF)

4.1. Service caution based on legal restrictions

4.1.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF)

The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.

The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin (Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30 degrees C (86°F) more than that of the normal solder.

Definition of PCB Lead Free Solder being used

The letter of “PbF” is printed either foil side or components side on the PCB using the lead free solder. (See right figure)

Service caution for repair work using Lead Free Solder (PbF)

· The lead free solder has to be used when repairing the equipment for which the lead free solder is used.

(Definition: The letter of “PbF” is printed on the PCB using the lead free solder.)

· To put lead free solder, it should be well molten and mixed with the original lead free solder.

· Remove the remaining lead free solder on the PCB cleanly for soldering of the new IC.

· Since the melting point of the lead free solder is higher than that of the normal lead solder, it takes the longer time to melt

the lead free solder.

· Use the soldering iron (more than 70W) equipped with the temperature control after setting the temperature at 350±30

degrees C (662±86°F).

Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.)

· The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the service parts route.

RFKZ03D01K-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)

RFKZ06D01K-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)

RFKZ10D01K-----------(1.0mm 100g Reel)

Note

* Ingredient: tin (Sn), 96.5%, silver (Ag) 3.0%, Copper (Cu) 0.5%, Cobalt (Co) / Germanium (Ge) 0.1 to 0.3%

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5 Accessories

Remote control

AC power

supply cord

(For GC/GCS

only)

AC power

supply cord (For

GS only)

AC power

supply cord

(For GN only)

FM indoor

antenna

AM loop antenna

Video cable

Speaker cables

SA-NC9GC / SA-NC9GS / SA-NC9GCS / SA-NC9GN

Speaker cable

sticker

Metal brackets (x

Short

screws (x

12)

Long

screws (x

Lock covers (x 6)

Base stands (x

Allen Key

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6 Operation Procedures

SA-NC9GC / SA-NC9GS / SA-NC9GCS / SA-NC9GN

6.1. Main Unit Key Buttons Operations

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6.2. Remote Control Key Buttons Operations

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6.3.1. Disc Playability

6.3. Disc Information

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6.3.2. To Play MP3/ WMA and still Pictures (JPEG)

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6.4. DivX VOD Content

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7 New Features

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7.1. Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

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8 About HighMAT

8.1. What’s HighMAT?

Consumers worldwide are using PCs to create their own collections of music, photos and even video by burning them onto CDs. But how these collections can be experienced across different devices can be confusing to navigate, time consum ing to access for a DVD player, and be incomplete in terms of music information available to the customer.

HighMAT offers a solution to this growing consumer problem. HighMAT dramatically improves the digital media experience on consumer electronic devices by delivering a simple, standardized approach that allows consumers who have created personal collections of digital music, photography and video on their PC to:

>> Create a HighMAT CD or DVD which can be easily played back on consumer electronics devices such as CD and DVD players, and car stereos.

>> Move digital media files (using recordable media such as CD-R and CD-RW) between the PC and various playba ck devices such as CD and DVD players.

A new standard for creating personal media on consumer electronic devices, HighMAT enable easier and more seamless interoperability between Windows PCs and devices designed for your living room, or the car.

8.2. Why take advantage of HighMAT?

A Problem Defined:Toda y, when consumers create their own digital audio, video or photo collections on CD-R or other physical formats, there are numerous, inconsistent ways that devices read the data. For the consum er, the playba ck experie nce can be confusing:

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A Solution Created: HighMAT delivers a better digital media access experience by creating a standard approach for PCs to structure digital media on various physical formats and for playback devices to read the data.

8.3. Benefits of HighMAT?

Conventional HighMAT

Even though DVD player is CD-R/RW compatible, the inconsistent ways that various DVD players can read the music or photos files often leads to a confusing and inconsistant playback experince.

HighMAT compatible products play content back with consistent interface. This includes products which are JPEG compatible products without HighMAT support.

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HighMAT is now available for CD Burning and in Leading DVD PlayersHighMAT is a new technology that is now available in leading software and consumer electronic devices to dramatically improve the digital media experie nce when you create homemade CDsHighMAT delivers a simple, standardized way for PC software and consumer electronics devices to talk to each other and work better together.

When you create your homemade CDs with software that supports HighMAT CD burning, and then play them back on a DVD player that supports HighMAT, you get better, easier navigation. You get folders you can access with a single click of your DVD player´s remote control. You can view important information about your music like full song names , artist titles, album names and genre. And you can get faster startup on your home entertainment device.

To enjoy the benefits of HighMAT, all you need is software that supports HighMAT for CD burning of music or photos, as well as a home entertainment device like a DVD player that supports HighMAT for playback. Always look for the HighMAT logo on your software or home entertainment device to ensure it supports the HighMAT experience.

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9 Self diagnosis and special mode setting

This unit is equipped with functio ns for checking and inspecting namely: Self-Diagnostic and Test Mode.

9.1. Service Mode Summary Table

The service modes can be activated by pressing various button combination on the player and remote control unit.

Below is the summary of major checking:

Player buttons Remote control unit

buttons

Application Note

[ ] 0 Error code check. (Refer to the section, “9.2.1 Service

Mode Table 1” for more information).

5 Jitter checking.

FUNCTIONS DVD laser drive current check.

PAUSE Initial setting of laser drive current

1 ADSC internal RAM data check. (Refer to the section, “9.2.2 Service

Mode Table 2” for more information).

3 CD laser drive current check. 7 Micro-processor firmware version check. 6 Region display and mode. (Refer to the section, “9.2.3 Service

Mode Table 3” for more information).

8 DVD (HDMI) module firmware version check.

Initialization of the player (factory setting is restored.) Used after replacement of micro-computer (DV 5.0 LSI IC (IC8611), FLASH ROM IC, EEPROM and HDMI module.

MENU Communication error display.

TOP MENU ECC error check.

EQ CPPM/CRM keys check.

ENTER DVD (HDMI) Module P.C.B. reset.

Timer 1 check. (Refer to the section, “10.2.4 Service

Mode Table 4” for more information).

Timer 1 reset. (While in Timer 1 check mode)

Timer 2 check.

Timer 2 reset. (While in Timer 2 check mode)

Note:

An error code will be cancelled if a power supply is turned OFF.

*1: CPPM is the copy guard function before hand written in the disc for protection of copyrights.

*2: CEC is the consumer electronic control used for high-level user control HDMI-connected devices.

*3: HDCP is the specification developed to control digital audio & video contents transmission for DVI or HDMI connections.

9.2. Service Mode Table (Main Unit)

By pressing various button combinations on the main unit and remote control unit, you can activate the various service modes for checking.

Special Note:

Due to the limitations of the no. characters that can be shown on FL Display, the “FL Display” button on the remote control unit can be used to show the two display pages. (Display 1 / Display 2).

· Refer to Section 6.2 for the section on “Remote Control Key Buttons Operations”.

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9.2.1. Service Mode Table 1

Item FL Display Key Operation

Mode Name Description Front Key

Jitter check Jitter check.

Jitter rate is measured and displayed. Measurement is repeatedly done in the cycle of one second. Read error counter starts from zero upon mode setting. When target block data failed to be read out, the counter advances by one increment. When the failure is caused by minor error, it may be corrected when retired to enable successful reading. In this case, the counter advances by one. When the error persists even after retry, the counter may jump by two or more.

FL Display sequence Display 1 → 2

(Display 1)

Jitter rate is shown in decimal notation to one place of decimal. Focus drive value is shown in hexadecimal notation. (Display 2)

In STOP (no disc) mode, press [

] button on the main unit, and [5] button on the remote control unit. Press [

] button to exit.

Error code check Error code check.

The latest error code stored in the EEPROM IC is displayed.

Note: Refer to “Section 9.3 DVD Self Diagnostic Function Error Code” for more details information on the error codes.

Error code (play_err) is expressed in the following convention. Error code = 0 x DAXX is expressed: → DVDnn U12 Error code = 0 x DBXX is expressed: → DVDnn H12 Error code = 0 x DXXX is expressed: → DVDnn F123 Error code = 0 x 0000 is expressed: → DVDnn F--* “xx” denotes the error code

In STOP (no disc) mode, press [

] button on the main unit, and [0] button on the remote control unit. *With pointing of cursor up and down on display. Cancelled automatically 5 seconds later. To exit, press [

] button on main

unit or remote control.

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Item FL Display Key Operation

Mode Name Description Front Key

Initial setting of laser drive current

Initial setting of laser drive current. Initial current value for the DVD laser and CD laser is separately saved in the EEPROM IC.

FL Display sequence Display 1 → 2

1. (Display 1)

The measurement value in decimal notation

2. (Display 2)

The value denotes the current in decimal notation. The above example shows the initial current XXXmA and YYYmA for DVD laser and CD laser respectively when the laser is switched on.

In STOP (no disc) mode, press [

] button on the main unit,

and [

, PAUSE] button on the remote control unit. Cancelled automatically 5 seconds later.

9.2.2. Service Mode Table 2

Item FL Display Key Operation

Mode Name Description Front Key

DVD laser drive current measurement

DVD laser drive current measurement. DVD laser drive current is measured and the result is displayed together with the initial value stored in the EEPROM IC. After the measurement, DVD laser emission is kept on. It is turned off when POWER key is switched off.

FL Display sequence Display 1 → 2

1. (Display 1)

2. (Display 2)

The value denotes the current in decimal notation. The above example shows the initial current is XXXmA & YYYmA for the measured value.

In STOP (no disc) mode, press [

] button on the main unit, and [FUNCTIONS] button on the remote control unit. Cancelled automatically 5 seconds later.

ADSC internal RAM data check

ADSC internal RAM data check. ADSC internal RAM data is read out and displayed.

The value is shown in hexadecimal notation. The above example shows the data in ADSC address FBOh is XXXXh.

In STOP (no disc) mode, press [

] button on the main unit, and [1] button on the remote control unit. To exit, press [

] button.

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Item FL Display Key Operation

Mode Name Description Front Key

CD laser drive current measurement

CD laser drive current measurement. CD laser drive current is measured and the result is displayed together with the initial value stored in the EEPROM IC. After the measurement, CD laser emission is kept on. It is turned off when POWER key is switched off.

FL Display sequence Display 1 → 2

(Display 1)

The value denotes the current in decimal notation. (Display 2)

The above example shows the initial current is 0XXmA and the measured value is 0YYmA.

In STOP (no disc) mode, press [

] button on the main unit, and [3] button on the remote control unit. Cancelled automatically 5 seconds later.

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