Panasonic SA-VK61D, SA-VK61, SA-VK61DGC, SA-VK61DGCS Service Manual

n AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS Output Power both channel driven: 10 % Total Harmonic Distortion

1 kHz Front CH 100 W per channel (6 Ω) Total RMS Dolby Digital Mode Power

200 W

n FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset station FM 15 stations

AM 15 stations FM Frequency range 87.50 - 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step) Sensitivity 1.8 µV (IHF) S/N 26dB 1.5 µV

ntenna terminals 75 Ω (unbalanced)

Frequency range 522 - 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)

M Sensitivity S/N 20dB at 999 kHz

560 µV/m

udio performance (Amplifier)

Input sensitivity/Input impedance

ux 250 mV, 13.3 kΩ Digital audio output Optical digital output Optical terminal Phone jack Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack Mic jack

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Colour (S)... Silver Type

Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 680 Ω

n CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Track system 4 Track, 2 Channel Heads Record/playback Solid permalloy head Erasure Double gap ferrite head Motor DC servo motor Recording system AC bias 100 kHz Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz Tape speed 4.8 cm/s Overall frequency response (+3, -6 dB) at DECK OUT Normal (TYPE I) 35 Hz - 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-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted discs) (2) DVD-Audio (3) DVD-Video (4) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible) (5) CD-Audio (CD-DA) (6) Video CD (7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD Stereo System

Specifications

ORDER NO. MD0406278C3

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

(9) MP3/WMA

· Compatible compression rate:

MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps WMA: between 48 kbps and 192 kbps

(10) JPEG

· Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files (11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image) Sampling frequency CD 44.1 kHz MP3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz DVD-Video 48 kHz, 96 kHz DVD-Audio 44.1 kHz - 192 kHz Decoding 16/20/24 bit linear Wow and flutter

Less than possible measurement data Digital filter 8fs D/A converter Delta sigma DAC Pick up Wavelength CD 780 nm DVD 658 nm Beam Source Semiconductor Laser

udio output (Disc)

Number of channels 2ch(stereo)

udio performance (measured at LINE OUT terminal) Frequency response CD-Audio 20 Hz - 20 kHZ (+1, -2dB)

n VIDEO SECTION

Video system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC

1 Before Repair and Adjustment

2 Protection Circuitry

3 Safety Precautions

3.1. General Guidelines

4 Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to

Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices

5 Handling the Lead-free Solder

5.1. About lead free solder (PbF)

6 Cautions to be taken when handling Optical Pickup

6.1. Handling Optical Pickup

6.2. Replacing Precautions for Optical Pickup Unit

6.3. Grounding for Preventing Electrostatic Destruction

7 Precaution of Laser Diode

8 Accessories

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 Y output level 1Vp-p(75Ω) PBoutput level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) PRoutput level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) Terminal

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

n GENERAL

Power supply AC 230V-240V, 50Hz Power consumption 138 W Power consumption in standby mode:

0.9 W Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 330 x 358 mm Mass 9.1 kg

n SYSTEM

SC-VK61D(EE) Music Center: SA-VK61D (EE)

Speaker: SB-VK61 (GC)

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.

9 Operation Procedures

10 Disc informatio n

11 About HighMAT

11.1. What is HighMAT?

11.2. Why use HighMAT?

11.3. The advantages of using HighMAT

11.4. Outline of the HighMAT standard

12 Procedure for repairing the set

12.1. Distinguish the trouble cause

12.2. Diagnosis of Optical Pick-up Unit

13 Optical Pickup Self-Diagnosis and Replacement Procedure

13.1. Self-diagnosis

13.2. Cautions to Be Taken During Replacement of Optical Pickup and Spindle Motor

CONTENTS

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14 Self-Diagn osis Function 24

14.1. Automatic Displayed Error Codes

14.2. Memorized Error Codes

14.3. Mode Table 1

14.4. DVD/CD Self-Diagnosis Error Code Description

14.5. Error Codes Stored During No Play

14.6. Mode Table 2

14.7. Tray Lock Function

14.8. Things to Do After Repair

15 Cautions To Be Taken During Servicing

15.1. Recovery after the dvd player is repaired

15.2. DVD Player Firmware Version Upgrade Process

15.3. Firmware Version Upgrade Process by Using Disc and Recovery Process

15.4. Using Recovery Disc

15.5. Total Usage Time Display

16 Disassemb ly and Assembly of Main Component

16.1. Disassembly flow chart

16.2. Disassembly of Top Cabinet

16.3. Disassembly of DVD Module (2) P.C.B.

16.4. Disassembly for the Top Ornament Unit

16.5. Disassembly for DVD changer unit

16.6. Disassembly for Panel P.C.B., LED P.C.B. & Tact Switch P.C.B.

16.7. Disassembly of Main P.C.B., Power P.C.B. & Transformer P.C.B.

16.8. DVD Changer Unit Main Component Replacement Procedures

16.9. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism Unit

16.10. Replacement for the cassette lid ass 馳

16.11. Counter-measure for tape trouble

17 Measurements and Adjustments

17.1. Cassette Deck Section

17.2. Tuner Section

17.3. Alignment Points

18 Block Diagram

19 Schematic Diagram

19.1. (A) DVD Module (1) Circuit

19.2. (B) DVD Module (2) Circuit

19.3. (C) Main Circuit & (D) Tuner Extent Circuit

19.4. (E) Panel Circuit, (F) LED Circuit & (G) Tact Switch Circuit 95

19.5. (H) Tuner Circuit

19.6. (J) Deck Circuit & (K) Deck Mechanism Circuit

101

19.7. (L) Power Supply Circuit

103

19.8. (M) Power Circuit

105

19.9. (N) Transformer Circuit, (O) AC Inlet Circuit, (Q) CD

Loading Circuit, (R) CD Detect Circuit & (S) Spindle Position Circuit

107

20 Printed Circuit Board

108

20.1. (A) DVD Module (1) P.C.B. (Component & Foil Side)

108

20.2. (B) DVD Module (2) P.C.B. (Side A & B)

109

20.3. (C) Main P.C.B.

113

20.4. (D) Tuner Extent P.C.B., (F) LED P.C.B. & (G) Tact P.C.B.

115

20.5. (E) Panel P.C.B.

116

20.6. (H) Tuner P.C.B.

118

20.7. (J) Deck P.C.B. & (K) Deck Mechanism P.C.B.

119

20.8. (L) Power Supply P.C.B.

120

20.9. (M) Power P.C.B.

122

20.10. (N) Transformer P.C.B.

124

20.11. (O) AC Inlet P.C.B.

125

20.12. (Q) CD Loading P.C.B., (R) CD Detect P.C.B. & (S)

Spindle Position P.C.B.

126

21 Wiring Connection Diagram

127

22 Illustration of ICs, Transistors and Diodes

129

23 Terminal Function of IC

130

23.1. IC600 (C2BBHF000077

) System Microprocessor

130

24 Parts Location and Replacement Parts List

131

24.1. Deck Mechanism (RAA3412-S)

132

24.2. CD Loading Mechanism (RD-DAC036-S)

135

24.3. Cabinet

139

24.4. Electrical Parts List

142

24.5. Packing Materials & Accessories Parts List

155

24.6. Packaging

156

1 Before Repair and Adjustment

Disconnect AC power, discharge Power Supply Capacitors C531~C534, C588~C589, C598~C599 and C954 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 230~240 V, 50 Hz in NO SIGNAL should be ~770mA (at volume min, in CD mode).

2 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.

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Sound stops during a performance. The function of this circuitry is to prevent circuitry damage if, for example, the positive and negative speaker connection wires are “shorted”, or if speaker systems with an impedance less than the indicated rated impedance of the amplifier 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.

Note :

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

3 Safety Precautions

3.1. 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.

3.1.1. 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 exposed 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 ･.

Figure 1

3.1.2. 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.

4 Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to

Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and

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semiconductor “chip” components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by electro static discharge (ESD).

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equiped assembly, drain off any ESD on your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equiped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminium foil, to prevent electrostatic charge build up or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.

4. Use only an anti-static solder remover device. Some solder removal devices not classified as “anti-static (ESD protected)” can generate electrical charge to damage ES devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminium foil or comparable conductive material).

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

Caution

Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

8. Minimize body motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity (ESD) sufficient to damage an ES device).

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5 Handling the Lead-free Solder

5.1. About lead free solder (PbF)

Distinction of PbF P.C.B.:

P.C.B.s (manufactured) using lead free solder will have a PbF stamp on the P.C.B.

Caution:

· Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder; Typically the melting point is 50 - 70°F (30 - 40°C) higher. Please

use a high temperature soldering iron. In case of soldering iron with temperature control, please set it to 700 ± 20°F (370 ± 10°C).

· Pb free solder will tend to splash when heated too high (about 1100°F/600°C).

· When soldering or unsoldering, please completely remove all of the solder on the pins or solder area, and be sure to heat the

soldering points with the Pb free solder until it melts enough.

6 Cautions to be taken when handling Optical Pickup

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.

6.1. 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 destru ction (Refer to Fig. 6.1 and Fig. 6.2)

3. Do not handle flexible cables forcibly as this may cause snapping. Handle the parts carefully (Refer to Fig. 6.1)

4. A new optical pickup is equipped with an anti-static flexible cable. After replacing and connecting to the flexible board, cut the anti-static flexible cable. (Refer to Fig. 6.1)

Fig. 6.1

6.2. Replacing Precautions for Optical Pickup Unit

DVD/CD 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.)

6.3. 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. 6.2)

2. Work place grounding Place a conductive material (conductive sheet) or ironboard where optical pickup is placed. (Refer to Fig. 6.2)

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. 6.2

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7 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 : 780 nm(CD)/658 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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8 Accessories

Remote

control

AC power supply cord

FM indoor antenna

AM indoor antenna

Video cable

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9 Operation Procedures

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10 Disc information

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11 About HighMAT

11.1. What is HighMAT?

This word combines the abbreviations of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. and High Performance Media Access Technology, and is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The products with the HighMAT logo shown below are made according to the HighMAT standard.

HighMAT is a format that allows users to save digital contents such as photographs, audio, and images on a CD. This gives consistency in the way of reading data when general consumer products (such as DVD players) and PCs are used, and thus, it is easy to operate for the user.

11.2. Why use HighMAT?

Up to now, there was no harmonized standard from playing digital content stored in CD-ROM formats (including CD-R) on consumer products like DVD players.Therefore, we used to have problems such as follow:

· There was no common play list or attached information on contents, which is called metadata.

· The data compression method differed according to the equipment.

· As the number of CD-ROMs recorded increased retrieved the contents became more difficult.

· Because display and operation methods were different depending on the equipment, the play order of the content on the same

disc could change.

11.3. The advantages of using HighMAT

Applying the HighMAT standard will solve the following problems and will improve usability.

· It will create a common user interface for both PC and consumer products.

· Regardless of the types of consumer products, such as DVD players, portable CD players, car stereos, and micro computers,

a consistent way to pay for digital content will be created and it will make it easier to retrieve data.

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· You can also play digital content on the disc, which was created in accordance with the HighMAT format with a conventional

CD-ROM player.

11.4. Outline of the HighMAT standard

1. Recording medium

· CD-R/CD -RW

· Supports ISO 9660 Level Expanded Joliet

· For multiple session

2. Support data format

· Level 1 player: WMA, MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)

· Level 2 player: WMA, MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), JPEG

· Level 3 player: WMA, MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), JPEG, WMV, MPEG4 (optional)

3. Limitation of data format

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· WMA, MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) 64 kbps - 160.999 kbps, 44.1 KHz, stereo, fixed bit rate/ variable bit rate.

· WMA, V2 and above, excluding Lossless/Voice/Pro

· JPEG: Max 6M pixel, Maximum file size: 3 MB

4. Limitations regarding the number of files on the media, etc.

· Total number of audio files: Maximum 450

· Total number of still picture files: Maximum 999

· Total number of animation files: Maximum 200

· Total number of directories: Maximum 400

· Length of a file name: Maximum 108 characters (Unicode)

· Total number of play lists: Maximum 200

· Number of contents in the playlist: Maximum 900

5. Composition of HighMAT disc

· Menu: Classified for the navigation of the HighMAT digital contents. When menu selected, its submenu or the play list will

be displayed.

· Play list: A list in which one or more digital contents are arranged in order

· Group: Sub-divided group of a play list.

· Digital Contents: Audio, still picture, and animation data.

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12 Procedure for repairing the set

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12.1. Distinguish the trouble cause

How to distinguish the trouble

1. View mechanical part if visual damage occurred.

Confirm the movement of mechanical parts assembly (tray ass’y, loading mechanism ass’y, etc.).

2. Diagnose if Optical Pickup Unit is faulty (refer to diagnosis of Optical Pickup Unit).

3. If mechanism and OPU are OK, it is P.C.B.

Cause 1 Possible fault

1. AC Inlet Circuit/Voltage Selector Circuit Fuse Blow (F1,F2), Power Transformer Problem(T501, T502), Wrong Selection of Selector (S501)

2. Power Circuit Fuse Blow (F3, F4) FP951, FP950 open

3. Power Amp Circuit IC502 faulty

4. Power Supply Circuit IC500, IC501 faulty

5. Panel Circuit FL Display Problem (-VP → Q950 faulty/ FP951 open/ D961 faulty) SVS6V to Micro-P (Q951/ D965 faulty) Problem

Cause 2 Possible fault

1. Mechanical block Tray and loading mechanical block, traverse unit, deck unit

2. O.P.U. Refer to the diagnosis of OPU

3. Circuit IC307 faulty (check for pin 31, 32) IC701 faulty (check for pin 2, 23)

4. Power circuit Refer to Cause 1

Cause 3 Possible fault

1. Mechanical block Traverse block (Tilt adjustment)

2. O.P.U. Refer to the diagnosis of OPU

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Cause 3 Possible fault

3. DVD Module (1) Circuit IC2501 (Tracking - pin 11 & 12) IC2501 (Focus - pin 13 & 14) IC2501 (spindle motor - pin 17, 18) IC2501 ( Traverse motor - pin 15, 16) FG unit (pin 1, 2 at FP5102) IC3001, Video Problem (pin 158 (Y/PY/G), pin 160 (CB/PB/B), pin 161 (CR/PR/R), pin 163 (Y) and pin 164 (C))

4. Main Circuit IC50 faulty (pin 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25 & 32 to JK302/JK301) JK301 & JK302 faulty IC700 (DSP IC) faulty (ckeck for pin 65, 69, 11, 14)

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12.2. Diagnosis of Optical Pick-up Unit

How to distinguish Laser destruction/damage

Confirmation 1 Remove cover of mechanism block so that you will see the lens of optical pickup. Confirm emission of laser at the moment when power switch is turned on. If there is no laser emission, laser diode is faulty. Confirmation 2

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While pressing & hold “STOP” button on main unit, press “Display” button on the remote controller. Unit display laser current on FL.

From the reading of display, you can judge if laser diode is damaged or not. Reading on the right side should be less than 70. If reading is more than 70, laser is damaged.

How to confirm if Optical Pickup is OK

Confirmation 1

1. Confirmation of jitter value with test disc. (Refer below for how to check jitter)

2. Lens cleaning.

3. Reconfirm jitter value.

4. Perform tile adjustment. (Refer to tilt adjustment)

5. Reconfirm jitter value. (To confirm jitter value, while pressing & holding “STOP” button on main unit, press numeric “5” on remote controller.)

Unit display jitter value on FL.

Confirmation 2 If servo is very unstable due to optical error and you cannot confirm jitter value, clean the lens and check appearance of pick

up unit (cutting coil of actuator, etc), then check circuitry.

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13 Optical Pickup Self-Diagn osis and Replacement

Procedure

13.1. Self-diagnosis

This unit is equipped with the optical pickup self-diagnosis function and the tilt adjustment check function. Follow the procedure described below during repair in order to perform self-diagnosis and tilt adjustment effectively. Especially when “NO DISC” is displayed, be sure to apply the self-diagnosis function before replacing with an optical pickup. Replacement of optical pickup generally requires when the present value of laser drive exceeds 45 (DVD) or 45 (CD).

Note:

Start diagnosis within three minutes after turning on the power (as diagnosis fails when the unit becomes warm).

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13.2. Cautions to Be Taken During Replacement of Optical Pickup and Spindle Motor

Before replacing the optical pickup and spindle motor, check a total usage time respectively. Follow the checking method described below.

Item Status and Key Function Display

Checking DVD, CD laser usage time With the unit stopped and no disc inserted,

press the.

button on the player and the

button on the remote controller unit.

T1_xxxx_yyyy xxxx(DVD), yyyy(CD): total time is displayed with a four-digit number by the ten hours.

Checking spindle motor usage time With the unit stopped and no disc inserted,

press the

button on the player and the

button on the remote controller unit.

T2_xxxxx xxxxx: total time is displayed with a four-digit number by the ten hours.

Resetting DVD, CD laser usage time While the DVD and CD laser usage times are

displayed, press the

button on the player

and the

button on the remote controller

unit.

T1_0000_0000

Resetting spindle motor usage time While the spindle motor usage time is

displayed, press the

button on the player

and the

button on the remote controller

unit.

T2_0000

13.2.1. Cautions to be taken during replacement of optical pickup

Optical pickup could be damaged due to the static electricity discharged from human body. Wear proper protection gear against static electricity during optical pickup and its peripheral repair. (Refer to “Cautions to Be Taken When Handling Optical Pickup”.)

· Do not touch laser diode, actuator and their peripherals.

· Do not check laser diode with a tester and such. (The tester will be destroyed.)

· For short-circuiting or removing laser diode, the use of an anti-static soldering iron is recommended. (Recommended model:

HAKKO ESD product)

· Solder the land of the flexible cable in the optical pickup.

Note:

If an anti-static soldering iron is not available, short-circuit the terminal surface of the flexible cable and then the land using a clip or equivalent device.

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14 Self-Diagnosis Function

This unit is equipped with the self-diagnosis function, which displays an error when it occurs, for use during servicing.

14.1. Automatic Displayed Error Codes

14.1.1. Automatic Display Function

For a power unit error, the code is automatically displayed.

F61: Automatically displayed on the LCD of the player.

14.1.2. Re-Display

· For F61 Display

−

− −

− When the code, F61 is displayed, the power is automatically turned off.

−

− −

− The code, F61 is displayed for three seconds, and then the current time appears.

−

− −

− To retrieve the code, turn on the power button so that the code F61 appears, however, is switched to time display after three

seconds, and the power is automatically turned off.

· For F76 Display

−

− −

− The abnormalities is an output or the abnormalities in a power supply of POWER AMP.

14.1.3. Description of Error Code

14.1.3.1. F61

· State, Condition

When the power is turned on, the unit is automatically turned off. The power does not turn on.

· Cause, Troubleshooting

Power circuit system failure and/or direct current flown to speaker terminal Identify the cause and replace with new parts.

14.2. Memorized Error Codes

14.2.1. Activating Self-Diagnosis Function and Displaying Method

1. Turn on the power.

2. Select DVD/CD function. With no DVD/CD inserted in the player, press and hold down the

button for at least two seconds,

and press the “0” button on the remote control for at least two seconds in order to display “DVD_F_ _ _ ”.

3. Press the

button. If a memorized error is detected, the result of self diagnosis is displayed. (Ex.: T H15)

If several errors are detected, press the

button to display each.

14.2.2. Re-Display

· Press the power button to turn off the power, and then turn on the power.

· The details of self diagnosis are stored in the unit memo ry.

To retrieve them, follow the procedure described the above, “Activating Self-Diagnosis Function and Displaying Method”.

14.3. Mode Table 1

Following modes are available with combinations of the pressed buttons on the player and on the remote controller unit.

Player Remote Controller Unit Usage

button

0 Error code display (Refer to the Item 15.4. DVD Error Code Description) 5 Tilt adjustment (Jitter) 6 Region number and broadcasting system check 8 Bulit-in program version check (Micro-P)

DISPLAY DVD laser drive current check

3 CD laser drive current check

PAUSE Writing of laser drive current value after replacement of optical pickup

(Do use this function only when optical pickup is replaced.) Initialization of the player (factory setting is restored.)

Used after replacement of micro-computer and its peripherals and printed circuit board.

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14.4. DVD/CD Self-Diagnosis Error Code Description

Error Code State, Conditon Cause, Troubleshooting

H15 The disc tray cannot be opened: it closes spontaneously. Disc tray open/close detection switch (S1001) failure.

(Check and replace)

H16 The disc tray cannot be closed: it opens spontaneously.

Error Code Meaning Details

U. H. Error U11 Focus servo failure H01 Tray loading failure H02 Spindle servo failure (Spindle servo, DSC, SP motor, CLV servo failure) H03 Traverse motor failure H04 Tracking servo error H05 Seek timeout failure DSC system F500 DSC failure DSC stops due to servo failure.

(Startup, focus failure, etc.)

F501 DSC not Ready failure Communication failure between DSC and system computer

(No communication because DSC does not move) F502 DSC Time out failure See F500. F503 DSC communication failure Communication failure (Result failure occurs after communication

command is transmitted.) F505 DSC Attention Error See F500. F506 Invalid media Disc is placed upside down; TOC is unreadable or invalid disc is

inserted. Disc Code F103 Ilegal highlight position Disc standard is possibly illegal when highlight is displayed. IIC Error F4FF Forced initialization failure (Time out) F880 Unsuitable task number When a message arrives from not existing task F890 A message is sent during AV task transmission During transmissio n of a message to AV task F891 Unable to transmit a message to AV task When transmission of a message to AV task starts F893 FROM altered F894 EEPROM failure F895 Firmware version compatibility problem F897 Incomplete initialization F8A0 Unsuitable message command When transmission of a message to AV task starts

14.5. Error Codes Stored During No Play

Error Code Meaning System Computer Item Setting Task Internal error in system

computer

F0BF 6) Unable to replay due to physical layer

identification failure

PCND_NOPLAY_PHYSICAL 0x50 DriveManager 0xD0BF

F0C0 8) DVD: Unable to replay due to no DVD

Video/Audio/VR

PCND_NOPLAY_VIDEO 0x70 DiscManager 0xD0C0

F0C1 9) DVD: Prohibited due to illegal regional

code

PCND_NOPLAY_RCD 0x80 DiscManager 0xD0C1

F0C2 A) DVD: No replay due to PAL system PCND_NOPLAY_PAL 0x90 DiscManager 0xD0C2 F0C3 B) DVD: All title replay prohibited in parental

setting

PCND_NOPLAY_PTL 0xA0 DiscManager 0xD0C3

F0C4 C) VCD: Prohibited due to PHOTO CD

format

PCND_NOPLAY_PHOTOCD 0xB0 DiscManager 0xD0C4

F0C5 D) VCD/CD: Prohibited due to CD-ROM

without CD-DA

PCND_NOPLAY_CDROM 0xC0 DiscManager 0xD0C5

14.6. Mode Table 2

Following modes are available with combinations of the pressed buttons on the player and on the remote controller unit.

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Item Operational

Condition and Key

Function

Details Display TO Exit Mode

Jitter display While the player is

stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the number button, “5” on the remote controller unit.

Jitter display Measures and displays jitter. Measurement is repeated every second. Read error counter starts at 0 at the mode setting, and increased by one as data read fails at target block. A small defect is allowed to correct by retry. Any possibility is counted as one increment. Repetitive errors after retry increase by two levels or more.

J*1xxx*2_yyy*3_zz

: Jitter display mode

: Jitter measurement value

: Read error counter

: Focus driving value

Values are shown to one decimal place in the decimal digit.Focus driving value is displayed in the hexadecimal digit.

Press the STOP or OPEN button.

Error code display While the player is

stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the number button, “0” on the remote controller unit.

Error code display Displays the latest error code stored in EEPROM.

DVDnn_F---

*nn: Error history *--: Error number

DVD 01 FOBF

Press the OPEN button.

Measurement of laser current electricity initialization value

While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the

button on the remote controller unit.

Measurement of laser current electricity initialization value Memorizes each initialization value of DVD and CD in EEPROM.

LDO*1_013*2_032

: Laser current electricity

measurement mode

: DVD current electricity value

: CD current electricity value

Values are shown in the decimal digit. The above example indicates that the current electricity initialization value is 13mA at DVD laser and 32mA at CD laser when laser is turned on.

Automatically exits the mode after five seconds.

Measurement of DVD laser current electricity

While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the DISPLAY button on the remote controller unit.

Measurement of DVD laser current electricity Measures DVD laser current electricity and displays the result together with the initialization value stored in EEPROM. After measurement, DVD laser is lit till the power is turned off (or goes off when the primary power is turned off).

LDD*1_012*2_014

: DVD laser current electricity

measurement mode

: Current electricity initialization

value stored in EEPROM

: Present value of current

electricity

Values are shown in the decimal digit. The above example indicates that the current electricity initialization value is 12mA and its present value is 14mA.

Automatically exits the mode after five seconds.

ADSC internal RAM display

While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the number button “1” or “2” on the remote controller unit.

ADSC internal RAM display Reads and displays the RAM value inside ADSC. The address is renewed when the CLEAR key is pressed so that the values at eleven points appear.

A*1_FB0*2_0000

:ADSC internal RAM display

mode

: Address

: RAM value at displayed

address

Values are shown in the hexadecimal digit. The above example indicates that ADSC value at the address, FB0h is 0000h.

Press the STOP or OPEN button.

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Item Operational

Condition and Key

Function

Details Display TO Exit Mode

Measurement of CD laser current electricity

While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the number button “3” on the remote controller unit.

Measurement of CD laser current electricity Measures CD laser current electricity and displays the result together with the initialization value stored in EEPROM. After measurement, CD laser is lit till the power is turned off (or goes off when the primary power is turned off).

LDC*1_032*2_032

: CD laser current electricity

measurement mode

: Current electricity initialization

value stored in EEPROM

: Present value of current

electricity

Values are shown in the decimal digit. The above example indicates the current electricity initialization value is 28mA and its present value is 26mA when laser is turned on.

Automatically exits the mode after five seconds.

User initialization While the player is

stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the number button

on the remote

controller unit.

User initialization The user setting recovers the factory setting.

“INITIALIZE” -

Region display While the player is

stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the number button, “6” on the remote controller unit.

Region display [srrrxxyzzzz]

s : Panecon model type rrr : Panecon release number x : Syscon generation (45) y: Syscon model type zzz: Syscon release number

Automatically exits the mode after five seconds.

Firmware version display

While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the number button, “7” on the remote controller unit.

Firmware version display rrr*1_xx*2y*3zzz

: Panel computer release number

: System computer generation

: System computer model type

: System computer release

number

Automatically exits the mode after five seconds.

Region and firmware display

While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the number button, “8” on the remote controller unit.

Region and firmware version display _r*1__xx*2y*3zzz

: Region number

: System computer generation

: System computer model type

: System computer release

number

Automatically exits the mode after five seconds.

Laser use time While the player is

stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the

button on the remote controller unit.

Laser usage time Measures each for DVD and CD respectively.

T1_1234_5678 The numbers in the left show

usage time for DVD laser and those in the right for CD laser. The four-digit number is shown by the ten hours in the decimal digit. The number after 0000 is 9999.

Automatically exits the mode after five seconds.

Reset laser use time While the usage time 1

is displayed, press and hold down the button on the player and the

button on the remote controller unit.

Laser usage time reset Resets both for DVD and CD at once.

T1_0000_0000 Automatically exits

the mode after five seconds.

Spindle use time While the player is

stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the

button on the remote controller unit.

Spindle motor usage time T2_12345

The four-digit number is shown by the ten hours in the decimal digit. The number after 00000 is 99999.

Automatically exits the mode after five seconds.

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Item Operational

Condition and Key

Function

Details Display TO Exit Mode

Reset spindle use time

While the usage time 2 is displayed, press and hold down the button on the player and the

button on the remote controller unit.

Usage time 2 reset Spindle motor usage time

T2_00000 Automatically exits

the mode after five seconds.

Communication error display

While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press and hold down the button on the player and the MENU button on the remote controller unit.

Displays frequency of communication errors between system computer firm IC and mechanical computer IC during DVD module.

ERR_00/30 Automatically exits

the mode after five seconds.

14.7. Tray Lock Function

14.7.1. Setting

· Disc Lock Function

1. With the SELECTOR on DVD/CD and POWER ON, hold down the [

STOP] KEY on the main unit, and then press the [POWER] KEY on the remote control for 3 seconds to enter to Lock mode A.[_ _ _LOCKED_] will be displayed for 3 seconds, and then current disc will begin playing.

2. In Lock mode A, the following key is disabled. [OPEN/CLOSE]

· Operation Lock Function

1. With the SELECTOR on DVD/CD and POWER ON, hold down the [CD PLAY] KEY on the main unit, and then press the [POWER] KEY on the remote control for 3 seconds to enter Lock mode B.

[_ _ _ LOCKED_] will be displayed for 3 seconds, and the current disc will begin playing.

2. Lock mode B primarily controls the selector and disc operations, and disenables for the following keys.

Note:

OPEN/CLOSE

button are invalid and the player displays “___LOCKED_” while the lock function mode is entered.

· Prohibiting operation of selector and disk

1. Select the DVD/CD function.

2. Press and hold down the

button on the player and the power button on the remote controller unit for at least three

seconds. (The message, “___LOCKED_” appears when the function is activated.)

Note:

The following buttons are invalid and the player displays “___LOCKED_” while the lock function mode is entered.

14.8. Things to Do After Repair

Follow the procedure described below after repair.

1. While the power is on, press the

button to close the tray.

2. Press the power button to turn off the power.

3. Unplug the power cable.

Note:

It is prohibited to unplug the power cable while the tray is opened and to close the tray manually.

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15 Cautions To Be Taken During Servicing

15.1. Recovery after the dvd player is repaired

· When Flash ROM or module(2) P.C.B. is replaced, carry out the recovery processing to optimize the drive. Playback the

recovery disc to process the recovery automatically.

· Recovery disc (Product number=RFKZD03R004)

· Performing recovery

1. Load the recovery disc (Product number: RFKZD03R004) to the player and run it.

2. Recovery is performed automatically. When it is finished, a message appears on the screen.

3. Remove the recovery disc.

4. Turn off the power.

Note:

This unit requires no initialization process carried out after the traditional DVD players were repaired. When the recovery measures are taken, the customer setting will return to the factory setting as same as the procedure described in item “Initialization” in 9.6 is carried out. Write down the contents of the setting before recovery processing, and reset the player.

15.2. DVD Player Firmware Version Upgrade Process

Firmware of DVD player may upgrade to conform to improvement of its performance and quality including operational range, playability of non-standardized discs, etc. The version upgrade disc contains the recovery function, and the recovery disc is not necessary.

Note:

Version upgrade process cannot be complete if the AC power is cut off due to power failure and other occasions during the process. If this occurs, replace FLASH ROM and restart version upgrade. Version upgrade disc number is informed when ordered.

15.3. Firmware Version Upgrade Process by Using Disc and Recovery Process

· Recovery process

· Firmware version upgrade process

Both of the above procedures automatically start when the recovery disc is replayed.General CD-R disc allows version upgrade process and recovery process, making version upgrade through disc simple. Recovery process: Optimization process of player after replacement of FLASH ROM, EEPROM, or module circuit board Version upgrade process: Renewal of firmware for improvement of operational range and performance

15.3.1. Self-Diagnosis Function

· Total usage time display (spindle motor, DVD/CD laser)

· ADSC internal RAM display

· Others: Last error count......20 items

Efficiency of failure diagnosis is expected to improve by using the above functions together with the repair process.

[Purpose of Use]

Total usage time display: used for estimating a failure due to exhausted spindle motor, laser, or other parts. ADSC internal RAM display: used for deciding servo system failure according to servo learning values.

15.4. Using Recovery Disc

15.4.1. Recovery Process

1. Insert the recovery disc (RFKZD03R004) to the player to replay.

2. The recovery process automatically starts, and a message of completion prompts on the screen.

3. Remove the disc.

4. Turn off the power.

15.4.2. Version Upgrade Process

1. Insert the recovery disc to the player to replay.

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2. The version of player is automatically checked and prompts if necessary.

3. Select version upgrade process using the cursor keys on the remote controller unit. (Select YES or NO)

4. a. If YES is selected, the process starts. b. If NO is selected, only the recovery process is applied.

5. a. When the version upgrade process is complete, a message of completion appears on the screen. Remove the disc. b. Follow the instruction appearing on the screen, and remove the disc.

6. Turn off the power.

15.5. Total Usage Time Display

1. Details of Operation/Display

Keys for Operation: Laser usage time: While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press both the

button on the player and the button on the remote controller unit. Spindle motor usage time: While the player is stopped and no disc is inserted, press both the

button on the player and

the

button on the remote controller unit.

To reset the usage time, while the usage time is displayed: Laser usage time: press both the

button on the player and the button on the remote controller unit.

Spindle motor usage time: press both the

button on the player and the button on the remote controller unit.

2. Purpose of Use To obtain reference data of laser and spindle motor systems during failure diagnosis.

To check faulty parts during re-repair.

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