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EN 2VAE8015 / 80201.
Technical Specifications
1.Technical Specifications
VAE8015/VAE8020 functionality:
•Loading of 8 cm and 12 cm discs by a motorized tray
•Disc type recognition and in case of a DVD+RW disc laser
power calibration
•Servo control for disc rotation, sledge movements, tilt,
focus and actuator position
•EFM+ encoding / decoding for DVD, and EFM decoding for
CD
•Writes and read DVD+RW discs and reads DVD, CD and
CD-R/RW discs
•Linking control, header insertion and sector number
updating at record
•Interfacing to the MPEG back-end (S2B) for control and
(I2S and V4) for data
•The back-end has to provide MPEG data processing, data
buffering, construction
•of logical format for Lead-in, Data area and Lead-out part
of the DVD+RW dis
Safety Instructions, Warnings and Notes
2.Safety Instructions, Warnings and Notes
EN 3VAE8015 / 80202.
2.1Safety Instructions
2.1.1General Safety
Safety regulations require that during a repair:
•Connect the unit to the mains via an isolation transformer.
•Replace safety components, indicated by the symbol ,
only by components identical to the original ones. Any
other component substitution (other than original type) may
increase risk of fire or electrical shock hazard.
Safety regulations require that after a repair, you must return
the unit in its original condition. Pay, in particular, attention to
the following points:
•Route the wires/cables correctly, and fix them with the
mounted cable clamps.
•Check the insulation of the mains lead for external
damage.
•Check the electrical DC resistance between the mains plug
and the secondary side:
1. Unplug the mains cord, and connect a wire between
the two pins of the mains plug.
2. Set the mains switch to the 'on' position (keep the
mains cord unplugged!).
3. Measure the resistance value between the mains plug
and the front panel, controls, and chassis bottom.
4. Repair or correct unit when the resistance
measurement is less than 1 MΩ.
5. Verify this, before you return the unit to the customer/
user (ref. UL-standard no. 1492).
6. Switch the unit ‘off’, and remove the wire between the
two pins of the mains plug.
2.1.2Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service personnel may
remove the cover, or attempt to service this device (due to
possible eye injury).
2.2Warnings
2.2.1General
•All ICs and many other semiconductors are susceptible to
electrostatic discharges (ESD, symbol ). Careless
handling during repair can reduce life drastically. Make
sure that, during repair, you are at the same potential as
the mass of the set by a wristband with resistance. Keep
components and tools at this same potential. Available
ESD protection equipment:
–Complete kit ESD3 (small tablemat, wristband,
connection box, extension cable and earth cable) 4822
310 10671.
–Wristband tester 4822 344 13999.
•Be careful during measurements in the live voltage section.
The primary side of the power supply (pos. 1005), including
the heatsink, carries live mains voltage when you connect
the player to the mains (even when the player is 'off'!). It is
possible to touch copper tracks and/or components in this
unshielded primary area, when you service the player.
Service personnel must take precautions to prevent
touching this area or components in this area. A 'lightning
stroke' and a stripe-marked printing on the printed wiring
board, indicate the primary side of the power supply.
•Never replace modules, or components, while the unit is
‘on’.
2.2.2Laser
•The use of optical instruments with this product, will
increase eye hazard.
•Only qualified service personnel may remove the cover or
attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
•Repair handling should take place as much as possible
with a disc loaded inside the player.
•Text below is placed inside the unit, on the laser cover
shield:
Laser Device Unit
Type: Semiconductor laser
GaAlAs
Wavelength: 650 nm (DVD)
: 780 nm (VCD/CD)
Output Power: 20 mW (DVD+RW
writing)
: 0.8 mW (DVD
reading)
: 0.3 mW (VCD/CD
reading)
Beam divergence: 60 degree
Figure 2-1 Class 1 Laser Product
Note: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedure other than those specified herein, may result in
hazardous radiation exposure. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN
VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN
VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASER SÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN
VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETSEN
DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU
The combination of Awesome1 (VAE8015 PCB) and LadicM4 (OPU6410, OPU6411) is not feasible.
Old VAE8020 PCBs 08322 have mounted Awe some-2. It is allowed to replace this with current VAE8020 PCB's (088 61) mounted with Awesome-3.
If VAE8020/01 /02 /03 /05 /15 products with glass lens OPU are repaired with DVDM/15 (with 64111 OPUs with plastic lens) the Firmware has to be updated to 20.03.23.
Use special Upgrade Software in this case!
Remarks:
Remark 1:
Remark 2:
Remark 3:
3. Directions For Use
Not applicable
Directions For Use
EN 5VAE8015 / 80203.
EN 6VAE8015 / 80204.
Mechanical Instructions
4.Mechanical Instructions
Index of this chapter:
1. General
2. Disassembly
3. Re-assembly
Note: Figures below can deviate slightly from the actual
situation, due to the different set executions.
4.1General
•Follow the disassemble instructions in described order.
•Do not place the unit with its PWB on a hard surface (e.g.
table), as it could damage the components on it. Always
place something soft (a towel or foam cushion) under it.
•Never touch the lens of the laser.
•Take sufficient ESD measures during (dis)assembly.
4.2Disassembly
1
Loader
4.2.2PWB
1. Flip the module180 degrees, so you can access the PWB.
2. Disconnect the four flex foils from the PWB connectors
(1100, 1300, 1302, and 1303) at the component side. For
the flex foil on connector 1100, you first must remove the
cable clamp [3]. The easiest way to do this is to push down
the two fixation pins of the clamp (via the holes in the PWB)
by means of a pencil or small screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the remaining cables (tray- and fan-motor
cable) at the solder side of the PWB
4. Remove the four screws (Torx 8) that hold the PWB [4].
5. Now you can remove the board.
4.2.3DVD-M
Caution: Never try to align the DVD-Module! ! ! Only the factory
can do this properly. Service engineers are only allowed to
exchange the sledge motor assy.
3
4
Disc
OPU
1
monitor
Tilt
motor
DVD-M
2
2
PWB
3
4
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Figure 4-1 Basic Engine disassembly (part 1)
You can divide the Basic Engine into the following parts:
1. Loader (fan, clamp, and tray assy).
2. PWB (or 'mono board').
3. DVD-Module (OPU, turntable motor, and sledge-motor
assy).
4.2.1Loader
2
191102
1
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191102
Figure 4-2 Basic Engine disassembly (part 2)
1. Slide the 'tray pin' in the direction of the arrow [1], in order
to release the disc tray.
2. Flip the module180 degrees and pull out the tray [2]. Now
you can access the DVD-Module.
3. Remove the four screws [3] with a Torx 6 screwdriver, and
lift the DVD-M upwards [4] at the side of the disc-motor. It
hinges in the bracket at the side of the tilt-motor.
1. Disconnect the 2-wire fan cable from the PWB.
2. Remove the fan assy, by releasing the four side clamps [1]
while moving it upwards.
3. Remove the clamp assy, by releasing the two side clamps
[2] while moving it upwards.
4.2.4Sledge-motor Assy
Caution: Never try to align the DVD-Module! ! ! Only the factory
can do this properly. Service engineers are only allowed to
exchange the sledge motor assy.
1
1
Mechanical Instructions
1
2
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Figure 4-3 Sledge-motor assy
1. Place the DVD-Module, with the laser facing downwards,
on a soft surface.
2. Remove the three screws [1] that hold the sledge-motor
assy, and lift the assy upwards. You can replace it now.
3. If necessary, it is now also possible to replace the sledgerack [2] that is hinged in the sledge assy.
4.3Re-assembly
To re-assemble the module, do all processes in reverse order.
Be sure to:
•Sledge-motor assy: Mesh the teeth of the sledge motor
and sledge rack properly, during mounting of the sledgemotor assy.
•DVD-M: Point the laser up (towards the tray), when you
mount the DVD-M in the bracket.
•Complete module: Place all wires/cables in their original
positions
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Service Modes, Error Codes and Fault Finding
5.Service Modes, Error Codes and Fault Finding
Index of this chapter:
1. General
2. Start-up Measurements
3. Diagnostic Software
4. Nuclei Error Codes
5. Fault Finding
5.1General
•Impedance of measuring-equipment should be > 1 MOhm.
•For testing the Basic Engine, connect it to a DVD-recorder
of the DVDR1000, 900, or 800 series.
•Most tests are done by software commands. Together with
the software command you will find a Ref.# nbr. This is the
number of the diagnostic nucleus used for this test. You
can find information that is more detailed in the chapter
'Diagnostic Nuclei'.
•Levels: Most measurements are digital measurements.
The signal levels specification in this document are defined
as follows:
–low < 0.3V
–high > 3.0V
–LOW < 0.4V
–HIGH > 4.5V
5.2Start-up Measurements
5.2.1Power Supply Check
Table 5-1 Table of supply input voltages.
Signal Test point DescriptionSpecifi-
cations
+3V3 I007Input of supply +3.31%V
+5I008Input of supply +51%V
+4V6 I010Input of supply +4.61%V
-5I011Input of supply -51%V
+12I012Input of supply +21%V
GNDI015, I016 Input of supply
On the mono board, there are two external oscillators
(OSCOUT and CROUT), which are the reference for all clock
signals derived in several ICs.
To check whether the program (in the MACE microprocessor)
is running after power 'on', you can monitor the PSEN (OEn of
Flash ROM) on I223 (see test point overview in chapter 6).
You can measure the Servo clocks at I326 (RAdial), I334
(FOcus), and I343 (SLedge).
HDR65
ROM
Servo clock 2.120 +/- 20 kHz MHz
Spec. Toler-
8.483 +/- 70 kHz MHz
8.501 +/- 70 kHz MHz
5.324 +/- 70 kHz MHz
5.3Diagnostic Software
Due to the complexity of a DVD recorder, the time to find a
defect in the recorder can become long. To reduce this time,
the recorder has been equipped with Diagnostic and Service
software (DS). The DS offers functionality to diagnose the
DVDR hardware and tests the following:
•Interconnections between components.
•Accessibility of components.
•Functionality of the audio and video paths.
This is also valid for the Basic Engine.
One can access this functionality via several interfaces:
1. End user/Dealer script interface.
2. Player script interface.
3. Command interface.
4. Menu interface (only for Digiboard Empress).
This part describes the command and menu interface.
First some definitions:
•Diagnostic Nucleus. Part of the Diagnostic Software.
Each nucleus contains an atomic and software
independent diagnostic test, testing a functional part of the
DVD player hardware on component level.
5.3.1Menu and Command Interface
Nuclei Numeration
Each nucleus has a unique number of four digits. This number
is the input of the command mode.
Unit
ance
The module operates in power 'off' and power 'on' only. There
is no standby mode at module level. In power 'off', the module
does not respond to any communication or signal.
Before starting the measurement, connect the power supply to
the mono board via connector 1000, and the PC interface cable
to the Service Interface connector of the 'test recorder'.
[ XX YY ]
Figure 5-1 Nucleus code
Nucleus number
Nucleus group number
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Error handling
Each nucleus returns an error code. This code contains six
numerals, which means:
[ XX YY ZZ ]
Error code
Nucleus number
Nucleus group number
Figure 5-2 Error code
Hardware required
•Service PC.
•One free COM port on the Service PC.
•Special cable to connect DVD recorder to Service PC.
The service PC must have a terminal emulation program (e.g.
HyperTerminal) installed and must have a free COM port (e.g.
COM1).
Activate the terminal emulation program and check that the
port settings for the free COM port are:
•19200 bps,
•8 data bits,
•No parity,
•1 stop bit,
•No flow control.
Connect the free COM port via a special cable to the RS232
port of the DVD recorder. This special cable will also connect
the test pin, which is available on the connector, to ground (i.e.
activate test pin). Code number of PC interface cable: 3122
785 90017.
Command Mode Interface
Activation
Connect the recorder to the mains. The following text will
appear on the screen of the terminal (program) for Digiboard
Empress:
DVD Video Recorder Diagnostic Software version 48
Basic SDRAM Data bus test passed
Basic SDRAM Address bus test passed
Basic SDRAM Device test passed
(M) enu, (C) ommand or (S) 2B-interface?[M] : @ C
DD:>
Figure 5-3 Opening screen for Digiboard Empress
The first line indicates that the Diagnostic software has been
activated and contains the version number. The next lines are
the successful result of the SDRAM interconnection test and
the basic SDRAM test. The last line allows the user to choose
between the three possible interface forms.
If pressing 'C' has made a choice for Command Interface, the
prompt ("DD>") will appear. The diagnostic software is now
ready to receive commands. The commands that can be given
are the numbers of the nuclei.
Remark:
Digital Board Chrysalis always starts with Command Interface.
Command Overview
We provide an overview of the nuclei and their numbers. This
overview is preliminary and subject to modifications. Please
refer to the service manual of the set for the nucleus overview
of Digital Board Chrysalis.
and the S2B port in passthrough mode. This means
that the player hangs. The
only way to exit this nucleus
is via a power off of the player
601DS_BE_S2B_Engine It checks the S2B interface
with the Basic Engine by
sending an 'echo' command
602DS_BE_VersionIt returns the version number
of the Basic Engine
603DS_BE_ResetIt resets the Basic Engine
604DS_BE_FocusOnIt puts the laser of the basic
engine into focus (focus
loop)
605DS_BE_FocusOffIt switches the focus loop off
606DS_BE_DiscMotorOn It switches the disk motor (=
spindle motor) on
607DS_BE_DiscMotorOff It switches the disk motor (=
spindle motor) off
608DS_BE_RadialOnIt closes the radial loop
609DS_BE_RadialOffIt opens the radial loop
615DS_BE_TrayInIt closes the disc tray
616DS_BE_TrayOutIt opens the disc tray
617DS_BE_WriteReadIt writes data to the BE which
is stored on a DVD disc and
read it back from the DVD
disc. This is only done when
the result of the self-test con-
tains no errors.
618DS_BE_WriteReadE
ndlessLoop
It writes data to the BE which
is stored on a DVD disc and
read it back from the DVD
disc, while repeating in an
endless loop. This is only
done when the result of the
self-test contains no errors.
Errors are stored in NVRAM.
625DS_BE_SledgeMotor
Slow
It moves the sledge full
stroke several times slow
enough to allow visual in-
spection of unhampered
movement
626DS_BE_TiltIt tests the tilt mechanism
control loop, or allow its prop-
er functioning to be meas-
ured
627DS_BE_ReadEepromIt reads one data byte from
the EEPROM
629DS_BE_OptimiseJitterIt performs jitter optimisation
630DS_BE_RadialATLS
Calibration
631DS_BE_GetStatistics
Info
It allows the radial loop to be
calibrated.
It retrieves the statistical in-
formation from the Basic En-
gine
632DS_BE_ResetStatisti
csInfo
It erases the statistical infor-
mation
633DS_BE_ReadErrorlogIt retrieves the error log from
the Basic Engine
634DS_BE_ResetErrorlogIt erases the fatal error log
and the cumulative error log
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Ref. # Function nameDescription
638DS_BE_GetSelfTest
Result
It retrieves the result of the
Self Test of the Basic engine,
which is executed during
power-on.
639DS_BE_RadialInitIt allows the radial initialisa-
tion
640DS_BE_GetOPUInfo It retrieves the OPU number
from the EEPROM of the Basic engine.
641DS_BE_WriteReadPl
usR
It writes data to the BE which
is stored on a DVD disc and
read it back from the DVD
disc. This is only done when
the result of the self-test contains no errors.
642DS_BE_WriteReadPl
usREndlessLoop
It writes data to the BE which
is stored on a DVD disc and
read it back from the DVD
disc, while repeating in an
endless loop. This is only
done when the result of the
self-test contains no errors.
Errors are stored in NVRAM.
643DS_BE_ReadTOCRead TOC Information
This nucleus reads the TOC
information of a disc.
644DS_BE_GetDiscInfo Get Disc Information
This nucleus reads from the
TOC-info the disc type. If the
disc is a DVD+RW or a
DVD+R disc, also the ADIPinfo will be read to get the
disc manufacturer id and the
media type id of that disc.
645DS_BE_DiscEraseDisc Erase
This nucleus erases a
DVD+RW disc. This disc will
be recognized as an empty
disc by the application.
Menu Mode Interface (only for Digiboard Empress)
Activation
Connect the recorder to the mains. The following text will
appear on the screen of the terminal (program):
If pressing 'M' has made a choice for Menu Interface, the Main
Menu will appear.
Menu Structure
1. Digital Board
2. Analogue Board
3. Front Panel
4. Basic Engine
1. Reset
2. S2B Pass-through
3. S2B Echo
4. Focus On
5. Focus Off
6. Version
7. Self Test
8. Get Self Test Result
9. Basic Engine Test
10. Laser Test
11. Focus Test
12. Tilt Test
13. Optimise Jitter
14. Statistics Info
15. Log
1. Read Error Log
2. Reset Error LogSpindle Motor
16. Spindle Motor
1. Spindle Motor On
2. Spindle Motor Off
3. Spindle Motor Test
17. Radial
1. Radial On
2. Radial Off
3. Radial Initialisation
4. Radial ATLS Calibration
18. Sledge
1. Sledge test
2. Sledge test slow
19. Tray
1. Tray In
2. Tray Out
5. DVIO
6. Progressive Scan Board
7. Loop Tests
8. Log
9. Scripts
DVD Video Recorer Diagnostic Software version 48
Basic SDRAM Data bus test passed
Basic SDRAM Address bus test passed
Basic SDRAM Device test passed
(M) enu, (C) ommand or (S) 2B-interface?[M] : @ M
Main Menu
1. Digital Board->
2. Analogue Board->
3. Front Panel->
4. Basic Engine->
5. DVIO->
6. Progressive Scan Board ->
7. Loop tests->
8. Log->
9. Scripts->
Select>
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Figure 5-4 Opening screen for Menu Mode
The first line indicates that the Diagnostic software has been
activated and contains the version number. The next lines are
the successful result of the SDRAM interconnection test and
the basic SDRAM test. The last line allows the user to choose
between the three possible interface forms.
Service Modes, Error Codes and Fault Finding
5.4Fault Finding
Below you will find faultfinding trees for all the main parts of the
Basic Engine.
5.4.1Basic Engine
BASIC ENGINE FUNCTIONAL TEST
Basic Engine Check
Basic Engine S2B Echo
test (communication test)
Command:601 on service