The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes
that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered tradem arks of Tektronix, Inc.
Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc.
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
HIn North America, call 1-800-833-9200.
HWorldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.
Warranty 2
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix for warranty work
may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All repla ced parts, modules and products become the
property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be
responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with
shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a
location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integra tion increases the time
or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Theory of Operation
General Safety Summaryv...................................
Service Safety Summaryvii....................................
Figure 5--3: Main board replaceable components5--9...............
Figure 5--4: Analog audio breakout cable assembly5--10..............
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read
the General Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions
related to operating the system.
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Connect and Disconnect Properly. Do not connect or disconnect probes or test
leads while they are connected to a voltage source.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Powering Off. The power cord provides Mains disconnect.
Replace Batteries Properly. R eplace batteries only with the proper type and rating
specified.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or
laser radiation exists.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
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Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Symbols and Terms
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
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Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal
Standby
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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.
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Preface
This manual supports servicing to the module level of the AMM768 Audio
Multi-Channel Monitor, which processes audio signals for display on an internal
XGA LCD. The instrument finds use as a monitor for broadcasting, production,
and post-production environments.
This manual explains how to troubleshoot and service the monitor to the module
level. The manual is divided into the following sections:
HIntroduction provides a general product description and tells where to find
product installation information.
HTheory of Operation provides descriptions of the AMM768 Audio Multi-
Channel Monitor modules.
HAdjustment Procedures tells you how to make the Option SDI Pixmon
adjustment and the Analog Audio adjustment.
HMaintenance tells you how to troubleshoot the product to the module level
and how to handle the modules.
HReplaceable Parts illustrates the replaceable modules and mechanical parts,
and provides replacement part numbers.
Manual Conventions
Related Manuals
The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual:
HThe term “monitor” is used interchangeably with the more formal term
“AMM768 Audio Multi-Channel Monitor.”
HThe term “instrument” is used interchangeably with the term “monitor.”
This manual assumes you have access to the following manuals when servicing
this product. These manuals ship with the product and are also downloadable
from the Tektronix Web site.
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Table i: Related Documentation
Item
AMM768 Audio Multi-Channel
Monitor Quick Start User Manual
AMM768 Online HelpIn depth operation and UI help
AMM768 Audio Multi-Channel
Monitor Specifications and Performance Verification
AMM768 Audio Multi-Channel
Monitor Master Information Base
PurposeLocation
Installation and high-level operational overview
Procedure for checking performance and list of specifications
Programmers command reference
for controlling the audio monitor
+
?
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Introduction
Introduction
The AMM768 Audio Monitor provides a powerful monitoring solution for
broadcast, production, and post-production environments.
Service Strategy
The AMM768 Audio Multi-Channel Monitor will be repaired to the module
level at selected Tektronix service centers. Repair includes functional verification
of the product. Component level repair by the customer is not supported.
Specifications
The specifications for this product are found on the AMM768 Documents CD
that ships with the product. See Related Manuals on page ix.
Performance Verification
The Performance Verification procedure for this product is found in the AMM768
Documents CD that ships with the product. See Related Manuals on page ix.
Options and Accessories
The lists of options and accessories for this product are found in the AMM768
Audio Multi-Channel Monitor Quick Start User Manual that ships with theproduct. See Related Manuals on page ix.
Configurations
The base instrument accepts different audio input modules; one of which must be
installed for the monitor to operate. Option DS provides monitoring of digital
(non-embedded) AES/EBU audio. Option AD provides this capability plus
analog audio monitoring. Option DD provides the capabilities of Option AD plus
support for monitoring Dolby Digital (AC--3). Finally, Option DDE adds support
for monitoring Dolby E to the capabilities of Option AD.
Option SDI adds the ability to de-embed the audio from an SD or HD serial
stream, and also displays the associated picture.
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Hardware Installation
Product Upgrade
For a complete list of options, refer to the AMM768 Audio Multi-Channel
Monitor Quick Start User Manual.
The audio monitor is shipped in a wrap--around chassis that covers the instrument bottom and two sides. A cover is installed on the chassis, and the rear panel
is made up of the module rear panel and a removable blank panel. You can
operate the audio monitor in the instrument chassis (the top cover must be
installed, for safety and for proper cooling), or installed in an approved portable
cabinet or rack adapter. You can also install the audio monitor in a custom
installation, such as a console. For installation instructions, refer to the AMM768Audio Multi-Channel Monitor Quick Start User Manual.
To install product enhancements when ordered as a field upgrade, refer to the
instructions included with the kit. When updating hardware it is suggested that
the software be updated too. Software is available at www.tek.com. The
AMM768 Audio Multi-Channel Monitor Quick Start User Manual also includes
instructions for updating product firmware.
Operating Information
Power-On Procedure
For basic operating instructions, refer to the AMM768 Audio Multi-Channel
Monitor Quick Start User Manual that shipped with this product. For more
detailed reference information, refer to the Audio Monitor Online Help. (Press
the MAIN button and then touch the Help softkeytodisplayonlinehelponthe
monitor screen.)
In addition, there is context sensitive help to identify the buttons, knobs, and soft
keys. Touch the question mark icon at the top center of the display to enable the
context sensitive help. Touch it again to turn the context sensitive help off.
1. This product has no power switch; to power it up, plug it in to a line voltage
source.
2. Wait for the system to complete its power-on self-tests.
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Power-Down Procedure
There are two methods to power down the audio monitor.
Power Down -- Unplug the instrument.
Standby -- The instrument can be placed in a low-power standby mode by
pressing the Main button and then touch the Standby soft key. This can also
save the current instrument state as the Power Up Preset if the instrument is
configured for that.
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Theory of Operation
The AMM768 is a modular audio monitor. It can be configured, with options, to
accept inputs for digital only or analog audio capability. With Option SDI
embedded audio may be monitored and the digital SD or HD video picture may
be displayed.
The AMM768 has an internal XGA monitor for the display, and an output to
drive an external XGA monitor with the same display. The AMM768 also has
outputs to drive serial digital and analog picture monitors.
This theory of operation is mainly based on the High-level Block diagram on
page 2--2. When necessary, other block diagrams may also be referenced.
The lower portion of the block diagram covers functions on the main board. The
upper sections cover those of the optional video input and audio boards.
The primary functions on the main board are:
1. Serial Digital Input processing
2. Reference Input (Installed but not used)
3. Digital Lissajous Waveform Processing Engine
4. Rasterizing Engine
5. Recursion and Picture processing Engine
6. Control Processor and it’s associated peripherals
7. LTC decoder
8. Secondary Power supplies
There are also miscellaneous circuits, such as the thermal control system for the
fan.
Power Distribution is not shown in the block diagram but is covered at the end
of this section.
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Mezzanine
SDI I/O Board
SDI A SDI BSDI OUT
EQ
Lissajous Data
Serial to Parallel
Conversion
De-embedded
Audio Data
Main Audio
Option Board
Dolby D
and E
Module
Audio FPGA
(2)
Audio
DSPs
PBUS
Parallel to Serial
Conversion
Dolby D
Decoder
AUDIO
DAC
PIXDAC
Analog Audio I/O
Option Board
Analog In Analog OutAES A AES B
(6) Audio
ADC
(8) Audio
DACs
HEADPHONE
OUT
ANALOG
PIX OUT
External Ref In
Black or Tri--level
LTC Input
Ground Closure I/O
Sync
Stripper
Power
Supply
Figure 2- 1: Main block diagram
Lissajous and Raster
Processing, DSP FPGAs
LTC
ADC
Buttons & Knobs
Touch Screen
Front Panel
Fast Static
Memory
Picture Processing, Recursion, and
Display Combining, DSY FPGA
Picture
SDRAM
Audio
PLL
Interposer
PLD and
CPU
Core and
Peripherals
Memory
10.100
Ethernet
MAC/PHY
Backlight
Power
Supply
Ethernet
Main Board
XGA-
DAC
DISPLAY
OUT
LCD
DISPLAY
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Main Board
Theory of Operation
Serial Digital Input
Processing
Reference Input
Digital Lissajous
Processing Engine
Rasterizing Engine
The serial digital circuitry receives the SDI input stream after it has been
equalized, from the Mezzanine board. The SDI stream is deserialized and passed
to the DSP FPGA. The lissajous data from the audio board is also input to the
rasterizer FPGA, which creates the waveform. The signal information is then
passed to the DSY FPGA for picture processing, recursion, and display
combining. The result is shown on the LCD display, and also provided to the
external XGA connector. The signal is also reserialized and applied to a
multiplexer, which is used to select whether the processed signal or the equalized
input signal is routed back to the SDI Out rear panel connector.
The Reference Input hardware is installed, but it is not used in the current
release.
The parallel data stream from the SDI video inputs and data from the Audio
board is applied to the lissajous processing FPGA. This block up-samples,
interpolates, demodulates, and otherwise processes the data to generate the
signals needed to create the displays.
The Rasterizer engine resides in the same DSP FPGA as the lissajous processing
FPGA. This block builds up the variable intensity images in the fast static RAM.
For each pixel of the display, the Rasterizer Engine increments the intensity of
that pixel every time the waveform hits its coordinates. As a result the waveform
areas hit more frequently are brighter. For any given frame the intensity map is
built up in one memory chip and read out of the other. The functions swap on the
next field.
Recursion and Picture
Processing Engine
Control Processor
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The output of the rasterizer feeds the picture and recursive processing engine in
the second large FPGA. This engine adds the previous frame to the present frame
to reduce flicker and improve brightness. It also converts the picture and
lissajous signals from the input rate of 50 or 59.94 Hz to 60 Hz frame rate to
work with the XGA monitor. The picture and waveform data combine with the
graphics and audio bar information from the control processor, and then output
to the XGA DAC to drive the external monitor. Note that the parallel data from
the serial digital input connects directly to this FPGA to provide the picture
functionality, bypassing the lissajous processing engine.
This is also where the audio is de-embedded from the serial input stream. From
here it is sent to the Audio board for processing.
The control processor is in charge of all the operational modes in the instrument.
It draws the audio bars, communicates with the front panel through SPI
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signaling, and controls most other internal devices though either the SPI or the
2
I
C bus. A few parts communicate through other bus types like JTAG. Audio
data is input to the control processor via the 8 bit HPI bus.
The control processor interfaces to the Ethernet through a dual rate connection.
This allows the network connection to run at 10 or 100 MB/s.
LTC
LTC inputs come from the remote connector. The LTC signal is applied to an
A/D converter and then input to the waveform processing FPGA, which decodes
the time code information.
NOTE. The FPGAs decode VITC signals digitally.
Front Panel
The front panel contains a small processor which communicates with the control
processor through SPI signaling. Reprogramming can be done through SPI as
well, if the front panel processor flash code needs to be updated.
Audio Options
Options DS, AD, DD, and DDE
The audio option resides in the module slot closest to the power supply. There
are four audio options available. Each option adds more capability to the one
listed before it.
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Audio Processing
HOption DS adds support for Digital audio monitoring, in both embedded and
AES/EBU formats.
HOption AD adds support for Digital audio monitoring (embedded and
AES/EBU) and for Analog audio monitoring.
HOption DD adds support for Dolby Digital (AC--3) decode, Digital audio
monitoring (embedded and AES/EBU), and for Analog audio monitoring.
HOption DDE adds support for Dolby E decode, Dolby Digital (AC--3)
decode, Digital audio monitoring (embedded and AES/EBU), and for
Analog audio monitoring.
All audio versions have the same basic processing engine. This uses an FPGA to
route the audio input into two DSP chips, whose main function is to calculate the
peak values for the selected meter ballistics (response characteristics).
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The audio data has two paths to the display. On one path, peak values are sent to
the control processor which then plots the bar and surround displays. On the
second path, raw data samples are sent to the waveform processing engine which
interpolates and plots it to generate the lissajous, or “phase,” display.
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
Depending on the installed option, there are up to three basic audio input paths:
AES, analog, and embedded. AES inputs are accepted at rates up to 192 kHz.
Analog inputs are digitized at 48 kHz and then go through the same path as the
AES inputs.
The embedded audio path starts at the waveform processing engine. First the
audio samples are extracted from the serial digital video data using a
12.288 MHz oscillator and sent to the audio board. At the audio board the
streams are multiplexed into the AES decoders and then follow the same path as
the AES data. The user can choose to have the de-embedded audio output on the
AES B port.
There are two audio outputs: Analog and AES. Both outputs always follow the
source that is currently selected for the audio bar display. The analog outputs can
come from any input. The selected signal output from the FPGA is converted
from digital to analog, and then sent as a balanced output to the 62-pin rear panel
analog audio connector.
The AES B connectors can be configured as outputs for use with any input type.
They can serve as an active loopthrough if the input is AES, a de--embedder if
the input is embedded, or an A/D converter if the input is analog. One decoded
Dolby audio pair may be output if Option DD is installed; up to five decoded
Dolby audio pairs may be output if Option DDE is installed.
Fan Control
There are multiple temperature sensors in different locations in the instrument,
including some mounted on the Option boards. The control processor reads the
temperature sensors and sets a target speed for the fan. The fan circuit holds the
fan speed at the target by measuring the fan tachometer output, allowing reliable
operation at low speed. If the fan is not turning, the circuit senses the stall and
turns on a red LED (DS861 on the Main board). The fan is tested at power up. If
it fails, a message is shown on screen and also entered into the diagnostic log.
Power Supply and Distribution
The power supply has a universal AC input, enabling it to accommodate 100 to
240 VAC without any user range switching. The output is 5 VDC. Circuits
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convert this output to any other supply voltage that they require at the point of
usage.
Fuses on the Primary supply 5 V output protect the main board.
The secondary supplies and their tolerances are specified in the troubleshooting
section. The location of the supply test points is shown in Maintenance section.
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Adjustment Procedures
Adjustments
Required Equipment
Table 3- 1: Required test equipment
The waveform monitor does not normally require any adjustments. The
adjustments which can be made are semi-automated, and should only be made
while performing a Performance Verification. Make the appropriate adjustment if
the instrument fails one of these tests in the Performance Verification procedure:
HPixMon Output Level (Option SDI)
HAnalog Audio Level Meter Accuracy Over Frequency (Options AD, DD, and
DDE only))
After making the the adjustment shown here, repeat the failed Performance
Verification step.
Test equipment
Option SDI ONLY
SDI serial digital video test generat or with
embedded audio and composite signal
source.
RequirementsExample
1080i 59.94 HD signals required for
Option SDI:
Tektronix TG2000 with HDVG1 module for
TG2000 (Embedded audio needed)
H 100% color bars
H 10 bit shallow ramp
H SDI Matrix Split Field Pathological Signal
H 100% sweep
525/270 SD signals:
H 100% color bars
DVG1 with option S1 module for TG2000
(Embedded audio needed)
H 10 bit shallow ramp
H SDI Matrix Pathological Signal
H 100% sweep
XGA MonitorComputer monitor capable of 1024 x 768 x
60 Hz scan rate
AES Audio Signal Generator48 kHz, 24 bit word length signalsRohde & Schwarz UPL06 Opt B22, B29 or
UPV Opt B2, or Tektronix AM700 and
AM70.
Analog Audio Signal Generator
(Option AD, DD, or DDE)
Rohde & Schwarz UPL06 Opt B22, B29 or
UPV Opt B2, or Tektronix AM700 and
AM70.
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Table 3- 1: Required test equipment (Cont.)
Test equipment
VoltmeterFluke 87 or equivalent
DC Ammeter with Clamp on pickup20 Amp DC capableFluke 336 or equivalent
OscilloscopeVideo trigger capabilityTektronix TDS3000B Series
VGA to 5x BNC adapter cable
(required for Option SDI)
These adjustment procedures require the same equipment as the Performance
Verification procedure. See Specifications and Performance Verification for full
details.
Procedures
PixMon (Option SDI)
1. Connect a 525-270 100% Flat Field SDI signal to the SDI A input.
2. Connect an XGA to 5x BNC adapter cable to the PixMon output on the
waveform monitor .
3. Connect the “Green” video signal to the oscilloscope input. (Use an
oscilloscope with a 75 Ω input, or a 75 Ω feed through termination.)
4. Set the Oscilloscope:
Vert200 mV/Div
Horiz20 s/Div
TriggerEdge
5. Press the Video Input button.
6. Touch the Outputs soft key.
7. Touch the SD Alg PixMon soft key, and then the YPbPr soft key.
8. Adjust the oscilloscope trigger level for a stable display.
9. Press the Main button.
10. Touch the Config soft key, and then the Diagnostics soft key.
11. Touch the Calibration soft key, and then the Analog PixMon soft key.
12. Read the on-screen dialog, and touch OK.
13. Touch the RGB/YUV soft key to begin the adjustment.
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14. Use the waveform monitor’s General Purpose knob to adjust the signal
amplitude (not including the sync pulse) to 700 mV on the oscilloscope.
15. Touch the Save & Close soft key.
Analog Audio
1. Press the Main button.
2. Touch the Config soft key, and then the Diagnostics soft key.
3. Touch the Calibration soft key, and then the Analog Audio soft key.
4. Touch the Analog Audio Chan 1 soft key.
5. The Calibrate Audio dialog opens. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Repeat for each of the Analog Audio channels.
This ends the adjustment procedure. To complete the process you should now
perform a complete Performance V erification.
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Maintenance
General Maintenance
This section contains the information needed to perform periodic and corrective
maintenance on the AMM768 Audio monitor. The following subsections are
included:
HPreventing ESD — General information on preventing damage by electros-
tatic discharge.
HInspection and Cleaning — Information and procedures for inspecting and
cleaning the AMM768 Audio monitor.
HTroubleshooting — Information for isolating and troubleshooting failed
modules. Included are instructions for operating the AMM768 Audio
monitor diagnostic routines and troubleshooting trees. Most of the trees
make use of the internal diagnostic routines to speed fault isolation to a
module.
HRepackaging Instructions — Information on returning a AMM768 Audio
monitor for service.
Preventing ESD
Before servicing this product, read the Safety Summary and Introduction at the
front of the manual, and the ESD information below.
CAUTION. Static discharge can damage any semiconductor component in the
AMM768 Audio monitor.
When performing any service that requires internal access to the AMM768
Audio monitor, adhere to the following precautions to avoid damaging internal
modules and their components due to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Minimize handling of static-sensitive circuit boards and components.
2. Transport and store static-sensitive modules in their static protected
containers or on a metal rail. Label any package that contains static-sensitive
boards.
3. Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic
wrist strap while handling these modules. Do service of static-sensitive
modules only at a static-free work station.
4. Nothing capable of generating or holding a static charge should be allowed
on the work station surface.
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5. Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible.
6. Do not slide the circuit boards over any surface.
7. Avoid handling circuit boards in areas that have a floor or work-surface
Inspection and Cleaning
Inspection and Cleaning describes how to inspect for dirt and damage. It also
describes how to clean the exterior and interior of the AMM768 Audio monitor.
Inspection and cleaning are done as preventive maintenance. Preventive
maintenance, when done regularly, may prevent AMM768 Audio monitor
malfunction and enhance its reliability.
Preventive maintenance consists of visually inspecting and cleaning the
AMM768 Audio monitor and using general care when operating it.
How often maintenance should be performed depends on the severity of the
environment in which the AMM768 Audio monitor is used. A proper time to
perform preventive maintenance is just before any AMM768 Audio monitor
adjustment.
covering capable of generating a static charge.
General Care
Interior Cleaning
Exterior Cleaning
The cabinet helps keep dust out of the AMM768 Audio monitor and should
normally be in place when operating the AMM768 Audio monitor.
Use a dry, low-velocity stream of air to clean the interior of the chassis. Use a
soft-bristle, non-static-producing brush for cleaning around components. If you
must use a liquid for minor interior cleaning, use a 75% isopropyl alcohol
solution and rinse with deionized water.
WARNING. Before performing any procedure that follows, power down the
instrument and disconnect it from line voltage. Failure to do so could result in
injury or death.
Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a softbristle brush. If any dirt remains, use a cloth or swab dipped in a 75% isopropyl
alcohol solution. Use a swab to clean narrow spaces around controls and
connectors. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the instrument that
may damaged by it.
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CAUTION. Avoid the use of chemical cleaning agents that might damage the
plastics used in the AMM768 Audio monitor. Use only deionized water when
cleaning the front-panel buttons. Use a glass cleaner to clean the LCD. For the
rest of the instrument, use a 75% isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and
rinse with deionized water. Before using any other type of cleaner, consult your
T ektronix Service Center or representative.
Inspection — Exterior. Inspect the outside of the AMM768 Audio monitor for
damage, wear, and missing parts, using Table 4--1 as a guide. Immediately repair
defects that could cause personal injury or lead to further damage to the
AMM768 Audio monitor.
Table 4- 1: External inspection check list
ItemInspect forRepair action
Cabinet, front panel,
and cover
Cracks, scratches, deformations,
damaged hardware
Repair or replace defective
module
Front-panel knobsMissing, damaged, or loose
knobs
ConnectorsBroken shells, cracked insulation,
and deformed contacts. Dirt in
connectors
Carrying handle and
cabinet feet
AccessoriesMissing items or parts of items,
LCDCracksReplace the LCD assembly
Correct operationRepair or replace defective part
bent pins, broken or frayed
cables, and damaged connectors
DirtyClean with glass cleaner
Repair or replace missing or
defective knobs
Repair or replace defective
modules. Clear or wash out dirt
Repair or replace damaged or
missing items, frayed cables, and
defective modules
Inspection — Interior. To access the inside of the AMM768 Audio monitor for
inspection and cleaning, you will need to remove the top cover.
Inspect the internal portions of the AMM768 Audio monitor for damage and
wear, using Table 4--2 as a guide. Defects found should be repaired immediately.
If any circuit board is repaired or replaced, check Table 4--2 in Section 5 to see if
it is necessary to adjust the AMM768 Audio monitor.
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CAUTION. To prevent damage from electrical arcing, ensure that circuit boards
and components are dry before applying power to the AMM768 Audio monitor.
Solder connectionsCold solder or rosin joints.Resolder joint and clean with
CapacitorsDamaged or leaking cases.
Corroded solder on leads or
terminals.
Wiring and cablesLoose plugs or connectors.
Burned, broken, or frayed wiring.
ChassisDents, deformations, and dam-
aged hardware.
Remove and replace damaged
circuit board.
isopropyl alcohol.
Remove and replace damaged
circuit board.
Firmly seat connectors. Repair or
replace modules with defective
wires or cables.
Straighten, repair, or replace
defective hardware.
Cleaning Procedure — Interior. To clean the AMM768 Audio monitor interior,
perform the following steps:
1. Blow off dust with dry, low-pressure, deionized air (approximately 9 psi).
2. Remove any remaining dust with a lint-free cloth dampened in isopropyl
alcohol (75% solution) and rinse with warm deionized water. (A cottontipped applicator is useful for cleaning in narrow spaces and on circuit
boards.)
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STOP. If, after doing steps 1 and 2, a module is clean upon inspection, skip the
remaining steps.
3. If steps 1 and 2 do not remove all the dust or dirt, the AMM768 Audio
monitor may be spray washed using a solution of 75% isopropyl alcohol by
doing steps 4 through 6.
4. Gain access to the parts to be cleaned by removing easily accessible shields
and panels.
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5. Spray wash dirty parts with the isopropyl alcohol and wait 60 seconds for the
majority of the alcohol to evaporate.
6. Dry all parts with low-pressure, deionized air.
Lubrication. There is no periodic lubrication required for the AMM768 Audio
monitor.
The procedures in this section will help you trace the root cause of a problem
back to one of the replaceable modules. In general, this is a board-level
replacement but there are a few components on some boards that are replaceable.
WARNING. Before performing this or any other procedure in this manual, read
the General Safety Summary and Service Safety Summary found at the
beginning of this manual.
Getting Started
T o prevent possible injury to service personnel or damage to electrical components, please read Preventing ESD on page 4--1.
This procedure consists of two main sections: the first section contains the
Symptoms and Causes table, and the second section contains a set of Detailed
Troubleshooting Procedures. The table lists common problems and should help
you identify the problem or it may direct you to one of the detailed troubleshooting procedures in the second section. If you do not find your instrument’s
problem in the table, or if no specific problem was reported by the user, then
follow the steps in the Unknown Problem section in the Symptoms and Causes
table.
To properly test a AMM768 Audio monitor you must have appropriate signal
sources. Depending on what portion of the instrument you are testing, this might
include Serial Digital Video, Analog Audio, or Digital Audio. In some cases,
you may also need receivers or an oscilloscope to check outputs.
These instruments consist of several boards and major components. Some of
these are optional as shown below. The objective of this troubleshooting guide is
to isolate a problem to a module or board so it can be replaced. This guide does
not provide information to troubleshoot to the component level.
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Standard boards and modules:
HPower Supply
HDisplay Assembly (LCD, Backlight inverter, Front Panel board with buttons,
LEDs, and knobs
HMain board
HMezzanine SDI I/O board
HAudio Main
Optional boards:
HAnalog Audio, for Options AD, DD, and DDE
HDolby Decoder module, for Option DDE
Required Equipment
Troubleshooting the AMM768 will require the same test equipment that is listed
for the Adjustment Procedure. See Table 3--1, on page 3--1.
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Table 4- 3: Symptoms and causes
SymptomPossible Sources or Recommended Detailed Troubleshooting Procedure to follow
No LEDs lit and/or LCD not workingPerform general checks
Perform primary power supply checks
Perform secondary power supply checks
Perform Front Panel button and Touchscreen Troubleshooting
Perform LCD troubleshooting test
Replace Main circuit board or F ront Panel assembly as indicated by above tests
Inconsistent or partial hardware failuresPerform primary power supply checks
Perform secondary power supply checks
Examine Power On Self Tests (POST) results in the Diagnostic Log
Run Advanced Diagnostics
Replace Main circuit board
Fails any of these Power On Self Tests
(POST):
Review messages in diagnostic log
Perform primary power supply checks
H SDI Deserializer Comm:
Perform secondary power supply checks
H Main Board Option
Run Advanced Diagnostics and look for other information
H Main Board Power Supplies
Replace the Main board
H Main Board Sensor
H Main Board Serial EEPROM
H Main Board Serial FLASH
H DSP FPGA A/B COMM
H DSP FPGA A/B Program
H Display FPGA COMM
H Display FPGA Program
Fails any of These Power On Self Tests
(POST)
H Front Panel Version Information
Diagnostic log shows Fail on any of these
Advanced Diagnostics:
ADV_DIAG_LSS
Review messages in diagnostic log
Perform primary power supply checks
Perform secondary power supply checks
Run Advanced Diagnostics and look for other information
Review messages in diagnostic log. I f the AMM768 Audio monit or also fails other tests as
well, then suspect Main board and perform the primary and secondary power supply
tests.
If only this test fails, then perform Isolating Advanced Diagnostic Lissajous Errors
procedure to isolate the problem to Main or Audio board.
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Table 4- 3: Symptoms and causes (Cont.)
SymptomPossible Sources or Recommended Detailed Troubleshooting Procedure to follow
Failures while running the advanced
diagnostics:
H Display Data Bus
H Display Address Bus
H Raster Data Bus Input
H DSP1 Data Bus
H DSP1 Address Bus
H DSP2 Data Bus
H DSP2 Address Bus
H DSP1 QDR1
H DSP1 QDR2
H DSP2 QDR1
H DSP2 QDR2
H RD SDRAM Data
H RD SDRAM Address
H DSP1 SDRAM Data Bus
H DSP1 SDRAM Address Bus
H DSP2 SDRAM Data Bus
H DSP2 SDRAM Address Bus
H Audio PLL Ctrl Outs
H Audio PLL Freq Check
H DSY → DSP1 Bus Output
H DSY → DSP1 Bus Input
H DSP1 → DSY Bus Output
H DSP1 → DSY Bus Input
H DSY → DSP2 Bus Output
H DSY → DSP2 Bus Input
H DSP2 → DSY Bus Output
H DSP2 → DSY Bus Input
H DSP1 → DSP2 Bus Output
H DSP1 → DSP2 Bus Input
H DSP2 → DSP1 Bus Output
H DSP2 → DSP1 Bus Input
Failures while running the advanced
diagnostics (Cont)
H Lissajous Bus
H Perform secondary power supply checks
H Replace Main board
Review messages in the diagnostic log. If the audio monitor also fails other tests as well,
then suspect Main board and perform the primary and secondary power supply tests.
If only this test fails, then perform the Isolating Advanced Diagnostic Lissajous Errors
procedure to isolate the problem to Main or Audio board.
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Table 4- 3: Symptoms and causes (Cont.)
SymptomPossible Sources or Recommended Detailed Troubleshooting Procedure to follow
Diagnostic Log Message:
H Fail AUDIO_DSP_HEARTBEAT
No text or traces on LCDPerform LCD troubleshooting test
Traces on LCD but not on Display XGA
output
Functional Test Failures
PVD Test Failures
Search for an intermittent problem in the Audio board, cables, or Main board.
Replace Main board
In case of failure on either Functional or the Performance tests, the board at fault is
generally obvious. Before replacing a board:
1. Perform the primary and secondary power supply checks.
2. Run the advanced diagnostics and check the diagnostic log for help in isolating the
fault.
If this does not isolate t he problem, then replace the Main board if the test is in one of the
following areas:
H SDI
H LTC
H XGA output
H Color Palette
H Remote I/O
H Ethernet
If the problem is only the SDI input, first replace the Mezzanine board. If that does not fix
the problem replace the Main board.
If the problem is in the Audio board, perform these tests:
Often an instrument will come into service
with vague or intermittent symptoms. In
cases like these, the following set of tests
may help find the problem or the marginal
condition.
1. Check the diagnostic log. This log records a variety of problems and will enable you
to see messages for an error that may not be currently happening.
2. Check the power supplies by performing the Primary and Secondary Supply checks.
A marginal supply can lead to intermittent operation if it is near the acceptable
threshold. This includes the main supply and the secondary supplies on each board
3. Check the error log. This may give clues about how the unit was operating when the
user saw problems.
4. Run the functional test. This wi ll exercise a majority of the functions in the unit and
includes the advanced diagnostics. Some parts of the test may not be necessary for
all problem areas.
Detailed Troubleshooting Procedures
The following tests should be run as indicated in the Symptom and Causes table
above. The procedures check for specific problems or will help you isolate a
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problem to a board. You can run them at any time for informational purposes but
if you do not run the procedures in the correct context, then the final recommendation identifying a root cause might be suspect.
List of detailed troubleshooting procedures:
HGeneral Checks
HPrimary Power Supply Checks
HSecondary Power Supplies Checks
HFront Panel Troubleshooting
HIsolating Audio Problems
HIsolating Advanced Diagnostic Lissajous Errors
General Checks
Fan Failures
1. Verify that the power cord is connected.
2. Check that all internal cables are correctly connected and seated.
3. Check for any discolored or burned components.
The Fan is controlled by both hardware and software. Hardware controls the fan
to a certain speed, but software sets the speed target as a function of the
temperature measured on a variety of temperature sensors.
If the fan fails, then LED DS861 on the Main board will be lit.
The fan failure is sensed through tachometer feedback, thus a fault will be
asserted if the fan is not connected, is stalled, or if the tachometer feedback line
is not working correctly.
If the fan fails, the control circuit will increase the voltage to the 13.5 V max
level.
The normal voltage to drive the fans (pin 1) varies from about 6 V to 13.5 V in
response to temperature and fan speed.
If the fan is not spinning, measure the voltage on the fan connector J890 pin 1. If
the voltage is near 13 V then replace the fan.
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If the voltage is not above 10 V then replace the Main board.
If the fan is spinning, but LED DS861 is lit, the problem is probably the
tachometer feedback line on pin 3 of the fan. Inspect the wiring and pull--up
resistor R864 on the Main board, and use the oscilloscope to look for a 3.3 V
square wave on the tachometer feedback line. Replace the fan if the pull up is
intact but there is no signal on the tachometer line.
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Primary Power Supply
Tests
This section describes methods for verifying the proper operation of the
AMM768 Audio monitor primary power supply.
WARNING. Some parts of this test may require removing the insulating safety
shield. To avoid personal injury, be careful not to contact the circuitry while the
shield is removed. Be sure to replace the shield as soon as possible to prevent
injury.
The main power supply accepts 100 to 240 V AC and outputs 5 VDC. The output
voltage at the supply must be between 4.9 and 5.3 V for correct operation. On
the Main board, the common 5 V supply must be between 4.80 and 5.25 V.
There is also a green LED, DS232, that will be lit if some 5 V power is present.
This is a useful indicator, but does not insure that the voltage is within tolerance.
If the power supply output is correct, check the seven fuses in the 5 V system
near the Main board power connector J14 (see Figure 4--1, page 4--19). All
should have 5 V on both sides. If not, replace the fuse.
If the supply output voltage is zero, then check the input circuit. The voltage
should be the same at the line cord, at the input to the power supply, and on both
ends of the fuse on the input to the supply. If the input voltage is correct while
the output is not, replace the supply. If the input voltage is not correct replace the
element in the chain that is not passing the AC input.
Secondary Power Supply
Tests
If the voltage at the output of the supply is not zero, but still not correct, check
the input voltage. If the input voltage is in the correct range, then disconnect the
output of the supply from the Main board and recheck the output voltage. If the
voltage is still not correct then replace the power supply.
If the no-load output voltage is correct, then reattach the cable to the Main board
and measure the current by clamping the ammeter around all the red wires. If the
current is less than 14 Amps, and the voltage is still bad, then replace the power
supply. If the current is more than 14 Amps, then remove module boards and
recheck the current. If it is still high then replace the Main board. If not then test
with one option board at a time to find the one with excess current and replace
that board.
There are multiple secondary supplies that are derived from the main 5 V supply.
Be sure all seven 5 V fuses are good (as noted in Primary Power Supply Tests)
before checking the secondary supplies.
First, check the LEDs near the power connector, J14. Green LED DS232
indicates there is some 5 V from the main supply.
Next, check if any of the three Red LEDs DS231, DS321, or DS761 are on.
These indicate failures on the General 5 V, processor core 1.3 V , and general
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3.3 V supplies respectively. If these are lit the most likely causes are the fuses
near J14, but if those are all OK replace the Main board.
Next, check the secondary supplies as shown in Table 4--4. Each supply has a
test point in the front left corner of the Main board, as shown in Figure 4--1 on
page 4--19. If any supplies are out of range, replace the Main board.
Table 4- 4: Main board secondary supplies
Nominal (+V)Allowed range (+V)Measure at
1.81.7to1.9TP29
Fan5to13.5TP24
+54.75 to 5.25TP27
3.33.2to3.4TP31
2.52.4to2.6TP33
1.51.4to1.6TP35
+5A4.75 to 5.25TP36
-- 5 A--4.75 to --5.25TP39
1.3 Core1.2to1.4TP30
Check the Audio supplies on the Audio board as shown in Table 4--5 (if an
Audio board is installed). The test points are available, with the board installed,
at the location specified in Figure 4--2 on page 4--20.
Table 4- 5: Audio Main Board secondary supplies
Supply nameRangeMeasured at
+1.5 V1.425 to 1.575TP6
+3.3 V3.1to3.6TP8
-- 5 V--4.5 to –5. 5TP9
+5 V4.75 to 5.2TP10
+1.26 V1.20 to 1.32TP11
+1.8 V1.71 to 1.89TP95
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Check the secondary supplies on the Analog Audio board, if installed. This is the
smaller audio card to which the 62 pin DSUB connector is mounted. The test
points are available, with the board installed, along the top front edge of the
board at the location specified in Figure 4--3 on page 4--21.
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Table 4- 6: Analog Audio secondary supplies (board not present for Option DS
instrument)
Supply nameRangeNotes
+15 V14 to 15.5TP901
-- 1 5 V--14 to --15.5TP803
+5 VD4.8to5.2TP5
+5 VA4.8to5.2TP3
+3.3 V3.1to3.6TP2
-- 5 V-- 4 . 5 t o -- 5 . 5TP1
Front Panel Button and
Touchscreen
Troubleshooting
LCD troubleshooting
Perform this test If the power supplies are good, but none of the buttons are lit
or respond to presses.
1. Cycle the power to the unit. Immediately after power up three buttons
(Session, Presets, and Audio In) should be lit continuously, and the other
buttons should be lit one at a time in a walking pattern.
2. If the buttons are not lit, check the 10 pin cable from the keypad to the Main
board J29. If the cable is connected and good then replace the front panel
assembly.
3. If the buttons are lit correctly, then press and hold the Session button for
several seconds. It should go out. If not then replace the front panel
assembly.
4. If the button LED did go out, it will initiate the touch panel cal after the boot
finishes. Press the targets on the touch panel as directed by the on--screen
messages to calibrate the touch panel.
5. If the touch panel does not respond to the calibration, check the orange flex
cable to connector J27 on the Main board. If that is correctly mated then
replace the front panel assembly.
Perform this test if there is no display on the LCD, but the power supplies test as
nominal.
1. Connect an external XGA monitor to the “Display” output on the rear of the
instrument.
2. Cycle the power and watch the external monitor. If the monitor does not
display the boot up messages and normal operational screen replace the Main
board.
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3. If the external monitor does show the nominal screen, check the gray ribbon
cable from the internal display to J17 on the Main board. This carries the
XGA data to the display.
4. If the gray ribbon cable is OK, look at an angle into the gap at the left edge
of the LCD, turn the power off and on and you should be able to see the
backlight come on. It may help to be in a low light area to see the backlight.
5. If the backlight is on replace the front panel assembly.
6. If the backlight is not on, check the backlight power cable from the backlight
inverter (on the rear of the display assembly) to the Main board J18. Also
check connector J18 itself for any solder issues.
7. If the backlight is still bad, replace the front panel assembly — although
there is still a small chance the problem is in the Main board.
Audio POST Failure
It is sometimes difficult to isolate the root cause of audio problems. Most audio
problems are due to faults on the Audio board, but the Audio board communicates with the Main board, so in some cases the problem may be there as well.
Audio POST Detailed Information. The Power On Self Test (POST) does the
following:
HReads all of the AES decoder internal registers and verifies that what is read
is correct
HReads all of the D/A internal registers and verifies that what was read is
correct
HPerforms an active-bit test on the A/D output clocks
HChecks the serial EEPROM to see which of the analog inputs have been
calibrated
HTests the Audio DSP/FPGA interface.
HThe main CPU detects if the DSP heartbeat fails. This condition will be
shown in the diagnostic log.
For Audio boards, not all errors are reported by the power up diagnostics.
Therefore, if you are detecting a loss in audio functionality, check the diagnostic
log for any reported audio errors. If any errors are found, perform the following
procedure to narrow the problem to either the Audio board, the Main board, or
the connection between them.
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1. Prepare a test oscilloscope with the following settings:
HHorizontal Scale5.00 µs/div
HVertical Scale2.00 V/div
2. If the diagnostic log contains an entry that reads Fail Audio DSP Self Test
fpga, do the following substeps:
a. Check Audio board DS511, the FPGA programmed indicator (see
Figure 4--2 on page 4--20). If this LED is off, skip to step b; otherwise
probe pin D21 of connector J641 of the Audio board (the connector to
the Main board) during the boot sequence. If the signal on the pin
toggles, replace the Main board; otherwise, replace the Audio board.
b. Probe pin D20 of J641 on the Audio board during the boot sequence. If
the signal does not exhibit a low--to--high transition, replace the Main
board.
c.Probe pins A11 and B11 of connector J641 during the boot sequence. If
the signal on either of these pins does not toggle, replace the Main
board.
d. Probe pin D19 of J641 on the Audio board during the boot sequence. If
the signal does not exhibit a low--to--high transition replace the Audio
board.
e.If all signals in a through d are correct replace the Audio board.
3. If the Diagnostic Log screen reports the failure Audio DSP Self Test--dsp0,
perform the following procedure:
a. Check to see if the Audio board is recognized by the Main board by
pressing Main button, then CONFIG and selecting Utilities > View
HW/SW Version.
b. If there is an audio option listed, suspect the Audio board; otherwise,
proceed to step c.
c.Probe pins E15 through E22 and pins D16,17,18, and C17 on the Audio
board connector J641, and verify that the signals on all pins are toggling.
If any signals are not toggling, replace the Main board.
d. Probe pins C15, C16 and C18 on connector J641 during boot up and
verify that the signals toggle. If they are not toggling, suspect the Main
board.
e.Probe pin B21 on the Audio board connector J641 during the boot
sequence. If the signal does not toggle, replace the Audio board;
otherwise, replace the Main board.
f.If all of these steps pass, replace the Audio board.
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4. If the Diagnostics log reports Audio DSP Self Test–dsp1, perform the
following procedure:
a. Check to see if surround display is functioning correctly by doing the
following.
i.Press the Audio button.
ii. In the audio menu, select Aux Display>Surround Display.
iii. Press the Audio Input Menu button, then select Audio Input>
AES A.
iv. Hook up an AES test tone generator to the AES A IN 1, 2 connector.
b. If there is nothing displayed on the surround display, proceed to step c;
otherwise, replace the Audio board.
c.Probe pins E15 through E22 and pins D16, 17, 18, and C17 on the
Audio board connector J641, and verify that the signals on all pins are
toggling. If any signals are not toggling, replace the Main board.
Examine Power On Self
Tests (POST) results in
the Diagnostic Log
Run Advanced
Diagnostics
d. Probe pins C15, C16, and C19 on connector J641 during the boot
sequence, and verify that the signals on the pins toggle. If they do not
toggle, suspect the Main board.
e.Probe pin B22 on the Audio board connector J641. If the signal on the
pin does not toggle, replace the Audio board; otherwise replace the Main
board.
f.If all of these steps pass, replace the Audio board.
5. If the Power-Up Diagnostics screen reports Audio DSP Self Test – X,where
X is any other number, replace the Audio board.
To examine the POST results, press the Main button, then the soft keys Config
then Diagnostics then Diag Log.
Each power up is indicated by a boot time stamp, followed by a list of power on
tests. If any failures are indicted then refer to the action as noted above.
To run the Advanced diagnostics, press the Main button, then touch the soft keys
Config, then Diagnostics, then Run Advanced, then run.
A series of tests will be run; the exact tests will depend on which options are
present in the instrument. There are four distinct parts to the advanced diagnostic
results screen: a top section which shows Frequencies and Versions, a middle
section of Pass/Fail tests, a lower section which shows SDI and Video bus
activity, and, finally, narrow YRGB ramps at the very top and bottom to look for
missing bits on the display interconnect.
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Frequencies are shown in the Top Section — read carefully! These tests do not
show a pass/fail result, even if zero. Measurements are relative to the 25 MHz
VGA clock. Refer to Table 4--7 to see the limits for the frequencies.
The Middle section shows pass/fail tests. These are mainly bus tests between
FPGAs, Memory, CPU, etc. Some tests cover busses from an option board to the
Main board. In this case it is difficult to tell which end is at fault. Generally there
will be multiple failures, so the most likely cause is evident. If not, the best path
may be to replace the option card first. If that does not fix the problem then
replace the Main board.
The bottom section of the diagnostics results screen shows bus activity for the
SDI input bus and the display bus from the processor to the FPGA. The SDI bus
activity indicators may not move for some test signals; use 10 bit bars or sweep.
Also, SD inputs only have 10 active bits on the Deserializer bus, while HD has
20 bits. The unit will stay in SD or HD mode, as it was before the ADV
diagnostic mode was initiated.
The last section of the Advanced Diagnostic Screen are the color ramps at the top
and bottom of the screen. These can be used to check the bits provided to the
LCD. If any bits are missing then you will see banding in the ramps. It is normal
to see some bands about
1
/8inch (2 mm) wide, especially near the lower
intensity regions of the ramp. This is because the LCD is only 6 bits, so there are
64 steps in the ramp. However, any larger steps or any non--monotonic regions
indicate a problem. Check the cable to the LCD, perform the LCD diagnostic
procedure, or replace the display assembly. It is also possible for the Main board
to cause problems in this area.
Table 4- 7: Advanced diagnostic measurements
MeasurementMinMax
VGA Clock64.4375 MHz64.4575 MHz
QDR Clock25.1650 MHz25.1850 MHz
Audio PLL 112.2780 MHz12.2980 MHz
Audio PLL 212.2780 MHz12.2980 MHz
HSYNC PW20.4 s20.8 s
VSYNC PW18974.9 s19174.9 s
Lissajous61.3900 MHz61.4900 MHz
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Isolating Advanced
Diagnostic Lissajous
Errors
The advanced diagnostics tests the lissajous data path between the Audio and
Main boards. A failure in this data path can be due to problem on either board.
Perform the following tests to isolate the problem to one board or the other.
If the advanced diagnostics detect an error in the lissajous circuitry, then it will
display a failure in one of the following categories:
HLissajous Frequency: should be 61.44 MHz ±0.05 MHz.
HLissajous Bus V2: pass/fail
1. If there are any failures, prepare a test oscilloscope with the following
settings:
HVertical Scale2.00 V/div
HHorizontal Scale200 ns/div
2. If there is Lissajous Frequency failure, perform the following substeps:
a. Put the oscilloscope probe on pin B3 of connector J641 on the Audio
board. Verify the signal is ~3 V
and is a continuous 50% duty-cycle
p--p
square wave.
b. If the signal at J641 is not as just described in step a, the Audio board
most likely has a failure; otherwise, replace the Main board
3. If there is a Lissajous Bus V2 failure, perform these substeps:
a. Put the scope probe on connector J641 pin B2 of the Audio board and
verify the signal is ~3 V
and toggles low at regular intervals.
p--p
b. If the signal on pin B2 looks OK, put the scope probe on pin B4. Pin B4
is the data line and the signal will have a somewhat random look
depending on the audio source. Just verify that the signal is toggling and
is ~3 V
p--p
.
c.If either signal looks bad at J641 the Audio board most likely has a
failure, otherwise replace the Main board.
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J14
DS231
DS232
F221, F222, F223
F231, F232,
F233, F234
DS321
DS761
Secondary
Power Supply
Test Points
DS861
R864
Figure 4- 1: Main board power supply test points and LEDs
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J641
Figure 4- 2: Audio Main board power supply test point locations
DS511
Secondary
Power Supply
Test Points
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Secondary
Power Supply
Test Points
Figure 4- 3: Analog Audio board power supply test point locations
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
This section contains information about removal and replacement of all modules
in the waveform monitor.
Preparation
WARNING. Before doing this or any other procedure in this manual, read the
safety summaries found at the beginning of this manual. Also, to prevent possible
injury to service personnel or damage to the instrument components, read
Installation in Section 2, and Preventing ESD in this section.
This subsection contains the following items:
HThis preparatory information that you need to properly do the procedures
that follow.
HList of tools required to remove and disassemble all modules.
HProcedures for removal and reinstallation of the modules.
WARNING. Before doing any procedure in this subsection, disconnect the power
cord from the line voltage source. Failure to do so could cause serious injury or
death.
NOTE.ReadEquipment Required for a list of the tools needed to remove and
install modules in this instrument. See Table 4--8, on page 4--24.
Read the cleaning procedure before disassembling the instrument for cleaning.
Equipment Required. Most modules in the instrument can be removed with a
screwdriver handle mounted with a size T-10, TorxR screwdriver tip. All
equipment required to remove and reinstall the modules is listed in Table 4--8.
640-235
screws. TORX-driver bit for T-10 size
screw heads
3T-15 TORX tipUsed for removing instrument
640-247
screws. TORX-driver bit for T-15 size
screw heads
4
1
/8inch flat-bladed screw-
driver
Screwdriver for unlocking cable
connectors
Standard tool
5Angle-Tip TweezersUsed to remove front panel knobsStandard tool
6
3
/
inch nut driver
16
Used to remove jack screws and
Standard tool
front panel standoffs
7
5
/
inch nut driver
16
Used to remove nut on AC ground
Standard tool
lug
8MA-800G Soldering Aid
Used to remove the front panel trimStandard tool
(spudger)
9Bomar DB36400Special BNC socket wrench with
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -Controlled Torque. Used to remove
Audio board BNCs
10Soldering iron (15 W)Used for replacing Main board fusesStandard tool
11Long nose pliersUsed to compress connector lock
Standard tool
tabs, and to align touch panel
connector
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Module Removal
Table 4- 9: Module removal
Removal and Replacement Procedures
The removal of most of the modules is a straightforward process, and can be
determined by a quick study of the exploded diagrams in the Replaceable PartsList (Section 5). Table 4--9 lists what to remove to access the modules.
To R e m o v e
Top
You must first remove
Top coverXXXXXXX
Board supportsXXXXX
MezzanineXX
Analog audioXXX
Audio mainXXX
Main boardX
Power supplyXX
Fan assemblyXX
Front panelXXX
LCD assemblyXXX
cover
Top cover
MezzanineAudio assy
The top cover is a slip-lock design.
Power sup-
ply
MainFront panelLCD assy
1. Remove the two T-10 screws at the top cover front corners.
2. Remove the four T-10 screws securing the top cover to the rear panel.
1
3. Slide the top cover back approximately
/2inch and then lift it from the
chassis.
Board supports
The board supports span across the instrument, holding the tops of the module
circuit boards in place.
1. Remove the two T-10 screws securing each board support, and then lift them
from the chassis.
2. When reinstalling the board supports, make sure that the module circuit
boards line up with the slots in the board supports.
Rear panel
The rear panel is formed by the chassis, the audio module rear panel, and one
blank panel, which are bolted together (see Figure 4--4).
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Figure 4- 4: Module securing screws
Blank panelAudio
Mezzanine board
Audio boards
The Mezzanine board is located below the right module bay.
1. Remove the nuts securing the three SDI BNC connectors in the lower right
corner of the rear panel.
2. Disconnect the ribbon cable from J4 on the Mezzanine board.
NOTE. Do not pull on the ribbon cable. Grip the body of the connector, or pry
the connector away from the plug with a small screwdriver.
3. Remove the two T-15 screws securing the Mezzanine board to the Main
board.
4. Move the Mezzanine board toward the front of the instrument until the BNC
connectors clear the rear panel, then lift it up out of the instrument.
The Audio option boards, if installed, are located in the left module bay, near the
power supply (see Figure 4--4).
DDE board. The circuit board for option DDE may be removed without removing
the entire Audio module.
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1. Unsnap the spring clips at each end of the option DDE circuit board.
2. Swing the top of the DDE board away from the Audio Main board.
3. Lift the option DDE board out of the instrument.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
Analog Audio and Audio Main boards. Remove the entire Audio module as a unit.
If necessary the two boards may be separated.
1. Remove the four T-15 screws securing the Audio module to the rear panel.
2. Lift the Audio module out of the instrument, rocking it gently until the
connector separates from J8 on the Main board. It may help to loosen the
other rear panel screws.
3. Use a 3/16 inch nutdriver to remove the jackscrews securing the ANALOG
AUDIO connector.
4. Remove the special nuts securing the eight audio BNC connectors to the rear
panel.
NOTE. Special nuts are used on the BNC connectors, due to the close physical
spacing, and a special tool is needed to remove them (see Table 4--8 on
page 4--24).
Power Supply
5. Remove the Audio module rear panel from the two circuit boards.
6. Separate the Audio module circuit boards at J1130.
1. Disconnect the brown, blue, and green/yellow primary wires from the line
filter (see Figure 5--1).
5
2. Disconnect the green/yellow ground wire from the chassis, using a
/16inch
nutdriver (see Figure 5--1).
3. Disconnect the power cable from J14 on the Main board.
4. From outside the instrument, remove the four T--10 screws securing the
power supply shield to the chassis.
5. Lift the power supply out of the chassis.
6. Disconnect the line filter cable from J1 on the Power Supply.
7. Disconnect the power cable from J2 on the Power Supply.
8. Remove the two T-15 screws securing the Power Supply to the shield.
9. Lift the Power Supply out of the shield.
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Fan assembly
Front panel/LCD assembly
Remove the fan and baffle as a unit.
1. From outside the instrument, remove the one T-10 screw that secures the
baffle to the chassis on each side of the instrument.
2. Use long nose pliers to compress the lock tab on the connector, and
disconnect the fan power cable from J890 on the Main board.
3. Lift the baffle out of the instrument.
4. When replacing the fan and baffle, make sure that the guide pins and slots
line up correctly, top and bottom.
Remove the front panel and LCD assembly as a unit
1. Disconnect the touch panel cable (orange) connected to J27 on the Main
board.
2. Remove the six T-10 screws that secure the front panel assembly to the
chassis, two on each side and two on the bottom.
3. Pull the front panel assembly forward, being careful of the Main board
extension containing the headphone and USB connectors, until they clear the
LCD bracket.
4. Disconnect the remaining cables connecting the Front panel/LCD assembly
to the Main board at J17, J18, and J29.
Remove the bezel from the LCD assembly. The bezel is snapped into place on the
LCD bracket.
5. Remove the two screws securing the bezel to the Front Panel board
(see Figure 4--5).
6. Use a spudger or other tool to pry the bezel clips away from the bracket and
then pull the bezel away, leading the front panel cable through the cutout in
the bracket.
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Front Panel screws
Removal and Replacement Procedures
Bezel securing clips
Figure 4- 5: Front panel disassembly
LCD backlight. You must separate the LCD assembly from the frame to change
the LCD backlights.
7. Disconnect the two backlight cables from the Inverter board.
8. Remove the four T-10 screws securing the LCD assembly to the frame.
9. Pull the LCD assembly away from the frame, taking note of the routing of
the backlight cables.
10. Remove each of the backlight tubes by pressing down on the clip
(see figure 5--2) and pulling it from the LCD assembly.
NOTE. Avoid touching the LCD backlight tube. Oil from the fingers can cause
hot spots and premature failure. If you do touch the backlight tube, clean it with
isopropyl alcohol before reinserting the tube into the instrument.
11. When reassembling, make sure to route the backlight cables as noted in
step 9, behind the Front Panel standoffs and clear of the cutout for the
USB/Headphone connectors.
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Repackaging Instructions
This section contains the information needed to repackage the waveform monitor
for shipment or storage.
Packaging
When repacking the instrument for shipment, use the original packaging. If the
packaging is unavailable or unfit for use, contact your local Tektronix representative to obtain new packaging. Refer to Contacting Tektronix on the back of the
Title page for the mailing address, the email address, and phone number.
Seal the shipping carton with an industrial stapler or strapping tape.
Shipping to the Service Center
Contact the Service Center to get an RMA (return material authorization)
number, and any return or shipping information you may need.
If the instrument is being shipped to a Tektronix Service Center, enclose the
following information:
HThe RMA number.
HThe owner’s address.
HName and phone number of a contact person.
HType and serial number of the instrument.
HReason for returning.
HA complete description of the service required.
Mark the address of the Tektronix Service Center and the return address on the
shipping carton in two prominent locations.
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Replaceable Parts
Replaceable Parts
This section contains a list of the replaceable modules for the AMM768 Audio
Multi--Channel Monitor. Use this list to identify and order replacement parts.
Note that not all parts listed in this section are present on every model. The parts
present will depend on the model and options installed.
Parts Ordering Information
Replacement parts are available through your local Tektronix field office or
representative.
Changes to Tektronix products are sometimes made to accommodate improved
components as they become available and to give you the benefit of the latest
improvements. Therefore, when ordering parts, it is important to include the
following information in your order:
HPart number
HInstrument type or model number
HInstrument serial number
Module Servicing
HInstrument modification number, if applicable
If you order a part that has been replaced with a different or improved part, your
local Tektronix field office or representative will contact you concerning any
change in part number.
Modules can be serviced by selecting one of the following three options. Contact
your local Tektronix service center or representative for repair assistance.
Module Exchange. In some cases you may exchange your module for a remanufactured module. These modules cost significantly less than new modules and
meet the same factory specifications. For more information about the module
exchange program, call 1-800-833-9200. Outside North America, contact a
Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix Web site for a list of
offices: www.tektronix.com.
Module Repair and Return. You may ship your module to us for repair, after which
we will return it to you.
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Replaceable Parts
New Modules. You may purchase replacement modules in the same way as other
replacement parts.
Using the Replaceable Parts Lists
This section contains lists of the mechanical and/or electrical components that
are replaceable for the AMM768 Audio Multi--Channel Monitor. Use this list to
identify and order replacement parts. The following table describes each column
in the parts list.
Parts list column descriptions
ColumnColumn nameDescription
1Figure & index numberItems in this section are referenced by figure and index numbers to the exploded view
illustrations that follow.
2Tektronix part numberUse this part number when ordering replacement parts from Tektronix.
3 and 4Serial numberColumn three indicates the serial number at which the part was first effective. Column four
indicates the serial number at which the part was discontinued. No entry indicates the part is
good for all serial numbers.
5QtyThis indicates the quantity of parts used.
6Name & descriptionAn item name is separated from the description by a colon (:). Because of space limitations, an
item name may sometimes appear as incompl ete. Use the U.S. Federal Catalog handbook
H6-1 for further item name identification.
Abbreviations conform to American National Standard ANSI Y1.1-1972.Abbreviations
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Replaceable Parts
Replaceable mechanical parts (Figure 5- 1)
Fig. &
index
number
5-1Circuit Boards and Connectors
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