1 Safety Precaution 1.1. General guidelines 1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or damaged by the short circuit. 2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly installed.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistor-sand semi- conductor "chip"...
2.2. Precaution of Laser Diode 2.3. Handling the Lead-free Solder 2.3.1. About lead free solder (PbF) Distinction of PbF P.C.B.: P.C.B.s (manufactured) using lead free solder will have a PbF stamp on the P.C.B. Caution: • Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder; Typically the melting point is 50 - 70 F (30 - 40 C) higher. Please use a high temperature soldering iron.
3.3. Confirm “RAM-Drive Last Error” in Service Mode Execute Service Mode 1. Press [REC], [CH UP] and [OPEN/CLOSE] simultaneously for 5 seconds when P-off. FL Display: *After finishing display “(9). Factor of Drive Error occurring”, press [0] [2] ~[1] [9] keys of the Remote Controller so that 19 memories can be displayed as maximum.
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(6) Last Drive Error code No2. (2/2) is displayed for 5 seconds. (7) Error occurring Disc type is displayed for 5 seconds. (8) Unused (No display). (9) Factor of Drive Error occurring is left displayed Error Occurring Disc State...
5 Features 5.1. Quick start function(REC) 1. General A few seconds after tuning on the unit,you can start recording to DVD-RAM. You can switch the operation of this function (ON/OFF) on the menu screen. . 2. Quick start (REC) principle In the power-off at Quick start, only power supplies for video IC,tuner and storage media are cut off.
7 Operation Instructions 7.1. Taking out the Disc from RAM-Drive Unit when the Disc cannot be ejected by OPEN/CLOSE button 7.1.1. Forcible Disc Eject 7.1.1.1. When the power can be turned off. 1. Turn off the power and press [STOP] [CH UP] keys on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds. 7.1.1.2.
8 Service Mode 8.1. Self-Diagnosis and Special Mode Setting 8.1.1. Self-Diagnosis Functions Self-Diagnosis Function provides information for errors to service personnel by “Self-Diagnosis Display” when any error has occurred. U**, H** and F** are stored in memory and held. You can check latest error code by transmitting [0] [1] of Remote Controller in Service Mode. Automatic Display on FL will be cancelled when the power is turned off or AC input is turned off during self-diagnosis display is ON.
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Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display PLEASE Unit is in termination process Unit is in termination process now. No display WAIT “BYE” is displayed and power will be turned off. In case “Quick Start” of setup menu is ON, it is displayed in restoration operation for AC off.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Demonstration lock/ Ejection of the disc is prohibited. *When lock the tray. When the power is on, press unlock The lock setting is effective until unlocking the [STOP] and [POWER] keys simulta- tray and not released by “Main unit initializa- neously for 5 seconds.
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8.1.3. Service Modes at a glance Service mode setting: While the power is off, press REC, CH UP and OPEN / CLOSE simultaneously for five seconds. Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Release Items Item of Service Mode executing is cancelled. Press [0] [0] or [Return] in service mode.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) I/P Switch Switch Interlace and Progressive in EE mode. Initial mode is Interlace Press [1] [4] in I/P Switch mode. *Initial setting is “Interlace”. *I/P are switched alternately. *This command is effective during executing “White Picture Output”, “Magenta Picture Out- put”...
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) RAM Drive Last Error RAM Drive error code display. 1. Error Number is displayed for 5 Press [4] [2] in service mode. *For details about the drive error code, refer seconds.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) S1 signal output Forcibly superimpose the S1 signal (approx. Press [5] [2] in service mode. 4.5V DC) on the EE chroma signal, and check the output on the S terminal. S2 signal output Forcibly superimpose the S2 signal (approx.
9 Service Fixture & Tools Part Number Description Compatibility RFKZ0125 Extension FFC (Digital P.C.B. - DVD-RAM Drive / 40 Pin) Same as E50/ E55/ ES10 series RFKZ0126 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - DVD-RAM Drive/ 4 Pin) Same as E30/ HS2/ ES10 series RFKZ0260 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B.
10 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 10.1. Disassembly Flow Chart The following chart is the procedure for disassembling the casing and inside parts for internal inspection when carrying out the servicing. To assemble the unit, reverse the steps shown in the chart below. 10.2.
10.3. Top Cover 10.5. Digital P.C.B. 1. Remove the 2 Screws (A) and 3 Screws (B). 1. Remove FFC and 3 Screws (A). 2. Slide Top Cover rearward and open the both ends at rear 2. Lift up Digital P.C.B. slightly so to disconnect 2 Connec- side of the Top Cover a little and lift the Top Cover in the tors to remove Digital P.C.B.
10.5.1. Removing and attaching Heart Sink 10.6. DV Javk P.C.B. Unit for IC5001 1. Remove 2 Screws (A) to remove SD Card Angle with DV Jack P.C.B. 10.7. DVD-RAM Drive (Removing) 1. Push Rivets by finger as shown below. 1. Remove 3 Screws (A) to remove DVD-RAM Drive. 2.
10.8. Rear Panel & Fan Motor 10.8.2. Only Fan Motor 1. Disconnect Fan Connector. 10.8.1. Rear Panel with Fan Motor 1. Disconnect Fan Connector. 2. Remove 2 Screws (A) to Remove Fan Motor. 2. Remove 5 Screws (A) and 1 Screw (B). 3.
10.9. Main P.C.B. 1. Disconnect Connector (A) for Front (L) P.C.B. 2. Remove 4 Screws (A). 3. Remove Digital P.C.B. Angle to remove Main P.C.B. 10.10. Front (L) P.C.B. 1. Remove 2 Screws (A). 2. Front (L) P.C.B. is removed in the direction of the arrow.
11 Measurements and Adjustments 11.1. Service Positions Note: For description of the disassembling procedure, see the section 10. 11.1.1. Checking and Repairing of Digital P.C.B.
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11.1.2. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.
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11.1.3. Checking and Repairing of DVD-RAM Drive...
Perform auto recording and playback for one minute using the RAM No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation. disc. *Panasonic DVD-RAM disc should be used when recording and playback. If a problem is caused by a VCD, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Audio-CD, or No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation.
12 Miscellaneous 12.1. Abbreviations INITIAL/LOGO ABBREVIATIONS ERROR TORQUE CONTROL INITIAL/LOGO ABBREVIATIONS ERROR TORQUE CONTROL REFER- A0~UP ADDRESS ENCE ACLK AUDIO CLOCK ENCSEL ENCODER SELECT AD0~UP ADDRESS BUS ETMCLK EXTERNAL M CLOCK (81MHz/40.5MHz) ADATA AUDIO PES PACKET DATA ETSCLK EXTERNAL S CLOCK (54MHz) ADDRESS LATCH ENABLE FBAL FOCUS BALANCE...
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INITIAL/LOGO ABBREVIATIONS INITIAL/LOGO ABBREVIATIONS READ ENABLE VBLANK V BLANKING RFENV RF ENVELOPE COLLECTOR POWER SUPPLY RF PHASE DIFFERENCE OUTPUT VOLTAGE (CD-ROM) REGISTER SELECT VCDCONT VIDEO CD CONTROL (TRACKING RSEL RF POLARITY SELECT BALANCE) RESET DRAIN POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE RESERVE VIDEO FEED BACK VREF VOLTAGE REFERENCE SBI0, 1...
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DVD Video Recorder when there is no specify mode is mentioned. DMR-ES20P 4.Although the voltage and waveform available on here is measured with standard frame, it may be differ from actual measurement due to modification of circuit and so on.
TO DIGITAL VIDEO2 IN LINE 2V IN Q3002 BLOCK SECTION VIDEO IN CLAMP COUT A CPNCIN DM P7401 P6001 CPN 2C IN C2 IN BIAS Y2 IN CPN 2Y IN CLAMP C/S DET2 S-VIDEO C/S DET2 DMR-ES20P/PC Analog Video Block Diagram...
A/V OUT JACK P6001 P7401 IECOUT MIX L OUT2 OUT-L LINE XTMUTE IC7501- Q4003 MIX R OUT2 MUTE OUT-R QR4001,4002 QR4003 Q4002 FROM DIGITAL P.C.B. P6001 P7401 XDMUTE (5V) MUTE MUTE MUTE AUDIO NET SECTION DMR-ES20P/PC Analog Audio Block Diagram...
IC7505 (FAN MOTOR DRIVE) X SW +12.5V Q7504 FAN PWM (FAN MOTOR DRIVE) TO AUDIO XT MUTE XT MUTE BLOCK SECTION FAN MOTOR P7503 P7503 FROM VIDEO FAN LOCK L1 SWIDE L123 SWIDE BLOCK SECTION DMR-ES20P/PC Analog Timer Block Diagram...
S4.3. Power Section(P) Schematic Diagram DMR-ES20P/PC Power Section (Main P.C.B.(2/3)) Schematic Diagram(P) LB1281 L1280 G0A220GA0026 J0JKB00000 CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 1.6A 250V FUSE. LB1280 D1280 ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES...
S5. Replacement Parts List Note: 1.* Be sure to make your orders of replacement parts according to this list. 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only the same type. 3.
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DMR-ES20P-S M1 / M2 Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & DescriptionPcs Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & DescriptionPcs Remarks RMX0335 DRIVE CUSHION RPG7660 PACKING CASE 1 (PK) RMZ0784 INSULATION SHEET RPG7661 PACKING CASE 1 (PCS) RMC0654 SPRING RPN1817-1 CUSHION VEP70124A FRONT(L)P.C.B.
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