SERVICE MANUAL

COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

S 2 ERVICE MANUAL 2009 MB666<Rev.005>

DX-J36UN, DX-J36EE, DX-J36UX, DX-J36UG, DX-J36US, DX-J36UW, DX-J21UN, DX-J21J, DX-J21EE, DX-J21A, DX-J21UW, DX-J21UX,DX-J21UG, DX-J11UN, DX-J11EE, DX-J11UW, DX-J11UX, DX-J11UG, DX-J11UH, DX-J11US
DX-J36
SP-DXJ36F SP-DXJ36C

DX-J21
SP-DXJ21W SP-DXJ21F SP-DXJ36F CA-DXJ21 SP-DXJ21F

SP-DXJ36S

SP-DXJ36S

DX-J11
CA-DXJ36 SP-DXJ11 CA-DXJ11 SP-DXJ11

SUPER VIDEO

COPYRIGHT 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited Lead free solder used in the board (material : Sn-Ag-Cu, melting point : 219 Centigrade) Lead free solder used in the board (material : Sn-Cu, melting point : 230 Centigrade)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 2 3 4 5 PRECAUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

COPYRIGHT 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

No.MB666<Rev.005> 2009/2

SPECIFICATION
DX-J21/DX-J11 Amplifier section (DX-J21)120 W per channel min. RMS driven into 6 at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. (DX-J11)125 W per channel min. RMS driven into 6 at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. SUBWOOFERS (DX-J21)120 W min. RMS driven into 6 at 63 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Digital output OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT -21 dBm to -15 dBm (660 nm 30 nm) Digital input USB MEMORY Audio input sensitivity/Impedance Measured at 1 kHz with tape recording signal 300 mV AUX 400 mV/47 k MIC1/2 3.0 mV/50 k VIDEO OUT Color system NTSC/PAL VIDEO (composite) S-VIDEO Y (luminance) 1 V(p-p)/75 C (chrominance, burst) 1 V(p-p)/75 NTSC 0.286 V(p-p)/75 PAL 0.3 V(p-p)/75 Speaker Terminals 6 - 16 (front speakers/subwoofers) Tuner section FM tuning range 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz AM (MW) tuning range 531 kHz - 1 710 kHz (at 9 kHz) 530 kHz - 1 710 kHz (at 10 kHz) For Saudi Arabia 531 kHz - 1 602 kHz (at 9 kHz) 530 kHz - 1 600 kHz (at 10 kHz) For Russia 522 Khz - 1 629Khz Disc/File player section Region codes Middle East 2 South East Asia 3 Central and South America, Australia 4 Playable disc DVD Video/CD/VCD/SVCD/CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX format) DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR/DVD-video/MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX format) DVD-ROM (DVD-video/MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX format) Playable file MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX format Dynamic range 80 dB Horizontal resolution 500 lines Wow and flutter Immeasurable USB storage section USB specification Compatible with USB 2.0 Full Speed Compatible device Mass storage class Compatible file system FAT 16, FAT 32 Bus power supply 5 V/500 mA Cassette deck section Frequency response Normal (type I) 50 Hz - 14 000 Hz Wow and flutter 0.15% (WRMS) General Power requirement AC 110 V / AC 127 V / AC 220 V / AC 230 V ` AC 240 V ` (adjustable with the voltage selector) 50 Hz / 60 Hz For Australia AC 240 V ` , 50 Hz For Russia AC 230 V ` , 50 Hz Power consumption DX-J11UN 95 W (at operation) / 15 W (on standby) DX-J21UN 140 W (at operation) / 16 W (on standby Dimensions(W/H/D) (approx.) 185 mm x 370 mm x 372 mm Mass (approx.) DX-J11UN 8.9 kg DX-J21UN 9.3 kg Output Power FRONT SPEAKERS Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 1-2 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

DX-J36 Output Power FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER Audio output Digital input SUBWOOFER OUT USB memory Measured at 1 kHz with tape recording signal 300 mV Amplifier section 125 W per channel min. RMS driven into 6 at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. 50 W per channel min. RMS driven into 6 at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. 50 W min. RMS driven into 6 at 1 kHz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion.

Audio input sensitivity/Impedance AUX 400 mV/47 k MIC1/2 VIDEO OUT VIDEO (composite) 3.0 mV/50 k Color system S-VIDEO

NTSC/NTSC PROG/PAL/PAL PROG Y (luminance) 1 V(p-p)/75 C (chrominance, burst) NTSC 1 V(p-p)/75 0.286 V(p-p)/75 0.3 V(p-p)/75 1 V(p-p)/75 0.7 V(p-p)/75

Speaker Terminals FM tuning range

(PB/PR) 6 - 16 (front/surround/center) Tuner section 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz

COMPONENT (Interlace/Progressive)

PAL (Y)

AM (MW) tuning range 531 kHz - 1 710 kHz (at 9 kHz) 530 kHz - 1 710 kHz (at 10 kHz) For Saudi Arabia For Russia Region codes 531 kHz - 1 602 kHz (at 9 kHz) 530 kHz - 1 600 kHz (at 10 kHz) 522 kHz - 1 629 kHz Disc/File player section Middle East South East Asia 2 3

Playable disc

Central and south America, Australia 4 DVD Video/DVD Audio/CD/VCD/SVCDCD-R/CD-RW (CD/VCD/SVCD/MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX format) DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR/DVD-video/MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX format) DVD-ROM (DVD-video/MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX format)

Playable file Dynamic range Horizontal resolution Wow and flutter USB specification

MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/ASF/DivX format 80 dB 500 lines Immeasurable USB storage section Compatible with USB 2.0 Full-Speed

Compatible device Mass storage class Compatible file system FAT 16, FAT 32 Bus power supply 5 V/500 mA Cassette deck section Frequency response Normal (type I) Wow and flutter 0.15% (WRMS) Power requirement For Australian model For Russia 50 Hz - 14 000 Hz

General AC 110 V / AC 127 V / AC 220 V / AC 230 V - AC 240 V ` AC 240 V ` AC 230 V ` , 50 Hz , 50 Hz

(adjustable with the voltage selector) 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Power consumption 205 W (at operation) / 21 W (on standby) Dimensions (W/H/D) (approx.) 185 mm x 370 mm x 372 mm Mass (approx.) 9.5 kg Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. (No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-3

SECTION 1 PRECAUTION
1.1 Safety Precautions voltmeter. Move the resistor connection to each exposed metal part, particularly any exposed metal part having a return path to the chassis, and measure the AC voltage across the resistor. Now, reverse the plug in the AC outlet and repeat each measurement. Voltage measured any must not exceed 0.75 V AC (r.m.s.). This corresponds to 0.5 mA AC (r.m.s.).
AC VOLTMETER (Having 1000 ohms/volts, or more sensitivity)

(1) This design of this product contains special hardware and many circuits and components specially for safety purposes. For continued protection, no changes should be made to the original design unless authorized in writing by the manufacturer. Replacement parts must be identical to those used in the original circuits. Services should be performed by qualified personnel only. (2) Alterations of the design or circuitry of the product should not be made. Any design alterations of the product should not be made. Any design alterations or additions will void the manufacturers warranty and will further relieve the manufacture of responsibility for personal injury or property damage resulting therefrom. (3) Many electrical and mechanical parts in the products have special safety-related characteristics. These characteristics are often not evident from visual inspection nor can the protection afforded by them necessarily be obtained by using replacement components rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Replacement parts which have these special safety characteristics are identified in the Parts List of Service Manual. Electrical components having such features are identified by shading on the schematics and by ( ) on the Parts List in the Service Manual. The use of a substitute replacement which does not have the same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement parts shown in the Parts List of Service Manual may create shock, fire, or other hazards. (4) The leads in the products are routed and dressed with ties, clamps, tubings, barriers and the like to be separated from live parts, high temperature parts, moving parts and/or sharp edges for the prevention of electric shock and fire hazard. When service is required, the original lead routing and dress should be observed, and it should be confirmed that they have been returned to normal, after reassembling. (5) Leakage shock hazard testing After reassembling the product, always perform an isolation check on the exposed metal parts of the product (antenna terminals, knobs, metal cabinet, screw heads, headphone jack, control shafts, etc.) to be sure the product is safe to operate without danger of electrical shock.Do not use a line isolation transformer during this check. Plug the AC line cord directly into the AC outlet. Using a "Leakage Current Tester", measure the leakage current from each exposed metal parts of the cabinet, particularly any exposed metal part having a return path to the chassis, to a known good earth ground. Any leakage current must not exceed 0.5mA AC (r.m.s.). Alternate check method Plug the AC line cord directly into the AC outlet. Use an AC voltmeter having, 1,000 per volt or more sensitivity in the following manner. Connect a 1,500 10W resistor paralleled by a 0.15F AC-type capacitor between an exposed metal part and a known good earth ground. Measure the AC voltage across the resistor with the AC 1-4 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

0.15 F AC TYPE
Place this probe on each exposed metal part.

1500
Good earth ground

10W

1.2

Warning

(1) This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards. (2) It is the legal responsibility of the repairer to ensure that these safety standards are maintained. (3) Repairs must be made in accordance with the relevant safety standards. (4) It is essential that safety critical components are replaced by approved parts. (5) If mains voltage selector is provided, check setting for local voltage.

1.3

Caution

Burrs formed during molding may be left over on some parts of the chassis. Therefore, pay attention to such burrs in the case of preforming repair of this system.

1.4

Critical parts for safety

In regard with component parts appearing on the silk-screen printed side (parts side) of the PWB diagrams, the parts that are printed over with black such as the resistor ( ), diode ( ) and ICP ( ) or identified by the " " mark nearby are critical for safety. When replacing them, be sure to use the parts of the same type and rating as specified by the manufacturer. (This regulation dose not Except the J and C version)

1.5

Preventing static electricity

Electrostatic discharge (ESD), which occurs when static electricity stored in the body, fabric, etc. is discharged, can destroy the laser diode in the traverse unit (optical pickup). Take care to prevent this when performing repairs. 1.5.1 Grounding to prevent damage by static electricity Static electricity in the work area can destroy the optical pickup (laser diode) in devices such as laser products. Be careful to use proper grounding in the area where repairs are being performed. (1) Ground the workbench Ground the workbench by laying conductive material (such as a conductive sheet) or an iron plate over it before placing the traverse unit (optical pickup) on it. (2) Ground yourself Use an anti-static wrist strap to release any static electricity built up in your body.

(caption) Anti-static wrist strap

1M

Conductive material (conductive sheet) or iron palate

(3) Handling the optical pickup In order to maintain quality during transport and before installation, both sides of the laser diode on the replacement optical pickup are shorted. After replacement, return the shorted parts to their original condition. (Refer to the text.) Do not use a tester to check the condition of the laser diode in the optical pickup. The tester's internal power source can easily destroy the laser diode.

1.6

Handling the traverse unit (optical pickup)

(1) Do not subject the traverse unit (optical pickup) to strong shocks, as it is a sensitive, complex unit. (2) Cut off the shorted part of the flexible cable using nippers, etc. after replacing the optical pickup. For specific details, refer to the replacement procedure in the text. Remove the anti-static pin when replacing the traverse unit. Be careful not to take too long a time when attaching it to the connector. (3) Handle the flexible cable carefully as it may break when subjected to strong force. (4) I t is not possible to adjust the semi-fixed resistor that adjusts the laser power. Do not turn it.

1.7

Attention when traverse unit is decomposed

*Please refer to "Disassembly method" in the text for the pickup unit. Apply solder to the short land sections before the card wire is disconnected from the connecto on the servo board. (If the card wire is disconnected without applying solder, the pickup may be destroyed by static electricity.) In the assembly, be sure to remove solder from the short land sections after connecting the card wire.

Solder short land section

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-5

1.8

Important for laser products

1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2.CAUTION : (For U.S.A.) Visible and/or invisible class II laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam. (Others) Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments. 3.CAUTION : Visible and/or invisible laser radiation when open and inter lock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 4.CAUTION : This laser product uses visible and/or invisible laser radiation and is equipped with safety switches which prevent emission of radiation when the drawer is open and the safety interlocks have failed or are defeated. It is dangerous to defeat the safety switches. 5.CAUTION : If safety switches malfunction, the laser is able to function. 6.CAUTION : Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Please use enough caution not to see the beam directly or touch it in case of an adjustment or operation check.

REPRODUCTION AND POSITION OF LABELS and PRINT WARNING LABEL and PRINT

1-6 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

SECTION 2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS This service manual does not describe SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS.

SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY
3.1 Main body (Used figure are DX-J11) 3.1.1 Removing the Metal cover (See Fig.1, 2) (1) Remove the four screws A attaching the both side of the Metal Cover. (See Fig.1) (2) Remove the two screws B attaching the Rear cover. (See Fig.2) (3) Remove the seven screws C attaching the Metal cover. (See Fig.2)

Fig.1

B C

C
Fig.2

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-7

3.1.2 Removing the DVD mechanism (See Fig.3 to 5) (1) Disconnect the card wire from Micom board connected to connector CN701 and CN801 of the Front end board. (See Fig.3) (2) Disconnect the card wire from Amp board connected to connector CN702 of the Front end board. (See Fig.3) (3) Remove the two screws D attaching the DVD mechanism. (See Fig.4) (4) Disconnect the connector wire from USB jack board connected to connector CN811 of the Front end board. (See Fig.5)

CN702

CN701 Fig.3

CN801

Fig.4

CN811

Fig.5

1-8 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

3.1.3 Removing the Video board (See Fig.6, 7) (1) Disconnect the card wire from Micom board connected to connector CN931 of the Video board. (See Fig.6) (2) Remove the two screws E attaching the Video board. (See Fig.7)

CN931

Fig.6

E
Fig.7 3.1.4 Removing the Mecha chassis (See Fig.8, 9) (1) Remove the two screws F attaching the Mecha chassis. (See Fig.8) (2) Remove the two screws G attaching the both side of the Mecha chassis. (See Fig.9)

Fig.8

G
Fig.9

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-9

3.1.5 Removing the Fan (See Fig.10, 11) (1) Disconnect the4 connector wire from Fan connected to connector CN630 of the Micom board. (See Fig.10) (2) Remove the one screw H attaching the Fan. (See Fig.11) 3.1.6 Removing the Tuner pack (See Fig.10, 11) (1) Disconnect the card wire from Tuner pack connected to connector CN507 of the Micom board. (See Fig.10) (2) Remove the two screws J attaching the Tuner pack. (See Fig.11)

CN507

CN630
Fig.10

J
Fig.11 3.1.7 Removing the Rear panel (See Fig.12) (1) Remove the three screws K attaching the Heat sink. (2) Remove the six screws L attaching the Rear panel.

Fig.12

1-10 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

3.1.8 Removing the Amp board (See Fig.13) (1) Disconnect the Earth wire from Bottom chassis connected to post pin PP701 of the Amp board. (2) Disconnect the flat cable wire from Micom board connected to connector CN700, CN701 and CN702 of the Amp board. (3) Disconnect the card wire from Mic board connected to connector CN750 of the Amp board. (4) Disconnect the card wires from Micom board connected to connectors CN705 and CN706 of the Amp board. (5) Disconnect the flat cable wire from Headphone jack board connected to connector CN760 of the Amp board. (6) Remove the one screw M attaching the Amp board.

CN760 CN706 CN705

CN750

M
CN702 CN701 CN700 PP701

Fig.13 3.1.9 Removing the Micom board (See Fig.14, 15) (1) Disconnect the card wire from FL board connected to connector CN500 of the Micom board. (See Fig.14) (2) Disconnect the card wire from Cassette mechanism A connected to connector CN501 of the Micom board. (See Fig.14) (3) Disconnect the flat cable wire from PLAY button board connected to connector CN430 of the Micom board. (See Fig.14) (4) Remove the four screws N attaching the Power transformer. (See Fig.15)

CN500 CN501 CN430

Fig.14

N
Fig.15 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-11

3.1.10 Removing the Front panel (See Fig.16 to 18) (1) Remove the one screw P attaching the Earth wire. (See Fig.16) (2) Remove the one screw Q attaching the Earth wire. (See Fig.17) (3) Remove the two screws R attaching the Front panel. (See Fig.18) (4) Disengage two hooks a engaged both side of the Front panel. (See Fig.17)

P
Fig.16

Q
Fig.17

hook a

R
Fig.18

1-12 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

3.1.11 Removing the Cassette mechanism (See Fig.19 to 21) (1) Disconnect the connector wire from Cassette mechanism B connected to connector CN200 of the Cassette board A. (See Fig.19) (2) Disconnect the card wire from Cassette mechanism B connected to connector CN120 of the Cassette board A. (See Fig.19) (3) Remove the two screws S attaching the Cassette mechanism A. (See Fig.19) (4) Remove the two screws T attaching the Earth wires. (See Fig.19) (5) Remove the two screws U attaching the Bracket board. (See Fig.20) (6) Remove the three screws V attaching the Cassette mechanism B. (See Fig.21)

CN200

CN120 Fig.19

Fig.20

V
Fig.21

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-13

3.1.12 Removing the Mic board (See Fig.22) (1) Remove the volume knob. (2) Remove the two screws W attaching the Mic board.

Fig.22 3.1.13 Removing the USB jack board and Headphone jack board (See Fig.23) (1) Remove the two screws X attaching the bracket board.

Fig.23 3.1.14 Removing the FL board (See Fig.24) (1) Remove the Volume knob. (2) Remove the five screws Y attaching the Function board. (3) Remove the four screws Z attaching the PLAY button board. (4) Remove the five screws AA attaching the EJECT button board. (5) Remove the seven screws BB attaching the FL board.

BB

AA

Y
Fig.24 1-14 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

3.2

DVD changer mechanism assembly section

Remove the DVD changer mechanism assembly from the main body. (See "Removing the DVD changer mechanism assembly".) 3.2.1 Removing the tray assemblies (See Figs.1 to 5) (1) From the top side of the main body, remove the two screws A from the top cover and release the two joints a on the both sides of the DVD changer mechanism assembly. (See Figs.1 and 2.) (2) Remove the two rods from the top cover and remove the top cover from the lifter assembly. (See Figs.1 and 2.) (3) Remove the open det. lever on the left side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly. (See Fig.3.) (4) From the right side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, draw out the tray assemblies toward the front while pushing the part b of the side (R) assembly. (See Figs.4 and 5.) Note: The tray can be locked if all tray assemblies are attached. (5) From the topside of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, move the stopper tabs c in the direction of the arrow and release them. Pull out the tray assemblies from the DVD changer mechanism assembly. (See Fig. 5.) Note: Remove the tray assembly from top tray 5 in order. Reference: When reattaching the tray assembly, or when removing the disc remaining inside, refer to another section "3.3.15 Taking out the disc in the play mode".

Top cover

Rods

Lifter assembly
Fig.1

Rods

Top cover

Lifter assembly Fig.2

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-15

Open det. lever

Fig.3

Tray assemblies

b Fig.4

Side(R) assembly

Tray assembly

Fig.5

1-16 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

3.2.2 Removing the DVD servo board (See Figs.6 to 8) Caution: Solder the short land sections d on the DVD pickup before disconnecting the card wire extending from the DVD pickup. If you do not follow this instruction, the DVD pickup may be damaged. (1) From the topside of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, solder the short land sections d on the DVD pick up. (See Fig.6.) (2) From the bottom side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, disconnect the card wire from the connectors (CN201, CN451) on the DVD servo board. (See Fig.7.) Reference: When connecting the card wire to the connector CN451, pass it through the sections e on the DVD traverse mechanism assembly. (See Fig.7.) (3) Disconnect the wires from the connectors (CN452, CN453) on the DVD servo board. (See Fig.7.) (4) Remove the two screws B attaching the DVD servo board. (See Fig.7.) (5) From the reverse side of the DVD servo board, release the lock of the connector CN101 in the direction of the arrow and disconnect the card wire. (See Fig.8.) Caution: Unsolder the solders from the short land sections d after reassembling. (See Fig.6.) 3.2.3 Removing the switch board (See Fig.7) (1) From the bottom side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, remove the screw C attaching the switch board on the DVD changer mechanism assembly. (2) Disconnect the wires from the connectors (CN452, CN453) on the DVD servo board. (3) Release the wires from the section f and remove the switch board. (4) Release the wires from the sections g and remove the switch board. Reference: When reassembling, pass the wires through the sections (f, g) as before.

DVD pickup d

DVD changer mechanism assembly Fig.6 DVD changer mechanism assembly e CN453 f CN451 g

Switch board

B C

CN201 B CN452 DVD servo board DVD traverse mechanism assembly Fig.7 DVD servo board CN101 Lock

Fig.8

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-17

3.2.4 Removing the motor board (See Figs.9 and 10) (1) From the top side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, remove the two belts from the motor pulleys. (See Fig.9.) Note: Take care not to attach grease on the belt. Remove the two screws D attaching the motors to the loader assembly. (See Fig.9.) From the bottom side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, remove the two screws E. (See Fig.10.) Disconnect the connector CN2 on the motor board from the tray switch board and remove the motor board. (See Fig.10.) Disconnect the card wire from the connector CN1 on the forward side of the motor board. (See Fig.10.)

Belt

Belt

(2) (3) (4)

D
Motor

D
Motor Motor pulleys Loader assembly Fig.9
Motors

(5)

Note: When connecting the card wire, let the card wire through the slots h of the motor board. (See Fig.10.) Reference: You need not to remove the tray assemblies, and in such case, move it. 3.2.5 Removing the motor (See Fig. 10) Remove the motor board. (1) From the reverse side of the motor board, unsolder the four soldered sections i on the motor board. (2) From the forward side of the motor board, remove the motors.

Motor board

i Tray switch board Motor board

CN2 CN1

Motors

DVD changer mechanism assembly Fig.10

1-18 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

3.2.6 Removing the DVD traverse mechanism assembly (See Fig.11) Remove the tray assemblies and DVD servo board. (1) From the bottom side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, remove the three screws F attaching the DVD traverse mechanism assembly. (2) Remove the wires from the section j. (3) Take out the DVD traverse mechanism assembly from the DVD changer mechanism assembly.

DVD changer mechanism assembly

F F

DVD traverse mechanism assembly Fig.11

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-19

3.2.7 Removing the DVD pickup (See Figs.12 to 14) Remove the tray assemblies, DVD servo board and DVD traverse mechanism assembly. (1) From the top side of the DVD traverse mechanism assembly, release the lock of the connector on the DVD pickup and disconnect the card wire in the direction of the arrow. (See Fig.12.) (2) Turn the screw shaft gear in the direction of the arrow 1 to move the DVD pickup in the direction of the arrow 2. (See Fig.12.) (3) Remove the screw G attaching the feed bracket and remove the feed bracket from the sections k. (See Fig.12.) (4) Release the claw m of the thrust spring in the direction of the arrow and remove the thrust spring. (See Fig.12.) (5) Remove the guide shaft from the sections (n, p) on the C.TM chassis. (See Fig.13.) (6) Remove the section q of the DVD pickup. (See Fig.13.) (7) Remove the two screws H attaching the rack arm spring and rack arm. (See Fig.14.) (8) Pull the guide shaft from the DVD pickup in the direction of the arrow. (See Fig.14.) 3.2.8 Attaching the DVD pickup (See Figs.12 to 14) (1) Attach the guide shaft to the DVD pickup and attach the rack arm spring and rack arm with the screws H. (See Fig.14.) (2) Attach the section q of the DVD pickup to the C.TM chassis first and attach the guide shaft to the sections (n, p). (See Fig.13.) Reference: When attaching the guide shaft to the section p, attach it under the rod spring. (See Fig.13.) (3) Attach the thrust spring and feed bracket with the screw G. (See Fig.12.) (4) Turn the screw shaft gear in the direction of the arrow 1 to move the DVD pickup in the direction of the arrow 2. (See Fig.15.) (5) Connect the card wire to the connector on the DVD pickup. (See Fig.15.)

DVD traverse mechanism assembly Connector Thrust spring

Feed bracket

k Screw shaft gear DVD pickup Thrust spring

m
Fig.12

DVD pickup

p Rod spring
Guide shaft C.TM chassis
Fig.13

1-20 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

DVD pickup

Rack arm

Guide shaft

H
Rack arm spring
Fig.14

Connector DVD pickup

Screw shaft gear Fig.15

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)1-21

3.2.9 Removing the spindle motor board (See Figs.16 and 17) Remove the tray assemblies, DVD servo board and DVD traverse mechanism assembly. (1) From the top side of the DVD traverse mechanism assembly, remove the wires from the soldered sections r on the spindle motor board. (See Fig.16.) (2) From the bottom side of the DVD traverse mechanism assembly, remove the three screws J attaching the spindle motor board. (See Fig.17.) Reference: When attaching the spindle motor board, let the card wire through the hole s on the C.TM chassis. (See Fig.17.)

DVD traverse mechanism assembly Spindle motor board

r
Fig.16

DVD traverse mechanism assembly s

C.TM chassis Fig.17

1-22 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

3.2.10 Removing the feed motor (See Figs.18 and 19) Remove the tray assemblies and DVD traverse mechanism assembly. (1) From the top side of the DVD traverse mechanism assembly, remove the screw K attaching the feed bracket and remove the feed bracket from the sections t. (See Fig.18.) (2) Release the claw u of the thrust spring in the direction of the arrow and remove the thrust spring. (See Fig.18.) (3) Remove the screw shaft from the section v and remove it in the direction of the arrow. (See Fig.19.) (4) Remove the middle gear. (See Fig.19.) (5) Remove the screw L attaching the feed motor to the C.TM chassis. (See Fig.19.) (6) Remove the wires from the soldered sections w on the spindle motor board. (See Fig.19.) (7) Take out the feed motor from the motor base. Reference: After attaching the feed motor, pass the wires through the sections x on the C.TM chassis as before. (See Fig.19.)

Feed bracket Thrust spring

t Thrust spring

u
Fig.18

Spindle motor board Middle gear v

Screw shaft x

C.TM chassis

L
Fig.19

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3.2.11 Removing the side (L) and tray switch board (See Figs.20 to 22) Remove the tray assemblies. (1) From the topside of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, remove the two screws M attaching the side (L). (See Fig.20.) (2) From the left side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, disconnect the connector CN3 on the tray switch board from the motor board and detach the side (L) in an upward direction. (See Fig.21.) (3) Remove the screw N attaching the tray switch board to the side (L). (See Fig.22.) (4) Release the joint tab y of the side (L) in the direction of the arrow 1 and release the joint tab z while removing the tray switch board in the direction of the arrow 2. (See Fig.22.)

SIde(L)

DVD changer mechanism assembly Fig.20

M
CN3

Tray switch board Motor board Side(L)

Fig.21

y Side(L) 1

2 z

Tray switch board

N
Fig.22 1-24 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

3.2.12 Removing the side (R) assembly (See Fig.23 to 27) Remove the tray assemblies and DVD servo board. (1) From the inside of the side (R) assembly, release the two tabs aa of the gear cover and remove the gear cover outward. (See Figs.23 and 24.) (2) From the right side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, remove the elevator spring attached to the hook ab of the loader assembly. (See Figs.24 and 25.) (3) From the top side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, turn the gear 1 clockwise to move the elevator cam rearward. (See Fig.25.) (4) Move the two slots ac and joint ad of the elevator cam and remove the elevator cam outward. (See Fig.25.) (5) Remove the three screws P and detaches the side (R) assembly upward. (See Figs.26 and 27.) Note: When reattaching the side (R) assembly, make sure to fit the shaft (part ae) into the slot of the select lever. (See Fig.26.)

Elevator spring

ab Elevator cam

ac

ad Fig.25

ac

P
ae Select lever

Side(R) assembly aa

P
Fig.23

Elevator spring Side(R) assembly Gear 1

Side(R) assembly Fig.26

ab

Gear cover

P
Loader assembly Fig.24
Side(R) assembly Fig.27

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3.2.13 Removing the lifter assembly (See Figs.28 to 32) Remove the tray assemblies, DVD servo board, side (L) and side (R) assembly. (1) From the top side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, turn the gear 1 clockwise to move the lifter assembly upward. (See Figs.28 and 29.) (2) Turn the gear 2 clockwise to move the hook toward the front until it stops. (See Figs.28 and 29.) (3) Move the hook stopper in the direction of the arrow 2 while pushing the tab af of the hook stopper to unlock it in the direction of the arrow 1 and release four joints ag to detach from the rack holder. (See Fig.30.) (4) Release the rod (L) from part ah. (See Fig.30.) (5) Turn the gear 1 clockwise again to move the lifter assembly upward. (See Fig.31.) (6) Remove the lifter assembly from the DVD changer mechanism assembly upward at the positions ai where the four pins on the both sides of the lifter assembly fit to the notches of the loader assembly. (See Fig.31.) (7) Move the lifter assembly in the direction of the arrow and release it from the hook. (See Fig.32.)

Hook

ah

ag ag 1 2 Rod(L)

ag af Rack holder ag Hook stopper Fig.30 ai

ai

Hook stopper

Gear 2

Gear 1

Lifter assembly

Gear 1 Hook

ai Loader assembly Fig.31 Lifter assembly

ai

Lifter assembly Fig.28 Lifter assembly Gear 2 Gear 1

Hook
Fig.32

Hook stopper

Hook
Fig.29

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3.2.14 Removing the sensor board and SV resistor (See Fig.33) Remove the tray assemblies, side (L), side (R) assembly and lifter assembly. (1) Remove the solders from the soldered sections aj on the sensor board and remove the wires. (2) Remove the two screws Q and take out the sensor board with the SV resistor. Reference: Remove the soldered section ap on the sensor board as required. When reassembling, pass the wires through the slot ak of the sensor board as before. Note: When reattaching the SV. resister, fit the projection am on the bottom of the SV. resister into slot an of the sensor slider.

Sensor board

ak

aj

Q
ap

SV resistor am

an

SV resistor Slider
Fig.33

3.2.15 Taking out the disc in the play mode (See Fig.34 to 37) Reference: Refer to "Removing the tray assemblies". (1) From the top side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, remove the top cover. (2) Unlock the tray assemblies and draw out the tray assemblies toward the front. (3) From the top side of the DVD changer mechanism assembly, turn the gear 1 clockwise to move the lifter assembly upward. (See Fig.34.) (4) Turn the gear 2 clockwise to move the sub tray remaining inside the lifter assembly toward the front, then pull out. (See Fig.34.) (5) Take out the disc on the sub tray. (See Fig.35.) (6) After clearing away the disc, insert the sub tray into the main tray. (See Fig.36.) Note: When reattaching the sub tray, move the tray stopper on the bottom of the main tray in the direction of the arrow to lock the sub tray certainly. (See Figs.36 and 37.) (7) Push the tray assembly toward the DVD changer mechanism assembly and reattach.

Tray assembly

Gear 2 Gear 1

Sub tray

Fig.34

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Tray assembly

Disc

Sub tray
Fig.35

Tray stopper

Main tray

Sub tray Fig.36 Tray stopper

Fig.37 1-28 (No.MB666<Rev.005>)

SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENT
4.1 Attention in service of DVD section (1) When pickup, Flash ROM, DVD module board were changed, initialize EEPROM by all means. (2) When full initialization was executed, execute learning with a DVD test disk by all means. Test disc : VT-501, VT-502 Learning method : It is adjusted automatically by normal playback of a DVD test disc. 4.2 TO ENTER DVD TEST MODE. (1) AC Power OFF. (2) Press and hold STOP + DVD PLAY keys on the front panel. Then AC power ON while holding these keys. (3) DVD Mecha will start in TEST MODE. The following will be T x x y v w display on the set. xx = Destination information as follows; JC/1U/D/E/2U/3U/UB/UT/4U/UY/EE/UF y = region number 'v' Status 0 1 2 v = study state information from MECHA-CON DVD Learned Y N Y 'CD Learned Y Y N w = initialization state from MECHA-CON
'w' Status Initialize Status 0 Normal 3 Full

3 N N

BLANK(0xFF) Not Initialize

4.3 4.4

TO EXIT DVD TEST MODE DVD MODULE EEPROM INITIALIZATION

No 1) 2) STEP During DVD TEST MODE System display -> w status NORMAL INITIALIZE Press key on front panel. w = 0 (Normal initialize) FULL INITIALIZE Press STOP key on front panel and hold for 4 seconds. w = 3 (Full initialize)

During TEST MODE, press POWER key.

4.5

DEVICE KEY CHECKSUM DISPLAY

(1) During TEST MODE, press MENU key on remocon to enter DEVICE KEY CHECKSUM display for DVD-AUDIO (CPPM). (KEY INDEX) (DEVICE KEY INFO) (DEVICE KEY CHECKSUM)
C P P M x x x x

(2) System will display as follows. (3) Press MENU again to enter DEVICE KEY CHECKSUM display for DVD-VR MODE (CPRM). (KEY INDEX) (DEVICE KEY INFO) (DEVICE KEY CHECKSUM)
C P R M x x x x

(4) System will display as follows.

4.6

DVD CHECK MODES

(1) Press MENU key again to enter CHECK MODE. (TEST MODE, MODE STATUS, CHECK MODE)

C H E C K

a) During CHECK mode, press '1' key on REMOTE CONTROL to START PLAYBACK.
P L A Y B A C K

b) During CHECK mode, press '2' key on REMOTE CONTROL to perform SEARCH TNO+1 (2 seconds) Status: AA 00 cc cc jj jj
W O B B L E c c c c j j j j

c) During CHECK mode, press '3' key on REMOTE CONTROL to perform SEARCH TNO-1
C H E C K

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d) During CHECK mode, press '4' key on REMOTE CONTROL to light up CD_LD and display CD laser current. (2 seconds) (Static)
C D L D L S R c c c c j j j j

e) During CHECK mode, press '5' key on REMOTE CONTROL to light up DVD_LD and display DVD laser current. (2 seconds) (Static)
D V D L D L S R c c c c j j j j

f) During CHECK mode, press '6' key on REMOTE CONTROL to enter DVD x 2 JITTER MEASUREMENT MODE. (2 seconds) (Static)
J I T X 1 c c c c j j

g) During CHECK mode, press '7' key on REMOTE CONTROL to view DVD module EEPROM content in -1 address step. (2 seconds) (Static)
E E P B W D c c c c j j j j

h) During CHECK mode, press '8' key on REMOTE CONTROL to view DVD module EEPROM content in +1 address step. (2 seconds) (Static)
E E P F W D c c c c j j j j

i) During CHECK mode, press '9' key on REMOTE CONTROL to perform TEMPERATURE SENSOR VALUE. (2 seconds) (Static)
T E M P c c c c j j

j) During CHECK mode, press '10' key on REMOTE CONTROL to perform SEARCH DVD_DL PARALLEL DISC DESIGNATED POSITION and JITTER MEASUREMENT (2 seconds) (Static)
D V D - D L c c c c j j j

k) During CHECK mode, press '0' key on REMOTE CONTROL to perform monitor output. (2 seconds) (Static)
M O N I T O R c c c c j j j j

l) During CHECK mode, press '+10' key to INITIALIZE DVD module EEPROM. (2 seconds) (Static)
I N I T

m) During CHECK mode, press PLAY key on REMOTE CONTROL to start PLAYING and obtain LASER CURRENT and JITTER value. (2 seconds) (Static)
L S R J I T c c c c j j j j

n) During CHECK mode, press STOP key on REMOTE CONTROL to stop JITTER measurement. (Static)
c c c c j j j j

(2) During CHECK mode, at any time press MENU key to exit CHECK mode and return to starting screen of DVD TEST MODE.

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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING This service manual does not describe TROUBLESHOOTING.

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Victor Company of Japan, Limited Audio/Video Systems Division 10-1,1chome,Ohwatari-machi,Maebashi-city,371-8543,Japan

(No.MB666<Rev.005>)
Printed in Japan VPT