DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 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.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 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 Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistor-sand semiconductor "chip"...
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 2.3. Service caution based on legal restrictions 2.3.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF) The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.
( As shown in 14.2.4. The Main P.C.B. ) NOTE: The lithium battery is a critical component. ( Type No.: CR2354-1GUFE Manufactured by Panasonic.) It must never be subjected to excessive heat or discharge. It must therefore only be fitted in equipment designed specifically for its use.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 5 Feature 5.1. About DivX 5.1.1. General DivX is a new video compressing format that is applied MPEG4 technology to improve image quality and the compressibility, and it is developed by the DivXNetworks, Inc., Video file of high resolution and the high picture quality can be made though it is a high compressibility.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 5.1.3. About DivX DRM Divx file includes file to which DRM(Digital Right Management) is applied and file not applied. This item is a content that relates only in treating file to which DRM is applied. 1. Registration Code display function 2.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 5.2. HDAVI Control (HDMI Link) Pin Name Linked operations by HDAVI Control (HDMI Link) 5.2.1. What is HDMI HDMI is abbreviation of [High-Definition Multimedia Interface], and is digital interface standard for next generation TV corresponding to follows.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 (2) Power Link Power of DIGA is turned off linking to POWER OFF of VIErA. · Power of DIGA is not turned on linking to POWER ON of VIErA. · It is limited in following cases that DIGA links to POWER OFF of VIErA.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 7 Operation Instructions 7.1. Taking out the Disc from DVD-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.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 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.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display HARD Drive error The drive detected a hard error. “DVD drive error.” Display for 5 seconds. IR ERR IR communication error [IR ERR] is displayed when communication...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Forced disc eject Removing a disc that cannot be ejected. display before execution When the power is off, press The tray will open and unit will shift to P-off leaves.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Demonstration Ejection of the disc is prohibited. *When lock the tray. When the power is on, press lock/unlock The lock setting is effective until unlocking the [STOP]...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 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.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 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.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 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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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Front connection Press all front keys and check the connection Press [5] [4] in service mode. inspection between Main P.C.B. and Front key Switches. (1) Each time a key is pressed, segment turned on increases one by one.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Tray OPEN/CLOSE Test The RAM drive tray is opened and closed Press [9] [1] in service mode repeatedly. *When releasing this mode, press the [POWER] button of Remote Controller more than 10 seconds.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 9 Service Fixture & Tools Part Number Description Compatibility RFKZ0260 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module/ 88 Pin) Same as ES10 Series RFKZ0216 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - Power P.C.B./ 23 Pin) Same as ES10 Series RFKZ0366 Extension FFC (HDD - RAM/Digital P.C.B.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 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.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 10.3. Top Case 10.5. SD Card P.C.B. 1. Remove 2 screws (A) and 3 screws (B). 1. Remove 1 FFC and 2 screws (A) to remove SD Card P.C.B.. 2. Slide Top Case rearward and open the both ends at rear side of the Top Case a little and lift the Top Case in the direction of the arrows.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 1. Remove 2 FFCs and 6 Screws (A). Note: 2. Lift up Digital P.C.B. slightly so to disconnect Connectors to RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module as service part has no heat sink remove Digital P.C.B. unit. Before returning to customer, heat sink unit should be installed on Digital P.C.B..
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 1. Remove ATAPI Connector and HDD Power Connector. 2. Remove 4 Screws (A) to remove HDD Angle with HDD. 10.9. Rear Panel 1. Disconnect Fan Connector. 3. Put HDD with HDD Angle up and down inversely so as not to give a shock to HDD.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 10.10. Front (L) P.C.B. 2. Remove 6 Screws (A) and 2 Screws (B). 1. Remove 1 Screw (A). 2. Front (L) P.C.B. is removed in the direction of the arrow. 3. Unsolder soldering of wires and remove Front (L) P.C.B.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 2. Remove 3 Screws (B) and disconnect Connector (A) to remove Power P.C.B.. 10.13. HDMI P.C.B. 1. Pull out the HDMI P.C.B. in the direction of the arrow. 10.12. Main P.C.B. 1. Remove 4 Screws (A) and 1 Screw (B).
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 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 Power P.C.B.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 11.1.2. Checking and Repairing of RAM / Digital P.C.B. Module...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 11.1.3. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 11.1.3.1. Checking IR Circuit NOTE1: Even if Main P.C.B. is not removed, IR Circuit can be checked. NOTE2: Prepare the Oscilloscope 1. Remove Top Case. 2. Turn on the power. Then if "Welcome ..." was displayed on the TV monitor, press [ENTER] to advance next stage.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 11.1.4. Checking and Repairing of HDD...
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 11.2. Caution for Replacing Parts 11.2.1. Items that should be done after replacing parts...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Note3: Please prepare latest firmware updating disc. * Main Firm is being recorded in HDD, but new HDD has no data. Writing Procedure of Main Firm: <<Caution>> (1) Writing of Main Firm needs 3, 4 minutes. (2) Never cut the power of DVD Recorder until writing in Firmware ends.
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. Model with the HDD: Perform auto recording and playback for one No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 12.2. Analog Video Block Diagram IC3001 :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL (VIDEO PROCESSOR) DVD C IN P59001 P7401 COUT DM BIAS 6M LPF JK3902 A/V OUT C75 OUT JACK CPN C OUT DVD Y IN P59001 P7401 YOUT DM...
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 12.3. Analog Audio Block Diagram IC4001 (AUDIO PROCESSOR) :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL TU7801 U/V TUNER EXT12 TUNER R TU AU R EXT11 TUNER L TU AU L IIC CLOCK P7401 P59001 TO/FROM DIGITAL P.C.B. AUDIO NET LOGIC...
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 13.4. A/V I/O (1/4) Section (Main P.C.B.(2/3)) Schematic Diagram (A) LOCATION MAP TU7801 ENGD6401DF R7404 I2C_D3R3V ERJ3GEY0R00V R7812 ERDS2TJ102T D7401 B0JACE000001 NOTE:DO NOT USE THE PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING FOR ORDERRING. THE CORRECT PART NUMBER IS SHOWN IN THE PARTS LIST,AND MAY BE I2C_5VCLK SLIGHTLYDIFFERNT OR AMENDED SINCE THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 13.5. A/V I/O (2/4) Section (Main P.C.B.(2/3)) Schematic Diagram (A) LOCATION MAP NOTE:DO NOT USE THE PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING FOR ORDERRING. THE CORRECT PART NUMBER IS SHOWN IN THE PARTS LIST,AND MAY BE SLIGHTLYDIFFERNT OR AMENDED SINCE THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 13.8. Timer (1/4) Section (Main P.C.B.(3/3)) Schematic Diagram (FL) DP7501 LOCATION MAP A2BD00000148 P:Sub Power Section:(Page: A:A/V I/O Section:(Page: T:Timer Section:(Page: CL7506 NOTE:DO NOT USE THE PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING FOR ORDERRING. CL7507 THE CORRECT PART NUMBER IS SHOWN IN THE PARTS LIST,AND MAY BE SLIGHTLYDIFFERNT OR AMENDED SINCE THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 13.14. DV Jack Schematic Diagram TO PS57001 DIGITAL P.C.B. (BE (2/4) SECTION) TO DV JACK P37001 P37002 K1KA06B00181 K2HZ104B0012 (IMSA-9850B-06Z900) (IMSA-9390S-04Z901) TPA+ TPA+ TPA- TPA- TPB+ TPB- TPB+ TPB- NOTE:DO NOT USE THE PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING FOR ORDERRING.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 15 Appendix for Schematic Diagram 15.1. Voltage and Waveform Chart Note) Circuit voltage and waveform described herein shall be regarded as reference information when probing defect point, because it may differ from an actual measuring value due to difference of Measuring instrument and its measuring condition and product itself.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 IC4001 Ref No. MODE PLAY STOP IC4001 Ref No. MODE PLAY STOP IC4002 IC4003 IC4901 Ref No. MODE 12.4 PLAY 12.4 STOP 12.4 IC7401 Ref No. MODE PLAY STOP IC7501 Ref No. MODE PLAY STOP IC7501 Ref No.
DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 16.2. Replacement Parts List Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description C1406 ECJ1VC1H181J 50V 180P Notes: C1407 ECJ1VB1H103K 50V 0.01U *Important safety notice: C1408 F2A1A6810022 10V 680P C1409 ECJ1VB1C104K 16V 0.1U Components identified mark have special characteristics important for safety.
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description R1303 ERJ3RBD562V 1/16W 5.6K C56125 F1G1A104A014 10V 0.1U R1304 ERJ3RBD203V 1/16W 20K C56126 F1G1A104A014 10V 0.1U R1305 ERJ3RBD222V 1/16W 2.2K C56127 F1G1A104A014 10V 0.1U...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description R56107 ERJ2GEJ330X 1/16W 33 R56108 ERJ2GEJ330X 1/16W 33 C1504 F2A1C1210017 16V 120P R56109 ERJ2GEJ121X 1/16W 120 C1505 F2A1A6810022 10V 680P R56110...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description C3908 ECJ1VB1H103K 50V 0.01U C8003 ECJ1VB1C104K 16V 0.1U C4001 F2A1H1R0A236 50V 1U C8004 ECJ1VC1H101J 50V 100P C4002 F2A1H1R0A236 50V 1U C8006 ECJ1VB1C104K 16V 0.1U...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description L7503 G0C220JA0019 COIL 22UH R1503 ERJ3GEYJ471V 1/10W 470 R1509 ERJ3RBD393V 1/16W 39K LB1502 J0JHC0000048 FILTER R1510 ERJ3RBD152V 1/16W 1.5K LB1503 J0JHC0000048...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description R4028 D0HB392ZA002 1/16W 3.9K R7567 ERJ3GEYJ821V 1/10W 820 R4029 ERJ3GEYJ103V 1/10W 10K R7568 ERJ3GEYJ303V 1/10W 30K R4030 ERJ3GEYJ473V 1/10W 47K R7569 ERJ3GEYJ472V 1/10W 4.7K...
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DMR-EH55P9 / DMR-EH55PC9 Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description TU7801 ENGD6401DF TV TUNERS VJF0036 NYLON RIVET RYP1308A-S FRONT PANEL ASS’Y W501 ERJ6GEY0R00V 1/8W 0 32-1 RGK1968A-Q FL ORNAMENT W503 ERJ3GEY0R00V...