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KD-SX841R SERVICE MANUAL CD RECEIVER 49790 2003 KD-SX841R Area Suffix E -------- Continental Europe COMPACT EX ------------ Central Europe DIGITAL AUDIO TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Precautions ............1-2 Disassembly method .
KD-SX841R SECTION 1 Important Safety Precautions 1.1 Safety Precautions 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. Please use enough caution not to see the beam directly or touch it in case of an adjustment or operation check.
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KD-SX841R 1.2 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.
KD-SX841R SECTION 2 Disassembly method 2.1 Main body 2.1.1 Removing the front panel assembly Front panel assembly (See Fig.1) (1) Push the detach button in the lower right part of the front panel assembly and remove the front panel assembly in the direction of the arrow.
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KD-SX841R 2.1.3 Removing the heat sink (See Fig.4) (1) Remove the two screws B and two screws C on the left side of the main body. Heat sink Fig.4 2.1.4 Removing the bottom cover (See Figs.5 and 6) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the front Joint c panel assembly, front chassis assembly and heat sink.
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KD-SX841R 2.1.6 Removing the main board Main board (See Fig.8) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the front panel assembly, front chassis assembly, heat sink, bottom cover and rear bracket. (1) Remove the two screws G attaching the main board.
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KD-SX841R 2.1.8 Removing the front board (See Figs.10 to 12) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the front panel assembly. (1) Remove the four screws J on the back side of the front panel assembly. (2) Release the fourteen joints f.
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KD-SX841R 2.2 CD Mechanism Assembly 2.2.1 Removing the top cover (See Figs.1 and 2) (1) Remove the two screws A on the both side of the body. (2) Lift the front side of the top cover and move the top cover backward to release the two joints a.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.2 Removing the connector board Wires (See Figs.3 to 5) CAUTION: Before disconnecting the flexible wire from the pickup, solder the short-circuit point on the pickup. No observance of this in- struction may cause damage of the pickup. (1) Remove the screw B fixing the connector board.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.3 Removing the DET switch (See Figs.6 and 7) (1) Extend the two tabs c of the feed sw. holder and pull out the switch. (2) Unsolder the DET switch wire if necessary. DET switch Connector board Pickup Fig.6...
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KD-SX841R 2.2.4 Removing the chassis unit (See Figs.8 and 9) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top Chassis unit cover and connector board. Suspension spring (L) Suspension spring (R) (1) Remove the two suspension springs (L) and (R) attaching the chassis unit to the frame.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.5 Removing the clamper assembly (See Figs.10 and 11) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover. (1) Remove the clamper arm spring. Clamper arm spring (2) Move the clamper assembly in the direction of the arrow to release the two joints d.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.6 Removing the loading / feed motor assembly (See Figs.12 and 13) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, connector board and chassis unit. (1) Remove the screw C and move the loading / feed motor assembly in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the chassis rivet assembly.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.7 Removing the pickup unit Pickup unit (See Figs.14 to 18) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, connector board and chassis unit. (1) Remove the screw D and pull out the pu. shaft holder from the pu.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.9 Removing the trigger arm Joint k (See Figs.19 and 20) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, connector board and clamper unit. (1) Turn the trigger arm in the direction of the arrow to release Trigger arm the joint k and pull out upward.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.11 Removing the mode sw. / select lock arm Link plate Joint t (See Figs.22 and 23) Mode sw. • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top plate assembly. Select lock arm (1) Bring up the mode sw. to release from the link plate (joint t) and turn in the direction of the arrow to release the joint u.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.12 Reassembling the mode sw. / select lock arm Select lock arm spring (See Figs.24 to 26) REFERENCE: Hook w Reverse the above removing procedure. Joint v (1) Reattach the select lock arm spring to the top plate and set...
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KD-SX841R 2.2.13 Removing the select arm R / link plate Joint c' Link plate Joint r (See Figs.27 and 28) Select arm R Joint b' • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top plate assembly. (1) Bring up the select arm R to release from the link plate...
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KD-SX841R 2.2.15 Removing the loading roller assembly (See Figs.31 to 33) Loading roller assembly • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the Roller guide clamper assembly and top plate assembly. spring (1) Push inward the loading roller assembly on the gear side and detach it upward from the slot of the joint g' of the lock arm rivet assembly.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.16 Removing the loading gear 5, 6 and 7 (See Figs.35 and 36) Loading gear bracket • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, chassis unit, pickup unit and top plate assembly. Loading gear 6 (1) Remove the screw K attaching the loading gear bracket.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.17 Removing the gears Joint p' (See Figs.37 to 40) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top Change plate cover, chassis unit, top plate assembly and pickup unit. rivet assembly • Pull out the loading gear 3. (See Fig.35.) (1) Pull out the feed gear.
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KD-SX841R 2.2.18 Removing the turn table / spindle motor Turn table (See Figs.41 and 42) • Prior to performing the following procedure, remove the top cover, connector board, chassis unit and clamper assembly. (1) Remove the two screws L attaching the spindle motor as- sembly through the slot of the turn table on top of the body.
Frequency Band 6. Digital tester FM 87.5MHz ~ 108.0MHz 7. Tracking offset meter MW 522kHz ~ 1620kHz 8. Test Disc JVC :CTS-1000 LW 144kHz ~ 279kHz 9. Extension cable for check EXTSH002-22P 1 Dummy load Exclusive dummy load should be used for AM and FM. For FM dummy load,there is a loss of 6dB between SSG output and antenna input.The loss of 6dB need not be considered...
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KD-SX841R 3.2 Troubleshooting 3.2.1 Feed section Is the voltage output at Is the wiring for IC521 Is 5V present at IC581 Check CD 9V (90) ~ (100) correct? IC521 pin u 5V or 0V? pin 6? and 5V. Check the vicinity of IC521.
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KD-SX841R 3.2.5 Signal processing section No sound from either Compare the L-ch and R-ch Is the sound output from channel. to locate the defective point. both channels (L, R)? Check the vicinity of the Normal Is 9V present at IC101 pin Q981 audio power supply.
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KD-SX841R 3.3 Maintenance of laser pickup 3.4 Replacement of laser pickup (1) Cleaning the pick up lens Before you replace the pick up, please try to clean the lens Turn off the power switch and,disconnect the power cord with a alcohol soaked cotton swab.
KD-SX841R SECTION 4 Description of major ICs 4.1 BR24L16F-W-X (IC703) : EEPROM • Pin layout • Pin function Symbol Function Power supply. A0,A1,A2 No use connect to GND. Serial clock input. I/O Serial data I/O of slave and ward address.
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KD-SX841R 4.3 HD74HC126FP-X (IC801) : Buffer • Pin layout • Pin function Input Output Note: H:High level L:Low level X:Irrelevant Z:Off(High-impedance) State a 3-state input • Block diagram Output Input Output Sample as Load Circuit 1 Output Sample as Load Circuit 1...
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KD-SX841R 4.5 LA4743K (IC301) : Power amp. • Block diagram 2200 F 0.022 F Vcc 1/2 Vcc 3/4 IN 1 OUT 1+ 0.22 F OUT 1- PWR GND1 Protective circuit OUT 2+ IN 2 OUT 2- 0.22 F PWR GND2...
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KD-SX841R • Pin layout • Pin function Pin No. Symbol Function Pin No. Symbol Function Header of IC FLIN Front Lch input Power GND RLIN Rear Lch input Outpur(-) for front Rch ONTIME Power on time control STDBY Stand by input...
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KD-SX841R 4.6 LA6579H-X (IC561) : 4-Channel bridge driver • Pin layout & Block diagram VIN1-A VIN1 VIN1_SW [H]: OP-AMP_A [L]: OP-AMP_B VIN1+A VIN1-B VCCP1 VIN1+B Signal system S-GND power supply VIN1-SW All outputs ON/OFF H : ON VO2+ MUTE MUTE...
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KD-SX841R • Pin function Pin No. Symbol Function VIN1-A CH1 input AMP_inverted input VIN1+A CH1 input AMP_non-inverted input VCCP1 CH1 and CH2 power stage power supply VO1+ Output pin(+)for channel 1 VO1- CH1 output pin (-) for channel 1 VO2+...
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KD-SX841R • Pin function Pin No. Symbol Function 3.3V power supply pin Main-beam amp input pin Main-beam amp input pin Sub-beam amp input pin Sub-beam amp input pin Monitor photo diode amp input pin Laser diode amp output pin APC circuit ON/OFF control signal, laser diode (LDO) control signal input or bottom/peak detection frequency change pin.
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KD-SX841R 4.13 TC94A14FA (IC521) : DSP & DAC • Terminal layout & block daiagram Clock generator 1-bit Servo control Digital equalizer Address automatic circuit adjustment circuit Data CLV servo slicer 16 k Synchronous guarantee decoder Audio out Digital circuit output...
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KD-SX841R No Symbol I/O Descroption TMAX O TMAX detection result output pin. TMAX Detection Result TMAX Output Longer than fixed period "PV " Within fixed period "HiZ" Shorter than fixed period "AV " LPFN I Inverted input pin for PLL LPF amp.
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KD-SX841R 4.14 UPD784215AGC198 (IC701) : Main micon • Pin layout 100 ~ 76 26 ~ 50 • Pin function Pin No. Symbol Function No use CD mechanism switch 2 CD mechanism position setting switch Loading motor control output MOTOR SEL...
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KD-SX841R Pin No. Symbol Function LCD-SCK CLK output for LCD driver LCD-CE CE for LCD driver No use E2PROM-DI I2C data input E2PROM-DO I2C data output E2PROM-CLK I2C clock output 48~52 No use SD/ST Station detector or stereo indicator input...
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KD-SX841R VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY 10-1,1chome,Ohwatari-machi,Maebashi-city,371-8543,Japan (No.49790) Printed in Japan 200302WPC...