TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE 1 Safety Precautions----------------------------------------------- 4 10.1. Service Positions----------------------------------------- 37 1.1. General guidelines ---------------------------------------- 4 10.2. Caution for Replacing Parts --------------------------- 40 1.2. Caution for fuse replacement--------------------------- 4 11 Block Diagram --------------------------------------------------- 41 1.3. Caution for AC cord(only for BDT300GC)----------- 6 11.1.
1 Safety Precautions 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.
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1.2.1. Micro Fuse conducting check This unit uses the Micro Fuse. Check the Micro Fuse conducting using the Tester at the check points below.
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 transistors and semi- conductor "chip"...
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. The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb).
3.2. Combination of Multiple Pressing on the Remote Control Press multi-buttons (in combination) on the remote control simultaneously for operations, such as initialization or service mode, etc. There are no multiple pressing functions on the previous remote controls, thus, please be sure to use the supplied remote control. 3.3.
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3.3.2. Nondisclosure mode 1 (Combination of multiple pressing: [6] [7] [Yellow]) Press and hold [6] [7] [Yellow] on the remote control simultaneously for 5 sec., then [50 RET] is displayed on FL display window. 3.3.3. Nondisclosure mode 2 (Combination of multiple pressing: [5] [9] [Red]) Press and hold [5] [9] [Red] on the remote control simultaneously for about 5 sec., then "70 RET"...
6 Operating Instructions 6.1. Taking out the Disc from BD-Drive Unit when the Disc cannot be ejected by OPEN/CLOSE button 6.1.1. Forcible Disc Eject 6.1.1.1. When the power can be turned off. 1. Turn off the power, press and hold [OK], [B] and [Y] on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. -"00 RET"...
7 Service Mode 7.1. Self-Diagnosis and Special Mode Setting 7.1.1. Self-Diagnosis Functions Self-Diagnosis Function provides information for errors to service personnel by “Self-Diagnosis Display” when any error has occurred. 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 No error information Initial setting for error code in memory (Error No display No display code Initialization is possible with error code initialization and main unit initialization.) Initialization error When initialization error is detected after start- No display No display ing up main microprocessor, the power is...
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7.1.2. Special Modes Setting Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Rating password The audiovisual level setting password is While the unit is on, press and initialized to Level 8. hold [OK], [B] and [Y] on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds.
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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 (SS mode), lock/unlock The lock setting is effective until unlocking the press [PLAY] and [OPEN/CLOSE] tray and not released by Main unit keys simultaneously for 5 seconds.
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7.1.3. Service Modes at a glance Information necessary for service can be displayed. Service mode setting: 1. Turn the power off. 2. Press the [5] [9] and [R] button simultaneously for five seconds, then [70 RET] is displayed on FL. 3.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Drive application check Checking whether the drive is applicable drive Press [0] [3] in service mode. or not. Drive Check Simple quality of BD drive Press [3][8] in service mode. *If the date of the present or the trouble occurred time is incorrect, it may be not able to judge correctly.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) BD drive last error BD drive error code display. 1. Error Number is displayed for 5 Press [4] [2] in service mode. seconds. 2. Time when the error has occurred is display for 5 seconds.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) 6. Disc maker ID is displayed for 5 In case that the maker cannot be seconds. identified, display is blackout. 7. Factor of drive error (hexadeci- mal) occurring is left displayed.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) 8. When the last error doesn't exist . CEC (H) output check Check of the CEC terminal high output of Press [5] [5] in service mode. HDMI. CEC (L) output check Check of the CEC terminal low output of Press [5] [6] in service mode.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Initialization of the Error Last Error Code information stored by timer is Press [9] [8] in service mode. code deleted. (Write in F00) Initialization of the Last Drive Error, Error History and Error code Press [9] [9] in service mode.
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 9.1. Unit 9.1.1. Disassembly Flow Chart The following chart is the procedure for disassembling the casing and inside parts for internal inspection when carrying out the ser- vicing. To assemble the unit, reverse the steps shown in the chart below. 9.1.2.
9.1.3. Top Case 4. Remove the OPEN SW P.C.B.. 1. Remove the 2 Screws (A) and 3 Screws (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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9.1.6. Rear Panel 9.1.8. BD Drive 1. Remove the Fan Connector from Power P.C.B. 1. Remove the 2 Connectors and FFC. 2. Remove the 4 Screws (A ) to remove BD Drive. 2. Remove the 6 Screws (A) and 2 Screws (B). 3.
9.2. BD Drive 9.1.11. AV Out P.C.B. 1. Remove the 2 Screws (A). 9.2.1. Upper Base Ass’y 1. Remove the 4 Screws (A), and push the Hook in. 2. Lift up the Upper Base Ass’y, and pull it out to the direc- tion of arrow.
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9.2.2. Tray 4. Insert the Paper clips, etc. into the hole of the Tray at 45 degrees, and lean it to the direction of arrow with pushing 1. Perform the step “9.2.1. Upper Base Ass’y”. the dotted point of the tray forward. 2.
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Notes when attaching the tray: 9.2.4. Slide Cam Pull the Slide Cam to the left side and insert the tray 1. Perform the step “9.2.3. Pulley Gear, Belt”. when attaching. 2. Disconnect the 3 FFCs. 3. Remove the 2 Screws (B) and the Radiator Sheet. 4.
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7. Remove the Slide Cam. 9.2.5. Mid Gear, Drive Gear and Loading Motor 1. Perform the step “9.2.4. Slide Cam”. 2. Remove the Mid Gear and Drive Gear. 3. Remove the Screw (D) to remove the Loading Motor. 4. Remove the Screw (E). Remove the 2 soldering points, and remove the Loading Motor and the SW P.C.B..
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. Service Positions Note: For description of the disassembling procedure, see the section 9. 10.1.1. Checking and Repairing of Power P.C.B.
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10.1.2. Checking and Repairing of AV Out P.C.B.
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10.1.3. Checking and Repairing of Digital P.C.B.
The Panasonic RAM disc should be recognized. Perform playback for one minute using the RAM disc. No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation. *Panasonic DVD-RAM disc should be used when recording and playback. Perform playback for one minute using the BD-Video disc.
14 Appendix for Schematic Diagram 14.1. 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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15.1.4. Mechanical Replacement Parts List Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Pcs Remarks Description Notes: RYP1580F-K FRONT PANEL ASS'Y1 BDT300GN *Important safety notice: RYP1580B-K FRONT PANEL ASS'Y1 BDT300GA Components identified by mark have special character- 23-1 RDG0639 GEAR DAMPER istics important for safety.
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