DMR-EH57GN 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-EH57GN 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-EH57GN 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.
DMR-EH57GN 6 Operation Instructions 6.1. Taking out the Disc from DVD-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 and press [STOP] [CH UP] keys on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.
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DMR-EH57GN 6.1.2. When the Forcible Disc Eject can not be done.
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DMR-EH57GN 1. Turn off the power and pull out AC cord. 2. Remove the Top Case. 3. Put deck so that bottom can be seen. 4. Slide SLIDE CAM by Eject Pin (JZJ0484) or minus screw driver (small) in the direction of arrow to eject tray slightly.
DMR-EH57GN 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. U**, H** and F** are stored in memory and held.
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DMR-EH57GN Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display No error information Initial setting for error code in memory No display No display (Error code Initialization is possible with error code initialization and main unit initialization.) Drive hardware error...
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DMR-EH57GN Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display [HDD ERR] is displayed when a) When normal start up was failed. No display ERROR start up of HDD was failed. b) When start up at HDD boot was failed.
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DMR-EH57GN Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Aging Perform sequence of modes as * Aging Display following the then mode. When the power is ON, press Description shown below continually. [STOP], [POWER] [OPEN/CLOSE] simultaneously for over 5 seconds and less than 10 seconds.
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DMR-EH57GN Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Progressive initialization The progressive setting is initialized to display before execution When the power is on (E-E mode), Interlace. leaves. press [STOP] [PLAY] simultaneously for 5 seconds. 7.1.3. Service Modes at a glance Service mode setting: While the power is off, press REC, CH UP and OPEN / CLOSE simultaneously for five seconds.
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DMR-EH57GN Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) RTSC Return in XP AV1 input signal is encoded (XP), decoded Initial mode: EE2/ Interlace/ XP/ Press [1] [3] in service mode. (A & V) (XP) and output decoded signal to external Audio 48kHz without DISC recording and DISC playback.
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DMR-EH57GN Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) READ SEEK Inspecting seek time of HSS to inspect At start Press [3] [1] in service mode. Inspection performance. * When canceling the inspection mode while executing, do “forced power-off”.
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DMR-EH57GN Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) READ VERIFY Measure of access time in READ VERIFY At start Press [3] [2] in service mode. Inspection MODE of HDD. * When canceling the inspection mode while executing, do “forced power-off”.
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DMR-EH57GN Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) HDD High Speed Scan Press [3] [6] in service mode. The [*] sign is added every 10 seconds while inspecting. Two digits on the right side are the progress level of the inspection (The unit is %).
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DMR-EH57GN 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-EH57GN 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-EH57GN Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) P50(H) Output Timer Microprocessor IC7501-76 output High When OK. Press [8] [4] in service mode. signal for AV1-pin 10 passing through inverter (approx. 0V DC at AV1-pin 10).
DMR-EH57GN 8 Service Fixture & Tools Part Number Description Compatibility RFKZ0260 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module/ 88 Pin) Same as EH50 Series RFKZ0327 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - Power P.C.B./ 15 Pin) Same as E55 Series RFKZ0366 Extension FFC (HDD - RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module/ 40 Pin)
DMR-EH57GN 9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions 9.1. 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-EH57GN 9.3. Top Case 9.4.1. How to assemble Tray door ass’y 1. Attach Blinder spring to Tray door ass’y. 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.
DMR-EH57GN 9.5. HDD, ATAPI P.C.B. Handling of HDD The following precautions should be taken when handling HDD. 1. Never give an impact to HDD. (Even a drop from 1cm height can be a cause of HDD failure. 2. When placing HDD on a workbench, provide a mat on a bench for shock absorption and anti-static purposes.
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DMR-EH57GN CAUTION: When replacing HDD, pay attention as below. 2. Put HDD with HDD angle up and down inversely so as not to give a shock to HDD. 3. Remove 4 Screws (C) to remove HDD from HDD angle.
DMR-EH57GN 9.6. RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module 1. Remove the 3 Screws (A) and Screw (B) to remove Digital Shield. 3. Put Digital P.C.B. on DVD drive and remove RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module. 2. Lift up Digital P.C.B. slightly so to disconnect connectors to remove Digital P.C.B..
DMR-EH57GN 9.8. Rear Panel 9.8.1. Only Fan Motor 1. Remove the 2 Screws (C) and fan connector, remove the Fan motor with pushing 2 tabs in the direction of arrows. 9.8.2. Rear Panel with Fan Motor 1. Remove 6 Screws (B) and 2 Screws (C).
DMR-EH57GN 9.9. Power P.C.B. 9.10. HDMI P.C.B. 1. Remove 3 Screws (A) and disconnect the connector to 1. Push the PCB spacer in the direction of arrows and lift up remove Power P.C.B.. HDMI P.C.B. slightly so to disconnect connector to remove...
DMR-EH57GN 9.11. Main P.C.B., Front Jack P.C.B. and Front (L) P.C.B. 1. Remove 5 Screws (A) and Screw (B). 2. Remove Front angle and Rear angle B. 3. Remove Main P.C.B., Front jack P.C.B. and Front (L) P.C.B.
DMR-EH57GN 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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DMR-EH57GN 10.1.2. Checking and Repairing of RAM / Digital P.C.B. Module...
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DMR-EH57GN 10.1.3. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.
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DMR-EH57GN 10.1.4. Checking and Repairing of HDD...
DMR-EH57GN 10.2. Caution for Replacing Parts 10.2.1. Items that should be done after replacing parts...
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DMR-EH57GN 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-EH57GN 11 Block Diagram 11.1. Power Supply Block Diagram POWER P.C.B. MAIN P.C.B. D1400 X SW+3V P1102 P1501 X SW+3V 12,13 T1150 POWER SWITCHING TRANSFORMER VA1110,L1120,L1121 D1140,C1143 D1270 AC INLET X SW+3.8V P1102 P1501 X SW+3.8V P1101 F1101 SURGE RECTIFIER...
DMR-EH57GN 11.2. Analog Video Block Diagram :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL IC3001 (VIDEO PROCESSOR) MAIN P.C.B. JK3903 (SW1) (SW2) COMP 6MHz P59001 P7402 C OUT DM 6MHz BIAS 12MHz (SW3) P59001 P7402 Y OUT DM 6MHz COMPONENT CLAMP VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE/...
DMR-EH57GN 11.3. Analog Audio Block Diagram :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL MAIN P.C.B. JK3001 REAR JACK D4005 Q4006 MIX L OUT2 MUTE LINE OUT Q4007 QR4002 (AUDIO MUTE DRIVE) MUTE MIX R OUT2 FROM XTMUTE TIMER D4006 Q4009 LINE OUT IC7501-...
DMR-EH57GN 11.4. Analog Timer Block Diagram IC7501 T7501 IR7501 (TIMER) DISPLAY HEATER POWER SWITCHING MAIN P.C.B. TRANSFORMER REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER QR7402 CTL. D7506 IP7501 P SAVE HEATER+ +38V UNREG.+38V POWER SAVE (IC PROTECTOR) to TU7802- (BTL+30V) QR7508 X SW+12.4V :ON)
DMR-EH57GN 12.3. Main Net (1/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (1/4)) Schematic Diagram (M) NOTE:DO NOT USE THE PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING FOR ORDERRING. LOCATION MAP THE CORRECT PART NUMBER IS SHOWN IN THE PARTS LIST,AND MAY BE SLIGHTLYDIFFERNT OR AMENDED SINCE THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED.
DMR-EH57GN 12.4. Main Net (2/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (1/4)) Schematic Diagram (M) 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-EH57GN 12.5. Main Net (3/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (1/4)) Schematic Diagram (M) 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-EH57GN 12.6. Main Net (4/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (1/4)) Schematic Diagram (M) 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-EH57GN 12.7. AV I/O (1/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (2/4)) Schematic Diagram (AV) 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-EH57GN 12.8. AV I/O (2/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (2/4)) Schematic Diagram (AV) 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-EH57GN 12.9. AV I/O (3/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (2/4)) Schematic Diagram (AV) 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-EH57GN 12.10. AV I/O (4/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (2/4)) Schematic Diagram (AV) 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.
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AV1 Lch MUTE IIC BUS (SW10) LOGIC BIAS AV2 R/C CLAMP TUN Rch TUNER TUN Lch AV2 G CLAMP CLAMP AV2 B CLAMP RF OUT MUTE AV2 V/Y CLAMP IC3001 Detail Block Diagram IC4001 Detail Block Diagram DMR-EH57GN IC-Detail Block Diagram...
DMR-EH57GN 12.12. Timer (1/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (4/4)) Schematic Diagram (T) 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-EH57GN 12.13. Timer (2/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (4/4)) Schematic Diagram (T) 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-EH57GN 12.14. Timer (3/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (4/4)) Schematic Diagram (T) 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-EH57GN 12.15. Timer (4/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (4/4)) Schematic Diagram (T) 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-EH57GN 12.17. DV Jack Schematic Diagram 12.19. Front (L) Schematic Diagram TO P57001 POWER DIGITAL P.C.B. S7002 (BE (1/4) SECTION) EVQ11A04M K1KA06AA0699 DV JACK P37001 P37002 TPB- K1FY104B0006 TPB+ TPB- TPB+ TPA- TPA- TPA+ TPA+ D3R3V TO FC7001 MAIN P.C.B.
DMR-EH57GN 13 Printed Circuit Board 13.1. Power P.C.B. and DV Jack P.C.B. DV Jack P.C.B. Power P.C.B. COLD DMR-EH57GN DMR-EH57GN DV Jack P.C.B. Power P.C.B. (VEP73147A) (VEP71128A)
DMR-EH57GN 13.4. Front Jack P.C.B. and Front (L) P.C.B. Front Jack P.C.B. Front (L) P.C.B. DMR-EH57GN DMR-EH57GN Front Jack P.C.B. Front (L) P.C.B. (VEP73146A) (VEP70187A)
DMR-EH57GN 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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DMR-EH57GN Ref No. IC4001 IC4009 MODE 11.6 PLAY 11.6 STOP 11.6 Ref No. IC4012 IC4901 MODE 11.6 PLAY 11.6 STOP 11.6 IC7301 Ref No. MODE PLAY STOP IC7301 Ref No. MODE PLAY STOP IC7301 Ref No. MODE PLAY STOP IC7302...
DMR-EH57GN 15.2. Replacement Parts List Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description C3009 F2A1A471A869 10V 470P Notes: C3010 F2A1A101A868 10V 100U *Important safety notice: C3011 F1H1C104A071 16V 0.1U C3012 F2A1A471A869 10V 470P Components identified mark have special C3013 F2A1A101A868 10V 100U characteristics important for safety.
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DMR-EH57GN Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description C4060 F1J1H330A688 50V 33U C7543 F1H1H470A799 50V 47P C4061 ECJ1VF1C104Z 16V 0.1U C7544 F1H1C104A071 16V 0.1U C4062 F2A1A471A550 10V 470U C7546 ECJ1VB0J105K 6.3V 1U...
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DMR-EH57GN Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description LB7415 J0JCC0000103 COIL IP1501 ERBSE3R00U IC PROTECTOR LB7416 J0JCC0000164 COIL IP7501 K5H751Z00003 IC PROTECTOR LB7417 J0JCC0000103 COIL IP7502 K5H751Z00003 IC PROTECTOR LB7418 J0JCC0000103...
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DMR-EH57GN Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description R3058 ERJ3GEYJ750V 1/10W 75 R7322 ERJ3GEY0R00V 1/10W 0 R3059 ERJ3GEYJ750V 1/10W 75 R7324 ERJ3GEYJ221V 1/10W 220 R3901 ERJ3GEYF750V 1/10W 75 R7325 ERJ3GEYJ221V 1/10W 220...
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DMR-EH57GN Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description R7582 ERJ3GEYJ104V 1/10W 100K W736 ERJ6GEY0R00V 1/8W 0 R7583 ERJ3GEYJ101V 1/10W 100 W737 ERJ6GEY0R00V 1/8W 0 R7587 ERJ3GEYJ103V 1/10W 10K W738 ERJ6GEY0R00V 1/8W 0...
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DMR-EH57GN Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description C1201 ECJ2VB1E473K 25V 0.047U R1201 ERJ6GEYG822V 1/8W 8.2K C1270 F2A1C1820005 16V 1800P R1205 ERJ6GEYJ224V 1/8W 220K C1271 F2A1C1820005 16V 1800P R1206 ERJ6GEYG242V 1/8W 2.4K...
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DMR-EH57GN Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description C56135 F1G1A104A014 10V 0.1U R56132 ERJ2GEJ224X 1/16W 220K C56140 F1G1A104A014 10V 0.1U R56133 ERJ2GEJ104X 1/16W 100K R56135 ERJ2GEJ470X 1/16W 47 D56101 MA2J72800L DIODE...
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DMR-EH57GN Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description RMN0841 HDD BRACKET RFKV0092HDK HDD 160GB RKA0184-J FOOT RUBBER VEE0Z41 WIRE WITH CONNECTOR RGR0365K-B REAR PANEL RKA0186-K FOOT RUBBER B RYP1372E-S FRONT PANEL ASS’Y RYP1372E-K FRONT PANEL ASS’Y 29-1 RKF0787D-S DOOR...
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(EH57GC/EH57GCS/EH57GN) (K).......Black Type (EH57GN) Subject : Reducing the noise of hard disk and changing service parts Please use this supplement manual together with the service manuals for Model No. DMR-EH57GCGCS (NO. CHM0707029AE) and DMR-EH57GN(NO. CHM0705024CE). CONTENTS Page Page 1 Modifying disassembly and assembly instructions 3 Changes of 迭...
DMR-EH57GC / DMR-EH57GCS / DMR-EH57GN 1 Modifying disassembly and assembly instructions Note: When servicing a part not included in this manual, please replace all the parts of hard disk assembly. 1.1. Modifying “9.5. HDD, ATAPI P.C.B.” CAUTION: When replacing HDD, pay attention as below.
DMR-EH57GC / DMR-EH57GCS / DMR-EH57GN 3 Changes of “Replacement Parts List” 3.1. Changes of parts list Note: 1. In order to differentiate area codes of destinations, part numbers of servicing parts on main board are changed; 2. Hard disk assembly includes following parts: 21, 23, 44, 45.
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