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They must not be incinerated, or disposed of as ordinary rubbish. 1.1. Purpose of the Manual This Service Manual contains the information and procedures required for installing, operating and servicing the Panasonic GSM Personal Cellular Mobile Telephone system operating on GSM Digital Cellular Networks.
2.2. Features The Panasonic Telephone Model A100 is a high performance, small, light, handset for business and domestic use. The following features are provided: Dual Codec, which includes Full Rate and Enhanced Full Rate (EFR) Speech Codec.
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1. General This section provides a brief guide to the operation and facilities available on the telephone handset. Refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the telephone for full operational information. 3.2. Liquid Crystal Display The telephone handset has a graphical chip on glass display. The following icons are available: Status Icons Figure 3.1: Liquid Crystal Display Icon...
3.3. Location of Controls Receiver Phone Jack Display Charger Connection The Phone Jack can be used as data transmission port to perform download and test tasks. – 3-2 –...
3.4. Concept of Operation There is a close relationship between the Select keys, Navigation key and display. Main Display Hello ! 0 1 / 0 5 / 0 2 1 8 : 1 4 Menu Names Left Hand Selection Area Right Hand Selection Soft Key Navigation key...
3.5. Alpha Entry 3.5.1. Character Set / Key Assignments Alpha entry is used to enter alphanumeric characters in to the Phonebook, Short Message and Greeting Message areas. Alphabetic, small / capital letter mode : 12. 13. < > & ç ä...
3.5.2. Editing Alpha Entry Pressing will move the cursor up or down one line. Pressing will move the cursor left or right one character. When the cursor is moved over a character and another key pressed will insert the new character. Pressing will delete the character to the left of the character.
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Security Access Codes PIN2 PUK2 Phone Code PIN Check Change PIN FDN Mode (On/Off) ME Personalization Network Lock Network Subset Lock Service Provider Lock Corporate Lock SIM Lock Multi Network Lock Sound Settings Ring Tone/Melody (15 Ringtones predefined, 5 editable) Ring Volume Control (1-5) Alert Type Ring Only...
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Phone Parameters Greeting Message Own Number Language Any-key Answer (On/Off) Auto Answer (On/Off) Illumination (On/Off) Redial Reset Setting to Default My Phonebook Hot Key Dial (On/Off) Key 1 to 9 assigned to the Phone-number in SIM or ME records from 1 to 9, press <Send> to dial out Clock Setting Set Time Set Date...
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Call Waiting Enable Disable Network Selection Network Select Auto/Manual Selection Preferred List Band Select Line Identification Calling Line Identification Presented (CLIP) Calling Line Identification Restricted (CLIR) Connected Line Identification Restriction (COLP) Connected Line Identification Restriction (COLR) In-Call Menu (Requires Protocol Stack Support) Call on Hold/Swap Answer Second Call Display of Change Advice Information...
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Delete Message Extract Number From Message Recognition of phone number Send (Resend Message Already Sent) Edit Message Write Messages Send Insert Predefined Text Insert Picture/Melody (EMS MO) Save and Send Message Save Only Auto capital letter in the beginning of string input Predefined Text (15) Edit Preset Message Clear Preset Message to Empty...
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Received Calls (Number: 50) Display Number, Name (if available), Date and Time Edit, Dial or Save Number Delete Number From List Dialled Calls (Number: Minimum to 50) Display Number, Name (if available) Edit or Save Number Redial Number Delete Number Call Time Last Call Time Total Sent...
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3 Applications Phonebook Phonebook Name and Number Storage ADN (Depends on SIM, Max 255) FDN (Number of entries Max 50) Own Number Service Dialling Number Dialling From Phonebook Phonebook Options Edit Phonebook Number and Name Erase Phonebook Number and Name Speed Dialling (1-9) Grouping (5) - Friends...
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4 Miscellaneous Battery Management Low Battery Warning Power Off Indication Charging Status Accessory Support Alpha-numeric Input Alpha Mode Numeric Mode T9 Smart input version 5.0 English: Predictive input Chinese: 1. Bopomofo (for Traditional Chinese) 2. Pinyin (for Simplified Chinese) 3. Stroke Traditional Chinese 4.
3.7. Incoming Call Line Identification (CLI) When a call is received the last eight digits of the CLI information is matched with the phonebook Therefore an incoming call could be matched to the wrong phonebook entry. 3.8. Public Man Machine Interface (MMI) 3.8.1.
3.8.9. Dial Divert Call Divert Type Service Code Divert all calls Divert all calls if busy Divert all calls if no reply Divert if not reachable Set Call Bar * * <SERVICE CODE> * <FORWARD TELEPHONE NUMBER> * (Except "No Reply") <TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE>...
3.9. Troubleshooting The user is given the following information and advised to contact the dealer if the problems persist: Problem Cause Remedy Telephone will not switch on Check that the battery pack is fully charged and correctly connected to the telephone. Extremely short battery life The network in use and the Avoid areas of poor reception.
3.10. Important Error Messages The following table is a list of error messages that may occur during use of the telephone, with a description and suggested course of action: Error Message Explanation / Remedy Area not Allowed Roaming in the selected area is not allowed. Network not allowed Roaming with the selected network is not allowed.
3.12. Glossary of Terms Term Definition DTMF Dual Tone Multiple Frequency tones. The numeric keys 0 to 9, and * and # will generate different DTMF tones when pressed during conversation. These are used to access voice mail, paging and Home banking services. Global System for Mobile communications.
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1. Tx Characteristics All data is applicable to E-GSM 900 and GSM 1800 except where stated. 4.1.1. Frequency Error ±0.1 ppm max., relative to base station frequency. 4.1.2 Modulation Phase Error RMS: Equal to or less than 5 ° Peak: Equal to or less than 20 °...
4.1.5. Spurious Emissions at Antenna Connector Limits(dBm) Frequency Filter Approx Frequency Range offset Bandwidth Video B/W E-GSM 900 GSM1800/1900 100 kHz to 50 MHz – 10 kHz 30 kHz –36 –36 50 MHz to 500 MHz – 100 kHz 300 kHz –36 –36 100 kHz...
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GSM 1800/1900 Full Rate Speech The reference sensitivity performance in terms of frame erasure, bit error, or residual bit error rates (whichever is appropriate) is specified in the following table, according to the propagation conditions. Channels Propagation Conditions Propagation Conditions Propagation Conditions Static Conditions TU high...
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Blocking: Small MS level in dBµVemf( ) Frequency E-GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 FR ± 600 kHz to FR ± 800 kHz FR ± 800 kHz to FR± 1,6 MHz FR ± 1,6 MHz to FR ± 3 MHz 915 MHz to FR - 3 MHz –...
5. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 5.1. RF Overview 5.1.1. Introduction General Specifications The telephone is a Tri-Band product. The transmit and receive bands for the mobile are given in the table below: E-GSM 900 880 MHz - 915 MHz 925 MHz - 960 MHz GSM 1800 1710 MHz - 1785 MHz 1805 MHz - 1880 MHz...
5.1.3. Functional Description Frequency Plan The frequency plan is shown below: TX Frequency Plan TX Frequency TX IF TX RF LO E-GSM 900 880.2 MHz - 914.8 MHz 88.46 MHz - 114.35 MHz 1459.59 MHz -1543.725 MHz GSM 1800 1710.2 MHz - 1784.8 MHz 90.316 MHz - 104.776 MHz 1354.737 MHz - 1414.482 MHz PCS 1900 1850.2 MHz - 1909.8 MHz...
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Transceiver - - Transmitter Antenna TX IN I/Q PA gain Base-band controller section VAPC 3-wire bus Band Select PAVAPC TXVCO TX IN 1800/1900 UHF synthesizer UHF synthesizer Figure 5.3. Transmitter block diagram TX path is a translation loop architecture consisting of an IQ modulator, integrated high power VCO, offset mixer, programmable divider, PFD, charge pump, and power amplifier with its control circuit.
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Transceiver - - Receiver RX LO source from chip Antenna RF SAW FILTER RXIN RXIP Switch & Display RXQN RXQP 1800 1900 DCOC Figure 5.4. Receiver block diagram RX path is a direction down conversion architecture that eliminates the need for Intermediate Frequency (IF) components. The device includes three bands integrated LNAS, a quadrate demodulator, baseband amplifier circuit with I/Q outputs and three stages of DC-offset correction.
5.2. Baseband Overview 5.2.1. Introduction The Baseband circuits of the phone are required to perform the following functions: 8 Equalization 8 Channel coding / decoding 8 Speech coding / decoding 8 Data Encryption 8 Layer 1, 2 and 3 software tasks 8 Man Machine interface (MMI) 8 System Interface 8 SIM Interface and Management...
5.2.2. Digital Baseband Processor GSM processor ADI AD6525 Package 160-Ball LFBGA Feature Complete single chip GSM Programmable Digital Baseband Processor divided into three main subsystems: 1. Control processor subsystem including 32-Bit MCU ARM7TDMI control processor 39 MHz operation at 1.8V 1MB on-chip System SRAM Memory 2.
5.2.3. Keypad The Keypad has a 4 x 5 matrix, allowing 18 keys to be scanned. When a key being pressed, a keypad interrupt is generated. To find which key has been pressed, the software scans each column in turn and reads which row is active. Because of key bounce, the key press is confirmed twice at approximately 40-60 ms intervals.
5.2.5. CPU Memory To reduce component space, the phone uses a BGA package with Dual operation Flash memory and SRAM MCP. The following memory configuration is used: 64Mbits Flash memory organized as 4M * 16bits or 8M * 8bits 32Mbits Pseudo RAM organized as 256K * 16 bits 5.2.6.
5.3. Audio System VINNOR P/N AIN1P/1N VOUTNOR P/N Receiver AOUT1P/1N TX/RX AD6537 A,B,C Serial Port AD6525 VINAUXP/N AIN2P/2N Phone Analog Voice VOUTAUXP Jack Switch Data AOUT3P/3N PJ_FUNC_SEL VOUTLOUDP/N AOUT2P/2N Speaker Figure 5.9. Audio system block diagram AD6537 is a complete mixed-signal baseband processor that combines all of the data converters and power supply regulator required for a GSM 900/GSM 850/DCS 1800/PCS 1900 mobile on a single device, including HSCSD and GPRS.
5.3.3. Receiver The GSM Standard requires that the receiver audio frequency response must fit within the mask shown below. (dB) 1,000 10,000 Frequency (Hz) Figure 5.12. Handheld GSM Receive Audio Frequency Response The phone is designed to meet requirements with a Type 1 artificial ear. Volume Level Volume Total Gain...
5.4. Power Management Subsystem Memory VMEM Power detection VBAT and latching NReset VCORE Battery VEXT ADP6537 13 MHz VMEM VRTC Circuit Charging Circuit SIMVCC Circuit AD6525 VCORE VMEM Figure 5.13. Power management Subsustem Block Diagram 5.4.1. Power Source The battery comprises a single Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cell with a nominal voltage of 3.7 V and 780-mAh capacity. This type of battery has an advantage in weight and size over Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) cells.
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Memory LDO (VMEM) The memory LDO supplies the system memory as well as the subsystems of the baseband processor including memory IO, display, and melody interfaces. It is capable of delivering up to 150 mA of current and is available for either 1.8 V or 3 V based systems.
5.5. Battery Charging and Monitoring 5.5.1. Charging Current The status of the LCD battery icon is determined by the value of ADC0 returned from AD6521, as indicated in the table: Battery Pack Li-lon 3 bar 3.65 V < < 3.95 V 2 bar 3.54 V <...
6. DISASSEMBLY / REASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6.1. General This section provides disassembly and reassembly procedures for the main components of the telephone. These assemblies MUST be performed by qualified service personnel at an authorized service center. The following Warnings and Cautions MUST be observed during all disassembly / reassembly operations: WARNING The equipment described in this manual contains polarized capacitors utilizing liquid electrolyte.
6.2. Disassembly 1. Remove the BATTERY COVER and BATTERY. 2. Unscrew 2 SCREWS on BASE CASE. 3. Carefully prize apart the TOP CASE ASSY. and BASE CASE, creating a gap around DC Jack. Insert the separation tool into the cap created, and gently slide the tool in the directions shown, ensuring the module hooks separated all the way.
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4. Take out the KEY SET from TOP CASE ASSY, and unscrew 2 SCREWs located on PCBA. 5. Carefully lift MOTOR, SPEAKER and take MIC from BASE CASE. 6. Narrow the hooks of ANTENNA, push upward and take it out. –...
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7. From PCBA ASSY, the following parts can be disassembled when need. (SHIELD-KEY hooks are soldered on the back of PCBA) – 6-4 –...
6.3. Reassembly 1. Push the ANTENNA downward until the hooks are fixed probably. 2. Put MIC, SPEAKER and MOTOR in the related position. 3. Assemble the PCBA ASSY and BASE CASE. Tighten 2 SCREWS on the top. – 6-5 –...
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4. Assemble the TOP CASE ASSY and KEYSET, then cover on the handset. 5. Carefully press along both sides to make sure the casing fixed probably. 6. Tighten 2 screws on the bottom. – 6-6 –...
7. REPAIR PROCEDURES 7.1. Introduction This section provides information on testing the telephone. Thelayout is as follows: Section 7.2. : Lead Free (PbF) solder: Identification and repair of PCBs using PbF solder. Section 7.3. : External testing: describes equipment requirements and general set up procedure. Section 7.4.
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DL Cable (Part No. DD0VE2TH004) DL Cable is used for software download and TX Power/RX RSSI calibration with dummy battery. Figure 7.1. : DL Cable RF Cable (Part No. 3WZ001103AAA) The RF cable provides the necessary connections between the PCB Repair Jig/RF Adapter and external test equipment. Figure 7.2.
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Dummy Battery (Part No. 3WZ001126AAA) The dummy battery provides the interface to supply power via power cable. It leaves the space to let RF cable plug in for RF testing. Figure 7.4. : Dummy Battery PCB Repair Jig (3WZ001129AAA ) The PCB Repair Jig provides the necessary connections between the PCB Assembly and external test equipment.
7.4. Test Equipment Setup 7.4.1. Equipment Required COMPLETE UNIT TEST SETUP Figure 7.6. : Test Connection Diagram IMPORTANT NOTE To allow accurate measurement of the complete unit the test equipment must be connected as shown, For testing the handheld unit the following equipment is required: 1.
. SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 8.1. Service Software Upgrade Equipment setting for single downloading: Handset RS232 D/L Cable 1. Connect all equipments and execute "PAC_DLTool_v4.5". 2. Keep the handset off. Make sure the correct target file (*.mbf) is ready. –...
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3. Execute main program (In the first time or target file is removed, it will show "File not found".) The program will detect how many ports are available on PC. Select download function. Click the wheel icon and select the target file. Long press on the power key and follow the indication on screen.
8.2. MMI Test In EB-A100, the repair technicians can dial *#369# on handset under normal operating condition to check or adjust the below functions. Please notice the items 4, 5 and 7 are for production and for special purpose, don't change the default value arbitrarily or may cause mobile malfunction.
8.3. Adjustment Procedure 8.3.1. Equipment Setting for TX/RX adjustment GSM Tester Power Supply 3.8 V D/L Cable RF Cable Dummy Battery 1. Connect all equipments as above. 2. Please set the cable loss within the GSM tester before proceeding to any tests. It's recommended that each band (GSM 900 /DCS 1800/PCS 1900) tested separately.
8.3.3. Test Operation Procedure Execute the main program "PAC CalTool V4.2.exe" 8.3.4. Enter Test 1. Select the related "PORT", "MODEL". 2. Click [ENTER TEST MODE]. 3. If successful, the Information dialog will pop up within 3 sec and click [OK]. –...
8.3.5. TX Test Power Control Level GSM 900 Power Transmitter Tolerances Control Level Output Power Normal Extreme 19-31 PCS 1900 DCS 1800 Power Transmitter Power Transmitter Tolerances Tolerances Control Level Output Power Control Level Output Power Normal Extreme Normal Extreme 22-29 Reserved Reserved...
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There are two parts in this test item. (1) TX POWER SCALING FACTOR Select Band. Click [READ]. Select middle channel (37 for GSM etc.), Select power level (5 for GSM, 0 for DCS+PCS). Configure test set for TX power. Click [APPLY] for AFRCN. Click [APPLY] for scaling factor.
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(2) TX FREQ COMPENSATION Select "BANDMODE", EGSM_DCS for 900/1800, EGSM_PCS for 1900. Enter the first ARFCN listed in CH column -> click [APPLY] and set tester in the same channel. Enter the estimate value in SCALING FACTOR -> click [APPLY] and read the TX output power value on the tester. Repeat until the TX power is within the allowed range.
8.3.6. RX Test There two parts in this test item. (1) RX POWER SCALING FACTOR Set tester as (a) Test Function: CW (b) RF Gen Power : -60 dBm (c) MS TX Level : 5. 1. Select Band. Click [READ]. 2.
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(2) RX FREQ COMPENSATION Set tester as (a) Test Function : CW (b) RF Gen Powe r: -60dBm (c) MS TX Level : 5. 1. Select Band : GSM. 2. Select ARFCN. 3. Set test set for ARFCN. 4. Click [SEND]. 5.
8.3.7. Battery Equipment setting for battery adjustment. For AD6537, it will auto adjust the ADC by itself, hence no external adjustment is required. By read the ADC value out, the technician can check the workability of this IC. Power Supply 3.8 V D/L Cable Dummy Battery...
9. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 9.1. Case and Cover Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 32BN1TAPA06 TOP CASE ASSY BN1 (Black) GBVE1001016 RECEIVER GESKET 32BN1TAPA14 TOP CASE ASSY BN1 (Blue) FCBN1003019 COVER MYLAR 32BN1TAPA22 TOP CASE ASSY BN1 (red) FBBN1005011 SHIELD-KEY EEBN1001026...
10. BLOCK DIAGRAM 10.1. Baseband VBAT Keypad Data Bus Keyboard Vibrator 13MHz_BB BBCLK GPIO12 Buffer CLKIN VVCXO RF Control Bus USC Data Bus TX/RX Handfree Input R.F. Block GPIO6 HANDFREEIN GSM Analog A,B,C Serial Port Baseband and Address Bus Codec & Power TXIQ Management (AD6537)