DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB Audio Completion method *5: Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG, DivX(except EB) and Recording System: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode) other type of files is 4000.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 5 Location of Controls and Components Followings are the Location of Controls and Components for DMR-EX77EB, DMR-EX87EB as a sample. For other model, refer to each Operation Instructions.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB Remote control 1 Turn the unit on or off 2 Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 Delete items...
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 6.1.2. When the Forcible Disc Eject can not be done.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display The unit is carrying out its No display recovery process. Hang-up Displayed when communication error has...
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display UNFORM Unformatted disc error You have inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or DVD-RW that is unformatted or recorded on other equipment.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) AV4(V)/AV1(RGB) Set input to AV4 (V) and set output to AV1 Press [8] [0] in service mode.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 9.3. Top cover 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).
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 3. Confirm the Brinder spring is attached as following. 9.5. HDD, ATAPI P.C.B. Handling of HDD The following precautions should be taken when handling HDD.
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 1. Remove the 2 Screws (A) and (B), FFC and Wire with 3. Remove 4 Screws (C) to remove HDD from HDD angle. connector to remove HDD with ATAPI P.C.B..
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 9.6. RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module 3. Put Digital P.C.B. on DVD drive and remove RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module. 1. Remove the 3 Screws (A) and Screw (B) to remove Digital Shield.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 9.7. SD/DV Jack P.C.B. 9.8. Rear Panel 1. Remove Screw (A) to remove DV jack P.C.B.. 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.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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..
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 9.12. Main P.C.B., Front Jack P.C.B. and Front (L) P.C.B. 1. Remove 4 Screws (A) and Screw (B). 2. Remove Front angle and Rear angle B.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 10.1.2. Checking and Repairing of RAM / Digital P.C.B. Module...
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 10.1.3. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 10.2. Caution for Replacing Parts 10.2.1. Items that should be done after replacing parts...
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DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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>>...
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 10.3. Standard Inspection Specifications after Making Repairs After making repairs, we recommend performing the following inspection, to check normal operation. Procedure Item to Check Turn on the power, and confirm items pointed out.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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 DP7501 SLIGHTLYDIFFERNT OR AMENDED SINCE THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED.
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 13.4. Front Jack P.C.B. and Front (L) P.C.B. Front Jack P.C.B. Front (L) P.C.B. DMR-EX77EG/EC/EC1/EB, DMR-EX77EG/EC/EC1/EB, EX87EG/EC/EC1/EB EX87EG/EC/EC1/EB Front Jack P.C.B. Front (L) P.C.B. (VEP73146A)
DMR-EX77EG / DMR-EX77EC / DMR-EX77EC1 / DMR-EX77EB / DMR-EX87EG / DMR-EX87EC / DMR-EX87EC1 / DMR-EX87EB 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.