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Order No. MD0005083C2 FM-LW Digital Clock Radio RC-Q500 Colour (S)..Silver Type EP..East Europe SPECIFICATIONS RADIO Frequency Range 65-108 MHz 148.5-285 kHz Intermediate Frequency 459 kHz 10.7 MHz Sensitivity 15 dB/50 mW 56 dB/m/50 mW GENERAL Power requirement 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz...
2000 Matsushita Electronics (S) Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law. 1. Operation Checks and Main Component Replacement Procedures “ATTENTION SERVICER” Some chassis components maybe have sharp edges. Be careful when diassembling and servicing.
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Step 1 Remove 6 screws. Step 2 Remove the volume knob. Step 3 Remove the top cabinet in the direction of arrow Step 4 Release the 2 claws in the direction of arrow.
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Step 5 Remove CP1 by pressing down the connector. Note: Please switch AL1 and AL2 to the left side when assemble back the set. 1.2. How to set a dial pointer Step 1 Install the dial pointer and align the pointer to the “0” point as shown above.
Step 2 Install the tuning knob as shown above. Note: Turn the tuning knob to the extreme left when installing. 2. Measurements and Adjustments 2.1. ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ALIGNMENT 1. Set power source voltage to 230 V AC. 2.
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Signal Generator or Sweep Generator Radio Dial Indicator Adjustment Remarks Setting (Electronic (Shown in Fig.1) Connections Frequency Voltmeter or oscilloscope) Fashion a loop of 136 kHz Tuning Connect vert. L54 (LW OSC Adjust several turns of capacitor fully amp. of scope to Coil) maximum wire and radiate...
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Signal Generator or Sweep Generator Radio Dial Indicator Remarks Adjustment(Shown Setting (Electronic Connections Frequency in Fig.1) Voltmeter or oscilloscope) Connect to test 63.7 MHz Variable Connect vert. L53 (FM OSC [*2] point TP18 through capacitor fully amp. of scope to Coil) FM dummy closed.
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3. Type Illustration of IC’s, Transistors and Diodes 4. Wiring Connection Diagram...
5. Terminal Functions of ICs - IC1 (LM8652) Clock LSI...
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Mark Function 1~13 Segment O Output terminals for signal output segment drive signals Colon output — Not used I Power supply input CR OSC O Outputs an oscillating signal source necessary for the time base during back-up operation and operates the time counter. Also functions as an alarm tone signal (OSC frequency = 2.4 kHz)
S10), the speed increases. Mark Function ON/OFF I By turning on S5, the input is VSS (high signal) and the mode switches to Radio on mode. By turning on S4, the input is VDD (low signal) and the mode is now switch to the Radio off mode.
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SW2: DOZE SWITCH SW3: SLEEP SWITCH SW4: POWER/TIME SET SWITCH SW5: RADIO ON SWITCH SW6: ALARM 1 DISPLAY SWITCH SW7: ALARM 2 DISPLAY SWITCH SW8: TIME SET FWD SWITCH SW9: TIME REVERSE SWITCH SW10: TIME SET FAST SWITCH SW11: RADIO/OFF SWITCH SW12: BUZZER/OFF SWITCH SW50: BAND FM/LW SWITCH VR50: VOLUME CONTROL VR...
- Ground the soldering iron. - Do not touch the pins of IC, LSI or VLSI with fingers directly. 7. Printed Circuit Board (This printed circuit board diagram may be modified at any time with the development of new technology.) 8.
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Ar : Arabic : Canadian French : Czech : Danish Du : Dutch : English : French Ge : German : Italian : Korean : Polish : Russian Sp : Spanish : Swedish : Traditional : Simplified Chinese Chinese 8.1. Cabinet 8.1.1.
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8.1.2. Cabinet Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CABINET AND CHASSIS RKMX0004D-S TOP CABINET RKSX0004V-S BOTTOM CABINET RAS8P03-U SPEAKER RGBX0005-S SLIDE KNOB RGJX0004-D POINTER RGUX0011-H TIME SET BUTTON RGWX0006-S VOLUME KNOB RGXX0005-H TUNING KNOB RKWW0004F-S DIAL SCALE PANEL RUQ50ZA SPEAKER SPRING SJT777...
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Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C107 ECBT1C122MR5 1200P 16V 8.3. Packing Materials & Accessories Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks PACKING MATERIALS RPK1385 GIFT BOX RPHW0001 PROTECTIVE PAD XZB30X25A04 MIRAMAT ACCESSORIES RJA23YB-U AC CORD RQTT0249-2E...