Introduction This publication provides technical information on servicing the Allen & Heath WZ 14:4:2. Included are internal layout drawing, block diagram and circuit schematics with board layouts and spare parts lists. Whilst we believe this information to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies.
Servicing Precautions – General Notes Service personnel: Service work should be carried out by technically qualified service personnel only. Mains power is dangerous and can kill. Do not attempt to work on a linear or switched mode power supply if you are not suitably qualified to do so. Do not attempt to repair surface mount circuit assemblies unless you are suitably qualified and have the necessary facilities to do so.
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Contents Log Internal Layout drawing ........... wz3-1442_layout_1.pdf Surface and Main Parts..........wz3-1442_parts_1.pdf System Block Diagram ........wz3-1442_blockdiagram_1.pdf Power Supply PCB........wz3-1442_003-171_psu_3.pdf Mono Input PCB.......wz3-1442_003-208_mono_input_2.pdf Connector PCB ........wz3-1442_003-209_connector_1.pdf .............wz3-1442_003-209_connector_2.pdf Group & Group / Matrix PCBs ....wz3-1442_003-210_group_1.3.pdf Stereo Input PCB ......wz3-1442_003-211_stereo_input_2.1.pdf Left PCB ............
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14:4:2– Historical Change Log The following list identifies historical changes to the WZ 14:4:2. The effective dates, serial numbers and related change note documentation are included for reference to help identify the correct issue circuit boards and components. Whilst we believe this information to be reliable we do not assume responsibility for inaccuracies.
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14:4:2 Internal Layout POWER / LEFT HARNESS AL5489 Product ......W31442/100 .......... W31442/110 .......... W31442/120 MASTER / RIGHT HARNESS AL5484 INPUT TO CONNECTOR HARNESS AL5463 .......... W31442/220 .......... W31442/240 Pack Assembly......003-164 INTERCONNECT STEREO HARNESS AL5633 INPUT Main Assembly ......003-205 PCBs 003-211 MONO INPUT PCBs...
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14:4:2 Surface Parts 9MM POT NUT AB8050 LAMP RED PUSH BUTTON AJ2961 4x5/16 SCREW AB2810 LATCHING SWITCH AL0162 GAIN 4PIN FEMALE XLR AL8104 +48V 14MM 20KK X2 POT AI8007 3PIN FEMALE XLR AL2412 GREY PUSH BUTTON AJ2864 LATCHING SWITCH AL0162 (LINE) M3x6 SCREW AB0215 LATCHING SWITCH AL0162...
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14:4:2 Surface Parts JACK SOCKET SWITCHED AL3410 ALLEN&HEATH MixWizard WZ 14:4:2 2-TRACK DUAL PHONO AL3240 13-14 11-12 RETURN SEND INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT JACK SOCKET SWITCHED AL3410 LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN...
WZ3 14:4:2 SYS-LINK CONNECTION PHANTOM POWER 4 BAND EQUALISER GRP/AUX REV GAIN AUX OUT LINE (PAD) MUTE -20dB 2= + AUX MIX +10dB boost TIP= + BALANCED TIP= + GROUPS / AUX 1-4 IMPEDANCE BALANCED +4dBu BAL OPTION -2dBu FADER LINE METER TIP= SEND...
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ECN 1005 14:4:2 Left Pcb TB/Osc to Grp value change ECN No: 1005 Assembly No(s): 003-209 Date: April 2 2004 Reason: To improve performance Details of change: Assy 003-209, PCB AG5399 Up-issue AG5399 issue 1 to issue 2 to facilitate the following changes: Make the following TC links not fitted: LK22, LK23, LK24, LK25, LK26, LK27, LK27, LK28, LK29, LK30, LK31, LK32 &...
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ECN 1012 14:4:2 Conn PCB up-issue to iss.2 ECN No: 1012 Assembly No(s): 003-212 Date: April 20 2004 Reason: To ensure correct levels prior to production Details of change: Assy 003-212, PCB AG5397 PCB up-issued from iss.1 to iss.2 Change R26, R27, R28 and R29 from (AC5017) RES SMD 8K2 1% 0805 to (AC0377) RES SMD 18K 1% 0805...
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ECN 1022 14:4:2 Mono Input PCB noise performance ECN No: 1022 Assembly No(s): 003-208 Date: May 19 2004 Reason: To stabilize pre-amp noise performance Details of change: Assy 003-208, PCB AG5400 Change R21, R22, R23 and R24 from (AC0370) 2k2 to (AC5338) 2k2 Melf.
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ECN 1023 14:4:2 PSU Regulator Assembly ECN No: 1023 Assembly No(s): 003-171 Date: May 19 2004 Reason: The heatsink nutsert is cutting through the insulating pad, this may short during test or while in use at a later date. Details of change: Assy 003-171, PCB AG5395 Delete the following from 003-171: AA3247...
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ECN 1029 14:4:2 PSU PCB current sense resistor value change ECN No: 1029 Assembly No(s): 003-171 Date: May 19 2004 Reason: To improve residual audio noise performance. Details of change: Assy 003-171, PCB AG5395 iss.1 Change R11 and R12 from 1R 1W (AC3461) to 0R5 1W (AC5757). This change was applied to issue 1 PCBs from serial no.
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ECN 1030 14:4:2 Stereo Input PCB up-issue to iss.2 ECN No: 1030 Assembly No(s): 003-211 Date: May 20 2004 Reason: To increase via sizes for test fixtures. Details of change: Assy 003-211, PCB AG5391 iss.1 Up-issue AG5391 issue 1 to issue 2 to facilitate the following changes: Increase in via sizes to improve contact with test fixtures.
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ECN 1035 14:4:2 Connector PCB up-issue to iss.2 ECN No: 1035 Assembly No(s): 003-209 Date: May 24 2004 Reason: Stereo inputs incorrect normalising function Details of change: Assy 003-209, PCB AG5399 iss.1 Up-issue PCB to issue 2...
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ECN 1040 14:4:2 PSU PCB noise mod ECN No: 1040 Assembly No(s): 003-171 Date: May 11 2004 Reason: To stabilise hum performance Details of change: Assy 003-171, PCB AG5395 Add TC link as shown: This modification was carried out on issue 1 PCBs from 11/05/04 until 28/07/04 (See ECN 1052).
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ECN 1041 14:4:2 Pink Noise Mod ECN No: 1041 Assembly No(s): 003-212 iss.1 Date: May 11 2004 Reason: Stabilising of the Pink Noise Details of change: Assy 003-212, PCB AG5397 iss.1 Change C31 from (AF0208) CAP ELECT 47MF 25V RAD to (AF0210) CAP ELECT 1MF 63V RAD Remove R85 (AC0370) RES SMD 2K2 1% 0805 Add (AF0210) CAP ELECT 1MF 63V RAD, (AC0031) RES CARBON 1K 1/4W 5%...
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ECN 1043 14:4:2 Left PCB up-issue to iss.2 ECN No: 1043 Assembly No(s): 003-212 iss.1 Date: June 26 2004 Reason: Stabilise performance of pink noise cct Details of change: Assy 003-212, PCB AG5397 iss.1 Up-issue PCB to issue 2 2 value changes and one additional component. Via sizes increased to 1.25mm with 0.6mm holes except a few which had to be 1.1mm dia with 0.6mm holes.
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ECN 1045 14:4:2 Right PCB up-issue to iss.2. Power on LED ECN No: 1045 Assembly No(s): 003-213 iss.1 Date: June 21 2004 Reason: To include a Power On LED Details of change: Assy 003-213, PCB AG5398 iss.1 Two additional components. 1 x LED, 1 x resistor (not fitted) Up-issue PCB to issue 2 Also some vias increased to 1.25mm and drilled 0.6mm Issue 2 PCBs fitted from serial no.
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ECN 1052 14:4:2 Revised W3 power supply modification ECN No: 1052 Assembly No(s): 003-171 Date: July 28 2004 Reason: Previous modification prone to shorting. Details of change: Assy 003-171, PCB AG5395 iss.1 Addtion of H12 sleeving on previous TC Link modification. This modification supersedes ECN 1040 and was applied to issue 1 PCBs from 28/07/04 until the introduction of the issue 3 PCBs (issue 2 PCBs were never produced).
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ECN 1055 14:4:2 PSU PCB up-issue to iss.3 ECN No: 1055 Assembly No(s): 003-171 iss.1 Date: August 6 2004 Reason: PCB up-issued to improve performance and reliability. Details of change: Assy 003-171, PCB AG5395 iss.1 AG5395 up-issued from iss.1 to issue 3. (issue 2 never produced) 003-171 PCB Assy value changes.
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ECN 1062 14:4:2 Connector panel changes ECN No: 1062 Assembly No(s): 003-207 Date: August 17 2004 Reason: To give better clearance and eliminate damage to IDC cables during assembly. Details of change: Increase in slot length on Connector Chassis (AA5459) Increase in size and change of position of one hole on Blanking Plate (AA5497) Addition of Polyethylene Tape (AK5913).
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ECN 1065 14:4:2 Meter Stabilising ECN No: 1065 Assembly No(s): 003-213 Date: August 20 2004 Reason: Ensure that all LEDs are turned off with no signal present Details of change: Assy 003-213, PCB AG5398 Change R144 & R147 from 120R to 180R Circuit up-issued to iss.2.1.
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ECN 1066 14:4:2 V2, V1 SYSLINK Cross talk ECN No: 1066 Assembly No(s): 003-261 iss.1 Date: September 7 2004 Reason: When connecting SYSLINK V2 to SYSLINK V1 cross talk is being picked up on the group inputs. Details of change: Assy 003-261, PCB AG5619 iss.1 Hand mod for existing PCBs: Pins 13 and 14 on CN3 need to be taken to GND with wire link...
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ECN 1067 14:4:2 Front / Base panel up-issue ECN No: 1067 Assembly No(s): 003-205 Date: August 31 2004 Reason: Visual enhancement: bases appear bent Details of change: Assy 003-205, WZ 14:4:2 Move the holes in the front of the base panel outwards and add one in the middle to aid straightness of base panels.
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ECN 1072 14:4:2 2-track output level change ECN No: 1072 Assembly No(s): 003-213 Date: September 27th 2004 Reason: To enhance the performance of the 2-track output Details of change: Assy 003-213, PCB AG5398 Change R36 & R37 from (AC0369) RES SMD 1K 1% 0805 to (AC4101) RES SMD 68R 5% 0805 Circuit up-issued to iss.2.2.
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ECN 1083 14:4:2 PSU heatsink changes ECN No: 1083 Assembly No(s): 003-171 Date: October 5 2004 Reason: To improve reliability Details of change: Assy 003-171, PCB AG5395 MOSFET heatsink mounting bushes changed to holes for locating retaining clip, to prevent pads shearing on PCB. Regulator mounting bushes on regulator heatsink changed to holes to prevent IC shorting to heatsink.
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