1 Safety Precautions 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.
2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensi- tive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor “chip”...
2.2. Precaution of Laser Diode CAUTION : ACHTUNG : This product utilizes a laser diode with the unit turned "ON", Dieses Produkt enthält eine Laserdiode. Im eingeschalteten invisible laser radiation is emitted from the pick up lens. Zustand wird unsichtbare Laserstrahlung von der Laserein- Wave length : 661 nm(DVDs)/783 nm(CDs)/405nm(BDs) heit abgestrahlt.
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. The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb).
Please use a confirmed USB HDD For the latest information on confirmed USB HDDs, please check the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ • Certain non-confirmed USB HDDs cannot be used with this unit. • If a problem occurs with the USB HDD, please contact the manufacturer of the device.
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c. Select "Yes", then press [OK]. 6. When the registering is complete, message screen appears. Press [OK]. 7. The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK]. 3.1.3.2. Settings for USB HDD Delete all titles Delete all titles on the USB HDD. - Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected. 1.
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3.1.4. Operation check when USB HDD is connected Check the operation status (normal or abnormal) of the USB connection part as follows. 1. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2. Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK]. 3. Select "Settings for USB HDD" in "HDD/ Disc/ USB HDD", then press [OK]. 4.
3.2. How to format for HDD when replacement of HDD or D-Audio P.C.B. 3.2.1. How to escape “HDD Error” indication on GUI display. 1. When exchange HDD or D-Audio P.C.B., the " HDD Error " screen is displayed, but, according to a following procedure, please format HDD.
3.3. Combination of Multiple Pressing on the Remote Control Press multi-buttons (in combination) on the remote control simultaneously for operations, such as initialization or service mode, etc. There are no multiple pressing functions on the previous remote controls, thus, please be sure to use the supplied remote control. 3.4.
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3.4.2. Nondisclosure mode 1 (Combination of multiple pressing: [6] [7] [Yellow]) Press and hold [6] [7] [Yellow] on the remote control simultaneously for 5 sec., then “50 RET” is displayed on FL display window. 3.4.3. Nondisclosure mode 2 (Combination of multiple pressing: [5] [9] [Red]) Press and hold [5] [9] [Red] on the remote control simultaneously for about 5 sec., then "70 RET"...
3.6. Operation check when a USB device is connected You can check the operation status (normal or abnormal) of the USB connection part of this unit easily as shown below. Connect each device to the USB terminal on the front panel and check the operation status on the TV monitor. Normal operation: Automatically displayed when the USB connection is made to a digital camera, etc.
3.7. (HDD/BD Drive) Service Navigation 3.7.1. HDD/BD Drive Malfunction check (Simplified Method) Perform simple quality judgement process of HDD/BD Drive according to the following operations. 1. Execute Service Mode a. Turn the power off. b. Press the [5] [9] and [R] button simultaneously for five seconds, then [70 RET] is displayed on FL. c.
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3.7.2. BD Drive Operation check flow Perform quality judgement process of BD Drive according to the following operation. *1: The drive supports the following error sense keys: Contents Sense Description NO SENSE Successful completion. RECOVERED ERROR Successful completion through recovery. NOT READY The drive is unable to access the disc.
3.8. Wi-Fi Module (Internal) Malfunction Check (Simplified Method) 3.8.1. Procedure of the Module (Internal) Malfunction Check 3.8.1.1. Method of Wireless LAN Setting 1. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2. Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK]. 3. Select "Network Settings" in "Network", then press [OK]. 4.
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3.8.1.3. Confirm method of Wireless LAN Module invalidity/effective 1. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2. Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK]. 3. Select "Display" and press [OK]. 4. Press [STATUS], over than 5 seconds. The following "Display screen (example)" is displayed. In case of Wireless LAN Module effective.
3.9. Check with Tuner Service Mode Inspect the inside components using the application for inspections by service personnel. Main functions 1. Execute Tuner Service Mode a. Turn the power on to receive digital broadcasting (HD broadcasting). b. Press the [5] [9] and [R] button simultaneously for five seconds, then [70 RET] is displayed on FL. c.
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Note: Hard test result does not guarantee that problems do not exist even if the result is OK. The result is used as reference when any trouble occurs.
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3.9.2. Use times and number of times of Power ON/OFF Display accumulated time of Power ON and display number of times of Power ON/OFF. *1 : Display accumulated time of Power ON Display on a 15-minute basis. Example: 00123:15 → 123 hour 15 minute *2 : Display number of times of Power ON/OFF Example: 0000123 →123 3.9.3.
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Restoring the back up data to the unit 1. Turn the unit ON. Perform the following: Function MENU - Setup- Basic Settings - Others - Initialize - Shipping Condition. 2. Start Tuner Service Mode. 3. There are many port models of USB, you need to make sure other USB ports don't connect USB memory and USB-HDD. 4.
3.10. Description of the Self Diagnosis <Operation Method, Details> 3.10.1. How to check the diagnosis code This device can display the device information with a 16 digit number (Diagnosis code) on the monitor in order to promptly check the device status. 3.10.1.1.
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5. Press the [OK] button. The following "Diagnosis Code" will be displayed. Release from self diagnosis mode: 1. Press the [POWER] button on the main Unit.
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3.10.1.2. Description of the self diagnosis code Self diagnosis code details: * If the power does not turn on or CPU does not work properly, self diagnosis will not run. In that case, check the power supply or PCB connection.
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[Specifications of Detailed Diagnostic Code] 1. Diagnosis of BD Drive <Diagnosis Result Value> There is no history of failure/ abnormality detected on the Drive. Please check other diagnosis items. Unable to communicate with the Drive. Check to see if there is any problem with the connection between S-ATA cable or Drive power 6P cable and the voltage power supply.
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2. HDD Diagnosis <Diagnosis Result Value> No abnormality was detected from HDD inspection. Please check other diagno- sis items. Unable to communicate with the HDD. Check to see if there is any problem with the connection between each HDD connector and the voltage power supply. If there is no problem with the supply voltage or connection, there is a high pos- sibility of HDD unit defect.
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3. USB-HDD Diagnosis <Diagnosis Result Value> No abnormality was detected from USB-HDD inspection. Please check other diagnosis items. No USB-HDD is connected or some other device is connected. Check to see if there is any problem with the USB cable connection or the voltage power sup- ply.
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4. Digital/Tuner/D-AUDIO P.C.B. System Diagnosis (1) IC communication in the digital P.C.B. (CPU and Flash/DDR/HDMI, etc.) <Diagnosis Result Value> No abnormality was detected in the digital P.C.B.. If there is a communication failure between CPU and FLASH/DDR, there is a high possibility of digital P.C.B.
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(3) D-AUDIO P.C.B. IC communication (e.g. B-CAS/EEPROM) Digital P.C.B. IC communication (e.g. Ether) <Diagnosis Result Value> No abnormality was detected. An abnormality was detected in communication between the EEPROM of main P.C.B. and IC. Check the digital P.C.B. and main P.C.B. connection connector. If there is no problem, malfunction in the main P.C.B.
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5. Failure History Analysis <Diagnosis Result Value> There is no information for failure history. If there is malfunction in Drive diagnosis items, there is a possibility that the Drive itself fails. 。 Prioritize the Drive diagnosis results. In addition, if there is no malfunction in Drive diagnosis items, there is a possibil- ity that the cause of malfunction is in the digital P.C.B..
4 Specifications Power supply: AC220 - 240V 50Hz Power consumption: Approx. 31W Power consumption in standby mode Approx. 0.2W Quick Start=Off,RF OUT (Aerial *Maximum numbers of titles is including recordings of HD CAM- Signal)=Off CODER. Operating temperature: 5°C - 40°C HD CAMCODER Recordings Operating humidity range: 10% - 80%RH (no condensation)
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Mass: Approx .3.0kg Solder: This model uses lead free solder(PbF). Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Useable capacity will be less.(SD Card) *2: Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on the bit rate of broadcasting. LASER specification Class 1 LASER Product Wave length: 783 nm(CDs) 661 nm(DVDs)
6 Installation Instructions 6.1. Taking out the Disc from BD-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, press and hold [OK], [B] and [Y] on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. -"00 RET"...
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. You can check latest error code by transmitting [0] [1] of Remote Controller in Service Mode. Automatic Display on FL will be cancelled when the power is turned off or AC input is turned off during self-diagnosis display is ON.
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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 No display occurred between Main microprocessor and Timer microprocessor. Displayed is left until the [POWER] key is pressed.
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Error Code Diagnosis Contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display PLEASE Unit is in termination Unit is in termination process now. No display WAIT process “BYE” is displayed and power will be turned off. The character indication flows In case “Quick Start” of setup menu is ON, it sideways.
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7.1.2. Special Modes Setting * The command is transmitted by attached remoSte control. Item FL Display Key Operation Mode Name Description Rating password The audiovisual level setting password is While the unit is on, disc is not in initialized to “Level 8”. tray, press and hold [OK], [B] and [Y] on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds.
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Item FL Display Key Operation Mode Name Description Demonstration Ejection of the disc is prohibited. *When lock the tray. While the unit is on, disc is in lock/unlock The lock setting is effective until unlocking the tray, press and hold [OK], [B] and tray and not released by Main unit [Y] on the remote control at the initialization of service mode.
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Item FL Display Key Operation Mode Name Description Deep Colour Initialization The Deep Colour setting is initialized. While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B] and [Y] on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. -"00 RET"...
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7.1.3. Service Modes at a glance Information necessary for service can be displayed. Service mode setting: 1. Turn the power off. 2. Press the [5] [9] and [R] button simultaneously for five seconds, then [70 RET] is displayed on FL. 3.
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) Drive application check Checking whether the drive is applicable Press [0] [3] in service mode. drive or not. HDD READ SEEK Inspecting seek time of HDD to inspect At start Press [3] [1] in service mode.
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) HDD 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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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) HDD Standard Speed Standard speed AV scan check of HDD Press[3] [6]in service mode. Scan * When canceling the inspection mode while executing, do "forced power-off". Method: Press [POWER] key on the main unit more than 4 seconds.
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) HDD/BD Drive Simple Check if HDD Self-Diagnosis test was per- Press [3][8] in service mode. Check formed or Drive last error occurred within 4 weeks. * lf the current date or the date when the error occurred is wrong, correct judgement may not be made.
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) BD Drive Last Error BD Drive error code display. Press [4] [2] in service mode. * For details about the drive error code, refer to the Service Manual for the specific BD Drive.
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) In case that the maker cannot be identified, display is black out.
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) Laser power test Drive state is judged based on difference 1. Insert the 5X media DVD-RAM between laser power value at shipping and into the tray. present laser power value. (Incompatible with other media) 2.
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) Display the Error History Display the Error History stored on the unit. When the drive malfunction was Press [6] [5] in service mode. * If the current date or the date when the error detected within 4 weeks ago.
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) USB HDD READ SEEK Inspecting seek time of USB HDD to inspect At start Press [7] [5] in service mode. Inspection performance. * When cancelling the inspection mode while executing, do "forced power-off".
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) USB HDD READ Measure of access time in READ VERIFY At start Press [7] [6] in service mode. VERIFY Inspection MODE of USB HDD. * When cancelling the inspection mode while executing, do "forced power-off".
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) USB HDD Simple AV Simple AV scan check of USB HDD Press [7] [7] in service mode. Scan Check * When cancelling the inspection mode while executing, do "forced power-off".
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Item Key Operation FL Display Mode Name Description (Remote controller key) Delete the Laser Used Laser used time stored in the memory of the Press [9] [5] in service mode. Time unit is deleted. Delete the Last Drive Delete the Last Drive Error information Press [9] [6] in service mode.
8 Service Fixture & Tools Part Number Description Compatibility RFKZ0216 Extension Cable (Digital P.C.B. - Main P.C.B./ 23 Pin) Same as BWT945 Series RFKZ0455 Extension Cable (Digital P.C.B. - HDD / 7 Pin) Same as BWT945 Series RFKZ0577 Extension Cable (Digital P.C.B. - HDD / 15 Pin) Same as BWT945 Series SUKZ000007 (*1) Extension Cable (Digital P.C.B.
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. 9.2.
9.3. Top Ornament Ass'y 9.4. Top Case 1. Remove the 3 screws (A) to remove Top Ornament Ass'y. 1. Remove the 2 screws (A) and 2 screws (B). 2. Slide the Ornament Ass'y rearward and lift the Ornament Ass'y in the direction of the arrows. 2.
9.5. Front Panel Ass'y 9.5.3. How to assemble Door ass'y 1. Application of the Lubricant to Door Ass'y. 9.5.1. Front Panel a. Lubrication points on Door ass'y and Front Panel 1. Unlock 6 tabs (A) - (F). are shown in the figure as below. 2.
9.6. Wi-Fi Module, HDD and HDD 2. Install each roller of the door in the sequence as shown in the figure. BRIDGE P.C.B. 3. Install 1 springs in place in the sequence as shown in the figure.
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1. Disconnect the two connectors of WLAN Cable. 4. Remove 4 Screws (A) and disconnect the connector of HDD BRIDGE P.C.B.to remove HDD ass'y. 2. Remove 2 Screws (A) to remove Wi-Fi Module and WI-FI BRACKET. 5. Put HDD up and down inversely so as not to give a shock to HDD.
9.8. Rear Panel and Fan Motor 7. Pull up HDD BRIDGE P.C.B. in the direction of the arrow. 9.8.1. Only Fan Motor 1. Remove 2 Screws (A) and disconnect the Fan connector. 9.7. BD Drive 1. Disconnect the connector of DRIVE FFC . 2.
9.9. Main P.C.B. 9.11. Digital P.C.B. 1. Disconnect 1 connector (A). 1. Disconnect 1 connector(A). 2. Remove 1 Screws (A) to remove Main P.C.B. 2. Remove 3 Screws(A) to remove Digital P.C.B.. 9.10. D-AUDIO P.C.B. 9.12. BD Drive 9.12.1. Upper Base Ass'y 1.
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2. Lift up the Upper Base Ass'y,and pull it out to the direction Notes when attaching the tray: Pull the Slide Cam to the left side and insert the tray of arrow. when attaching. 9.12.3. Pulley Gear, Belt and Mid Gear 1.
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9.12.4. Slide Cam 8. Remove the Traverse Base Ass'y with spreading the 2 Hooks to the direction of arrows. 1. Perform the step"9.12.3.Pulley Gear,Belt and Mid Gear". 2. Remove the sheet. 3. Open the connector lock,and disconnect the 4 FFCs. 4.
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4. Spead the 2 hooks to remove the Loading Motor. Notes when assembling: a. Align the location hole of the loading motor with the base dowel pin. b. The fixing style for the wire rod of the loading motor is shown in the figure.
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9.12.7. How to Clean the Lens of Optical Pick-UP 9.12.8. Service hint If a defective phenomenon is "NO READ", please try to clean TT (turn table) in the drive in according to the following procedure. 1. Blow off dust on TT by a blower. (Air must not blow to it strongly.)
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2. Apply one drop of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol on a clean cotton swab. (Always use a fresh cotton swab free from any additive or chemical.) 3. Lightly put the cotton swab on TT, and wipe it by turning by your finger. (DonÌt touch the surface of TT when you turn it.)
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 HDD...
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10.1.2. Checking and Repairing of BD Drive...
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10.1.3. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.
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10.1.4. Checking and Repairing of Digital P.C.B.
10.2. Caution for Replacing Parts 10.2.1. Items that should be done after replacing parts 10.2.2. Notice after replacing Digital P.C.B. or BD Drive Formatting the HDD is unnecessary after replacing Digital P.C.B. or BD Drive. [TM AV1] is displayed, once power OFF, and power ON again.
10.3. Standard Inspection Specifications after Making Repairs After making repairs, we recommend performing the following inspection, to check normal operation. Use the following checklist to establish the judgement criteria for the picture and sound.
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Model No. : DMR-BWT955GL Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks ■ CASING SXY0018 BD DRIVE SUCV0034HDKT SEP0199AA MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D. SUKB0226AB DIGITAL P.C.B. 1 E.S.D. SUKB0200AB D-AUDIO P.C.B. 1 (RTL) E.S.D.
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Model No. : DMR-BWT955GL Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks RHD30183 SCREW RHD30183 SCREW RHD30161-1 SCREW RHD30161-1 SCREW RHD30161-1 SCREW RHD30161-1 SCREW XSN3+4FJ SCREW XSN3+4FJ SCREW RHD26045-J SCREW RHD26045-J SCREW RHD26045-J SCREW RHD30113...
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Model No. : DMR-BWT955GL Parts List Ref. Change Safety Part No. Part Name & Description Q'ty Remarks RPN2708B CUSHION(B) RPN2709 FRONT CUSHION...