Summary of Contents for PS Audio Perfect Wave Transport
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Document # 11-054-11-1-DSM-A 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 PH: 720.406.8946 FX: 720.406.8967 Page 1 of 16...
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Scope: The purpose of this document is to provide instructions on checking and setting basic system parameters as well as disassembly instructions of the unit to provide access to replaceable PCB assemblies. Topics covered are bulleted below.
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3. The “Unit ID:” should match the unit UID label on the rear panel. 4. Consult PS Audio for the latest release of Firmware revisions. 5. Touch the “Dimmer:” area of the screen to change the dimmer settings. The choices are: •...
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Touch Screen Calibration: 1. Start with the rear panel power switch in the off position. 2. Push and hold the logo button on the left side of the front panel while switching on the rear panel power switch to enter the touch screen calibration mode.
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Firmware Update: 1. Copy the new firmware files on to a blank SD card. For the transport there are 5 files: LOADER.CFG, PWTxxx.hex, PWTFPxxx.hex, PWTUIxxx.hex, and PWTWExxx.hex. Where “xxx” is the particular revision number of that file.
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Manually Opening the Transport Drive Draw: Sometimes it may be necessary to open the transports drive drawer manually to recover a disk if the unit cannot be powered up or is not functioning properly. You will need a thin piece of shim stock (0.010”) or a small paper clip will work to perform this operation.
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual For the remaining tasks in this manual make sure the AC line is disconnected and all static precautions and procedures are in place. Removing the Expansion Port Card: 1. Make sure the power switch on the rear panel is off and AC line is disconnected.
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Changing Ethernet Port Card Settings (13-054-07): The Ethernet expansion cards DC / IR port can be set for 1 of 2 functions. 1. The “ON” / “READY” mode in the DC function setting. Move jumper JP1 to the “DC”...
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Piano Top Cover Removal: 1. Place the clear plastic decal cover over the units top to prevent scratches. 2. On a flat, clean, and soft work space, with a #1 Philips screw driver, remove the 4 #4-40 flat head screws (circles) shown below left.
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Optical Transport Drive Replacement: 1. Remove the power button cable from the power button board and display board. 2. Disconnect the drives power cable and data cable from the drive. 3. Flip the unit over from right to left and remove the upper left felt pad to expose one of the drive mounting screws.
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Transport FPGA Board Replacement (13-054-05), revision B1 and earlier: 1. With a #1 Philips screw driver, remove the 3 #4-40 self tapping screws (circles) and the 1 3.5mm screw (diamond). With a # 2 Philips screw driver remove the 1 #6-32 screw (square).
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Transport FPGA Board Replacement (13-054-05), revision C1 and later: 5. With a #1 Philips screw driver, remove the 3 #4-40 self tapping screws (circles) and the 1 3.5mm screw (diamond). With a # 2 Philips screw driver remove the 1 #6-32 screw (square).
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Power Supply Expansion Board Replacement (13-054-04): 1. Remove the Ethernet card from the expansion slot. Refer to the “Changing Expansion Port Card” section of the manual for this procedure. 2. Disconnect the display ribbon cable from (J3) of the power supply board.
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Perfect Wave Transport Service Manual Touch Screen Interface Board Replacement (13-054-03): 1. Disconnect the display ribbon cable from (J3) of the display board. 2. Disconnect the power button cable from the display board. 3. Flip the unit over from left to right and remove the upper right felt pad to expose two of the display bracket screws.
Revision Control Revision Control 1. 01/06/10: Rev A Author: Mike Richardson Initial Revision. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 PH: 720.406.8946 FX: 720.406.8967 Page 16 of 16...
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