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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. 2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly installed.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistor-sand semiconductor "chip"...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 3 Service Navigation 3.1. Service Information 3.2. Caution for DivX...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 5 Location of Controls and Components Followings are the Location of Controls and Components for DMR-EH58GN as a sample. For other model, refer to each Operation Instructions.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. When the power can be turned off. 1. Turn off the power and press [STOP] [CH UP] keys on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 6.1.2. When the Forcible Disc Eject can not be done.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. Remove the sheet of the bottom side. 5. Slide SLIDE CAM by Eject Pin (JZS0484) or minus screw driver (small) in the direction of arrow to eject tray slightly.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 7. It is necessary to paste the Sheet again after ejection of the disc. Refer to the illustration of the Step 4 and below figure about the portion of pasting the Sheet. Note: Use the replacement parts (RMV0335) when the Sheet has not being stickability.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display No error information Initial setting for error code in memory No display No display (Error code Initialization is possible with error code initialization and main unit initialization.)
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display [HDD ERR] is displayed when a) When normal start up was failed. No display ERROR start up of HDD was failed. b) When start up at HDD boot was failed.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. [STOP], [POWER]...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. leaves. press [STOP] [PLAY] simultaneously for 5 seconds.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. (A & V)
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. Inspection performance. * When canceling the inspection mode while executing, do “forced...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. Inspection MODE of HDD. * When canceling the inspection mode while executing, do “forced...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. Two digits on the right side are the progress level of the inspection (The unit is %).
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. *For details about the drive error code, refer seconds.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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. inspection between Main P.C.B. and Front key Switches.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) USB check Display the volume label of the USB memory. When memory Press [7] [5] in service mode. connected. When USB check is OK.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 8 Service Fixture & Tools Part Number Description Compatibility RFKZ0260 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module/ 88 Pin) Same as EH50 Series RFKZ0327 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - Power P.C.B./ 15 Pin) Same as E55 Series RFKZ0125 Extension FFC (HDD - RAM/Digital P.C.B.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 9.3. Top case 9.4.1. How to assemble Tray door ass’y 1. Attach the Tray door spring to Tray door ass’y. 1. Remove the 2 screws (A) and 3 screws (B). 2. Slide Top Case rearward and open the both ends at rear side of the Top Case a little and lift the Top Case in the direction of the arrows.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 9.5. Front (L) P.C.B., Front (R) 9.6. HDD, ATAPI P.C.B. P.C.B. 1. Remove the 2 Screws (A) to remove the Front (L) P.C.B. and Front (R) P.C.B.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 1. Remove the 2 Screws (A) and (B), FFC and Wire with connector to remove HDD with ATAPI P.C.B. CAUTION: When replacing HDD, pay attention as below. 2. Put HDD with HDD angle up and down inversely so as not to give a shock to HDD.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 9.7. RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module 1. Remove the 3 Screws (A) and Screw (B) to remove Digital Shield. 3. Put Digital P.C.B. on DVD drive and remove RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module. 2. Lift up Digital P.C.B. slightly so to disconnect connectors to remove Digital P.C.B.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS Note: 9.8. DV Jack P.C.B., USB SD RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module as service part has no heat sink P.C.B. and heat transfer sheet. 1. Remove 2 Screw (A) and connector to remove DV Jack Before returning to customer, heat sink and heat transfer P.C.B.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 9.9. Rear Panel, Fan Motor 9.10. Power P.C.B. 9.9.1. Only Fan Motor 1. Remove 3 Screws (A) and disconnect the connector to remove Power P.C.B. 1. Remove the 2 Screws (A) and fan connector, remove the Fan motor with pushing 2 tabs in the direction of arrows.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 9.11. HDMI P.C.B. 9.12. Main P.C.B., SW P.C.B. 1. Push the PCB spacer in the direction of arrows and lift up 1. Remove 5 Screws (A). HDMI P.C.B. slightly so to disconnect connector to remove 2.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 10.1.2. Checking and Repairing of RAM / Digital P.C.B. Module...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 10.1.3. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 10.1.4. Checking and Repairing of HDD...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 10.2. Caution for Replacing Parts 10.2.1. Items that should be done after replacing parts Note3: Version up please improve in HDD exchange latest firm afterward.
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Perform auto recording and playback for one minute using the RAM No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation. disc. *Panasonic DVD-RAM disc should be used when recording and playback. Model with the HDD: Perform auto recording and playback for one No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 11 Block Diagram 11.1. Power Supply Block Diagram POWER P.C.B. MAIN P.C.B. T1150 POWER SWITCHING TRANSFORMER VA1110,L1120,L1121 D1140,C1143 D1270 AC INLET X SW+3.8V P1102 P1501 X SW+3.8V P1101 14,15 F1101 SURGE RECTIFIER SUPPRESSOR SURGE ABSORBER X SW+5.8V...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 11.2. Analog Video Block Diagram :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL IC3001 (VIDEO PROCESSOR) MAIN P.C.B. JK3903 (SW1) (SW2) COMP 6MHz P59001 P7402 C OUT DM 6MHz BIAS 12MHz (SW3) P59001 P7402 Y OUT DM 6MHz COMPONENT...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 11.3. Analog Audio Block Diagram :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL MAIN P.C.B. JK3001 REAR JACK D4005 Q4006 MIX L OUT2 MUTE LINE OUT Q4007 QR4002 (AUDIO MUTE DRIVE) MUTE MIX R OUT2 FROM XTMUTE TIMER D4006...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 11.4. Analog Timer Block Diagram FRONT (R) P.C.B. IC7501 T7501 IC7701 (TIMER) DISPLAY HEATER POWER SWITCHING MAIN P.C.B. TRANSFORMER REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER QR7402 CTL. D7506 IP7501 P SAVE HEATER+ +38V UNREG.+38V to TU7802- (IC PROTECTOR)
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 11.5. HDMI Block Diagram IC56103 VIDEO EE SIGNAL (HDMI TRANSMITTER) VIDEO PB SIGNAL AUDIO EE SIGNAL AUDIO PB SIGNAL P55003 P56103 P55003 P56103 P55003 P56103 P55003 P56103 P55003 P56103 P55003 P56103 HDMI P55003 P56103 CONNECTOR...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 12.10. AV I/O (4/4) Section (Main P.C.B. (2/4)) Schematic Diagram (AV) EE GG LL MM NN FF HH REAR_JACK JK3001 K2HE219B0004 AV I/O SECTION (2/4) LB3007 Rear J0JBC0000011 R OUT R IN R3008 C3059 470P...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 12.17. USB SD Schematic Diagram USB JACK TO P53501 P38003 DIGITAL P.C.B. K1FY104B0011 (BE (1/4)SECTION) CL38001 P38001 VBUS K1KA18AA0699 CL38002 G_DP G_DM G_DM CL38003 G_DP LB38001 J0JGC0000020 VBUS VBUS_EN LB38002 J0JGC0000020 X_SW_5R8V IC38001 D3R3V C0DBEYG00002...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 12.18. DV Jack Schematic Diagram 12.20. Front (L) Schematic Diagram TO P7001 SW P.C.B. PP7701 DV JACK K1KA06B00150 P37002 TO P7401 K1FY104B0006 MAIN P.C.B. (MAIN NET (4/4)SECTION) P37001 RET2 K1KA05A00479 TPB- TPB- TPB+ TPB+ OPEN...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 13.4. USB SD P.C.B. USB SD P.C.B. (COMPONENT SIDE) (FOIL SIDE) DMR-EH58GN/GC/GCS USB SD P.C.B.(VEP73161A)
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 13.5. Front (L) P.C.B., Front (R) P.C.B., SW P.C.B. and DV Jack P.C.B. Front (L) P.C.B. SW P.C.B. DMR-EH58GN/GC/GCS DMR-EH58GN/GC/GCS Front (L) P.C.B. SW P.C.B. (VEP70222A) (VEP70225A) Front (R) P.C.B. DV Jack P.C.B. DMR-EH58GN/GC/GCS DMR-EH58GN/GC/GCS Front (R) P.C.B.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 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.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS IC4001 IC4009 Re f No. MODE 11.6 P LAY 11.6 S TOP 11.6 IC4012 IC4901 Re f No. MODE 11.6 P LAY 11.6 S TOP 11.6 IC7301 Re f No. MODE P LAY S TOP IC7301 Re f No.
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS Q1501 Q1502 Re f No. MODE P LAY S TOP Q1509 Q4006 Q4007 Q4008 Re f No. MODE 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 P LAY 12.4 12.4 12.4 12.3 12.3 12.3...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 14.1.3. HDMI P.C.B. IC56103 Re f No. MODE P LAY S TOP IC56103 Re f No. MODE P LAY S TOP Re f No. IC56103 MODE P LAY S TOP IC56103 Re f No. MODE...
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DMR-EH58GN / DMR-EH58GC / DMR-EH58GCS 14.1.5. P7402 Connector P 7402 Re f No. MODE 12.2 12.2 P LAY 12.2 12.2 S TOP 12.2 12.2 P 7402 Re f No. MODE P LAY S TOP P 7402 Re f No. MODE...
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