DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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"...
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 5 Location of Controls and Components Followings are the Location of Controls and Components for DMR-ES18GC/GCA/GCS as a sample. For other model, refer to each Operation Instructions.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 6.1.2. When the Forcible Disc Eject can not be done.
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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:...
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display HARD Drive error The drive detected a hard error. “DVD drive error.” Display for 5 seconds. SELF Restoration operation Since the power cord fell out during a power...
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Forced power-off When the power button is not effective while Display in P-off mode. Press [Power] key over than 10 power is ON, turn off the power forcibly.
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 7.1.3. Service Modes at a glance Service mode setting: While the power is off, press REC, CH UP and OPEN / CLOSE simultaneously for five seconds. Item FL display Key operation Mode name...
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) I/P Switch Switch Interlace and Progressive in EE mode. Initial mode is Interlace Press [1] [4] in I/P Switch mode. *Initial setting is “Interlace”.
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Laser power confirmation Drive state is judged based on difference into RAM between laser power value at shipping and Drive in service mode. (Other present laser power value.
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Display the Error History Display the Error History stored on the unit. Display reason of error for 5 Press [6] [5] in service mode.
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Item FL display Key operation 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.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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 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.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 9.5. Front (L) P.C.B., Front (R) 9.6. RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module P.C.B. 1. Remove 2 Screws (A) to remove the Front (L) P.C.B. and Front (R) P.C.B. 1. Remove 3 Screws (A) to remove Digital Shield.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 3. Put Digital P.C.B. on DVD drive and remove RAM/Digital 9.7. DV P.C.B. P.C.B. Module. 1. Remove 1 Screw (A) and connector to remove DV P.C.B. Note: RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module as service part has no Digital Shield and Heat Transfer Sheet.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 9.8. Rear Panel, Fan Motor 9.9. Power P.C.B. 9.8.1. Only Fan Motor 1. Remove 3 Screws (A) and disconnect the connector to remove Power P.C.B. 1. Remove 2 Screws (A) and Fan connector, remove the Fan Motor with pushing 2 tabs in the direction of arrows.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 10.1.2. Checking and Repairing of RAM / Digital P.C.B. Module...
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 10.2.2. Notice after replacing RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module After replacing RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module, “TM AV1” is displayed on FL. Once power off, start-up again. 10.3. Standard Inspection Specifications after Making Repairs After making repairs, we recommend performing the following inspection, to check normal operation.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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...
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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...
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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. IP7501 D7506 to TU7802- P SAVE HEATER+ +38V UNREG.+38V...
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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...
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 13.3. Front (L) P.C.B., Front (R) P.C.B., SW P.C.B. and DV P.C.B. Front (L) P.C.B. SW P.C.B. DMR-ES18EE/GC/GCA/GCS DMR-ES18EE/GC/GCA/GCS Front (L) P.C.B. SW P.C.B. (VEP70222A) (VEP70225A) Front (R) P.C.B. DV P.C.B. DMR-ES18EE/GC/GCA/GCS DMR-ES18EE/GC/GCA/GCS Front (R) P.C.B.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 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.
DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA 15.2. Replacement Parts List Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description C3025 F1H1C104A090 16V 0.1U Notes: C3026 ECJ1VB0J105K 6.3V 1U *Important safety notice: C3027 F1H1C104A090 16V 0.1U C3028 ECJ1VB0J105K 6.3V 1U Components...
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description C4902 ECJ1VF1C104Z 16V 0.1U C7554 ERJ3GEY0R00V 1/10W 0 C4903 F2A0J470A599 6.3V 47U C7556 ECJ1VB1H102K 50V 1000P C4904 F1H1C104A090 16V 0.1U...
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description JK3901 K1FB242B0007 JACK,AV1/AV2 LB7803 J0JHC0000032 COIL JK3903 K2HA304B0007 JACK,COMPONENT LB7804 J0JCC0000103 COIL VIDEO OUT P1501 K1KY15AA0606 CONNECTOR(15P)
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description R3924 ERDS2TJ471T 1/4W 470 R7444 ERJ3RED300V 1/16W 30 R3925 ERJ3GEYF750V 1/10W 75 R7445 ERJ3RBD682V 1/16W 6.8K R3926...
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description R7668 ERJ3GEYJ101V 1/10W 100 ZJ7401 K9ZZ00001279 EARTH PLATE R7669 ERJ3GEYJ472V 1/10W 4.7K ZJ7402 K9ZZ00001279 EARTH PLATE R7802...
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description Description IC1200 C0DAEMZ00001 IC1601 C0DBAZZ00132 RHD30113-1K SCREW RHD30119-L SCREW L1120 G0B233D00001 COIL RKM0552A-K TOP COVER L1121 G0B233D00001 COIL RFKB79183XT MAIN P.C.B.
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DMR-ES18EE / DMR-ES18GC / DMR-ES18GCS / DMR-ES18GCA Ref. Part No. Part Name & Remarks Description RPG8561 PACKING CASE RPG8562 PACKING CASE RPG8563 PACKING CASE RPG8564 PACKING CASE RPF0460 POLYETHYLENE BAG RPN2032A-J CUSHION(A) RPN2032B-J CUSHION(B) RPN1985 FRONT PAD...
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