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ORDER NO. MD0602028C3 CD Stereo System SA-PM3GD / SA-PM3GN Colour (S)... Silver Type SPECIFICATIONS Specification...
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RMS OUTPUT POWER both channel driven simultaneously 10% total harmonic distortion 5.0 W per channel (6 PMPO output power 45 W (GD) Output impedance HEADPHONE to 32 Phone jack Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm FM Tuner Section Frequency range 87.50 to 108.00 MHz / (50 kHz step) Sensitivity V (IHF)
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer. Music center: SA-PM3GN-S System : SC-PM3GN-S Speaker: SB-PM3EG-M Music center: SA-PM3GD-S System : SC-PM3GD-S Speaker: SB-PM3GD-M 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
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3. After servicing, check for leakage current checks to prevent from being exposed to shock hazards. 1.1.1. Leakage Current Cold Check 1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the two prongs on the plug. 2. Using an ohmmeter measure the resistance value, between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads, connectors, control shafts, etc.
of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be repaired and re- checked before it is returned to the customer. 1.2. Before Repair and Adjustment Disconnect AC power, discharge Power Supply Capacitors C272, C472, C501, C909, C910, C911 & C923 through a 10 , 1W resistor to ground.
the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminium foil, to prevent electrostatic charge build up or exposure of the assembly. 3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices. 4. Use only an anti-static solder remover device. Some solder removal devices not classified as “anti-static (ESD protected)”...
4. Do not disassemble the optical pick up unit. 5. If the optical pick up is replaced, use the manufacturer’s specified replacement pick up only. 6. Use of control or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
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damage to the laser diode. 3. Take care not to apply excessive stress to the flexible board (FFC board) (Fig 4.1). 4. Do not turn the variable resistor (laser power adjustment). It has already been adjusted. Fig 4.1 Grounding for electrostatic breakdown prevention 1.
Caution when Replacing the Optical Pickup : The traverse has a short point shorted with solder to protect the laser diode against electrostatics breakdown. Be sure to remove the solder from the short point before making connections. 5. Handling the Lead-free Solder 5.1.
AC cord (For GN only) AC cord (For GD only) FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna 7. Operating Instructions Procedures 7.1. Main Unit & Remote Control Operation 7.2. Disc Information 8. Self diagnosis and special mode setting This unit is equipped with features of self-diagnostic & special mode setting for checking the functions &...
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8.1. Special Mode Table Below is the various special modes for checking:- Item FL Display Key Operation Mode Name Description Front Key Self - To enter into self Diagnostic diagnostic 1. Select [ ] for CD mode (Ensure no tape or CD inserted). Mode checking for main unit.
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Item FL Display Key Operation Mode Name Description Front Key Tape To Inspect the In doctor mode: 1. Press [5] button on remote control. Recording Tape recording and Playing and playing is process for unit. (For more To exit, press button information, refer on main unit or remote control.
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Operation Procedures Micon operation & processing C-mecha Abnormal Detection shall Check that all DECK mechanism leaf SW is in OFF state. be executed for DECK. FF shall be executed for 2 sec, after which STOP. / Check the following. / { F.REC INH SW } is OFF / { HALF ] key is SW } is ON / Reel pulse toggles between H &...
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- When entering into DOCTOR MODE the firmware version & checksum of EEPROM (if applicable) will appear on FL display. Below is information on the EEPROM IC (Rom correction) under 3 examples: 1. When EEPROM IC is detected and there is no ROM correction: 2.
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Note: Micro-processor firmware version refers to version No. (Eg.MS079_12) for micro-processor IC. It is subject to change which would update accordingly. - Rom correction checksum refers to the hex code that is display upon key buttons pressed if an EEPROM is loaded in the unit. (Main P.C.B) 8.1.3.
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recording operation does not start. b) If tape stops by detecting a tape end while recording, it becomes an error. c) If STOP key is pressed while recording or playing, the operation shall be terminated by stopping TAPE. In this case, the doctor mode is not released. d) DMT is output with the same timing as usual.
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8.1.5. TPS Inspection Purpose : To check the TPS. Below is the procedures for this mode. Procedure : Step 1: Enter into Doctor mode (Refer section 8.1 Special Mode Table) Step 2: Press [ ] button on remote control. Enter into TPS Test mode. (During this mode) - Software will start checking for existence of cassette in Deck.
8.2. Error Code Table Self-Diagnosis Function provides information on any problems occuring for the unit and its respective components by displaying error codes. Thesed error code such as U**, H** and F** are stored in memory and held unless it is cleared. The error code is automatically display after entering into self-diagnostic mode.
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Error Diagnosis Description of error Automatic FL Display Remarks Code Contents MODE SW For deck mechanism unit. abnormal Press [ on main unit for next error. REC INH SW For deck mechanism unit. abnormal Press [ on main unit for next error. HALF SW For deck mechanism unit.
Error Diagnosis Description of error Automatic FL Display Remarks Code Contents POWER During normal For Power Supply Related operation, if DCDET Error Detection. output becomes "L", abnormal normal POWER OFF Press [ process shall not be on main unit for next error. executed, PCONT shall be switched to "L"...
- Disassembly of Side Panel L & R - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Disassembly of CD Mechanism - Disassembly of CD Open/Close P.C.B. - Disassembly of Front Panel - Disassembly of Deck Mechanism - Disassembly of Panel P.C.B. - Disassembly of Tuner Extent P.C.B.
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9.4. Disassembly of Side Panel L & R - Disassembly of Side Panel (R) Step 1: Remove 5 screws. Step 2: Remove the side panel (R) as arrow shown. - Disassembly of Side Panel (L)
Step 2: Remove 3 screws. Step 3: Lift up the top cabinet unit, push backward as arrow shown and flip top cabinet unit sideway. (Be careful of the catch) Step 4: Disconnect FFC cable (CN801). Step 5: Detach connector (CN400). Step 6: Remove top cabinet unit.
Step 1: Remove 4 screws. Step 2: Remove CD mechanism. (Refer to section 9.19 for disassembly of CD mechanism unit). 9.7. Disassembly of CD Open/Close P.C.B. - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit Step 1: Unsolder the CD Open SW.
Step 3: Release 3 claws. Step 4: Remove the front panel as arrow shown. 9.9. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.4. - Disassembly of Side Panel L & - Follow the (Step 3) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.8.
Step 2: Remove 4 screws. Step 3: Remove deck mechanism. 9.10. Disassembly of Panel P.C.B. - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.4. - Disassembly of Side Panel L & - Follow the (Step 3) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.8.
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Step 2: Remove 9 screws. Step 3: Remove the Panel P.C.B. 9.11. Disassembly of Tuner Extent P.C.B. - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit Step 1: Remove 1 screw.
Step 2: Detach connector (CN401). Step 3: Remove the Tuner Extent P.C.B. 9.12. Disassembly of Transformer P.C.B. - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 1) of Item 9.11. - Disassembly of Tuner Extent P.C.B.
Step 2: Detach connector (CN900B). Step 3: Detach connector (CN505B). Step 4: Remove 4 screws. Step 5: Remove the Transformer P.C.B as arrow shown. 9.13. Disassembly of Rear Panel - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.4. - Disassembly of Side Panel L &...
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- Follow the (Step 3) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit Step 1: Remove 5 screws and remove the rear panel. 9.14. Disassembly of Main/Power P.C.B. - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.4. - Disassembly of Side Panel L &...
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Step 1: Remove 1 screw and remove the Main/Power P.C.B as arrow shown. - Replacement of Power Amplifier IC Step 1: Remove 3 screws.
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Step 2: Unsolder the terminal of Power Amp IC (IC300) and replace the component. Step 3: Unsolder the terminal of Transistor (Q503) and replace the component. 9.15. Replacement of CD Lid and CD Open Spring - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit Step 1: Pull both sides CD holders to the direction of the arrows shown.
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Step 2: Press the CD lid as arrow shown to open. Step 3: Remove the CD lid as arrow shown. Step 4: Remove the CD open spring as arrow shown.
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9.16. Replacement of CD Damper Gear - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 2) of Item 9.15. - Replacement of CD Lid and CD Open Spring Step 1: Use a minus screwdriver slot into the gap and push out the damper gear as arrow shown.
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Step 1: Remove the cassette open spring as arrow shown. Step 2: Pull both sides cassette holders to the direction of the arrows shown.
Step 3: Remove the cassette lid as arrow shown. 9.18. Replacement of Cassette Damper Gear - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.4. - Disassembly of Side Panel L & - Follow the (Step 3) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.8.
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- Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.6. - Disassembly of CD Mechanism Step 1: Remove 3 catches and remove the traverse cover.
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9.20. Replacement of a traverse gear A and a traverse gear B - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.6. - Disassembly of CD Mechanism - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 5) of Item 9.19.
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9.21. Procedure for Replacing Pinch Roller and Head Block (Deck Mechanism Unit) - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.4. - Disassembly of Side Panel L & - Follow the (Step 3) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.8.
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9.22. Procedure for Replacing Motor, Capstan Belt A, Capstan Belt B, and Winding Belt (Deck Mechanism Unit) - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.4. - Disassembly of Side Panel L & - Follow the (Step 3) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.8.
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Mechanism - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.21. - Procedure for Replacing Pinch Roller and Head Block (Deck Mechanism Unit)
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9.23. Procedure for Replacing Parts on Deck Mechanism PCB - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.4. - Disassembly of Side Panel L & - Follow the (Step 3) - (Step 6) of Item 9.5. - Disassembly of Top Cabinet Unit - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 4) of Item 9.8.
10. Service Fixture and Tools Service Tools Extension FFC (A) Deck P.C.B. - Main/Power P.C.B. RFKZPM23PS (19 Pins) 11. Service Positions Note: For description of the disassembly procedures, see the Section 9 11.1. Checking and Repairing of Main/Power P.C.B.
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11.2. Checking and Repairing of Transformer P.C.B. 11.3. Checking and Repairing of CD Servo & CD Open/Close P.C.B.
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11.4. Checking and Repairing of Panel P.C.B. 11.5. Checking and Repairing of Tuner Extent P.C.B.
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11.6. Checking and Repairing of Deck & Deck Mechanism P.C.B.
12. Procedure for Checking Operation of Individual Parts of Deck Mechanism Unit 12.1. Operation Check with Cassette Tape 1. Pull up the EJECT lever using a rubber band. (Fig. 6) 2. Supply DC5V to MOTOR. ( MOTOR rotates.) (Fig. 5) 3.
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4. Supply DC9V to the plunger, and turn the power ON and OFF. ( Power +PL, -PL) (Fig. 5) A. FWD PLAY: Supply the plunger power in a flash. (ON: approx. 5msec) B. FWD FF: Supply the plunger power in a flash at PLAY mode. (ON: approx.
12.2. Operation Check without Cassette Tape 1. Pull up the EJECT lever using a rubber band. (Fig. 6) 2. Supply DC5V to MOTOR. ( MOTOR rotates.) 3. Lift up the mechanism unit’s plunger/rib with the tip of a negative screwdriver, and operate the unit in the same timing as / supplying the power.
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- Normal blank cassette tape (QZZCRA) - Digital frequency counter - Oscilloscope - Electrical voltmeter - Headphone jack output jig (Fig. 13.1.2. Setting of Unit - VOLUME: MAX 13.1.3. Preparations 1. Apply under [9. Assembling and Disassembling]. 2. Remove 4 screws from the mechanism unit to disassemble. under [9. Assembling and Disassembling].
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13.1.4. Tape Speed Adjustment - Normal speed adjustment (only during forward playback) (Product reference value: 3,000±90Hz) 1. Connect a frequency indicator. (Fig. 2. Playback the middle portion of the test tape (QZZCWAT). 3. Adjust the motor screw so that the following output level is produced. (Fig.
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Fig. 11 13.1.5. Bias Voltage Check 1. Connect an electrical voltmeter. (Fig. (Fig. 2. Set the function to “TAPE” position. 3. Insert a normal blank cassette tape (QZZCRA). 4. While pressing and holding down [REC ( )] button, press [TAPE ( )] button to pause the recording mode.
13.1.6. Bias Frequency Check 1. Connect a digital frequency counter (Fig. 13). 2. Set the function to “TAPE” position. 3. Insert a normal blank cassette tape (QZZCRA) and press “REC” mode on main unit. 4. Check that the output frequency is within the standard range. Standard Value: 98 ±8 kHz Fig.
Note: - Indicated voltage values are the standard values for the unit measured by the DC electronic circuit tester (high-impedance) with the chassis taken as standard. Therefore, there may exist some errors in the voltage values, depending on the internal impedance of the DC circuit tester. - Circuit voltage and waveform described herein shall be regarded as reference information when probing defect point because it may differ from actual measuring value due to difference of Measuring instrument...
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FF switch S905 REW switch S906 Power switch S907 Tape_Eject switch S908 Bass/Treble switch S909 Rec switch S971 Mode switch S972 Half switch S973 CR02 switch S975 Recinh_F switch S1000 CD Open/Close switch S7201 Reset switch VR900 VR Volume Jog - The voltage value and waveforms are the reference voltage of this unit measured by DC electronic voltmeter (high impedance) and oscilloscope on the basis of chassis.
to use only manufacturer's specified parts shown in the parts list. Caution ! IC, LSI and VLSI are sensitive to static electricity. Secondary trouble can be prevented by taking care during repair. - Cover the parts boxes made of plastics with aluminium foil. - Put a conductive mat on the work table.
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Mark Function O DRAM address signal O/ P 11 O DRAM address signal O/ O DRAM address signal O/ O DRAM address signal O/ O DRAM address signal O/ O DRAM address signal O/ O DRAM address signal O/ O Write Enable Signal (DRAM) NCAS O DRAM CAS Control...
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Mark Function IOVDD2 I Digital Power Supply Voltage 2 (I/O) DVDD1 - Digital Power Supply Voltage 1 (Built-In) SRVMON0 N.C. Servo Monitor (0) O/P SRVMON1 N.C. Servo Monitor (1) O/P AVSS2 - GND OSCIN I Oscillating Input CTRCRS N.C. Tracking Cross Comparator VREF - +Vref Supply Voltage...
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Mark Function NSRVMONON I Servo Motor O/P Enabling EXT0 N.C. Expansion O/P Port 0 EXT1 N.C. Expansion O/P Port 1 EXT2 N.C. Expansion O/P Port 2 FLAG N.C. Flag Signal O/P N.C. Digital Audio Interface O/ P signal MCLK I Micro-Computer Command Clock I/P MDATA I Micro-Computer Data I/P...
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Mark Function DRVDD I I/O Power Supply Voltage (DRAM) I/O Data Signal O/P 13 I/O Data Signal O/P 12 I/O Data Signal O/P 11 I/O Data Signal O/P 10 I/O Data Signal O/P 9 I/O Data Signal O/P 8 SDRCK O Clock Signal O/P 21.2.
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Mark Function PGND2 - Ground Connection (2) for Driver 21-24 N.C. O No Connection I Power Supply terminal VREF I Reference Voltage Input I Motor Driver (4) Input I Motor Driver (3) Input 21.3. IC803 (MN101C49GHD1) MICROPROCESSOR Pin No. Mark Function VREF- A/D Converter...
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Pin No. Mark Function HALT AC Failure Detect Signal CD_OPEN / CD Open Switch (L: Open, H: Close) RESTSW CD Tranverse Limit SW BLKCK CD Subcode Block Clock Input N.C. No Connection N.C. No Connection NRST Micom Reset (L: Reset) N.C.
Pin No. Mark Function STEREO I/O Tuner Stereo Signal N.C. No Connection N.C. No Connection N.C. No Connection MOTOR_H Deck Motor Control Out (H: ON) PL_H Deck Plunger Control Out (H: On) N.C. No Connection N.C. No Connection TAPE_EJECT O Tape Eject SW I/P (L: SW On) PHOTO...
24. Replacement Parts List Notes: - Important safety notice: Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety. Furthermore, special parts which have purposes of fire-retardent (resistors), high-quality sound (capacitors), low noise (resistors), etc are used. When replacing any of these components, be sure to use only manufacturer’s specified parts shown in the parts list.
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PAVCSG. - Reference for O/I book languages are as follows: Arabic Dutch Italian Spanish Canadian French En: English Korean Swedish Czech French Polish Traditional Chinese Danish German Russian Simplified Chinese Persian Ukraine Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CABINET AND CHASSIS REEV0095...
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Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks RED0067-2 R/P HEAD BLOCK UNIT RDG0300 REEL BASE GEAR RDG0301 WINDING RELAY GEAR RDK0026-4 MAIN GEAR RDV0033-4 WINDING BELT RDV0064-1 CAPSTAN BELT RMB0312 TRIGGER LEVER SPRING RMB0400 REEL SPRING RMB0403 HEAB PANEL SPRING RMB0404 BRAKE ROD SPRING RMB0406-5...
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TRANSFORMER P.C.B. Q600 Q601 Q602 Q603 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY -22.2 -33.7 -22.8 STANDBY -20.2 -20.5 -20.5...
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PANEL P.C.B. IC 900 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY -21.6 -21.6 -17.7 -17.6 -15.5 -21.5 STANDBY -20.7 -20.6 -20.3 -20.3 -20.4 -20.4 IC 900 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY -21.5 -21.5 -15.6 -17.7 -21.5 -21.5 -21.5 -15.6 -13.3 -22.2 -13..7 -19.7 -19.7 -19.7...
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MAIN/POWER P.C.B. IC500 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY 27.2 11.1 10.1 STANDBY Ref No. IC800 MODE CD PLAY STANDBY Ref No. IC800 MODE CD PLAY STANDBY IC802 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY IC803 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY Ref No.
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DECK MECHANISM P.C.B. IC971 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY...
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DECK P.C.B. IC1000 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY IC1001 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY Ref No. IC1001 MODE CD PLAY STANDBY Ref No. Q1101 Q1201 Q1302 Q1303 Q1304 MODE CD PLAY STANDBY Q1309 Q1310 Q1312 Q1314 Q1315 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY...
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CD SERVO P.C.B. IC7001 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY Ref No. IC7001 MODE CD PLAY STANDBY IC7001 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY IC7001 Ref No. MODE CD PLAY STANDBY Ref No. IC7001 MODE CD PLAY STANDBY Ref No. IC7002 MODE CD PLAY...
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 6 TAPE PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE DECK CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE TAPE RECORD SIGNAL LINE C1105 470P R1103 C1122 0.01 R1101 C1104 C1102 0.027 C1101 470P 50V1 R1104 CP1301 ERASE HEAD PBLIN C1103 16V100 R1109 R1105 2.2K PBRIN C1121 HEAD...
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 2 : CD SIGNAL LINE : TUNER SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE MAIN/POWER CIRCUIT : TAPE RECORDING SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : TAPE PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE TUNER EXTENT CIRCUIT R880 4.7K PORTSEL PORTSEL...
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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 3 : -B SIGNAL LINE : CD SIGNAL LINE : TUNER SIGNAL LINE MAIN/POWER CIRCUIT : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : TAPE RECORDING SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE : TAPE PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE PHONES RSC0669 SPEAKERS (REF NO. 40) JK900 JK501 1 2 3 4...
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