RV-8 Receiver Service Manual Harman Specialty Group 3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA, 01730-1413 USA Customer Service: Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Service Fax: 781-280-0499 | www.lexicon.com Part No. 070-17537 | Rev 0...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow all operation instructions. 4. Do not use this apparatus near water. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings. 7.
SAFETY SUMMARY The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this unit. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in these instructions violates manufacturer safety standards and intended use of this unit. Harman Specialty Group assumes no liability for failure to comply with these requirements.
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Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA performing any service. Telephone: 781-280-0300 Fax: 781-280-0490 www.lexicon.com “Lexicon” and the Lexicon logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Customer Service Telephone: 781-280-0300 U.S. patent numbers and other worldwide patents issued Sales Fax: 781-280-0495 and pending.
CHAPTER 6 – THEORY OF OPERATION .............6-1 RV-8 Amplifier Theory ....................... 6-1 RV-8 Analog Board Theory ....................6-4 RV-8 Main Board Theory....................6-9 RV-8 Phono/Microphone Input Board Theory ..............6-47 RV-8 Tuner Board Theory ....................6-48 RV-8 Video System Theory ..................... 6-50...
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CHAPTER 7 – PARTS LIST ..................... 7-1 Main Board Assembly ......................7-1 VCO Masterclock Board Assembly..................7-3 Microphone/Preamplifier Board Assembly................7-4 Tuner Board Assembly ......................7-4 IR/Encoder Board Assembly....................7-5 Switch/LED Board Assembly ....................7-5 Headphone Board Assembly ....................7-6 Analog Input/Output Board Assembly...................
CD disc for a test audio source • DVD disc for a test video source • DAT recorder with digital coaxial and optical record inputs, for testing the digital output of the RV-8 • A pair of stereo headphones •...
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• 2 Video cables with S-Video connectors on both ends • 2 Video cables with 3-wire component RCA connectors on both ends • RV-8 AC power cord • RV-8 remote control. Required Tools • Clean, antistatic, well lit work area with grounding wrist strap •...
Return Authorization. No equipment will be accepted without Return Authorization from HSG/Lexicon. If HSG/Lexicon recommends that a RV-8 be returned for repair and you choose to return the unit to HSG/Lexicon for service, HSG/Lexicon assumes no responsibility for the unit in shipment from the customer to the factory, whether the unit is in or out of warranty.
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RV-8 Service Manual Please enclose a brief note describing any conversations with HSG/Lexicon personnel (indicate the name of the person at HSG/Lexicon) and give the name and daytime telephone number of the person directly responsible for maintaining the unit. Do not include accessories such as manuals, cables, remote control, etc. with the unit, unless specifically...
Lexicon CHAPTER 3 – SPECIFICATIONS Audio Input and Output Connectors Analog Audio Inputs 8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.1-channel or 2 stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors Digital Audio Inputs 4 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and 4 S/PDIF optical connectors; coaxial and...
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RV-8 Service Manual Preamp Output Level 150mVrms typical, 6Vrms maximum (RCA connectors) Maximum value with full-scale input signal and volume at +12dB Preamp Output Impedance 500Ω in parallel with 150pF (RCA connectors) * Combined measurements of preamplifier and power amplifier sections Zone 2 and Zone 3 Audio Performance 24-bit, 44.1 to 96kHz, multi-bit ∆Σ...
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Lexicon Input Return Loss >40dB Differential Gain <0.5% Differential Phase <0.5° Bandwidth >25MHz K Factor <0.3% Gain ±0.15dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio >65dB Frequency Response 10Hz to 10MHz + 0.1/-0.3dB Component Video Performance Compatibility 3-Channel (Y/Pb/Pr), format-independent Switching Passive Impedance 75Ω Bandwidth >150MHz...
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RV-8 Service Manual Rack Mounting Optional brackets are available for installation in a standard 19-inch equipment rack (4 rack units required) Environment Operating Temp: 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Temp: -30° to 75°C (-22° to 167°F) Relative Humidity: 95% maximum without condensation Remote Control Hand-held, backlit infrared remote control unit, preprogrammed &...
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Lexicon Phono Performance (MM) Frequency Response 50Hz to 20kHz, ±0.5dB, rumble filter -4dB at 10Hz THD + Noise Below 0.02%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 4.7mV input Signal-to-Noise Ratio 72dB minimum Compatible Amplifier Connectors Banana Plugs Standard 0.75 inch plugs Spade Connectors...
J14=220VAC, J15=120VAC. 7. Put the cover back on. 8. Connect the AC cord. Using the main power switch on the back of the RV-8, verify that the unit runs through its Power On Diagnostics. 9. Check each of the front panel switches for smooth mechanical operation. Verify each LED turns on and off when the associated switch is depressed, and that the display acknowledges each switch function.
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These tests will verify that the High Current Power Supply operates properly. Setup: 1. Set the rear panel power switch of the RV-8 to the “0” (OFF) position. 2. Disconnect the AC Line cord from the unit. 3. Plug the transformer primary wiring harness into the connector J15 “120VAC” on the Power Supply Board to the left of the transformer.
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Setup: 1. Set the rear panel power switch of the RV-8 to the “0” (OFF) position. 2. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the RV-8 and the other end to the Variac. 3. Power on the Variac.
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Whenever the RV-8 covers are removed, the amplifier channels carry a lethal voltage. Stay clear of them when testing the inside of the RV-8. When replacing the channels, it is important to discharge them before removing them from the chassis. Follow the safety and handling procedures below when service is required inside the RV-8.
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1. Disconnect power. 2. Wait ten minutes. 3. Remove the top cover of the RV-8. 4. With the RV-8 facing you, locate the switching power supply mounted vertically on the left side of the chassis. 5. Power on the unit.
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4. Press the remote control MAIN soft button. Press the remote TUNER soft button. 6. The RV-8’s display will display “Tuner” in the upper left, and the AM or FM radio station it is tuned to in the upper right.
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Lexicon Trigger Test This test will verify the trigger circuits of the RV-8. For this test you will need the RV-8 remote control and a Digital Multimeter (DMM). Test: 1. Power on the RV-8. 2. Turn on the DMM and set it to read DC voltage for a 12V level.
RCA Zone 2 output. Setup: 1. Connect the video monitor to the main composite output of the RV-8 and turn the monitor on. This will allow full viewing of the of the RV-8’s menus. 2. Connect the RCA left and right outputs labeled “Fix” from Zone 2 to an external amplifier.
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8. Connect the oscillator output to the left and right audio inputs labeled 1 on the rear panel of the RV-8. 9. Confirm DVD 1 is selected in the Main Zone as well as the Zone 3 section of the front panel.
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12. Connect the oscillator output to the left and right audio inputs labeled 1 on the rear panel of the RV-8. 13. Confirm DVD 1 is selected in the Main Zone as well as the Zone 2 section of the front panel.
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13. Place the DAT machine into Record mode. 14. Power on the external amplifier. 15. Insert a disc into the DVD or CD player and press Play. Slowly increase the volume on the RV-8 to a comfortable listening level. 16. Verify that clean, undistorted audio can be heard.
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6 to the next appropriate input. 19. To test the S/PDIF Optical I/O, use the S/PDIF optical output on the RV-8 to the S/PDIF optical input of the DAT player. Repeat steps 1-18 to test S/PDIF optical Inputs 1 through 4. Change the DVD1 DIGITAL IN selected in step 6 from COAX to Optical and use the appropriate digital cable.
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Setup: 1. Connect the video monitor to the main composite output of the RV-8 and turn the monitor on. This will allow full viewing of the RV-8’s menus. 2. Connect the S/PDIF coaxial digital output on the RV-8 rear panel to the digital record input jack of the DAT machine.
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7. Press the Menu arrow button five times to exit the setup menus. 8. Insert a disc into the DVD or CD player and press Play. Slowly increase the volume on the RV-8 to a comfortable listening level. 9. Verify that clean, undistorted audio can be heard.
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4. In the AUDIO I/O TEST menu, highlight AUDIO INPUT 1 TEST. Press the Menu arrow to engage the test. The RV-8 is now set to route audio from the left and right analog inputs labeled 1 to all Main Zone outputs.
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4. In the AUDIO I/O TESTS menu, highlight AUDIO PHONO TEST. Press the remote control Menu arrow to engage the test. The RV-8 is now set to route audio from the Phono left and right inputs to all Main Zone outputs.
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1. Connect the S/PDIF coaxial digital output of the CD player to the S/PDIF coaxial digital input 1 on the RV-8 rear panel. 2. Connect the Zone 2 RCA left and right Fixed outputs of the RV-8 to the external amplifier left and right inputs.
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RV-8 Service Manual Digital Inputs To Zone 3 Outputs Test This test will verify the audio path between the RV-8 S/PDIF coaxial digital input 1 to the Zone 3 RCA analog outputs. Note: This test requires the use of a CD player as a source. The tests to follow will be run using a PCM signal at a 44.1kHz sample rate.
1. Connect an audio cable between the output of the Low Distortion Oscillator and the RV-8 left RCA input 1. 2. Connect an audio cable between the front left RCA output of the RV-8 and the input of the Distortion Analyzer.
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4. In the AUDIO I/O TEST menu, highlight AUDIO INPUT 1 TEST. Press the Menu arrow on the RV-8 remote control to engage the test. The RV-8 is now set to route audio from the left and right RCA inputs labeled 1 to all amplifier outputs.
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4. In the AUDIO I/O TEST menu, highlight S/PDIF INPUT OP1 TEST. Press the Menu arrow to engage the test. The RV-8 is now set to route audio from the left and right RCA inputs labeled 1 to all RCA analog outputs.
1. Connect the composite video output from the DVD player to the RV-8’s composite video input 1. 2. Connect the first main composite output of the RV-8 to the composite input of the video monitor. 3. Turn on the DVD player, monitor, and the RV-8.
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3. Turn on the DVD player, monitor, and the RV-8. 4. The monitor should display a blue screen. 5. On the RV-8 remote control, press the MAIN button, then press the DVD1 button to select DVD1 as the input for testing the video paths.
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3. Turn on the DVD player, monitor, and the RV-8. 4. The monitor should display a blue screen. 5. On the RV-8 remote control, press the MAIN button, then press the DVD1 button to select DVD1 as the input for testing the video paths.
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3. Turn on the DVD player, monitor, and the RV-8. 4. The monitor should display a blue screen. 5. On the RV-8 remote control, press the MAIN button, then press the DVD1 button to select DVD1 as the input for testing the video paths.
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3. Turn on the DVD player, monitor, and the RV-8. 4. The monitor should display a blue screen. 5. On the RV-8 remote control, press the MAIN button, then press the DVD1 button to select DVD1 as the input for testing the video paths.
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VIDEO parameter and press the Menu arrow to select it. This will set the RV-8 to up-convert composite and S-video inputs to component video. 18. Press the Menu arrow three times to exit to the SETUP menu.
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RV-8 Service Manual Note: During this procedure all tests are performed with NO INPUT SIGNAL applied to the amplifier inputs and with NO RESISTIVE LOAD connected to the amplifier outputs. Bias Adjustment On The 4 Channel Module: Channel # 1 1.
This chart represents a summary of Audio Precision test settings and parameters used by Lexicon in production testing of all RV-8 products. The ATE chart and ATE summary are provided as a reference and supplement of bench test settings found in the rest of the Performance Verification chapter. The Audio ATE Test Chart is located on the next page.
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TEST PROC, ATE, RV8 RV8 AUDIO ATE TEST SUMMARY 010-15834 A-D Tests Analog Generator Digital Analyzer Switcher Module Bal/ Gnd/ Typical Upper Lower Clock Sample Audio Test Name Note: Left Right Freq (Hz) EQ Curve Z-out Unbal Float Level Measure Reading Limit Limit...
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TEST PROC, ATE, RV8 RV8 AUDIO ATE TEST SUMMARY 010-15834 A-D Tests Analog Generator Digital Analyzer Switcher Module Bal/ Gnd/ Typical Upper Lower Clock Sample Audio Test Name Note: Left Right Freq (Hz) EQ Curve Z-out Unbal Float Level Measure Reading Limit Limit...
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TEST PROC, ATE, RV8 RV8 AUDIO ATE TEST SUMMARY 010-15834 D-A Tests Digital Generator Analog Analyzer Switcher Module Bal/ Gnd/ Typical Upper Lower Clock Sample Audio Test Name Note: Left Right Freq (Hz) EQ Curve Z-out Unbal Float Level Measure Reading Limit Limit...
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TEST PROC, ATE, RV8 RV8 AUDIO ATE TEST SUMMARY 010-15834 A-A Tests Analog Generator Analog Analyzer Switcher Module Bal/ Gnd/ Typical Upper Lower Clock Sample Audio Test Name Note: Left Right Freq (Hz) EQ Curve Z-out Unbal Float Level Measure Reading Limit Limit...
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TEST PROC, ATE, RV8 RV8 AUDIO ATE TEST SUMMARY 010-15834 A-A Tests Analog Generator Analog Analyzer Switcher Module Bal/ Gnd/ Typical Upper Lower Clock Sample Audio Test Name Note: Left Right Freq (Hz) EQ Curve Z-out Unbal Float Level Measure Reading Limit Limit...
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TEST PROC, ATE, RV8 RV8 AUDIO ATE TEST SUMMARY 010-15834 A-A Amplifier Tests Analog Generator Analog Analyzer Switcher Module Bal/ Gnd/ Typical Upper Lower Clock Sample Audio Test Name Note: Left Right Freq (Hz) EQ Curve Z-out Unbal Float Level Measure Reading Limit...
(SYSTEM) OFF button will put the unit into a low power/standby mode. When the RV-8 is in standby mode, pressing any of the front panel or remote control Main, Zone 2 or Zone 3 input select buttons, and/or pressing the front panel standby button or the remote control POWER button will bring the RV-8 out of standby mode.
Diagnostic status and data is also available on an external PC or a terminal, via the serial debug port located at the D9 connector labeled RS 232 on the rear panel of the RV-8. In the event a diagnostic failure occurs for those diagnostic tests that report additional failure information, such as data sent, data received, address location, etc., can be viewed on the VFD display, or it can be sent to the serial debug...
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The cable required to connect the RS232 serial debug port to the computer is a straight-through serial interface cable. A null modem adapter or cable should not be used. The RV-8 RS232 connector on the rear panel is a D9 female; so one end of the serial cable must be a D9 male. The other connector on the cable depends upon the RS232 connector used on the computer.
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Lexicon CS49400_CHECKSUM_FAIL 0x11B CS8420_INIT_ERROR 0x200 CS8420_ISC_WR_TIMEOUT 0x201 CS8420_ISC_RD_TIMEOUT 0x202 CS8420_WRONG_VERSION 0x203 CS8420_WRONG_ID 0x204 These codes are used to interpret the diagnostic results from the Extended Diagnostic Repair Menu. The Error code is 16-bits with the most significant byte always being 0x03.
The actual value (in hexadecimal) that was read from the address where the failure occurred. POWER ON DIAGNOSTICS As described earlier there are two power-on modes in the RV-8. You can power on via the rear panel power switch or by bringing the RV-8 out of standby mode. Power-on diagnostics are executed every time the rear panel power switch is switched on.
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The dots increment in number from both sides simultaneously, as the rest of the power-on diagnostic tests are completed. This keeps you informed as to the functioning of the RV-8. If a failure occurs, the test will attempt to enter a loop to exercise signal lines to aid in debugging.
These tests are referred to as Repair diagnostics. Two groups of tests are executed for every RV-8. These are the Loop Tests and the Functional Test Suite. The Loop Tests and the Functional suite comprise the automated sets of tests used to verify proper operation of every unit.
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Lexicon being executed. Pressing and holding the Mode button returns the user to the top-level diagnostic menu. Repair Diagnostics Suite The repair tests suite is the section where every diagnostic test can be executed individually. Additionally, the repair test suite allows you to run any single diagnostic test infinitely. The encoder knob is used to scroll through each diagnostic test.
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RV-8 Service Manual OSD CHAR TEST PAGE: (0-11) SWITCH TEST LED TEST ENCODER TEST SET TRIGGERS TRIGGER 0 TRIGGER: OFF/ON TRIGGER 1 TRIGGER: OFF/ON AMP RELAY TESTS MAIN RELAY RELAY: OFF/ON CHANNEL 1 RELAY: OFF/ON CHANNEL 2 RELAY: OFF/ON CHANNEL 3...
1. Verify the three LEDS at the right side of the VFD display light: RED, AMBER and BLUE. 2. In approximately three seconds, verify the display indicates: “**LEXICON **” 3. When the “** LEXICON **” display appears, within eight seconds press and hold the Zone 2 DVD2 and Zone 3 DVD2 buttons.
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1. Create two (2) RS 232 wrap around plugs by connecting pins 2 & 3 of a female DB9 connector. 2. Install the two RS 232 wrap around plugs onto the RS 232 1 and 2 ports located on the RV-8 rear panel.
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The LCD display on the remote control should appear as in Figure B below. Figure A: HOME MENU Figure B: MAIN MENU Note: The RV-8 will NOT respond to the PAGE, HOME, FAV, M1, M2 and M3 buttons. 3. RV-8 Setup: The front panel display should indicate: “IR REMOTE TEST Remote Test:”...
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RV-8 Service Manual Test: 1. Press and hold the DVD2 button on the remote. 2. Verify the yellow IR ACK LED is blinking on the RV-8 front panel. 3. Verify the display indicates: “IR REMOTE TEST Remote Test: 21 IR”...
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Lexicon Test: 1. Press each switch and verify that the front panel display indicates the correct name for the switch. Standby = STANDBY Mode Left = LEFT MODE Right = RIGHT MODE Mute = MUTE MODE The MAIN switches = MAIN Switch Name, where Switch Name is the name of the Switch that is labeled on the front panel.
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RV-8 Service Manual Test: 1. Turn the encoder knob clockwise and verify that each LED lights individually and is the correct color. See the color code table below and on the next page. 2. When all LEDs have been lit, press the Mode button to proceed to the next test.
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HDPhones: OUT” Test: 1. Insert a 1/4-inch headphone plug into the Phones jack on the RV-8 front panel, and verify that the display indicates: “HEADPHN INSERT TEST HDPhones: IN.” 2. Remove the 1/4-inch headphone plug from RV-8 front panel Phones jack.
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The fans are located at the bottom of the RV-8 chassis. Two fans are on the left side and two are on the right side of the unit.
3. Push the cover towards the front panel and remove from the bottom of the RV-8. To remove the Power Supply Board: 1. With the RV-8 front panel facing you, locate the power supply module mounted to the inside chassis on the left-hand side of the RV-8.
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2. Locate and disconnect the following power and ribbon cables: J20, 2, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31,and 32 3. Locate and remove the four screws that hold the Main board to the chassis. 4. On the rear panel of the RV-8 locate the screws and other fasteners that hold the Main board to the rear panel.
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Lexicon 5. Carefully slide the Main board to the front of the RV-8 and up and out of the chassis. 6. Store it in a static-free area. To remove the front panel: 1. Place the RV-8 upside down with the front panel facing you.
Using this technology allows maximum amplifier performance under the most demanding and extreme conditions. In the RV-8 there are two amplifier modules. One module consists of three amplifier channels and the other consists of four amplifier channels. Each individual channel is identical schematically, but not identical in the way they are laid out.
RV-8 Service Manual Amplifier Operation At the heart of the amplifier is a high performance error amplifier (U2 - TLE2037). From the error amp audio signals move through the voltage translators and on to Q7 (MJE15032) and Q11 (MJE15033). Q7 and Q11 form current gain cells, which feed the paralleled main output devices (MJ21194 NPN, MJ21193 PNP).
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Lexicon Clip The clip signal is derived from the output signal of the error amp. This signal is called V_ERR on the schematic. V_ERR is fed into a window comparator set up by U4-A (LM339D) and U4-B. When the signal coming out of the error amp exceeds ±12.5Vdc it triggers the window comparator. The output of this stage is sent into another comparator stage set up by U4-C.
RV-8 Service Manual RV-8 ANALOG BOARD THEORY The analog board of the RV-8 encompasses all of the analog audio inputs and outputs, level controls and A/D and D/A converters. This board is located below the RV-8 Video Board. There are three separate signal paths: Main, Zone2 and Zone3. Each of the eight analog stereo inputs, the tuner, the phono, or any of eight digital inputs can be routed to any of the three paths.
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Lexicon 1. An S/PDIF signal may be encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS format and pass through a decoder that outputs the 5.1-channels. These channels are then passed along to the DSP and sent to the analog board. 2. Two sets of three separate analog input pairs can be routed directly to the outputs, bypassing the DSP and converters.
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RV-8 Service Manual SCHEMATIC WALKTHROUGH Analog Audio Inputs (sheets 1,2 & 3) Sheets 1 and 2 are identical. The Left input jacks and associated circuitry are on sheet 1 while sheet 2 includes the Right input jacks and circuitry. Each input pair is buffered by a dual TL072 op amp. Each buffer connects to three DG408 8x1 CMOS switches.
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Lexicon The output of the DAC passes through a second order low-pass filter with its –3dB frequency at 187kHz. The filter topology is a compromise between the flat pass-band Butterworth filter and the Bessel filter with its superb transient response. The filter is flat out to 20kHz. It has an overall gain of 6.7dB when measured at the test points.
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RV-8 Service Manual L/R, Center, Sub, L/R Side, L/R Rear) whereas MAIN_DIRECT_SEL/ selects the 5.1-analog inputs directly. The rear channels are switched with separate controls REAR_DACOUT_SEL/ and REAR_DIRECT_SEL/. The output from the analog switch goes to a –6dB level shifter and ADG451 output mute switch. The outputs pass through DC-blocking caps and relays before going to the RCA connectors.
Lexicon RV-8 MAIN BOARD THEORY This section provides a detailed description of the design theory embodied in the RV-8 Main Board. Each section of this document will discuss the theory of each functional subset of this board and will reference a schematic sheet for each block.
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CPU and each of the peripheral devices attached to the host. It will also allow the running of configuration scripts to test various functions and features included in the RV-8. Re-programming the system FLASH is also called into service via the debugger.
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Lexicon The user port is implemented by PA3_RXD1 (48) and PA4_TXD1 (47). Connecting an HDI emulated hyperterminal to this port allows access to the system software at the code level. This port is also used to download new code to the FLASH device.
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AN7 A/D Converter port (99). It is currently not used. Front Panel Boot Level Monitoring and Control Signals: OVLED, SYSLED, FP_IR_ACK, FPSWITCH[3:1] The user has the option of starting the RV-8 into three modes: • Normal start-up (default) •...
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10-bit address beginning at CPUADDR1 instead of CPUADDR0. Boot Mode Jumper Selection The RV-8 supports multiple booting options to aid in software development. In the final product, only one of these modes is available, booting from FLASH, as described on page 6-15. For development, booting...
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RV-8 Service Manual implemented in W3, W4, and W5. The following table illustrates the various modes available to the developer. Boot Mode Jumper Configuration Usage Uninstalled Uninstalled Default; Boot and Program Run from FLASH Open 2 - 3 1 - 2...
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Lexicon used in the released version of this product, and therefore is installed during software development cycles only. Emulator Support (J14) The Emulator socket is designed to accept a 40-position emulator pod for boot code development. When the pod is in place, it acts exactly like the EEPROM mentioned above. The BOOTCS/ signal is routed to the chip enable pin by placing a jumper plug between pins 2 and 3 on W5.
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RV-8 Service Manual External Registers (U20 and U21) U20 and U21 are octal D-flops that provide software control for the following: • Resets to the DSP engines • Resets to the expansion ports • Control of external trigger voltages •...
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Lexicon DSP 1 and 2 Configuration (U16 and U34) DSP 1 and DSP 2 are Analog Devices ADSP21161N 32-bit SHARC Microcomputers. They come packaged in a 255 position Ball Grid Array. The IO pins on these devices are not 5 volt tolerant, necessitating the level shifters on sheet 2 of this schematic set.
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RV-8 Service Manual EMU/ EMU/ TRST TRST Series Connection Diagram U18 JTAG ENABLED U37 JTAG ENABLED U37 + U18 JTAG ENABLED General Purpose I/O Device Pins: FLAG[9:4] (F3, E3, F2, F4, F1, G3) Each flag pin may be configured as input or an output. In this application the flag pins listed above are configured by software as outputs.
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Lexicon incorporation of the bank bits within the address space. The following table illustrates the internal to external address multiplexing. SHARC DSP Internal to External Address bit mapping Row Address Bank Bits Column Address Internal External Internal External Internal External...
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RV-8 Service Manual Proprietary DSP A (U16) The Memory interface and control block for U16 is shown on this page. The on-chip memory controller provides all the necessary interface to the SDRAM. The DSP accesses the memory data bus 32-bits at one time, eliminating the more conventional four data mask controls.
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Lexicon Link Ports Signals: DSPABLDATA[7:0], DSPBALDATA[7:0], L0CLK, L0ACK, L1CLK, L1ACK The link port is a full duplex pathway that allows 100MHz bit rate transfers of audio data between the SHARCs. The L0DAT[07:00] ports on each device are configured as transmitters while the L1DAT[07:00] ports are configured as receivers.
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RV-8 Service Manual Power and Ground Distribution (U16 and U34) The SHARC devices require two supply voltages. One voltage powers the 3.3V IO while the inner core of the device runs off of 1.8V. There are 13 pins on each device that require 3.3V, 14 pins that require 1.8V, and one pin that requires a separate 1.8V to power the internal PLL circuitry.
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RV-8 Service Manual External Register U21 bit map RESREGDECH is decoded from chip select CPUCS3/, write strobe CPUWRH/, and the condition CPUADDR[3:1]==000. The result is an active high strobe when a write operation is performed at CPU address 0x00C00000. This strobe acts as a clock signal for register device U20 on sheet 2. The following table illustrates the register control.
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Lexicon DISP_RS is a decode of CPUCS3/ and the condition CPUADDR[3:1] == 001. This is an active low signal and is a function bank select signal for the VFD. DISP_RW is a read/write strobe for the VFD. When this signal is high, the VFD registers are in read mode.
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DSPATXD, CRY_FCS/, CRY_FINTREQ/, HINBSY During the boot phase of RV-8, algorithm code is loaded into the format FLASH and then into the on- board SRAM. All external memory is accessed through DSPC via its SPI port. As demonstrated with the SHARC devices, the two SPI ports for DSPAB and DSPC are shared, with each one selected by independent chip select signals.
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When this signal is low, the internal clock source is the internal PLL. When high, then all internal logic is driven by the CLKIN pin directly. This signal is significant during the boot phase of RV-8 when the algorithm FLASH U19 is being loaded. Writing to this FLASH can only happen reliably when CLKSEL is high.
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RV-8 Service Manual from the propagation delay of a gate within U7. The resultant signal DELWE/ is the write enable for U19. Software requirements dictate that the FLASH address space begin at 0x80000. U13 decodes out the start address with chip select. When CRY_A19 is high and CRY_NVCS/ is low, pin 4 of U13 goes low.
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Lexicon coming up. This is a likely scenario given the fact that the 3.3V rail is more heavily loaded than the 2.5V rail. There are seven ground pins associated with the core supply, and four associated with the I/O supply. In addition, there are five no connect pins that are recommended by the manufacturer to be tied to GND.
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RV-8 Service Manual FPGA Programming Source Configuration Table FPGA PROGRAMMING CONFIGURATION R128 R129 R130 R131 R133 R134 R135 R148 R149 R150 R157 R158 MODE Host Programming (Default) EPROM Programming (Development) Host Bus Interface Signals: CPUADDR[9:0], LVDATA[7:0], CPUCS2/, CPUWRL/, CPURD/, BUFDIR, CPUCLKOUT, RESET/ The AVRX FPGA internal registers are contained entirely within the CS2/ memory space of the host CPU.
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Lexicon LVCRYIRQ/ is an interrupt to the host CPU that is generated whenever a read or write transaction via the Format Decoder SPI ports has been completed. This carries a host interrupt priority of level 3. This signal is level shifted to 5V prior to being presented to the CPU. At present, this interrupt is masked off and unused by system software.
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Digital Audio I/O Signals: SPDIF_COAX_IN[4:1], SPDIF_OPTO_IN[4:1], DIG_REC_OUT Provision is made within the RV-8 for eight S/PDIF inputs, four from coaxial sources, and four from optical fiber sources. The coax sources are signal conditioned and buffered prior to being routed to the AVRX FPGA.
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Lexicon CRY_INTREQ/ is an interrupt line that indicates that DSPC has out-going control data and should be serviced by the host CPU. When this interrupt occurs, bit 2 in the Interrupt Status Register is set. This bit is then cleared after the host CPU polls this register. This interrupt is active low.
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RV-8 Service Manual to the SPI DMA Block Size Register. Once this register is written, then a SPI transfer occurs to the SHARC. When the transfer is done, the host CPU is interrupted by DSPABIRQ/. The system software must then clear bit 4 in the SPI Chip Select Register to zero.
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Lexicon Tuner Board Control Interface Signals: ADA_TUN_CE/, TUN_RDS_CLK, TUN_RDS_DAT ADA_TUN_CE/ is a chip select that enables SPI transfers to the Tuner Board. The rest of the SPI port is comprised of ADA_SDATA_IN, ADA_SDATA_OUT, and ADA_LATCH from the Analog Board Control Interface.
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RV-8 Service Manual MAIN_I2S_OUT1 is the 24-bit serial data stream sourced from the AVRX FPGA to the LEFT/RIGHT FRONT D/A Converter on the Analog Board. MAIN_I2S_OUT2 is the 24-bit serial data stream sourced from the AVRX FPGA to the CENTER/SUB D/A Converter on the Analog Board.
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Lexicon Address Bits Signal Base + 0 Ready control for channels 4:1 (RDY_CON[4:1]) Base + 0 (Not used) Base + 1 (Not used) Four Channel Control RAM Table SER_CLKA is the serial shift clock with which the control and status data are synchronous.
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MAIN_PLL_FPGA_MCKO, ZONE2_PLL_PUMP_UP, ZONE2_PLL_PUMP_DN, ZONE2_PLL_LOCK_DN/, REC_DAC_SEL[1:0], ZONE2_PLL_FPGA_MCKO, AUDIO_OSC The AVRX FPGA uses the output frequency of each VCO implemented on RV-8 as a 512FS master clock at 44.1/48kHz and a 256FS master clock at 88/96kHz. Within the AVRX, the incoming clock frequencies are divided by 512 or 256 and is phase compared to a corresponding frequency derived from the reference clock source.
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Signals: EXP[17:0] The RV-8 has built in capacity for future expansion capabilities. A general purpose 18-bit bus is shared between two expansion ports. To date, the only use for this expansion bus is for a test fixture that may be plugged into either port to test continuity of the signals to the FPGA.
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RV-8 Service Manual FB15 provides a cleaner 3.3V supply to the oscillator, minimizing contamination of the output clock signal by the switching characteristics of other devices connected to the 3.3VD plane. C142 is a standard high frequency de-coupling capacitor for U35.
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RESET is an active high signal generated by Reset Generator U31. It provides power-up reset to the Analog Board and is the only positive going reset signal in use in the RV-8 system. Amp Board Connectors (J18 and J22) J18 is a 14 position FFC connector that provides interconnection with the Crown Four Channel Amplifier Module.
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RV-8 Service Manual OVLD_LED is a buffered equivalent of the OVLED signal, which is driven directly by the Host CPU. The OVERLOAD LED is one of three LEDs located behind the VFD lens on the front panel. U15 provides the buffered signals from the CPU to the Front Panel Board.
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BROWN_OUT is a monitoring signal from the amp power supply that will trigger an NMI if the power supply rails drop by more than 10% of their nominal voltage. This will place the RV-8 into a standby mode with the amplifiers shut off until the supplies have stabilized.
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J7 accepts a composite video signal from the Video Board and passes it to the outside world. J7 is spark gap protected. Trigger Outputs (Sheet 14) The RV-8 provides two 12V voltage sources for remote powering external accessories in the user’s home theater. Each trigger output can provide up to 1 Amp to an external load.
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Lexicon The regulator provides the external 12VDC when the ON/OFF pin is brought to a logic 0. This pin is software controlled via the external registers on sheet 2. See page 6-23 for further information. Inverter U14 permits us to use positive logic in the software register.
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RV-8 Service Manual D16 prevents the control voltage from going much below 2V, ensuring that the VCO is never driven to a non-oscillating state. D21 prevents the duty cycle integrator from being driven to the wrong polarity when the loop is out of lock.
ZONE 2 Remote Input Remote control of the RV-8 is made possible via an infra-red detector behind the front panel lens. Control from the Main Zone is made by pointing the remote at the front panel and activating functionality on the remote control surface panel.
RV-8. FM is brought into the tuner via a 75-ohm F-type connector. FM signals may be provided to the tuner via cable television service, or with the use of a 75/300 ohm Balun transformer and a Y-style twin-lead antenna.
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Left and Right audio signals are presented to the rest of the RV-8 system via LFOUT and RFOUT (pins 27 and 28, respectively). C12 and C13 provide an AC couple path to the output of the board, while R8 and R9 ensure equal path impedance for these signals.
3 of J2. This bulk voltage is noise filtered by FB1. Pins 4 and 6 provide the LEFT and RIGHT stereo signals from the tuner to the rest of RV-8, while the common return path for both of these is provided by pin 5.
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Lexicon S-video inputs (Video board schematic sheet 1) Specific references are to input 1; other inputs are similar. S-video luminance inputs (pin 3 of the mini-din jacks) are terminated and buffered the same as composite inputs. AC-coupling is applied after buffering;...
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U18 feeds two 75-ohm outputs, connecting to rca jacks on the Video Out board via ribbon cable J16. Zone3 Composite video (Video board schematic sheet 4) Zone3 is an additional video path in the RV-8 which provides one composite video output. Zone 3 video functionality corresponds to zone2 audio functionality in previous products and the signal-naming nomenclature reflects this legacy.
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One normally-open pole of RY2 disconnects the luminance component CNV_Y in order to effectively disable component output. The signals generated by the RV-8 OSD are compatible only with the 480i Y Pb Pr component format. When incompatible formats are in use, the component OSD is inapplicable, and is not accessed by the operating system software.
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RV-8 Service Manual In overlay mode, composite or s-video luminance from the input amplifier is applied to YIN, and similarly, s-video chrominance (if applicable) is applied to CIN. The video applied to YIN is shifted to have a back- porch dc-level of about 1.57Vdc by U31 and associated circuitry. C123/C73 passively couple the ac- content of the luminance signal, with the op-amp providing the dc response.
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Lexicon Video Control Registers (Video board schematic sheet 8). Control registers are implemented within CPLD U14, through a serial interface. The serial clock and data are VIDEO_SCLK and VIDEO_DATA, shared in common with the OSD. A transfer is initiated by a pulse on VIDEO_REG/, followed by a burst of clock and data that update all 56 control register bits within the CPLD in approximately 4.5 sec.
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Harman Specialty Group 3 Oak Park, Bedford, MA, 01730-1413 USA Customer Service: Telephone: 781-280-0300 | Service Fax: 781-280-0499 | www.lexicon.com Part No. 070-17537 | Rev 0...
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