Sunday, September 23, 2018

Grundig – Beko POWERMAX Q2 PROJECT GF CHASSIS – Service mode details, troubleshooting guide

PowerMax-Q2 Chassis-Grundig/Beko - how to enter the service mode, Service mode details, Treoubleshooting

SERVICE MENU SETTINGS
To enter service menu, just like in the previously launched products, we press menu button of the remote control and enter 9, 3, 0, 1 or 8, 5, 0, 0.
As the chassis improvement and development works go on throughout the production, service menu items may vary according to the software version. The following explanations are service menu settings of the current version.
System Configuration
This menu contains general settings of the system. Press OK button on the remote control to access this menu.
TV MODE tab contains "Factory" and "Customer" options. It is used to perform factory controls and settings more efficiently and faster.  On the TVs delivered to the customer, this setting is absolutely selected as "Customer". Otherwise, it will lead to customer complaints such as "TV automatically turns on after power failures" or "different functions operate from the remote control"
HDCP VERIFY: It must be checked whether the HDCP key is installed during factory controls.  HDCP key stands for “High Bandwidth Content Protection Key”. This key is used to prevent copying of data on digital sources such as DVD or blue-ray. With HDCP, video data is transmitted from the source to the receiver as encrypted.  Therefore, to watch HDCP encrypted DVDs or blue-ray, HDCP key should have been loaded on TV. On the products with HDCP installed, SUCCESS message is included.
DEBUG MODE is the feature, which is used to track software modifications made on TV during R&D stage. This setting must be "Off" on TVs delivered to the customer.
PLUG PLAY (Demo Mode): A navigation key is pressed after having completed all settings and checks in the factory. Later, "Please wait" message appears; and when you see the message "DONE", the device should be unplugged and plugged again. With this process, television will be set to its initial values before delivery. It will be proper to set Plug&Play tab after service.
After pressing right key on the tab, the flash will be installed with factory defaults. TV can be shipped to the customer after this setting. Please note that any warning is not displayed or you do not have to exit the menu while Plug&Play is getting activated. You should be careful not to take the device into Plug&Play mode by mistake.
HOTEL tab should be set to "On" with the products for which the Basic Hotel TV feature is desired; and it should be set to "Off" in other products. When the hotel model is "On", certain features designed for the hotel use are activated; the user cannot change the channels set by the service, for example, or the volume cannot be increased more than a certain level.
CI KEY VERIFY indicates whether the CI Key was installed. This menu cannot be changed.
This option should appear as "Pass" in the products with CI Plus feature. CI Key is the keyword on the card which is inserted to decrypt the broadcasting. This menu is a control indicator and changes automatically. This keyword is installed during TV production and it becomes a kind of ID for your TV when watching encrypted channels. GF-chassis products support CI+ feature. Launched in 2008, it is a new encryption standard developed with the collaboration of consumer electronics and scrambled digital broadcasting companies. It was possible to copy the programs after decoding process; however, now they cannot be copied because IC that comes with CI Plus has a key. In this system, broadcasting is initially decoded on CI card. The broadcasting transmitted to the main
IC from the CI card is also encrypted and it is decoded with CI Key, which is a factory setting and different for each TV. Thus, there will be no free encrypted broadcasting on the bare line and encrypted broadcasting cannot be copied.
CI+ feature is standard in all the products with GF chassis.
PANEL ENERGY CLASS header is used for selecting the energy class of the product. Product is set to specifications in the factory. Panel brightness levels available in the NAND Flash are used according to the product energy class.
RECOVERY MODE is used for R&D test purposes, here ON must be selected.
Source Configuration
This menu can be accessed by pressing 2,3,5,6 on the remote control. The settings under source configuration tab determine which sources will be on and which ones will be off depending on customer demands. PC source cannot be selected in gf-chassis products as they do not have VGA connector.
TV Configuration
This menu contains configuration settings of TV. We may select amongst the menus that are being used and to be used on TV. These settings differ from the "System Configuration". This menu contains the changes which the user can directly observe.
To enter this menu, you should go to "TV configuration" from the service menu and enter the numbers 2, 3, 5, 6 in sequence.
OSD Selection menu has "Grundig", "Beko", "Arçelik" and "OEM" selection. For Grundig products, "Grundig" is selected. Menu images vary according to selected brand.
GRFset1 (USB RECORDING): This indicates the television's status of USB recording. In GFchassis products, it is selected ON by default. It will be off in Non-pvr products.
The Remote Control: GRUNDIG and other OSD can support several different models of remote controls and all those models can be seen under the menu. Selection of remote control may vary according to the customer demand.
Operator Selection: Approved operators are selected as "Avail" and others as "Navail".
Keypad: This item indicates the type of the keypad incorporated in the chassis. 3Button+1STD is selected by default in the GF-chassis products.
7 Segment Display: This is the LED indicator that mechanically displays the time on the front panel. In GF-chassis products, it is set to OFF.
CEC: This feature allows you to make an HDMI connection between your TV and DVD player, satellite receiver or video recorder and control such equipment with the remote control of the television. In products with GF-chassis, CEC feature is available as standard.
Speaker Output Power: Allows selecting speaker output power. Speaker volume output power must be selected as "15W@8ohm".
Subwoofer Output Power: Carries out sub-woofer volume output.
Chassis products, audio output power should be selected “OFF” by standard.
Hidev Mono (Enhancing high audio deviation): HIDEV MONO is a feature developed to prevent imbalances that may occur on sound carrier signals due to high audio deviation in the country. It is ON for domestic products and OFF for the products sold abroad.
Optical Out (Digital Optical Audio Output): This feature is generally used to input digital audio to devices such as amplifier, DVD and etc.
Optical out must be set to ON by default in GF chassis products.
Sports Mode: This has been developed for the TVs with Grundig sports feature. It is switched to "Off" in GF chassis products.
EPG Padding Time: It can be set to the early start or delayed end during pvr set-up, according to the program on epg table. It must be off in non-pvr products.
BISS Key: This is developed for decryption when broadcast is scrambled over satellite without using modules. It should be selected "On" for GF-chassis products.
Voice Recognition RC: This is for remote control operated by voice recognition.
HbbTV: This enables HBBtv feature. It should be switched to "On" by standard in GF-chassis products.
Power LED Brightness Low: This is the value that adjusts LED brightness when TV is On. It must be set to "8" in GF chassis products.
Power LED Brightness High: This is the value that adjusts LED brightness when TV is off. It is set as "23" in GF products.
Permanent Timeshift: This turns continuous recording on or off up to 60 minutes.
WiDi: It must be set to off as certification tests are still in progress.
Jitter Immunity: This is added for test purposes. It must be set to off.
Uart Enable: It must be set to Off as it is used for internal tests.
APP PIP: It must be set to "Off" till the tests are finalized.
Screen Capture allows to capture and then share the screen image in the live broadcast. It should be set to "On".
DTS Cert Mod must be set to "Off" till tests are finalized.
Bluetooth provides wireless communication with sound systems with Bluetooth feature. It must be set to On.
Ambient Light Sensor, adjusts back-light level in the TVs by controlling ambient light amount. It must be set to "Off" in GF-chassis products.
Weather Widget activates the weather forecast application.
Bubble Help, it activates the help option in the user menu.
KocSistem Mode: It must be set to Off.
ShopMode Type: It allows to select the shop mode image vertically or horizontally.
Custom Boot/Screen Saver Image enables to boot the TV with any picture defined by the user.  It must be set to "Off".
Cloner Configuration (Cloning feature configuration)
This menu is used to copy your selections, channel lists, user options, satellite settings and service menu settings on TV and move them to another TV. Particularly, when installing TV at the user's home, this feature will save us time as we will not have to tune satellite channels anew.
Cloning can be done from any TV with the same chassis. To enter this menu, you need to go to "Cloner configuration" from the service menu and enter the numbers 4, 6, 5, 8 in sequence.
Copy selects what and to where you want to copy. TV to USB copies the configuration on TV to the USB. USB to TV transfers previously prepared channel list, user and satellite settings to TV.
Copy Item; this is the name of configuration to be copied.
"My Channel List" allows you to copy the channel and favorite lists created on the TV to a USB stick or transfer a previously copied list to the TV from the USB stick.
"My Satellite List" allows you to copy the transponder list stored on the TV to a USB stick or transfer a previously copied list to the TV from the USB stick.
"Channel Set.", "Service Set." and "User Set." are used to copy the user and service menu settings on the TV to a USB stick or transfer the settings on the USB stick to a TV. While the installation is performed by the service agents, these settings must not be transferred to the television.
Approved Logos
This refers to logos and approved countries that will be on the screen when SHOP MODE is selected in the product.  The tab includes "Country Approvals" and "Feature Approvals".
Other Menus
Other menus are closed to services as they are used for R&D studies in the factory.
Start Cloning option starts the cloning process.
Whereas TV to USB takes little time, USB to TV causes a short interruption of TV imaging. When TV automatically restarts after installation, its means cloning is completed.
When cloning, you should ensure that both product codes are the same. If the cloning will be carried out for two products having the same product code, during both TV to USB cloning and USB to TV cloning, "ALL" should be selected as Copy item. When cloning between different product codes, only "My Channel List" section should be copied. After copying, picture settings of TV may show some differences. TV should be delivered to the customer after those settings are checked. On User menu, go to "Source Setup" (without selecting). Press the keys 4, 6, 5, 8; and cloning menu will be displayed.
Acoustic management
This feature is used to create the best sound performance suitable for the cabinet. Bass
CUSTOMER SETTINGS
Customer settings vary depending on the product code and model. In GF-chassis products, many of the features are selected ON by DEFAULT.
The values of each feature are shown in the next column of the table. The values of optional features are stated in VTF (Version Demand Form) depending on the customer’s demand.  Customer settings are not changed when software or bootcode is installed.
!! If flash IC is required to be changed in GF-chassis products for any reason at the service center, relevant settings should be performed in service menu by re-checking the tables below and VTF of the product before delivery to the customer because the values in the tables below will take default values on software in accordance with the product size (screen) and features.
FAILURE/ERRORs
Sound available but no picture, and back-lights illuminated
Assuming that chassis is generally in good condition as we obtain sound output from TV. When you cannot determine if the back-light is working or not due to the illumination level in the environment, you are recommended to tap on the TV's front panel lightly; if the back-light Before starting controls and repairs, it is crucial to analyze and comprehend the problem exactly. In this problem, you must make sure if it is originated from the utilized source, if it is a cable connection error or if utilized devices have any problems or not.
Then, particularly LVDS cable on the chassis should be checked for any disconnections, loose parts, dislocations, breaks or ruptures.  Likewise, it will be proper to check cable connections of the panel.  Later, the panel power (PANEL-PWR) supplied to the panel T-CON board over LVDS cable should be checked on T901 in the chassis. Panel supply for the products with GF chassis is 12V.
If this supply is unavailable, whether 12V feeding is present on S900 socket will be checked from pin #4 or 5. If 12V supply is not found on S900 socket although POWER_SW signal exists, PSU should be replaced. If POWER_SW signal is not available, main IC and peripheral components should be checked.
If VCC_PANEL voltage is found in T901 Leg 2 but not found in Leg 3; T1001 and peripheral components will be checked. When TV is "ON", a voltage around 3.8V occurs on Leg 1 of FET as to be higher than 0V, and supply voltage on Leg 2 is transferred to Leg 3. Check "TCON_ ON" signal, Leg 1 of R902 resistance. Here, if the voltage is High, it means that panel supply has not been turned on from the main integrated circuit or software. This signal remains high while the TV is going out of Stand-By and gets down to 0V, 1 seconds before the picture appears on the screen.  If the panel is supplied voltage over LVDS, it is is working, you will notice a slight glowing.
Most likely that picture information is transmitted as well. Even if we do not have any precise control method for information flow over data lines, the voltage is around 1.2V DC as detected by means of a measuring tool. If this voltage cannot be received, main processor might be faulty.
If LVDS data leaves Main Processor without problems, problem might be in panel.  Besides, you can also consider problems including that LVDS data is not being transmitted to the panel properly, i.e. panel parameters are wrong in NAND Flash or software installation error.
Problem can be eliminated by installing the appropriate software.
Sound available but no picture, and back-lights not illuminated
In the cases where audio is available yet the back-lights are not lit, first of all, check the cable and connector connections to the panel. After the connection checks are completed, check whether 12V is present on the 4th pin of the chassis S900 connector. PSU must be changed if 12V cannot be measured on this pin. If 12V voltage is present, check the 13th pin of the S900 connector on the chassis. If the BL_CTRL signal is 0V on the 13th pin, it indicates that there is a problem originating from software or IC. If the voltage measured on this pin is 0V, for test purposes connect 3.3V to the S900 connector of the chassis PSU cable which is located on the chassis side. If the TV does not operate, then there may be a problem originating from LED or driver. First replace the LED driver circuit then the panel if the problem persists. If the TV operates, increase the backlit to the maximum and install a different version of software and try again. To make sure that system works, turn back light down to the lowest level and check. If no problem occurs, submit TV.
No audio
In case of any audio problem, not only one but also various sources, cables and devices should be checked against the problem. You need to make sure that volume has not been turned down from television settings or mute button is not pressed.
If there is not any problems, check the loudspeaker cables and loudspeakers on the chassis; fix the problem, if any. Before starting detailed checks, check if sound problem is caused by headphone out. As headphone amp. is in sound amp., setting can be enabled or disabled in service menu and you can check if the problem is caused by headphone amp. If no sound is received from Sound IC out, an oscilloscope can be used to check data lines I2S and I2C in input. If no signal is observed, then there is a problem on the main integrated circuit. If signals are detected, you should check IC800 and peripheral components against problems, and check IC800 supply and see if MUTE is pressed on.
Besides, scart output of TV should be checked for sound. If there is no sound in scart output, power supply of the integrated circuit at position IC600 and peripheral components, and at IC600 input, the availability of AU_DAC2_L and AU_DAC2_R signals sent by main integrated circuit should be checked. If you cannot detect AU_DAC2_L and AU_DAC2_R signals at the IC600 input, it means no sound signal comes from main IC. If the scart output has sound, the problem might be arising from the audio amplifier or peripherals.
When there is no audio reception, the supply of sound amplifier on IC800 position is checked from V_AUDIO voltage on L804. If you cannot detect supply, power supply should be checked against problems.
If the amplifier is being supplied with power, Leg 13, 27, 37 of the amplifier should be checked for 3.3V DC voltage. We should suspect the main integrated circuit if there is no 3.3V.  This voltage drops down to 0V and ensures switching the amplifier off in Stand-By mode (POWER_SW signal and main integrated circuit performs the control).
Audio amplifier has I2C communication lines to communicate with the main integrated circuit.
Roughly, the voltage level should be below 3.3V and variable at the Pins 23 and 24. Here, the fixed 3.3V gets lower when data is being transmitted, and thus, audio amplifier and main integrated circuit communicate. If this value is constantly 0V, short circuit possibility should be checked where I2C line is connected. Current version of the software should be installed against software problems.
Pin 25 is the reset pin of the sound amplifier.
This pin should be high (3.3V) during the time when TV is on. This value can be measured from C828. If this value is low (0V), RESET_OUT signal should be checked. If this signal, which can be checked from R812 resistance, is low, you may suspect that the problem rests in software or main integrated circuit.
If all these inspections don't give any results, you may suspect that amplifier integrated circuit has failure.
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Friday, September 14, 2018

Samsung LED TV - UN46D6003SFXZC, UN40D6000SFXZA, UN40D5500RF – SMPS circuit diagram


PSU Schematics. PD46A0_BSM (BN44-00422A) PD46A1_BSM (BN44-00423A), BN44-00458A
Models: Samsung UN46D6003SFXZC, Samsung UN40D6000SFXZA, Samsung UN40D5500RF 
Using: SEM5025(SMPS control IC), FSFR-1700XSL, TK8A50D(FET), D2011K
PD46A0 BSM (BN44-00422A)
PD46A1 BSM (BN44-00423A)
The output to excite the LEDs behaves like a current source of 300mA approx.
It means that the current tries to be constant and it is the output voltage that varies. This can down even to 118V.
When there is not enough loads in the exit, the source of LEDs has hiccups. (From 800 ohm approx.)
The hiccup manifests like this: the Drive LED + se activate and rises to 322V (completely without load).
At that time the whole source is turned off, with a voltage high (3V approx.) by pin 9, which immediately returns at 0.1V. Notwithstanding the source Drive LED + delay seconds to restart. The sample of OVP (Over Voltage Protection) comes to the integrated by leg 12.  But if it registers short, it is completely inhibited, both Drive LED +, as Drive LED - (0V in both outputs), and as soon as the short disappears, the source restarts.
When registering short, pin 6 goes up to 11.2V. The 14 goes down to 2V.  The maximum current is around 0.33A, when the exit of Drive LED+ is so minimal, that it only exceeds by 3V to the input source.
100-240V 50 / 60HZ 2.5A
A5V 5.3V / 100mA
B5V 46A0 5.3V / 2.9A
B5V 46A1 5.3V / 3.5A
B13V 46A0 12.8V / 1.49A
B13V 46A1 12.8V / 3.17A
VAMP 12.8V / 0.29A
Led Driver (TOP1 +) 255V / 308MA)
Model N46A0 PSLF121A03A, 46A1 PSLF151A03A
If the voltage at pin 13 drops to 0V, the source Drive LED + is suspended. If the 116V exist, the LEDs they lower the brightness but they do not extinguish.
That means the Drive LED- is still active Without RL it delivers fluctuating 315. Drive LED + works, but
Drive LED- is suspended.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

UE40D7000L Samsung LED TV Software upgrade, factory mode, alignments, service mode, AllShare, Disassembly and more


Samsung LED TV - UE40D7000L*, UE46D7000L*, UE55D7000L* Software upgrade, factory mode, alignments, service mode, AllShare
Alignments and Adjustments
General Alignment instruction
1. Usually, a color LED-TV needs only slight touch-up adjustment upon installation.
Check the basic characteristics such as height, horizontal and vertical sync.
2. Use the specifed test equipment or its equivalent.
3. Correct impedance matching is essential.
4. Avoid overload. Excessive signal from a sweep generator might overload the front-end of the TV. When inserting signal markers, do not allow the marker generator to distort test result.
5. Connect the TV only to an AC power source with voltage and frequency as specifed on the backcover nameplate.
6. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect any wire while the TV is turned on. Make sure that the power cord is disconnected before replacing any parts.
7. To protect against shock hazard, use an isolation transformer.
Entering Factory Mode
To enter ‘Service Mode’ Press the remote -control keys in this sequence :
● If you do not have Factory remote – control
Power Off > Info > Menu > Mute > Power On.
If you  have factory remote control
Info > Factory
Troubleshooting
Check the various cable connections frst.
• Check to see if there is a burnt or damaged cable.
• Check to see if there is a disconnected or loose cable connection.
• Check to see if the cables are connected according to the connection diagram.
2. Check the power input to the Main Board.
3. How to distinguish if the problem is caused by Main board or T-Con.
a. No Video : If the problem is No Video but BLU is on and Indication LED is blinking repeatedly and faster than nomal booting, replace the T-Con board.
b. Distorted Picture : Check the inner patterns.
How to check inner pattern
1. Factory mode (Mute > 1 > 8 > 2 > Power on when TV is in ‘Stand-by mode’)
2. Move to SVC menu.
3. Move to Test Pattern.
4. Check inner patterns.
(This model only support FBE, READ PRE, READ POST)
White Balance
Perform Calibration in the Lattice Pattern before adjusting the White Balance
Color Calibration
Adjust spec.
1. Source : HDMI
2. Setting Mode : 1280 x 720@60Hz
3. Pattern : Pattern #24 (Chess Pattern)
4. Use Equipment : CA210 & Master MSPG925 Generator
Method of Color Calibration (AV)
1) Apply the NTSC Lattice (N0. 3) pattern signal to the AV IN 1 port
2) Press the Source key to switch to "AV1" mode
3) Enter Service mode
4) Select the "ADC/WB" and "ADB" menu
5) Select the "AV Calibration" menu.
6) In "AV Calibration Off" status, press the ">" key to perform Calibration.
7) When Calibration is complete, it returns to the high-level menu.
8) You can see the change of the "AV Calibration" status from Failure to Success.
Method of Color Calibration (Component)
1) Apply the 720p Lattice (N0. 6) pattern signal to the Component IN 1 port
2) Press the Source key to switch to "component" mode
3) Enter Service mode
4) Select the "ADC/WB" and "ADB" menu
5) Select the "Comp Calibration" menu.
6) In "Comp Calibration Off" status, press the ">" key to perform Calibration.
7) When Calibration is complete, it returns to the high-level menu.
8) You can see the change of the "Comp Calibration" status from Failure to Success.
Method of Color Calibration (PC)
1) Apply the VESA XGA Lattice (N0. 21) pattern signal to the PC IN port
2) Press the Source key to switch to "PC" mode
3) Enter Service mode
4) Select the "ADC/WB" and "ADB" menu
5) Select the "PC Calibration" menu.
6) In "PC Calibration Off" status, press the ">" key to perform Calibration.
7) When Calibration is complete, it returns to the high-level menu.
8) You can see the change of the "PC Calibration" status from Failure to Success.
Method of Color Calibration (HDMI)
1) Apply the 720p Lattice (N0. 6) pattern signal to the HDMI1/DVI IN port
2) Press the Source key to switch to "HDMI1" mode
3) Enter Service mode
4) Select the "ADC/WB" and "ADB" menu
5) Select the "HDMI Calibration" menu.
6) In "HDMI Calibration Off" status, press the ">" key to perform Calibration.
7) When Calibration is complete, it returns to the high-level menu.
8) You can see the change of the "HDMI Calibration" status from Failure to Success.
Connector voltages and descriptions
Software Upgrade
Software Upgrade can be performed by network connection or downloading the latest firmware from “www.samsung.com” to a USB memory device.
By USB
Insert a USB drive containing the frmware upgrade fle, downloaded from “www.samsung.com” into the TV.
be careful not to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive until upgrades are complete. The TV will be turned off and on automatically after completing the firmware upgrade. When software is upgraded, video and audio settings you have made will return to their default settings.
[write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade]
By Online
Upgrades the software using the Internet.
* First, confgure your network. For detailed procedures on using the Network Setting, refer to the ‘Setting the Network’instructions.
* If The internet connection doesn’t operate properly, connection can be broken, please retry downloading.
If the problem still happens, download by USB and upgrade.
Stanby mode upgrade(Off/On)
A manual upgrade will be automatically performed at selected time. Since the power of the unit is turned on internally, the screen may be turned on slightly for the LED product. This phenomenon may continue for more than 1 hour until the software upgrade is complete.
Disassembly
AllShare
AllShare™ connects your TV and compatible Samsung mobile phones/ devices through a network. On your TV, you can view call arrivals and SMS messages, and received by your mobile phones. In addition, you can play media contents including videos, photos, and music saved on your mobile phones or the other devices (such as your PC) by controlling them on the TV via the network. Additionally, you can use your TV for browsing web pages on your mobile phones.
N For more information, visit “www.samsung.com” or contact the Samsung call center. Mobile devices may need additional software installation. For details, refer to each device’s user’s guide.
Setting Up AllShare
 MENU → Network → AllShare Settings → ENTER
AllShare Settings
Media (On / Off) : Enables or disables the media function. When the media function is on, you can control Media contents play using mobile phones or other devices that support DLNA DMC.
Message (On / Off) : Enables or disables the message function. (for call arrivals, and SMS messages received by your mobile phones)
Media / Message
Shows a list of mobile phones or connected devices which have been set up to use the Media or Message function with this TV.
The Media function is available in all devices which support DLNA DMC.
• Allowed / Denied : Allows/Blocks the devices.
• Delete : Deletes the devices from the list.
This function only deletes the name of the device from the list. If the deleted device is turned on or tries to connect to the TV, it may appear on the list again.
Using the Message Function
You can view call arrivals and SMS messages received by your mobile mobile phone, through the alarm window, while watching TV.
NOTE
• To disable the alarm window, set Message to Off in the AllShare Settings.
• Whether OK is selected or not selected after a message has appeared once, the message will be deleted from the alarm window.
• When a message from an unknown mobile phone is displayed, select the mobile phone in the Message menu in AllShare Settings, and then select Denied to block the phone.
Message View
If a new SMS message arrives while you are watching TV, the alarm window appears. If you select OK, the contents of the message are displayed.
You can confgure the viewing settings for SMS messages on your mobile phones. For the procedures, refer to the mobile phone manual.
Some types of characters may be displayed as blank or broken characters.
Call Arrival Alarm
If a call arrives while you are watching TV, the alarm window appears.
Schedule Alarm
You can view scheduled events in the alarm window while you are watching TV.
You can confgure viewing settings for scheduled contents on your mobile phones. For the procedures, refer to the mobile phone manual.
Some special characters may be displayed as blank or broken characters.
Using the Media Function
An alarm window appears informing you that media contents (videos, photos, music) sent from a mobile phone will be displayed on your TV. The contents are played automatically 3 seconds after the alarm window appears. If you press the RETURN or EXIT button when the alarm window appears, the media contents are not played.
NOTE
• The first time a device accesses your TV through the media function, a warning popup window appears.
Press the ENTER button to select Allow. This permits the phone to access the TV freely and use the Media function to play content.
• To turn off media contents transmissions from a mobile phone, set Media to Off in the AllShare Settings.
• Contents may not play on your TV depending on their resolution and format.
• The ENTER and “◄/►”  buttons may not work depending on the type of media content.
• Using the mobile device, you can control the media play. For details, refer to each mobile’s user’s guide.
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018

GV411-2 Grundig Videoplus – drive mechanism repair procedure, how to eject the tape manually, mechanism adjustments and more

VCR G-type drive mechanism adjustments, disassembly and assembly, position of gear wheels and levers, how to eject manually and more...
Drive Mechanism
The tape deck is fitted with three motors providing:
– Precision drive for the headwheel
– Direct drive for the capstan and the reels
– Drive for the cassette compartment and tape threading/unthreading operations.
Special features are:
– Quick start
– Short winding time
– Automatic cleaning of video heads with a cleaning roller.
To obtain a high repair standard developed a range of service kits (A, B, C …). These kits cover all important spare parts which engage with each other.
The position numbers (Pos. …) in this description are also specified in the exploded views.
Test Equipment / Jigs
Test cassette
Test cassette (HiFi)
Nylon gloves
9.27540-1011
9.27540-1016
commonly available
Due to the fact that most of the components are secured with snap hooks only the important parts will be described in the following. The only parts fastened with screws:
– cassette compartment
– scanner
– capstan motor
– A/C (combi) head
When changing the position of the cassette compartment (lift) during repairs, the compartment must be moved manually to the "Eject" position on completion of the repairs
Lowering the Cassette Compartment by Hand (without cass.)
– Disconnect the video recorder from the mains.
– Release the locks R  and S of the cassette compartment and move it inwards until the cassette compartment lowers by a small amount.
– Turn the threading motor counterclockwise (Fig. 3) until the cassette compartment is down.
Click on the pictures to zoom in
Manual Ejection of the Cassette
If the tape deck does not unthread and eject the cassette by pressing the Eject button this function can also be effected manually by turning the driving gear at the threading motor. To avoid slackening of the tape, turn the capstan motor (counterclockwise)  and the driving gear alternately until the tape is completely wound up in the cassette.
Position of Gearwheels and Levers
(deck position "unthreaded, cassette compartment down")
The following diagrams show in detail the marked components and their correctly aligned position on the top and bottom side.
Removal and Reassembly of the Cassette Compartment
Removal:
– Disconnect the video recorder from the mains.
– Release the locks R and S  of the cassette compartment and move it inwards until the cassette compartment lowers by a small amount.
– Turn the driving gear of the threading motor in the "threading" direction  until the gearwheel (Pos. 103L) disengages.
– Release the bracket (Pos. 102L) from the shaft of gearwheel "A"
– Unscrew the 4 screws A  on the underside of the cassette compartment.
– Remove the front panel and raise the cassette compartment to remove it.
Preparations for Refitting the Cassette Compartment:
The cassette compartment and the tape deck must be fitted in a definite position. If the positions of the gearwheels and levers they take after removal have been changed while servicing certain preparations are required before refitting the cassette compartment and the tape deck.
Gearwheel Positions for Refitting the Cassette Compartment:
– Cassette compartment down, gearwheel "A" engaged.
Note: For video recorders which are fitted with cassette lift gear wheels (A and B) marked with arrows, the arrows must show towards each other.
– Cassette loading gearwheel (Pos. 103L) is released (if it is not the drive gear of the threading motor must be turned to release it).
– Put on the cassette compartment.
– Fasten the cassette compartment with the 4 screws A at the bottom.
– Place the bracket (Pos. 102L) onto the shaft of gearwheel "A" and lock it in.
Bottom of Drive Mechanism
Capstan belt (Pos. 126), pulley (Pos. 128G) and sensor print assembly removed.
Headwheel
Do not touch the headwheel with bare hands. Wear the nylon gloves.
Removal:
– Undo 2 screws X, remove the bracket (Pos. 22M) and the head amplifier.
– Insert the reference pin "C" (delivered with each service headwheel) into the hole of the scanner motor and turn the headwheel until the pin locks into the hole of the rotor..
– Set the extractor to the position "3 upper plate" (upper clamping element).
– Insert the extractor into the headwheel.
– Turn the lever by 90° in the direction of the arrow "OPEN" and remove the upper clamping element..
– Turn the lever by 90° in the direction of the arrow "CLOSE" and tighten the upper clamping element.
– Change the extractor to the position "0 lower plate" (lower clamping element).
– Insert the extractor into the headwheel.).
– Turn the lever by 90° in the direction of the arrow "OPEN" and remove the headwheel together with the lower clamping element.
Installation:
– Before fitting the new headwheel, make sure that the motor spindle is clean and undamaged (the spindle should be free of grease and must not be touched with bare hands).
– Put the 3 pins of the extractor into the new headwheel (with protective cap) so that they are inserted into the lower clamping element (the extractor is set to the position "0 lower plate")
– Turn the lever by 90° in the direction of the arrow "OPEN".
– Position the headwheel so that pin "D" of the protecting cap engages with the hole of the stator. Press the headwheel down in the middle with a force of 1N and turn the lever of the extractor counter clockwise in the direction of the arrow "CLOSE".
Attention: The upper protecting cap and the 2 Mylar films (0.15mm thick) remain on the headwheel during this process.
– Change the position of the extractor to "3 upper plate" (upper clamping element).
– Place the clamping element onto the pins of the extractor and turn the lever by 90° in the direction of the arrow "OPEN".
– Position the extractor with the clamping element on the headwheel and turn the lever in the direction of the arrow "CLOSE".
– Remove the protecting cap from the headwheel and withdraw the 2 Mylar films laterally from the air gap.
– Remove the reference pin "C" from the bottom side of the Drive Mechanism.
Mechanism exploded view
Adjustment of the Azimuth Angle and Height of the Head
– Connect an oscilloscope to the Audio output.
– Play the section of the test cassette with the 400Hz standard audio signal.
– Adjust for maximum output voltage with the height adjustment screw .
– Play the section of the test cassette with the 8kHz standard audio signal.
– Adjust to maximum output voltage with the azimuth adjustment screw..
– If necessary, repeat this process.
– Check the tilt angle.
If the tape transport was completely out of adjustment or if several components in the tape path have been replaced, it is possible that the have to be repeated several times.
Adjustment of the Horizontal Distance (x-distance)
– Call up the service test programme: Press the "STOP" button on the remote control and then the "play" button on the video recorder and hold them down for at least 5s. Autotracking is switched off.
– Before this adjustment, take out and reload the test cassette (start from Eject position).
– Play back the black/white part of the test cassette.
– With the eccentric screw adjust the "TRIV" signal to maximum voltage (DC-coupling).
– To cancel the service test program: Mains reset or press the "Standby" button.
Brake Band Adjustment
– Lower the cassette compartment. Turn the pulley of the threading motor  in the "threading" direction until the cam wheel takes the position shown in Fig. 29.
– Adjust the brake band (Fig. 27, Pos. 14P) by means of the tape tension adjusting tool (from the underside of the tape deck, Fig. 26) so that the edge of the elbow of the tape tension arm (Pos. 15) overlaps with the left inner edge of the left guide.
Tape Tension Adjustment
– Play a cassette (E 180) starting from the beginning of the tape.
– Measure the tape tension between the full-track erase head (Fig. 22, Pos. 16) and the reverse roller (Fig. 22, Pos. 23) by means of the tentelometer (for this press the full-track erase head to the left).
– Adjust the spring (Fig. 27, pos.11) to a tape tension of 0.24N ±0.02N (24g ±2g) by means of the tape tension adjustment tool.
 Checking the Friction Clutch
– Lower the cassette compartment. Turn the pulley of the threading motor (Fig. 3) in the "threading" direction until the cam wheel takes the position shown in Fig. 29.
– Place the torque meter on the right reel (Fig. 28).
– Turn the capstan motor to move the right reel clockwise.
– Keep turning until the reading on the torque meter does not change any more (Fig. 28).
– The torquemeter must read 10.5 mNm ±25% (105gf-cm ±25%).
Checking the Reverse Brake
– Lower the cassette compartment. Turn the pulley of the threading motor in the "threading" direction until the cam wheel takes the position shown in Fig. 30.
– Turn the lever (Fig. 31, Pos. 19J) to the left so that the swivelling gear (Pos. 17J) does not engage with the right gearwheel (Pos. 18J).
– Place the torque meter on the right reel and turn the latter counterclockwise until the reel just starts to slip (Fig. 28).
– The torquemeter must read 7mNm ±3mNm (70gf-cm ±30gf-cm).
Pressure Roller (Pos. 37)
– Set the tape deck to the "Eject" position.
– Unhook and remove the pressure roller spring..
– Release the pressure roller guide (pos. 41N) from the guide in the threading motor holder (Pos. 40) and turn the pressure roller guide assembly clockwise until the pressure roller and the guide (41N) can be released and removed..
Attention: Take care that the capstan does not come into contact with grease. Reassemble in reverse order.
Threading Roller Unit, Right
– Set the tape deck to the "Eject" position.
– Compress the two snap hooks by means of tweezers and remove the reverse roller from the holding plate.
– Release the loading arm from the holding plate and push the latter towards the front of the deck to remove it from the guide.
After replacing the threading roller unit (right), check and if necessary readjust the tape transport.
Threading Roller Unit, Left
– Set the tape deck to the "Eject" position.
– Unhook the tension arm spring (pos. 11) to avoid the tension arm spring being pre-loaded.
– At the bottom side of the tape deck, partially unhinge the sensor print and remove the tension lever (pos.112N).
– Compress the two snap hooks by means of tweezers and remove the reverse roller "A" from the plate "B" .
– Release the loading arm (left) from the holding plate and withdraw the latter through the cutout in the chassis.
– Reassemble in reverse order.
After replacing the threading roller unit (left) check and if necessary readjust the tape transport.
See the previous post to know more.

Sunday, September 02, 2018

Grundig GV-411 Video recorder, service adjustments, service mode function details, Power board schematic


VHS-System
1/2” video cassette recorder
Tape speed ............2.339cm/s (Standard play)
Head to tape speed ...4.84m/s (Standard play)
Winding time of forward wind/rewind of a E180 Cassette: ... typically 260s
Service Test Program
Calling up, Checking the Levels of and Terminating the Service Test Program
The service test program can be called from any tape drive function other than the data entry functions (station search, …). 
While it is operating in the service mode, the VCR remains fully operational in all tape drive functions.
• Calling up the Service Test Program
Press the "STOP" button on the remote control and the "play" button on the video recorder in that order and hold them down for at least 5 seconds. 
The display will then show the values of Level 1.
• Checking the Levels of the Service Test Program
The service test program (Service Mode) is subdivided into 4 levels:
Level 1 – Keyboard control IC version, mask no. of the sequence control computer and the keyboard control computer
Level 2 – Tape deck sensors
Level 3 – Error status and error code
Level 4 – Operating hours meter.
The levels can be changed step by step by pressing the "SELECT" button on the remote control handset. Level 4 is again followed by Level 1.
• Terminating the Service Test Program:
Press the "STANDBY" button or disconnect the video recorder from the mains.
Level 1 of the Service Test Program
Mask and Version Numbers of the IC
The display is optically subdivided into three blocks of figures and characters, that is from left to right, the keyboard control IC version, the mask numbers of the sequence control computer and the keyboard control computer.
Level 2 of the Service Test Program
Checking the Tape Deck Positions and the Deck Sensors (without a cassette loaded)
The tape deck sensors can be checked by a four-place indication. The two digital places on the left for the tape drive state indicate the position of the cassette compartment and the threading roller units.
The two digital places on the right indicate several sensors. The indicated value changes with each operation of a sensor.
Tape Deck Position and Function of the Init Switch
The  function of the Init switch dependent on the tape deck position. For this, the number of the threading tacho pulses (FTA) is important. These signals are generated by the threading tacho generator (butterfly sensor) which is mechanically connected with the threading motor.
Level 3 of the Service Test Program
Error Codes and Error Status
The last error code and error status that occurred is stored in the Timer RAM and is saved even if the VCR is disconnected from the mains. To erase the data, press the "CLEAR" button on the remote control while in the service mode.
Monitoring the Tape Deck Functions
For monitoring the tape deck functions the tape deck is fitted with sensors which supply the following tacho signals according to the functions:
– WTR – reel right
– FTA – threading tacho
– FG – capstan motor
– PG/FG – headwheel motor
When one tacho pulse is missing during the operation of the tape deck, the VCR tries to move the cassette compartment to the "EJECT" position.
Level 4 of the Service Test Program
Operating Hours Meter
The operating hours meter indicates the number of hours the headwheel has been rotating.
Erasing the RAM and EEPROM
Press the buttons >> and << simultaneously on the recorder and connect the mains plug.
This erases and initializes the EEPROM. The customised station memory and the internal processor RAM are erased (with the exception of tape deck parameters and options).
Attention: If the EEPROM has been cleared or replaced the video recorder must be realigned..
On replacement of the EEPROM the option code must be entered additionally.
VCR Option Code
The VCR option codes "A"..."E" serve the purpose of activating the respective software stored in the mask-programmed IC of the different versions of video recorders. The option code is stored in the EEPROM.
– Call up the service test programme: Press the "STOP" button on the remote control handset and "play" on the video recorder in that order and hold them down for approx 5s at least. (The display will then show the values of service test programme – level 1.)
– Call up the option code "A": Press the "STOP" button on the remote control handset and "play" on the video recorder in that order and hold them down for 5s at least.

The display will then show the request to enter the option code.
– Enter the option code as specified in the table "VCR Code Numbers".
– Enter option code "A", see VCR Code Numbers (e.g. "005"), on the remote control handset.
Attention: All functions of the respective VCR will only be available if the option code has been entered correctly.
– Confirm the entered code with the "store" button on the VCR.
To verify the correct entry, the display will show the option code "A" as a hexadecimal number for about 2s,
Subsequently, the VCR switches automatically to the next option code to be entered.
– The option codes "B"..."E" are entered analogously to code "A".
Having entered the option "E", the VCR terminates the option code programme and switches over to the service test programme - level 1.
– Checking the option code:
– Call up the option code "A" .
– The code number can be checked by pressing the "store" button on the VCR without previously entering the code number.
Click on the pictures to magnify
Modulator "ON/OFF"
Switching the modulator on and off
– Call up the language selection option by pressing the buttons "eject" and "play" on the local keyboard simultaneously.
– Then press the "play" button, the display shows "TEST PICTURE ".
– Press the "Tracking" button, the message "MODULE ON " or "MODULE OFF " appears on the display.
– To switch over between the two operating modes press and hold the "Tracking" button for at least 5 seconds. The new mode will then be indicated on the display.
– Terminate the function by pressing button "STANDBY".
Power Supply (NSM)
The power supply unit is designed for two IC-versions: One version has the power transistor integrated in the driving IC (SPH4690 - IC7007), the other version (TDA4605 - IC7005) has not; the transistor is an external component (T7035) in this case.
The following description is confined to the version with the external power transistor.
In this free-running blocking-oscillator type mains stage, the IC7005 carries out the drive and monitoring of the MOS power transistor T7035 and also all necessary control and monitoring functions. The IC7005 receives on pin 1 information from the optocoupler OK7080 (mains isolation!) concerning the amplitude of the 5.4V supply on the secondary side. The current supply for the IC7005 takes place on pin 6 via the resistors R3054 and R3056 until the switch-on level is reached.
After start up the supply voltage is obtained via the diode D6027 from the winding 1, 9 of the transformer.
The series circuit consisting of the power transistor T7035 and the primary winding 6, 7 of the blocking oscillator transformer is connected to the rectified mains voltage (C2070). During the conducting phase of the transistor, energy is stored in the transformer which is fed to the secondary windings in the cut-off phase. The IC7005 controls the transferred energy by the switch-on period of T7035 so that the secondary voltages are held constant largely independent of mains voltage and load variations. The required control information is produced via the optocoupler. In addition, zero transition detection is carried out on IC7005-(8) by the information from winding 1, 9 via R3027.
Overvoltage and Overload Protection
If an overvoltage condition occurs, the supply voltage monitoring circuit responds via IC7005-(6) and interrupts the drive to the MOS transistor T7035. If the overvoltage condition is still present after restart, the complete process is repeated ("sensing process").
With short circuit secondary voltages, the IC7005, in combination with the drain current simulation (pin 2), takes up a repeated scanning state and limits the power.
Mains Undervoltage
In IC7005 a protection circuit for mains undervoltage conditions operates via pin 3. The threshold value is determined by R3005 and R3007.
Reset
When connecting the video recorder to the mains, the IC7411 generates the switch-on reset pulse with the reset capacitor C2414 on pin 4.
The resulting "POR" (Power On Reset) on IC7411-(17) is applied once as a HIGH pulse (approx. 30ms) via T7405 to the sequence control computer IC7410-(46) "IPOR". On another path, this pulse is also fed via the phase-shifting delay circuit T7030 / T7031 on the keyboard control board to the control computer IC7101-(12) as a negated pulse.
NICAM Decoder (ONIC)
General Information on NICAM
The NICAM (NEAR INSTANTANEOUS COMPANDED AUDIO MULTIPLEX) Transmission System is a digital stereo sound transmission technique.
This technique is a standard for sound transmission in television engineering. Compared to the conventional analog methods, this technology makes it possible to achieve an appreciable improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio and the dynamic range.
In a way similar to the analog stereo/ two-channel sound technology applied in Germany for example, also with NICAM, a digital sound/data signal with a separate carrier is additionally added to the conventional vision and sound signal. Apart from two digital sound channels of 10Bit each this digital signal contains scaling, identification as well as coding data for stereo, mono, two-channel sound or the data transmission.
The total dynamic input range is divided into eight stages. The socalled "Scaling Factor" identifies the respective stage and serves as the multiplication factor for the 10Bit data word. Hence its name. The scaling factor is determined every 2ms at a sampling rate of 32kHz and, together with the operational sign-bit, results in a dynamic total of 14Bit. With this method, the data rate is reduced to 704kBit/s compared to 896kBit/s of a real 14Bit transmission. 
To conceal this loss of information, use is made of statistical characteristics of the sound signal and the properties of the human ear.
Apart from this compressed data transmission, a further advantage of the Nicam-System is its low sensitivity to interference due to the use of 4PSK-Modulation (Phase Shift Keying = Phase Keying). This improvement in quality requires, however, an even more sophisticated design of the transmitter as well as of the receiver. 
NICAM Signal Processing
The "SSIF" sound-IF-signal is fed through solder contact 1970-(14) to IC7700-(29). In IC7700, the signal passes through a bandpass, a gain controlled amplifier and a mixing stage with QPSK demodulator. The phase detector corrects the differences between the "Carrier-VCO" and NICAM-IF frequency. The integrated "DATA SLICER" generates the digital signals from the NICAM-IF signal. In the "BIT RATE CLOCK RECOVERY" stage the original data clock is produced. This stage is followed by the NICAM decoder, the controller and the de-emphasis stage (digital filter J17). Subsequently, the processed signals are taken to the D/A-converters (DAC R and DAC L). The analog signals (left - IC7000-(15) / right - IC7000-(8)) are each subjected to an amplifier stage (T7701 / T7702) where they are filtered and adjusted in level. Via the plug contacts 1970-(2/4) the signals are taken to the IF amplifier for further processing.
The evaluation of the NICAM status (2 mono channels – two-channel sound, 1 mono channel / 1 data channel, stereo and NICAM-sound = analog sound) is carried out in the controller interface of IC7000.
Keyboard Control Unit (ODCE1)
The microcomputer IC7101 is the heart of the keyboard control unit and takes over the following functions with the corresponding function groups:
– Evaluation of the keyboard matrix.
– Decoding of the remote control commands from the infra-red receiver IC7103.
– Quartz clock
– Integrated RAM for storing the timer data.
– Driving the display.
– Bidirectional serial interface (DATD1 - pin 20 / 21, CLKD1 - pin 19) for data communication between the keyboard control computer and the sequence control computer
– I2C-bus interface (SDA - pin 79, SCL - pin 23) to the chassis board: EEPROM (IC7412), Tuner (1701), input selection switch (IC7552), audio circuit stage (IC7100) and NICAM Decoder (IC7700).
– The drifting of the tuner or the aerial signal generates the AFC control voltage in the frontend circuit on the chassis board. This voltage is supplied to pin 78 and the keyboard control computer readjusts the tuner tuning voltage via the I2C bus.
– In the case of power failure (max. 7 hours) the 220mF capacitor C2997 at pin 33 supplies the clock and the RAM. The diode D6099 prevents C2997 from discharging. During this period a LOW level exists at pin 2 so that further functions of the IC are switched off by the system quartz Q1001 at pin 13 / 14.
Service work after changing the Family Board:
– 2.1 Sequence Control / Deck Electronic (DE) .... Adjustment no. 1
– 2.4 Audio (AF) ............................................ Adjustment no. 1.1, 2
Family Board – Sequence Control / Deck Electronic (DE)
Test aids: Test cassette
Service work after changing the …
… Family Board or Headwheel: Adjustment no. 1
… IC7412: Adjustment no. 1
2.2 Frontend (FE): Adjustment no. 3, 4
2.3 Audio (AF): Adjustment no. 2
Service Test Program: Entering the VCR Option Code (para 1.5.2)
Family Board – Frontend (FV)
Test equipment: Oscilloscope with 10:1 Test Probe, Voltmeter, Colour Generator
Service work after replacing…
… the Tuner: Adjustment no. 2
… the IC7201: Remove R3743 – the demodulator changes automatically to a default value.
Family Board – Video/Chroma (VS)
Test equipment: Oscilloscope with 10:1 Test Probe, Frequency Counter, Colour Generator
Service work after replacing the Family Board:
Family Board – Audio (AF) & Keyboard control unit
Test equipment / aids: AF Millivoltmeter, AF Generator, branded Video Cassette.
Service work after replacing the Family Board, the RP Head or the Erase Head: Adjustment no. 1.1, 2
Keyboard Control Unit (ODCE1)
Test equipment: Frequency Counter
Service work after replacing the Keyboard Control Unit: