Akai FORCE User manual

Confidential Akai Professional Service Manual
Akai Professional
Force
[ADA2]
Service Manual
v1.1
2020-06-30
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Confidential Akai Professional Service Manual
Preface
This document is intended to assist the service technician in the operation, maintenance and repair
of the Akai Professional device. Together with the User Reference Manual, this document provides
a complete description of the functionality and serviceability of the Device. Any comments or
suggestions you may have pertaining to the document are welcome and encouraged.
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Only Service Centers authorized by Akai Professional in writing are authorized to perform service
and repairs covered by an Akai Professional warranty (if any), and transfer of the Manual to you
does not authorize you to be an authorized Service Center. Therefore, if you perform, or if the
Manual is used to perform, any service or repairs on any Akai Professional product or part
thereof, any and all warranties of Akai Professional as to that product and any service
contract with Akai Professional for that product shall be voided and shall no longer apply
for such product, even if your services or repairs were done in accordance with the Manual.
All service or repairs done by you or with reference to the Manual shall be solely your
responsibility, and Akai Professional shall have no liability for any such repairs or service work.
All such service or repairs are performed at the sole risk of the person performing the
service or repairs. You agree that all such work will be performed in a competent, professional
and safe manner at all times and to indemnify and fully hold Akai Professional and its successors
and assigns harmless in the event of any failure to so perform.
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Confidential Akai Professional Service Manual
Warnings
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO WATER OR MOISTURE.
The arrowhead symbol on a lightning flash inside a triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
enclosed product which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating, maintenance and servicing instructions in
the literature which accompanies the product.
REPAIR BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED AKAI
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CENTER WILL VOID THE AKAI PROFESSIONAL
WARRANTY.
PROVISION OF THIS MANUAL DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE RECIPIENT TO
COMPETE WITH ANY AKAI PROFESSIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OR AUTHORIZED
REPAIR SERVICE CENTER IN THE PROVISION OF REPAIR SERVICES OR TO BE
OR MAKE REPAIRS AS AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
ALL REPAIRS DONE BY ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED AKAI
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CENTER SHALL BE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THAT ENTITY, AND AKAI PROFESSIONAL SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THAT
ENTITY OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY REPAIRS BY THAT ENTITY.
Regarding the Power Supply Fuse
Caution: The product under service may employ the use of a replaceable
fuse. Danger of fire or electrocution if fuse is incorrectly replaced. Replace
with only the same type or equivalent type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer.
Regarding the Internal Battery
Caution: The product under service may employ the use of a internal
battery. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.

Confidential Akai Professional Service Manual
Safety Instructions
Carefully read the applicable items of the operating instructions and these safety suggestions
before using this product. Use extra care to follow the warnings written on the product itself and
in the operating instructions. Keep the operating instructions and safety suggestions for
reference in the future.
1. Power Source. The product should only be connected to a power supply which is
described either in the operating instructions or in markings on the product.
2. Power Cord Protection. AC power supply cords should be placed such that no one is likely
to step on the cords and such that nothing will be placed on or against them.
3. Periods of Non-use. If the product is not used for any significant period of time, the
product’s AC power supply cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet.
4. Foreign Objects and Liquids. Take care not to allow liquids to spill or objects to fall into
any openings of the product.
5. Water or Moisture. The product should not be used near any water or in moisture.
6. Heat. Do not place the product near heat sources such as stoves, heat registers, radiators
or other heat producing equipment.
7. Ventilation. When installing the product, make sure that the product has adequate ventilation.
Improperly ventilating the product may cause overheating, which may damage the product.
8. Mounting. The product should only be used with a rack which the manufacturer
recommends. The combination of the product and rack should be moved carefully. Quick
movements, excessive force or uneven surfaces may overturn the combination which may
damage the product and rack combination.
9. Cleaning. The product should only be cleaned as the manufacturer recommends.
10. Service. The user should only attempt the limited service or upkeep specifically described in
the operating instructions for the user. For any other service required, the product should be
taken to an authorized service center as described in the operating instructions.
11. Damage to the Product. Qualified service personnel should service the unit in certain
situations including without limitation when:
a. Liquid has spilled or objects have fallen into the product,
b. The product is exposed to water or excessive moisture,
c. The AC power supply plug or cord is damaged,
d. The product shows an inappropriate change in performance or does not operate
normally, or
e. The enclosure of the product has been damaged.

SPECIFICATIONS
Pads (64) velocity-and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
Knobs (8) 360Σtouch-sensitive Knobs
(1) 360Σencoder for display navigation and selection via push
(5) 270Σknobs for gain, mix & level adjustment
Buttons (56) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit
Display 6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal)
5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height)
Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
Connections (2) XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 1/2)
(4) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (2 stereo pairs)
(1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
(1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) MIDI input
(1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) MIDI output
(1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) MIDI thru port
(4) 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
(1) Ethernet link port
(2) USB Type-A ports
(1) USB Type-B port
(1) SD card slot
(1) power adapter input
Power via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
13.8” x 15.3” x 2.85”
350 x 389 x 72.5 mm
Weight 8.53 lbs.
3.87 kg
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL: FORCE