Alesis Playmate Vocalist CP0 User manual

ALESIS
PLAYMATE VOCALIST
(CP0)
Service Manual
P/N: 8-31-0145-A
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FEATURES SPECIFICATION
Full-featured digital vocal effects processor
CD Player with Pitch,Speed and Key control
Large, easy-to-use CD transport controls
1/4” Guitar input
1/4” Direct input (no effects processing)
1/4” Stereo Line.Out
Two 1/4” Headphone Outs
Guitar/CD Balance control
Intuitive loop operation
Internal Power supply
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL:CP0

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Preface
This document is intended to assist the service technician in the operation,
maintenance and repair of the Alesis 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.
READ THIS!
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facility (“Service Center”) authorized by Alesis in writing to be an authorized Service Center,
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perform, any service or repairs on any Alesis product or part thereof, any and all
warranties of Alesis as to that product and any service contract with Alesis 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 Alesis shall have no liability for any such repairs or service work. All such
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harmless in the event of any failure to so perform.
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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 un-insulated
"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
ALESIS SERVICE CENTER WILL VOID THE ALESIS WARRANTY.
PROVISION OF THIS MANUAL DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE RECIPIENT TO
COMPETE WITH ANY ALESIS 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
ALESIS SERVICE CENTER SHALL BE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THAT ENTITY, AND ALESIS 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 an
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.
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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. ImpropeCP0y 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.

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ERROR CODES
ERROR
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 BUFFER FULL during message sent from CTL uC to SVO uC
2 BUFFER FULL during message sent from CTL uC to FX uC
3 COMMUNICATION ERROR reported from FX uC after message
sent from CTL uC to FX uC (common commands)
4 COMMUNICATION ERROR reported from FX uC after message
sent from CTL uC to FX uC (version command)
5 COMMUNICATION ERROR reported from FX uC after message
sent from CTL uC to FX uC (click set command)
FIRMWARE VERSION
The Playmate Vocalist incorporates multiple processors, each of which have their
own version of firmware. The unit will allow a technician to see what version of
firmware is loaded by using the following procedure.
STEP USER INPUT SCREEN
OUTPUT COMMENTS
1 Power Up Unit No Disc Eject any disc that
may be installed.
The procedure will
not work with a disc
in the tray.
2 Press and Hold the SET
button, while holding SET,
press and release the
Play/Pause (>/||) button.
Screen will change
from No Disc to
SVO: vX.xx
SVO is short for
Servo, which is the
CD Player firmware
3 While continuing to hold SET,
press and release the
Play/Pause (>/||) button.
Screen will display
DSP: vX.xx DSP is the firmware for the pitch / tempo
firmware
4 While continuing to hold SET,
press and release the
Play/Pause (>/||) button.
Screen will display
FX: vX.xx FX is the firmware for the reverb and
multi-effects
5 Power the Unit Off Screen will display
CTL: vX.xx CTL is short for the Control processor
which handles most
UI functions

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EFFECT POT CALIBRATION
The Playmate Vocalist Uses a potentiometer for the Effects Selector. Due to
variations in the manufacture of the potentiometer, the PMV firmware must use a
calibration procedure to test the electronic location of each detent in the pot. The
pot may be calibrated using the following procedure:
STEP USER INPUT SCREEN
OUTPUT COMMENTS
1 Power Up Unit No Disc Eject any disc that
may be installed.
The calibration
procedure will not
work with a disc in
the tray.
2 Rotate the EFFECT knob to
the most counter-clockwise
position
Screen will display
the name of the
effect associated
with position
number 1
The CP0 is still in
normal user mode.
3 Press SET and STOP at the
same time Click 01 NOT SET You have just entered calibration
mode. Click 01 is
the first
4 Press SET Screen will now
display "CLICK XX
NOT SET", where
XX is the next
number in the list.
You have just set
the first click, and
the CP0 is waiting
the next position
5 Rotate the EFFECT knob
clockwise to the next position Same as step 4. CLICK XX NOT
SET.
You are now ready
to set the next step.
6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all
settings are complete
7 Click 16 SET OK All positions are
now calibrated
8 Power the Unit Off You're Done!

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ALESIS
PLAYMATE VOCALIST
(CP0)
SCHEMATIC
AND
PCB
FILES

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ALESIS
PLAYMATE VOCALIST
(CP0)
BOM

CP0 BOM
LEVEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY REF
.1 6-02-0036 SWITCH (OPEN/CLOSE)250V AC/6A 1.000 31
.1 7-41-0005 POWER CORD 1.000
.1 7-51-0153 SAFETY MANUAL (CP1) 1.000
.1 7-51-0172 QUICK START MANUAL (CP0) 1.000
.1 7-51-1219-D INVITATION CARD 1.000
.1 7-52-0040 LABEL (WARNING) 1.000 17
.1 7-91-1002 SILICAL GEL 5G PACKET 1.000
.1 BAAR-0086 PU CUSHION 4.000 16
.1 BAGL-40A WIRE CLIP 1.000 18
.1 CB506S001 LAYER PAD 1.000
.1 CGCP0310ALE01 INNER CARTON (CP0) 1.000
.1 CM-H90 CD MECHANISM ASS'Y CMH90YAH01 1.000 13
.1 CN0520001302 5P CONNECTOR WIRE 130MM 1.000 33
.1 CN0620001301 6P CONNECTOR WIRE 130MM 1.000 34
.1 CTCP0513ALE01 OUTER CARTON (CP0) 0.500
.1 DWLN2008502 WIRE BROWN 85MM (D/I) 1.000 35
.1 EVA0104401 EVA 1.000 43
.1 EVA1304406 EVA 3.000 44
.1 FFC1610003001 16P FLAT WIRE 300MM (F) 1.000 36
.1 K46-1 CABLE TIE 2.000 37
.1 LAC22ALE31 LABEL (BARCODE & SERIAL NO) 1.000 40
.1 LAP67YAH255 LABEL (RED MARKING) 3.000
.1 MT1303205 HEAT SINK 1.000 24
.1 MT1304303 FIXED METAL STAND 1.000 38
.1 MT1304438 FIXED METAL PLATE 1.000 23
.1 MT132040101 REAR PANEL (SPRAY/PRINT) CP0 1.000 32
.1 NP213ALE26 PC PLATE 1.000 1
.1 NP613ALE28 PC PLATE (DISPLAY) 1.000 2
.1 PE150350400BEP PLASTIC BAG W/PRINTING 0.004
.1 PE200201000 PLASTIC BAG 0.001 42
.1 PE2333404RHP P. BAG 23X34CM (W/PRINITNG) 0.007
.1 PL173145018 POLYFOAM 1.000
.1 PLCP001 POLYFOAM (LEFT) 1.000
.1 PLCP002 POLYFOAM (RIGHT) 1.000
.1 PT130290501 TRAY PANEL (SPRAY) CP0 1.000 11
..2 PT1302905 TRAY PANEL (RM) 1.000
.1 PT1304708 INSULATION SHEET 1.000 26
.1 PT1304710 INSULATION SHEET 1.000 8
.1 PT131065601 KNOB (LARGE) SPRAY CP1 1.000 12
.1 PT131065701 KNOB (SMALL) SPRAY CP1 1.000 39
.1 PT131065702 KNOB (SMALL) SPRAY/PRINT(CP1) 5.000 10
.1 PT133000501 FRONT PANEL (SPRAY) CP0 1.000 3
..2 PT1330005 FRONT PANEL 1.000
.1 PT133030301 BOTTOM PLATE (SPRAY) CP1 1.000 15
..2 PT1330303 BOTTOM PLATE 1.000
.1 RU131061001 RUBBER KNOB 1.000 5
.1 RU131061501 RUBBER KNOB 1.000 4
.1 SC0306FIBI SCREW 2.000 29
.1 SC0306RBZI SCREW 30.000 7
.1 SC0308RBZI SCREW 8.000 9
.1 SC0308RIBI SCREW 2.000 28
.1 SC3508RBZI SCREW 4.000 19
.1 SD40035000RJP LAMIN BAG 1.000
.1 TF57032603YH TRANSFORMER 1.000 21
.1 TWJK7SC9202 AC SOCKET ASS'Y 1.000 30
..2 DWLB2013001 WIRE BLUE 130MM (D/I) 1.000
..2 HST050015BUL HEAT SHRINKABLE TUBE 5X15MM 2.000
..2 JK7SC92 AC SOCKET 1.000
..2 K46-1 CABLE TIE 1.000

LEVEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY REF
.1 TWPC03C00701 PCB ASS'Y (SERVO) 1.000 14
..2 CN0100001103 EARTH WIRE (110MM) 1.000 (CN1~CN2)
..2 CS102K5005X7R CAP 1000P/50V SMD 2.000 C1,21
..2 CS103K5005X7R CAP 0.01UF SMD 3.000 C5,6,23
..2 CS104K2505X7R CAPACITOR (SMDO.1UF) 1.000 C25
..2 CS104Z2505Y5V CAPACITOR (SMD) 0.1UF 34.000
C12,13,16,27,29,30,36,101,102,103,105,
C108,109,110,111,112,114,115,117,118,
C119,120,121,123,124,125,127,129,132,
C134,141,142,205,206
..2 CS150J5005COG CAPACITOR (SMD) 1.000 C9
..2 CS152K5005X7R CAPACITOR (SMD) 2.000 C20,31
..2 CS154K2505X7R C. CAP 0.15UFK (SMD) 1.000 C32
..2 CS200J5005COG C. CAP 20P/50V (SMD) 1.000 C208
..2 CS221J5005COG CAPACITOR 220P SMD 1.000 C18
..2 CS270J5005COG CAPACITOR (SMD) 2.000 C33,34
..2 CS300J5005COG C.CAP 30P / 50 (SMD) 5.000 C14,15,202,204,207
..2 CS332K5005X7R CAP. 3300P SMD 2.000 C135,136
..2 CS471J5005COG CAPACITOR (SMD) 470P 2.000 C24,26
..2 CS473K5005X7R CAPACITOR (SMD) 1.000 C19
..2 DIENLL4148SM DIODE 4148SM SMD 2.000 D201,202
..2 EC10450TS E. CAPACITOR 0.1UF/50V 1.000 C7
..2 EC10625TS E. CAP 10UF/25V 2.000 C3,122
..2 EC10716TS E. CAP (SMALL) 100UF/16V 14.000 C2,10,17,28,104,106,107,113,126,128,
C130,131,133,201
..2 EC22716TS E. CAP 220UF/16V 1.000 C35
..2 EC47550TS E. CAP (SMALL) 4.7UF/50V 2.000 C8,22
..2 EC47616TS E. CAP (SMALL) 47UF/16V 1.000 C4
..2 FCN1R1001601 16P CONNECTOR 1.000 TE6
..2 IC6218 IC (BA6218) 1.000 IC201
..2 IC74HC08DT IC (74HC08DT) 1.000 IC104
..2 IC74HCU04AFN IC 74HCU04AFN 1.000 IC103
..2 ICB56362PV120 IC 1.000 IC106
..2 ICBA033FP IC (BA033FP) 1.000 IC107
..2 ICBA5979S IC (BA5979S) 1.000 IC2
..2 ICCXA2568M IC (CXA2568M) 1.000 IC1
..2 ICCXD2585Q IC (CXD2585Q) 1.000 IC3
..2 ICDA1191 IC 1.000 IC105
..2 ICIS41LV16100/S IC 1.000 IC101
..2 ICYH93C02 IC 1.000 IC202
...3 PIC18F452-I/PT IC (RAW PART) PRGM BY PE 1.000
..2 ICYHFRC12 IC (ICAT49LV001NT) 1.000 IC102
...3 AT49BV001ANT IC (RAW PART) PRGM BY PE 1.000
..2 JK9PLCC32J01 IC SOCKET 1.000 (IC102)
..2 MT0603203 HEAT METAL 1.000 (IC2)
..2 MT0604413 FIX PLATE CD-120 1.000 (IC2)
..2 MT1304442 METAL PLATE 2.000
..2 PC03C007 P.C. BOARD (SERVO) 1.000
..2 RS00018J05 RESISTOR 0 OHM SMD 3.000 JS1,2,3
..2 RS10018J05 RESISTOR 10 ohm SMD 0805 5% 1.000 R1
..2 RS10118J05 RESISTOR 100 ohm 1/10W 5% 10.000 R12,13,14,15,23,105,112,113,116,117
..2 RS10218J05 RESISTOR 1K SMD 1.000 R234
..2 RS10318J05 RESISTOR 10K (SMD) 37.000
R22,25,30,102,103,104,106,108,110,114,
R115,201,202,203,204,205,206,207,208,
R209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,218,
R219,221,222,223,224,225,229,231,233
..2 RS10418J05 RESISTOR 100K (SMD) 2.000 R24,28
..2 RS10518J05 RESISTOR 1M (SMD) 5.000 R4,5,11,19,217
..2 RS15318J05 RESISTOR 15K 1.000 R27
..2 RS18218J05 RESISTOR 1.8K SMD 1.000 R34
..2 RS18418J05 RESISTOR 180K (SMD) 2.000 R2,3
..2 RS22218J05 RESISTOR 2.2K OHM 1.000 R31
..2 RS24118J05 RESISTOR 240 OHM (SMD) 1.000 R7

LEVEL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY REF
..2 RS24318J05 RESISTOR 24K (SMD) 1.000 R29
..2 RS27118J05 RESISTOR 270 OHM (SMD) 3.000 R17,121,123
..2 RS30218J05 RESISTOR 3K (SMD) 3.000 R118,119,235
..2 RS33218J05 RESISTOR 3.3K 1/10W 5% 2.000 R20,21
..2 RS33318J05 RESISTOR 33K SMD 1.000 R26
..2 RS47218J05 RESISTOR 4.7K (SMD) 3.000 R32,33,101
..2 RS47318J05 RESISTOR 47K SMD 2.000 R6,9
..2 RS56118J05 RESISTOR 560 OHM 1.000 R111
..2 SC0304RINI SCREW 1.000 (IC2)
..2 SC0306RINI SCREW 2.000
..2 TE10200502 5P CONNECTOR SOCKET 2.000 (TE1,U2)
..2 TE10200601 6P CONNECTOR SOCKET 1.000 (TE2)
..2 TE612000801 8P CONNECTOR 1.000 (TE101)
..2 TE952002001 20P CONNECTOR SOCKET 1.000 (TE3)
..2 TR2SB1198KSM TRANSISTOR SMD(950) 1.000 Q1
..2 XTM16934 CRYSTAL 16.934MHz 1.000 XTM1
..2 XTM20000X2 CRYSTAL 20MHz 1.000 XTM201
.1 TWPC03C06601 PCB ASS'Y (POWER) 1.000 25
..2 CC10450T C. CAP 0.1UF/50V 4.000 C903,905,908,91
..2 DB005 DIODE W005 2.000 D901,902
..2 DIZDMTZJ91BT ZENER DIODE 9.1B 1.000 ZD901
..2 EC10716TM E. CAPACITOR 100UF/16V 3.000 C904,909,912
..2 EC10816EM E. CAP (PANA) 1000UF/16V 1.000 C906
..2 EC22825EM E. CAPACITOR 2200UF/25V 2.000 C911,914
..2 EC47716TM E. CAP 470UF 16V 1.000 C913
..2 EC47816EM (LONG 16x25MM)E.CAP 4700UF/16V 1.000 C901
..2 IC7905L IC (MC79L05) 1.000 IC902
..2 ICBA05T IC (BA05T) 1.000 IC901
..2 JW5206T JUMPER WIRE (A.I.) 52MM 2.000 J905,906
..2 PC03C066 P.C. BOARD (POWER) 1.000
..2 R10214T5 RES 1K 1/4W 1.000 R902
..2 SW3331 SWITCH (AC POWER) 1.000 SW901
..2 TE103003 3P CONNECTOR SOCKET 2.000 TE905,906
..2 TE612000901 9P CONNECTOR SOCKET 1.000 (TE904)
..2 TE617920201 2P CONNECTOR SOCKET (AC) 2.000 TE901,902
..2 TE617920301 3P CONNECTOR SOCKET(TRANSFORME 1.000 TE903
..2 TRB1185 TRANSISTOR B1185 1.000 Q901
..2 TRC536T TRANSISTOR 2SC536(T) 1.000 Q902
..2 UHRA0415T-15UH INDUCTOR (CDJ 10) 2.000 UH901,902
.1 TWPC04C00301 PCB ASS'Y (FUNCTION) CP0 1.000
..2 PC04C003 P.C. BOARD (CP0) 1.000
..2 TWPC04C003A01 PCB ASS'Y (FUNCTION) 1.000 6
...3 2-27-0060 ASIC AL3201 SINGLE CHIP REVERB 1.000 IC402
...3 2-61-2117 REG VOLTAGE LT1117 (SOT-252) 1.000 IC407
...3 2-69-2416 I.C. (EEPROM 16K) 1.000 IC405
...3 2-71-0072 IC (TL072) 1.000 IC504
...3 2-72-4051 IC (CD4051) 1.000 IC304
...3 2-75-1345 I.C. CODEC SSOP-28 1.000 IC404
...3 2-77-0095 I.C. AL3102 1.000 IC401
...3 9-61-0116 I.C (PRGM BY PE) 1.000 IC403
....4 2-70-0001 I.C (RAW PART) 1.000
...3 CN0920001301 9P CONNECTOR WIRE 130MM 1.000 TE5
...3 CN1420000901 14P CONNECTOR WIRE 90MM 1.000 TE3
...3 CN2020002401 20P CONNECTOR WIRE (240MM) 1.000 TE4
...3 CS102K5005X7R CAP 1000P/50V SMD 2.000 C509,510
...3 CS104Z2505Y5V CAPACITOR (SMD) 0.1UF 34.000
C121,146,147,150,152,221,301,304,305,
C306,307,309,310,401,402,403,404,410,
C411,418,419,422,424,426,428,430,431,
C441,518,520,539,702,703,704
...3 CS122K5005X7R C. CAPACITOR 1200P (SMD) 2.000 C507,508
...3 CS222K5005X7R CAP 2200PF/50V/+-10%(0805 SMD) 2.000 C435,438
...3 CS300J5005COG C.CAP 30P / 50 (SMD) 6.000 C302,303,405,406,408,409