JVC TH-S9 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 2004 Victor Company of Japan, Limited No.MB236
2004/6
DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM
MB23620046
TH-S9,TH-S8,TH-S7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PRECAUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
3 DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
4 ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
5 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Area suffix
B ------------------------------ U.K.
E ---------- Continental Europe
EN ----------- Northern Europe
EV ------------- Eastern Europe
TH-S9
Area suffix
B ------------------------------ U.K.
E ---------- Continental Europe
EN ----------- Northern Europe
TH-S8
Area suffix
E ---------- Continental Europe
EN ----------- Northern Europe
EV ------------- Eastern Europe
TH-S7
TH-S9
SD card
TH-S8 TH-S7
XV-THS7
SP-PWS7
SP-THS7F SP-TH7S
SP-THS9C
XV-THS9
SP-PWS9
SP-THS9F SP-THS9S
SP-THS9C
XV-THS8
SP-PWS8
SP-THS9F SP-THS9S
SP-THS9C

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SPECIFICATION
Center unit (XV-THS9/XV-THS7)
*1: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference.
*2: Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency - 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
Center unit (XV-THS8)
*1: This value is measured at System cord CONNECTOR for reference.
*2: Corresponding to Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS Digital Surround (with sampling frequency - 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion*1 0.02%
Digital input*2 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) -21 dBm to -15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm)
Video section Video System PAL
Horizontal Resolution 500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(Composite signal when "RGB" is selected)
64 dB
Video output level Composite 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
S-video-Y 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
S-video-C 0.3 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Component-Y 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Component-PB/PR 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω
RGB 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Tuner section Tuning Range FM 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz
AM (MW) 522 kHz to 1 629 kHz
General Power Requirements AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power Consumption 18 W (at operation) 2.0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 435 mm ×58 mm ×319 mm
Mass 3.5 kg
Audio section Total Harmonic Distortion*1 0.02%
Digital input*2 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) -21 dBm to -15 dBm (660 nm E30 nm)
Video section Video System PAL
Horizontal Resolution 500 lines
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(Composite signal when "RGB" is selected)
64 dB
Video output level Composite 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
S-video-Y 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
S-video-C 0.3 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Component-Y 1.0 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Component-PB/PR 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω
RGB 0.7 V(p-p)/75 Ω
Tuner section Tuning Range FM 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz
AM (MW) 522 kHz to 1 629 kHz
General Power Requirements AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power Consumption 18 W (at operation) 2.0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 435 mm ×57 mm ×319 mm
Mass 3.0 kg

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Subwoofer (SP-PWS9/SP-PWS7)
Subwoofer (SP-PWS8)
Satellite Speakers
Designs & specifications are subject to change without notice.
Amplifier section Front/Center/Surround 80 W per Ωhannel, RMS at 6 Ω(Center/Surround)/120 W per Ωhannel, RMS at 4 Ω
(Front) at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
Subwoofer 120 W, RMS at 4 Ωat 100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
Speaker section Speaker unit 16 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Frequency Range 30 Hz to 200 Hz
General Power Requirements AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power Consumption 110 W (at operation) 0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 170 mm ×412 mm ×444 mm
Mass 12.0 kg
Amplifier section Front/Center/Surround 80 W per Ωhannel, RMS at 6 Ω(Center/Surround)/120 W per Ωhannel, RMS at 4 Ω
(Front) at 1 kHz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
Subwoofer 120 W, RMS at 4 Ωat 100 Hz, with 10 % total harmonic distortion.
Speaker section Speaker unit 16 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Frequency Range 30 Hz to 200 Hz
General Power Requirements AC 230 V , 50 Hz
Power Consumption 110 W (at operation) 0 W (in standby mode)
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 170 mm ×412 mm ×444 mm
Mass 12.0 kg
Front speakers
(SP-THS9F)
Speakers 5.5 cm ×2, 3.0 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity 120 W
Impedance 4 Ω
Frequency Range 95 Hz to 40 kHz
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 250 mm ×1 103 mm ×250 mm
Mass 3.67 kg
Surround speakers
(SP-THS9S)
Speakers 5.5 cm ×2 Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity 80 W
Impedance 6 Ω
Frequency Range 90 Hz to 30 kHz
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 250 mm ×1 103 mm ×250 mm
Mass 3.77 kg
Center speaker
(SP-THS9C)
Speakers 5.5 cm ×2, 3.0 cm Bass-reflex, Magnetically Shielded
Power Handling Capacity 80 W
Impedance 6 Ω
Frequency Range 90 Hz to 40 kHz
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 209 mm ×85 mm ×92 mm
Mass 0.87 kg

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SECTION 1
PRECAUTION
1.1 Safety Precautions
(1) This design of this product contains special hardware and
many circuits and components specially for safety purpos-
es. For continued protection, no changes should be made
to the original design unless authorized in writing by the
manufacturer. Replacement parts must be identical to
those used in the original circuits. Services should be per-
formed by qualified personnel only.
(2) Alterations of the design or circuitry of the product should
not be made. Any design alterations of the product should
not be made. Any design alterations or additions will void
the manufacturers warranty and will further relieve the
manufacture of responsibility for personal injury or property
damage resulting therefrom.
(3) Many electrical and mechanical parts in the products have
special safety-related characteristics. These characteris-
tics are often not evident from visual inspection nor can the
protection afforded by them necessarily be obtained by us-
ing replacement components rated for higher voltage, watt-
age, etc. Replacement parts which have these special
safety characteristics are identified in the Parts List of Ser-
vice Manual. Electrical components having such features
are identified by shading on the schematics and by ( ) on
the Parts List in the Service Manual. The use of a substitute
replacement which does not have the same safety charac-
teristics as the recommended replacement parts shown in
the Parts List of Service Manual may create shock, fire, or
other hazards.
(4) The leads in the products are routed and dressed with ties,
clamps, tubings, barriers and the like to be separated from
live parts, high temperature parts, moving parts and/or
sharp edges for the prevention of electric shock and fire
hazard. When service is required, the original lead routing
and dress should be observed, and it should be confirmed
that they have been returned to normal, after reassem-
bling.
(5) Leakage shock hazard testing
After reassembling the product, always perform an isola-
tion check on the exposed metal parts of the product (an-
tenna terminals, knobs, metal cabinet, screw heads,
headphone jack, control shafts, etc.) to be sure the product
is safe to operate without danger of electrical shock.Do not
use a line isolation transformer during this check.
• Plug the AC line cord directly into the AC outlet. Using a
"Leakage Current Tester", measure the leakage current
from each exposed metal parts of the cabinet, particular-
ly any exposed metal part having a return path to the
chassis, to a known good earth ground. Any leakage cur-
rent must not exceed 0.5mA AC (r.m.s.).
• Alternate check method
Plug the AC line cord directly into the AC outlet. Use an
AC voltmeter having, 1,000Ωper volt or more sensitivity
in the following manner. Connect a 1,500Ω10W resistor
paralleled by a 0.15µF AC-type capacitor between an ex-
posed metal part and a known good earth ground.
Measure the AC voltage across the resistor with the AC
voltmeter.
Move the resistor connection to each exposed metal
part, particularly any exposed metal part having a return
path to the chassis, and measure the AC voltage across
the resistor. Now, reverse the plug in the AC outlet and
repeat each measurement. Voltage measured any must
not exceed 0.75 V AC (r.m.s.). This corresponds to 0.5
mA AC (r.m.s.).
1.2 Warning
(1) This equipment has been designed and manufactured to
meet international safety standards.
(2) It is the legal responsibility of the repairer to ensure that
these safety standards are maintained.
(3) Repairs must be made in accordance with the relevant
safety standards.
(4) It is essential that safety critical components are replaced
by approved parts.
(5) If mains voltage selector is provided, check setting for local
voltage.
1.3 Caution
Burrs formed during molding may be left over on some parts
of the chassis.
Therefore, pay attention to such burrs in the case of pre-
forming repair of this system.
1.4 Critical parts for safety
In regard with component parts appearing on the silk-screen
printed side (parts side) of the PWB diagrams, the parts that are
printed over with black such as the resistor ( ), diode ( )
and ICP ( ) or identified by the " " mark nearby are critical
for safety. When replacing them, be sure to use the parts of the
same type and rating as specified by the manufacturer.
(This regulation dose not Except the J and C version)
Good earth ground
Place this
probe on
each exposed
metal part.
AC VOLTMETER
(Having 1000
ohms/volts,
or more sensitivity)
1500 10W
0.15 F AC TYPE

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1.5 Safety Precautions (U.K only)
(1) This design of this product contains special hardware and many circuits and components specially for safety purposes. For con-
tinued protection, no changes should be made to the original design unless authorized in writing by the manufacturer. Replace-
ment parts must be identical to those used in the original circuits.
(2) Any unauthorised design alterations or additions will void the manufacturer's guarantee; furthermore the manufacturer cannot
accept responsibility for personal injury or property damage resulting therefrom.
(3) Essential safety critical components are identified by ( ) on the Parts List and by shading on the schematics, and must never
be replaced by parts other than those listed in the manual. Please note however that many electrical and mechanical parts in
the product have special safety related characteristics. These characteristics are often not evident from visual inspection. Parts
other than specified by the manufacturer may not have the same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement parts
shown in the Parts List of the Service Manual and may create shock, fire, or other hazards.
(4) The leads in the products are routed and dressed with ties, clamps, tubings, barriers and the like to be separated from live parts,
high temperature parts, moving parts and/or sharp edges for the prevention of electric shock and fire hazard. When service is
required, the original lead routing and dress should be observed, and it should be confirmed that they have been returned to
normal, after re-assembling.
1.5.1 Warning
(1) Service should be performed by qualified personnel only.
(2) This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards.
(3) It is the legal responsibility of the repairer to ensure that these safety standards are maintained.
(4) Repairs must be made in accordance with the relevant safety standards.
(5) It is essential that safety critical components are replaced by approved parts.
(6) If mains voltage selector is provided, check setting for local voltage.
Burrs formed during molding may be left over on some parts of the chassis. Therefore,
pay attention to such burrs in the case of preforming repair of this system.

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1.6 Preventing static electricity
Electrostatic discharge (ESD), which occurs when static electricity stored in the body, fabric, etc. is discharged, can destroy the laser
diode in the traverse unit (optical pickup). Take care to prevent this when performing repairs.
1.6.1 Grounding to prevent damage by static electricity
Static electricity in the work area can destroy the optical pickup (laser diode) in devices such as laser products.
Be careful to use proper grounding in the area where repairs are being performed.
(1) Ground the workbench
Ground the workbench by laying conductive material (such as a conductive sheet) or an iron plate over it before placing the
traverse unit (optical pickup) on it.
(2) Ground yourself
Use an anti-static wrist strap to release any static electricity built up in your body.
(3) Handling the optical pickup
• In order to maintain quality during transport and before installation, both sides of the laser diode on the replacement optical
pickup are shorted. After replacement, return the shorted parts to their original condition.
(Refer to the text.)
• Do not use a tester to check the condition of the laser diode in the optical pickup. The tester's internal power source can easily
destroy the laser diode.
1.7 Handling the traverse unit (optical pickup)
(1) Do not subject the traverse unit (optical pickup) to strong shocks, as it is a sensitive, complex unit.
(2) Cut off the shorted part of the flexible cable using nippers, etc. after replacing the optical pickup. For specific details, refer to the
replacement procedure in the text. Remove the anti-static pin when replacing the traverse unit. Be careful not to take too long a
time when attaching it to the connector.
(3) Handle the flexible cable carefully as it may break when subjected to strong force.
(4) I t is not possible to adjust the semi-fixed resistor that adjusts the laser power. Do not turn it.
1.8 Attention when traverse unit is decomposed
*Please refer to "Disassembly method" in the text for the pickup unit.
• Apply solder to the short land sections before the flexible wire is disconnected from the connecto on the servo board. (If the flexible
wire is disconnected without applying solder, the pickup may be destroyed by static electricity.)
• In the assembly, be sure to remove solder from the short land sections after connecting the flexible wire.
1M
Conductive material
(conductive sheet) or iron palate
(caption)
Anti-static wrist strap
Traverse mechanism assembly
Pickup
Short land section
Card wire
Connector

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1.9 Important for laser products
1.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.DANGER : Invisible laser radiation when open and inter
lock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
3.CAUTION : There are no serviceable parts inside the
Laser Unit. Do not disassemble the Laser Unit. Replace
the complete Laser Unit if it malfunctions.
4.CAUTION : The CD,MD and DVD player uses invisible
laser radiation and is equipped with safety switches which
prevent emission of radiation when the drawer is open and
the safety interlocks have failed or are defeated. It is
dangerous to defeat the safety switches.
5.CAUTION : If safety switches malfunction, the laser is able
to function.
6.CAUTION : Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified here in may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
REPRODUCTION AND POSITION OF LABELS
CAUTION : Visible and Invisible
laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO
BEAM. (e)
VARNING : Synlig och
osynling laserstrålning när
den öppnas och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)
VARO : Avattaessa ja suojalukitus
ohitettuna tai viallisena olet alttiina
näkyvälle ja näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Vältä säteen
kohdistumista suoraan itseesi. (f)
ADVARSEL : Synlig og usynlig
laserstråling når maskinen er
åben eller interlocken fejeler.
Undgå direkte eksponering til
stråling. (d)
!
Please use enough caution not to
see the beam directly or touch it
in case of an adjustment or operation
check.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION : Visible and Invisible
laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO
BEAM. (e)
VARNING : Synlig och
osynling laserstrålning när
den öppnas och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)
VARO : Avattaessa ja suojalukitus
ohitettuna tai viallisena olet alttiina
näkyvälle ja näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Vältä säteen
kohdistumista suoraan itseesi. (f)
ADVARSEL : Synlig og usynlig
laserstråling når maskinen er
åben eller interlocken fejeler.
Undgå direkte eksponering til
stråling. (d)
WARNING LABEL

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SECTION 2
SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
This service manual does not describe SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS.

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SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
3.1 Main body section
3.1.1 Removing the top cover assembly
(See Figs.1 to 3) [For XV-THS9 and XV-THS7 models]
(1) From the back side of the main body, remove the five
screws Aattaching the top cover assembly. (See Fig.1)
(2) From the both sides of the main body, release the engage-
ment sections ato remove the side panels (L)/(R) from the
main body in the direction of the arrow. (See Figs.2 and 3.)
(3) Remove the four screws Battaching the top cover assem-
bly. (See Figs.2 and 3.)
(4) Lift the rear section of the top cover assembly upward and
remove the top cover assembly from the main body. (See
Figs.2 and 3.)
3.1.2 Removing the metal cover
(See Figs.1 to 3) [For XV-THS8 model]
(1) From the back side of the main body, remove the three
screws Aattaching the metal cover. (See Fig.1)
(2) From the both sides of the main body, remove the four
screws Battaching the metal cover. (See Figs.2 and 3)
(3) Lift the rear section of the metal cover upward while ex-
tending the lower sections of the metal cover. (See Figs.2
and 33.)
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
A
Top cover assembly
B
Metal cover
[XV-THS8]
[XV-THS9, XV-THS7]
B
Top cover assembly
Side panel (R)
a
B
Metal cover
[XV-THS8]
[XV-THS9, XV-THS7]
B
a
Top cover assembly
Side panel (L)

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3.1.3 Removing the front panel assembly
(See Figs.4 and 5)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover.
(1) From the top side of the main body, disconnect the card
wires from the connectors (CN451, CN452) on the main
board. (See Fig.4)
(2) Disconnect the card wire from the connector CN802 on the
SD card board. [For XV-THS9 and XV-THS7 models]
(See Fig.4.)
(3) Remove the screw Cattaching the earth wires to the main
board. (See Fig.4)
Reference:
When attaching the screw C, attach the earth wires with
it. (See Fig.4)
(4) From the bottom side of the main body, remove the four
screws Dattaching the front panel assembly. (See Fig.5)
(5) Remove the front panel assembly in the direction of the ar-
row while releasing the joint b. (See Fig.5)
Fig.4
Fig.5
C
CN452
Earth wire [TH-S9,TH-S7]
Earth wire
CN451
CN802 Main board
SD board
D D
b
Front panel assembly

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3.1.4 Removing the rear panel
(See Fig.6)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover.
(1) From the back side of the main body, remove the twelve
screws Eand screw Fattaching the rear panel. [For XV-
THS9 and XV-THS7 models]
(2) From the back side of the main body, remove the fourteen
screws Eand screw Fattaching the rear panel. [For XV-
THS8 model]
(3) Release the engagement sections cand remove the rear
panel from the main body. Fig.6
3.1.5 Removing the audio signal I/O board
(See Figs.7 and 8)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover.
(1) From the back side of the main body, remove the screw G
and three screws Hattaching the audio signal I/O board to
the rear panel. (See Fig.7)
(2) From the top side of the main body, remove the screw Jat-
taching the audio signal I/O board to the chassis base.
(See Fig.8)
(3) Turn over the audio signal I/O board and disconnect the
card wires from the connectors (CN441, CN442) on the for-
ward side of the audio signal I/O board. (See Fig.8)
3.1.6 Removing the tuner
(See Figs.7 to 9)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover and audio signal I/O board.
Reference:
Disconnect the card wires from the connectors (CN441,
CN442) on the audio signal I/O board as required. (See Fig.8.)
(1) From the back side of the main body, remove the two
screws Kattaching the tuner to the rear panel. (See Fig.7)
(2) From the top side of the main body, disconnect the card
wire from the connector CN410 on the main board. (See
Fig.9)
(3) Take out the tuner from the main body.
3.1.7 Removing the DVD mechanism assembly
(See Fig.9)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover and audio signal I/O board.
(1) From the top side of the main body, disconnect the card
wires from the connectors (CN401 to CN403, CN408,
CN409) on the main board.
(2) Disconnect the card wire from the connector CN802 on the
SD card board. [For TH-S9 and TH-S7 models]
Reference:
After connecting the card wire to the connector CN802
on the SD card board, fix the card wire with the spacers
as before.
(3) Remove the three screws Lattaching the DVD mechanism
assembly on the main body.
(4) Take out the DVD mechanism assembly from the main
body.
Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig.9
E
Rear panel
E
[XV-THS8]
E F
cc
G
H
K
Rear panel
Audio signal input/output board
CN441 CN442
J
Tuner
Main board
CN401 CN403
CN409 CN402
CN410
CN802
SD board
CN408
DVD mechanism assembly
L L
L
Spacer Spacer

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3.1.8 Removing the power board
(See Figs.10 and 11)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover.
(1) From the back side of the main body, remove the screw M
attaching the power board to the rear panel. (See Fig.10)
(2) From the top side of the main body, disconnect the parallel
wires from the connectors (CN404 to CN407) on the main
board. (See Fig.11)
(3) Remove the three screws Nattaching the power board.
(See Fig.11)
(4) Take out the power board from the main body.
Reference:
When attaching the power board on the chassis base, align the
projection dof the chassis base in the hole of the power board.
(See Fig.11.)
Fig.10
Fig.11
3.1.9 Removing the main board
(See Figs.12 and 13)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover, audio signal I/O board and tun-
er.
(1) From the back side of the main body, remove the seven
screws Pattaching the rear panel. (See Fig.12.)
(2) Release the engagement sections eand remove the rear
panel from the main body. (See Fig.12.)
(3) From the top side of the main body, disconnect the card
wires from the connectors (CN401 to CN403, CN408,
CN409, CN451, CN452) on the main board. (See Fig.13.)
(4) Disconnect the parallel wires from the connectors CN404
to CN407 on the main board. (See Fig.13.)
(5) Remove the spacers fixing the card wires on the main
board. [For XV-THS9, XV-THS7 models] (See Fig.13.)
Reference:
After attaching the main board, fix the card wire with the
spacers as before.
(6) Remove the three screws Qattaching the main board on
the main body.
(7) Take out the main board from the main body.
Fig.12
Fig.13
M
Rear panel
Power board
CN404 CN405
dN
CN406 Main board
CN407
N
Rear panel
P
ee
Main board
CN401
CN451
CN452
CN404
CN403
CN409 CN402
Spacer
CN407
CN406
Spacer
CN408
P
P
P
CN405

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3.1.10 Removing the FL board
(See Fig.14)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover and front panel assembly.
(1) From the inside of the front panel assembly, remove the
screw Rattaching the FL board.
(2) Take out the FL board from the front panel assembly.
Reference:
• When attaching the FL board, align the section fof the front
panel assembly to the right side of the FL board.
• After attaching the FL board, passing the card wire through
the section g.
Fig.14
3.1.11 Removing the key board
(See Figs.15 to 16)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover, front panel assembly and FL
board.
• It is not necessary to remove the FL board. [For XV-THS9 and
XV-THS7 models]
(1) From the front side of the front panel assembly, pull the vol-
ume knob out of the front panel assembly in the direction of
the arrow. (See Fig.15.)
(2) From the inside of the front panel assembly, release the
seven claws hattaching the front cover assembly. [For XV-
THS8 model] (See Fig.16.)
(3) Remove the front cover assembly in the direction of the ar-
row. [For XV-THS8 model] (See Fig.16.)
(4) Remove the three screws Sattaching the key board and
take out the key board from the front panel assembly. (See
Fig.16.)
Fig.15
Fig.16
3.1.12 Removing the SD card board
(See Fig.17) [For XV-THS9 and XV-THS7 model]
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the top
cover assembly or metal cover, front panel assembly and key
board.
From the top side of the front panel assembly, remove the SD
card board in the direction of the arrow while releasing the sec-
tions iof the front panel assembly.
Fig.17
R
g
FL board
f
Volume knob
Front panel assembly
S
h
Key board Front cover
S
Key board
[XV-THS8]
[XV-THS9, XV-THS7]
Front panel assembly i
SD board

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3.2 DVD mechanism section
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the DVD mechanism assembly from the main body.
(See "3.1.7 Removing the DVD mechanism assembly".)
3.2.1 Removing the tray assembly
(See Figs.1 to 3)
(1) From the right side of the DVD mechanism assembly, push
the slide cam and pull the tray assembly out of the DVD
mechanism assembly in the direction of the arrow. (See
Fig.1.)
(2) From the top side of the DVD mechanism assembly, re-
move the two screws Aattaching the leaf spring to the
bushing and remove the leaf spring. (See Fig.2.)
(3) Remove the bushing of the tray assembly from the projec-
tion aon the DVD mechanism assembly and move the tray
assembly in the direction of the arrow. (See Fig.3.)
(4) Remove the claw bof the tray assembly from the DVD
mechanism assembly and take out the tray assembly. (See
Fig.3.)
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Tray assembly DVD mechanism assembly
Slide cam
Bushing
Leaf spring
A
DVD mechanism assembly
Bushing
Claw b
Projection a
Tray assembly
DVD mechanism assembly

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3.2.2 Removing the traverse mechanism assembly
(See Figs.4)
From the bottom side of the DVD mechanism assembly, remove
the three screws Band screw B’ attaching the traverse mecha-
nism assembly and take out the DVD traverse mechanism as-
sembly with the DVD servo board.
Reference:
When attaching the screw B’, attach the washer with it.
Fig.4
3.2.3 Removing the DVD servo board
(See Figs.5 and 6)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the
traverse mechanism assembly.
(1) From the side of the traverse mechanism assembly, solder
the short land sections con the pickup. (See Fig.5.)
(2) From the bottom side of the traverse mechanism assem-
bly, release the lock of the connector CN101 on the DVD
servo board in the direction of the arrow 1 and disconnect
the card wire. (See Fig.6.)
Caution:
• Solder the short land sections con the pickup before
disconnecting the card wire from the connector CN101
on the DVD servo board. If the card wire is disconnect-
ed without attaching solder, the pickup may be de-
stroyed by static electricity. (See Figs.5 and 6.)
• When attaching the DVD servo board, be sure to re-
move solders from the short land sections cafter con-
necting the card wire to the connector CN101 on the
DVD servo board. (See Figs.5 and 6.)
(3) Disconnect the card wire from the connector CN201 on the
DVD servo board. (See Fig.6.)
(4) Remove the two screws Cattaching the DVD servo board.
(See Fig.6.)
(5) Remove the DVD servo board from the engagement sec-
tion din an upward and remove the engagement section f
in the direction 3 while removing the engagement section e
in the direction of the arrow 2. (See Fig.6.)
Fig.5
Fig.6
DVD mechanism assembly
Traverse mechanism assembly
DVD servo board
BB
B'
B'
Washer
Traverse mechanism assembly
Pickup
Short land section c
Card wire Card wire
DVD servo board
Traverse mechanism assembly
CN101
CN201
11
23
C
C
f
e
d

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3.2.4 Removing the pickup
(See Figs.5, 7 to 9)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the
traverse mechanism assembly.
(1) From the side of the traverse mechanism assembly, solder
the short land sections con the pickup. (See Fig.5.)
(2) Release the lock of the connector on the pickup in the di-
rection of the arrow and disconnect the card wire. (See
Fig.7.)
Caution:
• Solder the short land sections con the pickup before
disconnecting the card wire from the connector on the
pickup. If the card wire is disconnected without attach-
ing solder, the pickup may be destroyed by static elec-
tricity. (See Figs.5 and 7.)
• When attaching the pickup, be sure to remove solders
from the short land sections cafter connecting the
card wire to the connector on the pickup. (See Figs.5
and 7.)
(3) Remove the screw Dattaching the plate and thrust spring.
(See Fig.7.)
(4) Remove the engagement section gattaching the plate to
the feed holder and remove the plate with the thrust spring.
(See Fig.7.)
(5) Remove the shaft of the pickup from the section hon the
traverse mechanism assembly and remove the shaft from
the section iwhile moving it in the direction of the arrow.
(See Fig.8.)
(6) Remove the pickup from the section jof the traverse mech-
anism assembly and take out the pickup with the shaft.
(See fig.8.)
(7) From the bottom side of the pickup, remove the two screws
Eattaching the SW actuator and LEAD spring. (See Fig.9.)
(8) Pull the shaft out of the pickup. (See Fig.9.)
Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig.9
Thrust spring
Pickup
Connector
Plate
Card wire
Feed holder
D
g
Shaft
Pickup
Traverse mechanism assembly
h
i
j
Pickup
SW actuator
LEAD spring
E
Shaft

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3.2.5 Attaching the pickup
(See Figs.5, 7 to 10)
• See "3.2.4 Removing the pickup".
(1) Attach the shaft, SW actuator and LEAD spring to the pick-
up. (See Fig.9.)
(2) Align the pickup to the section jof the traverse mechanism
assembly first, and set the both ends of the shaft of the
pickup in the sections gand iof the traverse mechanism
assembly. (See Fig.8.)
(3) Attach the plate and thrust spring. (See Fig.7.)
(4) Remove solders from the short land sections cafter con-
necting the card wire to the connector on the pickup. (See
Figs.5 and 7.)
(5) Turn the feed gear M in the direction of the arrow 1 to move
the pickup in the direction of the arrow 2. (See Fig.10.)
Fig.10
3.2.6 Removing the feed motor
(See Figs.7,11 and 12)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the
traverse mechanism assembly.
(1) From the top side of the traverse mechanism assembly, re-
move the screw Dattaching the plate and thrust spring.
(See Fig.7.)
(2) Remove the engagement section gattaching the plate to
the feed holder and remove the plate with the thrust spring.
(See Fig.7.)
(3) Remove the wires from the soldered section kon the spin-
dle motor board. (See Fig.11.)
Reference:
When attaching the feed motor, pass the wire through
the section mon the spindle base. (See Fig.11.)
(4) Remove the feed holder, feed motor, lead screw, feed gear
E and feed gear M at the same time after removing the two
screws Fattaching the feed holder. (See Fig.11.)
(5) From the side of the feed holder, remove the two screws G
attaching the feed motor. (See Fig.12.)
Fig.11
Fig.12
Feed gear M
Pickup
1
2
Spindle motor board
Spindle base
Feed holder
Feed gear E
Feed gear M
Feed motor
Lead screw
Wires
F
F
m
k
Feed holder
G

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3.2.7 Removing the spindle motor board
(See Figs.11 and 13)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the
traverse mechanism assembly and DVD servo board.
(1) From the top side of the traverse mechanism assembly, re-
move the wires from the soldered section kon the spindle
motor board. (See Fig.11.)
(2) From the bottom side of the traverse mechanism assem-
bly, remove the three screws Hattaching the spindle motor
board. (See Fig.13.)
Fig.13
3.2.8 Removing the switch board
(See Fig.14.)
(1) From the bottom side of the DVD mechanism assembly, re-
move the wires from the soldered section non the switch
board.
(2) Lift the switch board while pressing the claw pof the DVD
mechanism assembly in the direction of the arrow and re-
move it from the section q.
Reference:
• Put the wires on the section rafter attaching the switch
board to the DVD mechanism assembly.
• Fix the claw pon the DVD mechanism assembly with bonds
after attaching the switch board.
Fig.14
3.2.9 Removing the motor
(See Figs.14 and 15)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the tray
assembly.
(1) From the bottom side of the DVD mechanism assembly, re-
move the wires from the soldered section non the switch
board. (See.Fig.14.)
(2) From the top side of the DVD mechanism assembly, re-
move the belt from the motor pulley. (See Fig.15.)
Note:
Take care not to attach grease on the belt.
(3) Remove the two screws Jattaching the motor to the DVD
mechanism assembly and take out the motor from the bot-
tom side of the DVD mechanism assembly. (See Fig.15.)
Reference:
Put the wires on the section rafter attaching the motor to the
DVD mechanism assembly. (See Fig.14.)
Fig.15
Traverse mechanism assembly
H
Switch board
Wires
Soldered
section n
Claw p
q
r
DVD mechanism assembly
DVD mechanism assembly
J
Belt
Motor pulley

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3.3 Subwoofer section
3.3.1 Removing the amplifier assembly
(See Figs.1 to 3)
(1) From the back side of the speaker main body, remove two
screws Aattaching the amplifier assembly. (See Fig.1.)
(2) From the bottom side of the speaker main body, remove
the eight screws Battaching amplifier assembly. (See
Fig.2.)
(3) From the left side of the speaker main body, move the am-
plifier assembly backward and disconnect the wire from the
connector CN274 on the mother board. (See Fig.3)
Reference:
After connecting the wire to the connector CN274 on the moth-
er board, bundles the wire by the wire clamp. (See Fig.3.)
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Amplifier
assembly
A
B
Speaker main body B
Wire clampMother board
CN274
Amplifier assembly Speaker main body

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3.3.2 Removing the rear panel
(See Figs.4 and 5)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the am-
plifier assembly.
(1) From the back side of the amplifier assembly, remove the
four screws C, two screws Dand screw Eattaching the rear
panel. (See Fig.4.)
(2) From the top side of the amplifier assembly, take out the
rear panel with fan motor, and disconnect the wire from the
connector CN371 on the mother board. (See Fig.5.)
3.3.3 Removing the fan motor
(See Figs.4 and 5)
• Prior to performing the following procedures, remove the am-
plifier assembly.
(1) From the back side of the rear panel, remove the two
screws Fattaching the fan motor. (See Fig.4.)
(2) From the top side of the amplifier assembly, take out the
fan motor and disconnect the wire from the connector
CN371 on the mother board. (See Fig.5.)
Fig.4
Fig.5
Rear panel
F
C
E
CD
Mothe
r
board
CN371 Fan motor