Panasonic DMP-BD79GA User manual

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ORDER NO.CHM1303006CE
Blu-ray Disc Player
Model No. DMP-BD79GA
DMP-BD79GC
DMP-BD79GN
DMP-BD79GT
DMP-BD79GW
DMP-BD79PU
DMP-BD79PH
Colour
(K).......................Black Type

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE PAGE
1 Safety Precautions -----------------------------------------------5
1.1. General guidelines-----------------------------------------5
1.2. Caution for fuse replacement ---------------------------5
1.3. Caution for AC cord (Only for BD79GC) -------------7
2Warning--------------------------------------------------------------8
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices---------------8
2.2. Precaution of Laser Diode -------------------------------9
2.3. Service caution based on legal restrictions-------- 10
3 Service Navigation---------------------------------------------- 11
3.1. Combination of Multiple Pressing on the
Remote Control ------------------------------------------- 11
3.2. The display position of TV ----------------------------- 11
3.3. Entering Special Modes with Combination of
Multiple Pressing on the Remote Control ---------- 11
3.4. How to Update Firmware------------------------------- 13
4 Specifications ---------------------------------------------------- 15
5 Location of Controls and Components------------------ 16
6 Operating Instructions ---------------------------------------- 18
6.1. Taking out the Disc from BD-Drive Unit when
the Disc cannot be ejected by OPEN/CLOSE
button-------------------------------------------------------- 18
7 Service Mode ----------------------------------------------------- 19
7.1. Special Mode Setting and Service mode----------- 19
8 Service Fixture & Tools --------------------------------------- 31
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions--------------- 32
9.1. Unit----------------------------------------------------------- 32
9.2. BD Drive---------------------------------------------------- 35
9.3. Disassembly from the traverse unit, assembly
of the optical pick-up unit, and precautions on
ESD-preventive------------------------------------------- 39
9.4. Adjustment of BD Drive--------------------------------- 43
10 Measurements and Adjustments -------------------------- 45
10.1. Service Positions----------------------------------------- 45
10.2. Caution for Replacing Parts --------------------------- 47
11 Block Diagram --------------------------------------------------- 48
11.1. Overall Block Diagram ---------------------------------- 48
11.2. Power Supply Block Diagram ------------------------- 49
11.3. Digital P.C.B. Regulator Block Diagram ------------ 50
11.4. Digital (Back End Section) Block Diagram--------- 51
11.5. Digital (Front End Section) Block Diagram -------- 52
12 Wiring Connection Diagram --------------------------------- 53
12.1. Interconnection Schematic Diagram ---------------- 53
13 Appendix Information of Schematic Diagram --------- 54
13.1. Waveform Chart ------------------------------------------ 54

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1 Safety Precautions
1.1. General guidelines
1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or
damaged by the short circuit.
2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
3. After servicing, make the following leakage current checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.
1.1.1. Leakage current cold check
1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the
two prongs on the plug.
2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter,
between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metal-
lic cabinet part on the equipment such as screwheads,
connectors, control shafts, etc. When the exposed metal-
lic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading
should be between 1MΩand 5.2MΩ.
When the exposed metal does not have a return path to
the chassis, the reading must be .
1.1.2. Leakage current hot check
(See Figure 1.)
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use
an isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a 1.5kΩ, 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a
0.15μF capacitors, between each exposed metallic part
on the set and a good earth ground such as a water pipe,
as shown in Figure 1.
3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1000 ohms/volt or more
sensitivity, to measure the potential across the resistor.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the
voltage at each point.
5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of
the above measurements.
6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts
RMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or
equivalent) may be used to make the hot checks, leakage
current must not exceed 1/2 milliampere. In case a mea-
surement is outside of the limits specified, there is a pos-
sibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be
repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the cus-
tomer.
1.2. Caution for fuse replacement

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1.2.1. Micro Fuse conducting check
This unit uses the Micro Fuse.
Check the Micro Fuse conducting using the Tester at the check points below.

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1.3. Caution for AC cord (Only for BD79GC)

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2Warning
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive
(ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec-
trostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semi-
conductor "chip" components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any ESD on your
body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as alumi-
num foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static (ESD protected)" can
generate electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most
replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or compara-
ble conductive material).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material
to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
Caution
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the
brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient
to damage an ES device).

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2.2. Precaution of Laser Diode

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2.3. Service caution based on legal restrictions
2.3.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF)
The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this
equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.
The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin
(Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30 degrees C (86°F) more than that
of the normal solder.
Definition of PCB Lead Free Solder being used
Service caution for repair work using Lead Free Solder (PbF)
• The lead free solder has to be used when repairing the equipment for which the lead free solder is used.
(Definition: The letter of “PbF” is printed on the PCB using the lead free solder.)
• To put lead free solder, it should be well molten and mixed with the original lead free solder.
• Remove the remaining lead free solder on the PCB cleanly for soldering of the new IC.
• Since the melting point of the lead free solder is higher than that of the normal lead solder, it takes the longer time to melt the
lead free solder.
• Use the soldering iron (more than 70W) equipped with the temperature control after setting the temperature at 350±30 degrees
C (662±86°F).
Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.)
• The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the service parts route.
RFKZ03D01KS-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ06D01KS-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ10D01KS-----------(1.0mm 100g Reel)
Note
* Ingredient: tin (Sn), 96.5%, silver (Ag) 3.0%, Copper (Cu) 0.5%, Cobalt (Co) / Germanium (Ge) 0.1 to 0.3%
The letter of “PbF” is printed either foil side or components side on the PCB using the lead free solder.
(See right figure)

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3 Service Navigation
3.1. Combination of Multiple Pressing on the Remote Control
Press multi-buttons (in combination) on the remote control simultaneously for operations, such as initialization or service mode, etc.
3.2. The display position of TV
Special modes display of this unit changes to TV display from the original FL display.
3.3. Entering Special Modes with Combination of Multiple Pressing on the
Remote Control
Enter the following special modes by multiple pressing functions on the supplied remote control.
After entering each mode, switch to the desired menus for operation.

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3.3.1. Disclosure mode (Combination of multiple pressing: [OK] [Blue] [Yellow])
Press and hold [OK] [Blue] [Yellow] on the remote control simultaneously for 5 sec., then "00RET" is displayed on TV display
window.
3.3.2. Nondisclosure mode 1 (Combination of multiple pressing: [6] [7] [Yellow])
Press and hold [6] [7] [Yellow] on the remote control simultaneously for about 5 sec., then "50RET" is displayed on TV display
window.
3.3.3. Nondisclosure mode 2 (Combination of multiple pressing: [5] [9] [Red])
Press and hold [5] [9] [Red] on the remote control simultaneously for about 5 sec., then "70RET" is displayed on TV display
window.

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3.4. How to Update Firmware
The firmware of the unit may be renewed to improve the quality including operational performance and playability.
Make sure to refer the following procedure when performing version-up.
3.4.1. Confirmation of the Firmware Version
Perform following steps to checking the firmware version currently installed in the unit.
1. Turn the unit on and wait the Home screen is displayed.
2. Select [Setup] →[Player Settings] →[System] →[System Information] →[Firmware Version Information].
3. Firmware Version Information screen is displayed.
3.4.2. Updating Firmware
This unit has 2 updating method, one way to update via the internet, the other way to update using CD-R or USB device which is
stored pre-downloaded firmware update file.
3.4.2.1. Updating firmware via the internet
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this
unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These
updates are available free of charge.
This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically
when connected to the Internet via a broadband connection.
When a new firmware version is available, the following mes-
sage is displayed.
To update the firmware
Press [HOME]
• press the [SETTINGS] button on the remote control
• select “System’’and press [OK]
• select “Firmware Update’’ and press [OK]
• select “Update Now’’ and press [OK]
DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC
power or perform any operation while the update takes place.
After the firmware is installed, INFO LED and POWER LED
flash 3 times and “FIN’’ will be displayed on the screen. Unit will
restart and the following screen will be displayed.

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3.4.2.2. Updating firmware using the USB device
When updating firmware using USB device, perform following procedures.
(When using CD-R instead of USB device, perform same procedures)
1. Download the latest firmware file of the unit
The latest firmware required for version-up can be downloaded from "Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-PAVC"
web-site in "TSN system".
Click file name to download.
After download, click file to decompress. (Total: 2 file).
2. Decompress the downloaded file
The decompressed file will be named as follows.
File Name: PANA_DVD.FRM and mt8551_b1_linux.bin
Copy the file to root folder of the USB device.
(If using CD-R instead of USB device, burn the file to a blank CD-R by writing software.)
3. Update the unit
(1)Turn the unit power on.
(2)After the home screen is displayed, insert the USB device stored downloaded latest firmware file to front USB port of the
unit.(or set the CD-R into the unit and playback it.)
(3) "UPDATE" is displayed on the TV and update process starts automatically.
(If "NO UPD" is displayed, the unit has already been update the latest version of firmware.)
(4)During the update, "UPBOOT" →"UPSYS" →"UPDRV" →"UPSYS" are displayed.
(5)When "FIN" is displayed on the TV, update process is finished.
Remove the USB device (or the CD-R) and press the [POWER] button to turn the unit off.
(6)Turn the unit on and home screen displayed, the firmware update is completed.

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4 Specifications
Power supply: AC220V-240V, 50Hz (BD79GN)
AC220V-240V, 50/60Hz (BD79GA/
GC/GW)
AC110V, 60Hz (BD79GT)
AC110-240V,50/60Hz(BD79PU/PH)
Power consumption: Approx. 14W
in standby mode: Approx. 0.5W
in quick start standby mode: Approx. 4W
Operating temperature range: +5°C to +35°C(+41 to +95°F)
Operating humidity range: 10% - 80%RH (no condensation)
Signal system: PAL/NTSC
NTSC (BD79PU/PH)
HDMI AV output:
Output connector: TypeA (19pin)
1 system
USB slot:
USB2.0: 2 system
Ethernet:
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: 1 system
Media:
Playable disc:
BD-Video
(BD-LIVE, BONUSVIEW):
BD-ROM Version 2.4
BD-RE: Version3 (Single Layer/ Dual
Layer), JPEG
BD-R: Version2 (Single Layer/ Dual
Layer),MKV(*4, *5),
RMVB(*4) BD79GT,Xvid(*4)
DVD-R: DVD-Video format (*1), DVD
Video Recording format(*1),
AVCHD format(*1), JPEG(*2),
MP3(*2), MKV(*2, *3, *5),
WAV(*2), FLAC(*2),
AAC(*2),WMA(*2),
RMVB(*2, *3) BD79GT,
Xvid(*2, *3)
DVD-R DL: DVD-Video format (*1), DVD
Video Recording format(*1),
AVCHD format(*1), JPEG(*2),
MP3(*2), MKV(*2, *3, *5),
WAV(*2),FLAC(*2),AAC(*2),WMA
(*2),RMVB(*2, *3) BD79GT,
Xvid(*2 *3)
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format (*1), DVD
Video Recording format(*1),
AVCHD format (*1)
+R: Video(*1), AVCHD format(*1)
+R DL: Video(*1), AVCHD format(*1)
+RW: Video(*1), AVCHD format(*1)
DVD-Video: DVD-Video format
CD-Audio: CD-DA
CD-R/CD-RW: CD-DA, JPEG(*2), MP3(*2),
MKV(*2, *5), WAV(*2), FLAC(*2),
AAC(*2),WMA(*2),RMVB(*2)
BD79GT,Xvid(*2)
*1: Finalizing is necessary.
*2: ISO9660 level1 or 2(except for extended formats), Joliet.
This unit is compatible with multi-session.
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.
*3: UDF1.02 without ISO9660, UDF1.5 with ISO9660.
*4: UDF2.5.
*5: MPEG-4 ASP Level 4.
MPEG2 Video,AAC-LC, MP3, Dolby Digital audio, DTS,
PCM,FLAC and Vorbis can be decoded.
SD card: no SD card slot
USB device:
USB Standard: USB2.0 High Speed
Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, MP3,
JPEG, MKV, MP4, MPEG2, WAV,
FLAC,AAC,WMA,RMVB(BD79GT),
Xvid
Contents:
JPEG:
CD-R/RW, BD-RE, DVD-R, USB device:
Pixcels: 34x34~8192x8192
Sub Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:2:0
Motion JPEG not supproted
MP3:
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, USB device:
Compression rate: 32kbps~320kbps
Sampling rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz
AVCHD (H.264):
DVD: AVCHD format V1.0
HDMI: 480p(525p)/576p(625p)/
1080i(1125i)/720p(750p)/
1080p(1125p)
HDMI (V.1.4a with , Content Type)
(This unit supports “HDMI-CEC”
function.)
Playable disc:
BD-ROM (SL/DL): Compliant Ver. 1.3
(SL: Single Layer/DL: Dual Layer)
BD-RE (SL/DL): BD-MV
(SL: Single Layer/DL: Dual Layer)
BD-R (SL/DL): BD-MV
(SL: Single Layer/DL: Dual Layer)
DVD-ROM (SL/DL): DVD-Video
(SL: Single Layer/DL: Dual Layer)
DVD-R: DVD-Video, DVD-VR
DVD-R(DL): DVD-Video, DVD-VR
DVD-RW: DVD-Video, DVD-VR
+R: Video
+R(DL): Video
+RW: Video
CD: CD-DA, CD-R/RW
Regional Code:
BD79GA/GT: DVD: #3
BD: Region A
BD79GC: DVD: #2
BD: Region B
BD79GN: DVD: #4
BD: Region B
BD79GW: DVD: #5
BD: Region C
BD79PU/PH: DVD: #4
BD: Region A
Dimensions:
330mm(W)
38mm(H)
179mm(D) (excluding the prodecting parts)
181mm(D) (Including the prodecting parts)
Mass: Approx. 1.0 kg
Solder: This model uses lead free
solder(PbF).
Note: Specifications are subject to
change without notice.

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5 Location of Controls and Components

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6 Operating Instructions
6.1. Taking out the Disc from BD-Drive Unit when the Disc cannot be ejected
by OPEN/CLOSE button
6.1.1. Forcible Disc Eject
1. Turn on the power, press and hold [OK], [B] and [Y] on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds.
"00RET" is displayed on the TV.
2. Repeatedly press [ ] on the remote control or [POWER] on the unit until "06FTO" is displayed on the TV.
3. Press [OK] on the remote control or [OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.
6.1.2. When the Forcible Disc Eject can not be done.
1. Turn off the power and pull out AC cord.
2. Put deck so that bottom can be seen.
3. Insert the Paper clip, etc. into the hole on the bottom of BD Drive and slide the Paper clips, etc. in the direction of the arrow to
eject tray slightly.
4. Put deck upward, and pick out Tray by finger.

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7 Service Mode
7.1. Special Mode Setting and Service mode
7.1.1. Self-Diagnosis Functions
Self-Diagnosis Function provides information for errors to service personnel by “Self-Diagnosis Display” when any error has
occurred.
U** and F** are stored in memory and held.
You can check latest error code by transmitting [0] [1] of Remote Controller in Service Mode.
Automatic Display on FL will be cancelled when the power is turned off or AC input is turned off during self-diagnosis display is ON.
Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic TV display
U30 Remote control code error Display appears when main unit and remote
controller codes are not matched.
No display
* is remote controller code of the
main unit.
Display for 5 seconds.
U59 Abnormal inner temperature
detected
Display appears when the drive temperature
exceeds 70°C.
The power is turned off forcibly.
For 30 minutes after this, all key entries are
disabled.
The event is saved in memory as well.
No display
"U59" is displayed for 30 minutes.
U71 HDMI incompatible error
(HDMI incompatible)
Display this error when the equipment (com-
patible with DVI such as TV, amplifier etc.)
connected to the unit by HDMI is incompatible
with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection).
No display
U72 HDMI connection error
(communication error)
Display this error when there are any commu-
nication problems with the unit and the equip-
ments (TV, amplifier ect.) connected to the
unit by HDMI. (or when there is a problem
with the HDMI cable).
The display disappears only when the
connection is released. Neither the button
operation nor the passage of the fixed time
disappear the display.
No display
"U72" display disappears when
error has been solved by Power
OFF/ON of connecting equipment
or by inserting/removing of HDMI
cable.
U73 HDMI connection error
(authentication error)
When authentication error occurs while the
equipments (TV, amplifier etc.) are connected
by HDMI. (or when there is a problem with the
HDMI cable)
The display disappears only when the con-
nection is released. Neither the button opera-
tion nor the passage of the fixed time
disappear the display.
No display
"U73" display disappears when
error has been solved by Power
OFF/ON of connecting equipment
or by inserting/removing of HDMI
cable.
U76 Connection error This error is displayed when equipment such
as TVs or amplifiers connected to the unit
with the HDMI cable do not correspond to the
copyright protection. (The BD/DVD video
where the copyright is protected cannot be
played.)
No display
U77 Illegal disc error This error is displayed when it becomes
impossible to reproduce because of copyright
illegal information.
No display
U88 Restoration is operation.
(When the disc is in the disc
tray)
This error is displayed when there is a disc in
the disc tray or abnormality is confirmed
during playback. It is shown that the
restoration to return the main unit operation
normally is operating. It becomes possible to
use as soon as not the breakdown but the
U88 display disappears.
No display
Display for 30 seconds.
F00 No error information Initial setting for error code in memory (Error
code Initialization is possible with error code
initialization and main unit initialization).
No display No display

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F34 Initialization error When initialization error is detected after start-
ing up main microprocessor, the power is
turned off automatically. The event is saved in
memory.
No display No display
F58 Drive hardware error When drive unit error is detected, the event is
saved in memory.
No display No display
F74 HDMI Device Key Communica-
tion error
This error is displayed when the information
error is occurred at HDMI device key loading.
No display
F75 HDMI Device Key Loading
error
This error is displayed when the key of loaded
is illegal at HDMI device key loading.
No display
F99 Hang-up Displayed when communication error has
occurred between Main microprocessor and
Timer microprocessor.
No display
"F99" is displayed utill the
[POWER] key is pressed.
UNSUP-
PORT
Unsupported disc error *An unsupported format disc was played,
although the drive starts normally.
*The data format is not supported, although
the media type is supported.
*Exceptionally in case of the disc is dirty.
“This disc is
incompatible.”
It is displayed for 5 seconds.
The character indication flows
sideways.
NO READ Disc read error *A disc is flawed or dirty.
*A poor quality failed to start.
*The track information could not be read.
“Cannot read.
Please check the
disc.”
HARD
ERR
Drive error The drive detected a hard error. “BD drive error.”
It is display for 5 seconds.
The character indication flows
sideways.
SELF
CHECK
Restoration operation Since the power cord fell out during a power
failure or operation, it is under restoration
operation.
*It will OK, if a display disappears automati-
cally. If a display does not disappear, there is
the possibility that defective Digital P.C.B. /
BD Drive.
No display
The character indication flows
sideways.
UNFOR-
MAT
Unformatted disc error This error is displayed when the unformatted
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW or the DVD-RW
recorded by another make of recorder is
inserted.
No display
This disc is not formatted properly.
Format the disc in DISC
MANAGEMENT?
PLEASE
WAIT
Unit is in termination process Unit is in termination process now.
[BYE] is displayed and power will be turned
off.
No display
The character indication flows
sideways.
No PLAY When there is a viewing restric-
tion on a BD-Video or
DVD-Video.
Rating password is set. No display
Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic TV display