Panasonic DMR-EH65EC User manual

ORDER NO.MAD0605017CE
DVD Recorder
DMR-EH65EC / DMR-EH65EP
Vol.1
Colour
(K).......................Black Type
(S).......................Silver Type
SPECIFICATIONS
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2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial CO., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Be careful during removing metal parts, sharp edges.
2. 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.
3. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as
insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly installed.
4. After servicing, make the following leakage current checks to prevent
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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 metallic cabinet part on the
equipment such as screw heads, connectors, control shafts, etc. When
the exposed metallic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading
should be between 1M and 5.2M . / When the exposed metal does
not have a return path to the chassis, the reading must be infinity.
Figure 1
1.1.2. LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an isolation
transformer for this check.
2. Connect a 1.5k , 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a 0.15 F
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 measurement is outside of the limits specified, there is a
possibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be repaired
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and rechecked before it is returned to the customer.
2. WARNING
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 Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices
are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistor-sand semiconductor "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 aluminum 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 comparable 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.
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8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES
devices. (Otherwise hamless 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).
2.2. PRECAUTION OF LASER DIODE
CAUTION: ACHTUNG:
This product utilizes a laser diode with the unit
turned “on”,
invisible laser radiation is emitted from the pickup
lens.
Wave length: 662 nm (DVDs)/795 nm (CDs)
Maximum output radiation power from pickup: 100
W/VDE.
Laser radiation from the pickup lens is safety level,
but be sure
the followings:
Dieses Produkt enthält eine Laserdiode.
Im eingeschalteten Zustand wird unsichtbare
Laserstrahlung von der
Lasereinheit ausgestrahlt.
Wellenlänge: 662 nm(DVDs)/795 nm (CDs)
Maximale Strahlungsleistung der Lasereinheit: 100
VDE.
Die Strahlung der eingeschalteten Lasereinheit ist
ungefährlich, wenn
folgende Punkte beachtet werden:
1. Do not disassemble the optical pickup unit,
since radiation
from exposed laser diode is dangerous.
1. Die Lasereinheit nicht zerlegen, da die Strahlung
an
der freigelegten
Laserdiode gefährlich ist.
2. Do not adjust the variable resistor on the pickup
unit.
It was already adjusted.
2. Den werksseitig justierten Einstellregler der
Lasereinheit nicht
verstellen.
3. Do not look at the focus lens using optical
instruments.
3. Nicht in die Fokussierlinse blicken.
4. Recommend not to look at pickup lens for a long
time.
4. Auch nicht mit optischen Instrumenten in die
Fokussierlinse blicken.
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2.3. SERVICE CAUTION BASED ON LEGAL RESTRICTIONS
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.
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.
- 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
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control after setting the temperature
at 350±30 degrees C (662±86°F). When soldering or unsoldering, please
completely remove all of the solder
on the pins or solder area and be sure to heat the soldering points with
the Pb free solder until it melts enough.
Definition of PCB Lead Free Solder being used
- The letter of “Pbf is printed either foil side or component side using the
lead free solder.
Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.)
- The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the
service parts route.
RFKZ03D01K-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ06D01K-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ10D01K-----------(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%
3. SERVICE NAVIGATION
3.1. SERVICE INFORMATION
This service manual contains technical which will alow service personnel’s to understand and service
this model.
Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers.
If the circuit is changed or modified, this information will be followed by supplement service manual to
be filed with
original service manual.
1. This service manual does not contain the following information,
because of the impossibility of sevicing at component level.
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- Schematic Diagram, Block Diagram and P.C.B. layout of RAM/
Digital P.C.B. Module.
- Parts List for individual parts of RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module.
- Exploded View and Parts List for individual parts of RAM/Digital
P.C.B. Module.
2. The following category are recycle module part. Please send them to
Central Repair Center.
- RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module: RFKNEH65EC
- RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module: RFKNEH65EP
3.2. CAUTION FOR DivX
Please give the information “Warning for Customers who use the DivX Video-on-Demand content.”
always to the customer
together with the product, if you have to exchange EEPROM, P.C.B. including EEPROM or the product
itself.
Also attach these information to every service part (EEPROM or P.C.B. including EEPROM).
This complete Information is needed for every customer who is using the DivX Video-on-Demand
Serivce.
Appendix:
* Parts that memorize user’s information are only on the EEPROM.
* The registration of Registration Code is possible for half a year up to 6 recorders up to 10 recorders a
year.
Every replacement of EEPROM or P.C.B. including EEPROM spends one of this.
- Registration Code is memorized in the EEPROM (RFKFxxxxxxx)
- If the Power & Digital I/F P.C.B. or the EEPROM will be changed a new
Registration Code
different from the previous one will be generated.
- In this case the customer, who is useing DivX Video-on-Demand sercive,
can not longer play any content that
was or is purchased under that old registration code.
- Therefore the customer will need to register a new registration code.
4. SPECIFICATION
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Power supply: AC220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 34 W ±1,3 W
Power save mode 2 W ±
0,4 W
Dimensions and Mass: 430 (W) x 329 (D) x 58 (H)
mm
(excluding protrusions) /
4.2 kg
Operating temperature
range:
+5 to +40 °C
Operating humility range: 10 to 80 % RH (no
condensation)
Pickup Laser power: CLASS1
Pickup Wave length: DVD 662 nm / CD 780 nm
No hazardous radiation is
emitted
with the safety protection
(NORSK) BØLGELENGDE
:
DVD 662 nm / CD 780 nm
Laserstyrke Ingen farling stråling
sendes ut
Recording system: MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)
Audio: Dolby Digital 2CH
Signal system: PAL 625/50, NTSC 525/60
DVD Region number: Region No. 2
Internal Hard Disc Drive: 250 GB
DVD Recording / Playable
discs:
DVD-RAM (12 cm 4.7 GB)
DVD-RAM (12 cm 9.4 GB)
DVD-RAM (8 cm 2.8 GB)
DVD-R (12 cm 4.7 GB)
DVD-R (8 cm 1.4 GB)
DVD-RW (12 cm 4.7GB)
DVD+R (12 cm 4.7 GB)
DVD+RW (12 cm 4.7 GB)
DVD approximate
Recording time:
XP: 10 MBps (60 min)
SP: 5 MBps (120 min)
LP: 3 MBps (240 min)
EP: 1.7 / 1.2 MBps (360 -
480 min)
Additional playable discs: DVD-RAM (VR format)
DVD-RW (VR format)
DVD-R (MP3, DivX, JPG)
DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL
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DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio
CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video
CD
SVCD (IEC62107)
CD-R, CD-RW
(CD-DA, MP3, DivX, JPG,
VCD)
TV tuner system EC/EP-
Model:
VHF: E2-E12, A-H2 (Italy)
PAL-BGH, SECAM-BG
(CCIR)
UHF: CH21-CH69
CATV: S01-S05 (S1-S3)
SECAM-L (France) VHF: 2-10, UHF: 21-69
EC-Model CATV: CH B -CH Q
CATV: CH S21 - CH S41
EP-Model PAL-DK,
SECAM-DKK1
OIRT VHF: CH R1 - CH
R12
OIRT UHF: CH 21 - CH 69
OIRT CATV: CH 44MHz -
470MHz
EP-Model PAL-BGH,
SECAM-BG
CCIR VHF: CH E2 - CH
E12
CCIR UHF: CH E21 - CH
E69
CCIR CATV: S01 - S05
CCIR CATV: CH M1 - CH
M10
CCIR CATV: CH U1 - CH
U10
CCIR CATV: CH S21 - CH
S41
EP-Model PAL-I VHF: CH 4 - CH 13
UHF: CH 21 - CH 68
RF Converter Output: not provided
SD Card Slot: JPEG (Still Picture DCF
Standard)
TIFF (uncompressed)
MPEG2 (rec. by
Panasonic cam)
Campatible Cards: SD Card, Multimedia Card
miniSD Card (with
adapter)
Card format: FAT12, FAT16
Card picture pixels: 34x34 to 6144x4096
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Video input AV1 / AV2: 21 pin connector (1.0 Vp-
p 75 )
Video input AV3 / AV4: pin jack connector (1.0 Vp
-p 75 )
S-Video input AV1 / AV2: 21 pin connector
(Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p
75 )
S-Video input AV3 / AV4: pin jack connector
(Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p
75 )
RGB Video input AV3
(PAL):
21 pin connector (0.7 Vp-
p 75 )
DV input: IEEE 1394 Standard 4 pin
Video output AV1 / AV2: 21 pin connector (1.0 Vp-
p 75 )
FBAS Video output
(composit):
pin jack connector (1.0 Vp
-p 75 )
S-Video output AV1: 21 pin connector (1.0 Vp-
p 75 )
S-Video output (cinch): pin jack connector (1.0 Vp
-p 75 )
S-Video output: S connector (1.0 Vp-p 75
)
RGB Video output AV1: 21 pin connector (0.7 Vp-
p 75 )
Component Video output: Y pin jack (1.0 Vp-p 75 )
PB pin jack (0.7 Vp-p 75
)
PR pin jack (0.7 Vp-p 75
)
HDMI output (19 pin type
A):
Version 1.2a (EDID Vers.
1.3)
Audio input AV1 / AV2: 21 pin connector (-6 dBV
500 mV)
Audio input AV3 / AV4: pin jack (-6 dBV 500 mV)
Audio output (cinch): pin jack (-6 dBV 500 mV)
Optical output: PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS,
MPEG
Note:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Build-in decoders: You can play discs with following symbols
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5. NEW FEATURE
5.1. ABOUT DivX
5.1.1. GENERAL
DivX is a new video compressing format that is applied
MPEG-4 technology to improve quality and the compressibility and it is developed by the
DivXNetworks, Inc., Video file of high resolution and the high picture quality can be made thought it is a
high compressibility.
DivX codec is necessary for converting video to DivX file and playback files made.
5.1.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT DivX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND CONTENT
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD
content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.
Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter unit’s registration code and
register unit. Visit www.divx.com/vod for mor information.
Display unit’s registration code:
- We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
- After playing DivX VOD content for first time, another registration code
is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. do not use this registration
code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase
DivX VOD content and the play content on this unit, you will no longer
be able to play any content that you purchased using previous code.
- If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different
from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this content.
(“Authorization Error” is displayed.)
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.
When you play this content, remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when
number of remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired” is displayed.)
When playing this content
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- Number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
- you press [POWER]
- you press [STOP]
- you press [backwards SKIP], / [backwards SLOW / SEARCH] or /
[forwards SLOW / SEARCH] / etc. and arrive at another content or start
of content being played.
- scheduled [DRIVE SELECT] to change drive
* Resume functions do not work.
Typical Playback procedure of DivX VOD / (Video On Demand):
Case 1 When DivX VOD is used newly.
Case 2 When EEPROM or P.C.B. includin EEPROM
was replaced for repairing.
Case 3 When recorder was exchanged to another
recorder for repairing.
Case 4 When customer own second recorder.
Case 5 When owner of recorder was changed to
another.
CASE 1 WHEN DivX IS USED NEWLY
Registration Code display (code is an example)
Case 1
Activation: File obtaining (code/ID are examples)
Activation: File Playback
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Registration Code display (code is an example)
Ovtainment/Playback of additional file after
Activation
(code/ID is an example)
CASE 2 WHEN EEPROM OR P.C.B. INCLUDING
EEPROM WAS REPLACED FOR REPAIRING
CASE 3 WHEN RECORDER WAS EXCHANGED TO
ANOTHER RECORDER FOR REPAIRING
New Registration Code is displayed (code is an
example)
Case 2
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Activation: File obtaining (code/ID are example)
Activation: File Playback
Registration Code display after Activation (example)
Obtainment/Playback od additional file after
Activation
(code/ID is an example)
Case 3
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CASE 4 WHEN CUSTOMER OWN SECOND
RECORDER
Registration Code display of second recorder (code
is an example)
Case 4
Activation: File obtaining (code/ID are example)
Activation: File Playback
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Registration Code display after Activation (example)
Obtainment/Playback od additional file after
Activation
(code/ID is an example)
CASE 5 WHEN OWNER OF RECORDER WAS
CHANGED TO ANOTHER
Case 5
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Activation
Activation: File obtaining (code/ID are example)
Activation: File Playback
FILE KIND
(There are two kinf of Activation files as follows too.)
- Rental: There is a playback limitation
- Purchase: Unrestricted
Also there is next file as DRM files besides the above-mentioned.
- Base: / It is not necessary to approve though the contents is being
endode. / If it is recorder/player for DRM, any can play back. (It is the
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same as usual DivX file when seeing from user.)
SCREEN SHIFT (Error display)
Wheter approval is OK or not.
Wheter the recorder is corresponding to User information on the file or not.
5.1.3. ABOUT DivX DRM
Divx file includes file to which DRM(Digital Right Management) is applied and file not applied. This item
is a content that relates only in treating file to which DRM is applied.
1. Registration Code display function
2. User’s registration and approval function
3. Rental management function
5.1.3.1. REGISTRATION CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION
Registration Code is alphanumeric character sequence 8 bytes inputted as recorder information, in
case a use purchases or rent a DivX DRM file in a network. Registration code is a character sequence
generated at random, and differs in each recorder. Moreover, Registration code is updated by new user
authentication ever if same recorder.
5.1.3.2. USER’S REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL FUNCTION
- Only one user can register for one recorder. If user’s
registration is not done with the recorder, DivX file cannot
be played back.
- User’s registration is performed only when a DivX DRM
file is first chosen by recorder
- DivX DRM file that can perform user’s registration is only a file that is
registered Registration Code and purchased or rented.
- User authentication is performed whenever DivX DRM file is played
back. Error message is displayed when failing in user’s registration and
approval.
5.1.3.3. RENTAL MANAGEMENT FUNCTION
There are purchase file without registration of number of playback and rental files with registration of
number of playback as Divx file. Number of playback of rental file is counted by the recorder. When
rental file is played, remaining number of times that can be played back will be shown to users, recorder
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requests users to input yes or no. Following specifications have been installed for the rental files in the
purpose to clarify the count condition of number of times of playback.
- Conditions on counting number of times of play.
1. When a file was opened successfully. (At the time of playback start)
2. When you have done review operation from the start. (Skip to file head)
- At this time, remaining number of times that can be played back
and confirmation message
[Do you play really?] are displayed.
- When the playback point has been skipped to the top of title,
number of playback is not counted if the top of title was not
recognized.
- Even if the power failure occurs after start of playback of rental file,
number of times of playback counted at start of the playback is
held as it is.
(Though playback stops by power failure,
the number of times of playback is not counted.)
When it has reached head of title, the playback is ended, and screen
becomes DivX menu (There is no resume) and then cursor is located on
title that has been played back.Then if the same file was continuously
played back, it begins to playback from the file head.
Note:
Above mentioned stored user information and number of times of
playback are not erased by update of firmware or by initialization by test
mode.
5.2. HDAVI CONTROL (HDMI LINK)
Linked operations by HDAVI Control (HDMI Link)
5.2.1. WHAT IS HDMI
HDMI is abbreviation of [High-Definition Multimedia Interface], and is digital interface standard for next
generation TV
corresponding to follows.
1. Non-compressing high quality digital image
2. Digital transmission of multi channel digital audio.
3. Two way communication of control signal of control straightening
between equipments.
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