Tektronix MTX100A User manual

Service Manual
MTX100A
MPEG Recorder & Player
071-1754-00
Warning
The servicing instructions are for use by qualified
personnel only. To avoid personal injury, do not
perform any servicing unless you are qualified to
do so. Refer to all safety summaries prior to
performing service.
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For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
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Warranty 2
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either
will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective product. Batteries are excluded from this warranty. Parts, modules and replacement products used by Tektronix
for warranty work may be new or reconditioned to like new performance. All replaced parts, modules and products become
the property of Tektronix.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, shipping charges prepaid, and
with a copy of customer proof of purchase. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is
to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying
all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction
caused by the use of non--Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other
products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TEKTRONIXٛF RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX
AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES

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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary vii...................................
Service Safety Summary ix....................................
Environmental Considerations xi...............................
Preface xiii...................................................
Manual Structure xiii................................................
Manual Conventions xiv..............................................
Finding Other Information xiv.........................................
Introduction xv..............................................
Performance Check Interval xv........................................
Strategy for Servicing xv.............................................
Tektronix Service Offerings xvi........................................
Specifications
Product Overview 1-1.........................................
Specifications 1-3.............................................
Performance Conditions 1-3...........................................
Functional Specifications 1-3..........................................
Electrical Specifications 1-4...........................................
Mechanical (Physical) Characteristics 1-14................................
Environment Characteristics 1-14.......................................
Certifications and Compliances 1-15.....................................
Theory of Operation
A12 Main Board 2-1.................................................
A20 PCI Backplane Board 2-2.........................................
A30 Front Panel Board 2-3............................................
A35 Power Switch Board 2-4..........................................
A40 AC Distributer Board 2-4.........................................
A50 Disk I/F board 2-4...............................................
A100 ASI Interface Module (Option 01) 2-4..............................
A110 Universal Parallel/Serial Interface Module (Option 02) 2-6.............
A140 IEEE 1394/ASI Interface Module (Option 05) 2-6....................
A170 SMPTE310M/ASI/PSI Interface Module (Option 07) 2-9...............

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Performance Verification
Equipment Required 3-1..............................................
Procedures 3-2......................................................
Maintenance
Related Maintenance Procedures 4-1....................................
Preparation 4-2.....................................................
Inspection and Cleaning 4-3...........................................
Removal and Installation Procedures 4-7.........................
Preparation 4-7.....................................................
Access Procedure 4-14................................................
Procedures for External Modules 4-15....................................
Procedure for Board Modules 4-21......................................
Procedure for Internal Modules 4-26.....................................
Setting the BIOS Configuration 4-35.............................
Procedure 4-35......................................................
Troubleshooting 4-37...........................................
Troubleshooting Trees 4-37............................................
Using the Recovery Discs 4-47...................................
Reinstalling Windows XP 4-47..........................................
Reinstalling the MTX100A Application 4-48..............................
Restoring the IEEE1394b Port Speed Setting 4-48..........................
Options
Options 5-1..................................................
Diagrams
Diagrams 6-1.................................................
Diagrams of the Optional Modules 6-7...........................
A100 ASI Interface Module (Option 01) 6-7..............................
A110 Universal Parallel/Serial Interface Module (Option 02) 6-8.............
A140 IEEE1394/ASI Interface Module (Option 05) 6-9.....................
A170 SMPTE310M/ASI/SPI Interface Module (Option 07) 6-10...............
Replaceable Parts List
Parts Ordering Information 7-1.........................................
Using the Replaceable Parts List 7-2....................................

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Timing diagram of the SPI and universal parallel/serial
interfaces 1-13............................................
Figure 3-1: Equipment connection for verifying the internal clock
output level 3-3............................................
Figure 3-2: Equipment connection for verifying the internal clock
frequency 3-4.............................................
Figure 3-3: Equipment connection for verifying the SPI interface 3-5..
Figure 3-4: Equipment connections for verifying the external clock/
reference and trigger inputs 3-9..............................
Figure 3-5: Equipment connection for verifying the IEEE1394b
interface 3-12..............................................
Figure 3-6: Equipment connection for verifying the output signal--
ASI interface 3-13..........................................
Figure 3-7: Equipment connections for verifying the play operation--
ASI interface 3-15..........................................
Figure 3-8: Equipment connection for verifying the record operation--
ASI interface 3-16..........................................
Figure 3-9: Equipment connection for verifying the recorded file--ASI
interface 3-18..............................................
Figure 3-10: Equipment connection for verifying the output signals--
universal parallel/serial interface 3-20.........................
Figure 3-11: Equipment connection for verifying the play operation--
universal parallel/serial interface 3-22.........................
Figure 3-12: Equipment connection for verifying the recorded file--
universal parallel/serial interface 3-27.........................
Figure 3-13: Equipment connection for verifying the Event output 3-29
Figure 3-14: Equipment connection for verifying the output signal--
IEEE1394/ASI interface 3-31.................................
Figure 3-15: Equipment connection for verifying the play operation--
IEEE1394/ASI interface 3-32.................................
Figure 3-16: Equipment connection for verifying the record operation--
IEEE1394/ASI interface 3-33.................................
Figure 3-17: Equipment connection for verifying the recorded file--
IEEE1394/ASI interface 3-35.................................
Figure 3-18: Equipment connection for verifying the IEEE1394
output signal 3-37..........................................

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Figure 3-19: Equipment connection for verifying output signal--
SMPTE310M interface 3-40..................................
Figure 3-20: Equipment connection for verifying the ASI play
operation 3-41.............................................
Figure 3-21: Equipment connection for verifying the ASI record
operation 3-43.............................................
Figure 3-22: Equipment connection for verifying the recorded file--
ASI interface 3-45..........................................
Figure 3-23: Equipment connection for verifying the 8VSB play
operation 3-46.............................................
Figure 3-24: Equipment connection for verifying the 8VSB record
operation 3-48.............................................
Figure 3-25: Equipment connection for verifying the recorded file--
ASI interface 3-49..........................................
Figure 3-26: Equipment connection for verifying the SPI record
operation 3-51.............................................
Figure 4-1: MTX100A orientation 4-10............................
Figure 4-2: External modules 4-11................................
Figure 4-3: Board modules 4-12..................................
Figure 4-4: Internal modules 4-13................................
Figure 4-5: Guide to removal procedures 4-14......................
Figure 4-6: Cabinet removal 4-16.................................
Figure 4-7: Right-side and left-side covers removal 4-17..............
Figure 4-8: Front-panel unit removal 4-18.........................
Figure 4-9: Disassembly of front-panel assembly 4-20................
Figure 4-10: Interface module, A12 Main board, CPU board, and
A20 PCI Backplane board removal 4-22........................
Figure 4-11: DVD drive removal 4-27.............................
Figure 4-12: Hard disk drive removal 4-28.........................
Figure 4-13: Internal and external fan removal 4-30.................
Figure 4-14: 12 V main power supply and A40 AC Distributer board
removal 4-32...............................................
Figure 4-15: RFI filter removal 4-33..............................
Figure 4-16: Troubleshooting procedure (1) 4-38....................
Figure 4-17: Troubleshooting procedure (2) 4-39....................
Figure 4-18: Troubleshooting procedure (3) 4-40....................
Figure 4-19: Troubleshooting procedure (4) 4-41....................
Figure 4-20: Troubleshooting procedure (5) 4-42....................
Figure 4-21: Troubleshooting procedure (6) 4-43....................

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Figure 4-22: Troubleshooting procedure (7) 4-44....................
Figure 4-23: A20 PCI Backplane board view--back side 4-44..........
Figure 4-24: A20 PCI Backplane board view--right side 4-45..........
Figure 6-1: MTX100A block diagram 6--3.........................
Figure 6-2: MTX100A interconnect diagram 6--5...................
Figure 6-3: A100 ASI Interface module connections 6-7.............
Figure 6-4: A110 Universal Parallel/Serial Interface module
connections 6-8............................................
Figure 6-5: A140 IEEE1394/ASI Interface module connections 6-9....
Figure 6-6: A170 SMPTE310M/ASI/SPI Interface module
connections 6-10............................................
Figure 7-1: Cabinet and covers 7-5..............................
Figure 7-2: Internal modules (1) 7-7.............................
Figure 7-3: Internal modules (2) 7-9.............................
Figure 7-4: Front panel unit 7-11.................................
Figure 7-5: DVD drive unit 7-12..................................
Figure 7-6: Cables 7-14.........................................

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Functional specifications 1-3..........................
Table 1-2: Mainframe 1-4......................................
Table 1-3: ASI interface (Option 01) 1-8..........................
Table 1-4: Universal parallel/serial interface (Option 02) 1-8.......
Table 1-5: IEEE1394/ASI interface (Option 05) 1-11................
Table 1-6: SMPTE310M/ASI/SPI interface (Option 07) 1-11..........
Table 1-7: Mechanical characteristics 1-14.........................
Table 1-8: Environmental characteristics 1-14......................
Table 1-9: Certifications and compliances 1-15.....................
Table 3-1: Equipment required for performance verification 3-1.....
Table 3-2: Output level of each connector pin 3-21..................
Table 4-1: External inspection check list 4-4......................
Table 4-2: Internal inspection check list 4-5.......................
Table 4-3: Summary of procedures 4-8..........................
Table 4-4: Tools required for module removal 4-9..................

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
No Power Switch. Power supply cord is considered the disconnecting device,
disconnect the main power by means of the power cord.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury

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Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the
marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
WARNING
High Voltage
Double
Insulated Protective Ground
(Earth) Terminal Not suitable for
connection to
the public telecom-
munications network
Symbols and Terms

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Service Safety Summary
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service
procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, disconnect the mains power by means
of the power cord or, if provided, the power switch.
Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.
To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.

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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the
product.
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the
environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to
recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the
materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product
complies with the European Union’s requirements
according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about
recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
Mercury Nortification. This product uses an LCD backlight lamp that contains
mercury. Disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations. Please
contact your local authorities or, within the United States, the Electronics
Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is
outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive. This product is known to
contain lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium.
Product End-of-Life
Handling
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances

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Preface
This is the service manual for the MTX100A MPEG Recorder & Player. This
manual contains information needed to service an MTX100A to the module
level.
Manual Structure
This manual is divided into sections, such as Specifications and Theory of
Operation. Further, some sections are divided into subsections, such as Product
Description and Removal and Installation Procedures.
Sections containing procedures also contain introductions to those procedures.
Be sure to read these introductions because they provide information needed to
do the service correctly and efficiently. The following are brief descriptions of
each manual section.
HSpecifications contains a description of the MTX100A and the characteristics
that apply to it.
HTheory of Operation contains circuit descriptions that support service to the
module level.
HPerformance Verification contains procedures for confirming that an
MTX100A functions properly and meets warranted characteristics.
HMaintenance contains information and procedures for performing preventive
and corrective maintenance of an MTX100A. These instructions include
cleaning, module removal and installation, and fault isolation to the module
level.
HOptions contains descriptions of factory-installed options and field-upgrad-
able options.
HDiagrams contains block diagrams and interconnection diagrams of the
MTX100A and the optional interface modules.
HReplaceable Parts List includes a table of all replaceable modules, their
descriptions, and their Tektronix part numbers.

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Manual Conventions
This manual uses certain conventions with which you should become familiar.
Some sections of the manual contain procedures for you to perform. To keep
those instructions clear and consistent, this manual uses the following
conventions:
HNames of front panel controls and menus appear in the same case (initial
capitals, all uppercase, and so forth) in the manual as is used on the
MTX100A front panel and menus.
HInstruction steps are numbered unless there is only one step.
HBold text refers to specific interface elements that you are instructed to
select, click, or clear.
Example: To power on the MTX100A, press the ON/STBY switch.
HItalic text refers to document names or sections. Italics are also used in
NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS.
Example: The Diagrams section, beginning on page 6-1, includes a block
diagram and an interconnect diagram.
Throughout this manual, any replaceable component, assembly, or part of the
MTX100A is referred to generically as a module. In general, a module is an
assembly (like a circuit board), rather than a component (like a resistor or an
integrated circuit). Sometimes a single component is a module. For example, the
chassis of the MTX100A is a module.
Symbols and terms related to safety appear in the General Safety Summary and
Service Safety Summary near the beginning of this manual.
Finding Other Information
Other documentation for the MTX100A includes:
HThe MTX100A MPEG Recorder & Player User Manual contains a tutorial
to quickly describe how to operate the MTX100A. It also includes an
in-depth discussion on how to more completely use the MTX100A features.
Modules
Safety

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Introduction
This manual contains information needed to properly service the MTX100A
MPEG Recorder & Player, as well as general information critical to safe and
effective servicing.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the MTX100A, consider the following
before attempting service:
HThe procedures in this manual should be performed only by a qualified
service person.
HRead the General Safety Summary and the Service Safety Summary,
beginning on page vii.
When using this manual for servicing be sure to follow all warnings, cautions,
and notes.
Performance Check Interval
Generally, the performance check described in section 3, Performance Verifica-
tion, should be done every 12 months. In addition, a performance check is
recommended after module replacement.
If the MTX100A does not meet performance criteria, repair is necessary.
Strategy for Servicing
Throughout this manual, the term “module” refers to any field-replaceable
component, assembly, or part of the MTX100A.
This manual contains all the information needed for periodic maintenance of the
MTX100A (examples of such information are procedures for checking perfor-
mance).
Further, this manual contains all information for corrective maintenance down to
the module level. To isolate a failure to a module, use the fault isolation
procedures found in Troubleshooting, part of section 4, Maintenance. To remove
and replace any failed module, follow the instructions in Removal and Installa-
tion Procedures, also part of section 4. After isolating a faulty module, replace it
with a fully-tested module obtained from the factory. Section 7, Replaceable
Parts List, contains part number and ordering information for all replaceable
modules.

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Tektronix Service Offerings
Tektronix provides service to cover repair under warranty as well as other
services that may provide a cost-effective answer to your service needs.
Whether providing warranty repair service or any of the other services listed
below, Tektronix service technicians are well trained to service the MTX100A.
They have access to the latest information on improvements to the MTX100A as
well as the latest new options.
Tektronix warrants this product for one year from date of purchase. The warranty
appears after the title page in this manual. Tektronix technicians provide
warranty service at most Tektronix service locations. The Tektronix product
catalog lists all worldwide service locations or you can visit our web site for
service information: www.tektronix.com.
Tektronix supports repair to the module level by providing Module Exchange.
Module Exchange. This service reduces down-time for repair by allowing you to
exchange most modules for remanufactured ones. Each module comes with a
90-day service warranty.
For More Information. Contact your local Tektronix service center or sales
engineer for more information on any of the repair or adjustment services just
described.
Warranty Repair Service
Self Service