Friday, August 11, 2017

Assemble a HiQ guitar amplifier - circuit diagram – using 6L6 and 12AX7 vacuum tubes


RCA’s first version of this tube was an early octal base tube. Like most with this base it had a metal, rather than glass, envelope. Later versions, including the 6L6G, 6L6GA, 6L6GB, 5881, 5932, 7027, and the final version 6L6GC had glass envelopes, which made radiation cooling of the anode easier.  5881 is next to the 6L6GB. 
The 5881 should be ok with the plate voltages found in most guitar amplifiers designed for the 6L6GC but this is not guaranteed so you do risk blowing your 5881s if you put them in an amp designed for the 6L6GC.
The valve 5581 can be replaced with 6L6 and the substitution for 12AX7 is ECC83
Valves don’t usually ‘fail’; they just get weaker and weaker. The actual age of the tube is not important. It’s how much it has been played. If you play your amp regularly and it’s been a year or more since you had a valve change, it’s almost certainly time to treat yourself to a new set of valves. 
Don’t forget to buy  “matched output pair” valves. This is really important. The matched valves have been carefully selected to be a close match both in gain and bias current. If you’re going to change amp valves always choose ‘matched quads’ if you have four output tubes or ‘matched pairs’ if you only have two.
If your guitar valve amplifier is not sounding quite so good as the day you bought it, change amp valves to restore that beautiful sweet tone.  If it’s sounding a bit flat, thin and lacking in oomph, change amp valves on a regular basis if you want to keep your amp sounding its very best.
If you notice a loss in bottom-end and power, it’s most likely your power valves need replacing.  If you’re getting strange sounds coming from your amplifier, first turn your gain section up, and slowly turn the master volume down. 
If the noises continue after the master volume has been turned down, it’s most likely a power valve. If you turn the master volume down, and the noises disappear, it’s most likely a pre-amp valve.
 If you want to change amp valves always recommend changing the whole set while you are at. It only costs a little more and you know that everything is as it should be.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Philips MCM275 Micro system - schematic

Philips MCM275 DVD micro system circuit diagram
Schematics - [Click on the schematics to magnify]

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Britania micro system BS370 schematic

Used ICs: V5888, M5671-ALAA(SDRAM), MOD102, TA8227P, ET2313, CE5B
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Monday, August 7, 2017

Samsung CS29A5HT8X/BWT - E2PROM (IC902) Replacement, service mode, memory data, white balance adjustment

Samsung CS29A5HT8X, CS29A5HT8X/NWT, CS29A5HT8X/VWT, CZ21A8VW8X/ELS
When IC902 is replaced, all adjustment data revert to the initial values.  So, all adjustment values when servicing should be readjusted.
 After IC902 is replaced, connect the AC power supply cord.
 Turn the power switch ON.
 In stand-by, warm up the TV for at least 10 seconds.
 Power on the TV.
White Balance Adjustment
Select STANDARD from the menu.
2. Input an 100% White pattern.
3. Enter the “Service Mode”. (Refer to “4-8 Service Mode”)
4. Warm up the TV set at least for 30 minutes.
5. Input a Toshiba pattern signal.
6. Enter the “Video Adjust1”.
* Adjust “Sub Contrast” so that Y (luminance) becomes 40 ft ± 3.
* Use “Red Drive” and “ Blue Drive” to adjust High-Light (x : 290, y : 300)
* Adjust “Sub Bright” so that Y (luminance) becomes 1.3ft ± 0.3.
* Use “Red Cutoff” and “Blue Cutoff” to adjust Low-Light (x : 290, y : 300).
7. Adjust CA-100 so that the final adjustment value can be fixed.
8. Use the Channel Up/Down (▲/▼) buttons to move the cursor on the adjustment modes.
9. Use the Volume +/- buttons to change the adjustment value.
Service Mode
To enter the “Service Mode”, Press the remote-control keys in this sequence:
If you do not have Factory remote-control:
Use the Channel Up/Down buttons to move the cursor in the adjustment parameters.
* When CRT, CRT PCB, FBT, E2PROM (sometimes MICOM) is replaced, the adjustment values should be controlled.
* After the Service adjustment is completed, Do not select “Reset” in the service mode menu.
(After above procedure is done, power is on initially and the “Plug and Play” will be operated.)
Memory Data:  (A) DEFLECTION (GEOMETRIC ADJUSTMENT VALUE)

Philips HTS3538 – SMPS and Power amplifier circuit diagram, software update, service mode

Philips Home Theater DVD Player HTS3538/12/51/55/05/98
Amplifier
 Total output power: 600W RMS (30% THD)
 Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz / ±3 dB
 Signal-to-noise ratio: > 65 dB (CCIR) /(A-weighted)
 Input sensitivity:  AUX: 2 V
 Music iLink: 1 V
Subwoofer
 Output power: 100 W RMS (30% THD)
 Impedance: 4 ohm
 Speaker drivers: 133 mm (5.25") woofer
 Dimensions (WxHxD): 160 x 267.5 x 265 mm
 Weight: 2.55 kg
Speakers
Center speaker:
 Output power: 100 W RMS (30% THD)
 Speaker impedance: 4 ohm
 Speaker drivers: 1 x 63.5 mm (2.5") woofer
 Dimensions (WxHxD): 160 x 85 x 95 mm
 Weight: 0.37 kg
Front/Rear speaker:
 Output power: 4 x 100 W RMS (30% THD)
 Speaker impedance: 4 ohm
 Speaker drivers: 1 x 76.2 mm (3") twin driver
 Dimensions (WxHxD):
 Speakers: 85 x 160 x 95mm
 Tall speakers: 240 x 1007 x 240 mm
 Weight:
 Speakers: 0.35 kg/each
 Tall speakers: 1.57 kg/each
Software upgrade method
1.Copy the bin file as "HTS3538_XX.bin".
2.Then use the file to burn the upgrade CD-R/CD-RW.
3.Put the CD in the tray ,let the player loading the disc.
4.If the CD is correct ,it will display the Upgrade Menu ,press the PLAY key on the remote control to start upgrade
5. Afer a while, the tray will open automatically ,but must not power off the player.
6.Don't power off ,wait until the player reset automatically ,the whole upgrade process may need 2 minutes .HTS will auto standby after complete upgrade.
if you upgrade with USB device
1. Step1 is same with DISC upgrade;
2.Copy the renamed bin file(upgrade file) to the root menu of USB device.
3.connect the USB device to HTS ,and switch to USB source;
4.The rest is same to step 4,step 5 and step 6 with DISC upgrade.
 [The set must not be power off during upgrading; Otherwise the Main board will be damaged entirely.]
How to adjust the setting after repairing: [Service mode]
1 HTS3538/12: Open DVD tray, press “9” “9” “9” “9” “5” on R/C; 2” on R/C;
2 HTS3538/51: Open DVD tray, press “9” “9” “9” “9” “5” on R/C;
3 HTS3538/55: Open DVD tray, press “9” “9” “9” “9” “4” on R/C;
4 HTS3538/05: Open DVD tray, press “9” “9” “9” “9” “2” on R/C;
5 HTS3538/98: Open DVD tray, press “9” “9” “9” “9” “3” on R/C;
Restart after above steps.
HTS3538 power amplifier schematic .
Power board [SMPS board] circuit diagram
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Friday, July 7, 2017

Samsung CS21M16MJZXNWT CRT TV – how to enter the service mode, circuit diagram

High Voltage Limits
High voltage must be measured each time servicing is done on the B+, horizontal deflection or high voltage circuits. Correct operation of the X-ray protection circuits must be reconfirmed whenever they are serviced.
(X-ray protection circuits also may be called “horizontal disable” or “hold-down”.)
Proceed the high voltage limits. These include the X–ray Protection Specifications Label, and the Product Safety and X-ray Warning Note on the service data schematic.
[The CRT is charged with high voltage.  Before removing the Anode Cap, discharge the voltage through one of the heat sinks on the main board.]
Power, CRT, Vertical and Horizontal section schematic
Onechip and MICOM
Sound and External AV
Factory Mode
1. Do not attempt these adjustments in the Video Mode.
2. The Factory Mode adjustments are necessary when either the EEPROM (IC902) or the CRT is replaced.
3. Do not tamper with the “Adjustment” screen of the Factory Mode menu. This screen is intended only for factory use.
When EEPROM (IC902) Is Replaced
1. When IC902 is replaced all adjustment data revert to initial values. It is necessary to re-program this data.
2. After IC902 is replaced, warm up the TV for 10 seconds.
Factory/Service Mode (This mode uses the standard remote control.)
1.The Service Mode is activated by entering the following remote-control sequence:
(1) DISPLAY=>FACTORY.
(2) STAND-BY=> DISPLAY=> MENU=> MUTE =>POWER ON.
2. The “SERVICE (FACTORY)” message will be displayed. The Service Mode has three components: ADJUST, OPTION,OPTION1,G2 Adjust and Reset.
3. Access the Adjustment Mode by pressing the “VOLUME” keys ( Up or Down). and selected by pressing the CHANNEL keys (▲ ,▼).
4. Selection sequences for the all system:
DOWN or UP key
AGC>SCT>SBT>BLR>BLB>RG>GG>BG> VSL>VS>VA>HS>SC>CDL>STT>AKB> PDL>NDL>PSR>NSR>VOL>LCO>TXP> FMVOL>FMWS>AGCS>OMD>SCL>PWL> AGN>PEK>ACL>FCO>SCBT>SSP>PSNS
5. The VOLUME keys increase or decrease the adjustment values (stored in the non-volatile memory) when Adjustment Mode is cancelled.
6. Cancel the Adjustment Mode by re-pressing the “FACTORY” or “Power OFF” keys.
Cathode voltage adjustment 9Screen voltage)
Input a gray scale pattern.
( Use a pattern generator,PM5518)
2. Enter "Adjustment" Mode:
3. Select "G2 adjust" by pressing channel key Up/Dn.
4. Enter "G2 adjust" by pressing channel key Left/Right
5. Adjust he screen Vr (On the FBT),so that OSD becomes "SCREEN ADJEST:OK"

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Akira 14THS3/CE CTV UOC OM8370 or TDA9381- Service mode - schematic – fault finding

How to enter service mode – Akira 14THS3, 14 inch color TV, Troubleshooting, circuit diagram, working principle
The high voltage in the TV reaches to 22KV when the TV is in operation. Be more careful during opening the back cover.   The high voltage existing in the TV is very dangerous. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
SIGNAL PROCESS
The TV signal enters into tuner (A201) from cable or antenna. Pin 10 and pin 11 of N301 are combined to select the band. Pin 4 of N301 outputs PWM tuning signal. The 38.9MHz IF signal is coupled to V308 (pre-amplify) and then to SAWF (Z301). After processed in the SAWF, the 38.9MHz signal gets to pin 23 and pin 24 of OM8370. The IF circuit in OM8370 includes such unit as the AGC amplifying circuit, 38.9MHz oscillator, PLL video demodulator, video amplifier, IF identify circuit and AFT circuit. The demodulated signal (CVBS) comes from the pin 38 of OM8370, the sound signal comes from the pin 44.
The internal CVBS signal needs norm identification then outputs from pin 38 of OM8370, via the trap circuit (composed of the V351, Z351, Z354, V352 and so on) feeds back to the pin 40 of OM8370. The RGB signal comes from pin51, Pin52, Pin53 of OM8370, and outputs to the CRT board. The internal sound signal comes from pin 44 of OM8370 and then input to pin 1 and pin 12 of HEF4052BP. The sound signals from RF and AV are selected in it. The selected signal is output from Pin 3 and pin13, then input AN7522N (sound amplifier) or output from AV terminals.
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CIRCUIT
Through Synchronous separating circuit, the video signal is divided into horizontal-Synchronizing signal and Vertical-Synchronizing signal. The horizontal-Sync pulse coming from pin 33 is transferred to the horizontal-drive transistor.  The cathode driving voltage 180V vertical drive voltage +15V and –15V are all generated from
FBT.  The vertical sawtooth waveform is generated on the pin 21 and 22, and then enters the vertical amplifier STV9302A. STV9302A is a 7 pins vertical deflection circuit (2 Amperes) for DC-coupled 90° or 110° deflection systems with frame frequencies from 50 up to 120 Hz. one supply voltage for the scanning and second voltage supply for the flyback are needed.  The vertical drive currents of OM8370 pins 21 and 22 are connected to input pins 1 and 7 of STV9302A. The vertical scanning output is coming from pin 5 and feed back to pin 1 by R405. The supply voltage is ±15V at pin 2 and pin 4. C406 is the pump capacitor.
POWER SUPPLY
The IC of KA5Q0765RT is adapted in this chassis; it is the product of Fairchild. It supplies four DC voltages, one is the +B
110V, another is Hcc26V, the third is 13V (the sound drive voltage), the fourth is +16V. The +16V can generate the +8V, +5V and +3.3V by the special generators.
FACTORY MENU / Service mode
Main power +B setting
Receive standard color pattern RF signal. Set picture to “Standard Mode”. Adjust VR501, to get +B (VD542 -) voltage =110V.
I2C bus control adjustment method
How to enter and exit factory mode (with customer’s remote controller)
1. Press [menu] key > display picture menu
2. Press digital key “6” “4” “8” “3” -  display “M”
3. Push [standby] key one time to exit factory mode and return to normal.
How to select menus in factory mode
In factory mode {“M” mode} there are ten menus totally. Menu 1 to Menu 4 can be selected directly but Menu 5 to Menu 0 must be select by these steps:
1. Press “CALL” key, to call “M”.
2. Press “LOCK” key, then press any one numeric key from 5 to 0.
For example, to select Menu 7, you should press “call” key and LOCK key in turns, then press the numeric key 7
Troubleshooting
No OSD (On Screen Display)
This failure is usually cause by the circuit of character generated and located. Most of reasons are that the horizontal and vertical flyback pulse signals do not come to UOC.  We can judge this failure by measuring the wave of the character in an oscilloscope.  The detail checking and repairing steps are as follow:
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UOC does not work
In television, remote-control system is similar with the computer system. In theory , it can work if it holds two conditions as follow:
1) The power supply: In general, it is 5V, the error is not above 10% and the disturbance pulse is as small as possible.
2) The clock pulse: In TDA93XX circuit, the clock pulse is generated by pin58 / pin59 of N301 and 12M crystal oscillator.
Television’ s remote-control system also needs reset circuit that can preset the values in internal register. The circuit around pin57 of N204 is called auto-reset circuit. If UOC detects errors in resetting, it will come to the state of program protected.
Schematic 
No raster, no picture, no sound
This failure is mainly caused by big-power circuit such as power supply, horizontal scanning, vertical scanning.  The detail checking and repairing steps are as follow.
No picture, no sound
The failure shows that the set does not display the picture but it has noise wave or blue background or OSD on the screen. This means that the circuits of power supply, horizontal scanning, vertical scanning and video amplification are normal and they are not considered in the repairing. The failures are mainly in the small signal processing circuits.
Before checking these circuits, a kind of practical test method is introduced. It is called “Signal-input way ”. The detail is described as follow: We can use the resistance function of an analog multimeter, connect the red pole (negative in ohm scope) on the circuit board ground, then touch softly the test point with another pole (black pole) in ohm scope meanwhile observe the reactivity on the output device.
Note : In the TV test, we mainly observe the noise wave on the CRT and listen to the noise voice liking as “Ka…..Ka” from the loudspeakers.
No sound
In this kind of failure, first of all we should observe if there is the picture on the CRT. It proves the small signal circuit to work correctly with the picture on the CRT and we only check the sound signal processing and sound amplification circuit. The repairing method(B1) may be referred without picture. The detail checking and repairing steps are as follow.
Note:  Before repairing, assure that the volume is on and the state of set is in “TV”
Only horizontal line in the middle of the screen
If vertical deflection circuit does not work, this kind of failure will happen. In deflection yoke, there only has horizontal sweep, the electron beam in the CRT only moves in the horizontal orientation , so form this failure.  (While checking horizontal and vertical deflection circuit’ s failure , we have better to use an oscilloscope.)
Only vertical line in the middle of the screen
This is a dangerous failure. It probable causes flashover and smoking inside the set. Don’ t let your TV work for a long time as this failure appears. Because the electron beam can not move in the horizontal orientation, the failure should be in the horizontal deflection circuit. We mainly check the open-circuit fault in horizontal deflection circuit. The detail checking and repairing steps are as follow
OM8370/TDA9340 pin functions

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Philips 40PFG5100-77 LED LCD TV –SMPS circuit diagram, Pin voltages - Chassis TPM15.4L

Philips 32PFG5100, Philips 40PFG5100 and Philips 48PFG5100 - SMPS and Back-light inverter schematic  - Power Supply Unit A715G6934 Schematic and connector voltages.
All power supplies are a black box for Service. When defective, a new board must be ordered and the defective one must be returned, unless the main fuse of the board is broken. Always replace a defective fuse with one with the correct specifications. This part is available in the regular market.
Consult the Philips Service web portal for the order codes of the boards.
Important delta’s with the TPM15.4L LA chassis platform are:
* New power architecture for LED back-light
* “Boost”-signal is now a PWM-signal + continuous variable.
The control signals are:
> Stand-by
> Lamp “on/off”
> Backlight adjust (DIM) (not for PSDL)
In this manual, no detailed information is available because of design protection issues.
The output voltages to the chassis are:
> +8.5V output (standby)
> +12V (on-mode)
> +12V_audio (audio AMP power)
> Output to the display; in case of
* IPB: High voltage to the LCD panel
* PSL and PSLS (LED-driver outputs)
* PSDL (high frequent) AC-current.

Diversity
The diversity in power supply units is mainly determined by the diversity in displays.
The following displays can be distinguished:
> CCFL/EEFL backlight: power panel is conventional IPB
> LED backlight:
* side-view LED without scanning: PSL power panel
* side-view LED with scanning: PSLS power panel
* direct-view LED without 2D-dimming: PSL power panel
* direct-view LED with 2D-dimming: PSDL power panel.
PSL stands for Power Supply with integrated LED-drivers.
PSLS stands for a Power Supply with integrated LED-drivers with added Scanning functionality (added micro-controller).
PSDL stands for a Power Supply for Direct-view LED back-light with 2D-dimming.
Connector voltages
DC/DC Converters
The on-board DC/DC converters deliver the following voltages (depending on set execution):
* +5V-STANDBY, permanent voltage for the Stand-by controller, LED/IR receiver and controls.
* +12V, input from the power supply for the panel common(active mode)
* +12V, input from the power supply for the AMP
* +1V2, from the power supply for the scaler IC MT5580
* +1V5, supply voltage for DDR2 ( diagram B03B)
* +3V3, general supply voltage.
* +3V3-TUN, supply voltage for tuner
* +5V-USB, input intermediate supply voltage for the USB Power
* +3V3, from the power supply for the scaler IC MT5580
* +3V3-DVBS, clean voltage for Demodulator IC channel decoder
A715G6550 SMPS circuit diagram [Schematic] 
LED Driver schematic
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