SA-VK31EE Discs played [8 cm or 12 cm] (1) CD-Audio (CD-DA) Bit rate 32 kbps - 320 kbps (2) Video CD Sampling frequency (3) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 formatted disc) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (4) MP3 Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz...
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SA-VK31EE 13.2. CD Automatically Adjustment result indication 17.7. (H) Transformer P.C.B. 14 Measurements and Adjustments 17.8. (J) CD Detect P.C.B., (K) Spindle Position P.C.B. & (L) CD 14.1. Cassette Deck Section Loading P.C.B. 14.2. Tuner Section 17.9. (M) VCD P.C.B. (Side A & B) 14.3.
SA-VK31EE 1 Before Repair and Adjustment Disconnect AC power, discharge Power Supply Capacitors C950, C5820 and C5820 through a 10Ω, 5W resistor to ground. DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT DIRECTLY (with a screwdriver blade, for instance), as this may destroy solid state devices.
SA-VK31EE 3 Prevention of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor “chip”...
SA-VK31EE 5 Handling Precautions For Traverse Deck The laser diode in the traverse deck (optical pickup) may break down due to potential difference caused by static electricity of clothes or human body. So, be careful of electrostatic breakdown during repair of the traverse deck (optical pickup).
SA-VK31EE 6 Precaution of Laser Diode Caution : This product utilizes a laser diode with the unit turned "ON", invisible laser radiation is emitted from the pick up lens. Wavelength : 780 nm Maximum output radiation power from pick up : 100 µW/VDE Laser radiation from pick up unit is safety level, but be sure the followings: 1.
SA-VK31EE 9 Operation Checks and Main Component Replacement Procedures “ATTENTION SERVICER” Some chassis components may have sharp edges. Be careful when disassembling and servicing. 1. This section describes procedures for checking the operation of the major printed circuit boards and replacing the main components.
SA-VK31EE 9.1. Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel Step 1 Remove 3 screws each side and 5 screws at rear panel. Step 2 Lift up both sides of cabinet ass’y, push the cabinet ass’y toward the rear and remove the cabinet ass’y.
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SA-VK31EE Step 4 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the CD Lid. Step 5 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Step 1 Insert the gear tool into the hole on the underside of CD chassis and then rotate in the direction of arrow. The disc tray will be open.
SA-VK31EE Step 3 Repeat Step 2 but rotate the gear tools in anti-clockwise direction. Step 4 The disc tray will be close. 9.2. Disassembly of CD Mechanism Unit · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 3) of Item 9.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel ·...
SA-VK31EE 9.3. Disassembly Main P.C.B., Transformer P.C.B. & MP3 P.C.B. 9.3.1. Disassembly for the Main P.C.B. · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 3) of Item 9.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.1.1 - Disassembly for CD Lid ·...
SA-VK31EE Step 2 Unsolder the terminals of Power Amp IC, transistor and replace the components. Step 3 Fix back the cutted portion with a screw as shown. Step 1 Break the joint with a metal cutter as shown below. 9.4.
SA-VK31EE Step 4 Disconnect FFC Boards (CN951, CN2903, CN2902 & CN2904). · Disassembly of Tact Switch P.C.B. Step 5 Disconnect connector CP600. Step 6 Pull out the volume knob. Step 7 Pull Panel P.C.B. forward. 9.5. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism Unit & Deck P.C.B.
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SA-VK31EE Step 4 With pressing the claw (A), rotate the hexagonal wrench clockwise. (The slide plate R moves for a little amount.) Step 5 Pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), the connection lever moves in the direction of arrow (2).
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SA-VK31EE Note: Be careful not to lose the 3 floating spring because those will also be removed on removal of the traverse deck ass’y. · Installation of the CD Servo P.C.B. after replacement Step 1 Connect the FFC board. Step 2 Install the CD servo P.C.B. in the traverse deck ass’y.
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SA-VK31EE Step 1 Install the traverse deck ass’y to the timing lever. Step 2 Align the boss of traverse deck ass’y with the slot of traverse cam gear. Step 3 Force the claw of timing lever. Step 5 With pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), force the connection lever in the direction of arrow (2).
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SA-VK31EE Step 4 With lifting the claw in the direction of (1), draw the CD Step 8 Release the both claws, and then draw the disc tray. Detect P.C.B. in the direction of arrow (2). Step 5 Remove the mechanism cover.
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SA-VK31EE 9.6.3. Disassembly and reassembly for mechanism base drive unit Step 1 Remove 3 screws. Step 2 Holding the drive rack not to move, install the disc tray. Step 2 Release the claw, and then remove the gear holder. Step 3 Align the drive rack with the drive gear.
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SA-VK31EE Step 9 Pressing the claw (B) in the direction of arrow (1), force the connection lever in the direction of arrow (2). Step 6 Install the tray lock spring to hook temporary. Step 7 Release the claw, and then remove the tray lock.
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SA-VK31EE Step 13 Remove the traverse relay gear, traverse cam gear and drive gear. Step 11 Lift up the left end of spindle base unit in the direction of arrow (1), and then remove the unit in the direction of arrow (2).
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SA-VK31EE Step 3 Rotate the disc lever in the direction of arrow (1), draw the disc lever. NOTE: Hold the loading stopper ass’y manually bacause it is flipped by spring. NOTE: Take care not to lose the disc lever spring.
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SA-VK31EE Step 8 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the relay gear A. Step 9 Release the 2 claws, and then remove the spindle shaft. Step 12 Squeeze the shaft of lower hook, and then draw it. Step 10 Remove the lower spindle spring with tweezers.
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SA-VK31EE spread the hold bars of loading stopper and remove the Step 1 Install the traverse cam gear. UP/DOWN base. Step 2 Rotate the traverse cam gear to the direction of arrow. [Installation for loading stopper ass’y] Step 1 Align the claw of loading stoppers ass’y with the slot of spindle base.
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SA-VK31EE Step 4 Install the slide plate 2 to the mechanism base, and then match to the connection lever. Step 7 Move the slide plate 1 to forward fully. Step 5 Install the slide plate 1 to the mechanism base, and then match to the connection leve and align the trapezoid tooth Step 8 Install the rear lock.
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SA-VK31EE Step 14 Install the tray base, traverse ass’y, mechanism cover and upper plate. [Operation check after servicing] Check the proper operation of following items with gear and hexagonal screwdriver. 1. Open/close of tray base. 2. Moving the tray base to the stock side.
SA-VK31EE 9.7. Disassembly Deck Mechanism 9.7.1. Replacement for the pinch roller ass’y and head block · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 6) of Item 9.1.1 - Disassembly for CD Lid ·...
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SA-VK31EE Step 3 Remove 2 screws. 9.7.2. Replacement for the Deck motor ass’y, capstan belt A, capstan belt B and winding belt · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel ·...
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SA-VK31EE Step 5 Remove the flywheel R. Step 6 Release the claw of tape side, and then remove the winding lever and spring. Step 7 Remove the flywheel F. [Installation of the belt] Step 1 The boss and marking should be positioned Step 2 Put the winding belt on the pulley temporarily.
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SA-VK31EE Step 7 Put the capstan belt A temporarily as shown below. Step 10 Remove 3 screws. Step 11 Put the capstan belt B as shown below. Step 8 Put the capstan belt B on the motor ass’y pulley. Step 12 Put the capstan belt A on the motor ass’y pulley.
SA-VK31EE 9.8. Replacement for the cassette 9.9. Measure for tape trouble lid ass’y · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.1 - Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel · Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 2) of Item 9.1 - Disassembly of...
SA-VK31EE 10 Service Position Note: For the disassembling procedure, see Section 9. 10.1. Checking the Main P.C.B., Power P.C.B. & Transformer P.C.B. 1. Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel. 2. Disassembly of CD Lid. 3. Disassembly of CD Mechanism Unit.
SA-VK31EE 10.2. Checking the Panel P.C.B., Tact Switch P.C.B., Deck P.C.B. & Deck Mechanism P.C.B. 1. Disassembly of Top Cabinet and Rear Panel. 2. Disassembly of CD Lid. 3. Disassembly of CD Mechanism Unit. 4. Remove volume knob at front panel.
SA-VK31EE 11 Description of Error Code 11.1. Abnormality Detection for DECK Mechanism Error Error Display Problem condition MODE SW abnormal Normal operation during mecha transition, MODE SW abnormal is memorized. The content of abnormality can be confirmed in the abnormal detection mode explained in the later section.
SA-VK31EE 12 Self-Diagnostic Function 12.1. Self-diagnostic display This unit is equipped with a self-diagnostic display function which, if a problem occurs, will display an error code corresponding to the problem. Use this function when performing maintenance on the unit. 12.2. How to enter the Self-Diagnostic Function 12.3.
SA-VK31EE 12.4. CD Mechanism Test (F15, F26, F16, F17, F27, F28, F29, H15) 1. Press “CD”. 2. Press “OPEN/CLOSE (1)” and place a CD. 3. Press “OPEN/CLOSE (1)” to close the tray. 4. Press “OPEN/CLOSE (5)” and wait until the tray is open.
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SA-VK31EE and CLVS status shall be shown as below: During the above display, executing CD PLAY will display auto adjustment result for CD PLAY mode.
SA-VK31EE 14.1.4. Bias Frequency Adjustment (Deck 1/2) 1. Set the unit to “AUX” position. 2. Insert the Normal blank tape (QZZCRA) into DECK 2 and set the unit to “REC” mode (l use “REC/STOP” key). 3. Adjust L1002 so that the output frequency is within the standard value.
SA-VK31EE 16 Schematic Diagram · Cover the parts boxes made of plastics with aluminium foil. (All schematic diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of the new technology) · Put a conductive mat on the work table.
SA-VK31EE 16.2. (B) Tuner/Main Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 3 : +B SIGNAL LINE : FM SIGNAL LINE : AM SIGNAL LINE TUNER/MAIN CIRCUIT : FM/AM SIGNAL LINE : FM OSC SIGNAL LINE : AM OSC SIGNAL LINE R1104 Q1106 Z1120...
SA-VK31EE 16.3. (B) Main Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 4 : -B SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE R2940 R2941 R2942 R2943 VREF+ CHG_CW CHG_CW CHG_HALF CHG_HALF CHG_CCW CHG_CCW R2944 CLAMP CHG_AD1 OPEN CHG_AD2 R2945...
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SA-VK31EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 5 : VCD AUDIO SIGNAL LINE : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : AUX SIGNAL LINE TUNER/MAIN CIRCUIT : RECORD SIGNAL LINE : MIC SIGNAL LINE (1A) ON : -B SIGNAL LINE : AM/FM SIGNAL LINE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 3...
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SA-VK31EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 6 : AUX SIGNAL LINE : -B SIGNAL LINE : VCD VIDEO SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE C2745 16V10 LINE_R R2752 C2744 C2941 C2943 4.7K 16V10 0.22 0.22 C2739...
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SA-VK31EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 7 : -B SIGNAL LINE : PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE : MIC SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : RECORD SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE Q2815 Q2814 KTA12710YTA KTC3199GRTA SWITCH SWITCH AGND RECL R2813...
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SA-VK31EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 8 : VCD AUDIO SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE : VCD VIDEO SIGNAL LINE VIDEO_OUT VIDEO_OUT L2850 R2961 J0JCC0000120 DGND R2964 100K R2984 L2851 C2827 J0JCC0000120 6.3V470P GND1 R2985 C2826 16V330 +A9V LRCK_5V...
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SA-VK31EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 9 MAIN CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE R2815 RESTSW DSA_STRB DRIVER_MUTE CLOSE_SW C2803 OPEN_SW 470P R2827 OPEN DC_DET BLKCK CLOSE BLKCK /DISC /MCS IC2801 R2810 /CDRST EE_CLK MN101C30AEB R2836 STAT EE_DATA MECHACON IC R2809 MDATA EE_CS...
SA-VK31EE 16.4. (C) Panel Circuit & (D) Tact Switch Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 10 : MIC SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE C672 L634 0.01 J0JKB0000020 C671 0.022 MICSW Q606 KTC3199GRTA L605 Q900 JK600...
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SA-VK31EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 13 : -B SIGNAL LINE : MIC SIGNAL LINE PANEL CIRCUIT : MAIN SIGNAL LINE : +B SIGNAL LINE Q604 Q603 D613 B1ACCF000063 B1ACCF000063 B0BA5R600016 TRANSFORMER VREF SUPPLY SWITCH DECK SUPPLY SWITCH L601 Z600 CIRCUIT SYS6V...
SA-VK31EE 16.5. (E) Deck Circuit & (F) Deck Mechanism Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 14 : +B SIGNAL LINE : TAPE PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE DECK CIRCUIT : TAPE RECORD SIGNAL LINE R1038 R1039 R1055 C1038 4.7K 2.2K 220P R1098 C1034 50V3.3...
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SA-VK31EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 15 : +B SIGNAL LINE MAIN CIRCUIT (CN2904) ON : TAPE PLAYBACK SIGNAL LINE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 7 DECK CIRCUIT : TAPE RECORD SIGNAL LINE CN1001 C1054 50V3.3 R1060 C1064 50V3.3 R1095 R1091 Q1017 100K 2.2K...
SA-VK31EE 16.6. (G) Power Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 16 : +B SIGNAL LINE POWER CIRCUIT : -B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE IC5801 IC5801 RSN315H42B-P POWER HIC L5201, 5202, 5401, 5402 G0AR76Y00001 R5453 L5401 R5253 R5250 L5201 C5242 C5243...
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SA-VK31EE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 17 : +B SIGNAL LINE POWER CIRCUIT : -B SIGNAL LINE : MAIN SIGNAL LINE L CH R CH R5854 R5855 C5244 JK5951 C5245 C5445 0.047 D5814 0.047 0.047 B0AACK000004 E5801 R5856 R5857 RSQX0001-1 R5256 R5456...
SA-VK31EE 16.7. (H) Transformer Circuit, (J) CD Detect circuit, (K) Spindle Position Circuit & (L) CD Loading Circuit SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - 18 : -B SIGNAL LINE TRANSFORMER CIRCUIT : +B SIGNAL LINE D950-D953 B0EAMM000038 VCC+ D952 D950 VCC- POWER CIRCUIT...
SA-VK31EE 17 Printed Circuit Board Note: Circuit board diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of new technology. 17.1. (A) CD Servo P.C.B. (Side A & B) CD SERVO P.C.B (REPX0437B) TP30 X7201 C7107 C7217 R7214 C7244...
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SA-VK31EE CD SERVO P.C.B (REPX0437B) (SIDE B)
SA-VK31EE 20 Terminal Function of IC’s 20.1. IC7001 (AN22004A-NF) Servo Pin No. Mark Function /TLOCK Tracking servo feeding signal Amplifier output (“L” : Feed) BLKCK Sub-code block clock signal output Pin No. Mark Function (BLKCKf = 75Hz during normal playback)
SA-VK31EE Pin No. Mark Function Pin No. Mark Function PLL extraction clock output (fPCK Motor driver (1) input = 4.321 MHz during normal PVCC1 N.C. playback) PGND1 Power supply (1) for driver (Not connected, open) PGND1 Ground connection (1) for driver VCOF2 VCO Loop filter for 33.8688MHz...
SA-VK31EE Pin No. Mark Function Pin No. Mark Function DRIVER_MUTE Not used (GND) CHG_SW1 CD Changer Switch 1 Input CLOSE_SW Not used (GND) CDPCONT CD Power Control (Active Level: OPEN_SW Not used (GND) MM_RST Mechacon Reset (Active: L) OPEN Not used (GND)
SA-VK31EE 22 Parts Location and Replacement Parts List Notes: · Important safety notice: Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety. Furthermore, special parts which have purposes of fire-retardent (resistors), high-quality sound (capacitors), low noise (resistors), etc are used.
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SA-VK31EE 22.1.2. Deck Mechanism Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CASSETTE DECK RED0071 R/P HEAD BLOCK UNIT RED0072 P/B HEAD BLOCK UNIT RDG0300 REEL BASE GEAR RDG0301 WINDING RELAY GEAR RDK0026 MAIN GEAR RDR0029-3 RELAY PULLEY...
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SA-VK31EE 22.2.2. CD Loading Mechanism Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks TRAVERSE DECK XTN2+6G SCREW RMX0141 PUSH SPACER RML0517 TIMING LEVER RMQ0749 UPPER SPINDLE RML0516 PLUNGER LEVER...
SA-VK31EE 22.3.2. Cabinet Parts List Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks CABINET AND CHASSIS RHD30004-2S SCREW RKA0059-K LEG RUBBER REEX0202 10P FFC RKFX0093-K CASS. HOLDER (L) REEX0391 19P FFC WIRE RKFX0094-K CASS.
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Q1015 B1ABCF000011 TRANSISTOR D954 B0EAKM000125 DIODE Q1016 B1GDCFJJ0023 TRANSISTOR D955 B0EAKM000125 DIODE Q1017 B1AARC000002 TRANSISTOR D956 B0EAKM000125 DIODE Q1020 B1ABEB000001 TRANSISTOR...
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks S905 EVQ21405R SW STOP L2306 G1C100K00020 CHIP INDUCTOR S906 EVQ21405R SW DECK 2 OPEN L2307 G1C100K00020 CHIP INDUCTOR S907 EVQ21405R SW TAPE...
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R614 ERDS2TJ102T 1K 1/4W EYF52BC FUSE HOLDER R615 ERDS2TJ101T 100 1/4W EYF52BC FUSE HOLDER R616 ERDS2TJ101T 100 1/4W R617 ERDS2TJ472T 4.7K 1/4W...
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R900 ERDS2TJ103T 10K 1/4W R1016 ERJ3GEYJ470V 47 1/16W R901 ERDS2TJ102T 1K 1/4W R1017 ERJ3GEYJ822V 8.2K 1/16W R902 ERDS2TJ102T 1K 1/4W R1018 D0GB392JA002 3.9K 1/16W...
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1131 ERJ3GEYJ680V 68 1/16W R2159 ERJ3GEY0R00V 0 1/16W R1132 ERJ3GEYJ103V 10K 1/16W R2160 ERJ3GEY0R00V 0 1/16W R1133 ERJ3GEYJ102V 1K 1/16W R2199...
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R2732 D0GB332JA002 3.3K 1/16W R2853 ERJ3GEYJ104V 100K 1/16W R2733 ERJ3GEYJ102V 1K 1/16W R2901 ERJ3GEYJ472V 4.7K 1/16W R2734 ERJ3GEYJ104V 100K 1/16W R2902...
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R5449 ERDS2TJ683T 68K 1/4W R7331 ERJ3GEYJ682V 6.8K 1/16W R5450 ERDS2TJ683T 68K 1/4W R7335 D0GB101JA002 100 1/16W R5451 ERDS2TJ563T 56K 1/4W R7336...
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C672 ECBT1H103KB5 0.01 50V C1045 ECEA1AKA220B 22 10V C901 ECBT1H101KB5 100P 50V C1046 ECEA1CKA221B 220 16V C902 ECBT1H101KB5 100P 50V C1047...
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SA-VK31EE Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C2110 ECUVNC104KBV 0.1 16V C2374 ECJ1VB1C103K 0.01 16V C2111 ECEA1CKA100B 10 16V C2400 ECEV1CA100SR 10 16V C2112 ECEA1CKA100B 10 16V C2401...