ME-50

Feb.2003

SERVICE NOTES

Issued by RJA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................. 2
LOCATION OF CONTROLS .......................................... 4
LOCATION OF CONTROLS PARTS LIST ................... 4
EXPLODED VIEW ............................................................ 6
EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ..................................... 8
PARTS LIST...................................................................... 10
CHECKING THE VERSION NUMBER....................... 13

RESTORING THE FACTORY SETTINGS................... 13

TEST MODE..................................................................... 13
BLOCK DIAGRAM......................................................... 20
CIRCUIT BOARD............................................................ 22
CIRCUIT BOARD............................................................ 24
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...................................................... 26

Copyright 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission
of ROLAND CORPORATION.

17058813E0

Printed in Japan (0800) (AS)

Feb.2003

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply

ME-50: Guitar Multiple Effects

DC 9 V: Dry batteries (R6/LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series:

Optional)

AD Conversion

Current Draw

24 bit + AF method (*)

120 mA

DA Conversion

Carbon:

3.5 hours

24 bit

Alkaline:

12 hours

Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz

Patches
30 (user)

Effects
Tone Modify
Compressor
Overdrive/Distortion

Expected battery life under continuous use:

These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Dimensions
384 (W) x 225 (D) x 102 (H) mm
15-1/8 (W) x 8-7/8 (D) x 4-1/16 (H) inches

Weight
3.15 kg / 7 lbs (including batteries)

Accessories
Owners Manual ENGLISH

Phaser
Flanger

Dry Batteries (Alkaline: LR6 (AA) type) x 6:(#********)

Harmonist

Options

Tremolo

AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series

Pan

Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U

Vibrato
UNI-V
Rotary
Delay
Reverb
Noise Suppressor
(Effects for Expression Pedal)
Foot Volume
Wah
Resonance
Voice
Ring Modulator
Bend (+1 OCTAVE, -1 OCTAVE)

Nominal Input Level

INPUT: -10 dBu
AUX IN: -10 dBu

Input Impedance
INPUT: 1 M ohms
AUX IN: 100 k ohms

Nominal Output Level

-10 dBu

Output Impedance
2 k ohms

Display
7 segments, 1character LED

Jacks
INPUT jack
GUITAR AMP jacks L(MONO)/R
AUX IN jack (Stereo Mini type)
PHONES/LINE OUT jack
AC Adaptor jack

:(#G6017362)

JAPANESE :(#G6017361)

Chorus

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of

this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

AF method (Adaptive Focus method)

This is a proprietary method from Roland that vastly improves the signal-tonoise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters.

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ME-50

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
fig.panel

25

24

22

23

21

19

20

17,18

15,16

14

2,4
3,4

13

1
5,6,18
2,4

12

3,4
29
1

7
8

26

10

27

28

11,4

LOCATION OF CONTROLS PARTS LIST

NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

PART CODE
1502928100
F3279803
F3279802
G2477122
F5029117
G247751001
G2027904
G2187193
G2187602
G2227301
F3279804
G2187547
G2357125
15029106

PART NAME
LED (RED)
POTENTIOMETER 11 CLICKS 50KB
POTENTIOMETERNO CLICK 50KB
R-KNOB
LED
VGA KEYTOP S BLACK WITH LENS
TOP COVER
BOTTOM COVER
SWITCH PEDAL
PEDAL ESCUTCHEON
POTENTIOMETER 6 CLICKS
VR PEDAL
PEDAL PLATE
LED

DESCRIPTION
L-34HDSL
RD901-40-125F-B54-11D
RD901-40-125F-B54-00D
L-312LRD

RD901-40-125F-B54-06D 50KB

LD002VB

NO
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

PART CODE
G2047001
F5029408
G247751301
F3129306
G1147002
13449155MF
13449440
13449150MF
F3159111
F3449717
F2367103
G2217733
G2217734
G2217735
F3279782

PART NAME
7SEG COVER
LED
VGA KEYTOP S WITHOUT LENS
SWITCH
REAR PANEL
PHONE JACK (MONO)
JACK
PHONE JACK (STEREO)
SLIDE SW
JACK
CORD HOOK
PEDAL LABEL
PEDAL LABEL
PEDAL LABEL
POTENTIOMETER

DESCRIPTION
A-601H
SKQKAB
HTJ-064-12I
HSJ0857-01-210
HTJ-064-12D
SK22F02
HEC2392-01-150
(OD/DS)
(MOD)
(DELAY)
RK11K1140(10K SPECIAL B-CURVE)

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EXPLODED VIEW
fig.explo1

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fig.explo2

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EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST

[PARTS]
NO
PART CODE
PART NAME
1
G2027904
TOP COVER
2
G2187193
BOTTOM COVER
3
G1147002
REAR PANEL
4
G2047001
7SEG COVER
5
G2187547
VR PEDAL
6
G2187910
PEDAL HOLDER
7
G2147119
BOLT HOLDER
8
G2357125
PEDAL PLATE
9
G2357122
REAR CUSHION
10
G2357111
CUSHION R
11
G2147806
STAY
12
G2217733
PEDAL LABEL
13
G2217734
PEDAL LABEL
14
G2217735
PEDAL LABEL
15
G2227301
PEDAL ESCUTCHEON
16
G2187602
SWITCH PEDAL
17
G2177103
SUPPORT SPRING
18
G2357126
PEDAL FOOT
19
G247751001
VGA KEYTOP S BLACK WITH LENS
20
G247751301
VGA KEYTOP S WITHOUT LENS
21
G2477122
R-KNOB
22
F2367103
CORD HOOK
23
G2357120
FOOT
24
G2017617
BATTERY CASE
25
G2027602
BATTERY COVER
26
G2177304
BATTERY TERMINAL (+ -)
27
G2177305
BATTERY TERMINAL (+)
28
G2177306
BATTERY TERMINAL (-)
29
75E013P000
MAIN SHEET ASSY
30
F3467025
WIRING 2P
MAIN SHEET ASSY includes the following parts.
31
********
EXP BOARD ASSY

DESCRIPTION

(OD/DS)
(MOD)
(DELAY)

H=7.6

H=5

[SCREWS]
NO
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
k
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u

PART CODE
H5039521
H5039520
H5039126
H5039514
H5039121
H5039510
H5039112
H5029331
H5029332
H5029308
H5029330
H5019124
H5019130
H5029867
H5039122
H5039515
H5019154
H5039111

PART NAME
VR ACCESSORY NUT M7
M9 NUT
M9 WASHER
NUT M6
WASHER 9.5X6.5
NUT M9X12X2
WASHER M9
SCREW 3X8
SCREW 3X6
SCREW 3X10
SCREW M3X8
SCREW M3X6
SCREW M3X6
HEX BOLT M6X70
PLAIN WASHER
NUT M6
SPRING WASHER
PLAIN WASHER 3X8

DESCRIPTION

HSJ-0999-01-190
HSJ-0999-01-210
FENI
BINDING S-TIGHT FEBC
BINDING S-TIGHT FEBZC
BINDING S-TIGHT FEBC
BINDING TAPTITE P BZC
PAN MACHINE W/SW+SMALL PW ZC
PAN MACHINE W/SW+PW ZC
HALF THEREAD BZ
6X13X1 BZC
U BZC
6X12X1
ZC

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PARTS LIST
fig.part1e

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
The parts marked
have
safety-related characteristics. Use
only listed parts for replacement.

CONSIDERATION ON PARTS ORDRING

When ordering any parts listed in the parts list, please specify the following items in the order sheet.
QTY
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
MODEL NUMBER
Ex.
10
22575241
Sharp Key
C-20/50
15
2247017300
Knob (orange)
DAC-15D
Failure to completely fill the above items with correct number and description will result in delayed or even
undelivered replacement.

NOTE: The parts marked # are new. (initial parts)

CASING
#

#
#

G2047001
G2017617
G2027602
G2187193
G2227301
G1147002
G2187602
G2027904
G2187547

7SEG COVER
BATTERY CASE
BATTERY COVER
BOTTOM COVER
PEDAL ESCUTCHEON
REAR PANEL
SWITCH PEDAL
TOP COVER
VR PEDAL

1
1
1
1
3
1
3
1
1

CHASSIS
#
#

G2187910
G2147806

PEDAL HOLDER
STAY

G2357120
F2367103
G2477122
G247751001
G247751301

FOOT
CORD HOOK
R-KNOB

13129778
F3129306
F3159111

SKQKAH
SKQKAB
SK22F02

TACT SWITCH
SWITCH
SLIDE SW

SW7,8,9
SW1,2,3,4,6
SW5

3
5
1

JACK,EXT TERMINAL
13449150MF
13449155MF
#
F3449717
13449440

HTJ-064-12D
HTJ-064-12I
HEC2392-01-150
HSJ0857-01-210

PHONE JACK (STEREO)

PHONE JACK (MONO)
JACK
JACK

JK6,4
JK1,2,3
JK7
JK5

2
3
1
1

PWB ASSY
#

75E013P000

MAIN SHEET ASSY

01672634
15209102
F5199110
F5289101
03123889
F5279309
F5179607
02231767
F5279520
03123901
15189261
01125012
02451434

TC74HC4052AFT(EL)
M51957BFP
S-81233SGY
NJM2100M 8P SOP
HD6433687
BU2090F-E2
CAT24WC32J
RA0A-101 (TC223C080AF-101)
LC32V4265T-25-TLM
LT1616
M5218AFP-600E
NJM4556AM
AK4552VT

IC TTL
IC (SYSTEM RESET)
IC (REGURATOR)
IC (OP.AMP)
IC (MASK CPU)
IC (LED DRIVER)
IC (EEPROM)
IC (DSP)
IC (DRAM)
IC (DC-DC)
IC (BIPOLAR OP AMP)
IC (BIPOLAR OP AMP)
IC (AD/DA)

IC4,7,10
IC3
IC19
IC2
IC11
IC16,17
IC15
IC8
IC12
IC14
IC1,5,18
IC6
IC3

3
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1

15309104
15319107
15319115
15329103

2SA1586-GR(TE85R)
2SC4116-GR(TE85R)
2SC4213-A(TE85L)
2SK880GR-TE85R

TRANSISTOR
TRANSISTOR
TRANSISTOR
FET TRANSISTOR

Q6
Q9
Q2,3,4,5
Q1

1
1
4
1

#
#

KNOB,BUTTON
#

H=5

4
1
20
1
4

VGA KEYTOP S BLACK WITH LENS

VGA KEYTOP S WITHOUT LENS

SWITCH
#
#

IC

#
#
#
#
#
#
#

TRANSISTOR

10

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DIODE
1502928100
15029106
F5029408
F5029117
15339119
F5339137

L-34HDSL
LD002VB
A-601H
L-312LRD
1SS-352
SS14 VF=0.45V

LED (RED)
LED
LED
LED
DIODE
DIODE

LED2,3,6,79,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21
LED4,8
LED5
LED18
D1,3,5,6
D4,7

16
2
1
1
4
2

F5419707
F5419705
F5419726
F5429366
F5399914
F5399951
F2569127
00566867
00567023
00567156
00567289
00567412
00567556
00567167
00567290
00567301
00567190
00567078
00567334
00567089
00567345
00566967
00567112
00567245
00567378
00567256
00567134

CRN34101J
CRN34103J
CRN34473J
15K OHM F RANK (1%)
6.8KF
68(1/2W) CHIP
MINISMDC075
RPC05T 100 J
RPC05T 101 J
RPC05T 102 J
RPC05T 103 J
RPC05T 104 J
RPC05T 105 J
RPC05T 122 J
RPC05T 123 J
RPC05T 153 J
RPC05T 222 J
RPC05T 271 J
RPC05T 273 J
RPC05T 331 J
RPC05T 333 J
RPC05T 470 J
RPC05T 471 J
RPC05T 472 J
RPC05T 473 J
RPC05T 562 J
RPC05T 681 J

RESISTOR ARRAY
RESISTOR ARRAY
RESISTOR ARRAY
RESISTOR (CHIP)
RESISTOR
RESISTOR
POLY SWITCH
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR
MTL.FILM RESISTOR

5
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
4
30
18
2
1
2
1
1
8
2
1
2
2
2
8
14
2
16

F5429365
F5429386

10K OHM F RANK (1%)

150K F (1608TYPE)

CHIP RESISTOR
CHIP RESISTOR

RA1,2,3,4,6
RA7,9
RA8,10,11
R79
R82
R39,52
R80
R33,70
R20,61,100
R9,10,26,27
R1,2,5,6,7,13,16,21,22,28,29,35,36,38,42,46,
R12,63
R12,R63
R101
R86,89
R4
R85
R102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109
R95,99
R122
R3,11,23,77,78,81,84,87,88,138,139,141,145,1
R83,91
R94,112
R17,32,44,56,58,59,140,142
R15,31,37,40,41,45,47,48,51,54,55,60,129,133
R127,131
R92,93,110,111,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,
1
R24
R18

RD901-40-125F-B54-00D
RD901-40-125F-B54-06D 50KB
RD901-40-125F-B54-11D

POTENTIOMETERNO CLICK 50KB

RK11K1140(10K SPECIAL B-CURVE

POTENTIOMETER

VR3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21
VR2
VR5,9,16,17
VR1

15
1
4
1

ECPU1C474MA5 0.47
100U/16V (H=7MM)
10U/16V (H=7MM)
ECJ1VB1H103K
ECJ1VB1H182K
ECJ1VB1H222K
ECJ1VF1A105Z
ECJ1VF1E104Z 0.1UF/16VK
ECUV1H100DCV
ECUV1H102JCV
ECUV1H120JCV
ECUV1H151JCV
0.22U/50
1/50
47/16

MYLAR CAPACITOR (SUBMICRON)

CHEMICAL CAPACITOR
CHEMICAL CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CERAMIC CAPACITOR
CAPACITOR
CAPACITOR
CAPACITOR

C4
C5,28,39,54,76,85,107,108,111,113,117,119,12
C2,9,10,11,12,16,19,20,22,23,24,25,31,42,49,
C116
C37,53
C1,7,14
C130
C18,26,29,30,32,34,38,45,46,47,48,59,60,61,6
C3,8,21,35,36,51,52,128,129
C95
C100,101
C44,58
C56,41
C33
C66

1
19
17
1
2
3
1
58
9
1
2
2
2
1
1

INDUCTOR,COIL,FILTER
F5409131
#
F2449226

QT04-60
SLF7032T-100M 10UH

EMI
COIL

L1
L3

1
1

CRYSTAL,RESONATOR
F5299306
02672401

HC-49SM 10.000MHZ
SG-8002JC 67.7376MHZ PC

CRYSTAL
CRYSTAL

X1
X2

1
1

A2001WR2-3P
53015-0210 2P P=2MM

CONNECTOR 3P
CONNECTOR

CN2
CN3

1
1

RESISTOR

POTENTIOMETER
F3279802
F3279804
F3279803
#
F3279782

POTENTIOMETER 6 CLICKS
POTENTIOMETER 11 CLICKS 50KB

1
1

CAPACITOR

#
#
#

F5349704
F3629110
F3629700
01674612
01674501
01674512
01674712
01674701
01674167
01674467
01674189
01674356
F3629708
F3629701
F3629703

CONNECTOR
F3439123
F3439160

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WIRING,CABLE
#
#

F3467025
F3467024

WIRING 2P
WIRING 3P

H5039111
H5039515
H5019124
H5019130
H5039121
H5039514
H5029867
H5039510
H5029330
H5029332
H5029308
H5029331
H5039122
H5019154
G2147119
H5039520
H5039126
H5039521
H5039112

WASHER D8D3T0.5
NUT M6
SCREW M3X6
SCREW M3X6
WASHER 9.5X6.5
NUT M6
HEX BOLT M6X70
NUT M9X12X2
SCREW M3X8
SCREW 3X6
SCREW 3X10
SCREW 3X8
PLAIN WASHER
SPRING WASHER
BOLT HOLDER
M9 NUT
M9 WASHER
VR ACCESSORY NUT M7
WASHER M9

G2627753
G2267501
G2267502

PACKING CASE
PAD L
PAD R

1
1

SCREWS
#

#
#
#
#

#
#

PACKING
#
#
#

ZC
U BZC
PAN MACHINE W/SW+SMALL PW ZC

PAN MACHINE W/SW+PW ZC

HSJ-0999-01-210
HSJ-0999-01-190
HALF THEREAD BZ
FENI
BINDING TAPTITE P BZC
BINDING S-TIGHT FEBZC
BINDING S-TIGHT FEBC
BINDING S-TIGHT FEBC
6X13X1 BZC
6X12X1

for Phones Jack

with VR RK11K1140
with VR RD901-40
for Phones Jack

1
5
6
6
1
10
1
1
2
1
1
20
5

1
1
1

MISCELLANEOUS
#
G2199505
#
G2199506
#
G2357126
#
G2217733
#
G2217734
#
G2217735
G2177304
G2177305
G2177306
G2357111
G2147127
#
G2357125
G2357122
G2177103

LED SPACER
LED SPACER
PEDAL FOOT
PEDAL LABEL
PEDAL LABEL
PEDAL LABEL
BATTERY TERMINAL (+ -)
BATTERY TERMINAL (+)
BATTERY TERMINAL (-)
CUSHION R
DC JACK HOLDER
PEDAL PLATE
REAR CUSHION
SUPPORT SPRING

LED-7A
LED-15A
H=7.6
(OD/DS)
(MOD)
(DELAY)

ACCESSORIES (Standard)
#
G6017361
#
G6017362
40232389

OWNERS MANUAL
OWNERS MANUAL
WARRANTY CARD

JAPANESE
ENGLISH
FOR BOSS JAPAN ONLY

12

2
1
8
8

15
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3

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CHECKING THE VERSION

NUMBER

Filter: IHF-A (JIS-A)

Foot Switch (FS-5U)

Device Settings

Turn the VR knobs (pots) completely to the left (minimum).

Noise Meter

POLARITY SW: Jack

Hold down the [EDIT/EXIT] switch and [WRITE] switch and turn the
POWER switch on.

Press the [FOOT 1] switch.

If the version number is Ver.1.01, the b (flat symbol) LED lights up, and 1
appears in the seven-segment LED.
fig.test-4_70

Switching into Test Mode

Device Settings

Turn all VR knobs (pots) completely to the left (minimum).

fig.test-2_50

RESTORING THE FACTORY

SETTINGS

Hold down the [WRITE] switch and [

switch on.

] switch and turn the POWER

F appears in the seven-segment LED.

Hold down the [EDIT/EXIT] switch and [WRITE] switch and turn the
POWER switch on.

Press the [WRITE] switch. The BANK LED flashes.

Test Categories

Press the [WRITE] switch. The seven-segment LED and BANK LED flash,
and the factory data is loaded.

1.

LED Full Lighting, EEPROM Check

2.

LED Lighting Check

3.

Key SW, Pedal SW Check

4.

External SW Check

5.

VR Check

6.

EXP Pedal Check

7.

DSP Check

8.

D/A Circuitry Check

9.

DRAM Check

The dot in the seven-segment portion lights, and Factory Reset is completed
when the unit switches to Play mode.

Never turn off the power while factory data is being loaded.

TEST MODE
Items to Have On Hand

10. INPUT A/D Check, AUX IN Check, Noise Check

11. EXP Pedal Adjustment

Oscilloscope (1)
Monitor amps (2)

Test Details

Noise meters (2)

Switch to Test mode.

Oscillator (1)

FS-5U (2)

Open plug

Device Settings

Turn all VR knobs (pots) completely to the left (minimum).

Measuring Equipment Settings

Oscillator

1. LED Full Lighting, EEPROM Check

After the test is implemented, with data read from and written to the
EEPROM, all of the LEDs light up.

Confirm the following.

Waveform: Rectangular wave

Frequency: 400 Hz
Output Level: 50 mVp-p

Hold down the [EDIT/EXIT] switch and [WRITE] switch and turn the
POWER switch on.

1. All LEDS are lit.

2. No LED goes off when the unit is subjected to shock.

Oscilloscope
TIME/DIV

: 0.5 msec

VOLTS/DIV : 0.2 V

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fig.test-3_50

fig.test-6_50
1

5 6 7 8 9

20
10
11
19

18

17 16

13

14

15

12

With all LEDs lit, press the following switches to enable selection of the
type of check to start.

Press the [FOOT 1] switch to proceed to the Version Check.

5
6

If no problem exists, the procedure automatically proceeds to the next step.

Press the [FOOT 2] switch to proceed to 5. VR Check.

Press the [FOOT 3] switch to proceed to 6. EXP Pedal Check.
Press the [

] switch to proceed to 7. DSP Check.

Press the [

] switch to proceed to 11. EXP Pedal Adjustment.

4. External SW Check

Version Check

Connect two FS-5U foot switches, one each to the [TONE MODIFY] and
[COMP ON/OFF] jacks.

Set the FS-5U POLARITY switches at the jacks.

Press the [FOOT 1] switch.

fig.test-7_70

If the version number is Ver.1.01, the b (flat symbol) LED lights up, and 1
appears in the seven-segment LED.
After confirming the version, press the [
lighting check.

] switch to proceed to the LED

2. LED Lighting Check

Confirm that the LEDs light up in sequence each the [WRITE] switch is
pressed.

fig.test-5_50
2

5 6 7 8 9

Press the [TONE MODIFY] switch (FOOT SW = TIP).

If no problem exists, then 2 appears in the seven-segment display.

12

fig.test-8_70

1
10
11
17

Press the [COMP ON/OFF] switch (FOOT SW = RING).

If no problem exists, the procedure automatically proceeds to the next step.

14

16 15
18

19

13
20

Sequence in Which LEDs Light Up

[TONE MODIFY][COMPRESSOR][NS][REVERB]([b]>[#])
[TUNER][MEMORY]
[EACH SEGMENT OF 7-SEGMENT LED][PEDAL MODE
SW][DELAY][MODULATION]

5. VR Check
The dot in the seven-segment LED appears when the VR is not at the minimum
position.
fig.test-9_70

[OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION VARIATION][FOOT 1][FOOT 2][FOOT

3]
RETURN TO [TONE MODIFY]

Press the [

] switch to proceed to the next step.

Note: This will not advance the procedure to the next step unless the cycle has
returned to [TONE MODIFY].

3. Key SW, Pedal SW Check

Press the following switches in the indicated sequence.

[WRITE][
][EDIT/EXIT][
1][FOOT 2][FOOT 3]

][TYPE VARIATION][FOOT

Note: If the incorrect key is pressed inadvertently, the procedure does not
advance to the next key unless the correct key is pressed twice.

(1) Notched VR Check

Rotate the following VRs (pots) in the indicated sequence.

[TONE MODIFY][OVERDRIVE/
DISTORTION][MODULATION][DELAY][PEDAL MODE SW]
Note: The notched VRs turn in both directions (clockwise and
counterclockwise).
Note: Confirm that what is displayed in the seven-segment LED changes with
each notch position.
[TONE MODIFY], [OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION], [MODULATION], and
[DELAY] = 0--A

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[PEDAL MODE SW] = 0--5

If no problem exists, the procedure automatically proceeds to the next step.

fig.test-10_50

6. EXP Pedal Check

1

Start with the expression pedal in the depressed position.

Carry out the following operations in the indicated sequence.

fig.test-15_70

(2) Non-Notched VR Check

1. Raise the tip of the expression pedal until it is at its highest point.

Rotate the following VRs (pots) in the indicated sequence.

fig.test-16_70

[COMPRESSOR:SUSTAIN][COMPRESSOR:LEVEL][NS:THRESHOLD]
[REVERB][MASTER LEVEL][OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION:DRIVE]
[OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION:BOTTOM]
[OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION:TONE]
[OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION:LEVEL][MODULATION:RATE/KEY]
[MODULATION:DEPTH/HARMONY]
[MODULATION:E.LEVEL/RESONANCE]
[DELAY:TIME][DELAY:FEEDBACK][DELAY:E.LEVEL]
Note: Confirm that what is displayed in the seven-segment LED changes with
each notch position.

2. Lower the tip of the expression pedal until it is approximately at the

midpoint.

fig.test-11_70

fig.test-17_70

fig.test-12_70

3. Once again, press down tip down completely so that the pedal is in the fully
depressed position.
fig.test-18_70

fig.test-13_70

If no problem exists, the procedure automatically proceeds to the next step.

7. DSP Check

The DSP check is performed automatically.

If no problem exists, the procedure automatically proceeds to the next step.

fig.test-14_50
2

8. D/A Circuitry Check

fig.test-19_70

10

11

12

13

14

Oscilloscope Settings: Ch1: 0.2 V/div; Ch2: 0.2 V/div; TIME: 0.5 ms/div

Connect the cable only to the OUTPUT L(MONO) jack, then confirm that
the waveform output by OUTPUT L(MONO) changes accordingly, as
shown in the figures below.

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[Mute Off]

[Mute On]

fig.test-20_50

fig.test-21_50

[Mute On]

fig.test-21_50

Disconnect the cable from OUTPUT R, then confirm that the waveform
output by OUTPUT L(MONO) changes accordingly, as shown in the
figures below.

[Mute Off]
fig.test-20_50

Next, connect the cable to OUTPUT R, then confirm that the waveform
output by OUTPUT R changes accordingly, as shown in the figures
below.

[Mute Off]

[Mute On]

fig.test-22_50

fig.test-21_50

Reconnect the cable to OUTPUT R, then confirm that the waveform output by
OUTPUT changes accordingly, as shown in the figures below.

[Mute Off]

16

Confirm that the value for the waveform amplitude is between 380 and
540 (mVp-p).

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fig.test-22_50

[Mute On]
fig.test-24_50

[Mute On]
fig.test-21_50

Press the [

] switch to proceed to the next step.

9. DRAM Check
fig.test-25_70

Oscilloscope Settings: Ch1: 0.2 V/div; Ch2: 0.2 V/div; TIME: 0.5 ms/div

Connect the cable only to the OUTPUT L(MONO) jack, then confirm that
the waveform from OUTPUT is smooth, as shown in the figure below.

Confirm that the value for the waveform amplitude is between 330 and
470 (mVp-p).

fig.test-26_50

Confirm that the LINE/PHONES waveform changes accordingly, as

shown in the figures below.

Confirm that the value for the waveform amplitude is between 600 and
850 (mVp-p).

[Mute Off]
fig.test-23_50

Example of bad waveform: waveform is stepped

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fig.test-27_50

fig.test-30_50

Press the [

] switch to proceed to the next step.

Confirm that the LINE/PHONES waveform amplitude is between 290

and 410 (mVp-p).

10. INPUT A/D Check, AUX IN Check,

Noise Check
fig.test-28_70

(1) INPUT A/D Check

Input a rectangular wave to the INPUT jack only, then check the waveform
from OUTPUT.

INPUT Signal: 400-Hz, 50-mVp-p square wave

Oscilloscope Settings: Ch1: 0.2 V/div; Ch2: 0.2 V/div; TIME: 0.5 ms/div

Confirm that the value for the waveform amplitude is between 320 and
460 (mVp-p).

fig.test-29_50

(3) INPUT-to-OUTPUT Noise Check

Disconnect cable connected to INPUT and AUX IN.

Listen to the noise and confirm the following.

1.

Noise level is -83.0 dBm IHF-A (JIS-A) or lower (both L and R).

2.

No abnormal sounds are mixed with the output sound.

3.

No abnormal sounds occur when the unit is subjected to shock.

Press the [

] switch to proceed to the next step.

11. EXP Pedal Adjustment

fig.test-31_70

(2) AUX IN Check

Input a rectangular wave to the AUX IN jack only, then check the waveform
from OUTPUT.

INPUT Signal: 400-Hz, 200-mVp-p square wave

Oscilloscope Settings: Ch1: 0.2 V/div; Ch2: 0.2 V/div; TIME: 0.5 ms/div

Confirm that the value for the waveform amplitude is between 400 and
560 (mVp-p) GUITAR/AMP Jack.

fig.test-32_70

18

Raise the units expression pedal completely, release the pedal, and press
the [WRITE] switch.

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Note: Release the pedal when the pedal is fully raised, then press the [WRITE]
switch.
If an error occurs, the green LED in the upper portion of the seven-segment
LED display flashes.
fig.test-33_70

Press the units expression pedal completely forward, release the pedal,
and press the [WRITE] switch.

Note: Release the pedal when the pedal is pressed down completely, then
press the [WRITE] switch.
If an error occurs, the green LED in the upper portion of the seven-segment
LED display flashes.
fig.test-34_70

Press the [
switch.

] or [

] switch to select 5, then press the [WRITE]

If no problem exists, the procedure automatically proceeds to Factory

Reset.

Factory Reset
F appears in the seven-segment LED.

Press the [WRITE] switch. The BANK LED flashes.

Press the [WRITE] switch. The seven-segment LED and BANK LED flash,
and the factory data is loaded.

The dot in the seven-segment portion lights, and Factory Reset is completed
when the unit switches to Play mode.

Never turn off the power while factory data is being loaded.
When the above is completed, the unit quits Test mode.

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ME-50

BLOCK DIAGRAM
fig.block

JK 1
INPUT

BUFFER
Q1

JK 5

AUX IN

Pre Emph
Level CTL
IC2

JK 2
CODEC

JK 6

(AD/DA)

CTL1,2
VR 2-5

ANALOG
MULTIPLEXER
IC4

VR 6-9
VR 10-13

ANALOG
MULTIPLEXER
IC7

VR 18-21

OUTPUT R
(MONO)

BUFFER
IC18

JK 3
OUTPUT L

IC3
MUTE
Q2,3
BUFFER
(NON INV)
IC6

FILTER

DSP
IC8

ANALOG
MULTIPLEXER
IC10

VR 14-17

DE Emph
Level CTL
IC1

CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
X2

IC5

JK 4
PHONES/
LINE

MUTE
Q4,5

DRAM
IC12
RESET

EEPROM IC
EXP PEDAL

MUTE CONTROL
Q6

SW
1-4,6-9
+9.0V

BATTERY
CN3

JK 7
DC IN

SW5

FOR IC2, IC3

VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
IC19
FOR ANALOG
RIPPLE
FILTER
Q9
DC-DC
CONVERTER
IC14

+3.3V

CRYSTAL
OSCILLATOR
X1
CPU

LED 2-4

IC11
LED DRIVER
IC16

LED 6-9
LED 7 SEG

LED DRIVER
IC17

LED 10-21

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ME-50

CIRCUIT BOARD
comp.eps

View from components side

23

Feb.2003

ME-50

CIRCUIT BOARD
foil.eps

View from foil side

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Feb.2003

ME-50

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
fig.main-cr
+

VD

C31
10/16

14

VCC

GND
C45

C46

C47

C48

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

9
10
6

0.1

0.1

3 . 3+ D

CTL 1,2

2
3
1

R61

R56
4.7k

R66
C74

N.I.U.

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

B
A
INH

R58
4.7k

C64
0.1

C89
0.1

C88
10/16

D
D

8
7
6
5

D +3. 3
47k

R77
C96

0.1

D +3. 3

0.1

D +3. 3

4
3
2
1

0.1

D
SW1
SKQKAB
1
2

D +3. 3
2

1
2

SW3
SKQKAB
1
2

SW2
SKQKAB
1
2

SW4
SKQKAB
1
2

CRN34473J

R82
6.8k(F)

12

SW5B
22

2SC4116GR
2

47k

LED4
LED3
LED2

SW8
SKQKAH
1
2

1
2
3
4

SW7
SKQKAH
1
2

SW6
SKQKAB
1
2

D
Q9
3

SW9
SKQKAH
1
2

RA10
CRN34473J

SK22F02
R85
2.2k

C111
100/16

D +3. 3

C112
0.1

JK7
HEC2392-01-150
C110
0.1

R87
R88

47k
47k

C113
100/16

55
56
57
58

P53/WKP3
P52/WKP2
P37
P36
P35
P34
P51/WKP1
P50/WKP0

P17/IRQ3/TRGV
P16/IRQ2
P15/IRQ1/TMIB1
P14/IRQ0
P24
P23
P22/TXD
P21/RXD
P20/SCK3

P60/FTIOA0
P57/SCL
P56/SDA
P12
OSC1

P33
P32
P31
P30

40
39
38
37
32
33
34

P67/FTIOD1
P66/FTIOC1
P65/FTIOB1
P64/FTIOA1
P63/FTIOD0
P62/FTIOC0
P61/FTIOB0

X1

X2

29
30
28
50
49
48

SW

1
2
3
4

6
2

SHDN

GND

NMI
RES

FB
3

R95 33k

LED2

LED3

LED4

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-34GDSL

C120
0.1
R99 33k

R98
10k

3
AVCC

R71
N.I.U.

R72
N.I.U.
D R73
N.I.U.

Q8
N.I.U.

R74
N.I.U.

X1

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

10
D

X2

D +3. 3

8
35

D5
1SS352

47k
D

OE

VDD

C103
0.1

5
C115
N.I.U.

OUT

GND

C54

R52

100/16

68(1/2W)

C151
100/16
R59

4.7k

1
R60
100k

C67
N.I.U.

R144
100k

Q5
2SC4213A
A

NC
NC
NC
DLY

C130
1.0u

C114

R89
12k
IN

AD
LRCK

134
135

IC13
M51957BFP

0.1
R90
10k

R94

R96

R97

R91

MCK

680

680

470

R100 10k
100

10k

C83

C84

C85

0.1

0.1

0.1

100/16

0.001
D

28
27
25
24
23
21
20
19
17
16

50
49
48
47
46
45
43
42
41
40
39
38
35
34
33
32
10
9
8
7
5
4
3
2

D +3. 3
8
RA7
7
6
CRN34103J
5
8
RA9
7
CRN34103J
6
5

IC12
28
27
26
25
24
21
20
19
18
13
14
17
32

16
30
31
15
29
D

A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
NC
NC
NC
NC

RAS
UCAS
LCAS
WE
OE

I/O16
I/O15
I/O14
I/O13
I/O12
I/O11
I/O10
I/O9
I/O8
I/O7
I/O6
I/O5
I/O4
I/O3
I/O2
I/O1
VCC
VCC
VCC

VSS
VSS
VSS

LC32V4265T-25-TLM

43
42
41
40
38
37
36
35
10
9
8
7
5
4
3
2
22
6
1

44
39
23

1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4

D +3. 3
D +3. 3
C107
100/16

D
D

DRAM

12
13
14

47 139
141

D +3. 3

A0
A1
A2

VCC
WP

5
6

C82

0.1

76
131
31

RESET IC (Open Corector)

1
2
3

C81

0.1

142
143

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

R93

C80

137
138

BCK

D
D

C79
0.1

C95

54

65
66
67
68
69
70
71

129
130
132
133

C78
0.1

110
111
112
113
114
115
117

118
119
121
122
123
125
126
127

DA

C77
0.1
D

52
53

47

D +3. 3
VCC

IC8

63
62
61
60
58
57
56

D
30

R83

SG-8002 (67.7376MHz)

R86
12k

HD64F3687H (1Lot)
HD6433687 (2Lot-)

64pin QFP

R92
C119
100/16

R137
100k

11

1
3
8

IC15

SS14

IC6B
7

77
78
79

P87
P86
P85

D7
1

C118
0.1

RA11
CRN34473J

D +3. 3

8
7
6
5

D +3. 3

74
75

9
4

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

L3
SLF7032T-100M(10uH)

D +3. 3

D6 1SS352
2
1

C116
0.01

BOOST

LT1616

VIN

JK4
HTJ-064-12D

N.I.U.

36
27
26
25

N.I.U.

R76
N.I.U.

R84

P75/TMCIV
P76/TMOV
P74/TMRIV
P72/TXD_2
P71/RXD_2
P70/SCK3_2

D +3. 3

IC14
5

R68 N.I.U.
-

C100 12p
C101 12p
OSC2

43
42
41

L2
N.I.U.

C117
100/16

P11/PWM
P10/TMOW
P55/WKP5/ADTRG
P54/WKP4

VSS

PB7/AN7
PB6/AN6
PB5/AN5
PB4/AN4
PB3/AN3
PB2/AN2
PB1/AN1
PB0/AN0

LED1

Q7
N.I.U.

99
100
102
103
104
105
106
107

R69
N.I.U.
AVCC

D R75
N.I.U.

TEST

3
C132 D4
0.1
SS14

R143
100k

D +3. 3

R64
N.I.U.

D +3. 3

20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13

IC11

8
7
6
5

21
23

10k

8
7

6
15
22
29
36
44
55
64
72
80
85
98
108
116
124
136
144

2
C131
N.I.U.

N.I.U.

+3. 3 R81 47k

D +3. 3

C102
10/16

C109
0.1

L1
QT0460

C108
100/16

4
5
1
3
2

+3. 3

SW5A

4.7k

Q4
2SC4213A
A

R57
N.I.U.

R136
10k

49US SMD1 10MHz

SK22F02

DC IN

R78

R80
miniSMDC075
11
13

R145
47k

D3
1SS352

R79
15k(F)

31
47
46
45
44

D +3. 3

R146
47k

RA8

R44

2
3
1

1
R45
100k

NJM4556

24
23
22
21

0.1

5
6
7
8

TO BATTERY

2
1
64
63
59
60
61
62
54
53
52
51

C99

C98

C97

0.1

CN3
53015-0210

C72
IC9A

10

R138
47k

D
VEE

C136
N.I.U.

M5218AFP

81
82
83
84
86
87
88
89
91
92
94
95
96
97

N.I.U.

CRN34101J

C121
0.1

SDA
SCL

VSS

TC223C080AF-101

144pin QFP

4
D

CAT24WC32J
D
LED5
A-601H

RESET
+

C144
N.I.U.

C145
N.I.U.

R105

R107

R108

R109

R110

680

R113

470

680

R101 1.2k

16
C122

VSS

C123
100/16

0.1
D

IC1C

IC5C

+
M5218AFP

M5218AFP

C126
100/16

C127
N.I.U.

+
NJM4556

8
IC6C

IC9C
N.I.U.

IC18C
M5218AFP

N.I.U.
A

DATA
CK

AVCC

VDD

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

D +3. 3

Q0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

IC16
DP
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
LED6
LED7
LED8
LED9

CN4

1
R112

R111

LED7

270

LED6

270
G

270

DP

270
E

270
D

270
C

270

LED9
L-34HDSL

680
270

1
LED8
L-34GDSL

LED7
L-34HDSL

9
R106

2
R104

LED6
L-34HDSL

DP

B
R103

R102

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

LED9

C143
N.I.U.

D +3. 3

LED8

C142
N.I.U.

2
C141
N.I.U.

7
C140
N.I.U.

C139
N.I.U.

D +3. 3
1

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

COM2
COM1
D

10

7seg LED
D +3. 3

1
2

N.I.U.

C86
N.I.U.

100/16

C87

R70

AVCC
16

C94
0.1
GND

9
10
6

3
1

VCC

3
13

TC74HC4052AF

RA6

1
2
3
4

R65

C93

R142
4.7k

N.I.U.
YCOM
XCOM

N.I.U.

RST

C92

VR21
RD901-40-125F-00D

VR19
RD901-40-125F-00D

C91

VR20
RD901-40-125F-00D

C90

3Y
2Y
1Y
0Y
3X
2X
1X
0X

N.I.U.

C75

GND

CRN34101J
VR18
RD901-40-125F-00D

D2 N.I.U.
2

4
2
5
1
11
15
14
12

VR17
RD901-40-125F-0DD(11detents)

8
7
6
5

R67

IC9B

AVCC

VR15
RD901-40-125F-00D

IC10

RA4

D +3. 3
C76

0.1

C73
N.I.U.
AVCC

1
2
3
4

100/16

1M

DA3
1SS302
2

68(1/2W)

D +3. 3

R63

L5

0.1

100/16

0.1

C150

R43
N.I.U.

12

0.1

R39

10p

R50

VCC

0.1

3 . 3+ D

C39

R53 10k

C66

C71

R135
100k C51

10p
IC5B
7

C58
150p

R55
100k

R62
10k

C65
0.1

3 . 3+ D
C70

47/16

C69

R134
10k

10k

D
C68

C135
N.I.U.

A
6

0.22/50

100

R140
4.7k

N.I.U.

HTJ-064-12D

10k

IC6A
1

C50
N.I.U.

R54
100k

1SS352
Q6
2SA1586GR

JK3
HTJ-064-12I

PHONES/LINE
2

NJM4556

R46

5
D1

R139
47k

4.7k

10k

C53
0.0018

R51
100k
C56

R141
47k

L4

JK6

D
VEE

R42

M5218AFP

C52

DA2
1SS302

3 . 3+ D

C63
0.1

B
A
INH

AVCC
16

IC5A
1

R49
10k

3
13

R31
100k

10p

R38

C44
150p

R41
100k

C138
N.I.U.
3 . 3+ D

C35

10k

VCC

8
7
6
5

VR16
RD901-40-125F-0DD(11detents)

VCL

YCOM
XCOM

CRN34101J

R48
100k

TC74HC4052AF

RA3

1
2
3
4

VR13
RD901-40-125F-00D

3Y
2Y
1Y
0Y
3X
2X
1X
0X

GND
9
10
6

0.1

3
1

C62

C61

C60

0.1

VR14
RD901-40-125F-00D

C41

+
C137
N.I.U.

2
4
1

10/16
R32

Q3
2SC4213A

R133
100k

10p

2 -

10/16

4
2
5
1
11
15
14
12

R40
100k

8
7
6
5
C59

VR11
RD901-40-125F-00D

R35
C36

3
1

1
2
3
4

VR9
RD901-40-125F-0DD(11detents)

C49

HSJ0857-01-1210

10/16
IC18B
M5218AFP

1k

C37
0.0018

0.22/50

R47
100k

CRN34101J

R27

C24

R36
10k

R37
100k

10/16

IC7

RA2

VR12
RD901-40-125F-00D

VR10
RD901-40-125F-00D

VEE

C42

2
3
1

VR7
RD901-40-125F-00D

JK5

B
A
INH

RESET

C33
1/50

AUX IN

16

13

PDN

TC74HC4052AF

VR8
RD901-40-125F-00D

AVCC

1k

C34
0.1

R26

C23

C30
0.1

C25
10/16

IC2C
NJM2100M

C38
0.1

CRN34101J
VR6
RD901-40-125F-00D

3
13

R132
10k

AD
DA

0.1

VR5
RD901-40-125F-0DD(11detents)

8
7
6
5

YCOM
XCOM

C134
N.I.U.

0.1

1
2
3
4

3Y
2Y
1Y
0Y
3X
2X
1X
0X

IC1B
M5218AFP

VR3
RD901-40-125F-00D

RA1

4
2
5
1
11
15
14
12

C146
N.I.U.

VSS

IC4

3
1

LRCK
BCK
MCK

8
9

OUTPUT L
(MONO)

10p

R131
5.6k

VCOM

N.I.U.
3

10p

C106

C26
0.1

47k

27k

JK2
HTJ-064-12I

4.7k
A

0.1

R29
10k

SDTO
SDTI

C147 100/16

C32

VR4
RD901-40-125F-00D

10
12
11

R15
100k

C105

C29
0.1

C28
100/16

AVCC

15

LRCK
BCLK
MCLK

VA

R33
10

R28
10k

R129
100k

OUTPUT R

1k

2
4
1

10/16
R17
1

1
C149
0.1

R25

C22
10/16

R10

C11

Q2
2SC4213A

C129

OUT

R23
C21

LOUT
4

1k

R9

IC18A
10/16
M5218AFP

C104

IN

C148
0.1

C19
10/16

16

RIN

IC2B
NJM2100M

R128
10k

C10
1

C14
0.0022

R130 10k

ROUT

R21
10k

6
7

DEM0
DEM1

LIN

C133
N.I.U.

IC1A
M5218AFP

C20
10/16

3 +

D +3. 3

IC19
S-81233SGY

C152
100/16

VR2
RD901-40-125F-06D(6detents)

MAIN BOARD

3
C154
N.I.U.

R24
10k(F)
5

OUT

N.I.U.

C15

AK4552VT

3 2

IN

C153
N.I.U.

IC3

150k(F)

R18

IC20
N.I.U.
2

18
59
93
128

0.1

C12
10/16

10p

R127
5.6k

27k

C18

CN2
A2001WR2-3P

C17
N.I.U.

R8

R22
10k

CN1
WIRING 3P

R13
10k

R20
100

3
2
1

3
2
1

C128

C6
N.I.U.

C5
100/16

2
IC2A
NJM2100M
2

R12
1M

C16
10/16

GND

11

3
2
1

GND

13

3
2
1

12

C9
10/16

10p

C3
R6
10k

R11
47k

R16
10k

47k

1
11
26
37
51
73
90
101
109
120
140

HTJ-064-12I
AVCC

R5 10k

0.47S

R126 10k
R3

C8
10p

R7
10k

C7
0.0022

EXP BOARD
VR1A
RK11K1140 (10KSB)

2
4
1

C1
0.0022

C2
10/16

Q1
2SK880GR

C4

JK1

EXP PEDAL

GUITAR INPUT

R2
10k

R1
10k

R4
15k

DA1
N.I.U.

2
3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

D +3. 3

1
LED21

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-312LRD

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

L-34HDSL

LED20
2

LED19
2

LED18
2

LED17
2

LED16
2

LED15
2

LED14
2

LED13
2

LED12
2

LED11
2

LED10

R124

R125

680

680

680
LED21

R123

330

LED20

R122

680

LED19

R121

680

LED18

R120

680

LED17

R119

680

LED16

R118

680

LED15

R117

680

LED14

R116

680

LED13

R115

680

LED12

R114
LED11

LED10

D +3. 3
1

BU2090F

IC17
LED10
LED11
LED12
LED13
LED14
LED15
LED16
LED17
LED18
LED19
LED20
LED21

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

Q0
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11

D +3. 3
VDD

16
C124

VSS

C125
100/16

0.1
D

DATA
CK

2
3

BU2090F

27