A.G.Tannenbaum Electronic Service Data PO. Box 386 Ambler PA 19002 Phone 215 540 8055 Fax 215 540 8327 Web Page www.agtannenbaum.com Technics SA-GX303 AV CONTROL STEREO RECEIVERORDER NO. AD910513001 Service Manual Receiver AV Control Stereo Receiver DC eocsrsornouwo. SPECIFICATIONS (IHF’78) AMPLIFIER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 20 Hz~20 kHz both channels driven 0.08% total harmonic distortion 85 W per channel (8 Q) 1kttz continuous power output ‘bath channels drive 0.05% total harmonic distortion Total harmonic distortion 87 W per channel (82) rated power at 20 H2~20 kHz 0.05% (8) half power at 1 kHz 0.03% (8.0) Dynamic headroom 1.2.68 (8.0) [SMPTE intermodulation distortion 03% (8.0) Frequency response PHONO RIAA standard curve +08 48 CD, VCR 1, VOR 2, TAPE 7 H2~70 kez, +33 Input sonsitivity PHONO (04 mV (3 mn, IHF "66) CD, VCR 1, VCR 2, TAPE 27 enV (200 mv, IHF 66) SIN (HF, A) PHONO 70 6B (80 4B, IHF '66) 6D, VCR 1, VCR 2, TAPE 70 dB (90 4B, IHF '66) Phono maximum input voltage 160 mv (IHF 65) Input impedance ‘PHONO arKa. CD, VCR 1, VCR 2, TAPE 2aKa Tone controls BASS. 1048 TREBLE =10 48 4 band parametric equalizer =10 68 Loudness control (volume at -90 4B) 50 Hz, +9 48 Low frequency damping factor 20160) Load impedance ‘AorB 8a and B 2a Technics SA-GX303 Color (K)...Black Type 3087 Area County wea Color i) U.S.A. (Pc) Canada. “ + Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Addtonnallyieenced under one or more of the flow ing patente: U.S. numbers 3,632,886, 3,746,792 and 3,959,580, Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,087,877. "Dobby" and the doubie:D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. IM SURROUND AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output (Rot 1 kttz, 19 W (8.0) THO. 08 %) I FM TUNER SECTION Frequoncy rango 87.9~107.9 Miz ‘Sensitivity 11.2 d84 @ WN, IHF '58) 50 dB quieting sensitivity MONO 202 dBt (6.6 WV, IHF '58) STEREO 40.2 oBt (56 WV, IMF '58) Total harmonic distortion ‘Mono 0.2% STEREO 03% SIN MONO 758 ‘STEREO 70.68 Frequency response 20 H2~15 kb, +1 dB, =2 08 Alternate channel selectivity 65.08 Capture ratio 1008 Image rejection at 98 MHz 45.08. IF rejection at 98 MHz 80.48 ‘Spurious response rejection at 98 MHz 75.48 ‘AM suppression 50.48 ‘Stereo separation kHz 40.08 10 kHz 30 48 Carrier leak 19 kHz 35 8 38 kHz 5008 ‘Antenna terminals 300 9 (balanced) 75. (unbalanced)SA-GX303 IEAM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 580~1720 kHz Sensitivity 20 wv, 330 vim Selectivity 55.08 Image rejection at 1000 kHz 408 IF rejection at 1000 kHz e008 IIVIDEO SECTION TAa6E Output voltage at 1 V Input (unbalanced) Ye ‘Maximum input voltage 15 ¥pp Inputioutput impedance 75 0 (unbslances) MCONTENTS ‘SAFETY PRECAUTION .. REAR PANEL TERMINALS AND FUNCTIONS... ‘ACCESSORIES. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. INTERNAL CONNECTION OF FL. MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS. ‘TERMINAL FUNCTION OF IC’S... BLOCK DIAGRAM, Bg SAFETY PRECAUTION os ti Before servicing, unplug the power cord to prevent an elect 2 3. Check the condition of the power cord. Replace if wear or 4 MGENERAL Power consumption 275 W, 270,VA Power supply ‘AC 120V, 60H2 Dimensions (WxHxD) 490% 1243305 mm (16-15/16" x5-9/82" 12") Weight 85g (187) Notes: 1. Specifications are subject to change without notice, Weight ‘and dimensions are approximate ‘Total harmonic cistortion fs measured by the digital spectrum analyzer, ‘SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM. TERMINAL GUIDE OF IC'S, TRANSISTORS AND DIODES. WIRING CONNECTION DIAGRAM.” PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS... EXPLODED VIEWE... REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST RESISTORS & CAPACITORS.. PACKING ion” is applied only in USA) tic shock, When replacing parts, use only manufacturer's recommended components for safety, 1 damage is evident, After servicing, be sure to restore the lead dress, insulation barriers, insulation papers, shields, et. Before returning the serviced equipment to the customer, be sure to make the following insulation resistance test to prevent the customer from being exposed to a shock hazard. INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST Unplug the power cord and short the two prongs of the pl Turn on the power switch, screwheads antenna, control shafts, handle brackets, ete ‘and 5.2M®2 to all exposed parts. all exposed parts. (Fig. B) Note: Some exposed parts may be isolated fram the chasti Antenna, terminal Exposed metal part ‘Ohmmeter (Fig) Resistance = 3M0—5.2Mo lug with a jumper wire, Measure the resistance value with ohmmeter between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metal cabinet part, such as Equipment with antenna terminals should read between 3M (Fig. A) Equipment without antenna terminals should read approximately infinity to is by design. These will read infinity. Exposed — metal part ‘Onmmeter Fia.8) Resistance = Approx 00 4, If the measurement is outside the specified limits, there is a possibility of @ shock hazard. 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EQ SYS) This button Is used to OFF. in the parametric EQ system ON oF @ Slope changeover button [SLOPE (Q)] “This button ls used to Inerease or decrease the slope of the parametic EO curves. ‘® Parametric EQ/tone mode select button :QITONE) This button is used to select parametric EQ mode or tone made. the tone mode, @ Frequency levelitreble control (LEVELITREBLE) @ Rear speaker level adjustment buttons (REAR LEVEL) ‘These butions are used to adjust the volume level ofthe rear speakers.CT Tuner section. ® Power “cb STANDBY/ON” switch (POWER, () STANDBY/ON) “This switch is used to tun the power tothe main unit ON and oF Selecting “OFF” from the remote contol transmitter actually set the main uni othe “STANDBY” mode Remote-control signal receptor (REMOTE SENSOR) Receives the signals trom the remote-control @ “STANDBY” indicator (STANDBY) This indicator iluminates when the “STANDBY” mode is set by the main unit oF the remote contol transmitter. © Preset-tuning buttons (1-0) (80 CHANNEL RANDOM PRESET TUNING) ‘These buttons are used to preset broadcast frequencies into the memory of this unit and to recall the desired preset stations. ® Tuning control (TUNING) ‘This contol is used 10 select an FM or AM broadcast When turning the control tothe lt, the frequency changes downward. When turning the control to the right, the frequency changes upward @ Tuning-mode selectorlindicator (TUNING MODE) Each time this selector is pressed, the selection changes, in JTO", "MANUAL" and "LOCK" In this position, broadcast channels are automatically selected when the tuning contra is momentarily turned tothe {oft or right 1 start the frequency changing, MANUAL: In this position, th desited channel manually ‘The frequency changes only as the tuning control is turned 10 the right to let Lock: In this postion, the broadcast channel presently being heardis| locked in, and other broadcast stations cannot be tuned to, ‘even ifthe tuning control is turned. antral ean be used to locate the @ Band selectors FFM: Press this button to isten to an FM broadcast AM: Press this button to listen to an AM broadcast, @ FM mode selector (FM MODE) This unt automaticaly switches tothe stereo mode when an FM stereo broadcast is received. Ths selector is used to Select he ode stereo or monaural o FM broadcast inal. @ Memory scan button (MEMORY SCAN) ‘This button is used to locate a desired broadcast station; each broadcast station is selected for about 3 secends, @ Memory button (MEMORY) This button is used when presetting broadcast station frequencies into memory. X303‘SA-GX303 8 =) [ew 4062 0 69 250 400 600 HM 10k 2th ck 6 1k 1H Mk 1288 oe DO wacrsimone wana a) eG RES aS @ Display section. ®@ @ FM stereo indicator (STEREO) “This indicator automatically iluminates when an FM stereo broadcast is being received. It wil nt luminate if the FM mode selector is set to the ‘monaural mode. @ Spectrum analysisiparametric EQ level display (SPECTRUM ANALYZER/PARAMETRIC EQ) ‘This display shows the spectrum analysis level ("Bar-type splay” or “Dot display”) or equalization level @ Quartz-lock indicator (QUARTZ LOCK) ‘This indicator iluminates when the unt is tuned precisely to @ broadeast station @ Channel display “This coplay shows tho channel ruber selected by one ofthe preset-uning buttons. ‘Aso this dsplay shows the channel number for about 9 seconds during memory scan operction. @ Band indicators (AM, FM) Indicates the selected band, @ Memory indicator (MEMORY) This indcatr luminates when te memory button is pressed. @ Memory scan indicator (M. SCAN) ‘Thi indicator ituminates when the memory scan button is pressed, @ Audio input selectorifrequency display (INPUT SELECTOR/FREQUENCY) Displays the selected source or broadcast frequency. @ Tape indicator (TAPE) This indicator wil iluninate when the tape-monitor switch pressed @ VCR display (VCR) Displays the selected VCR. ® Loudness indicator (LOUDNESS) ‘This indicator wil luminate when the loudness switch pressed @ Muting tor (MUTING) ‘This indiator wil tluminate when the muting button (ont remote-control transmitter) is pressed. & Rear level indicator Displays the level acjusted by rear speaker level adlustme button, @ Dolby surround indicator (0 [botsy suanouno) This indicator iluminates when the Dolby surround ONO! button is set to ON.'X303 9 40. 63 120 0 250 400 690 tk ‘uaRTZLocK AM oe @ Fine mode indicator (FINE) “This indicator iluminates when the fine mode select button is pressed in the parametric EO mode ‘@ Parametric EQ system center frequency display It displays the center trequency of the cues in the parametrc EO made arranged tho user with the parametie FQ eystem of the curves preprogrammed in tis unit's momar. @ Parametric EQ system off indicator (OFF) ‘This indicator iluminates when the parametric EQ system is, of. @ Tone mode indicator (TONE MODE) ‘This incicatorituminates when the parametric ECitone made slat button Is set to the tone mode @ Parametric EQ mode indicator (P.EQ MODE) ‘This indicator iluninates when the parametric EQitone mode select button is set to the parametric EQ mode. @ Parametric EQ system operation select indicators (MANUALIFIXED) (ne of these incloators wil ilurinate in accordance with the fixed preset button or equalization preset buttons setting. 1k 25 4K 6K OK SK 1 U | ares ® Manualitixed preset indicators (123 FLAT) 1 displays the type of curve solected with the equalization preset buttons oF fixed preset button in the parametric EQ mode. ® Parametric EQ system memory indicator (M) ‘This Indicator iluminates when the parametric EO system ‘memory button is pressed inthe parametric EO mode.‘SA-GX303 O CD ax oo OOCjIOO OO Funetion selector controls: Fig Remote control section: Tuner controls ¢g.) @ Power switch (POWER) ‘This power switch is used for controling the power (ONIOFF) of this system as well as any Panasonic remote controlled TV andlor VOR. ‘when switching the power of each unit ON and OFF, be sure to first press the appropriate function selector button on the remote control transmiter. Cassette deck controls ¢Fic, 2» ———. @ Record button (@ REC) Press this button to change tothe recording standby mode, @ Deck 1/Deck 2 selector (DECK 1/2) This button is used to select the deck to be operated by remote control when a double cassett deck is connected with this unt. @ Fast-orward/cuelrewind/review buttons (44>) Press this button to advance or rewind the tape while the unt Is In the stop rode, Press this button to cue or review the contents at high speed, ‘whe the unit isin the play mode. Function selector controls (Fi. 3) @® Function selector buttons (TUNER, TV, VCR, CD) ‘These buttons are used to change the functions of this remote control OC Jt) @ Preset-tuning buttons (1—0) “These buttons are used 1 tune to broadcast stations that have been preset to the unit's memory. When these buttons are used, be sure to first press the "TUNER" button of the function selector buttons onthe remote contro transmiter. ® Playback buttons (4 PLAY >) Tobeginplayoack or recording, press one of hese buttons cr responding tothe side ofthe tape tobe played (or recorded) De For the "Aside ofthe tape “For the "B-side ofthe tape ® Pause button (11 PAUSE) Press this button to temporary stop playback or recording Press the playback button to resume the play or recording. ® Stop button (ll STOP) To stop tape movement. -w-Amplifier controls ¢io.» @ Dolby surround ON/OFF button (SURROUND) This button is used to activated the Dolby surround elect. @ Muting button (MUTING) ‘This button is used to temporarily attenuate (‘mute") the volume level Compact disc player controls is.) @ Numeric buttons (1—0, +10) These butions are used to select the tack or the cise number (ony 1-5) When these butons are used, be sure to fst press the “CD” bution ofthe function selector buttons of the remote contol ansmiter. @ Stop button (l™ STOP) To stop compact disc play ® Play button (> PLAY) To start compact disc play. ® Skip buttons (I4-4 SKIP PP) Press one of these buttons briefly 10 move the pickup (Backward oF forward) to the beginning of a specific track. —n— @ Rear speaker level adjustment buttons (¥ REAR LEVEL A) These butions are used to adjust the volume level of the rear speaker systems. @ Volume control (¥ VOLUME A) “These buttons are used to adjust the volume level Y¥: To reduce the volume level ‘A: To increase the volume level @Programicontinue button (PROGRAMICONTINUE) Tis button is uses to select ether tho sequetia ple or ao- sam pay mode ® Disc button (DISC) ‘This button is used to solect the aise when a multi compact lee player is connected with this unit @ Pause button (11 PAUSE) To temporarily stop compact asc play.‘SA-GX303 Remote control section. TV controls 05) When the butions (®, @) are used, be sure to frst press the button of the function selector buttons of the remote control transmitter. @ Preset channel buttons (1-0) ‘These buttons are used to select TV channels Video controls (0.7 When the buttons (@, ©) are used, be sure fo firs press the "VOR" button of the function selector buttons of the remote control ansmiter. @ Preset channel buttons (1-0) ‘These buttons are used to select Video channels. @ Channel upidown buttons (¥ CH A) ‘These buttons are used to select video channels. @ Selector buttons (SELECTOR) VCR 4: Press this button to select the "VCR 1" input selector poston onthe main unit VOR 2: Press this button o selec! the “VCR 2" input selector postion on the main unit @ Record buttons (@ REC) These buttons are used to record. @Channel upidown buttons (W CH A) ‘These butions are used to select TV channels. @ Fast-torwardirewind buttons (44 REW, PD FF) Press one of these buttons to advance or rewind the tape while ‘the Units in the stop mode. ® Playback button (> PLAY) ‘This button is used for video playback Pause button (1 PAUSE) ‘This buttons used to pause during playback or videorecording @ Stop button (@ STOP) This button is used to stop playback or video recording. —neDISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SA-GX303 “ATTENTION SERVICER” ‘Some chassis components may have sharp edges. Be careful when disassembling and servicing. ‘Remove the 6 screws (@~6). Ref.No. | Removal of the power switch Procedure | 19243 | *Remove the 2 screws (@, @). Ret.No. | Removal of the cabinet Ret No. | Removal of the front panel ass’y Procedure Procedure 1. Remove the 2 flat cables (CN601, 1 ° ta cN602), ea copier S=— Th on. JF tiny TIC Fo if work O 8 ~e ‘cNeOI ae 2. Remove the 3 screws (@~@). 3. Remove the front panel ass'y in the direction of arrow. Frony pone ass'y Removal of the flat cable + Litthe connector. rae reer. i _™ Ref. No. 4 Procedure 124 Removal of the volume P.C.B. Vole knob 1, Pull out the volume knob. 2, Remove the nut. (eN705 “oe Volume PCB. 3, Remove the 1 screw (0). 4, Remove the 1 connector (CN705).. 6. Remove the volume P.C.B. in the direction of arrow. —B—SA-GX303 Fet.No. | Removal of the FL drive P.C.B. RefNo. | Removal of the operation P.C.B. Procedure ~ Procedure - 12245 1245-8 oN FDerie Pes ~~, age |. Remove the 2 knobs. Remove the 5 screws (@~@). Remove the FL drive P.C.8 in the direction of arrow. Remove the 1 flat cable (CN912). I Removal of the P. EQ/TONE P.C.B. 192457 Procedure ‘*Remove the 6 screws (O- Piece of cord 3K If the knob is difficult to remove, wrap a piece of cord or something similar around it to remove it. 1. Remove the 2 knobs. Operation PB. PCB. noid onge(B) 2. Remove the 12 screws (O~@). 3. Remove the P.C.B. hold angle (8). 4. Pull out the tuning knob. 2. Remove the nut. 3, Remove the 1 screw (@). Fat.no. | Removal ofthe tuning volume RefNo. | Removal of the LED P.C.B. CB 8 Procedure Procedure 12rd5 0B | 1-249 Leo Pc, clews Release the 2 claws. —u—‘SA-GX303 Fel N® | Removal of the rear panel Ret.No- | Removal of the tuner P.C.B. Procedure | 110 PCB. fois gle? Rear oe! 1 EB. Helse 1. Release the 1 claw. 2. Remove the tuner P.C.B. in the direction of arrow. Projection 1. Remove the 15 screws (0~®) 2! Remove the P.C.B. hold angle (A). Wo No. 3. Remove the rear panel from the projection of the 3'° _| Removal of the surround P.C.B. chassis ass'y _— 7 Procedure Ret No. | Removal of the video P.C.B. Procedure - | 12-10-12 ere 108 t 1. Remove the 3 screws (0~®). 2. Remove the P.C.B. hold angle (A). 3. Remove the 2 latch (@, ) 4. Remove the support angle. 5, Remove the 1 flat cable (CN703). 6. Remove the surround P.C.B. in the direction of ‘*Remove the video P.C.8. in the direction of arrow. arrow. " Ref.No. | Removal of the parametric EQ | 4 P.C.B. Procedure er 0. ‘Support onole we PC, pois Brie PB. Holder ~T Clow 1. Remove the 1 screw (0). 2. Remove the P.C.B, hold angle (A). 55, Release the 1 claw. 3. Remove the 2 latch @, @) 6. Remove the parametric EQ P.C.B. in the direction 4, Remove the support angle. of arrow. =Ref-No. | Removal of the power IC Rot No | Removal of the main P.C.B. Procedure | Procedure 21916 210-11 surina Pow aerae ath 16 Power 1c 1. Unsolder the power IC. 2. Remove the 2 screws (@, @). ‘=When mounting the power IC, apply silicon thermal ‘compound (SZZOL15 or equivalent) to the rear of the power IC, 41. Remove the 2 flat cables (CN604, CN701).. 2. Remove the 7 screws (@~@). 3, Remove the main P.C.B. in the direction of arrow. Ref.No. | Removal of the power IC and Ret. No. “ regulator transistor te Removal of the power supply P.C.B. Procedure Procedure 12-10-11 1218 ® ABA 14 =16-47 Regulator transistor Regulator transistor 1. Unsolder the power IC or regulator transistor. 2. Remove the 4 screws (@~@). ‘*When mounting the power IC or regulator transistor. Apply silicone compound (SZZOL15) to the rear side Power supiy PCB, 1. Remove the 1 flat cable (CN604). 2. Remove the 2 screws (@, @). 3. Remove the power supply P.C.B. in the dit oF power regulator anal trou Ret.No. | Removal ofthe power transformer | P*t.No- | Removal ofthe AC IN/AG OUTLETS Procedure +20 | Claws 1. Remove the 1 flat cable (CN701). 2. Remove the 4 screws (O~®).. AC IN/AC ‘OUTLETS PCB. ‘*Release the 6 claws. —B—Rol.No. | pemoval ofthe fan motor Procedure rion crows soso] | 8800000) Rear panel (Fig. 1) 1. Release the 3 claws. (See Fig. 1) 2. Insert a screwdriver at the root of the fan. Force it ‘out of the motor shaft. (See Fig. 2) 3. Remove the fan cap by used © screwdriver. (See Fig. 3) 4, Remove the fan terminal cap In the direction of arrow. (See Fig. 4). ‘5. Remove the motor from the fan case. (See Fig. 8) 6 When mounting the motor, align the fan casing's projection with the hole of the motor. (See Fig. 6). Ret No. How to check the main P.C.B. a & oe 1. Remove the 3 screws (@~@). J Fomor tesco OW gucion ot > Rear panel 8. Remove the chassis ass'y. 4, Remove the 4 screws (®~®). 6. Reinstall the front panel ass’y to the main P.C.B. —W—‘SA-GX303 MINTERNAL CONNECTION OF FL. © Grid connection diagram 168, 258 ic OF ia) ue 16a REAR CENTER wwwwerma too 15] I TN aaah BI EBB r alsa lace A ‘eee ieee a lelaa7elcla'3 IBIBIB) * Anode connection table (A) iA 264 36h GA SEA GA 764 GA PIA e NORMAL . a e s s s1 pou] x | pmawrom | toe r j J ~ 2 pal y a ® * * 8 (Tare) ° Pan z eee a i t i - © pale Fa 7 7 7 7 7 3 6A b we e ® > ® > ® PTA ° 9 e. 9 9 9 f paa| ee paere ° ° ° 2 2 3 PSA c ‘M.SCAN: © © © © © MUTING PGA, w MEMORY @ a e a bate LOUDNESS DOLBY @ 2 @ 3 é prial a | DOU, ean Pi2A OTEST k k kK k CENTER PIZA ENS o Mine CENTER OFF a* Anode connection table (B) 1 ce|2ce}ace|acg| |SGBI6GB)7GB| 86GB 968 Pig |s2/s3|sa|ss|ss|s7|se|so—reorrone—| He p2e [ei [a1 [ei far |erfer lar ” De k Pap [e2|82|82/82/82/82/B2] PReseT PAE Pap je3/e3|es|e3|e3/ea/es| rep je pse |p4/e4|ea|ea|aa|ealea] MANU Tb Ps jas /as|es|as|as|es|as 3 te p78 |p6/e6|as|es|as|ss|es 2 1 Pes |87|87|87|87/87/87|87 1 19 pse |ee|es|ee|ee|ee|eelee rar 2c P1@8/s3|es/es/e2/es|es|es| sreowooe | 2b Pi1B)BieieieBielsiajaiasialsie] -rowemove | 20 P 128/81 1}811]811|B1far fer ifeit 29 P1398 /812)812)812)812)8121e 12/8 12] Bi 20 Piae)a13ja13)813)313\e1aja1alai3) B13 22 P1s8|814(814[81 4[81 4/61 4I61 4p 14] Bi4 2r Piseeiseisleisiersleistersiers| BIS. Be 178 [B1¢|a16/816/516/8 16/8 16[516| BI6 3b P1ee|a17/817)817/817]81 7/31 7/817] B17 3 Pi98Bieaigfsielerele rele reba r4| B18 3g P2a8/a19|s19/819)a19)81 [81 9[81 9) 813 a P218|820/829|820\229|829|20/520] 820 Be P228 821/821 [a21(821/821|/821/821 821 3f 238 p22|a22/a22|a22|azq|aaa|ao9| B22 | ab MIPROTECTION CIRCUITRY ‘The protection circuitry may have operated if either of If this occurs, follow the procedure outlines below: the following conditions is noticed: 1. Tum off the power. *No sound is heard when the power is turned on. 2. Determine the cause of the problem and correct it. ‘*Sound stops during a performance. 3. Turn on the power once again after one minute. The function of this circuitry is to prevent circuitry Note: damage if, for example, the positive and negative ote: ‘speaker connection wires are “shorted”, or if speaker ‘When the protection circuitry functions, the unit will systems with an impedance less than the indicated ot operate unless the power is first turned off and rated impedance of the amplifier are used, ‘then on again. MIBEFORE REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Disconnect AC power, Discharge both Power Supply Capacitors C701 and C702 through a 100, SW resistor to ground, DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT DIRECTLY (with a screwdriver blade, for instance), as this may distroy solid state devices. After repairs are completed, restore power gradually using a variac, to avoid overcurrent. Current consumption at 120V, 60Hz in NO SIGNAL mode should be 0.4~1A. re}I MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS Note: For 2201 (AM ANT and OSC coi!) 2202 (AM-IFT), they are eupplied as adjusted parts. So, do not turn the cores of the parts. It is not necessary to adjust the AM circuit. © FM ADJUSTMENT Control positions and equipment used FM signal generator (FSG) ‘Frequency counter *Distortion analyser *Choke coll (100uH) *Oscilloscope + Resistor (100kA) +DC electronic voltmeter (0c EVM) FM MONO DISTORTION ADJUSTMENT Maculanon oENERATOR CONDITION 1. Test equipmerit connection is shown in figure. Me 10% 2. Set the unit to "FM" position. MONO) 3. Set the radio frequency display and signal generator Output Noel een 884B to 100.10MHz. 4, Adjust T201 core so that voltage measured in signal mode is OmV (0:+20mV)in 300mV range. 5. Adjust T202 so that the distortion factor of Leh is minimized, 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 a few times. 7. Make sure that the distortion factors of Len and Rch are nearly the same with each other to minimum, Note The adjusting screwdriver used should be made of resin. FM MPX VCO ADJUSTMENT FM SIGNAL GENERATOR CONDITION 1. Test equipment connection is shown in figure. Modulation nn Os modul sion) 2. Set the unit to “FM auto” position. Output lave gon 3. Set the radio frequency display and signal generator to 100.10MHz. ‘iia 4, Adjust VR301 for 19.00:+0.03kH2 on frequency counter reading. USING ALTERNATE SYSTEM 1. Apply stereo signal from generator or receive the stereo broadcast. 2. 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