PHILIPS DVD634
Service Manual

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5.

DVD634 /0X1

Diagnostic Software, Trouble Shooting and Test Instructions

5. Diagnostic Software, Trouble Shooting and Test Instructions
5.1
5.1.1

Service Hints
Repair tips Switched mode power supply The power supply unit has to be replaced in case of failure. The schematic diagram provided in the service manual is only for information and no service parts will be available. M3.2 Atapi Engine The M3.2 Atapi Engine is an integrated unit of VAL6013/03 loader and servo board purchase from POS. According to POS service policy, the loader and servo board are non-repairable unit and in case of failure, it has to be replaced with a complete DVD Atapi Engine. Mpeg board and Front Display The Mpeg board and Front display has to be repaired down to component level.

2. Insert the DOWNLOAD DISC into the player and close disc tray. The player should identify this file as MP3 format. 3. Press (MENU), followed by (SUBTITLE)(AUDIO)(ANGLE) to enter Update Menu for the loader. 4. From the menu, use arrow keys to move down and select UPGRADE menu item. 5. Press right arrow button and then 'OK' to start upgrading. 6. A flashing digit in the bottom line indicates the progress. It will start from 1 and upgrading will be completed when it reaches 30. 7. The player will restart and upgrading is completed. 5.1.4 Verify setting To check that the setting has change successfully. 1. Press (DISPLAY) button on the remote control while disc tray is open. 2. Two lines text will appear on the TV screen. That is how it looks like. DVD640/634_V319_0522 RG 2 LD 0836 F6 Jpeg-0 3000 In text, the following numbers refer to: � V319_0522 ==> refer to Application software version � RG 2 ==> refer to region code � LD 0836 ==> refer to servo software version � F6 ==> refer to DVD634/640 front key matrix � Jpeg-0 ==> refer to Picture CD On/Off 5.1.5 ComPair There is no ComPair available for DVD634

5.1.2

Change of Software setting The software setting can be change according to the following procedure: 1. Press ( OPEN/CLOSE) button on the front of the player or (1) on the remote control to open the disc tray. 2. Enter the 4-digit code (0) (0) (0) (0) on the remote control. 3. Enter one of the keys below to change the software setting. � REGION CODE: USA ==> 1 � EUROPE ==> 2 � AP ==> 3 � LATAM ==> 4 � INDIA / RUSSIA==> 5 � CHINA ==> 6 � (SUBTITLE) Set to Picture CD Off (Off = DVD634) � (ANGLE) Set to Picture CD On (On = DVD640 / 733) � (ZOOM) Set to 3 front key matrix (for DVD640) � (AUDIO) Set to 6 front key matrix (for DVD634) � (REPEAT A-B)Set to 4 front key matrix (for DVD733) 5.2.1

5.2

Trouble Shooting
In this paragraph some troubleshooting tips are given to diagnos the DVD634 player. For detailed diagnostics, check the faulting tree since no built-in diagnostic software is available in the player. M3.2 Atapi Engine The M3.2 Atapi engine is a non-repairable component. Hence, it is necessary to determine if any fault condition of the player are caused by the DVD engine before replacing it. The engine is a stand-alone system, an integrated unit of VAL6013/03 loader and servo board, which does not need to be connected to the Mpeg board to perform it basic operation. Once a stable voltage is supplied to the engine,some mechanical movement will be observed. Hence, to determine whether the engine is faulty, remove the 40 pins flex cable and observe the mechanical movement. If no mechanical movement is observed, the engine should be faulty and it should be reconfirm with a working engine. The Mercury 3 Loader has an optical unit consisting of two lasers, one for CD with a wavelength of 780 nm, and one for, DVD with a wavelength of 650 nm. If any one type of disc (DVD or VCD / CD) cannot be identified by the player, it can be sure that the fault is due to the engine.

4. The change should effect immediately with information indicated on TV screen. 5.1.3 Software upgrade via Download disc Both the application and servo software can be flashed into the DVD player by means of a CD-ROM disc. The CD-ROM disc has to be made with a CD writer SW. Application software 1. Open disc tray on the player. 2. Insert the DOWNLOAD DISC into the player and close disc tray. 3. The upgrading operation will start automatically. 4. Once the DOWNLOAD DISC is recognized, the player will automatically eject the disc tray. 5. Remove the DOWNLOAD DISC. 6. Upgrading of the software will continue with the status being shown on the FTD. 7. Once when the software is upgraded, the disc tray will automatically close. 8. The player will be restarted automatically and display on FTD will show (NO DISC) Servo software 1. Open disc tray on the player