compair quick start guide
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QUICK START GUIDE
SERVICE AND QUALITY
MM 05/16/02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Instructions for loading ComPair .............................page 1
Using ComPair with the TV chassis........................page 6
FTV1.9 ComPair operation .....................................page 10
Using ComPair with the CDR..................................page 13
Windows 95/98 Flash reload instructions............... page 20
Windows 2000/XP Flash reload instructions...........page 31
ComPair System Requirements
486DX66 Processor or betterCD ROM DriveWindows 3.1 with 8MB of free RAMWindow 95 or better with 16MB of free RAMVideo Card with 1MB RAM9 Pin Serial Communication Port
ComPair Components
ComPair Interface Box 4822 727 21631CDR Interface board 3122 785 90200TV cable 3122 785 90004DVD cable 3122 785 90017BETA CALIBRATION DISK 7104 099 93132Extra Com Cable S83-940AC Adapter T405-NDComPair Software/Training CD ROM ST4191
Loading the ComPair Program
1. Place the CD ROM in the CD drive.2. Go to windows explorer and click the CD Drive.3. Click on Setup.
OR1. Select RUN in windows.2. Type “CD Drive:\ComPair\Setup”
Note: “CD Drive” is the letter of the CD drive; E for example.
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CLICK THE NEXT BUTTON
CLICK THE NEXT BUTTON
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CLICK ON THE NEXT BUTTON
THE PROGRAM FILES WILL THEN BE COPIED TOYOU COMPUTER
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SELECT THE REPAIR DATABASES YOU WISH TOLOAD
CLICK FINISH TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
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USING COMPAIR WITH THE TV CHASSIS
Compair ProvidesCommunication with the MicroprocessorReading of Error CodesAccess to Service ModesLinks to Force32 Schematic and PCBsStructured Diagnostics
CONNECT TOTHE PC COM
ACADAPTER
CONNECT TO TV
L8 COMPAIRCONNECTION
USA VCRs NOT COMPAIR READY
NOTE: Make sure the I2C connector is
pressed all the way in.
If the Computer does notcommunicate with the ComPairbox, restart the Computer with theComPair box connected andturned On.
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LOADING CHASSIS
1. After entering Compair, Select File and then Open.
2. Select the TV chassis.
3. Turn the Compair unit On.
4. Turn the TV set On.
5. Select Quick Test and Continue to establish communication with the set. A “C” will appear in the upper right hand cornerof the screen to indicate that the set is in the ComPair mode.
Note: Once the ComPair is connected to the set, no othercommands except power On should be given to theset via the Front Keyboard or Remote.
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TV WELCOME SCREEN
1. STRUCTURED DIAGNOSTICS - Step by step troubleshooting.
2. QUICK TEST - Places the set in the ComPair mode. A “C” willappear in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
3. ALIGNMENTS - Allows for the changing of Drives, Geometry,AGC, and Option Bytes.
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CLICK HERE TO READ
READING SOFTWARE VERSION - ERROR BUFFEROPERATION HOURS
CLICK HERE TOCLEAR THEERRORBUFFER
An Error Code table can be found in the FORCE Service manual.
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FTV1.9 ComPair OPERATION
1. Connect ComPair to the Computer and Display panel on AVC34. See Page 12 for AVC34 location. See TV section forinstructions on loading and opening ComPair.
2. Turn the Computer On, Open ComPair, and select FTV1.9D.
3. Make sure the ComPair box IR sen-sor points at the LEDon the set.
4. Turn the Set On and select the AV1 input.5. Click on the Communication Icon.
6. Select Quick Test, then Continue to access test patterns.7. Select Structured Diagnostics to troubleshoot the set.
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Click on this Iconto see the boardlocation.
Click on this Iconto see theSchematic location.
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ConnectComPair here
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Using ComPair with the CDR
The following CDRs will work with ComPair:
CDR570, CDR770, CDR775, CDR930, and CDR950
With ComPair it is possible to:
Check Software versionCheck Mechanics (Disc Loader, Slider, Focus)Point-to-point troubleshootingPerform necessary alignments.
If the CDM Unit or Loader assembly is replaced, the CDR must bealigned using ComPair.
To align the CDR, the following is required:
Compair CDR Interface40 Volt DC supply.1K ohm, 1% tolerance resistor (4822 050 21002).Voltmeter
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Connect this cable toConnector 1818 on theCDR board.
Connect this cable to thePC’s Com port 1.
Set Switch to the Outposition.
Connector 1818 onthe CDR board.
After making any selection that communicateswith the CDR, switch the CDR Off and On.When Compair communicates with the unit,the box above will disappear. The front panelof the CDR will blank.
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To perform the Laser Alignment adjustment, connect a 40 voltsupply in series with a 1K, 1%, resistor to Testpoint 11 on theRecord Deck PCB. Refer to the instructions in ComPair and theService Manual for additional detail.
The Codes on thenew Laser will benecessary whenperforming thealignments.
1 2
3The last 5digits of thePart number.
The current value at0.7 mW.
The currentvalue at 20mW.
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During the Alignments process, ComPair will ask you to enterthese Codes.
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IF YOU HAVE THIS LASER ASSEMBLY, THE CODESWILL BE IN THESE LOCATIONS.
The current valueat 0.7mW.
The current valueat 20mW.
The last 5 digits ofthe Part Number.
1 2
3
Check Loading
Do not select Alignmentsunless the unit is proper-ly set up. Incorrect val-ues may be recordered.
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STOP: IF YOU AREOVERWRITING A PREVIOUS
INSTALL OF THE CDRFLASH PROGRAM, FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.INSERT THE CD ROM. THE FOLLOWING SCREEN SHOULD APPEAR.
Use these instructions for Windows 95/98 only.
Click on installComPair.
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Click on “Install CDRFlash Tool.”
Click the Next button.
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Click the Next Button.
Click the OK Button.
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Click here to install.
Click the No Button.
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Click the Yes Button.
Click the OK Button.
Click the Next Button.
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Click the NextButton.
Click the Finish Button.
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Click the Yes Button.
Click the Yes Button.
Click the Yes Button.
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Click the OK Button.
Click the NextButton.
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Click the Next Button.
Click the Continue Button.
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Click on the Next Button.
Click the Finish Button.
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Continue with the Installation of the Quick Use Guide, ComPair, and ComPairTraining.
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STOP: IF YOU AREOVERWRITING A PREVIOUS
INSTALL OF THE CDRFLASH PROGRAM, FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.INSERT THE CD ROM. THE FOLLOWING SCREEN SHOULD APPEAR.
Use these instructions for Windows 2000/XP only.
Click on InstallComPair.
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Click on “Install CDRFlash Tool.”
Click the Next button.
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Click the Next Button.
Click the OK Button.
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Click here to install.
Click the No Button.
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Click the Yes Button.
Click the OK Button.
Click the Next Button.
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Click the NextButton.
Click the Next Button
Click the Next Button
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Click the Next Button
Click Continue
Click No to restartingthe Computer
Click the Finish Button
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Click the FinishButton.
Click the Yes Button.
Click the YesButton.
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Click the Yes Button.
Click the OK Button.
Continue with the Installation of the Quick Use Guide, ComPair, and ComPairTraining.
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