SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: MF-FE421

MP3 PLAYER

SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

2005

MODEL: MF-FE421

[CONTENTS]
SECTION 1. GENERAL
ESD PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 THE OTHER COMPONENTS (ACCESSORIES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

SECTION 2. ELECTRICAL SECTION

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM OF ICs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 BLOCK DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 PRINTED CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

SECTION 3. EXPLODED VIEWS

CABINET AND MAIN FRAME SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

SECTION 4. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (LGEMT: TAIWAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

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SECTION 1. GENERAL
ESD PRECAUTIONS
Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity. 1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test. 2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly. 3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ESD devices. 4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices. 5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices. 6. Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive materials). 7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ESD device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will by installed. CAUTION : BE SURE NO POWER IS APPLIED TO THE CHASSIS OR CIRCUIT, AND OBSERVE ALL OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. 8. Minimize bodily motions when handing unpackaged replacement ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ESD device).

[CAUTION. GRAPHIC SYMBOLS]

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH APROWHEAD SYMBOL. WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE SERVICE PERSONNEL TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE SERVICE PERSONNEL TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IN SERVICE LITERATURE.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MF-FE421 : 128 MB MF-FE422 : 256 MB MF-FE425 : 512MB MF-FE429 : 1GB Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AAA type (1EA) Dimensions (WxHxD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68.2x22.2x30.8mm Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45g (without battery) Operating Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5V DC Dynamic Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55/80dB(No Filter/JIS-A Filter) Earphone Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5mW+5mW Channel Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40/40dB (1kHz/10kHz) Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5mW + 5mW (1kHz, 0dB/1 6) Equalizer . . . . .FLAT/JAZZ/CLASSIC/POP/ROCK/ClASSIC/POP/CONCERT/USER SRS/TRUBASS/WOW

FM radio
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87.5MHz~108MHz S/N Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 dB Channel Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 dB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Earphone Antenna

THE OTHER COMPONENTS (ACCESSORIES)

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 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS
Front/Rear part Upper/Bottom part

USB In/Out Earphone connector

external input terminal

Battery cover

DISPLAY (MP3)
Volume Sound quality effect Repeat indicator. Lyrics file indicator Current track number/ Total track number. Radio transmitter indicator

Side part
Play/Pause Power(ON)/(OFF) REW/FF

003/004:12

POP

Love is game.mp3
HOLD button
singer and song title Battery remaining B.MARK Low folder indicator high folder indicator Music file

MIC

003/004

Love is game.mp3
HOLD PLAY MODE

REC BUTTON

Menu button Menu -FM/MP3 B.MARK button Preset button

DISPLAY (FM Radio)

Preset number MONO indicator. STEREO indicator. Mute
MO

CH-01

93.0 MHz
FM Radio indicator Frequency indicator channel indicator FM Radio indicator

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SECTION 2. ELECTRICAL SECTION

TROUBLESHOOTING
Assemble set USB connection to PC is OK? No USB Jack check.

connection status check. YES USB related power circuit check.

Memory check.

Is LCD turned on when pressing play key?

No

Power circuit check.

STMP3520 circuit check.

YES

EL power circuit check.

LCD circuit check.

No Is MP3 played? Ear Phone Jack check.

Key circuit check. YES Output circuit check.

MIC recording works properly? YES Line recording works properly? YES Radio works properly?

No MIC input terminal check.

No

Line In input circuit check.

No

Tuner power circuit check.

Tuner input terminal check. YES

Tuner output terminal check.

FM Transmitter works properly?

No Power control circuit check.

YES OK

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1. USB operation connection

USB connection to PC YES NO PC detects USB? NO

Set's L463 both terminal voltage is 5V? YES

JK461 check.

C402 one terminal voltage is 5V? YES YES

NO

B to B connector connection or PCB Pattern check.

C419 +voltage is 3V C422 +voltage is 1.5V?

NO IC401 defective.

YES

Resistance between JK461 #5 and JK461 Frame is less than 10? YES F/W update is successful?

NO JK461 defective.

JK461 #2 and CN401 #3, JK461 #3 and CN401 #4 are connected properly each other?

NO

PN401 or CN401 soldering defective of PCB pattern defective.

YES

YES

Is there cold solder or short in CN401, CN402, PN401, PN402?

NO

CN401, CN402, PN401, PN402 repair.

YES

OK

IC401 or IC462 defective soldering or defective parts

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2. Power check

Insert battery YES NO When pressing play key, EL lisghts? L403 voltage is 1.5V? NO Check path from battery to L403.

YES

NO When pressing play key, one of L403 pins does normal switching? (about 3.2V on/off)

IC401 or 3V, 1.3V related part short check

YES

YES

C422 + votage is 1.4V C419+ voltage is 3V?

NO No voltage part short check

YES NO Power is supplied to IC461? Q461 related part check

YES NO Power is supplied to IC461? IC461 related circuit check

YES

EL PAD cold solder or Back Light defective. LCD displays normal initial screen? NO CN401, CN402, PN401, PN402, CN462 soldering check

YES

OK

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3. MP3 play check

MP3 Mode power On YES

NO Play key is pressed normally?

Check each key and related resistance.

YES

When pressing play key, sound comes out normally?

NO

Check volume, then check the path form line out to JK405

YES

OK

4. Recording check
MP3 Mode power On YES Press REC key twice. YES Stop by pressing play key, then start playing by pressing play key again. YES

Voice is recored normally?

NO

Check MIC401 and surrounding circuit.

YES

Switch to line in recording by using menu key and play key, then start recording.

YES

Input signal is recorded normally?

NO Check the path from JK491 to CN404.

YES OK

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5. Radio check
Radio Mode Power on YES

Channel seek is counted normally?

NO

Seek TU401 6, 7 is counted normally?

NO

R449, R448, R414 TU401 check.

YES

YES

3V comes out form TU401 #4? YES TU401 check

NO IC402 related circuit check.

Frequency tuning is working?

L404, L408 check

YES

Sound is normal?

C438, C439 check.

YES

OK

6. FM Transmitter check
MP3 Mode power on YES Connect FM Transmitter, then turn on FM Transmitter by using menu key. YES

FM Transmitter is switched from off to on? YES

R415 and FMT status path check.

FM Radio can catch signal?

Q402 and surrounding circuit check.

YES OK

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 INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM OF ICs

I Main CPU STMP 3520
BLOCK DIAGRAM

I Tuner Module MP301

BLOCK DIAGRAM
Right Out Left Out

VDD_FM 4

1,3,5,8

6 7 I2C Clock I2C Data

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I EL Driver D355B Block Diagram

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MEMO

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 BLOCK DIAGRAM

2-9

2-10

 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

2-11

2-12

 JACK SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

2-13

2-14

 MEMORY SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

2-15

2-16

 PRINTED CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

MAIN P.C. BOARD

2-17

2-18

 JACK P.C. BOARD

2-19

2-20

 MEMORY P.C. BOARD

2-21

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SECTION 3. EXPLODED VIEWS

CABINET AND MAIN FRAME SECTION

252 261 A41 282 253 451

450

254 450 260 264 262 451 251 281 283 A45

450 451 263 280 255 275 274 451 292 250 A44

291 451 290 A46 271 273 270 A42 A45

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