1 Safety Precautions 1.1. General guidelines 1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or damaged by the short circuit. 2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly installed.
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2 Warning 2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec- trostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistor-sand semi- conductor "chip"...
2.3. Service caution based on legal restrictions 2.3.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF) The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation. The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb).
3 Service Navigation 3.1. Service Information 3.2. About DMR-EH49A/EH59A/EX79A Series DMR-EH49A/EH59A/EX79A series are improved versions of DMR-EH49/EH495/EH59/EH595/EX79 series with better perfor- mance of the DVD drive and the Digital P.C.B.. 3.2.1. Caution when Replacing the Parts Make sure to check if it is the “A” model by confirming the serial number on the rear panel before ordering the replacement part.
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3.4. Operation check when a USB device is connected You can check the operation status (normal or abnormal) of the USB connection part of this unit easily as shown below. Connect each device to the USB terminal on the front panel and check the operation status on the TV monitor. Normal operation: Automatically displayed when the USB connection is made to a digital camera, etc.
5 Location of Controls and Components Followings are the Location of Controls and Components for DMR-EX79EC/EG as a sample. For other models, refer to each Operating Instructions.
6 Operating Instructions 6.1. Taking out the Disc from DVD-Drive Unit when the Disc cannot be ejected by OPEN/CLOSE button 6.1.1. Forcible Disc Eject 6.1.1.1. When the power can be turned off. 1. Turn off the power and press [STOP] [CH UP] keys on the front panel simultaneously for 5 seconds. 6.1.1.2.
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1. Turn off the power and pull out AC cord. 2. Remove the Top Case. 3. Put deck so that bottom can be seen. 4. Slide SLIDE CAM by Eject Pin (JZS0484) or minus screw driver (small) in the direction of arrow to eject tray slightly. 5.
7 Service Mode 7.1. Self-Diagnosis and Special Mode Setting 7.1.1. Self-Diagnosis Functions Self-Diagnosis Function provides information for errors to service personnel by “Self-Diagnosis Display” when any error has occurred. U**, H** and F** are stored in memory and held. You can check latest error code by transmitting [0] [1] of Remote Controller in Service Mode. Automatic Display on FL will be cancelled when the power is turned off or AC input is turned off during self-diagnosis display is ON.
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Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display ST Microprocessor Display appears when ST Microprocessor No display Communication Error on Timer Communication Error on Timer Bus occurs. U80 is displayed till Power Key is pressed. ST Microprocessor Display appears when ST Microprocessor No display Communication Error on UART Communication Error on DART occurs.
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Error Code Diagnosis contents Description Monitor Display Automatic FL display HARD Drive error The drive detected a hard error. “DVD drive error.” Display for 5 seconds. The character indication flows sideways. SELF Restoration operation Since the power cord fell out during a power No display CHECK failure or operation, it is under restoration...
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Forced disc eject Removing a disc that cannot be ejected. display before execution When the power is off, press The tray will open and unit will shift to P-off leaves. [STOP] and [CH UP] keys simulta- mode.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description Front Key Aging Contents (Example): Demonstration lock/ Ejection of the disc is prohibited. *When lock the tray. When the power is on, press unlock The lock setting is effective until unlocking the [STOP] and [POWER] keys simulta- tray and not released by “Main unit initializa- neously for 5 seconds in the condi-...
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7.1.3. Service Modes at a glance Service mode setting: While the power is off, press REC, CH UP and OPEN / CLOSE simultaneously for five seconds. Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Release Items Item of Service Mode executing is cancelled. Press [0] [0] or [Return] in service mode.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) Magenta Picture Output Magenta picture is output with Component *Initial mode is “Interlace”. Press [1] [2] in service mode. Output from AV Decoder. *Magenta picture (Saturation rate: 100%) *It is enable to switch Interlace/Progressive by “I/P switch: [1] [4]”...
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) READ SEEK Inspecting seek time of HSS to inspect perfor- At start Press [3] [1] in service mode. Inspection mance. * When canceling the inspection mode while executing, do “forced power-off”.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) READ VERIFY Measure of access time in READ VERIFY At start Press [3] [2] in service mode. Inspection MODE of HDD. * When canceling the inspection mode while executing, do “forced power-off”.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) HDD High Speed Scan Press [3] [6] in service mode. The [*] sign is added every 10 sec- onds while inspecting. Two digits on the right side are the progress level of the inspection (The unit is %).
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) HDD/ RAM Drive Simple For HDD: In case of both OK Press [3] [8] in service mode. Check Result of "HDD Check" same as pressing [3] [7] is displayed. For RAM drive: Whether errors within four weeks occurred or not is displayed.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) RAM Drive Last Error RAM Drive error code display. 1. Error Number is displayed for 5 Press [4] [2] in service mode. *For details about the drive error code, refer seconds.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) PB HIGH Signal Output 8 pin of AV 1 Jack (PB HIGH terminal) is High Press [5] [2] in service mode. (approx. 11V DC). PB MIDDLE Signal Out- 8 pin of AV 1 Jack (PB HIGH terminal) is Mid- Press [5] [3] in service mode.
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When USB check is OK. * Insert USB memory. [*] is volume label. Example of volume label is [PANASONIC] : When USB check is NG. AV4(V)/AV1(RGB) Set input to AV4 (V) and set output to AV1 Press [8] [0] in service mode.
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Item FL display Key operation Mode name Description (Remote controller key) AV2(V)/AV1(Y/C) I/O Set- Set input to AV2 (V) and set output to AV1 (Y/ Press [8] [2] in service mode. ting C) for I/O checking AV2(RGB)/AV1(V) Set input to AV2 (RGB) and set output to AV1 Press [8] [3] in service mode.
8 Service Fixture & Tools Part Number Description Compatibility RFKZ0260 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - Digital P.C.B./ 88 Pin) Same as EH50 Series RFKZ0323 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B. - Power P.C.B./ 9 Pin) Same as E55 Series RFKZ0455 Extension Cable (HDD - Digital P.C.B./ 7 Pin) Same as EH55 Series RFKZ0169 Extension Cable (MainP.C.B.
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions Note: In this document, explanations basically use illustrations of DMR-EX79A. In other models, shape of some parts may be differ- ent. 9.1. Disassembly Flow Chart The following chart is the procedure for disassembling the casing and inside parts for internal inspection when carrying out the ser- vicing.
9.3. Top Case 9.4.1. How to assemble Tray door ass’y 1. Attach the Tray door spring to Tray door ass’y. 1. Remove the 2 screws (A) and 3 screws (B). 2. Slide Top Case rearward and open the both ends at rear side of the Top Case a little and lift the Top Case in the direction of the arrows.
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9.5. Front (L) P.C.B., Front (R) 1. Remove the 3 Screws (A), 1 Screw (B), SATA Power Cable and SATA Cable to remove HDD. P.C.B. 1. Remove the 2 Screws (A) to remove the Front (L) P.C.B. and Front (R) P.C.B. 9.6.
9.7. Rear Panel, Fan Motor 9.8. RAM/Digital P.C.B. Module 9.7.1. Only Fan Motor 1. Set free Fan connector wire from Wire Clamper. 2. Remove the 2 Screws (A) and Fan connector, remove the Fan Motor with pushing 2 tabs in the direction of arrows. 1.
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2. Lift up Digital P.C.B. slightly so to disconnect the connec- tor to remove Digital P.C.B. in the direction of the arrow. And remove 3 Screws (B) to remove DVD drive. 3. Put Digital P.C.B. on DVD drive and remove RAM/Digital P.C.B.
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9.9. Power P.C.B. 9.10. Main P.C.B. 1. Remove 3 Screws (A) and disconnect the connector to remove Power P.C.B.. 1. Remove 5 Screws (A). 2. Remove Front angle. 3. Remove Main P.C.B.. 9.11. Backend P.C.B. 1. Pull out the Backend P.C.B. in the direction of the arrow.
10 Measurements and Adjustments 10.1. Service Positions Note: For description of the disassembling procedure, see the section 9. 10.1.1. Checking and Repairing of Power P.C.B.
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10.1.2. Checking and Repairing of RAM / Digital P.C.B. Module...
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10.1.3. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.
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10.2. Caution for Replacing Parts 10.2.1. Items that should be done after replacing parts...
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Note2: Please prepare latest firmware updating disc. * Main Firm is being recorded in HDD, but new HDD has no data. Writing Procedure of Main Firm: <<Caution>> (1) Writing of Main Firm needs 3, 4 minutes. (2) Never cut the power of DVD Recorder until writing in Firmware ends. (3) Initial settings and contents of reservation will not change if writing is normally completed.
Perform auto recording and playback for one minute using the RAM No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation. disc. *Panasonic DVD-RAM disc should be used when recording and playback. Model with the HDD: Perform auto recording and playback for one No abnormality should be seen in the picture, sound or operation.
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3.The voltage being indicated on the schematic diagram is measured in "Standard-Playback" mode when there is no specify mode is mentioned. Model No. DMR-EH49ECA DMR-EH595EGA 4.Although the voltage and waveform available on here is measured with standard frame, it may be differ from actual measurement due to modification of circuit and so on.
S2. Voltage and Waveform Chart Note) Indicated voltage values are the standard values for the unit measured by the DC electronic circuit tester (high-impedance) with the chassis taken as standard. Therefore, there may exist some errors in the voltage values, depending on the internal impedance of the DC circuit tester. S2.1.
S3. Block Diagram S3.1. Main P.C.B. Power Supply Block Diagram S3.1.1. Main P.C.B. Power Supply Block Diagram (1) POWER P.C.B. MAIN P.C.B. Q1600 (REG.X SW+5.8V) T1150 POWER SWITCHING IC1601 VA1110,L1120,L1121 D1140,C1143 TRANSFORMAR D1270 (DC/DC CONVERTER) AC INL ET P1101 SURGE CURRENT F1101 SUPPRESSOR...
S3.1.2. Main P.C.B. Power Supply Block Diagram (2) MAIN P.C.B. X SW +3.8V D+3.8V P7402 P59001 62,64 IC7802 (EX79EGA Only) IC1506 (5V REGULATOR) (REG.DR+5V) IC7801 (REG. ACTIV+5V) TO U/V TUNER VOUT VOUT DR+5V CONT IC7501- H :ON VOUT TO DIGITAL P.C.B. Q7801, QR7801 TO U/V TUNER TO U/V TUNER...
S3.2. Main P.C.B. Analog Video Block Diagram :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL IC3001 (VIDEO PROCESSOR) MAIN P.C.B. JK3006 (SW1) (SW2) 6MHz COMP ENC C IN P59001 P7402 C OUT DM 6MHz BIAS 12MHz (SW3) P59001 P7402 Y OUT DM ENC Y IN 6MHz COMPONENT CLAMP...
S3.3. Main P.C.B. Analog Audio Block Diagram :REC SIGNAL :PB SIGNAL MAIN P.C.B. JK3003 REAR JACK D4001 Q4001 MIX L OUT2 MUTE LINE OUT Q4002 QR4001 (AUDIO MUTE DRIVE) MUTE MIX R OUT2 LINE OUT BOOSTER+5V D4002 Q4003 MUTE FROM Q4004 DIGITAL P.C.B.
S3.4. Digital P.C.B. Analog Timer Block Diagram (EH49A/EH59A) MAIN P.C.B. IC57501 DIGITAL P.C.B. T7501 (TIMER) DISPLAY HEATER POWER SWITCHING TRANSFORMER TO MAIN P.C.B. IP7501 UNREG.+38V HEATER + +38V (IC PROTECTOR) POWER SUPPLY BLOCK SECTION QR7508 X SW+12.4V :ON) FRONT (R) P.C.B. MAIN P.C.B.
S3.5. Digital P.C.B. Analog Timer Block Diagram (EX79A) MAIN P.C.B. IC57501 DIGITAL P.C.B. T7501 (TIMER) DISPLAY HEATER POWER SWITCHING TRANSFORMER IP7501 TO MAIN P.C.B. HEATER + +38V UNREG.+38V (IC PROTECTOR) POWER SUPPLY BLOCK SECTION QR7508 X SW+12.4V :ON) MAIN P.C.B. FRONT (R) P.C.B.
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G_AADC_R_A C4038 C3029 BOOSTER_5V LB3001 Q3001 J0JGC0000063 B1ADCF000154 G_CIN_DM_A G_CIN_DM_A R3001 G_VSYNC_A G_VSYNC_A G_V_YIN_DM_A G_V_YIN_DM_A VCC 5V G_SLICER_A G_SLICER_A SLICER [81]C ADC G_CSYNC_A [82]V SYNC OUT G_CSYNC_A C SYNC OUT R3002 100 [83]Y/V ADC G_IIC_CLK_A DET IN R3003 100 G_IIC_DATA_A SCL IN SDA IN C3030...
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C4001 R4001 G3001 C4009 R3013 75[F] G_RY_OUT_A 1/2REF C3027 DT C IN C3025 DT Y IN [81]C ADC [53]AV2 RIN VCC 11R6V C3024 G_SC_IN_A R3012 75[F] [82]V SYNC OUT [52]AV1 RIN NC OUT AV3 C IN [83]Y/V ADC [51]AV4 RIN G_BY_OUT_A 1/2REF GND [50]FRONT RIN...
S4.7. Power Schematic Diagram DMR-EH49/EH59/EX79ECA Series Power Schematic Diagram CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE 2A 250V FUSE. ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES 2A 250V D' INCENDIE N' UTILISERQUE DES FUSIBLE DE MÉME TYPE 2A 250V. 2A 250V LG1111 ZA1103...
S5.2. Front L P.C.B. / S5.3. Front R P.C.B. S7201 CK7001 CK7003 CK7002 P7201 (Component Side) (Foil Side) IC7701 R7703 Q7701 S7701 R7704 CL7702 R7705 C7701 CL7701 R7701 C7702 PP7701 (Component Side) (Foil Side) DMR-EH49/EH59/EX79ECA Series DMR-EH49/EH59/EX79ECA Series Front L P.C.B. Front R P.C.B.
S6. Abbreviation INITIAL/LOGO ABBREVIATIONS A0~UP ADDRESS ACLK AUDIO CLOCK AD0~UP ADDRESS BUS ADATA AUDIO PES PACKET DATA ADDRESS LATCH ENABLE AMUTE AUDIO MUTE AREQ AUDIO PES PACKET REQUEST AUDIO RF SERVO AMP INVERTED INPUT SERVO AMP OUTPUT ASYNC AUDIO WORD DISTINCTION SYNC BIT CLOCK (PCM) BCKIN BIT CLOCK INPUT...
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INITIAL/LOGO ABBREVIATIONS DREQ DATA REQUEST DRESP DATA RESPONSE DIGITAL SERVO CONTROLLER DSLF DATA SLICE LOOP FILTER DIGITAL VIDEO DISC ERROR TORQUE CONTROL ERROR TORQUE CONTROL REFERENCE ENCSEL ENCODER SELECT ETMCLK EXTERNAL M CLOCK (81MHz/40.5MHz) ETSCLK EXTERNAL S CLOCK (54MHz) FBAL FOCUS BALANCE FCLK FRAME CLOCK...
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INITIAL/LOGO ABBREVIATIONS PWMCTL PWM OUTPUT CONTROL PWMDA PULSE WAVE MOTOR DRIVE A PWMOA, B PULSE WAVE MOTOR OUT A, B READ ENABLE RFENV RF ENVELOPE RF PHASE DIFFERENCE OUTPUT (CD-ROM) REGISTER SELECT RSEL RF POLARITY SELECT RESET RESERVE SBI0, 1 SERIAL DATA INPUT SBO0 SERIAL DATA OUTPUT...
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INITIAL/LOGO ABBREVIATIONS TPSO OP AMP OUTPUT TPSP OP AMP INVERTED INPUT TRCRS TRACK CROSS SIGNAL TRON TRACKING ON TRSON TRAVERSE SERVO ON VBLANK V BLANKING COLLECTOR POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE VCDCONT VIDEO CD CONTROL (TRACKING BALANCE) DRAIN POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE VIDEO FEED BACK VREF VOLTAGE REFERENCE SOURCE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE...
S7. Replacement Parts List Note: 1.* Be sure to make your orders of replacement parts according to this list. 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components, use only the same type. 3.
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DMR-EH49AECK Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C3040 F1H1A105A028 10V 1U RFKB79209AAT MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL)49AEC E.S.D. C3043 ECJ1VB1H103K 50V 0.01U RFKB79209ABT MAIN P.C.B. 1 (RTL)49AEE 49AEP E.S.D. C3044 F2A0J101A167 6.3V 100U RFKB79209YT MAIN P.C.B.
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DMR-EH49AECK Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C4804 ECJ1VB1H102K 50V 1000P C7823 ECJ1VC1H220J 50V 22P C4805 ECJ1VC1H471J 50V 470P C7824 ECJ1VC1H220J 50V 22P C4806 ECJ1VC1H471J 50V 470P C7826 ECJ1VB1H222K 50V 2200P C4901 F2A0J470A599 6.3V 47U...
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DMR-EH49AECK Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks K7808 ERJ3GEY0R00V 1/10W 0 1 EX79A Q7801 2SD1819A0L TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. K7809 J0JYC0000070 COIL 1 79AEG Q7802 2SD1819A0L TRANSISTOR 1 79AEG E.S.D. K7812 ERJ3GEY0R00V 1/10W 0 Q7803 2SD1819A0L...
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DMR-EH49AECK Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R3926 ERJ3GEYJ471V 1/10W 470 R7513 ERJ3GEYJ103V 1/10W 10K R3927 ERJ3GEYJ471V 1/10W 470 R7514 ERJ3GEYJ223V 1/10W 22K 1 79AEG R3928 ERJ3GEYJ103V 1/10W 10K R7530 ERJ3RBD823V 1/16W 82K R3929...
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DMR-EH49AECK Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks ZJ3002 K9ZZ00001279 EARTH PLATE Q1160 B1ABDF000033 TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. ZJ7401 K9ZZ00001279 EARTH PLATE Q1200 B3PBA0000454 TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D. ZJ7402 K9ZZ00001279 EARTH PLATE Q1220 B3PBA0000454 TRANSISTOR 1 E.S.D.
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DMR-EH49AECK Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks RGR0390A-R2 REAR PANEL 1 79AEG RFKNEH59EPA RAM/DIGITAL P.C.B. MODULE 1 59AEP L6FAKDAH0001 FAN MOTOR 1 EH49A RFKNEH59EGA RAM/DIGITAL P.C.B. MODULE 1 59AEG L6FAKDBE0002 FAN MOTOR 1 EH59A EX79A RFKNEX79EBA RAM/DIGITAL P.C.B.
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DMR-EH49AECK Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref.No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks RQT9290-H OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 49AEC 59AEC(IU) RQT9291-E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 49AEC 59AEC(IW) RQT9292-M OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 49AEC 59AEC(IX) RQT9293-J OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 49AEC 59AEC(IY) RQT9297-R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 49AEE 59AEE(IA)