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Distorted Sound (WPC/DCS)

By RonaldRayGun

3 years ago


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#31 3 years ago
Quoted from ravve:

I did not check aux out since it seems too complicated/time consuming to me, but will do it when I have no ideas left
Today I measured some voltages and noticed that the +5v line that comes from J3 seems to be where I should dig into. I measured it at C79.
It measures 4.84 VDC when started from cold state, and slowy increase until it reaches 4.91 VDC within a minute or two, and 4.93 VDC if waiting longer.
Compared with another working machine, I got 4.915.0VDC within 30 seconds, which makes me beleive that my issue isn't there (since it takes more than 30 seconds for the audio to become good).

4.84 volts is fine. 5.00 vdc is even better. TTL is spec. to work between 4.75 & 5.25 vdc.

#32 3 years ago
Quoted from ravve:

Well thank u, I suppose u mean C18 & C19, not C29?
I also am a bit afraid to remove the big caps, to not damage traces.
Do/could C20/C21 has any effect on the voltage on C79?
If yes, then I def.wiill change them as next step. If no, I think my issue lies somewhere else?

You can measure the AC component or ripple before the regulators. It should be small, less than 40 or 50 mv. You will always have a tiny bit of ripple or noise from a full wave bridge. It may not be the source of your distorted audio.

#34 3 years ago

Remember C79 is just 5v, if you want to check -5vdc you need to check it on a different location. I'm not sure if your sound board uses - 5vdc.

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