KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 1 Safety Precautions 1.1. For Service Technicians • Repair service shall be provided in accordance with repair technology information such as service manual so as to prevent fires, injury or electric shock, which can be caused by improper repair work. 1.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 2.2.1. Suggested PbF Solder There are several types of PbF solder available commercially. While this product is manufactured using Tin, Silver, and Copper (Sn+Ag+Cu), you can also use Tin and Copper (Sn+Cu), or Tin, Zinc, and Bismuth (Sn+Zn+Bi). Please check the manufacturer’s specific instructions for the melting points of their products and any precautions for using their product with other materials.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 3 Specifications Note: • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note for Service: • Operation range: Up to 300 m outdoors, Up to 50 m indoors, depending on the condition. • Analog telephone connection: Telephone Line...
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 4.2. Circuit Operation (Base Unit) 4.2.1. Outline Base unit consists of the following ICs as shown in Block Diagram (Base Unit) (P.7). • DECT BBIC (Base Band IC): IC501 - Handling all the audio, signal and data processing needed in a US DECT base unit - Controlling the US DECT specific physical layer and radio section (Burst Module Controller section) - ADPCM code filter for speech encoding and speech decoding (DSP section) - Echo-cancellation and Echo-suppression (DSP section)
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 4.2.2. Power Supply Circuit The power is supplied to the BBIC,TAM Companion,Power AMP,LCD module,EEPROM,Flash Memory,LED,LCD backlight from AC Adaptor(+6.5V) as shown in Fig 1. When power line failure, the power is supplied to BBIC,TAM companion,EEPROM from telephone line instead of AC Adaptor through D138 and Q341.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 4.2.3. Telephone Line Interface Function • Bell signal detection • CLIP signal detection • ON/OFF hook and pulse dial circuit Bell & CLIP (Calling Line Identification Presentation: Caller ID) signal detection: In standby mode,Q111/Q115 is open to cut the DC Loop current and decrease the ring load. When ringing voltage appears at the TIP and RING, AC ring voltages transferred as followings;...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 4.2.5. RF cuircuit BBIC(IC501) inclueds the RF transceiver circuit. (LNA,Mixer, IF filter, modulator/Demodulator,PLL, VCO etc). This RF transceiver is interfaced with Power-AMP(IC801) and Antenna circuit. 4.2.6. Pulse Dialling During pulse dialling the hookswitch (Q3, Q4) is used to generate the pulses using the HOOK control signal, which is set high during pulses.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 5 Location of Controls and Components Refer to the Operating Instructions. Note: You can download and refer to the Operating Instructions (Instruction book) on TSN Server. 6 Installation Instructions Refer to the Operating Instructions. Note: You can download and refer to the Operating Instructions (Instruction book) on TSN Server. 7 Operating Instructions Refer to the Operating Instructions.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 8 Service Mode 8.1. Engineering Mode 8.1.1. Base Unit...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Frequently Used Items (Base Unit) ex.) Items Address Default Data New Data Remarks C-ID (FSK) sensitivity 05 A4 01 (6 dB up) 02 (12 dB up) When hex changes from “00” to “01” or “02”, gain increases by 6 dB or 12 dB. C-ID (DTMF) sensitivity 05 B2 60 (6 dB up)
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Frequently Used Items (Cordless Handset) ex.) Items Address Default Data New Data Possible Adjusted Possible Adjusted Remarks Value MAX (hex) Value MIN (hex) Sending level 00 06 Adjusted value Given value (*2) Receiving level 00 07 Adjusted value Given value (*3) Battery Low 00 04...
8.2. Copying Phonebook Items when Repairing You can copy the base unit (Maximum number of contacts is 100.) phonebook to another (compatible Panasonic) cordless handset. This will help to save the original phonebook data which the customer has registered. * You cannot copy the base unit phonebook to another base unit.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Note: • BS=Base Unit , CH=Cordless Handset • If the max number of Cordless Handsets are already registered to the base unit, a new Cordless Handsets cannot be registered.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 8.3. How to Clear User Setting Units are reset to the Factory settings by this operation (Erase recorded voice messages, stored Phone numbers, Caller list and etc.) Note: • The reset menus differ depending on the following operations. • This operation should not be performed for a usual repair. 8.3.1.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9 Troubleshooting Guide 9.1. Troubleshooting Flowchart Flow Chart Cross Reference: Check Caller ID (P.35) Check Power (P.27) Check TAM Operation (P.37) Bell Reception (P.36) Check SP-phone Transmission (P.37) Check Battery Charge (P.28) Check SP-phone Reception (P.37) Check Link (P.29) Check the RF part (P.33) Check Cordless Handset Transmission (P.35) Check Cordless Handset Reception (P.35)
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.1.1. Check Power 9.1.1.1. Base Unit Is the AC Adaptor inserted into AC outlet? (*1) Cross Reference: Note: Power Supply Circuit (P.9) (*1) Refer to Specifications (P.6) for part number and supply voltage of AC adaptor. 9.1.1.2. Cordless Handset Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit/Reset Circuit (P.13)
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.1.3. Check Link 9.1.3.1. Base Unit Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit (P.9) Check Point (Base Unit) (P.38) Note: (*1) Refer to Troubleshooting by Symptom (Base Unit and Charger Unit) (P.38).
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Cross Reference: Check Point (Base Unit) (P.38)
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.1.3.2. Cordless Handset Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit/Reset Circuit (P.13) Check Point (Cordless Handset) (P.42) Note: (*1) Refer to Troubleshooting by Symptom (Cordless Handset) (P.42).
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Cross Reference: Check Point (Cordless Handset) (P.42)
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.1.4. Check the RF part 9.1.4.1. Finding out the Defective part After All the Checkings or Repairing 1. Re-register the checked Cordless Handset to the checked Base Unit, and Regular CH to Regular BU.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.1.4.2. RF Check Flowchart Each item (1 ~ 4) of RF Check Flowchart corresponds to Check Table for RF part (P.35). Please refer to the each item. Note: (*1) Base unit - refer to (H) of Check Point (Base Unit) (P.38) (*2) Cordless Handset - refer to (J) of Check Point (Cordless Handset) (P.42)
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.1.4.3. Check Table for RF part Item BU (Base Unit) Check CH (Cordless Handset) Check Link Confirmation Normal 1. Register Regular CH to BU (to be 1. Register CH (to be checked) to Regular checked). 2. Press [Talk] key of the Regular HS to 2.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.1.8. Bell Reception 9.1.8.1. Base Unit 9.1.8.2. Cordless Handset Cross Reference: Telephone Line Interface (P.10) Check Link (P.29) How to Check the Cordless Handset Speaker or Receiver (P.62)
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.1.9. Check TAM Operation Cross Reference: Power Supply Circuit (P.9) Note: (*1) When replacing FLASH MEMORY (IC541), TAM data needs to be written to it. Refer to Base Unit (P.59) of Things to Do after Replacing IC. 9.1.10. Check SP-phone Transmission Cross Reference: Signal Route (P.15) 9.1.11.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.2. Troubleshooting by Symptom (Base Unit and Charger Unit) If your unit has below symptoms, follow the instructions in remedy column. Remedies depend on wether you have DECT tester (*1) or not. Note: (*1) A general repair is possible even if you don’t have the DECT tester because it is for confirming the levels, such as Acoustic level in detail.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (I)* Hookswitch Check with 1. Connect TIP/RING (Telephone Socket) to Tel-simulator which is connected P101,D101, with 600 Ω. DC Characteristics Q111,Q112, 2. Set line voltage to 48 V and line current to 40 mA at off-hook condition of R110,R111, normal telephone.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts Audio Check (Through Cordless handset) P101,D101, 1. Link with cordless handset. Q111,Q112, 2. Input -45 dBm (600Ω)/1KHz to MIC of cordless handset. R110,R112, Measure the Level at Line I/F and distortion level. R123,R115, 3.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.2.2. Check Point (Charger Unit) Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts 1. Connect Charge Contact 12 Ω/2 W resistor between charge+ and charge-. Charging Check R1,F1 2. Measure and confirm voltage across the resistor is 3.1 V ± 0.3 V. Note: After the measuring, suck up the solder of TP.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.3. Troubleshooting by Symptom (Cordless Handset) If your unit has below symptoms, follow the instructions in remedy column. Remedies depend on whether you have DECT tester (*1) or not. Note: (*1) A general repair is possible even if you don’t have the DECT tester because it is for confirming the levels, such as Acoustic level in detail.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (F)* Battery Monitor Check 1. Apply 2.25 V between BATT+ and BATT-. IC1, F1, C1, 2. Execute the command R12, R45 sendchar PAD sendchar LED 0 sendchar CRX 0 1 sendchar AD1 It assumes that the return value is XX.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Items Check Procedure Check or Point Replace Parts (K)* Frequency Offset Confir- Follow steps 1 to 3 of (I). IC1, mation 4.Confirm that the frequency Offset is < ± 50 kHz. C802~C806, C808~C814, C819~C820, C822, C825~C827, C834, C859~C864, L801~L804, DA801, R801~R808 (L)* Frequency Drift Confir-...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 9.3.2. Troubleshooting for Speakerphone When the customer’s telephone line corresponds to the following conditions, and the transmission signal of SP-Phone is interrupted, performing the next set up to a cordless handset will improve it to some extent. Conditions 1. When customer’s line has less line loss. ex.) The customer is using optical fiber, ISDN terminal adaptor, or PBX.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11 Measurements and Adjustments This chapter explains the measuring equipment, the JIG connection, and the PC setting method necessary for the measurement in Troubleshooting Guide (P.26) 11.1. Equipment Required • Digital multi-meter (DMM): it must be able to measure voltage and current. •...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.2.2. How to install Batch file into P.C. Note: • “****” varies depending on the country or models. 11.2.3. Commands See the table below for frequently used commands. Command name Function Example rdeeprom Read the data of EEPROM Type “rdeeprom 00 00 FF”, and the data from address “00 00”...
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.3. Adjustment Standard (Base Unit) When connecting the simulator equipments for checking, please refer to below. 11.3.1. Bottom View 0.22uF SP_PHONE_Receiver 6.3 V 47 F Corde-Handset MIC DCINP (+6.5V) DCINM (GND) Corded-Handset Receiver SPI_DO SPI_CLK SDA2 SCL2 6.3 V 47 F SP_PHONE_MIC Note: (A) - (S) is referred to Check Point (Base Unit) (P.38)
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.4. Adjustment Standard (Charger Unit) When connecting the simulator equipment for checking, please refer to below. 11.4.1. Bottom View Digital Volt Meter /2 W DC POWER DC 6.5 V Note: (A) is referred to Check Point (Charger Unit) (P.41)
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.5. The Setting Method of JIG (Cordless Handset) This section explains the PC setting to use command required in Check Point (Cordless Handset)(P.42). <Preparation> • Serial JIG cable: PQZZ1CD300E • PC which runs in DOS mode • Batch file CD-ROM for setting: PNZZTG6461BX 11.5.1.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.5.2. How to install Batch file into P.C. Note: • “*****” varies depending on the country or models. 11.5.3. Commands See the table below for frequently used commands. Command name Function Example rdeeprom Read the data of FLASH Type “rdeeprom 00 00 FF”, and the data from address “00 00”...
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.6. Adjustment Standard (Cordless Handset) When connecting the simulator equipments for checking, please refer to below. 11.6.1. Component View PNLB1103Y TP_ANT1 KX-TGA641 EUDECT KX-TGA106 USDECT RECEIVER RED (EU) BLACK (EU) BLUE (US) WHITE (EU) C70 C152 C71 C138 C139 BLACK L804 REV+...
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.7. Things to Do after Replacing IC or X'tal If repairing or replacing BBIC (FLASH type), EEPROM and X'tal, it is necessary to download the required data such as Programming data or adjustment data, etc in memory. The set doesn't operate if it is not executed. 11.7.1.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.7.1.2. Cordless Handset First, operate the PC setting according to The Setting Method of JIG (Cordless Handset)(P.56). Then download the appropriate data according to the following procedures. Items How to download/Required adjustment BBIC (FLASH type) Programming data is stored in memory. 1) Make sure to connect the JIG cable, then disconnect the DC (IC1) Power in order to download the data.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 11.9. How to Check the Cordless Handset Speaker or Receiver 1. Prepare the digital voltmeter, and set the selector knob to ohm meter. 2. Put the probes at the speaker terminals as shown below. 11.10. Frequency Table (MHz) BASE UNIT CORDLESS HANDSET Channel No Transmit Frequency...
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 12 Miscellaneous 12.1. How to Replace the Flat Package IC Even if you do not have the special tools (for example, a spot heater) to remove the Flat IC, with some solder (large amount), a soldering iron and a cutter knife, you can easily remove the ICs that have more than 100 pins. 12.1.1.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 12.1.3. How to Install the IC 1. Temporarily fix the FLAT PACKAGE IC, soldering the two marked pins. *Check the accuracy of the IC setting with the corresponding soldering foil. 2. Apply flux to all pins of the FLAT PACKAGE IC. 3.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 12.2. How to Replace the Shield Case 12.2.1. Preparation • PbF (: Pb free) Solder • Soldering Iron Tip Temperature of 700°F ± 20°F (370°C ± 10°C) Note: We recommend a 30 to 40 Watt soldering iron. An expert may be able to use a 60 to 80 Watt iron where someone with less experience could overheat and damage the PCB foil.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 12.2.3. How to Install the Shield Case Note: • If you don’t have special tools (ex. Hot air disordering tool), conduct the following operations. • Shield case’s No. : PNMC1013Z 1. Put the shield case. 2. Solder the surroundings.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 12.3. How to Replace the LLP (Leadless Leadframe Package) IC 12.3.1. Preparation • PbF (: Pb free) Solder • Soldering Iron Tip Temperature of 700 °F ± 20 °F (370 °C ± 10 °C) Note: We recommend a 30 to 40 Watt soldering iron. An expert may be able to use a 60 to 80 Watt iron where someone with less experience could overheat and damage the PCB foil.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 12.3.4. How to Install the IC 1. Place the solder a little on the land where the radiation GND pad on IC bottom is to be attached. 2. Place the solder a little on the land where IC pins are to be attached, then place the IC. Note: •...
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 13 Schematic Diagram 13.1. For Schematic Diagram 13.1.1. Base Unit (Schematic Diagram (Base Unit_Main)) Notes: 1. DC voltage measurements are taken with voltmeter from the negative voltage line. 2. The schematic diagrams may be modified at any time with the development of new technology. 13.1.2.
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT CDL T x ( to T el line ) CDL R x ( from T el line ) SP_P hone T x ( to T el line ) SP_P hone R x ( from T el line ) (C orded ) H andset T x ( to T el line ) (C orded ) H andset R x ( from T el line ) B ell B ell (P ower fail )
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 15 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List 15.1. Cabinet and Electrical Parts (Base Unit) Note: (*1) This cable is fixed by soldering. Refer to How to Replace the Base unit LCD (P.50).
(*1) This cable is fixed by soldering. Refer to How to Replace the Cordless Handset LCD (P.51). (*2) The rechargeable Ni-MH battery HHR-4MPT is available through sales route of Panasonic. (*3) Attach the spacer (No. 121) to the exact location described above.
KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 15.5. Replacement Parts List 1. RTL (Retention Time Limited) Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Note: L0DDYD000010 BUZZER The “RTL” marking indicates that its Retention Time is PNBC1005W1 BUTTON, ERASE ABS-HB Limited. PNBC1006W1 BUTTON, STOP ABS-HB When production is discontinued, this item will PNBC1007V1 BUTTON, LOCATOR...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Q608 2SD0874AS TRANSISTOR(SI) R154 ERJ2GEJ101 (DIODES) R163 ERJ14YJ392 3.9k D101 B0EDER000009 DIODE(SI) R165 ERJ3GEYJ183 D301 B0JCME000035 DIODE(SI) R166 ERJ3GEYJ183 D112 MA1Z300 DIODE(SI) R167 ERJ3GEYJ332...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R804 ERJ2GEJ102 C371 F1J1A106A024 10 R805 ERJ2GEJ470 C385 ECEA0JKA331 R806 ERJ2GEJ221 C391 ECUE1H222KBQ 0.0022 R807 ERJ2GEJ221 C392 ECUE1H222KBQ 0.0022 R808 ERJ2GEJ221 C393 ECUE1H681KBQ 680p R809...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 15.5.1.3. Operational P.C.Board parts Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Note: PNJC1014Z BATTERY TERMINAL (*1) When replacing the cordless handset LCD, See How to PNKF1057Z1 CABINET COVER ABS-HB Replace the Base unit LCD(P.50). PNHX1219Z PET SHEET PNHS1079Z SPACER, BATTERY PNKK1027Z1...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks (IC FILTER) ECUE1H100DCQ 10p J0JHC0000045 IC FILTER ECUE1H100DCQ 10p (RESISTORS) ECUE1H100DCQ 10p ERJ2GEJ392 3.9k ECUE1H100DCQ 10p ERJ2GEJ102 ECUE1H100DCQ 10p ERJ2GEJ122 1.2k C103 ECUE1H101JCQ 100p ERJ2GEJ101...
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KX-TG6461BXT/KX-TGA641BXT 15.5.3. Charger Unit 15.5.3.1. Cabinet and Electrical Parts Safety Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks PNLC1008ZT CHARGER UNIT ASS'Y without NAME PLATE (RTL) 200-1 PNKM1077Z1 CABINET BODY PS-HB 200-2 PNJT1010Z CHARGE TERMINAL 200-3 PNKF1012Z1 CABINET COVER PS-HB 200-4 PQHA10023Z RUBBER...