Tektronix MTX100A, Service Manual

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MTX100A MPEG Recorder & Player Service Manual
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Introduction
This manual contains information needed to properly service the MTX100A
MPEG Recorder & Player, as well as general information critical to safe and
effective servicing.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the MTX100A, consider the following
before attempting service:
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The procedures in this manual should be performed only by a qualified
service person.
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Read the General Safety Summary and the Service Safety Summary,
beginning on page vii.
When using this manual for servicing be sure to follow all warnings, cautions,
and notes.
Performance Check Interval
Generally, the performance check described in section 3, Performance Verifica-
tion , should be done every 12 months. In addition, a performance check is
recommended after module replacement.
If the MTX100A does not meet performance criteria, repair is necessary.
Strategy for Servicing
Throughout this manual, the term “module” refers to any field-replaceable
component, assembly, or part of the MTX100A.
This manual contains all the information needed for periodic maintenance of the
MTX100A (examples of such information are procedures for checking perfor-
mance).
Further, this manual contains all information for corrective maintenance down to
the module level. To isolate a failure to a module, use the fault isolation
procedures found in Troubleshooting , part of section 4, Maintenance . To remove
and replace any failed module, follow the instructions in
Removal and Installa-
tion Procedures , also part of section 4. After isolating a faulty module, replace it
with a fully-tested module obtained from the factory. Section 7, Replaceable
Parts List, contains part number and ordering information for all replaceable
modules.