Troubleshooting & Maintenance of Electronic Equipments: Central Board of Secondary Education

TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE
OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092
TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS
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Preface
As the Electronics Technology industry evolves to meet the technology demands of today's workplace,
different challenges are arising and professionals are striving to meet them. Electronics has created a
revolution in each and every field. CBSE has introduced Electronics Technology course in class-XI
(Level-3) and XII (Level-4).
This Student Handbook titled “Troubleshooting & Maintenance of Electronics Equipments” for class-
XII prepared by CBSE for the benefit of the students for easy understanding the concept of
Troubleshooting and Maintenance of the various digital devices and integrated circuits, which
becomes essential for successful participation in almost all professions.
A special care has been taken to align the subject with National Occupation Standards (NOS) which are
competency based standards identified by the Electronics and Telecom Sector Skill Councils to train
Sr. Secondary students in knowledge and skills that equip students to perform effectively with
confidence.
This book is authored by competent educationists in the field of Electronic and Communication in
association of CBSE with focus on helping the students to learn without any difficulty and use this book
as a tool for easy learning.
I congratulate everyone who is associated in developing this book which is a very useful resource for
the benefit of the students.
Chairman, CBSE
Acknowledgements
ADVISORS
Sh. Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, IAS, Chairman, CBSE
Sh. K.K. Choudhury, Controller of Examinations, CBSE
CONTENT DEVELOPED BY
Authors
Mr. Safdar Tanweer

Assistant Professor, CS & Engineering, Jamia Hamdarad University, New Delhi
(Convenes)
Mr. Syed Sibtain Khalid

Assistant Professor, EC Deptt, Hamdard University, Delhi
EDITING & COORDINATION

Dr. Biswajit Saha, Additional Director (V.E.), CBSE
Contents
Unit – 1
Basic Occupational Safety and Precautions 1-16
Unit – 2
Microphones and Loudspeakers 17-27
Unit – 3
Recorders 28-48
Unit – 4
TV System 49-73
Unit – 5
Modern Appliances 74-91
UNIT - 1
BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW & DESCRIPTION

l OVERVIEW
l KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OUTCOMES

l RESOURCE MATERIAL
l DURATION
l ASSESSMENT PLAN
1.2 INTRODUCTION
1.3 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
1.4 WHO GUIDELINES
1.5 ELECTRONICS SAFETY ENGINEERING
1.6 ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
1.7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1.8 RESCUE A VICTIM OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
1.9 STANDARD SAFETY TIPS
1.10 ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1.11 SAFETY ISSUES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
1.12 SAFETY CONCERN IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
1.13 PROVISIONS AND BENEFITS OF SAFETY
1.1 OVERVIEW
This unit deals with the precautions, safety and health issues of the working personnel in the
various kinds of industries. We can get the knowledge about the basic safety measures while
working for small scale, medium scale or large scale industries. Some standard guidelines are
provided in this book. Electrical, mechanical, electromagnetic radiations in the form of hazards are
discussed precisely and the proper safety precautions are elaborated. That will be the guiding light
for human being to minimize the accidents and possible health care.
TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS 1

Knowledge and Skill Outcomes
The students will equipped with in depth understanding of different kind of possible accidents,
health issues concerned with job profile. They are also aware about the possible precautions to
avoid the accidents.
Resource Materials
1. http://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/emergency.htm
2. http://spgs-ground.com/information/shock-hazard
3. http://www.surgelabamerica/learning-center/shock-hazard
4. http://www.reliableplant.com/read/24759/safety-tips-electrical-injuries
5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/occupational_safety_and_health
6. http://www.cfesa.com/techtips/electricalsafety.htm
7. http://www.uksafetystore.com/blog/workplace-emergency-procedure.html
8. http://engineeringesolution.blogspot.com/2014/05/electrical-safety.html
9. http://hrm-mkt.blogspot.com/2011/05/safety-and-security.html
Duration
Total hours: 21 Hrs
Assessment Plan
l Question and answers
l Group discussion
l Mock tests.
1.2 INTRODUCTION
Occupational health and safety is of key importance for working industry to safeguard interests of
working personnel. It is of prime importance for a personnel working in hazardous environment,
to make their life always secure and safe. It adapts working environment to workers for the
promotion and maintenance of their physical, mental and social well being for workers in all
occupations. The question of occupational health and safety is a global issue and is now taking
a new turn with most countries having safety department an essential part of their work culture.
This is largely due to the industrial and agricultural outgrowth and development in the developing
countries and the emergence of new products and product processes from these occupational
health and safety places. Many of these countries are shifting from manual labour to automated or
2 TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS

machine-operated in the main productive sectors, such as manufacturing, mining engineering and
agriculture. Hence, it can affect the potential occupational health.
These underdeveloped and developing countries import heavy machinery and equipment to aid and
speed up the work process, not only in the industrial production sector, but also to services and
commerce. This has for technical advancement through a change in the structure of labour force
as a whole including a rise in employment of women. As would be expected, the health problems
would also differ. For example, more detailed study and the efficiency of people in the workplace
and occupational psychosocial factors would be required in the services industry. This obviously
raises a new challenge for occupational health and safety practice in most of the underdeveloped
or developing countries because the expertise is not yet advanced there as compared to the
already developed countries. The advantage of the health service in developing countries is locally
on a national level. The positive effect of occupational health service locally may be observed in
reducing work-related long-term health ill-effects and work-related injuries.
The advent of skilled labour and the skilled labour is globally 1os in demand in every department of
industry, especially in countries where there is shortage of skilled labour. Keeping this in mind, we
need to possibly think and secure lives of skilled labour in a health hazard-free working environment.
The interest of workers, employers, government and public lies in making working conditions
healthy, safe and hazard-free. Although, it seems simple and obvious, this idea has not yet gained
meaningful universal recognition. Still one can find working personnel risking their precious life
to get a task completed, which can account for work-related injuries and raise the percentage in
work-related deaths. Human life needs to be safe and secure in every possible way, especially
when they risk their life to lead a task to its perfect completion. This means inclusion of the idea
of healthy safety measures of utmost importance in risky conditions of work. Millions of people
in industrial world today work in conditions that can possibly be unsafe or would lead to work-
related injuries and diseases, resulting in severe illnesses later on in their lives e.g. respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases, hearing loss, musculoskeletal and reproductive disorders, mental and
neurological illnesses. An increasing number of workers in industrial countries complain about
psychological stress and overwork, which can lead to sleep disorders, depression, fatigue and
burn-out syndromes, as well as with elevated risks of cardiovascular diseases. A good number
of workers in developing countries and similar number of workers in industrial countries (with
a few exceptions) could possibly be exposed to occupational health hazards. Even in advanced
economies, a large proportion of work sites are not regularly inspected for occupational health
and safety.
1.3 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Safety is defined as the protection from harm, danger, risk, accident or injury. It is very necessary
in usual lives to follow the safety rules and regulation at all the works. Almost all the accidents

usually occur due to lack of safety. Therefore safety is the most important in any industrial or
occupational setup.
Need of occupational health and safety:

l We have to ensure in all business about the care of workers and all the persons involved in
business for good health all the time.
l It provides employees lives and health.
l Occupational safety and health rules can decrease worker injury and illness.
Occupational Health
It is concerned with the identification and control of the danger arising due to physical, chemical
and other work places hazards to maintain a healthy working environment. The hazards may cause
due to chemical agent, heavy metals, physical agents, electricity, dangerous machinery etc. The
prime goal of existence of man power inside industry to get maximum output from their mental and
physical health. Therefore the health of work force must be considered on the top of management
agenda. To ensure their healthy life they must have a proper and concrete planning. Some of the
factors to be considered while planning for their health issues are listed below:
l Standard working hours
l Weekly / medical / casual leave
l Hygienic canteen facility for meal
l Pure drinking water
l Rest room
l Hygienic wash room
l Ambulance facility
Occupational Hygiene
It is the discipline of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling health hazards in the
working environments with the objective of protective worker health, well-being and safe guarding
the community at large.
Anticipation: The identification of hazards and its associated effects on the health is called
anticipation.
Recognition: It is the process to establish hazardous place or agent at the work place.
Evaluation: It is the measure of hazards which can be evaluated with the help of some tools or
technique.

Control of work place hazards: It is the process to control the evaluated hazards by some techniques.
The controlling can be of various types such as administrative control, use of protective safety
tools, health examination etc.
Occupational Hazards
Occupational hazards are very closely related with the occupational health. It occurs commonly
because of negligence in safety. If the industrial organizations follow the standard safety measures
that definitely lead to decrease in such kind of danger due to various types of hazards. Occupational
hazards can be can be categorized as follows:
l Related to hygiene
l Related to tools and machine
l Related to flammables/explosives
l Related to the working at height
l Related to the noise
l Related to the electricity
l Related to the fire
Occupational Disease
Occupational disease in general caused by pathetic work or working condition. Sometimes the
diseases develop due to repetitive work, weight lifting, biological and chemical related work, stress
and other psychological disorder. Resulting different kind of occupational diseases developed are
categorized as:
l Tennis elbow
l Allergy
l Hearing loss
l Asthma
l Lungs disease
l Lead poisoning
l CO (carbon monoxide) poisoning
l Skin diseases
l Jaundice

1.4 WHO GUIDELINES
WHO (World Health Organisation) taken the occupational health and hazards issues very seriously
for the welfare of human being. They have developed certain guidelines for the safety of people
associated with the industry. All the small scale, medium scale and large scale industries are thereby
adhere to follow the WHO guidelines to minimize the accidents. According to WHO, occupational
safety and health can be stated as a multidisciplinary activity with the following:
l To protect and promote health of workers by eliminating occupational ill-effects and
conditions hazardous to health and safety at work.
l To enhance physical, mental and social well-being of workers and support for the
development and healthy maintenance of their working capacity, as well as professional and
social development at work.
l To develop and promote sustainable work environments and work organizations. The ILO/
WHO definition of occupational health is “The promotion and maintenance of the highest
degree of physical, mental, social well-being of workers in all occupation.” Occupational
Health is a diverse science by occupational health professionals, engineers, environmental
health practitioners, chemists, toxicologists, safety professionals and some agencies
working towards protecting or safeguarding the health of workers at the workplace.
The discipline covers following key features:

l The availability of occupational health and safety guidelines for workplace.
l The availability of active and functional occupational health and safety committee at
workplace.
l Monitoring and minimizing factory hazards to health.
l Supervised monitoring of hygiene and sanitary facilities for health and welfare of the workers.
l Inspection of health safety of protective devices.
l Pre-employment and periodical physical health examination.
l Introduction of health safety measures and devices available.
l Reporting of occupational deaths, diseases, injuries, disabilities, hazards and their related
measures at work.
The relative future challenges for occupational health:

l Occupational health problems related to new information technologies and automation.
l New chemical substances and physical exposure to them.

l Health hazards related with new biotechnology innovations.
l Transfer of hazardous technologies etc.
1.5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ENGINEERING

Electric Shock
Electric shock may be defined as physiological reaction or injury due to electric current passing
through the human body. Electric shock may happen when any part of human body comes in
contact with an object through which electric current is flowing. Though, a small amount of current
may not be injurious but a larger and continuous current passing through the human body may
cause severe damage to vital organs and even death.
All electrical cords must have sufficient insulation to prevent direct contact. It is of foremost
importance to check all cables and leads before use since corrosive chemicals or solvent Vapours
may erode the insulation. Damaged cables must be repaired or removed out of service immediately.
Equipment with three-prong plugs should be used. The third prong provides a path to ground
(earth) that helps prevent the buildup of voltages that may result in an electrical shock. This does
not guarantee that no one will receive a shock or be injured. It will, however, substantially reduce
the possibility of such accidents.
Electrical Prevention Guide

l Do not work alone with electricity. A co-worker can be of use in saving your life in an emergent
situation.
l If there is fire, do not attempt to pour water. Only use a fire extinguisher made for electrical
fires.
l If the floor is wet, try not to enter that area where electrical equipments used.
l Fire extinguishers for use of electrical fires will be labeled as a C, BC or ABC extinguisher.
l Avoid contact with energised electrical circuit assume that they all are alive.
l During service or repair disconnect the power source.
l Use standard tools while working on electrical devices.
l When working with electrical devices avoid wearing metal watch band, ringing etc.
l Be sure while working on live electrical circuits yours hands are dry, wear nonconductive
gloves, protective shoes and clothes.
l Try to work by one hand when working on live electrical circuit and keep other hand away
from all conducting materials that may cause danger.

l If by mistake an individual comes in contact with electrical circuit, do not touch them try to
disconnect the power source.
l Try to avoid use of other person equipment/devices.
l While working on electrical contacts and joints shield them properly so that no one gets in
contact with them.
l Avoid wearing loose clothes or tying while working on electrical devices.
Factors in Lethality of Electric Shock

l The Quantity of Current Flowing Through The Body
Current (amperes) is the killing factor in electrical shock, not the voltage. The voltage only
determines how much current will flow through a given body resistance. In general, the
body’s resistance to electrical shock is minimal.
l The Current Path Through The Body from Entry to Exit
Hand-to-hand-or head-to-foot and ear-to-ear current paths are the most dangerous because
they may cause severe damage to the heart, lungs and brain. This is why it is important not
to wear metal jewelry, not to lean against or use both hands on electrical equipment, so as
not to become part of the circuit.
l The Period of Time The Body is in The Circuit
The longer the body is in the loop of circuit, the greater the damage caused. The body
temperature may increase possibly damaging tissues, bones and organs.
1.6 ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

The continuous electromagnetic radiations due to modern communication system, commercial
power to medical x-rays and even some home appliances lead to different kind of diseases. The
electromagnetic spectrum includes items of everyday use ranging from R-F hazards, laser radiation.
R-F Hazards
Radiation from antennas fed by powerful R-F transmitters can potentially injure personnel in the
vicinity of radiating antennas. Transmitters and microwave ovens found on ships, aircrafts and
shore stations are potential source of harmful radiation. The exposure may not be noticeable at
some frequencies. Touching of metal objects with induced high R-F voltage levels can cause R-F
burns. The ill-effects may vary from inflammation to painful burns.

Fig.1. Different Symbols used For R-F Hazard
There are various symbols used to indicate high radiation place/zone. Some of them are shown
in Fig.1. The workers are advised while working nearby such places takes proper precautions and
guidelines.
Laser Radiation
Laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emission
radiation. To simply put, it is a concentrated beam of optical
radiation. The advancement of technologies will give rise to
increased use of laser equipment’s for various purposes.
Lasers can cause corneal inflammation or burn, accelerated
ageing of skin and skin burn. For those involved in laser
related works, it is always advisable to make sure that they
follow the safety guidelines. Fig.2 Symbol for LASER Hazard
The symbol used to indicate high radiation place/zone is shown in Fig.2. The workers are advised
while working nearby such places takes proper precautions and guidelines.
1.7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

For the safety of electronics personnel, wearing the correct protective gear is always advisable.
We will discuss these protective equipment’s here under:
Electrical Safety Shoes

For safety, one should always wear and take care of
electrical safety shoes whenever one works in the vicinity
of energized equipment’s. Unlike regular safety shoes,
electrical safety shoes do not have any exposed metal
parts. These are specially designed using non-conducting
materials to provide insulation from electric shock.
Fig.3 Safety shoes

Rubber Gloves
Based on the wall thickness and maximum safe voltage
rating, the rubber insulating gloves are classified in various
categories. Some of the generally used gloves are shown
below in Fig.4. Fig. 4 Safety gloves
Safety Shorting Probe

Some electronic equipment use large capacitors to filter the electrical power. These capacitors
must be discharged before working on the equipment. A safety authority probe will be required for
this. The procedures to be minimally followed are:
l Ensure that input power has been unplugged.
l Open the equipment to discharge the capacitors. Don’t touch any naked terminals
without safety gloves on.
Fig.5 Safety shorting probe
Retina Protection
An electronics technician must protect his eyes for this, he needs to know:
l When to wear eye protection.
l Which eye protection to wear.
l Whenever you are doing something
that could potentially damage your
eyes, you must have eye protection
on.
Fig.6 Safety goggles

Hearing Protection
Working around noisy equipment, may
cause damage to eardrums. Generally, this
damage manifests itself slowly. Working at
places with high vibration field could cause
slow and consistent hearing deficit leading
to complete or partial deafness. This can be
minimized by wearing hearing protection. Fig.7 Hearing protection
The various types of hearing protective aids are shown below.
Respiratory Protection
Whenever you work with materials that can possibly lead to respiratory issues, one must take
precautions and wearing safety masks is advisable. Some of the masks used in industry are shown
in Fig.8.
Fig.8 Respiratory protection aids
The work area should be well-aerated and good ventilation. Make certain to protect your airways
and pulmonary anatomy vital to have good air entry to lungs. If the victim is unconscious due
to blockage or obstruction to lungs, check to see if breathing and have a pulse. If the person is
unconscious, initiate and follow step rules as below;
l If the victim is not breathing, begin rescue breathing.
l If it is needed, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
l Do not attempt to move the victim as other injuries may have occurred that one is
unaware off.

1.8 RESCUE A VICTIM OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
l Do not risk yourself if the victim
is still in contact with the electrical
current, you must be careful.
l Do not touch the victim as the current
can pass through you as well. Try to
break the current source.
l Before you do anything else, you
must get the victim free from the
current. There are two ways to do
Fig.9 Rescue operation
this:
i. Put off the current at the power source.
ii. If no circuit breaker is immediately available, use a non-conducting item to move the
victim, such as a wooden broomstick, blanket, or rope.
1.9 STANDARD SAFETY TIPS

Occupational hazards cause more severe loss of life and injuries in the workplace each year,
disrupting lives and impacting the productivity including mental well-being of working personnel.
While occupational hazards are not the leading cause of on-the-job injuries, accidents and fatalities,
they are disproportionately fatal and costly. These injuries are not isolated to one industry or field
of work and most could be easily avoided. Awareness of these hazards is critical to avoiding and
preventing accidents. Whether you are an employer, safety director or maintenance professional
–safety is of prime important for anyone who works on or around any potentially hazardous
equipment. The standard safety ruling recognizes electricity as a long-time serious workplace
hazard. These include but are not limited to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires
and explosions. Whether employed at a large manufacturing plant or in a small installation, there
are certain guidelines that should serve as a helpful reminder of basic electrical safety practices.
It is important to ensure an employee is pre-trained and qualified for a job. Not understanding the
nature of the job can lead to minor to fatal accidents and injuries. Even well-qualified workers are
vulnerable to accidents. This is why it is important to make safety and ensure it as an integral part
of the planning process for every job.
Important safety tips to help avoid injuries, which may include:

l Identify the electric shock and arc flash hazards.
l Use appropriate tools for the job.

l Isolate equipment from power sources.
l Check every circuit and every conductor for power before you touch it.
l Begin working on electrical equipment only when de-energized.
l Ensure ground before working on equipment.
l Treat de-energized electrical equipments energized until lockout/tag out, test and ground
procedures are met.
l Use protective equipment and use insulated tools in areas where there are possible electrical
shock.
Following and adherence to these basic safety tips and tools will help avoid serious injuries while
working with electrical equipment.
1.10 ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Workplace needs to have safety plan for emergencies that can have a broader impact. Special
safety measures are needed for emergencies such as serious injuries, explosion, floor, poisoning,
electrocution, fire, radiation release and chemical spills.
Quick and swift effective action may help to ease the situation and reduce the consequences.
However, in emergencies people are more likely to respond reliably if they:
l Well trained and competent.
l Participate in regular and mock practice.
l Clearly agreed, recorded and rehearsed plans, actions and responsibilities.
Points to include in Emergency Procedures

l Consider what could happen and how alarm should be raised. Don’t forget night and shift
working, weekends and times when the premises are closed.
l Plan properly how to combat emergency situation. Chalk out effective plan by clearly marking
your premises. Consider drawing up a simple plan showing the location of hazardous items.
l Point out how to reach a safe place or to get rescue equipment.
l Make sure there are enough emergency exits for everyone to escape swiftly and keep escape
routes unobstructed and clearly marked.
l Competent team for such disasters readily should be able to take control.
l Plan essential action such as emergency shutdown, isolation or making processes safe.

l Train staff for emergency procedures. Do not forget panic can cause great loss.
l Do not resume work after an emergency situation until danger has been cleared. If you have
any doubts, ask for help from the emergency services.
1.11 SAFETY ISSUES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

The manufacturing industries
contain a large section of
workers. So we need to look at
the labour health issues in those
industries. We have considered
different kind of manufacturing
industries such as electronic
components, plastics, textiles,
battery. These industries utilize
large mechanical, electrical and
control units. The employees
working there are at the risk of
industrial accidents and injuries.
As we know the heavy
mechanical machines used in
industry produces noise and
continuously exposed to those
noises for prolonged basis
causes the hearing loss. So we
need hearing protection in such
kind of environment. Some
types of machines can through
dust, metals and other particles
which can causes injury to eye.
Some chemical can also cause Fig.10 Working with proper safety in manufacturing industry
eye itching or eye burning problem. The workers working on welding, drilling, sanding, spraying,
hammering should require eye protection equipment. Safety goggles can be used to protect the
worker eye from such kind of hazards.
Some of the manufacturing industries use hazardous chemicals which can cause danger to health.
In such industries protective uniforms should be used to avoid danger. Personnel care should be
taken by the workers. There must be a first aid box in the premises. Each and every worker should
know the location of first aid box.

Fig.11 Working with chemical gas
The big mechanical machines which contain moving parts would be taken care properly. Those
machines can cause the mechanical accident at the work place. There should be small machine
guard to reduce the risk of accidents. The maintenance and servicing of machine of the machines
are on the regular interval of time. There should be emergency line for the hazardous situation
and worker should know the contact numbers. Taking these precautions we can reduce the risk of
accidents.
The big industries deal in heavy machine which produces heat and fire. So it is at higher risk of
fire hazard. There should be proper fire exit plan for the workers. The worker should be aware of
fire extinguisher and should be train for the use of extinguisher in case of fire. The emergency call
system should be there to call fire brigade in case of fire.
1.12 SAFETY CONCERN IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Poor maintenance: In the manufacturing industry the equipment and the machinery may not
sometime properly maintained causes severe danger. To minimize the risk of accident these
equipment must be properly inspected by an expert person on regular basis.
Untrained employee: Again because of employment of untrained personnel in the manufacturing
industry may cause danger to the equipment as well as the person itself. The employee should be
trained properly for all the equipment which is being used by the employee. In case of up gradation/
replacement of machines, the training should be according to the upgraded/replaced machines.
Carelessness: Most of the accident in the manufacturing industry caused due to the carelessness
of the administrative staff. They are not vigilant and even not enforce safety codes resulting mild
to severe accident.
1.13 PROVISIONS AND BENEFITS OF SAFETY

l There should be proper lighting arrangement inside the industry.
l Employment of human being on dangerous machinery is to be avoided. Use robots at the
danger places.

l Avoid lifting heavy load by human being for the prevention of injuries. Machine lifting system
should be implemented for heavy load.
l No human being should be permitted to enter in chamber tank vat, pit, pipe, fluor other
confined space inside the industry, in which dangerous gases vapour and dust is expected
to present in such an extent that may cause danger.
l If an employee certified sick will receive the following benefits such as
n He will entitle to treatment in the hospital with all medical aids.
n Women worker during pregnancy or miscarriage, she will be entitled for proper leave
with medical facilities.
n If any disabilities happen by chance then the disabled person will be provided all
service facility provided by the govt. of India.
n If employee’s family members need any medical attention, they may be provided all
benefits as per the rule of govt. of India.
Review Questions
1. Describe the effect of electrical current on human body.
2. Describe in detail the basic occupational safety mechanism.
3. Explain the safe work practice requirement in brief.
4. What are the guidelines provided by WHO for occupational safety and precautions?
5. Explain different kind of hazards in the industry.
6. Discuss the different protective equipment used in industry.
7. Write notes over the following:
i) Electrical safety engineering
ii) Electrical shock
iii) Accident safety tips
iv) Electrical emergency procedure
v) RF hazards
8. Explain the procedure of rescue when a person is a victim of electrical shock.
9. Describe in detail the safety issues in manufacturing industries.
10. Write notes over provision and benefits of the safety.
11. Discuss electrical prevention methods in brief.

UNIT - 2
MICROPHONES AND LOUDSPEAKERS

l OVERVIEW

l RESOURCE MATERIAL
l DURATION
l ASSESSMENT PLAN
2.2 INTRODUCTION
2.3 CONSTRUCTION AND WORKING PRINCIPLE OF CARBON MICROPHONE
2.4 CAPACITANCE MICROPHONE
2.5 MOVING COIL MICROPHONE
2.6 PIEZO-ELECTRIC MICROPHONE
2.7 LOUDSPEAKER
2.8 INTENSITY AND DYNAMIC RANGE
2.9 CONSTRUCTION AND WORKING PRINCIPLE OF MOVING COIL LOUDSPEAKER
2.10 IMPEDANCE AND POWER LEVEL OF LOUDSPEAKER
2.11 FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS OF PRACTICAL LOUDSPEAKER
2.12 LOUDSPEAKER ENCLOSURE
2.1 UNIT OVERVIEW AND DISCRIPTION

OVERVIEW
This unit deals with the construction, working principle and frequency response of various types
of microphone. The basics constituents of the different types of microphones are discussed in
student friendly language for better understanding. Moving coil loudspeaker is described with
construction and working principle. The intensity and dynamic range with impedance and power
level of loudspeaker are also discussed in the easiest language possible. At the end of the unit

charecteristics of practical loudspeaker like woofer, tweeter, squaker with loudspeaker enclosure
are discussed briefly.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OUTCOMES

l Student will be in position to understand the different categories of microphones and
loudspeakers.
l Working principle of microphones.
l Construction of different kind of microphones.
l Construction and working principle of moving coil loudspeaker.
l Frequency ranges of various musical instruments.
l Merits, demerits, frequency ressponse and application of microphones and loudspeakers.
RESOURCE MATERIAL
1. http://www.samhallas.co.uk/repository/po_docs
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/
3. http://micsandmikes.blogspot.com
DURATION
7 Hours
ASSESSMENT PLAN
l Group discussion
l Mock tests
2.2 INTRODUCTION
Microphone is an electrical device required for transformation of sound energy into corresponing
electrical energy. They are widely used in the field of acoustical engineering. It is a kind of
transducer. So the acoustic pressure is changed into electrical pulses. The electrical pulse having
weak strength. Hence an high gain amplifier is used before further processing or transmission
of this electrical signal. A loudspeaker works just like in a reverse process of a microphone.
Whose function is to convert electrical pulses into acoustic pressure. There are various types and
confuguration of loudspeakers are available. As per the requirement different kind of loudspeakers
are used. For example, in a public address system when a person is speaking and a large audience

is hearing at that moment of time it is the microphone that picks the speaker sound transform into
equivalent electrical pulses. With proper amplification and processing, it is the loudspeaker that
again converts these amplified electrical signal into the acoustic wave. Thus, the large audience
can hear the voice of a speaker by the application of microphone and loudspeaker.
2.3 CARBON MICROPHONE

The carbon microphone is invented by D.E.Hughs. It is the first microphone comes into practical
existence. The carbon microphone is the direct prototype of today’s microphones and was critical
in the development of telephony, broadcasting and the recording industries.
It works on the principle of varying the

battery
density of carbon particles in proportion to
the variable pressure developed by sound
wave. It consists of DC source, step up TX
transformer, diaphragm, chamber containing
carbon particles. When the soundwave
incident on the diaphragm, it starts vibrating cone
in proportion to the air pressure that causes carbon particles
variation in density of carbon particles Fig.1 Carbon microphone
resulting in generation of electrical signals in proportion to the change in carbon particles. That
electrical signal is fed for processing through the step up transformer. The carbon microphone
works at very low bias voltage without additional amplifier or other source of energy. So it is very
advantageous over other microphones as per the use of microphone in telephones, because at the
distant location the voltage of telephone lines drops severely.
Merits
l It amplifies audio frequency signal.
l It provides low impedance usually 200 ohms.
l It provides almost uniform frequency response over the lower audible range.
l It is highly sensitive.
Demerits
A noise (hissing sound) is appeared at the output due to variation in the density of carbon particles.
Application
They are widely used in telephone and transmitters; however they have wide industrial application
too.

Frequency Response
Frequency response of the
microphones depends upon
the nature of metal diaphragm,
shape of the case, its method of
mounting. A typical plot between
test frequencies and corresponding
output is shown below. The output
is taken with respect to reference
output which is taken as pressure
of 1 dyne per centimetre square is
produced by 1mV. This reference is
made for the comparative analysis Fig.2 Frequency response of carbon microphone
of various types of microphones. (courtsey http://www.samhallas.co.uk/repository/po_docs)
2.4 CAPACITANCE MICROPHONE

Capacitance microphone is also known as condenser microphone. It is invented by E.C.Wente
at Bell laboratory. It consists of parallel plate capacitor, DC source and load resistance at the
output. The parallel plate capacitor has one fixed plate and another one is movable. The movable
plate is facing the input sound
audio signal
pressure. When the sound signal
strikes on the front plate of the
capacitor, it causes the vibration
sound input
in the plate. That results in the
change in capacitance of the
capacitor, which is in the series
dc source
with the DC source. Thus, we get
an electrical signal at the output of front and back plates
the microphone in proportion with
Fig.3 Capacitor microphone
the sound input.
Merits
l It also provides uniform frequency range.
l It can also work for powerful sound wave.

Demerits
l A DC source is required for it.
l It has high impedance
Application
l It is widely used in laboratories to pick-up sound wave to be measured.
Frequency Response
As we know the frequency response
the microphone depends on various
factors. A typical curve is shown below
for the various test frequencies taken
on capacitor microphone. It is clear
from the graph that the frequency
response is uniform for wide range
of frequencies. Its reference is also
taken as 1mV produced a pressure of Fig.4 Frequency response of capacitor microphone
1 dyne per centimetre square. (courtsey http://www.samhallas.co.uk/repository/po_docs)
2.5 MOVING COIL MICROPHONE

Moving coil microphone is also known as dynamic microphone. It consists of cylindrical magnet,
voice coil and diaphragm. It works on the diaphram magnet
principle of electromagnetic induction.

When the incident sound wave strikes on
the diaphragm, it causes diaphragm to
sound input
vibrate. That results in the movement of
coil in the magnetic field which produces audio output signal
electromagnetic force. Hence, we get at the

output load an electrical signal which is in coil
casing
accordance with the input sound wave. Fig.5 Moving coil microphone
Merits
l It is highly sensitive microphone.
l It has uniform frequency range.
l Can be used at higher temperature.
l Does not require external source for its operation.

Demerits
l It has low impedance.
Application
l Widely used in public meeting and broadcasting.
Frequency Response
The frequency response of moving coil microphone is depending upon various factors. We have
taken a typical plot for a specified moving coil microphone. The response is almost flat over the
audible range of frequencies. Some ripples are available for higher frequencies as depicted in
the graph. These ripples indicate the
variation in the output in accordance
with the frequency. So we get a
varying sound intensity with a slight
variation in audio frequency. Hence
it’s working at lower frequency is
quiet good as compare to higher
Fig.6 Frequency response of moving coil microphone
frequency range.
(courtsey http://www.samhallas.co.uk/repository/po_docs)
2.6 PIEZO-ELECTRIC MICROPHONE

Piezoelectric microphone is also known as crystal microphone. It works on the principle of
piezoelectric effect. Some of the materials show piezoelectricity. Under some mechanical pressure
it exhibit voltage. The vibration or oscillation of pressure produces corresponding electrical signal.
It consists of fine crystal that is placed sound input
in between electrodes. When a sound

audio signal
pressure strikes on the electrode, the output
crystal starts vibrating according to
the sound pressure.Consequently, an
electrical audio signal is generated.
electrodes
In this way, we get the audio output
signal in the form of electrical signal. crystal
Fig.7 Piezoelectric microphone

Merits
l It is among light category of microphones.
l It has high impedance.
l It provides uniform frequency response.
l External source is not required for its operation.

Demerits
l It requires high gain power audio power amplifier.
l It cannot be used at high temperature.
Application
l It is usually used in public meeting, tape recorders etc.
Frequency Response
The frequency response of piezoelectric
microphone is shown in following
figure. It shows the output sound wave
intensity with respect to test frequencies.
There is nonlinearity in graph at higher
frequencies and it is linear for the lower
range of audio frequencies.
Fig.8 Frequency response of piezo-electric microphone
(courtsey http://www.samhallas.co.uk/repository/po_docs)
2.7 LOUDSPEAKER
Loudspeaker is invented during the development of the telephone system in the late 18th century.
Invention of electrical amplifiers makes it practical use of loudspeakers. Initially loudspeakers
were used in radio, motion picture theatre, public address system (PAS) etc. They are broadly
categorized into three groups.
i. Direct radiator: In these type of loudspeaker radiator is directly coupled with air.
ii. Horn loudspeaker: In these types of loudspeaker the diaphragm is coupled with air by means
of horn.
iii. Ionic loudspeaker: In these category of loudspeaker no diaphragm is used.
Frequency ranges of musical instruments:The typical range of some of the musical instruments is
listed in table with their frequency ranges.
S. No. Musical instruments Frequency range

1. Soprano 250 Hz-1 kHz
2. Bass 80 Hz-320 Hz
3. Flute 240 Hz-2.5 kHz
4. Basset horn 90 Hz-1.1 kHz
5. Bassoon 25 Hz-200 Hz

6. Saxophone 80 Hz-1 kHz
7. Valve horn 70 Hz-800 Hz
8. Violin 250 Hz-3 kHz
9. Cello 70 Hz-500 Hz
10. Guitar 80 Hz-650 Hz
11. Piano fort 30 Hz-4 kHz
12. Organ 20 Hz-650 kHz
13. Xylophone 800 Hz-4 kHz
2.8 INTENSITY AND DYNAMIC RANGE

The human ear can detect large band width of intensities. To represent intensity for wide range of
frequencies logarithmic scale is used. This logarithmic scale is represented in decibels. Decibel is
the unit used to measure sound intensity.
Dynamic range can be defined as the ratio of largest signal in a circuit that is capable of dealing
highest amplitude frequency component. It represents the range of input signal level that can be
measured simultaneously. That is the ability to measure small signal in presence of large signal.
It is measured in decibel (dB). Some of the standard dynamic ranges are presented in the table:
S. No. Audio equipment Range

1. Audio cassette 32dB
2. VCR 50dB
3. Beta video deck 60dB
4. CD player 90dB
5. Human ear 120dB
Dynamic range often described as the ratio of amplitude of the highest sine wave to the rms noise
amplitude.
2.9 CONSTRUCTION AND WORKING PRINCIPLE OF MOVING COIL LOUDSPEAKER

Moving coil loudspeaker is also known as dynamic loudspeaker. It is very commonly used
loudspeaker. It consists of permanent magnet, voice coil and diaphragm and with supporting
arrangements. When an electrical audio signal is passes through the voice coil, it causes the
vibration of coil due to the magnetic fields. The voice coil is attached with the diaphragm with
some arrangement. Diaphragm produces the audible sound wave in accordance with the input
electrical audio signal.

moving coil
sound output
permanent
magnet
input audio
signal
Fig.9 Moving coil loudspeaker
Application
l They are used mostly to listen to the programme broadcasted at the receiving device.
l Used in public address system (PAS).
l Used in studio monitors.
2.10 IMPEDANCE AND POWER LEVEL OF LOUDSPEAKER

Impedance in general is the opposition to the current. The power delivered by the power amplifier
at the output stage of loudspeaker. The current at the output depends on the impedance. The higher
impedance causes less current and vice-versa. The movement of voice coil depends upon the
current flowing through the coil. This is the reason for the production of sound wave in moving coil
loudspeaker. The loudness depends upon the larger or smaller vibration of coil. Larger vibration
causes louder sound and vice-versa. It is clear from above discussion the movement of voice coil
depends on the current flowing through it. Hence, larger the current, louder the sound output and
smaller the current smaller the sound wave amplitude.
The output power level is inversely proportional to the output impedance of the loudspeaker. We
know the power relation with impedance as follows:
Power= (Potential difference)2/ Resistance.
2.11 FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS OF PRACTICAL LOUDSPEAKER

The practical loudspeaker has a wide range of frequencies to reproduce. A single driver is not able
to provide a good quality audio for the whole range. The solution is that to use multiple drivers
for the reproduction purpose. The combination of different kind of drivers in the same enclosure
would solve the problem. According to the frequency ranges the drivers are broadly classified into
three categories. They are called woofer, tweeter and squawker.

1. Woofer: It is a kind of driver used for low frequency range. For reproducing low frequencies
woofer combines with enclosure design. In some of the applications the woofer is also
used for the reproduction of mid-range frequencies. That can be achieved by selecting a
tweeter which can work on comparatively low frequencies to combine with the woofer to
reproduce the whole range of frequencies. The frequency range varies according to the
design of woofer. A typical range of woofer is about 20Hz-600Hz. It provides almost uniform
frequency response at lower frequency ranges. However at very low frequency the output
attenuates and also at the end of the higher frequency range of the woofer the output lowers
slightly attenuates.
2. Tweeter: It is used for reproduction of highest frequencies. Its design is difficult because of
the nature of high frequency audio wave. A tweeter is applied form of speaker that is specially
designed to respond in high frequency audio ranges (2kHz-20kHz). It has flat frequency
response at high audible frequency ranges. Three different kinds of tweeters are mostly used
in accordance with their application. They are named as soft-dome tweeter, horn loaded
compression tweeter and ribbon tweeter. Soft-dome tweeter is used in home stereo system
where as horn loaded compression tweeter is used in reproduction of professional sound.
In recent time ribbon tweeter are also used in place of horn loaded compression tweeter
because it can handle larger amount of output power.
3. Squawker: It is used to reproduce the mid-frequencies in loudspeaker system. It can be

of either direct radiation driver (like woofer) or compression driver (like tweeter). It can
be mounted on the front baffle of loudspeaker or can be mounted on the throat of horn
depending upon the type of driver i.e. direct radiation driver, compression driver. It is
designed to work in a moderate frequency ranges of audio signal (500Hz-5kHz). Its frequency
range is in between the range of woofer and squawker. Its frequency response is flat for the
intermediate frequencies of audio signals.
2.12 LOUDSPEAKER ENCLOSURE

In most of the practical applications, a single speaker can’t handle the audio frequency bands so
we need different categories of speakers designed for different ranges to reproduce audio output.
For this a single column speaker having all the three categories of speakers are assembled for
the production of different range of frequencies audio signals. For the above said task a suitable
enclosure is required to put together all the types of driver.
Sound waves in the back side are 1800 out of phase with respect to sound wave in the front side
of individual speaker. Therefore sound wave from the back side are not presented and meet the
wave in the front, then the two waves are cancelled out each other causing drastically drop in
intensity. This phenomenon will more noticed at low frequencies. To save low frequencies from
attenuation, it is necessary to increase the path difference by using a physical barrier called baffle.

To combat with this situation a proper enclosure is required. It should be designed in such a way
that the path difference of back side signal would be changed to avoid cancellation with the front
wave produced.
woofer
500Hz 5kHz
squawker
tweeter
20Hz 600Hz 2kHz 20kHz frequency
Fig.10 frequency response of practical loudspeaker
Review Questions
1. What is microphone? Explain the construction and working principle of the following
microphone.
a) Carbon microphone
b) Capacitor microphone
c) Piezoelectric microphone
d) Moving coil microphone
2. In a tabular form enlist the frequency ranges of any five musical instruments.
3. Explain the construction and working principle of moving coil loudspeaker.
4. Discuss briefly the frequency characteristics of practical loudspeaker such as woofer, tweeter
and squawker.
5. Write notes over

i) Intensity and dynamic range of loudspeaker.
ii) Impedance and power level of loudspeaker.

UNIT - 3
recorders

l OVERVIEW

l RESOURCE MATERIAL
l DURATION
l ASSESSMENT PLAN
3.2 ANALOG AND DIGITAL SOUND RECORDING
3.3 DISC RECORDING AND REPRODUCTION WITH WORKING PRINCIPLE
3.4 PRINCIPLE OF MAGNETIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
3.5 WORKING PRINCIPLE WITH BLOCK DIAGRAM OF TAPE RECORDER
3.6 REQUIREMENT OF BIAS
3.7 PRINCIPLE OF OPTICAL RECORDING
3.8 CD/DVD MANUFACTURING AND RECORDING
3.9 CD/DVD PLAYER SYSTEM

l ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
3.10 TROUBLE SHOOTING OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF RECORDER/PLAYER
3.1 UNIT OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTIONS

OVERVIEW
Various kinds of analog and digital recorders are discussed in this unit. Disc recording and
reproduction system with the help of block diagram are described in very reader friendly manner.
The reader will get knowledge of magnetic recording and tape recorder system, CD/DVD system.
The manufacturing process of CD/DVD is defined in various steps to understand easily. The reader
gets general idea of the trouble shooting procedure for the different kinds of recorders.

Reader will get knowledge and equipped with the following
l Analog and digital recorders.
l Analog recording principle.
l Magnetic recording principle and tape recorder system.
l Principle of optical recording.
l Manufacturing process of CD/DVD.
l Fault findings and repairing of different kind of recorders.
Resource Material
1. http://www9.dw-world.de/rtc/infotheque/magn_recording/magrec_03.html
3. https://www.scribd.com/doc/78387634/Magnetic-Sound-Recording
5. http://analysis3.com/LECTURE-7-MAGNETIC-PROPERTIES-OF-MATERIALS-pdf-e7128.html
6. https://www.mam-a.com/dvd_specs
Duration
14 hours
Assessment Plan
l Group discussion
l Mock tests.
3.2 ANALOG AND DIGITAL SOUND RECORDING

In this section we will discuss various methods of sound recording and reproduction system.
Basically sound recording system broadly classified into analog and digital sound recording
system. The media used for the recording purpose are mainly vinyl disc, magnetic tape, compact
disc (CD), digital versatile disc (DVD). Vinyl disc and magnetic tape are used for analog sound
recording whereas compact disc (CD) and digital versatile disc (DVD) are used for digital sound
recording. Following are the graphical representation of analog and digital signal.

Fig.1 Examples of analog and digital signals
Analog Sound Recording

The sound waves are analog in nature when produced. Microphone is used to convert this analog
signal into electrical signal. This electrical signal is first amplified by the pre-amplifier. Desired
frequency equalisation for recording
purpose is carried out at equaliser.
The process of equalisation depends
upon the recording media used. Now
the signal is fed to the analog recorder.
The analog recording is carried out
either on vinyl disc or on magnetic
tape as shown from the block diagram Fig.2 Block diagram of analog sound recorder
in Fig.2.
On the vinyl disc the sound is recorded in the form of grooves on the disc. These grooves are made
with the help of stylus. The vibration of stylus is in accordance with the electrical signal. In the
magnetic tape recording, the sound is recorded on the magnetic tape in the form of magnetic flux.
These flux are stored on the tape with the help of tape recording head which carries the electrical
sound signal. Magnetic field can be produced through the flow of current in any conductor. The
magnetic field produced in this way is spread out in the space, the produced field is varies through
the distance from the current carrying conductor. The field depends upon the current and the
distance from the conductor as the distance from the conductor increases the strength of the
field decreases. The magnetic oxide is used for the magnetisation purpose, which retains the
magnetism even after the removal of the current. Hence, the analog signal can be stored in the
form of magnetic flux pattern in the magnetic oxide material.
Digital Sound Recording

The digital sound recording is most popular these days. Digital recording has various advantages
over the analog recording system. The sound wave to be recorded is first converted into electrical
signal with the help of microphone. The signal is then amplified and filtered with the help of
amplifier and anti-aliasing filter. We know the audio signal is analog in nature and the corresponding
electrical signal produced by the microphone is also analog in nature. For digital recording, it is

Fig.3 Block diagram of Digital sound recorder system
required to convert this continuous electrical signal into digital pulses. The digital recorder system
is shown in the form of block diagram in Fig.3.
For the conversion of analog signal to digital signal we use analog to digital converter. In the
conversion process, we first sample the signal at the sampling frequency equal to the twice of the
input analog signal. After sampling of the continuous signal, it is in the form of discrete time signal.
In next stage, we quantise the amplitude level of the discrete time signal. It is called quantisation.
Each quantised value is encoded through the encoder to give digital signal. The digital signal
produced in this way carries the information of the audio signal i.e. we get the digital form of the
audio input signal. These digital signals can be easily stored in digital recording media. In our case
the media is either CD/DVD.
3.3 DISC RECORDING AND REPRODUCTION WITH WORKING PRINCIPLE

Edison was the first scientist who developed an idea of sound recording and reproduction. He uses
wax cylinder for the recording purpose. An American scientist Berliner developed gramophone for
recording on a flat disc. Initial recording were on the principle that when a person speaks or sings
which causes to agitate the diaphragm. These oscillations are transferred to the disc in the form
of grooves with the help of stylus. The reproduction of sound from the disc is done again with the
help of stylus, oscillating the diaphragm. There are various limitations in that system. The major
disadvantage is the poor audio quality. In the near past coated aluminium disc are used for the disc
recording purpose. The sharp cutting tool causes the grooves on the coated disc in accordance
with the audio signal. The reproduction process uses the stylus to vibrate in accordance with the
grooves on the disc and is caused to vibrate the diaphragm. In this way sound is reproduced.

Disc Recording
The vinyl disc is used as recording media. Spiral grooves on the surface of these disc are used
for recording purpose. There are two techniques used for the recording on the disc as either the
sound is stored in the form of variation in the depth of the grooves or sound can be recorded
in the form lateral variation in the grooves. The lateral recording are widely accepted and used.
The sound is recorded on the disc with the help of recording stylus. The vibration of stylus is in
accordance with the sound wave to be recorded. It contains sharp needle that moves laterally with
the input sound wave. That in turn cuts in the grooves in the recording disc. The recording starts
edges of the disc and proceeds towards the centre of the disc spirally. So in this way recording can
be performed and the sound wave will be recorded on the disc.
Disc Reproduction
As clear from above discussion the sound is stored on the disc in the form of lateral variation in
the grooves. The variation is first converted to an electrical signal by application of pickup unit.
The pickup unit has pickup needle mounted on it. This needle oscillates in accordance with the
variation in grooves. That will produce electrical signal corresponding to the recorded signal. This
electrical signal is further processed for excitation of diaphragm. There are many pickup methods
used such as moving coil, capacitor, crystal etc.
Block Diagram and Working Principle of Disc Recording System

We can also understand the reproduction principle through the block diagram as shown in Fig.4.
The first stage of block diagram is sound pick up unit. The function of this unit is to convert
sound waves into desired electrical signals for the next section. It contains microphone and pre-
amplifier. Microphone converts the sound waves into electrical signal. Since this electrical signal
is very weak, so it requires amplification. Pre-amplifier is used to amplify this signal with keeping
high signal to noise ratio. The amplifier section further amplifies the electrical signal. Equaliser
unit is used for the processing of the frequency according to the recording characteristics. The
signal is passed through the power amplifier. Power amplifier amplifies the power of the signal
Fig.4 Block diagram of disc recording system

to the desired level, which drives the stylus unit. The stylus is oscillates on the rotating disc in
accordance with the input electrical signal. It marks lateral cut on the disc to be recorded.
The disc rotation assembly is responsible for the uniform rotation of the disc on the disc table. The
information is recorded on the disc in the form of these marks. The disc contains spiral grooves
on it. The stylus moves from edge towards the centre of the disc through the grooves.
Block Diagram and Working Principle of Disc Reproduction System

Disc reproduction is the inverse process of disc recording process. The block diagram of disc
reproduction system is shown in Fig.5. The first step in reproduction process is to place the
disc on the disc table. The disc rotation assembly is consisting of disc rotation table disc and
the motor used for the rotation of disc. It is responsible for the uniform rotation of the disc.
Pickup and preamplifier unit contains stylus assembly and pre-amplifier. The stylus is used to
read the recorded sound in the form of lateral variation of the grooves. The oscillation of stylus
is in accordance with the lateral variation in the grooves. It is converted by the unit in the form of
electrical signal. The electrical signal produced in this way is very weak in nature. So pre-amplifier
is used to amplify this electrical signal with high signal to noise ratio. Then this signal is passes
through equaliser, which conditions the signal for the reproduction process.
Fig.5 Block diagram of disc reproduction system
After that the power level of the signal is amplified by power amplifier unit. The power level of
the signal is increased because it can able to drive the diaphragm of the loudspeaker section. The
diaphragm of the loudspeaker oscillates in accordance with the input signal. Hence the electrical
signal is converted into the acoustical pressure. This is the desired sound output, which was
recorded on the disc. So the recorded sound on the disc is reproduced.
3.4 PRINCIPLE OF MAGENITIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

The world famous scientist Edison invented an instrument that could reproduce sound wave. Later
other scientist invented a device for recording of sound on magnetic tape in Denmark. That is

because the instrument known as tape recorder. The first recorders using plastic tape with an iron
oxide layer were used.Since then, magnetic sound recording has become the most popular way
of storing broadcast programmes for transmission at anytime. Early attempts with temporary disc
recording and photographic recording proved unsuitable for broadcast applications.
It is well known that the magnetic heads in a tape recorder or disk drive are the one of the important
components of recording in a given media and playback of the signal from the recorded media.
These heads have a magnetic core, which either guides a concentrated magnetic field for recording
(or erasing).The information senses the magnetic flux from recorded information in a media. For
efficient recording or sensing, the understanding of magnetic circuit, selection of magnetic core
materials for various types of heads, response of core materials to generate field, losses due to
eddy current in various materials are very much essential. Also, with increasing the areal density in
the media, the average size of the recorded bits decreases, and hence, one needs to use different
types of heads for recording and sensing.
3.5 WORKING PRINCIPLE WITH BLOCK DIAGRAM OF TAPE RECORDER SYSTEM

Tape recorder is made up of particles of magnetic material which passes through magnetic field
that varies in accordance with audio frequency signal. Magnetic recording involves a magnetic
tape/disk and a recording head. The principle relies on a current-carrying coil placed close to
the magnetic medium, such as a magnetic tape/disk.In this technique, the required current to
magnetize the recording medium can be quite large and coil of many windings is used. Magnetic
recordings serve the purpose of recordings and reproducing the audio signals. Audio signals are
analog time varying signals. Magnetic system recording must provide a system to represent the
time varying air pressure and constantly varying time.
The varying air pressure is converted into electrical signals and then to magnetic field strength in
the recording head. The field strength causes a proportional flux change in the tape. The playback
Fig.6 Simplified block diagram of tape recorder

process is the inverse of the recording process. The constantly varying time is converted to length
by passing the tape at constant speed along the heads.
The tape recorder takes the input from the microphone for the recording on the magnetic tape.
The electrical signal produced by the microphone is amplified by the amplifier unit. This signal is
transmitted to the recording head of the tape recorder. Through the head the recording is performed
on the magnetic tape. For the reproduction of recorded items on the tape is read by the playback
head and the produced electrical signal in proportion to the magnetised portion of the tape. This is
amplified by the power amplifier. This amplified signal is the excitation for the loudspeaker section
of the tape recorder. Loudspeaker converts this electrical signal into sound waves accordingly.
Steps for The Recording Process Followed as:

l Erase the tape
l Record the new signal
l Reproduce the signal
Tapes and Tracks

A material that remains permanently magnetized is used in magnetic recording systems to record
the flux variations in the record head gap. This material is usually a very thin layer of Ferric Oxide
coated on a tape. It is a metallic coating which receives and retains the magnetic image. The
record slides over the head in contact with the ring at the air gap.The tape is lying below the gap
is influenced by the flux to assure adequate contact at the gap. Each point of the tape experiences
a flux for a very short time as it moves past the gap. In this manner tape retains along its length a
magnetization impression of the current variations in the coil.
play back head
tape hub
magnetic tape
erase head
capstan
rollers recording head
Fig.7 Tape head and magnetic recording

From the above Fig.7, we can see that a bar magnet is moved past the gap.The magnetic flux
intercepted by gap causes by the meter needle to deflect to the right, indicating that an electric
current is being produced. If the magnet were simply hold to close to the gap but stationary, no
current would be generated and needle would be stayed in the centre of the scale. If the magnet
were moved past the gap in the same direction, but in increased rate, the needle would deflect even
further to the right. If however, the magnet moved past the gap in opposite direction from which it
had been flowing and the meter needle would deflect to the left.
A practical magnetic recorder, however many refinements are necessary to ensure that the
reproducing signals is exactly like the one originally used to make recording.Sound entering in to
the microphone which is converted into an alternating electric signal. This current flows through the
coil of the record head and sets up on the tape alternately polarized, magnetized bits of information.
Further, this tape passes the gap in the reproduced head and causes an alternating current to be
generated in its coil and then this current is to be recorded.The tape speed is compromise between
the sound quality, time consumption, running time and reel size. There is a direct relationship
between tape speed and the shortest magnetic wavelength on the tape. Reduced tape speeds
require more sophisticated tape machine and else they lead to reduction in sound quality.
The Recording Process

During the recording process the tape maintain constant speed at the recording head. The recording
head consist of a core with a coil. The core has an air gap at the front side. When current flows
through the coil, a magnetic flux is produced in the core. At the gap the flux will be forced out of
the gap. The tape is moved at a constant speed while it is in close contact with the working gap
of a recording head. The flux of the recording head leaves the core at the gap and penetrates into
the tape.
The magnetic field strength in the recording head will cause a certain magnetic flux density in
the core and in the tape at the gap. When a certain point of the tape moves away from the gap,
the residual flux will remain in the tape. A signal can be recorded on to the tape if the tape is
magnetically fully neutral. And this process is achieved by erasing. Erasing can also be understood
as recording a tape with zero-signal.
Signal can be erased by applying strong magnetic field to the tape, which drives all magnetic
particles with full and equal reminisce. As a result the tape will not contain any signal and it is
permanently magnetized but not magnetically neutral. Recording on such tape would result strong
DC noise.
The process of erasing can be understood on hysteresis loop as follows:
A certain flux on the tape is first driven to saturation. Then the flux decays reaches at zero-reminisce
by running tape through hysteresis loop several times in some spiral way.

Flux-B Flux-B
Mag. field-H Mag. Field-B
Increasing flux to saturation Decreasing flux to zero
Fig.8 Erasing process
In the tape machine the erasing is done by the erase head, which is fed with the high frequency
of signal, which is also used for biasing. The erase signal is normally relatively strong, to ensure
the tape is driven in to saturation while it passes the erase head, the signal voltage is often several
tens of volt at the erase head. The variations of field strength in the tape while it passes the erase
head. It can be seen that while the tape approaches the erase head gap the final strength increases
and drive the tape flux into saturation. While tap is leaving the gap, the flux decays over several
periods and finally approaches zero.
Playback
The reverse process of recording is known as playback. For the playback the signal from magnetic
tape is read by the playback head. During the process of playback the playback head comes in
contact with the magnetic tape. The head is induced with the current due to the movement of the
magnetic tape. The level of induced current in the playback head is very low. So it requires to be
strengthen the signal received from the playback head, hence is amplified by the amplifier. To
produce flat frequency response at the output the signal is equalised. It is further amplified with
controlled gain amplifier. This stage provides low impedance for the output stage. The output can
be taken at a distance with the help of cable. The transmission losses are considered during the
transmission due to the presence of capacitance in the cable.
3.6 REQUIREMENT OF BIAS

Biasing is used to avoid the non-linearity of the characteristics. There are two types of biasing
1. DC Biasing
2. H. F. Biasing

1. DC Biasing: This is the simplest form of biasing similar to transistor biasing in which
DC through the recording head shifts the working point into the centre of upper or
lower part of the transfer characteristic. This part is fairly linear because the transfer
characteristic is not symmetric in this area, and the record signal will contain a
considerable amount of second order even harmonics.
In DC biasing the working area is not clearly defined and even minor changes of the
biasing current or the tape parameters will result in an inadequate working point.DC
bias was only used in some early low-price cassette recorders and it is used only in
small cassette dictating recorders. It is never used in professional recorders.
2. H. F. Biasing: HF biasing is used in all cases of magnetic analog sound recording.

Function of HF biasing is fairly complex, but easily adjusted in optimum performance.
In HF biasing positive and negative parts of the transfer characteristics are used for
recording the audio signal and HF also have low noise and biasing of HF usually occur
at 100 KHz.
HF biasing is carried audio signal and this can be distorted during the magnetization
of the tape, but its envelope the audio signal, will remain unaffected by the non-linear
remanence characteristic. This is because the strong of HF signal is always driving
the magnetization through the critical zero-remanence area. But the frequency of HF
biasing is much too high to be actually recorded. When the tapes move Away from
the recording head gap, the HF is erased only its mean value, the audio signal remains
on the tape.The methods for the bias alignment require separate record and play-back
heads and amplifiers and are therefore only applicable to professional tape machines.
3.7 PRINCIPLE OF OPTICAL RECORDING

The optical recording system is used for the storage of information for computers and computerized
systems. The storage device would be optical disc. These discs are removable. We can remove the
disc and place it on the shelf. The process of optical recording is carried out in digital manner. The
data on the disc is in the form of pits and bumps. These are binary in nature one is considered as
‘1’ and another is considered as ‘0’. We use these devices as secondary memory. It can be of two
kinds that is read only and read-write. The optical disc storage capacity varies depending upon the
manufacturing technology. The disc recording or read operation is carried out in the disc player.
The disc is placed in the player. The player consists of rotating table on which the disc is placed.
The rotating table rotates with the help of motor. Light beams are used to read and write the disc.
3.8 CD/DVD MANUFACTURING AND RECORDING

The manufacturing process of CD and DVD are quite similar but having few differences. The

12 cm
CD LAYER
PCM Stereo
PCM High
Enrichment Density Layer
l Lyerics l Graphics
l Video
DSD Multi-Channel
DSD Stereo
Fig.9 CD image (courtesy http://www.sa-cd.net/faq)
standard CD/DVD is having 12 cm (smaller diameter is also available now) in diameter and 1.2
mm in thickness.
The CD is made up of polycarbonate substrate masked by aluminium on the other hand the DVD
uses two substrates and masked by two metallic layers and they are tight together. The DVD can
be single sided or double sided and have one or two layers on each side. So far as the storage
capacity of data is concerned CD is of 0.65 GB and DVD can be of 4.5 GB, 9GB. It can be single
side single layer/single layer double side/double layer single side.
The manufacturing process involves following steps:

1. Premastering
2. Glass Mastering
3. Replication
4. Printing
5. Packaging
1. Premastering: In the
manufacturing of CD/DVD
we use a master CD/DVD for
replication purpose. If some
fault exist in the master that
will be inherent in the new
Fig.10 Pre-mastering stage (courtesy http://www.mastering1.com)

produced CD/DVD. Hence to eliminate this problem a copy of master is prepared. The
copy is prepared in such a way that the faults of original master CD/DVD are eliminated
by applying some technique. The preparation of new CD/DVD from original master
CD/DVD as described is called pre mastering. This new CD/DVD is now contains all
new standards with original information and is used for replication process for the
production of large number of CD/DVD.
2. Glass master : is also called stamper because digital information is punched into the
CD/DVD glass master. All the information available is replicated on a special coating of
circular glass block. Since scratches, dust, smokes can affect the quality of CD/DVD.
Hence extra care is taken to maintain the quality by polishing this glass master. They
can be developed by processing them through the following steps:
Photo-resist Mastering and Laser Beam Recording : In this process the plate of glass
is cleaned with washing powder then photosensitive LASER light is applied because
of the chemical reaction photo resistive material hardens it.
Metallisation of Glass Master : The glass master of photo resists mastering of step-I is
exposed to vapour deposition. A heated nickel wire vapour is deposited on to the glass
master inside the suitable chamber.
Electroforming : The metalized master of step-II is rotated in the chamber of nickel
salt solution to develop a layer of 0.3mm. it will take around 1-2 hours. The resultant
glass master is called the ‘father’ and the negative of the father the ‘mother’ needs to
be created to punch all the information into the pits and grooves of the membrane.
Carrying all the information CD/DVD are available in the market. The mother is generated
from father using electro forming process used to punch holes on the membrane layer
on replicated CD/DVD.
Fig.11 A polycarbonate layer of an actual DVD disc prior to application of the reflective aluminium surface
(courtesy https://www.wizbit.net/cd-dvd_production_faqs/glass-master/)

3. Replication: This process employs the finished stamper into the moulding machine
to start moulding process of CD/ DVD. It actually involves manufacturing disc based
on master on a large scale. CD moulding machines have high temperature. They have
average throughput of 600-900 disc per hour per moulding line. The moulded disc is
removed from the mould. They are then moved onto the finishing line in preparation
for metallisation. At this point of time the disc are cleared and contains all necessary
information required. The disc is now passed into the metaliser that contains metal
target mostly alloy of aluminium. When the disc is rotating into the processing position
by robotic arms in the chamber, a small amount of inert gas is injected into the process
chamber. This produces a plasma from the target and the resulting plasma vapour
is deposited over the disc. The metal coats the
data side of the disc covering the pits. After
metallisation the discs pass through ultraviolet
liquor that dispensed over the newly metallised
layer by proper spinning and rotation over the
entire disc.
4. Printing: CD/DVD can be printed on upper side of

the disc. The brief description of the CD/DVD is
necessary for the user to identify and separates
them according to the printed description
provided over the CD/DVD. Fig.12 Printed CD/DVD
5. Packaging: Packaging is essential for the safe transportation manufactured CD/DVD.

It depends upon the type of CD/DVD and also on the means of transportation. The CD/
DVD can have various kinds of packages. Some of them are as follows:
l Clear vinyl pocket
l Plastic hubs
l Leather CD/DVD cases
l Aluminum CD/DVD case
l Plastic clam shell CD/

DVD case etc.
Fig.13 Different types of packages

Specification of CD/DVD
Standard value
S.N. Parameter
CD DVD
1. Play time 74 min 480 min
2. Diameter 120 mm 120 mm
3. Thickness 1.2 mm 1.2 mm
4. Material Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
5. Storage capacity 690 MB 4.7GB
6. Disc structure Single substrate Two bounded substrate 0.6 mm each
7. LASER wave length 780 nm 650 nm
8. Numerical aperture 0.45 0.6
3.9 CD/DVD PLAYER SYSTEM

The advanced form phono-record is a compact disc player. The CD/DVD player is composed
of complicated electronic circuits. The package of electronic circuits is placed inside an outer
insulating casing. On the front panel of casing the buttons are placed for various operations. The
CD/DVD player is used for playing the data as well as to write the data on the CD/DVD. It has pits
and bumps on their track which holds the data that needs to be played. These data can be audio,
video or both. While reading the CD/DVD, pits are considered as ‘1’ and bumps are as ‘0’.
Fig.14 DVD Player (Courtesy Sony Inc.)
Parts of a CD/DVD Player

1. Disc Drive Mechanism
It consists of a disc loading tray and a motor. In disc loading tray we load the CD/DVD then
motor is used to rotate the CD/DVD in circular motion. The proper rotation of the CD/DVD is
carried out with the help of spindle, gears and belt that are attached internally in the system.

2. Optical System
The optical system needs motor for the movement of lenses, mirror, laser beams, prism and
photo-detector. There operation is to provide input to the disc-drive. They are assembled in
a glass case.
3. Printed Circuit Board
It is an electronic circuit board. It contains various electronics components such as IC’s,

resistors, Capacitors etc. They are mounted on the board with proper soldering. The circuit
is designed to perform the required application.
Working Principle and Block Diagram of CD/DVD Player

The simplest block diagram of CD recorder is shown in Fig.15. The electrical information signal
is fed to the amplifier. The amplified version of electrical signal is the input to the analog to digital
converter (ADC). It converts continuous electrical signal into the equivalent digital signal. It is
operating at the sampling frequency, which is double to the input frequency. The next stage is
multiplexer stage, which combines the digital data with error control, control and sync word to
give output which is the input for the laser unit.
Fig.15 Simplified block diagram of disc recording
Thus, the input to the laser unit is the single interleaved digital signal. Laser unit is exposed to
the photo resistive master disc. The material of this disc is highly sensitive to the laser beam.
Hence, according to the data to be recorded is then recorded on the CD and is used for the mass
production for commercial application of CDs.
The block diagram explains the operational function of the CD/DVD reproduction as shown in
Fig.16. The portion hit by pits and bumps of laser beam, resulting reflection is changed accordingly.
Laser beam hits a single spot. The position of this spot is gradually changed with the help of mirror
and the circular motion of the disc provides the coverage of entire CD/DVD by the laser beams.

These reflected beams from the CD/DVD are collected by photo-detector.Since pits and bumps
reflect two kind of laser beams that are collected by photo-detector in binary code (digital signal).
Fig.16 Block Diagram of CD/DVDreproduction
The digital signal is then converted into analog signal with help of digital to analog converter
(DAC). This DAC is an electronic circuit mounted on the PCB to perform this task. The analog
signal is further amplified by amplifier, which is also mounted on PCB. Thus the amplified signal
is obtained at the output. This signal is fed to the audio/graphic unit. The audio/graphic unit gives
us audio or video output.
Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages
l It saves time when backup is taken by the system. The time is saved due to the backup
is taken once and can’t be changed continuously.
l It is easy to locate backup files on the disc.
l It provides back of several kinds of files.
l Can be used to copy files from the directories.
l Write protection is available.
l Free space on disc can be utilized with the help of software.
l Error concerned with incompatibility has built-in protection.
Disadvantages
l Can’t be used to spread a backup job on several disc.
l Whole of the space in disc can’t be utilized for backup.
l Software is required for the write operation of disc.

3.10 TROUBLE SHOOTING OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF RECORDER/PLAYER
The troubleshooting requires the basic understand the circuits and drives. It also needs the
fundamental principles of working of the system to be diagnosed. The whole system is divided
into several functional unit so that to locate/identify a particular nature of fault. We search the
faulty components or parts in that possible functional area and then proceed further. We further
needs proper service of the device at regular interval so that the problem persist due to dust on
lens/heads, jamming of movable parts etc. may not produce problem. It is also advisable keep
regular cleaning of the device with soft brush and oiling of the movable parts of the player such
as spindle, lever, pulley, clutches, gears etc. Sometimes various kind of distortion may result poor
performance such as variation in tape speed results wow and flutter, mechanical vibration causes
rumble, small irregularities in tape coating results hissing sound. During playback any of the above
problems persist due to distortion look into motor, capstan and quality of the tape.
Therefore the troubleshooting may be defined as the process of finding and rectifying the problem
in the recorder/player. So that the optimum performance of the device can be achieved. If recorder/
player deviates in the performance, the first step is to establish the presence of fault. Then with
proper diagnosis pin point the fault location and accordingly rectifying the problem.
Flow Chart for Fault Finding and Rectification of Recorder/Player
Get the previous symptom if any from the user
i
Inspect visually for physical damage
i
Look recorder/player for burning smell
i
Look the manual for test point provided by manufacturer
i
As per instruction of manual find out the sub-section in which fault occur
i
Check proper dc voltage/current in that sub-section

i
If found improper voltage/current replace faulty parts/section
i
Test for performance for satisfactory result
i
If fault persist repeat the process
Some General Causes of Failure

Failure of recorder/player refers to its inability to perform the required function. Failures may be
partial of required function or complete failure. A partial failure may be caused by open or short
circuit failure in capacitors or in potentiometers. A gradual failure may happen because of poor
design, production deficiency and improper storage. Some of the causes of failures are listed
below:
l Wrong choice of components.
l Excessive heat because of lack of cooling.
l Excessive continuous use.
l Sub-standard manufacturing equipments and tools.
l Insufficient testing and inspection.
l Improper packaging.
l Excessive vibration in transport.
l Fluctuation in main supply.
l Poor preventive maintenance.
l Ageing of equipment.
First Look for Troubleshooting

1. Check visually the recorder/player for damage/burn.
2. Check for proper power supply.
3. Supply and drive assembly.

4. Recording and reproduction assembly.
5. Electro-mechanical support assembly.
The general kind of problems associated with the recorder/player are summarised as follows:
S.N. Functional area Possible faults

1. Power supply and l System is dead
drive assembly.
l Motor is not working
l Lens(CD/DVD) is not moving
l Head is not working
l Take up and supply wheel not rotating
l Rollers and associated parts may not working
l Bias voltage is improper.

2. Recording and l No audio/video output.
reproduction
l Recording/copy not performed.
assembly.
l System is not working.
l Noisy sound at the output.
l Recording/copy is not uniform on the tape/

player.
3. Electro - mechanical l Take and supply wheel not working.
support assembly
l Belt (tape recorder) may be broken.
l System is not working due to damage of

mechanical components like clutches, spindle
pulleys etc.
Whenever such kind of problems occurs in the system, look into the concerned functional area
for the remedy. Test the components in the concerned area for burnt, dry solder, short circuited,
open circuited etc. take proper precautions during the component level rectifications. Try to test
the circuitry in the proper light and away from the children. Use standard and calibrated tools for
testing. Special care should be taken while using ammeters.

Review Questions
1. Briefly explain the principle of analog recording and reproduction process.
2. How digital recording and reproduction process is better than analog. Explain in detail.
3. With neat block diagram explain the disc recording and reproduction system.
4. Discuss the working principle of tape recorder and write down the need of biasing.
5. How optical recording over a tape is accomplished. Discuss the procedure.
6. Explain the manufacturing process of CD. Also write their advantages and disadvantages.
7. Explain the recording and reproduction process of CD/DVD.
8. While troubleshooting, how recording and reproduction system is divided into functional
area. Discuss the possible faults associated with each functional area.

UNIT - 4
tv system

l OVERVIEW

l RESOURCE MATERIAL
l DURATION
l ASSESSMENT PLAN
4.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM AND WORKING PRINCIPLE OF TV TRANSMITTER
4.3 BLOCK DIAGRAM AND WORKING PRINCIPLE OF TV RECEIVER
4.4 TV TUNER
4.5 VIDEO IF STAGE
4.6 SOUND STAGE
4.7 SYNCHRONIZATION CIRCUIT
4.8 PICTURE TUBE AND ASSOCIATED CIRCUITS
4.9 VERTICAL DEFLECTION CIRCUIT
4.10 HORIZONTAL DEFLECTION CIRCUIT
4.11 REMOTE CONTROL OF TV RECEIVER
4.12 BANDWIDTH OF THE TV SYSTEM
4.13 BLANKING AND SYNCHRONISING PULSES
4.14 TELEVISION MODULATION SCHEME
4.15 MONOCHROME SYSTEM AND EXTENSION OF COLOUR TRANSMISSION
4.16 CHANNEL AND CABLE TYPE TV SYSTEM
4.17 HEAD END PROCESSOR
4.18 SCRAMBLING

4.19 TRUNK AND CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
4.20 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF CABLE TV
4.21 LCD (LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY) TV
4.22 LED TV
4.23 INTRODUCTION TO HDTV
4.24 TROUBLESHOOTING OF TV RECEIVER

OVERVIEW
This unit explains in detail the function of TV transmitter and receiver. Brief glimpse of different
stages of television system with their simplified circuit diagram are also discussed. Since TV
is a medium of communication from the distant. The basic function of TV is to convert sound
and picture into electrical signal at the time of transmission and at the receiving mode they are
converted back into the original picture and sound information. The function of remote control,
the modulation scheme and the bandwidth are explained in a precise manner. Special emphasis is
made to describe channel and cable type TV system. Their trunking and cable distribution system
are also discussed. LCD, LED, HDTV system are explained in very easy language. Troubleshooting
steps are provided for the diagnosis of television system.

The student will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge of the following:
l TV transmitter and receiver system blocks.
l Basic circuit understanding of different stages of TV receiver.
l Principle of cable TV distribution system.
l Technology of LCD, LED TV system.
l HDTV technology.
l Fundamental troubleshooting guide.
Resource Material
1. Television engineering and video system by R.G.Gupta, TMH publication.
2. Television engineering and video system by A.M.Dhake, TMH publication.
3. Composite satellite and cable television by R.R.Gulati, New Age publication.

4. Consumer electronics by J.S.Chitode, Technical publication.
5. www.wikipedia.com
Duration
14 Hours
Assessment Plan
l Group discussion
l Mock tests
4.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM AND WORKING PRINCIPLE OF TV TRANSMITTER

The transmission of any information needs source of information, transmitter and transmitting
channel. The source of information can be any sound, picture, graphics or combination of all. For
the transmission of information at distant location, transmitting device is required. Transmitter
requires transmitting channel through which the information travels. TV transmitter is used to
transmit the video and audio signals. It consists of video section and audio section as shown in
Fig.1. The video section comprises of Mixer, AM modulator, Sweep circuit, Sync generator, High
power linear amplifier (HPLA). The audio section comprises of audio amplifier, FM modulator and
power amplifier.
Fig.1 Block diagram of TV transmitter

The images captured by the camera and the captured images are converted into the composite
video signal (electrical signal) by the TV transmitter and that is applied to the input of mixer, which
adds the sync pulses to the composite video signal. The sync pulses are generated with the help of
sweep circuit and sync generator. The sync pulses are used to synchronise the transmitted signal
with the receiver. The output signal of the mixer is fed to low level AM modulator. The modulator
then modulates the input signal. The RF carrier signal to the modulator is generated by the carrier
oscillator. HPLA is used to increase the power level of modulated signal sufficiently higher for long
distance transmission of the RF modulated signal.
The sound signal is converted into the electrical audio signal with the help of microphone. It is
amplified by the audio amplifier. FM modulator then modulates the amplified audio signal. The
audio signal modulates in accordance with the carrier signal which is generated by the carrier
oscillator. Power amplifier amplifies the power level of FM modulated signal. The power of the
signal is boosted up sufficiently higher for the long distance transmission of the signal. The outputs
of video and audio section are combined with the help of duplexer. This signal is transmitted
through the transmitting antenna. In this way transmission of information is carried out with the
use of transmitter.
4.3 BLOCK DIAGRAM AND WORKING PRINCIPLE OF TV RECEIVER

TV receiver is an electronic device made of complicated circuits that are represented in blocks as
shown in Fig.2. The transmitted radio signal is received by the antenna. They receive the entire
wave that comes onto their contact and apply these multiple signals to the input of RF amplifier
via feeder wire.
RF amplifier is used to amplify the radio signal received by the antenna. The signal received by
the antenna is very weak in nature, so amplification for the further processing of the received
signal is needed. This amplification is done by the RF amplifier. The signal received by the antenna
is contaminated with noise. This stage also reduces the noise of the received radio signal by the
antenna. The gain of RF amplifier is maximum in radio frequency range. It has a frequency tuned
amplifier whose function is to select a particular band of frequencies and reject rest of other
frequencies. The processed signal is fed to the mixer stage.
The mixer is a three port device. Input port of mixer is connected with the RF amplifier and local
oscillator. The output port is connected with the IF amplifier. It produces a signal to the IF stage
whose frequency is FRF+FLO. Where FRF is the frequency of the RF amplifier output and fLO is the
frequency of the signal generated by the local oscillator. These two frequencies are mixed in
the mixer. An electronic oscillator is used to generate local frequency. This device is called local
oscillator. It is used with the mixer to convert the input frequency and output of mixer is input for
the IF amplifier stage.

Fig.2 Simplified block diagram of television receiver
IF stands for intermediate frequency amplifier and used as tuned amplifier in television. Their
purpose is to provide voltage amplification of the radio signal. IF stage comes before the separation
of audio and video signal whose operating frequency is always less than the received frequency
and more than audio and video signal frequency.
The output of IF stage is connected with video detector and a separate sound IF stage. The
sound IF modulate the carrier frequency and amplifies them. The amplified signal is applied to
the FM detector block. This block is composed of phase shift discriminator and a limiter circuit
that changes the phase only when the input frequency is changed in proportion to the resonant
frequency. The discriminator can detect the signal of amplitude modulation. Further, these signals
are processed and amplified and undergoes de-emphasis process to maintain high signal to noise
ratio. Finally, the audio amplifier boosts sufficient power to drive the speaker. The loudspeaker is a
kind of transducer that converts electrical signal to vibrating sound waves.
The composite signal comes from IF stage that is the input to the video section. The diode detector
separates video signal from the composite signal. The video signal is amplified by video amplifier.
The amplified signal is high enough to glow phosphor element of the picture tube. The picture tube
is designed in such a way that the video signal is converted into pictures. The amplified signal from
video amplifier is applied to the neck of the picture tube comprises of grids. The electron beam is
strong enough in proportion to the video signal and concentrated at the centre of picture tube. It
is the sync separator that separates sync pulses in horizontal and vertical syncs. The deflection

assembly picks up these strong spikes and expand horizontally and vertically on the fluorescent
screen of picture tube. Thus, the signal varied in width and height on the screen of the picture tube.
4.4 TV TUNER
Tuner is device used widely in VHF/UHF ranges to select specific range of frequency called
channel as shown in the simplified circuit below. The tuner stage comprises of RF amplifier, local
oscillator and mixer. The advance receiver uses varactor diode when reverse bias across this diode
capacitance is formed. The amount of capacitance can be varied according to the reverse potential.
The resonant circuit is connected parallel with varactor diode, so any change in the capacitance of
varactor diode causes the change in resonance frequency. The desired channel frequency can be
achieved with the variation of varactor diode capacitance. Therefore, the required channel can be
tuned.
Fig. 3 Simplified circuit diagram of TV tuner
The tuner must have its input impedance equal to the characteristics impedance of the feeder wire.
The impedance matching transformer called balun matches input impedance of RF amplifier. The
unwanted signals are wiped out by the high pass filter. The output is feed to the RF section that
provides better gain to this signal. Therefore in a nut shell tuning is a process of picking desired
information and rejecting all unwanted information.
4.5 VIDEO IF STAGE

The output of RF amplifier is the input to the IF stage. The circuit shown in Fig.4 is divided into
three stages. The amplifier amplifies video as well as audio signals. This amplifier has high gain
and high selectivity. Both the audio and video signals require wide bandwidth for reproducing all
the important features. Since single IF circuit have narrow pass band therefore 3-stage circuit are
designed that provide better tuning.

VCC
VCC
VCC
sweep response
isolation
satge, Q2
Q1 Q3
sweep generator
stage-1 stage-2 stage-3
Fig. 4 Simplified circuit diagram of IF amplifier
4.6 SOUND STAGE

The function of sound stage is to provide sufficient audio electrical signal to drive the speaker. The
amplifier is used for that purpose. The sound signal posses intermediate frequency of 33.4 MHz
which is amplified with the picture signal of 38.9 MHz but the difference between these two (38.9-
33.4= 5.5 MHz) is retained by the sound signal. This centre frequency of 5.5 MHz is maintained
and does not drift because of local oscillator frequency in the tuner stage tend to increase or
decrease. Hence this is the reason both picture and sound IF frequency varies by the same value
and maintaining their differences equal to 5.5 MHz.
The simplified circuit of audio transistor amplifier is shown in Fig.5. It takes input from FM detector.
It is a power amplifier that enhances the power level of audio signals. It is providing volume
control with the use of variable resistance as shown below. Coupling capacitor (Cc) blocks the
Dc component and couple the signal from previous stage to next stage. R1, R2, Rc, Re are the
biasing resistors. Ce is the bypass capacitor which is used for biasing stability. The detected audio
signal undergoes de-emphasis with the help of RC circuit to control volume. Therefore with the
application of transistors, resistors and capacitors the original sound wave is reproduced in the
television system.

VCC
Rc
Cc
R1
Q1
C R17
R
From detector
Q2
C
C
R2 Re Ce
volume control
R
Fig.5 Simplified circuit of sound section
4.7 SYNCHRONIZATION CIRCUIT

The horizontal and vertical sync pulses are separated from the composite signal by using
differentiator and integrator circuits. We get horizontal sync pulse at the output of differentiator and
vertical sync pulse is obtained at the output of the integrator circuit as shown in Fig.6. Composite
signal is fed to transistor Q and at the collector of the transistor integrator and differentiator circuit
is used. Composite signal contains the sync pulses at the side of video signal. The amplitude of
the sync pulse is much higher than the video signal. So by using amplitude separator, we can get
the sync pulses. This can be achieved by the use of input RC network associated with the transistor
Q. The charging time period of capacitor is kept very low and the discharging time of capacitor is
kept high to get only the sync pulses at the collector of the transistor Q.
VCC
R3
C3
R2
C1 R4 R5 Horizontal sync
Composite signal C2 Q
R1
Vertical sync
C4
Fig.6 Simplified circuit diagram of horizontal section

4.8 PICTURE TUBE AND ASSOCIATED CIRCUITS
The picture tube is commonly known as cathode ray tube shown in Fig.7. The face plate serves
as the screen of the receiver. Monochrome picture tube contains single electron gun but in colour
picture tube it is three. The tube is made up of glass with long neck. On the neck of the tube
filaments heat the cathode and resulting electrons are emitted. These negatively charged electrons
are accelerated by positive bias voltage. The neck assembly of picture tube focuses these electron
beams. The control grid is made negative with respect to cathode and hence the beam is accelerated
forward with very high voltage.
focussing beam deflection coil
phosphor coating
cathode
electron beam
metalic
filament coating
control
grid
deflection
bias pot. coil
high potential
Fig.7 Simplified section of cathode ray tube
The inner coating of CRT is made of phosphor. The material glows when beam strikes over them.
The neck assembly comprises of horizontal and vertical current, saw tooth and sync pulses that
together generate magnetic field. These magnetic fields are horizontally and vertically deflected by
horizontal and vertical coil mounted on the neck. Thus, the beam is swept on the front side of the
CRT. There intensity of glow can be varied by varying the grid voltage.
4.9 VERTICAL DEFLECTION CIRCUIT

The input to the vertical deflection circuit consists of vertical sync pulses generated by sweep
oscillator and a power amplifier is used to generate sufficient saw tooth current for the vertical
deflection. A simplified circuit is shown in the Fig.8. Assume the transistor Q1 initially not working
then the capacitor C2 charges through R2 on the application of +Vcc. The charging current can be
varied by varying the potentiometer VR2. Charging also depends upon the value of resistor R2.
When the capacitor C2 is fully charged that makes base emitter junction of transistor Q1 forward

biased resulting voltage decreases at the collector and transistor starts conducting. Consequently,
capacitor C2 discharges through transistor Q1. When capacitor discharges, almost the transistor
Q1 again goes under cut off region. Again, capacitor starts charging through Vcc. This process
continues again and again. The diode connected across the transformer prohibits the oscillation
at the collector of transistor Q1. That will produce a sweep signal and stops vertical rolling of the
signal.
VCC
R1 VR2 R2
TX1
Sync pulses
C1 TX2
D1 R5
Vertical
C2 deflection coil
R6
Q1 VCC
Q2
R3
VR1 R4 C3
thermistor
Linearity control
hold control
VR3
Fig.8 Simplified view of horizontal deflection circuit
The sweep signal going to base of transistor Q2 provides ramp voltage. This signal drives the
transistor Q2 accordingly. A vertical sweep signal is produced at the primary of transformer Tx2.
The secondary coil of the transformer provides the vertical deflection to the circuit shown in figure.
The variable resistance VR3 is varied to adjust the Dc biasing of the transistor Q2. It prevents
the transistor going into the nonlinear region. Thermistor at the primary is used for the stability
against heating of the transistor. At the output of the transformer, resistances R5 and R6 are used
to prevent the ringing oscillation at the output. Thus, we get the vertical deflection in the form of
saw tooth wave through the output coil.
4.10 HORIZONTAL DEFLECTION CIRCUIT

The brief description of horizontal deflection circuit is explained in this section. The explanation
of the circuit shown in Fig.9 can be divided into two stages. One is for horizontal oscillation and
another for driver amplifier. The oscillation of horizontal oscillator is controlled by the AFC signal
and the potentiometer VR1. VR1 controls the oscillation when AFC fails to control the oscillation
due to excessive deviation in the frequency. It follows by the driver amplifier as shown in figure. It
is a buffer amplifier having high input impedance used to provide sustained oscillation.

VCC
Width control
R1 VR2 R4 TX2
TX1
Sync pulses
C2
D1
C3
R6
Q2
D2
From AFC Q1
R2 R5 VCC
C4
VR1 C1
VCC
Hold control R3 Driver amplifier
Horizontal oscillator
Fig.9 Simplified view of horizontal section
4.11 REMOTE CONTROL OF TV RECEIVER

It is a device used to control the operation of TV receiver from small distance. We may On/Off,
Increase/Decrease the volume and subsequently change the channel of our choice. We may also
alter the brightness and contrast of the TV receiver as per requirement and convenience. There are
two widely used technologies for remote controller-one is the ultrasonic and another one is the
infrared.
Fig.10 TV remote control

The ultrasonic remote are highly directional and is used for very small distance when some
obstacle comes between remote and receiver, they may not control the receiver. On the other hand
infrared light emitting diodes are widely used to control the TV receiver. The commands of remote
are controlled by infrared light and covers comparatively bigger distance than ultrasonic remote.
Features of remote control

l Used in infra-red/VHF range.
l Covers 10-15 meters of distance.
l Require pencil battery for operation.
l 15-25 Operation buttons are available (varies according to application).
l Controls all the functions of TV receiver.
Note: For proper operation of remote control device change the battery at regular interval.
4.12 BANDWIDTH OF THE TV SYSTEM

The bandwidth of TV signal is shown in Fig.11. It carries one full upper sideband of 5 MHz plus
attenuation slope of 0.5 MHz followed by guard band of 0.25 MHz and some portion lower sideband
is about 1.25 MHz. Therefore, the total bandwidth required for picture signal transmission is about
7 MHz.
The bandwidth shows there are two carriers, one is for picture carrier and another one is for
sound carrier. The picture signal is amplitude modulated and a special class of AM called vestigial
sideband modulation is used that utilises full upper sideband with some lower sideband by
suppressing major portion of lower sideband. However, sound signal is located in upper portion
of the spectrum and the modulation scheme required for sound signal transmission is FM. Note,
that the bandwidth required for TV system sound broadcast is comparatively less than standard
broadcast.
1.25 MHz 5.75 MHz
.5 MHz .5 MHz
Picture carrier Sound carrier

Fig.11 Bandwidth of TV System

4.13 BLANKING AND SYNCHRONIZING PULSES
The frequency of horizontal deflection signal and the fly back signal of a TV receiver is 15625 Hz.
The spacing of fly back pulses position is 64 ms and 12 ms in width. That means 64-12 = 52 ms
is available duration of video signal on each horizontal line. The time period of vertical deflection
signal is 50 ms. These duration of corresponding frequency create the pattern of raster scan.
100 sync pulses picture information
75
black level
amplitude
12.5 white level
blanking level
0
time
Fig.12 Blanking and Synchronizing Pulse
The nature of sync pulses are shown in the Fig.12. The horizontal sync pulses are narrower;
however, vertical sync pulses are broad. Because of this feature, they are easily separated at the
receiver. Low pass filter can be employed to separate vertical sync pulses and for separation of
horizontal sync pulses, high pass filter is used. The plot of sync signal in time and amplitude
indicates 12.5% as white level and 72% as black level. The picture information resides during the
blanking period.
4.14 TELEVISION MODULATION SCHEME

Modulation is a process through which the information is modified with the help of locally generated
carrier. Since in developing technology information needs to be sent from one location to another
distant location, that is why without modification of signal, the information cannot be transmitted
because of the following reasons;
l Reduce in height of transmitting antenna.
l Multiplexing of the signal is possible.
l Long distance communication.

l Wireless communication.
l Improved signal to noise ratio.
Therefore, the picture information needs to be modulated either analog modulation scheme or
digital modulation scheme is used. For picture transmission, amplitude modulation is used and for
sound transmission, frequency modulation is used. The AM is having frequency range in kilohertz
and FM is having frequency range in megahertz. So far as efficiencies are concerned, AM is having
poor efficiency than FM; although, they are used in different kind of modulation scheme with
different kind of information signal.
4.15 MONOCHROME SYSTEM AND EXTENSION OF COLOUR TRANSMISSION

The concept of viewing from distance comes during early 80’s. During the initial period, the black
and white TV receiver comes into existence. Due to realistic nature of viewing, the technology
drastically changed to colour television system from monochrome system. The circuit of colour
television system is much more similar to monochrome system except for some additional circuit
for colour processing (RGB). In colour system, three video signals are transmitted carrying same
inter carrier system as used for black and white transmission. It is a colour TV receiver that
separates them and gives it to trigun picture tube. Note, that these colour transmitted signals
can be received by monochrome television also. Red, green and blue are three primary colours
used for telecasting. By their proper percentage of mixing, the other colour can be reproduced.
Characteristics of these colours can be specified as BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, HUE, SATURATION
and LUMINANCE.
l The BRIGHTNESS represents overall intensity of illusion and can be varied to get optimum
results by varying the brightness control knob.
l CONTRAST represents the difference in light intensity for white and black part of the picture.
It can also be adjusted by varying the contrast control knob.
l HUE represents actual colour seen by the eye.
l SATURATION represents purity of a colour.
l LUMINANCE represents amount of light intensity.
The following are the three colour system used all over the world:
1. PAL (Phase Alternate by Line) : PAL system is introduced in early 1960’s. It utilises larger
channel bandwidth than NTSC, which results in better picture quality. The video bandwidth
in this system is 5 MHz. and sound carrier frequency is of 5.5 MHz. It runs on 625 lines per
frame standard.

2. NTSC (National Television System Committee): It was the first colour TV broadcast system.
It was first implemented in US in 1953. It utilises video bandwidth of 4.2 MHz and sound
carrier frequency of 4.5 MHz. It runs on 525 lines per frame.
3. SECAM (Sequential Colour and Memory): It was first implemented in France. It was introduced
in early 1960’s. It uses same bandwidth as of PAL system but transmit the colour information
sequentially. Its video bandwidth is 5 MHz and sound carrier is of 5.5 MHz.
4.16 CHANNEL AND CABLE TYPE TV SYSTEM

The dish antenna is installed at the proper angular elevation for receiving down spectrum of the
satellite channel. Since the signals received are weak, therefore the power levels are enhanced to
sufficient level by the power amplifier. The amplified signal is then further processed in the satellite
receiver normally available at the operator premises. The satellite receiver select the desired
channel out of various signal received. The selected base band signal is fed to the modulator to
modify according to the carrier frequency of desired channel. Since various channel can be altered
one after another; therefore, the modulation unit not to be adjusted frequently. A TV receiver is
connected to the output to check the performance of individual channel. Sometimes, it is desirable
to prevent particular channel that can be blocked at the operator premises itself.
dish antenna power divider satellite TV

modulator
and amplifier receiver receiver
head end processor
Fg.13 Simplified block diagram of cable TV
4.17 HEAD END PROCESSOR

It is a combination of power divider, amplifier and satellite receiver unit. In order to process a
number of channels at the same time, equal number of satellite receiver are required. It is used
for processing and distribution of the received signal over a cable television. As antenna received
microwave signal from the satellite transponder the head end unit amplifies these microwave
signals. The indoor unit process to produce video and audio signal by the use of IF amplifier, band
pass filter, limiter, demodulator and de-emphasis circuit, then send to TV receiver for reproduction
of video and audio signal.

4.18 TRUNK AND CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Cable TV is a modern system for providing TV signal to the subscriber. The service provider of
the cable TV picks up all the programme relayed by satellite and route them through coaxial cable/
fibre cable to the subscriber. A special box called set top box are provided by the operator to their
user to receive the cable signal. Thus, the TV set at subscriber premises can select desired channel
of their choice from the set top box.
The distribution of signal is carried out with either coaxial cables or fiber optics cable. The operator
sends all the received signals over these cable lines. The working of cable distribution system can
be understood with the following block diagram.
Main station receives TV signal from various satellite then combining network combines these
signals over a single line by multiplexer. Signal reaches from multiplexer to distribution amplifier
through various amplifiers. The connecting lines of multiplexer and distribution station can either
be coaxial cable or fibre optics. dish antenna
The distribution station distributes

the signal to different cable boxes
geographically located. Amplification
pick up
is done at various stages. The station amplifier distribution amplifier
end user
station
purpose of amplification is due to the
different kind of transmission losses multiplexer
cable
taken place during distribution of box end user
the signal. Cable box receives and

distributes these signals to the end- end user
user called subscriber. Fig.14 Simplified block diagram of cable TV distribution system
4.19 SCRAMBLING
It is the process in which the reception is restricted. Since in cable TV or in satellite broad casting
system a fee based access is granted, so need is to scramble the unauthorised user. This can
be achieved by using conditional based reception. A condition access is comprises of two main
subsystem- one is scrambler and another is descrambler.
Scrambling and descrambling can be understood with the help of above block diagram. The
scrambler restricts the access with an encryption key. This key is used at the receiver end by the
descrambler to get the access of audio and video signal received by the receiver. So, the purpose
is fulfilled in this way. That is the only way authorised user can received the signal. The following
measures are kept in mind while designing the scrambler.
l The code should be complicated, so that it cannot be accessed by unauthorised user.

l It should be difficult for others. Input audio video
Scramble Descrambler
l Do not lose the quality of the Audio video
audio and video signals.

l Operating cost should not be
Encypter Decryptor
high.
4.20 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF CABLE TV

Cable TV required essential preventive maintenance to for trouble free performance. As cable
TV picks signal through dish antenna and LNBC (Low Noise Block Converter). The dish antenna
required proper mounting and orientation. The orientation of dish antenna can be changed by the
automatic motor assembly to get desired signal from the satellite. The LNBC is a kind of highly
voltage sensitive low noise amplifier. Although it is very rugged but need regular check for dc
supply to converter unit. It must be protected from rain and moisture. A special cable connects the
LNBC to the head end processor that carries all the received signals.
l The cable technician should visit the network sight to check dislocation and break throughout
length and distribution points.
l Potential applied across trunk and line amplifiers should be checked for proper value.
l RF signal level should be checked at routine interval.
l When new subscriber is added in particular route resulting signal level to fall, therefore
another amplifier may be provided or gain of the existing amplifier may be increased.
TROUBLESHOOTING OF CABLE TV
S.N. Subsection Possible associated problems
1. Dish Antenna l Weak signal causing poor resolution and poor
audio quality.
l No sound but picture is received.
l No picture but sound is received.
l Noisy signal received.
l Poor colour resolution.
2. Head end subsection l Improper distribution.
l Distribution line does not get the desired signal.

l Channel missing.
l Cable TV software problem.

2. Distribution line amplifier l Weak signals at amplifier output.
subsection l Improper distribution.
l No signal at the output.
l Hum in output of any particular channel.
l Spikes in picture and noise in sound.
3. Cable/setup box subsection l No signal received by the end user.
l Desired channel not received by the end user.

l Discontinuity in signal flow in the cable system.
4. End user l Receiver is not working
l No picture.
l No sound.
l Picture rolling.
l Remote controlling device is not working.
5. Trunking line l No signal to any particular user.
l No signal at a particular distribution route.

l No signal at all cable roots.
l Ghost image on end user.
4.21 LCD (LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY) TV

Liquid crystal is used as display device in LCD television. A series of cold cathode fluorescent
(CCFL) is used at the back of the screen
for providing light in LCD television.
CCFL is made up of long sealed glass
tube having small diameter, inner
phosphor coating and are filled with inert
gas. A high voltage is applied across
the tube. This causes the ionization of
gases, which creates ultraviolet (UV)
light that excites an inner coating of
phosphor to produce visible light. CCFL
is an excellent white light source, low
cost and have long life.
Fig.16 LCD TV (courtesy Sony Inc.)

Liquid crystal display (LCD) is used now these days everywhere as display device. LCD is clearly
replacing the CRT (cathode ray tube), because the size of CRT is bigger and it also draws large
amount of power in comparison to LCD. LCD is made up of the liquid crystal. Liquid crystal is
the combination of two states of matter- solid and liquid. It possess both the properties of solids
and liquids and maintain their respective states with respect to another. The liquid crystal material
shows more of a liquid state than that of a solid state. Liquid crystals are more heat sensitive than
liquids. A little heat can transform liquid crystal into liquid.
A liquid crystal cell is placed between two glass sheets. These glass sheets contain electrodes. We
can form two different kinds of LCDs on the basis of the selection of glass sheets. When one of
the glasses is transparent and other is reflective then it is called reflective type. If both the glasses
are transparent then it is called transitive type. The LCD does not produce luminance of itself. It
entirely depends upon the illumination falling on it for its visual effects.
4.22 LED TV
LED TVs (light-emitting diode televisions) are advanced version of LCD (liquid crystal display)
televisions because of their high quality of picture and least power consumption. So far as
technologies are concerned both (LED
and LCD) are having similar kind of
architecture. The only difference is that
LED televisions contain light emitting
diodes (LED) behind their screen.
These LEDs provides sharper graphics
and more illuminating effect upon
the provision of current. CCFL (Cold
cathode fluorescent lamp) used in LCD
for the display which contains inert gas
inside tube is producing desired light
for the visual that is replaced by the LED Fig.17 LED TV (courtesy Sony Inc.)
in the LED television.
Advantages
l Fine display of image.
l Having better resolution and contrast.
l Low power consumption.
l Environmental friendly.
l It is free from the defects of angle viewing which occurs in LCD.

4.23 INTRODUCTION TO HDTV
HDTV stands for high definition TV. It is assumed to be advanced digital broadcast system, which
is having high degree of resolution compared to the other TV system so far available. It requires
comparatively less bandwidth. It has two key features.
1. Increase in picture resolution 16:9 widescreen.
2. Support multichannel audio.
The standard NTSC and PAL system of broadcast have 525 and 625 horizontal lines. In this system,
the real lines used to represent picture are said to be active lines. Both the systems have the
feature of interlacing that means each frame is broken into two fields of odd and even lines which
are displayed alternatively. The viewer puts them together to create complete image of each frame.
HDTV Format
It has two formats of broadcast, 720p and 1080i. The numeric number shows the resolution of
vertical line in each format. The alphabet ‘p’ and ‘i’ stands for progressive and interlaced scan that
means they are unisum, not been split into fields. In 720p, the image made of horizontal 1280 lines
and 720 vertical lines. Therefore, the full image is represented in a single frame.
In 1080i the images are made of 1980x1080 lines and represent as two fields both are interlaced.
The quality of these interlaced images is not very smooth in contrast to the progressive one as
per the studies carried out. The video bandwidth required five to six times more than that of
conventional TV system. E.g. video bandwidth is 5 MHz for 625 lines system and hence relative
HDTV bandwidth required will be 30 MHz. Such a large bandwidth decreases number of channels
to be transmitted. To overcome this problem band compression technique is used to decrease the
bandwidth. The important consideration of HDTV in comparison with television systems are as
follows:
l HDTV is having more scanning lines than conventional TV system.
l HDTV aspect ratio is more than conventional TV system.
l HDTV requires more bandwidth than conventional TV system.
l HDTV propose progressive scanning while conventional TV system uses interlaced scanning.
HDTV Receiver
To receive image of broadcast, we need TV set with built-in HDTV receiver, which is capable of
receiving HDTV channels. HDTV receiver receives composite video signal. Then it decodes and
demodulates to get the transmitted audio and video signals. the composite signal is demultiplexed
into audio and video bit streams and then decompressed. Then thereafter these bit streams are

converted into analog form by the application of D/A converter. The analog audio signal drives
audio section and the video signal drives video section of the HDTV receiver. In this way HDTV
receiver reproduce audio and video information. They are having wide range of applications such
as production of motion picture, video theatre, printing and health diagnosis.
4.24 TROUBLESHOOTING OF TV RECEIVER

Troubleshooting is the process finding and rectifying the problem in the TV receiver. So that the
optimum performance of can be achieved. If receiver deviates in the performance, the first step
is to establish the presence of fault. Then with proper diagnosis pin point the fault location and
accordingly rectifying the problem.
Flow Chart for Fault Finding and Rectification
Try to know the previous symptom if any from the user
i
Inspect visually for physical damage
i
Look receiver for smell/noise
i
Look the manual for test point provided by manufacturer
i
As per instruction find out the sub-section in which fault occur
i
Check proper dc voltage, current in that sub-section
i
If found improper replace faulty parts
i
Test for performance for satisfactory result
i
If not repeat the procedure

Some General Causes of Failure
Failure of TV receiver refers to its inability to perform the required function. Failures may be partial,
may sudden breakdown of required function or complete failure. A sudden failure may be caused
by open or short circuit failure in capacitors or in potentiometers. A gradual failure may happens
because of poor design, production deficiency, improper storage, transport and the environment
of TV receiver in which it is placed. Some of the causes of failures are listed below:
l Wrong choice of components.
l Excessive heat because of lack of cooling.
l Unsuitable storage method.
l Sub-standard manufacturing equipments and tools.
l Insufficient testing and inspection.
l Long storage of TV receiver at production house.
l Improper packaging.
l Excessive vibration in transport.
l Fluctuation in main supply.
l Poor preventive maintenance.
l Ageing of equipment.
First Look for Troubleshooting

1. Check visually the receiver gadget for damage/burn.
2. The orientation of antenna should be properly adjusted since both audio/radio signals are
picked up by antenna. A poorly installed/oriented antenna may cause lose/distortion in
picture/sound quality.
3. Check for proper supply that may cause the receiver dead.
4. Proper tuning is required to particular band of frequency comprises of information. It may
lead to blinking of raster if not properly tuned.
5. Check the battery of remote that may cause defects in the selection of channel, contrast,
sound etc.
Repairing of TV Receiver
For deep troubleshooting and diagnosis of the problem of the TV receiver we have to understand
the complex circuit named as motherboard mounted on the backside of the picture tube and

picture tube associated circuit. According to their function they are categorised into the following
subsection and the problems associated with that subsections are described below.
S.N. Subsection Possible associated problems

1. Antenna subsection l Weak picture signal and weak sound signal causing
poor resolution and poor audio quality.
l No sound but picture is received.
l No picture but sound is received.
2. Tuner subsection l No sound.
l No picture.
l Normal picture but no sound.
l Distorted picture but normal sound.
l Noisy sound but normal picture.
2. Power supply subsection l Receiver is dead.
l No sound no raster.
l No sound.
l No raster.
3. Horizontal subsection l No raster.
l Insufficient width of raster.

l Picture fold over.
l Picture rolling.
l Nonlinearity in horizontal direction.
4. Vertical subsection l No picture.
l No vertical deflection.
l Picture rolling.
l Bright horizontal line.
l Vertical height is distorted.
5. Video subsection l No picture.
l Negative picture.
l Distorted picture.

6. Audio subsection l No sound.
l Hamming sound.
l Distorted sound.
l Sound bars.
7. Picture tube and associated l Only sharp ray of light on the screen.
subsection l Picture rolling.
l Picture is not centred.
l No ray of light on screen.
If the problem mentioned above is diagnosed then look into the concerned subsection for the fault
removal or the removal of faulty component. The component should be checked properly for the
problems like burnt component, dry soldering and open circuited, short circuiting. Sometimes
problem is due to single faulty subsection and it may be due to fault in multiple subsections.
Review Questions
1. Explain the working principle with the help block diagram of TV transmitter.
2. Draw the neat block diagram of TV receiver. Explain each block in brief.
3. What is the modulation schemes used in TV receiver? Explain.
4. Draw the picture tube circuitry and explain how the picture is formed on the screen.
5. What are the preventive measures observed in a TV receiver?
6. While servicing the following symptoms were observed indicate the faulty section and
possible faults.
a) No picture no sound
b) Distorted sound at the output
c) Horizontal bars on the screen
d) Ghost image
e) Vertical rolling of picture
7. Explain the following with their circuit diagram:

i) TV tuner
ii) IF stage

iii) Picture tube and associated circuit
iv) Synchronization circuit
v) Horizontal and vertical circuit
8. Write down the features of remote control of a TV receiver.
9. Investigate the trunk and cable distribution system of a cable TV.
10. Summarise your answer about channel and cable TV system.
11. Write note on the following:

i) LED TV
ii) LCD TV
iii) HDTV

UNIT - 5
modern appliances

l OVERVIEW

l RESOURCE MATERIAL
l DURATION
l ASSESSMENT PLAN
5.2 MICROWAVE OVEN

l MICROWAVE OVEN TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
5.3 TELEPHONE
l SAFETY ISSUES OF TELEPHONES
5.4 PRINTER
5.5 FAX MACHINE
5.6 SCANNER

OVERVIEW
The detail analytical description of the following appliances with their block diagram is discussed
in student friendly language:
l Microwave oven
l Telephone
l Fax machine
l Printers
l Scanners
Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures are briefly highlighted.

Student will get the basic understanding of the working principle of microwave oven, telephone,
fax machine, printers and scanners. Basic guideline for the repair and maintenance of different
over said devises.
Resource Material
1. http://www.ti.com/solution/scanner
2. http://www.explainthatstuff.com/faxmachines.html
3. http://www.intechopen.com/books/microwave-heating/microwave-synthesis-a-physical-concept
4. http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/laser/64375
5. http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-bpl07726&sp4ts.oid=25475
6. http://dl.21ic.com/ebook-992.html
7. http://www.threeyem.com/knowledge-base/parts-of-the-toner-cartridge
8. http://www.epanorama.net/circuits/teleinterface.html
9. http://www.google.com/patents/US5768675
10. http://www.manualslib.com/manual/465383/Hp-Laserjet-5000.html
11. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/subscriber-loop-signaling-and-transmission-handbook-whitham-
d-reeve/1000475863?ean=9780879422745
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13. http://www.manualslib.com/manual/472617/Hp-5000gn-Laserjet-B-W-Laser-Printer.html
14. http://www.researchgate.net/publication/221913895_Microwave_Synthesis_a_Physical_Concept
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19. http://yarchive.net/phone/loop_current.html
20. Modern Electronic equipment by R.S.Khandpur, TMH publication.
21. Consumer electronics by J.S.Chitode, Technical publication.

Duration
14 Hours
Assessment Plan
l Group discussion
l Mock tests
5.2 MICROWAVE OVEN

Working Principle of Microwave Oven
Microwave oven works differently from conventional ovens. Conventional oven cooking procedure
includes conduction and radiation, in which a lot of energy gets wasted. As we know almost
every food contains water and it is a bipolar molecule and when electric field is applied to these
water molecules, it gets aligned according to the electric field applied. Inside a microwave oven
when electric field due to the microwave radiation is applied to the food, the water molecules in
the food gets directed according to the electric field. The change in the direction of electric field
causes the change in the alignment of water molecules. These changes cause vibration in water
molecules and during this whole process the water molecules collide with each other and with its
surroundings. This leads to generation of heat inside the cooking food and in this way we get the
food cooked.
Block Diagram of Microwave Oven
Dummy
Load
Micro. Gen. Circulator Tuner Directional Coupler
Tuner Main Chamber
Fig.1 Simplified Block diagram of Microwave oven

Microwave Generator
A magnetron is a diode, usually cylindrical, with a magnetic field parallel to its axis. In modern
usage, however, the magnetron implies a diode that, with the aid of a magnetic field, produces
short electromagnetic waves. Those magnetrons which produce radiation within the wavelength
range of 1 to 30 cm are herein defined as microwave magnetrons. This is one class of tubes
sometimes referred to as cavity magnetrons from the fact that, in the usual design, the resonant
circuit is a number of closely coupled cavities contained within the evacuated portion of the tube.
It is thereby used to generate high power of microwave energy. Microwave power is generated by
using Klystrons, Magnetrons, Gyrotrons and Travelling Wave Tubes (TWT). Klystron has precise
control in amplitude, frequency and phase. Magnetrons are widely popular in microwave heating
due to their easy availability and low cost. Gyrotron provides much higher power output and beam
focussing. TWTs provide microwave energy with variable and controlled frequency.
Circulator
A microwave circulator is multiport wave guide. For the simplicity, we have considered four-
port microwave circulator which is a combination of two 3dB side-hole directional coupler. A
rectangular wave guide with two non-reciprocal phase shifter is as shown in figure below. The
operating principle can be analysed with the figure. Each of these two 3dB couplers introduces a
phase shift of 90 degree. When a wave is introduced to port-1, consequently the coupler-1 splits
into two components. Now, the incident wave arrives at port-2 with a phase change of 180 degree.
The second wave propagates through the two couplers are arrived at port-2 with 180 degree phase
shift that means these two waves reaching port-2 in same phase.
The wave propagates through the primary guide, phase shifter, coupler-2 are reached at port-4
with the phase shift of 270 degree. The wave passes through coupler-1 and secondary guide and
finally it reaches at port-4 with the phase shift of 90 degree. Therefore, these two waves meet
port-4 are 180 degree out of phase and hence power transmission from port-1 to port-4 is zero.
Tuner
Port 4
It is a device used to match power between source and load.

Normally, there are two kinds of matching performed by
tuner. They are capacitive as well as inductive matching that
Port 1 Port 3
can be executed with the use of suitable wave guide. There
operation can be summarised as when a source is connected
with capacitive/inductive load, the waveguides are varied
in proportion to the power, so that their impedances are Port 2
matched. Fig.2 4-port Circulator

Directional Coupler
A four port directional coupler consists of primary waveguide 1-2 and secondary waveguide
consists of 3-4. Free transmission of power only happens when all the four ports are terminated
to their characteristics impedances. There is no transmission of power between port-1 and port-3
or between port-2 and port-4. Reason being, there is no coupling exists between these two pairs
of ports; however, free transmission occurs between port-1 and port-2. The degree of coupling
between port-1 and port-4 and between port-2 and port-3 depends on the structure of coupler.
There characteristics may be expressed in terms of coupling factor and directivity. In the figure, it
is expressed the wave propagating from port-1 to port-2 is in the primary line. The coupling factor
and directivity are calculated as
Coupling factor (dB)=10log10(P1/P4)
Directivity(dB)= 10log10(P4/P3)
P1=Power Input
P3,P4=Power output from respective ports
Fig.3 Four port directional coupler
Main Chamber
It is a cavity like place as shown in figure below. This space is solely used to place and process
food items. Through the cavity structure microwave power
is coupled inside the wall of the chamber. The inner walls
are made of metallic reflector that reflects the microwave
energy and form standing waves. The rotating base over
which food items are placed gets uniform power because
of their synchronous rotation.
Fig.4 Microwave oven chamber
Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Guide

Microwave ovens are referred to as the most dangerous of consumer product to consumer service
due to high voltage and high current. Even after switching off the device, there is energy storage
stored that retain dangerous charge for a long duration. So the troubleshooting of the device
requires high level of precautions.
Safety Guidelines and Troubleshooting

The following helpful guidelines can prevent you from any fatal shock and also will prevent any
form of damage to the device:
l Always use rubber shoes to break completion of current path.
l While removing some circuit board, use insulating material.

l If soldering is required inside the circuit board, first discharge the capacitor with
appropriate load resistance.
l Use testing processes always in unplugged state.
l Always troubleshooting work will be done when you feel free from tiredness or fatigue.
l Do not take short-cut for repairing of the device.
l Always use high quality repairing tools.
l Use proper place for any type of repairing purpose.
l A few components of dead microwave can be used in any other device such as interlock
switches, magnetrons etc.
5.3 TELEPHONE
The Graham Bell invented the telephone system in March 1876. He realised the communication
between two people at distant places can be established by electrical means of transmission. The
telephones are categorised as follows,
Simple phone: It is a simplest type of telephone set that primarily consist of hand set, hook switch
and a ringer. It is now obsolete.
Dialling type telephone: It consists of handset, mechanical dialling system, hook switch and ringer.
Electronic/Digital phone: It is widely used telephone set in India. It consists of push button key
pad. These buttons are in connection with the electronic circuit as and when the buttons are
pressed, the circuit transmit pulse or tone to the electronic exchange through the telephone line.
Cordless phone: It is a combination of two units-portable unit and base unit. The base unit is
connected with the telephone line. Portable unit is a combination of transmitter and receiver with
small antenna. The base unit is also having radio transmitter and radio receiver with a small aerial.
The range of communication is the drawback of cordless phone which is very small around 20-30
meter.
Mobile phones: Mobile phone does not require any physical connection between transmitter
and receiver. Because of its easy and flexible size and service it covers a very large number of
populations throughout the world. The mobile unit consist of transmitter, receiver, dialling pad,
antenna, microprocessor chip, display unit, battery etc.
The telephone is a modern electronic device used for voice communication between two people
separated at distance. When the communication is established between the two, the exchange
sends steady current to both speakers and listeners. The steady nature of currents fluctuates in
proportion with the sound pressure of microphone. The resulting air pressure fluctuation causes
sound of human voice to be communicated. Block diagram of digital telephone set is shown below.

IC chip
Touch DTMF Ringer

tone unit
key
pad Line
Interfacing RJ
voltage
terminal 11
regulator
Interface Speech
MPU
unit unit
Fig.5 Block diagram of telephone receiver
DTMF
It stands for dual tone multiple frequency and widely used in telephone industry. DTMF audible
tone is generated when any key on telephone is pressed. If we press any key namely “1”, “2”,
“3”, “*” etc., a particular code is transmitted. This code consists of two frequencies amongst
which one is higher frequency and other one is lower frequency. The circuit diagram for the DTMF
generation is shown below in figure. The DTMF circuit uses a single contact of key on keyboard at
one time and provides rest of the switching function electronically. The circuit operates over the
supply voltage range from 3 volts to 15 volts.
.0022.F
.022.F
1 16
2 15
3 14 R6
4 13
5.1K
ICM
5 720612
R4 R5
1K 3.3K
6 11
7 10
4 X 3 Matrix 8 9
(keyboard
one contact
per key) R2 R3
2.3K 680
R1
2.2K
Fig.6 DTMF circuit diagram

(http://www.next.gr/telephone/dtmf-circuits/Telephone-handset-tone-dial-encoderl13028.html)
Tone Ringer Unit

It is an electronic chip and small speaker. The capacitor is used in series with ring IC input to
block the DC and passes AC to the ringer chip. Their frequencies range between 16 Hz and 60

Hz. The simplified circuit diagram MC34012.1: C=1000pF
C
of tone ringer circuit is shown in MC34012.2: C=500pF
MC34012.3: C=2000pF
180 k
1 8
figure below. This is a complete RG RC
4.7 k 1.0 µF
telephone ringer circuit having Tip 2
AC 1 RF
7 5.0 µF
1.0 µF 25 V
minimum components with Diode VI 10 V
3 6
Bridge and transient protection Ring
AC 2 RS
1.8 k
on the IC chip. 4
RO RI
5
Piezo Sound
Element
Fig.7 Tone ringer circuit (courtesy http://www.next.gr/telephone/ringers/
Telephone-tone-ringer-l13017.html)
MPU and MPU Interface Unit

The microprocessor unit gives all necessary computing power to the system with the help of memory
devices and input/output ports. Microprocessors are especially designed control applications.
These units are made up of micro chip to interface with different units of the telephone sets. They
are providing necessary timing and control signals.
Speech Network
Speech networks carry the basic functions required for handset communications. It amplifies
signals from a transmitter and sends them to a telephone line. They also amplify received signals
from a telephone line and drive the receiver.
Line Voltage Regulator

The integrated circuit that performs all speech and line interface functions required in an electronic
telephone sets. It performs electronic switching between speeches and dialling digits. This
regulator circuit can safely convert the base phone
signal. During ringing some of the voltage regulator 7805
may not handle the AC signal. We can use a diode INPUT OUTPUT
Vcc
as shown in figure between phone line and the input PHONE LINE USB LINE
D-
D+
GND
pin of the regulator. This will protect the circuit from GROUND
Fig.8 Line voltage regulator (courtesy

problems that may caused by reverse polarity.
http://www.k9ham.org/mergencypowerphoneline.htm)
Loop Interface Unit

The loop is a transmission and signalling channel or path between a telephone subscriber’s terminal
equipment and the serving central office or another piece of terminal equipment. “Transmission”
implies transfer of information while “signalling” implies the actions required to control the
transmissions.

Terminal equipment includes:
l Telephone set
l Fax machine
l Electronic Private branch exchanges (EPBX)
l Touch pad Key telephone
l Voice mail systems
l Modems
l Computers
l Alarm systems
l Control unit
l Telephone answering machines
RJ11
A telephone plug is a type of connector used to connect a telephone set to the telephone wiring
inside a building, establishing a connection to a telephone network. It is inserted into telephone
jack, commonly affixed to a wall or baseboard. The standard for telephone plugs varies greatly,
though the RJ11 modular connector has become the most common. Detailed pin configuration of
RJ11 is shown in figure below.
Fig.9 RJ11 pin configuration (courtesy

http://cablesupply.com/content/47-telephone-connections-and-rj11)
Touch Tone Pad

The touch tone pad comprises of number of buttons by pushing the buttons connection are made.
It generates two tones from ‘Row’ and ‘Column’ simultaneously. The keypad touches two contacts

when it will be pressed. The signal encodes a pair of sinusoidal tones.
The telephone company knows the number from where it is dialled and
it also gets the information by the dialled tone to which it is dialled.
Safety Issues of Telephones

Telephone sets are shield with plastic case. In general, there is no
danger of electric shock. The two types of voltages- AC and DC are
available in telephone lines. The DC voltage of 48V does not cause any
harm, but the AC voltage of 120V may cause a minor shock. Some of Fig.10 Touchpad
the measures the user must remember;
The following devices should not be place either in series or in parallel:

l Batteries
l Polarized capacitors
l Diodes
l Quarter watt resistors
All of the above constitute safety hazard and should be avoided because of the chances of explosion.
5.4 PRINTER
A printer is a peripheral which make a persistent human readable representation of graphics or
text on paper or similar physical media. In simple printer is most simple output device which is
used to print information on paper. Printers are essential to getting output of any computer based
application. They are broadly classified in two categories-impact printer and non impact printer.
The printer that prints the character by striking

against the ribbon and on the paper are called
impact printer. They may be character type
or line type printer. However the non impact
printers print the character without striking
against the ribbon and onto the paper. They are
categorised as LASER printer, inkjet printer and
thermal printers.
Fig.11 Simplified Block Diagram of printer
Power Supply System

The low voltage power supply (LVPS) contains AC and DC power supply circuit. The high voltage
power supply (HVPS) uses DC biased AC voltage that are primarily used for charging roller to

charge the roller in proportion to the image to be transformed over developing unit. The toner
section (printing material) is also connected with HVPS.
Formatter Section
The formatter PCA is responsible for the control of the following:
l The power save mode.

l Receiving and processing print data from the various printer interfaces.
l Monitoring control panel inputs and relying printer status information (through the
control panel).
l Managing of data placement with print engine.
l Storing font information.
l Communication with the host computer.
Paper Input System

On the basis of information received from formatter section DC controller sends information to the
scanner unit to modulate the LASER diode on and off and drive the scanner motor. Once the image
is scanned, the paper input sensor activated resulting paper starts moving inside for print process
with the help of clutches and input roller.
Controller System
The below mentioned systems and functions are controlled by the DC controller PCA:
l DC power distribution
l Laser and scanner unit.
l Paper movement.
l Clutches (registration, tray pickup, and tray feed)
l Motors (main drive, scanner, and fans)
On the basis of information received from formatter, the controller sends signals to the laser/
scanner section to modulate the laser diode ON and OFF and to drive the laser/scanner motor.
Image Transferring Unit

It is a xerographic process that includes electronics, optics and electro photographic for printing
operation. The image building process consists of the following:

l Drum Cleaning
l Drum Conditioning
l Image Writing
l Image Developing
l Image Transferring and Media Separation
l Image Fusing
Fig.12 Image Formation Block Diagram
Toner Cartridge
The toner cartridge is referred to be the “heart” of the Image Formation System. It incorporates the
cleaning and developing process. The toner unit is composed of the photosensitive drum, primary
charging roller, developing station, toner cavity and cleaning station.
The Photosensitive Drum

The image from the scanner after scanning with laser beam is written on the drum surface. The
drum is an aluminium cylinder. The aluminium base of the photosensitive drum is connected to
ground potential. The outer layer of the cylinder is coated with a thin layer of non-toxic organic-
photoconductive (OPC) material. The property of OPC material is electrically conductive when
exposed to light. The drum surface is conditioned with negative charge after proper cleaning.
When an area on the drum surface is exposed to the laser light beam, the negative charge in that
area is conducted to the ground potential of the drum base and thus becomes more positive. The
unexposed area is remained negatively charged.

ground
photosensitive layer
with aluminium base
Fig.13 Photosensitive Drum with aluminium base
Image Developing
The developing process transforms positively charged proton to a visible image by depositing
negatively charged toner particles on the charged areas of the drum and the drum rotation around
fixed magnetic core. The toner is made up of very fine black plastic powdery substance bound
to iron particles. These particles get attracted by the magnetic core of the developing cylinder. A
rubber blade “brushes” the toner on the developing cylinder to a uniform thickness.
Due to the rubbing of toner particles and developing cylinder, a static negative charge is developed.
The negatively charged toner is attracted to the discharged (exposed, more positive) areas of the
drum and repelled from the negatively charged (non-exposed) areas.
Image Transferring and Media Separation

The image transferring process is carried out with the transfer of toner image on drum to the print
media. The backside of the print media is positively charged by the transfer roller to attract the
negatively charged on the drum surface. The stiffness of the paper and the small diameter of the
printing drum cause the separation of paper from the printing drum. The fixed eliminator teeth
play an important role to separate paper from the printing drum. The fixed eliminator teeth reduce
the attractive forces between the negatively charged drum surface and the positively charged
paper. Hence that is why the paper does not wrap around the printing drum and we get the printed
material on the paper. Now the drum is cleaned so that it is prepared for the printing of next image.
Image Fusing
The fusing unit fixed the toner particles into the media with a hot roller and a soft rubber roller.
Both are assembled one above other such that there is no gap in between. The rotation is in such a
way that paper rolls out smoothly. The hot roller contains halogen lamps inside that generate heat
for the fusing process.

Paper Output Unit
It contains sensors, brushes, solenoid, clutches motor fans and a tray to pick up the printed paper
that comes out from fusing unit. Thus, printed material is available at exit tray.
Troubleshooting of Printer
S.N. Problem Possible Solution

1 No printing l Check the power supply
l Check power cord
l Check line fuse
l Check power switch

2 Paper skewing l Check the feed tray
l Check the feed roller and lever

3 Misaligned ink ribbon causing l Check proper installation of ribbon
tracking problem
4 Dirty print quality l Adjust penetration head
5 Light print quality l Change the toner cartridge
6 Missing printed letter l Open the front cover and clean the scanner head
with cotton.
7 Straight line on the printed l Check the drum for scratches and if found change
paper the drum
8 Paper jam l Check the input tray, feed roller, fusing unit, output
hot roller, output tray
9 Does not take print commend l Check for proper driver installation for the printer
from computer
5.5 FAX MACHINE

A fax machine is designed to send and receive documents. So it contains a transmitter as well as
receiver section. The transmitter section is similar to computer scanner with a charged coupled
device. It scans the image line by line. It looks at each line separately, scans the black areas and
the white areas, and transmits electric pulse on the phone line to represent it in black and white.
The information is transmitted to other side fax through phone line. The receiver side fax machine
receives information in the form of electrical pulses. If the receiving fax hears “black”, it draws a
tiny black dot on the page, if it hears white, it moves along slightly, leaving a white space. It takes
about a minute to transmit a single page of writing. In this way, fax machine works to transmit
black and white lines from sending end to receiving end.

Fig.14 Block diagram of fax machine
Working of Fax Machine

l To send a fax, we put the transmitting image
paper into the input slot and it is hence pulled
in between several pairs of rollers. Larger fax
machines have built-in document feeders that
automatically take in multiple pages from a
stack, so we don’t have to stand at the machine
feeding in pages one at a time.
l As the paper moves forward, a bright light
strikes onto it. White areas of the page reflect
maximum light; black/dark areas reflects very Fig.15 Fax machine
little or none. (courtesy Panasonic inc.)
l The reflected light off the page falls over the charged coupled device.
l The job of charged coupled device is to transform the analog pattern of black and white
areas of the pages into digital pattern and passes the information to the corresponding
electronic circuits.
l Now the circuit sends the digital information to the telephone line to the fax machine at the
receiving end.
l When we receive a fax, the same circuit takes incoming digital information from the phone
line and direct it to a built-in printer.
l In fax machine, paper is pulled from a larger roller inside the machine.
l In the thermal (heat-based) printer, operated by the circuit, reproduces the incoming fax on
the paper as it moves past.

l An automatic blade cuts the page and the printed document comes out from the slot.
In the internal structure, we can see that there are two separate machines working together in a fax
sending fax and receiving fax. When we use fax machines to photocopies of documents, these two
sending and receiving modes are linked together to make photocopies of the original document.
Troubleshooting of Fax Machine
S.N. Fault Possible solution

1 Fax machine is dead l Check the power chord
l Check the power supply
l Check the power fuse
l Check the ON/OFF switch

2 Printed Image is dirty l Clean the drum section
l Clean the scanner head
l Clean the fusion section

3 Fax does not received l Check the telephone line if tone is not available, check
the connecting jack
4 Paper jam problem l Check the input tray and roller
l Check the image fusing unit roller
l Check the levelling of fax machine
l Check the exit tray roller and brush

5 Scanning problem l Check the lamp
l Check the gear, pulley and motor of scanner section
5.6 SCANNER
Scanners are the input peripheral device which is used
to transfer images into digital form. These images can
be documents, pictures, graphics, photograph etc. The
selection of scanner depends on the volume and type
of material to be scanned and can be selected as drum
scanner, flatbed scanner, sheeted scanner, small hand
Fig.16 Scanner (courtesy http://www.avrent.co.uk/S/
held scanners etc. The small hand held scanners are AVRent_IT_Data_Equipment_Scanners-(83).aspx)

widely used with microcomputer. Scanners vary greatly in several basic ways i.e. scan speed, bit
resolution and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). There are tradeoffs to each of these parameters.
Resolution: There is a direct correlation between the bit resolution and the AFE (analog front end).
Higher bit resolutions (more digitized bits per pixel) give smoother greys, more natural colour and
more “photorealistic” images. The higher bit resolutions also help to give more dynamic range,
the difference between the black level and the white level. Dynamic range is particularly important
for seeing details in dark or shadowed regions or when an image includes both shadow and sunlit
areas.
Scan Speed: There is a direct tradeoff between scan speed and resolution and signal to noise ratio.
Slower scanners will tend to be higher resolution and have a higher signal to noise ratio, but these
specifications can be improved at higher scan speeds with a faster AFE and processor. Thus the
more precise scanner motor should be desired.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: The signal-to-noise ratio or SNR is dependent upon the entire signal chain,
from the image sensors to the AFE. This is important for document scanners if OCR (Optical
Character Recognition) or other image processing will be performed. It is important in photo
quality scanners to eliminate graininess in images. A higher resolution necessitates a better SNR
to maintain quality.
Fig.17 Simplified block diagram of scanner
Depending on the volume and type of the material to be scanned we can use drum scanner, flat
bed scanner, sheeted scanner or even small hand held scanner. The small hand held scanners are
frequently used with microcomputer. Most of the manufacturer responded to user reluctance to
use scanners smaller in size and paper to be scanned at cheaper price. Most of these new devices
sit between keyboard and monitor and can be interfaced with fax machine. There purpose is to
convert scanned image into numeric digits before storing it into the computer.

Troubleshooting of Scanner
S.N. Fault Possible solution
1 Scanner is dead l Check the power supply
l Check the power cord

l Check the power fuse
l Check the ON/OFF switch of scanner
2 Scanner is not moving l Check the scanner pulley
l Check the motor

l Check the gear
3 No scanning image l Check the lamp if fused replace it
4 Image is not clear l Clean the lamp
l Clean the mirror

l Clean the glass
5 Scanner does not work l Check for the proper software installation
Review Questions
1. Explain the working principle of microwave oven and show how food grains are get heated.
2. Write down the basic principle of telephony with the help of block diagram.
3. How fax machine converts images into electrical signals for transmission of messages?
4. Write down the need of printer. Discuss image transfer unit?
5. What is scanning process? Briefly explain with block diagram?
6. Write down the safety procedure for the following:
i) Microwave oven
ii) Telephone
iii) Fax Machine
iv) Printer
v) Scanner
7. Write down the various possible faults and their solution for a printer.
8. Write down the various possible faults and their solution for a fax machine.
9. Write down the various possible faults and their solution for a scanner.

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TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

"This book or part thereof may not be reproduced by

Published By : The Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education,

Design & Layout By : Public Printing (Delhi) Service

Mr. Safdar Tanweer

Mr. Syed Sibtain Khalid

EDITING & COORDINATION

1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW & DESCRIPTION

l KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OUTCOMES

1.3 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

1.4 WHO GUIDELINES

1.5 ELECTRONICS SAFETY ENGINEERING

1.6 ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

1.7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1.8 RESCUE A VICTIM OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

1.9 STANDARD SAFETY TIPS

1.10 ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

1.11 SAFETY ISSUES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

1.12 SAFETY CONCERN IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

1.13 PROVISIONS AND BENEFITS OF SAFETY

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1.3 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

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Need of occupational health and safety:

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The discipline covers following key features:

The relative future challenges for occupational health:

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1.5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ENGINEERING

Electrical Prevention Guide

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Factors in Lethality of Electric Shock

l The Current Path Through The Body from Entry to Exit

l The Period of Time The Body is in The Circuit

1.6 ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

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1.7 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Electrical Safety Shoes

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Safety Shorting Probe

Fig.5 Safety shorting probe

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The various types of hearing protective aids are shown below.

Fig.8 Respiratory protection aids

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1.9 STANDARD SAFETY TIPS

Important safety tips to help avoid injuries, which may include:

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1.10 ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Points to include in Emergency Procedures

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1.11 SAFETY ISSUES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

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1.12 SAFETY CONCERN IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

1.13 PROVISIONS AND BENEFITS OF SAFETY

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