On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 01:44:36, "David" wrote:

: The Gemstar4 module is the entire system control in the later CTC203 sets,
: without it the set simply will not function at all.

I just got one in that doesn't have U13101, which I assume
is totally controlled by the Gemstar unit. Came in with no
power. The customer first noticed that the set would loose
video, but the audio would stay.

: FYI early Gemstar 4 modules were so bad in failing that a very large number
: of them were replaced under warranty.

This one was manufactured March, 2002, and the dealer said
that it is out of warranty. Chassis # CTC203AA9, model # F27669.

There is no data on any of the Gemstar connections, or pins 5
and 6 of the eeprom when the set is plugged in. Is there any
way to determine that the Gemstar is the culprit?

All voltages from the SMPS are fine, and the 12 volt SMPS
regulator works when Q14104 os bypassed.

Any ideas?

--
Tedd Doda VE3TJD

remove: lose.this. to reply directly.