Rowe cd 100 k - no rowelink

[theseeker]

i have recently purchased a rowe cd100k. when the juke is powered on the display flashes between power on and no rowelink. the home, index, and rowelink tx lights on the mech computer stay lit solid.

if i unplug the power or rowelink wire from the mech computer, i am able to use the menus and the no rowelink display goes away. with it plugged in, the machine doesnt respond to button presses.

i have checked the power going into the mech computer, and they seem to be fine. i have looked at both the ccc and the mech computer. all the solder joints look ok to me.

would anyone be able to guide me on what might be the problem or what the next step to diagnose the system should be.

thanks.

[Ron Rich]

Remove all Rowe-link plugs from the CCC-- Plug them in one at a time and see if one stops the link LED from blinking-- that's the one causing the problem -- If it won't blink without any plugged in, the CCC is the problem-- Which CCC, and which version chip, do you have in that phono ? Ron Rich

OP.S.  Didja CHECK, the power supply out-put  ? The "8 VDC". MUST be 9 VDC, if the player is a CDM-12, or PRO !!!

w

[theseeker]

the rowelink light has an almost solid light from a very rapid flash no matter what is unplugged. i did notice that after about 30 seconds the rowelink light will go out and the board error light comes on for a couple seconds and goes out. then the

rowelink light will come back on with its rapid almost solid flash. i  really cant tell if its lit solid or a very rapid flash.  the home, index, and rowelink tx lights on the mech computer stay lit solid no matter what is unplugged.

the only thing that i still notice is when i unplug the mech computer power or rowelink connector the no rowelink display goes away and i can use the key pad. the

the ccc model number is 40917602. im not sure where to look for the chipset version. the cd player says cd pro

all the voltages look correct as far as i can tell.

[Ron Rich]

Josh,
Gottem the manual-- ?? What do you mean "__voltages -LOOK- correct"-- You need to measure them with a good meter ! Did you do as asked above--? Ron Rich

[theseeker]

i do not have a manual. they match the voltages that i have seen on youtube. the voltages measure 30 volts and 9.2 volts at the power  connections.

yes, i did do what you said. there is no change in the lights on the ccc with the rowelink connections unplugged or plugged in.  the light flashes very rapidly on the central computer no matter what i have plugged in, then it stops after about 30 seconds and the board error light comes on and then goes off. afterwards the led flashes rapidly again.

there are no changes to the lights on the cd mech computer even when unplugging the rowelink connections.

[Ron Rich]

Hi Josh,
As stated in the "Hi Newbies"post-- you will need to purchase a book. As for the LED flash rate, I can't judge without seeing it, but it could be OK ? Do you know how to read the errors ? Do you know how to default the CCC ? Can you see a "chip" through the CCC cover--if so, what does the paper label say on it ? Ron Rich

[theseeker]

where would be the best place to get a manual for my model? i cant seem to find my model on the websites listed in the pinned topics.

with everything hooked up it gives no error codes other than the no rowelink message on the display. when the mech computer is unhooked the error is 05-63

i will open the cover of the ccc and get the chip number when i get off work.

i tried to unhook everything except the power connector from the mech computer and turned on the juke. the three lights still come on solid and stay lit. is there anything that is common to go bad on the mech computer that i can test or replace?

i did find a partial manual online that states to press the red button on the ccc within 2 seconds of turning on the juke with the service button enabled to reset the computer.  i have tried this with no changes.

i really appreciate your help and patience with me.

[Ron Rich]

Hi Josh,
You have a later computer then I have had experience with-- you will need to ask the suppliers listed in our FAQ's section if they have a re-print manual (or your local Rowe Distributor may have it in stock, or can still get it ?)?
"05-63" on older computers, was a power failure-- usually a connection- didja see the common Roe problems sticky post, above ? Ron Rich

[theseeker]

Yes, I read that post. I went through all the connectors.

I will try to find a manual. My gut is telling me that there is something wrong with the mech computer. I am trying to find a replacement, I will post the results when i get it.

Again, thank you for all of your help.

[Ron Rich]

Hi Josh,
I tend to agree-- What's the PN of the MCC-- I may have a good one-- Ron Rich

[theseeker]

Its a 61086202, I had just ordered one on ebay right before seeing your post. It says that it should be here some time next week. I just hope it is a working unit.

[Ron Rich]

No problem-- I hope so too!

[theseeker]

i received the part from ebay.

the seller had it listed as a 61086202 but sent a 61086201. would these parts interchange if mine was a 61086202?

[Ron Rich]

Hi Josh,
Please read the red-pined "stickies" at the start of the AMi/Rowe section. Ron Rich

[theseeker]

i read the post. i'm not sure if was reading it right, it is a bit confusing. i was not sure if the older revision would work in place of a newer revision.