Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

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  • pllasma
    Member
    • Jun 2015
    • 16
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    #1

    Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

    Hello,

    My Infinity tss-1200 subwoofer started giving me issues a few months ago. It started with a low hum/buzz and occasionally a chirp. Neither were consistent and would happen a few times daily or a few times weekly. Now the subwoofer is not working at all.

    The manual is found Here

    I'm no expert at using meters, when looking at the schematic (bottom of document on the left), I've tested the voltages at AC1/AC3 and they are both around 50V. I've also tested at C4 and C9 (very bottom on right) with their volts ~14.5.

    I also removed one of the large capacitors (3300uF80V) and tested with a capacitance meter. The reading was 2950uF. (Thanks to those who responded in my capacitor post). I also connected a 1.5V battery to charge the capacitor.. The reading was steady at 1.5V dropping 0.01 V every 10-15 seconds. (I have not tested the 2nd capacitor).

    I've also looked over the board and haven't noticed any burnt/bulging caps or resistors, etc.

    I've attached a few pictures. 1 pic is an overall view of the board (it's missing the one capacitor I removed). And there are 2 pics that show a copper coil with some gel-like substance. This gel looks like it's spread out and covered some of the components and went under others. Not sure what the gel is, but is that okay?

    Now I'm at a lose. Can anyone give me ideas on what I should check?
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  • lti
    Badcaps Legend
    • May 2011
    • 2547
    • United States

    #2
    Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

    Originally posted by pllasma
    And there are 2 pics that show a copper coil with some gel-like substance. This gel looks like it's spread out and covered some of the components and went under others. Not sure what the gel is, but is that okay?
    That looks like glue. It should be okay. It doesn't look like the kind of glue that becomes conductive.

    It looks like C78 is bulging.

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    • pllasma
      Member
      • Jun 2015
      • 16
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      #3
      Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

      Originally posted by lti
      That looks like glue. It should be okay. It doesn't look like the kind of glue that becomes conductive.

      It looks like C78 is bulging.


      I took out the cap at C78 and tested it. It's a 330uF16V but reading between 205-250uF. I also pulled another cap that is exactly the same and it doesn't read and capacitance at all.

      So question.. would these bad caps be enough to kill the entire board?
      Last edited by pllasma; 07-02-2015, 11:28 AM.

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      • stj
        Great Sage 齊天大聖
        • Dec 2009
        • 30997
        • Albion

        #4
        Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

        yes.
        and before you ask, use panasonic FR series and DONT get them from ebay.

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        • pllasma
          Member
          • Jun 2015
          • 16
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          #5
          Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

          Originally posted by stj
          yes.
          and before you ask, use panasonic FR series and DONT get them from ebay.

          what about these:

          http://www.frys.com/product/1005523?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

          I have a FRY's near me and I would be able to pick them up if they are suitable replacements.

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          • stj
            Great Sage 齊天大聖
            • Dec 2009
            • 30997
            • Albion

            #6
            Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

            no, NTE = some surplus crap that has been re-branded.

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            • Pentium4
              CapXon Be Gone
              • Sep 2011
              • 3741
              • USA

              #7
              Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

              Definitely glue in the first pic. Oozed electrolyte would be around the leads of the capacitor.

              I'd also suspect any Koshin caps to be failed. They're of very, very low quality. I've even seen a 1uF 50V Koshin cap fail high capacitance and high ESR, and it was only 8 years old.

              Don't buy any caps from Fry's. Source the Panny FR from Digi-Key

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              • pllasma
                Member
                • Jun 2015
                • 16
                • US

                #8
                Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

                I've replaced 2 capacitors, but still having issues. Not sure which direction to take..

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                • budm
                  Badcaps Legend
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 40746
                  • USA

                  #9
                  Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

                  So it is still dead? What DCV do you get between the two legs of those two caps? The power LED is on when the audio input signal is detected?
                  Never stop learning
                  Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
                  http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956

                  Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
                  http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999

                  Inverter testing using old CFL:
                  http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl

                  Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
                  http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/

                  TV Factory reset codes listing:
                  http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809

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                  • Pentium4
                    CapXon Be Gone
                    • Sep 2011
                    • 3741
                    • USA

                    #10
                    Re: Infinity TSS-1200 Subwoofer issues

                    Which two caps did you replace?

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