The PlayStation 2 Mechacon Adjustment Program (PMAP) is a tool for maintaining the PlayStation 2 CD/DVD subsystem. SONY has its own official tools that aid in the maintenance process of its consoles. This program is a clone of their tools.
It offers the following functionality:
The electrical circuit and mechanism adjustment functions offer jitter measurement, the jitter measurement is only a rough value. Only real jitter measuring equipment can give an accurate measurement of jitter.
A) RS232C: TXD (JL610) RXD (JL611) +3.3V (JL613) GND (JL609) TEST MODE (Connect JL617 to GND) B) RF-AMP circuit for DVD jitter meter RFAC (JL601) AGND (JL602, AGND must be used with RFAC). C) Other test points: RFDC (JL608) FE (JL605) TE (JL607) VC_+1.7V (JL604) +8.5V (JL430, JL431) GND (JL432, JL433) D) EEPROM Reset Mode on Dragon Models (50k+): EEP_CS and EEP_CE via resistor R6305 If the legs of resistor R6305 are shorted, the EEP_CS line will go high, preventing the EEPROM from being read during the console's power-up. The EEPROM will only become accessible after the short is removed. Correct sequence:
There are two types of optical blocks: SONY and SANYO. The SONY OP has SONY branding on it, while the SANYO OP has no branding. Only consoles starting from the F-chassis can support the SANYO OP.
If the OP block is changed, the console must be reconfigured to support the new OP block.
There are two types of lenses for the SONY OP: T487 and T609K. The T609K has a light yellow object lens protector (a ring around the object lens), while the T487 has a white protector.
For the D-chassis, the first lots of the KHS-400B with the T609K lens had a white object lens protector, with a violet marking at the adjustment screw on the side of the base of the optical block. Some lenses may have black, blue or green markings, but that does not mean that it is a new lens type.
There is no support for a SANYO OP with a T609K lens, so it's probably safe to assume that such a thing does not exist.
If the lens/OP block is swapped, the console must be reconfigured to support the new lens.
There are two types of RTC ICs on the F-chassis: IC405 RS5C384AE2 IC416 BU9861FV-WE2
There is a new BGA-based MechaCon on the F-chassis mainboard (CXP-103049-xxx). The battery must be present, or the DVD-ROM circuit may not function correctly.
If the battery is removed or has run out, the RTC-ECR data on the RTC IC and EEPROM will be erased to 0. This may result in the i.Link interface is not working properly. Therefore, install a good battery before adjustment and do not remove it.
The PlayStation 2 has an EEPROM chip that contains various configuration segments:
This tool allows the EEPROM to be backed up and restored (up to G-chassis only), erased and for the defaults to be loaded. The defaults for the SANYO OP (F-chassis and later) can also be loaded, allowing the OP to be changed to a SANYO OP. The MECHACON defaults are for a SONY OP.
Updates to the EEPROM parameters are also provided.
Warning! although the functionality is provided, do not erase the EEPROM or load the defaults for the ID region! This tool does not provide the functionality to restore the IDs of the PlayStation 2.
Adjustment of the electrical circuit is done automatically. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the adjustment procedure. You will need the following discs: CD test disc - SCD-2700 (YEDS-18 for DTL-T10000) DVD-SL test disc - HX-504 DVD-DL test disc - HX-505
If unavailable, regular discs (CD, DVD-SL and DVD-DL) can be used as a substitute for these discs, but the correct type of disc must be inserted. Failing which, irreparable damage to the console's optical block may result! If unsure, please use the corresponding PlayStation 2 discs. They have to be in a good condition.
You have to do this if you:
The mechanism adjustment involves two parts:
You need to do this if you:
Procedure for mechanism (skew) adjustment:
CD: a. CD DET: SONY OP 600-1600, SANYO OP 750-1800 / SONY OP: 660-1760, SANYO OP: 825-1980 b. FE Loop gain (K13): 0x10 - 0x60 c. TE Loop gain (K23): 0x10 - 0x60 DVD-SL: a. FE Loop gain (K13): 0x10 - 0x60 b. TE Loop gain (K23): 0x10 - 0x60 c. Jitter (256): 0 - 0x1B00 (DEX: 0x1000, T10000: 0x1400) / G/H/I-chassis: 0x3E00 (DEX: 0x2970) d. Error rate (PI+PO CC): 0 - 100 e. Error rate (PI NCC): 0 DVD-DL: a. DVD-DL DISC DETECT: 0x15 (DVD-DL) a. (L0) FE Loop gain (K13): 0x10 - 0x60 b. (L0) TE Loop gain (K23): 0x10 - 0x60 c. (L0) Jitter (256): 0 - 0x2300 (DEX: 0x1200) / G/H/I-chassis: 0 - 0x4C00 (DEX: 0x2D00) d. (L1) FE Loop gain (K13): 0x10 - 0x60 e. (L1) TE Loop gain (K23): 0x10 - 0x60 f. (L1) Jitter (256): 0 - 0x2300 (DEX: 0x1200) / G/H/I-chassis: 0 - 0x4C00 (DEX: 0x2D00) Disc Detect CD/DVD Ratio: >= 1.80 / G/H/I-chassis: >=1.73 EEPROM Checksum: 0
A-chassis: SCPH-10000/SCPH-15000 B-chassis: SCPH-30001 C-chassis: SCPH-30001/2/3/4 D-chassis: SCPH-30000/1/2/3/4, SCPH-35000/1/2/3/4, SCPH-30001/1/2/3/4R F-chassis: SCPH-30000, SCPH-30001/1/2/3/4/5/6/7R G-chassis: SCPH-39000/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8,SCPH-37000L,SCPH-37000B H/I-chassis: SCPH-50000/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10 A-chassis DEX: DTL-H10000 A-chassis TOOL: DTL-T10000(H) B-chassis DEX: DTL-H30001/2 D-chassis DEX: DTL-H30000 H-chassis DEX: DTL-H50000/1/2/6/8/9
Supported MD versions: MD1.36 testmode.193 for CXP101064-605R, testmode.194 for CXP101064-602R MD1.38 testmode.6 for CXP102064-003R MD1.38 testmode.19 for CXP102064-005R MD1.39 (CXP103049-xxx F/G-chassis) MD1.40 (CXR706080-xxx H/I-chassis)
There are no plans for adding support for ID management, as their only use is to evade DNAS.