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MVT2137 SERVICE MANUAL COLOR TELEVISION/VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ORIGINAL MFR’S VERSION A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
SERVICING NOTICES ON CHECKING 1. KEEP THE NOTICES 6. AVOID AN X-RAY As for the places which need special attentions, Safety is secured against an X-ray by consider- they are indicated with the labels or seals on the ing about the cathode-ray tube and the high cabinet, chassis and parts.
TAPE REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY Remove the VCR block from the main unit. (Refer to item 1 of the DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.) Remove the screw 1 of the Deck Chassis and remove the Loading Motor. Rotate the Pinch Roller Cam in the direction of the arrow by hand to slacken the Video Tape. Rotate the Clutch Ass'y either of the directions to wind the Video Tape in the Cassette Case.
CONTENTS SERVICING NOTICES ON CHECKING .................. A1-1 HOW TO ORDER PARTS ....................... A1-1 TAPE REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY ............A1-2 CONTENTS ..........................A2-1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................A3-1~A3-4 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL PARTS AND P. C. BOARDS ..........B1-1, B1-2 2.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CRT Size / Visual Size 13 inch / 335.4mmV System CRT Type Normal Deflection degree Magnetic Field BV/BH +0.45G / 0.18G Color System NTSC Speaker 1Speaker Position Front Size x 2.5 Inch Impedance Sound Output 10%(Typical) System Player / Recorder System Video System NTSC...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Timer Rec Set Channel Setup TV/CATV Auto ch Memory Add/Delete Guide ch Set TV Setup V-chip Set On/Off Timer Set Picture Audio Sap On/Off Auto Repeat On/Off System Setup Clock Set Language Auto Clock On/Off Standard Time Daylight Saving Time Commercial Advance Marking On/Off Blueback On/Off...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CH Up CH Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Select Play F.Fwd Pause/Still Stop Rec/OTR Eject Counter Reset Speed Timer Rec TV Monitor Quick View Program Slow Auto Tracking Set/Tracking+ Set/Tracking - Menu Enter Cancel Call TV/Caption/Text Sleep Timer Muting Zero Return CM Skip...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Change Plug DC Car Cord (Center+) AC Plug Adapter AC Cord AV Cord (2Pin-1Pin) Guarantee Card Registration Card ESP Card Warning Sheet Dew/AHC Caution Sheet Quick Set-up Sheet Circuit Diagram Service Facility List Important Safeguard G-15 Interface Switch Power Play...
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL PARTS 1-3: TV/VCR BLOCK (Refer to Fig. 1-3) AND P.C. BOARDS Remove the 2 screws (1). Disconnect the following connectors: 1-1: BACK CABINET (Refer to Fig. 1-1) (CP2201, CP4202, CP401 and CP403). Remove the 4 screws (1). Unlock the support 2.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1-5: JDECK SHIELD PLATE AND BOTTOM SHIELD 1-7: JACK PLATE AND SYSCON PCB (Refer to Fig. 1-7) (Refer to Fig. 1-5) Remove the screw (1). Remove the 2 screws (1). Remove the Syscon PCB in the direction of arrow (A). Remove the screw (2).
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. REMOVAL OF DECK PARTS NOTE In case of the Locker R installation, check if the two 2-1: TOP BRACKET (Refer to Fig. 2-1) positions of Fig.2-3-B are correctly locked. Extend the 2 supports (1). When you install the Cassette Side R, be sure to move Slide the 2 supports (2) and remove the Top Bracket.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-6: LOADING MOTOR/WORM (Refer to Fig. 2-6-A) Tension Arm Ass'y Remove the screw (1). Remove the Loading Motor. Remove the Worm. Fig. 2-7-A Loading Motor Worm Tension Connect Tension Band Main Chassis Tension Spring Tension Arm Ass'y Tension Holder €...
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-8: T BRAKE ARM/T BRAKE BAND (Refer to Fig. 2-8-A) Remove the T Brake Spring. Idler Gear Turn the T Brake Arm clockwise and bend the hook Idler Arm Ass'y section to remove it. Unlock the 2 supports (1) and remove the T Brake S Reel Band.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-10: CASSETTE OPENER/PINCH ROLLER BLOCK/ P5 ARM ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-10-A) Unlock the support (1) and remove the Cassette Opener. Remove the Pinch Roller Block and P5 Arm Ass'y. Cassette Opener Spring Position Fig. 2-11-B 2-12: FE HEAD (RECORDER ONLY) (Refer to Fig. 2-12) Pinch Roller Block Remove the screw (1).
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-14: CAPSTAN DD UNIT (Refer to Fig. 2-14-A) 2-15: MAIN CAM/PINCH ROLLER CAM/JOINT GEAR (Refer to Fig. 2-15-A) Remove the Capstan Belt. Remove the E-Ring (1), then remove the Main Cam. Remove the 3 screws (1). Remove the E-Ring (2), then remove the Pinch Roller Remove the Capstan DD Unit.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE 2-18: CASSETTE GUIDE POST/INCLINED BASE S/T UNIT/P4 CAP (Refer to Fig. 2-18-A) 1. When you install the Loading Arm S Ass'y, Loading Arm T Ass'y and Main Loading Gear, align each Remove the P4 Cap. marker. (Refer to Fig. 2-16-B) Unlock the support (1) and remove the Cassette Guide Post.
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. After one side is removed, pull in the opposite direction 3. REMOVAL OF ANODE CAP to remove the other. Read the following NOTED items before starting work. NOTE After turning the power off there might still be a potential Take care not to damage the Rubber Cap.
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF When IC starts moving back and forth easily after desoldering completely, pickup the corner of the IC using FLAT PACKAGE IC a tweezers and remove the IC by moving with the IC desoldering machine. (Refer to Fig. 4-3.) REMOVAL NOTE Put the Masking Tape (cotton tape) around the Flat...
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION When bridge-soldering between terminals and/or the soldering amount are not enough, resolder using a Thin- Take care of the polarity of new IC and then install the tip Soldering Iron. (Refer to Fig. 4-8.) new IC fitting on the printed circuit pattern. Then solder each lead on the diagonal positions of IC temporarily.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS Audio/Control H.SW Head Switch Automatic Color Control Hertz Audio Erase Integrated Circuit Automatic Frequency Control Intermediate Frequency Automatic Fine Tuning Indicator AFT DET Automatic Fine Tuning Detect Inverter Automatic Gain Control Killer Amplifier Left Antenna Light Emitting Diode A.PB Audio Playback LIMIT AMP...
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KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS SYNC Synchronization SYNC SEP Sync Separator, Separation Transistor TRAC Tracking TRICK PB Trick Playback Test Point UNREG Unregulated Volt Voltage Controlled Oscillator Video Intermediate Frequency Vertical Pulse, Voltage Display V.PB Video Playback Variable Resistor V.REC Video Recording Visual Search Fast Forward Visual Search Rewind Voltage Super Source...
SERVICE MODE LIST This unit provided with the following SERVICE MODES so you can repair, examine and adjust easily. To enter SERVICE MODE, unplug AC cord till lost actual clock time. Then press and hold Vol (-) button of main unit and remocon key simultaneously.
PREVENTIVE CHECKS AND SERVICE INTERVALS The following standard table depends on environmental conditions and usage. Parts replacing time does not mean the life span for individual parts. Also, long term storage or misuse may cause transformation and aging of rubber parts. The following list means standard hours, so the checking hours depends on the conditions.
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PREVENTIVE CHECKS AND SERVICE INTERVALS CLEANING NOTE 2. TAPE RUNNING SYSTEM After cleaning the heads with isopropyl alcohol, do not When cleaning the tape transport system, use the run a tape until the heads dry completely. If the heads gauze moistened with isopropyl alcohol. are not completely dry and alcohol gets on the tape, 3.
WHEN REPLACING EEPROM (MEMORY) IC If a service repair is undertaken where it has been required to change the MEMORY IC, the following steps should be taken to ensure correct data settings while making reference to TABLE 1. NOTE: Initial Data setting will not be possible if clock has been set. To reset clock, either unplug AC cord and allow at least 5 seconds before Power On or alternatively, discharge backup capacitor.
PREPARATION FOR SERVICING How to use the Servicing Fixture Unplug the connector CP2201, CP4202, CP502, CP820 and CP850, then remove the VCR Block from the set. Connect as shown in the below figure using the Service Fixture. • Connect the Syscon PCB to the Main PCB with the cable JG162D and JG162E. •...
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT 1-2: CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF TENSION POST POSITION Read the following NOTES before starting work. Set to the PLAY mode. • Place an object which weighs between 450g~500g on Adjust the adjusting section for the Tension Arm the Cassette Tape to keep it steady when you want to position so that the Tension Arm top is within the make the tape run without the Cassette Holder.
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1-4: CONFIRMATION OF VSR TORQUE NOTE Install the Torque Gauge (JG002F) and Adapter (JG002B) If the torque is out of the range, replace the following on the S Reel. Set to the Picture Search (Rewind) mode. parts. (Refer to Fig.1-4-B) Replacement Part Check item Then, confirm that it indicates 120~180gf•cm.
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-2: CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF AUDIO/ 2-3: TAPE RUNNING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL HEAD (X VALUE ADJUSTMENT) When the Tape Running Mechanism does not work well, Confirm and adjust the height of the Reel Disk. adjust the following items. (Refer to item 1-1) Confirm and adjust the position of the Tension Post.
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 3. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT PARTS LOCATION GUIDE 1. Tension Connect P4 Post 2. Tension Arm T Brake Spring 3. Guide Roller T Reel 4. Audio/Control Head S Reel 5. X value adjustment driver hole Adjusting section for the Tension Arm position D2-4...
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. BEFORE MAKING ELECTRICAL 2. BASIC ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS (VCR SECTION) Read and perform these adjustments when repairing the 2-1: PG SHIFTER circuits or replacing electrical parts or PCB assemblies. Connect CH-1 on the oscilloscope to TP1002 and CH-2 CAUTION to J4202.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-3: RF AGC 2-8: SUB BRIGHTNESS Receive a 63dB monoscope pattern. Receive the monoscope pattern. (RF Input) Connect the digital voltmeter between the pin 5 of Using the remote control, set the brightness and CP602 and the pin 1 (GND) of CP602. contrast to normal position.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-13: SUB TINT 2-15: OSD HORIZONTAL Receive the color bar pattern. (RF Input) Activate the adjustment mode display of Fig. 1-1. Connect the oscilloscope to TP803 (R810). Press the VOL. UP/DOWN button on the remote control Using the remote control, set the brightness, contrast, until the difference of A and B becomes minimum.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-20: COLOR LEVEL Receive the color bar pattern. (RF Input) Connect the oscilloscope to TP4201. When setting to the Y-LEVEL 100%, check if the MAGENTA is 45 ± 10%. (Refer to Fig. 2-6) 100% Magenta Fig. 2-6 D3-4...
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 3-3: STATIC CONVERGENCE 3. PURITY AND CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE Adjust after performing adjustments in section 3-2. NOTE Receive the crosshatch pattern from the color bar Turn the unit on and let it warm up for at least 30 generator.
HI-FI SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (SYSCON PCB) FROM POWER P.CON+5V PCB010 VMA245 NOTE: THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM IS THE LATEST AT THE TIME OF PRINTING AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE G-13 G-14...
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IF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (SYSCON PCB) TO CHROMA/IF MONITOR_V TO Y/C/AUDIO/CCD/HEAD AMP VIDEO_OUT TO IN/OUT VIDEO_OUT VIDEO_OUT TUNER VIDEO SIGNAL PCB010 NOTE: THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM IS THE LATEST AT THE TIME VMA245 OF PRINTING AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE G-15 G-16...
TV POWER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM +5V_REG IC IC501 KIA7805API DC JACK J503 (MAIN PCB) HEC0824-010010 RY503 5A 125V 2.5A 125V 10A 125V ALKS325 D550 CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, MTZJ6.8B REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE 5A 125V (F501),2.5A 125V(F502) AND 10A 125V(ICP502).
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM HALL MAIN ROTOR CD757 CP2201_2 REMOCON_OUT HEADPHONE JACK SENSOR COIL MAGNET FG SENSOR J351 AT+5V POWER_ON_L KEY_A T-REC_LED REC_LED HALL HALL SWITCH KEY_B LOGIC CP1001 CAP_FG CD351_1 CP4202_1 FRONT_VIDEO_IN CAP_VCO FRONT AV JACK J701_1 FRONT_AUDIO_IN CAP/M/F/R SOUND_GND I LIMIT SOUND_OUT MOTOR_GND SP_OUT...
WAVEFORMS Y/C/AUDIO/CCD/HEAD AMP MICON POWER ON 1.0V 5ms/div 0.5V 20µs/div 1.0V 10µs/div DEFLECTION POWER ON POWER ON 17 0.5V 5ms/div 100mV 0.1µs/div 0.5V 10ms/div 9 POWER ON 18 200mV 20µs/div 1.0V 20µs/div 10mV 20us/div 10.0V 5ms/div 0.5V 1ms/div 1.0V 10ms/div 11 PB 20 50.0V 20µs/div 10.0V 5us/div...
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WAVEFORMS 21 50.0V 20µs/div 50.0V 20µs/div CHROMA/IF 100mV 20µs/div 200mV 20µs/div NOTE: The following waveforms were measured at the point of the corresponding balloon number in the schematic diagram.
CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (TOP VIEW) M2003 UN4001 H5002 H5001 D1100 M101 NOTE: Applying positions AA, AB, AC and AD for the gre CLASS PART NO. MARK ase are displayed for this section. GREASE G-555G Check if the correct grease is applied for each po MG-33 sition.
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CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (BOTTOM VIEW) M2001 NOTE: Applying positions AA, AB, AC and AD for the CLASS PART NO. MARK grease are displayed for this section. GREASE G-555G Check if the correct grease is applied for each position. MG-33 FG-84M FL-721 I2-2...
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MVT2137 SERVICE MANUAL COLOR TELEVISION/VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER REVISION 1 MFR’S VERSION C MFR’S VERSION PCB010 VMA245B A34JXV70X53N45 VMA245D A34AGT13X98(L) Please file this revision with the original version.
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PCB VERSION UP ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST MFR'S VERSION A MFR'S VERSION C PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. SYSCON PCB ASS'Y (VERSION A) SYSCON PCB ASS'Y (VERSION C) PCB010 A5A3A9C010 A5A3A9C010 VMA245B VMA245D SYSCON PCB's are interchangeable. Change of CRT ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST MFR'S VERSION A...