SERVICING NOTICES ON CHECKING 1. KEEP THE NOTICES 3. PUT PARTS AND WIRES IN THE ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER As for the places which need special attentions, ASSEMBLING OR WIRING they are indicated with the labels or seals on the cabinet, chassis and parts. Make sure to keep the There are parts which use the insulation indications and notices in the operation manual.
CONTENTS SERVICING NOTICES ON CHECKING ......................A1-1 HOW TO ORDER PARTS ..........................A1-1 CONTENTS ..............................A2-1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................A3-1~A3-6 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL PARTS AND P. C. BOARDS ..............B1-1 2. REMOVAL OF DECK PARTS ......................... B2-1~B2-5 KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS ..........................
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-1. Outline of the Product -Speed 1/2" Video Cassette Recorder G-2. VCR Format VHS Standard NTSC SECAM PAL-M PAL-N VHS Hi-Fi Audio System G-3. Video Recording System : Rotary,slant azimuth two head helical scan system Luminance Component : FM recording Chrominance Component: Low frequency converted direct recording G-4.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-16.Tuner and Receiving Channel Tuner: Contactless Electric Tuner Oscar(W/O HYPER) Oscar(W/ HYPER) France CATV Others Receiving Channel (LOW) 2 ch ~ 6 ch (HIGH) 7 ch ~ 13 ch (CATV) A5 ch ~ B ch C ch~ W+11 ch W+12 ch~ W+58 ch 14 ch ~ 69 ch Tuning System...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-26.Power Source AC 50Hz AC 60Hz G-27.Power Consumption: W at AC Hz(Approx.) Stand by: W at AC Hz(Approx.) Per Year: kWh / Year G-28.Dimensions(Approx.) 360 mm(W) mm(D) mm(H) G-29.Weight(Approx.) Kg ( 8.8 lbs) Gross Kg ( 10.2 lbs) G-30.Cabinet Material Cabinet Front: 94HB...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-41.Display Fluorescent Indicator Clock/Counter,Channel,Timer Rec,OTR,Play,Rec,FF(Cue),Rew(Rev), Still,Pause,ATR,Eject,Stop WKL,Y.M.D,Start,End Repeat Memory Index On Screen Display Menu Clock Set( Calendar 24H) Timer Rec Set Auto Repeat On Off Sap On Off CH Set TV/CATV Auto CH Memory Add/Delete Language No Noise Back Ground G-CODE(or SHOWVIEW or PLUSCODE)No.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-44.Accessories Owner's Manual ( W/Guarantee Card) [English/Spanish] Remote Control Unit Dew Caution Sheet Video Cassette Tape Battery (UM- 4 x 2 ) Safety Tip Toll Free Insert Sheet Guarantee Card Audio-Video Cord (RCA) Warning Sheet Quick Set-Up Sheet Information Sheet U/V Mixer 75 ohm Coaxial Cable (...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-47.Remote Control Unit :RC-CA Glow in Dark Remocon Power Source: D.C V Battery UM - 4 x 2 Control Key :Total Ch Up Power Ch Down Eject Cancel/Ch Skip Play Cancel Play/Up Enter Play/Slow/Up Speed F.FWD Index F.FWD/Right Program Program/Video Plus Rew/Left...
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL PARTS 1-3: DECK CHASSIS (Refer to Fig. 1-3) Remove the 3 screws 1. AND P.C. BOARDS Remove the screw 2. 1-1: TOP CABINET, FRONT CABINET AND Disconnect the following connectors: (CP1001, CP1002, OPERATION PCB (Refer to Fig. 1-1) CP1003, CP4001, CP4002 and CP4003).
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. REMOVAL OF DECK PARTS NOTE When you install the Tape Guide L, install as shown in the 2-1: TOP BRACKET (Refer to Fig. 2-1) circle of Fig. 2-3-B. (Refer to Fig. 2-3-B) Remove the 2 screws 1. Slide the 2 supports 2 and remove the Top Bracket.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-6: LINK ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-6) 2-9: TENSION ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-9-A) Set the Link Ass'y to the Eject position. Move the Inclined S Ass'y to the back side. Remove the (A) side of the Link Ass'y first, then remove Remove the Tension Spring.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-11: S REEL/T REEL (Refer to Fig. 2-11) NOTE Remove the S Reel and T Reel. Do not touch the Pinch Roller. (Use gloves.) Remove the 2 Polyslider Washers 1. When you install the Pinch Roller Block, install as shown in the circle of Fig.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-15: AHC ASS'Y/CYLINDER UNIT ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-15) Middle Gear Unlock the support 1 and remove the AHC Ass'y. E-Ring Remove the 3 screws 2. Remove the Cylinder Unit Ass'y. Main Cam NOTE Pinch Roller Cam When you install the Cylinder Unit Ass'y, tighten the screws from (1) to (3) in order while pulling the Ass'y Joint Gear toward the left front direction.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-19: LOADING GEAR S/T ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-19-A) When you install the Clutch Actuator, install as shown in the circle of Fig. 2-19-C. (Refer to Fig. 2-19-C) Remove the E-Ring 1 and remove the Main Loading Gear. Remove the Capstan Brake Spring.
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. Method Operations Press both PLAY button and Initialization of the factory. CH UP button on the set for NOTE: Do not use this for the normal servicing. more than 2 seconds.
PREVENTIVE CHECKS AND SERVICE INTERVALS The following standard table depends on environmental conditions and usage. Unless maintenance is properly carried out, the following service intervals may be quite shortened as harmful effects may be had on other parts. Also, long term storage or misuse may cause transformation and aging of rubber parts. Time 1,000 1,500...
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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.
NOTE FOR THE REPLACING OF 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. ADDRESS DATA Table 1...
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 Tension Adjust until the edge of the Tension the Cassette Tape to keep it steady when you want to Arm is positioning within 0.5mm range from the make the tape run without the Cassette Holder.
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1-4: CONFIRMATION OF VSR TORQUE 2. CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF TAPE RUNNING MECHANISM Operate within 4~5 seconds after the reel disk begins to turn. Tape Running Mechanism is adjusted precisely at the Install the Torque Gauge (JG002F) and Adapter (JG002B) factory.
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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 Adjust X value adjustment driver hole 2. Tension Arm P4 Post 3. Guide Roller T Brake Spring 4. P1 Post T Reel 5. Audio/Control Head S Reel D1-4...
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS Read and perform this adjustment when repairing the circuits or replacing electrical parts or PCB assemblies. 1. BASIC ADJUSTMENT CAUTION When replacing IC's or transistors, use only specified silicon grease (YG6260M). (To prevent the damage to IC's and transistors.) 1-1: PG SHIFTER CONDITIONS MODE-PLAYBACK...
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SYSTEM CONTROL/SERVO SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ATTENTION: LES PIECES REPAREES PAR UN ETANT CAUTION: SINCE THESE PARTS MARKED BY NOTE: THE DC VOLTAGE AT EACH PART WAS DANGEREUSES AN POINT DE VUE SECURITE CRITICAL FOR SAFETY,USE ONES MEASURED WITH THE DIGITAL TESTER (SYSCON PCB) N’UTILISER QUE CELLS DECRITES DESCRIBED IN PARTS LIST ONLY...
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DECK SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (DECK PCB) LOADING MOTOR M101 S105 BOT SENSOR S106 Q101 RPT-38PB113 S101 S102 S103 S104 FROM/TO SYSCON/SERVO CP101 52044-0445 LDM+ LDM- PCB550 VE8851 CAUTION: SINCE THESE PARTS MARKED BY ATTENTION: LES PIECES REPAREES PAR UN ETANT NOTE: NOTE: THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM IS THE LATEST AT THE TIME THE DC VOLTAGE AT EACH PART WAS CRITICAL FOR SAFETY,USE ONES...
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM HALL MAIN ROTOR SENSOR COIL MAGNET FG SENSOR OPERATION PCB PCB270 VE9887 FULL ERASE HEAD ASS’Y H5002 HALL HALL SWITCH LOGIC CP1002 MOTOR GND I LIMIT VCO(12V) CAP.M F/R VCC(5V) CAPSTAN DD UNIT M2001 HEAD AUDIO CONTROL ASS’Y H5001 CD1002 CP4002...
CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (TOP VIEW) M2003 UN4001 H5001 H5002 M101 PCB550 (DECK PCB ASS'Y) NOTE: Applying positions AA, AB, AC, AD and BA for CLASS PART NO. MARK the grease or oil are displayed for this section. GREASE G-555G Check if the correct grease or oil is applied for G-488M each position.
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CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (BOTTOM VIEW) M2001 NOTE: Applying positions AA, AB, AC, AD and BA for CLASS PART NO. MARK the grease or oil are displayed for this section. GREASE G-555G Check if the correct grease or oil is applied for each position.
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MVR4040A SERVICE MANUAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER REVISION 1 MFR’S VERSION B MFR’S VERSION IC4001 LA71077AM-MPB LA71077BM-MPB Please file this revision with the original version.
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DIFFERENCES Alteration of IC. MFR'S VERSION A MFR'S VERSION B REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION IC4001 I03F310770 LA71077AM-MPB I03F31077B LA71077BM-MPB R4041 R801R7102J RC OHM 1/10W R4051 R903N8273J RC 27K OHM 1/8W R903N8333J RC 33K OHM 1/8W R4202 R001T6680J RC OHM 1/6W R001T6750J RC OHM 1/6W...
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