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Video Cassette Recorder VR540 VR740 Service VR540 VR742 Service VR740 VR742 Service VR740 VR742 VR740 Service Manual Contents Survey of versions: PAL B/G Chapter PAL I, Ireland PAL B/G, Spain Sec. 1: Schematic Diagrams and CBA's Exploded Views SECAM L,L' & PAL B/G Mechanical and Electrical Parts Lists PAL/SECAM B/G, D/K For technical data reference is made to the Service Manual of VR540/02/07/16...
VCR. Buttons with TV feature To call up additional TV functions. STANDBY/ON y y To switch VCR or Philips TV on or off, interrupt menu function. STATUS/EXIT To access or remove the VCR’s on-screen status display. To exit on-screen menus. Or, to access or remove a status display or menu of Philips TV.
Front of the device STANDBY/ON PROGRAMME RECORD STOP/EJECT PLAY STANDBY/ON To switch off or on, interrupt a function. PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- To select the programme number. During normal or slow motion playback, press to adjust the tracking. RECORD To record the TV channel selected at this moments. When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at hight speed.
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To switch VCR or Philips TV on or off, interrupt menu function. STATUS/EXIT To access or remove the VCR’s on-screen status display. To exit on-screen menus. Or, to access or remove a status display or menu of Philips TV. 0..9 Press to select channels at VCR or Philips TV.
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Front of the device STANDBY/ON PROGRAMME RECORD STOP/EJECT STILL PLAY PWR. To switch off or on, interrupt a function. STANDBY/ON PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- To select the programme number. During normal or slow motion playback, press to adjust the tracking. To record the TV channel selected at this moments. RECORD When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at high speed.
SIGNAL NAME ABBREVIATIONS [ VR540/ (39, 58), VR740/ (02, 07, 16, 58), VR742/ (16, 39, 58) ] Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Color Phase Rotary Changeover C-ROTA SIgnal 4.43MHz 4.43MHz Clock C-SYNC Composite Synchronized Pulse SCART 1 8Pin Output Control 8POUT-1 Signal C-SYNC...
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Signal Name Function Signal Name Function SCART 8Pin Output Control SC2-IN Input Signal from Pin 8 of SCART2 JK1-8P-OUT Signal SECAM-C-IN SECAM Chroma Signal Input KEY-1 Key Scan Input Signal 1 SECAM-FM- SECAM FM Signal Output KEY-2 Key Scan Input Signal 2 Deck Mode Position Detector SECAM-H SECAM Mode at High...
CABINET DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS [ VR740/ (02, 07, 16, 58), VR742/ (16, 39, 58) ] 1. Disassembly Flowchart (1): Identification (location) No. of parts in the figures (2): Name of the part This flowchart indicates the disassembly steps to gain (3): Figure Number for reference access to item(s) to be serviced.
2. PREFIX SYMBOL "CL" MEANS WIRE-SOLDER Model Mark " " = SMD HOLES OF THE PCB. :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH A TEST PIN. F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M (WIRE IS SOLDERED DIRECTLY.) VR540/39 IC501 AL+5V TP507 VR540/58 FUNCTION CBA (SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL) MAIN CBA SW507...
:INDICATES A TEST POINT WITH A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS A HOLE IN THE PCB. (CAN DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT.) :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH A COMPONENT LEAD ON FOIL SIDE. VR540/39 2. PREFIX SYMBOL "CL" MEANS WIRE-SOLDER :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH NO TEST PIN.
Audio Block Diagram NOTE FOR WIRE CONNECTORS: TEST POINT INFORMATION 1. PREFIX SYMBOL "CN" MEANS CONNECTOR. :INDICATES A TEST POINT WITH A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS A HOLE IN THE PCB. (CAN DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT.) :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH A COMPONENT LEAD ON FOIL SIDE. 2.
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SIF OUT IF SIGNAL TU-AUDIO(L) 5 PROCESS TU-AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT Comparison Chart of IC451 (Hi-Fi AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS) Models & Marks MUTE-ON Model Mark VR540/39 OUTPUT VR540/58 AUDIO IN MUTE SELECT VR740/02 E,F,G,H,J,K,M VR740/07 MUTE-ON VR740/16 VR740/39 IIC-BUS SDA...
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Power Supply Block Diagram CAUTION CAUTION ! NOTE : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, Fixed voltage (or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. The voltage for parts in hot circuit is measured using If Main Fuse (F001) is blown, check to see that all components in the power supply REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE T1.6AL/250V FUSE.
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[ VR540/ (39, 58), VR740/ (02, 07, 16, 39, 58), VR742/ (16, 39, 58) ] Main 1/8 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CONNECTORS RESISTORS C501 CL501 R522 C502 CL502 R523 C506 CL504 R524...
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2.90 ~ 3.60V S-INH ------------------- ------------------- 3.60 ~ 4.30V ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 4.30 ~ 5.00V KEY OFF KEY OFF KEY OFF Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR540/39 VR540/58 VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39 VR740/58 VR742/16 VR742/39 VR742/58 1-10-32 1-10-33 HE473SCM1...
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“ “ = SMD PLAY MODE Models and Marks REC MODE (2.5) MODEL MARK THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE VR540/39 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. VR540/58 BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39 VR740/58 VR742/16 VR742/39...
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MAIN 3/8 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CAPACITORS TRANSISTORS RESISTORS C251 C347 Q401 R402 C252 C351 Q402 R403 C253 C352 Q403 R404 C254 C401 Q405 R407 C302 C402 Q406 R408...
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Comparison Chart of MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE Models and Marks REC MODE (2.5) MODEL MARK VR540/39 THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. VR540/58 BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39...
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Comparison Chart of MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE Models and Marks REC MODE (2.5) MODEL MARK VR540/39 INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR VR540/58 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39...
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MAIN 4/8 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position CAPACITORS C157 C158 CONNECTORS CL151 CL152 CL508 DIODES D153 D154 D155 D156 TRANSISTORS Q153 RESISTORS R158 TEST POINTS JACK Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS TRANSISTORS C101...
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MAIN 5/8 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS DIODES RESISTORS C002 D051 BB-3 R009 C003 D052 CC-3 R011 C004 D053 BB-2 R012 C005 D-55 CC-3 R013 C006 D056 AA-2 R014 C007 D057 BB-2 R015...
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Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK CAUTION ! CAUTION ! VR540/39 MODE: SP/REC PLAY MODE For continued protection against fire hazard, Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. VR540/58...
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Main 6/8 Schematic Diagram Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR540/39 VR540/58 VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39 VR740/58 VR742/16 VR742/39 VR742/58 “ “ = SMD MODE: SP/REC PLAY MODE REC MODE (2.5) INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR BOTH PLAY &...
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Main 7/8 Schematic Diagram ( D, I, L ) Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR540/39 MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE VR540/58 REC MODE VR740/02 (2.5) VR740/07 THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE VR740/16 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE.
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Main 8/8 Schematic Diagram ( F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M ) Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR540/39 MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE VR540/58 REC MODE VR740/02 (2.5) VR740/07 INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE...
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Comparison Chart of MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE Models and Marks REC MODE (2.5) MODEL MARK VR540/39 THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE VR540/58 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39...
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Function Schematic Diagram ( F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M ) Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR540/39 VR540/58 VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39 VR740/58 VR742/16 VR742/39 VR742/58 “ “ = SMD Function Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No.
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Main CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CAPACITORS CAPACITORS CAPACITORS RESISTORS RESISTORS RESISTORS RESISTORS C002 C341 C474...
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Main CBA Top View CAUTION ! BECAUSE A HOT CHASSIS GROUND IS PRESENT IN THE POWER CAUTION ! For continued protection against fire hazard, SUPPLY CIRCUIT , AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED. Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. replace only with the same type fuse.
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Main CBA Bottom View CAUTION ! BECAUSE A HOT CHASSIS GROUND IS PRESENT IN THE POWER CAUTION ! For continued protection against fire hazard, SUPPLY CIRCUIT , AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED. Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. replace only with the same type fuse.
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Jack CBA Top View Jack CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS TRANSISTORS C101 Q101 C102 Q102 C103 RESISTORS C104 R101 C105 R103 C107 R104 C108 R106 C109 R108 C110 R109 C111 R110 C112 R112 C113 R113 C115 R115...
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AFV CBA Top View AFV CBA Bottom View AFV CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CONNECTORS DIODES COILS BHC400F01091 RESISTORS CRYSTAL OSCILLATORS 1-10-64 1-10-65...
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Function CBA Top View ( F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M ) Function CBA Bottom View ( F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M ) Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR540/39 VR540/58 VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39...
Models & Marks NOTE FOR WIRE CONNECTORS: AC CORD 1. PREFIX SYMBOL "CN" MEANS CONNECTOR. (CAN DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT.) Model Mark 2. PREFIX SYMBOL "CL" MEANS WIRE-SOLDER VR540/39 HOLES OF THE PCB. (WIRE IS SOLDERED DIRECTLY.) ANT-IN ANT-OUT VR540/58 VR740/02 CN701...
IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS [ VR540/ (39, 58), VR740/ (02, 07, 16, 58), VR742/ (16, 39, 58) ] Comparison Chart of Models and Marks Signal Active Mark Function Name Level Model Mark N.U. Not Used VR540/36 N.U. Not Used VR540/58 OUT D-V- Dummy V-sync H/Hi-z...
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Signal Active Signal Active Mark Function Mark Function Name Level Name Level OUT D-REC- Delayed Record SCART 1 8Pin OUT 8POUT- Signal Output Control Signal System Reset RESET Signal SCART 2 8Pin OUT 8POUT- (Reset=”L”) Output Control Signal XC-IN Sub Clock SECAM SECAM Mode OUT XC-...
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Signal Active Signal Active Mark Function Mark Function Name Level Name Level Capstan Motor A/D Converter FWD/REV Power Input/ AVcc OUT C-F/R Control Signal Standard (FWD=”L”/ Voltage Input REV=”H”) H/L/ IF AGC Control Supply Reel Signal Hi-z S-REEL PULSE Rotation Signal T-REEL Take Up Reel PULSE Rotation Signal...
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: Products marked with a h have special characteristics important to safety. Before replacing any of these components, read carefully the product safety notice in this service manual. Don't degrade the safety of the product through improper servicing. NOTES: Parts that not assigned part numbers (-----------) are not available.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C303 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 1UF/50V M H7 C304 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 1UF/50V M H7 C305 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. F Z 0.22UF/16V C307 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 0.047UF/25V C308 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 0.022UF/25V C309 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C415 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 10UF/16V M H7 C416 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. F Z 0.1UF/25V C417 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 0.01UF/50V C418 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. CG J 33PF/50V C419 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 4700PF/50V C421 ELECTROLYTIC CAP.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C522 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 22UF/6.3V M H7 C523 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 1000PF/50V C524 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. CG J 330PF/50V C526 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 4700PF/50V C527 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 22UF/6.3V M H7 C529 CERAMIC CAP.(AX) Y M 0.01UF/16V C530...
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X36F X36D X36C [ F,H,K ] [ D,I,L ] [ G ] Some Ref. Numbers are not in sequence. Unit Comparison Chart of Models and Marks Model Mark VR540/39 VR540/58 VR740/02 VR740/07 VR740/16 VR740/39 VR740/58 VR742/16 VR742/39 VR742/58 1-17-6 HE480PEX...
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: Products marked with a h have special characteristics important to safety. Before replacing any of these components, read carefully the product safety notice in this service manual. Don’t degrade the safety of the product through improper servicing. MECHANICAL PARTS LIST Pos.