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FILE NO. 810-200551 SERVICE MANUAL COMBINATION 21" FLAT TV AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER/DVD VIDEO PLAYER TELE TEXT VTW21FQR DOCUMENT CREATED IN JAPAN, June, 2005...
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PRECAUTIONS SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT NOTES ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and day.
REMOTE CONTROL AERIAL CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Connect an indoor or outdoor aerial to the aerial socket at the rear panel as shown below. For all aerial circuit problems, please consult your local dealer. BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the battery compart- Install two “AAA/R03/UM-4” Replace the cover.
ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION TO SET THE CLOCK This unit can display five languages, Preparation Besides displaying the channel Preparation English, German, Russian, Italiano, • Make sure that the MAIN POWER (ON) switch on the front panel number and functions symbols on Press TV/VCR to select TV/VCR mode.
TUNING THE TV CHANNELS TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) In certain areas of the countries which have MANUAL TUNING Press ON/STANDBY. Then press TV/VCR to select TV/ poor reception the Automatic Tuning System VCR mode. may not tune your unit to the strongest Press TV/VCR to select TV/VCR broadcast signal.
TO SET THE ON TIMER TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV Preparation This feature allows you to have the Preparation automatically turn “ON” at predeter- Press TV/VCR to select TV/VCR mode. TV turn “OFF” automatically at a Press TV/VCR to select TV/VCR mode.
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PLAYBACK SPECIAL PLAYBACK NTSC TAPE PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS To play a pre-recorded cassette tape. TO START PLAYBACK When either FWD or REV is pressed in the PLAYBACK Your TV/VCR can playback Video tapes recorded in the mode, the speed search picture will appear.
OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR TIMER RECORDING ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER The One-touch Timer Recording Example: feature provides a simple and One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. When setting the date in the step 4 on page 25, press Press PROGRAM once.
VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX) STEREO PLAYBACK/RECEPTION DISTURBANCE SELECTING STEREO OR BILINGUAL SOUND FOR A PRE-RECORDED TAPE HI-FI SIGNAL INDICATION The VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM SEARCHING FOR AN INDEX MARK Press AUDIO to select stereo/mono or bilingual playback. See the table below for more information. HiFi signal indication (INDEX) enables you to locate the Press DISPLAY.
TELETEXT TELETEXT (CONTINUED) Most broadcasting stations offer a Teletext service in addition to their standard TV program. To call a teletext page Teletext offers news, weather forecast, winning Lotto numbers, TV listings and other interesting news. Leaf through the pages with PAGE ( ) (forward or backward).
SPECIAL PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PROCEDURE You can play discs at various speeds. Playing in fast reverse or fast forward Press OPEN/CLOSE on directions the unit. The disc tray will open. Press REV or FWD during playback. REV: Fast reverse playback FWD: Fast forward playback Each time you press the REV or FWD button, the playback speed changes.
REPEAT PLAYBACK ZOOMING/CHANGING ANGLES/LOCATING DESIRED SCENE Repeat Playback Zooming This unit will allow you to zoom in on the frame image. You Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. can then make selections by switching the position of the VCD/CD frame.
KARAOKE PLAYBACK/TITLE SELECTION/DVD MENU CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS You can change the default settings Karaoke playback Press SETUP during stop to customize performance to your You can turn the vocal on or off recorded on the DVD mode. preference. KARAOKE. The following on-screen display appears.
CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION SETTINGS (CONTINUED) TEMPORARY DISABLING OF RATING LEVEL BY DVD DISC Depending on the DVD disc, the disc Load a DVD disc and press may try to temporarily cancel the To change the parental level PLAY or OPEN/CLOSE on the rating level that you have set.
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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE SYMPTOMS SOLUTION PAGE CAUSE TELEVISION Picture Tube: 21" (51 cm "V") measured diagonally 90 degree deflection No disc is inserted. Insert a disc. Television System: CCIR 625 Lines 50 Fields Insert a playable disc (Check the disc type An unplayable disc is inserted.
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IMPORTANT WARNING CAUTION: DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS PLAYER USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. THE FOLLOWING CAUTION LABEL IS LOCATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE PLAYER. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (Printed on the Rear Panel)
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WHEN REPLACING DVD DECK [ When removing the DVD Deck ] Before removing Pick Up PCB and DVD PCB connector, the short circuit the position shown in Fig. 1 using a soldering iron. If you remove the DVD Deck with no soldering, the Laser may be damaged. [ When installing the DVD Deck ] Remove all the soldering on the short circuit position after the connection of Pick Up PCB and DVD PCB connector.
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TAPE REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY Remove the DVD/VCR block from the main unit and the Fig. 1 below can be seen. (Refer to item 1 of the DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.) Remove one screw of the Loading Motor from the insert hole for screw driver and remove the Loading Motor.
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PARENTAL CONTROL - RATING LEVEL 4 DIGIT PASSWORD CANCELLATION If the stored 4 digit password in the Rating Level menu needs to be cancelled, please follow the steps below. Turn Unit ON. Set the DVD to the Stop Mode. Check that the 'No disk' is displayed on the screen. Press and hold the 'STOP' button on the front panel.
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ABOUT LEAD FREE SOLDER (PbF) Distinction of PbF PCB: PCBs (manufactured) using lead free solder will have a PbF printing on the PCB. (Please refer to figures.) Caution: • Pb free solder has a higher melting point than standard solder; Typically the melting point is 50°F~70°F(30°C~40°C) higher.
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CONTENTS • OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT WARNING ..................... A1-1 SERVICING NOTICES ON CHECKING ..............A1-1 HOW TO ORDER PARTS ................... A1-1 WHEN REPLACING DVD DECK ................A1-2 TAPE REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY ..........A1-3 DISC REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY ..........A1-3 PARENTAL CONTROL - RATING LEVEL ..............
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CRT Size / Visual Size 21 inch / 508.0mmV System CRT Type Flat Magnetic Field BV/BH + 0.45 G / 0.18 G Color System PAL/SECAM Speaker 2 Speaker Position Front Size 1.8 x 3.9 Inch Impedance 8 ohm Sound Output 1.5W + 1.5W 10%(Typical)
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Signal Video Signal Input Level 1 V p-p/75 ohm Output Level 1 V p-p/75 ohm 65dB S/N Ratio (Weighted) at DVD Mode 53dB S/N Ratio (Weighted) at VCR Mode 400 Lines Horizontal Resolution at DVD Mode 240 Lines Horizontal Resolution at VCR(SP)Mode RGB Signal Output Level...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-10 On Screen Menu Display Menu Type Character (TV/VCR) Timer Rec Set VCR Setup Auto Repeat On/Off System Select Channel Setup Auto Tuning Ch Mapping Ch Tuning Ch Allocation Guide Ch Set TV Setup On/Off Timer Set Picture Audio NICAM Auto On/Off System Setup...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-11 On Screen Menu (DVD) Display Menu Type Icon (DVD) Language Menu Subtitle Audio OSD Language(Set up Language) Video E.B.L. (Enhanced Black Level) TV Screen Size(4:3/16:9) OSD Display On/Off Picture Mode (Video/Film/Auto) JPEG Interval Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Dialogue (On DRC[TV] / Off DRC[Std]) Surround System...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-14 Remote Unit(for TOSHIBA) RC-KT Control Glow in Dark Remocon Unit Remocon Format ORION Format Custom Code 71-8E Power Source Voltage(D.C) UM size x pcs UM-4 x 2 pcs Total Keys Keys TV/VCR Power 0/AV CH / Page Up...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G-15 Features Auto Head Cleaning (TV/VCR) VIDEO PLUS+(SHOWVIEW,G-CODE) CH Auto Setup/Auto Clock Forward / Reverse Picture Search TV Auto Shut off Function Index Search SQPB CM Skip(30sec x 6 Times) VM Circuit TV/REC Monitor Choke Coil Energy Star Protect of FBT Leak Circuit Zero Return Power On Memory...
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Natural Dropping At 1 Corner / 2 Edges / 4 Surfaces Height (cm) 60 (ORION SPEC:31) Container Stuffing(40' container) Sets G-21 Material Cabinet Front PS 94HB Rear PS 94V0 Non Decabrom Jack Panel Non-Halogen Yes(w/o MPEG PCB) Eyelet Demand G-22 Environment Green procurement of TOSHIBA Not accomplished Pb-free Phase3(Phase3A) A3-7...
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1-3: POWER SW PCB (Refer to Fig. 1-3) 1. REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL PARTS Remove the 2 screws 1. AND P.C. BOARDS Disconnect the following connector: (CP1704). 1-1: BACK CABINET (Refer to Fig. 1-1) Remove the Power SW PCB in the direction of arrow. Remove the 6 screws 1.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1-5: FILTER PCB (Refer to Fig. 1-5) 1-7: TOP SHIELD (Refer to Fig. 1-7) Remove the screw 1. Remove the 11 screws 1. Disconnect the following connector: (CP504). Remove the Top Shield in the direction of arrow. Remove the Filter PCB in the direction of arrow. Top Shield Filter PCB CP504...
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1-9: OPERATION PCB/DVD PCB/DVD DECK 1-10: VCR DECK (Refer to Fig. 1-10) (Refer to Fig. 1-9) NOTE Short circuit the position shown in Fig. 1-9 using a Do not remove the cable at the FE Head section. The FE soldering iron.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3: LINK UNIT (Refer to Fig. 2-3) 2. REMOVAL OF VCR DECK PARTS Set the Link Unit to the Eject position. 2-1: TOP BRACKET (Refer to Fig. 2-1) Unlock the support 1. Extend the 2 supports 1. Remove the (A) side of the Link Unit first, then remove Slide the 2 supports 2 and remove the Top Bracket.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-5: LOADING MOTOR/WORM (Refer to Fig. 2-5-A) 2-6: TENSION ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-6-B) Remove the screw 1. Turn the Pinch Roller Cam clockwise so that the Remove the Loading Motor. Tension Holder hook is set to the position of Fig. 2-6-A to move the Tension Arm Ass'y.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-7: T BRAKE ARM/T BRAKE BAND (Refer to Fig. 2-7-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 2-9: CASSETTE OPENER/PINCH ROLLER BLOCK/ P5 ARM ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-9-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. 2-10-B 2-11: FE HEAD (RECORDER ONLY) (Refer to Fig. 2-11) Pinch Roller Block Remove the screw 1.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-13: CAPSTAN DD UNIT (Refer to Fig. 2-13) Remove the Capstan Belt. Remove the screw 1. Pinch Roller Cam Remove the Capstan Holder. Remove the 3 screws 2. Marker Remove the Capstan DD Unit. Main Cam Capstan Belt Capstan Holder Fig.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-16: CLUTCH ASS'Y/RING SPRING/CLUTCH LEVER/ Cassette Guide Post CLUTCH GEAR (Refer to Fig. 2-16-A) Remove the Polyslider Washer 1. Remove the Clutch Ass'y and Ring Spring. Inclined Base S Inclined Base T Unit Remove the Clutch Lever. Unit Remove the Coupling Gear, Coupling Spring and Clutch Gear.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3-2: MAIN CHASSIS ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 3-2-A) 3. REMOVAL OF DVD DECK PARTS Remove the screw 1. NOTE Unlock the 2 supports 2. 1. Disassemble only the DVD DECK PARTS parts listed Remove the Insulator (R) from the Main Frame Ass'y. here.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3-3: LOADING MOTOR PCB ASS'Y/ LOADING BELT 3-4: RACK LOADING/MAIN GEAR/PULLEY GEAR (Refer to Fig. 3-3-A) (Refer to Fig. 3-4-A) Press down the catcher 1 and slide the Rack Loading. Remove the Loading Belt. Remove the screw 1. Unlock the support 2 and remove the Pulley Gear.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE 3-7: SWITCH PCB ASS'Y/MIDDLE GEAR/FEED MOTOR (Refer to Fig. 3-7-A) 1. In case of the Clamper Ass'y installation, install Remove the screw 1. correctly as Fig. 3-5-B. Remove the Switch PCB Ass'y. Unlock the support 2. Remove the Middle Gear. Remove the 2 screws 3.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Main Chassis Ass'y (Bottom Side) Check Hook Check Hook Check Hook Check Hook • Loosen the wire in the direction of the arrow. Fig. 3-7-D 3-8: FFC WIRE HANDLING When installing the FFC, fold it correctly and install it as shown from Fig.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. REMOVAL OF ANODE CAP 3. After one side is removed, pull in the opposite direction 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.
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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. 5-3.) 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. 5-8.) new IC fitting on the printed circuit pattern. Then solder each lead on the diagonal positions of IC temporarily.
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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...
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SERVICE MODE LIST This unit provided with the following SERVICE MODES so you can repair, examine and adjust easily. To enter to the SERVICE MODE function, press and hold both buttons simultaneously on the main unit or on the main unit and on the remote control for more than a standard time (second).
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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.
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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 30 minutes before Power On or alternatively, discharge backup capacitor.
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1-2: CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF TENSION 1. CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT 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...
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 2. BASIC ADJUSTMENTS Read and perform these adjustments when repairing the (VCR SECTION) circuits or replacing electrical parts or PCB assemblies. 2-1: PG SHIFTER CAUTION Playback the alignment tape. • Use an isolation transformer when performing any Press and hold the Tracking-Auto button on the remote service on this chassis.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-3: RF AGC 2-8: VERTICAL LINEARITY Receive the monoscope pattern from the Pattern (MONITOR TUNER) Generator. Place the set in Aging Test for more than 15 minutes. Using the remote control, set the brightness and Receive the UHF (63 ± 1dB). contrast to normal position.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-12: BRIGHT CENT Receive the PAL black pattern*. (RF Input) Using the remote control, set the brightness and contrast to normal position. Activate the adjustment mode display of Fig. 1-1 and press the channel button (17) on the remote control to 100% select "BRIGHT CENT".
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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.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 4. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT PARTS LOCATION GUIDE (WIRING CONNECTION) CRT PCB CP806 CP852B TP024 MAIN PCB CD852 CP3603 CP853B CP801 CP3601 VR1701 CP3602 CD801 FB401 POWER SW PCB CP402 S1702 L505 AC IN S1705 S1701 S1706 CP504 CP1704 FILTER PCB CD504 CD1704 J4201...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (TV SECTION) POWER DOES NOT TURN ON (1) When turning on the Check pins 93 and 95 of IC1006 power switch, does the and peripheral circuit. LED light ? Is CD8006 inserted ? Insert CD8006. Check Q405, Q406 and Does Q405 and Q406 work ? peripheral circuit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON (2) F1701 OK ? Change F1701. I s t h e v o l t a g e a t Check D1701, D1702, D1703, D1704, R1704 and peripheral circuit. C1705 DC313V ? Check IC1701, IC1704 and Is the check feed back peripheral circuit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO PICTURE Are the Brightness and Adjust Brightness and Contrast. Contrast set to normal ? Is the voltage at pin 7 Check P.CON +9V line. of CP851 DC9V ? Is the signal at pins 30, 31 Is the waveform at pin 44 Check JACK_VIDEO line.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GOOD PICTURE BUT NO SOUND Insert CD352. Is CD352 inserted? Check Sound+B line and Is the voltage at pin 1 peripheral circuit. of IC353 DC 6.6V ? Check TV_POWER_H line and Is the voltage at pin 5 peripheral circuit. of IC353 DC 3.9V ? Check Q301 and A_MUTE line .
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO COLOR Is the color set to normal ? Adjust the color. Is the color signal received ? Receive the color signal. Is the wavefrom at pin 40 Check the peripheral circuit of X601. of IC601 normal ? Check peripheral circuit of IC601.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ONLY A LINE APPEARS Is the signal at pin 47 of Check the peripheral circuit of IC601. IC601 normal ? Is there a waveform at Check IIC BUS line control IC. IIC BUS line normal? Is the signal at pin 1 Check IC401 and VCC Check FB401 and peripheral circuit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (VCR SECTION) PLAYBACK CHANGES TO STOP Insert a cassette and press PLAY button. Does Playback change Check TAPE LOADING, CAPSTAN to Stop about 3 DD UNIT and CYLINDER UNIT. seconds later? Does Playback Check REEL SENSOR and change to Stop about CAPSTAN BELT.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO PLAYBACK PICTURE Is the voltage at pins Does E-E appear on Check Power circuit. 22, 52, 60 and 90 of the Monitor TV ? IC4501 5V ? Is there PB Y/C signal Replace IC4501. at TP4502 ? Is there Y/C signal at Check Q4606.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PLAYBACK PICTURE IS NOISY (EVEN AFTER CLEANING HEADS) Check HEAD AMP and interchange Is FM signal at TP4502 adjustments. more than 200mVp-p ? Is FM signal at pins 85 Check CP4501 and peripheral circuit. and 86 of IC4501 ? Is VIDEO waveform at Replace IC4501.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO COLOR DURING SELF RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Does VIDEO signal Check J4201, J2202 and appear at pins 15, 17 VIDEO input circuit. and 19 of IC4501 ? Is FM signal at pin 86 Replace IC4501. of IC4501 ? Replace CYLINDER UNIT.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAPSTAN DD MOTOR NOT ROTATING In playback, is the voltage at pin 2 and pin Check POWER circuit. 8 of CP1001 DC 12V ? Is the voltage at pin 3 of CP1001 DC 5V ? In playback, is the voltage Replace IC1006.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AUDIO CAN NOT BE RECORDED Is the voltage at pin 92 Check POWER BLOCK. Is BIAS waveform appeared ? of IC4501 5V ? L4503 is broken or shorted. Check peripheral circuit. Check the circuit of 21pin and Is there AUDIO signal at TUNER.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE RECORDING MECHANISM WORKS, BUT NO VIDEO RECORDED FROM INPUT JACK OR TUNER Does VIDEO signal Check J4201, J2202 and pin 13 appear at pins 15, 17 of IC601. and 19 of IC4501 ? Is there FM signal at Replace IC4501.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CYLINDER NOT ROTATING DURING PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Is the voltage at pins 2 Check AT +12V line and POWER and 8 of CP1001 about BLOCK. DC12V ? In playback, is the Check IC1006. voltage at pin 12 of CP1001 about DC2.6V ? Replace CYLINDER UNIT.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CASSETTE TAPE IS NOT ACCEPTED Does WORM GEAR Check FRONT LOADING GEARS. on FRONT LOADING UNIT activate ? When cassette is not Check Photo sensor. inserted, is the voltage at pin 27 of IC1006 5V ? When a cassette is inserted, is the voltage between pins 2 Replace LOADING MOTOR.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WHEN INSERTING CASSETTE, IT EJECTS IMMEDIATELY Does this same problem Defective CASSETTE or FRONT appear when using LOADING UNIT. another cassette tape ? When inserting a Replace EOT PHOTO cassette, does Emitter of TRANSISTORS. EOT return to LOW ? Check R1055 circuit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TAPE LOADING IS OK, BUT UNLOADS IMMEDIATELY Is the voltage at pin 2 and Check Power circuit. Does CYLINDER rotate ? pin 8 of CP1001, unregulated at 12V ? In playback, is the Does pin 87 of IC1006 feed voltage at pin 12 of DC5V PULSE ? CP1001 2.6V ?
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PLAYBACK PICTURE JITTERS VERTICALLY. Does tracking noise appear in the picture ? By adjusting the manual tracking UP/DOWN buttons, Check P/B ENVELOPE. will the noise disappear in the picture ? Are GUIDE POSTS Adjust GUIDE POST height. the right height ? Is PG SHIFTER Adjust PG SHIFTER.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PLAYBACK PICTURE JITTERS HORIZONTALLY Is FG output level at pin Replace CYLINDER UNIT. 11 of CP1001 5Vp-p ? Is the voltage at pin 12 Replace IC1006. of CP1001 2.6V ? Replace CYLINDER UNIT. AUTO TRACKING DOES NOT OPERATE By manual tracking, does CYLINDER UNIT.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WHEN PLAYBACK, FAST FORWARD OR REWIND MODE IS ACTIVATED, UNIT STOPS IMMEDIATELY Refer to section "CAPSTAN DD Does CAPSTAN DD MOTOR NOT ROTATING". MOTOR rotate ? Is CAPSTAN BELT Replace CAPSTAN BELT. normal? Does REEL SENSOR Check Reel Sensor of Q1001 and PULSE signal appear at R1006.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (DVD SECTION) NO OPEN/CLOSE Check display DVD OSD ? Check connection CP2302 ? Connection try again CP2302. Check the circuit around Change IC2301. IC2301 ? Change DVD LOADER. E-21...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DVD NO PICTURE Check connection CP8101 ? Connection try again CP8101. Check input signal at pins Check IC601. 1, 3 and 5 of CP8101 ? Check oscillation of X4001 ? Change X4001. Change IC4001. E-22...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DVD, CD NO PLAY ("BLUE BACK LOGO" SHOW ON SCREEN.) After reading,check When play, check the Change DVD DECK. "INCORRECT DISC" DECK MOTOR moving ? display ? Change DVD DECK. Check connection CP2302 ? Connection try again CP2302. Check connection CP2301 ? Connection try again CP2301.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSTABILITY DVD MODE Check connection CD8101 ? Connection try again CD8101. Check DVD DECK Change DVD DECK. connection bend or short ? Check connection Connection try again CP2301, CP2302 ? CP2301, CP2302. Change DVD DECK. E-24...
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CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (TOP VIEW) CD1501 M2003 UN4001 H5002 H5001 CD1502 M101 NOTE: Applying positions AA for the grease are displayed for this section. CLASS MARK Check if the correct grease is applied for each position. GREASE J2-1...
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CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (BOTTOM VIEW) M2001 CD1501 CD1502 NOTE: Applying positions AA for the grease are displayed for this section. CLASS MARK Check if the correct grease is applied for each position. GREASE J2-2...
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DVD DECK EXPLODED VIEW Cannot supply separately. If the repair is needed, replace the LOADER SUB ASS'Y. M2603 PCB610 CD2301 (LOADING MOTOR PCB ASS'Y) CD2001 CD2302 PCB640 (SW PCB ASS'Y) Do not replace the parts. Because, minute adjustments are needed if this condition is disassembled further more.
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