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AD0004074C1 Stereo Radio Cassette Player RQ-SX77V AR10 Mechanism Series Colour (S)....Silver Type Area (P)....U.S.A. <Note> Please dispose of the service manual for Model No. RQ-SX77V(P) TENTATIVE, Order No. AD0002039A1 and use this service manual. SPECIFICATIONS...
2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law. 1. Accessories - Battery charger (RP-BC156BPY)......1pc. - Stereo headphones (RFEV711P-KY)......1pc. - Remote controller (RFEV012P-KS)......1pc. - Rechargeable battery (with case) (RP-BP61PYS11).......1pc. - Dry cell battery case (RFAT0002-H)......1pc.
3. Service Mode The RQ-SX77V has a Service mode designed to help identify faulty parts in the event of an error. / This mode is especially useful when servicing is carried out. Items required - Stereo earphones or stereo headphones...
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3.2. Amplifier test This test is required if the amplifier is found to be malfunctioning thorough 3.1. Unit and stereo earphone test. Preparations: See 3.1. Unit and stereo earphone test.
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4.1. Replacing the tape transport assembly The tape transport mechanism is supplied semi-assembled. Configuration: Tape transport mechanism excluding the head block assembly, capstan motor and capstan belts (1) and (2). When replacing the tape transport assembly, first remove the [1] head block assembly, [2] motor, [3] capstan belt (1) and [4] capstan belt (2) from the assembly to be replaced, then install these parts <[1] - [4]>...
Note: After replacing, perform tape speed adjustment. 4.2. Replacing the head block assembly The head block assembly is supplied semi-assembled. Configuration: Head block assembly with head arm spring and pinch roller arm assembly (F) and (R). The head arm spring and pinch roller arm assembly (F) and (R) will also be supplied separately from the head block assembly.
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5.1. Checking for the main P.C.B. 5.1.1. Checking for the main P.C.B. / (A side) - Check the main P.C.B. (A side) as shown below.
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5.1.2. Checking for the main P.C.B. / (B side) - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 5) of item 5.1.1. - Check the main P.C.B. (B side) as shown below.
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5.2. Replacement for the motor and capstan belt - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 5) of item 5.1.1.
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5.3. Replacement for the cassette lid ass’y - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 5) of item 5.1.1.
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5.4. Replacement for the head block ass’y - Follow the (Step 1) - (Step 5) of item 5.1.1.
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6. Block Diagram 7. Check Point of Signal 8. Type Illustration of ICs, Transistors and Diodes 9. Schematic Diagram Notes - This schematic diagram may be modified at any time with the development of new technology. Notes: S13-1: Cassette half detect switch / (IN...ON, OUT...OFF) S13-2: Tape select switch / (NORMAL...ON, METAL/CrO2...OFF) S301:...
Volume min.: Radio (FM).......47mA Radio (AM).......37mA Tape (FWD Playback).....36mA Volume max.: Radio (FM).......51mA Radio (AM).......41mA Tape (FWD Playback).....41mA - Voltage and signal line : Positive voltage line : FM signal line : FM OSC signal line : AM OSC signal line : FM/AM Vcap signal line : Tape playback signal line : Main signal line...
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11. Printed Circuit Board Diagram 12. Terminal Function of ICs 12.1. IC3 (TC9328F206BS): / System Control / LCD drive Function Terminal Name COM1 LCD common signal output COM4 LCD segment signal output Not used, open EEPROM CS output EEPROM serial clock output DI/O I/O EEPROM data input/output 24 NO USE...
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Function Terminal Name 43 DATA Remote control signal input Tape end detect signal input Not used, connected to GND 46 TPS IN XBS control signal input 48 FM OSC FM OSC signal input FM OSC signal input Power supply 51 SWITCH Not used, open Tune frequency control signal output...
Function Terminal Name LCD power booster control LCD power booster control LCD power booster control LCD power booster control LCD power booster control 80 VLCD LCD power booster control 13. Measurements and Adjustments 13.1. Preparation for Adjustment Follow step1 to step 6 in item on “Checking for the main P.C.B. (A side)” for Operation Checks and Component Replacement Procedures.
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the loop antenna of receiver. 2. Connect the oscilloscope to headphones jack. / Refer to Fig. 13-2. 3. Set the unit to AM mode. 4. Set AM-SG to 594 kHz. 5. Receive 594 kHz in the unit. 6. Adjust L202 for maximum output. 7.
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Adjustment Point 14. Supply of Rechargeable Battery as Replacement Parts Please take note of the following points relating to Carrying Case to be used for protection of Rechargeable Battery from shorting. Replacement Parts: - Rechargeable Battery (RP-BP61PYS11) to be supplied will be provided with Carrying Case (RFAT0001-H) - No replacement parts will be supplied for Rechargeable Battery without Carrying Case.
15. Caution in use of Rechargeable Battery - Take Rechargeable Battery out of Carrying Case and use it. - Be sure to carry Rechargeable Battery in this Carrying Case. / If not, may either heat or ignite by shorting with a metal. 16.
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supplied by TAMACO. Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks RHD14057-S SCREW (TAMACO) RHD14059-S SCREW RKK0127-1S BATTERY COVER RHQ0032-S SCREW (TAMACO) RHQ0062-S SCREW (TAMACO) RXMT0002 LINK UNIT (TAMACO) ZA5SX77VP-S CASSETTE LID UNIT (TAMACO) ZA6SX30-S HINGE UNIT (TAMACO) RGU1753-1S BUTTON,PLAY/STOP ETC RGU1754-H BUTTON,TUNING MODE...