Sharp VC-A592U Service Manual

Sharp VC-A592U Service Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for VC-A592U:

Advertisement

Quick Links

1. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................. 4
1-1 FEATURES .................................................4
1-2 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 4
AND CONTROL ......................................... 5
MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY ............................. 7
PARTS .............................................................. 9
ADJUSTMENT JIG .................................. 11
5. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT ........................ 30
POINT ....................................................... 31
SERVICE MANUAL
MODELS
In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regulations in some
countries) the set should be restored to its original condition and only parts
identical to those specified be used.
CONTENTS
Page
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 39
8. BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................50
10.PARTS LIST .................................................... 72
11.EXPLODED VIEW OF MECHANICAL
12.PACKING OF THE SET ................................. 83
SHARP CORPORATION
1
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VC-A592U
VC-H992U
OF STILL PICTURE ................................. 31
5-3 CHECKING OF OFF TRACK ................... 31
SEPARATION ...........................................32
AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............. 33
PATTERN ....................................................... 58
PARTS ............................................................ 79
VC-A592U
VC-H992U
S39E8VCA592UL
Page

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Sharp VC-A592U

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VC-A592U VC-H992U SERVICE MANUAL S39E8VCA592UL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VC-A592U VC-H992U MODELS In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regulations in some countries) the set should be restored to its original condition and only parts identical to those specified be used.
  • Page 2 VC-A552U VC-H992U IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTES etc.) and measure the AC voltage drop across the BEFORE RETURNING THE VIDEO CASSETTE resistor. Reverse the AC plug on the set and repeat RECORDER AC voltage measurements for each exposed part. Before returning the video cassette recorder to the user, Any reading of 0.45V rms (this corresponds to 0.3mA perform the following safety checks.
  • Page 3 VC-A592U VC-H992U PRECAUTIONS IN PART REPLACEMENT When servicing the unit with power on, be careful to the section marked white all over. This is the primary power circuit which is live. When checking the soldering side in the tape travel mode, make sure first that the tape has been loaded and then turn over the PWB with due care to the primary power circuit.
  • Page 4: General Information

    • Up to 8 Hours of Recording/Playback (with T-160 cassette) • Simple Recording Timer • Automatic Head Cleaning System • Univarsal Remote Control • Built-in MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Detector • SHARP Super Picture (VC-H992U) • 20 seconds Timer Backup 1-2 SPECIFICATIONS 1) Recording system...
  • Page 5: Location Of Major Components And Control

    VC-A592U VC-H992U 1-3 LOCATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL...
  • Page 6: Disassembly And Reassembly

    VC-A552U VC-H992U 2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 2-1 DISASSEMBLY OF MAJOR BLOCKS TOP CABINET : Remove 2 screws 1. TOP CABINET : Remove button 2. FRONT PANEL Remove 2 screws 3 and 7 clips 4. : Remove 1 screw 5. OPERATION SHIELD ANGLE : Remove 1 screws 6 with shield angle.
  • Page 7: Disassembling The Mechanism/Main Pwb Assembly

    VC-A592U VC-H992U 2-2 DISASSEMBLING THE MECHANISM/MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY 2. Removing the mechanism and cassette housing. 1. When removing the mechanism from the main PWB, Remove 2 screws 4 fixing the cassette housing to the remove the antenna cover 1 screw 1, and remove the mechanism, and remove the cassette housing.
  • Page 8: Cares When Reassembling

    VC-A552U VC-H992U 2-3 CARES WHEN REASSEMBLING cassette housing. (Conditions: When mechanism and INSTALLING THE CASSETTE HOUSING PWB have been installed) When the cassette housing is installed on the mechanism, the initial setting is essential condition. 2. Mechanical initial setting There are two initial setting methods, namely electrical Feed the pulley feed gear of loading motor with screw and mechanical.
  • Page 9: Function Of Major Mechanical Parts

    VC-A592U VC-H992U 3. FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS (TOP VIEW) Function Function Full erase head Tu main brake Sup pole base ass’y Pinch drive cam Tension arm A/C head ass’y Idler ass’y Reverse guide Pinch drive lever ass’y Casecon drive gear...
  • Page 10 VC-A552U VC-H992U FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS (BOTTOM VIEW) Function Function Drum ass’y Reel belt Loading motor Clutch lever Drum drive motor Limiter pulley ass'y Tu pole base ass’y Shifter Slow brake Master cam Capstan D.D. motor...
  • Page 11: Adjustment, Replacement And Assembly Of Mechanical Units

    VC-A592U VC-H992U 4. ADJUSTMENT, REPLACEMENT AND ASSEMBLY OF MECHANICAL UNITS The explanation given below relates to the on-site general service (field service) but it does not relates to the adjustment and replacement which need high-grade equipment, jigs and skill. For example, the drum assembling, replacement and adjustment service must be performed by the person who have finished the technical courses.
  • Page 12 VC-A552U VC-H992U MAINTENANCE CHECK ITEMS AND EXECUTION TIME Perform the maintenance with the regular intervals as follows so as to maintain the quality of machine. Maintained 500 1000 1500 2000 Possible symptom Remarks Parts hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. encountered Abnormal rotation or significant vi- Guide roller ass’y bration requires replacement.
  • Page 13 VC-A592U VC-H992U REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CASSETTE Notes: HOUSING 1. When fitting the S/E sensor holder to the cassette controller frame L/R, take care. • Removal 2. Misengagement of teeth of casecon drive gear and drive 1. In the cassette removing mode, remove the cassette.
  • Page 14 VC-A552U VC-H992U REEL DISK REPLACEMENT AND HEIGHT 4. Assemble the Sup main brake ass'y. CHECK Notes: • Removal 1. When installing the reel disk, take due care so that the 1. Remove the cassette housing control assembly. tension band ass'y is not deformed and grease does no 2.
  • Page 15 VC-A592U VC-H992U Note: Notes: Whenever replacing the reel disk, perform the height check- 1. Hold the torque gauge by hand so that it is not moved. ing and adjustment. 2. Do not keep the reel disk in lock state. Do not allow long- time measurement.
  • Page 16 VC-A552U VC-H992U Notes: CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT OF TAKE-UP 1. Hold the torque gauge by hand so that it is not moved. TORQUE IN VIDEO SEARCH REWIND MODE 2. Do not keep the reel disk in lock state. Do not allow long- •...
  • Page 17 VC-A592U VC-H992U CHECKING THE VIDEO SEARCH REWIND BACK TENSION • Remove the cassette housing control assembly. • After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center Tension gauge Pinch roller (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord. 900 - 1,200g •...
  • Page 18 VC-A552U VC-H992U 2. Visually check to see if the right edge of the tension pole Tension pole adjuster adjusting range is within the 2.3 ± 0.25 from the right edge of the Sup guide shaft. Tension pole adjuster Sup guide shaft Tension pole 2.3 ±...
  • Page 19 VC-A592U VC-H992U • Adjustment • Checking the brake torque at the take-up side 1. If the indication of torque cassette meter is lower than the setting, shift the tension spring engagement to the part A. Torque gauge 2. If the indication of torque cassette meter is higher than the setting, shift the tension spring engagement to the part B.
  • Page 20 VC-A552U VC-H992U REPLACEMENT OF A/C (Audio/Control) HEAD 3. Align the left end of gear of A/C head arm with the punched mark of chassis, tentatively tighten the screws 1. Remove the cassette housing control assembly. 1 and 2 so as to ensure smooth motion of A/C head 2.
  • Page 21 VC-A592U VC-H992U A/C HEAD HEIGHT ROUGH ADJUSTMENT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF REVERSE GUIDE • Setting 1. Adjust the height from the mechanism chassis to the Azimuth screw reverse guide lower flange to 13.38 mm, using the reverse guide height adjustment jig, in tape loading state.
  • Page 22 VC-A552U VC-H992U Notes: ADJUSTMENT OF TAPE DRIVE TRAIN 1. Previously set the tracking control in the center position, 1. Tape run rough adjustment and adjust the envelop waveform to maximum with X 1 Remove the cassette housing control assembly. value adjustment nut. Thereby the tape run rough ad- 2 After shortcircuiting TP801 provided at the center justment is facilitated.
  • Page 23 VC-A592U VC-H992U 3 Next, change the alignment tape to VROEFZCS or VROEFZHS to playback. Press the tracking button PB CHROMA (+), (–) and change the envelope waveform from Envelope max to min and from min to max. At this time adjust...
  • Page 24 VC-A552U VC-H992U REPLACEMENT OF DRUM D.D. MOTOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CAPSTAN D.D. 1. Set the ejection mode. (DIRECT DRIVE) MOTOR 2. Withdraw the main power plug from the socket. • Remove the mechanism from the main PWB (refer to Page 7 item 1. When removing the mechanism from the •...
  • Page 25 VC-A592U VC-H992U REPLACING THE UPPER AND LOWER DRUM ASSEMBLING OF PHASE MATCHING ASSEMBLY MECHANISM COMPONENTS • Assemble the phase matching mechanism compo- • Replacement (Perform in the numerical order) nents in the following order. 1 Remove the motor as stated in Page 24 D.D. motor 1.
  • Page 26 VC-A552U VC-H992U 1Insert Reverse Guide Lever Ass’y Insert reverse guide lever ass'y 2 Insert pinch drive cam Align here. Turn the reverse guide lever assembly counterclockwise Fit the pinch drive cam so that the notch of pinch to the stopper. drive cam aligns with the dent of pinch drive lever assembly.
  • Page 27 VC-A592U VC-H992U 1. Make sure that the loading gear is at the point 1 as INSTALLING THE SHIFTER shown below. 2. Install, paying attention to insert point 5 and release point 3. Drum 3. For the phase matching at the insert point 1, see the Capstan point 2 as shown below.
  • Page 28 VC-A552U VC-H992U INSTALLING THE MASTER CAM (AT REAR REPLACEMENT OF LOADING MOTOR • Removal SIDE OF MECHANISM CHASSIS) 1. Make sure beforehand that the shifter is at the point as shown below. 2. Place the master cam in the position as shown below. E ring (XRESJ30-06000) Master cam...
  • Page 29 VC-A592U VC-H992U ASSEMBLY OF CASSETTE HOUSING 1. Drive Gear and R Drive angle ass’y MSPRT0381AJFJ Apply grease Apply grease Apply grease Figure 4-47. 2. Synchro Gear, Drive Gear L and Drive Gear R LANGF9592AJFW Top surface should be free from scratches or soil.
  • Page 30: Electrical Adjustment

    VC-A592U VC-H992U 5. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT Notes: • Before the adjustment: Electrical adjustments discussed here are often required after replacement of electronic components and mechanical parts such as video heads. Check that the mechanism and all electric components are in good working condition prior to the adjustments,otherwise adjustments can not be completed.
  • Page 31: Adjustment Of Head Switching Point

    VC-A592U VC-H992U SERVO CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT 5-2 ADJUSTMENT OF FV (False Vertical Sync) OF STILL PICTURE 5-1 ADJUSTMENT OF HEAD SWITCHING Measuring Color TV monitor POINT instrument Measuring Dual-trace oscilloscope Mode Playback still instrument Cassette Self-recorded tape (SP mode) Mode Playback...
  • Page 32: Adjustment Of Sif-Input Level

    VC-A592U VC-H992U MTS CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT (VC-H992U ONLY) 5-5 ADJUSTMENT OF STEREO SEPARATION 5-4 ADJUSTMENT OF SIF-INPUT LEVEL Measuring AC milli-voltmeter and RF signal Measuring AC milli-voltmeter and RF signal instrument generator. instrument generator. Mode Mode Input signal RF CH-10 (at 3kHz 30% MOD.) Input signal RF CH-10 (at 300Hz 30% MOD.)
  • Page 33: Mechanism Operation Flowchart And Troubleshooting Guide

    VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 34 VC-A552U VC-H992U...
  • Page 35 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 36 VC-A552U VC-H992U...
  • Page 37 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 38 VC-A552U VC-H992U...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 40 VC-A552U VC-H992U...
  • Page 41 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 42 VC-A552U VC-H992U...
  • Page 43 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 44 VC-A552U VC-H992U...
  • Page 45 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 46 VC-A552U VC-H992U...
  • Page 47 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 48 VC-A552U VC-H992U...
  • Page 49 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 50: Block Diagram

    VC-A552U VC-H992U 8. BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM SERVO BLOCK DIAGRAM...
  • Page 51 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 52 VC-A552U VC-H992U SIGNAL FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAM (VC-A592U)
  • Page 53 VC-A592U VC-H992U Audio playback signal E-E signal Playback luminance signal Playback chroma signal Recording luminance signal Recording chroma signal Audio recording signal E-E signal(Audio)
  • Page 54 VC-A552U VC-H992U SIGNAL FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAM (VC-H992U)
  • Page 55 VC-A592U VC-H992U Playback luminance signal Playback chroma signal Audio playback signal E-E signal Recording luminance signal Recording chroma signal Audio recording signal E-E signal(Audio)
  • Page 56 VC-A552U VC-H992U POWER CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAM...
  • Page 57 VC-A592U VC-H992U SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: PARTS MARKED WITH " å " ( ) ARE IMPORTANT FOR MAINTAINING THE SAFETY OF THE SET. BE SURE TO REPLACE THESE PARTS WITH SPECIFIED ONES FOR MAINTAINING THE SAFE- TY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SET.
  • Page 58: Schematic Diagram And Pwb Foil Pattern

    VC-A552U VC-H992U 9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND PWB FOIL PATTERN MAIN CIRCUIT(1) * VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT MODE PB ..Parentheses ( REC ..Without Parentheses...
  • Page 59 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 60 VC-A552U VC-H992U MAIN CIRCUIT(2) * VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT MODE PB ..Parentheses ( REC ..Without Parentheses...
  • Page 61 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 62 VC-A552U VC-H992U MAIN CIRCUIT(3) QACCD3048AJZZ RCILF0002AJZZ QACCD3049AJZZ RCILF0014AJZZ * VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT MODE PB ..Parentheses ( REC ..Without Parentheses...
  • Page 63 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 64 VC-A552U VC-H992U MAIN CIRCUIT(4) (VC-A592U) * VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT MODE PB ..Parentheses ( REC ..Without Parentheses...
  • Page 65 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 66 VC-A552U VC-H992U MAIN CIRCUIT(4) (VC-H992U) * VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT MODE PB ..Parentheses ( REC ..Without Parentheses...
  • Page 67 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 68 VC-A552U VC-H992U OPERATION CIRCUIT * VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT MODE PB ..Parentheses ( REC ..Without Parentheses...
  • Page 69 VC-A592U VC-H992U PWB FOIL PATTERN OPERATION PWB...
  • Page 70 VC-A552U VC-H992U MAIN PWB...
  • Page 71 VC-A592U VC-H992U...
  • Page 72: Parts List

    V Diode D790 VHDRL1N4004-1 V RL1N4004 (NOT REPLACEMENT ITEM) D791 VHDRL1N4004-1 V RL1N4004 å D901 VHDRL1N4004-1 V RL1N4004 DUNTK5700TEV6 - Main Unit (VC-A592U) — å D902 VHDRL1N4004-1 V RL1N4004 DUNTK5700TEV1 - Main Unit (VC-H992U) — å D903 VHDRL1N4004-1 V RL1N4004 DUNTK5701TEV1 - Operation Unit —...
  • Page 73 VCEA9M0JW107M V 100 6.3V Electrolytic T601 RTRNH0086GEZZ J OSC.Transformer å T901 C302 VCKYCY0JF105Z 6.3V Ceramic RTRNZ0047AJZZ V Transformer (VC-A592U) AV å T901 C303 VCKYCY1HB102K V 1000p 50V Ceramic RTRNZ0048AJZZ V Transformer (VC-H992U) AQ C304 VCKYCY1HB102K V 1000p 50V Ceramic C305...
  • Page 74 VC-A592U VC-H992U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code C681 VCKYCY1HF103Z V 0.01 50V Ceramic DUNTK5700TE V6/V1 (VC-H992U) Main Unit (Continued) C682 VCKYCY0JF105Z 6.3V Ceramic (VC-H992U) C524 VCKYCY1HF103Z V 0.01 50V Ceramic C684 VCCCPA1HH560J V 56p...
  • Page 75 VC-A592U VC-H992U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code R512 VRS-CY1JF272J V 2.7k 1/16W Metal Oxide AA DUNTK5700TE V6/V1 (VC-H992U) Main Unit (Continued) R520 VRS-CY1JF154J V 150k 1/16W Metal Oxide AA (VC-H992U) C805 VCKYCY1HF103Z V 0.01...
  • Page 76 VC-A592U VC-H992U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code R765 VRS-CY1JF333J V 33k 1/16W Metal Oxide AA DUNTK5700TE V6/V1 R768 VRS-CY1JF102J V 1k 1/16W Metal Oxide AA Main Unit (Continued) R770 VRS-CY1JF332J V 3.3k 1/16W Metal Oxide AA...
  • Page 77 V Cassette Stay L LCHSM0174AJZZ V Main Chassis Ass’y MISCELLANEOUS PARTS LHLDZ2016AJZZ V Loading Motor Block å ACC901 QACCD3048AJZZ V AC Cord (VC-A592U) LPOLM0070GEZZ J Supply Pole Base Ass’y å ACC901 QACCD3049AJZZ V AC Cord (VC-H992U) LPOLM0064GEZZ J Take-Up Pole Base Ass’y AM å...
  • Page 78 PSLDM4562AJFW V H/A Shield Top MSPRC0224AJFJ V Height Adjusting spring LHLDZ1962AJ00 V Sensor LED Cover PGUMS0026AJZZ V Foot Cusion TLABM3943AJZZ V Model Label (VC-A592U) AC TLABM3944AJZZ V Model Label (VC-H992U) AC XJPSD30P10WS0 V Screw SCREW, NUTS AND WASHERS FRONT PANEL PARTS XBPSD26P08000 V Screw 2.6P+8S A/C Head AA...
  • Page 79: Parts

    VC-A592U VC-H992U 11. EXPLODED VIEW Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code MECHANISM CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 80 VC-A592U VC-H992U CASSETTE HOUSING CONTROL EXPLODED VIEW Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code...
  • Page 81 VC-A592U VC-H992U MECHANICAL EXPLODED VIEW Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code...
  • Page 82 VC-A592U VC-H992U FRONT PANEL EXPLODED VIEW Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code 500-7 500-3 500-2 500-1 500-5 500-4 PRECAUTION ON FRONT PANEL SET-UP Cassette cover Front panel Cassette housing Cassette cover open lever Cassette cover...
  • Page 83: Packing Of The Set

    TiNS-3550AJZZ Operation Manual TCADH3051AJZZ Timer Card Dry Battery RRMCG0235AJSB Infrared Remote Control Unit SSAKA0001AJZZ Polyethylene Bag QCNW-0322AJZZ SPAKP0114AJZZ 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Form Bag SPAKX1044AJZZ Packing Foam TLABK0005AJZZ No. Label SPAKC3977AJZZ (VC-A592U) SPAKC3978AJZZ (VC-H992U) Packing Case MARK Not Replacement Item...
  • Page 84 Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code COPYRIGHT © 1999 BY SHARP CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher.

This manual is also suitable for:

Vc-h992u

Table of Contents