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SERVICE MANUAL DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA YF087 2005 GR-DF420EK, GR-DF420EX, GR-DF420EY, GR-DF420EZ, GR-DF425EK, GR-DF425EG, GR-DF430EK, GR-DF460EK, GR-DF470EK, GR-DF470EX, GR-DF470EY, GR-DF470EZ GR-DF420EKM, GR-DF420EXM, GR-DF420EYM, GR-DF420EZM, GR-DF425EKM, GR-DF425EGM[M5D5S2] , GR-DF430EKM[M5D5S3],GR-DF460EKM[M5D5S6], GR-DF470EKM, GR-DF470EXM GR-DF470EYM, GR-DF470EZM[M5D5S7] For disassembling and assembling of MECHANISM ASSEMBLY, refer to the SERVICE MANUAL No.86700(MECHANISM ASSEMBLY).
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SPECIFICATION Camcorder For General Power supply DC 11.0 V(Using AC Adapter) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.2 W(3.5W*)(LCD monitor off, viewfinder on) Approx. 4.2W (4.5W*)(LCD monitor on, viewfinder off) * Using LED Light (LED Light model only) Dimensions (W ×...
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SECTION 1 PRECAUTIONS SAFTY PRECAUTIONS Prior to shipment from the factory, JVC products are strictly emission. Consequently, when servicing these products, inspected to conform with the recognized product safety and replace the cathode ray tubes and other parts with only the electrical codes of the countries in which they are to be specified parts.
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1.1.2 Safety Check after Servicing Examine the area surrounding the repaired location for damage (4) Leakage current test or deterioration. Observe that screws, parts and wires have been Confirm specified or lower leakage current between earth returned to original positions, Afterwards, perform the following ground/power cord plug prongs and externally exposed tests and confirm the specified values in order to verify accessible parts (RF terminals, antenna terminals, video...
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SECTION 2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DIFFERENCE LIST The following table indicate main different points between models GR-DF420EK, GR-DF420EX, GR-DF420EY, GR-DF420EZ, GR-DF425EK, GR-DF425EG, GR-DF430EK,GR-DF460EK, GR-DF470EK, GR-DF470EX, GR-DF470EY AND GR-DF470EZ. MODEL NAME GR-DF420EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF420EZ LED LIGHT MEMORY CARD USB TERMINAL...
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SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY 3.1.4 Tools required for disassembly and assembly 3.1.1 Precautions Torque driver Tweezers YTU94088 • Be sure to disconnect the power supply unit prior to mounting YTU94088-003 P-895 and soldering of parts. • Prior to removing a component part that needs to disconnect its connector(s) and its screw(s), first disconnect the wire(s) from the connector(s), and then remove the screw(s).
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3.2.2 ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY OF CABINET PARTS AND ELECTRICAL PARTS Disassembly procedure NOTE11b: STEP Fig. During the procedure, leave the CASSETTE COVER (C. POINT NOTE PART COVER) open. COVER(JIG CON) S1a,S1b,JACK COVER(DV) NOTE1a,b,c NOTE11c: COVER(TOP) ASSY S2,L2 When disassembling, be careful in handling the JACK COV- SHOE 3(S3) ER (MIC) as it comes off together.
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3.2.3 DISASSEMBLY of [8] UPPER ASSEMBLY [16] Removing VF ASSEMBLY (1) Remove the FPC from the connector (CN8a). [17] (2) Remove the three screws (1-3), and remove the VF AS- (S8c) SEMBLY. (S8c) NOTE8a: During the procedure, be careful not to break the FPC. [17] Removing MONITOR ASSEMBLY (1) Remove the screw (4).
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3.2.4 DISASSEMBLY of [9] OP BLOCK ASSMBLY/CCD BOARD ASSEMBLY CAUTIONS SEMBLY. Instead, replace the whole CCD BASE AS- (1) During the procedure, be careful in handling the CCD SEMBLY. IMAGE SENSOR, OP LPF, and lens components. NOTE9c: Pay special attention not to soil, dust, or scratch the sur- Since the OP LPF is inside the LPF HOLDER and the faces OP LPF is attached to the LPF HOLDER by using the...
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3.2.5 DISASSMBLY of [16] VF ASSEMBLY Before disassembly As the VF ASSEMBLY has complicated structure, do not dis- NOTE16a,b assemble if not needed. GUIDE(VF) Inside the VF is divided into two units: LCD ASSEMBY / LENS ASSEMBY, and each unit is made up of several parts. Disas- (S16a) semble the VF ASSEMBLY if necessary.
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3.2.6 DISASSEMBLY of [17] MONITOR ASSEMBLY <NOTE17a> <NOTE17c> L17c Disassembly of MONITOR ASSEMBLY L17d (1) Remove the three screws (1-4), and remove the MONI- TOR COVER ASSEMBLY by disengaging the five hooks (L17a-e). NOTE17a: When removing, be careful not to damage the hooks. L17a L17b (2) Pull out the U/D SWITCH BOARD from the MONITOR...
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SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION 4.1.3 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENT 4.1.1 Precaution Chip IC Replacement Jig Cleaning Cloth Guide Driver (Hexagonal) Camera system and deck system of this model are specially PTS40844-2 KSMM-01 D-770-1.27 adjusted by using PC. However, if parts such as the following are replaced, an adjustment is required.
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tus without the exterior parts or for using commodities that are JIG CONNECTOR CABLE CONNECTION not yet conformable to the interchangeable ring. For the usage Connection procedure of the INF lens holder, refer to the Service Bulletin No. YA-SB- 10035. •...
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Jig connector diagrams MECHANISM COMPATIBILITY ADJUSTMENT 4.3.1 Tape pattern adjustment JIG CONNECTOR CABLE (YTU93106C) NOTE: Prior to the adjustment, remove the COVER (ADJ). MAIN CN113 (1) Play back the compatibility adjustment tape. (2) While triggering the HID, observe the waveform of EXMOD_1 NOTE: SYS_TMS...
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SECTION 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING SERVICE NOTE 1-20 (No.YF087)
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EMERGENCY DISPLAY Example (in case of the error number E01): Whenever some abnormal signal is input to the syscon CPU, an error number (E01, as an example) is displayed on the LCD monitor or (in the electronic view finder).In every error status, UNIT IN REMOVE AND such the message as shown below alter nately appear over and...
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Victor Company of Japan, Limited AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY CAMCORDER CATEGORY 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan (No.YF087) Printed in Japan...
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CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS CIRCUIT BOARD NOTES 1. Foil and Component sides NOTES OF SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 4. Voltage measurement 1) Foil side (B side) : Parts on the foil side seen from foil face (pattern face) 1) Regulator (DC/DC CONV) circuits are indicated.
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BOARD INTERCONNECTION YTU94128A-4 J101 TO USB CN114 INT/L TO CN103 INT_GND TO REG INT_GND 14 13 12 11 10 REG_3.1V PARA TO DSC INT/R OP BLOCK TO CN107 A[13-16] A[13-16] (Page2-28) REG_4.8V EXT/R D[0-15] D[0-15] EXT/L DOLRCK2 TO SYSCON TO CN114 TO CN112 TO AUDIO USB_CS...
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MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE(S). ATTENTION : POUR UNE PROTECTION PERMANENTE CONTRE LES RISQUE D'INCENDE, <01>MAIN REMPLACER LES FUSIBLES PAR UNAAUTRE DE MEME TYPE ET DE MEME TENSION. COMPONENT SIDE(A) LYB10029-001B CN113...
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CCD, MDA, FRONT, REAR, MONI.OPE, MONI.BL, VF CIRCUIT BOARDS CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATED FUSE(S). ATTENTION : POUR UNE PROTECTION PERMANENTE CONTRE LES RISQUE D'INCENDE, REMPLACER LES FUSIBLES PAR UNAAUTRE DE MEME TYPE ET DE MEME TENSION. <02>CCD <04>FRONT <05>REAR...
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POWER SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM NOTE: There are circuits or functions that are not used according to the models. Please check with the Parts List. REAR MAIN CN101 CN5001 CDS/TG CCD-7.5V BATTERY TERM. CN501 CN103 T_BATT T_BATT REG-CCD CCD-7.5V ADP_L REG_15V IC5001 ADP_L CCD_15V...
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VIDEO SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM NOTE: There are circuits or functions that are not used according to the models. Please check with the Parts List. MAIN CN5001 CN101 CCD_OUT IC5001 OP BLOCK CN109 HEAD ( CCD Image sensor ) REC_DATA IC4201 ADIN (0~9) IC3501 ATFI...
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VOLTAGE CHARTS <MAIN> <MDA> <FRONT> <MONI.OPE> <MONITOR BL> <VF> <CCD> MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE MODE PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PIN NO. PIN NO. PIN NO.
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Victor Company of Japan, Limited AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY CAMCORDER CATEGORY 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan (No.YF087) Printed in Japan...
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Parts identified by the symbol are critical for safety. Replace only with specified part numbers. BEWARE OF BOGUS PARTS Parts that do not meet specifications may cause trouble in regard to safety and performance. We recommend that genuine JVC parts be used. 1. EXPLODED VIEW 1.1 FINAL ASSEMBLY<M1>...
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1.2 MECHANISM ASSEMBLY<M2> 900A YMA0029AB YMA0029BU Classification Part No. Symbol in drawing NOTE1: The section marked in AA, BB and CC Grease KYODO-SH-JB indicate lubrication and greasing areas. YTU94027 NOTE2: Mark is not contained in 900A. Grease JVS-306U (No.YF087)3-5...
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1.5 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M5> FINAL ASSEMBLY <M1> LABEL (SERIAL) (No.YF087)3-7...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ 2. PARTS LIST Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local FINAL ASSEMBLY <M1> Symbol No. Part No. Part Name...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local LY44965-001B SHIELD(LAMP) YQ43893 MINI SCREW...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local 003 LYT1393-009A INST BOOK(SW)
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Q1007 or UN9212J-X DIGI TRANSISTOR...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C2228 NRSA6AJ-0R0W MG RESISTOR 0Ω...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C3745 NDCA1HJ-330W C CAPACITOR...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C8624 NCJA0JK-105W-A C CAPACITOR 1uF 6.3V K H,J,K,L,M...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R2619 NRSA6AJ-332W MG RESISTOR 3.3kΩ...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local R4951 NRSA6AJ-102W MG RESISTOR 1kΩ...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local L3503 NQR0006-001X FERRITE BEADS...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local CN301 QGF0530F3-18W CONNECTOR CAPSTAN FFC/FPC (1-18)
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C7838 NCB20JK-475X C CAPACITOR 4.7uF 6.3V K...
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MODEL MARK MODEL MARK MODEL MARK GR-DF420EK GR-DF425EK GR-DF470EK GR-DF420EX GR-DF425EG GR-DF470EX GR-DF420EY GR-DF430EK GR-DF470EY GR-DF420EZ GR-DF460EK GR-DF470EZ Symbol No. Part No. Part Name Description Local C7101 NCB31CK-104X C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 16V K C7102 NCB31CK-104X C CAPACITOR 0.1uF 16V K...
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SERVICE MANUAL MECHANISM ASSEMBLY 86700 2003 DVC MECHANISM VHS-C MECHANISM VHS MECHANISM <DVC MECHANISM> <VHS-C MECHANISM> <VHS MECHANISM> TABLE OF CONTENTS JIGS AND TOOLS ..............1-1 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS .
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SECTION 1 JIGS AND TOOLS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENTS 1. Torque driver Torque driver Be sure to use to fastening the mechanism and exterior parts YTU94088 YTU94088-003 because those parts must strictly be controlled for tightening torque. Torque setting value of torque driver is limited. At the values over the maximum torque setting value, fasten a screw manually not to damage the screw thread.
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SECTION 2 SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 DVC MECHANISM 2.1.1 Precautions (1) When fastening parts, pay careful attention to the tighten- ing torque of each screw. Unless otherwise specified, tight- en a screw with the torque of 0.055 N•m (0.56 kgf•cm). (2) Be sure to disconnect the set from the power supply before fastening and soldering parts.
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2.1.3 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF MECHANISM ASSEMBLY 2.1.3.1 General statement 2.1.3.2 Explanation of mechanism mode The mechanism should generally be disassembled/assembled in The mechanism mode of this model is classified into five modes the C.IN mode (ASSEMBLY mode). (Refer to Fig. 2-1-1,2-1-2.) as shown in Fig.
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2.1.3.3 Mechanism timing chart MODE SHORT TU. P. B SLIDE TU. P. B SLIDE RELEASE EJECT C IN START START STOP PLAY PARTS MAIN CAM -12.40 (22.44 58.71 (69.53 (80.5 (150.58 ) (153.5 177.79 212.77 243.94 SUB CAM -16.97 (30.71 80.34 (95.14 (110.06...
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2.1.4 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TABLE MARK: # After assembly, perform adjustments. PART NAME FIG. POINT NOTE REMARKS [ 1 ] CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY Fig.2-1-14 3(S1),(L1a)-(L1e) NOTE 1 a,b,c,d ADJUSTMENT [ 2 ] UPPER BASE ASSY Fig.2-1-15 (S2),(L2a),(L2b) NOTE 2 [ 3 ] (S3a),2(S3b) ADJUSTMENT DRUM ASSY...
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2.1.5 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 2.1.5.1 [ 1 ] CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY NOTE 1a NOTE 1a: [ 1 ] Be careful not to damage any of the parts during work. NOTE 1b: (S1) Special care is required in mounting. NOTE1d NOTE 1c: When mounting, the CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY should be attached in the Eject status.
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2.1.5.3 [ 4 ] REEL DISK ASSY(SUP) [ 5 ] REEL DISK ASSY(TU) (W4) [ 6 ] REEL COVER ASSY (W5a) NOTE 4: NOTE 4 Be careful not to attach the REEL DISK wrongly. The Supply [ 4 ] side can be identified by the white color at the center. NOTE 5a NOTE 5a: [ 5 ]...
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2.1.5.4 [ 7 ] TENSION ARM ASSY [ 8 ] SLANT POLE ARM ASSY [ 9 ] TU ARM ASSY [10] SWING ARM ASSY NOTE 7: When detaching, remove the spring of the [12] PAD ARM ASSY in advance. Pay attention to the attachment position. [ 8 ] NOTE 8: NOTE 9...
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2.1.5.5 [11] SLIDE DECK ASSY NOTE 11a: Each of the parts on the SLIDE DECK ASSY can be replaced separately. (S11b) When detaching the assembly, if there is no need to replace any of its parts, remove the SLIDE DECK ASSY as it is. (L11c) (L11b) NOTE 11b:...
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2.1.5.7 [15] TENSION CTL LEVER ASSY [16] CENTER GEAR [17] PINCH ROLLER ARM FINAL ASSY [18] TENSION CTL PLATE ASSY [19] BRAKE CTL LEVER ASSY NOTES 15/16: NOTE 17 When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning. (W17) [17] NOTE 17: Take care against grease attachment during work.
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2.1.5.9 [26] BASE R ASSY [27] ROTARY ENCODER [28] GEAR COVER ASSY (S27) [29] MAIN CAM ASSY NOTE 27 NOTE 26: [27] When mounting, fold the sliding part to the inner side. (S27) NOTE 27: When mounting, pay attention to the correct positioning and the FPC layout.
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2.1.5.11 [35] DRUM BASE ASSY [36] CAPSTAN MOTOR [37] MAIN DECK ASSY NOTES 35a/36: (S35) Since [36]CAPSTAN MOTOR is attached to [35]DRUM BASE (S36) ASSY, remove [36]CAPSTAN MOTOR together with (S35) [35]DRUM BASE ASSY when removing [36]CAPSTAN MO- TOR. (S35) [36]CAPSTAN MOTOR should not be separated from [35]DRUM BASE ASSY except when replacing them.
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2.1.6 CHECKUP AND ADJUSTMENT OF MECHANISM PHASE [24] MODE GEAR [27] ROTARY ENCODER Align the MODE GEAR with the Main Deck Mount the ROT ARY ENCODER by aligning its mark ( Assembly hole. and the mark ( ) of the Main Deck Assembly. Note: Note: Be careful when handling the FPC during mounting.
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2.1.7 MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS 2.1.7.1 Adjustment of the slide guide plate Use Fig. 2-1-26 as the reference unless otherwise specified. (1) Set the PLAY mode. See Fig. 2-1-8. (2) Loosen the screws (A, B). (3) With the Main Deck and Slide Deck Assemblies pushed into the unit, tighten the screws (A, B) while applying pressure to the stud (shaft) on the Slide Guide plate.
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2.1.7.2 Adjustment of the Tension Arm and Pad Arm As- semblies Use Fig. 2-1-27 as the reference unless otherwise specified. (1) Set the PLAY mode. See Fig. 2-1-8. (2) Loosen the screw A. (3) With the take-up side at the bottom, align the extreme end of the Tension Arm Assembly with the crossed grooves on the screw B that retains the Loading Motor Assembly and then tighten the screw A.
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2.1.8 SERVICE NOTE Use the following chart to manage mechanism parts that are removed for disassembling the mechanism. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] CASSETTE HOUSING ASSY UPPER BASE ASSY [ 3 ] [ 4 ] REEL DISK ASSY(SUP) [ 6 ] REEL COVER ASSY DRUM ASSY [ 5 ]...
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[15] PINCH ROLLER TENSION BRAKE CTL [16] [17] TENSION CTL CENTER GEAR [18] [19] ARM F ASSY CTL PLATE LEVER LEVER ASSY ASSY ASSY [20] MOTOR GUIDE [22] SLIDE LEVER 2 LOADING [21] [23] BRACKET RAIL ASSY ASSY PLATE ASSY ASSY [25] [24]...
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2.1.9 SERVICE NOTE Use the following chart to manage screws. Fig.2-1-31 (No.86700)2-19...
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2.1.10 REMARKS 2.1.10.1 Cleaning (1) For cleaning of the upper drum (particularly video heads), use fine-woven cotton cloth with alcohol soaks through. Do not move the cloth but turn the upper drum counterclock- wise. NOTE: Make sure not to move the cloth in the vertical direction to the video head, since it may cause damage of the video heads.
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VHS-C MECHANISM 2.2.1 Precautions (1) When fastening parts, pay careful attention to the tighten- ing torque of each screw. Unless otherwise specified, tight- en a screw with the torque of 0.216 N•m (2.2 kgf•cm). Torque setting value of torque driver is limited. At the val- ues over the maximum torque setting value, fasten a screw manually not to damage the screw thread.
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2.2.3 DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDRURE TABLE This procedure starts with the condition that the cabinet parts and deck parts. Also, all the following procedures for adjustment and parts replacement should be performed in STOP mode. When reassembling, perform the step(s) in the reverse order. REMOVAL INSTALLATION STEP/LOC.
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2.2.4 CHECKUP AND ADJUSTMENT OF MECHANISM PHASE NOTE: Pay careful attention to the installing order and phase of mechanism parts of the loading system. [37] LOADING RING ASSEMBLY Align the two holes of the LOADING RING ASSEMBLY to those of MAIN DECK. [35] LOADING GEAR(T) ASSEMBLY Align the hole of the LOADING GEAR (T) ASSEMBLY to that of the MAIN...
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2.2.5 SERVISE NOTE Use the following chart to manage screws. Fig.2-2-7 2-28 (No.86700)
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2.2.6 REMARKS 2.2.6.1 Cleaning (1) For cleaning of the upper drum (particularly video heads), use fine-woven cotton cloth with alcohol soaks through. Do not move the cloth but turn the upper drum counterclock- wise. NOTE: Make sure not to move the cloth in the vertical direction to the video head, since it may cause damage of the video heads.
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VHS MECHANISM 2.3.1 Notes 2.3.3 Setting the mechanism assembling mode This model’s mechanism relates closely to the rotary encoder The mechanism-assembling mode is provided with this mecha- and system control circuit (the rotary encoder is meshed with the nism. When disassembling and assembling, it is required to en- control cam).
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2.3.4 Layout of the main mechanism parts Pole base assy T4 Main brake assy T3 A/C head (take-up Side) (take-up side) Pinch roller arm assy Full erase head Lid guide Pole base assy (supply side) T7 Guide arm assy T8 Brake lever Tension arm assy T9 Drive lever Tension arm base...
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2.3.5 Disassembling procedure table This table shows the order of parts removal when replacing each part. For replacement, remove the parts in the order of 1 to 13 shown in the table and install the parts in the reverse order. The symbol number before each part name shows the number in the figure “Layout of the main mechanism parts”.
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2.3.6 REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN MECHANISM PARTS 2.3.6.1.3 Disassembling (1) Release hook (a) to remove the earth spring (1) from the 2.3.6.1 Cassette holder top frame. 2.3.6.1.1 Removal (2) Release the catches (a) and (b) and pull the top frame in (1) Remove the screws (a) and (b).
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2.3.6.2 A/C head Screw (b) 2.3.6.2.1 Removal (1) Remove screws (a) and (b). SIDE FRAME(R) (2) Remove the A/C head together with the head base. (3) Remove the screws (c), (d) and (e) to remove the spring (a) and the A/C head from the Head base. Screw (e) Section (a) Screw (c)
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2.3.6.3 Guide arm, pinch roller arm 2.3.6.4 Idler arm, idler gear 1/2 2.3.6.3.1 Removal 2.3.6.4.1 Removal (1) Remove the spring (a) from the hook (a) and detach the (1) Release the catches (a) and (b) to detach the idler arm. guide arm assembly.
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2.3.6.6 Press lever, control cam, capstan brake assembly, loading motor assembly 2.3.6.6.1 Removal Tension arm assembly Spring (b) Main brake (T) assembly Catch (d) (1) Remove the slit washer (a) to detach the press lever. Catch (c) Section (b) Spring (a) (2) Release the slit washer (b) to detach the control cam.
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2.3.6.6.2 Installation (phase adjustment) (1) Attach the loading motor assembly to the main deck. Wire (red) Wire (black) (2) Secure the screw (a). (3) Solder the wire to section (a). Section (a) (4) Arrange the wire along with the position guide (b). (5) Attach the capstan brake assembly to the main deck.
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Note: Screws (a) • When replacing the worm bearing of the loading motor assembly, attach it according to the following specifi- cation. If worm bearing is not attached correctly, a mechanism noise may occur. (See Fig. 2-3-18) LOADING MOTOR WORM BEARING 6.8 ±...
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2.3.6.7.2 Installation (phase adjustment) 2.3.6.8 Clutch unit assembly, direct gear (1) Place the main deck on the guide hole (a) of the tension 2.3.6.8.1 Removal arm lever. (1) Remove the slit washer (a) to detach the clutch unit assem- (2) Place the main deck on the guide hole (b) of the brake le- bly.
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2.3.7 MECHANISM TIMING CHART REEL MECHANISM MODE SERCH SLOW EJECT PLAY STOP BRAKE /REW /SLOW /STILL /STILL CONTROL PLATE B FR MARK POLE BASE LOCK REEL LOCK FREE TENSION ARM PLAY TENSION STOP FF/REW ARM LEVER (STOP MODE PRESS UP) BRAKE LEVER GUIDE ARM...
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2.3.8 REMARKS 2.3.8.1 Cleaning (1) For cleaning of the upper drum (particularly video heads), use fine-woven cotton cloth with alcohol soaks through. Do not move the cloth but turn the upper drum counterclock- wise. NOTE: Make sure not to move the cloth in the vertical direction to the video head, since it may cause damage of the video heads.
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED AV & MULTIMEDIA COMPANY CAMCORDER CATEGORY 12, 3-chome, Moriya-cho, kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, kanagawa-prefecture, 221-8528, Japan (No.86700) Printed in Japan 200304WPC...
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SECTION 3 PARTS LIST DVC MECHANISM ASSEMBLY 400/900 900A 401/901 402/902 404/904 402/902 410/910 410/977 403/903 408/908 413/913 409/909 Classification Part No. Symbol in drawing 414/914 Grease KYODO-SH-JB 478/978 405/905 YTU94027 415/915 412/912 Grease (HANARL) RX-410R 413/913 NOTE1: The section marked in AA, BB and CC indicate lubrication and greasing areas.
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3.1.1 DVC MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PART LIST • Since parts numbers described here are the numbers at the time of manualissue, they are subject to change without notice. There- fore, be sure to see a parts list in the service manual of each model as for parts numbers. •...
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Symbol Symbol Part Name Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Patr No. ← ← ← ← MINI SCREW,X2 YQ43893 ← ← ← ← MINI SCREW LY43023-001A ← ← ← PAD ARM ASSY LY31533-001E LYH30419-001A ← ← ← ← SLIT WASHER YQ44246 ←...
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VHS-C MECHANISM ASSEMBLY 469A 469B 469B 439A 429A 406B 406A Classification Part No. Symbol in drawing NOTE:The section marked in AA and BB indicate Grease KYODO-SH-JB lubrication and greasing areas. YTU94027 Fig.3-2-1 3-4 (No.86700)
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3.2.1 VHS-C MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST • Since parts numbers described here are the numbers at the time of manualissue, they are subject to change without notice. There- fore, be sure to see a parts list in the service manual of each model as for parts numbers. Symbol Part Name Part No.
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Symbol Part Name Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. ← ← ← ← SCREW,X2 LY42722-002A ← ← ← ← SUPPLY CLUTCH ASSY LY42670-001A ← ← ← ← SLIT WASHER LY42754-003A ← ← ← ← REEL DISC YQ31861-1-7 ←...
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VHS MECHANISM ASSEMBLY A/C HEAD BOARD ASSY [1][2] Classifi- Symbol in Part No. LOADING MOTOR drawing cation BOARD ASSY [5][5] Grease KYODO-SH-JB NOTE: The section marked in AA and BB COSMO-HV56 indicate lubrication and greasing areas. Fig.3-3-1 (No.86700)3-7...
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3.3.1 VHS MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST • Since parts numbers described here are the numbers at the time of manualissue, they are subject to change without notice. There- fore, be sure to see a parts list in the service manual of each model as for parts numbers. System S-VHS **Job No.
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System S-VHS **Job No. V15D Series V16D Series V15S Series V16S Series Symbol Part Name Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. ← ← CONTROL PLATE LP10400-001H LP10400-001J ← ← ← TORTION SPRING LP40843-001A ← ← ← TENSION ARM ASSY LP40818-001B TENSION SPRING LP40844-001C...
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System S-VHS **Job No. V15D Series V16D Series V15S Series V16S Series Symbol Part Name Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. ← ← ← R.SAFETY LEVER LP21051-002C TOP FRAME LP21052-001F LP21052-001J LP21052-001H LP21052-001J SPACER LP30002-0A7A LP30002-0A7A ← ← ←...
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