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1. GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................ 4
1-1 FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 4
1-2 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 4
1-3 LOCATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL .....................................................5
2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ............................................................................................ 6
2-1 DISASSEMBLY OF MAJOR BLOCKS .................................................................................... 6
2-2 DISASSEMBLING THE MECHANISM/MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY ............................................ 7
2-3 CARES WHEN REASSEMBLING ........................................................................................... 8
3. FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS ........................................................................... 9
4-1 MECHANISM CONFIRMATION ADJUSTMENT JIG ............................................................ 11
5. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................... 30
5-1 ADJUSTMENT OF HEAD SWITCHING POINT .................................................................... 31
5-2 ADJUSTMENT OF FV (False Vertical Sync) OF STILL PICTURE ...................................... 31
5-3 CHECKING OF OFF TRACK ................................................................................................ 31
5-4 ADJUSTMENT OF SIF-INPUT LEVEL ................................................................................. 32
5-5 ADJUSTMENT OF STEREO SEPARATION ........................................................................ 32
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 39
8. BLOCK DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................................... 50
9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND PWB FOIL PATTERN .................................................................. 58
10. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST .................................................................................................... 73
11. EXPLODED VIEW OF MECHANICAL PARTS ............................................................................ 81
12. PACKING OF THE SET .............................................................................................................. 85
SHARP CORPORATION
SERVICE MANUAL
MODELS
In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regula-
tions in some countries) the set should be restored to its
original condition and only parts identical to those specified
be used.
CONTENTS
This document has been published to be used for
after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VC-A400U
VC-H800U
VC-A400U
VC-A400U
VC-H800U
VC-H800U
S39E7VC-A400U
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    VC-A400U VC-A400U VC-H800U VC-H800U SERVICE MANUAL S39E7VC-A400U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VC-A400U VC-H800U MODELS In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regula- tions in some countries) the set should be restored to its original condition and only parts identical to those specified be used.
  • Page 2 VC-A400U VC-H800U IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTES BEFORE RETURNING THE VIDEO CASSETTE etc.) and measure the AC voltage drop across the RECORDER resistor. Reverse the AC plug on the set and repeat AC voltage measurements for each exposed part. Any reading of 0.45V rms (this corresponds to 0.3mA Before returning the video cassette recorder to the user, perform the following safety checks.
  • Page 3 VC-A400U VC-H800U 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

    1-1 FEATURES Only for VC-H800U • Unified Remote Control • Hi-Fi Stereo Sound • Sharp Super Picture • Built-in MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Decoder • 20 Seconds Timer Backup • Field-Still/Variable Slow/Frame Advance Common Features • Real-Time Counter (On Screen Display) •...
  • Page 5: Location Of Major Components And Control

    VC-A400U VC-H800U 1-3 LOCATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS AND CONTROL...
  • Page 6: Disassembly And Reassembly

    VC-A400U VC-H800U 2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY TOP CABINET 2-1 DISASSEMBLY OF MAJOR BLOCKS : 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 SHIELD ANGLE : Remove 1 screw 6 with shield angle.
  • Page 7: Disassembling The Mechanism/Main Pwb Assembly

    VC-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 2-3 CARES WHEN REASSEMBLING cassette housing. (Conditions: When mechanism and PWB INSTALLING THE CASSETTE HOUSING 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 and Feed the pulley feed gear of loading motor with screw mechanical.
  • Page 9: Function Of Major Mechanical Parts

    VC-A400U VC-H800U 3. FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS (TOP VIEW) Function Function Full erase head Take-up main brake Supply pole base ass’y Pinch drive cam Tension arm A/C head ass’y Idler wheel ass’y Reverse guide lever ass'y Pinch drive lever ass’y...
  • Page 10 VC-A400U VC-H800U 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 Take-up pole base ass’y Shifter Slow brake lever Master cam Capstan D.D. motor...
  • Page 11: Adjustment, Replacement And Assembly Of Mechanical Units

    VC-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U MAINTENANCE CHECK ITEMS AND EXECUTION TIME Perform the maintenance with the regular intervals as follows so as to maintain the quality of machine. Maintained 1000 1500 2000 Possible symptom Remarks hrs. hrs. hrs. hrs. encountered Parts Abnormal rotation or significant Guide roller ass’y...
  • Page 13 VC-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U REEL DISK REPLACEMENT AND HEIGHT 4. Assemble the Supply 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 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 - 1,200gf •...
  • Page 18 VC-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U • 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U ADJUSTMENT OF TAPE DRIVE TRAIN Notes: 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 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.
  • Page 27 VC-A400U VC-H800U INSTALLING THE SHIFTER 1. Make sure that the loading gear is at the Phase-Match- ing point 1 as 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 Phase-Matching point 2 as shown below.
  • Page 28 VC-A400U VC-H800U 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.
  • Page 29 VC-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U MTS CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT (HI-FI MODELS ONLY) 5-4 ADJUSTMENT OF SIF-INPUT LEVEL Measuring AC milli-voltmeter and RF signal instrument generator. Mode Input signal RF CH-10 (at 300Hz 30% MOD.) Test point AUDIO OUT jack (R channel) Control R142(S-IF ADJ.)
  • Page 33: Mechanism Operation Flowchart And Troubleshooting Guide

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  • Page 50: Block Diagram

    VC-A400U VC-H800U 8. BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM SERVO BLOCK DIAGRAM...
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  • Page 52 VC-A400U VC-H800U SIGNAL FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAM(VC-A400U)
  • Page 53 VC-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U SIGNAL FLOW BLOCK DIAGRAM(VC-H800U)
  • Page 55 VC-A400U VC-H800U 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-A400U VC-H800U POWER CIRCUIT BLOCK DIAGRAM...
  • Page 57 VC-A400U VC-H800U SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM • The indicated voltages in the following diagram IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: are measured with an SSVM, upon receiving color bars (400 Hz sound signal) in either the PARTS MARKED WITH " å " ( ) ARE...
  • Page 58: Schematic Diagram And Pwb Foil Pattern

    VC-A400U VC-H800U 9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND PWB FOIL PATTERN MAIN CIRCUIT(1) * VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT MODE PB ..Parentheses ( REC ..Without Parentheses...
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  • Page 68 VC-A400U VC-H800U OPERATION CIRCUIT LED CIRCUIT * VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT MODE PB ..Parentheses ( REC ..Without Parentheses...
  • Page 69 VC-A400U VC-H800U PWB FOIL PATTERN OPERATION PWB LED PWB...
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  • Page 73: Replacement Parts List

    VS2SD1306-E1E V 2SD1306-E Q306 VS2SA1037KQ-1 V 2SA1037KQ Q501 VS2SC2412KQ-1 V 2SC2412KQ(VC-H800U) in USA : Contact your nearest SHARP Parts Distributor to order. Q602 VS2C3939SQR-1 V 2C3939SQR For location of SHARP Parts Distributor, Q603 VS2SC2412KQ-1 V 2SC2412KQ Please Call Toll-free; Q651...
  • Page 74 C302 VCKYCY0JF105Z 6.3V Ceramic T601 RTRNH0086GEZZ J OSC. Transformer C303 VCKYCY1HB102K V 1000p 50V Ceramic å T901 RTRNZ0047AJZZ V Transformer(VC-A400U) C304 VCKYCY1HB102K V 1000p 50V Ceramic å T901 RTRNZ0048AJZZ V Transformer(VC-H800U) C305 VCKYCY1HB102K V 1000p 50V Ceramic C306 VCKYCY1HB102K V 1000p 50V Ceramic...
  • Page 75 VC-A400U VC-H800U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code C351 VCEA9M0JW107M V 100 6.3V Electrolytic C665 VCEA9M1CW106M V 10 16V Electrolytic (VC-H800U) (VC-H800U) C352 VCKYCY0JF105Z 6.3V Ceramic C667 VCKYCY1EB153K V 0.015 25V Ceramic (VC-H800U) (VC-H800U) C353 VCKYCY1HF103Z V 0.01...
  • Page 76 VC-A400U VC-H800U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code C774 VCKYCY1CF104Z V 0.1 16V Ceramic R226 VRS-CY1JF101J V 100 1/16W Metal Oxide C775 VCEA9M0JW107M V 100 6.3V Electrolytic R227 VRS-CY1JF750J V 75 1/16W Metal Oxide...
  • Page 77 VC-A400U VC-H800U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code R657 VRS-CY1JF821J V 820 1/16W Metal Oxide R737 VRS-CY1JF102J V 1k 1/16W Metal Oxide (VC-H800U) R738 VRD-RA2BE104J V 100k 1/8W Carbon R658 VRS-CY1JF223J V 22k 1/16W Metal Oxide...
  • Page 78 QSOCN0509REN1 V Socket, 5 Pin RMC801 RRMCU0002AJZZ V Remote Receiver LHLDP1089AJ00 V LED Holder (VC-A400U) RMC801 RRMCU0062GEZZ J Remote Receiver (VC-H800U) SC301 QSOCN0611REN1 V Socket, 6 Pin(VC-A400U) AC SC301 QSOCN0911REN1 V Socket, 9 Pin(VC-H800U) AD SC601 QSOCN0695REZZ V Socket, 6 Pin...
  • Page 79 PGiDC0056GEFW J Drum Base LX-HZ3087GEFN J Screw QPWBF5468AJZZ V PWB(LDG Motor) PSLDM4562AJFW V H/A Shield top QPLGZ0292GEZZ J Socket(LDG Motor) LHLDZ1962AJ00 V Sensor LED Cover MSPRC0223AJFJ V Azimuth Spring PGUMS0026AJZZ V Foot Cushion MSPRC0224AJFJ V Height Adjusting Spring TLABM3980AJZZ V Model Label(VC-A400U)
  • Page 80 V Front Panel Ass’y (VC-H800U) 500-1 ————— - Front Panel — (Not Replacement Item) 500-2 HBDGB1008AJSA V SHARP Badge 500-3 HDECQ2004AJSA V Cassette Flap(VC-A400U) AH 500-3 HDECQ2005AJSA V Cassette Flap(VC-H800U) AH 500-4 HDECQ2006AJSA V Window Dec. 500-5 JBTN-2844AJSC V Button, REC 500-6 HiINDP2099AJSA...
  • Page 81: Exploded View Of Mechanical Parts

    VC-A400U VC-H800U 11. EXPLODED VIEW OF MECHANICAL PARTS Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code MECHANISM CHASSIS PARTS...
  • Page 82 VC-A400U VC-H800U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code CASSETTE HOUSING CONTROL PARTS...
  • Page 83 VC-A400U VC-H800U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code CABINET PARTS...
  • Page 84 VC-A400U VC-H800U Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code FRONT PANEL PARTS 500-7 500-3 500-2 500-1 500-5 500-6 500-4 PRECAUTION ON FRONT PANEL SET-UP Cassette cover Front panel Cassette housing Cassette cover open lever Cassette cover...
  • Page 85: Packing Of The Set

    TGAN-0001AJZZ Guarantee Card TCADH3058AJZZ Timer Card Dry Battery RRMCG1174AJSA Infrared Remote Control Unit SSAKA0001AJZZ Polyethylene Bag QCNW-0322AJZZ SPAKP0114AJZZ 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Form Bag SPAKX1044AJZZ Packing Foam TLABK0005AJZZ No. Label SPAKC4013AJZZ (VC-A400U) SPAKC4014AJZZ (VC-H800U) Packing Case MARK Not Replacement Item...
  • Page 86 Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code COPYRIGHT C 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.

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