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ORDER NO. VRD0206026C8 Video Cassette Recorder NV-SJ30AM / NV-SJ30EU / NV-SJ30PMP / NV-SJ50AM / NV- SJ50AU / NV-SJ50EU R4-MECHANISM SPECIFICATIONS 2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
Please refer to the service manual for R4-Mechanism Chassis. (Order No. VRD0202010C8) 2. The Model No. is indicated on the Schematic Diagram and Circuit Board Diagrams as follows. Model No. Indication Mark NV-SJ30PMP NV-SJ30AM NV-SJ30EU NV-SJ50AM NV-SJ50AU/EU 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS 2.1. SERVICE CAUTION 2.1.1. REPLACING THE EEPROM IC6002 NOTE: The EEPROM IC6002 store the PG shifter data and the operation setting datas.
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turn over. Fig. S1 2.1.3. REMOVAL OF CASSETTE TAPE When the cassette tape could not be uninstalled from an electrical malfunction, There are 2 ways to remove a cassette tape. 1. Removal by compulsory unloading. A. Press FF and EJECT button simultaneously more 3 times to set the Service Mode to 7.
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Fig. S3 C. Stop unloading just before unloading would be completed as shown in Fig. Fig. S4 D. Then the tape becomes slack as shown in Fig. Fig. S5 E. Rotate the S-Reel by a small minus screwdriver (Fig. S6) to...
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remove the tape slacks as shown in Fig. Fig. S6 Fig. S7 F. Then unload again to remove the cassette tape as shown in Fig. Fig. S8 3. Removal by manual operations after uninstalling the mechanism. A. Disconnect the AC plug, and remove the Top Panel, Front Panel and the Mechanism by referring the Disassembly Procedures.
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C. Rotate the Main Cam Gear counter-clockwise (Fig. S10) until just before the unloading would be completed as shown in Fig. D. Rotate the Capstan Motor clockwise (Fig. S10) to remove the tape slacks as shown in Fig. Fig. S10 E.
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G. Install the Loading Motor and tighten screw (S1) as shown in Fig. 2.1.4. CYLINDER UNIT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Replacing only Upper Cylinder unit of R4 Mechanism cannot be performed, as securing of RT gap is impossible out of factory, please replace the cylinder by whole Cylinder Unit. The PG Shifter Adjustment should be performed after replacement of theDD Cylinder Unit.
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2.1.5. FLAT CARD CABLE INSTALLATION When installing the Flat Card Cable on the connector, install the Flat Card Cable with the cable contacts facing the connector contacts. Fig. S13 2.1.6. SERVICE MODE 1. Purpose of Service Mode This service mode allow the service Technicians to check the VCR mechanism freely without a cassette tape, which enables accessing faulty mechanical part quickly and shortening total repair time.
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This model does not have Self-Diagnosis & Service Information Display function. 2.3. INTRODUCTION OF VIDEO HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE / (POLISHING TYPE) 1. We are pleased to introduce Panasonic Video Head Cleaning Cassette, VFK0923FT [for service purposes] and VFK0923FSE [ for end users] for all VHS/S-VHS VCP and VCR.
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2. These cleaning cassettes are exclusive removing the hard and sticky clogging on video heads. 3. These improve the efficiency of video head cleaning service and shortening cleaning time for end users. VFK0923FT (For Service usage) Type of Cassette Full VHS Cassette Cleaning Time 10 Seconds/Time Tape Length...
VFK0823FSE (For end users) Note: The tape material itself is the same in both types. 3. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 3.1. DISASSEMBLY METHOD 3.1.1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW CHART This flow chart indicates disassembly steps of the cabinet parts and the circuit boards in order to find the necessary items for servicing.
4. REMOVAL OF THE MECHANISM UNIT Remove Screw (E) Remove 3 Screws (F) Remove Screw (G) Remove Screw (H) Disconnect Cylinder Connector Disconnect A/C Head Connector Disconnect P1531 Fig. D5...
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5. REMOVAL OF THE MAIN C.B.A. Remove Screw (I) Remove Screw (J) Remove 3 Screws (K) Remove AC CORD HOLDER Fig. D6 NOTE: Before mounting the MAIN C.B.A. onto the frame, be sure to confirm that the insulation sheet is mounted on the frame as shown in Fig.
6. SERVICING POSITION Install the Mechanism Unit on to the MAIN C.B.A.. Then fix a screw (H), and connect two frexible card Connectors (Cylinder connector, AC Head connector) and P1531 as shown in Fig. Fig. D8 3.2. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Refer to the Service Manual for R4-Mechanism Chassis.
In this Service Mode 2, the LEDs are illuminated as shown in Fig. This service mode 2 is released when pressing the FF and EJECT buttons simultaneously more twice. Fig. D9 3.2.1. CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT 3.3. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 3.3.1. TEST EQUIPMENT The following equipments are required for Electrical Adjustments.
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1. SYSTEM: AUTO 3.3.3. ADJUSTMENT - PG SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT 1. Press the FF and EJECT buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. 2. Press the FF and EJECT buttons simultaneously more once to set the Service Mode 2. The LEDs are illuminated as follows. Fig.
- Adjustment incomplete: Some LEDs are illuminated as follows. When adjustment is incomplete, check the Servo/System Control circuit and Cylinder unit. This Service Mode 2 is released when pressing the FF and EJECT buttons simultaneously more twice. 4. ABBREVIATIONS 5. INPUT/OUTPUT CHART FOR IC6001 Fig.
8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 8.1. POWER TRANSFORMER SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.2. SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.3. LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/ AUDIO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.4. POWER SUPPLY/ RF SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.5. KEY SWITCH & LED DRIVE SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.6.
11.1. CHASSIS PARTS SECTION PARTS LIST Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEG1593-R CYLINDER UNIT [MAV] NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP VEG1590-R CYLINDER UNIT [MAV] NV-SJ50AM VEG1591-R CYLINDER UNIT [MAV] NV-SJ50AU/EU VEM0750 CAPSTAN UNIT [MAV] L1AZ00000004 FE HEAD VDG1510 INTERMEDIATE GEAR...
WASHER VMX3196 WASHER [MAV] 11.2. CASING PARTS SECTION PARTS LIST Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VGM1866 TOP PANEL [MAV] NV-SJ30AM/PMP,NV-SJ50AM/AU/ VGM1872 TOP PANEL [MAV] NV-SJ30EU VMP7221 CHASSIS FRAME [MAV] VMP7222 BACK PANEL [MAV] NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP VMP7223 BACK PANEL...
11.4. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks VEP06E66A MAIN C.B.A. (RTL)[MAV] *1 INCLUDING THE FRONT C.B.A.(VEP04796A) VEP06E66B MAIN C.B.A. (RTL)[MAV] *2 INCLUDING THE FRONT C.B.A.(VEP04796A) VEP06E66C MAIN C.B.A. (RTL)[MAV] *3 INCLUDING THE FRONT C.B.A.(VEP04796A) VEP06E66E MAIN C.B.A.
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LED STAND BY/REC LED LP/EP IR OUT GND(S) IR7001(IR RECEIVER) PNA4611M07VT 1 2 3 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP, NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS NV-SJ50AM/AU/EU SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR ORDERING.WHEN YOU FRONT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
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R7009 UN2211 (LED DRIVE) NOTE:THE MEASUREMENT MODE OF THE DC VOLTAGE ON THIS DIAGRAM IS STOP MODE. NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP, NV-SJ50AM/AU/EU NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR KEY SWITCH & LED DRIVE ORDERING.WHEN YOU ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
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NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR ORDERING.WHEN YOU ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MARK HAVE THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR SAFETY. POWER TRANSFORMER SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS,USE ONLY THE SAME TYPE.
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VIDEO 5V TUNER 5V IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MARK HAVE THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR SAFETY. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR ORDERING.WHEN YOU POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM WHEN REPLACING ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS,USE ONLY THE SAME TYPE.
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K0C111A00003 PNA2604M01 PNA2604M01 (EX.A) (T-PHOTO) (S-PHOTO) SENSOR R6030 R6014 C6010 50V3.3 D6001 B3EA00000072 ART V/H/N TRACKING ENV. TL2501 POWER ON REG 12V B23 B19 B11 B12 B13 B14 B17 B18 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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R2504 C2526 C2512 C2513 25V100 25V22 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ORDERING.WHEN YOU ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
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PICTURE 1 AV 12V VIDEO 5V NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU NOTE:THE MEASUREMENT MODE OF THE DC VOLTAGE IN THE BRACKETS( )ON THIS DIAGRAM IS RECORD MODE THE MEASUREMENT MODE OF THE DC VOLTAGE OUT OF THE BRACKETS ON THIS DIAGRAM IS PLAYBACK MODE WITH PAL COLOUR SIGNAL.(SP MODE)
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R3009 R3007 2200 C3012 L3009 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ORDERING.WHEN YOU ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
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(VEP04796A) NV-SJ30PMP/AM/EU, SJ50AM/EU/AU FRONT C.B.A.
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SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO ICs DC VOLTAGE CHART (SP MODE) IC2001 Ref. No. MODE STOP PLAY IC2501 Ref. No. MODE STOP 12.3 15.1 PLAY 12.3 15.0 12.2 15.0 12.3 15.0 12.3 15.0 IC2501 Ref. No. MODE STOP 12.3 PLAY 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3...
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4.43 NTSC L BILINGUAL 443NT [L] BILINGUAL L A. COMP BIL [L] AUDIO COMPONENT SIGNAL BILINGUAL H BIL. [H] A. COMPO AUDIO COMPONENT SIGNAL BILINGUAL L AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE L BIL/M1 [L] A. D.P [L] AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE L BS CLOCK A.
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CYL GND CYLINDER GND FULL. E. 12V FULL ERASE 12V DELAIED FM RECORDING H D.F.M. REC [H] GND (ANALOG) GND [A] DELAIED FM RECORDING L D. FM REC [L] GND (TUNER) GND [TU] D. GND GND/NON SW 12V DIGITAL GND GND/N.
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POWER OFF H LINE IN [R] LINE INPUT (R) P-OFF [H] POWER OFF L LINE OUT [L] LINE OUTPUT (L) P-OFF [L] LINE OUT [R] LINE OUTPUT (R) P. FAIL POWER FAILURE DETECT LP H POWER OFF H LP [H] P.
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SYSTEM CONTROL 5V RF OUT RF OUTPUT SYSCON 5V SYSTEM SW RF Y RF LUMINANCE SIGNAL SYSTEM TAKE-UP PHOTO TRANSISTOR RF. Y. IN RF LUMINANCE SIGNAL INPUT T-PHOTO TAKE-UP REEL PULSE RF. Y. OUT RF LUMINANCE SIGNAL OUTPUT T-RL. PLS TIMER BUS CLOCK ROTAR.
8 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 8.1. POWER TRANSFORMER SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM THE STRIPED FRAME INDICATES THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT TO DISTINGUISH THE PRIMARY CAUTION FROM THE SECONDARY CIRCUIT. PAY ATTENTION NOT TO RECEIVE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK DURING REPAIR AND SERVICE OF THE PRODUCTS.
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R1101 12K:C/E R1205 33:C/E R1206 C1205 5600: 2200 330:A/B/D A/B/D R1203 R1202 20K:C/E 2200 18K:A/B/D ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR EASE REFER TO PARTS LIST. NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU POWER TRANSFORMER SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM LTAGE ON THIS DIAGRAM IS STOP MODE.
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8.2. SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM CAPSTAN SERVO SPEED LOOP CAPSTAN SERVO PHASE LOOP :TO POWER TRANSFORMER SECTION :TO POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION :TO LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE & AUDIO SECTION IC6003 :TO KEY SWITCH & LED DRIVE SECTION C2501 C0EBH0000172 IC6004...
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D VDD HEAD(+) AMP REF RESET L CTL OUT POSI.SW1 POSI.SW2 R/SER/T1/T2 POSI.SW3 TW2001 C6007 SAFETY R6013 S6001 K0C111A00003 C6010 50V3.3 TL2501 B23 B19 B11 B12 B13 B14 B17 B18 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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C2514 R2506 R2505 R2504 C2526 C2512 C2513 25V100 25V22 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ORDERING.WHEN YOU ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
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(TO LOADING MOTOR) LOAD MOTOR (+) LOAD MOTOR (-) C2524 P2571 CAP VM CAP FG1 IC2501 CAP ET C1AB00001479 CAP R/F R2514 R2503 P2501 PG (-) PG (+) NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION DIAGRAM FOR S LIST. IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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8.3. LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/ AUDIO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRA VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN REC MODE VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN PLAYBACK MODE R :TO POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION :TO SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION QR4502 UN2115 QR4504 (BUFFER) UN2215 FM MUTE (MUTE) VIDEO OUT...
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Q4001 2SD1328 (-26.8) 2SD1149 (D.A.REC:ON) C4008 (PB:ON) 25V4.7 (-18.0) Q4002 2SD601A (PB:ON) (-26.4) NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU NT MODE OF THE DC VOLTAGE OUT OF THE BRACKETS ON THIS DIAGRAM IS PLAYBACK MODE SIGNAL.(SP MODE) LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...
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C3005 C3006 16V10 6V22 16V10 C4007 C3003 C3004 R3002 1800P 120P R4008 1500 R300 R3007 2200 L3009 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON T LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ORDERING.WHEN YOU ORDER A PART,PLEASE...
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C3016 C3017 C3018 C3020 L3003 25V3.3 16V10 50V2.2 50V1 0.01 R3006 R3009 R3007 2200 C3012 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU RT NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM U ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
8.4. POWER SUPPLY/ RF SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM P :TO POWER TRANSFORMER SECTION S :TO SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN REC MODE V :TO LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN PLAYBACK MODE QR6001 UN2112 (POWER ON:ON)
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N SW+B C3060 C3059 C3058 6V100 K4011 NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR ORDERING.WHEN YOU POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM GRAM IS STOP MODE. ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
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R7009 UN2211 (LED DRIVE) NOTE:THE MEASUREMENT MODE OF THE DC VOLTAGE ON THIS DIAGRAM IS STOP MODE. NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP, NV-SJ50AM/AU/EU NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR KEY SWITCH & LED DRIVE ORDERING.WHEN YOU ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
LED STAND BY/REC LED LP/EP IR OUT GND(S) IR7001(IR RECEIVER) PNA4611M07VT 1 2 3 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP, NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS NV-SJ50AM/AU/EU SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR ORDERING.WHEN YOU FRONT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
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Reset/ Terminal Name Description P.OFF P.Failure Release AD input terminal for model setting. CODE1 AD input terminal for model setting. CODE2 Input terminal of the Tape Beginning sensor detection. T-PHOT *More than 2.6V : Black tape part. *Less than 2.4V :Trans. Tape part. REG 12V short detection signal.
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Reset/ Terminal Name Description P.OFF P.Failure Release I/O Simplified AI playback ON/OFF control. 29 AVR (L) Input terminal for mechanism position. SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 Position Name 30 POS.SW4 EJECT Position DOWN Position R-REW Position LOAD Position 31 POS.SW3 REV Position PLAY Position P_OFF Position STOP_R Position...
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Reset/ Terminal Name Description P.OFF P.Failure Release TV/VTR output selection control signal * P.OFF, Shifting to T,Standby: "Low" output. VCR/TV NV-SJ50) * Shifting to VV from EE: "High" output. * The condition is inverted whenever the TV/VCR Key is received. O Low fix.
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Reset/ Terminal Name Description P.OFF P.Failure Release Control signal filter select terminal in FF/REW mode. *During FF/REW: Hi-Z *Except FF/REW: Low VR MODE STOP FF/REW STOP POSITION STOP FF/REW STOP PLAY EX.FF/REW(L) Hi-Z Hi-Z 84 EX.FF/REW (L) VTR MODE *Refer to FF/REW (Hi-z) output timing of the Z-mechanism regarding to control spec. of this terminal.
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Q3002 QR3004 CV IN TO/FROM SYSTEM CONTROL Q7701 QR3005 SECAM MIX QR3006 PICTURE 2 FROM SYSTEM PAL PB H CONTROL ART V/H/N QR3002 QR3003 QR3001 SP L FROM SYSTEM NTSC L CONTROL PICTURE 1 NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE BLOCK DIAGRAM...
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2FL VCO SYSTEM CONTROL CLOCK 2FSC DRIVER DOWN PHASE CONV B.D. SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL COLOUR KILLER DET. ID DET. KILLER TO/FROM IIC CLOCK SYSTEM SERIAL CONTROL CONTROL INTERFACE IIC DATA NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU NV-SJ30AM/EU/PMP,SJ50AM/AU/EU LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE BLOCK DIAGRAM LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE BLOCK DIAGRAM...