IMPORTANT SERVICE GUIDE ◆ MODE SWITCH (PROGRAM SWITCH) ASSEMBLY POINT 1) When installing the ass’y deck on the Main PCB, be sure to align the assembly point of mode switch. ASSEMBLY POINT Fig. 1 ◆ HOW TO EJECT THE CASSETTE TAPE (If the tape is stuck in the unit) 1) Turn the Gear Worm Œ...
Alternatively, wear a discharging Wrist-strap device. (Be sure to remove it prior to applying power--this is an electric shock precaution.) Samsung Electronics...
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Always inspect for pinched, out- of-place, or frayed wiring. Do not change the spacing between components and the printed circuit board. Check the AC power cord for damage. Make sure that leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts. Samsung Electronics...
2-1-1(a) Location of adjustment button of remote control POWER EJECT SLOW SHUTTLE X-Point (Tracking Center) Adjustment A.TRK REPLAY F.ADV/SKIP CH/TRK TV/VCR PREV.CH ENTER Head Switching Adjustment MENU NVRAM Option Setting Remote Control for adjustment is not supplied as a Service Jig. Fig. 2-1 Samsung Electronics...
Alignment and Adjustments 2-1-1(b) TEST location for adjustment mode setting Short-Circuit for few seconds and release. (Just one time) Fig. 2-2 Main PCB (Top View) Samsung Electronics...
Fig. 2-5 Location of Tape Transport Adjustment PINCH ROLLER FE HEAD CYLINDER ASS'Y GUIDE ROLLER "S" GUIDE ROLLER "T" POST TENSION #8 GUIDE POST #9 GUIDE POST #3 GUIDE POST MAIN BASE ACE HEAD CAPSTAN SHAFT Fig. 2-6 Tape Travel Diagram Samsung Electronics...
HEIGHT ADJUST X-POSITION ADJUSTING SLIT SCREW (B) SCREW (D) AZIMUTH ADJUST X-POSITION LOCKING Fig. 2-7 Location of ACE Head Adjustment Screw AUDIO HEAD VIDEO HEAD 0 ~ 0 .25 mm CONTROL HEAD Fig. 2-8 ACE Head Height Adjustment Samsung Electronics...
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Fig. 2-9 Tape Guide Check c. AUDIO AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT 1) Load alignment tape (Mono scope) and playback the 7KHz signal. 2) Connect channel-1 scope probe to audio output. 3) Adjust screw (B) to achieve maximum audio level. (See Fig. 2-7) Samsung Electronics...
5) Insert the (-) driver into the X-Point adjustment hole and adjust it so that envelope waveform is maximum. Test point : TP2 (Audio Output) TP3 (Envelope) TP4 (H’D S/W -Trigger) TP5 (Control Pulse) AUDIO OUTPUT ENVELOPE HEAD SWITCHING Fig. 2-10 Location of Test point (Main PCB-Top View) Samsung Electronics...
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5) If the section B in Fig. 2-12 does not meet the specification, adjust the guide roller T up or down. a b c d c,b,d/a Fig. 2-11 Envelope Waveform Adjustment H'D SWITCHING PULSE ENVELOPE Fig. 2-12 Adjustment Points Samsung Electronics...
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) driver to obtain a flat video RF envelope as shown in Fig. 2-13. IDEAL ENVELOPE S HEIGHT TOO HIGH S HEIGHT TOO LOW T HEIGHT TOO HIGH T HEIGHT TOO LOW GUIDE ROLLER S GUIDE ROLLER T Fig. 2-13 Guide Roller S, T Height Adjustment Samsung Electronics...
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2) If excessive tape wrinkle is observed, perform the following adjustments in Playback mode : ◆ Tape wrinkle at the guide roller S, T section : Linearity adjustment. ◆ Tape wrinkle at tape guide flange : ACE head assembly coarse adjustment. 2-10 Samsung Electronics...
4) Transportation of accurate driving force is done by gears. (Gear Center Ass’y) Note : If the spec. does not meet the followings specifications, replace the holder clutch ass’y and then recheck. <Table 2-2> MODE TORQUE g/cm GAUGE 42 ± 11 Cassette Torquemeter 145 ± 30 Cassette Torquemeter Samsung Electronics 2-11...
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Alignment and Adjustments MEMO 2-12 Samsung Electronics...
Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components. Use only the same type. ◆ Block Identification of Main PCB Component Side Conductor Side Samsung Electronics This Document can not be used without Samsung’s authorization...
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