Color television/video cassette recorder (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for Memorex MVT2194
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MVT2194 SERVICE MANUAL COLOR TELEVISION/VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER ORIGINAL MFR’S VERSION A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
SERVICING NOTICES ON CHECKING 1. KEEP THE NOTICES 6. AVOID AN X-RAY As for the places which need special attentions, Safety is secured against an X-ray by consider- they are indicated with the labels or seals on the ing about the cathode-ray tube and the high cabinet, chassis and parts.
TAPE REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY Remove the VCR block from the main unit. (Refer to item 1 of the DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.) Remove the screw 1 of the Deck Chassis and remove the Loading Motor. Rotate the Pinch Roller Cam in the direction of the arrow by hand to slacken the Video Tape. Rotate the Clutch Ass'y either of the directions to wind the Video Tape in the Cassette Case.
CONTENTS SERVICING NOTICES ON CHECKING ..................A1-1 HOW TO ORDER PARTS ......................A1-1 TAPE REMOVAL METHOD AT NO POWER SUPPLY ............. A1-2 CONTENTS ..........................A2-1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................A3-1~A3-4 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL PARTS AND P. C. BOARDS ..........B1-1, B1-2 2.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS G - 1 CRT Size / Visual Size 19 inch / 480.0mmV S ystem CRT Type Normal Deflection degree Magnetic Field BV/BH +0.45G / 0.18G Color System NTSC Speaker 1Speaker Position Front Size 3 Inch Impedance Sound Output 10%(Typical) G - 2 V C R...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Storage C ~ +60 G - 8 Operating Humidity Less than 80% RH G - 9 On Screen Menu Display Menu Type Icon System Setup Clock Set On/Off Timer Set Auto Clock On/Off Standard Time Daylight Saving Time TV Setup Language Picture...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CH Down Volume Up Volume Down Input Select Play F.Fwd Pause/Still Stop Index+ Index- Rec/OTR Eject Counter Reset Speed Timer Rec TV Monitor Quick View Program Slow Auto Tracking Tracking+ Tracking - Menu Enter Cancel Call Closed Caption(TV/Caption/Text) Sleep Timer Mute Zero Return...
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 300 ohm to 75 ohm Antenna Adapter Antenna Change Plug DC Car Cord (Center+) AC Plug Adapter AC Cord AV Cord (2Pin-1Pin) Guarantee Card Registration Card ESP Card Warning Sheet Dew/AHC Caution Sheet Quick Set-up Sheet Circuit Diagram Service Station List Important Safeguard Information Sheet...
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1-3: TV/VCR BLOCK (Refer to Fig. 1-3) 1. REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL PARTS AND P.C. BOARDS Remove the 2 screws (1). Disconnect the following connectors: 1-1: BACK CABINET (Refer to Fig. 1-1) (CP354, CP401 and CP502). Unlock the support (2). Remove the 7 screws (1).
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Deck Shield Plate FE Head Deck Chassis Syscon PCB Deck Holder Fig. 1-4 B1-2...
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. REMOVAL OF VCR DECK PARTS NOTE In case of the Locker R installation, check if the one 2-1: TOP BRACKET (Refer to Fig. 2-1) position of Fig.2-3-B is correctly locked. Extend the 2 supports (1). When you install the Cassette Side R, be sure to move Slide the 2 supports (2) and remove the Top Bracket.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-6: LOADING MOTOR/WORM (Refer to Fig. 2-6-A) 2-7: TENSION ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-7-B) Turn the Pinch Roller Cam clockwise so that the Remove the screw (1). Tension Holder hook is set to the position of Fig. 2-7-A Remove the Loading Motor.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-8: T BRAKE ARM/T BRAKE BAND (Refer to Fig. 2-8-A) Remove the T Brake Spring. Idler Gear Turn the T Brake Arm clockwise and bend the hook section to remove it. Idler Arm Ass'y Unlock the 2 supports (1) and remove the T Brake Band.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-10: CASSETTE OPENER/PINCH ROLLER BLOCK/ P5 ARM ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-10-A) Unlock the support (1) and remove the Cassette Opener. Remove the Pinch Roller Block and P5 Arm Ass'y. Cassette Opener Spring Position Fig. 2-11-B 2-12: FE HEAD (RECORDER ONLY) (Refer to Fig. 2-12) Pinch Roller Block Remove the screw (1).
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-14: CAPSTAN DD UNIT (Refer to Fig. 2-14-A) 2-15: MAIN CAM/PINCH ROLLER CAM/JOINT GEAR (Refer to Fig. 2-15-A) Remove the Capstan Belt. Remove the E-Ring (1), then remove the Main Cam. Remove the 3 screws (1). Remove the E-Ring (2), then remove the Pinch Roller Remove the Capstan DD Unit.
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE 2-18: CASSETTE GUIDE POST/INCLINED BASE S/T UNIT/P4 CAP/LED REFLECTOR 1. When you install the Loading Arm S Unit, Loading Arm (Refer to Fig. 2-18-A) T Unit and Main Loading Gear, align each marker. Remove the P4 Cap. (Refer to Fig.
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. After one side is removed, pull in the opposite direction 3. REMOVAL OF ANODE CAP to remove the other. Read the following NOTED items before starting work. NOTE After turning the power off there might still be a potential Take care not to damage the Rubber Cap.
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF When IC starts moving back and forth easily after desoldering completely, pickup the corner of the IC using FLAT PACKAGE IC a tweezers and remove the IC by moving with the IC desoldering machine. (Refer to Fig. 4-3.) REMOVAL NOTE Put the Masking Tape (cotton tape) around the Flat...
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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION When bridge-soldering between terminals and/or the soldering amount are not enough, resolder using a Thin- Take care of the polarity of new IC and then install the tip Soldering Iron. (Refer to Fig. 4-8.) new IC fitting on the printed circuit pattern. Then solder each lead on the diagonal positions of IC temporarily.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS Audio/Control H.SW Head Switch Automatic Color Control Hertz Audio Erase Integrated Circuit Automatic Frequency Control Intermediate Frequency Automatic Fine Tuning Indicator AFT DET Automatic Fine Tuning Detect Inverter Automatic Gain Control Killer Amplifier Left Antenna Light Emitting Diode A.PB Audio Playback LIMIT AMP...
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KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS SYNC Synchronization SYNC SEP Sync Separator, Separation Transistor TRAC Tracking TRICK PB Trick Playback Test Point UNREG Unregulated Volt Voltage Controlled Oscillator Video Intermediate Frequency Vertical Pulse, Voltage Display V.PB Video Playback Variable Resistor V.REC Video Recording Visual Search Fast Forward Visual Search Rewind Voltage Super Source...
SERVICE MODE LIST This unit provided with the following SERVICE MODES so you can repair, examine and adjust easily. To enter SERVICE MODE, unplug AC cord till lost actual clock time. Then press and hold Vol (-) button of main unit and remocon key simultaneously.
PREVENTIVE CHECKS AND SERVICE INTERVALS The following standard table depends on environmental conditions and usage. Parts replacing time does not mean the life span for individual parts. Also, long term storage or misuse may cause transformation and aging of rubber parts. The following list means standard hours, so the checking hours depends on the conditions.
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PREVENTIVE CHECKS AND SERVICE INTERVALS CLEANING NOTE 2. TAPE RUNNING SYSTEM After cleaning the heads with isopropyl alcohol, do not When cleaning the tape transport system, use the run a tape until the heads dry completely. If the heads gauze moistened with isopropyl alcohol. are not completely dry and alcohol gets on the tape, 3.
WHEN REPLACING EEPROM (MEMORY) IC If a service repair is undertaken where it has been required to change the MEMORY IC, the following steps should be taken to ensure correct data settings while making reference to TABLE 1. NOTE: No need setting for after INI 35 due to the adjustment value. Table 1 Enter DATA SET mode by setting VOLUME to minimum.
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT 1-2: CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF TENSION POST POSITION Read the following NOTES before starting work. Set to the PLAY mode. • Place an object which weighs between 450g~500g on Adjust the adjusting section for the Tension Arm the Cassette Tape to keep it steady when you want to position so that the Tension Arm top is within the make the tape run without the Cassette Holder.
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1-4: CONFIRMATION OF VSR TORQUE NOTE Install the Torque Gauge (JG002F) and Adapter If the torque is out of the range, replace the following parts. (JG002B) on the S Reel. Set to the Picture Search Check item Replacement Part (Rewind) mode.
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-2: CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF AUDIO/ 2-3: TAPE RUNNING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL HEAD (X VALUE ADJUSTMENT) When the Tape Running Mechanism does not work well, Confirm and adjust the height of the Reel Disk. adjust the following items. (Refer to item 1-1) Confirm and adjust the position of the Tension Post.
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 3. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT PARTS LOCATION GUIDE 1. Tension Connect P4 Post 2. Tension Arm T Brake Spring 3. Guide Roller T Reel 4. Audio/Control Head S Reel 5. X value adjustment driver hole Adjusting section for the Tension Arm position D2-4...
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. BEFORE MAKING ELECTRICAL 2. BASIC ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS (VCR SECTION) Read and perform these adjustments when repairing the 2-1: PG SHIFTER circuits or replacing electrical parts or PCB assemblies. Connect the connector of AV Jack Jig (JG180) CAUTION to CP1003.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-3: RF AGC 2-8: HORIZONTAL PHASE Receive the VHF HIGH (63 ± 1dB). Receive the monoscope pattern. Connect the digital voltmeter between the pin 5 of Using the remote control, set the brightness and CP351 and the pin 1 (GND) of CP351. contrast to normal position.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-15: OSD HORIZONTAL 2-13: SUB TINT Activate the adjustment mode display of Fig. 1-1. Receive the color bar pattern. (RF Input) Press the VOL. UP/DOWN button on the remote control Using the remote control, set the brightness, contrast, until the difference of A and B becomes minimum.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 3. PURITY AND CONVERGENCE 3-3: STATIC CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE Adjust after performing adjustments in section 3-2. NOTE Turn the unit on and let it warm up for at least 30 Receive the crosshatch pattern from the color bar minutes before performing the following adjustments.
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SOUND AMP SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (SYSCON PCB) CP354 SPEAKER CU123201 SP351 SP_OUT SG08G35BRA SOUND_GND 8 OHM FROM/TO A/V SOUND+ SP_OUT SOUND_GND FROM MICON R359 TV_A_MUTE R353 TV_POWER_H C301 0.012 FROM TV POWER SOUND+B SOUND_GND FROM CHROMA/IF C355_1 R357 AUDIO_OUT 0.47 S819Y PCB010 VMB289 NOTE:THE DC VOLTAGE EACH PART WAS...
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TV POWER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (SYSCON PCB) 5A 125V 2.5A 125V CAUTION :FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE 5A 125V (F501) AND 2.5A 125V (F502) . ATTENTION :POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES D’INCEIE N’UTILISER QUE DES FUSIBLE DE MEME TYPE 5A 125V (F501) AND 2.5A 125V (F502) .
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INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM (EH8131S) HALL MAIN ROTOR SENSOR COIL MAGNET FG SENSOR LOADING MOTOR HALL HALL M101 SWITCH LOGIC HEADPHONE JACK J351 CP1001 CAP_FG CAP_VCO FRONT AUDIO(L) FRONT VIDEO J4202 J4201 CAP/M/F/R I_LIMIT MOTOR_GND LD/CY_VCO CAP_CTL S101A LDM_CTL WHITE CAPSTAN DD UNIT ASS’Y AC120V_60Hz CYL_FG/PG M2001...
WAVEFORMS Y/C/AUDIO/HEAD AMP MICON POWER ON 11 PB 1.0V 20µs/div 0.5V 20µs/div 0.5V 0.5ms/div POWER ON POWER ON 13 PB 100mV 0.1µs/div 0.5V 10ms/div 1.0V 5ms/div SOUND AMP POWER ON POWER ON 1.0V 10µs/div 10mV 20µs/div 200mV 2ms/div DEFLECTION 17 POWER ON 0.5V 1ms/div 1.0V 10ms/div 0.5V 5ms/div...
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WAVEFORMS 19 POWER ON 2.0V 20µs/div 20 POWER ON 200mV 20µs/div 21 POWER ON 50.0V 20µs/div 22 POWER ON 50.0V 20µs/div POWER ON 50.0V 20µs/div NOTE: The following waveforms were measured at the point of the corresponding balloon number in the schematic diagram.
CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (TOP VIEW) CD1501 M2003 UN4001 H5002 H5001 CD1502 M101 NOTE: Applying positions AA, AB, AC, AD and AE for CLASS PART NO. PART NAME MARK the grease are displayed for this section. GREASE Y315061000 G-555G Check if the correct grease is applied for each position.
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CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (BOTTOM VIEW) M2001 CD1501 CD1502 NOTE: Applying positions AA, AB, AC, AD and AE for CLASS PART NO. PART NAME MARK the grease are displayed for this section. GREASE G-555G Y315061000 Check if the correct grease is applied for each position.
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