ORDER NO. VRD9802005C2

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Video Cassette Recorder

Panasonicml

Z-MECHANISMCHASSIS

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INTRODUCTION

The Z-Mechanism chassis are built in several Panasonic VHS Video Cassette

Recorders from NV-SD and NV-HD series in 1998.

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WARNING

This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by the general public. It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential dangers in attempting to service a product.

Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service or repair the

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Panasonic

(@1998 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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CONTENTS

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OUTLINE OF ZMECHANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1-1.

Thetapetransportpath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1-2.

Cassetteholderunit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1-3.

Reel brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1-4.

NumberofGearPhaseAlignment Pointand Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ZMechanismComponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FLOWCHARTOF LOADING MECHANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REMOVALOFCASSEITETAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2-1.

Removalofcompulsoryloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2-2.

Removalofmanual operation ofMaincam gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REMOVALOFCASSETTE HOLDER UNIT& MECHANISM Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3-1.

Removal ofCassetteholder unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3-2.

RemovalofMechanismchassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYMETHOD FORMECHANISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4-1.

Disassemblyofmechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4-2.

Assemblyandphaseadjustment ofmechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4-3.

Assemblyofmechanismchassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PartsAccess Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MECHANICALADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

5-1.

Tension postposition adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-2.

Backtensionadjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-3.

P2and P3postsadjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-4.

Tapeinterchangeabilityadjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-4-(I). P2ANDP3 POSTSADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-4-(2). ADJUSTMENTOFP4 POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-4-(3). HEIGHTADJUSTMENT OFA/C HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-4-(4). FINE-ADJUSTMENTOF A/CHEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5-4-(5). ADJUSTMENTOFX-VALUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-4-(6). FINE-ADJUSTMENT OFX-VALUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Servicing Fixtures&Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SELF-TESTINDICATION DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SERVICE INFORMATION DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7-1.

PurposeofService information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7-2.

TurningonService information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7-3.

UseofService Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7-4.

Service Information Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7-5.

TestMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7-6.

Timingchartfrom ModeSWto Systemcontrol lo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SYSTEM CONTROLCIRCUIT &MECHANISM CONTROLCIRCUIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-1.

STOP3Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-2.

Stand-byintheSTOP3position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-3.

SupplyandTake-upSensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-4.

SafetyTabSwitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-5.

DewSensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-6.

Settingtimeforeach mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-7.

OperationofshortCUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-8.

Loading/Unloading Mechanism lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-9.

Cassetteloading/unloadinglock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-10. Reel lockoperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8-11. Cylinderlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8-12. Modetransition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

8-13. Poweron reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-14. Lineartimecounteroperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-15. Tapespeed inCUE/REVmode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-16. Automaticfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-17. CUE/REVlockmode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-18. FR(Forward/Reverse) search mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-19. FF/REWspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8-20. FF/REWtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EXPLODEDVIEWS &REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

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MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION a e a e a

1. OUTLINE OF Z MECHANISM

1-1.

The tape transport path

(1) Mechanism Chassis

Aluminium Chassis has been changed to sheet metal (Thickness: 1.2 mm).

(2) Capstan position (Cassette-in method/Capstan-in method)

The Tape does not touch the Cassette tape so that the rationalization has been promoted such as Reel gear pinch up/down mechanism has been deleted.

(3) Deletion of PI post

FE Head has been installed Limiter so that PI post has been deleted.

(4) A/C Head base combined with P4 post

A/C Head has been combined with P4 post on the same base.

(5) Change of NC head base type

The change of the angle winding the tape on A/C head has been reduced by the construction of

A/C head base has been changed from the revolution type to slide base type.

(6) Improvement of P5 post

P5 post operation has been changed by non-adjustable of the Height and the Tilt adjustment so that the specification has been improved.

Z Mechanism tape transport path in REV mode

TENSION P“

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1-2. Cassette holder unit

(1) Cassette-in operation

The Rack drive arm drives Main Cam gear by inserting the cassette tape. Consequently, Position switch detects the cassette-in mode so that Loading motor drives. The mode goes to the Stop mode from the Cassette-in through the Loading mode.

@) The parts quantity reduction of Cassette holder unit.

(Z Mechanism: 21 pieces, K Mechanism: 36 pieces) a. Release lever has been installed in Right Side Plate.

b. Cassette guide has been installed in Front Panel unit.

c. Safety lever spring is made by the resin.

d. Opener lever has been changed into the single opener type.

e. One side of Side Plate unit is hung on Chassis in order to fix it.

@ Improvement of the cassette insertion

(The force of the cassette insertion Z Mechanism: Approximately 400gm.,

K Mechanism: Approximately 600gm.)

The tooth pitch of Worm gear which has been extended against the previous model, is located on the Motor so that Worm gear can be reversed. Consequently, the Motor rotates before the insertion spring (the combined spring) is working when the cassette tape is inserted, so that the repelled force of the insertion spring has been reduced as differing from the present model.

@ Small-sized Cassette holder unit (Thinned unit) a. The Wiper arm method which has been adopted, assigned Wiper arm between Cassette

Holder Plate and Side Plate so that the small-sized of the width has been realized.

b. To prevent the increment of parts quantity such as Safety Iever is used for Pre-open mechanism shown in the present model, and the small-sized unit has been realized by inclining one portion of the L groove in Side Plate.

c. The part of driving change-over is located in the nearest to the center of Reel so that the depth size is compacter.

1-3.

Reel brake

(1) Supply Reel Brake is used for Tension Regulator which is composed of the conventional Main brake and the soft brake function.

(2) Take-up Reel Brake is used as Band Brake unit in order to correspond with Supply Reel Brake.

x Tension Regulator performance:

This is composed of Tension regulator and brake. The tape always is given the tension against the advance direction by Tension band.

(3) Construction of Supply reel tension regulator

Comparison of the construction with the conventional model

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Z Mechanism

Tension Arm Shaft

Bearing construction

Tension Band

Braking method

Felt less Lumiller

Tension regulator

Operating mode and necessary function

K Mechanism

Tension arm

Felt Lumiller

Main & soft brake

Mechanism

Cassette down mode

Completion of Loading

REV

PLAY. FF

STOP

I Necessary function

Prevention of the tape slag

(Soft brake)

Prevention of the tape slag

(Soft brake)

Prevention of in Play mode to REV mode (Soft brake)

Back tension adjustment

Main brake function

Operation

Soft brake

Tension regulator

Tension regulator

Same as the conventional

Tension regulator

(4) Construction of Take-up brake

Take-up brake is used Band brake as well as Supply brake depend on corresponding with Band brake is adopted at the Supply Side.

Mechanism mode

EJECT-MID

REV

PLAY

STOP

FF/REW

Function

Soft brake

Soft brake

Release of brake

Brake

Release of brake

1-4.

Number of Gear Phase Alignment Point and Replacement Parts

Number of Gear Phase-Alignment Point

G2 Mechanism

G Mechanism

K Mechanism

Z Mechanism

12 Alignment Points

12 Alignment Points

6 Alignment Points

4 Alignment Points

Number of Replacement Parts”(including the Screw and Washer)

G2 Mechanism Approx.170 Pieces

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G Mechanism Approx. 150 Pieces

K Mechanism Approx. 100 Pieces

Z Mechanism Approx. 70 Pieces

Band

On

On off

On off

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CHART OF LOADING MECHANISM

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LOADING MOTOR

MAIN CAM GEAR

PINCH ARM UNIT —

CASSITE HOLDER UNIT DRIVE RACK ARM —

SS BRAKE ARM UNIT —

MAIN LEVER

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T LOADING GEAR

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S LOADING GEAR

S,T INCLIND

(P2, P3 POST) l+TBRAKEARM UNITI

+ CONVERSION LEVERA I

Loafing motor

Motorcoupling

Wormgear

WormwheelgearA

Centergear

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,Loading

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b

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Main-lever gear

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Q

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5. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURE

5-1. Tension post position adjustment

Equipment required: Hex. Wrench (VFK0326)

Specification: 50.5* 1.5 mm

(1) Disconnect the AC plug.

(2) Remove the TOP PLATE.

(3) Turn the LOADING MOTOR until the loading completes.

(4) Adjust the hole of Tension Band Fastener by Hex

Wrench until the distance between the Tension

Post and the center of Supply reel table is

50.5tl.5

mm as shown in Fig. Ml.

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(1) Playback the cassette tape from the beginning and wait until the tape movement get the stabilization. (for approx. 10–20 seconds)

(2) Insert the Back Tension Meter into the path of a a tape, and measure the back tension to be within specification as shown in Fig. M2.

S2 Post=..+

Probes of

Gauge

\

S Inclined post

Tension

Post

<

\

50.5*1 .5mm

table

Fig. M2

(3) If it is out of specification, change the spring notch as shown in Fig. M3.

Tension spring

, Supply spring arm @

5-2.

Fig. Ml

Back tension adjustment

Equipment required:

Back Tension Meter (VFKOI32)

VHS Cassette tape (180 minutes tape: PAL)

VHS Cassette tape (120 minutes tape: NTSC)

Specification: 22.5–27.5g

“Spring notch

Fig. M3

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5-3. P2 and P3 posts adjustment

(PREADJUSTMENT)

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Equipment Required:

Post Adjustment Screwdriver (VFK0329)

(1) Remove the Top Plate.

(2) Turn the Loading Motor until the unloading completes.

(3) Rotate the P2 and P3 Posts clockwise to the end.

(Fig. M4)

(4) Rotate the P2 and P3 Posts twice counterclockwise. (Fig. M4)

2. Rotate the

POST twice c1

!!

counterclockwise

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1.

Rotate the

POST clockwise to the end

Fig. M4

(5) Playback the cassette tape and make sure that the edges of the tape are not curling at the bottom or top end of the P2, P3, and P4 Posts as shown in Fig. M5.

Post P2, P3 Post P4

Fig. M5

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-Tape

[No Good]

Curling l!!

-Tape

[Good]

(6) If the curling appears, readjusts the P2 and P3

Posts.

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5-4. Tape interchangeability adjustment

Carry out the following procedures for Tape interchangeability Adjustment to do it correctly and smoothly.

(1) P2 AND P3 POSTS ADJUSTMENT

(2) ADJUSTMENT OF P4 POST

(3) HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF WC HEAD

(4) FINE-ADJUSTMENT OF A/C HEAD

(5) ADJUSTMENT OF X-VALUE

(PREADJUSTMENT)

(6) FINE-ADJUSTMENT OF X-VALUE

If the Tape Interchangeability Adjustment is not perfect, repeat the above procedures from (1) to (6).

CAUTIONS: To make an Adjustment Mode forTape

Interchangeability, press the FF and

EJECT buttons simultaneously 3 times to set the Service Mode 2.

In case of VCR mounted shuttle ring, turn the shuttle ring to FF and then press EJECT button.

In Loewe model, STOP button is used instead of FF button

NOTE Cleaning the Tape Transport path before adjusting of Tape Interchangeability. The detail portion is shown below.

POPost, Tension Posts, FE Head, P2 Post,

Supply Inclined Post, Cylinder Unit, Take-up

Inclined Post, P3 Post, A/C Head, P4 Post,

Pinch Roller, Capstan Shaft, P5 Post. FE

Head, Cylinder Unit, A/C Head and Capstan

Shaft are more important parts and pay an attention to clean them.

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5-4-(l).

P2 AND P3 POSTS ADJUSTMENT

Equipment required:

Alignment Tape (PALLSECAM: VFJ8125H3F)

(NTSC: VFM8080HQFP)

Post Adjustment Screwdriver (VFK0329)

(1) Connect. the oscilloscope to the output of the

Head Amp as shown in Fig. M6.

NOTE: To get a stable waveform of the Head Amp output (observation point TW3001 and

TW2001 located on Main C.B.A.) on the oscilloscope, use the head switching pulse as a triggering signal as shown in Fig. M6.

(2) Playback the Alignment Tape.

(3) If the RF envelope appears Iike example “A” or

“B” in Fig. M7, then adjustment of the tape guide post (P2: Entrance) is necessary.

(4) Adjust the tape guide post (P2) with the post adjustment screwdriver so.that the RF envelope waveform at the entrance portion becomes flat as shown in Fig. M7 “C”.

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Fig. M7

(5) If the RF envelope appears like “D” or “E” in

Fig. M8, then adjustment of the tape guide post

(P3: Exit) is necessary.

(6) Adjust the tape guide post (P3) in the same manner as the P2 post so that the exit portion becomes flat as shown in Fig. M8 “F”.

a

D

E

0.

xit Portion

F

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Fig. M8

Fig. M6 Connect of Oscilloscope

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(7) Keep pressing the tracking up/down (A or v) bu~ons on the remote controller unit. The output envelope should vary nearly parallel with other condition as shown in Fig. M9.

(8) Set the tracking control into center fix position by pressing the tracking up/down (A and v) simultaneously and adjust for maximum RF envelope, whilst being as flat as possible.

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Output envelope Max.

(Fix position)

+

Output envelope Mini.

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Good

Good

5-4-(2). ADJUSTMENT OF P4 POST

(1) Install A/C Head on the Mechanism Chassis by one screw.

(2) Playback the Alignment Tape.

(3) Rotate the screw (A) or (B) until the wrinkle appears on the lower edge of tape at P4 Post.

(4) Rotate the screw (A) or (B) until the wrinkle just disappears on the lower edge of tape at P4 Post.

(5) Connect the oscilloscope to audio output terminal.

(6) Rotate the screw (C) until audio signal is maximized.

NOTE: 1. The relation between the rotation direction of screws (A) and (B) and the condition of wrinkle on the lower edge at P4

Post as shown in Fig. Ml 1.

2. Make sure that there is not the inclined wrinkle between P4 Post and Pinch

Roller.

Fig. M9

P2

Po

Fig. M1O Loading of Posts

SCREW (A) SCREW (B)

So wrinkle appears on the lower edge of tape

COUNTER

CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE

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So wrinkle disappears on the lower edge of tape

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CLOCKWISE :~#-&:sE

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Fig. Ml 1

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5-4-(3). HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF A/C

HEAD

<When moving the A/C Head up>

(1) Rotate the screw (A) counterclockwise until the wrinkle appears on the lower edge of tape at P4

Post.

(2) Rotate the screw (B) counterclockwise until the wrinkle just disappears on the lower edge of tape

(3) at P4 post.

Rotate the screw (C) counterclockwise until the audio signal is maximized.

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<When moving the A/C Head down>

(1) Rotate the screw (B) clockwise until the wrinkle appears on the lower edge of tape at P4 Post.

(2) Rotate the screw (A) clockwise until the wrinkle just disappears on the lower edge of tape at P4 post.

(3) Rotate the screw (C) clockwise until the audio signal is maximized.

5-4-(4). FINE-ADJUSTMENT OF A/C HEAD

(1) Connect the oscilloscope to the output of the

Head Amp as shown in Fig. M6.

(2) Playback the Alignment Tape.

(3) Make sure that the condition of the wrinkle at P4

Post. If the condition of the wrinkle is out of specification, P4 Post adjustment has to be performed as follows.

Turn the screw (A) counterclockwise until the wrinkle appears on the lower edge of tape at P4

Post.

Turn the screw (A) clockwise until the wrinkle disappears on the lower edge of tape at P4 Post.

(4) Turn the screw (C) until the audio signal is maximized.

NOTE: Make sure that the audio output does not increase when push the upper and lower edges of tape around A/C Head.

Head Amp Output (RF Signal) l-l u m t

Maximum

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Fig. M13

Fig. M14

ADJUSTMENT OF X-VALUE

(PREADJUSTMENT)

Equipment required:

Fine Adjustment Gear Drive (VFK0330)

Specification: Less than 15 msec.

(1) Connect the oscilloscope to the audio output and the video output. Both output signals should be fixed by the external trigger.

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(2) Playback the Alignment Tape and set the tracking control into center fix position.

(3) Adjust A/C Head position by the Fine Adjustment

Gear Driver (VFK0330) to meet the signal fault portion of the audio output and the video output signals (Less than 15 msec.).

(4) After meeting the signal fault portion, adjust A/C

Head position by the Fine Adjustment Gear

Driver (VFK0330) until the video envelope is maximized.

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Fine Adjustment Gear

Driver (VFK0330)

Fig. M15

(B)

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5-4-(6).

Fig. M16

FINE-ADJUSTMENT OF X-VALUE

Equipment required:

Fine Adjustment Gear Drive (VFK0330)

(1) Connect the oscilloscope to the audio output and the video output. Both output signals should be fixed by the external trigger.

(2) Playback the alignment tape and set the tracking control into center fix position.

(3) Adjust A/C Head position by the Fine adjustment

Gear Driver (VFK0330) until the video envelope level is maximized at the tracking center fix position.

NOTE: During X-Value Fine Adjustment, in case the video envelope level became O, Preadjustment of X-value should be adjusted again due to it is possibility to vary the X-value adjustment.

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Servicing Fixtures & Tools

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6.

SELF-TESTINDICATIONDISPLAY

This VTR has a self-diagnosis and display function. If the VTR detects trouble during installation or during use, one of the following fault indication codes will automatically appear in the VTR display. Fault indication codes are displayed in the form of a single English letter followed by two numbers, as for example “HOI”.

Note: 1. The indication “U” is displayed on the FIP while power remains on.

2. Otherwise, the indication “H” or”F” is displayed on the FIP, and the power is automatically turned off.

When the power is turned on again, the fault indication code will disappear and the unit will retrun to normal display mode (either clock or counter is displayed).

3. This fault indication code will be stored in the microprocessor even with the AC plug disconnected.

The two-digit number portion of the stored fault indication code can be redisplayed in the FIP’s

“second” display portion (the last 2 digits on the light) by placing the unit is Service Mode Number

2 when turning on Service Information Display as for example “01” or “02” etc.

If a second error occurs, only the most recent error will be displayed and stored.

4. To erase the stored fault indication code data, press FF and EJECT buttons for 5 seconds.

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< FIP >

INDICATION

u

10

H 01

H 02

F 03

F 04

F 06

F 07

F 08

H 16

H 17

H 18

Dew formation.

CAUSE REMEDYICHECK

Wait until the indication disappears.

After cylinder lock is detected, the cylinder Check the cylinder unit and the cylinder does not start rotating again even after motor drive circuit.

tape unloading.

Cassette tape is not wound up during tape Check the capstan unit and the capstan unloading except Eject mode.

motor drive circuit.

Mechanism locks during mode transition except Eject mode.

1. Check the loading motor drive circuit.

2. Check the mechanism phase alignment.

3. Check the mode switch.

Mechanism locks during tape unloading.

Mechanism locks after tape unloading in

Eject mode.

1. Check the loading motor drive circuit.

2. Check the mechanism phase alignment.

1. Check the loading motor drive circuit.

2. Check the mechanism phase alignment for cassette holder unit.

During recording mode recording signal is Protection of the overcurrent flowing in less than the normal condition.

transistor which produce the power supply for recording mode.

Recording circuit works except recording mode.

Check the recording circuit.

Cylinder lock detection.

Check the cylinder unit and the cylinder motor drive circuit.

Supply reel mechanism lock detection.

Take-up reel mechanism lock detection.

Check the supply reel mechanism and the supply reel circuit.

Check the take-up reel mechanism and the take-up reel circuit.

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Fig. T1 Self-Test indication Display

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7. SERVICE INFORMATIONDISPLAY

< FIP >

-

:1 II

Indicates the circuit to be checked.

En!l

Indicates the condition of the circuit and/or the position of the mechanism.

Fig. DI Service Information Display

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se~ice Information Number

Indicates which circuit senses a malfunction.

7-1. Purpose of Service Information Display

This information aids trouble shooting by indicating the source of the malfunction. The service mode number & service data number are used by the technician during repair while the service information can be used by consumer to diagnose malfunctions allowing the technician to provide a more accurate repair cost estimate and reduce repair time.

7-2.

Turning on Service Information Display

Press FF and EJECT buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. In case of VCR mounted shuttle ring, turn the shuttle ring to FF and then press EJECT button for more than 3 seconds.

In Loewe model, STOP button is used instead of FF button.

In the Service Information Display, there are four digits divided into 3 functions.

The first digit indicates which of the 7 service modes that the unit is currently in.

MODE 1: Checks tape protection circuit.

MODE 2: Checks tape transport mechanism.

MODE 3: Checks mode switching operation.

MODE 4: Checks control buttons.

MODE 5: Checks capstan motor.

MODE 6: Checks cylinder motor.

MODE 7: Checks loading/unloading operation.

The second and third digits are service data which indicate the condition of the circuit or mechanism being checked.

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The forth digit is the service infromation display. it is to be used by the consumer to help determine the source of a malfunction. The service information display operates independently of the service modes and stores the fault indication in memory for as long as AC power is not supplied.

EEE!l

Indicates the circuit to be checked.

m

Indicates the condition of the circuit and/or the position of the mechanism.

Fig. D2 Service Mode Number and Service Data Number on F.I.P.

7-3. Use of Service Modes

(1) Turn on Service information Display.

(2) To change Service Modes, press FF and EJECT buttons simultaneously.

(3) Mode O: Storing the process number when the fault happened.

(4) Mode 1: Checks that the sensor LED, Supply & Take-up sensor circuits checks the circuits by blocking the light from the sensor LED to either or both Supply & Take-up Sensors.

When the light is blocked to both sensors, “00” should be indicated on the service data number.

When the light is blocked to the supply sensor, “01” should be indicated.

(5) Mode 2: Checks the mode switch circuit while indicating mechanism position.

Service Data Numbers indicate the position of the mode switch and there by the mechanism position.

(6) Mode 3: Checks that mode switch circuit operations have been completed.

Service Data Number should indicate “00” after each mechanism operation is completed.

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(7) Mode 4: Checks the operation circuit.

Indicates if SYSTEM CONTROL IC receives the operating commands from the mode buttons and/or remote controller.

(8) Mode 5: Checks the capstan motor circuit. ’ “

Indicates if the SYSTEM CONTROL IC has received the command to rotate the capstan motor.

(9) Mode 6: Checks the cylinder motor circuit.

SYSTEM CONTROL [C has received the command to rotate the cylinder motor.

(10) Mode 7: Checks the loading/unloading operation.

The loading motor rotates for loading operation when the “PLAY” button is pressed.

The loading motor rotates for unloading operation when the “STOP” button is pressed.

This mode can be displayed indefinitely until the OPERATE button is pressed.

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<NOTE> Refer to Fig. D5 for details of Service Data Numbers.

Fig. D3 Service Information Number on F.I.P.

1,

II SewicelnformationNumber

Indicates whichcircuitsenses a malfunction.

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7-4.

Service Information Number

Refer to Fig. D4 for details of Service Infromation Number.

NOTE: The Service Information Number display is independent of the service mode display. The

Service Information Number will be stored as long as AC power is not supplied. (If can be displayed in the Service Mode 2.)

If a second error occurs, only the most recent error will be displayed.

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Service Information Number

00

10

01

02

03

04

06

07

08

16

17

18

2*

Malfunction

Normal condition (No problem)

Dew formation

] Cylinder stop

Tape reel stop

Stop at position other than 04 or 06

Stop during unloading

Stop during Cassette-in/Eject operation

Recording circuit stop in recording mode.

Recording circuit stop except recording mode.

Cylinder lock

Supply reel lock

Take-up reel lock

PG shifter automatic adjustment error

Fig. D4 Detail Service Information Number

7-5. Test Mode

When the test terminals are shorted during turning off condition, the following operation will be performed after AC power is applied. Test Mode Information will be displayed on FIP insted of linear counter. To release Test mode, test Terminals should be opened.

(1) Power will be turned on automatically when AC power is applied.

(2) The direct operation of buttons are able to be performed.

(Examle) PLAY~ REC, REC+EJECT, REC+FF/REW

(3) In case the mechanism is in PLAY position, the mechanism goes into PLAY mode when AC power is applied.

(4) Playback CVC function is turned off.

(5) Tracking is fixed under power off and cassette in. Auto tracking does not perform.

(6) For recording current adjustment.

(7) For reverse slow tracking adjustment.

(8) When the power is turned off, tracking is fixed.

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ServiceMode

Number

1

2

3

4

5

6

Notefor checkingServiceDataNumbers

ServiceData

Numbers

00

01

02

03

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

Indication Remarks

Nolightdetectedat eithersensor

Tapebeginning

Lightto Supplyphotosensoris blocked.

Tapeend

Tapenotrequired.

Light to Take-up photo sensoris blocked.

Light detected at both sensors.

EJECT

Cassettedown

REV, REV SLOW

Taperequired

*1. STOP3: Pintchrolleris on Capstanmotor shaft.

*2.

STOP: Pintchrolleris off Capstanmotorshaft.

Loading/Unloading

PLAY,REC,STILL,PAUSE,CUE,FWDSLOW,

STOP3*1

STOP*2

FF/REW

Intermediateposition

Anydisplayotherthan“00”indicatesa faultin the Taperequired.

modeswitchcircuitor system.

Disregardservicedatadisplayeduntilmechanism operationis completed.

Thenthe displayshouldindicate“00”.

Displayonlywhenthe operatingbuttonis pressed.

Leftdigitonly,disregardRightdigitdisplay.

Rightdigitonly,disregardleftdigitdispaly.

Rightdigitonly,disregardleftdigitdisplay.

Leftdigitonly,disregardRightdigitdisplay.

00

81

Left Right Capstanmotor“PLAY”commandreceivedby

DigitDigit Systemcontrolmicroprocessor.

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Tapenot required.

8, 9, u, A, —, n, L andno displayindicatethatthe Taperequired.

If a symbolotherthanthoselistedis displayed,a malfunctionin thatcircuitis indicated.

1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6,7 indicatethatthe Capstanmotor

Left Right “CUE,FF,FWDSLOW”commandsreceivedby

DigitDigit systemcontrolmicroprocessor.

8— 8, 9, u, A, —, n, L andnodisplayindicatethatthe

Left Right Capstanmotor“Reverse,REW,ReverseSlow”

DigitDigit commandsreceivedby systemcontrol microprocessor.

10 1, 3, 5,7, 9, A, n and nodisplayindicatethatthe Tape required.

Left Right cylindermotor“ON”commandreceivedby system [f a symbolotherthanthoselistedis displayed,a

DigitDigit controlmicroprocessor.

malfunctionin thatcircuitis indicated.

Fig. D5 Service Data Display and Indication

7-6.

Timing chart from

Mode SW to System control IC

System control IC senses the mechanical position through the Mode SW.

Fig. D6 shows the timing for service mode number 2.

<Mechanism>

<System control IC>

Position SW 1 +

Position SW 2 +

Position SW 3 +

Unloading (H)

Loading (H)

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——.—.——— _—_—————————————— ——————— ——————— ——.——— ——————

<Timing chart>

Position SW 1

Position SW 2 ~

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Service Data

Number *3

Mode o ; 7 : 1 :7:3:7:

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EJECT [

LOADING

UNLOADING

2 : 7 : 4 : 7 I 5 ~ 7 t ~

CASSETTE : It ; :

DOWN : :

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STILUPAUSE

FWD SLOW

STOP 3 *1

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*1 :

Stop

3

;The Pinch roller is on the Capstan motor shaft.

*2 : Stop ;The Pinch roller is off the Capstan motor shaft.

*3 : Service Data Number; This is for Service Mode Number 2.

Fig. D6 Timing chart of Mode SW

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8. SYSTEM CONTROL CIRCUIT& MECHANISM CONTROL CIRCUIT

KEY

MATRIX 4

DISPLAY

4

➤

TIMER

Ic

4

4

4

SYSTEM

➤

CONTROL

Ic

4

4

➤ MECHA.

CONTROL

SAFETY

DEVICE

OTHERS

Fig. S1 Overall Block Diagram of System Control Circuit

8-1. STOP3 Specification

(1) The STOP3 is the playback stand-by mode.

(2) The unit is put into the STOP3 position after tape loading if the cassette tape does not have a clear leader tape.

(3) If the unit is in the STOP3 position when the power is switched off (included the Timer stand-by mode), the unit goes to the STOP position.

(4) If the cassette is in the unit when the power is turned on, the unit goes to the STOP3 position.

(5) When the cassette tape has clear leader tape, the unit is in loading mode after winding up the clear leader tape by Take-up reel at the cassette down position and the unit goes to STOP3 position.

8-2. Stand-by in the STOP3 position

(1) The unit goes to STOP3 position when the Stop mode is selected during the Play or Rec operations. The unit then loosens the tape tension by performing the Reverse Slow.

The Reverse Slow corresponds to the FG 40 pulses of the capstan (irrespective of SP/LP modes). The cylinder continues to rotate.

(2) After about 5 minutes in STOP3 mode, the unit shifts to the Stop position and then the unit stops the cylinder rotation.

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8-3. Supply and Take-up Sensors

Supply and Take-up photo transistors are used to sense the beginning and end of a tape. The tape has transparent leaders at the beginning and end.

When these transparent leaders enter the tape transport path, they allow infrared light from the sensor LED to reach either one of the tape end

sensors(photo-transistor).

If the Take-upend

sensor detects the light, the microprocessor SYSTEM CONTROL IC places the

VCR in the Stop mode and then performs a short Cue.

If the Supply end sensor is triggered, the microprocessor activates the Stop mode and the Rewind mode. The Rewind mode continues until the Take-up end sensor detects the end of the tape. The tape beginning is detects by a low signal at SYSTEM CONTROL IC Take-up photo terminal. The tape end is detected by a low signal at SYSTEM CONTROL IC Supply photo terminal.

If the light is received at both sensors at same time, the cassette is ejected.

<Operation after detecting the beginning and the end of tape> a

Mode

Power off+on

Cassette in

Loading

FF/CUE

REW/REV

PLAY, REC

Timer REC

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Detection of the beginning

Short CUE

Short CUE

Short CUE

Short CUE

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Detection of the end

Short REW

Short REW

Short REW

Auto REW

Auto REW

Power off

Both ends of tape detection (tape cut, no cassette),

(1) Cassette in: The cassette tape is ejected

(2) Other mode: The unit goes to Stop mode and it is impossible to operate except EJECT key,

(3) Timer REC: Power is turned off after short CUE is performed.

8-4. Safety Tab Switch

A recorded video cassette can be protected against accidental erasure by breaking off the tab on the cassette. The cassette can now only be used for playback. To be able to record on the cassette, cover the hole with adhesive tape. If the safety tab on the cassette has been removed, Safety Tab

Switch is off (open) and high signal is supplied to SYSTEM CONTROL IC Safety Tab terminal. The

SYSTEM CONTROL IC will not go into the recording mode and automatically places the VCR in the playback mode.

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8-5. Dew Sensor

If excessive moisture or condensation is present inside the machine ( an internal humidity of more than 98Yo)the unit will stop if running. Until the moisture level decreases only the Eject mode will operate. To sense the humidity, a dew sensor is used. The sensor is a special variable resistor which change resistance with ambient humidity.

The sensor ranges in resistance from about 5K ohm at 90Y0 humidity to about 50K omh at 98Y0 humidity. Normally, the voltage across the sensor is low because of its low resistance.

But if moisture condenses inside the unit, the SYSTEM CONTROL IC voltage of Dew terminal increases to indicate a Dew condition.

Tape

Dew indication

Cylinder

OUT Key operation

IN

Power

Cassette in

Power

Mode

Dew indication

Cylinder

Key operation

Cassette condition

Dew sensor ON

Compulsory Power on

Indicate “d” and “UI O“

Rotating *1

Not possible *2 immediately a cassette is ejected after it goes to cassette down position.

Dew sensor OFF

Power off

Normal indication stop

Possible

Possible

Compulsory Power on

Indication “d” and “UI O“

Rotating *1

Not possible *2

Power off

Normal indication stop

Possible

A cassette goes to down Stand-by mode at STOP3 position and is in stand-by position.

mode.

“1: When the cylinder locks in dew mode, it will be released until dew sensor is truned off.

*2: The keys which do not relate to the tape running operation, are able to be used.

Dew sensor on: During Dew formation is detected and 80 minutes after completion of Dew detection.

Dew sensor off: 80 minutes later after copmletion of Dew detection.

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8-6.

Setting time for each mode

The time is set on each mode in order to protect tape and capstan driver. When the setting time is over, the mode is gone to the next mode.

Mode

STILL, PAUSE

CUE/REV lock

SLOW

Setting time

Approximately 5 minutes

Approximately 10 minutes

Approximately 10 minutes

Switching mode

STOP

PLAY

STOP

8-7.

8-8.

8-9.

Operation of short CUE

Short CUE stops when the Take-up photo sensor detects the black portion of the tape.

However its sensor does not detect the black portion within 4.0+ 1.0 sec., the mode except Power on/off and Eject modes will be abe to be operated after the unit stops. This is same as the timer over operation of the reel lock.

Loading/Unloading Mechanism lock

Loading and unloading times are set, and in case the mechanism locks during loading or unloading operation within the defined time, the unit detects the mechanism lock and loading motor reverses or stops.

Loading operation lock: Cassette tape is unloaded and ejected within 5 seconds.

Unloading operation lock: Power is truned off within 5 seconds.

Cassette Ioadinghmloading lock

(1) Mechanism locks during the cassette in operation.

Cassette tape is ejected approximately 2 seconds later when the mechanism locks during the cassette in operation.

In case mechanism locks during eject operation, cassette tape is inserted and power is turned off approximately 2 seconds later.

When Mechanism locks during cassette in operation, power is turned off approximately

2 seconds.

In case the mechanism lock is released on the way and cassette is ejected, the unit continues the normal operation.

(2) Mechanism locks during the eject operation.

~ Cassette tape goes to cassette down position approximately 2 seconds later and power is turned off when mechanism locks during eject operation.

Q Mechanism locks during cassette down operation, power is turned off.

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8-10. Reel lock operation

When the Suuply or Take-up reel mechanism locks during the tape running, the following operation is performed in order to protect the tape and the capstan driver.

In case of Take-up reel mechanism lock, the detecting time is defined depending on the mechanism position and capstan speed to minimize the tape supplying from supply side.

FF/REW : Unloading and loading. The unit goes to CUE/REV mode.

PLAY/CUE/REV : Unloading till the cassette down position and loading. The unit goes to STOP3 position.

In play and CUE/REV mode, the reel pulse cycle is started to count after the mechanism mode is fixed.

In case the counted pulse cycle exceeds the defined value, the unit goes to STOP mode due to judge that lock of reel mechanism is detected.

cThe value of reel lock detection time> case.

PAUSP mode NTSC/SP mode -n

In FF/REW mode, the unit goes to CUE/REV mode and continues the tape running in the following

1. (1) Take-up reel pulse can not be detected within 5 seconds after the unit shifted to REW mode.

(2) Supply reel pulse can not be detected within 5 seconds after the unit shifted to FF mode.

2.

The reel pulse can not be detected more than 2 seconds sequentially within 5 seconds after completing the mechanism mode shift.

3. The reel pulse can not be detected more than 800 msec. past 5 seconds after completing the mechanism mode shift,

8-11. Cylinder lock

<Start rotation>

When the cylinder neither start rotating nor go to the stability rotation within 5 seconds, it is unloading under keeping the mode. In case the cylinder starts rotating and goes to the stability rotation, the mechanism loads again and continues the holding mode.

If it is not possible, Power is turned off and cylinder trouble “HOI” is displayed.

<During rotation>

The head switching pulse is supplied to the cylinder when the cylinder starts the stable revolution. In case the head switching pulse does not come to the cylinder within 0.5 seconds, the cylinder lock is judged and the following operation is activated.

Timer REC mode: Power off

PLAY, REC mode: STOP (Mechanism shifts to MID. position and the unit goes to stand-by mode.)

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8-12. Mode transition

The relation between the present mode and operation key is shown in the following table.

PRESET

MODE

P-OFF

STOP

REW

P SW

P-ON

EJECT P-OFF

EJECT STOP

EJECT —

— —

P-OFF EJECT *3

P-OFF EJECT STOP

FF

REV

CUE

PLAY

P-OFF EJECT STOP

P-OFF EJECT STOP

P-OFF EJECT

P-OFF EJECT

STOP

STOP

STILL

REC

P-OFF

P-OFF

RECIPS P-OFF

EJECT

—

—

STOP

STOP

STOP

OPERATION

KEY

REW FF

—

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REW

REV

REW

—

*1

*1

*1

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FF

FF

CUE

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*1

*1

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PLAY

PLAY

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PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

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PLAY

—

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PAUSE

—

REC

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*2

*2

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REC

—

—

—

—

*2 —

PLAY REC PS

REC PS

REC

—

REC

Pressing two keys simultaneously, the key operation is going to be ineffective.

*1: The unit goes to CUE/REV lock mode by pressing FF/REW key lightly (less than 0.7 seconds) during Play, still and REV mode. CUE/REV mode will be returned previous mode when FF/REW key is pressed more than 0.7 seconds.

*2: In case PAUSE key is pressed Iessthan 1 second other than STILL mode, the unit goes to STILL mode.

If PAUSE key is being held to press, the unit goes to STILL mode and then goes to 1/1OSLOW mode after 1 second. SLOW mode has not been set in 2 Head LP mode model.

*3: When STOP key is pressed more than 3 seconds while a cassette tape is in the unit, the cassette tape is ejected.

8-13.

Power on reset

When the power is turned on, the unit is going to reset and the following datas are cleared.

(1) Position switch data

(2) Operation mode data

(3) Prohibition flags

In case the mechanism is in cassette down position, tape slack is removed as the initial operation and the unit goes to STOP3 position.

8-14.

Linear time counter operation

The counter value will be gone up/down by counting control pulse.

As for NTSC system during

Play/Rec mode, counter value goes up/down every 30 pulses. As for PAL system during Play/Rec mode, counter value goes up/down every 25 pulses.

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8-15. Tape speed in CUE/REV mode

MODE f SP mode

I EP or LP mode

CUE/REV mode Hyper-search mode

NTSC

I 11

PAL NTSC PAL

9times

times I

timesl 11 timesl 29times I 19times

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8-16. Automatic functions

(1) Automatic Power on

~ Under power off, when a cassette tape is inserted, power is turned on automatically and cassette tape is loaded.

Q Under power off and a cassette tape has been inserted, when PLAY key is pressed, power is turned on automatically and goes to PLAY mode.

(2) Automatic play

When a cassette tape removed safety tab is’ins~.tted, the mode goes into Play mode.

(3) Automatic rewind

When tape running is reached to the end of tape, automatically goes to Rew mode and stops when tape running will be reached to the beginning of tape.

In case of Timer recording, short Flew is performed for 2 seconds and power is turned off when tape running is reached to the end of tape.

(4) Power off and Eject

Under power off and a cassette tape has been inserted, when Eject key is pressed, a cassette tape is ejected and power is turned off.

8-17.

CUE/REV lock mode

When FF/REW key is pressed lightly (less than 0.7 seconds) during Play, STILL and REV mode, unit goes into CUE/REV mode. To release CUE/REV mode, FF/REW key should be pressed more than

0.7 seconds.

8-18.

Hyper-search mode

When FF/REW key is pressed during FF/REW mode, unit goes into CUE/REV mode.

This mode is activated while keeping FF/REW key pressed.

When releasing FF/REW key pressed, this mode is released.

8-19.

FF/REW speed

Maximum tape speed is approximately 4.5 m/s during the stable running.

8-20. FF/REW time

The tape running from the beginning to the end of T-120 type (E-180 type) cassette tape is able to be completed within 90 seconds.

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