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Video Cassette Recorder VR140 VR840 Service VR140 VR840 Service VR140 VR840 Service VR140 VR840 Service Manual Contents Survey of versions: PAL B/G Chapter PAL I, Ireland PAL B/G, Spain Sec. 1: Cabinet Disassembly Instructions SECAM L,L' & PAL B/G, I Schematic Diagrams and CBA's Exploded Views PAL/SECAM B/G, D/K...
To access or remove the VCR’s on- [ VR140/ (39, 58) ] screen status display. To exit on-screen menus. Or, to To change the video (colour) system. access or remove a status display or menu of Philips To call up main menu of VCR. MENU PLAY To play a tape, select an item in the menu 0..9...
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PLAY To play a tape. STOP/EJECT To stop the tape and eject the cassette. Back of the set VR140/02, VR140/07, VR140/58 A E R I A L R F O U T VR140/39 AV2 (DECODER) AV1 (TV)
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To switch VCR or Philips TV on or off, interrupt menu function. STATUS/EXIT To access or remove the VCR’s on-screen status display. To exit on-screen menus. Or, to access or remove a status display or menu of Philips TV. 0..9 Press to select channels at VCR or Philips TV.
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Front of the device STANDBY/ON STOP/EJECT PROGRAMME PWR. RECORD PLAY A/V FRONT CONNECTORS To switch off or on, interrupt a function. STANDBY/ON PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- To select the programme number. During normal or slow motion playback, press to adjust the tracking. RECORD To record the TV channel selected at this moments.
SIGNAL NAME ABBREVIATIONS [ VR140/ (02, 07, 39, 58), VR840/ (07, 16, 39, 58) ] Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Capstan Motor C-FG Rotation Detection 4.43MHz 4.43MHz Clock Pulse SCART 1 8Pin Output Control 8POUT-1 C-POW-SW Capstan Power Switching Signal Signal C-POWER- Control SCART 1 8Pin Level by...
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Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Hi-Fi-A (R) Hi-Fi Audio Head (R) REMOCON-IN Remote Control Sensor Hi-Fi-COM Hi-Fi Audio Head Common RESET System Reset Signal (Reset=”L”) HiFi-H-SW HiFi Audio Head Switching Pulse RESET +5V +5V at System Reset Signal LPF Connected Terminal (Slicer) RF-SW Video Head Switching Pulse RGB-...
CABINET DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS [ VR140/ (02,07,39,58) ] 1. Disassembly Flowchart (1): Identification (location) No. of parts in the figures (2): Name of the part This flowchart indicates the disassembly steps to gain (3): Figure Number for reference access to item(s) to be serviced. When reassembling, (4): Identification of parts to be removed, unhooked, follow the steps in reverse order.
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[ VR840/ (07, 16, 39, 58) ] 1. Disassembly Flowchart (1): Identification (location) No. of parts in the figures (2): Name of the part This flowchart indicates the disassembly steps to gain (3): Figure Number for reference access to item(s) to be serviced. When reassembling, (4): Identification of parts to be removed, unhooked, follow the steps in reverse order.
2. PREFIX SYMBOL "CL" MEANS WIRE-SOLDER " " = SMD Model Mark HOLES OF THE PCB. :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH A TEST PIN. (WIRE IS SOLDERED DIRECTLY.) VR140/02 IC501 AL+5V TP501 VR140/07 (SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL) MAIN CBA VR140/39...
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:INDICATES A TEST POINT WITH A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS A HOLE IN THE PCB. (CAN DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT.) :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH A COMPONENT LEAD ON FOIL SIDE. VR140/02 2. PREFIX SYMBOL "CL" MEANS WIRE-SOLDER :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH NO TEST PIN.
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A-OUT2(R) A-OUT2 A-OUT2(L) TUNER Q152 PB/EE BUFFER Comparison Chart of Models & Marks AUDIO-SW-1 TO SERVO/SYSTEM Model Mark AUDIO-SW-2 CONTROL BLOCK VR140/02 VR140/07 IC301 (AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS) VR140/39 TUNER J982 VR140/58 VR840/07 VR840/16 PB-ON VR840/39 LINE MUTE VR840/58 (DECK ASSEMBLY)
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:INDICATES A TEST POINT WITH A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS A HOLE IN THE PCB. (CAN DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT.) :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH A COMPONENT LEAD ON FOIL SIDE. VR140/02 2. PREFIX SYMBOL "CL" MEANS WIRE-SOLDER " " = SMD :USED TO INDICATE A TEST POINT WITH NO TEST PIN.
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SIF OUT IF SIGNAL TU-AUDIO(L) 5 PROCESS TU-AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT Comparison Chart of Models & Marks IC451 (Hi-Fi AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS) Model Mark MUTE-ON VR140/02 VR140/07 R,S,U OUTPUT VR140/39 AUDIO IN MUTE SELECT VR140/58 VR840/07 MUTE-ON VR840/16 VR840/39 IIC-BUS SDA...
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GND as a common terminal. Model Mark circuit are not defective before you connect the AC plug to the AC power supply. Otherwise it may cause some components in the power supply circuit to fail. VR140/02 VR140/07 VR140/39 MAIN CBA VR140/58 VR840/07 HOT CIRCUIT.
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[ VR140/ (02, 17, 39, 58), VR840/ (07, 16, 39, 58) ] Main 1/8 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CONNECTORS RESISTORS C501 CL502 R526 C502 CL504 R527 C506 DIODES R528 C508 D501 R529...
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2.90 ~ 3.60V S-INH ------------------- ------------------- 3.60 ~ 4.30V ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 4.30 ~ 5.00V KEY OFF KEY OFF KEY OFF Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR140/02 VR140/07 VR140/39 VR140/58 VR840/07 VR840/16 VR840/39 VR840/58 1-10-32 1-10-33 HE270SCM1...
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Comparison Chart of MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE Models and Marks REC MODE MODEL MARK (2.5) VR140/02 INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR VR140/07 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR140/39 VR140/58 VR840/07 VR840/16...
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MAIN 3/8 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CAPACITORS TRANSISTORS RESISTORS C251 C352 Q402 R403 C252 C401 Q403 R404 C253 C402 Q405 R407 C254 C403 Q406 R408 C302 C404 Q771 R409...
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“ “ = SMD PLAY MODE Models and Marks REC MODE (2.5) MODEL MARK THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE VR140/02 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. VR140/07 BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR140/39 VR140/58 VR840/07 VR840/16 VR840/39 VR840/58 1-10-38...
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Comparison Chart of MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE Models and Marks REC MODE (2.5) MODEL MARK VR140/02 INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR VR140/07 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR140/39 VR140/58 VR840/07 VR840/16...
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MAIN 4/8 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS DIODES RESISTORS C151 D153 R153 C152 D154 R154 C153 D155 R155 C154 D156 R158 C155 D157 R756 C156 R757 C157 IC151 R758 C158 TRANSISTORS R759 C159...
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MAIN 5/8 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS DIODES RESISTORS C002 D021 R008 C003 D023 AA-1 R009 C004 D051 BB-3 R011 C005 D052 CC-3 R012 C006 D053 BB-2 R013 C007 D055 CC-3 R014 C008...
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Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK CAUTION ! CAUTION ! VR140/02 MODE: SP/REC PLAY MODE For continued protection against fire hazard, Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. VR140/07...
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Main 6/8 Schematic Diagram ( R, S, T, U ) Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR140/02 VR140/07 VR140/39 VR140/58 VR840/07 VR840/16 VR840/39 VR840/58 “ “ = SMD MODE: SP/REC PLAY MODE REC MODE (2.5) THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE.
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Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODE: SP/REC MODEL MARK “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE REC MODE VR140/02 (2.5) VR140/07 THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE VR140/39 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR140/58...
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Main 8/8 Schematic Diagram ( R, S, T, U ) Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE VR140/02 REC MODE (2.5) VR140/07 INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR VR140/39 BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE.
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PLAY MODE REC MODE Models and Marks (2.5) MODEL MARK THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR140/02 VR140/07 VR140/39 VR140/58 VR840/07 VR840/16 VR840/39 VR840/58 AFV Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No.
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Main CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CAPACITORS CAPACITORS CAPACITORS CONNECTORS...
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Main CBA Top View CAUTION ! CAUTION ! BECAUSE A HOT CHASSIS GROUND IS PRESENT IN THE POWER For continued protection against fire hazard, Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. SUPPLY CIRCUIT , AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED.
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Main CBA Bottom View CAUTION ! BECAUSE A HOT CHASSIS GROUND IS PRESENT IN THE POWER CAUTION ! For continued protection against fire hazard, SUPPLY CIRCUIT , AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED. Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. replace only with the same type fuse.
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Jack CBA Top View Jack CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS TRANSISTORS C101 Q102 C102 RESISTORS C103 R101 C104 R102 C105 R103 C107 R104 C108 R105 C109 R106 C110 R108 C111 R109 C112 R110 C113 R111 C115 R112...
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AFV CBA Top View ( R, S, T, U ) AFV CBA Bottom View ( R, S, T, U ) Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR140/02 VR140/07 VR140/39 VR140/58 AFV CBA Parts Location Guide VR840/07 Ref No.
Models & Marks (CAN DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT.) IN (R) IN (L) ANT-IN ANT-OUT 2. PREFIX SYMBOL "CL" MEANS WIRE-SOLDER Model Mark HOLES OF THE PCB. VR140/02 (WIRE IS SOLDERED DIRECTLY.) CN701 VR140/07 1 TU-AUDIO VR140/39 SENSOR CBA 3 GND VR140/58 (BHB300F01014)
SYSTEM CONTROL TIMING CHARTS [ VR140/ (02, 07, 39, 58), VR840/ (07, 16, 39, 58) ] Mode SW : LD-SW LD-SW Position detection A/D Input voltage Limit Symbol (Calculated voltage) 3.76V~4.50V (4.12V) 4.51V~5.00V (5.00V) 0.00V~0.25V (0.00V) 1.06V~1.50V (1.21V) 0.66V~1.05V (0.91V) 1.99V~2.60V (2.17V) 1.51V~1.98V...
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[ VR140/ (02,07,39,58) ] EJECT ST-S/ END-S "OFF" CASS.LOAD LD-FWD 0.2S LD-REV 0.7S LD-FWD 0.4S LD-FWD 0.5S LD-REV STOP(A) PLAY LD-FWD PLAY LD-FWD LD-REV 0.2S LD-FWD PLAY PLAY PAUSE STILL PAUSE NOISE CANCEL PAUSE STILL PAUSE NOISE CANCEL PAUSE STILL PLAY PLAY STOP...
[ VR140/ (02, 07, 39, 58), VR840/ (07, 16, 39, 58) ] Comparison Chart of Models and Marks Signal Active Mark Function Name Level Model Mark N.U. Not Used VR140/02 OUT D-V- Dummy V-sync H/Hi-z SYNC Output VR140/07 REMOC Remote VR140/39 ON-IN Control Sensor...
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Signal Active Signal Active Mark Function Mark Function Name Level Name Level N,O, N.U. Not Used Q,R, N.U. Not Used OUT OSD-V- OSD Video S,T,U Signal Output OUT AUDIO- Audio IN/OUT OSDVc Control Signal SW-1 OSDVcc N,O, LPF Connected Q,R, N.U.
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Signal Active Signal Active Mark Function Mark Function Name Level Name Level LED Clock Capstan Motor OUT DRV- Driver IC Rotation PULSE DATA C-FG Control Data Detection Pulse LED Clock OUT DRV- Driver IC Chip N.U. Not Used Select Signal N.U.
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: Products marked with a h have special characteristics important to safety. Before replacing any of these components, read carefully the product safety notice in this service manual. Don't degrade the safety of the product through improper servicing. NOTES: Parts that not assigned part numbers (-----------) are not available.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C252 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 1000PF/50V C253 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 1UF/50V M H7 C254 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. F Z 0.1UF/25V C302 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 0.022UF/25V C303 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 1UF/50V M H7 C304 ELECTROLYTIC CAP.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C402 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 220UF/6.3V M H7 C403 CERAMIC CAP. B K 470PF/100V C404 FILM CAP.(P) 0.018UF/100V J C411 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. CG J 820PF/50V C412 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 1800PF/50V C414 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 0.01UF/50V C415 ELECTROLYTIC CAP.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C510 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 22UF/10V M H7 C511 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 100UF/6.3V H7 C512 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. F Z 0.1UF/25V C513 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. CG J 22PF/50V C514 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. CG J 22PF/50V C515 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C853 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 4700PF/50V C854 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 0.01UF/50V C855 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. F Z 0.1UF/25V C856 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. CG J 180PF/50V C858 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. CG J 560PF/50V C859 ELECTROLYTIC CAP.
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: Products marked with a h have special characteristics important to safety. Before replacing any of these components, read carefully the product safety notice in this service manual. Don’t degrade the safety of the product through improper servicing. MECHANICAL PARTS LIST Pos.
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X20A X20B X45B X45C X45A [ N ] [ P,T ] [ O,R ] Unit Comparison Chart of Models and Marks Model Mark VR140/02 VR140/07 VR140/39 VR140/58 VR840/07 VR840/16 VR840/39 Some Ref. Numbers are not in sequence. VR840/58 1-17-6 HE270PEX...
STANDARD MAINTENANCE [ VR140/ (02, 07, 39, 58), VR840/ (07, 16, 39, 58) ] Service Schedule of Components [ VR140/ (02,07,39,58) ] H: Hours : Check I: Change Deck Periodic Service Schedule Ref.No. Part Name 1,000 H 2,000 H 3,000 H 4,000 H Cylinder Assembly Loading Motor Assembly...
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[ VR840/ (07,16,39,58) ] H: Hours : Check I: Change Deck Periodic Service Schedule Ref.No. Part Name 1,000 H 2,000 H 3,000 H 4,000 H Cylinder Assembly Loading Motor Assembly Pulley Assembly B587 Tension Lever Assembly AC Head Assembly B573,B574 Reel S, Reel T Capstan Motor Cap Belt...
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Cleaning Cleaning of Audio Control Head Clean the head with a cotton swab. Cleaning of Video Head Procedure Clean the head with a head cleaning stick or chamois 1.Remove the top cabinet. cloth. 2.Dip the cotton swab in 90% isopropyl alcohol and Procedure clean the audio control head.
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES OF DECK MECHANISM [ VR140/ (02, 07, 39, 58) ] Before following the procedures described below, be sure to remove the deck assembly from the cabinet. (Refer to CABINET DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.) All the following procedures, including those for adjustment and replacement of parts, should be done in Eject mode;...
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REMOVAL INSTALLATION STEP START- REMOVE/*UNHOOK/ /LOC. PART ADJUSTMENT Fig. No. UNLOCK/RELEASE/ CONDITION UNPLUG/DESOLDER Loading Arm (SP) (+)Refer to Alignment [32] [25] DM2,DM14 Assembly Sec.Pg.2-4-24 Loading Arm (TU) (+)Refer to Alignment [32] [33] DM2,DM14 Assembly Sec.Pg.2-4-24 [34] [2],[25] M Brake (TU) Assembly DM1,DM15 *(P-7), Brake Belt [35] [2],[25] M Brake (SP) Assembly...
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(S-1) (S-1) (L-1) (L-3) (L-2) (P-1) Fig. DM5 [46] Fig. DM3 [47] Pin D (L-14) Pin C Pull up Slide Pin A Pin B Slot A (S-2) Slots B Slot A First, while pushing the locking tab as shown at right, slide and pull up the right side on [2] to release Pin A and Pin B from the slots A.
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(S-4) (S-5) [14] (S-6) [16] [15] Desolder from bottom (S-3) Lead with White Stripe Belt View for A Fig. DM7 Fig. DM9 Adj. Screw [11] [18] (L-4) (L-5) (P-3) [17] [13] [19] [12] (P-4) [10] (P-2) (S-7) Pin of [12] Pin of [10] Fig.
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[22] (C-4) (S-8) (C-1) [23] (L-6) [21] (P-5) [20] Cap Belt (P-5) [28] Fig. DM11 When installing [23], install the spring (P-5) to [28] as shown in the left figure, and then install [23] while Pin on pressing the spring (P-5) to bottom the direction of the arrow in of [23]...
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(P-6) [25] [31] Refer to the Alignment (C-3) Section, Page 2-4-24. (S-9) [29] [33] [30] (L-11) [32] (L-10) (L-8) (C-2) [27] [28] [24] [26] (L-9) Fig. DM14 Position of Mode Lever when installed [36] Break belt Pin of [35] (P-7) Pin of [31] Pin of [34] [34]...
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[ VR840/ (07, 16, 39, 58) ] Before following the procedures described below, be sure to remove the deck assembly from the cabinet. (Refer to CABINET DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.) All the following procedures, including those for adjustment and replacement of parts, should be done in Eject mode;...
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REMOVAL INSTALLATION STEP START- REMOVE/*UNHOOK/ /LOC. PART ADJUSTMENT Fig. No. UNLOCK/RELEASE/ CONDITION UNPLUG/DESOLDER M Brake (TU) Assembly [36] [16],[26] DM1,DM15 (HI) M Brake (SP) Assembly [37] [2],[26] DM1,DM15 *(P-6) (HI) [38] [37] Tension Lever Assembly DM1,DM15 [39] [38] T Lever Holder DM15 *(L-10) [40]...
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(S-1) (S-1) (L-1) (L-3) (L-2) (P-1) Fig. DM5 [49] Fig. DM3 [50] Pin D (L-12) Pin C Pull up Slide Pin A Pin B Slot A (S-2) Slots B Slot A First, while pushing the locking tab as shown in the right, slide and pull up the right side on [2] to release Pin A and Pin B from the slots A.
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(S-4) (S-5) [14] (S-6) [15] Desolder from bottom (S-3) Lead with White Stripe Belt View for A Fig. DM7 Fig. DM9 Adj. Screw [11] [17] (L-4) (L-5) (P-3) [16] [13] [18] [12] (P-4) [10] (P-2) (S-7) Pin of [12] Pin of [10] Fig.
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[26] (S-8) (C-3) (S-9) (L-8) [23] (L-7) [24] (C-5) (C-4) (C-2) [28] [25] [29] [30] [19] Cap Belt [27] Fig. DM11 turn (C-1) [22] [20] (L-6) [31] [21] Position of Mode Lever when installed Pin of [37] Pin of [33] Pin of [36] Bottom View [26]...
ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES OF MECHANISM [ VR140/ (02, 07, 39, 58), VR840/ (07, 16, 39, 58) ] The following procedures describe how to align the Alignment 1 individual gears and levers that make up the tape Loading Arm (SP) and (TU) Assembly loading/unloading mechanism.
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