www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals MAIN SECTION VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Sec. 1: Main Section Specifications Adjustment Procedures Schematic Diagrams and CBA’s Exploded Views Mechanical and Electrical Parts Lists TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............................1-1-1 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................1-2-1 STANDARD NOTES FOR SERVICING ......................
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals SPECIFICATIONS Description Unit Minimum Nominal Maximum Remark 1. Video 1-1. Video Output (PB) Vp-p SP Mode 1-2. Video Output (R/P) Vp-p 1-3. Video S/N Y (R/P) SP Mode, W/O Burst 1-4. Video Color S/N AM (R/P) SP Mode 1-5.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I. Also check areas surrounding repaired locations. Product Safety Notice J. Use care that foreign objects (screws, solder drop- Some electrical and mechanical parts have special lets, etc.) do not remain inside the set. safety-related characteristics which are often not evi- K.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Safety Check after Servicing Examine the area surrounding the repaired location for damage or deterioration. Observe that screws, parts, and wires have been returned to their original positions. Chassis or Secondary Conductor Afterwards, do the following tests and confirm the speci- fied values to verify compliance with safety standards.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals STANDARD NOTES FOR SERVICING Circuit Board Indications How to Remove / Install Flat Pack-IC a. The output pin of the 3 pin Regulator ICs is indicated 1. Removal as shown. With Hot-Air Flat Pack-IC Desoldering Machine: (1) Prepare the hot-air flat pack-IC desoldering ma- Top View Bottom View...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals With Soldering Iron: soldering iron to center of the flat pack-IC and heat up. Then remove (glue will be melted). (Fig. S-1-6) (1) Using desoldering braid, remove the solder from all pins of the flat pack-IC. When you use solder flux (5) Release the flat pack-IC from the CBA using tweez- which is applied to all pins of the flat pack-IC, you ers.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals 2. Installation Instructions for Handling Semiconductors (1) Using desoldering braid, remove the solder from the foil of each pin of the flat pack-IC on the CBA so you Electrostatic breakdown of the semiconductors may can install a replacement flat pack-IC more easily.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Function Indicator Symbols Note: The following symbols will appear on the indicator panel to indicate the current mode or operation of the VCR. On-Screen modes will also be momentarily displayed on the TV screen when you press the operation buttons. Display panel "...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals PREPARATION FOR SERVICING Note 1: There are 3 types of U21 Deck Extension Cable How to Use U21 Deck Extension (A). They are for 2 Head, 4 Head, and Hi-Fi. Use a Cable connector indicated as shown. Be careful not to let the (1) Remove the Deck Mechanism Assembly.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals About REC-Safety Switch Caution: The REC-Safety Switch is directly mounted on the Main CBA. When the Deck Mechanism Assembly is removed from the Main CBA for servicing, this switch does not Triangle Marks work automatically. What to do for preparation SW1001 In order to record, press the Rec button while pushing...
7. STANDBY button–Press to turn VCR on and off. Press to activate a timer recording. If you have a PHILIPS TV, press to turn your PHILIPS TV power on and off. ALT.CH 8. SPEED button–Press to set desired recording...
VCR. If you have Press to cancel a setting of timer programme. Press a PHILIPS TV, press to scan up or down through to correct digits when setting programme (for exam- your PHILIPS TV channels.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals SIGNAL NAME ABBREVIATIONS Signal Name Description Signal Name Description A-COM Audio Head Common G1~G4 Grid Control Output 1~4 A-MUTE Audio Mute Control Signal H-SYNC Horizontal Synchronized Pulse A-PB/REC Normal Audio Play Back/Record KEY -1 Key Scan Input Signal 1 Signal KEY -2...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Signal Name Description V-COM Video Head Common V-ENV Video Envelope Signal V-IN Line Video In Rear V-IN-F Line Video In Front V-MUTE Video Mute Signal V-OUT Video Output Signal YCA/ Video/Audio/Hi-Fi Serial Data Hi-Fi-DATA YCA/ Video/Audio/Hi-Fi Serial Clock Hi-Fi-CLK...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals CABINET DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Disassembly Flowchart Reference Notes CAUTION: Locking Tabs (L-1) and (L-2) are fragile. Be This flowchart indicates the disassembly steps to gain careful not to break them. access to item(s) to be serviced. When reassembling, follow the steps in reverse order.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals (L-2) (S-3) (L-2) [3]Function C.B.A. [2]Front Assembly (L-1) Fig. 2 (L-4) [5]Main C.B.A. (L-4) (L-3) Lift PCB up and over tab [3] Function CBA CN505 [5] Main CBA Fig. 3 Fig. 5 (S-2) (S-2) Triangle Marks SW507 LD-SW...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS General Note: "CBA" is an abbreviation for "Circuit 1. Head Switching Position Board Assembly". Adjustment Notes: Purpose: To determine the Head Switching point dur- 1. Electrical adjustments are required after replacing ing playback.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Adjustment Points and Test Points Main CBA Top View TP751 TP752 V-OUT A-OUT H-AMP BLOCK POWER AUDIO SUPPLY BLOCK BLOCK TP301 C-PB VIDEO BLOCK BLOCK TUNER POWER BLOCK VR501 SW-P BLOCK J267 TP302 TP303 TP502 RF-SW SENS-INH...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals BLOCK DIAGRAMS Servo/System Control Block Diagram TP502 NOTE FOR WIRE CONNECTORS: TEST POINT INFORMATION AL+5V IC501 FUNCTION CBA 1. PREFIX SYMBOL "CN" MEANS CONNECTOR. :INDICATES A TEST POINT WITH A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS A HOLE IN THE PCB. (SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL) S-INH (CAN DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT.)
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Video Block Diagram NOTE FOR WIRE CONNECTORS: TEST POINT INFORMATION 1. PREFIX SYMBOL "CN" MEANS CONNECTOR. :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.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Audio Block Diagram NOTE FOR WIRE CONNECTORS: TEST POINT INFORMATION 1. PREFIX SYMBOL "CN" MEANS CONNECTOR. :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.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Power Supply Block Diagram CAUTION CAUTION ! NOTE : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, Fixed voltage (or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. The voltage for parts in hot circuit is measured using If Main Fuse (F001) is blown, check to see that all components in the power supply REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE T1.6AL/250V FUSE.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS / CBA’S AND TEST POINTS Standard Notes Notes: 1. Do not use the part number shown on these draw- WARNING ings for ordering. The correct part number is shown Many electrical and mechanical parts in this chassis in the parts list, and may be slightly different or have special characteristics.
∼ REC MODE Voltage (2.5) MODEL MARK O`ODTu THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE POWER CH UP VR109/55 BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. ODT`ODXu SPEED STOP/EJECT VR109/75 ODX`PDQQu ------------------- PDQQ`PDTTu CH DOWN PDTT`PDXQu S-INH PLAY PDXQ`QDRTu -------------------...
Models and Marks (2.5) MODEL MARK THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR109/55 VR109/75 MAIN 2/4 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS COILS...
MAIN 3/4 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE MODEL MARK THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR Ref No. Position Ref No. Position IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR109/55 CAPACITORS COILS VR109/75 C253 L302 C255 L303 C256 L304 C301...
If Main Fuse (F001) is blown, check to see that all components in the power supply (2.5) HOT GND AS A COMMON TERMINAL. VR109/55 THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE circuit are not defective before you connect the AC plug to the AC power supply.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Main CBA Top View CAUTION ! BECAUSE A HOT CHASSIS GROUND IS PRESENT IN THE POWER CAUTION NOTE : Fixed voltage (or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. SUPPLY CIRCUIT , AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Main CBA Bottom View CAUTION ! BECAUSE A HOT CHASSIS GROUND IS PRESENT IN THE POWER CAUTION NOTE : Fixed voltage (or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. SUPPLY CIRCUIT , AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals 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 CAPACITORS CAPACITORS CAPACITORS DIODES COILS RESISTORS RESISTORS RESISTORS...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Function CBA Top View Function CBA Bottom View FUNCTION CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CONNECTORS RESISTORS B -1 CN651 R659 RESISTORS SWITCHES R651 SW651 R652 SW652 R653 SW653 R654 SW654 R655 SW655...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals WAVEFORMS (TP751 of Main CBA) V-OUT E-E 10usec 50mV x 10 (TP751 of Main CBA) UPPER (TP302 of Main CBA) LOWER V-OUT 0.1V x 10 RF-SW 0.5V x 10 50usec (TP301 of Main CBA) UPPER (TP302 of Main CBA) LOWER...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE FOR WIRE CONNECTORS: 1. PREFIX SYMBOL "CN" MEANS CONNECTOR. (CAN DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT.) AC CORD 2. PREFIX SYMBOL "CL" MEANS WIRE-SOLDER HOLES OF THE PCB. (WIRE IS SOLDERED DIRECTLY.) ANT-IN ANT-OUT MAIN CBA (BV6770F01011A) CN502...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals IC PIN FUNCTION IC501 ( SERVO / SYSTEM CONTROL IC ) Signal Active Mark Function Name Level "H" ≥ 4.5V, "L" ≤ 1.0V Record Signal Active Safety No. Mark Function REC-SW Name Level Switching Signal Audio Mute A-MUTE-...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Signal Active Signal Active Mark Function Mark Function Name Level Name Level Power N.U. Not Used Voltage N.U. Not Used Down DOWN-L Detector N.U. Not Used Signal N.U. Not Used Composite N.U. Not Used C-SYNC Synchronized Pulse...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Signal Active Mark Function Name Level Sub Clock CLOCK 32KHz Sub Clock CLOCK 32KHz VDD (Back Up 5V) VPP (Back Up 5V) IICBUS Control Data IICBUS Control Clock N.U. Not Used Tuner OUT SW1 System Control N.U.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals LEAD IDENTIFICATIONS BN1F4M-T 2SC2058(Q) 2SC1815-BL (TPE2) BA1F4M-T DTA124ESA 2SC1815-Y(TPE2) KTA1266(Y.GR) KRA103M 2SC1815-GR(TPE2) KTC3193(Y) KRC103M 2SC3331(T,U) KTA1267(Y.GR) DTC124ESA 2SC2120-Y(TPE2) 2SA1175(J.H.F) 2SA1015-GR(TPE2) 2SA608(E.F) KTC3199(Y,GR,BL) 2SC2785(J.H.F.K) 2SA933AS(Q,R,S) 2SC1740S(Q,R) E C B E C B LA71592M QSMA(A,B)0RSN013 BR24C02F LTV-817(A.B.C)-F BR24C02F-W PS2561-1 (M.D.H.W)
06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST For not coded parts please use PHILIPS Ref. No. Mark Description ServiceCode D003 1N5061 4822 130 31933 standard components. D004 1N5061 4822 130 31933 The standard Sparepart Catalogue can be D005...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Ref. No. Mark Description ServiceCode Function CBA (MCV-B) Q302 KTC3193Y 4822 130 10102 Q303 KTC3193Y 4822 130 10102 Ref. No. Mark Description ServiceCode Q304 KTC3193Y 4822 130 10102 Function CBA (MCV-B) ------------ Q305 2SA1015GR 4822 130 11101 CN651 CONNECTOR 4P TUC-P04X-B1 9965 000 05261...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals EXPLODED VIEWS Front Panel 1-18-1 H67T0FEX...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet 2L011 See Electrical Parts List for parts with this mark. Some Ref. Numbers are 2L011 not in sequence. 2L011 2L021 2L021 2L021 2L031 2L021 2L031 2B34 2L031 2L021 2B11 RS501 2L041 MAIN CBA AC001 FUNCTION CBA...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Packing Some Ref. Numbers are not in sequence. Unit 1-18-3 H67T0PEX...
06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals SET MECHANICAL PARTS LIST For not coded parts please use PHILIPS standard components. The standard Sparepart Catalogue can be ordered with Service Code 3103 785 20730. Comparison chart of models and marks Model No.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals DECK MECHANISM SECTION VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Sec. 2: Deck Mechanism Section Standard Maintenance Mechanism Alignment Procedures Disassembly / Assembly of Mechanism Deck Exploded Views Deck Parts List TABLE OF CONTENTS STANDARD MAINTENANCE ........................... 2-1-1 SERVICE FIXTURE AND TOOLS ........................
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals STANDARD MAINTENANCE Service Schedule of Components h: Hours : Check : 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 Tension Lever Assembly AC Head Assembly B32, B339...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Cleaning of Audio Control Head Cleaning Clean the head with a cotton swab. Cleaning of Video Head Procedure Clean the head with a head cleaning stick or chamois cloth. 1. Remove the top cabinet. 2.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals SERVICE FIXTURE AND TOOLS J-1-1, J-1-2 Ref. No. Name Part No. Adjustment J-1-1 Alignment Tape 4822 395 10283 Head Adjustment of Audio Control Head J-1-2 Alignment Tape 4822 395 10057 Azimuth and X Value Adjustment of Audio Control Head / Adjustment of Envelope Waveform Guide Roller Adj.Screwdriver 4822 395 10208 Guide Roller...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES Explanation of alignment for the tape to correctly run B. Method to place the Cassette Holder in the tape- starts on the next page. Refer to the information below loaded position without a cassette tape on this page if a tape gets stuck, for example, in the 1.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals 1. Tape Interchangeability Alignment Note: To do these alignment procedures, make sure that the Tracking Control Circuit is set to the center position every time a tape is loaded or unloaded. (Refer to page 2-3-4, procedure 1-C, step 2.) Equipment required: Dual Trace Oscilloscope...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals 1-A. Preliminary/Final Checking and to apply adequate torque to the shaft of each Guide Roller so that the Guide Roller turns prop- Alignment of Tape Path erly. Even when adjusting the height of the Guide Purpose: Roller(s), do not touch these two small screws.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals 6. Press CH DOWN button on the VCR until the CTL 1-D. Azimuth Alignment of Audio/Control/ waveform has shifted from its original position (not Erase Head the position achieved in step 5, but the position of Purpose: CTL waveform in step 4) by approximately To correct the Azimuth alignment so that the Audio/Con-...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES OF DECK MECHANISM Main Mechanism Before following the procedures described below, be sure to: 1. Remove the deck assembly from the cabinet. (Refer to CABINET DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS on page 1-8-1.) 2. Remove Front Loading Assembly from main mechanism of the deck assembly. (See Fig. DM3) All the following procedures, including those for adjustment and replacement of parts, should be done in Eject mode;...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals STEP START- REMOVAL INSTALLATION /LOC. REMOVE/*UNHOOK/ PART ADJUSTMENT Fig. No. UNLOCK/RELEASE/ CONDITION UNPLUG/DESOLDER [31] [30] Tension Lever Assembly DM1, DM11 *(P-7), (C-6) Tension Lever Sub DM1, DM11 [32] [31] Assembly Reel S Assembly DM1, DM11 (C-7), [33] [31] Poly Slider Washer...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals (S-4) (S-3) (S-3) [45] Connector (S-2) (S-2) [46] (S-1) Connector slide [1] Front Loading Assembly Bottom View Rec Arm turn (S-5) (S-5) Locking Tab To remove Front Loading Assembly: Fig. DM4 1. Remove Rec Arm while releasing Locking Tab as shown. 2.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals (L-2) (S-9) (C-4) (S-8) (S-8) [15] Hole (C-2) (C-3) [14] [13] [10] (P-1) Adj. (P-3) Screw (P-2) [19] E ring [11] When reassembling [13], confirm that the hole on [13] is in the correct position as shown. View for B After reassembling [13], be sure to slide [19] until the left (C-1)
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals When reassembling [21], confirm that the hole on [21] (L-5) [31] is in the correct position as shown. [30] Hole [29] (C-7) [19] [32] (P-6) (S-14) [33] (C-8) [23] [21] (C-5) [34] Poly Slider (W-1) Washer [20]...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals [39] [38] Fig. DM13 Refer to the Alignment Section, Page 2-4-10. (C-11) [41] [42] [40] Fig. DM14 [43] [44] 26.325 – 0.1 mm Guide Roller Height Fig. DM15 2-4-7 H67T0DA...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Front Loading Assembly Before following the procedures described below, be sure to remove Front Loading Assembly from the main mechanism of the deck assembly. (See Fig. DM3.) When reassembling, follow the steps in reverse order. STEP START- REMOVAL...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals View before disassembling [2] and [3] (Installation of Slider Shaft and Slider Gear) 2(L-1) [15] Install [2] and [3] in Eject position. Cassette Drive (When disassembling, [2] and [3] can be removed Spring either in Eject position or Cassette-in position.) [13] [L-3] [12]...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES OF MECHANISM The following procedures describe how to align the Alignment 1 individual gears and levers that make up the tape load- Loading Arm, S and T Assembly ing/unloading mechanism. Since information about the state of the mechanism is provided to the System Con- Install Loading Arm S and T Assembly so that their trol Circuit only through the Mode Switch, it is essential...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Alignment 3 Cassette Drive Gear, Cassette Drive Sub Gear Install the Cassette Drive Gear and Cassette Drive Sub Gear so that their triangle marks point to each other as shown in Fig. AL4. Alignment 4 Cam Gear (A), Cassette Drive Sub Gear Install the Front Loading Assembly so that the trian- gle mark of Cassette Drive Sub Gear is aligned...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals Deck Mechanism View 1 Mark Description Floil G-374G (Blue grease) Note: Two different, but interchangeable, types L1410 of Capstan Motor (B37) may be installed in B423 L1410 these models. Please confirm B37 CAPSTAN MOTOR Type by color. B37 CAPSTAN MOTOR type varies in combination with L1051.
06/28/2012 World of Free Manuals DECK PARTS LIST For not coded parts please use PHILIPS Ref. No. Description ServiceCode. B426 KICK PULLEY MK9 9965 000 05309 standard components. B427 KICK SPRING MK9 9965 000 05310 The standard Sparepart Catalogue can be...
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