SERVICE MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-A5U(C)
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the HR-VP59U service manual (No. 82833).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : 18 W
Power off : 2.0 W
Temperature
Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 mm x 94 mm x 247 mm
Weight : 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Format : VHS NTSC standard
Maximum recording time
SP : 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette
EP : 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : NTSC-type color signal and EIA
Recording/Playback
system
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB
Horizontal resolution : 230 lines
Frequency range
Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Hi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 1, OUT x 1)
(14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 9-3/4")
monochrome signal, 525 lines/
60 fields
: DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
TUNER
Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner
Channel coverage
VHF : Channels 2–13
UHF : Channels 14–69
CATV : 113 Channels
RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable; preset to
Channel 3 when shipped) 75 ohms,
unbalanced
TIMER
Clock reference : Quartz
Program capacity : 1-year programmable timer/
8 programs
Memory backup for timer is not supported.
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable (F-type),
Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless specified otherwise.
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.
This service manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.
COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
No. 82860
April 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIFFERENT TABLE .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
4. CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS (4-1 to 4-5)
4.1 MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD ................................................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2 MAIN (TUNER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................... 4-4
5. PARTS LIST (5-1, 5-2)
5.1 MECHANISM ASSEMBLY <M4> .................................................................................................................................. 5-1
The following table indicate different parts number between models HR-VP59U and HR-A5U(C).
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
301 PACKING CASE LP30836-001A LP30836-022A
302 CUSHION ASSY *LP30777-001B LP30777-001C
303 SHEET *LP30904-001A LP30904-002A
!
310 INST BOOK(EN) LPT0471-001A LPT0588-001A
!
316 WARRANTY CARD — BT-52004-1
317 REGIST.CARD BT-51020-2 —
319 SER.NET CARD — BT-20071B
INST BOOK(FR) — LPT0588-002A
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
!
501 FRONT PANEL ASSY LP10348-001A LP10348-014B
501A CASSETTE DOOR LP20977-001A LP20977-002C
501C DISPLAY WINDOW LP20976-001A LP20976-014A
!
508 STATOR ASSY *QAR0169-001 QAR0169-002
!
511 BOTTOM CHASSIS *LP10350-003B LP10350-003D
HR-VP59U HR-A5U(C)
HR-VP59U HR-A5U(C)
MECHANISM ASSEMBLY <M4>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
25 PIN *LP40100-001A LP40100-002A
42 PINCH ROLLER ARM ASSY *LP40105-002A LP40105-003A
43 P.R.SHEET2/P.R.SHEET3 *LP40478-001A LP40753-001A
47 SLIT WASHER *LP30016-002A —
69 CONTROL PLATE *LP10201-003E LP10201-003G
91 SPACER,CAPSTAN MOTOR *— LP30002-097A
HR-VP59U HR-A5U(C)
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY <03>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
PW1 MAIN BOARD ASSY *LPA10130-01B1 LPA10130-01D1
Q2251 DIGI TRANSISTOR *DTA144WU —
Q2252 DIGI TRANSISTOR *DTC114EU —
R2251 MG RESISTOR *NRSA63J-222X NRSA63J-472X
R2252 MG RESISTOR *NRSA63J-152X NRSA63J-332X
R2254 MG RESISTOR *NRSA63J-102X —
R6503 MG RESISTOR *— NRSA02J-153X
R6504 MG RESISTOR *— NRSA02J-103X
R7171 MG RESISTOR *NRSA02J-0R0X —
R7172 MG RESISTOR *NRSA02J-0R0X —
VR6502
B2201 MG RESISTOR *NRSA02J-0R0X —
C5203 E CAPACITOR *QEMT1AM-687 QETN1AM-108
C5204 E CAPACITOR *QETN2AM-475 QETJ2AM-475
C5302 E CAPACITOR *QETN1HM-106 QEKC1EM-106
K2001 MG RESISTOR *NRSA63J-0R0X —
K2002 MG RESISTOR *NRSA63J-0R0X —
K2003 MG RESISTOR *NRSA63J-0R0X —
K2004 MG RESISTOR *NRSA63J-0R0X —
!
TB1 TERMINAL BOARD *LP20978-001A LP20978-001B
TRIM RESISTOR *QVP0039-223Z —
HR-VP59U HR-A5U(C)
Notes : Mark — is not used.
Mark : * reference model was also changed.
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