SERVICE MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-J599EU
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the service manual No. 82915 (HR-J590EU).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power : 200 V – 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : Approx. 12 W
Standby mode : 3.0 W
Video Head system
HR-J590/J593/
J599EU
HR-J290/J293EU : Rotary two-head helical scan system
Tape speed
(SP) : 23.39 mm/sec
(LP)* : 11.69 mm/sec
* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
Tape format : Tape width 1/2"
Maximum recording time
(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette
(LP)* : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
Rewind time : Approx. 180 sec. with E-180 cassette
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 360 mm x 94.5 mm x 270 mm
Weight : 4.0 kg
Operating temperature : 5°C to 35°C
Operating humidity : Less than 80 %
Timer : 24 hours display type
VIDEO
Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR
Recording Format : PAL/MESECAM
RF reception : PAL (B/G)/SECAM (B/G)
RF OUT : PAL G
RF modulator : UHF channels 22 – 68 (Adjustable)
Input level : VIDEO IN (SCART type)
Output level : VIDEO OUT (SCART type)
Signal-to-noise ratio : More than 43 dBm
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model HR-J290EU, J293EU , J590EU, J593EU and J599EU.)
AUDIO
Input level : AUDIO IN (SCART type)
Output level
HR-J590/J593/
J599EU
: DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
(12.7 mm high density VHS tape)
monochrome signal, 625 lines
50 fields
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced
HR-J290/J293EU : AUDIO OUT (SCART type)
Audio track
HR-J590/J593/
J599EU
HR-J290/J293EU : Mono track
Audio frequency response
Normal audio : 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Hi-Fi audio* : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
* HR-J590/J593/J599EU only
Audio signal to noise ratio [HR-J590/J593/J599EU only]
Hi-Fi audio : More than 70 dB (JIS A filter)
Audio dynamic range [HR-J590/J593/J599EU only]
Hi-Fi audio : More than 85 dB (JIS A filter)
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable,
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 © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD
–6.0 dBm, more than 10 kΩ
: AUDIO OUT (SCART, RCA type)
–6.0 dBm, less than 1 kΩ
–6.0 dBm, less than 1 kΩ
: Mono track and Hi-Fi track
(–6/+3 dBm)
(–3/+3 dBm)
Infrared remote control unit,
“R3” battery x 2
HR-J599EU V15D1-
No.82954
2002/12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
DIFFERENT TABLE .......................................................................1
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
5.1 EXPLODED VIEW ............................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY<M1> ............5-1
5.1.2 FINAL ASSEMBLY<M2> ..................................................5-2
5.1.3 MECHANISM ASSEMBLY<M4> ...................................... 5-3
5.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ..............................................5-4
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY<M1> .....................5-4
FINAL ASSEMBLY<M2> ...........................................................5-4
MECHANISM ASSEMBLY<M4> ............................................... 5-4
MAIN BOARD ASSEMBLY<03> ...............................................5-5
The following table indicates main different points between models HR-J590EU and HR-J599EU.
ITEM
BODY COLOR PURE SILVER SILVER
MODEL
HR-J590EU
HR-J599EU
1
SECTION 5
OPTIONAL PARTS
CABLE SET ASS'Y
(Optional parts)
810
BATTERY808
806
PLUG ASS'Y 2WAY
(Optional parts)
812
PLUG ASS'Y 1WAY
(Optional parts)
811
REMOCON900
PACKING (RF)803
PACKING (LF)803
BOX CARTON802
BAG. SOFR SHEET804
INSTRUCTION MANUAL801
SCART CABLE821
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
SAFETY PRECAUTION
Parts identified by the ! symbol are critical for safety. Replace only with specified part numbers.
5.1 EXPLODED VIEW
5.1.1 PACKING AND ACCESSOR Y ASSEMBLY <M1>
The instruction manual to be provided with this product will differ according to the destination.
5-1
5.1.2 FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
BEWARE OF BOGUS PARTS
Parts that do not meet specifications may
cause trouble in regard to safety and performance. We recommend that genuine JVC
parts be used.
OPTIONAL PARTS
457
464
A00
275
TU701(TUNER)
323
LED502(LED501)
A42
452
2SCART
1SCART
452
A46
320
452
462
250
462
300
260
5-2
281
277
283
284
280
A49
A43
330
452