SERVICE MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-S3910U, HR-S5910U
MBRSET
CABLE/
DBS
A/B
TV
POWER
TV/VCR
DISPLAY
A. MONITOR
123
2
456
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
89
7
AUX
C.RESET
4
CANCEL
TIMER
0
CH
START STOP DATE
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
PROG
PROG SP/EP SKIP SEARCH
1
CHECK
E
R
E
R
T
V
V
O
L
–
PLAY
W
STOP
C
U
N
E
M
V
T
SHUTTLE
PLUS
T
MULTI BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
F
F
P
A
U
S
E
3
O
K
C
H
+
+
L
O
V
V
T
–
H
V
C
POWER
VIDEO (MONO)L—AUDIO—R
REC LINK
S-VHS ET
SP EP
VCR
S VIDEO
PLAY
A.DUB
24HR QUICK
PROGRAM
INSERT
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the HR-S3900U service manual (No. 82848).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
REW
–
REC PAUSE STOP/EJECT
FF
+
CH– /+
PUSH / TURN
SPECIFICATIONS
(The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model HR-S3900U/S3910U/S5900U/S5910U)
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 120 V` , 60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : 20 W
Power off : 2.5 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) : 400 x 94 x 283 mm
Weight : 3.3 kg
Format : S-VHS/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
monochrome signal, 525 lines/60 fields
Recording/
Playback system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head helical
scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB
Horizontal resolution
VHS : 230 lines
S-VHS : 400 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 2, OUT x 1)
S-video connectors
For HR-S5900U/5910U:(IN x 2, OUT x 1)
For HR-S3900U/3910U:(IN x 1, OUT x 1)
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 : Infrared remote control unit,
“AA” battery x 2,
S-video cable (4-pin),
RF cable (F-type)
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. 82859
March 2001
[HR-S3910U/U(C)]
The following table indicate main different points between models HR-S3900U,HR-S3910U and HR-S3910U(C).
ITEM
FRONT PANEL color BLACK PURE SILVER
MODEL
HR-S3900U HR-S3910U HR-S3910U(C)
[HR-S5910U/U(C)]
The following table indicate main different points between models HR-S5900U,HR-S5910U and HR-S5910U(C).
ITEM
FRONT PANEL color BLACK PURE SILVER
MODEL
HR-S3900U HR-S5910U HR-S5910U(C)
[HR-S3910U/U(C)]
he following table indicate different parts number between models HR-S3900U,HR-S3910U and HR-S3910U(C).
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
301 PACKING CASE LP30899-001B LP30899-005B
!
310 INST BOOK(FR) — — LPT0503-002A
316 WARRANTY CARD — — BT-52004-1
317 REGIST.CARD BT-51020-2 —
319 SER.NET CARD — — BT-20071B
HR-S3900U HR-S3910U HR-S3910U(C)
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
!
501 FRONT PANEL ASSY LP10289-063D LP10289-068B
501A CASSETTE DOOR LP20868-035A LP20868-039A
501C DISPLAY WINDOE LP20869-093A LP20869-0A2A
501D ORNAMENT LP21014-001C LP21014-002A
!
502 TOP COVER LP10013-021D LP10013-045A
503 SCREW,X2 TOP COVER(SIDE) QYTDSF3010M QYTDSF3010R
529 KNOB ASSY LP30954-001A LP30954-002A
HR-S3900U HR-S3910U HR-S3910U(C)
[HR-S5910U/U(C)]
The following table indicate different parts number between models HR-S5900U,HR-S5910U and HR-S5910U(C).
PACKING AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY <M1>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
301 PACKING CASE LP30899-001B LP30899-005B
!
310 INST BOOK(FR) — — LPT0503-002A
316 WARRANTY CARD — — BT-52004-1
317 REGIST.CARD BT-51020-2 —
319 SER.NET CARD — — BT-20071B
FINAL ASSEMBLY <M2>
REF. MODEL
!
NO ITEM
!
501 FRONT PANEL ASSY LP10289-062C LP10289-069B
501A CASSETTE DOOR LP20868-005A LP20868-039A
501C DISPLAY WINDOE LP20869-092A LP20869-0A3A
501D ORNAMENT LP21014-001C LP21014-002A
!
502 TOP COVER LP10013-021D LP10013-045A
503 SCREW,X2 TOP COVER(SIDE) QYTDSF3010M QYTDSF3010R
529 KNOB ASSY LP30954-001A LP30954-002A
Notes : Mark — is not used.
Mark
is same as left.
HR-S5900U HR-S5910U HR-S5910U(C)
HR-S5900U HR-S5910U HR-S5910U(C)
HR-S3910U/U(C), HR-S5910U/U(C)
(Sanwa)-V14S1/S15
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