Sharp VC-A480NZ-X, VC-A280NZ-X, VC-A230NZ-X Service Manual

(VC-A230NZ/X)
VC-A230NZ/X VC-A280NZ/X VC-A480NZ/X
SERVICE MANUAL
S99N9VC-A230N
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
(VC-A280NZ/X,A480NZ/X)
VC-A230NZ/X VC-A280NZ/X
MODEL
In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regula­tions in some countries) the set should be restored to its original condition and only parts identical to those specified be used.
CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................. 3
2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ................................................................................... 4
5. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................. 28
6. MECHANISM OPERATION FLOWCHART AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............. 32
7. ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 38
8. BLOCK DIAGRAM............................................................................................................... 49
9. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND PWB FOIL PATTERN......................................................... 57
10. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST............................................................................................ 71
11. EXPLODED VIEW OF MECHANISM PARTS..................................................................... 78
12. PACKING OF THE SET ...................................................................................................... 82
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PRECAUTIONS IN PART REPLACEMENT
When servicing the unit with power on, be careful to the section marked white all over. This is the primary power circuit which is live.
When checking the soldering side in the tape travel mode, make sure first that the tape has been loaded and then turn over the PWB with due care to the primary power circuit. Make readjustment, if needed after replacement of part, with the mechanism and its PWB in position in the main frame.
(1) Start and end sensors: Q701 and Q702
Insert the sensor’s projection deep into the upper hole of the holder. Referring to the PWB, fix the sensors tight enough.
(2) Photocoupler: IC901
Refer to the symbol on the PWB and the anode marking of the part.
(3) Cam switches A and B: D708 and D705.
Adjust the notch of the part to the white marker of the symbol on the PWB. Do not allow any looseness.
(4) Take-up and supply sensors: D711 and D712.
Be careful not to confuse the setting direction of the parts in reference to the symbols on the PWB. Do not allow any looseness.
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Format: VHS PAL/NTSC standard
Video recording system: Rotary, slant azimuth two heads helical scan system
Video signal: PAL colour or monochrome (CCiR system B/G) signals
Recording/playing time: 240 min max. with SHARP E-240 tape (PAL: SP mode)
Tape width: 12.7mm
Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s (PAL: SP mode)
Antenna: 75 ohm unbalanced
Receiving channel: VHF Channel NZ1 - NZ11, UHF Channel E21 - E69(VC-A230NZ/A280NZ/A480NZ)
RF converter output signal: UHF Channel E21 - E69 Adjustable preset to E3(VC-A230NZ/A280NZ/A480NZ)
Power requirement: AC230V ± 15%(NZ) ,AC240V ± 10%(X) , 50Hz
Power consumption: Approx. 16W
Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature: –20°C to 55°C
Weight: Approx. 2.9 kg
Dimensions: 360 mm (W) x 256 mm (D) x 92 mm (H)
Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
S/N ratio: 45 dB (PAL-SP)
Horizontal resolution: 250 lines (PAL-SP)
Output: Line -8 dBs/1k ohm
S/N ratio: 43 dB (SP mode)
Frequency responce: 80 Hz ~ 10 kHz (SP mode)
Accessories included: 75 ohm coaxial cable
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480 min max. with SHARP E-240 tape (PAL: LP mode) 160 min max. with SHARP T-160 tape (NTSC: SP mode) 480 min max. with SHARP T-160 tape (NTSC: EP mode)
11.70 mm/s (PAL: LP mode)
33.35 mm/s (NTSC: SP mode)
16.67 mm/s (NTSC: LP mode) (Playback only)
11.12 mm/s (NTSC: EP mode)
VHF Channel AU0 - AU12, UHF Channel AU28 - AU69(VC-A230X/A280X/A480X) UHF Channel AU28 - AU69 Adjustable preset to AU37(VC-A230X/A280X/A480X)
VIDEO
Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
AUDIO 0 dBs = 0.775 Vrms
Input: Line -8 dBs/47k ohm
80Hz ~ 5Hz (LP/EP mode) Operation manual
Infrared remote control Guarantee Card Battery
As part of our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter design and specifications without notice.
Note: The antenna must correspond to the new standard DIN 45325
(IEC 169 - 2) for combined UHF/VHF antenna with 75 ohm connector.
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2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
2-1 DISASSEMBLY OF MAJOR BLOCKS
TOP CABINET : Remove 2 screws 1. FRONT PANEL : Remove button and knob 2.
Remove 2 screws 3 and 7 clips 4.
PWB HOLDER : Remove 2 screws 5. OPERATION : Remove 1 screw 6. PWB SHIELD ANGLE : Remove 1 screws 7 with shield angle. MECHANISM/ : Remove 1 screw 8, 1 screw 9, 2 MAIN PWB screws 0, 2 screws q. Remove 1
screw w with antenna terminal cover. Remove 1 screw e with top cabinet fix angle.
ANTENNA TERMINAL COVER
MECHANISM/ MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY
TOP CABINET
3
12
1
SHIELD ANGLE
7
C
11
3
B
H/A SHIELD TOP
A
10
PWB HOLDER
FRONT PANEL
5
4
2
A
8
TOP CABINET FIX ANGLE
13
C
B
MAIN FRAME
9
6
OPERATION PWB
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2-2 DISASSEMBLING THE MECHANISM/MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY
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1. When removing the mechanism from the main PWB, remove the antenna cover 1 screw 1, and remove the antenna cover. Remove the PWB bottom plate 1 screw 2. Remove the FFC cable (AA, AD, AH) 3 which con­necting the PWB and the mechanism. Take out vertically the mechanism so that it does not damage the adjacent parts.
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CASSETTE HOUSING
2. Removing the mechanism and cassette housing. Remove 2 screws 4 fixing the cassette housing to the mechanism, and remove the cassette housing.
MECHANISM CHASSIS
1
3
MAIN PWB
2
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2-3 CARES WHEN REASSEMBLING
INSTALLING THE CASSETTE HOUSING
When the cassette housing is installed on the mechanism, the initial setting is essential condition. There are two initial setting methods, namely electrical and mechanical.
1. Electrical initial setting
So as to perform initial setting of mechanism execute the Step 1 of Installation of cassette housing. After ascertain­ing the return to the initial setting position (*1) install the
Pulley feed gear
Screwdriver
Tilt mark (*1)
cassette housing. (Conditions: When mechanism and PWB have been installed)
2. Mechanical initial setting
Feed the pulley feed gear of loading motor with screw driver. After ascertaining the return to the initial set posi­tion (*1) install the cassette housing in the specified position. (This method is applied only for the mechanism.)
Casecon drive gear
Drive angle of cassette housing
INSTALLING THE MECHANISM ON PWB
Lower vertically the mechanism, paying attention to the mechanism edge, and install the mechanism with due care so that the parts are not damaged. So as to fix the mechanism to the main PWB install two housings. (Fit the antenna cover to one of them. For other, fix the vicinity of loading motor and solder joint side of main PWB.) Con­nect again the FFC cable (AA-MH, AD-ME, AH-MH) between the mechanism and the main PWB.
END SENSOR
REC TIP SW
PARTS WHICH NEED PARTICULAR CARE
When installing the mechanism chassis on the PWB unit, take care so as to prevent deformation due to contact of mechanism chassis with REC TIP SW.
AE CONNECTOR
AC CONNECTOR
START SENSOR
AL CONNECTOR
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3. FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS (TOP VIEW)
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1715
18
10
14
1
9
2
7
3
11
5
12
8
6
No. Function
1 Full erase head 2 Supply pole base ass’y 3 Tension arm ass’y 4 Idler wheel ass’y 5 Pinch drive lever ass’y 6 Supply reel disk 7 Supply main brake ass’y 8 Take-up main brake ass’y 9 Pinch drive cam
10 A/C Head ass’y
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No. Function
11 Reverse guide lever ass’y 12 Casecon drive gear 13 Take-up reel disk 14 Pinch roller lever ass’y 15 Drum ass’y 16 Loading motor 17 Drum motor 18 Take-up pole base ass’y
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FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS (BOTTOM VIEW)
21
22
19 20
12
23
26
24
No. Function
19 Slow brake 20 Master cam 21 Capstan D.D. motor 22 Reel belt
No. Function
23 Clutch lever 24 Limiter pulley ass'y 12 Casecon drive gear 26 Shifter
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4. ADJUSTMENT, REPLACEMENT AND ASSEMBLY OF MECHANICAL UNITS
The explanation given below relates to the on-site general service (field service) but it does not relates to the adjustment and replacement which need high-grade equipment, jigs and skill. For example, the drum assembling, replacement and adjustment service must be performed by the person who have finished the technical courses.
4-1 MECHANISM CONFIRMATION ADJUSTMENT JIG
So as to perform completely the mechanism adjustment prepare the following special jigs. So as to maintain the initial performance of the machine the maintenance and check are necessary. Utmost care must be taken so that the tape is not damaged. If adjustment needs any jig, be sure to use the required jig.
No. Jig ltem Part No. Code Configuration Remarks
This cassette torque meter is used for check-
1. Torque Cassette Meter JiGVHT-063 CZ
JiGTG0090 CM
2.
Torque Gauge
JiGTG1200 CN
3. Torque Gauge Head JiGTH0006 AW
ing and adjusting the torque of take-up for measuring tape back tension.
These Jigs are used for checking and adjusting the torque of take-up and supply reel disks.
4. Torque Driver JiGTD1200 CB
Master Plane Jig and Reel Disk Height
5. Adjusting Jig
JiGRH0002 BR JiGMP0001 BY JiGSG2000 BS
Tension Gauge
6.
JiGSG0300 BF
Pinch pressing force
7. JiGADP003 BK
measuring jig Reverse guide height
9.
adjusting box driver
JiGDRiVER11055
AR
VROCPSV CK
10. Alignment Tape VROUBZFS (VC-A230NZ/X,
A280NZ/X)
Guide roller height
11. JiGDRiVERH-4 AP
adjustment drive
X value adjustment
12. JiGDRiVER-6 BM
gear type screw driver Reverse Guide Height
13. JiGRVGH-F18 BU
Adjusting Jig
When fixing any part to the threaded hole using resin with screw, use the jig. (Specified torque 5 kg)
These Jigs are used for checking and adjusting the reel disk height.
There are two gauges used for the tension measurements, 300 g and
2.0kg. This Jig is used with the tension
gauge. Rotary transformer clearance adjusting jig.
This Jig is used for height adjustment of the reverse guide (for reverse guide height ad­justment).
This screwdriver is used for adjusting the guide roller height.
For X value adjustment
This Jig is used for height adjustment of the reverse guide.
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Maintained
Parts
Guide roller ass’y Sup guide shaft Reverse guide Slant pole on pole base Full erase head A/C head
Upper and lower drum ass’y
Capstan D.D. motor Pinch roller
Reel belt
500 hrs.
1000 hrs.
1500 hrs.
2000 hrs.
Possible symptom
encountered
Lateral noises Head occasionally blocked
color and beating Small sound or sound
distortion Poor S/N ratio, no color
Poor flatness of the envelope with alignment tape
No tape running, uneven color
No tape running, tape slack
No tape running, tape slack, no fast forward/ rewind motion
Remarks
Abnormal rotation or significant vibration requires replacement.
Clean tape contact part with the specified cleaning liquid.
Clean tape contact area with the specified cleaning liquid.
Clean rubber and rubber contact area with the specified cleaning liquid.
Tension band ass’y Loading motor
Idler ass’y Limiter pulley Supply/take-up main brake levers
Screen swaying Cassette not loaded or
unloaded No tape running, tape
slack
Tape slack
Replace the roller of the cleaner
AHC (Automatic Head Cleaner)
when it wears down. Just change the AHC roller assembly for new one.
NOTE : Part replacement. : Cleaning : Apply grease <Specified> Cleaning liquid Industrial ethyl alcohol
* This mechanism does not need electric adjustment with variable resistor. Check parts. If any deviation is found,
clean or replace parts.
Video head cleaning procedure
1. Apply one drop of cleaning liquid to the cleaning paper with the baby oiler.
2. Gently press the cleaning paper against the video head to fix your finger, and move the upper drum so that each head is passed to and from 5 times (do not move the cleaning paper).
3. Wipe with the dry cleaning paper.
Notes :
• Use the commercially available ethanol of Class 1 as cleaning liquid.
• Since the video head may be damaged, do not move up
Gently press the cleaning paper to fix with your finger, and rotate the upper drum to clean. Move to and from 5 times for each head. (Do not move the cleaning paper.)
Rotate the upper drum with one hand.
and down the cleaning paper.
• Whenever the video head is cleaned, replace the clean­ing paper.
• Do not apply this procedure for the parts other than the video head.
Parts Code Description Code ZPAPRA56-001E Cleaning Paper AW ZOiLR-02-24TE Babe Oiler (Spoit) AH
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CASSETTE HOUSING
• Removal
1. In the cassette removing mode, remove the cassette.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Remove in the following numerical order. a) Remove two screws 1. b) Slide and pull up the cassette housing control.
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Notes:
1. When fitting the S/E sensor holder to the cassette controller frame L/R, take care.
2. Misengagement of teeth of casecon drive gear and drive angle gear causes malfunction. (The cassette cannot be set, load and ejection are repeated).
3. In the case when you use the magnet screw driver, never approach the magnet driver to the A/C head, FE head, and drum.
4. When installing or removing, take care so that the cassette housing control and tool do not contact the guide pin or drum.
5. After installing the cassette housing control once per­form cassette loading operation.
TO RUN A TAPE WITHOUT THE CASSETTE HOUSING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the full-surface panel.
2. Short-circuit TP801.
3. Plug in the power cord.
4. Turn off the power switch.
(The pole bases move into U.L.position.)
5. Open the lid of a cassette tape by hand.
6. Hold the lid with two pieces of vinyl tape.
7. Set the cassette tape in the mechanism chassis.
8. Stabilize the cassette tape with a weight (500g) to
prevent floating.
9. Turn on the power switch.
10. Perform running test.
Figure 4-1.
• Reassembly
1. Before installing the cassette housing control, short­circuit TP801 provided at the center (when facing to the main PWB), press the eject button. The casecon drive gear turns and stops when the positioning mark ap­pears. Engage two teeth of casecon drive gear with the three teeth of casecon drive angle gear, and set on the mechanism chassis as shown below.
Casecon drive gear
Casecon drive angle gear
500g
Weight to prevent float (500g)
Mechanism chassis
Figure 4-3.
Note:
The weight should not be more than 500g. To take out the cassette tape.
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Take out the cassette tape.
Figure 4-2.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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REEL DISK REPLACEMENT AND HEIGHT CHECK
• Removal
1. Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
2. Pull the tension band out of the tension arm ass'y.
3. Remove the Supply/Take-up main brake ass'y.
4. Open the hook at the top of the reel disk, and remove the reel disk.
Note:
Take care so that the tension band ass'y and main brake ass'y (especially soft brake) are not deformed.
Tension arm ass'y
Supply main brake ass'y
Tension band ass'y
Take-up main brake
4. Assemble the Supply main brake ass'y.
Notes:
1. When installing the reel disk, take due care so that the tension band ass'y is not deformed and grease does no adhere.
2. Do not damage the Supply main brake ass'y. Be careful so that grease does not adhere to the brake surface.
• Reassembly (Take-up reel disk)
1. Clean the reel disk shaft and apply grease (SC-141) to it.
2. Align the phase of the reel disk to that of the reel relay gear and to install a new take-up reel disk onto the shaft.
3. Check the reel disk height and reassemble the take-up main brake ass'y.
Note:
1. Take care so that the Take-up main brake ass'y is not damaged. Take care so that grease does not adhere the brake surface.
2. After reassembly, check the video search rewind back tension (see page 15), and check the brake torque (see page 17).
ass'y
Supply reel disk
Figure 4-4.
Note:
When the tension band ass'y is pressed in the direction of the arrow for removal, the catch is hard to be deformed.
• Height checking and adjustment Note:
1. Set the master plane with due care so that it does not contact the drum.
2. When putting the master plane, shift the reverse guide a little in the loading direction. Care must be taken since excessive shift results in damage.
Take-up reel disk
Master plane Reverse
Take-up reel disk
Supply reel disk Cassette lock
release shaft
guide Position pin
Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-5.
• Reassembly (Supply reel disk)
1. Clean the reel disk shaft and apply grease (SC-141) to it.
2. Match the phases of reel disk and reel relay gear, and set the new reel disk.
3. After checking the reel disk height, wind the tension band ass'y around the reel disk, and insert into the hole of tension arm ass'y.
Note:
• Check that the reel disk is lower than part A but higher than part B. If the height is not correct, readjust the reel disk height by changing the poly-slider washer under the reel disk.
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Note:
Whenever replacing the reel disk, perform the height check­ing and adjustment.
Master plane
10 ± 0.2mm
Reel disk
Reel disk
Reel disk height adjusting jig
Mechanism chassis
A
B
Figure 4-7.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT OF TAKE-UP TORQUE IN FAST FORWARD MODE
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Setting
1. Set a torque gauge to zero on the scale. Place it on the take-up reel disk.
2. Press the FF button.
3. To calculate the remaining capacity of the play back mode, slowly rotate the supply reel disk, and then shift it into the forward mode.
• Checking
1. Turn the torque gauge slowly (one rotation every 2 to 3 seconds) by hand in the CW direction.
2. Make sure that the indication of torque gauge is not less than 30mN·m (306gf·cm).
Torque gauge
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Notes:
1. Hold the torque gauge by hand so that it is not moved.
2. Do not keep the reel disk in lock state. Do not allow long­time measurement.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT OF TAKE-UP TORQUE IN REWIND MODE
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Setting
1. Set a torque gauge to zero on the scale. Place it on the supply reel disk.
2. Press the rewind button.
3. To calculate the remaining capacity, slowly rotate the take-up reel disk, and then shift it into the rewind mode.
• Checking
1. Turn the torque gauge slowly (one rotation every 2 to 3 seconds) by hand in the CCW direction.
2. Make sure that the indication of torque gauge is not less than 30mN·m (306gf·cm).
Torque gauge
30mN·m (306gf·cm) or more
CCW
The gauge is held at its maximum value. (Red mark)
30mN·m (306gf·cm) or more
Idler ass'y
CW
The gauge is held at its maximum value. (Red mark)
Figure 4-8.
• Adjustment
1. If the FF winding-up torque is less than the specified value, clean the capstan D.D. motor pulley, reel belt, and limiter pulley with cleaning liquid, and check again.
2. If the torque is less than the set value, replace the reel belt.
Supply reel disk
Idler ass'y
Figure 4-9.
• Adjustment
1. If the rewind winding-up torque is less than the specified value, clean the capstan D.D. motor pulley, drive belt, and limiter pulley with cleaning liquid, rewind again, and check the winding-up torque.
2. If the winding-up torque is still out of range, replace the drive belt.
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Notes:
1. Hold the torque gauge by hand so that it is not moved.
2. Do not keep the reel disk in lock state. Do not allow long­time measurement.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT OF TAKE-UP TORQUE IN RECORD/PLAYBACK MODE
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Turn off the power switch.
• Open the cassette torque meter lid, and fix it with tape.
• Load the cassette torque meter into the unit.
• Put the weight (500g) on the cassette torque meter.
• Turn on the power switch.
• Press the REC button, and set LP picture record mode.
Set value LP6.9 ± 2.5mNm (70 ± 25gfcm)
CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT OF TAKE-UP TORQUE IN VIDEO SEARCH REWIND MODE
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Setting
Press the playback button and rewind button to set the video search rewinding mode.
• Checking
Place the torque gauge on the supply reel disk, and turn it counterclockwise very slowly (one rotation every 1 to 2 seconds) and check that the torque is within the set value
14.0 ± 3.9mNm. (144 ± 40gfcm)
Torque gauge
CCW
500g
Cassette torque meter
Figure 4-10.
• Checking
1. Make sure that value is within the setting 6.9±2.5mN·m (70±25gf·cm).
2. The winding-up torque fluctuates due to variation of rotation torque of limiter pulley ass'y. Read the center value of fluctuation as setting.
3. Set the LP record mode and make sure that the winding­up torque is within setting.
• Adjustment
If the playback winding-up torque is not within the setting, replace the limiter pulley assembly.
Note:
When the torque cassette is set, put a weight (500g) to prevent rise. When the cassette torque meter is taken out. Turn off the power switch.
Supply reel disk
Figure 4-11.
Note:
Surely put the torque gauge on the reel disk to measure. If the torque gauge is raised, accurate measurement is impossible.
• Adjustment
If the rewinding playback winding-up torque is not within the setting, replace the limiter pulley assembly.
Note:
The winding-up torque fluctuates due to variation of rota­tion torque of supply reel disk. Read the center value of fluctuation as setting.
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CHECKING THE VIDEO SEARCH REWIND BACK TENSION
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
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• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Checking
1. After pressing the play button, press the rewind button, and set the video search rewind mode.
2. Place the torque gauge on the take-up reel disk, and turn it counterclockwise very slowly (one rotation every 2 to 3 seconds) and check that the torque is within the set value 3.4±1.5mNm (35±15gfcm).
Torque gauge
CCW
Take-up reel disk
Pinch roller
Capstan shaft
Tension gauge adapter
Tension gauge
8.8 ~ 11.8 N (900 - 1,200gf)
Figure 4-13.
1. Detach the pinch roller from the capstan shaft. Do not separate excessively. Or the pinch lever and pinch double action lever may disengage.
2. Engage the tension gauge adapter with the pinch roller shaft, and pull in the arrow direction.
3. Gradually return the pinch roller, and measure the pulling force when the pinch roller contacts the capstan shaft.
4. Make sure that the measured value is within setting 8.8 to 11.8 N (900 to 1,200gf).
Figure 4-12.
Notes:
Set the torque gauge securely on the take-up reel disk. If it is not secure, the measurement will be incorrect.
CHECKING THE PINCH ROLLER PRESSURE
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Checking
Press the play button to set the playback mode.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT OF TENSION POLE POSITION
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Setting
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Open the cassette tape (E-180), and fix with tape.
3. Set the cassette tape in loading state.
4. Put the weight (500g) on the cassette tape.
5. Turn on the power switch.
6. Make the adjustment with the beginning of a E-180 tape.
(E-180)
500g
Weight to prevent float (500g)
Figure 4-14.
• Checking
1. Set a cassette tape, push the REC button to place the unit in the SP record mode. Now check the tension pole position.
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2. Visually check to see if the right edge of the tension pole is within the 2.3 ± 0.25 mm from the right edge of the Sup guide shaft.
Tension pole adjuster adjusting range
Tension pole adjuster
Sup guide shaft
Tension pole
2.3 ± 0.25
Make the adjustment with the beginning of a E-180 tape.
Figure 4-15.
At left side from the center line
2.3 ± 0.25
Figure 4-16.
Insert the slotted screwdriver in the tension pole adjuster, and rotate counterclockwise.
90°
90°
Figure 4-18.
Adjust so that the delta mark of tension pole adjuster is within 90° range (left, right).
CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT OF RECORD/ PLAYBACK BACK TENSION
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Setting
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Open the torque cassette meter and fix with tape.
3. Set the cassette tape in loading state.
4. Put the weight (500g) on the cassette torque meter.
5. Turn on the power switch.
At right side from the center line
2.3 ± 0.25
Figure 4-17.
Insert the slotted screwdriver in the tension pole adjuster, and rotate clockwise.
500g
Weight to prevent float (500g)
Cassette torque meter
Figure 4-19.
• Checking
1. Push the REC button to place the unit in the SP record mode.
2. At this time ascertain that the back tension is within the setting (36.5 to 52g·cm) by seeing the indication of torque cassette meter.
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• Adjustment
1. If the indication of torque cassette meter is lower than the setting, shift the tension spring engagement to the part A.
2. If the indication of torque cassette meter is higher than the setting, shift the tension spring engagement to the part B.
A
B
Tension arm
Tension spring
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• Checking the brake torque at the take-up side
Torque gauge
CW
Take-up reel disk
CCW
Figure 4-20.
CHECKING THE BRAKE TORQUE
• Checking the brake torque at the supply side
Torque gauge
CCW CW
Supply reel disk
CCW: 2.9~9.8mNm (30~100gfcm) CW: 4.9~13.7mN m (50~140gfcm)
Figure 4-21.
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Setting
1. Set a torque gauge to zero on the scale. Place it on the supply reel disk.
2. Switch from the FF mode to the STOP mode.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
• Checking
Turn the torque gauge at a rate of about one turn/2 sec in the CW direction/CCW direction with respect to the supply reel disk so that the reel disk and torque gauge pointer rotate at equal speed, and make sure that the value is within the setting (CW direction: 4.9 to 13.7mN·m (50 to 140gf·cm); CCW direction: 2.9 to 9.8mN·m (30 to 100gf·cm).
CCW: 4.9~13.7mN⋅m (50~140gf⋅cm) CW: 3.9~10.8mNm (40~110gf cm)
Figure 4-22.
• Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
• After short-circuiting TP801 provided at the center (facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
• Setting
1. Switch from the FF mode to the STOP mode.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Set a torque gauge to zero on the scale. Place it on the take-up reel disk.
• Checking
1. Turn the torque gauge at a rate of about one turn/2 sec in the CCW direction/CW direction so that the reel disk and torque gauge pointer rotates at equal speed and make sure that the value is within the setting (CCW direction: 4.9 to 13.7mN·m (50 to 140gf·cm), CW direc­tion: 3.9 to 10.8 mN·m (40 to 110gf·cm).
2. Adjustment of the brake torque at the supply side and the take-up side
• Unless the supply side brake torque or take-up side brake torque is within the setting, clean the felt surface of reel disk (supply, take-up) brake lever, check again the brake torque.
• If value cannot be set within the setting yet, replace the main brake ass'y or main brake spring.
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REPLACEMENT OF A/C (Audio/Control) HEAD
1. Remove the cassette housing control assembly.
2. In unloading state unplug the power cord.
• Removal
1. Remove the screws 123, Azimuth screw, Tilt screw.
2. Unsolder the PWB fitted to the A/C head.
Notes:
1. When replacing, never touch the head. If you touched, clean with the cleaning liquid.
2. When removing the screw 3, take care so that the spring may out.
Tilt screw
3
Azimuth screw
Height screw
Spring
1
3. Align the left end of gear of A/C head plate with the punched mark of chassis, tentatively tighten the screws 1 and 2 so as to ensure smooth motion of A/C head plate. Tentative tightening torque must be 0.15 to 0.20 N·m (1.5 to 2.0kgf·cm).
1
3
Height screw
Left end of A/C head plate gear
2
Punched line mark on chassis
Figure 4-25.
Note:
1. If the screws 1 and 2 are tighten tentatively too loose, the azimuth and height of A/C head may change when they are finally tightened. Therefore care must be taken.
2. After completion of A/C head be sure to adjust tape running. (Execute the running adjustment by the method described in Page 20, 21.)
2
Figure 4-23.
• Replacement
1. Solder the removed PWB to the new head assembly.
2. Adjust the height from the A/C head plate (lower surface) to the A/C head base to 10.8mm with slide calipers. (3 places of azimuth screw section, tilt screw section and hight screw section) (See the figure below.)
Solder
New A/C head ass'y
A/C head PWB
Never touch the head
A/C head base
Figure 4-24.
10.8mm10.8mm
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A/C HEAD HEIGHT ROUGH ADJUSTMENT
VC-A230NZ/X VC-A280NZ/X VC-A480NZ/X
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF REVERSE GUIDE
• Setting
Azimuth screw
Height screw
500g
Weight to prevent float (500g)
Tilt screw
Cassette tape
Mechanism chassis
Figure 4-26.
1. Set the cassette tape in the unit.
2. Press the PLAY button to put the unit in the playback mode.
3. Roughly adjust the height of the A/C head by turning the height screw until the tape is in the position shown below.
A/C head
1. Adjust the height from the mechanism chassis to the reverse guide lower flange to 13.38 mm, using the reverse guide height adjustment jig, in tape loading state. (Refer to Figure 4-28 (a) (b).)
Reverse guide Reverse guide height adjusting jig
Mechanism chassis
(a)
Reverse guide height adjusting jig
13.38mm
(b)
Figure 4-28.
2. Rotate counterclockwise the reverse guide height ad­justment nut 1/10 turn. (For height adjustment use the reverse guide height adjustment box driver (JiGDRiVER
11055)).
Box driver
CCW
Height adjusting nut
Tape
0.3mm
Figure 4-27.
• Adjustment
Adjust the height screw visually so that the control head is visible 0.3mm below the bottom of the tape.
Figure 4-29.
3. Set the tape, and check for tape crease near the reverse guide in the playback mode. If crease is found, turn the reverse guide adjustment nut to remove crease. (As for crease check refer to Figure 4-
30.)
500g
Weight to prevent float (500g)
A
Mechanism chassis
Reverse guide
Capstan motor shaft
Fixing guide
An example of crease near the reverse guide
* Check for crease from the A direction.
Figure 4-30.
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ADJUSTMENT OF TAPE DRIVE TRAIN
1. Tape run rough adjustment
1 Remove the cassette housing control assembly. 2 After shortcircuiting TP801 provided at the center
(facing to the main PWB), plug in the power cord.
3 Check and adjust the position of the tension pole.
(See page 15.)
4 Check and adjust the video search rewind back
tension. (See page 15.)
5 Connect the oscilloscope to the test point for PB
CHROMA envelope output (TP201). Set the syn­chronism of the oscilloscope to EXT. The PB CHROMA signal is to be triggered by the head switching pulse (TP202).
6 Set the alignment tape (VROCPSV) to play. (Put a
500g weight on the cassette tape to prevent lift of cassette tape.)
Guide roller
500g
Weight of 500g
Figure 4-31.
Cassette Tape
Notes:
1. Previously set the tracking control in the center position, and adjust the envelop waveform to maximum with X value adjustment nut. Thereby the tape run rough ad­justment is facilitated.
2. Especially the outlet side envelope waveform must have higher flatness.
Figure 4-32.
2. Adjustment of A/C head height and azimuth
1 Perform the initial setting of A/C head position by the
method stated in "Page 18 Replacement 3".
2 Connect the oscilloscope to the audio output termi-
nal.
3 Using the alignment tape in which 1 kHz linear audio
signal has been recorded, adjust the height screw so as to get max audio output.
4 Using the alignment tape in which 6 kHz linear audio
signal has been recorded, adjust the azimuth screw so as to get max audio output.
5 Repeat the above adjustment steps 3 and 4 a
couple of times. Finally take the step 4 again.
7 Press the tracking button (+), (–) and change the
envelope waveform from max to min and from min to max. At this time make sure that the envelope waveform changes nearly parallel.
8 Unless the envelope waveform changes nearly par-
allel, adjust the height of supply side and take-up side guide roller so that the envelope waveform changes nearly parallel. (For envelop adjustment procedure refer to Figure 4-35.)
9 Turn the tilt screw to remove the tape crease at the
fixing guide flange. Playback the tape and check for tape crease at the fixing guide flange. (1)If there is no tape crease
Turn the tilt screw clockwise so that tape crease appears once at the flange, and then return the tilt screw so that the crease disappears.
(2)If there is tape crease
Turn counterclockwise the tilt screw so that the tape crease disappears. (Reference) If the tilt screw is turned clockwise crease appears at the lower flange.
For X value adjustment Adjust the X value, turning the gear­type screwdriver.
Figure 4-33.
3. Tape run adjustment 1 Connect the oscilloscope to PB CHROMA envelope
output test point, set oscilloscope sync to EXT, trigger-input the PB CHROMA signal (head switch­ing pulse).
2 Rough adjustment of X value
Tentatively fix A/C head arm screws 1 and 2 by the method described in Page 18 "Replacement 3". Playback the alignment tape (Use VROUBZFS for VC-A230NZ/X,A280NZ/X) and shortcircuit TP802. As a result the auto-tracking is automatically can­celled, so that the X value adjustment mode is set. Move the A/C head with the X value adjustment gear driver (JiGDRiVER-6) by the method shown in Fig­ure 4-33, and adjust the A/C head so as to get the maximum envelope waveform. (Note: When the A/ C head is adjusted, adjust so that the maximum envelop waveform is obtained nearest the position of initial setting made in Page 18.)
20
3 Next, press the tracking button (+), (–) and change
CH-1 CH-2
the envelope waveform from max to min and from min to max. At this time adjust the height of supply and take-up side guide roller with the adjustment driver (JiGDRiVERH-4) so that the envelope wave­form changes nearly parallel.
4 If the tape is lifted or sunk from the helical lead
surface, the PB CHROMA envelope waveform ap­pears as shown in Figure 4-35.
5 Press the tracking button (+), (–) and make sure that
the envelope waveform changes nearly parallel.
6 Finally check tape crease near the reverse guide. If
tape crease is found, remove it as stated in Page 19 "HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF REVERSE GUIDE" item 3.
Supply side
Take-up side Supply side Take-up side
VC-A230NZ/X VC-A280NZ/X VC-A480NZ/X
PB CHROMA Envelope
Head switching pulse
Figure 4-34.
4. A/C head X value adjustment 1 Tentatively fix A/C head arm screws 1 and 2 by the
method described in Page 18 "Replacement 3".
2 Playback the alignment tape (Use the VROUBZFS
for VC-A230NZ/X,A280NZ/X) and shortcircuit TP802. As a result the auto-tracking is automatically can­celled, so that the X value adjustment mode is set.
3 Move the A/C head with the X value adjustment gear
When the tape is below the helical lead.When the tape is above the helical lead.
Adjustment
Supply side guide roller rotated in clockwise direction (lowers guide roller) to flatten envelope.
Take-up side guide roller rotated in clockwise direction (lowers guide roller) to flatten envelope.
Figure 4-35.
driver by the method shown in Figure 4-33, and adjust the A/C head so as to get the maximum envelope waveform. (Note: At this time adjust so as to get the maximum envelope waveform nearest the A/C head position which has been set in case of X value rough adjustment as stated in Page 20, 3- 2.)
4 Tighten finally the screws 1 and 2. Be sure to
tighten at first the screw 1 and then the screw 2. Final tightening torque is 0.6N·m (If the screw 2 is tightened first, the X value may deviate.)
5 Adjust the playback switching point (Refer to the
electric adjustment method.)
6 Playback the self-picture-recorded tape, and check
the flatness of envelope waveform and sound.
Supply side guide roller rotated in counterclock­wise direction (raises guide roller) to make the tape float above the helical lead. The supply side guide roller is then rotated in the clockwise direction to flatten the envelope.
Take-up side guide roller rotated in counterclock­wise direction (raises guide roller) to make the tape float above the helical lead. The take-up side guide roller is then rotated in the clockwise direction to flatten the envelope.
Notes:
When the A/C head X value adjustment is performed, be sure to perform at first X value rough adjustment (refer to Page 20, 3-2).
2
1
Figure 4-36.
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REPLACEMENT OF THE CAPSTAN D.D. (DIRECT DRIVE) MOTOR
• Remove the mechanism from the main PWB (refer to Page 5 item 1. When removing the mechanism from the main PWB").
• Removal (Follow the order of indicated numbers.)
1. Remove the reel belt 1.
2. Remove the three screws 2.
REPLACEMENT OF DRUM D.D. MOTOR
1. Set the ejection mode.
2. Withdraw the main power plug from the socket.
• Removal (Perform in numerical order.)
1. Disconnect the FFC cable 1.
2. Unscrew the D.D. stator assembly fixing screws 2.
3. Take out the D.D. stator assembly 3.
4. Unscrew the D.D. rotor assembly fixing screws 4.
5. Take out the D.D. rotor assembly 5.
2
Capstan D.D. motor
1
control PWB
Reel belt
Capstan D.D. motor
Figure 4-37.
• Reassembly
1. Taking care so that the capstan shaft does not contact the mechanism chassis, set its position on the mecha­nism chassis, and then install with the three screws.
2. Install the reel belt.
Notes:
1. After installing the capstan D.D. motor, be sure to rotate the capstan D.D. motor and check the movement.
2. Set the tape, and check for the tape crease near the reverse guide in the playback mode. Adjust the A/C head and azimuth as stated in Page 20 Replacement 2. If crease is found, adjust as stated in Page 19 "HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF REVERSE GUIDE".
Notes:
1. In removing the D.D. stator assembly, part of the drum earth spring pops out of the pre-load collar. Be careful not to lose it.
2. Install, so that the D.D. rotor ass'y and upper drum ass'y mounting direction check holes align. (Align the upper drum dent with the rotor hole.)
3. Be careful not to damage the upper drum or the video head.
4. Protect the hole elements from shock due to contact with D.D. stator or D.D. rotor ass'y.
5. After installation adjust the playback switching point for adjustment of servo circuit.
2
D.D. stator ass'y
3
4
5
4
D.D. rotor ass'y
1
FFC
Upper drum
22
Figure 4-38.
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