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

VC-A230NZ/X

VC-A280NZ/X

VC-A480NZ/X

SERVICE MANUAL

(VC-A230NZ/X)

(VC-A280NZ/X,A480NZ/X)

S99N9VC-A230N

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VC-A230NZ/X

VC-A280NZ/X MODEL VC-A480NZ/X

In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regula-
tions in some countries) the set should be restored to its
original condition and only parts identical to those specified
be used.
CONTENTS
	Page
1. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................	3
2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY ...................................................................................	4
3. FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS ...................................................................	7
4. ADJUSTMENT, REPLACEMENT AND ASSEMBLY OF MECHANICAL UNITS ..................	9
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

SHARP CORPORATION

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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) 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)

Tape width: 12.7mm

Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s (PAL: SP 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) Antenna: 75 ohm unbalanced

Receiving channel: VHF Channel NZ1 - NZ11, UHF Channel E21 - E69(VC-A230NZ/A280NZ/A480NZ) VHF Channel AU0 - AU12, UHF Channel AU28 - AU69(VC-A230X/A280X/A480X)

RF converter output signal: UHF Channel E21 - E69 Adjustable preset to E3(VC-A230NZ/A280NZ/A480NZ) UHF Channel AU28 - AU69 Adjustable preset to AU37(VC-A230X/A280X/A480X)

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) VIDEO

Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

S/N ratio: 45 dB (PAL-SP) Horizontal resolution: 250 lines (PAL-SP)

AUDIO 0 dBs = 0.775 Vrms Input: Line -8 dBs/47k ohm

Output: Line -8 dBs/1k ohm S/N ratio: 43 dB (SP mode)

Frequency responce: 80 Hz ~ 10 kHz (SP mode) 80Hz ~ 5Hz (LP/EP mode)

Accessories included: 75 ohm coaxial cable 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 3and 7 clips 4. PWB HOLDER : Remove 2 screws 5.

OPERATION : Remove 1 screw 6.

PWB

SHIELD ANGLE : Remove 1 screws 7with shield angle. MECHANISM/ : Remove 1 screw 8, 1 screw 9, 2 MAIN PWB screws 0, 2 screws q. Remove 1 screw wwith antenna terminal cover.

Remove 1 screw e with top cabinet fix angle.

ANTENNA

TERMINAL

COVER

MECHANISM/

MAIN PWB

ASSEMBLY

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TOP CABINET

1

SHIELD

ANGLE

7

3

11

C H/A SHIELD

TOP

3

A

10

B

12

A

PWB HOLDER

8

TOP CABINET

FIX ANGLE

13

C

B

MAIN FRAME

FRONT PANEL

9

4

6

OPERATION PWB

2

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2-2 DISASSEMBLING THE MECHANISM/MAIN PWB ASSEMBLY

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.

2.Removing the mechanism and cassette housing. Remove 2 screws 4fixing the cassette housing to the mechanism, and remove the cassette housing.

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MECHANISM CHASSIS 1

CASSETTE	3
HOUSING

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

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.)

Pulley feed gear

Casecon drive gear

Screwdriver

	Drive angle of
Tilt mark (*1)	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.

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

END SENSOR

REC TIP SW

AC CONNECTOR

START SENSOR

AL CONNECTOR

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3. FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS (TOP VIEW)

	15	17	18	10
					14
1
					9
2					11
7					5
3					12
					8
					16
		6		4	13
No.		Function		No.	Function
1	Full erase head			11	Reverse guide lever ass’y
2	Supply pole base ass’y			12	Casecon drive gear
3	Tension arm ass’y			13	Take-up reel disk
4	Idler wheel ass’y			14	Pinch roller lever ass’y
5	Pinch drive lever ass’y			15	Drum ass’y
6	Supply reel disk			16	Loading motor
7	Supply main brake ass’y			17	Drum motor
8	Take-up main brake ass’y			18	Take-up pole base ass’y
9	Pinch drive cam
10	A/C Head ass’y

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FUNCTION OF MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS (BOTTOM VIEW)

21
22
19	26
20
12

23 24

No.	Function	No.	Function
19	Slow brake	23	Clutch lever
20	Master cam	24	Limiter pulley ass'y
21	Capstan D.D. motor	12	Casecon drive gear
22	Reel belt	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
1.	Torque Cassette Meter	JiGVHT-063	CZ		This cassette torque meter is used for check-
					ing and adjusting the torque of take-up for
					measuring tape back tension.
		JiGTG0090	CM
2.	Torque Gauge				These Jigs are used for checking
		JiGTG1200	CN
					and adjusting the torque of take-up
					and supply reel disks.
3.	Torque Gauge Head	JiGTH0006	AW
4.	Torque Driver	JiGTD1200	CB		When fixing any part to the threaded
					hole using resin with screw, use the
					jig. (Specified torque 5 kg)
	Master Plane Jig and	JiGRH0002	BR		These Jigs are used for checking
5.	Reel Disk Height
		JiGMP0001	BY		and adjusting the reel disk height.
	Adjusting Jig
	Tension Gauge	JiGSG2000	BS		There are two gauges used for the
6.		JiGSG0300	BF		tension measurements, 300 g and
					2.0kg.
	Pinch pressing force				This Jig is used with the tension
7.		JiGADP003	BK		gauge. Rotary transformer clearance
	measuring jig
					adjusting jig.
9.	Reverse guide height	JiGDRiVER11055	AR		This Jig is used for height adjustment of the
	adjusting box driver				reverse guide (for reverse guide height ad-
					justment).
		VROCPSV	CK
10.	Alignment Tape	VROUBZFS
		(VC-A230NZ/X,
		A280NZ/X)
11.	Guide roller height	JiGDRiVERH-4	AP		This screwdriver is used for adjusting the
	adjustment drive				guide roller height.
12.	X value adjustment	JiGDRiVER-6	BM		For X value adjustment
	gear type screw driver
13.	Reverse Guide Height	JiGRVGH-F18	BU		This Jig is used for height
	Adjusting Jig				adjustment of the reverse guide.
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	Maintained	500	1000	1500	2000	Possible symptom	Remarks
Parts		hrs.	hrs.	hrs.	hrs.	encountered
Guide roller ass’y							Abnormal rotation or significant
							vibration requires replacement.
Sup guide shaft						Lateral noises Head
Reverse guide						occasionally blocked	Clean tape contact part with the
							specified cleaning liquid.
Slant pole on pole base
Full erase head						color and beating
A/C head						Small sound or sound
						distortion
							Clean tape contact area with the
						Poor S/N ratio, no color
							specified cleaning liquid.
Upper and lower drum ass’y						Poor flatness of the
						envelope with alignment
						tape
Capstan D.D. motor						No tape running,
						uneven color
Pinch roller						No tape running, tape
						slack	Clean rubber and rubber contact
Reel belt						No tape running, tape	area with the specified cleaning
						slack, no fast forward/	liquid.
						rewind motion
Tension band ass’y						Screen swaying
Loading motor						Cassette not loaded or
						unloaded
Idler ass’y						No tape running, tape
Limiter pulley						slack
Supply/take-up main brake levers						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.

Rotate the upper drum with one hand.

Notes :

•Use the commercially available ethanol of Class 1 as cleaning liquid.

•Since the video head may be damaged, do not move up 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.

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.)

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

Figure 4-2.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

500g

Weight to prevent

Mechanism chassis

float (500g)

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.

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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) arenot deformed.

Tension arm ass'y	Take-up main brake
Supply main brake ass'y
Tension band ass'y

ass'y

Supply reel disk

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).

• 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.

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.

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.

	Take-up reel disk
	Master plane
	Reverse
Take-up reel disk
Supply reel disk
Cassette lock	guide
release shaft	Position
	pin

Figure 4-6.

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		Reel disk height
		adjusting jig
10 ± 0.2mm	Reel disk	Mechanism chassis

A

B

Reel disk

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

CW

30mN·m (306gf·cm) or more

The gauge is held at its maximum value. (Red mark)

Idler ass'y

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.

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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)

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 ± 2.5mN×m (70 ± 25gf×cm)

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.

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 ± 3.9mN×m. (144 ± 40gf×cm)

Torque gauge

CCW

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.

•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±1.5mN×m (35±15gf×cm).

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	Pinch roller	Tension gauge
		8.8 ~ 11.8 N
		(900 - 1,200gf)

Capstan shaft

Tension gauge adapter

Torque gauge

CCW

Take-up reel disk

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.

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

Tension pole adjuster adjusting range

Tension pole adjuster

90°

90°

Figure 4-18.

Adjust so that the delta mark of tension pole adjuster is within 90° range (left, right).

2.3 ± 0.25

Figure 4-16.

Insert the slotted screwdriver in the tension pole adjuster, and rotate counterclockwise.

At right side from the center line

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.

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.

Tension arm

A B

Tension spring

VC-A230NZ/X

VC-A280NZ/X

VC-A480NZ/X

• Checking the brake torque at the take-up side

Torque gauge

CW

CCW

Take-up reel disk

Figure 4-20.

CHECKING THE BRAKE TORQUE

• Checking the brake torque at the supply side

Torque gauge

CCW

CW

Supply reel disk

CCW: 2.9~9.8mN×m (30~100gf×cm)

CW: 4.9~13.7mN×m (50~140gf×cm)

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: 3.9~10.8mN×m (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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VC-A230NZ/X

VC-A280NZ/X

VC-A480NZ/X

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.

3 Tilt screw

Azimuth screw

Height screw

Spring	1
2

3.Align the left end of gear of A/C head plate with the

punched mark of chassis, tentatively tighten the screws 1 and 2so 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 1and 2are 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.)

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

10.8mm

10.8mm

Figure 4-24.

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Capstan motor shaft

A/C HEAD HEIGHT ROUGH ADJUSTMENT

• Setting

Azimuth screw

Height screw

Tilt screw

Cassette tape

500g

Weight to prevent

Mechanism chassis

float (500g)

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

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.

VC-A230NZ/X

VC-A280NZ/X

VC-A480NZ/X

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF REVERSE GUIDE

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
Reverse guide height	adjusting jig
adjusting jig
Mechanism		13.38mm
chassis
(a)	(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

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.) A

	500g		Fixing guide
	Weight to	Mechanism
	prevent float (500g)
		chassis	An example of
		Reverse guide	crease near the
			reverse guide

* Check for crease from the A direction.

Figure 4-30.

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VC-A230NZ/X

VC-A280NZ/X

VC-A480NZ/X

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

Cassette Tape

500g

Weight of 500g

Figure 4-31.

7Press 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.

8Unless the envelope waveform changes nearly parallel, 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.)

9Turn 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.

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".

2Connect the oscilloscope to the audio output terminal.

3Using the alignment tape in which 1 kHz linear audio signal has been recorded, adjust the height screw so as to get max audio output.

4Using the alignment tape in which 6 kHz linear audio signal has been recorded, adjust the azimuth screw so as to get max audio output.

5Repeat the above adjustment steps 3 and 4 a couple of times. Finally take the step 4 again.

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).

2Rough adjustment of X value

Tentatively fix A/C head arm screws 1and 2by 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.)

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3Next, press the tracking button (+), (–) and change 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.

4If the tape is lifted or sunk from the helical lead surface, the PB CHROMA envelope waveform appears as shown in Figure 4-35.

5Press the tracking button (+), (–) and make sure that the envelope waveform changes nearly parallel.

6Finally 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.

VC-A230NZ/X

VC-A280NZ/X

VC-A480NZ/X

PB CHROMA

Envelope

CH-1 CH-2

Head switching pulse

Figure 4-34.

4.A/C head X value adjustment

1 Tentatively fix A/C head arm screws 1and 2by the method described in Page 18 "Replacement 3".

2Playback 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 above the helical lead.		When the tape is below the helical lead.
Supply side	Take-up side	Supply side	Take-up side

	Supply side guide roller	Take-up side guide roller	Supply side guide roller	Take-up side guide roller
	rotated in clockwise	rotated in clockwise	rotated in counterclock-	rotated in counterclock-
	direction (lowers guide	direction (lowers guide	wise direction (raises	wise direction (raises
	roller) to flatten	roller) to flatten	guide roller) to make the	guide roller) to make the
Adjustment	envelope.	envelope.	tape float above the helical	tape float above the
			lead. The supply	helical lead. The take-up
			side guide roller is then	side guide roller is then
			rotated in the clockwise	rotated in the clockwise
			direction to flatten the	direction to flatten the
			envelope.	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.)

4Tighten 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 2is tightened first, the X value may deviate.)

5Adjust the playback switching point (Refer to the electric adjustment method.)

6Playback the self-picture-recorded tape, and check the flatness of envelope waveform and sound.

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).

1

2

Figure 4-36.

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VC-A230NZ/X

VC-A280NZ/X

VC-A480NZ/X

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.

2

Capstan D.D. motor

control PWB

Capstan D.D. motor

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.

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.

1 Reel belt

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".

2

D.D. stator ass'y

3

1

4

4

FFC

5

D.D. rotor ass'y

Upper drum

Figure 4-38.

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