Page 1 RDR-VX555 RMT-D240A SERVICE MANUAL US Model DX-13A MECHANISM Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI- CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11) SPECIFICATIONS System Maximum recording/playback time LINE 2 IN 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Page 2 General Dimensions including projecting parts COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P Power requirements and controls (w/h/d) Phono jack Approx. 430 × 82 × 332 mm 120 V AC, 60 Hz Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Approx. 17 × 3 ×...
Page 3 LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. — 3 —...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions Block Diagram ............3-1 Safety Precautions ······························································ 5 Servicing Precautions ························································ 7 PCB Diagrams ESD Precautions ································································· 8 DVD Main PCB ······························································ 4-3 Handling the Optical Pick-up ············································· 9 VCR Main PCB ······························································· 4-7 Reset operation after IC104 was replaced ························ 10 Function PCB ································································...
Page 5: Safety Precautions
PRECAUTIONS 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1) Before returning an instrument to the customer, always make a (4) Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug the power safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited supply cord and connect a jumper wire between the two prongs to, the following items: of the plug.
Page 6 6) Product Safety Notice-Some electrical and mechanical parts have special safety-related characteristics which are often not evident from visual inspection, nor can the protection they give necessarily be obtained by replacing them with components rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Parts that have special safety characteristics are identified by shading, an ( ) or a ( ) on...
Page 7: Servicing Precautions
2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: Before servicing units covered by this service manual 2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure and its supplements, read and follow the Safety Precautions section of this manual. Disconnect the attachment plug from the AC outlet and turn the power ON.
Page 8: Esd Precautions
3 ESD PRECAUTIONS Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD) Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip components.
Page 9: Handling The Optical Pick-Up
4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and your body. The following method is recommended. (1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The black sheet used for wrapping repair parts.) (2) Place the set on the conductive sheet so that the chassis is grounded to the sheet.
Page 10: Reset Operation After Ic104 Was Replaced
5 Reset operation after IC104 was replaced Be sure to perform the reset by the method described below, if the IC104 (FLASH MEMORY) used on the DVD Main board was replaced. Resetting method 1. Enter the Adjustment mode, and press two times the “1” button on the remote commander.
Page 11: General
RDR-VX555 1. GENERAL This section is extracted from instruction manual. (3-096-485-11) About this manual Icon Meaning What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if...
Page 12: Hookups And Settings
Selectable options Sub-menu Step 2: Connecting the Selectable options on the System Menu differ Hookups and Settings depending on the media type, disc condition, and The sub-menu appears when you select an item Cable Box/Satellite operating status. from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List Hooking Up the Recorder Receiver (Tuner) menu), and press ENTER.
Page 13 If your TV has an HDMI input jack Step 3: Connecting to Your TV Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.
Page 14 • During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks can also output digital audio signals. Notes Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number Surround 3 • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT for this recorder (page 22).
Page 15 Set the command mode for the remote so it Switch the input selector on your TV so that Step 7: Easy Setup matches the command mode for the the signal from the recorder appears on Easy Setup No Disc recorder you set above. your TV screen.
Page 16: Quick Guide To Disc Types
Notes Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar VIDEOs to this recorder.
Page 17: Playable Discs
DVD video camera (Still images — — DVD-RW/DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be RDR-VX555 played.) “DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks. Discs that cannot be played Region code • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not...
Page 18: Dvd Playback
z Hints • You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Playback Options audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 41 or 42). DVD Playback • If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc. Playing Discs •...
Page 19 Select the title, and press ENTER. Press ENTER. Playing a Title From the Searching for a Title/ The sub-menu appears. The recorder starts playback from the selected point. Title List Select “Play,” and press ENTER. Chapter/Track, etc. To turn off the display, press OPTIONS. Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.
Page 20: Dvd Recording
Enjoying a slide show with sound About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG Notes Displaying the Playing Time • Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played image files When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and and Play Information on this recorder depending on file format.
Page 21 Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select Recording main and sub sounds Notes DVD Recording From the channel or input source you want to • Recording may not start immediately after REC is You can record the different soundtracks on a record.
Page 22 To change or cancel timer recording Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording Recording From Connected recording mode. and another timer recording overlap See “Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 53. The display changes on the TV screen as Regardless of whether or not the program is a Equipment With a Timer...
Page 23: Dvd Editing
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/ recording mode. DVD Editing DVD-Rs (VR mode) The display changes on the TV screen as follows: Before Editing - RW You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you This recorder offers various edit options for have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and various disc types.
Page 24 z Hints Press TITLE LIST. Press ENTER at the point where you want to • A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. Changing the Name of a divide the title. When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters You can use H PLAY, DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/...
Page 25 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER. Select a Playlist title to be combined. “Move”: Allows you to change scene order Editing a Playlist (page 65). The “Playlist” Title List appears. “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before Playlist 10:10 AM Playlist 10:10 AM a selected scene (page 65).
Page 26: Vcr Playback
B “Disc Protect” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs To return to the previous display Formatting/Renaming/ Press O RETURN. (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only): Protects all titles on the disc when Protecting a Disc z Hints “Protected” is selected. To cancel the • You can set protection for individual titles (page 57). protection, select “Not Protected.”...
Page 27 Playback Options Searching Using Various Functions Go to Zero 0:00:00 The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. “End Search”: Searches for the beginning of a blank space.
Page 28: Vcr Recording
(LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and Notes VCR Recording From then select the channel on the cable box/ • Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be VCR Recording satellite receiver’s side. Connected Equipment played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only. Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the •...
Page 29 • If the c indicator flashes in the front panel Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER. “Tape Length” of “Features” in the “Setup” Recording From Connected display, check that a tape with its safety tab display (page 101)). Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. in place is inserted.
Page 30: Dubbing (Tape Y Dvd)
Press DVD and insert a recordable disc. Notes Recording From Another To select the recording mode, press REC • A video game image may not be recorded clearly. Dubbing (TAPE DVD) MODE repeatedly (see page 46). VCR or Similar Device •...
Page 31 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press Press ENTER at the start point. To stop dubbing You can use H PLAY, Press x STOP. Finalizing a Disc (Preparing ENTER. ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find Note that it may take a few seconds for the a Disc for Playback on the point.
Page 32: Settings And Adjustments
Select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press Dubbing From a DV/D8 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc ENTER. DV Tape Mode tray. Format Tape to a DVD Audio 10:10 AM Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front Title List panel display. Digital Out - RW - RW...
Page 33 Some items display a dialog box that requires 16:9 Clock Setting (Clock Set) Video Settings (Video) additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected. The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items settings for the recorder.
Page 34 Downmix (DVDs only) Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only) DV/D8 Audio Input Recording, Set Top Box Switches the method for mixing down to two Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT channels when you play a DVD which has rear jack.
Page 35: Additional Information
Title List Rating Level : On: Level 8 (Adults) here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD Select this to run the Easy Setup program. After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and Change Password...
Page 36 , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc 4,720 dots. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning being played. , When playing a disc containing MP3 audio , The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the power failure that lasted for more than 30 cassette.
Page 37 AV equipment. When two or different maximum baud rate, the baud rate Clean the video heads using a Sony video head more i.LINK-compatible equipment are sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
Page 38 A Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (69) For VCR functions Front panel display B Number buttons* (21) SET button (102) C SYSTEM MENU button (10) D DISPLAY button (73) RW VR VCD STEREO VIDEO E O RETURN button (23) F . PREV (previous)/> NEXT buttons (71) (search) buttons (71) H CLEAR button (69)
Page 39 Cable box brand Code number Cable box brand Code number Cable box brand Code number Garrard 0153 Maestro 0812 Popular Mechanics 0400 Sony 1006 Gateway 0764 Magnavox 0797, 0027, 0032, 0334, Prelude 0770 Spectradyne 0769, 0058 0069 GC Electronics 0207, 0056, 0330, 0016,...
Page 40 0022, 0039, 0153, 0077, Samsung 1109, 1276 0322, 0315 Dish Network System 0775, 1005, 1170 0856, 0099, 1856 US Electronics 0276, 0008, 0003, 0017 Dishpro 0775, 1005 Sony 0639, 1639 0883 Echostar 0775, 1170, 1005 Star Choice 0869 Verizon 0246 Expressvu 0775...
Page 41: Disassembly And Reassembly
RDR-VX555 2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 2-1 CABINET AND PCB 2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal 2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal 1 REMOVE 1 SCREW 3 Lift up the Cabinet Top in the direction of arrow 1 REMOVE RELEASE 3 HOOKS 2 REMOVE...
Page 42: Chassis Removal
2-1-5 Chassis Removal 2 REMOVE 4 SCREWS 3 REMOVE 4 SCREWS VCR DECK 1 REMOVE 2 SCREWS 5 REMOVE 5 SCREWS DVD DECK SHIELD LOADER VCR MAIN PCB 4 REMOVE 6 SCREWS DVD MAIN PCB FRONT JACK PCB DV JACK PCB FUNCTION PCB Fig.
Page 43: Circuit Board Locations
2-2 CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATIONS DVD MAIN PCB VCR MAIN PCB FRONT JACK PCB DV JACK PCB FUNCTION PCB Fig. 2-7 Circuit Board Locations...
Page 44: Vcr Deck Parts Locations
2-3 VCR DECK PARTS LOCATIONS 2-3-1 Top View Fig. 2-8 Top parts Location-1 1 GEAR FL CAM 2 ASS’Y MOTOR LOADING 3 ASS’Y LEVER ARM 4 ASS’Y HOLDER CASSETTE 5 LEVER FL DOOR 6 SLIDER FL DRIVE...
Page 45 qa 0 qs Fig. 2-9 Top Parts Location-2 1 FE HEAD 8 DISK S REEL 2 ASS’Y CYLINDER 9 ASS’Y LEVER S BRAKE 3 ASS’Y ACE HEAD 0 GEAR IDLE 4 ASS’Y LEVER UNIT PINCH qa LEVER IDLE 5 ASS’Y LEVER #9 GUIDE qs ASS’Y LEVER T BRAKE 6 ASS’Y LEVER TENSION qd DISK T REEL...
Page 46: Bottom View
2-3-2 Bottom View Fig. 2-10 Bottom Parts Location 1 GEAR JOINT 1 2 GEAR JOINT 2 3 BRAKET GEAR 4 ASS’Y MOTOR CAPSTAN 5 ASS’Y LEVER T LOAD 6 GEAR LOADING DRIVE 7 ASS’Y LEVER S LOAD 8 ASS’Y CLUTCH 9 BELT PULLEY 0 SLIDER CAM...
Page 47: Vcr Deck
2-4 VCR DECK 2-4-1 Ass’y Holder Cassette Removal 2-4-2 Ass’y Lever Arm Removal 1) Pull the Ass’y Holder Cassette 1 to the eject position. 1) Push the hole “A” in the direction of arrow “B” use the pin.(about 2) Pull the Ass’y Holder Cassette 1 as grasping the Ass’y Holder Dia.
Page 48: Lever Fl Door Removal
2-4-3 Lever FL Door Removal 2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal 1) Release the Lever FL Door 2 and Remove the Slider FL Drive 1) Pull the Slider FL Drive 1 to the front direction. 1 in the direction of arrow “A”. 2) Remove the Slider FL Drive 1 in the direction of arrow.
Page 49: Gear Worm Wheel Removal
2-4-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal 2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal 1) Remove the Gear Worm Wheel 1. 1) Remove the Drum connecting part of Cable Flat 1 from Connector Wafer 2, 3. 1 CABLE FLA T 2 CONNECTOR W AFER 3 CONNECTOR W AFER 1 GEAR WORM WHEEL Fig.
Page 50: Ass'y Motor Loading Removal
2-4-7 Ass’y Motor Loading Removal 2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal 1) Remove the Screw 1. 1) Remove the Screw 1. 2) Remove the Ass’y Motor Loading 2. 2) Remove the Bracket Gear 2. 3) Remove the Gear Joint 2 3. 4) Remove the Gear Joint 1 4.
Page 51: Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam
2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam, 2-4-10 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam, Ass’y Lever Load S, T Removal Ass’y Lever Load S, T Assembly 1) Remove the Belt Pulley. (Refer to Fig. 2-38) 1) When reinstalling, be sure to align dot of Ass’y Lever Load T 2) Remove the Gear Loading Drive 1 after releasing Hook [A] in 1 with dot of Ass’y Lever Load S 2 as shown in drawing, the direction arrow as shown in detail drawing.
Page 52: Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal
2-4-11 Lever Pinch Drive, 2-4-12 Ass’y Lever Tension, Lever Tension Drive Removal Ass’y Band Brake Removal 1) Remove the Lever Pinch Drive 1, Lever Tension Drive 2. 1) Remove the Ass’y Lever Brake S (Refer to Fig 2-25). 2) Remove the Spring Tension Lever 1. 1 LEVER PINCH DRIVE 3) Rotate stopper of Main Base in the direction of arrow “A”.
Page 53: Ass'y Lever Brake S, T Removal
2-4-13 Ass’y Lever Brake S, T Removal 2-4-14 Ass’y Gear Idle Removal 1) Release the Hook [A] and the Hook [B], [C] in the direction of 1) Push the Lever Idle 1 in the direction of arrow “A”, “B”. arrow as shown in Fig 2-25. 2) Lift the Lever Idle 1.
Page 54: Disk S, T Reel Removal
2-4-15 Disk S, T Reel Removal 2-4-16 Ass’y Holder Clutch Removal 1) Lift the Disk S, T Reel 1, 2. 1) Remove the Washer Slit 1. 2) Lift the Ass’y Holder Clutch 2. 1 REEL S Note: When you reinstall Ass’y Holder Clutch. 1) Check the condition of spring as shown in detail A.
Page 55: Ass'y Lever Up Down, Ass'y Gear Center Removal
2-4-17 Ass’y Lever Up Down, Ass’y Gear 2-4-18 Guide Cassette Door Removal Center Removal 1) Lift the Hook [A]. 2) Rotate the Guide Cassette Door 1 in the direction of arrow. 1) Remove the 2 hooks in the direction of arrow as shown Fig. 2- 29 and lift the Ass’y Lever Up Down 1.
Page 56: Ass'y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint
2-4-19 Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch, Plate Joint, 2-4-20 Ass’y Lever #9 Guide Removal Spring Pinch Drive Removal 1) Remove the Spring #9 Guide 1. 2) Lift the Ass’y Lever #9 Guide 2 in the direction of arrow “A”. 1) Lift the Ass’y Lever Unit Pinch 1. 2) Remove the Plate Joint 2 from Lever Pinch Drive.
Page 57: Fe Head Removal
2-4-21 FE Head Removal 2-4-22 Ass’y ACE Head Removal 1) Remove the FE Head 1 in the direction of arrow to lift up. 1) Pull out the FPC from connector of Ass’y ACE Head 2. 2) Remove the screw 1. 3) Lift the Ass’y ACE Head 2.
Page 58: Ass'y Slider S, T Removal
2-4-23 Ass’y Slider S, T Removal 2-4-24 Plate Ground Deck, Ass’y Cylinder Re- moval 1) Move the Ass’y Slider S, T 1, 2 to slot, and then lift it to remove. (Refer to arrow) 1) Remove the 3 Screws 1. 2) Lift the Plate Ground Deck 2.
Page 59: Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal
2-4-25 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal 2-4-26 Ass’y Motor Capstan Removal 1) Remove the Hook Capstan 1 after realeasing Hook in the 1) Remove the 3 Screws 1. direction arrow as shown in detail drawing. 2) Remove the Ass’y Motor Capstan 2. 2) Remove the Belt Pulley 2.
Page 60: Ass'y Post #8 Guide Removal
2-4-27 Ass’y Post #8 Guide Removal 2-4-29 How to Eject the Cassette Tape (If the tape is stuck in the unit) 1) Rotate the Ass’y Post #8 Guide 1 in the direction of arrow to lift up. 1) Turn the Gear worm 1 clockwise with screw driver.(Refer to arrow) (Other method: Remove the Screw of Ass’y Motor Load, Separate the Ass’y Motor Load)
Page 61: The Table Of Cleaning, Lubrication And Replacement Time About Principal Parts
2-5 THE TABLE OF CLEANING, LUBRICATION AND REPLACEMENT TIME ABOUT PRINCIPAL PARTS 1) The replacement time of parts is not life of parts. 2) The table 2-1 is that the VCR Set is in normal condition (normal temperature, normal humidity). The checking period may be changed owing to the condition of use, runtime and environmental conditions.
Page 62 MEMO 2-22E 2-22...
Page 63: Block Diagram
RDR-VX555 3. Block Diagram IC103 IC104 EEPROM 4MB FLASH 16M DDR 24LC32 K8D3216UBM (16bit) (8bit) DVD-Rewritable Drive TS-P632A RF IC2 C DATA CLK STB OUT S3C80F9B IC101 DVD CODEC DVD V IN 6CH AMP MS9301 LA73054 SAA7138 VIDEO DIGITAL DATA (TIU656)
Page 64 MEMO 3-4E...
Page 65: Pcb Diagrams
RDR-VX555 4. PCB Diagrams 4-1 DVD Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3...
Page 66: Dvd Main Pcb
4-1 DVD Main PCB COMPONENT SIDE...
Page 67 CONDUCTOR SIDE...
Page 68: Vcr Main Pcb
4-2 VCR Main PCB COMPONENT SIDE...
Page 69 CONDUCTOR SIDE 4-10...
Page 70: Function Pcb
4-3 Function PCB COMPONENT SIDE COMPONENT SIDE 4-11 4-12...
Page 71: Front Jack Pcb
4-4 Front Jack PCB COMPONENT SIDE CONDUCTOR SIDE 4-13 4-14...
Page 72: Dv Jack Pcb
4-5 DV Jack PCB COMPONENT SIDE COMPONENT SIDE 4-15 4-16E...
Page 73: Schematic Diagrams
RDR-VX555 5. Schematic Diagrams 5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3...
Page 74: Vcr Main Pcb)
5-1 S.M.P.S. (VCR Main PCB)
Page 75: Power (Vcr Main Pcb)
5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB)
Page 76: Logic (Vcr Main Pcb)
5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB)
Page 77: A/V (Vcr Main Pcb)
5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB) 5-10...
Page 78: Hi-Fi (Vcr Main Pcb)
5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) 5-11 5-12...
Page 79: Mpeg Decoder (Dvd Main Pcb)
5-6 MPEG Decoder (DVD Main PCB) 5-13 5-14...
Page 80: A/V Decoder (Dvd Main Pcb)
5-7 A/V Decoder (DVD Main PCB) 5-15 5-16...
Page 81: In Out (Dvd Main Pcb)
5-8 In Out (DVD Main PCB) 5-17 5-18...
Page 82: Dv & Hdmi (Dvd Main Pcb)
5-9 DV & HDMI (DVD Main PCB) 5-19 5-20...
Page 83: Front Timer (Front Jack Pcb)
5-10 Front Timer (Front Jack PCB)/DV Jack (DV Jack PCB) 5-21 5-22...
Page 84: Function (Function Pcb)
5-11 Function (Function PCB) 5-23 5-24E...
Page 85: Alignment And Adjustments
RDR-VX555 6. ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS 6-1 VCR ADJUSTMENT 6-1-1 Reference 1) X-Point (Tracking center) adjustment, “Head switching adjustment” can be adjusted with remote control. 2) When replacing the VCR Main PCB Micom (IC601) and NVRAM (IC603A: EEPROM) be sure to adjust the “Head switching adjustment”.
Page 86 6-1-1(b) TEST location for adjustment mode setting Short-Circuit for few seconds and release. (Just one time) Fig. 6-2 Function PCB (Top View)
Page 87: Head Switching Point Adjustment
6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment 1) Playback the alignment tape. 2) Intermittently short-circuit the two Test Points on Function PCB while setting the adjustment mode. (See Fig. 6-2) 3) Press the “1, 0” buttons ; remote control adjustment operates automatically. (See Fig. 6-1)
Page 88: Vcr Mechanical Adjustment
6-2 VCR MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT 6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations The tape transport system has been adjusted precisely in the factory. Alignment is not necessary except for the following : 1) Noise observed on the screen. 2) Tape damage. 3) Parts replacement in the tape transport system.
Page 89: Tape Transport System Adjustment
6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment When parts are replaced, perform the required adjustments by referring to procedures for the tape transport system. If there are any changes to the tape path, first run a T-120 tape and make sure excessive tape wrinkle does not occur at the tape guides. ◆...
Page 90 b. ACE HEAD TILT ADJUSTMENT 1) Playback a blank tape and observe the position of the tape at the lower flange of tape guide. 2) Confirm that there is no curl or wrinkle at the lower flange of tape guide as shown in Fig. 6-7 (B). 3) If a curl or wrinkle of the tape occurs, slightly turn the screw (A) tilt adjust on the ACE head ass’y.
Page 91 d. ACE HEAD POSITION (X-POINT) ADJUSTMENT 1) Playback the alignment tape (Color bar) 2) Intermittently short-circuit the two Test Points on Function Timer PCB. (See Fig. 6-2) 3) Press the “0, 5” remote control buttons, then adjustment is operates automatically. (See Fig. 6-1) 4) Connect the CH-1 probe to “Envelope”...
Page 92 (2) Linearity adjustment (Guide roller S, T adjustment) 1) Playback the Mono Scope alignment tape (SP mode). 2) Observe the video envelope signal on an oscilloscope (triggered by the video switching pulse). 3) Make sure the video envelope waveform (at its minimum) meets the specification shown in Fig. 6-9. If it does not, adjust as follows : Note: a=Maximum output of the video RF envelope.
Page 93 6) Play back the Mono Scope alignment tape (SP mode). 7) Connect an oscilloscope CH-1 to the “Envelope” and CH-2 to the “H’D SW Pulse” for triggering. 8) Turn the guide roller heads with a flat head ( ) driver to obtain a flat video RF envelope as shown in Fig. 6-11. IDEAL ENVELOPE S HEIGHT TOO HIGH T HEIGHT TOO HIGH...
Page 94: Reel Torque
(4) Envelope Check 1) Make recordings on T-120 (E-120) and T-160 (E-180) tape. Make sure the playback output envelope meets the specification as shown in Fig. 6-13. 2) Play back a self recorded tape (recording made on the unit using with T-120 (E-120). The video envelope should meet the specification as shown in Fig.
Page 95: Troubleshooting
RDR-VX555 7. TROUBLESHOOTING No Power Detected Change fuse F1S01 BD01~04, ZD1S01~2 Change short or opened parts SHORT and OPEN Check the voltage f RIS02, Voltage at RIS03, and DIS05 Collector of Q1S01 Operation of Replace Q1S01 Q1S01 Check feedback IC1S01...
Page 96 Key Operation or Remote Control Error Voltage on the Function Display Ass’y? Check power of front connector (CN704 Pin 12) XT601 14.318MHz Check the circuit around the clock oscillation Check the circuit Check the circuit around around IC601 reset? IC601 reset Check the circuit around the swith.
Page 97: Play Mode
PLAY MODE (VCR Section) INOPERATIVE EE-VIDEO (VIDEO MISSING IN EE MODE) INSERT THE CASETTE TAPE RECORDED BY ANOTHER VCR AND PRESS PLAY BUTTON PLAY PRESS PLAY KEY CHECK INDICATOR IN REMOTE IC601, XT601 IN THE DISPLAY CONTROL CHECK PLAY Button and Pattern MECHANISM (MECHANISM DOES NOT...
Page 98 MECHANISM DOESN'T (VCR Section) OPERATE IN PLAY MODE TURN VCR POWER ON LOAD A TAPE AND PRESS PLAY BUTTON (LOAD) CHECK IC601-59:HIGH TAPE LOADING IC601 IC601-58:LOW OPERATION CHECK CN604 8pin 12V CYLINDER CHECK CYLINDER ROTATION CYL FG.PG SW 30Hz IC601-65 IC601-23...
Page 99 CAPSTAN (CAPSTAN DOES NOT ROTATION ROTATE) TAKE UP REEL SENSOR (S.T REEL) SUPPLY REEL SENSOR IC601-1.2 (PT601.PT602) PULSE STOP MODE CHECK PROG.SW STATE LOADING MOTOR IC601-62, 63, 64 MECHANISM OR SW603 CHANGE IC601...
Page 100 RECORD MODE (VCR Section) DOESN'T OPERATE PLAY (PLAY MODE OPERATION DOESN'T OPERATE) LOAD VCR WITH A BLANK TAPE AND PRESS RECORD BUTTON EJECT CHANGE TAPE REC MODE SAFETY TAB CHANGE SW602 D-REC A (H) CHECK IC601 IC601-30 (VIDEO MISSING IN REC-VIDEO RECORD MODE) (AUDIO MISSING IN...
Page 101 CASSETTE LOADING MECHANISM (VCR Section) DOES NOT OPERATE TURN THE VCR POWER ON AND INSERT A TAPE CHECK CST IN MODE TAPE DETECTED IC601-87:HIGH(5V) IC601 CHECK PRESS EJECT BUTTON CN604 8pin 12V? DM B + LINE IC601-59:HIGH(5V) CHANGE IC610 IC601-58:LOW(0V) CHECK IC601-59:LOW(0V) CASSETT LOADING...
Page 102 VIDEO MISSING IN (VCR Section) EE MODE PLACE VCR IN STOP MODE LINE 2 INPUT IC301-53,54 CHECK IC301-26 VIDEO DATA/ IC601 VIDEO OUT CLOCK CHANGE IC301 CHECK IC601-50 IC601-49, 50 R638, C623, VIDEO IN SYNC IN C622 CHECK OSD PICTURE AVQ02-E CHECK AVIC1, AVQ02 VIDEO OUT...
Page 103 VIDEO MISSING IN (VCR Section) RECORD MODE IC301-21pin E-E mode and IC301-26pin CHECK VIDEO signal out VIDEO signal out? IC301-22pin CHECK C305 VIDEO signal out? IC301-14pin CHECK IC301-23pin Power CHECK REC FM signal? 5Vp-p IC301-70pin CHECK IC301-68pin Power REC FM signal in? 5Vp-p and R320 IC301-73pin (SP) CHECK drum wafen and...
Page 104 VIDEO MISSING IN (VCR Section) PLAY MODE SEE PAGE 7-8 VIDEO EE MODE (VIDEO MISSING IN EE MODE) OPERATION PLACE THE VCR PLAY MODE CHECK H'D SW VIDEO FM IC601-23 IC301-57 IC301-14 CHECK VIDEO HEAD CHECK VIDEO C305 IC301-22 CHECK VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
Page 105 COLOR MISSING IN (VCR Section) NOTE: XT301 - Always (3.579545MHz) RECORD MODE SEE PAGE 7-9 (VIDEO IN) (VIDEO MISSING IN RECORD RECORD MODE MODE) COLOR signal CHECK XT301 CHANGE XT301 IC301-46 CHANGE IC301 COLOR KILLER CHECK THE REC LINE IC301 "60"(2V) CHANGE IC301 7-11...
Page 106 COLOR MISSING IN (VCR Section) NOTE: XT301 - Always (3.579545MHz) PLAY MODE FM-ENV SEE PAGE 7-10 (VIDEO MISSING IN PLAY MODE) IC301-14 COLOR-MONITOR COLOR-KILLER IC301-46 IC301-"6"(2V) SW 30HZ CHECK IC601 IC301-57 CHECK IC301-26 CHECK IC301-48, 51 XT301 CHANGE IC301 7-12...
Page 107 OSD PICTURE (VCR Section) MISSING CHECK IC601-37, 38pin CHECK C618,C619 14.318MHz signal out CHECK IC601-52,53pin CHECK C626, R639 AFC signal out CHANGE IC601 7-13...
Page 108 BLUE MISSING IN (VCR Section) STOP MODE SELECT LINE MODE WITHOUT INPUT SIGNAL CHECK IC601-37, 38pin CHECK C618, C619 14.318MHz out CHECK IC601-52, 53pin CHECK C626, R639 AFC signal CHECK IC601-50pin CHECK C622, R638 SYNK signal CHANGE IC601 7-14...
Page 109 AUDIO MISSING IN (VCR Section) L1/L2 MODE (VCR Section) VCR STOP MODE CHECK CHECK SIGNAL INPUT CHECK AVC42, 43, 44, AVIC1 AVIC1-122, 123, 45&AVR47, 48, 49, 50 125, 126 pin CHECK CHECK CHECK SIGNAL OUTPUT AVE07, AVE08 AVIC1 AVIC1-106, 107 pin CHECK SIGNAL INPUT CHECK IC501-R523, R524, R525, R526...
Page 110 AUDIO MISSING IN (VCR Section) REC MODE CHECK AUDIO MISSING IN L1/L2 MODE MONO MISSING AUDIO MONO HIFI IC501-9, 71 CHECK AUDIO SIGNAL R523, R524, R525, R511 IC501-37, 38 CHECK CLK, DATA R509, R510 IC501-78, 80 CHANGE AUDIO SIGNAL IC501 IC501-26 CHECK AUDIO FM...
Page 111 MONO CHECK CHECK AUDIO MISSING PB MODE IN PB MODE IC501-4 IC301-76 CHECK AUDIO SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL C336, R322, R348 CHANGE IC501 IC301-10 CHECK IC301-58 AND CHANGE IC301 AUDIO SIGNAL IC301-9 CHANGE AUDIO FM SIGNAL IC301 IC301-7 CHECK IC301-53, 54, 55 MIX SIGNAL (AUDIO + 70KHz) R331, C353...
Page 112 AUDIO MISSING (VCR Section) IN PB MODE CHECK "AUDIO MISSING IN L1/L2 MODE" PLACE THE VCR IN PB MODE MONO AUDIO SELECT HIFI CHECK IC501-24, 27 IC501-29(A.H D SW) CHANGE CYLINDER OR AUDIO FM(MIXED) IC501 CHANGE IC501 CHECK ACE HEAD IC301-3 C353, C348, R332 AUDIO SIGNAL...
Page 113 (VCR Section) NO SERVO LOCK PLAY CHECK IC601-68 CN604-1 C-FG IC601-76 CTL PULSE CHECK CTL PULSE AC CHECK LEVEL (SP. SLP: A/CE HEAD OVER 1Vp-p) CHANGE IC601 7-19...
Page 114 CAPSTAN DOES (VCR Section) NOT ROTATE CHECK CN604-2 B+ IN THE POWER BLOCK CHECK CN604-3 5V AT AL5V LINE AL 5V IN THE POWER BLOCK PLACE THE VCR IN PLAY MODE CN604-9 IC601-35 CHANGE 3.2V OUTPUT(PWM) IC601 CHECK R607 CN601-33 CHECK CN604-5 OUTPUT(PWM)
Page 115 DRUM DOES (VCR Section) NOT ROTATE CHECK CN604-6 12V AT PC12V LINE IN THE POWER BLOCK CN604-3 CHECK 5V LINE CN604-12 CHANGE IC601 CN601-34 PWM OUT 2.5V CHECK CHECK CYLINDER MOTOR R631, R617, R618, C609, C610 7-21...
Page 116 Disc loading error Power cable Check the power (Pin #1: 5V, Pin #4 :12V) CN03 Is the FFC cable (between DVD main & Loader) Reinsert FFC cable correctly inserted correctly? Change the main board 7-22...
Page 117 No Analog Audio Output Check Audio input signal 1) Line 1 Audio input : AVIC1 Pin #122, 123 2) Line 2 Audio input :AVIC1 Pin #125, 126 Check VCC of AVIC1 and peripheral Check AVIC1 3) VHS Play Audio input : AVIC1 Pin #120, parts of Clock oscillation (Pin #109, 110) (IC105 Pin # 1, 2, 14)
Page 118 No digital audio out Checking Check the digital audio Refer to user manual setting Skip setting check (hardware problem) Check Vcc Line Proper vcc of DOL3 Check MR53 Proper signal input on DOL4 Replace DOL2 Proper signal on DOL2 Check peripheral parts of optical and coaxial output terminal 7-24...
Page 119 No audio on line input mode or recorded disc playback Check audio input signal 1) Line 1 Audio input: AVIC1 Pin #122, 123 Check peripheral parts of 2) Line 2 Audio input: AVIC1 Pin #125, 126 JACK1, JK801 and TUNER. 3) VHS PLAY Aduio input: AVIC1 Pin #120,121 &...
Page 120 CVBS output error Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral parts of Clock oscillation Check VC50 (IC105 Pin #1, 2, 14) Check VCC and peripheral Check VIC 1 (Pin #2, 33) parts of VIC 1 Check peripheral parts of Check IC811 (Pin #3, 4) IC811, AVIC1 (Pin #10) and AVQ01 Check peripheral parts of and QV30...
Page 121 S- Video output error Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral Check VC7, VC8 parts of Clock oscillation (IC105 Pin #1, 2,14) Check VC1 Check VCC and peripheral parts of (Pin # 6, 8, 28, 31) VIC 1 Check peripheral parts of SJACK 7-27...
Page 122 Component output error Check VCC of IC101 and peripheral Check VC9. V10, V11 parts of Clock oscillation (IC105 Pin #1, 2,14) Check VIC 1 Check VCC and peripheral parts of (Pin # 11, 14, 16, 21, 23, 25) VIC 1 Check peripheral parts of JACK1 7-28...
Page 123 Line1 CVBS Video Input Error Check JK801 Check peripheral parts of JK801 (Video input signal) Check VCC and peripheral parts of Check AVIC1 AVIC1 (Pin # 15) Check VCC of AVIC1 and peripheral Check AVIC1 parts of Clock oscillation (Pin #75, 76, 79 ~ 84) (Pin #53, 54) of AVIC1 1.
Page 124 Line2 CVBS Video Input Error Check Front Check peripheral parts of Front Jack JACK (Video input signal) and cable and connector of CN02 and CN02 (Pin #14) Check VCC and peripheral parts of Check AVIC1 AVIC1 (Pin # 16) Check VCC of AVIC1 and peripheral Check AVIC1 parts of Clock oscillation (Pin #75, 76, 79~84)
Page 125 Line2 S-Video Video Input Error Check Front Check peripheral parts of Front Jack JACK (SVideo input signal) and cable and connector of CN02 and CN02 (Pin #10,12) Check AVIC1 Check VCC and peripheral parts of (Pin # 28, 36) AVIC1 1.
Page 126 DV (Digital Video) Input Error Check DV JACK Check peripheral parts of DV JACK (J1J, J1M, J10) and CN02 and cable and connector of CN02 (Pin #1, 2, 3, 4) Check peripheral parts of CN02 and Check IC1301 IC1301 (Pin #34~37) Check VCC and Clcok oscillation Check IC1301 (Pin #59, 60) of IC1301...
Page 127 MEMO...
Page 128: Repair Parts List
RDR-VX555 8. REPAIR PARTS LIST 8-1 Exploded Views ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-2 8-1-1 Cabinet Assembly ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-2 8-1-2 VCR Deck Section (Top Side) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8-3 8-1-3 VCR Deck Section (Bottom Side) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 8-4 8-2 Electrical Parts List ------------------------------------------------------------------ 8-5...
Page 129: Exploded Views
9-885-102-43 CABLE-FLAT;30V, 80C, 360MM, 40P P022 9-885-111-36 ASSY PWB MAIN DVD 0 P025 9-885-084-32 SCREW-TAPTITE 1-824-674-11 POWER CORD EP2 SPT-2 A001 9-885-112-11 REMOCON ASSY; RDR-VX555 W001 9-885-079-18 SCREW-TAPTITE C001 9-885-111-28 ASSY, CABINET FRONT W202 9-885-069-85 SCREW-TAPTITE ZPC (YEL) SWR C003...
Page 130: Vcr Deck Section (Top Side)
8-1-2 VCR Deck Section (Top Side) T001 not supplied not supplied T077 not supplied T015 not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied W016 not supplied T025 T010 T071 T023 not supplied T024 T003 T028 T019 W201 T021 not supplied T027 T026 not supplied...
Page 131: Vcr Deck Section (Bottom Side)
8-1-3 VCR Deck Section (Bottom Side) T046 W018 not supplied not supplied T044 not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied W019 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref.
Page 132: Electrical Parts List
DVD MAIN DV JACK 8-2 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are NOTE: When indicating parts by reference number, • Due to standardization, replacements in the seldom required for routine service. Some delay please include the board name. parts list may be different from the parts should be anticipated when ordering these items.
Page 133 DVD MAIN FRONT JACK FUNCTION Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks < TRANSISTOR > < SWITCH > 9-885-070-34 TRANSISTOR 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (POWER) 9-885-070-37 TRANSISTOR KSR2103 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (ONETOUCH DUB) 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (CH DOWN) 9-885-070-34 TRANSISTOR 9-885-069-77 SWITCH-TACT (CH UP) 9-885-070-37 TRANSISTOR...
Page 134 VCR MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks VCR MAIN BOARD < COIL/FERRITE BEAD > *************** (DV JACK BOARD, FRONT JACK BOARD and BD1P01 1-400-086-11 FERRITE CORE FUNCTION BOARD are included in this VCR MAIN BOARD.) BD1S01 1-400-085-11 INDUCTOR 70uH BD1S03 1-400-085-11 INDUCTOR...
Page 135 VCR MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks < PHOTO INTERRUPTER > PT601 9-885-106-66 PHOTO-INTERRUPTER (S-REEL) PT602 9-885-106-66 PHOTO-INTERRUPTER (T-REEL) < TRANSISTOR > Q302 9-885-070-29 TRANSISTOR KSA812 Q303 9-885-070-30 TRANSISTOR KSC1623-L Q304 9-885-070-29 TRANSISTOR KSA812 Q305 9-885-070-33 TRANSISTOR...
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