VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E SERVICE MANUAL S69I1VL-H860S LIQUID CRYSTAL CAMCORDER Hi VL-H860S/H VL-H870S VL-H890S VL-H94E VL-H860S/H/H94E VL-H96E VL-H960E MODELS 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.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 2. PART NAMES AND FUNCTION For details on the use of each control.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 3. DISASSEMBLY OF THE SET 3-1. DISASSEMBLY OF THE VCR PARTS Note: Before removing the cabinet, turn off the power supply, and ascertain that the battery has been removed. <1. Removal of the Cabinet L>...
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E <2. Remove the Tripod Angle.> Main PWB Tripod Angle Microphone connector (3) Remove the Microphone connector. Remove the main PWB fixing screws (f)XiPSD20P03000(3pcs.). Lift the main PWB in the arrow direction and remove the connection "B to B".
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E <7. Removal of the cassette compartment lid> Note: When fixing the cassette compartment lid, first engage the claws A and B, and then engage the claws C and D, verify that the four claws (A, B, C and D) of the cassette compartment lid are securely engaged as shown in the view below.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 3-2. REMOVAL OF THE CAMERA PARTS Note: Before removing the Cabinet, turn off the power supply,and ascertain that the battery has been removed. Pull out Pull out Camera front cabinet 1. Remove the screws (b)LX-HZ0018TAFF(1pc.), (a)LX-HZ 0 0 1 8 T A F N ( 1 p c .
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E Remove Open Remove Tilt connector Open 6. Remove the Tilt connectors(2pcs.) as the Tilt Frame C. are floating in the air. Note: Take care to prevent breaking the FPC when the Tilt Frame C.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 3-3. REPLACEMENT OF CCD SENSOR 3-3-1. Before replacement 1) The CCD image sensor is more sensitive to electrostatic breakage than C-MOS LSI. Therefore sufficient means to prevent electrostatic damage must be taken when it is replaced.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT Configuration 1. Name 4-1. MECHANISM CHECKING/ADJUSTING JIGS, TOOLS AND PARTS 2. Part No. 3. Code 4-1-1. Mechanism checking/adjusting jigs and tools * Model, Uses Remarks <Note: The entries of list>...
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4-2. ITEMS AND TIMINGS OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE The mechanism of VCR needs the following periodic inspection and maintenance in order that it maintains its high quality. Also, after the machine is repaired, execute the following maintenance and checks regardless of how long it has been used.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4-3. MECHANISM CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS The description given below relates to the general field services, but does not relate to the adjustment and replacement that require high level equipments, jigs, and technical skills.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4-3-4. Checking and adjusting the tension pole position (1) Check – 0.5 When winding of P5-90 tape is started, check whether the tension pole is in the Si roller specified position against Si roller as shown or not.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4-4. ADJUSTMENT OF MECHANISM TAPE TRAVEL SYSTEM Sup tilted pole 4-4-1. Preparation for adjustment Tu GR Sup GR Tu tilted pole A (1) Clean the tape running areas (guide poles, rollers, drum,...
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4-4-4. Adjusting the Tu guide Upper flange Height setting jig After replacement of Tu guide preset and adjust the height. Master plane (1) Tu guide height presetting (Figure 6) (JiGMP-MX7U) Adjust the height from the upper surface of mechanism chassis to the Lower upper surface of lower flange with the aid of jig.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4-5. MECHANISM ASSEMBLING AND PARTS REPLACEMENT (DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING) Below is given an explanation of assembling of mechanism and its parts replacement. The removal of cabinet and Circuit Board is explained in the relevant service manual.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4-5-2. Cassette control ass’y <Disassembling> Lock Lever Down Guide (1) Set the unit to the EJECT mode, and let the housing stand upright. Or set the unit to the STANDBY mode, press the lock lever in the arrow direction, and let the housing stand upright.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E (5) Balancer (3) Upper drum ass’y Upper drum Balancer mounting Remove the balancer ass'y Remove the upper drum screw mounting screw as ass’y from the lower drum Balancer shown in Figure 5, and...
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E (3) Lower drum ass'y Motor stator Tighten the FPC mounting screw to the lower drum ass'y. The screw Stator set tightening torque must be 0.08N·m (tighting torque 0.8kg·cm). (Fig- screw ure 6) (4) Upper drum ass’y...
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E (4) Install the loading block assembly and the capstan motor. (7) Install the guide rail assembly taking care to position it (5) Install the drive gear. At this time, pay attention to the correctly.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E (8) Install the drum assembly in the chassis. (11) Install the slide chassis. (9) Install the tape guide in the drum assembly. (10) Install the Si roller. T arm guide Tape guide Slide this part towards the T arm.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5. ADJUSTMENT OF VCR AND CAMERA 5-1. INITIAL SETTING OF E PROM IC 5-1-1. E PROM data alterable ways 1) Set the switch of main body to CAM, and use the remote control (RRMCG0033TASA) for adjustment to turn on the adjustment mode.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E • Types of test modes Contents TEST No. Title Sensor on/off Sensors off All sensors but the cassette controller switch, dew sensor and battery sensor stay off. Automatic battery sensor Battery sensor’s input voltage put in memory.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5-3-2-3. Battery shut-off voltage adjusting method 1) Supply power to the main unit, using the variable-voltage DC power supply (range of 5V to 9V). 2) Set the CAM/OFF/VCR SW to CAM to switch to the camera mode.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5-3-3. Adjusting the VCR circuit 5-3-3-1. Adjusting the power • Test Points on the Video Circuit Board circuit a) POWER CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Turn on power (camera). 1. Adjust to CAM 15V.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5-3-4. Adjustment of system controller and servo circuit 5-3-4-1. Adjustment of playback switching point Measuring instrument Oscilloscope b) CHARGING CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Mode Playback 1) Play back the alignment tape (JiGWR5-5CSP) 2) Press the “CONTINUOUS PUSH”...
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 2. Adjustment of EE Y level Measuring instrument Oscilloscope Mode VCR STOP Input signal Color bar 500 ± 20 mVp-p Measuring point TL3402, TL8356 (GND) Adjustment address 500 ± 20 mVp-p Adjustment level (1) Input the color bar signal into the video input/output terminal in the VCR STOP mode.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 7. Adjustment of PB Y level Measuring instrument Oscilloscope Mode Input signal Color bar (JiGWR5-8CSE) 500 ± 20 mVp-p Measuring point TL3402, TL8356(GND) Adjustment address 500 ± 20 mVp-p Adjustment level (1) Set the color bar tape for alignment (JiGWR5-8CSE).
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 12. Adjustment of Y-FM deviation (Normal-8) Measuring instrument Oscilloscope Mode REC/PB (self-playback/recording) Input signal Color bar 500 ± 20 mVp-p Measuring point TL3402 Adjustment address 500 ± 20 mVp-p Adjustment level (1) Set the recordable tape.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 16. Adjustment of REC-Y equalizer (Normal-8 MP) SYNC Measuring instrument Oscilloscope (TL3402) Mode VCR STOP Input signal Color bar Measuring point TL7443 Adjustment address 400 mVp-p 400 ± 20 mVp-p Adjustment level (1) Input the color bar signal into the video input/output terminal in the VCR STOP mode.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5-3-6. Adjustment of audio circuit Note: The data enclosed in the brackets [ ] are for the sub-channel. 1. Adjustment of filter f0 (1) Connect the oscilloscope to TL605. Measuring instrument...
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2) Adjust so as to get the same white screen as that of standard monitor. (Adjust again, visually checking as stated in item 5. 6.) Adjustment standard Standard monitor Remarks Make an adjustment after aging for 5 minutes or more. 12. Touch panel position detection adjustment (VL-H870S/H890S/H96E/H960E) Measuring point LCD panel display area Mode VCR AV input Adjusting method 1) Enter the adjustment of touch panel adjustment mode.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5-4. ADJUSTMENT OF CAMERA SECTION 5-4-1. Servicing of camera section (1) Object, measuring instrument and jigs necessary for camera section servicing • Gray scale chart • Color bar chart • Halogen light (2 pcs.) •...
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5-4-2-1. Checking the power supply voltage • Measuring terminal: CAM 4.9V CAM 2.8V CAM 3.1V CAM 15V CAM -7V LENS 5V • Measuring instrument: Digital voltmeter 5-4-2-2. Auto focus adjustment • Basic iris adjustment...
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 4. Data processing after adjusting the black balance 1) 5 digit subtraction from ROB adjustment data at AGC MIN (address 19Ch) = (address 19ch) - 5h 5 digit subtraction from ROB adjustment data at AGC MAX (address 19Dh) = (address 19Dh) - 5h 5 digit subtraction from ROB adjustment data at GAIN UP (address 19Eh) = (address 19Eh) - 5h 5.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5-5. TROUBLE SHOOTING 5-5-1. Classification of troubles û Check the Power circuit and system control circuit. No function at all û No tape ejection Check the system control and loading motor circuit.
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 5-5-2. Troubleshooting for the camera section û Check the lens drive circuit (IC551) and main signal No picture line. û Check IC201 (DSP), and their peripherals. No color û Check IC501 (camera CPU) and its peripherals.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 6-4. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM IC6601 LA7471M SC601 EXT-MiC_L_IN EXT-MiC_R_IN AUDIO GND AUDIO-R in/out AUDIO GND AUDIO-L in/out INT MIC RMiCC0086TA P6601 INT MIC R MIC GND INT MIC L SPEAKER VSP0028-50WN...
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VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 7-8. POWER CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM å AND SHADED COMPONENTS=SAFETY RELATED PARTS LOCATION MAP: (1/4) 7-37...
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VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H96E/VL-H960E Wiring Side SIDE B 9-12...
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VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 9-4. CCD P.W.B. Component Side SIDE A Wiring Side SIDE A Wiring Side SIDE B Component Side SIDE B TL22 TL12 TL11 TL10 TL13 TL20 TL21 TL4 TL7 TL16 TL17 C8 TL15 TL14 9-13...
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VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code JKNBP0178TASA Battery Lid Knob LHLDZ1501TAZZ LCD Holder(H870S/H96E) AG JKNBP0179TASA Battery Lock Knob LHLDZ1502TAZZ LCD Holder(H890S/H960E)AG LANGK0469TA00 Battery Lid Angle...
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VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code PACKING PARTS CASSETTE HOUSING PARTS (NOT REPLACEMENT ITEM) CHLDX3077GE01 Cassette Compartment SPAKA6312TAZZ Top Case — Ass'y SPAKA6313TAZZ Bottom Case — MSPRT0414GEZZ Up Main Spring...
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VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E CASSETTE HOUSING CONTROL UNIT Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code CAMERA UNIT EXPLODED VIEW The mark must be on the face. Lens side side Mark Face the thinner part toward the lens side.
VL-H870U VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H875U VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890U VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E 11. PACKING OF THE SET Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code UBATL0011TAZZ å Lithium Battery UADP-0304TAZZ AC Adapter ~RCORF0038TAZZ RRMCG0074TASA QCNW-1906TAZZ Ferrite Core Remote Control...
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VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H860S/H/VL-H870S VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H890S/VL-H94E VL-H96E/VL-H960E VL-H96E/VL-H960E Ref. No. Part No. Description Code Ref. No. Part No. Description Code - M E M O - 10-23...
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