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ORDER NO. VRD0006020C3 Video Cassette Recorder NV-SJ400A / NV-SJ200A Z-MECHANISM SPECIFICATIONS 2000 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
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/ Please refer to the service manual for Z- Mechanism Chassis. (Order No. VRD9802005C2) 2. The Model No. is indicated on the Schematic Diagram and Circuit Board Diagrams as follows. Model No. Indication Mark NV-SJ400A (SJ400) NV-SJ200A (SJ200) 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS 2.1. SERVICE INFORMATION 2.1.1.
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Method: Before replacing IC6001, MAIN C.B.A. and/or B6001: 1. Take a note that stored TV broadcasts channels.(Because , its user may store TV broadcasts by manually other than "Auto Tuning" operation and it is also erased.) After replacing IC6001, MAIN C.B.A. and/or B6001: 1.
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2.1.2. CYLINDER UNIT REPLACEMENT 1. CYLINDER UNIT REPLACEMENT A. Remove the mechanism unit from MAIN C.B.A./Chassis by referring“SECTION 3. Disassembly Method”. B. Remove the 3 screws (A) of the CYLINDER UNIT with a screw driver. C. Unlock the 4 locking tabs (B) and disconnect the Cylinder fiexible card from the FPC Holder.
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B. Remove the Cylinder Stator Unit. C. Remove 2 screws (B). D. Remove the Cylinder Rotor Unit. E. Loose Hex screw (C) (1.5 mm) and remove the CYLINDER RETAINER. F. Remove the Upper Cylinder. Fig. S3 3. UPPER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY When reassembling, perform the steps in the reverse order.
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1. Install the Cylinder Retainer so that the 2 holes on top of the Cylinder Retainer are at right angles with the Cylinder Connection. 2. Tighten the Hex screw (C) (1.5 mm) while pressing down on top of the Cylinder Retainer. Fig.
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7. Confirm the PG SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT with the alignment tape (PAL: VFJ8125H3F) and adjust it if necessary. 2.1.3. CHECKING OF MAIN C.B.A. When servicing the MAIN C.B.A., take out the MAIN C.B.A. and mechanism from the frame and turn over. Fig.
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C. Rotate the Capstan Motor clockwise from the bottom side to take up the tape. Fig. S10 D. Rotate the Main Cam Gear clockwise until the cassette tape is ejected. 2.3. INTRODUCTION OF VIDEO HEAD CLEANING CASSETTE / (POLISHING TYPE) 1. We are pleased to introduce Panasonic Video Head Cleaning...
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Cassette,VFK0923FT [for service purposes] andVFK0923FSE [ for end users] for all VHS/SVHS VCP and VCR. 2. These cleaning cassettes are exclusive removing the hard and sticky clogging on video heads. 3. These improve the efficiency of video head cleaning service and shortening cleaning time for end users.
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VFK0823FSE (For end users) Type of Cassette Full VHS Cassette Cleaning Time 10 Seconds/Time Tape Length 3.34 m Usability in a Path 30 Times Note: The tape material itself is the same in both types. 3. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 3.1. DISASSEMBLY METHOD 3.1.1.
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3.1.2. DETAIL OF DISASSEMBLY METHOD 1. REMOVAL OF THE TOP PANEL Remove 2 Screws (A) Fig.D2 2. REMOVAL OF THE FRONT PANEL UNIT Unlock 7 Tabs (B) Fig. D3...
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3. REMOVAL OF THE MECHANISM UNIT Remove Screw (C) Remove 3 Screws (D) Remove 2 Screws (E) Note: 1. Keep pressing 2 stoppers on Cassette Holder Plate and Press Cassette Holder Plate to the rear. 2. Remove the Mechanism Unit after bend the Cylinder Shield in the direction of the arrow.
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Remove AC CORD HOLDER Remove 4 Screws (F) Unlock 4 Tabs (G) Fig. D5 5. SERVICING POSITION Fig. D6 3.2. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Refer to the Service Manual for Z-Mechanism Chassis. / (Order No. VRD9802005C2) 3.3. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 3.3.1. PG SHIFTER ADJUSTMENT / (AUTOMATIC)
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PROCEDURES FIP Display Press the FF and EJECT keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. Press the FF and EJECT keys simultaneously more twice. Press the EJECT key for 3 seconds. Insert the Alignment Tape. (PAL: VFJ81215H3F) (NTSC: VFM8080HQFP) This adjustment is automatically started.
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8. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 8.1. POWER TRANSFORMER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.2. POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.3. TIMER SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.4. SYSTEM CONTROL& SERVO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.5. LUMINANCE& CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION IN MAIN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 8.6.
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11. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 11.1. CHASSIS PARTS SECTION PARTS LIST Ref. No. Part No. Part Name& Description Remarks 1 (1) VEG1550 CYLINDER UNIT NV-SJ400A 1 (1) VEG1549 CYLINDER UNIT [SUPPLIED FROM MAV] NV-SJ200A 2 (1) VXP2052 UPPER CYLINDER UNIT NV-SJ400A...
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Ref. No. Part No. Part Name& Description Remarks 41 (1) VXL2667 TAKE UP BRAKE ARM UNIT 43 (1) VXL2670 TAKE UP LOADING ARM UNIT 1 44 (1) VXL2798 TENSION ARM UNIT 45 (1) VXL2672 SUPPLY LOADING ARM UNIT 46 (1) VXL2785 PINCH ARM UNIT 47 (1)
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Ref. No. Part No. Part Name& Description Remarks 101 (2) VGM1695 TOP PANEL 102 (2) VYP7808 FRONT PANEL UNIT NV-SJ400A 102 (2) VYP7811 FRONT PANEL UNIT [SUPPLIED FROM MAV] NV-SJ200A 103 (2) VKA0192 104 (2) VKF3251 BLINDER PANEL 105 (2)
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Pin No. In/Out Port Name Function Normal/Service/Test2/Test mode selection. INPUT VOLTAGE MODE More than 4.0V Normal NORM/SERV/T2/TEST 2.5V - 4.0V Service 1.0V - 2.5V Test 2 Less than 1.0V Test T-PHOT This port receives less than 2.4V when Take-up photo sensor detects the tape beginning. S-PHOT This port receives less than 2.4V when Supply photo sensor detects the tape end.
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IC6001 CAPSTAN IC7501 IC0201 (CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE) (SYSTEM CONTROL/SERVO IC) DP7501 MOTOR L0201 TL0201 P0201 P2002 MOTOR DIFFERENTIAL TORQUE CURRENT DRIVE AMPRIFIER CONTROL LIMIT TIMER DISPLAY 14.3MHz IN 38 CAPSTAN P0201 P2002 ERROR TORQUE X6002 14.3MHz OUT 37 POSITION CAPSTAN P0201 P2002 TORQUE...
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MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN REC MODE MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN PLAYBACK MODE (SJ400) IC3001 QR3502 QR3501 PEAKING H-TRAP NLDE SYSTEM C SYNC CONTROL DOUB IC3501 PICT TW3030 DELAY AMP & FROM TUNER VIDEO H.AMP TUNER FAMI CLP1 (SJ400) JK3001 P3501 (FRONT) REC-Y FAMI...
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R0206 (FG HEAD) R0212 R0213 Q0203 P0201 Q0202 IC0201 R0207 CURR LIMIT (CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE) HOLE HOLE CAP ET SENSOR SENSOR CAP ED/S RCC SET CAP FG1 Q0201 GND(FG) R0210 C0201 REG 5V GND(MOTOR) D0203 TL0204 TL0202 TL0203 LOAD MOTOR(-) LOAD MOTOR(+) TL0201 PS 14V...
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CYLINDER SERVO SPEED LOOP P2901 MAIN COIL 2 P2501-9 MAIN COIL 3 P2501-8 P2501-7 P2501-6 HALL IC GND(CYL) P2501-5 P2501-4 P2501-3 MAIN COIL 1 P2501-2 P2501-1 NOTE:DO NOT USE ANY PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR ORDERING.WHEN YOU ORDER A PART,PLEASE REFER TO PARTS LIST.
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VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN REC MODE VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN PLAYBACK MODE :TO POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION :TO SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION IC3501 :TO LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION AN3368SB:SJ400 AN3365SB:SJ200 L3501 H SW VIDEO 5V C3502 C3501 (SJ200) 6V47 0.01 HEAD SW...
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:TO POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION THE STRIPED FRAME INDICATES THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT TO DISTINGUISH THE PRIMARY CAUTION :TO TIMER SECTION FROM THE SECONDARY CIRCUIT. PAY ATTENTION NOT TO RECEIVE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK DURING REPAIR AND SERVICE OF THE PRODUCTS. T1150 ETE28K131AZ:SJ400 VLT0972:SJ200 LB1122 C1121...
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VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN REC MODE AUDIO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN REC MODE VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN PLAYBACK MODE AUDIO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN PLAYBACK MODE ;TO POWER TRANSFORMER SECTION :TO SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION :TO LUMINANCE & CHROMINANCE/AUDIO SECTION Q1001 IC1001 2SD602A...
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P2002 CURR LIMIT CAP ET R2003 C2008 3900 0.47 CAP ED/S CAP FG1 GND(FG) REG 5V GND(MOTOR) C2015 LOAD MOTOR(-) LOAD MOTOR(+) REG 14V UNLOADING LOADING IC2501 AN3811NK (CYLINDER DRIVE) POWER(NPN Tr.X3) C2013 CHARGE B-EMF DET DISCHARGE CIRCUIT MODE SELECT P2001 (TO LOADING MOTOR) LOAD MOTOR(+)
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:TO POWER TRANSFORMER SECTION :TO POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION :TO SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION DP7501 VSL0543 S-VHS SP ON REMAIN R7512 PS HEATER(+) HEATER(-) D7502 C7505 R7510 MA4220NH 50V10 UNREG -29V R7504 IC7501 M35502AFP R7507 220 C7503 S.DATA R7508 220 S.CLOCK FIP CS POWER...
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:TO POWER SUPPLY/RF SECTION S :TO SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO SECTION H :TO HEAD AMP SECTION T4002 VLT0895 R4041 C4040 1000P P4001 (TO A/C HEAD) AUDIO ERASE IN (4.7) R4040 C4041 A.HEAD (W) 3300 Q4005 (-0.6) 0.022 A.HEAD (R) 2SD602A CTL HEAD (-) (OSC) CTL HEAD (+)
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VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN REC MODE VIDEO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN PLAYBACK MODE AUDIO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN REC MODE AUDIO MAIN SIGNAL PATH IN PLAYBACK MODE L3001 C3004 R3004 R3006 C3011 1500 680K C3009 25V4.7 6V220 L3003 C3003 C3002 R3003 C3014...
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CYLINDER STATOR UNIT Integrated Circuit HALL IC Connector P2901 ADDRESS INFORMATION M1 VM HALL IC VM M2 P2901 (VEM0715)
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T1150-3 STOP T1150-7 STOP IC1150-1 STOP IC1150-2 STOP IC1150-3 STOP 4.0Vp-p (2msec. div.) 100Vp-p (5 sec. div.) 2.0Vp-p (10 sec. div.) 15Vp-p (10 sec. div.) 450Vp-p (5 sec. div.) IC1150-4 STOP IC2501-1,2,16 REC IC6001-3,4 FF/REW IC6001-14 REC IC6001-15,16 REC 2.0Vp-p (10 sec.
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IC3001-37 REC/PLAY IC3001-38 REC/PLAY IC3001-42,43 PLAY IC3001-48 REC IC3001-52 REC/PLAY 4.8Vp-p (10msec. div.) 4.8Vp-p (10msec. div.) 0.4Vp-p (20 sec. div.) 1.0Vp-p (20 sec. div.) 2.0Vp-p (20 sec. div.) IC3001-56 REC/PLAY IC3001-73 REC IC3001-78 IC3501-1 REC/PLAY Q4005-C REC 5.0Vp-p (20 sec. div.) 1.2Vp-p (5msec.
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4.43 NTSC L BILINGUAL 443NT [L] BILINGUAL L A. COMP BIL [L] AUDIO COMPONENT SIGNAL BILINGUAL H BIL. [H] A. COMPO AUDIO COMPONENT SIGNAL BILINGUAL L AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE L BIL/M1 [L] A. D.P [L] AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE L BS CLOCK A.
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CYL GND CYLINDER GND FULL. E. 12V FULL ERASE 12V DELAIED FM RECORDING H D.F.M. REC [H] GND (ANALOG) GND [A] DELAIED FM RECORDING L D. FM REC [L] GND (TUNER) GND [TU] D. GND GND/NON SW 12V DIGITAL GND GND/N.
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POWER OFF H LINE IN [R] LINE INPUT (R) P-OFF [H] POWER OFF L LINE OUT [L] LINE OUTPUT (L) P-OFF [L] LINE OUT [R] LINE OUTPUT (R) P. FAIL POWER FAILURE DETECT LP H POWER OFF H LP [H] P.
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SYSTEM CONTROL 5V RF OUT RF OUTPUT SYSCON 5V SYSTEM SW RF Y RF LUMINANCE SIGNAL SYSTEM TAKE-UP PHOTO TRANSISTOR RF. Y. IN RF LUMINANCE SIGNAL INPUT T-PHOTO TAKE-UP REEL PULSE RF. Y. OUT RF LUMINANCE SIGNAL OUTPUT T-RL. PLS TIMER BUS CLOCK ROTAR.
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SYSTEM CONTROL & SERVO ICs DC VOLTAGE CHART (SP MODE) IC2501 Ref. No. MODE STOP 15.1 15.1 15.3 15.1 PLAY 15.0 15.0 15.3 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.3 15.0 14.7 14.7 15.1 14.7 14.7 14.7 15.1 14.7 IC6001 Ref. No. MODE STOP PLAY IC6001...
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Pin No. In/Out Port Name Function P.FAIL.IN(L) Power failure detection input. SP(L) This port supplies low during SP mode. S.REEL.PULSE Supply reel pulse input. T.REEL.PULSE Take-up reel pulse input. I.R. Remote Controller pulse input. OSD REC1 OSD REC control output. OSD REC1 OSD REC control output.
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Pin No. In/Out Port Name Function Digital 5V 14.32MHz OUT Oscillator output. 14.32MHz IN Oscillator input. 32KHz IN Oscillator input. 32KHz OUT Oscillator output. CLK SLCT Operating mode select. MESECAM This port supplies high during Superimpose OSD is displayed in MESECAM mode. PICTURE MODE1 Picture mode control output.