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| PSVR62 | Plays fine, when ejecting, guides hesitate on way back | Mode switch |
| PSVR65 | Dead | C812(100/25v) |
| T09081 | Intermittent audio | Solder connections on PCB near speaker, head phone jacks |
| T09082 | No response from front panel or remote | DM607, DM608 or DM609 leaky, pin 61 ICM601, or replace ICM601(246759) |
| T13060 | *Power light flashes,
then goes out. *Will not load cassette. Mode motor runs in reverse. *Takes tape, powers down, drum shakes. *Capstan running too fast *Only ch & vol work on front panel. Remote functions work *Goes dead in 5 secs. *Part ID RL06-2 possibilities |
*Parental lock is
active. Hold power, on remote for 7 secs. *Clean/replace mode switch. *Dust build up on optical cage of drum motor *IT002-224950 *1K02, switch control IC, back of control PCB on IC=HCF4021 *Mode switch, check alignment, check pinch roller placement *232460(CF-4.7K/0.7w), 220655(680/2w) |
| T19060(13TVR60 13TVR70 19TVR60 T13010) | *TV works OK, cassette
goes in part way, then ejects *Power light flashes, then goes out. *Will not load cassette. Mode motor runs in reverse. *Takes tape, powers down, drum shakes. *Capstan running too fast *Only ch & vol work on front panel. Remote functions work *Goes dead in 5 secs. *Part ID RL06-2 possibilities *Intermittent video to blue screen, tuner & play back *Dead, fuse OK. Good raw B+ 165 on CP07, TP01(coll). No voltages on CP36 |
*Parental lock, hold
power, on remote for 7 secs. *Parental lock is active. Hold power, on remote for 7 secs. *Clean/replace mode switch. *Dust build up on optical cage of drum motor *IT002-224950 *1K02, switch control
IC, back of control PCB on IC=HCF4021 *Mode switch, check alignment, check pinch roller placement *232460(CF-4.7K/0.7w), 220655(680/2w) *Check pin 2 IV001(TA8893AN) if bad, replace IV001. *DP20-232423 |
| T20015 | *Dead *TV dead, no relay click, VCR loads/unloads. |
*Q801, in relay drive
circuit leaky (2SC945). *Q52(C945P), D51(10v zener) |
| T25001 | Dead | R9903(150k) in VCR power supply |
| T25003 | White screen, dim video | Q791 leaky, no 9v on col(178651) |
| T25062 | Bright screen, retrace lines | Check for open traces from FBT |
| TC250003BC | No tuner, no capstan | Q9918(228628) |
VARIOUS |
*Capstan speed off in
playback *Plays 6 secs, shuts off. Counter advances |
*Open diode in p/s for
capstan. 3 in series, replace all *Solder reel sensor. |
|---|---|---|
| VJT275 | Tape stops durin play, ejects tape. No ff/rew, or take up | oil or replace capstan |
| VJT400 | Plays 10 secs., then stops. | Check drive belts |
| VLT470 | No display, no tuner channels | Replace DC-DC kit # 163818 |
| VLT472 | No display | Replace DC-DC with kit, check C754 on timer PCB |
| VKP900 | *No tuning, remote
functions, channels won't change *OSD jumps, flickers |
*C901-3300uf *C902 on REG PCB, bottom of tuner/timer |
| VKP950 | Slow FF/REW, audio muffled, distorted in play back | Swtiching reg #160788, VCR deck, right rear corner |
| VMT390A | Will not load, auto prog or change channel | Fuse #3 GMA 3a |
| VMT395 | Loads tape, won't play, then unloads, but no eject | Pin, on cam, next to capstan which slips through holder |
| VPT295 | Accepts, no pl, ff, rew. Keep hitting eject for tape | Leaky ZD805, R258(680) decreased |
| VPT296 | No power to capstan | Repair circuit traces from IC602 |
| VPT395 | Dead | Replace STK5372 |
| VPT630HF | Won't accept, shuts down | STK5372 |
| VR250 | Internal audio record | Poor conection CN501, on pcb end. |
| VR270(VR450) | *Poor video, audio
buzz *Dead, comes on after a while |
*C866(3300),
C867(4700) common *C766 |
| VR273 | Hum bar | C866, in power supply |
| VR273A | Powers on, all functions except play. | C866(3300/16v) |
| VR280 | Capstan intermittent speed | Path btwn. IC601 pin 26 & R611 |
| VR290 | *Changes speed from
SP-SLP in play mode *No counter movement, center LED not emmitting |
*AC cable intermitent *D0207 (1N4148)[MA165] |
| VR300( VR330, VG2001, VG2007, VR3300, M221) | *SLP mode very slow,
cannot track SP & LP *No capstan movement. *Drum motor spins too fast, shuts down. *In play, pic pulses snowy to good *No load or intermittent *Eats tapes, capstan not rotating |
*Lower drum assembly
bad. *Check D112, replace 10 uf cap on capstan pcb, repair traces. *Loose connecton, drum stator pcb, esp. J2, J3. *Adjust AC head, replace 10uf cap on capstan pcb *D112, 12v supply *C6, 10/25v capstan pcb, repair trace. |
| VR301 VR335 VR505 VR515 VR660HF VG2010 VG2016 VG4016 VG4216 | *Dead, no display *Will not accept, eject cassette. *No capstan rotation *In play, returns to stop, FF/REW OK *Dead, no capstan, will not accept or no play. |
*Cathode of D1103 or
1104 <3v, normal=9v(1N4001) *Cathode of D114 <5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D114 cathode<5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D110 cathode <5v (pl/rec), norm=13v; 15v in FF/REW. Repl. D108, 109, 110(1N4001) *Kit # 216135, includes 7 diodes (1N4001)to repair various problems. |
| VR319 (VR320 VR506 VR510 VR526.) | *Dead *Takes tape half way, alignment ok *Loads tape, no play, eject *IC101 specs.(ECG7128) *Pulls tape off course, esp during FF scan. *Dead, no display *Powers on by itself, tries to take empty carriage |
*C09(22BP) in power
supply, C14, C15 *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 *Mode switch *Pin 1(B+ input-15v), Pin 2(B+ output 12v), Pin 3(ground), Pin 4 ( high on 5.2v) *Too much t/u torque, replace clutch *Check BD601 inductor, may test OK in circuit. *D603, D602-if no help, replace LED |
| VR320(VR319 VR506 VR510 VR526) | *Dead, display flashes *Loads tape, no play, eject *Takes tape half way, alignment ok *IC101 specs.(ECG7128) *Pulls tape off course, esp during FF scan. *Dead, no display *Powers on by itself, tries to take empty carriage |
*Replace C09,c14,c15
in power supply *Mode switch *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 *Pin 1(B+ input-15v), Pin 2(B+ output 12v), Pin 3(ground), Pin 4 ( high on 5.2v) *Too much t/u torque, replace clutch *Check BD601 inductor, may test OK in circuit. *D603, D602-if no help, replace LED |
| VR321 | *Cassette load inop *Dead, with blown fuse *Takes tape half way, alignment ok |
*C601, 0.01uf/16v
ceramic cap *Q-1, Q-2, D-2, D-3, C-4 *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 |
| VR326 (VR319 VR506 VR510 VR526) | Takes tape half way | Check carriage gear alignment |
| VR327A | Cassette up, unit keeps skipping teeth | Replace snapped chassis lock on right side (VVDS0017) |
| VR329 | Will not accept cassette, works fine w/ cover off | Replace LED, check solder at end sensors |
| VR330(VR300, VG2001, VG2007, VR330, M221) | *SLP mode very slow,
cannot track SP & LP *No capstan movement. *Drum motor spins too fast, shuts down. *In play, pic pulses snowy to good *No load or intermittent *Eats tapes, capstan not rotating |
*Lower drum assembly
bad. *Check D112, replace 10 uf cap on capstan pcb, repair traces. *Loose connecton, drum stator pcb, esp. J2, J3. *Adjust AC head, replace 10uf cap on capstan pcb *D112, 12v supply *C6, 10/25v capstan pcb, repair trace. |
| VR332 | *Tadpoles *Drum motor noise in play back *Dead, fuse open. |
*RCA kit 229296-drum
kit *Re-solder power supply shield, bottom board. *D026, D027 in power supply (1N4007-ECG125) |
| VR335 VR301 VR505 VR515 VR660HF VG2010 VG2016 VG4016 VG4216 | *Dead, no display *Will not accept, eject cassette. *No capstan rotation *In play, returns to stop, FF/REW OK *Dead, no capstan, will not accept or no play. |
*Cathode of D1103 or
1104 <3v, normal=9v(1N4001) *Cathode of D114 <5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D114 cathode<5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D110 cathode <5v (pl/rec), norm=13v; 15v in FF/REW. Repl. D108, 109, 110(1N4001) *Kit # 216135, includes 7 diodes (1N4001)to repair various problems. |
| VR336 | Heads spin up, shuts down | Resolder end sensors |
| VR339 (VR348 VR509) | *Video takes a few
seconds to sync, no OSD *Dead, display may flash. *Part ID |
*IC501(LC74763-9119)
RCA#235541 *Frozen mode motor. *LED(235535), sensors(235585) |
| VR345 | Intermittently shuts down | C104 1uf/50v in power supply |
| VR348 (VR349 VR509) | *Video takes a few
seconds to sync, no OSD *Dead, display may flash *Part ID |
*IC501(LC74763-9119)
RCA#235541 *Frozen mode motor *LED(235535), sensors(235585) |
| VR450 (VR270) | *Poor video, audio
buzz *Display dim *Dead, power supply OK *Cassette ejects after a few secs. *Won't play, tape loads, tuner problems. *No power *Plays for a while, then video goes |
*C866(3000),
C867(4700) common *C865 47uf/50V *Must have 3 highs on mode switch for display, replace IC753(BA62090 *C866 (3300/16v), beside tuner *C866 (3300/16v) beside tuner *R852, C865 open *Check SM caps on head amp |
| VR451 | *Display dim *Erractic functions, cassette load and capstan. *Loads tape, no cylinder, press play and works. *Goes into play, press top of capstan, goes FF search. *Dark video on play back *Hum bars in pic, buzz in audio. |
*C865 47/50v *ESR all power supply caps, some leaked, some open. *Mode switch *Load motor IC *Check power supply for several bad caps *C866 |
| VR452 | *Accepts, then rejects
cassette *Overload, bending picture |
*C7778 (330/6.3v) *C866(3300/16v), C874(1/50v), in power supply section |
| VR475 | *Will not REW, eats
tapes on eject *Will not take cassette. Eject light is lit indicating tape-in. May work after warm |
*Idler wheel not
meshing with supply reel. Clutch #191367 *End sensor Q142, #183053 |
| VR480 | Video play back & OSD jitters | C7, or C1016, power supply 330/6.3 |
| VR500 | *Poor EE video *Shuts down soon after power on |
*Cust complained poor
recorded video. They use cable box and didn't notice
problem was tuner. Resolder tuner pins and grounds. *Can hear cylinder spinning too fast-repair solder connections on cylinder pcb |
| VR503 | *Load problems, loads
half way *Plays 6 secs, shuts down. Counter advances. |
*Panasonic kit
VVDS0017, small white nub broke off. *Poor connections IC2, t/u reel sensor |
| VR505 VR301 VR335 VR515 VR660HF VG2010 VG2016 VG4016 VG4216 | *Dead, no display *Will not accept, eject cassette. *No capstan rotation *In play, returns to stop, FF/REW OK *Dead, no capstan, will not accept or no play. |
*Cathode of D1103 or
1104 <3v, normal=9v(1N4001) *Cathode of D114 <5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D114 cathode<5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D110 cathode <5v (pl/rec), norm=13v; 15v in FF/REW. Repl. D108, 109, 110(1N4001) *Kit # 216135, includes 7 diodes (1N4001)to repair various problems. |
| VR506A (VR319 VR320 VR510 VR526) | *Dead *Takes tape half way, alignment ok *OSD distorted *Display flashes bright, then dim. *IC101 specs. (ECG7128) *Pulls tape off course, esp during FF scan. *Dead no display. *Powers on by itself, tries to take empty carriage |
*C09, in power supply *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 *C14-470uf/16v in power supply *Replace C09(22ufBP) re-solder joints on board. *Pin 1(B+ input-15v), Pin 2(B+ output 12v), Pin 3(ground), Pin 4 ( high on 5.2v) *Too much t/u torque, replace clutch *Check BD601 inductor, may test OK in cir *D603, D602-if no help, replace LEDcuit. |
| VR507 | *Dead *Dead, timer LED flashes, won't accept tape *At power on, capstan pulsates |
*C08 in power supply *First, check for parental lock-hold power on remote for 7 secs. or C09(22/16v np), C04(4.7/25v), C05(82/200v) *C09(22/16v np), C4(4.7/25v) |
| VR509 (VR339 VR348) | *Video takes a few
secs to sync, No OSD *Dead, display may flash. *Part ID |
*IC501 (LC74763-9119)
RCA#235541 *Frozen mode motor. *LED(235535), sensors(235585) |
| VR510(VR319, VR320, VR506, VR526) | *Takes tape part way *Dead, display may flash *IC101 specs. (ECG7128) *Pulls tape off course, esp during FF scan. *Dead no display. *Powers on by itself, tries to take empty carriage |
*Check carriage gear
alignment or gear on right side broke, kit #221066 *Replace C09, C14, C15 in power supply *Pin 1(B+ input-15v), Pin 2(B+ output 12v), Pin 3(ground), Pin 4 ( high on 5.2v) *Too much t/u torque, replace clutch *Check BD601 inductor, may test OK in circuit. *D603, D602-if no help, replace LEDcuit. |
| VR515 VR505 VR301 VR335 VR660HF VG2010 VG2016 VG4016 VG4216 | *No display *Dead, no display *Will not accept, eject cassette. *No capstan rotation *In play, returns to stop, FF/REW OK *Dead, no capstan, will not accept or no play. |
*R106, R107 open 100
ohm *Cathode of D1103 or 1104 <3v, normal=9v(1N4001) *Cathode of D114 <5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D114 cathode<5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D110 cathode <5v (pl/rec), norm=13v; 15v in FF/REW. Repl. D108, 109, 110(1N4001) *Kit # 216135, includes 7 diodes (1N4001)to repair various problems. |
| VR516 | Hum bars in p/b and tuner | C856 in power supply(2200/16v) |
| VR518 | No video | C810 & C164 |
| VR519 | Tape stuck, won't load-cylinder spinning. | C1004(82/200v) in power supply. |
| VR521 | No eject, eats tapes | Cracked main body gear shafts on idler assembly |
| VR522 | *Will not load tape,
shuts off *Turns on, shuts off. Loader always tries to eject. *Loads tape half way, shuts off |
*Q312 *Re-solder end sensors, or replace. *Gear attached to load motor shaft has split and is loose. |
| VR523 | Eats tape, no capstan. | Broken tension spring, hidden in 3 plastic gears, is broke. Base assembly p/n 191367 |
| VR525 | *Won't accept tape,
cassette-in lit. *No EE video, intermittent |
*Clean/replace mode
switch. *X601(241903) off pins 72, 73, IC 601, C614, C615 |
| VR526(VR319 VR320 VR506 VR510) | *Display flashes *Accepts cassette part way, alignment ok *IC101 specs. (ECG7128) *Pulls tape off course, esp during FF scan. *Dead no display. *Powers on by itself, tries to take empty carriage |
*C14, C15, C09 *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 *Pin 1(B+ input-15v), Pin 2(B+ output 12v), Pin 3(ground), Pin 4 ( high on 5.2v) *Too much t/u torque, replace clutch *Check BD601 inductor, may test OK in circuit. *D603, D602-if no help, replace LEDcuit. |
| VR528 | *Front panel shows
"LOCK", when power is pressed *Dead *Tadpoles *SMPS runs in burst, low AC current |
*Press, hold VCR1(2)
for 7 secs, on remote *P/S IC (U4614B) *RCA drum kit #229296 *CP096 (Off IP003, pin 5) CP095(IP003, pin 3) |
| VR530 | *Dim light on display *Dead *Dead, power supply pulsates *SMPS won't start *Shows "LOCK" in display *Dead unit |
*CP41(220/10v) &
CP70(10/50v) & CP08(220/10v) in power supply. *CP08, 100/25v *CP07, 10/50v *TP01 shorted,R18 open, CP08 leaky, p/s supply must have load to operate. *Hold power(or VCR1) button on remote for 7-10 secs. *CP04 in power supply |
| VR532 (VR541 VR542) | *Does not erase,
record audio *Display shows "Lock" *Dead-Q801(BUL26X1) shorted, R817(0.82 ohm) open |
*R781-18 ohm 1/2 watt *On remote, press 'ON' button for 8 seconds. *Replace R818, check IC on primary in p/s |
| VR534 | Dead | RF852(8.2 ohm) C852 |
| VR536 | WOW in audio, white streaks going up | C805 in power supply |
| VR537 | *Display flashes, no
functions *Dead or won't power up for 2 min. *Video jitter in p/b, audio OK *Takes cassette part way, alignment OK. *While pushing cassette in, clock goes out and won't accept. |
*Check IC101, 5 pin
for solder *C09, 22uf/16v BP, in power sup. *C14 *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 *Pin 1(B+ input-15v), Pin 2(B+ output 12v), Pin 3(ground), Pin 4 ( high on 5.2v) |
| VR538 | *Tadpoles in play back *Dead, no display *No load, no power on, capstan joggs in reverse *Won't accept tape |
*RCA drum kit #229296 *C53-4.7/50v, in shielded module *Guide roller gears off by one tooth or other alignment problem *Loading lever under cam gear (224988) |
| VR539 | Eats tapes on eject. Capstan doesn't rotate as guides pull back. | Mode switch, located in load motor block. |
| VR541 (VR532 VR542) | *Doesn't erase, record
audio *Display shows "Lock" *Dead-Q801(BUL26X1) shorted, R817(0.82 ohm) open *Dead, no display, no functions |
*R781-18ohm, 1/2 watt *On remote, press 'ON' button for 8 seconds. *Replace R818, check IC on primary in p/s *C813(10/50v), C812(100/25v) |
| VR542 (VR532 VR541) | *Doesn't erase, record
audio *Display shows "Lock" *Dead-Q801(BUL26X1) shorted, R817(0.82 ohm) open |
*R781-18ohm, 1/2 watt *On remote, press 'ON' button for 8 seconds. *Replace R818, check IC on primary in p/s. |
| VR557 | Audio out of sync with lips.(new unit) | Unit came out of box like this, reposition audio head. |
| VR564 | Loads cassette around heads, returns to stop. Works fine on pre-recorded tapes | Turn off auto-play in menu. |
| VR601HF | OSD flutter, unstable video, will not fully load tape | C16(20/6.3v) |
| VR605HF | *Drum doesn't start. *Part ID |
*Drum motor control
IC(AN3813K) *120uf/200v cap-RCA# 190631 |
| VR610HF | Dead | C09, C04 |
| VR611HF | *Dead, storm damage *Dead |
*D64 in power supply *C54, C56, R56, R55. Check Q52 for leakage (E/C) |
| VR615HF | Dead, no display, no functions | C813(10/50v), C812(100/25v) |
| VR616HF | *Dead, no display, no
functions *Part, ID, will not load tape |
*C813(10/50v),
C812(100/25v) *Nub breaks off grey arm. (224988) |
| VR617HF | No load, unload | Bad foil connection btwn. D32, L31 in power supply |
| VR618HF | No load or eject | D503 |
| VR620 | *Video p/b & OSD
jitters *Will not eject, may be intermittent |
*C7 or C1016 in power
supply (330/6.3) *Solder motor driver IC |
| VR621HF | *Won't load tape *Dead |
*IC904(BA6209) *Open RF871(68-1/8w) in power supply |
| VR625HF | Video p/b & OSD jitters | C1016 (330/6.3) in power supply |
| VR639HF | *No motor action,
display only, no 12v to IC604 *Won't load cassette, no tuning. May have display |
*Q805(229734, KTA1273) *Q805(12v reg,
2SA1271) |
| VR657 | *Video looks like bad
heads *Takes cassette part way, alignment ok |
P/S ZD3 & C13,
check all caps *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 |
| VR657HF | *OSD jitters &
poor p/b video *Dead, display may flash quickly *Noisey video, random black lines |
*C14 in power supply
(220/16V) *C09(194339) in power supply. Check C04, C14 *C16, C19(330/25v) in power supply |
| VR658HF(VG2035) | *Tries to load empty
carriage. *Dead, display flashes. *Takes cassette part way, alignment ok *Parts ID *Video alternates from good to bad |
*Check solder at
S603(LED). If OK, replace LED. *C14, C09 *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 *End sensors-215398; LED-212621 *Clean AC head |
| VR660HF VR505 VR301 VR335 VR515 VG2010 VG2016 VG4016 VG4216 | *Speed slow in p/b,
tracking lines *No display *Dead, no display *Will not accept, eject cassette. *No capstan rotation *In play, returns to stop, FF/REW OK *Dead, no capstan, will not accept or no play. *Will receive some channels, or no channels. |
*IC201, servo
microprocessor *R106, R107 open 100 ohm *Cathode of D1103 or 1104 <3v, normal=9v(1N4001) *Cathode of D114 <5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D114 cathode<5v, norm=14v (1N4001) *D110 cathode <5v (pl/rec), norm=13v; 15v in FF/REW. Repl. D108, 109, 110(1N4001) *Kit # 216135, includes 7 diodes (1N4001)to repair various problems. *Change R409 from 47k to 100k. Add 100k to IC401-pin 14 to ground on vertical PCB |
| VR663 | *Dim display *SMPS won't start *Dead *Dead, power supply pulsates *Shows "LOCK" in display *Dead Unit *No display *No play, FF, REW-tape spills. |
*CP41, 220/25v, &
CP08 (100/25v)in power supply *TP01 shorted,R18 open, CP08 leaky, p/s supply must have load to operate *CP08, 100/25v *CP07, 10/50v *Hold power (or VCR1) on remote for 7-10 secs. *CP04 in power supply *CP41(220/25v), CP71(10/50v) *Check that capstan pulley did not pop off |
| VR664HF | *Dead *Loads tape, no play, eject *Takes cassette part way, alignment ok *Pulls tape off course, esp during FF scan. |
*C09, 22uf/16vBP, C14,
C15 *Mode switch *Gear on right side broke. Kit#221066 *Too much t/u torque, replace clutch |
| VR667HF | *Video goes to B&W
after 40 mins *Display shows 'locked' *Dead, p/s voltages half of normal. |
*Cold solder #1 of
P202--or--C433 on video pcb *Hold 'power' on remote for 7 secs. *D828 is leaky |
| VR671HF | *Won't accept cassette *D1005 *No color and/or ripple in play back |
*Re-time deck
(Panasonic) *P/N 190206 or MA188 *In chroma circuit @ location IC001, replace SM caps, 4.7, 10, 100, 2.5uf |
| VR673HF | Will not load tape | Lever #224988 |
| VR677HF | Changes capstan speed intermittently | C613, check all 10uf caps. |
| VR678HF | Dead | Q801,R817,R818,C813,D808,D809,R815 |
| VR680HF | Poor play back, eats tape | Clean mode switch, p/n 206183 |
| VR688HF | *Dead, no display *Power supply pulsates |
*C813(10/50v),
C812(100/25v) *Q801(BUL26XI), R817(0.82), R818(2.2k), C812, D807(BA157, ECG552) |
| VR689HF | Part ID | Supply side guide post-225331 |
| VR690HF | *Tape loads-No drum
movement *Multiple problems, no pic, speed fast |
*IC1651 *Caps near micro, 10/16v, 2.2/50v, 10/50v-high ESR |
| VR692HF | Intermittently loses memory including clock | Have customer contact RCA, they may replace it. |