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VCR4H40DMuted Grey Screen In Playback Of Record, Sound O.K.Replace Ca06 100uf 10 V Capacitor In Head Amp.
VCRALL AWA MODELSLines Or Noise Bars In Pic. Of Pre Rec. Playb. Ok.Check Take Up And Supply Guide Posts Loose And Out Of Alignment. Monitor T.P.2c On Oscilloscope Whilst Triggering From T.P.2h Or T.P.4c. Adjust Guide Posts To Achieve A Flat Rf Envelope.
VCRAT1See Awa Av1
VCRATV1Capstan Speed DriftingC441 (.1uf) On Pcb S-j
VCRATV1Cuts Out In PlayWorn 'l' Plate, Faulty An318, Drum Flywheel Loose.
VCRATV1Drum Servo Not LockedAn318 Faulty Or Drum Flywheel Loose.
VCRATV1Horiz Jitter Across Picture.If Volts Across D404 More Than 8.5v Put 7.5 Zener Across It.
VCRATV1Int Play & Record When Hot.Make Sure R548 Is 5.6k & Not 56k
VCRATV1No Colour On PlayX631 Faulty
VCRATV1Patterning On Pic On Play And RecordMake Sure "all" Pcb Mounting Screws Are In Place
VCRATV1White Noise & Streaking On PlayClean Static Discharge Contacts On Bottom Of Drum.
VCRATV10All Lights On, Won't Play.Ic500 (mc14171b).
VCRATV10Audio Motorboats In Playback.Replace Play/rec Relay In Audio Section On Main Pcb.
VCRATV10Breaks Tapes On Rew, No F/fPinion Gear On T/u Motor.
VCRATV10Chews Tapes Or Will Only Play In Cue Mode.T/u Motor Faulty.
VCRATV10Drum Speed HuntingVr4a0 Sets Drum Speed. Also Remove Glue From Track Side Of Pcb.
VCRATV10Int Capstan Runs Fast.Dj's On Ic 4b0.
VCRATV10Int Not Recording Sound.Hard Wire Erase Head.
VCRATV10Int Or No Colour On Play/rec.Adj Vc6ao For 4.43mhz On Pin 14 Of Ic6ao, If Not Put 12pf Across C603.
VCRATV10Interm. Capstan Speed Runs Fast.Check For Dry Joint On Pin 5 Of Ic 4bo.
VCRATV10Loads Tape Then Drum Shuts Down And Ee Keeps Playing.Load Belt Slipping.
VCRATV10Low Sound With Humming Noise.Relay K3fo.
VCRATV10No Or Interm. Colour In Playback.Adjust Vc6a0.
VCRATV10No SoundRelay K3fo (mz-9b)
VCRATV10No Sound, Or Int Sound.Change Faulty Relay K3fo (mz-9b)
VCRATV10No Take-up In Play/rec. Modes Intermittent.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV10No Tape Functions. Won't Eject.Load Belt Stretched/ Broken.
VCRATV10Not Recording Audio Or Erasing Previous Signal On Tape.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV10Not Recording Sound On Blank Tape. Prev. Rec. Sound Heard.Cut Off Plug D.F. On Full Erase Head And Wire Direct To P.C.B. Add A 2200 Pf Greencap Across Pins 1 And 3 Of Oscillator (bias) Coil. Check Osc. Freq. Range 68-72 Khz.
VCRATV10Not Switching From Tuner Pic. To Tape Pic. In Play, Interm.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV10Pic. Jumping In P/back. Noise Bars In Pic. During P/back.Adjust Tape Guide Rollers Then Tighten.
VCRATV10Poor Or No PictureAdjust Entry And Exit Guides To Head Drum. Locking Screw Comes Loose.
VCRATV10Slow Play, Supply Motor On All The Time.Q5c4 (2sa1115)
VCRATV10Slow Playback. Burn Mark Around Bottom Rim Of Upper Drum.Replace Reel Motor Or Check To See That Reel Motor Isnt On At All Times. If So Replace Q5c4
VCRATV10Sound Will Not Erase.Remove Plug/socket From Erase Head And Wire Cable Direct To Pcb.
VCRATV10Wont Always Rec. Audio. Prev. Audio Track Can Be Heard.Solder Wires Directly Onto The Erase Head.
VCRATV10 SEE ATV 5
VCRATV11No Drum Control. No Colour.Upper Drum Assembly Faulty, Change C640 S/c.
VCRATV11No Take Up Motor Drive.Change Q5b4 (25a1115) (search Transistor)
VCRATV11No Take-up In Play/rec. Modes Intermittent.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV11Not Recording Audio Or Erasing Previous Signal On Tape.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV11Not Switching From Tuner Pic. To Tape Pic. In Play, Interm.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV11Poor Take Up Torque And/or Noisy F.FChange T/u Motor.
VCRATV14All Tape Functions Stop After Several Seconds.Check Take-up Side Reel Photo Sensor, Gp2l04. P.No. 268p02601.
VCRATV2Can't Tune Tv Channels. Tuning Line Stuck On 30 V.If No 6 Button Tunes Ok Replace D7a5 {prog 6 Isolation diode}
VCRATV2Capstan Motor Inoperative.Change Q443.Q439 (2sc1162c) On Servo Pcb.
VCRATV2Capstan Not TurningQ444 Dj'd Or Motor Sticking.
VCRATV2Capstan Speed FaultyIc401, X631 Faulty Or Adjust Vr414.
VCRATV2Clock Or Program Not WorkingV8f1 Or Ic8fo Faulty.
VCRATV2Cue And Review Inoperative.Change Ic4604 (tc4001bp) Located On Audio Search Board.
VCRATV2Cue\review Not Working.D5a5 Faulty, Capstan Motor Needs Lubrication.
VCRATV2Day Of The Week Will Not Strobe.Ic8f1 Faulty Or Dj's On Pcb Ch.Pro.
VCRATV2Distorted PlayIc401 Or Dj On Q2b3
VCRATV2Drum Motor Not Turning.Ic403 Faulty.
VCRATV2Drum Motor Too Fast.Ic403 Faulty.
VCRATV2E-e Picture Not Cancelling On Play.Q2a3 Leaky.
VCRATV2Erratic Clock OperationD908 Or Q907 Faulty, On Psu Pcb.
VCRATV2Goes Into Review When Play Pushed.Adj Duty Cycle Vr 4601 & Vr602 Presets.
VCRATV2Intermittent AudioIc3fo {an262} Faulty.
VCRATV2Intermittent Loss Of Colour, Recorded Servo Upsets.Check Colour Killer Adjustment.
VCRATV2Intermittent Sound.Change Ic3fo (an262)
VCRATV2No CapstanQ443, Q439 On Servo Pcb.
VCRATV2No Colour On Play.Dj On Q635 Or Q640. Ic631 {an305} Faulty.
VCRATV2No Colour On Record.Ic640 (an236) Faulty.
VCRATV2No Colour On Record.Change Ic640 (an236)
VCRATV2No Cue\review.Ic4604 (tc4001bp).
VCRATV2No Recording ColourIc641 Or C6m8 Faulty.
VCRATV2No Sound On E-eIc3f1 Faulty Or Dj On 5 Pin Din Socket
VCRATV2No Video On E-eIc211 Leaky.
VCRATV2No Video On PlayDf2a1 O/c.
VCRATV2Slow Cue And Review - Wow In Sound.Change Capstan Motor - Top Bearing Seizing.
VCRATV2Slow Cue/review, Wow & Flutter.Top Bearing In Capstan Motor, Try Lubricating.
VCRATV2Smear On Recording Picture.Q214 Leaky.
VCRATV2System Will Not Load To Play Or Record.Change Q5e3 (2sa673) On Motor Control Pcb, If No 15 Volt To Pin 28 Of Ic.
VCRATV2Vcr Will Not Switch From Video To Tv.Change Ic5lo (tc4013bp) On Program Pcb.
VCRATV2White Bar Thru Pic On PlayIc5lo Faulty.
VCRATV2Won't Load To Play/record.Q5e3 (2sa673) On Motor Control Pcb.
VCRATV2Won't Switch From Vtr To Tv.Ic5lo (tc4013bp) On Program Pcb.
VCRATV2Wowing Audio, No Search Mode On "slow Search Mode"Check For Faulty Capstan Motor.
VCRATV20Audio Not Muting In Cue & Review Modes.Q3ao Open Circuit.
VCRATV20Blowes Fuses.Replace 1c902 & Check Q972.
VCRATV20Capstan Speed Too FastIc419 (ba856)
VCRATV20Hum In SoundRelay In Audio Circuit.
VCRATV20Int Capstan SpeedIc418 (ma7434) Faulty.
VCRATV20No Audio On Play.No 9v To Audio, Ic3a4 Faulty.
VCRATV20No Capstan DriveRelay K4a1 Faulty
VCRATV20No Clock DisplayIc501 Faulty.
VCRATV20No Colour On PlayRemove Glue From Chroma Pcb, Under Shield.
VCRATV20No DrumDj's On Ic4p1, Ic4po, & Ic4p2.
VCRATV20No Or Low Audio On PlayR3e9 O/c Or High In Value
VCRATV20No Take-up In Play/rec. Modes Intermittent.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV20Not Erasing AudioHard Wire Full Erasse Head.
VCRATV20Not Locking In Cue Mode.C452 Open Circuit.
VCRATV20Not Recording Audio Or Erasing Previous Signal On Tape.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV20Not Switching From Tuner Pic. To Tape Pic. In Play, Interm.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV20Pic. Jumping In P/back. Noise Bars In Pic. During P/back.Adjust Tape Guide Rollers Then Tighten.
VCRATV20Pulsing Sound, Pic Unstable, Colour Smeary.Capstan Motor.
VCRATV20Wont Always Rec. Audio. Prev. Audio Track Can Be Heard.Solder Wires Directly Onto The Erase Head.
VCRATV21No Take-up In Play/rec. Modes Intermittent.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV21Not Recording Audio Or Erasing Previous Signal On Tape.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV21Not Switching From Tuner Pic. To Tape Pic. In Play, Interm.Check For Slipping Load Belt. P.No. 521d033010.
VCRATV30Drum HuntingDj's On Drum Mda Pcb. (top Of Mechanism Near Pinch roller)
VCRATV30Head Switch Point AdjustmentVr4a2, Vr4a3
VCRATV30Hum In SoundRelay In Audio Cidrcuit.
VCRATV30Shuts Off During Playback And Spills Tape.Check Whether Plastic T.U. - Drive Gear Is Loose On The Shaft, And If So, "locite" Gear Onto Shaft, Or Replace T.U. - Assembly.
VCRATV415 Volt B+ Supply MissingChange D908 (eqa 01 - 16r) And Q907 (2sc1983) 15v Regulator.
VCRATV4Capstan Motor No Go.Cable Clamp On Ad/sv Pcb Adrift.
VCRATV4Capstan Runs Fast When Released From Speed Search.Faulty Photo Interrupters On Capstan Flywheel.
VCRATV4Chews Tapes When Ejecting.Faulty Supply Motor Or Spool Brakes.
VCRATV4Colour Dropout In Playback.Replace Transistor Q6f4.
VCRATV4DeadQ902 In Power Supply O/c.
VCRATV4Distorted Picture In P/back. Drum Motor Speed Unstable.Replace Ic406.
VCRATV4Drum & Capstan Fast After 5 Minutes.Q445 Leaky.
VCRATV4Drum Motor Runs Really Really FastDj's On Ic405 Bottom Pcb.
VCRATV4Drum Running Flat Out.Dj's On Ic405 Or Q417 On Pcb Ad/sv.
VCRATV4E-e Sound Cracling.Ic3f1 (tc4066) Faulty.
VCRATV4F/f Or Pause Light On, Machine ErraticIc5ao (tms1300-2143)
VCRATV4In Play, E-e And Play Video Mixed Together.Ic2a2. Pin3 Is 6v Instead Of Ov.
VCRATV4Int Drum SpeedIc406 (upc339c) Faulty.
VCRATV4Intermittent Video Head Speed.Change Ic406 (upc 339c)
VCRATV4Lines In Pic. In Playback. Drum Motor Goes Very Fast.Resolder Dry Joints On Ic405.
VCRATV4Locked In Pause.Ic5ao (tms1300-2143) On Mecha Cont Pcb.
VCRATV4No 15v RailD908 & D907 Faulty.
VCRATV4No Audio On E-e Or PlayIc3f1 (tc4066) Faulty.
VCRATV4No Colour & Loss Of Drum Lock.X6f2 (4.43mhz) Faulty.
VCRATV4No Colour In PlayIc6fo (an6360) Or X6f1 Dj'd.
VCRATV4No Eject Or Mecha Functions.F902 Loose.
VCRATV4No Pic On Play, Lost On Head.Ic201 (an632on)
VCRATV4No PowerQ907 Faulty.
VCRATV4No Review, Slow To Slow Down After Cue.Dj On Q412.
VCRATV4Not Erasing Video Properly.Plug Ax On Pcb Ad/sv Loose.
VCRATV4On Stop, Unloads Then Partially Reloads Before StoppingUl Switch (436poo209).
VCRATV4Patterning On PlayZener Diode D 916.
VCRATV4Plays For Few Seconds Then Stops.Adjust Drum Pg Head To Flywheel.
VCRATV4Recorder Locked In Pause Mode.Change Ic5a0 (tms1300-2143) On Mechanon Board.
VCRATV4Snowy PicQ72 (2sc711a) On Tuner Pcb.
VCRATV4Snowy Picture In Ee.Replace Mc5156 Ic In Antenna Booster Module.
VCRATV4Snowy Picture.Change Q72 (25c711a) (on Tuner Board).
VCRATV4Snowy Picture.Replace Q72.
VCRATV4Snowy Pictures On E To E, Tape Playback Ok.Change Antenna Booster Ic Mc5156.(add 2 Diodes 152471 Back To Back) From Pin 11 Of Ic To Earth.
VCRATV4Sound Goes Intermittent.Change Rec./playback Relay, Faulty (audio).
VCRATV4Stopping In F/fT/u Motor Intermittent.
VCRATV4Stops During P/back Or Rec. Intermittently.Dry Joints Ic401 Or Q570 And 571 Faulty Or Replace Intermittent Sensor Lamp.
VCRATV4Stops On Play/rec.Dj's On Ic401 Or Q570 & Q571 Int Pt No:260p45102
VCRATV4Stops On Playback Or Record.Check For D/j's On Ic401, Tr Photo's May Go Intermittent. Q570 And Q571. Part No. 260 P45102.
VCRATV4Stuck In Pause Mode When Play Or Rec. Modes Are Selected.Replace Ic 5ao.
VCRATV4When Speed Searching, Tape Stops Or Motors Clatter.Adj Vr408/9. See Page 24 In Service Manual.
VCRATV4Won't UnloadAl Switch (436poo209)
VCRATV5Drum &/or Capstan Int StartIc4ao (tms1300 2143) Also Refer Atv4.
VCRATV5Drum Very FastDj's On Ic411
VCRATV5E/e Pic When On PlayIc419 (tc4049)
VCRATV5Goes To Rew On All Functions.Replace Ic In Remote Control.
VCRATV5Goes To Rew. On All Functions.Change Ic In Remote Control.
VCRATV5Goes To Rewind When Any Function Selected.Replace Ic In Remote Control.
VCRATV5Heads May Clog Up Easily; Excessive Back Tension.Change Supply-spool Motor, "sticking". Adjust Back Tension As Per Manual.
VCRATV5Intermittent Erratic And Tearing Picture, Sound Drags.Change Supply - Spool Motor, "sticking". Adjust Back Tension As Per Manual.
VCRATV5Loads Tape Ok - Then Unloads. Won't Play.Check If Shut-down Occurs Just After Pinch Roller Engages. Capstan Excessive, Causing Tape Looping And Operation Of Slack Sensor. Change Ic402 (capstan Drive Servo)
VCRATV5Loads Tape When Play Is Selec. Unloads Then Stops.If This Happens Just After Pinch Roller Engages And Capstan Speed Too Fast Causing Tape To Loop Which Activates Slack Sensor Replace Ic402.
VCRATV5No Colour Phase Lock In Playback.Adjusted Vc6f2.
VCRATV5Noise Bars On Picture, Top Or Bottom.Check Tape Path Alignment Guides.
VCRATV5Remote Not Working, Led Flashing.Icmo1 (m5848p)
VCRATV5Sluggish RewindNormally Caused By Added Loadingof Head Motor - Depending On Mode. Note; Back Tension Is Done Electrically.
VCRATV5Snowy Pic In Tv & E-e Modes.Ic In Booster. (mc5156)
VCRATV5Snowy Picture In Ee.Replace Mc5156 Ic In Antenna Booster Module.
VCRATV5Snowy Picture In Tv And Vcr Modes.Change Ic In Rf Booster. Mc156 Part No. 266001109
VCRATV5Sound Wows & Flutters. Heads Cont. Getting Fouled .Replaced Partly Seized Supply Motor.
VCRAV1Cassette Threads, Starts To Play, Then Stops.6. If Play-key Is Held Down During And After Threading, Without Autostop Solenoid Activating - Then Fault Is Mechanical. * Play Key Locking Slot In L Plate (10) On Function Assembly Worn And Releases On Final Click Of Trading Cycle - Replace Or File "l" Plate. * Make Sure All Springs And Levers Are Reassembled Correctly.
VCRAV1Cassette Threads, Starts To Play, Then Stops.1. Check Cassette Lamp O/c. 2. Auto Stop Triggered Because Drum Is Not Rotating. 5- 6 Seconds. 3. No Drum Pulse. Check That Flywheel Is Not Loose And That It Is Close Enough To P.U. Head. 4. I.C. 3 (servo Ic) An 318. 5. Check That Take Up Reel Rotates, If Not Auto Stop Triggers After 4-7 Secs. (belt May Be Broken Or Loose, To Hall-effect Sensor Near The Counter).
VCRAV1Damaged Tapes1: Pinch Roller - Clean Or Replace. 2:take - Up Clutch- Adjust Or Replace. 3:cassette Not Seating Properly Due To Cassette Compartment Or Heavy-handed Customer
VCRAV1Intermittently Stops Or Dosn't Thread.Check For "dead Spot" On Capstan Motor.
VCRAV1Loss Of Top-half Of Picture Unlocked Picture.Tension-arm Sticking And Not Applying And Back Tension.
VCRAV1No Record Or No Audio Dub.1: Check Linkages Out Of Position Near S1 And S2 Of Audio Servo Board. 2:reposition Board - To Allow Proper Travel Of Switch.
VCRAV1One Head Dead On Own Recordings Only.Check Q10, Q11, (preamp Bd).
VCRAV1Picture Wobble, Drifting Chroma W.R.T. Luminance.1:check Servo Alignment. 2:faulty Drum Motor - Especially Steel Case Models Marked "made In Holland". 3: Check For Erratic Back Tension.
VCRAV1Unlocked Picture, (like Unlocked Hor. Hold)Drum Running Fast. 1: Check Drum Discriminstor A & J. 2: Check Full Servo Alignment. 3: If Intermittent, Check Ic5.
VCRAV1Vertical Jitter On Playback.1:check Tape For Damage On Lower Edge Of Tape. 2:check P.B. Switching Point Is Not Inside Vertical Interval.
VCRAV1White Static Interference On Playback.Dirty Copper "antistatic Brush", Under Drum Flywheel - Remove And Clean.
VCRAV10Intermittent Or No Colour On Record Or Play.Adjust Vc6a0 To Get 4.43333 Mhz On Pin 14 Of Ic6a0. If Unable To Achieve 4.433 Mhz Insert 16 Pf In Parallel With 12 Pf C603
VCRAV10Slow Playback. Reel Motor On At All Times Power On.Change Q5c4 (2sc1115)
VCRAV11Bands Of Noise Across Picture In Play Of Pre-rec TapesAdjust Entrance And Or Exit Guides
VCRAV11Black Pic, Noisy Sound.Check Q103 (2sc22724) & Ic101 (m5186p)
VCRAV11Blurred E-eCheck Q3a5 (2sc2603) For O/c.
VCRAV11Capstan SlowIf Pin16 Of Ic4a3(m54896) Is Low - Replace.
VCRAV11Capstan Too FastC4f9 (.22uf) O/c
VCRAV11Displaced Colour, Picture Jitter On Play.If Pin 14 If Ic4a1 (tc4066bp)
VCRAV11Drum Too FastQ4bo O/c. Or Ic4a8 (an6344). If Pin 1 Of Ic4a8 Low Check Q4a2.
VCRAV11Int Luma On PlayDj's On Ic2a0 (m51450p)
VCRAV11Loading Motor Keeps Running When Tape InsertedCheck Orange Lead Or Switch On Load Mechanism For O/c.
VCRAV11No Capstan MotorIc4a0 (m50129p)
VCRAV11No Clock DisplayCheck D904 & Q902.
VCRAV11No Drum Rotation (int?).R403 (82 Ohm ) O/c. & Check For Dj's On Drum Pcb.
VCRAV11No E-eCheck D901 & Q901
VCRAV11No Operate &/or All Days Of The Week Light FaintlyR915 (10 Ohm Fusible ) O/c & Check Q903
VCRAV11Slow Speed. Volume FluctuatesCapstan Motor Faulty
VCRAV11Snowy On E-eIf 12v Missing On Pin Bu Of Tuner, Check Q905 (2sc1983)
VCRAV11Snowy Pic With Slight Picture At Top In Play. Cuts Out.R4k9 (1.5 Ohm 2w ) O/c.
VCRAV11Sound Varies In Playback.Check Supply Motor, & Back Tension. Motor Sus
VCRAV11Takes A Long Time To Come Out Of Visual SearchCapstan Motor Faulty
VCRAV11Weak & /or Int ColourQ6a3 (2sc2603) Or (2sc2724)
VCRAV11Won't Accept TapeCheck For O/c Yellow Lead On Load Mechanism
VCRAV11Won't Erase Previous AudioDj On Erase Head. Remove Plug & Socket On Head.
VCRAV11Won't Switch OffCheck R908 (1.8k) Or R910 (56 Ohm) O/c
VCRAV11Wow & FlutterCapstan Motor Faulty
VCRAV12Loss Of Tuning MemoryCaused By Spike On Mains, Can Be Reduced By .O1uf Across Mains.
VCRAV12Low Torque After 5 Mins In Play. Looks Like Int. Pause.Change Ic5a4 Stk6962.
VCRAV12No Eject, Rew, F/f Etc - No Capstan Drive.Stk6962 Ic Faulty
VCRAV12Plays And Records In Black And White.Replace Ic 6a0 (hybrid)
VCRAV12Will Not Play Or Load.Change Ic5a4 (stk6962)
VCRAV12Will Not Tune In Tv Stations.Resolder Tuner To Printed Circuit Board - (d/j's). Check Also Soldering Of Ic8a0 For D/j's.
VCRAV12Won't Accept Tapes.Ic5a4 (stk6962)
VCRAV12Won't Play Or LoadIc5a4 (stk6962)
VCRAV12Won't Tune ChannelsDj's On Tuner Pcb &ic8a0.
VCRAV12Wont Accept Tape.Replace Mode Select Switch. Check Idler Fl.
VCRAV14Erratic Functions, Gears SlippingReplace Gears & Mode Switch. *grease All Gears Etc*
VCRAV14Intermittently Stops In Play & Record.Take Up Reel Sensor Faulty.
VCRAV14Looks Like Bad Heads(no Head Signal)Replace Ic4a4 (4077).
VCRAV14Loss Of Tuning MemoryCaused By Spike On Mains, Can Be Reduced By .01uf across Mains.
VCRAV14No Clock, No Operation, Power Light On.Q5a3 Reset Transistor.
VCRAV14No DrumIc401 (lb1620) On Mba Pcb.
VCRAV14Not Loading FullyCheck Cam Gear B & Load Arm Gear For Cracking, Loose pin On Arm.
VCRAV14Rejects Tapes.If Pin 20 Of Ic5a0 Is 2.8v Replace Ic5a0.
VCRAV14Tape Stuck In Loaded Position, Pause Light On.Ic5a0 (m50742-653sp)
VCRAV14When Pulling Tape Out, Cassette Slider Goes In & Jams.Mode Switch On Side Of Front Loader Faulty.
VCRAV14Won't Turn On. Mss Ok.Check Edge Convertor To Timer Display Pcb Pin 22 Should Be 5v On - 0 Off Originates From F Pin 7 (power Switch)
VCRAV14Wont Eject Tape.Replace Gear 1 Gear 2 Camgearb And Mode Select Switch.
VCRAV2Snowy Picture To T.V. When Connected Through Vcr.Change Antenna Amp. Booster (ic Mc 5156). To Prevent From Re-occuring Fit 2 Diodes (1s2471 Or Similar ) Back To Back From Pin 11 Of Ic To Earth.
VCRAV20Capstan Motor Intermittent And/or On At All Times.Change Ic418 (ma7434)
VCRAV20Int Not Erasing Sound.Remove Plug On Full Erase Head And Solder Leads Directly To P.C.B.
VCRAV20Pulsing Sound, Picture Questionable - Colour Tends To SmearCheck Capstan Motor Speed - Replace If Unstable.
VCRAV21After Cue Pressed Vcr Goes To Review & Stays There.Adjust Vr4131 Capstan Fg For 320 Mv At Tp6.
VCRAV21Drum And Capstan Motor Hunts. No Reel Drive Unless Stall Drum.Missing 4.43meg Crystal From Connector Su On Pcb Signal Board. signal Board Is Under Top Board. Remove Shield And Remove Glue From Pins Of Ic 6ao.
VCRAV21Int Colour On PlayRemove Yellow Glue From Pcb & Check Xtal Lugs.
VCRAV21Poor T/u Torque And/or Noisy F.FChange "polling" T/u Motor. Check Load Belt.
VCRAV21Records Flashing ColourQ6m0 Faulty No Comp Sync Out.
VCRAV21Won't Switch To Lp.Relay Faulty On Drum Assy.
VCRAV29Head Switch Adjustment.Adjust Vr4a2, Vr4a3
VCRAV337No Colour In Playback.Adjust Vc6ao.
VCRAV400Drum Int Stops & Runs Backwards.Check For Dj On Brown Wire To "da" Socket On Mda Pcb.
VCRAV400Int Slow Load & Int Drum & Capstan Lock.X' Tal X1440 (4.433619 Mhz) Faulty
VCRAV400No E/e Sound On Stero (l/man R/sub Posit. Of Audio Monitor)C3261 47ouf Leaky (hifi Pcb) Or R 3411 1oouf &q3601 o/c
VCRAV400Noise In Hi-fi.T.P. 3n Rf Envelope T.P. 3y H/switch Adjust Vr3604.
VCRAV400Picture Goes Into Pause Itself. Capstan Interm. Stop/start.Replace Ic5a4.
VCRAV400Rf Interference On Top Or Bottom Half Of PictureAdjust Vr3301 (fm Channel Balance)
VCRAV400Won't Rew Or F/f, Loads & Unloads Before Attemp.Rew, F/fMode Selector Switch Faulty.
VCRAV410Chewed GearsMode Switch Faulty.
VCRAV410Distorted Pb Picture (heavy Lines Flashing Across Screen)Check Ic2a0 Ehm-m96a5u61k.
VCRAV410Drum Slowly Hunting.Check C4d0 47uf/25v. Near Q4a1.
VCRAV410Loss Of Servo LockReg 5v Down To 4.4v. Check Ic971 (njm785a)
VCRAV410Slow Loading, Vtr/tv Switch Not OperatingCheck C506 22ouf/10v On Pcb Ope.
VCRAV411No Video From Tuner. Audio Ok. Video P/back Ok.Remove Glue From Video Mute Pcb..
VCRAV47See Av337
VCRAV47Snowy Picture Both Off Tape And Off Air. Any Tape Recorded On This Machine Also Gives A Snowy Picture On Any Other Machine.Replace Rf Converter As This Unit Includes The Antenna Booster Amplifier As Well. The Module Is Not Meant To Be Repaired So Replacement Is The Only Practical Treatment.
VCRAV51No Drum RotationDj's On Ma Connections.
VCRAV51Wont Accept Tape.Replace Mode Select Switch. Check Idler Fl.
VCRAV61Poor TunerReplace Cap In If Stage 1æ 50 V C715
VCRAV61See Ghv1240
VCRAV62Drum Fast, Capstan Slow & Wow In Audio.Check Reg Ic On Drum Assy, Dj's R248, & Ic 201 (td6360)
VCRAV62Fails To Ff/rwMode Switch (use National Vss0091)
VCRAV62Picture Fuzzy In P/b. Looks Like Dirty Heads. Ee O.K.On Power Supply/sys Con Board, Replace All 47uf/16 Volt Electrolytic Capacitors. Approx 9
VCRAV62Sound Comes In And Out On Playback And Tuner.Look For Dry Joints On Servo Board. Connectors And Transistors.
VCRAV63In P/b And Ee Picture Picture Has Hum, Appears Black And Jumps. Voltage Rails And Ground Are Noisy.Replace All Electro Capacitors In Pwr Supply, Esp 47uf.
VCRAV64No GoDry Joint To D521 No Power To Pins 7/8 Ic502
VCRAV64No Threading Motor Drive, Mechanism In Wrong Posn.Replace D521
VCRAV64See Goldstar Ghv129x
VCRAV64When In Stop Mode, Capstan Motor Runs FreelyFaulty Track On Pcb Between D205 And Q204
VCRAV65Cant Get Tv Channels Through Video After Storm. cant Tune All Stations. Tu Only Has 5v Range.Zd106 33v Zener Faulty.
VCRAV65Vcr Plays, See Picture Then Shuts Down Intt- Maybe When ColdReplace Faulty Capacitor C104 2200uf 16 Volts In Power Supply Unit. may Fail When Hit With Freeze, Will Work When Hot.
VCRHS338See Av337
VCRTR102Plays Records Black And White.Replace Faulty Ic6a0 (hybrid)
VCRTR201Drum And Capstan Hunts.See Awa Av21
VCRTR201Scalloping Of Verticle Lines In Play.Drum Motor.


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