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Video Cassette Recorder Service VR550 /39/58 Service Service Service Manual Contents Survey of versions: PAL B/G Chapter PAL I, UK/IRELAND PAL B/G, Spain Sec. 1: Adjustment Procedure PAL/SECAM-BG+PAL/SECAM-L/L',FRANCE Schematic Diagrams and CBA's Exploded Views PAL-BG/DK+SECAM-BG/DK,EAST-EURO Mechanical and Electrical Parts Lists Sec.
To eliminate the TV’s sound. Press again to restore the volume. – TV-VOL TV-VOL To adjust the TV’s volume. TV-PROG. + TV-PROG. – To select a programme number on the TV. You can use this remote control to operate some functions of Philips TVs. 1-5-3 HG473IB...
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Front of your VCR STANDBY/ON PROGRAMME RECORD STOP/EJECT PLAY To switch off or on, interrupt menu function. STANDBY/ON To select the programme number. During PROGRAMME+ PROGRAMME- normal or slow motion playback, press to adjust the tracking. RECORD To record the TV channel selected at this moment. FWD.
SIGNAL NAME ABBREVIATIONS [ VR550/ (39, 58) ] Signal Name Function Signal Name Function Color Phase Rotary Changeover C-ROTA SIgnal SCART 16Pin Control Signal C-SYNC Composite Synchronized Pulse 4.43MHz 4.43MHz Clock CLKSEL Clock Select (GND) SCART 1 8Pin Output Control 8POUT-1 Signal Playback/Record Control Signal...
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Signal Name Function Signal Name Function LM-FWD/REV Loading Motor Control Signal Special Playback = “H” in TRICK-H SECAM Mode TU-AUDIO Tuner Audio Input Signal MOD-A Modulator Audio Output Signal TU-VIDEO Tuner Video Input Signal N-A-PB Normal Audio Playback V(L) Video L Head N-A-REC Normal Audio Recording V(R)
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[ VR550/ (39, 58) ] MAIN 1/7 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CAPACITORS RESISTORS C501 C862 R522 C502 CONNECTORS R523 C506 CL501 R524 C508 CL502 R525 C510 CL504 R526 C511 DIODES R527 C512...
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MARK 0.00 ~ 0.51V POWER STOP/EJECT 0.51 ~ 0.92V CH DOWN THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE VR550/39 0.92 ~ 1.27V CH UP PLAY IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR550/58 1.27 ~ 1.61V ---------------- 1.61 ~ 1.98V...
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FP562 MATRIX CHART MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE Models and Marks REC MODE (2.5) MODEL MARK THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE VR550/39 IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. VR550/58 1-10-35 1-10-34 HG473SCM2...
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MAIN 3/7 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CAPACITORS TRANSISTORS RESISTORS C251 C347 Q402 R402 C252 C351 Q403 R403 C253 C352 Q405 R404 C254 C401 Q406 R407 C302 C402 Q771 R408...
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Comparison Chart of MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE REC MODE Models and Marks (2.5) MODEL MARK THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE VR550/39 BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. VR550/58 1-10-38 1-10-39 HG473SCM3...
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Main 4/7 & Jack Schematic Diagrams MODE: SP/REC “ “ = SMD PLAY MODE REC MODE (2.5) INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. HG473SCM4 1-10-40 1-10-41...
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MAIN 4/7 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position CAPACITORS C157 C158 CONNECTORS CL151 CL152 DIODES D153 D154 D155 D156 TRANSISTOR Q153 RESISTOR R158 TEST POINT JACK Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS TRANSISTORS C101 Q101...
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MAIN 5/7 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS DIODES RESISTORS C002 D023 AA-1 R009 C003 D051 BB-2 R011 C004 D052 CC-3 R012 C005 D053 BB-2 R013 C006 D055 BB-2 R014 C007 D056 AA-2 R015...
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Main 5/7 Schematic Diagram CAUTION ! CAUTION ! MODE: SP/REC PLAY MODE For continued protection against fire hazard, Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. REC MODE replace only with the same type fuse. If Main Fuse (F001) is blown, check to see that all components in the power supply (2.5) circuit are not defective before you connect the AC plug to the AC power supply.
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Main 6/7 Schematic Diagram Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR550/39 VR550/58 MODE: SP/REC PLAY MODE REC MODE (2.5) INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. “ “ = SMD MAIN 6/7 Schematic Diagram Parts Location Guide Ref No.
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Main 7/7 Schematic Diagram ( D ) Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR550/39 VR550/58 MODE: SP/REC PLAY MODE REC MODE (2.5) THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE.
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Main CBA Top View CAUTION ! BECAUSE A HOT CHASSIS GROUND IS PRESENT IN THE POWER CAUTION ! For continued protection against fire hazard, SUPPLY CIRCUIT , AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED. Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. replace only with the same type fuse.
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Main CBA Bottom View CAUTION ! BECAUSE A HOT CHASSIS GROUND IS PRESENT IN THE POWER CAUTION ! For continued protection against fire hazard, SUPPLY CIRCUIT , AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER MUST BE USED. Fixed voltage ( or Auto voltage selectable ) power supply circuit is used in this unit. replace only with the same type fuse.
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Main CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CAPACITORS CAPACITORS CAPACITORS RESISTORS RESISTORS RESISTORS RESISTORS C002 C339 C471...
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Jack CBA Top View Jack CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position Ref No. Position CAPACITORS TRANSISTORS C101 Q101 C102 Q102 C103 RESISTORS C104 R101 C105 R103 C107 R104 C108 R106 C109 R108 C110 R109 C111 R110 C112 R112 C113 R113 C115 R115...
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AFV Schematic Diagram Comparison Chart of Models and Marks MODEL MARK VR550/39 VR550/58 MODE: SP/REC PLAY MODE REC MODE (2.5) THE SAME VOLTAGE FOR INDICATES THAT THE VOLTAGE BOTH PLAY & REC MODES. IS NOT CONSISTENT HERE. “ “ = SMD...
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AFV CBA Top View AFV CBA Bottom View AFV CBA Parts Location Guide Ref No. Position CAPACITORS CONNECTOR DIODE COILS RESISTORS CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR 1-10-61 1-10-60 BHC400F01093...
[ VR550/ (39, 58) ] Comparison Chart of Models and Marks Signal Active Mark Function Name Level Model Mark Video Head VR550/39 OUT H-A-SW Amp Switching Pulse VR550/58 Head Amp H-A- Comparator COMP IC501( SERVO / SYSTEM CONTROL IC ) Signal Video Head “H”...
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Signal Active Signal Active Mark Function Mark Function Name Level Name Level Vss(GND) Capstan OUT C-POW- Power N.U. Not Used Switching Pulse N.U. Not Used Power On Clock Select OUT P-ON-H CLKSEL Signal at High (GND) LED Clock Clock Input for OUT DRV- OSCin Driver IC...
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Signal Active Mark Function Name Level Drum Motor D-PFG Pulse PULSE Generator AMPVRE V-Ref for CTL F OUT AMPVRE V-Ref for CTL F IN P80/C P80/C Terminal Playback/ CTL (-) Record Control Signal (-) Playback/ CTL (+) Record Control Signal (+) CTL AMP AMPC Connected...
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE: Products marked with a h have special characteristics important to safety. Before replacing any of these components, read carefully the product safety notice in this service manual. Don't degrade the safety of the product through improper servicing. NOTES: Parts that not assigned part numbers (-----------) are not available.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C254 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) F Z 0.1UF/50V C302 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) B K 0.022UF/50V C303 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 1UF/50V M H7 C304 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 1UF/50V M H7 C305 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. F Z 0.22UF/16V C307 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) B K 0.047UF/50V C308...
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C401 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 47UF/6.3V M H7 C402 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 220UF/6.3V M H7 C403 CERAMIC CAP. B K 470PF/100V C404 FILM CAP.(P) 0.018UF/100V J C411 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 1000PF/50V C412 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 1800PF/50V C414 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) B K 0.01UF/50V C415...
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C510 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 22UF/10V M H7 C511 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 100UF/6.3V H7 C512 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) F Z 0.1UF/50V C513 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) CH J 22PF/50V C514 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) CH J 22PF/50V C515 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description C111 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) CH J 470PF/50V C112 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) CH J 470PF/50V C113 CHIP CERAMIC CAP. B K 2200PF/50V C115 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 100UF/16V M H7 C116 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 470UF/6.3V M C117 ELECTROLYTIC CAP.
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ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Pos. 12 NC Description CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) B K 0.01UF/50V CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) B K 0.01UF/50V ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 10UF/16V M H7 ELECTROLYTIC CAP. 10UF/16V M H7 CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) F Z 0.1UF/25V CHIP CERAMIC CAP.(1608) F Z 0.1UF/25V ELECTROLYTIC CAP.
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[ VR550/ (39, 58) ] Cabinet 2L011 2B18 2L011 2L011 See Electrical Parts List for parts with this mark. Some Ref. Numbers are not in sequence. 2L011 JACK CBA 2L011 2L012 2L022 2L042 2L021 2L021 2L021 2L051 2L021 2L022 2L041 2L021 SENSOR CBA AFV CBA...
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[ E ] X20A X20B X20C [ D ] X20A X20B X20C X20D X20E X20F [ E ] X36D X36E X36F X36A X36B X36C [ D ] Unit Comparison Chart of Models and Marks Model Mark VR550/39 VR550/58 1-17-6 HG473PEX...
: Products marked with a PRODUCT SAFETY NOTE have special characteristics important to safety. Before replacing any of these components, read carefully the product safety notice in this service manual. Don’t degrade the safety of the product through improper servicing. MECHANICAL PARTS LIST Pos.