Sanyo DTL-4800 Manual

BASIC SERVICE TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
VN-D MECHANISM
1. MAINTAINING AND CHECKING
THE MECHANISM
1-1. REGULAR CHECKS AND
MAINTENANCE ITEMS .................. 2
1-2. SERVICE TOOLS AND CLEANING
.......................................................... 3
2. AN OVERVIEW OF THE
MECHANISM
2-1. NAMES OF THE MAIN PARTS ...... 4
2-2. AN OVERVIEW OF THE
MECHANISM MODES .................... 6
3. DIS-ASSEMBLING THE MAIN
PARTS OF THE MECHANISM
3-1. HOW TO MAKE THE MECHANISM
MOVE ............................................... 8
3-2. MECHANISM UNIT ......................... 9
3-3. CASSETTE DRIVE MECHANISM ... 9
3-4. CLEANER ROLLER
ASSEMBLY .................................... 11
3-5. CYLINDER (DRUM) ....................... 12
3-6. FE HEAD AND ACE HEAD ............ 14
3-7. CAPSTAN MOTOR ....................... 15
3-8. LOADING MOTOR ASSEMBLY
AND WORM GEAR ASSEMBLY .. 16
3-9. PINCH ROLLER PRESSURE
MECHANISM ................................ 16
3-10. L GUIDE ACT LEVER ASSEMBLY ,
LOAD LEVER ASSEMBLY AND
STOPPER LEVER ASSEMBLY ..... 18
3-11. BT LEVER ASSEMBLY ................. 18
3-12. REEL DRIVE MECHANISM ........... 19
3-13. BRAKES ......................................... 20
3-14. GUIDES .......................................... 22
3-15. WHEEL GEAR 2, MAIN CAM AND
MODE SWITCH ............................. 23
3-16. CRESCENT SLIDE ......................... 24
3-17. S LOAD GEAR, T LOAD GEAR,
S LOAD LEVER ASSEMBLY AND
T LOAD LEVER ASSEMBLY ......... 25
3-18. TAPE SENSORS, REEL SENSOR
AND EP SW LEVER ...................... 26
4. MECHANISM CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
4-1. REEL TABLE TORQUE CHECK .... 27
4-2. ADJUSTING THE BT LEVER
ASSEMBLY POSITION AND
CHECKING THE BACK TENSION
TORQUE IN PLAY MODE ............. 27
4-3. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT ......... 28
Contents
FILE NO.
VN-D MECHANISM
Real Time
Video Cassette Recorder
REFERENCE No.MM5310173

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1. MAINTAINING AND CHECKING THE MECHANISM
1-1. REGULAR CHECKS AND
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
To obtain full function and maximum performance from
the set, and to stop it getting dirty or scratched, we
recommend that you carry out the following mainte-
nance procedures and regular checks. The maintenance
checks described in the following section should also be
carried out without fail after carrying out any repairs to
the set.
NOTE: OIL AND GREASE
• Always use the specified brands of oil and grease. If
you use a grease with the wrong viscosity, for example,
this can lead to all sorts of problems. Be careful to keep
the oil and grease free of dust and foreign bodies.
• A “drop” of oil is the amount of oil remaining on the tip
of a rod with a diameter of 1.5mm after it is dipped in oil
to a depth of 1cm and then taken out.
1-1-1. REGULAR CHECKS
Remarks
Hours of use (H)
Part maintained
Band brake assembly
Oil
Check
BT lever assembly
Full erase head
Cleaner roller assembly
Guide roller assembly
S incline mounting assembly
T incline mounting assembly
ACE head
Pinch roller lever assembly
Pinch lift mounting
Pinch lift cam
Pinch cam gear
Cylinder earth assembly
Cylinder complete
Upper cylinder assembly
Supply reel assembly
Take up reel assembly
S reel gear
T reel gear
Reel pulley
Special washer 2.4 x 6 x 0.25
Clutch mounting complete
Reel belt
Capstan motor
Friction gear assembly
S brake assembly
T brake assembly
Capstan brake assembly
T soft brake assembly
Loading motor assembly
Damper
Worm gear complete
Main cam
Special washer 3.6 x 0.5
Wheel gear 1
Wheel gear 2
Mode switch
Crescent slide
S load gear
Front rack gear
Start rack gear
Pinion gear
Back tension torque
FF, REW torque
PLAY torque
Perform-
ance
checks REV torque
This periodic maintenance check table changes considerably according to the using conditions and environment.
This is an annual periodic maintenance check table. Repeat this maintenance table every year.
As life may be shortened if foreign particles and dusts remain accumulated on the tape guides and rotating and
contacting portions, clean if dirty.
Dusts and other foreign particles on the tape guides may also shorten the tape life and lower picture quality, therefore
clean thoroughly.
Tape path
system
Reel drive
system
Brake
system
Loading
drive
system
2000 4000 6000 8000
PB back tension torque: 25~50g/cm
FF, REW: more than 600g•cm
PLAY : 55~110g•cm
REVIEW: 100~210g•cm
Check, ReplaceCleaning

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Fig.1-2-1
1-2. SERVICE TOOLS AND CLEANING
1-2-1. SERVICE TOOLS
No. Tool Tool No. Remarks
1 Alignment tape SP colour bar 1kHz (normal)
2 Alignment tape SP monoscope 7kHz or 6kHz (normal)
3 Alignment tape VHJ-0118
SP sync signal 400Hz/7kHz (D-VCR) [DN-S704M]
4 Alignment tape VHJ-0119 LEP sync signal (D-VCR) [DN-LE0]
5 Eccentric screw driver VHJ-0003 Used to adjust the tape path
6 Nut box VHJ-0048 Used to adjust the height of the lever
load assembly
7 Torque dial gauge VHJ-0004 Used to measure reel winding torque
8 Cassette torque meter VHJ-0016 Used to measure back tension torque
9 Load lever assembly height adjustment tool VHJ-0111 Used to adjust the height of the load
lever assembly
10 Torque gauge screwdriver VHJ-0014 Used to adjust the tightening torque of
screws
11 3 mm dia. bit for torque screwdriver VHJ-0045 Used to replace the bit of the torque
gauge screwdriver
12 Video head removing tool VHJ-0041 Used to remove the upper cylinder
13 Oil VHJ-0099
14 Grease VHJ-0100
15 Grease VHJ-0101
16 Grease VHJ-0114
VHJ-0005
VHJ-0009
VHJ-0008
VHJ-0006
NTSC area PAL area
VHJ-0005, VHJ-0006,
VHJ-0118, VHJ-0119
No. 1, 2, 3, 4
VHJ-0003
No. 5
VHJ-0048
No. 6
VHJ-0004
No. 7
VHJ-0016
No. 8
VHJ-0111
No. 9
VHJ-0014
No. 10
VHJ-0045
No. 11
VHJ-0041
No. 12
VHJ-0099
No. 13
VHJ-0100, VHJ-0101, VHJ-0114
No. 14, 15, 16

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Fig. 2-1-1
1-2-2. CLEANING
1. Cylinder (Drum) (See Fig.1-2-2)
Moisten a chamois with methyl alcohol and clean the
video head and the tape path surface of the cylinder. Be
sure to wipe horizontally in relation to the video head. If
you wipe vertically, or use excessive force, you can
damage the video head.
2. Tape Path System / Reel Drive System
Clean the pinch roller, the capstan shaft, the tape guides,
the FE head, the ACE head, the reel table, the pulley and
the reel belt with a soft cloth, or chamois, moistened with
methyl alcohol.
NOTE: If the dirt on the tape guide cannot be cleaned off,
replace the tape guide.
Fig.1-2-2
Video head
Tape path surface
Cylinder
(Drum)
2. AN OVERVIEW OF THE MECHANISM
2-1. NAMES OF THE MAIN PARTS
2-1-1. CASSETTE MECHANISM ASSEMBLY
Pinion gear
Lid opener spring
Release lever
Drive gear
Lock gear
Gear holder
Under frame
Door opener
lever
Special washer
Tray lock
spring
Washer
Stand L

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2-1-3. UNDERSIDE
2-1-2. TOPVIEW
Fig. 2-1-3
Cleaner lever
Pinch roller lever assembly
Pinch lift cam
Pinch lift mounting
Front rack gear
Pinch cam gear
Start rack gear
T soft brake assembly
Fig. 2-1-2
Capstan motor
Capstan brake assembly
Audio R/P head
assembly
(ACE head) Stopper lever assembly
Dew sensor
Opener mounting
Load lever assembly
Tape top sensor
L guide act lever assembly
Take-up reel assembly
T reel gear
T brake act slide
Clutch mounting assembly
S reel gear
S brake
assembly
T brake assembly
EP sw lever
Tape sensor LED
BT lever assembly
Tape end sensor
Guide roller assembly
EP switch
S soft lever
Supply reel assembly
Band brake assembly
BT spring
S incline mounting assembly
Full erase head
T incline mounting assembly
Guide roller assembly
Cylinder mounting
Cylinder (Drum)
Cleaner roller assembly
Brake act lever
assembly
Friction gear assembly
Reel pulley S brake act slide
Worm gear assembly
Wheel gear 2 Wheel gear 1
Loading motor assembly
T load lever assembly
Rotor
T load gear
S load gear
Crescent mounting
Stator
BT spring lever assembly
S load lever assembly
Reel belt Capstan motor
Cylinder earth
assembly
Pinch cam gear
Mode switch (S8001)
Brake control lever
Main cam
Clutch change lever
Crescent slide
MC-1 PWB assembly
MC-3 PWB assembly

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2-2. AN OVERVIEW OF THE MECHANISM MODES
2-2-1. MECHANISM MODE SWITCHING TABLE
Fig.2-2-1
NOTE: The letters and figures enclosed in circles in the mechanism mode column are the codes on the crescent slide.
6
7
0
1
1
0
2
3
0
5
4
0
6
EJECT
Distinguished by whether the
EP switch is ON or OFF.
Horizontal shift section.
Vertical shift section.
0
IN REW
INITIAL
(REVIEW)
PLAY/STOP/REC
BRAKE pos. (POWER OFF) (STAND BY)
FF/REW
0
Mechanism mode
HEX
DATA
Cleaner roller assembly: ON
S/T mounting incline assem-
bly pressure begins.
S/T mounting incline assem-
bly pressure ends.
The principal mode-switching states of the mechanism
MODE SWITCH OUTPUT TABLE APPEARANCE OF MODE SWITCH AND RELA-
TIONSHIP BETWEEN MODE POSITIONS
EJECT
HEX
DATA
2
XYZ
0H H H
1H H L
2H L H
2H L H
3H L L
4L H H
5L H L
6L L H
7L L L
X: SW DATA 2
Y: SW DATA 1
Z: SW DATA 0
CASSETTE IN
IN REW
INITIAL
C Z Y X
REVIEW
FF/REW
BRAKE
PLAY/STOP
0
0
2IDLER POS.
(Pinch roller OFF)
H: 5V
L: 0V
Low active
IDLER
E
R
0
INITIAL
STOP PLAY
REW
When loading is carried out starting
at the CASSETTE IN position
REC
REC PAUSE
FF
CASSETTE OUT
(EJECT)
IN REW
(SHORT REW)
REVERSE DIGITAL VIEW
SCAN (REVIEW)
FORWARD DIGITAL
VIEW SCAN (CUE)
STAND BY/POWER OFF

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1
7
E
2
2
3
5
4
6
T brake assembly
S brake assembly
T soft brake assembly
S soft lever
BT lever assembly
BT spring
Pinch roller lever assembly
Clutch mounting assembly
Load lever assembly
Capstan brake assembly
S and T incline mounting assembly
Cleaner roller assembly
2-2-2. MOVEMENT CHECK LIST FOR THE MAIN PARTS OF THE MECHANISM
Mechanism mode
Principal parts
EJECT
IN REW
INITIAL
(UNLOADING)
(LOADING)
(REVIEW)
IDLER
PLAY/STOP/
REC
(STAND BY)/
BRAKE/
(POWER OFF)
FF/REW
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
UP
PLAY
UNLO
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
UP
PLAY
UNLO
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
UP
PLAY
UNLO
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON(W)
ON
PLAY
LO
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON(W)
OFF
PLAY
LO
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON(S)
ON
PLAY
LO
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON(S)
OFF
PLAY
LO
OFF
OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON(W)
OFF
FF
LO
OFF
OFF
(S): Strength (W): Weakness
UP/
DOWN
DOWN/
UP
PLAY
LO
OFF
UNLO
(ON)
PLAY
LO
OFF
LO
(ON)
2-2-3.HOW TO CHECK THE MECHANISM MODE
POSITION
You can tell which mode the mechanism is currently in by
looking at the codes and marking-lines on the crescent
slide on the underside of the mechanism chassis. The
edge of the crescent mounting is used as the reference
line, as shown in Fig.2-2-2, and the marking-lines and
symbols indicating the mechanism modes are displayed
on the crescent slide, which slides against the edge of the
crescent mounting. The mechanism mode is read off
from the marking-line on the slide crescent which is
aligned with the reference-line on the crescent mounting.
Example: In Fig.2-2-2, marking-line 6 is aligned with the
reference-line on the crescent mounting, so the mecha-
nism is seen to be in FF/REW mode.
Fig.2-2-2
2-2-4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY
Some models are equipped with the SELF-DIAGNOSIS
DISPLAYS function.
Use it as a means of finding out the symptoms and cause
of the error before performing repairs.
For details, refer to the separate service manual for the
respective models.
7: INITIAL
E: EJECT
Crescent slide
The edge of the
crescent mounting
is the reference-line.
Crescent mounting
6: FF/REW
4: BRAKE
5: PLAY/STOP/
REC
1: (REVIEW)
2: IDLER

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3. DISASSEMBLING THE MAIN
PARTS OF THE MECHANISM
POINTS TO NOTE
•When fitting the parts of the mechanism, refer to the
"Assembly Notes", and proceed in the reverse of dis-
assembly order.
•Dis-assembly and assembly should be carried out in
EJECT mode unless a movement mode is explicitly
specified. EJECT mode is the state in which the cas-
sette tape has been ejected.
•Clamps are used to prevent parts coming loose. When
removing a clamp, be careful not to force it, as this can
result in damage.
3-1. HOW TO MAKE THE MECHANISM
MOVE
In order to check a movement such as front loading, front
unloading, tape loading, tape unloading, raising/lower-
ing and pressing the pinch roller, you will need to operate
the loading motor. There are two methods of operating
the loading motor, and these are explained in sections 3-
1-1. The above movements can also be performed with-
out operating the loading motor, by following the method
explained in section 3-1-2.
3-1-1.OPERATING THE LOADING MOTOR BY THE
MANUAL METHOD (See Fig.3-1-1)
1) Refer to section 3-2 and install the mechanism unit.
2) Using your finger, turn the loading motor located at
the rear of the mechanism unit. For EJECT, turn the
loading motor in the direction of the arrow on the
loading motor. For PLAY or FF/REW, turn it in the
opposite direction.
When rotating the loading motor in the EJECT direc-
tion with a tape slacken, stop the rotation of the
loading motor before beginning front unloading.
Rotate the capstan motor with your hand, wind the
slacked part of the tape, and rotate the loading motor
in the EJECT direction again.
When carrying out front loading, release the lock
by pressing down the tray lock lever and the lid
opener lever of the cassette mechanism assembly
(shown in Fig.3-2-2).
3-1-2.MAKING THE MECHANISM MOVE USING
THE MANUAL METHOD
1) Refer to section 3-2 and remove the mechanism unit.
2) Refer to section 3-15 and remove the wheel gear 2.
3) If you turn the main cam counterclockwise, the mecha-
nism will switch to a mode such as PLAY or FF/REW.
To switch from FF/REW mode to EJECT mode, turn
the main cam clockwise.
Loading motor
The arrow which show the direction of EJECT
Fig.3-1-1
Fig.3-1-2
Main cam
Wheel gear 2
CW
CCW

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3-2. MECHANISM UNIT
(See Figs. 3-2-1)
1) Remove the top cover, bottom cover, DM-1 PWB
assembly and front cabinet assembly.
2) Unplug the flat cable from the VP-1 PWB
assembly on the cylinder (drum), and unplug the
ACE/FE head connectors .
3) Unplug the dew sensor connector .
4) Remove the two screws and the screw , then
remove the VP-1 PWB assembly , lifting it upwards.
5) Refer to section 3-3-1, then remove the cassette
mechanism assembly and the MC-3 PWB assembly.
6) Remove the two screws shown in Fig. 3-2-1.
7) Remove the three screws , then lift up the mecha-
nism unit.
3-3. CASSETTE DRIVE MECHANISM
3-3-1.CASSETTE MECHANISM ASSEMBLY
(See Figs.3-3-1 and 3-3-2)
1) Put the VCR into EJECT mode.
2) Remove the two screws .
3) Lift up the back of the cassette mechanism assembly
slightly, and remove the two hooks on the front.
4) Remove the screw , then remove the MC-3 PWB
assembly.
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. The cassette mechanism assembly and the mecha-
nism chassis should both be fitted in EJECT mode.
2. Check that the two hooks have snapped into the
mechanism chassis, and make sure that the two holes
in the cassette mechanism assembly are aligned
with the two dowels on the mechanism chassis.
3. Make sure that the big tooth on the pinion gear of
the cassette mechanism assembly slots properly into
the deepest gap in the start rack gear, as shown in
Fig.3-3-2.
4. When fitting the two screws , use the torque gauge
screwdriver (VHJ-0014). Give the screws a tightening
torque of 5 kg/cm.
Fig.3-2-1
Screw
Flat cable
Screw
ACE/FE
head
connectors
Dew sensor
connector
Screw
Mechanism
chassis
Hook
Hole
VP-1 PWB
assembly
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Cassette mechanism assembly
Screw
Hook
Hole
Dowel
Fig.3-3-1
Screw
MC-3 PWB
assembly
Drive gear
Start rack gear
Lock gear
Ensure correct
interlocking
Pinion gear
Ensure correct
interlocking
Fig.3-3-2

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3-3-2. CASSETTE DRIVE GEAR (See Fig.3-3-3)
1) Refer to section 3-3-1 and remove the cassette mecha-
nism assembly.
2) Remove clamps and , then remove the gear
holder .
3) Remove the clamp , then remove the pinion gear .
4) Remove the clamp , then remove the lock gear .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Put the tray in the EJECT mode position before fitting
any parts.
2. Apply grease (VHJ-0100) to the gear mounting shafts,
all the gear teeth, and the cam part of the drive gear
.
3. Ensure that the drive gear, the lock gear and the
pinion gear interlock correctly, as shown in Fig.3-3-2.
4. Make sure the clamps and snap in to the gear
holder .
3-3-3.DOOR OPENER, UNDER FRAME AND
STAND L (See Fig.3-3-4)
1) Remove the cassette mechanism assembly, referring
to section 3-1.
2) Remove the two clamps and take out the under
frame , pulling it towards you.
3) Press down the tray lock lever and the lid opener
lever , and loosen the tray , lifting it away from
you. In this state, press the clamp and remove the
door opener lever .
4) Remove the special washer , then remove the
washer .
5) Remove the two clamps and take out the stand L .
Be careful not to exert too much force on the clamps
, as this could cause damage.
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Apply grease (VHJ-0100) to the grooves on the
stand L, the inside of the hole in the drive shaft ,
and the mounting hole in the door opener lever of
the stand R.
2. Before fitting the stand L , be sure to move the
tray back as far as the EJECT mode position. Put
the two pins on the tray into the grooves on
the stand L. Put the drive shaft into the hole .
3. Be sure to fasten the two clamps and the clamp
on the stand R, and to fasten the two clamps on
the stand L.
Fig.3-3-4
Gear holder
Drive gear
Apply
grease
Tray
Fig.3-3-3
Pinion gear
(grease the
outer rim of
the teeth)
Stand R
Hole
Clamp
Under frame
Door opener
lever
Lid opener
lever
Clamp
Clamp
Tray
lock lever
Hole
Washer
Stand L
Clamps
Grooves
Lock gear
(grease the outer rim
of the teeth)
Clamp
Clamp
Special
washer
Pins
Drive
shaft
Tray

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3-3-4.START RACK GEAR AND FRONT RACK GEAR
(See Figs.3-3-5 and 3-3-6)
1) Remove the mechanism unit, referring to section 3-2.
2) Remove the cassette mechanism assembly, referring
to section 3-3-1.
3) Remove the special screw . When you do this, slide
the front rack gear assembly towards the front until
it stops, then take it off the shaft . Take care not to
damage the shaft .
4) Remove the spring .
5) Remove the clamp on the front rack gear , then
remove the start rack gear .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Apply grease (VHJ-0100) to the front rack gear and
all over the inside of the groove on the start rack
gear .
2. Align the positioning mark on the front rack gear
with the mark on the main cam .
3. When installing the cassette mechanism assembly,
refer to section 3-3-1 and align the start rack gear with
the pinion gear.
FIg.3-3-5
Special screw
Spring
Start rack gear
(apply grease to
inside of groove)
8Positioning mark
9Main cam
bkPositioning mark 5Front rack
gear
Fig.3-3-6
3-4. CLEANER ROLLER ASSEMBLY
(See Fig.3-4-1)
1) Remove the clamp 1and take out the cleaner lever
2. When you do this, be careful not to bend the
plastic springs Aand Bon the cleaner lever 2.
2) Remove the clamp 3, and take out the cleaner roller
assembly 4. Be careful not to touch the sponge on
the cleaner roller assembly 4.
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. When mounting the cleaner lever 2on the shaft 5,
press the clamp 1in the direction shown by the
arrow, and snap it into the mounting 6on the audio
R/P head assembly.
Front rack
gear assembly
Front rack gear
(apply grease to
inside of groove)
Shaft
6Clamp
BPlastic spring
4Cleaner roller assembly
3Clamp
1Clamp
2Cleaner lever
APlastic spring
5Shaft
6Mounting
Fig.3-4-1

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3-5. CYLINDER (DRUM)
3-5-1.UPPER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(UPPER DRUM)
(See Figs. 3-5-1, 3-5-2, 3-5-3,3-5-4)
1) Remove the two screws (See Fig.3-5-1).
2) First, tighten the handle of the video head
removing tool (VHJ-0041), then screw the two long
screws evenly into the two screw holes in the
upper cylinder assembly (upper drum) (See Fig.
3-5-2).
3) Hold the tool (VHJ-0041) so that the upper cylinder
assembly (upper drum) does not rotate, and at the
same time, turn the handle clockwise, and remove
the upper cylinder assembly (upper drum) .
4) Remove the tool (VHJ-0041) from the upper cylinder
assembly .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. When carrying out assembly, the CH-1 head on the
upper cylinder assembly (upper drum) and the
lower cylinder assembly (lower drum) must be
aligned. The CH-1 head on the upper cylinder assem-
bly bears a code such as 2N2D-Q, 2N4D-Q...etc,
as shown in Fig.3-5-3. The CH-1 on the lower cylinder
assembly has a round hole , as shown in Fig.3-5-
4. Assemble the parts so that the round hole is
next to the code on the upper cylinder assembly.
2. Be careful not to scratch the tape path surface of the
cylinder. After replacing the cylinder, clean the tape
path surface of the cylinder.
3. After replacing the upper cylinder assembly, do the
tape path adjustment as instructed in section 4-3 and
do the swithching position adjustment of the servo
circuit.
Handle
Upper cylinder assembly
(upper drum)
Video head removing tool
(VHJ-0041)
Long
screws
Screw
holes
Lower cylinder assembly
(lower drum)
Fig.3-5-2
Screws
Fig.3-5-1
Fig.3-5-4
Fig.3-5-3
Upper cylinder assembly
(upper drum)
Code
Lower cylinder
assembly
(lower drum)
Round hole
Screw holes
2N2D-Q

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Fig.3-5-5
3-5-3.CYLINDER MOTOR (ROTOR AND STATOR)
(See Fig.3-5-6)
1) Refer to section 3-5-2 and remove the cylinder unit.
2) If you have removed the mechanism unit, remove the
screw and remove the cylinder earth assembly .
3) Remove the two screws , the rotor and the
spacer .
4) Remove the three screws and the stator .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. When fitting the rotor , align the long hole -
beside the triangular mark on the rotor - with the
hole in the rotor disk.
2. When fitting the screws and , use the torque
gauge screwdriver (VHJ-0014). give the screws a
tightening torque of 3 kg/cm.
3. Align the dowels on the cylinder earth assembly
with the holes in the chassis.
4. If you have removed the cylinder unit, after assembly,
do the tape path adjustment as instructed in section
4-3, and do the switching position adjustment of the
servo circuit.
Screws
Rails
Rails
Holes
Dowels
Cylinder
mounting
Connector on the
CP-1 PWB assembly
Fig.3-5-6
Screws
Rotor
Long hole (used for
alignment when fitting
the rotor)
Screws
Holes
Cylinder
earth
assembly
Screws
Stator
Spacer
Hole (use for alignment
when fitting the rotor)
Dowels
Screw
3-5-2. CYLINDER (DRUM) UNIT (See Fig.3-5-5)
1) Put the mechanism into EJECT mode.
2) Refer to section 3-2 and remove the VM-1/VP-1 PWB
assembly
3) Refer to section 3-4 and remove the cleaner lever.
4) Remove the three screws . Taking care not to
scratch or soil the tape path surface of the cylinder
(drum), lift the cylinder mounting slightly, and keep-
ing it raised.
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Apply grease (VHJ-0100) to the rails (front and rear)
of the cylinder mounting (grease the parts which
come in contact with the S and T incline mounting
assembly).
2. Align the two dowels on the mounting cylinder
with the two holes on the mechanism chassis.
Check that connector is inserted in the CP-1 PWB
assembly.
3. After assembly, clean the tape path surface of the
cylinder (drum).
4. After replacing the cylinder unit, do the tape path
adjustment as instructed in section 4-3, and do the
switching position adjustment of the servo circuit.

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3-5-4. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (See Fig.3-5-7)
1) Refer to sections 3-5-2 and 3-5-3, and remove the
cylinder unit, the rotor, and the stator.
2) Remove the three screws and the cylinder
assembly .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Be careful not to scratch or soil the top of the cylinder.
After fitting the cylinder, clean the surface.
2. Align the cylinder assembly with the two dowels
on the cylinder mounting .
3. After fitting the cylinder assembly, do the tape path
adjustment as instructed in section 4-3 and do the
switching position adjustment of the servo circuit.
Screws
Cylinder
mounting
Cylinder
assembly
Dowels
Fig.3-5-7
3-6. FE HEAD AND ACE HEAD
3-6-1.AUDIO R/P HEAD ASSEMBLY (ACE HEAD)
(See Fig.3-6-1)
1) Unplug the connector from the audio R/P head
assembly (ACE head).
2) Remove the two screws , then remove the audio R/
P head assembly (ACE head) and the washer .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Align the hole on the audio R/P head assembly
(ACE head) with the pin on the chassis unit.
2. After assembly, check that the clamp on the cleaner
roller assembly has snapped into the mounting of
the audio R/P head assembly (ACE head) .
3. After assembly, clean the surface of the head with a
soft cloth or chamois.
4. After assembly, refer to section 4-3, and adjust the
head height, the azimuth and the tracking (X) posi-
tion.
Fig.3-6-1
3-6-2. FULL ERASE HEAD (See Fig.3-6-2)
1) Unplug the connector from the full erase head .
2) Remove the screw and the full erase head .
ASSEMBLY NOTE:
1. After assembly, clean the full erase head .
Full erase head
Fig.3-6-2
Screw
Screws Audio R/P head assembly
(ACE head)
Hole
Clamp
Pin
Washer

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3-7. CAPSTAN MOTOR
3-7-1. CAPSTAN MOTOR (See Fig. 3-7-1)
1) Refer to section 3-2, then remove the mechanism
unit.
2) Remove the reel belt .
3) Remove the three screws and the capstan motor
.
4) Remove the heat transfer spacer from the capstan
motor or mechanism chassis.
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Check that connector is inserted in the CP-1 PWB
assembly.
2. When fitting the three screws , use the torque
gauge screwdriver (VHJ-0014). Give the screws a
tightening torque of 3.5 kg/cm.
3. After assembly, clean the capstan shaft with a soft
cloth or chamois.
3-7-2. CAPSTAN BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(See Fig.3-7-2)
1) Remove the spring .
2) Remove the clamp , then remove the capstan brake
assembly .
Spring
Capstan brake
assembly
Clamp
Fig.3-7-2
Capstan
motor
Reel belt
Screws
Heat
transfer
spacer
Fig. 3-7-1
Connector

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3-8. LOADING MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND
WORM GEAR ASSEMBLY
(See Fig.3-8-1)
1) Refer to section 3-2 and remove the mechanism unit.
2) Remove the soldering on the lead wires of the
loading motor assembly from the MC-1 PWB as-
sembly. When you do this, be careful not to let the
soldering iron touch any other parts.
3) Press the clamp , and remove the loading motor
assembly and the damper . Be careful not to
exert too much force on the clamp .
4) Remove the worm gear assembly . To maintain
performance, do not dis-assemble the worm gear
assembly .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Apply grease (VHJ-0010) to the teeth of the worm
gear assembly . Then apply grease (VHJ-0114) to in
the hole of the worm gear assembly .
2. Check that the clamps and are securing the
loading motor assembly.
3. Check the polarity of the lead wires (the orange
wire is the positive terminal, and the gray wire is the
negative terminal). After soldering the lead wires ,
adjust them so that they do not touch the friction gear
assembly.
Clamp
Pinch lift mounting
Spring
Pinch roller lever
assembly
Indentation
Fig.3-9-1
3-9. PINCH ROLLER PRESSURE
MECHANISM
3-9-1.PINCH ROLLER LEVER ASSEMBLY
(See Fig.3-9-1)
1) Remove the clamp , then remove the pinch lift
mounting .
2) Remove the spring , then remove the pinch roller
lever assembly off the pinch lift mounting . Be-
fore you do this, align the Indentation on the pinch
roller lever assembly with the clamp on the pinch
lift mounting .
ASSEMBLY NOTE:
1. Be careful to keep the surface of the pinch roller free
of dust and dirt.
Clamp
Lead wires
Clamp
Damper
Worm gear assembly
Gray:
negative
Orange:
positive
Fig.3-8-1
Clamps
Loading motor assembly
Apply
grease
(VHJ-0100)
Apply
grease
(VHJ-0114)

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3-9-2.PINCH LIFT CAM AND PINCH CAM GEAR
(See Figs.3-9-2 and 3-9-3)
1) Refer to section 3-2 and remove the mechanism unit.
When you do this, make sure the mechanism is in
EJECT mode.
2) Refer to section 3-9-1 and remove the pinch roller
lever assembly.
3) After removing the screw , undo the three clamps
, then remove the opener mounting .
4) Remove the clamp and the pinch lift cam .
5) Remove the pinch cam gear .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Apply grease (VHJ-0100) around the shaft , all over
the teeth of the pinch cam gear , all over the
teeth of the pinch lift cam , all over the cam grooves
, and all over the “V Part ”of the opener mount-
ing . Apply grease (VHJ-0101) to the outside of the
shaft and all over the top cam of the pinch cam
gear .
2. Check that the positioning mark on the mode
switch is aligned with the arrow on the MC-1
PWB assembly, as shown in Fig.3-9-3. Then align the
square mark on the pinch cam gear with the
arrow on the MC-1 PWB assembly. After that,
align the round hole on the pinch lift cam with
the indentation on the pinch cam gear .
If you have carried out the above alignments and the
pinch roller will still not move up and down or per-
form the pressing movement correctly, refer to sec-
tion 3-15 and check the alignment of the gear wheels
1 and 2, the main cam, and the mode switch.
Screw
Clamp
Pinch lift cam
Shaft
Shaft
Fig.3-9-2
Opener
mounting
“V”part
Pinch cam gear
Clamps
Pinch lift cam
Pinch cam gear
Mode switch
Positioning marks
on mode switch
Arrow on MC-1 PWB
assembly
Square mark
Round hole
Indentation
Fig.3-9-3
Arrow

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3-10. L GUIDE ACT LEVER ASSEMBLY,
LOAD LEVER ASSEMBLY AND
STOPPER LEVER ASSEMBLY
(See Fig.3-10-1)
1) Refer to section 3-3 and remove the cassette mecha-
nism assembly.
2) Refer to sections 3-9-1 and 3-9-2 ,then remove the
pinch roller lever assembly and the opener mount-
ing.
3) Remove the stopper spring .
4) After removing the washer , remove the L guide act
spring and the L guide act lever assembly .
5) Remove the special nut , then remove the load lever
assembly and the L guide lever spring .
6) Remove the stopper lever assembly .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1) Apply grease (VHJ-0100) to the toothed area of the
L guide act lever assembly and around the shafts
and .
2) Refer to section 4-3 and adjust the height of the load
lever assembly.
3) Hook the L guide lever spring into the stopper
and the load lever assembly shown in Fig. A.
4) Put the pin of the L guide act lever assembly into
the cam groove of the crescent slide.
3-11. BT LEVER ASSEMBLY
(See Fig.3-11-1)
1) Refer to section 3-2 and remove the mechanism unit.
2) Refer to section 3-3-1 and remove the cassette mecha-
nism assembly.
3) Remove the BT spring , and remove the sub BT
spring on the underside of mechanism chassis.
4) Remove the clamp on the underside of the mecha-
nism chassis, then remove the BT lever assembly .
5) Remove the clamp on the band brake assembly .
Then, as shown in Fig. A, align the other end of the
band brake assembly with the protruding parts of the
BT lever assembly before removing it.
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. When fitting the BT lever assembly , be careful not
to bend the stopper or the S incline mounting
assembly out of shape by knocking it against them.
2. Hook the long hook of the BT spring into the BT
lever assembly , as shown in Fig. B.
4. After assembly, make sure that the mountings on
both ends of the band brake assembly are
positioned as shown in Fig. C.
5. After assembly, refer to section 4-2-1, and make the
appropriate adjustment.
Fig.3-10-1
Special nut
L guide lever spring
Load lever
assembly
L guide
act lever
assembly
Stopper
lever assembly
Pin
Shaft
Stopper
Shaft
Cam
groove
Stopper spring
Band brake
assembly
Clamp
Fig. A
Protruding
parts
Fig. B
BT
spring
Stopper
S incline
mounting
assembly
Fig. C
BT lever
assembly
Clamp
Fig. D
BT spring
lever
assembly
Sub BT
spring
Fig.3-11-1
Washer
L guide
act spring
L guide
lever spring
Fig. A

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3-12. REEL DRIVE MECHANISM
3-12-1.REEL BELT, REEL PULLEY, FRICTION GEAR
ASSEMBLY AND CLUTCH CHANGE LEVER
(See Fig.3-12-1)
1) Refer to section 3-2 and remove the mechanism unit.
2) Remove the reel belt from the reel pulley .
3) Take off the washer and remove the reel pulley .
4) Take off the washer and remove the friction gear
assembly .
5) Remove the clutch change spring .
6) remove the clamp gripping the top of the
mechanism chassis, then remove the clutch change
lever .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. After cleaning the shafts and , apply a drop of oil
(VHJ-0099) to each.
2. Be careful not to get any grease on the reel belt .
Reel belt
Reel pulley
Washer
Washer
Clutch change
spring
Clamp
Clutch change lever
Shaft
Shaft
Friction gear
assembly
Fig.3-12-1
3-12-2.CLUTCH MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
(See Fig.3-12-2)
1) Refer to section 3-3-1 and remove the cassette
mechanism assembly.
2) Refer to section 3-12-1 and remove the reel pulley.
3) Remove the two screws , then remove the clutch
mounting assembly .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Align the two holes with the shafts and . Be
careful not to press part A of the clutch mounting
assembly against the band brake assembly.
2. After assembly, make sure that the clamp on the
clutch change lever has snapped into the chassis.
Hole
Shaft
Shaft
Part A
Hole
Screws
Clutch
mounting
assembly
Fig.3-12-2
3-12-3.S SOFT LEVER, SUPPLY REEL ASSEMBLY
AND S REEL GEAR (See Fig.3-12-3)
1) Remove the S soft spring .
2) Remove the clamp , then remove the S soft lever .
3) Refer to section 3-12-2 and remove the clutch mount-
ing assembly.
4) Refer to section 3-11 and remove the band brake
assembly, then remove the supply reel assembly
and the S reel gear .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. After cleaning the shafts and , apply a drop of oil
(VHJ-0099) to each.
2. After assembly, clean the side of the supply reel
assembly .
S soft
spring
Clamp
S soft lever Supply reel
assembly
Shaft
Shaft
S reel
gear
Fig.3-12-3

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3-12-4.T SOFT BRAKE ASSEMBLY, TAKE UP REEL
ASSEMBLY, T REEL GEAR (See Fig.3-12-4)
1) Remove the T soft spring .
2) Remove the clamp , then remove the T soft brake
assembly .
3) Refer to section 3-12-2 and remove the clutch mount-
ing assembly.
4) Pressing the T brake assembly in the direction of
the arrow, remove the take up reel assembly and
the T reel gear .
ASSEMBLY NOTE:
1. After cleaning the shafts and , apply a drop of oil
(VHJ-0099) to each.
Fig.3-12-4
T reel gear Take up reel
assembly
T soft
spring
3-13. BRAKES
3-13-1.S BRAKE ASSEMBLY, T BRAKE
ASSEMBLY, T BRAKE ACT SLIDE
(See Fig.3-13-1)
1) Refer to section 3-3-1 and remove the cassette mecha-
nism assembly.
2) Remove the two clamps , then remove the T
brake act slide . (Note: You can remove the S brake
assembly and the T brake assembly without re-
moving the T brake act slide .)
3) Remove the brake spring .
4) Remove the two clamps simultaneously, then
remove the T brake assembly .
5) Remove the clamp , then remove the S brake
assembly .
ASSEMBLY NOTES:
1. Apply grease (VHJ-0100) to the shafts and .
2. When fitting the T brake act slide , align the mark
with the shaft .
Brake spring
Fig.3-13-1
T brake act slide
Mark
Clamp
S brake
assembly
Clamp
T brake
assembly
Clamp
Shaft
Shaft
Shaft
Clamps
T brake
assembly
T soft brake
assembly
Clamp
Shaft
Shaft