DIY VCR repair panasonic

In detail: do-it-yourself videocassette recorder repair panasonic from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

VCR POWER SUPPLIES
VCR repair site:
Replacing video heads:
Configuring the LPM path:
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VCR head cleaning devices are made from different materials, but mainly foam rubber is used. Over time, the material of the cleaning roller becomes dirty and causes problems in itself. The decomposing foam rubber sticks to the drum and mechanism parts, this leads to the appearance of various failures in the belt pulling path. Several options for the manufacture of new cleaning rollers have been worked out. The one described below is, in my opinion, the most affordable and technologically advanced.
At the end of a piece of wire 20 - 25 mm long, 0.8 - 1.2 mm in diameter, a ring is bent on a suitable blank (drill, for example), taking into account the outer diameter of the future roller. The rest is used as a pen. It turns out something similar to a device for blowing soap bubbles. The annular part is glowed red on the burner flame. Then it is quickly carried out along the entire length of a suitable piece of foam rubber. It turns out a long cylindrical sausage. Which is then cut into cylinders of the desired height with scissors. The inner hole is burned out with a heated suitable drill or soldering iron.
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Floppy disks have white spacers. From a tube from a telescopic antenna of a suitable diameter with a sharpened edge on hard rubber, you stamp circles, type a bag, clamp between metal plates and drill with the desired diameter. ALL.

Video (click to play).

Maybe someone knows why the software bar breaks, but I will share it all the same.
Due to long-term operation in many video cameras, contacts coordinating the position of the program strip are oxidized and burned, as a result of which the control engine does not stop at the right moment and, "crack",
The bar is cracking. At first I reinforced the bar with a metal plate, it helps a lot.
Then I got to the contacts.

For those who have heard something about chemistry and electrolysis.
I can suggest silvering contacts.
For my video player, I did just that. Already the 5th year has gone, everything works fine.
If anyone is interested in how this is done, write. I will always be glad to help.

Rottor
The fact that the bar breaks because of a dirty programmer is true.

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Just for the reason described above (the engine does not stop at the right moment).
Of course, if the bar was made taking into account such loads, it would not break.

The shank on the motor axis bursts for the same reason and quite often. It seems to me that washing with alcohol without disassembling the programmer is ineffective. Usually I clean the collapsible ones with a soft eraser for a pencil, and it is better to change the non-collapsible ones.

I still do not quite understand why IT needs to be changed and disassembled. There is no dirt there, there is dried grease, sometimes pitting corrosion in some points. Spring contacts generally retain sufficient force. Existing cleaning sprays and liquids completely solve cleaning problems. But the use of oil in combination with gasoline is just as effective and completely restores the operation of contacts. The problem is that flanges on the stator and rotor of the program switch interfere with the penetration of liquid into the contacts. It is enough to unbend the plastic parts of the programmer with a thin screwdriver, which will ensure the penetration of cleaning liquids into the interior without hindrance. Simple and reliable method does not require much time and disassembly

By the way, in this node there is another jamb laid down by the designers - try to rotate the gear and see how it clings with the stiffener of one of the grooves in one of the positions for the axis of the bar, bending it just at the point along which the break always occurs.
But I don't want to reduce the length of this tooth (?) And have not tried it.
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VCR malfunctions table .

PICTURE OF THE TITLE SHEET OF THE MANUAL.

TABLE OF FAULT CODES.
The code on the display of the PANASONIC K-mechanism vidacs.
one). U10 Dew formation
Wait until the indication disappears.
2). H01 After cylinder lock is detected, the cylinder does not start rotating again even after tape unloading.
Check the cylinder-motor drive circuit.
3). H02 Cassette tape is not wound up during tape unloading except Eject mode.
Check the capstan-motor drive circuit.
4). F03 Mechanism locks during mode transition except Eject mode.
1. Check the loading-motor drive circuit.
2. Check the mechanism phase alignment.
3. Check the Mode Switch.
5). F04 Mechanism lock during tape unloading.
1. Check the loading-motor driveї circuit.
2. Check the mechanism phase alignment.
6). F05 Cassette tape is not wound up during tape unloading in Eject mode.
1. Check the capstan-motor drive circuit.
2. Check the Supply / Take-up reel pulse.
7). F06 Mechanism locks after tape unloading in Eject mode.
1. Check the loading-motor drive circuit.
2. Check the mechanism phase alignment for Cassette Holder Unit.
eight). F09 No serial clock transmission between IC6001 and IC7501.
Check the serial clock circuit.

Here is the same in Russian, and even with pictures.

I still do not quite understand why IT needs to be changed and disassembled. There is no dirt there, there is dried grease, sometimes pitting corrosion in some points. Spring contacts generally retain sufficient force. Existing cleaning sprays and liquids completely solve cleaning problems. The use of oil in combination with gasoline also effectively and completely restores the operation of the contacts. The problem is that flanges on the stator and rotor of the program switch prevent liquid from entering the contact area.
It is enough to unbend the plastic parts of the programmer with the help of a thin screwdriver, which will ensure the penetration of cleaning liquids inside without hindrance.
Simple and reliable method does not require much time and unnecessary disassembly

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TABLE OF FAULT CODES.
The code on the display of the PANASONIC K-mechanism vidacs.
one). U10 Dew formation
Wait until the indication disappears.
2). H01 After cylinder lock is detected, the cylinder does not start rotating again even after tape unloading.
Check the cylinder-motor drive circuit.
3). H02 Cassette tape is not wound up during tape unloading except Eject mode.
Check the capstan-motor drive circuit.
4). F03 Mechanism locks during mode transition except Eject mode.
1. Check the loading-motor drive circuit.
2. Check the mechanism phase alignment.
3. Check the Mode Switch.
5). F04 Mechanism lock during tape unloading.
1. Check the loading-motor driveї circuit.
2. Check the mechanism phase alignment.
6). F05 Cassette tape is not wound up during tape unloading in Eject mode.
1. Check the capstan-motor drive circuit.
2. Check the Supply / Take-up reel pulse.
7). F06 Mechanism locks after tape unloading in Eject mode.
1. Check the loading-motor drive circuit.
2. Check the mechanism phase alignment for Cassette Holder Unit.
eight). F09 No serial clock transmission between IC6001 and IC7501.
Check the serial clock circuit.

Here is the same in Russian, and even with pictures.

Reference books and information on video heads.

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Modification of the tensioning mechanism.
- The problem arising with the tension of the belt with a weakened friction of the braking device is solved with the help of a weak alcoholic solution of rosin and oil.
- A small amount of oil (10 - 15%) is required to ensure even friction.
- Put a few large drops of solution into the indicated sector, turn on the mechanism for accelerated playback for 1 - 2 minutes, then rewind the tape several times in different directions, until the remaining solution dries and stabilizes.
- After the restoration of the operability of the automatic tension adjustment unit, as a rule, it becomes necessary to re-adjust the position - the height, inclination, azimuth of the CZG, to ensure the normal position of the tape on the guide columns, and the correspondence of the position of the heads in relation to the tape.
BUT, first of all, by adjusting the slope of the SZG, the lower edge of the tape is “abutted” against the guide column limiter (to the left of the rubberized roller), controlling the absence of warpage, which ensures the standard mode of “jamming” of the tape on the guide columns and excludes its vertical displacement .

- In this case, it must be borne in mind that “rosin-alcohol solution” is not a concentrated soldering flux!

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Panasonic NV-SD3, NV-SD10, NV-SD11, NV-SD20EE and etc.
The defect looks like this, when receiving from the tuner on bright scenes, the horizontal synchronization is broken (the image seems to break vertically), and at the LF input when a signal of color stripes is applied, the vertical lines of color transitions have a zigzag line. When checking such a signal with an oscilloscope, you can see that the horizontal sync pulse has changed its duration, instead of the intended width, it has only a vertical pod!
And when playing a cassette, the result is no better, also a broken image, as if the video segments / heads are dirty, it will not work to rinse, and there is no need to twist the racks to the point of stupidity, it will not help!
The defect lies in the surface mount aluminum capacitors on the hybrid assembly. VEFH29B signal processing unit, there are 5 of them (3.3x50v, 4.7x35v, 10x16v, 10x16v, 47x5v) I advise you to replace everything at once, there were blocks where all the containers "died".
I recommend sharpening the tip of the soldering iron (for dismantling), and select its power at least 40 or 60 W and work carefully, because the ceramic substrate.
When selecting conduits for replacement, take into account the parts installed on the main board under the assembly or you will have to redo them. It is possible to select containers not strictly. +/- 10-15% is not critical for normal operation.

Restoring a belt in Samsung SVR-405

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Dear! The video recorder of the aforementioned model has broken - it does not give back the cassette and does not spin it (there is no playback and rewinds). The vidac turns on, the head turns, sometimes a flywheel with a belt starts turning, but the cassette does not move. Where to see?

Yes, I completely forgot - when turned on, it almost immediately goes into standby mode.

Angry crunch.
It was only by screwing a flat curtain to the ceiling that I realized how crooked it was.

Angry crunch.
It was only by screwing a flat curtain to the ceiling that I realized how crooked it was.

No, it looks like my mechanics. But thanks anyway.

Yes, it looks like that. And how to fix it - just glue it?

And yet - I can't figure out how to take out the mechanism. Downloaded the kinematics setup

Can anyone come in handy, but it looks like you also need a service manual, you can't get to the mechanism, but you don't want to break it.

Yes, it looks like that. And how to fix it - just glue it?

And yet - I can't figure out how to take out the mechanism. Downloaded the kinematics setup

Can anyone come in handy, but it looks like you also need a service manual, you can't get to the mechanism, but you don't want to break it.

In general, the cause of the malfunction is clear, Lanman was right for all 100.
This pulley (1) turns freely on the motor shaft. I roughly figured out how to remove the cassette - this pulley has stepped projections (2), for which it can be rotated with a small screwdriver.
Question: when the rotation already becomes tight, and something starts to click in the mechanism, should we continue to rotate further? THOSE. Is the cassette removed exclusively by rotating this pulley or is it necessary to rotate something else? I'm afraid to break the mechanism

Angry crunch.
It was only by screwing a flat curtain to the ceiling that I realized how crooked it was.

[QUOTE = ilyata; 548643] You are on the right track. break your video.

Listened - donated the cassette. It was neatly destroyed, the mechanism was very neatly dismantled (Fig. 1)
In fig. 2 - mechanism. What do you need to twist to remove the cassette?

Yes, but what if you immediately remove the engine and repair the bushing?

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Make an application by phone 8 (499) 704-45-24 or through the form on the website.

Before leaving, the master will contact you, agree on a convenient repair time for you.

The wizard conducts free diagnostics, determines the cost and timing of the repair.

Equipment in good condition, warranty for work performed and spare parts up to 6 months.

The published cost of the work is for informational purposes, the final price of the repair may differ from the declared one (it is a public offer determined by the provision of Article 437 of Part 2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). The exact cost of the repair is determined by the master based on the results of diagnostics.

Prices do not include the cost of spare parts. The cost of replaced assemblies and parts is charged in addition to the cost of work.

Due to the fact that video recorders differ by the manufacturer or model, their repair can vary both in price and in terms of work. Our service center is engaged in the restoration of VCRs of any brand, format and production.

Most people think that repairing a home VCR is a simple matter and anyone can handle it. But you should also understand the complexity of the design of the device, which consists of a large number of mechanical components. This suggests that the factors provoking disturbances in the operation of the apparatus may be present in any part of it. And an experienced look and thorough diagnostics performed by a specialist will best help to one hundred percent determine the malfunction that has arisen.As practice shows, most often our employees have to deal with a problem in the operation of the tape drive mechanism (LPM) or with the wear of the video head.

The technique also refuses to perform its basic functions for a number of the following reasons:

  • clogged video heads;
  • malfunction of the AGC of color signals;
  • limiting detonation of a signal with sound;
  • a tape is pulled into a VCR from a video cassette;
  • the videotape refuses to start;
  • The VM returns to the "Stop" mode immediately after pressing any function.

All the problems described above, of course, upset every owner, but this is not at all a solid reason for buying a new device. Best of all, the technician should be entrusted to our craftsmen, who are able to carry out high-quality and professional repairs in a short period.

According to statistics, most of the breakdowns of any home appliances are associated precisely with gross errors in its use. And in order to reduce the likelihood of breakage to a minimum, you must adhere to certain recommendations:

  1. Remember to keep your tape drive clean. In the event that the operating instructions for your device prohibit the use of cleaning cassettes, do not under any circumstances try to open the device and clean it yourself. This always only leads to a worsening of the situation;
  2. In the event of a malfunction, do not carry out repairs without the help of a professional, and even more so do not involve unqualified "specialists". This will help further protect your device from larger recovery efforts.

Seeking help from Vostok-Polyus means putting your equipment in good hands! Our team consists exclusively of certified craftsmen with all the necessary knowledge and vast experience.

Our team begins the process of restoring units with a thorough diagnostics, which determines the cause of the malfunction and its localization as accurately as possible. After that, the repairmen inform the owner about the state of the equipment and the cost of the upcoming repair. Naturally, prices and terms of work performance directly depend on the complexity of the problem and on the format of the VCR itself.

If you want to give your equipment a second chance, then Vostok-Polyus has all the necessary privileges for this:

  1. high quality of work;
  2. efficiency;
  3. long warranty;
  4. optimal prices.

Our services are available to everyone on the territory of Moscow and the Moscow region. Contact us and we will be able to eliminate any malfunction!

Heh, familiar mechanics "K-gear"
I had to pick vidaks with such a mechanism more than once, mainly Panasonic AG-4700 (there are 2 such vidacs)
There were problems with the download. Load the cassette, start filling the tape and bam, all back and throw out the cassette. Long examining and raping the mechanics, a problem was discovered with the rotating parts of the loading engine. Namely, on the axis of the loading engine, a garbage is put on (as it is called correctly, I don’t know) that turns the worm, and the worm turns the gear. So, the full loading of the tape did not occur due to the fact that the engine axis turns in this plastic garbage and there is not enough power for a full "refueling", the signal is triggered and the mechanism turns everything back and throws out the cassette.
This little thing has a crack, or it just doesn't sit very tightly on the axis of the engine anymore. After I put this garbage on the glue, everything began to work like a watch.

By the way, even with the upper casing open, Vidak throws out the cassette.

And so, the author, load the cassette and on the back of the mechanics listen to how the loading engine behaves, if the full load has not happened and you can hear that the engine is buzzing, and parts of the mechanics do not move - the problem is what I wrote about.

and you can familiarize yourself with this material the other day accidentally wandering around this site.

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Management for the management of all departments.
What is step voltage?
is the tension between the legs when you take the bare end.

The book examines the popular models of modern video recorders and video players 1995-2003. produced by well-known manufacturers: Akai, Daewoo, Funai, Grundig, Jvc, Orion, Samsung, Sharp, Shivaki, Panasonic. Not only specific models are considered, but also whole series, which are based on widely used tape mechanisms. Unlike most similar publications, the book has a purely practical focus: for each model under consideration, design features are given, the procedure for disassembling units for replacement or repair, and, of course, typical malfunctions and methods for finding and eliminating them.

Several chapters of the book take a closer look at one of the "weakest" parts of a VCR - the rotating head assembly. Various types of BVGs, the order of their removal, installation and adjustment are given.

In addition, for models with built-in self-diagnostic tools, the procedure for using these tools to effectively find faulty nodes is given.

The appendixes contain schematic diagrams of Sharp and Philips VCRs, as well as combination models (DVD + VHS) Samsung and Funai.

The book is intended for specialists in the repair of video equipment, as well as for readers with basic knowledge and necessary practical skills in this area.

The issues of repairing video equipment are of concern not only to its owners, but also to many specialists and radio amateurs, for whom the repair of video recorders and other video equipment is the field of their main professional activity. A special factor complicating work in this area is the lack of literature in Russian, which would systematically cover the repair of household video recorders, video cameras and other video equipment. The available translated literature often suffers from tongue-tied and superficial approach to the presentation of materials. The factory instructions for the repair of VCRs produced by us ("Electronics VM-12/18", as well as "VMTs-8220/1230") can be considered relatively accessible. However, specialists are primarily interested in issues related to the repair of foreign video equipment, which dominates the CIS markets.

However, using them can be very difficult for many, since these manuals are in English, with a large number of abbreviations and abbreviations. In addition, it is very difficult to work with diagrams directly on a computer, large diagrams do not fit on the monitor screen; they need to be printed on paper with subsequent gluing of the fragments of the diagrams. In this respect, printed repair manuals are much more convenient.

In such conditions, specialists and radio amateurs engaged in repair are forced from model to model to accumulate their own information on the diagnosis and repair of equipment. Competition often prevents some masters from sharing information with others (there is no such problem on the Internet). The obvious plus of this approach - the possibility of self-education -, in the author's opinion, also has negative aspects. The fact is that in this case the video recorder is presented in the form of a set of "black boxes", the repairmen enter these or those found defects into their own array of malfunctions, which serves as a guide to action in subsequent work.

With a large amount of such information, the equipment can be repaired quite quickly and efficiently. However, at the same time, the essence of the processes taking place during the operation of video tape recorders, and the features of certain circuit solutions, as well as, of course, the modernization and expansion of the functional capabilities of the device remain far away. An additional negative factor in such a "formal" repair is also the impossibility of using domestic components and elements from other manufacturers in the form of functional equivalents.

Consider now the troubleshooting algorithm offered by the factory proprietary repair instructions. For example, in Fig. 1 shows the content of paragraph 5-6 (section 5 - troubleshooting) of the repair manual for the "Electronics-Samsung VMC-1230" video recorder.It can be seen from it that to test such a complex system as the automatic control system (ACS) of the drive shaft (BB), only four stages have been proposed, and the number of possible faulty elements includes the BB engine, the CAP IC201 microcircuit (HD49748NT from HITACHI), three resistors , one diode and two power supplies (+5 V and +15 V). Moreover, the explosive engine is understood as the entire drive shaft assembly, including the contactless motor control microcircuit.

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Contents of paragraph 5-6 (section 5 - troubleshooting) of the repair manual for the "Electronics-Samsung VMC-1230" video recorder

Approximately the same amount of checks has been proposed for other functional blocks of VCRs. This is certainly not enough for an effective repair. Of great benefit in practical work is the use of schematic and functional diagrams in the repair manual, although it should be said that their use can cause serious difficulties. For example, the functional diagrams of the VMC 1230 videotape recorder are a mixture of English and Russian abbreviations, many of which are not included in the list of abbreviations in the manual. In addition, a description of the functioning of both the video tape recorder as a whole and its individual units is not given. Despite the noted shortcomings, the presence of such manuals for foreign equipment at hand is the dream of many repairmen (especially in the provinces).

From what positions should one approach the repair of the “ocean of diversity” of foreign household video equipment? It seems advisable to start with a study of the available literature. This will provide some initial knowledge base. In addition to the books mentioned above, there is quite a lot of popular literature on video technology, often translated. However, it usually lacks descriptions of circuitry solutions, but errors and inaccuracies of translation are present in abundance, therefore, when reading such literature, you need to be careful, that is, you can put it mildly, do not take your word for everything that is written there.

At the next stage of the work, it is advisable to carry out a conditional classification of video tape recorders in order to clarify the belonging of a particular model to a certain "school" of developers. Although it should be said right away that it is certainly impossible to obtain complete information about this, the information must be accumulated gradually, in the process of practical work. The importance of this issue is as follows. At the moment, in the world, you can count more than one hundred companies (as well as trade marks) that have produced and are producing home video equipment.

If you try to accumulate information according to the principle “a specific model - a specific package of recommendations”, then it is practically impossible to fill such a “bottomless barrel” with information.

Nevertheless, there is an acceptable way out of this situation. It consists of a relatively small number of "schools" - developers of household video equipment. Specialists can be convinced of this by removing the casing and front panel from any European, Asian, or American brand VCR. In most cases, it turns out that all of its "filling" is of Japanese or Korean origin. Of course, individual units and elements may not be Japanese, in particular, in VCRs of European brands, tuners, analog and digital sound decoders are often manufactured by PHILIPS, SIEMENS, TELEFUNKEN, etc.

The main developers of video recorders, and not only household but also professional ones, are MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC (Panasonic), JVC, SONY. Household appliances are also being developed by SANYO, HITACHI, SHARP, TOSHIBA, AKAI, SAMSUNG, LG, and more recently THOMSON. In some years, VCRs were produced by the concerns MITSUBISHI and NEC. Firms of the "second echelon" (FUNAI, ORION, AIWA, DAEWOO) in the 90s produced mass-market devices that were cheaper than those of the above companies. Currently, their products occupy an insignificant part of the market.

The table contains some information from various sources, including from the author's working notes, about the belonging of VCRs and camcorders of various brands to the above "schools" of developers. Some of the brand owners have used "stuffing" for their VCRs from different manufacturers at different times. For example, PHILIPS used SHARP products in the 80s, and JVC (a number of models) in the 90s.

Before starting to consider the signs of belonging of specific models of video recorders to one or another developer company, let us dwell on general approaches to repair, as well as potential sources of equipment failures and reliability. From the point of view of the author, it is possible to identify the main reasons for failures of video recorders.

The main and most common cause of failures is natural wear of the units and elements of the tape drive (including wear of the video heads). The second reason is the incorrect use of electrical radio elements by developers: with a small margin of safety in terms of voltage, dissipated power, current, etc.

It should be noted that with professional use of video recorders (commercial re-recording), the wear of the video heads comes to the fore, since the equipment in this case operates mainly in operating mode (recording or playback) and there is a minimum number of transient modes per cassette. Depending on the types of video heads used, the pressure on them of the magnetic tape in specific devices and the operating conditions (humidity, dustiness), the service life of the video heads can be 4000. 6000 hours for mono models and 2000. 4000 - for HI-FI stereophonic ones.

During operation, the video heads are gradually erased, the amount of tip overhang decreases. For video heads that do not have internal defects, it is almost impossible to notice a decrease in the offset to 10.15 µm visually, from the image in playback mode. But in HI-FI stereo VCRs, a decrease in the offset value can be noticed. On the records made in HI-FI channels, crackling or their temporary shutdown may appear in various places of the phonogram. This is due to the fact that with wear and tear, the efficiency of video heads increases, and video signals are recorded on a magnetic tape over HI-FI audio.

The erasing effect of FM luminance signals on the magnitude of the magnetization of the HI-FI sound tracks is also growing. As a result, it decreases and, accordingly, the signal-to-noise ratio in the audio path deteriorates. This effect can be eliminated by decreasing the recording current of FM luminance signals, which has a beneficial effect on the image quality. Unfortunately, the adjustment of the recording current in the brightness channel is not provided for in all models of VCRs. In modern models, such a technological operation is usually not provided, and a constant write current in them is maintained using automatic gain control (AGC) systems. But even in such cases, the adjustment of the recording current of luminance signals is possible by changing the parameters of the external circuits of the AGC systems, although to carry out such operations, specialists need a clear understanding of the structure and operation of the luminance channels of specific devices.

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FM luminance envelope shape

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Rice. 2b
FM luminance envelope shape

At the same time, the tension of the tape in the section between the BVG and the VV increases sharply, and the automatic control systems are no longer able to maintain the synchronous rotation of the motors.

Some firms have produced extended life overhead cylinders and video heads. For example, the upper cylinders with a titanium coating from SHARP (golden) and with a "diamond" coating from DAEWOO (blue) can be noted. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS has also been producing video heads with diamond-coated tips in recent years. In the user manuals for equipment with such heads, it is stated that they have a threefold resource in comparison with conventional ones (obviously, ferrite ones). However, in practice this has not been confirmed. As an example, we will cite the following fact: at one of the circulation studios (in St.Rostov-on-Don) after 4000. 5000 hours of operating time, three dozen video players "Samsung SVR-537" with "diamond" heads (DIAMOND HEADS) required their replacement due to a significant decrease (2.3 times) in the signal frequency band brightness. Produces durable (LONG-RUN) video heads and MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC, used in VCRs and video players in recent years. The declared resource of the heads is 8000 hours (there is no data confirming this at the author's disposal).

The service life of the video heads can be slightly extended by increasing the reverse tension of the tape (up to 2-3 times). However, in some cases, the wear of the video heads is accompanied by the appearance of defects on the surface of the tips in contact with the tape. A characteristic sign of this kind of wear is that the video heads are susceptible to dirt (dust particles and magnetic tape adhering to the tips are retained for a long time). Conditioning heads, on the other hand, self-clean rather quickly when dirty. In such cases, polishing the surface of the handpieces using special equipment or with the help of special "polishing" video cassettes (for 8-format equipment, such cassettes are produced by SONY) can help.

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    Where to find the video head for the HITACHI VT-M727E VCR
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    I found a diagram for Samsung Electronics VM-1230 on the Internet, but of poor quality, Where else can I find the mentioned factory instructions for repair and adjustment for this unit?
  • Valery / 06/07/2010 - 16:53
    I will look everywhere the operating manual (simply the instruction) of the domestic video recorder Electronics VM-12 if someone is lying around, please throw it.
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    JVC HR-XV45 video player problem The video player has begun to read DVD discs poorly. A friend gave me a disc for cleaning / configuring a DVD drive. The player perceived the disc, began to clean and tune, but after cleaning it HAS STOPPED TO ACCEPT DISCS AT ALL (writes "defective disc")! Anyone have any advice on what can be done to get the DVD drive to read CDs / DVDs again? mail for reply:
  • Andrey / 01/05/2010 - 07:34
    A cassette cannot be inserted into the Samsung SV30G VCR and play does not start / Please advise what can be done?
  • Anatoly / 09.01.2009 - 08:40
    The site is quite detailed, but I could not find a diagram for Samsung Electronics VM-1230 even here. Who will look here and be able to help my mail: - Thank you.
  • Anatoly / 02/07/2008 - 06:35
    The site for me is excellent both in terms of topics and content. Thank you, success.

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Make an application by phone 8 (499) 704-45-24 or through the form on the website.

Before leaving, the master will contact you, agree on a convenient repair time for you.

The wizard conducts free diagnostics, determines the cost and timing of the repair.

Equipment in good condition, warranty for work performed and spare parts up to 6 months.

The published cost of the work is for informational purposes, the final price of the repair may differ from the declared one (it is a public offer determined by the provision of Article 437 of Part 2 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). The exact cost of the repair is determined by the master based on the results of diagnostics.

Prices do not include the cost of spare parts. The cost of replaced assemblies and parts is charged in addition to the cost of work.

Due to the fact that video recorders differ by the manufacturer or model, their repair can vary both in price and in terms of work. Our service center is engaged in the restoration of VCRs of any brand, format and production.

Most people think that repairing a home VCR is a simple matter and anyone can handle it. But you should also understand the complexity of the design of the device, which consists of a large number of mechanical components. This suggests that the factors provoking disturbances in the operation of the apparatus may be present in any part of it. And an experienced look and thorough diagnostics performed by a specialist will best help to one hundred percent determine the malfunction that has arisen.As practice shows, most often our employees have to deal with a problem in the operation of the tape drive mechanism (LPM) or with the wear of the video head.

The technique also refuses to perform its basic functions for a number of the following reasons:

  • clogged video heads;
  • malfunction of the AGC of color signals;
  • limiting detonation of a signal with sound;
  • a tape is pulled into a VCR from a video cassette;
  • the videotape refuses to start;
  • The VM returns to the "Stop" mode immediately after pressing any function.

All the problems described above, of course, upset every owner, but this is not at all a solid reason for buying a new device. Best of all, the technician should be entrusted to our craftsmen, who are able to carry out high-quality and professional repairs in a short period.

According to statistics, most of the breakdowns of any home appliances are associated precisely with gross errors in its use. And in order to reduce the likelihood of breakage to a minimum, you must adhere to certain recommendations:

  1. Remember to keep your tape drive clean. In the event that the operating instructions for your device prohibit the use of cleaning cassettes, do not under any circumstances try to open the device and clean it yourself. This always only leads to a worsening of the situation;
  2. In the event of a malfunction, do not carry out repairs without the help of a professional, and even more so do not involve unqualified "specialists". This will help further protect your device from larger recovery efforts.

Seeking help from Vostok-Polyus means putting your equipment in good hands! Our team consists exclusively of certified craftsmen with all the necessary knowledge and vast experience.

Our team begins the process of restoring units with a thorough diagnostics, which determines the cause of the malfunction and its localization as accurately as possible. After that, the repairmen inform the owner about the state of the equipment and the cost of the upcoming repair. Naturally, prices and terms of work performance directly depend on the complexity of the problem and on the format of the VCR itself.

If you want to give your equipment a second chance, then Vostok-Polyus has all the necessary privileges for this:

  1. high quality of work;
  2. efficiency;
  3. long warranty;
  4. optimal prices.
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Our services are available to everyone on the territory of Moscow and the Moscow region. Contact us and we will be able to eliminate any malfunction!

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