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TV-13142 TV-13142W SAFTY PRECAUITONS SERVICING NOTICES ON CHECKING 1. KEEP THE NOTICES 6. AVOID AN X-RAY As for the places which need special attentions, Safety is secured against an X-ray by consider- they are indicated with the labels or seals on the ing about the cathode-ray tube and the high cabinet, chassis and parts.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W SPECIFIC SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL PARTS 1-3: TV/VCR BLOCK (Refer to Fig. 1-3) Remove the 2 screws 1. AND P.C. BOARDS Disconnect the following connectors: 1-1: BACK CABINET (Refer to Fig. 1-1) (CP757, CP353, CP401 and CP502).
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TV-13142 TV-13142W DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. REMOVAL OF DECK PARTS NOTE When you install the Tape Guide L, install as shown in the 2-1: TOP BRACKET (Refer to Fig. 2-1) circle of Fig. 2-3-B. (Refer to Fig. 2-3-B) Remove the 2 screws 1.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-6: LINK UNIT (Refer to Fig. 2-6) 2-9: TENSION ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-9-B) Set the Link Unit to the Eject position. Turn the Middle Gear clockwise so that the Tension Remove the (A) side of the Link Unit first, then remove Holder hook, is set to the position of Fig.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-10: T BRAKE ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-10) Remove the T Brake Spring. P5 Spring Turn the T Brake Ass'y clockwise and bend the hook Cassette Opener section to remove it. P5-3 Arm Ass'y T Brake Ass'y...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-16: CAPSTAN DD UNIT (Refer to Fig. 2-16) Remove the Capstan Belt. Remove the 3 screws 1. Remove the Capstan DD Unit. Spring Position Fig. 2-13-B Capstan Belt Capstan DD Unit 2-14: FE HEAD (RECORDER ONLY) (Refer to Fig. 2-14) Remove the screw 1.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2-18: CLUTCH ASS'Y (Refer to Fig. 2-18) NOTES Remove the Capstan Brake Spring. 1. When you install the Loading Arm S Ass'y, Loading Arm Remove the Polyslider Washer 1. T Ass'y and Main Loading Gear, align each marker.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. After one side is removed, pull in the opposite direction to 3. REMOVAL OF ANODE CAP remove the other. Read the following NOTED items before starting work. NOTE After turning the power off there might still be a potential Take care not to damage the Rubber Cap.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS Audio/Control H.SW Head Switch Automatic Color Control Hertz Audio Erase Integrated Circuit Automatic Frequency Control Intermediate Frequency Automatic Fine Tuning Indicator AFT DET Automatic Fine Tuning Detect Inverter Automatic Gain Control Killer Amplifier Left Antenna Light Emitting Diode A.PB...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS SYNC Synchronization SYNC SEP Sync Separator, Separation Transistor TRAC Tracking TRICK PB Trick Playback Test Point UNREG Unregulated Volt Voltage Controlled Oscillator Video Intermediate Frequency Vertical Pulse, Voltage Display V.PB Video Playback Variable Resistor V.REC...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W SERVICE MODE LIST This unit provided with the following SERVICE MODES so you can repair, examine and adjust easily. To enter SERVICE MODE, unplug AC cord till lost actual clock time. Then press and hold Vol (-) button of main unit and remocon key simultaneously.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W PREVENTIVE CHECKS AND SERVICE INTERVALS The following standard table depends on environmental conditions and usage. Unless maintenance is properly carried out, the following service intervals may be quite shortened as harmful effects may be had on other parts.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W PREVENTIVE CHECKS AND SERVICE INTERVALS CLEANING NOTE 2. TAPE RUNNING SYSTEM After cleaning the heads with isopropyl alcohol, do not When cleaning the tape transport system, use the run a tape until the heads dry completely. If the heads gauze moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W NOTE FOR THE REPLACING OF MEMORY IC If a service repair is undertaken where it has been required to change the MEMORY IC, the following steps should be taken to ensure correct data settings while making reference to TABLE 1.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W SERVICE ADJUSTMENT SERVICING FIXTURES AND TOOLS (For 4 heads model) Torque Gauge PTU94002 Roller Driver X-JG153 X Value Adjustment VHS Alignment Tape Screwdriver Master Plane Reel Disk Height Torque Tape Short Jumper Adjustment Jig Tentelometer Part No. Remarks...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT 1-2: CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF TENSION POST POSITION Read the following NOTES before starting work. Set to the PLAY mode. • Place an object which weighs between 450g~500g on Adjust the Tension Adjust until the edge of the Tension the Cassette Tape to keep it steady when you want to Arm is positioning within 0.5mm range from the...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1-4: CONFIRMATION OF VSR TORQUE NOTE Install the Torque Gauge on the S Reel. Set to the If the torque is out of the range, replace the following Picture Search (Rewind) mode. (Refer to Fig.1-4) parts.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-2: CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF AUDIO/ 2-3: TAPE RUNNING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL HEAD (X VALUE ADJUSTMENT) When the Tape Running Mechanism does not work well, Confirm and adjust the height of the Reel Disk. adjust the following items.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 3. MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT PARTS LOCATION GUIDE 1. Tension Adjust X value adjustment driver hole 2. Tension Arm P4 Post 3. Guide Roller T Brake Spring 4. P1 Post T Reel 5. Audio/Control Head S Reel...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. BEFORE MAKING ELECTRICAL 2. BASIC ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS (VCR SECTION) Read and perform these adjustments when repairing the 2-1: PG SHIFTER circuits or replacing electrical parts or PCB assemblies. Connect CH-1 on the oscilloscope to TP1002 and CH-2 CAUTION to pin 4 of CP1003.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-3: RF AGC 2-8: HORIZONTAL PHASE Receive the VHF HIGH (63dB). Receive the center cross signal from the Pattern Connect the digital voltmeter between the pin 5 of Generator. CP351 and the pin 1 (GND) of CP351.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 2-13: SUB TINT 2-15: OSD HORIZONTAL Receive the color bar pattern. (RF Input) Activate the adjustment mode display of Fig. 1-1. Connect the synchro scope to TP801. Press the VOL. UP/DOWN button on the remote Using the remote control, set the brightness, contrast, control until the difference of A and B becomes color and tint to normal position.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 4. PURITY AND CONVERGENCE 4-3: STATIC CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE Adjust after performing adjustments in section 4-2. NOTE Receive the crosshatch pattern from the color bar Turn the unit on and let it warm up for at least 30 generator.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W IC DESCRIPTION SYSCON PCB OEC7059A (IC1001) PIN NO. PIN NAME I / O DESCRIPTION MSSEN A I Input terminal of mecha state sensor. MSSEN B I Tape end sensor input signal. I Tape start sensor input signal. HI-FI ENV I Input terminal of Hi-Fi RF envelope.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W IC DESCRIPTION SYSCON PCB OEC7059A (IC1001) PIN NO. PIN NAME I / O DESCRIPTION OSD VCC - 5V - Filter connection for HLF. VHOLD - Condenser connection for VHOLD. CVIN I Composite Video input terminal. - Ground. H SYNC I Input terminal for H-SYNC.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W GUIDE FOR REPAIRING MECHANISM TIMING CHART : CAPSTAN FWD ROTATING SLOW : SETTING SPEED TO SERVO LOADING DIRECTION DIRECTION : MECHANICAL MOVEMENT AND CAPSTAN ROTATING (FWD) : CAPSTAN RVS ROTATING : MECHANICAL MOVEMENT (NO CAPSTAN ROTATING) DIRECTION UNLOADING STP3 R.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (TV SECTION) POWER DOES NOT TURN ON (1) When turning on the power switch, does the Check AT+5V line. LED light ? Is the voltage at Check I D519. collector of Q603 DC 8V ? Is the voltage at pin 41 Check IC601 VCC pin 55.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POWER DOES NOT TURN ON (2) Check the circuit between Is the voltage at C507 Is F501 broken ? F501, C507 and R501. about 160V ? Check IC502 and check the Replace F501. peripheral circuit.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO PICTURE Are the Brightness and Adjust Brightness and Contrast. Contrast set to minimum ? Is the voltage at pins 55,45,44 Check UNREG +8V line. 18,19 of IC601 DC9V ? Is the signal VIDEO at pin...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GOOD PICTURE BUT NO SOUND Is the sound output at CD352 changed with the Check SPEAKER. volume up or down key? Is the voltage at pin 5 Check D505 and D508. of IC351 DC8.2V ? Is the voltage at pin 6 Check CD353 sound out line.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO COLOR Is the color set to normal ? Adjust the color. Receive the color signal. Is the color signal received ? Is the waveform at pin 34 Check the peripheral circuit of X602. of IC601 normal ?
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ONLY A LINE APPEARS Is the normal signal at Check CP401. pin 5 of IC401 output. Is the normal signal at Check peripheral circuit of IC601. pin 7 of IC401 input ? Is the voltage at pins 6, 2 Check Q402.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (VCR SECTION) PLAYBACK CHANGES TO STOP Insert a cassette and press PLAY button. Does Playback change to Check TAPE LOADING, CAPSTAN Stop about 3 seconds DD UNIT, IC1004 and CYLINDER UNIT. later ? Does Playback Check REEL SENSOR and change to Stop about CAPSTAN BELT.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO PLAYBACK PICTURE Is the voltage at pins 21, Does E-E appear on the Check Power circuit. 23 and 52 of IC4001 5V? Monitor TV ? Check IC4001. Is there FM signal at pin 14 Check PB Y/C at pin 14 of IC4001 and of IC4001 ? the connection of the CYLINDER.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK Does FM ENVELOPE Check IC4001 and Connection appear at TP4001? of CP4001. Does COMPOSITE Replace IC4001. signal appear at pin 26 of IC4001? Check IC601.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PLAYBACK PICTURE IS NOISY (EVEN AFTER CLEANING HEADS) Is FM signal at TP4001 Check IC1004, CYLINDER UNIT and more than 250mVp-p ? IC4001. Is VIDEO waveform at pin 26 of IC4001 2V, and are Check CHROMA BLOCK.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO NORMAL AUDIO ON PLAYBACK MODE Does audio appear on E-E ? Refer to section "NO E-E". Does AUDIO signal appear at pin 6 of Check IC4001. IC4001 ? Does AUDIO signal Replace IC4001. appear at pin 10 of...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAPSTAN DD MOTOR NOT ROTATING In playback, is the voltage at pin 5 of Check POWER circuit. CP1004 DC12V ? Is the voltage at pin 8 Check POWER circuit. of CP1004 DC 5V ? In playback, is the voltage at Replace IC1001.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AUDIO CAN NOT BE RECORDED Is the voltage at pin 77 Is BIAS level O.K at T4001? Check POWER BLOCK. of IC4001 5V ? 60Vp-p L4003 is broken or shorted. Check peripheral circuit. Is there AUDIO signal at...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CASSETTE IN AND DOWN, BUT UNIT HAS NO FUNCTIONS Does mode OSD Check LOADING MOTOR/IC1004 appear in MONITOR? and the peripheral parts. Does VCR operate with Check IC1001. the remote control ? Is the voltage at pin 6 of...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE RECORDING MECHANISM WORKS, BUT NO VIDEO RECORDED FROM INPUT JACK OR TUNER Does VIDEO signal Check the circuit from VIDEO input appear at pin 28 or jack to IC4001 and from Tuner Pack 32 of IC4001 ? to IC4001.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO E-E (NO VIDEO AND AUDIO FROM TUNER) Does J701 have a OPERATION PCB. connection trouble ? Do the following voltages Check POWER BLOCK. appear on TU601, 30V at pin 9 and 5V at pin 7 ? Does the set work Replace TU601.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CYLINDER NOT ROTATING DURING PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Is the voltage at pin 6 and Check pins 4 and 5 of IC1004 7 of CP1005 about DC2.6V ? lines. In playback, is the voltage Replace CYLINDER MOTOR.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CASSETTE TAPE IS NOT ACCEPTED Does WORM GEAR of Check WORM GEAR of CASSETTE LOADING CASSETTE LOADING BLOCK. BLOCK activate? When a cassette is not Check LED and PHOTO SENSOR on inserted, is the voltage DECK.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WHEN INSERTING CASSETTE, IT EJECTS IMMEDIATELY Does this same problem Defective CASSETTE or appear when using FRONT LOADING UNIT. another cassette tape ? When inserting a cassette, Replace EOT SENSOR. does Emitter of EOT return to LOW ? Are SW1001 and the lever Check Rec lever.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FF/REW DO NOT WORK When the FF (or REW) is When the FF (or REW) is Check pin 72 of IC1001 lines. pressed, does the voltage at pressed, does the FF (or REW) Change IC1001. pin 11 of IC1001 change to...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TAPE LOADING IS OK, BUT UNLOADS IMMEDIATELY Is the voltage at pin 2 of Check Power circuit. Does CYLINDER rotate ? CP1005, unregulated at 12V ? In playback, is the Dose pin 77 of IC1001 voltage at pin 5 of feed DC5V PULSE? CP1005 1.3V ?
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PLAYBACK PICTURE JITTERS VERTICALLY Does tracking noise appear in the picture ? By adjusting the manual tracking UP/DOWN Check P/B ENVELOPE. buttons, will the noise disappear in the picture ? Are GUIDE POSTS Adjust GUIDE POST height.
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AUTO TRACKING DOES NOT OPERATE By manual tracking, does Check IC4001, connection of the DC level at pin 6 of CP4001 and CYLINDER UNIT. IC1001 change ? Does the CTL PULSE In auto tracking, is the (about 2.0Vp-p) appear at...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WHEN PLAYBACK, FAST FORWARD OR REWIND MODE IS ACTIVATED, UNIT STOPS IMMEDIATELY Refer to section "CAPSTAN DD Does CAPSTAN DD MOTOR NOT ROTATING". MOTOR rotate ? Is CAPSTAN BELT normal ? Replace CAPSTAN BELT. Does REEL SENSOR PULSE...
TV-13142 TV-13142 TV-13142W TV-13142W TV-13142/TV-13142W STANDARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM NOTE ON USING CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 1.SAFETY The Components identified by the symbol ! are critical for safety. For continued safety, replace safety critical components only with manufacturer’s recommended parts. 2.INDICATION OF PARTS SYMBOL [EXAMPLE]...
TV-13142 TV-13142 TV-13142W TV-13142W BLOCK DIAGRAM TV BLOCK DIAGRAM V. OUTPUT IC IC401 AN5522 MICON/ POWER/ THERMAL R. SIGNAL OPERATION/ PROTECTION G. SIGNAL Q602, Q603 Q606 DECK B. SIGNAL P. CON+8V AT+5V REG. REG. COLOR SIGNAL AT+25V TUNER VIDEO SIGNAL...
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TV-13142 TV-13142 TV-13142W TV-13142W [ SYSCON PWB(POWER) CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ] POWER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (SYSCON PCB) CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE HAZARD, REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE 5A 125V (F501). 5A 125V ATTENTION: POUR UNE PROTECTION CONTINUE LES RISQUES D’INCEIE N’UTILISER QUE DES FUSIBLE DE MEME TYPE...
TV-13142 TV-13142 TV-13142W TV-13142W WAVEFORMS DEFLECTION Y/C/AUDIO/CCD/HEAD AMP MICON 22 50.0V 20 s/div 1 PB 17 0.5V 5ms/div POWER ON 11 PB 0.5V 20 s/div 0.5V 0.5ms/div 1.0V 20 s/div 10.0V 5ms/div 50.0V 20 s/div POWER ON POWER ON 12 PB 0.5V 10ms/div...
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CHASSIS REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (TOP VIEW) CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (BOTTOM VIEW) ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST DIFFERENCE POINT between TV-13142 and TV-13142W PACKING & ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST USING P.W. BOARD Model...
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TV-13142 MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST TV-13142W REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION See Page67. CABINET,FRONT ASSY X-800WFA0046 CUSHION X-752WSA0209 SHIELD,CASE HEAD AMP X-753WSA0118 PLATE,EARTH-SYSCON X-753WSA0119 PLATE,SPEAKER X-753WSA0130 SHIELD,COVER HEAD AMP X-761WPAA045 HOLDER,DECK X-763WSAA013 HEAT SINK X-753WUAA006 SPRING,EARTH HEAD AMP X-7260000324 SHEET,CRT SERVICEMAN...
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TV-13142 CHASSIS REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST TV-13142W REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION X-8107126A04 SCREW,TAP TITE(S) PAN 2.6x10 X-8107226804 SCREW,TAP TITE(S) BIND 2.6x8 X-85OA500022 AHC ASS'Y X-8107226604 SCREW,TAP TITE(S) BIND 2.6x6 X-85OP200290 BELT,CAPSTAN (S) X-8109126604 SCREW,TAP TITE(B) PAN 2.6x6...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (TOP VIEW) M2003 UN4001 H5001 H5002 M101 PCB550 (DECK PCB ASS'Y) NOTE: Applying positions AA, AB, AC and BA for the CLASS PART NO. MARK grease or oil are displayed for this section. GREASE G-555G...
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TV-13142 CHASSIS EXPLODED VIEW (BOTTOM VIEW) TV-13142W M2001 NOTE: Applying positions AA, AB, AC and BA for the CLASS PART NO. MARK grease or oil are displayed for this section. Check if the correct grease or oil is applied for...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W The difference point list between TV-13142 and TV-13142W MECHANICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST TV13142 TV13142W REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION X-A58005A720 CABINET,FRONT ASS'Y X-A58006A720 CABINET,FRONT ASS'Y X-7225380011 SHEET,RATING X-7225380012 SHEET,RATING X-712WPJ0732 FLAP X-712WPJ0733 FLAP X-735WPJ0180 BUTTON,FRAME...
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TV-13142 TV-13142W 1 , 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION See Page67. TRANSMITTER See Page67. SHEET,UPC X-791WHA0061 LAMIFILM BAG X-792WHA0223 PACKAGE,TOP X-792WHA0224 PACKAGE,BOTTOM X-793WCD1342 GIFT BOX X-A58005A975 INSTRUCTION BOOK KIT X-JB5KD500...
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JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP. Head office : 1700 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 (973)315-5000 East Coast : 10 New Maple Avenue, Pine Brook, New Jersey 07058 (973)396-1000 Midwest 705 Enterprise St. Aurora, Illinois 60504...
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TV/VCR COMBO USER’S GUIDE For models : TV-13142 TV-13142W POWER TIMER SP/ EP PROGRAM ZERO RETURN RESET COUNTER MENU – RETURN ENTER CANCEL TV/CAP/TEXT MUTING INPUT VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CALL SLEEP REC/ITR PLAY STOP / EJECT TRACKING AUTO PLAY PHONES VIDEO - IN - AUDIO...
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- DO NOT OPEN tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
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21. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 23.
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FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a 13" color TV and a video cassette recorder. High Quality Picture Technology - This TV/VCR equipped “HQ” incorporates VHS High Quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality during playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS It is recommended that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this User’s Guide prior to operating your new TV/VCR. PREPARATION PRECAUTIONS ..............................6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ........................... 8 REMOTE CONTROL .............................. 9 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ..........................11 CABLE TV CONNECTIONS ..........................
PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW). WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass.
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Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax horizontal (flat) position only. directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust. Keep the unit away from flower vases, sinks, etc.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT REAR REC / OTR PLAY STOP/EJECT PHONES VIDEO – IN – AUDIO INPUT SP/EP – CHANNEL – VOLUME REC REC TIMER ON TIMER POWER REC / ITR PLAY STOP/EJECT PHONES VIDEO – IN – AUDIO INPUT SP/EP –...
REMOTE CONTROL POWER POWER TIMER SP/ EP PROGRAM TIMER SP/ EP PROGRAM ZERO RETURN RESET ZERO RETURN RESET COUNTER COUNTER MENU MENU – RETURN – RETURN ENTER CANCEL TV/CAP/TEXT ENTER CANCEL TV/CAP/TEXT MUTING INPUT MUTING INPUT CALL SLEEP CALL SLEEP TRACKING AUTO TRACKING...
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REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED) BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the battery compart- Install two “AA” (penlight Replace the compartment ment cover in the direction size) batteries, paying cover. of the arrow. attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using outdoor antenna (outdoor antenna not included), follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CATV), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/ UHF antenna to the antenna jack.
CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
SETTING LANGUAGE This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. Language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select language to use the other menu options. Press the MENU button.
AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting and updating, and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time by receiving XDS (Extended Data Service) information carried on the channel signal. You must set the antenna connection before the AC cord plug is inserted into the AC outlet. AUTO CLOCK SETTING WAIT 30 MINUTES! •...
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – Press the SET + or – button to select the DAY- button to select the SYSTEM SET-UP option, LIGHT SAVING TIME option, then press the then press the ENTER button.
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 23th (TUE) January, 2001. Press the MENU button.
TV OPERATION Adjust the volume level by Set the TV/CATV menu To turn on the TV/VCR, pressing the VOLUME + or – option to the appropriate press the POWER button. button. The volume level will position. (See page 21.) be indicated on the screen by green bar.
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TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) MUTING CHANNEL + AND – Press and release the CHANNEL + or – button. The Press this button to turn off the sound. The TV/VCR’s channel automatically stops at the next channel set sound will be silenced and “MUTING” will briefly appear into memory.
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SLEEP To set the TV/VCR to turn off after a preset amount of time, press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (120, 110, ...10, 0). After the sleep time is programmed, the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating.
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TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? Text: The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill the This television has the capability to decode and display screen with a programming schedule or other information. After selecting a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in Closed Captioned television programs.
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS This TV/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV/VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV/VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels.
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TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS (CONTINUED) AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET-UP mode, then press the ENTER button. MENU ENTER M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET-UP...
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TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the SET + or – button Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET-UP to select the ADD/DELETE mode, then press the ENTER mode, then press the button. ENTER button.
SETTING THE V-CHIP An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc. The TV/VCR responds to "TV RATING", "MOVIE RATING" and "CANADIAN RATING". To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. TO REGISTER PASSWORD Press the SET + or –...
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TO SET THE V-CHIP In the V-CHIP SET menu, press the SET + or – button to select the desired rating, then press the ENTER button. ENTER V-CHIP SET V-CHIP : OFF US TV RATING : OFF MOVIE RATING : OFF CAN ENG RATING : OFF CAN FRE RATING : OFF CHANGE PASSWORD...
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SETTING THE V-CHIP (CONTINUED) US TV RATING OFF : US TV RATING is not set TV-Y : All children TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above TV-G : General Audience TV-PG: Parental guidance TV-14 : 14 years old and above TV-MA: 17 years old and above •...
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TO CHANGE PASSWORD 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP, then press the M E N U ENTER button. TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET-UP 〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉...
PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: To display the picture adjustment screen, press Press the SET + or – button to select the the MENU button. PICTURE option, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET + or –...
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COLOR TINT Press the ENTER button until “COLOR” appears on Press the ENTER button until “TINT” appears on the the screen, then press the SET + or – button to screen, then press the SET + or – button to adjust the adjust the color intensity of the picture.
TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV automatically turn “ON” at predetermined time. If you program the “ON” timer once the timer will turn “ON” the TV daily at the same time and to the same channel. EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, MONDAY-FRIDAY.
TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV turn “OFF” automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the TV will be automatically turned off at the same time daily. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. Press the MENU button.
LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE Use only video cassette tapes marked LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV/VCR. AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact, the TV/VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately.
PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded tape. TO START PLAYBACK Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER button. cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.) POWER TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the PLAY button to begin playback.
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PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW (Rewind) button in the Stop mode. Press the FF (Fast Forward) button in the Stop mode. “ ” will appear on the screen. “ ” will appear on the screen. FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape during REW (FF) mode, press and hold the REW (FF) button.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the FF or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used (SP or EP) during recording.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the AUTO REPEAT option. MENU M E N U TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET-UP 〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉...
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention button. tab intact. POWER Press the SP/EP button to select the desired Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate tape speed (SP or EP).
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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM (CONTINUED) Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons to Press the REC and the PLAY button simultaneously. select the channel to be recorded. The REC indicator will light. (Example: Channel 12) Or press the CHANNEL + or – button to select PLAY the channel to be recorded.
INSTANT TIMER RECORDING (ITR) The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. EXAMPLE: Instant timer recording for 30 minutes. Press the SP/EP button to Press the POWER button Load a video cassette with the select the desired tape to turn on the TV/VCR.
TIMER RECORDING Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for 23rd. day, channel 007 (CATV), 7:00 - 9:30 PM (Tape speed : EP) •...
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Set the start time, end time, channel and tape Press the ENTER button to accept them. speed as in step 4. ENTER ENTER TIMER REC SET 23 TU 7:00 9:30 ----- --:-- --:-- --- - ----- --:-- --:-- --- - DATE 23 (TUE) -----...
OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORING TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 40, press the SET – button repeatedly when the current day is displayed. The setting changes as follows: Example The current day (Friday) SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) One month later minus one day MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)
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TO CANCEL A PROGRAM Press the SET + or – button to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET + or – button to select the unnecessary program, and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program.
USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On-Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape. TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY Press the CALL button to display the Real Time Press the COUNTER RESET button to set the...
USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback. The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNTER RESET button and COUNTER ZERO RETURN button.
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TV/VCR to another VCR or CAMCORDER, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Press the INPUT button twice select AUDIO/ Insert a blank cassette with the erase preven- VIDEO input position, The "LINE"...
RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interfer- ence are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/VCR is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service. SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE POWER Connect the AC power cord to the No power. The AC power cord is not connected. AC outlet. Although the power is on, Insert a video cassette. Cassette is not inserted.
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SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE Tune new channel. TV station stopped broadcasting. TV shuts off. Sleep timer is set. Set Sleep Timer to "0". TV station experiencing problems or Try another channel. 17, 19 program tuned is not closed cap- tions.
NOTES Auto Clock Setting Notes for Canadian customers regarding the clock feature of the TV-13142 and TV-13142W: The XDS signals are carried only by certain broadcast television stations (for example, the signal is carried by most Public Broadcasting Service stations). You must be able to receive a station carrying the XDS signal to use the Auto Clock Setting to set your TV/VCR’s internal clock.
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