MAKE |
MODEL |
FAULT REPORTED |
REPAIRS DONE |
AKAI |
V2 |
No Rec 12v |
Tr12, Tr15. (2sb764). |
AKAI |
V2 |
No Rew/f.F. |
Check Operation Of Solenoid. Pt No. Epc337504. |
AKAI |
V2 |
Only Scans Uhf Band. |
Reset Microprocessor. |
AKAI |
V2 |
Patterning On Pic On Play. |
C21 (100µf) In Psu. |
AKAI |
V2 |
Stops On All Functions After 3 Secs, Except Pause. |
Belt Off T/u Reel. |
AKAI |
V2 |
Stops On All Functions After 3 Secs. |
Cassette Lamp O/c. |
AKAI |
VP88 |
Interm. Or No Rew Or F.Fwd. |
Solenoid On Underside Of Mechanism Gets Hot. Replace C160 On Main Pcb. Mount Capacitor As Flush As Possible To Avoid Mechanisim. |
AKAI |
VS1 |
Won't Load Into Machine. |
Check/replace Ic4 (ba6109) |
AKAI |
VS11 |
No Power, No Clock. |
Check Operation Of Crystal Xt 601, Off Pins 19 And 20 Of Ic 603 Syscon Circuit. P.No. 64539-012-046. |
AKAI |
VS11 |
Won't Erase Old Sound, Won't Record New Audio. |
Replace Q0501, 2sd261, With New Type 2sc1008y. note: Remove Connector On Full Erase Head And Resolder Leads To Both Upright Pins. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Blank Or Snowy Pic On Play. |
Ic1 (ehm-m96a8u67k) On Main Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Chewing Tapes. Stoping In Play Mode. |
Fit Akai Brake Pad Between Both Brake Levers On Take Up Side. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Chews Tapes. |
Retaining Cilp On Bottom Pulley Fallen Off. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Drum Fails To Start In Play/rec. No Pic Or Half Pic. |
Pc Motor Block Sm230 Pt No. Bm-m3223a020a. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Int Stops In Play. |
Reel Sensor Faulty. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Lines In Picture . Distorted Picture. |
Replace Drum Motor Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
No Colour On Play. |
Ic2 (aw2619) On Main Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
No Ee, No Play Video No Tv/video Changeover. Indicator For Tv/ Video Works. |
+17 Unreg Missing/low . Fr3 O/cct |
AKAI |
VS112 |
No Functions. |
Ic404 (s-8054hn) On Main Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
No Pic On Play. |
Fl-2 (lf-47p) On Main Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
No Rewind Or Fastforward. Stopping In Play. |
Clean Idler Pulley Replace Take Up Gear Assy. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
No Tuner Pic, Lamp Behind Preset 8 Indicator Not Lighting. |
Dj On Rf Converter Mounting Lug. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
No Tuner Picture. Plays Ok. |
Check D/j On R.F. Converter Circuit Board. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
No Tv In Ee Mode Channel Indicators Not Functioning. |
Resolder Dry Joins Where Rf Converter Solders Onto Main Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Not Functioning Correctly Erratic Tape Functions |
Replace Mode Select Switch. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Screen Black On Video Playback And Ee, Audio There. |
Tr10 Near Line In And Out Sockets. 603 51f |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Slow Rewind |
Brake Pad Modification And Idler Service. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Tangles Tapes, Stops In Play And Rec. Won't Function On. |
Mode Switch (vt-363354). |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Tangles Tapes, Stops On Play/record. |
Change Mode Switch. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Will Not Function On. |
Change Mode Switch. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Won't Accept Tapes. |
Ic402 (ba6229) On Main Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS112 |
Wont Engage Idler Correctly For Fast Forward Or Rewind |
Main Brake/load Plate Is Worn And The Small Catch Is Slipping Off Thus Not Engaging Full Torque Mode. |
AKAI |
VS12 |
Drum Spins While Operate On. |
Replace R624 (10k). |
AKAI |
VS12 |
Grey Screen With Black Band At Bottom. when Playing Tape. |
Check Bad Contacts Or Dj's On Head Amp Plug To Drum Pcb |
AKAI |
VS12 |
See Vs11 Akai |
|
AKAI |
VS125 |
Refer Vc112 |
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AKAI |
VS15 |
Drum Motor Goes Very Fast. |
Ic3 (4066) On Servo Board And Check Magnets On Flywheel. |
AKAI |
VS15 |
No Rew/ff. Sl901 Doesn't Pull In. |
Track O/c Between Pin2 Of Ic3 And Sl901. Under Glue. |
AKAI |
VS15 |
To Reset Micro |
Press F.Fwdand Qfind |
AKAI |
VS155 |
Refer Vs112 |
|
AKAI |
VS165 |
Interactive Monitor System Faulty, No Characters On Screen |
If No Sync Pulse At Pin 10 Of Ic 405 On Main Pcb, Suspect Faulty Ic405, Tc9018p. P.No. El-363347. |
AKAI |
VS165 |
Lines In Picture . Distorted Picture. |
Replace Drum Motor Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS165 |
Noisy Picture In Play |
Replace Drum Motor |
AKAI |
VS165 |
Refer Vs112 |
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AKAI |
VS18 |
Refer Vs22 |
|
AKAI |
VS19 |
Refer Vs22 |
|
AKAI |
VS2 |
Blows Main Fuse |
Remove Glue From Behind Main Fuse |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Capstan And Take Up Reel In Reverse Direction. |
Replaced Tr3 And Trim. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Capstan Motor Slow. |
If Voltage On Pin 7 Of Test Point Is Ok (5.0 Volts) Then Replace Trio. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Capstan Wont Function. Load Belt Ok.Load Switches Correct. |
Check Ic7 Pin 8 For 13 Volts On Servo Pcb, If Not Check Power Supply Check R55 (5.6) If Open Circuited Replace Ic7 On Servo Pcb (ba6209) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Creases Edge Of Tape. |
Replace Pinch Roller |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Drum And Capstan No Go. |
Tr8 (2sb764), On Power/syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Drum Motor Not Functioning. Drum Motor Erratic. |
Check And/or Replace Drum Motor Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Drum Motor Runs At A Very High Speed. |
Check To See If Pg Pulses Are Present Coming Out Of Drum Motor Pcb If Not Replace Drum Motor Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Drum Speed Faulty On Play And Record. |
Ic4 (mc1458p) On Servo Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Eject Functions Attempts To Work. |
Reposition Load Cam Gears. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Erratic Behaviour Of Most Functions |
Reset Machine Follow Instructions In Manual. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Goes To Rew/ff When Tape Inserted. |
Start Or End Sensor Faulty. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Int Drum/capstan Drive. |
Dj's On Main Pcb, Where Leads Join At Hinge Points. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Intermittent Shutdown In Rec, Play Or Rewind. |
Change Loading Belt. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Loads Up, Plays Then Stops |
Check Photo Sensor & Cassette Lamp. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Loads, Stops, Unloads. |
Check: (1) Swollen Pinch Wheel. (2) Pin Missing In Brake Actuating Lever. (3) Look For Screws Ect. Floating Around In Set. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Loss Of Tv Reception Through Vcr |
Replace Antenna Booster Module. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Microprocessor Faulty Or Giving Wrong Commands. |
Reset By Pressing Rec, D And Quick Find Buttons, While Turning On And Off. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Al 12v. |
Ic2 (stk5315) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Audio In Ee Mode. |
Replaced Q9 And Q11 On Demodulator Pcb And/or C30 (10 Mfd 16 Volt) And Q13. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Audio On Play. |
Rl-1 Or Ic1 (ba5102) On Audio/pre Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Character In Standby. No Quick Search- Playback Ok. |
Change Icmb88301-p (operation Board) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Colour On Play. |
Ic10 (an6371), Or Ic8 (an6360) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No E-e 15v |
Tr14. (2sb764) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Interactive Monitor Display. |
Replaced Ic 5 Mb88301. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No On-screen Displays. |
Ic Mb88301 On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Or Poor Luma On E-e Or Play Mode. |
Tr17. (2sc2603) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Pb 12v. |
Tr13. (2sb764) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Play: 12v On Plug 21 Pin 4. |
Check Tr13. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Power, No Mechanical Reset. |
If Stk5315 Ok, Try Micro Processor.Mb8841-679j. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Rec 12v. |
Tr12, Tr15.(2sb764). |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Record: 12v On Plug 21 Pin 6. |
Check Tr15 & Tr12. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Rew Or F.F. |
Check Solenoid. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
No Rew/ff. |
Check Operation Of Solenoid. Pt No. Epc337504. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Only Scans Uhf Band. |
Reset Microprocessor. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Patterning On Pic On Play. |
C21 (100µf) In Psu. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Picture Jumps In Playback Off Self Record. |
Replace Video Heads. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Picture Rolling Or Flickering. |
Check Head Out, And Back Tension. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Plays For A Few Sec. Then Stops. Sensor Lamp Ok. |
Check Reel Sensor Drive Belt, Reel Sensor Detector Wheel Or Reel Sensor Detect Device (gp411) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Poor Or No Lum In Play Or E-e. |
Change Tr17, (2sc2603) R31, R32. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Previous Sound Present For 10 Sec. Then Rec. Ok. |
Check Audio Replay Engages One Sec After Commencing record Mode. If Ok Check X18, X17 & X19 (low Gain) And D18 (high Res). check Supply Guide. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Remote Control Inoperative. |
Check Connections On Ceramic Resonator (xtal) Aren't Broken And/or Replace Ceramic Resonator. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Slow Rewind Or Fast Forward. |
Replace Idler Or Scrape Surface Of Idler Tyre With A Sharp Blade With The Machine In Fast Forward Mode. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Snapping Tapes. |
Replace Brake Pads On Brake Arms. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Stops On All Functions After 3 Seconds. |
Cassette Lamp O/c. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Stops On All Functions After 3 Secs, Except Pause. |
Belt Off T/u Reel. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Suspect Microprocessor, Giving Wrong Commands. |
Reset Procedure: Press "d" "rec" And "quick Find" All Together While Turning The Mains Power On And Off Several Times. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Switches Off Just As It Is Fully Loaded. |
Pin On Cam (that Moves Loading Arm) Slipped Out. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Tape Runs For Approx 5 Sec. In Play Or Rec Modes. |
Replace Sensor Lamp. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Tape Runs In Playback Or Record Then Stops. |
Replace Reel Sensor Photo Device On Mechon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Tuner Scans Only Through Uhf Band. |
Reset Machine Follow Instructions In Manual. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Tuner Scans Uhf Band Only. |
Reset Processor. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Unreliable Performance In Playback Mode. |
Check For Missing Screws Which House The Pulse Sensor Board. (can Give Int Problems.) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Vert Jitter/rolling On Play. |
Video Heads Weak. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Weak Reception Through V.C.R. Tuner. |
Change C7 Demodulator Board (s/c) |
AKAI |
VS2 |
When Play Is Selected Tape Loads Then Machine Switches Off |
Replace Load Belt. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
When Switch Machine On It Switches Off Immediatly. |
1. Check Position Of Load Switches A & B And If In Wrong Position Wind Mechanisim By Load Belt Until Correct Position Is Achieved. 2. Vs3, Vs4, Check Sensor Lamp. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
White Raster On Screen. Sound Ok. |
Check Pin 3 And 4 Of Ic9 (an6362) Should Be Same Frequency (adjust Vr13 To Suit). |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Will Not Switch On And No Front Panel Display. |
Check Regulator Ic, Should Have 15v On Pin 7 Of Stk5315. If Pin 9 Goes High When Function On Pressed Suspect Ic7 On Operation Pcb (mb8841 6793). |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Won't Eject Or Function Off After Eject. |
Check Position Of Loading Cam Gears Under Chassis. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Won't Function On. |
Any Button On Front Panel Pushed On. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Won't Rew/ff. |
Ic3 (ba6109) On Mecha Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Won't Tune High Band. |
C13 (.01µf) In Psu. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Wont Always Completely Erase Previous Audio Recording. |
Adjust Height Of Supply Tape Guide. |
AKAI |
VS2 |
Wont Rewind Or F.F. Main Solenoid Doesnt Function Fully. |
Brake Levers Stick To Rell Tables Because The Pads Have Come Off Exposing The Glue On Levers Replace Brake Pads. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Audio Mutes On Rec. On E-e Mode, Doesn't Rec. Audio. |
Isolate Pins 4 And 5 Of Cn Bo3 And Pin 5 Of Ic0502 And Hardwire To Good Earth. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Buzz In Sound And Picture Distorted In Ee. Fuzzy Picture In Ee. |
C15 (22uf 35v) In Power Supply O/cct. Also Clean Board. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Cannot Change Channels On Tuner. |
Check R0915, 15k Ohms, On Ch Joint Board. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Causing Interference On Am Radio. |
Relocate Earth Wire That Connects From Earth Strip On Main Pcb To Main Pcb By Reterminating From Earth Strip On Main Pcb To Power Supply. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Clock Fails After A While. |
Link Pin61 (on Front Pcb Connector Ie Gnd) To Neg Of C0905 On Smaller Pcb Behind Front Panel, To Remove Noise From Reset Switch Q902. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Clock Going Fast. |
Check For Faulty Or Dry Joint C9 In Power Supply. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Drum Not Locking |
C.244, 245 .01 (103) Ceramic Pr = Printed Resistor Hos |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Int Capstan. |
D/j Ic206 Driver Ic Pin 10. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Int Wont Load Cassette |
Check Loading Belt. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Lines Roll On Play. |
Loss Of Ctl. Crack In Track Between Pin 7 Of Cn-d And D0207. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Audio From Tv Channels. |
Ic0801 (upc1363ca). |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Audio In Playback |
Check For Dry Joint On Bias Resistor On Audio Head |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Colour In Playback. |
Replaced Ic0606 On Syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Picture In Ee Mode. |
No 12v To Tuner And Ic401 Jumped Wire Across Faulty Track. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Picture On Play - Only Snow. |
On Type Ii Vs 200 That Has Hq Circuit On Main Pcb As Opposed To Separate Pcb Type I. Is Rf Envelope O.K. At Tp0306 Or Pin 26 Of Ic 0301? If O.K., Check Q0316. Note: Q0316 Koren Type Transistor. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Record Chroma |
If Low Burst, Chroma Is Muted. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Record Chroma |
R0382 Djoint. No H Drive |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Tv Reception Through Vcr. Reception Ok In Ee Mode. |
Transistor Q0503 Was In The Wrong Way Around. Replace Using Bc557 And Align Emitter Of Transistor With The Hole In The Pcb Marked E.Base In The Middle And The Collector On The Outside Hole. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
No Vtr/ant Function |
Replace Transistor Q0611 On Syscon Pcb (do Not Use A Subsitute). |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Poor Remote Sensitivity |
+5v Supply To Remote Receiver Ic Noisy. Add .1uf Mono Cap To Pins 1 & 2. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Power Supply Problems. |
Check For Dry Joints On Ic 1, Ic 2, Ic 3, And Q4. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Records In B & W Plays Intermittently In B & W. |
Check Osc. X0302, Xtal 2 4.435572. P. No. 4539-012-0411. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Remote Control No Go. |
X-tal, Csb455 In Remote, Or Receiverpt No. 4529-312-0103. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Rew/f.F. Very Slow. Poor Take-up In Play/rec. Stopping |
Replaced Transistor Q0210 On Servo Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Rewind Or Fast Forward Not Functioning. Chewing Tapes. |
Legs On C0262 Too Short And Are Shorting Out On Pcb Track On Component Side Replace Capacitor Or Put On Longer Legs. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Snowy Picture In Playback. Looks Like Dirty Heads. |
Dismantle Lower Drum And Resolder Dry Joins On Lower Drum Connections. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Snowy Picture On Play Or Tune. |
Saw Filter In Rf Booster. Rf Booster P.No 2569-002=0778. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Snowy, Noisy Picture On Play. |
Check Earths On Head Pre-amp, Tighten All Screws, Check Soldering. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Sound But No Picture In Ee. Video Muted. |
Dry Joint To Rf Converter Lugs Provides Earth To To R607. Video Buffer Transistor Load. |
AKAI |
VS200 |
Turns Off By Itself, Wont Turn On. Missing Pc12volt |
D4 In Psu Failing Replace |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Chewing Tapes. Tape Spilling Out In Rec Pause Mode. |
Bend Or Replace Pinch Roller Actuating Lever (item 504). |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Chews Tapes On Pause When Recording. |
Replace Pinch Roller Link. Bl-b353126. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Creasing Tape On Play/rec. |
Mode Switch (es-353653) And Check Pinch Roller And Pinch Roll Link. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Double Image Or Distorted Picture On Play. |
Dj On Fl1 Or Fl2 On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Drum Too Fast. |
No Fg Pulses, Dj On Drum Motor Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Ejecting Tape, Either Fully Or Partly. |
Mode Switch. (es-353653). |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Faulty Eject. Tapes Rises Then Falls. |
Reset Position Of Cassette Carriage Switches. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Goes To F/f When Tape Inserted. |
Tr3 (2sc2603) On Mecha-drive 2 Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Goes To Rewind When Tape Inserted. |
Tr2 (2sc2603) On Mecha-drive 2 Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Int Eject. |
Review Lever (bl-b357555) Sticking. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Int Stops In Play/rec. Reel Pulse Low In Amplitude. |
Clean Reel Sensors. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
No Eject Functions. |
Cassette In Switch Faulty. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
No Functions, Won't Turn Off. |
Pinch Roller Lever Faulty, Sensors In Front Load Mecha Activating. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
No Interactive Monitor Display. |
Ic4 (mb88303m) Faulty. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
No Picture In Playback. |
Resolder Dry Joins On Pin 12 And 14 Of Ic5 On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
No Picture On Play. |
Ic2 (la7031) On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
No Reel Drive. |
Ic6 (ba6229) Faulty. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
No Tape Functions. |
Replaced Loading Drive Motor And/or Ic5 On Mechon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
No Tv Recepion. |
Tr5 (2sa1283) Or Tr102 (2sa1286) |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Not Functioning Correctly. |
Reset Microcomputer By Holding Down Rec And Stop Buttons Whilst Mains Power Is Switched Off Then On Then Off. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Pic Faulty, Colour Problems. |
Ic4 (an6342n) On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Remote Control Won't Work. |
Sf-1 On Operation Pcb, Or X'tal In Remote Unit. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Reset Micro. |
Press Rec And Stops While Turning Mains On And Off Several Times. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
See Akai Vs303 |
|
AKAI |
VS202 |
Space Invaders On Screen In Ee & Play. |
Ic4 On Demod Pcb ( M88303) Faulty |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Tangles Tapes, Won't Function On, Mechanical Func. Faulty.Y |
Mode Switch. Es-353653. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Won't Accept Tape. |
Earth Wire To Cassette Switch In Front Loader O/c, Cut By Strap. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Won't Function On, No Mechanical Reset. |
Loading Motor Seized Or Load Drive Ic5 (ba6229) |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Won't Function On. |
Check Mode Switch. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Won't Lock Into Stations When Resetting. |
If Alignment Faulty. Try Adjusting, Or Replace If Block. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Won't Lock Onto Channels When Searching. |
Ic2 (mb88301-a) On Demod Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Won't Play,rec,or Eject. Will Acept Tape Rew/f.F |
Check Cassette Carriage Slack Sensors: Supply Side, Tr2, Pn202s. P.No. Et318308. Take-up Side, D1, Ln68. P.No. Ed358056. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Won't Record Picture. |
Tr44 (2sa1286) On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS202 |
Wont Fully Eject Tape. |
Replace Mode Select Switch. |
AKAI |
VS21 |
Refer Vs22 |
|
AKAI |
VS22 |
Aural Noise In Power Supply, Dirty 5v Line |
Replace C5 47/25v Cap |
AKAI |
VS22 |
Faulty Power Supply |
Replace The Following.. L 8 (1.2 Mh Coil), tr11 (2sb1010), Tr15( 2sb1010),tr7 (2sa1286), Tr1 (2sb1185), tr 12 (2sd1292) , C4 (47)to 100µ 25v, C6 (220) To A 330µ25v And Install A 33 O 1 Watt Res In Series With The Emitter Of Tr15 |
AKAI |
VS22 |
Front Loader Jammed. |
Gears Loose - Replace. |
AKAI |
VS22 |
Function Faulty. |
Check For Idl 9v On Pin 4 Of Plug P1 On Power Supply. If Faulty: 1. C4, 47µf, 25v. C5, 47µf, 25v. C6, 220µf, 10v. 2. Change R20, 4.7k Ohm, To A 3.3k Ohm Resistor. 3. Replace L8, 1.2 Mh, If Open Circui |
AKAI |
VS22 |
Looks Like Heads Faulty. |
Tighten Earth Screw On Head Amp Block. |
AKAI |
VS22 |
No Power On Display. |
Replace Tr1 Tr12 And L8 On Power Supply Pcb Then Check Servo Ic Ic503 And Operation Ic Ic901. |
AKAI |
VS22 |
Won't Accept Cassette. |
End Sensor Faulty Or End Sensor Pcb Fallen Off. |
AKAI |
VS22 |
Won't Accept Tape. F.F/rew. No Go. Functions Faulty. |
Check That All Gnd Leads From Power Supply And Other Pcb's Are Tightly Connected To Mecha Chassis. |
AKAI |
VS22 |
Won't Play But Records, Rw's And Ff's |
Child Lock On. Press Play On Remote Ctrl For 5 Seconds. Press Stop On Remote Ctrl For 5 Seconds Activates Lock. |
AKAI |
VS22 |
Wont Accept Tapes. |
Replace Left Hand Led Detector On Eject Mechanisim.1:34 Pm |
AKAI |
VS220 |
Cassette Eject/inject Faulty. |
Realign Frame, Gears And Off Spring Check And Lub Rollers. |
AKAI |
VS220 |
Erratic Functions. |
Mode Selector (vt-372187), Or Sys-con Ic 9mb88521-140w). |
AKAI |
VS220 |
No Channel Search. |
Ic905 (mb88301ap) Or Ic952 (mpc574j) Or Fr201 (6800hm1/2w) |
AKAI |
VS220 |
No Colour On Play. |
Chroma Ic Faulty. (ta8632n) |
AKAI |
VS220 |
No Horiz Lock Or Pic Sways On Play. |
Drum Motor Faulty (2 Types - Check) Or Ic202 (mn6178xal (ei-360560) |
AKAI |
VS220 |
No Pic On E-e Or Play. |
Ic1 (hh3201p) Faulty Or Fl-1 Faulty (eh-373144) |
AKAI |
VS220 |
On Screen Display Faulty. |
Ic901 (mb88501) On Vs220 Or Ic951 (mpd6105c) On Other Models. |
AKAI |
VS220 |
Permanently In F/f Or Rew. |
End Sensor Faulty. Pn 268 (et-361490) |
AKAI |
VS220 |
Won't Play. |
Make Sure Child Lock Isn't Switched On. |
AKAI |
VS222 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS23 |
Refer Vs22 |
|
AKAI |
VS240 |
Channel Indicator Display Faulty Or Flashing On And Off. |
Check For Poor Connection On W904 On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS240 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS244 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS245 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS247 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS248 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS249 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS25 |
Refer Vs22 |
|
AKAI |
VS250 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS28 |
Faulty Power Supply |
Replace The Following.. L 8 (1.2 Mh Coil), tr11 (2sb1010), Tr15( 2sb1010),tr7 (2sa1286), Tr1 (2sb1185), tr 12 (2sd1292) , C4 (47)to 100µ 25v, C6 (220) To A 330µ25v And Add A 33 O 1 Watt Res In Series With Tr15 |
AKAI |
VS3 |
12 Volt Rail Pulled Low. |
Fault In Rf Modulator. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Black Pic On Play. |
Ic301 (an6326) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Capstan In Reverse. |
Tr3 (2sa1115) Or Tr4 (2sc2603) On Servo Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Capstan Servo Not Locked In Play Or Record. |
Tr8 (2sc2603) On Servo Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Capstan Speed Fast On Play Or Record |
Reset Processor And Check (r78) Near Pin 5 Of Ic 9. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Capstan Speed Faulty On Play Of Own Rec., Not Rec. Ctl. |
Ic 1 (an6350) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Capstan Speed Faulty. |
Tr10 (2sc2603) Or Tr12 (2sc2603) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Capstan Speed Slow. |
Replace Trio On Servo Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Capstan Speed Slow. |
Change Tr 10 (2sc2603) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Capstan Speed Too Fast In Play And Record. |
Check R 77 (100k) Off Pin 5 Of Ic9 On Servo Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Characters Blurred Across Screen. |
No Al 12v, Replace Sf-6. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Chewing Tapes. |
Reel Motor Int S/c, This Can Cause Motor Drive Ic To Go O/c. (5.056665) Tp22. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Chewing Tapes. Tape Looping Out After Rewind. |
If Brakes Are Ok Then Modify As Follows- Fit 22uf Bipolar Capacitor Between The Cathode Of D10 And Base Of Tr4 On Mechon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Clock Running Fast |
Check By Resetting Processor As Per Manual. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Clock Running Too Fast. |
Reset Micrprocessor. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Clock Slow Or Fast. |
Check X1 On Operation Board. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Colour Int Or Liney On Play. |
Vc1 Or Vc2 Faulty Or Dj'd. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Crackling Or Hissing In Sound. |
C214-c216 Or Ic Or Filters. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Creases Edge Of Tape. |
Replace Pinch Roller |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Double Image On Play Of Own Recordings. |
Dj's On Fl1 Or Fl2. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Drum Fails To Spin |
Tr9,10 On Psu. Drum Heater Supply. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Drum Motor Fails To Start In Play Or Record. |
Check Drum Motor Windings. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Drum Won't Start In Play/record. |
Measure Hall Ic's On Drum Motor, Also Measure Windings. If O/c-replace. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
F2 O/c. |
Uhf Converter Faulty, Tuning Ca-p Shorted. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Function Button Interm Goes Off And Vid/ant Indicator. |
1. Check And Replace If Neccessary Sensor Lamp. 2. Check Regulator Ic On Power Supply Pcb (to Test The Stk 5325 Ic Short Pin 8 To Earth And Pin 2 Should Read 12v) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Functions For 5 Sec Then Rewinds And Functions Off. |
Check Loading Belt. Check Stk5325 For 12 And 14v Supplies, If Ok Check Ic5 On Pin 12-15 For Scanning Pulses If Missing Change Ic5 And Check Lamp. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Fuse F2 Open Circuit. |
If Unit Is Fitted With Uhf Modulator This Causes F2 To Blow When Frequency Is Adjusted By Using To Much Pressure Or A Metal Screwdriver. Replace Rf Converter Regardless. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Goes To Rew/ff When Tape Inserted. |
Start Or End Sensor. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
In Preset Mode, Picks Up Stations Keeps Scanning Wont Lock |
Suspect Ic 7,mb88301a, On Power Syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Int Cuts Out After 5 Secs. Looks Like Reel Sensor. |
Dj's On P35 On Little Pcb Behind Front Panel. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Int Lp/sp Modes, Int Capstan Speed, Int Stops. |
Stk5325. 14v Supply Unstable. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Intermittent Loss Of Colour In Playback Or From Record. |
Replace Vc3 With More Robust Type. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Intermittent Loss Of Colour On Playback. |
Loss Of 4.3333 - Signal Due To Heat Sensitivity Of vc3. Replace Vc3 With More Robust Type And Adjust With D.F. Meter. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Laces Up For Play Or Record But Capstan Wont Start. |
Check Loading Belt. Check Stk5325 For 12 And 14v supplies, If Ok Check Ic5 On Pin 12 - 15 For Scanning Pulses If Missing Change Ic5 And Check Lamp. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Loads Tape To Drum As Soon As Tape Is In. |
Ic2 (m54514ap) On Mecha Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No 12v On Pin 3 Of Ic2. |
Check Sf8. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No 5v Line. |
Check Sf7. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Audio On Tuner. |
Q11 Or Q13 (2sc2603). |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Audio On Tuner. |
Change Q9 (2sc2603), Q11 (2sa1115) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Capstan Drive In Play/rec. |
R55 (5.60hm) On Servo Pcb, If Faulty Check Ic7 And Capstan Motor. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Characters On Screen. |
Ic6 (an6342) Or Ic9 (mc14025) On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Ee Signal, Noisy Characters, Not Muting Heads In Ee |
No Ee 12volt Check Sf6 & Tr15 Onpower Supply Board |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Function On. |
Ic5 (mb88401-206m) Or Ic6 (mc14011) On Power/syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Functions Only Tv/video Indicator On. |
Cassette Lamp Or Stk5325. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Functions, With Video Lamp On. |
Sensor Lamp Or Regulator (stk5325) Also Mb88401. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Functions. No 12v On Pin 3 Of Ic2 On P/supply Syscon Pcb |
Check Sf5. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Functions. No 5v From Power Supply. |
Check Sf7. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Pic On Play. |
Sf-5 On Power Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Picture In Ee Mode.Interactive Monitor Display Distorted |
Check Ee 12v And If Not Present Check Sf6 On Power Supply/syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Picture In Playback. |
Check Pb 12v If Not Present Check Sf8 On Power Supply/syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Play: 12v On Plug 8 Pin 3. |
Check Sf5. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Preset Display |
Tr31.(2sa1115) On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Preset Tv Search. |
Tr11 (2sc2603) On Power/syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Reel Drive. |
Ic6 (ba6109) On Mecha Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Remote Control Operation. |
Check Sf-1. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
No Rew/ff. Solenoid Sl901 Doesn't Pull In. |
Track O/c Between Pin2 Of Ic3 And Sl901. Under Glue. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
On For 5 Secs Turns Off.L Capstan Doesn't Start. |
Loading Belt Faulty |
AKAI |
VS3 |
On Preset Station Search, Won't Lock Onto Stations. |
Links On Back Panel Missing Or In Wrong Position |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Paccman Symbols On Screen |
Change Ic2 (mb88303) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Pacman Symbols On Screen. |
Ic2 (mb88303) On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Pic Jumps On Play. |
Check Stationary Guide And Measure Heads. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Picture Rolls Or Jumps. Tracking Faulty. |
Fit New Guide Posts. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Poor Pic When Watching Tv Through Vcr. |
Tr103 (2sa1115) On Antenna Sw Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Remote Control Not Working. |
R17 (10 Ohm) On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Set Breaks/tangling Tapes When Stopping In Rew/f.Fwd. |
Check Brake Pads. Faulty. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Slow Rewind Or Fast Forward. |
Replace Idler Or Scrape Surface Of Idler Tyre With A Sharp Blade With The Machine In Fast Forward Mode. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Solenoid & Reel Motor Turn Off After Few Sec. |
This Happens When Switched On Using Function On. Reset Load Switches A & B By Tuning Worm Gear Until Switches Are In Correct Position. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Space Invaders On Screen In Playback And Ee Modes. |
Replace Ic2 On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Stations Don't Lock In, Pic Wiggles On Play. Pause Ok. |
Osc No Go. Ic6 (an6342n) Or Ic8 Or Afc Adjust. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Tangling/breaking Tapes In Rewind And Fast Forward. |
Replace Worn Brake Pads. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Timer Mode Won't Record, Even Though It Programs Ok. |
Ic5 Faulty (syscon Board) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Timer Record Wont Function. Will Program Normally. |
Check Load Belt First Then Check/replace Ic5 On Syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Too Fast In Play/rec. |
Ic4 Or Ic5 On Servo Pcb (mc14011) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Tunes The Uhf Band But Wont Tune The Vhf Band. |
If Resetting Machine Doesn't Cure The Fault And Unit Is An Australian Model Check/replace Ic5 On Syscon Pcb. If Foriegn Model Check With Service Manual As To Configuration Of Wireliks/jumper Wires On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Tunes Uhf Ok But Won't Change Bands To Vhf. |
Change Ic5 On Syscon Board. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Video Mutes After A Few Seconds In Ee, Plays Unlocked |
C123 (10uf 63v) Faulty. Replace And Reset Tp14 To 4.6v Using Vr12 |
AKAI |
VS3 |
When Play Is Selected Tape Loads Then Machine Switches Off |
Replace Load Belt. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
When Resetting Stations Search, Wont Receive Or Lock Stat. |
Check Links Missing Or In Wrong Positions On Video And Audio Output Sockets. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
When Switch Machine On It Switches Off Immediatly. |
1. Check Position Of Load Switches A & B And If In Wrong Position Wind Mechanisim By Load Belt Until Correct Position Is Achieved. 2. Vs3, Vs4, Check Sensor Lamp. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Will Not Accept Tapes. |
Ic4 Faulty (ba6109). |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Will Not Function Off. |
Check Position Of Cassette Carriage Switches. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Won't Accept Or Eject Tape. |
Ic4 (ba6109) On Mecha Drive Pcb. If Faulty Suspect Loading Motor. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Won't Accept Tape. |
Ic1 (mblo8243) On Mecha Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Won't Function On. Machine In Breakdown Mode. |
Check Pin 5 Of Ic 5 Normally 5v. Check O/c Cassette Lamp Will Make Pin 5 Go Low. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Won't Lace Tape Up. |
Ic5 (ba6109) On Mecha Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Won't Record Audio. |
Ic201 (la7045) On Servo/audio Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Wont Accept Tape. |
1. Adjust Tape In Detect Switches On Eject Assy. 2. Check To See If Eject Motor Is Supplied With Drive Voltage And If So Replace Eject Mechanisim (except With Some Vs4's With Serial No 803---- Modify Mechon Pcb) |
AKAI |
VS3 |
Wont Rewind Or F.F. Main Solenoid Doesnt Function Fully. |
Brake Levers Stick To Rell Tables Because The Pads Have Come Off Exposing The Glue On Levers Replace Brake Pads. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Blacks Out Sometimes,won't Tune Sometimes (cont. Search) |
Adj L5 In Tuner Pack For Video, L3 & L4 Adj Sound |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Chewing Tapes. Tape Spilling Out In Rec Pause Mode. |
Bend Or Replace Pinch Roller Actuating Lever (item 504). |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Exit Guide Won't Load Fully. |
Slightly Bend The Front Of The Slider Under Guide Upwards Towards Front Of The Guide. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Faulty Eject. |
Cassette Carriage Switches Need Repositioning. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
No Picture In Playback. |
Resolder Dry Joins On Pin 12 And 14 Of Ic5 On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
No Tape Functions. |
Replaced Loading Drive Motor And/or Ic5 On Mechon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Not Functioning Correctly. |
Reset Microcomputer By Holding Down Rec And Stop Buttons Whilst Mains Power Is Switched Off Then On Then Off. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Only Rewind And F.F, No Eject And Play Ect. |
Check Pinch Roller Isnt Blocking Second Sensor On Eject Asy. Should Be Low. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Picture Jumping, Tape Guuides Not Fully Loading. |
Chewed Or Damaged Master Cam, Akmzb351529 |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Refer Vs220 |
|
AKAI |
VS303 |
Space Invaders On Screen In Ee & Play. |
Ic4 On Demod Pcb ( M88303) Faulty |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Tangles Tapes. Erratic, Wont Function On. |
Change Mode Switch. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
When Recording Set Chews Tapes In Pause Mode. |
Change Pinch Roller Link. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Won't Record Picture |
Check Tr44, 2sa1286 On Video Pcb. Also Tr45 Or Fuseable Semiconductor On Record Switching Line. |
AKAI |
VS303 |
Wont Fully Eject Tape. |
Replace Mode Select Switch. |
AKAI |
VS33 |
Character Display Faulty. |
Character Generator Ic Faulty Ic401(350455) |
AKAI |
VS33 |
Characters In Wrong Position. |
Adjust Vr401 Or Change C444 To 33 Pf. |
AKAI |
VS33 |
F/f,rew And Play Stops In A Few Seconds. |
Loose Mounting Screw On Sensor Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS33 |
Faulty Functions. |
Sys-con Ic, Ope Ic Or Mode Switch. |
AKAI |
VS33 |
No Colour On Play. |
Chroma Ic. Ic400 (ta8632n) Faulty. |
AKAI |
VS33 |
No Display. |
Replace Tr12 And L8 In Power Supply. |
AKAI |
VS33 |
No Power. |
Replace Tr1. Tr12, And L8. Check Servo Ic (bu2735). |
AKAI |
VS33 |
Not Accepting Tape. |
Led Detector On Ejector Mech U/s, Usually One One On Left Hand Side. |
AKAI |
VS34 |
Refer Vs33 |
|
AKAI |
VS35 |
No Power. Function Switch Inoperative. |
Repair Solder Joins On And Around Ic902 On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS35 |
Refer Vs33 |
|
AKAI |
VS35 |
Won't Accept Tape. |
Check Both End Sensors And Load Motor Drive Ic (ic504-ba6229). |
AKAI |
VS35 |
Won't Accept Tape. F.F/rew. No Go. Functions Faulty. |
Check That All Gnd Leads From Power Supply And Other Pcb's Are Tightly Connected To Mecha Chassis. |
AKAI |
VS35 |
Wont Accept Tape. |
Replace Left Hand Led Detector On Eject Mechanisim. |
AKAI |
VS37 |
Refer Vs33 |
|
AKAI |
VS38 |
Refer Vs33 |
|
AKAI |
VS4 |
Capstan Speed Slow. |
Replace Trio On Servo Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Chewing Tapes. Tape Looping Out After Rewind. |
If Brakes Are Ok Then Modify As Follows- Fit 22uf Bipolar Capacitor Between The Cathode Of D10 And Base Of Tr4 On Mechon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Creases Edge Of Tape. |
Replace Pinch Roller |
AKAI |
VS4 |
End Of Tape System Not Working |
Try Reset. Or Replace Ic5 On Syscon Pcb |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Function Button Interm Goes Off And Vid/ant Indicator. |
1. Check And Replace If Neccessary Sensor Lamp. 2. Check Regulator Ic On Power Supply Pcb (to Test The Stk 5325 Ic Short Pin 8 To Earth And Pin 2 Should Read 12v) |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Fuse F2 Open Circuit. |
If Unit Is Fitted With Uhf Modulator This Causes F2 To Blow When Frequency Is Adjusted By Using To Much Pressure Or A Metal Screwdriver. Replace Rf Converter Regardless. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Interm. Switches Between Long And Short Play Modes. |
Replace Regulator Ic On Power Supply/syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Intermittent Loss Of Colour In Playback Or From Record. |
Replace Vc3 With More Robust Type. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
No Ee Signal, Noisy Characters, Not Muting Heads In Ee |
No Ee 12volt Check Sf6 & Tr15 Onpower Supply Board |
AKAI |
VS4 |
No Functions. No 12v On Pin 3 Of Ic2 On P/supply Syscon Pcb |
Check Sf5. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
No Functions. No 5v From Power Supply. |
Check Sf7. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
No Picture In Ee Mode.Interactive Monitor Display Distorted |
Check Ee 12v And If Not Present Check Sf6 On Power Supply/syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
No Picture In Playback. |
Check Pb 12v If Not Present Check Sf8 On Power Supply/syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
No Rew/ff. Sl901 Doesn't Pull In. |
Track O/c Between Pin2 Of Ic3 And Sl901. Under Glue. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Preset Mode Picks Up Stations But Cont. Scanning Wont Lock |
Suspect Ic7. Mb88301a, On Power Syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Remote Control Inoperative |
Check Sf1 On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Slow Rewind Or Fast Forward. |
Replace Idler Or Scrape Surface Of Idler Tyre With A Sharp Blade With The Machine In Fast Forward Mode. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Space Invaders On Screen In Playback And Ee Modes. |
Replace Ic2 On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Timer Record Wont Function. Will Program Normally. |
Check Load Belt First Then Check/replace Ic5 On Syscon Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Tunes The Uhf Band But Wont Tune The Vhf Band. |
If Resetting Machine Doesnt Cure The Fault And Unit Is An Australian Model Check/replace Ic5 On Syscon Pcb. If Foriegn Model Check With Service Manual As To Configuration Of Wirelinks/jumper Wires On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Video Mutes After A Few Seconds In Ee, Plays Unlocked |
C123 (10uf 63v) Faulty. Replace And Reset Tp14 To 4.6v Using Vr12 |
AKAI |
VS4 |
When Play Is Selected Tape Loads Then Machine Switches Off |
Replace Load Belt. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
When Switch Machine On It Switches Off Immediatly. |
1. Check Position Of Load Switches A & B And If In Wrong Position Wind Mechanisim By Load Belt Until Correct Position Is Achieved. 2. Vs3, Vs4, Check Sensor Lamp. |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Wont Accept Tape. |
1. Adjust Tape In Detect Switches On Eject Assy. 2. Check To See If Eject Motor Is Supplied With Drive Voltage And If So Replace Eject Mechanisim (except With Some Vs4's With Serial No 803---- Modify Mechon Pcb) |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Wont Eject Tape. Eject Mechanisim Jammed In Load. |
If Serial Number Begins With 803.... Modify As Follows: Remove R20 By Cutting Track Between R20 And R19. Add 6.8kohm Resistor Across R19. Add Diode With Cathode Going To Top Side Of R22 And Solder 3.9kohm On Anode Of Diode Then Connect To Base (top Sid |
AKAI |
VS4 |
Wont Rewind Or F.F. Main Solenoid Doesnt Function Fully. |
Brake Levers Stick To Rell Tables Because The Pads Have Come Off Exposing The Glue On Levers Replace Brake Pads. |
AKAI |
VS422 |
No Display |
C447 (47 Uf/6v) O/cct (note Read Ok On Cap Tester) |
AKAI |
VS425 |
No Display |
C447 (47 Uf/6v) O/cct (note Read Ok On Cap Tester) |
AKAI |
VS45 |
Noise Bar Across Top Of Picture. Static Mistracking. |
Glue Supply Tape Guide Pin In And Adjust Guide Height. |
AKAI |
VS465 |
No Drum Or Capstan Drive.Drum May Try To Jerk Start. |
Check 5v Rails From Power Supply.If Noisy,replace 2200uf Caps In Power Supply. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Bottom Of Picture Noisy. |
Check Tape Guide Posts. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Breakdown Flashing. |
Rl1 Dirty Contacts. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Breakdown Indicator Comes On. |
Check Load Belt Or Sensor Lamp. If That Doesnt Solve It Your In Deep Shit. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Creases Edge Of Tape. |
Replace Pinch Roller |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Drum Speed Faulty. |
Ic101 (ta7234) On Drum Motor Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Intermittent Loss Of Functions From Control Keyboard. |
Clock Oscillator Microprocessor Low, Check Brown Ceramic Filter. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Loads Up Intermit., Beeps, Then Unloads, Breakdown Light On |
Change Loading Belt. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Loads, Stops, Unloads. |
(1) Swollen Pinch Wheel, (2) Pin Missing In Brake Actuating Lever. (3) Give Machine A Good Shake Out As Odd Parts Find Their Way Inside The Set. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Low Reel Torque In Rew And F/f. |
Check D6 (4.9v) And Tr14 (2sd636) On Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
No Digits On Display But Clock, Set,timer,standby, |
Ic307. Mb8841-463m. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
No Functions |
Tr20 (2sd793) Or Tr23 (2sd471) On Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
No Or Int Audio On Play. |
Replace Rl1 (ep-327336) |
AKAI |
VS5 |
No Rew, Or F/f. |
Reel Solenoid Not Operating, Check Tr2 (2sb632) On Drive Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Poor Or Int On Play/rec. |
Replace Filters Fl4, Fl5, Fl6, |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Poor Picture On Play And E-e. |
Tr25 (2sc2274) |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Poor Rewind. |
Supply Reel Seizing, Clean And Lub. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Set Stops In Play Or Rec. Wont Rewind. |
Check Start Sensor Pin 10 Of Ic303 On Syscon Board. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Slow Rewind Or Fast Forward. |
Replace Idler Or Scrape Surface Of Idler Tyre With A Sharp Blade With The Machine In Fast Forward Mode. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Sound Fades Intermittently At Start Of Tape. |
Check Pinch Roller, Or Intermittently Relay On Sound board. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Stops On All Functions After 5 Seconds. |
Ic304 Or Photo Sensor. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
When Play Is Selected Tape Loads Then Machine Switches Off |
Replace Load Belt. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
When Switch Machine On It Switches Off Immediatly. |
1. Check Position Of Load Switches A & B And If In Wrong Position Wind Mechanisim By Load Belt Until Correct Position Is Achieved. 2. Vs3, Vs4, Check Sensor Lamp. |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Wont Load Tape Properly. Wont Play Correctly. |
Replace Brake Actuating Lever (pin Missing). |
AKAI |
VS5 |
Wont Rewind Or F.F. Main Solenoid Doesnt Function Fully. |
Brake Levers Stick To Rell Tables Because The Pads Have Come Off Exposing The Glue On Levers Replace Brake Pads. |
AKAI |
VS515 |
Noisy Picture In Play |
Check Drum Motor Running Out Of Phase |
AKAI |
VS515 |
Slow Rewind |
Brake Pad Moderfication And Idler Service. |
AKAI |
VS515EA |
No Video Out Either Through Video Output Or Rf Output. |
Check P703 Connector To Make Sure It Is Seated Correctly. |
AKAI |
VS55 |
Patterning On Picture. |
C10 (22µf/50v) In Psu. |
AKAI |
VS6 |
Function Button Interm Goes Off And Vid/ant Indicator. |
1. Check And Replace If Neccessary Sensor Lamp. 2. Check Regulator Ic On Power Supply Pcb (to Test The Stk 5325 Ic Short Pin 8 To Earth And Pin 2 Should Read 12v) |
AKAI |
VS6 |
No Operation After Service. Lamp And Reg Ok. |
Check Earth Lead On Eject Asy. Is Ok. |
AKAI |
VS6 |
No Pic On Play. |
C30 (.01µf) In Pre-amp. |
AKAI |
VS6 |
Refer Vs4 Also. |
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AKAI |
VS6 |
Space Invaders On Screen In Playback And Ee Modes. |
Replace Ic2 On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS6 |
Two Images Appearing In P/back. Timeshifted By 90 Degrees |
Replace Relay On Video Head Preamp Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS6 |
Wont Accept Tape. |
1. Adjust Tape In Detect Switches On Eject Assy. 2. Check To See If Eject Motor Is Supplied With Drive Voltage And If So Replace Eject Mechanisim (except With Some Vs4's With Serial No 803---- Modify Mechon Pcb) |
AKAI |
VS66 |
Power Supply Squeals |
C6 100 µ C8 &c7 1µ Caps In Power Supply Reading Low. Or Repalce All Caps |
AKAI |
VS765 |
No Display, But Wrks |
C447 56µ 16 Volt Cap , On Dc\dc Converter... |
AKAI |
VS765EA |
No Picture In Play.If Ff And Play Pushed Sometimes Stops Itself? machine Not Powering Up.If Did,then Turning On/off. |
Power Fault,service.Major Sticky Around Heads! main Cap.In Power Supply.2200uf 25v. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Breakdown Flashes |
Check Cass Lamp And Series Resistor P. No. El330446. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Channels Don't Lock In, Pic Wiggles On Play. |
Osc No Go. Ic6 (an6342n) Or Afc Adjust. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Drum Fails To Start In Play/rec. |
No Al12v. Replace Posistor Th1 Off Pin 5 Of Stk5325. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Drum Speed Faulty On Play. |
(an6350) On Servo Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Drum Won't Start In Play/record. |
Check If No 14v At Pin 2 Of P5, Change Posistor Th1. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Function Button Interm Goes Off And Vid/ant Indicator. |
1. Check And Replace If Neccessary Sensor Lamp. 2. Check Regulator Ic On Power Supply Pcb (to Test The Stk 5325 Ic Short Pin 8 To Earth And Pin 2 Should Read 12v) |
AKAI |
VS8 |
No Back Up Memory For Station Preset. |
Check Battery And Ic8. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
No Functions. |
Sf8 (.6a) Or Stk5325. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
No Pic On Play. |
Rl1 On Relay Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
No Preset Tv Search. |
Ic8 (mc14001) On Video Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Space Invaders On Screen In Playback And Ee Modes. |
Replace Ic2 On Operation Pcb. |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Won't Hold Memory. |
If Battery Ok Check R67 (1.5k) |
AKAI |
VS8 |
Wont Accept Tape. |
1. Adjust Tape In Detect Switches On Eject Assy. 2. Check To See If Eject Motor Is Supplied With Drive Voltage And If So Replace Eject Mechanisim (except With Some Vs4's With Serial No 803---- Modify Mechon Pcb) |
AKAI |
VS910 |
Front Loader Jammed. |
Gear (t) Worn, Replace. |
AKAI |
VS910 |
No Go. |
Fuse F3 O/c. |
AKAI |
VS910 |
Won't Accept Cassette. |
Failed End Sensor Or End Sensor Pcb Fell Off. |
AKAI |
VS930 |
Can't Operate Tv With Remote Control * Rc-v939a* Only. |
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AKAI |
VS930 |
Refer Vs910. |
|
AKAI |
VS9300 |
Int. Audio Recording And Erase. |
Change Record/replay Switches (audio Servo Board) |
AKAI |
VS9300 |
Once Threading Is Finished Keys Eject. |
Change An318 On Audio Servo Board. |
AKAI |
VS965 |
Interm. Capstan Drive.Eject Tape Leaves Loop In Unit. |
Suspect Ic 401, Sx2777as. P.No. E1388380j. |
AKAI |
VS965 |
Interm. Press Play, Still Pic. Stops, No Rew. Or F.Fwd. |
Suspect Ic 401, Sx2777as. P.No. E1388380j. |
AKAI |
VS965 |
Processor Reset Confused. |
R221 15ohm Fusable Causing Loss Of 5vbu Rail. |
AKAI |
VS9700 |
Pinch Roller Wont Pull In, On Record Mode, Play Back Ok. |
Check Mechacon Board For 12v. when In Re/play Modes Record Switch Faulty. |
AKAI |
VSA77 |
Shuts Down In P/b After 6-9 Secs. only Towards End Of Tape. |
Replace Takeup Reel Hub. |
AKAI |
VSF10 |
No Clock display |
Change C447, 56uf 25v Capacitor Near P411 Replace With A 120µf 10v (ak-ec403285j ) |
AKAI |
VSF11 |
No Display |
If C446 And C447don't Fix. replace L404 Transformer O/c. it May Read O.K In Circuit Due To L405, Remove To Test. |
AKAI |
VSF12 |
Ff/rew/play Ok First Time,then Display Would Show Working But No Mechanical Operation. |
Main Processor Behind Display Faulty. |
AKAI |
VSF12 |
No Display. |
Coil Near C447/c446.One Side Not Osillating.L404 |
AKAI |
VSF12 |
No Screen Display. |
D2 Zener On Front Board. |
AKAI |
VSF12EA |
No Reception From Tuner?ant.Plug Loose?? ee/playback No Picture,but Good Audio. |
Joints Between Video Upright Board On Right Side Facing Front And Main Circuit Board Faulty.Front Right Corner! |
AKAI |
VSF510 |
No Operation. No Display |
Fr804 (8.2O Fusible Resistor Pn Er331188) Faulty In Power Supply. (under Transformer) |
AKAI |
VSF510EA-D |
Drum Spinning But No Display And No Functions. |
D819 Zener 6.3v.No 5v Rail. |
AKAI |
VSF600 |
No Lights, No Power, No Functions. |
40 Volt Rail Missing From Psu. replace Fr4 8.2r 1/4 Watt Fusible Resistor. |
AKAI |
VSG305 |
Err1 And Err 2. |
Error 1 Check Dry Joints Tr211 Main Board. error 2 Mode Switch? |
AKAI |
VSG735 |
Capstan Motor Pulsing |
Replace Faulty Capstan Motor. p/n Akbm419269n |