JVC HR-J580EU User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
No. 82849
March 2001
This service manual is printed on 100% recycled paper.
COPYRIGHT © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
HR-J580EK/EU,J581EU,J587EU,
J588EU,J589EU
Regarding service information other than these sections, refer to the HR-J680EU/EK service manual (No. 82847).
Also, be sure to note important safety precautions provided in the service manual.
SPECIFICATIONS (The specifications shown pertain specifically to the model HR-J587EU/588EU/589EU,J680EU/681EU/682EU)
VCR
SAT
REVIEW
SAT
PR
GENERAL
Power requirement : AC 220 V – 240 V ` , 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption
Power on : 16 W
Power off : 4.0 W
Temperature
Operating : 5°C to 40°C
Storage : –20°C to 60°C
Operating position : Horizontal only
Dimensions (WxHxD)
[HR-J680/681/682EU] : 400 mm x 94 mm x 278 mm
[HR-J587/588/589EU] : 360 mm x 94 mm x 278 mm
Weight
[HR-J680/681/682EU] : 3.3 kg
[HR-J587/588/589EU] : 3.2 kg
Format : VHS PAL standard
Maximum recording time
(SP) : 240 min. with E-240 video cassette
(LP) : 480 min. with E-240 video cassette
VIDEO/AUDIO
Signal system : PAL-type colour signal and CCIR
monochrome signal, 625 lines 50 fields
Recording system : DA4 (Double Azimuth) head helical scan system
Signal-to-noise ratio : 45 dB
Horizontal resolution : 250 lines
Frequency range : 70 Hz to 10,000 Hz (Normal audio)
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (Hi-Fi audio)
Input/Output : 21-pin SCART connectors :
IN/OUT x 1, IN/DECODER x 1
RCA connectors: AUDIO OUT x 1
TUNER/TIMER
TV channel storage capacity : 99 positions (+AUX position)
Tuning system : Frequency synthesized tuner
Channel coverage : VHF 47MHz – 89MHz/
104MHz – 300MHz/
302MHz – 470MHz
UHF 470MHz – 862MHz
Aerial output : UHF channels 22 – 69 (Adjustable)
Memory backup time : Approx. 10 min.
ACCESSORIES
Provided accessories : RF cable,
Infrared remote control unit,
“R6” battery x 2
Optional accessories : Satellite Controller RM-SD1
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.
E.& O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

JVC HR-J580EU Specifications

General

Type	VCR
Video Format	VHS
Recording Formats	VHS
Tuner	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Playback Formats	VHS
Connections	SCART
Audio Recording System	Mono

Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Precautions during Servicing

Guidelines for safe and proper maintenance procedures.

Safety Check after Servicing

Tests to verify safety compliance after repairs.

SECTION 2 MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT

Before Starting Repair and Adjustment

Replacement of Major Parts Procedures

Compatibility Adjustment Steps

Steps to calibrate tape tracking and head alignment for optimal playback.

SECTION 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

Precautions for Electrical Adjustments

General guidelines and safety measures for electrical servicing.

Servo Circuit Adjustments

Procedures for aligning servo control parameters for tape transport.

Video Circuit Adjustments

SECTION 5 PARTS LIST

Safety Precautions for Parts

Warnings about using correct and safe replacement parts.

Electrical Parts List