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 Clip 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 Fast forward. 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

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.Fwd and Q find

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

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 Immediately.

1. Check Position Of Load Switches A & B And If In Wrong Position Wind Mechanism 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 Doesn't Function Fully.

Brake Levers Stick To Reel Tables Because The Pads Have Come Off Exposing The Glue On Levers Replace Brake Pads.

AKAI

VS200

Audio Mutes On Rec. On =-e Mode, Doesn't Rec. Audio.

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 Re terminating 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 Korean 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 Substitute).

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 Receiver pt 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 Reception.

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, Mechanically aligned ok 

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 Circuit

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 Mhz 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 Microprocessor.

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 Interim Goes Off And Vid/ant Indicator.

1. Check And Replace If Necessary 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 Guides 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 Fusible 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 Mechanism.

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 Intermit Goes Off And Vid/ant Indicator.

1. Check And Replace If Necessary 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

Intermit. 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 Doesn't Cure The Fault And Unit Is An Australian Model Check/replace Ic5 On Syscon Pcb. If Foreign Model Check With Service Manual As To Configuration Of Wire links/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 Immediately.

1. Check Position Of Load Switches A & B And If In Wrong Position Wind Mechanism 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 Mechanism (except With Some Vs4's With Serial No 803---- Modify Mechon Pcb)

AKAI

VS4

Wont Eject Tape. Eject Mechanism 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 Doesn't Function Fully.

Brake Levers Stick To Reel 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 Doesn't 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 Immediately.

1. Check Position Of Load Switches A & B And If In Wrong Position Wind Mechanism 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 Doesn't Function Fully.

Brake Levers Stick To Reel 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 Modification 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 Necessary 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.

AKAI

VS6

Space Invaders On Screen In Playback And Ee Modes.

Replace Ic2 On Operation Pcb.

AKAI

VS6

Two Images Appearing In P/back. Time shifted 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 Mechanism (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 Replace 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 Th1.

AKAI

VS8

Function Button Intermit Goes Off And Vid/ant Indicator.

1. Check And Replace If Necessary 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 Mechanism (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.

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

Intermit. Capstan Drive.Eject Tape Leaves Loop In Unit.

Suspect Ic 401, Sx2777as. P.No. E1388380j.

AKAI

VS965

Intermit. Press Play, Still Pic. Stops, No Rew. Or F.Fwd.

Suspect Ic 401, Sx2777as. P.No. E1388380j.

AKAI

VS965

Processor Reset Confused.

R221 15ohm Fusible 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 Take-up 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?

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VSG735

Capstan Motor Pulsing

Replace Faulty Capstan Motor. p/n Akbm419269n