RCA sterio console

8/25/2008 10:00:11 AMPaul mayle

I have a RCA sterio console model number VRT 62s from 1973. The transformer gave out and I need a schamtic
also s source for the parts. looking for some help!
Thanks Paul

8/25/2008 12:20:38 PMNorm Leal

Hi Paul

RCA VRT62S is in Sam's Photofact #1397-4. You should be able to get this through your local library. If not Sam's sells the information by calling 800-428-7267.

Norm

:I have a RCA sterio console model number VRT 62s from 1973. The transformer gave out and I need a schamtic
:also s source for the parts. looking for some help!
:Thanks Paul

8/25/2008 12:22:59 PMNorm Leal

Paul

AES, www.tubesandmore.com , Radio Daze, www.radiodaze.com and PTOP, www.oldradioparts.com each sell transformers.

Norm

:Hi Paul
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: RCA VRT62S is in Sam's Photofact #1397-4. You should be able to get this through your local library. If not Sam's sells the information by calling 800-428-7267.
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:Norm
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::I have a RCA sterio console model number VRT 62s from 1973. The transformer gave out and I need a schamtic
::also s source for the parts. looking for some help!
::Thanks Paul

7/1/2009 1:48:09 AMcarrie king

I have a RCA VRT 62s and i am looking for a replacement cartridge..can you get me any info about that?

Carrie

7/1/2009 3:24:36 PMEdd

I have a RCA VRT 62s and i am looking for a replacement cartridge..can you get me any info about that?

Carrie

Mmme Carrie . . . .

The top referencing being placed below is to the RCA service info and their specified needle and cartridge info:

I remember the units cartride being molded from plastic with a shiny silver mylar overwrap as is shown on the complete EV cartridge unit as is shown at the very bottom.

Looks like there are two available Astatic and EV needles that are immediately available without you having to get out a loan to pay for them. . . .as is now commonly found on some magnetic cartridges and their stylii .

Examine the blow up photos and re-confirm against your existing stylus . . .if still intact and present.

Currrent availability at :

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/CAROLES-NEEDLES_RCA-Needles_W0QQ_fsubZ9945782QQ_sasiZ1QQ_sidZ44673691?_nkw=131777&submit=Search

73's de Edd

Blow-Up . . . . RCA phono needles and complete cartridge. . .info :

8/25/2008 12:44:09 PMRadiodoc

Paul,

There is also a Sams E:Fact for download at:

http://www.samswebsite.com/photofact/pf_search.asp?MOD=VRT62S&KIND=LIKE&Search=Search

Radiodoc
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:I have a RCA sterio console model number VRT 62s from 1973. The transformer gave out and I need a schamtic
:also s source for the parts. looking for some help!
:Thanks Paul

8/25/2008 6:19:14 PMEdd

Sir Paul:

Help ?. . . .as in… Help . . .help … me Rhonda ?. . . . . a la Beach Boys. . . .

That is one impressive looking unit in its cabinetry, and hopefully your PT former was not wiped out, but
that can be worked around , in case it actually is, as it is no rare exotica. Fat chance of finding any RCA OEM unit for replacement.

Most assuredly the failure of the unit might be directed to a person in the past, having tried an 8 amp
fuse and then on up to an 80 amp unit, since that first one was certainly no good !

Should have been no problem with the initial .8 amp unit in the set and the protection that it provided.
Consult the supplied thumbnail and note that the main area of concern is the FW diode set of CR403 and
CR404.

I am assuming that you are condemning the T-former, since it is making “ ‘tinky”, so initially lets take the
loading away from the secondary of the t-former by opening the circuitry at my designated red X’s.
Possibly it could also be attained by the unplugging of a Molex plug that is interfacing to the [F] and [D]
areas, BUT it also might open up some other critical connection junctures, so lets do the for sure, former
procedure.

You then can plug in the set, turn it on and prepare yourself for an evaluation of the unit its present state,
To see if there is any immediate malfunction, watching the pilot lamp on the J4 branch, might tell you a bit
Seems like it is a small jeweled red or green unit at the very bottom of the cabinetry. Keep a temperature
check on the metal mass of the transformer with a finger to see if there is any excess warming. Lastly, of
course there would the worst case of emanation of “ ‘moke “from the T-former.

If the unit had a smell before, don’t take too much stock in the odor currently present, as the produced
inherent warmth of the unit will be further driving out that retentive odor for weeks- - - -months to come.

Some issues to consider now IF the T-former seems to not have been damaged permanently.

That would be the primary situation of one or both of the CR403-CR404, being junction crashed and dead shorted.
Then extremely WE l l l l l l on down the list of alternate possibilities would be caps C427, and C424 at fault.
Marked up electrolytics are a consideration . . . . . later on.

Technical Referencing:

73's de Edd

9/7/2008 9:45:20 PMPaul Mayle(65656:65224)

Thank you for the shamatic and the info you have been most helpful. when I jumped the burned out fuse
the t former sizzledand and got hot very quickly.
something is causing a power serge.
it happened suddenly. The t former may not be damaged yet if I find out whats dumping the power to it. thanks paul
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:Help ?. . . .as in… Help . . .help … me Rhonda ?. . . . . a la Beach Boys. . . .
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:That is one impressive looking unit in its cabinetry, and hopefully your PT former was not wiped out, but
:that can be worked around , in case it actually is, as it is no rare exotica. :Fat chance of finding any RCA OEM unit for replacement.
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:Most assuredly the failure of the unit might be directed to a person in the past, having tried an 8 amp
:fuse and then on up to an 80 amp unit, since that first one was certainly no good !
:
:Should have been no problem with the initial .8 amp unit in the set and the protection that it provided.
:Consult the supplied thumbnail and note that the main area of concern is the FW diode set of CR403 and
:CR404.
:
:I am assuming that you are condemning the T-former, since it is making “ ‘tinky”, so initially lets take the
:loading away from the secondary of the t-former by opening the circuitry at my designated red X’s.
:Possibly it could also be attained by the unplugging of a Molex plug that is interfacing to the [F] and [D]
:areas, BUT it also might open up some other critical connection junctures, so lets do the for sure, former
:procedure.
:
:You then can plug in the set, turn it on and prepare yourself for an evaluation of the unit its present state,
:To see if there is any immediate malfunction, watching the pilot lamp on the J4 branch, might tell you a bit
:Seems like it is a small jeweled red or green unit at the very bottom of the cabinetry. Keep a temperature
:check on the metal mass of the transformer with a finger to see if there is any excess warming. Lastly, of
: course there would the worst case of emanation of “ ‘moke “from the T-former.
:
:If the unit had a smell before, don’t take too much stock in the odor currently present, as the produced
:inherent warmth of the unit will be further driving out that retentive odor for weeks- - - -months to come.
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:
:Some issues to consider now IF the T-former seems to not have been damaged permanently.
:
:That would be the primary situation of one or both of the CR403-CR404, being junction crashed and dead shorted.
:Then extremely WE l l l l l l on down the list of alternate possibilities would be caps C427, and C424 at fault.
:Marked up electrolytics are a consideration . . . . . later on.
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9/8/2008 8:38:01 PMEdd(65683:65656)

when I jumped the burned out fuse the t former sizzledand and got hot very quickly.

I don’t know if that time frame was relevant the INITIAL situation OR if you have hooked up power to the unit again, and it is currently smokin’.

IF you had the leads clipped loose at the mentioned red X’d points. . . .thus presenting no load on the t-former...( but the minute amount
presented by the filaments of the pilot lights)….it certainly seems that the T-former is a goner if it heats up then....particularly that quick....
and, if it is smokin'.

Pls confirm. . . .

73's de Edd

:Thank you for the shamatic and the info you have been most helpful. when I jumped the burned out fuse
:the t former sizzledand and got hot very quickly.
:something is causing a power serge.
:it happened suddenly. The t former may not be damaged yet if I find out whats dumping the power to it. thanks paul
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::Sir Paul:
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::Help ?. . . .as in… Help . . .help … me Rhonda ?. . . . . a la Beach Boys. . . .
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::
::That is one impressive looking unit in its cabinetry, and hopefully your PT former was not wiped out, but
::that can be worked around , in case it actually is, as it is no rare exotica. ::Fat chance of finding any RCA OEM unit for replacement.
::
::Most assuredly the failure of the unit might be directed to a person in the past, having tried an 8 amp
::fuse and then on up to an 80 amp unit, since that first one was certainly no good !
::
::Should have been no problem with the initial .8 amp unit in the set and the protection that it provided.
::Consult the supplied thumbnail and note that the main area of concern is the FW diode set of CR403 and
::CR404.
::
::I am assuming that you are condemning the T-former, since it is making “ ‘tinky”, so initially lets take the
::loading away from the secondary of the t-former by opening the circuitry at my designated red X’s.
::Possibly it could also be attained by the unplugging of a Molex plug that is interfacing to the [F] and [D]
::areas, BUT it also might open up some other critical connection junctures, so lets do the for sure, former
::procedure.
::
::You then can plug in the set, turn it on and prepare yourself for an evaluation of the unit its present state,
::To see if there is any immediate malfunction, watching the pilot lamp on the J4 branch, might tell you a bit
::Seems like it is a small jeweled red or green unit at the very bottom of the cabinetry. Keep a temperature
::check on the metal mass of the transformer with a finger to see if there is any excess warming. Lastly, of
:: course there would the worst case of emanation of “ ‘moke “from the T-former.
::
::If the unit had a smell before, don’t take too much stock in the odor currently present, as the produced
::inherent warmth of the unit will be further driving out that retentive odor for weeks- - - -months to come.
::
::
::
::Some issues to consider now IF the T-former seems to not have been damaged permanently.
::
::That would be the primary situation of one or both of the CR403-CR404, being junction crashed and dead shorted.
::Then extremely WE l l l l l l on down the list of alternate possibilities would be caps C427, and C424 at fault.
::Marked up electrolytics are a consideration . . . . . later on.
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::Technical Referencing:
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::73's de Edd
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