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/ 23
No. 25-A
Victor Radio
December 3, 1930
IMPORTANT:—
For Your Service Department
Victor Division
RCA Victor Company, Inc.
Camden, N. J.
Service Bulletin No. 25-A
This bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. 25
VICTOR MICRO-SYNCHRONOUS RADIO
R-32, R-52, RE-45, and RE-75
The Victor Micro-Synchrongus Radio is a power
operated tuned radio frequency receiver of the
antenna type, employing an antenna coupling stage
and four stages of tuned and neutralized radio fre-
quency amplification, a detector, a first stage audio,
and a power stage of push pull amplification.
A high degree of sensitivity is made possible by
means of a system of micrometer adjustments on
the tuning condensers, permitting precision auto-
matic alignment or synchronization of the tuned
radio frequency stages thruout the entire tuning
range at all times. Each set of condensers is thus
properly aligned at the factory and locked into posi-
tion. A new method of stabilizing the radio fre-
quency circuit permits a high degree of selectivity
without causing any decrease in sensitivity.
The instrument comprises three standard units
as follows:
(1) Radio, in which are contained the R. F.
stages and the detector; (2) Power Amplifier, con-
taining the first audio, the power stage.of push pull
amplification, and the rectifier; (3) Electro Dynamic
Reproducer. The units are so designed that all parts
are readily accessible for servicing.
Six Radiotrons UX-226 are used in the R. F. and
first audio amplifier stages, a UY-227 detector, and
two UX-245 in the power stage. The Radiotron
UX-280 is used as a rectifier.
The Victor Radio is designed for operation on 105
to 120 volts, 50 to 60 cycles, alternating current.
Special equipment is available for operation on 105
to 120 volts, 25 to 40 cycles. The power consumption
when operating the radio is approximately 105 Watts,
and approximately 160 watts when operating the
Electrola.
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Name of Part Stock Number
a Binding Post (Antenna and Ground)
ut
Lock Washer
Cable Clamp
Nut
Lock Washer
Screw
Nut
Lock Washer
Tuning Condenser Spring
Cam Adjusting Screw
By-Pass Condenser (3 of .25 Mfd. each)
Twin Pin Jack, Input Unit
Rivet
Detector Input R. F. Transformer Coil
Rivet
A704
By-Pass Condenser, Plate Circuit UY-227 (.001 Mfd.) A205
Rivet
Grid Leak (34 Meg.)
Grid Condenser (.00025 Mfd.)
UY-227 Hum Control with Bracket
Rivet
Detector Plate Choke Coil
Rivet
Tuning Lever Roller
Transfer Switch (complete)
Nut
Lock Washer
Pilot Lamp Socket Cover
Pilot Lamp Socket Screw
Pilot Lamp
Pilot Lamp Socket
Pilot Lamp Socket Insulating Strip
Pilot Lamp Socket Base
Stabilizer Resistor (800 Ohms)
R. F. Transformer (Volume Control) (2nd R. F.)
jut
Knob
Nut
Washer
Volume Control (Radio) (complete)
Mid-Tap Resistor Across UX-226 Fil. (20 Ohms)
UX-226 Grid Bias Resistor
Rivet
em Choke Coil
fut
Lock Washer
Tuning Condenser (One Complete)
R. F. Coil (3 per Unit)
Radio Panel (Wood Only)
Toggle Switch Insulator
ut
Toggle Switch (Off and On)
Metal Shield for UY-227 (RE-45 only)
Tuning Dial Scale
Multiple Plug (12 Prong)
A2308
A2701
A2910
A3133
A2703
A2910
A1605
A206
A903
A703
A102 57
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Fig. 2—Top View of Power Amplifier Unit, Showing Parts
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PARTS LIST POWER AMPLIFIER UNIT
STOCK No. A-2301
55. Filter Choke Coil A4
56. Filter Condenser Bank A200
57. Power Transformer (60 Cycles) Al
Power Transformer (25 Cycles) AS
58. Interstage and Output Transformer A3
59. Input Transformer A2
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4 PART LIST—Continued
60. Voltage Divider Resistor A308
Filter Choke Coil (Same as 55)
Power Transformer (Same as 57)
2 Ampere Fuse A2369
By-Pass Condenser (Two of .1 Mfd. each and one of
125 Mfd.) A201
Rivet A701
Socket Strip A502
By-Pass Condenser (}4 Mfd.) A214
By-Pass Condenser (.002 Mfd.) A202
Rivet A701
Grid Leak, 14 Meg. (3 Used) A303
Hum Control Potentiometer (20 Ohms) UX-226 A306
Fibre Washer (2 Used) A2926
Nut A2709
Washer
Lock Washer A2913
Tone Control A307
Lock Washer A2914
Washer (Same as 74)
Nut A2710
Fibre Washer (Same as 72)
Power Input Plug A907
Rivet A702
Motor Plug A906
84. Multi-Plug Socket A905
85. Clamp (2 Used) A718
INSTALLATION
1. ANTENNA—For best average sensitivity and
selectivity the antenna should be from 50 to 75 feet
long including the lead-in and ground wires, and
should be as high above ground as possible. A short
antenna tends to decrease the sensitivity and in-
crease the selectivity) a long antenna tends to in-
crease the sensitivity and decrease the selectivity.
For local reception sufficient sensitivity can usually
be obtained except in shielded locations by using a
five or six foot length of wire as an antenna.
2. GROUND—A good ground connection is high-
ly important for the proper operation of the instru-
ment and must be used at all times. The connec-
tion should be made to a well scraped and cleaned
portion of a water pipe by clamping with a ground
clamp. If such a connection is not available, a pipe
or metal rod may be driven three or four feet into
the ground, preferably where the soil is moist. At-
tention is called to the fact that a spark may be pro-
duced if the ground is connected to the instrument
while the power plug is attached. This condition,
which is caused by the condenser discharge from the
power line, is quite normal and will cause no harm
to the instrument.
$ 3. POWER LINE VOLTAGE—The power line volt-
age should be measured with an A. C. voltmeter at
the time of installation; If the voltage is above 125
volts, a tapped resistor such as stock No. A-310
should be connected in series with one side of the
power line and the resistance varied until input
voltage at the instrument is 115 volts. If the voltage
fluctuates badly, the co-operation of the power com-
pany should be secured, and an attempt made to
eliminate such fluctuation.
4. ADJUSTING HUM CONTROLS—The two hum
control potentiometers, shown at 19, Fig. 1, and 68,
Fig. 3, should be edjusted at the time of installation
in the following manner:
a. Place the transfer switch in the “record” position to
the right.
b. With a small screw driver turn the UX-226 hum con-
trol in the base of the power amplifier unit slightly in
either direction as required until the hum is a mini-
mum.
c. Turn the trunsfer switch to the left to the “radio”
Position, turn the radio volume control to minimum,
and adjust the UY-227 hum control near the UY-227
in the radio set until the hum is a minimum.
5. ADJUSTING HARMONIC MODULATOR—The
harmonic modulator or tone control in the bottom
of the power amplifier controls emphasis on the bass
section of the scale, increasing the bass and decreas-
ing the high notes as the adjusting screw is turned
to the right. Ordinarily, the control will not require
any change in setting from that made in the factory.
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Fig.5—Top View of Radio, Showing Radiotron Sockets
It may be desirable in some cases, however, to change
the adjustment because of unusual room charac-
teristics, a customer’s preference for stronger bass,
or to reduce record scratch and static. The control
arm can be turned with a small screw driver as de-
sired.
GENERAL TESTS
1. EXCESSIVE HUM—Thisconditioncan becaused
BY? 4. Improperly adjusted or faulty hum controls. See
subject 4, under Installation.
b. Defective UX-280 or UY-227.
c. Wire or terminal grounded to the frame, or open cir-
cuit in any of the various ground connections.
d. Shorted condenser, 10, Fig. 1, across UX-226 filament
supply.
e. Open or shorted center tap resistor, 43, Fig. 1, across
UX-226 filament supply.
f. Shorted condenser, 64, Fig. 3, across power line in
power-amplifier unit.
@. Shorted condenser in condenser bank, 56, Fig. 2, of
power-amplifier unit.
2. HOWL—Microphonic howl can be traced to:
a. Defective Radiotron, particularly in the detector or
audio stages.
b. Improper neutralization. See subject 1 under Special
Adjustments below.
c. Speaker not felt insulated from baffle. Remove speaker
and arrange felt properly.
d. Open condenser, 15, Fig. 1.
7 e. Loose metal parts such as shielding, screws, etc., or
improperly centered cone may set up a howl or me-
chanical rattle. See subject 2 under Special Adjust-
ments for method of centering cone.
3. DISTORTED REPRODUCTION—Distortion
may be caused by any of the following:
a. Low emission Radiotron, particularly in the detector
or in the power supply unit. For best reproduction
the plate currents of the two UX-245 should balance
within 2 milliamperes.
b. Operation with volume control advanced too far on
powerful local stations, causing overloading of the
detector.
c. Incorrect setting of the tone control in the basé of the
power-amplifier. See subject 5, under Installation.
d. Improper neutralization. See subject 1, under Special
Adjustments.
e. Cone in speaker unit. improperly centered. See sub-
ject 2 under Special Adjustments.
4. NOISY REPRODUCTION-—Station carrier
noise, static, and power line disturbances should not
be confused with noise which is set up within the
receiver. This latter condition may be caused by
any one of the following:
a. Volume Control. Dirt or corrosion on the resistance
wire or contact arms of the volume control will pro-
duce noise when the control is operated. This con-
dition can usually be corrected by rubbing the parts
lightly with very fine sandpaper and then cleaning
with gasoline.
b. Shorted Tuning Condenser. If the plates of one or
more of the tuning condensers are shorted, noise will
COPPER SHIELD
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Fig. 6—Schematic Wiring Diagram,
Modulated Oscillator
8 be produced when the funing lever is operated. If
such a condition is found, the faulty condenser should
be replaced.
. Intermittent short or open circuit in any of the various
soldered connections or in power switch.
|. High resistance grid leak. Any of the grid leaks which
have developed an excessive high resistance will pro-
duce a “frying noise.””
Faulty power or audio transformer will also produce
this same type noise.
5. WEAK RECEPTION—This condition can be
caused by:
a.
Faulty antenna, characterized by weak reception,
‘intermittent reception, or grating noise. Examine
c
the antenna for poor contact at the lead-in connection
to the radio set, poor soldered connections, grounded
or partially grounded lightning arrester, or contact
with surrounding objects. See subject 1, under In-
stallation for further details of antenna.
Fig. 7—Internal Connections of Filter
Condenser Bank
. Faulty ground, characterized by weak reception,
intermittent reception, grating noise, or oscillation.
Examine the ground wire for poor contact at the
ground binding post connection the the radio set, poor
soldered connections, corroded connection at ground
clamp.
Low power line voltage. Test power outlet with A. C.
voltmeter. Voltage should be between 105 and 125
volts, for radio instruments and between 105 and 120
volts for instruments with Electrola.
. Defective Radiotron in any of the various sockets.
. Defect in radio set or power amplifier. See subjects 5,
6 and 8 below for method of isolating trouble.
9 f. Improper neutralization. This condition is charac-
terized by a tendency of the set to oscillate. See sub-
ject 1 under Special Adjustments for method of
neutralizing.
4. Improper alignment of tuning condensers. This ad-
justment requires special attention and IT IS RECOM-
MENDED THAT YOU CONSULT YOUR DISTRIBU-
TOR BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES IN THE
CONDENSER ALIGNMENT.
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Fig. 8—Multi-Plug Terminals
1. Brown-white tracer—UX-226 Filament
2. Blue—Transfer Switch
3. Brown-white tracer—UX-226 Filament
4. White—Transfer Switch
5. Brown-blue tracer—U Y-227 Filament
6. Black-red tracer—Power Switch
7. Brown-blue tracer—U Y-227 Filament
8. Black-red tracer—Power Switch
9. Braided Copper Shield—Ground
10. Brown-red tracer—Pilot Lamp
11. Red-yellow tracer—B UX-226
12, Brown-red tracer—Pilot Lamp
13. Red-yellow tracer—Field
14. White—Voice Coil
15, Red-green tracer—Field
16. Black—Voice Coil
6. LACK OF REPRODUCTION—PRELIMINARY
TESTS—After it has been definitely determined that
the trouble is not due to a faulty tube, antenna or
ground, place the instrument in operation with the
transfer switch in the “record’’ position. Note that
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UX226 UX226
UX226 UX226
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ConTROL OPERATED BY ONE KNOB.
Cl- TUNING CoNDENSER
C2- NeuTRAuIZzING ConDENSER-
C3-0.00025 Mro. Convenser
C4-0.002 Mro. ConpDENSER.
C5-0.00) Mrp. ConDeNSER
CG6-0.1 Mro. ConcpENSER.
C7- 0.25 Mro. ConDeNserR
C8&-5.0 Meo. ConoeNser
C49-2.5 Mero. Conoenser
Clo-3.0 Mrp. ConDENSER
Cll- 0.125 Mrp_ConoeNserR
Cl2-0.5 Mrv. CoNDENSER
RI- 20 ResisTANCE
R2- 200 Resis TANCE
R3-400- RESISTANCE
R4-775 REsIsTANCE
RS-800- REsisTANCE
RG-33.50- Resis TANCE
R7- 500 ResisTANce
R&-3800 % ResisTANCE
Rq--5 Mec... Resis TANCE
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