Bob, I suspect that VCR is a Goldstar GHV-1290M. If so, I have the service manual and it might tell how to set up the channels. If not a Goldstar, likely a Sanyo. Gary McCartney McCartney Electronics 7134 Fife Rd, RR 7 Guelph Ontario Canada N1H 6J4 Fax: (519)821-1530 email: number63@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Bob wrote: > > HI GANG --- my 1st post --- BIG CANADIAN HELLO > SEARS VCR model 30608 chasis 501.41285 > the front panel channel up and down buttons do not function > channel can be changed from remote control by punching in channel --- like > "1" & "2" > for channel 12 but the up and down buttons on remote control does nuttin > either ! > i have measure voltages on the PCB switches themselves and it changes when > pushed > BUT i really need a SCHEMATIC to go deeper --- SEARS disscontiuned this puppy > long ago > manufacture date 1988 > also i suspect IC902 -- MN1280-L <<<--- what the heck is it ??? (a 3 pin > dip chip) > dont think it a transistor ?? > help ! > > THANKS > BOB (the Canadian) > > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > ------------------------------------------ > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > Submit Repair Tips here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ -- ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/