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Any attempt to service or repair the product or products dealt with in this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death. AJ-SD93P/E - 2 -...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL GUIDELINES ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES 1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged short circuit is found, replace all parts, which have been easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are over-heated or damaged by the short circuit.
2. ALIGNMENT TAPE 2-1. VFM3580KM / KL (NTSC) (25M adjustment tape) TIME VIDEO PCM AUDIO (min.) Signal Purpose Signal Purpose Signal Purpose 0:00 Confirmation of Color bar the composite SMPTE(75%) Confirmation of video level 1KHz 0VU the cue level 7:00 Confirmation of Color bar the composite...
2-6. VFM3000EDS / EDL (NTSC/PAL) (DV (LISTA) adjustment tape) TIME VIDEO PCM AUDIO (min.) Signal Purpose Signal Purpose Signal Purpose Adjustment of LISTA signal ----- ----- ----- ----- 0:00 the linearity 2-7. VFM3680KM / KL (PAL) (25 M adjustment tape) TIME VIDEO PCM AUDIO...
2-11. VFM3110EDS / EDL (PAL) (DV adjustment tape) TIME VIDEO PCM AUDIO (min.) Signal Purpose Signal Purpose Signal Purpose 0:00 Color bar EQ adjustment 1,102.5KHz ----- ----- 3. LIST OF RECOMMENDED MEASURING INSTRUMENTS MODEL NO. (Example) NAME REMARK NTSC analog composite & component signal generator TSG130A (NTSC) *1(opt.05) (with CF OUT) PAL analog composite &...
4. MAINTENANCE 4-1. Maintenance Schedule Maintenance is done by periodically performing suitable maintenance servicing in order to maintain the functions always in best condition, so that the user can use the equipment safely. Video equipment with mounted mechanisms wear parts, and their wear and deterioration cause troubles. Dust and dirt also can impair stable operation.
4-2. Layout of the Maintenance Parts 3. Cleaning Arm Unit 9. T1 Boat Unit 13. Loading Motor (1) Arm Unit 7. Mode SW Unit 12. A/C Head 1. Cylinder Unit 20. Main Cam Gear 19. Cleaner Solenoid 15. Pinch Solenoid 21.
5. MANUAL TAPE EJECT (Emergency Eject) When a tape can not be ejected by normal operation due to a problem, the tape can be removed manually as follows. Turn off power and remove the top Case Unit. Repeat item 2 and 3 until the tape wound up Rotate the red plastic screw with a Phillips-head completely inside of the cassette.
6. Cleaning Method Note: Turn the power OFF during cleaning. Make sure the power is OFF before cleaning. Use ethanol (more than 99% purity) as cleaning liquid. 6-1. Cylinder Head Cleaning Method: (Daily) 1. Turn power off. 6-4. Pinch Roller and Capstan Shaft 2.
7. SOFTWARE VERSION DISPLAY 7-1. SOFTWARE and PLD VERSION are displayed on the VIDEO SUPER OUT (Monitor TV) and FRONT DISPLAY. 7-1-A. Michrocomputer Software Version on Front Display Turn on the VTR power. Place the unit in the EJECT mode and then press the “PLAY” and “STOP” buttons together so that the Software Version of the SYSTEM CONTROL (SY) is displayed on the Front Display.
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7-1-C. PLD Software Version Display Perform the previous steps and display the Version of the Microcomputer Software. Press the SERCH button so that the Software of the PLD (FPG) is displayed as shown below. MONITOR TV SOFTWARE FRONT DISPLAY DIAG-MENU PLD VERSION SERVO SV 4319A...
8. ERROR RATE DISPLAY Condition : 1) Set to Service menu. Set the TCG SW to INT REGEN or INT PRESET. The error rate is displayed on the AUDIO LEVEL METER in the Service menu mode. (When enters in the Service menu mode, the AUDIO LEVEL METER changes into the error display mode automatically.) The error rate is displayed and measured on the AUDIO DVCPRO 50...
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DVCPRO50/DVCPRO25 ATF HEAD TCG SW CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 INT REGEN PBL1 VIDEO PBL2 VIDEO PBR1 VIDEO PBR2 VIDEO INT PRESET PBL1 AUDIO PBL2 AUDIO PBR1 AUDIO PBR2 AUDIO INT REGEN RPL1 VIDEO RPL2 VIDEO RPR1 VIDEO RPR2 VIDEO INT PRESET RPL1 AUDIO...
9. DIAG MENU DISPLAY The DIAG-MENU is the menu for investigating the status of the VTR, and it has the indicated information. • Warning display (WARNING information) • Hour meter display (HOUR METER information) • UMID display (UMID information) • DIF status display (DIF STATUS 1 and 2 information) Press the “DIAG”...
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<< Hours Meter Reset Procedure >> Press the “EJECT” + “STOP” and “PF” + “MENU” buttons on the Front Panel simultaneously so that the display shows the “HOURS METER” as shown below. Then move the cursor (*) to the item with “r” to be reset. Press the “RESET”...
10. TP & MAIN SIGNAL FOR TAPE PATH CONFIRMATION TP6302 R/P-L or PB-L ENVELOPE Signal (RF/CUE Board) TP233 R/P-L-HSW Signal (SERVO Board) Figure 10-1 TP6502 R/P-R or PB-R ENVELOPE Signal (RF/CUE Board) TP235 P/R-R-HSW Signal (SERVO Board) Figure 10-2 TP6302 R/P-L or PB-L ENVELOPE Signal (RF/CUE Board) TP233...
F4: AVIO Board (AJ-YA93G) F5: SDI Board (AJ-YA94) IC255 IC3400 Figure 12-1A-3 12-2. Flash ROM / FPG Software Version Upgrade Procedure Connect the VTR with personal computer by RS232C cable (Cross cable) and Flash Memory Version-up Tool (VFK1304A) as shown below. RS-232C CROSS CABLE TO THE CONNECTOR ON TEH SERVO OR DPROC...
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3. Connection Connect the Flash Memory Version Up Tool (VFK1304A) with Personal Computer (MS-DOS, Windows 95® or 98®) by RS-232C cross cable as shown in figure 12-2A-1. Connect the flexible cable from the Flash Memory Version Up Tool to the connector on the board to be version upgraded as shown in table 12-1 and figure 12-2A-1.
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6. Press “OK” button so that the following screen appears and check sum is calculated. 7. Press “Start” button so that the software programming will start. Click “Start” button Figure 12-2B-2 Confirm the bar in the Process window reach to 100% that means the software programming complete as shown in figure 9-1B-3.
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12-2-3. Microcomputer Flash ROM Version Upgrade Procedure (2) <SERVO Microcomputers (SERVO Board)> 1. Turn on the VTR power. 2. Copy the program software for the SERVO and SYS_IF as shown in the table 12-1 into the personal computer. 3. Execute the VSI2312N. exe so that the following screen appears. 4.
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6. Press “OK” button so that the following screen appears. Note: The check sum is not calculated for the SERVO microcomputer. Figure 12-2C-3 7. Click “Start” button as shown in figure 9-1C-3 so that the following comment appears in the MS DOS screen. Do you continue? Y/N>...
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8. Select “Y” and press “Enter”, then the program will start. Figure 12-2C-5 9. The screen display of MS-DOS changes to Windows screen after the programming complete. 10. Press “Exit” button to end the program. 11. Turn the power of the VTR off and then on. This will reboot the VTR. 12.
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12-2-4. PLD (FPG) Version Upgrade Procedure 1. Turn on the VTR power. 2. Copy the program software for the AVMON, AVPROC, DVPROC, D-IF, AVIO and SDI as shown in the table 12-1 into the personal computer. 3. Execute the VSI2312N. exe so that the following screen appears. 4.
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Click “Start” button Click “Exit” button Confirm “100%” Figure 12-2D-3 9. Click “Exit” button to end the program. * If the error occurs during above process, repeat the process from step 7 again. 10. Turn off and on the power of VTR in order to reboot the machine. 11.
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12-2-5. PLD Version Upgrade Procedure [SERVO IC] This Model uses PLD on the SERVO Board. At the time of a version upgrade, use the special tool, connect to PLD Connector on the SERVO Board, and use the PLD writing software as shown table 12-1A-1. 1.
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On main window, select tab “MAX+plus II” and then “Programmer”. On main window (Programmer window is displayed), select tab “Option” and then “Hardware Setup”. On Hardware Setup dialog, set the “Hardware Type” to “Byte Blaster (MV) ”. Figure 12-2E-4 On main window, select tab “JTAG”, and then select “Restore JCF…”. Select the floppy drive and then, select the “jcf format file (***.jcf) on dialog box of Restore JCF”...
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If the following message appeared, Press “Yes” button. Figure 12-2E-6 Click the “Program” button on Programmer dialog. When Progress Bar reaches at point of 100, the message “Programming Complete” appears, then PLD version upgrade is completed. Click “OK” button on the Programming complete message Dialog.
13. SERVICE MENU 13-1. Service Menu Operation Method Confirm that the “REMOTE/LOCAL” switch on the front panel is set to the “LOCAL”. Press the “MENU” button on the front panel to display the “SETUP-MENU”. When the “SETUP-MENU” is displayed, press the “MENU” button while pressing the “EJECT” button and the “STOP”...
13-2. DEFAULT Operation * RF adjustment (B00) The VTR have two memory area for the adjustment value as indicated below. SAVE MEM1 MEM2 (FACTORY) LOAD MEM 2 has factry adjustment value. MEM 1 is always renewed in accordance with the adjustment value on the RF and EQ adjustment menu. * Operating procedures Move the cursor “...
13-3. Service Menu Contents A00: SERVO ADJUST Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. A02 RL GAIN ADJ T REEL Automatic adjustment of the reel torque of the S/T-Reel. S REEL A03 T TORQUE -128 -128 Compensation of the T-reel driver offset value...
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. A11 X VALUE 25 -128 -128 Electrical fine adjustment of the X-value A12 RPL GAIN 50 -128 -128 LISTA sensitivity adjustment for RPL1/RPL2 head A13 RPL LIN 50 Non- Adjustment of the Lista linearity for RPL1/RPL2 head display...
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B00: RF ADJUST RF ADJUST sub-screen Item Item contents SUPER DISP. P00 DVCPRO 50M ADJUST Adjustment for DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) Q00 DVCPRO 25M ADJUST Adjustment for DVCPRO (25 Mbps) R00 DV ADJUST Adjustment for DV DVCRRO 50M ADJUST sub-screen Item Item contents SUPER DISP.
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DV ADJUST sub-screen Item Item contents SUPER DISP. RP ADJUST Adjustment of the playback system (RP head) for DV DEFAULT LOAD/SAVE of the factory default adjustment values/initial values LOAD operation • Perform operation in regard to the adjustment values for DV. Operation: 1.
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REC ADJUST (DVCPRO 50M ADJUST, DVCPRO 25M ADJUST subscreen) Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. REC CURR L1 Adjustment of the RP L1 head recording current Use for electrical adjustment -128 -128 -128 -128...
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. EQ STB ON/OFF setting for the automatic standby detection function Factory use only Automatic standby detection function: When the playback envelope is not detected for several seconds, the mode automatically shifts to standby mode (the mode where playback processing is stopped and the VCO center frequency is adjusted automatically).
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PB ADJUST (DVCPRO 50M ADJUST, DVCPRO 25M ADJUST sub-screen) Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. -128 -128 Adjustment of the L1 head playback phase PHS L1 Use for electrical adjustment -128 -128 Adjustment of the L2 head playback phase PHS L2...
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. FLT SEN The detection sensitivity for the fault detection function is set in four Factory use only levels. A fault status is detected when a status where a normal signal can Do not change any setting not be detected consecutively for 5 tracks over the following track values.
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. The initial values for six of the seven tap coefficients of the adaptive T L1 3A equalization filter, excluding the fixed center tap, are set for the L1 Use for electrical adjustment head.
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. The initial values for six of the seven tap coefficients of the adaptive T R1 1B equalization filter, excluding the fixed center tap, are set for the R1 Use for electrical adjustment head.
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. ON/OFF setting for the automatic standby detection function EQ STB Factory use only Automatic standby detection function: When the playback envelope is not detected for several seconds, the mode automatically shifts to standby mode (the mode where playback processing is stopped and the VCO center frequency is adjusted automatically).
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RP ADJUST (DVCPRO 50M ADJUST, DVCPRO 25M ADJUST, DV ADJUST sub-screen) Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. -128 -128 Adjustment of the L1 head playback phase AGC LEV L1 Use for electrical adjustment -128 -128 Adjustment of the L2 head playback phase...
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. FLT SEN The detection sensitivity for the fault detection function is set in four Factory use only levels. A fault status is detected when a status where a normal signal can Do not change any setting not be detected consecutively for 5 tracks over the following track values.
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. T L1 2A • Read-out is possible only at the time of PLAY, REC. Use for electrical adjustment Operation: • At the time of P53, Q53: IC READ = SINGLE Read-out and display are performed each time the SET T L1 1A button is pressed.
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. T R1 1B Use for electrical adjustment T R1 2B Use for electrical adjustment T R1 3B Use for electrical adjustment The initial values for six of the seven tap coefficients of the adaptive T R2 3A Use for electrical adjustment equalization filter, excluding the fixed center tap, are set for the R2...
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Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. ON/OFF setting for the automatic standby detection function EQ STB Factory use only Automatic standby detection function: When the playback envelope is not detected for several seconds, the mode automatically shifts to standby mode (the mode where playback processing is stopped and the VCO center frequency is adjusted automatically).
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F00: VIDEO ADJUST Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. F03 VIDEO MUTE NORMAL This menu is only for Factory use. MUTE Select whether the VIDEO output is to be made gray or not 0:Normal output 1:Forced gray output F10 TELETEXT INI...
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H00: OTHER ADJUST Item Set value Setting contents and BACK Remarks SUPER SUPER outline function explanation DISP. DISP. H01 STILL LIMIT 2 min Set the maximum value of the "SETUP-MENU 400 : STILL TIMER". 6 min Decide whether the still timer should be reset when the STANDBY-ON command is received during the STOP mode.
<Important Note> The UID number should not be changed from the original one. If the original UID number is needed, contact Panasonic Service Engineering. 1. Connect the Flash memory version up tool (VFK1304A) and RS-232C Straight Cable between the connector (P1802) on the DPROC Board and personal computer as shown below.
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5. Start up the Hyper Terminal of Windows 95/98 on the personal computer. (Programs of Windows → Accessories → Hyper Terminal → Hypertrm.exe) Name the Hyper Terminal "1394", and select an icon. Select the connection method. (Connecting using: Direct to COM*) Perform settings of the Port.
1. Disassembly Procedures 1-3. Bottom Case removal Unscrew the 4 screws (D) and 4 screws (E). 1-1. Top Panel Removal Remove the Bottom Case. Loosen the 2 screws (A) and remove the Top Case. 1-4. Front Loading Unit Removal 1-2. Front Panel Removal Disconnect the 2 connectors (To the Loading Unscrew the 4 screws (B).
Unscrew the four screws (F) and (G), and then slowly lift up the Front Loading Unit. Pulling back the OPTJACK Board Unit and remove Note: The OPTJACK has been connected with the MOTHER board by connectors as shown below. 1-5. Rear Panel Removal Unscrew the 2 screws (H) and remove the Boards Connectors support plate.
1-6. MECHA IF 3 Board Removal 1-8. Power Supply Unit Disassembly 1. Unscrew the screw (N). 2. Slide the MECHA IF 3 Board in the direction of the 1. Unscrew the 6 screws (Q) and then remove the side arrow and remove it.. cover.
1-9. Mechanism Chassis Unit Removal Disconnect the 3 connectors (P6202, P6201, and P4001). Unscrew the 3 screws (T) and then temporary remove the RF/CUE Board. Remove the Front Loading Unit according to the paragraph “1-4. Front Loading Unit Removal” RF/CUE Board P6202 P6201 P4001...
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT CONTENTS NAME OF TAPE TRANSPORTATION ................. MECH-1 TABLE OF TEST POINT ....................... MECH-2 2-1. Table of Test Point, VR, Setting for Service Menu ........... MECH-2 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ..............MECH-3 3-1. Post Height Pre-adjustment..................MECH-3 3-2. Tension Arm Adjustment Flowchart................MECH-3 3-3.
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MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ..MECH-40 5-1. Cylinder Unit Replacement ..................MECH-40 5-2. Cleaning Arm Unit Replacement................MECH-41 5-3. T1 Guide Position Adjustment ..................MECH-41 5-4. Adjustment Flow Chart After Cylinder Unit Replacement .........MECH-42 5-5. Supply & Take-up Reel Rotor Unit Replacement .............MECH-43 5-6.
1. NAME OF TAPE TRANSPORTATION Cylinder Unit T1 Post S1 Post T2 Post S2 Post A/C HEAD T3 Post S3 Post 21.7mm Capstan shaft S4 Post T4 Post S5 Post Mini-DV DVCPRO (M) DVCPRO (L) :VFK1149B (Post Driver) :VFK1151 (Nut Driver) NAME LIMIT S1 Post...
2. TABLE OF TEST POINT 2-1. Table of Test Point, VR, Setting for Service Menu <Table of Test Point, VR> Name TP & VR [ Tension Arm Adjustment ] TENSION SERVO (F) : TP201 TENSION OFFSET MECHA I/F : VR1 TENSION GAIN MECHA I/F : VR2...
<Adjustment Procedure> 3-3. Tension Sensor Voltage Open the SERVICE MENU. Select the A00: SERVO ADJUST and press the Adjustment (1) “SET” button to open the SERVO ADJUST MENU. SPEC. 2.5V ± 0.05V Select the A09 TENSION. TEST POINT TP201 (SERVO) Install the VFK1208 (black with hole) as shown in ADJ.
3-5. Tension Arm PLAY and REV 3-6. Tension Regulator Spring Voltage Confirmation Adjustment SPEC PLAY : 3.8 V ± 0.05 V SPEC 110 ± 10 mN-m (11 ± 1gf) REV : 1.2 V ± 0.3 V TEST POINT TP201 (SERVO) TEST POINT TP201 (SERVO ) ADJ.
3-7. REV Tension Confirmation SPEC 180mN ± 20mN (18gf ± 2gf) TEST POINT TP201 (SERVO) MODE STOP TOOL VFK1188A (Dial Tension Gauge) Digital Volt Meter <Preparation> Loosen the 2 screws and remove the Carriage Support Panel on the Front Loading Unit. Disconnect the connector P3 on the Carriage Board of the Front Loading Unit.
3-8. Tension Confirmation Play back the beginning portion of the tape. Insert the tension meter between S3 post and S4 post as shown in figure 3-8-2. SPEC PLAY : 0.06N ± 0.01N (6gf ± 1gf) Confirm that the tension value is within the REV : 0.09N ±...
3-9. Photo Sensor Voltage Adjustment SPEC 2.2 ± 0.6 (V DC) TEST POINT <SERVICE-MENU : SERVO> The voltage is displayed on the Service menu. A07 : T PHOTO A08 : S PHOTO ADJ. T PHOTO VR201 (MECHA I/F) S PHOTO VR202 (MECHA I/F) MODE STOP TAPE...
3-10. Tape Path Adjustment Procedure START Each Post Limit Conf. and A/C Head Adj. 3-11. Envelope Waveform Adj. 3-22. PLAY Tape Path Limit Conf. 3-12. Post Limit Confirmation (PLAY) S4 Post Conf. 3-23. Conf. of ENV on 3-14. A/C Head Tilt Adjustment REV/REW FF mode 3-15.
3-11. Envelope Waveform 3-12. Post Limit Confirmation Adjustment (PLAY) SPEC V1/Vmax, V2/Vmax, V3/Vmax ≥ 0.8 SPEC Post limit is shown in the following table. Curl should not appear on tape edge TEST TP6302 (RF/ CUE) MODE PLAY POINT TAPE Blank tape ADJ.
3-13. A/C Head Adjustment Method (General) Adjustment SCREW Adjustment Method Torque item Tilt adjustment !. Adjust screw A after loosening screw G. Tightened direction : Decrease Cue level Loosened direction : Increase Cue level None ". Tighten screw G after finishing the adjustment of screw A. (refer to following item “Azimuth adjustment &...
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For Tilt and Azimuth adjustment, loosen the screw Confirm the screw (A) isn’t loose, before perform (G) first and tighten the screw (G) after finish A/C Head Tilt adjustment. The screw (A) should adjustment. And if need to turn the screw (A) and be always touch to top of A/C Head.
3-14. A/C Head Tilt Adjustment 3-15. A/C Head Height Adjustment SPEC SPEC Curl should not appear on tape edge. CUE : A=A max CTL : C1, C2 ≥ 1.8V Lower limit at T3 post ADJ. TEST SCREW A, G (A/C Head) CUE AUDIO : TP4102 (RF/CUE) POINT MODE...
3-19. Compensation Adjustment of (VTR mode) X Value Mode [ PLAY (+1) ] SPEC A10 : X VALUE 50 → 0 ± 27 PLAY on 25M mode A11 : X VALUE 25 → 0 ± 27 [ REV (-1) ] TEST ----- SHTL ×...
3-23. Confirmation of Envelope on 3-24. Confirmation of Play Start REV, REW and FF mode Envelope SPEC SPEC See Figure 3-23-1 Envelope Waveform signal should be TEST POINT rising up immediately at PLAY mode. See below TEST POINT MODE Refer to Table 3-23-1 on previous item REV, REW, FF “3-23.
Tape Limit 3-25. REV mode Tape Path Limit Post Name (Refer to figure 3-25-1) Confirmation S5 Post S4 Post SPEC Each post limit shown in below figure (Tension Post) MODE S1 Post TAPE NTSC : VFM3580KM or VFM3580KL T1 Post T3 Post (PAL : VFM3680KM or VFM3680KL) T4 Post...
3-28. Confirmation of Tape Damage for Long Tape Playback <Confirmation procedure> Item Confirmation Specification mode ×0.5 speed Tape Tape damage should not occur (step slow) Damage ! on tape at lower limit of T3 and T4 post. <Tape> Long time L cassette: thin tape (AJ-5P92LP : recorded tape) Tape...
3-30. LISTA Connection and Boot Up TEST ATF ERROR R/P-L TP6701 RF/CUE POINT R/P-R TP6801 RF/CUE PB-L TP6701 RF/CUE TRIGGER (H SW) R/P-L TP233 SERVO (F1) R/P-R TP235 SERVO (F1) PB-L TP232 SERVO (F1) M. EQ. PC (Personal Computer) (A/D board should be installed) TAPE NTSC : VFM3581KM or VFM3581KL (LISTA), VFM3000EDS (DV LISTA) (PAL : VFM3681KM or VFM3681KL (LISTA), VFM3000EDS (DV LISTA))
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Select the Serial number of the Alignment tape on the screen. If LISTA software does not have alignment tape data registered, data entry is needed. Press the ESC key, then main menu is displayed on the screen. And select the item “<4> Alignment Tape” to enter the data on the attachment sheet which is enclosed with alignment tape.
3-31. How to Enter the Attachment Data of Alignment Tape Select the item “<4> Alignment Tape” on the LISTA main menu. Select the item “<2> ENTRY” on the “alignment Tape” menu. After the screen of <<Alignment Tape Data Entry>>is displayed, first input the Serial Number of Alignment tape printed on the label.
3-33. LISTA Linearity Adjustment and Waving Measurement (25M mode) SPEC. Linearity : less than 3 µ m, Waving : less than 1.5 µ TEST POINT ! ATF (R/P-L) TP6701 RF/CUE " H SW (R/P-L) TP233 SERVO (F1) # GND TG6001 RF/CUE VTR MODE PLAYBACK ADJ.
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Waving Measurement Procedures Press “SPACE” key to perform the Peak Hold in 30 seconds when linearity is displayed. After finishing the Peak Hold, press “SHIFT” and “ } ” key simultaneously on the Key Board, then the numerical values of “Linearity” and “Waving” is displayed on left lower portion of screen. And confirm the numerical values are in the specification.
3-36. LISTA Linearity Adjustment and Waving Measurement (50M mode) SPEC. Linearity : less than 3 µ m, Waving : less than 1.5 µ TEST POINT ! ATF (R/P-L) TP6701 RF/CUE " H SW (R/P-L) TP233 SERVO (F1) # GND TG6001 RF/CUE VTR MODE PLAYBACK ADJ.
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Waving Measurement Procedures 1. Press “SPACE” key to perform the Peak Hold in 30 seconds when linearity is displayed. 2. After finishing the Peak Hold, press “SHIFT” and “ } ” key simultaneously on the Key Board, then the numerical values of “Linearity”...
3-38. RP HEAD (for DV) Lista Sensitivity Adjustment SPEC. Sensitivity: 130±30 (mV/µm) VTR MODE PLAYBACK TEST POINT ! ATF (R/P-R) TP6801 RF/CUE " H SW (R/P-R) TP235 SERVO (F1) # GND TG6001 RF/CUE ADJUSTMENT SERVO Adjustment Menu: “A18: RPR GAIN DV” TAPE VFM3000EDS Set the LISTA software in 50M Mode.
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Adjust within specification Sens. Value : 130.83mV/um Sens. 1 : 132.12mV/um Sens. 2 : 129.55mV/um Figure 3-38-3 Confirm this value Sensitivity : 130.83 (mV/um) Sens. 1 132.12 (mV/um) Sens. 2 129.66 (mV/um) Figure 3-38-4 When the picture is appeared as shown in figure 3-38-3, adjust ATF Gain (A18: RPR GAIN DV) so that the “Sens.
3-39. Self-REC/PLAY Envelope Waveform Confirmation All of the head output are within the specification as shown below. Confirm in the 50M mode. ⋅ When using the M Cassette (66 min.) or L Cassette (126 min.) ≥ V1/Vmax, V3/Vmax SPEC. ≥ V2/Vmax ⋅...
5. MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES When mechanical parts are replaced, pay attention to the following notes. 1. Always turn power off before replacing any parts. 2. If any adjustment is required after replacing parts, perform the required adjustment. 3.
5-3. T1 Guide Position Adjustment 5-2. Cleaning Arm Unit Replacement 1. Place the unit to loading condition without the tape. 2. Observe the clearance (B) between T1 Guide and (Removal) T1 post as shown in Figure 5-3-1, and make sure 1.
5-4. Adjustment Flow Chart After Cylinder Unit Replacement Note: PG Shifter Adjustment After change the Cylinder Unit, please perform the adjustment and confirmation as following flow 3-29. LISTA Adjustment Procedure chart. START Mechanical Adjustment (Section 3) 3-30. LISTA Connection and Boot-up 3-8.
NOTE: 5-5. Supply & Take-up Reel Rotor Confirm the groove position of Reel Base, and then Unit Replacement insert the pin of Drive Arm Unit into it. (Installation) Install the Reel Outer Rail to New Supply and (Removal) Take Up Reel Rotor Unit. Disconnect the P34 and P35 on the MECH I/F.
5-6. Main Brake Torque 5-7. Supply & Take-up Brake Arm Confirmation Unit Replacement (Removal) TEST S Reel, T Reel Press the iron core of Brake Solenoid to release MODE EJECT (Power OFF) the Brake. TOOL Torque Gauge (VFK71A, VFK1191A) Remove the cut washers (A) and remove the Torque Gauge Adapter (VFK1152) supply and Take Up Brake Arm Unit as shown in ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATION...
5-9. Take-up Brake Solenoid Replacement and Adjustment (Removal) Disconnect the P18 on the MECH I/F. Unscrew the 2 screws (A) and remove the Take Up Brake Solenoid Base Unit as shown in Figure 5-9-1. Unscrew the 2 screws (B) and remove the Take SUPPLY BRAKE SPRING Up Brake Solenoid from Take Up Brake Solenoid...
5-11. Pinch Solenoid Position 5-10. Pinch Solenoid Replacement Adjustment (Removal) SPEC. T = 0.3 mm Disconnect the P20 on the MECH I/F. TEST Gap T Unscrew the 2 screws (A) and remove the Pinch ADJUST Solenoid Unit as shown in Figure 5-10-1. Screw (A) and Hole (B) Unscrew the 2 screws (B) and remove the Pinch MODE...
5-12. Pinch Arm Unit Replacement 5-13. Loading Motor Replacement (Removal) (Removal) Refer to item “5-10.Pinch Solenoid Replacement” Disconnect the P21 on the MECH I/F. to remove the Pinch Solenoid Unit. Remove the Pinch Solenoid Unit. (Refer to item Remove the cut washer (A) and remove the Pinch 5-10).
5-14. Mode SW Unit Replacement 5-15. Main Cam Gear Replacement (Removal) Remove the Pinch Solenoid Unit and Loading (Removal) Motor Unit. (Refer to item 5-10 and 5-13.) Disconnect the P22 on the MECH I/F. Remove the Main Cam Gear as shown in Figure Remove the Pinch Solenoid Unit and Loading 5-15-1.
5-16. Thrust Screw Replacement 5-17. S5 Post Base Unit and Adjustment Replacement Remove the Thrust Adjustment Screw. (Removal) Clean the capstan shaft with an applicator. Unscrew the screw (A) and remove the S5 Post Put oil (VFK0906) on a new Thrust Adjustment Base Unit as shown in Figure 5-17-1.
5-18. Tension Arm Unit Replacement (Removal) Remove the Cut Washer (A) and detach the START Tension Regulator Spring, and then remove the Tension Arm Unit as shown in Figure 5-18-1. (Installation) 3-3. Tension Sensor Voltage Install the new Tension Arm Unit following the Adjustment (1) removal steps in reveres order.
(Installation) 5-19. S1 Post Loading Arm Unit Install the new S1 Loading Arm Unit following the Replacement & Adjustment removal steps in reverse order, and then S1 Post Loading Arm Unit Phase Adjustment should be (Removal) performed as follows. Remove the S5 Post Base Unit. (Refer to item After installation, confirm that the S1 Post move 5-17) smoothly on the Loading Rail.
(Confirmation and Adjustment Procedure) 5-20. T1 Boat Unit Replacement Tool : T Arm Height Adj. Tool A (VFK1542) and Adjustment T Arm Height Adj. Tool B (VFK1543) T1 boat replacing procedure (Removal) 1. Turn the emergency red screw clockwise and set Unscrew the screw (C) and remove the T1 Post T1 Boat Unit to the position which the point (A), (B) from Loading Rail as shown in Figure 5-19-1 on...
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(2) Check the smooth movement of T1 Boat Unit. Check smooth loading and unloading operations. If not smooth (especially, at the curve of rail), take the following steps. Check deformation of T1 boat joint. If no deformation, then reposition the loading rail as described below.
Remove the Shield Cover by removing 2 screws 5-21. A/C head Replacement (D) in Figure 5-21-1. & Adjustment Unsolder the lead wires as shown in Figure 5-21-3. (When unsoldering the lead wires, do not <Tools required> unsolder all at the same time) Nut Driver (5.5mm : VFK1150) Hex Driver (VFK1148) (Installation)
<A/C Head Adjustment> 5-22. Cleaner Solenoid Replacement & Adjustment After changing the A/C Head, please perform the following steps. (Removal) Disconnect the P48 on the MECH I/F. START Unscrew the 2 screws (A) and remove the Cleaner Solenoid Unit as shown in Figure 5-22-1. Unscrew the 2 screws (B) and remove the 3-14.
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5-22-1. Cleaner Solenoid Position Adjustment <Tools required> Eccentric Driver (VFK0357) Press the iron core of Cleaner Solenoid. Observe the clearance (D) between Cleaning Arm Unit and Cleaner Base Plate as shown in Figure 5-22-3. And make sure that it is within 0.5 to 0.7mm.
5-23. Distinction SW Unit 5-24. Reel Drive Motor Unit Replacement Replacement (Removal) (Removal) Disconnect the P17 on the MECH I/F. Disconnect the P16 on the MECH I/F. Remove the MIC Drive Rev Spring at Distinction Unscrew the 2 screws (A) and remove the Reel Switch Unit side as shown in Figure 5-23-1.
Remove the Reel Drive Sensor P.C.Board. (Refer 5-25. L-M Release Angle Unit to item 5-24). Replacement Remove the Cut Washer (A) and remove the Reel Drive Cam Gear as shown in Figure 5-26-1. (Removal) Remove the Cut Washer (B) and remove the MIC Unscrew the 2 screws (A) and remove the L-M Drive Arm Unit as shown in Figure 5-26-1.
(Adjustment) 5-27. M-Stopper Solenoid Install the MIC Geneva Gear to the Chassis. Replacement & Adjustment Place the Reels in the M-Size position by hand. Install the MIC Drive Arm Unit. Place the REC Inhibit SW in front position on (Removal) Distinction SW Unit by rotation of MIC Geneva Remove the P24 on the MECH I/F.
(Adjustment) 5-28. T4 Post Position Adjustment Place the reels in the L size position. Push the iron core of M-Stopper Solenoid by Confirm that the hole (B) of T4 connection Gear hand. match with the hole of T4 post as shown in figure Observe the clearance (A) between Mech.
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ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT CONTENTS 1. POWER UNIT ..........................ELE-1 1-1. Power Supply Voltage Adjustment ................ELE-1 2. SERVO BOARD (F1) ........................ELE-1 2-1. Reel Torque Gain Adjustment ..................ELE-2 2-2. Motor Torque Offset Adjustment..................ELE-2 2-3. Tension Sensor Voltage Adjustment (1)..............ELE-3 2-4. Tension Sensor Voltage Adjustment (2)..............ELE-3 2-5.
Cautions on Extender use 1. POWER UNIT <1> Power Unit and VR Location Although the following phenomenon arise when Extender Board (VFK1498 or VFK1193) is used, they are not the abnormalities of VTR. Please be sure to remove the Extender Board in the case of a performance check.
<Preparation> 2-3. Tension Sensor Voltage Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the Carriage Adjustment (1) Support Panel on the Front Loading Unit. Disconnect the connector P3 on the Carriage BOARD SERVO (F1) Board of the Front Loading Unit. TP201 Unscrew the 6 screws and remove the Top Plate ADJ.
2-6. PG Shifter Adjustment (25M) Attach to surface VFK1156 (Black) Play Position Tool BOARD SERVO (F1) VFK1208 (Black with hole) Neutral Position Tool ----- ADJ. SERVICE MENU TAPE VFM3580KM or KL (NTSC) VFM3680KM or KL (PAL) INPUT ----- MODE PLAYBACK TENSION M.
4. AVIO BOARD [AJ-YA93] (F4) Note: 1. In order to perform the audio and video adjustments, Optional Board AJ-YA93 should be installed in the AJ-SD93. <1> Location of TPVR/SW TP420 TP422 VR4203 VR4600 VR201 VR4500 VR300 VR302 TP421 VR4601 VR202 VR4501 VR200 HIGH...
4-1b. Reference CF Detection 4-2b. Component Y Level Adjustment (PAL) Adjustment (PAL) BOARD AVIO (F4) BOARD AVIO (F4) TP421, TP422 Y OUT ADJ. VR302 ADJ. VR202 INPUT SDI INPUT : 100% Color Bar INPUT SDI INPUT : 100% Color Bar MODE HD SDI IN : 1080/59i Color Bar MODE...
TAPE M. EQ Monitor TV, Oscilloscope, AUDIO IN SE L Audio Analyzer CH1 IN LV +4dB AJ-SD93P/E : 0 dBu ± 0.1dB SPEC. AJ-SD93MC : +4 dBu ± 0.2 dB CH2 IN LV +4dB CH3 IN LV +4dB 1. Supply the following signal to the AUDIO INPUTS...
Q00:DVCPRO 25M ADJUST R00:DV ADJUST (RF ADJUST SUB SCREEN 1) (RF ADJUST SUB SCREEN 1) SERVICE MENU TEST TRIGGER SERVICE MENU TEST TRIGGER POINT POINT POINT POINT RF ADJ. ITEM SELECT RF ADJ. ITEM SELECT (RF/QUE) (SERVO) (RF/QUE) (SERVO) SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN 2 SCREEN 2...
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5-4. RF Automatic Adjustment <Automatic Adjustment Procedure> (Software) This software is for Automatic RF Adjustment of DVCPRO50M recorder, AJ-SD93. < Function > 1) RF Adjustment (DVCPRO50M/ DVCPRO25M: Rec. and Play, DV: Play) 2) Checking of Error Rate 3) Download and Upload of EVR Data 4) Saving/ Loading the data of Error Rate and EVR 5) Printing the data of Error Rate and EVR (Before Installation)
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a-1) Explanation of Main window and menu bar. 1) Program Menu [Adjust] Adjustment program can be selected clicking this portion. [Error Rate] Error rate check can be selected clicking this portion. [START] Adjustment or Error rate checking can be started by clicking this portion. [IRQ] Break into the program during execution by clicking this portion.
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2) File menu By clicking this, error rate data and EVR data can be processed as a file. [Save] Error rate and/or EVR data can be saved on the file. During this mode, following file can be made. ***.dst * This item can not be functioned unless “Data Download”, “Load on File menu” or all adjustment program is executed.
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a-2) Adjustment/ Measurement item selection BOX 1) Selection of Adjustment/ Measurement category [ALL] All items are selected. [PB] Playback category is selected. 25M PB, 50M PB or DV PB can be individually selected. [REC] Recording category is selected. 25M REC or 50M REC can be individually selected. 2) Selection of Playback category Select each item according to the one which the adjustment (measurement) is required.
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b) The result of error rate The error rate data can be displayed and printed. Print c) EVR value Chart The EVR value (adjustment data) can be displayed and printed. Print Selection of Format ELE-17...
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B) Execution of Software Application. Confirm that the VTR power is on. Select start → Program → Panasonic Tool → SD93Rf in the Start menu program in PC. Main screen of the application software appears. Open the program menu and select as follows;...
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12) Following screen appears. Press “SAVE” button. (Reference) 1) Storing the adjustment data by manual is not necessary because the adjustment data is automatically stored in the memory after finishing the Automatic Equalizer adjustment. 2) Select “Program STOP” if the program needs to be stopped. 3) Remaining time of the tape is monitored by this program.
MECHA IF BLOCK DIAGRAM MECHA I/F 3 BOARD MECHA I/F, MECHA I/F 2 & MOTHER BOARDS TO / FROM (F1) SERVO BOARD VIA MECHA IF 2 & MOTHER BOARDS P750 CAP DIR CAP ERR IC650, 1 Q650-3 (5) FROM (F1) SERVO BOARD VIA MOTHER BOARDS...
SDI (F5) BLOCK DIAGRAM TO (F3) SDI CLK27 DPROC BOARDS IC151 IC100 IC101 J100 AV DATA (0-7) S2P D (0-9) EQ & SERIAL/ AV ADR (0-3) SID IN CLOCK PARALLEL CONV. DECODER SIN PB AUD12 SIN PB AUD34 IC150 IC255 DEC DATA CLOCK (0-9)
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MAJOR PART LOCATION NOTE: NOTE: DO NOT USE THE PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING FOR ORDERING. THE CORRECT PART NUMBER DO NOT USE THE PART NUMBER SHOWN ON THIS DRAWING FOR ORDERING. THE CORRECT PART NUMBER SHOWN IN THE PARTS LIST. SHOWN IN THE PARTS LIST, AND MAY BE SLIGHTLY DIFERENT OR AMENDED SINCE THIS DRAWING AND MAY BE SLIGHTLY DIFERENT OR AMENDED SINCE THIS DRAWING WAS PREPARED.