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When servicing this unit, make sure to perform the adjustments necessary based on the part(s) replaced.
Before disassembling the unit, it is recommended to back up the camera data stored in flash-rom as a data file. 
IMPORTANT NOTICE (After replacing the MAIN P.C.B.)

After replacing the MAIN P.C.B., it is necessary to use the “DIAS” software to allow the release of adjustment flag(s).
The Adjustment software “DIAS” is available at “TSN Website”. To download, click on “Support Information from NWBG/VDBG-
AVC”.
*DIAS (DSC Integrated Assist Software)

• When the MOS SENSOR unit is unavoidably removed for Lens unit, Master flange unit and MOS SENSOR unit replaced, an

optical adjustment is necessary after parts are exchanged.

• The adjustment software (DSC_Tilt) is necessary to execute an optical adjustment.
• Please inquire the adjustment software of the service base or the CS promotion center.

The cameras specification are initially set in accordance with model suffix (such as EB, EG, GK, GC, and so on.).
Unless the initial setting is not released, an automatic alignment software in the camera is not able to be executed when the align-
ment is carried out.
Note:

The initial setting should be again done after completing the alignment. Otherwise, the camera may not work properly.
Therefore as a warning, the camera display a warning symbol “ ! ” on the LCD monitor every time the camera is turned off.
Refer to the procedure described in “3.5.2 INITIAL SETTINGS” for details.

1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit.

(Since this unit has built-in memory, it can be performed without inserting SD memory card.)

Step 1. Temporary cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
Set the mode dial to “[ P ] (Program AE mode)”.
While pressing “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ MOTION PICTURE ] button simultaneously, turn the Power on.
Step 2. Cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
Press the [ PLAYBACK ] button, then playback the picture.
Press “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ MOTION PICTURE ] button simultaneously. (The camera will beep after this.)
Turn the Power off. (The warning symbol “ ! ” is displayed on the LCD monitor.)

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When trouble occurs, it is recommended to backup the Flash-rom data before disassembling the unit.
There are two kinds of Flash-rom data backup methods:
[ ROM_BACKUP (Method of Non-PC backup) ]

1. Insert the SD-card into the camera.
2. Set the camera to “Temporary cancellation of the initial

settings”. 

3. Select the “SETUP” menu.

From the “SETUP” menu, select “ROM BACKUP”.
NOTE:

This item is not listed on the customer's “SETUP”
menu.

4. When this “ROM_BACKUP” item is selected, the follow-

ing submenus are displayed.

[ DSC Integrated Assist Software (Method of Using PC) ]
Same as TATSUJIN software for previous models.

If using VFK1164TDVLB Light Box, remove the lens connection
ring by loosing three hexagon screws.

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It is not necessary to connect the camera to a PC to perform adjustments.
“Flag reset operation” and “Initial setting operation” are required when carrying out the alignment, follow the procedure below.

1. Release the initial settings.
2. Insert a recordable SD card.

(Without a SD card, the automatic adjustment can not
executed.)

3. Procedure to set the camera into adjustment mode:

a. Set the mode dial to “[ P ] (Program AE mode)”.
b. Turn the Power off.

c. Turn the Power on pressing [ MENU/SET ] and 

[ MOTION PICTURE ] simultaneously.
LCD monitor displays “SERVICE MODE”.(Refer to
Fig. 3-1)

Reset (Not yet adjusted) the status flag condition.

1. After pressing the [ DISPLAY ] button, the LCD monitor

displays the Flag status screen (Refer to Fig.3-2)

2. Select item by pressing the Cursor buttons. (Gray cursor

is moved accordingly.)

3. Press the [ Delete ] button.

The selected item's flag has been changed from 
“F (green)” to “0 (yellow)”.

*Flag conditions:
F (green)
means that the alignment has been completed and the
status flag condition is set. In this case, the flag condition
should be reset, if you try to carry out the automatic align-
ment.
0 (yellow)
means that the alignment has been not “completed” and
the status flag condition is “reset”. In this case, automatic
alignment is available.

• In case of setting the status flag into set condition again without completion of the alignment, the status flag should be SET by

using PC, or UNDO by using ROM BACKUP function.

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1. Perform step “9.3.1.1.” to “9.3.1.2.”, to reset the OIS flag

status “F” (Set) to “0” (Reset)

2. Press [ DISPLAY ] button after Flag reset.

OIS Adjustment screen is displayed on the LCD panel.
(Refer to Fig.3-3)

3. Press the [ Shutter ] button. The adjustment will start

automatically.

4. When the adjustment is completed successfully, adjust-

ment report menu appears with Green OK on the LCD
monitor. (Refer to Fig.3-4)

1. Step “9.3.1.3.” procedure shows OIS adjustment as an

example. To perform the adjustment, refer to the “9.3.2.
Adjustment Specifications” table which shows key point
for each adjustment.

2. Do not move the light box, the camera or the chart while

adjusting. If one of these is moved accidentally, start the
adjustment again.

3. Do not press any buttons/keys until the default menu

(Fig.3-5) is displayed on the LCD monitor. Otherwise,
adjustment data may not be stored properly.

4. If the adjustment is interrupted accidentally, the alignment

data may not be properly saved in the Flash-rom.

1. Several adjustment flags can be reset (“F” into “0”) at the same time. In this case, when the adjustment has been completed,

the screen will change showing the adjustment for the next item until all reset items are completed. 
Also, when the shutter button is pressed, the screen jump to the next adjustment item.

2. To cancel the adjustment mode while in the process of performing the adjustment, follow this procedures.

(1) Press [ Delete ] button.
(2) Press [ RIGHT ] of Cursor button.
NOTE:

• If adjustment is cancelled with above procedure, adjustment is not completed. Make sure to adjust it later.
• Adjustment software “DIAS” is able to control the status of the adjustment flags.