Sony DCR-DVD308 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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1-9-2.
Precautions When an Error Occurred
The Automatic Adjustment Program sets the data for adjustment
before the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment termi-
nates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in the
camera.
before the adjustment starts. Accordingly, if the adjustment termi-
nates by an error, the data during the adjustment may be left in the
camera.
Note:
With this data left in the camera, the camera will not oper-
ate normally.
ate normally.
In this case, the [Release Data Setting] button is displayed in “red”
on the screen as shown in Fig. 6-1-22 to Fig. 6-1-25. Click the
[Release Data Setting] button to cancel the data setting. When the
data setting is cancelled, the button color becomes “white”.
on the screen as shown in Fig. 6-1-22 to Fig. 6-1-25. Click the
[Release Data Setting] button to cancel the data setting. When the
data setting is cancelled, the button color becomes “white”.
Video System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-22
Camera System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-23
LCD/EVF System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-24
Audio System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-25
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6-2.
AJUSTES DE SEÇÃO DO DRIVE
2-1.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS (DRIVE SECTION)
2-1-1.
Connection
1) Connect the apparatuses as shown below, and perform adjustment.
Note 1:
Before starting the adjustment, remove the disc from the camcorder.
Fig. 6-2-1
Note 2:
Refer to “How to Set the Optical Sensor Disc”.
[Connecting method]
1) Connect the Camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and turn
1) Connect the Camcorder to the PC with a USB cable, and turn
on the power switch.
2) The USB SELECT menu will appear on the LCD screen of the
Camcorder, and then select “COMPUTER (Memory Stick) ” to
establish the connection.
establish the connection.
Note 3:
Don’t select “COMPUTER (Disc) ”.
POWER Adjustment
Optical power meter
(J-6082-569-A)
(J-6082-569-A)
Optical sensor disc
(J-6082-570-A)
(J-6082-570-A)
To DRIVE (Note 2)
PC
(The SeusEX must be installed in the PC.)
OS: Windows 2000/XP
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Three connectors are required.
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Three connectors are required.
HASP Key
USB cable
(1-829-868-31)
(1-829-868-31)
To DC IN jack
AC IN
AC adaptor
AC-L200/L200B
(1-479-285-21/41)
AC-L200/L200B
(1-479-285-21/41)
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Fig. 6-2-4
Fig. 6-2-2
2-1-2.
How to Set Optical Sensor Disc
1) Before setting the optical sensor disc, remove a lug on the sensor
side of the disc.
2) Push in the optical sensor disc until it clicks same as when a
disc is set, and adjust the position so that the cable from the
sensor comes just above the pickup lens, as shown below.
After positioning, fix the disc with a tape so that it does not
rotate.
sensor comes just above the pickup lens, as shown below.
After positioning, fix the disc with a tape so that it does not
rotate.
Fig. 6-2-3
Remove this lug
2-1-3.
Precautions on Adjustment
1.
Adjustment data
The adjustment data for the drive block are recorded to the IC4302
on the VC-484 board.
These data cannot be read or written from the adjustment remote
commander or SeusCam, unlike the camera and LCD adjustment
data.
Accordingly, be sure to adjust all items of the drive adjustment
when the following parts were replaced:
• Drive block
on the VC-484 board.
These data cannot be read or written from the adjustment remote
commander or SeusCam, unlike the camera and LCD adjustment
data.
Accordingly, be sure to adjust all items of the drive adjustment
when the following parts were replaced:
• Drive block
• Mounted VC-484 board
• IC4101 (RF process) on the VC-484 board
• IC4201 (DVD DSP) on the VC-484 board
• IC4401 (DVD mecha drive) on the VC-484 board
2.
Order of adjustment
Adjust the drive block in the following order:
1) POWER Adjustment
2) SERVO Adjustment
1) POWER Adjustment
2) SERVO Adjustment
3.
Precaution on the laser diode
In the POWER Adjustment, operate the drive with the disc cover
left open. During the adjustment, be sure to observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
1) Set the optical sensor disc correctly.
2) Keep the distance of more than 30 cm apart from the
left open. During the adjustment, be sure to observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
1) Set the optical sensor disc correctly.
2) Keep the distance of more than 30 cm apart from the
camcoder.
3) Work on the LCD screen side of the camcoder (opposite
side of the drive).
Note:
Laser light of the equipment is focused by the object lens
in the optical pick-up so that the light focuses on the reflec-
tion surface of the disc
Therefore, be sure to keep your eyes more then 30 cm apart
from the object lens when you check the emission of laser
diode
in the optical pick-up so that the light focuses on the reflec-
tion surface of the disc
Therefore, be sure to keep your eyes more then 30 cm apart
from the object lens when you check the emission of laser
diode
This part should come just above the pickup
Fix with a tape
Pickup Lens (Laser Diode)
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Note 3:
If the DVD-R Disc for Self Jitter, DVD-RW Reference + DOW Disc and DVD+RDL Self Disc exceeds the use limit, the
following message will be displayed. Replace it with a new disc and click the [OK] button in the message window.
The disc use counts are saved in the PC. Accordingly, the disc and PC used for diagnosis and adjustment must always be
controlled in the same combination.
If the disc is used with another PC, it will be recognized as a new disc, causing the use limit to be unknown.
following message will be displayed. Replace it with a new disc and click the [OK] button in the message window.
The disc use counts are saved in the PC. Accordingly, the disc and PC used for diagnosis and adjustment must always be
controlled in the same combination.
If the disc is used with another PC, it will be recognized as a new disc, causing the use limit to be unknown.
Name
DVD-R Disc
for Self Jitter
for Self Jitter
DVD-RW
Reference + DOW
Disc
Reference + DOW
Disc
DVD+RDL
Self Disc
Self Disc
Use
Diagnosis and adjustment of DVD-R
Diagnosis and adjustment of DVD-RW
Diagnosis and adjustment of DVD+RDL
Remark
This disc can be used about 78 times (min. 22 times) for the
diagnosis and adjustment. (Note 3)
diagnosis and adjustment. (Note 3)
This disc can be used about 1174 times for the diagnosis and
adjustment. (Note 3)
adjustment. (Note 3)
This disc can be used about 38 times (min. 9 times) for the
diagnosis and adjustment. (Note 3)
diagnosis and adjustment. (Note 3)
Table 6-2-1
Fig. 6-2-5
2-1-4.
Alignment disc
To diagnose and adjust the drive block, the discs listed in the following table are used.
Note 1:
Use the specified disc that matches each diagnostic and adjustment item. (A message is displayed by the AUDIT)
If a wrong disc is used, the disc could be destroyed and could not be reused.
If a wrong disc is used, the disc could be destroyed and could not be reused.
Note 2:
Handle the disc with care, and before use, check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
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