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DCR-DVD403/DVD403E/DVD803/DVD803E
1-7-2.
Audio System Check
Switch setting
REC MODE (Menu setting) ............................................... LP
Type of disc to use
DVD-RW (VF format)
DVD-RW (VF format)
How to enter the LINE INPUT mode:
1) Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to PLAY/EDIT
1) Slide the POWER switch down repeatedly to PLAY/EDIT
mode.
2) Touch the LCD screen
[P-MENU]
t [REC CTRL].
[Connecting the measuring instruments for the audio]
Connect the audio system measuring instruments in addition to
the video system measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 6-1-19.
the video system measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 6-1-19.
Fig. 6-1-19
1. Overall Level Characteristics Check
Mode
Recording (LINE INPUT mode)
and playback (PLAY/EDIT mode)
and playback (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
400 Hz,
−
7.5 dBs signal:
Audio left and right terminal of A/V
jack
jack
Measurement Point
Audio left or right terminal of A/V
jack
jack
Measuring Instrument
Audio level meter
Specified Value
–7.5
±
1.0 dBs
Checking Method:
1) Input the 400 Hz, –7.5 dBs signal in the audio left and right
1) Input the 400 Hz, –7.5 dBs signal in the audio left and right
terminal of A/V jack.
2) Record the signal.
3) Remove the input signal.
4) Playback the recorded section.
5) Check that the 400 Hz signal level is the specified value.
3) Remove the input signal.
4) Playback the recorded section.
5) Check that the 400 Hz signal level is the specified value.
Audio
Video
oscillator
Pattern generator
Video output
(75
(75
Ω
)
Attenuator
600
Ω
600
Ω
(270
Ω
(1-249-410-11) +330
Ω
(1-249-411-11))
Main unit
Main unit
47 k
Ω
47 k
Ω
: 1-249-437-11
Audio level meter or
distortion meter
TV monitor
A/V
jack
A/V
jack
L
R
Video
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
In Recording (LINE INPUT mode)
In Playback (PLAY/EDIT mode)
2. Overall Distortion Check
Mode
Recording (LINE INPUT mode) and
playback (PLAY/EDIT mode)
playback (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
400 Hz, –7.5 dBs signal:
Audio left and right terminal of A/V
jack
Audio left and right terminal of A/V
jack
Measurement Point
Audio left or right terminal of A/V
jack
jack
Measuring Instrument
Audio distortion meter
Specified Value
Below 0.4%
(200 Hz to 6 kHz BPF ON)
(200 Hz to 6 kHz BPF ON)
Checking Method:
1) Input the 400 Hz, –7.5 dBs signal in the audio left and right
1) Input the 400 Hz, –7.5 dBs signal in the audio left and right
terminal of A/V jack.
2) Record the signal.
3) Remove the input signal.
4) Playback the recorded section.
5) Check that the distortion is the specified value.
3) Remove the input signal.
4) Playback the recorded section.
5) Check that the distortion is the specified value.
3.
Overall Noise Level Check
Mode
Recording (LINE INPUT mode) and
playback (PLAY/EDIT mode)
playback (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Signal
No signal:
Audio left and right terminal of A/V
jack
Audio left and right terminal of A/V
jack
Measurement Point
Audio left or right terminal of A/V
jack
jack
Measuring Instrument
Audio level meter
Specified Value
Below
−
45 dBs
(IHF-A filter ON, 20 kHz LPF ON)
Checking Method:
1) Connect the audio left terminal of A/V jack to GND using a
1) Connect the audio left terminal of A/V jack to GND using a
jumper wire.
Connect the audio right terminal of A/V jack to GND using a
jumper wire.
Connect the audio right terminal of A/V jack to GND using a
jumper wire.
2) Record the signal.
3) Remove the jumper wires.
4) Playback the recorded section.
5) Check that the noise level is the specified value.
3) Remove the jumper wires.
4) Playback the recorded section.
5) Check that the noise level is the specified value.
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1-8.
ERROR
In case of an error during the execution of adjustment, the Auto-
matic Adjustment Program interrupts the processing at that point,
and displays an error message, and then terminates the program
execution there.
matic Adjustment Program interrupts the processing at that point,
and displays an error message, and then terminates the program
execution there.
1-8-1.
Error Message
When an error message is displayed, perform the remedy given
below, and then retry adjustment. If the error message is displayed
though the remedy was performed, the circuits will be faulty.
below, and then retry adjustment. If the error message is displayed
though the remedy was performed, the circuits will be faulty.
1.
Connect Error
Fig. 6-1-20
Symptom
USB communication with the set is abnormal.
Cause
•
USB cable is not inserted tightly.
•
Power supply is not installed correctly.
•
Communication with SeusCam is abnormal.
Remedy
•
Disconnect the USB cable once, and then re-
connect it tightly and check that the set is in
“USB Mode”.
connect it tightly and check that the set is in
“USB Mode”.
•
Install the power supply correctly.
•
Start the SeusCam and click the
[Connect]
to
check that the connection state is established.
2.
RESET the CAMERA and Try Again
Fig. 6-1-21
Symptom
The camera is not ready for adjustment.
Cause
•
Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy
•
Reset the camera.
3.
Adjustment Time Out
Fig. 6-1-22
Symptom
Adjustment does not finish within the specified
time.
time.
Cause
•
Adjustment conditions are wrong.
•
Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy
•
Check that the conditions such as a subject
are correct.
are correct.
•
Reset the camera.
4.
Adjustment NG
Fig. 6-1-23
Symptom
The adjusted data does not become the speci-
fied value.
fied value.
Cause
•
Adjustment conditions are wrong.
•
Data error exists in the camera.
Remedy
•
Check that the conditions such as a subject
are correct.
are correct.
•
Reset the camera.
This part indicates
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
This part indicates
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
the adjustment
item in which
an error occurred.
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1-8-2.
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. 6-1-24 to Fig. 6-1-27. 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. 6-1-24
Camera System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-25
LCD/EVF System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-26
Audio System Adjustment screen
Fig. 6-1-27
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6-2. DRIVE SECTION ADJUSTMENTS
2-1.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS (DRIVE SECTION)
2-1-1.
List of Service Tools
•
AC power adapter
Note 1:
Personal computer
OS:
OS:
Windows 2000/XP Home/XP Pro
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB:
USB:
2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Three connectors are required.
Three connectors are required.
Note 2:
The following programs and driver must already be installed in the personal computer. (Contact our service headquater of each
area how to get the programs and driver)
area how to get the programs and driver)
•
SeusCam
•
Optical power meter driver
•
AUDIT
Note 3:
New blank disc
Fig. 6-2-1
Personal computer
(Note 1, 2)
(Note 1, 2)
J-1
HASP key and application
for adjustment (SeusCam)
for adjustment (SeusCam)
Contact our service headquater of each area
how to get the application for adjustment
(SeusCam) and HASP key.
how to get the application for adjustment
(SeusCam) and HASP key.
J-2
USB cable
1-829-868-41
1-829-868-41
J-3
J-4
Adjustment remote
commander
J-6082-053-B
commander
J-6082-053-B
J-5
Optical power meter
J-6082-569-A
J-6082-569-A
J-6
Optical sensor disc
J-6082-570-A
J-6082-570-A
J-7
DVD–R
Reference Disc
8-212-000-01
Reference Disc
8-212-000-01
J-8
DVD–R
for Self Jitter Disc
DMR30 (SONY)
(Note 3)
for Self Jitter Disc
DMR30 (SONY)
(Note 3)
J-9
DVD–RW
Reference Disc
8-212-001-01
Reference Disc
8-212-001-01
J-10
DVD–RW
DOW Disc
8-212-001-21
DOW Disc
8-212-001-21
J-11
DVD+RW
Reference Disc
8-212-003-01
Reference Disc
8-212-003-01
CPC-8 jig
J-6082-388-A
J-6082-388-A
J-14
Extension cable
(10P)
J-6082-572-A
(10P)
J-6082-572-A
J-15
Extension cable
(100P)
J-6082-352-A
(100P)
J-6082-352-A
J-16
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