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Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0,
address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address.

1)

The adjustments of this unit are performed in the VTR mode
(PLAY/EDIT mode) or camera mode (CAMERA mode).
To set to the VTR mode, set the mode switch to “PLAY/EDIT”
or set the “Forced VTR Power ON mode” using the adjusting
remote commander (Note2).
To set to the camera mode, set the mode switch to “CAMERA”
or set the “Forced Camera Power ON mode” using the adjusting
remote commander (Note3).
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced VTR
Power ON Mode” or “Forced Camera Power ON Mode”.
(Note4)

2)

The cabinet (R) block need not be connected. To remove it,
disconnect the following connectors.

VC-350 board CN1002 (8P, 0.5mm)
VC-350 board CN1011 (6P, 0.5mm)
VC-350 board CN1006 (22P, 0.5mm)

3)

The front panel block (Microphone unit, IR-051 board) need
not be connected. To remove it, disconnect the following
connector.

IR-051 board CN602 (16P, 0.5mm)

4)

The EVF block and the battery panel section need not be
connected except for the DC IN jack of the battery panel section.
To remove them, disconnect the following connector.

VC-350 board CN9301 (20P, 0.5mm)

The following connector must be connected to connect the DC
IN jack.

VC-350 board CN2001 (26P, 0.5mm)

5)

The lens block (CD-489 board, SE-141 board) need not be
connected. To remove it, disconnect the following connectors.

VC-350 board CN3001 (14P, 0.5mm)
VC-350 board CN3101 (23P, 0.3mm)
SE-141 board CN401 (6P, 0.5mm)

6)

By setting the “Forced VTR Power ON mode”, the VTR section
can be operate even if the control switch block (SS6300) has
been removed. When removing it, disconnect the following
connector.

VC-350 board CN1001 (18P, 0.5mm)

7)

The MS-200 board need not be connected. But removing the
MS-200 board (removing the VC-350 board CN1005) means
removing the lithium 3V power supply (MS-200 board, BT501),
data such as date, time, user-set menus will be lost. After
completing adjustments, reset these data.
But, the self-diagnosis data and the data on history of use (total
drum rotation time etc.) will be kept even if the MS-200 board
has been removed. (Refer to “6-4.Service Mode” for the data
on the history use and the self-diagnosis data.)
To remove the MS-200 board, disconnect the following
connectors.

VC-350 board CN1005 (20P 0.5mm)

Setting the “Forced VTR Power ON” mode (PLAY/EDIT mode)
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 02, and press the PAUSE

button of the adjusting remote commander.
The above procedure will enable the VTR power to be turned
on with the control switch block (SS6300 block) removed.
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced Power
ON mode”.

Setting the “Forced Camera Power ON” mode (CAMERA mode)
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 01, and press the PAUSE

button of the adjusting remote commander.
The above procedure will enable the camera power to be turned
on with the control switch block (SS6300 block) removed.
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced Power
ON mode”.

Exiting the “Forced Power ON” mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE

button of the adjusting remote commander.

3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 0

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The measuring point of the playback RF signal is CN1007 of VC-
350 board. Connect the measuring instruments via the CPC
connecting jigs (J-6082-521-A, J-6082-564-A). Refer to
“MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT” for the measuring
method. The following table lists the pin numbers and signal names
of CN1007.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

RF MON

SWP

GND

XCS EEP

EEP SCK

EEP SO

EEP SI

GND

Table 6-3-1.

Connect the measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 6-3-2, and
perform the adjustments.

Fig. 6-3-2.

Fig. 6-3-1.

Remove the CPC lid

8

CN1007

1

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Use the alignment tapes shown in the following table.
Use tapes specified in the signal column of each adjustment.

Fig. 6-3-3 shows the 75% color bar signals recorded on the alignment
tape for Audio Operation Check.

Measure with video terminal (Terminated at 75 

Ω

)

Tape path adjustment

Switching position adjustment

Audio system adjustment

Operation check

Tracking standard (XH2-1)

SW/OL standard (XH2-3)

Audio operation check
(XH5-3 (NTSC), XH5-3P (PAL))

System operation check
(XH5-5 (NTSC), XH5-5P (PAL))

Color bar signal waveform

Color bar pattern

Color bar signal waveform

Color bar pattern

Fig. 6-3-3. Color bar signal of alignment tapes

Video input/output

A/V jack
Video signal:

1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

 unbalanced,

sync negative

S video input/output

A/V jack
Luminance signal:

1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

 unbalanced,

sync negative

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

 unbalanced (NTSC)

: 0.300 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

 unbalanced (PAL)

Audio input/output

A/V jack
Input level: 327mV
Input impedance: More than 47k

Ω

Output level: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 k

Ω

)

Output impedance: Below 2.2 k

Ω

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If the 8, A, C, D, E, F, 1C, 1F page data is erased due to some
reason, perform “1-2. INITIALIZATION OF 8, A, C, D, E, F, 1C,
1F PAGE DATA” of “6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT”
Note: When reading or writing the 1C, 1F page data, select page: 0,
address: 10, and set data: 01, then select C or F page. The 1C or 1F
page can be chosen by this data setting.
After reading or writing, reset the data of page: 0, address: 10 to
“00”.

Adjust the calibration of the touch panel.

Mode

PLAY/EDIT (VTR stop)

Signal

Arbitrary

Adjustment Page

A

Adjustment Address

82 to 85

Note1: This adjustment should be carried out upon completion of the LCD

system adjustments.

Note2: Perform this adjustment with observing the screen from the front.
Note3: Check that the LCD panel is not reverse mode.
Note4: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.

Adjusting method:
1)

Select page: 7, address: 05, and set data: 01.

2)

Using a stylus, push the center of “X” indicated in the part A.

3)

Using a stylus, push the center of “X” indicated in the part B.

4)

Using a stylus, push the center of “X” indicated in the part C.

5)

Select page: 7, address: 05, and check that the data is “00”.

Fig. 6-3-4.