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6-38

Correct the white balance of the reflective mode.
If deviated, the reproduction of the LCD screen may degenerate.

Mode

CAMERA-TAPE

Subject

Arbitrary

Adjustment Page

C

Adjustment Address

7B, 7C

The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.

Switch setting:
LCD BACKLIGHT ................................................................. OFF

1

0

01

01

Set the data.

2

3

0C

20

Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.

3

3

22

0F

Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.

4

3

01

66

Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.

5

3

02

Check that the data changes to
“00”.

6

3

03

Check that the data is “00”.
(Note2)

7

3

01

67

Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.

8

3

02

Check that the data changes to
“00”.

9

3

03

Check that the data is “00”.
(Note2)

10

3

0C

00

Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.

11

3

22

00

Set the data, and press PAUSE
button.

12

0

01

00

Set the data.

If the data is “01”, adjustment becomes time out.

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For detail of mechanism section adjustments, checks, and
replacement of mechanism parts, refer to the separate volume “DV
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL 

   Z Mechanism ”.

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

1)

Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.

2)

Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander
to the ON position.

3)

Close the cassette compartment without the cassette.

4)

Select page: 3, address: 01, and set data: 0C, and press the
PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
(The mechanism enters the record mode automatically.)

The function buttons becomes inoperable.

5)

To quit the record mode, select page: 3, address: 01, set data:
00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote
commander. (Whenever you want to quit the record mode, be
sure to quit following this procedure.)

1)

Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.

2)

Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander
to the ON position.

3)

Close the cassette compartment without the cassette.

4)

Select page: 3, address: 01, and set data: 0B, and press the
PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander.
(The mechanism enters the playback mode automatically.)

The function buttons becomes inoperable.

5)

To quit the playback mode, select page: 3, address: 01, set data:
00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote
commander. (Whenever you want to quit the playback mode,
be sure to quit following this procedure.)

1)

Clean the tape running side (tape guide, drum, capstan shaft,
pinch roller, etc.).

2)

Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack.

3)

Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander
to the ON position.

4)

Connect an oscilloscope to VC-352 board CN1207 via the CPC
connecting jigs. (J-6082-521-A, J-6082-564-A)
Channel 1: VC-352 board, CN1207 Pin 1 (Note)
External trigger: VC-352 board, CN1207 Pin 2

Connect a 75

Ω

 resistor between Pins 1 of CN1207 and 3

(GND).

5)

Playback the alignment tape for tracking. (XH2-1)

6)

Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 08.

7)

Select page: 3, address: 26, set data: 31, and press PAUSE
button.

8)

Check that the oscilloscope RF waveform is normal at the
entrance and exit.
If not normal, adjust according to the separate volume “DV
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL 

   Z Mechanism  ”.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

RF MON

SWP

GND

XCS EEP

EEP SCK

EEP SO

EEP SI

GND

Table 6-2-1.

1)

Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack
and set the HOLD switch to the ON position.

2)

Select page: 3, address: 26, and set data: 00, and press PAUSE
button.

3)

Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 00.

Fig. 6-2-1.

CH1

Entrance 
side

Exit side

CH2
(

Trigger)

Check this section

(Normal waveform)

3.3 msec

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Use the following measuring instruments for video section
adjustments.

1)

TV monitor

2)

Oscilloscope (dual-phenomenon, band width above 30 MHz
with delay mode) (Unless specified otherwise, use a 10 : 1
probe.)

3)

Frequency counter

4)

Pattern generator with video output terminal

5)

Digital voltmeter

6)

Audio generator

7)

Audio level meter

8)

Audio distortion meter

9)

Audio attenuator

10) Regulated power supply
11) Alignment tapes

• Tracking standard (XH2-1)

Parts code: 8-967-997-01

• SW/OL standard (XH2-3)

Parts code: 8-967-997-11

• Audio operation check for NTSC (XH5-3)

Parts code: 8-967-997-51

• System operation check for NTSC (XH5-5)

Parts code: 8-967-997-61

• Audio operation check for PAL (XH5-3P)

Parts code: 8-967-997-55

• System operation check for PAL (XH5-5P)

Parts code: 8-967-997-66

12) Adjustment remote commander (J-6082-053-B)
13) CPC connecting jigs

(J-6082-521-A, J-6082-564-A)

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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-TAPE 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-
TAPE” 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”.
(Note5)

2)

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

VC-352 board CN1202 (8P, 0.5mm)
VC-352 board CN1212 (6P, 0.5mm)
VC-352 board CN1206 (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 and intelligent accessory shoe 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-352 board CN1203 (10P, 0.5mm)
VC-352 board CN9301 (20P, 0.5mm)

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

VC-352 board CN2101 (26P, 0.5mm)

5)

The lens block (CD-490 board, SE-141 board) need not be
connected. To remove it, disconnect the following connectors.

VC-352 board CN5001 (33P, 0.3mm)
VC-352 board CN5101 (29P, 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 key block (SS6300) has been
removed. When removing it, disconnect the following
connector.

VC-352 board CN1201 (18P, 0.5mm)

When the control key block (SS6300) is removed, the VTR
function buttons of the adjustment remote commander are not
effective even if the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote
commander is set to the OFF position. So connect the LCD
block and operate the VTR functions using the touch panel.

7)

The MS-200 board need not be connected. But removing the
MS-200 board (removing the VC-352 board CN1205) 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.)
To remove the MS-200 board, disconnect the following
connectors.

VC-352 board CN1205 (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: A, 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 key block (SS6300 block) removed.
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced Power
ON mode”.

Setting the “Forced Camera Power ON” mode (CAMERA-TAPE
mode)
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A, 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 key block (SS6300 block) removed.
After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the “Forced Power
ON mode”.

Setting the “Forced Memory Power ON” mode (CAMERA-
MEMORY mode)
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data: 05, and press the PAUSE

button of the adjusting remote commander.

The above procedure will enable the memory power to be turned
on with the control key 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: A, 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