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4-3.
SERVICE MODE
Note: Before performing the adjustments, check the data of page: 0,
address: 10 is “00”. If not, set data: 00 to this address.
1. Setting the Test Mode
Page A
Address 10
• Before setting the data , select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
• For page A, the data set is recorded in the non-volatile memory
• For page A, the data set is recorded in the non-volatile memory
by pressing the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote
commander. In this case, take note that the test mode will not be
exited even when the main power is turned off.
commander. In this case, take note that the test mode will not be
exited even when the main power is turned off.
• After completing adjustments/repairs, be sure to return the data
of this address to 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment
remote commander.
Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
remote commander.
Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
2. Emergence Memory Address (Camera section)
Page 19
Address 00 to 32
Page 1F
Address 1C to 1F
Note: When reading or writing the 19, 1F page data, select page: 0, address:
10, and set data: 01, then select 19 or F page. The 19 or 1F page can
be chosen by this data setting.
After reading or writing, reset the data of page: 0, address: 10 to “00”.
be chosen by this data setting.
After reading or writing, reset the data of page: 0, address: 10 to “00”.
3. Emergence Memory Address (Mechanism section)
Page C
Address F4 to FF
When no error occurs in this unit, data “00” is written in the above
addresses (F4 to FF). when first error occurs in the unit, the data
corresponding to the error is written in the first emergency address
(F4 to F7). In the same way, when the second error occurs, the data
corresponding to the error is written in the second emergency address
(F8 to FB). Finally, when the last error occurs, the data corresponding
to the error is written in the last emergency address (FC to FF).
addresses (F4 to FF). when first error occurs in the unit, the data
corresponding to the error is written in the first emergency address
(F4 to F7). In the same way, when the second error occurs, the data
corresponding to the error is written in the second emergency address
(F8 to FB). Finally, when the last error occurs, the data corresponding
to the error is written in the last emergency address (FC to FF).
Note: After completing adjustments, be sure to initialize the data of
addresses F4 to FF to “00”.
Initializing method:
1)
1)
Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2)
Select page: 3, address: 01, set data: 37, and press the PAUSE
button.
button.
3)
Check that the data of page:3, address:02 is “00”.
4)
Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
3-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code)
Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in
addresses F4, F8 and FC. The type of error indicated by the code
are shown in the following table.
Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in
addresses F4, F8 and FC. The type of error indicated by the code
are shown in the following table.
Emergency Type
No error
Loading motor emergency during loading
Loading motor emergency during unloading
T reel emergency during normal rotation
S reel emergency during normal rotation
T reel emergency (Short circuit between S reel
terminal and T reel terminal)
terminal and T reel terminal)
FG emergency at the start up of the capstan
FG emergency at the start up of the drum
FG emergency during normal rotation of the drum
Code
00
10
11
22
23
24
30
40
42
Function
Normal
Forced camera power ON (CAMERA-TAPE mode)
Forced VTR power ON (PLAY/EDIT mode)
Forced camera + VTR power ON
Forced memory power ON (CAMERA-MEMORY mode)
Data
00
01
02
03
05
2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code)
Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in 19
page, addresses 00 to 32, and 1F page, address 1C to 1F. The type
of error indicated by the code are shown in the following table.
Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in 19
page, addresses 00 to 32, and 1F page, address 1C to 1F. The type
of error indicated by the code are shown in the following table.
Note: After completing adjustments, be sure to initialize the data of
addresses 00 to 32 of 19 page and addresses 1C to 1F of 1F page to
“00”.
“00”.
Initializing method:
1)
1)
Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01.
2)
Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00.
3)
Select page: 6, address: 01, set data: FD and press the PAUSE
button.
button.
4)
Check that the data of page: 6, address: 02 is “01”.
5)
Select page: 6, address: 01, set data: 00 and press the PAUSE
button.
button.
6)
Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
Contents
EMG code when first error occurs
EMG code when second error occurs
EMG code when third error occurs
EMG code when last error occurs
Address of
1F page
1C
1D
1E
1F
Emergency Type
No error
Code
00
Contents
EMG code when first error occurs
Upper: MSW code when shift starts when first
error occurs
Lower: MSW code when first error occurs
error occurs
Lower: MSW code when first error occurs
Lower: MSW code to be moved when first error
occurs
occurs
EMG code when second error occurs
Upper: MSW code when shift starts when second
error occurs
Lower: MSW code when second error occurs
error occurs
Lower: MSW code when second error occurs
Lower: MSW code to be moved when second error
occurs
occurs
EMG code when last error occurs
Upper: MSW code when shift starts when last error
occurs
Lower: MSW code when last error occurs
occurs
Lower: MSW code when last error occurs
Lower: MSW code to be moved when last error
occurs
occurs
Address
F4
F6
F7
F8
FA
FB
FC
FE
FF
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0100=4
1110=E
←
UNLOAD
Lock released
Cassette compartment
Cassette compartment
Pinch roller pressing
LS chassis movement section
EJ
BL
0110=6
1110=E
ULE
BL
0010=2
1110=E
LD1 (SR) BL
1010=A
1110=E
LD2 (HL) BL
1000=8
1110=E
STOP
BL
1100=C
R/P
LOAD
→
←
A (MSB)
←
B
←
C
←
D (LSB) (Fixed at “0”)
Mechanical Position
Position
EJ
BL
ULE
LD1 (SR)
LD2 (HL)
STOP
R/P
NULL
Code
4
E
6
2
A
8
C
0
F
Contents
Position at which the cassette component lock is released, at the farthest unload side mechanically
at which the mechanism can move no further in the UNLOAD direction.
at which the mechanism can move no further in the UNLOAD direction.
BLANK code, at the boundary between codes.
EJECT completion position. when the cassette is ejected, the mechanism will stop at this position.
Cassette IN standby. The guide will start protruding out as the mechanism moves towards the
LOAD position.
Cassette IN standby. The guide will start protruding out as the mechanism moves towards the
LOAD position.
When preparing TOP load processing or when DEW is detected, rolling up tape by T reel is performed
at this position.
at this position.
When preparing TOP load and END processing or when DEW is detected, rolling up tape by S reel
is performed at this position.
is performed at this position.
Stop position in the loading state. The pinch roller separates, the tension regulator returns, and the
brake is imposed on both reels.
brake is imposed on both reels.
PB, REC, CUE, REVIEW, PAUSE, FF, REW positions. When pinch roller is pressed, and the tension
regulator is ON, the mechanism is operating at this position in modes in which normal images are
shown.
regulator is ON, the mechanism is operating at this position in modes in which normal images are
shown.
Code not existing in the MD. Default value.
Status before finding any mechanism position.
3-2. MSW Code
MSW when errors occur:
Information on MSW (mode SW) when errors occur
MSW when movement starts:
Information on MSW when movements starts when the mechanism position is moved (When the L motor is moved)
MSW of target of movement:
Information on target MSW of movement when the mechanism position is moved
MSW when errors occur:
Information on MSW (mode SW) when errors occur
MSW when movement starts:
Information on MSW when movements starts when the mechanism position is moved (When the L motor is moved)
MSW of target of movement:
Information on target MSW of movement when the mechanism position is moved
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Display on the
adjustment
remote
commander
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A (
A
)
B (
b
)
C (
c
)
D (
d
)
E (
E
)
F (
F
)
Bit values
bit3
or
bit7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
bit2
or
bit6
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
bit1
or
bit5
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
bit0
or
bit4
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
B
Example: If “8E” is displayed on the adjustment remote commander, the
bit values for bit7 to bit4 are shown in the A column, and the
bit values for bit3 to bit0 are shown in the B column.
bit values for bit3 to bit0 are shown in the B column.
Page
Address
bit3 to bit0 discrimination
bit7 to bit4 discrimination
Display on the adjustment remote commander
4. Bit value discrimination
Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the
adjustment remote commander for following items. Use the table
below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”.
Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the
adjustment remote commander for following items. Use the table
below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”.
A
5. Switch check (1)
Page 2
Address 81
Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Using method:
1)
1)
Select page: 2, address: 81.
2)
By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of the switch can be discriminated.
6. Switch check (2)
Page 7
Address 4F
Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Using method:
1)
1)
Select page: 7, address: 4F.
2)
By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of the switch can be discriminated.
Bit
0
1
3
4
5
Function
POWER SW (XPOWER SW) (PS11300 block)
MODE SW (XMODE SW) (PS11300 block)
EJECT SW (XEJECT SW) (FP-050 flexible S301)
CC DOWN SW (Mechanism chassis)
DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO/LCD BACKLIGHT SW
(XBATT INFO SW) (FP-051 flexible S402)
(XBATT INFO SW) (FP-051 flexible S402)
When bit value=1
ON
ON
ON
ON (DOWN)
ON
When bit value=0
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF (UP)
OFF
Bit
4
Function
REC PROOF SW (Mechanism chassis)
When bit value=1
SAVE
When bit value=0
REC
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Using method:
1)
1)
Select page: 7, address: F3.
2)
By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of the switch can be discriminated.
8. Switch check (4)
Page 7
Address 65 to 69
Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Using method:
1)
1)
Select page: 7, address: 65 to 69.
2)
By discriminating the display data, the pressed key can be discriminated.
9. Lens barrier check
Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Using method:
1)
1)
Set up the CAMERA-TAPE mode (or CAMERA-MEMORY mode).
2)
Check that the data of page: 6, address: 62 is “01”.
3)
Set up the PLAY/EDIT mode.
4)
Check that the data of page: 6, address: 62 is “02”.
7. Switch check (3)
Page 7
Address F3
Note: The data of page: 0, address: 10 must be “00”.
Bit
0
1
Function
multi connector (CR-049 board CN8501 or multi connector of Handycam station)
Handycam station (CR-049 board CN8502)
When bit value=1
Used
Used
When bit value=0
Not used
Not used
Address
65
(KEY AD0)
(IC5101 <zc.>)
66
(KEY AD1)
(IC5101 <zv/>)
67
(KEY AD2)
(IC5101 <zvz>)
68
(KEY AD3)
(IC5101 <zvx>)
69
(KEY AD4)
(IC5101 <zvc>)
00
(00 to 0C)
START/STOP
(PS11300 block)
(S8301)
REC START/STOP
(FP-051 flexible)
(S405)
PANEL REVERSE
(FP-222 flexible)
(S221)
PANEL CLOSE
(FP-222 flexible)
(IC221)
PHOTO REC
(CR-049 board)
(S8501)
1B
(0D to 26)
SLIDE SHOW PLUS
(FP-051 flexible)
(S404)
PHOTO FREEZE
(CR-049 board)
(S8501)
36
(27 to 43)
BACK LIGHT
(FP-051 flexible)
(S403)
FF
(E7 to FF)
No key input
No key input
PANEL NORMAL
(FP-222 flexible)
(S221)
PANEL OPEN
(FP-222 flexible)
(IC221)
No key input
53
(44 to 63)
EASY
(FP-051 flexible)
(S401)
Data
Page
6
Address
62
Function
Error code
CAMERA-TAPE mode
or CAMERA-MEMORY mode
(Lens barrier: Open)
or CAMERA-MEMORY mode
(Lens barrier: Open)
Data = 01
PLAY/EDIT mode
(Lens barrier: Closed)
(Lens barrier: Closed)
Data = 02
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