Panasonic AJ-D440 Service Manual

Panasonic AJ-D440 Service Manual

Dvcpro mechanism
Table of Contents

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Sec. 1
Maintenance
Sec. 2
Mechanical Adjustment
Sec. 3
Major Mechanism Parts Replacement
and Adjustment Procedures
This material is mentioned about procedures of Mechanical Adjustment and Replacement for DVCPRO
product. Please refer to below indicated table, which models apply to this material.
TYPE
A
B
25M Camera Recorder
C
25M Lap-top & Portable
D
25M 4X Transmitter
E
F
50M Camera Recorder
G
Category
25M Studio VTR
50M Studio VTR
50M Portable
DVCPRO MECHANISM
AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850
AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D610, AJ-D700,
AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, AJ-D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A
AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250, AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85
AJ-DE77, AJ-D780
AJ-D940, AJ-D950, AJ-D950A
AJ-D90, AJ-D900W, AJ-D900WA, AJ-D910WA, AJ-PD900W,
AJ-PD900WA
AJ-D92, AJ-D94, AJ-D95DC
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ORDER NO. VSD9912M914
D20/D25
Models
2nd Issue

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  • Page 1 Please refer to below indicated table, which models apply to this material. TYPE Category Models 25M Studio VTR AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D610, AJ-D700, 25M Camera Recorder AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, AJ-D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A 25M Lap-top & Portable...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by the general public. It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential dangers in attempting to service a product. Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional technicians.
  • Page 3 MAINTENANCE CONTENTS 1. Maintenance Parts Schedule Chart ....................1-1 1-1. Type of VTR (except Camera Recorder) ................... 1-1 1-2. Type of Camera Recorder ......................1-2 2. Parts and Sensor Location ......................1-3 2-1. Type of VTR (except Camera Recorder) ................... 1-3 2-2.
  • Page 4: Maintenance Parts Schedule Charts

    1. Maintenance Parts Schedule Charts 1-1. Type of VTR ( except Camera Recorder ) Hours of Use (unit hours) Name Apply 4,000H 6,000H 10,000H 2,000H 8,000H 12,000H 25M, 50M Tape Path Cleaning "C" Clean the Tape Path at each 500 hours 25M, 50M Cylinder Ass’y 25M, 50M...
  • Page 5: Type Of Camera Recorder

    1-2. Type of Camera Recorder Hours of Use (unit hours) Name Apply 2,000H 4,000H 6,000H 8,000H 10,000H 12,000H Tape Path Cleaning 25M, 50M "C" Clean the Tape Path at each 500 hours 1 Cylinder Assy’y 25M, 50M 2 Pinch Arm Unit 25M, 50M R, G R, G...
  • Page 6: Parts And Sensor Location

    2. Parts and Sensor Location 2-1. Type of VTR (except Camera Recorder) 7. T1 Boat Unit Cleaning 14. Loading Motor (1) AU 1. Cylinder Ass’y 13. A/C Head 16. Mode SW Unit 20. Cleaner Solenoid 21. Main Cam Gear 17. Pinch Solenoid 8.
  • Page 7: Type Of Camera Recorder

    2-2. Type of Camera Recorder 3. Cleaning Arm Unit 12. A/C Head 13. Loading Motor (1) AU 7. T1 Boat Unit 1. Cylinder Unit 14. Mode SW Unit 17. Cleaner Solenoid 18. Main Cam Gear 15. Pinch Solenoid 8. S5 Post Base A Unit 5.
  • Page 8: Dvcpro Test Fixture & Tool Kit List

    3. DVCPRO Test Fixture & Tool Kit List PURPOSE No. P/N(NTSC) P/N(PAL) JIG & EQUIPMENT General Jigs 1 VFK71A ----> Dial Torque Gauge 1.5cN-m (150g) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Reel Break Force Confirmation Mechanical Adjustment 2 VFK0357...
  • Page 9 VFK71 :1.5cN-m VFK0357 (1.5mm) VFK1145 VFK1146 (150g) (T2-M30-P) VFK1147 Eccentric Screwdriver VFK1191 :0.45cN-m Back Tension Meter Phillips Driver (45g) Dial Torque Gauge VFK1148 (1.5mm) VFK1149 (2.5mm) VFK1150 (5.5mm) VFK1151 (2.5mm) VFK1178 (0.89mm) Post Driver Nut Driver Nut Driver VFK1179 (0.71mm) Hex Driver VFK1188 :30mN VFK1190...
  • Page 10 VFK1153 VFK1154 VFK1155 (Silver) VFK1158A Post Height Fixture REV Position Tool Auto B.E.R Counter Mech. Neutral Plate VFK1156 (Black) (Post / M) PLAY Position Tool VFK1481 VFK1160C VFK1162B VFK1163 LISTA Software RF Auto Adj. Software EVR Software E.Q. Adjustment Tool VFK1180 VFK1185 VFK1186...
  • Page 11 VFK1248K VFK1304 VFK1305 (120P) VFK1306 (52P) Flash Memory Flash Memory Extension Board Extension Board Version Up Software Version Up Tool VFK1307 (70P) VFK1348 VFK1339 VFK1339 Mech. Neutral Plate Tape Beg./ End. Det. EVR Software Extension Board (Post /L) Cassette (L) VFK1228 VFK1358 VFK1357...
  • Page 12: Alignment Tapes

    4. Alignment Tapes 4-1. DCVPRO Alignment Tape 4-1-1. VFM3580KM (NTSC) Time VIDEO (min) Signal Purpose Signal Purpose Signal Purpose 0:00 Color Bar Composite SMPTE(75%) Video Level Confirmation 1KHz 0VU CUE Level Confirmation 7:00 Color Bar Component 1KHz Audio Level (100%) Video Level -20dB Confirmation...
  • Page 13: Vfm3680Km (Pal)

    4-1-6. VFM3680KM (PAL) Time VIDEO (min) Signal Purpose Signal Purpose Signal Purpose 0:00 Color Bar Video Level 100% Confirmation 1KHz CUE Level Reference Confirmation 10:00 H Sweep Frequency 1KHz Audio Level Level Response -18dBu Confirmation 14:00 Area Makers 6KHz A/C Head Reference Azimuth 18:00...
  • Page 14: Cleaning Procedures

    5. Cleaning Procedures NOTE : Turns power off during cleaning. Make sure the power is OFF before cleaning. Use ethanol (more than 99% purity) as cleaning liquid. 5-1 Cleaning of Head Chips : (Daily) Clean heads by applying even pressure and rotating cylinder a few times.
  • Page 15 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT CONTENTS 1. Name of Tape Transportation......................2-1 2. Table of Test Point......................... 2-2 2-1. AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850 ............2-2 2-2. AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85........................2-3 2-3. AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250 ................2-4 2-4. AJ-DE77, AJ-D780 ......................... 2-5 2-5.
  • Page 16 3-19. REV Tape Pass Confirmation and Adjustment (T4 Post Height Adjustment)......2-29 3-20. REV (-1) Mode Setting Procedure ..................2-30 3-21. CTL Self Recording Level Confirmation ................2-30 3-22. Play Tape Pass Limit Conformation ..................2-31 3-23. Confirmation of Envelope on REV, REW and FF mode ............2-31 3-24.
  • Page 17: Name Of Tape Transportation

    1. Name of Tape Transportation...
  • Page 18 2. Table of Test Point 2-1. AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850 <Table of Test Point> Correspondence Model Name AJ-D750, AJ-D850 AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650 [ Tension Arm Adjustment ] ß TENSION SERVO (F1) : TP201 ß TENSION OFFSET MECHA I/F : VR1 ß...
  • Page 19: Table Of Test Point

    2-2. AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85 <Table of Test Point> AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85 Name VTR 1 (DIGITAL 1 PCB) VTR 2 (DIGITAL 2 PCB) [ Tension Arm Adjustment ] TENSION TP35701 TP33001 ß TENSION OFFSET “A05 : TENSION OFST” (Service Menu) TENSION GAIN VR5701 VR3001 [ Photo Sensor Voltage Adjustment for AJ-LT85 only ] ( Refer to Electrical Adjustment on the Service Manual about AJ-LT75.
  • Page 20: Aj-D220, Aj-D230, Aj-D230H, Aj-D250

    2-3. AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250 <Table of Test Point> Correspondence Models Name AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H AJ-D230-E, AJ-D230H-E, AJ-D250 [ Tension Arm Adjustment ] ß TENSION RF : TP5901 ß TENSION OFFSET “A05 : TENSION OFST” (Service Menu) ß TENSION GAIN VR9501 [ Photo Sensor Voltage Adjustment ] S-Side...
  • Page 21: Aj-De77, Aj-D780

    2-4. AJ-DE77, AJ-D780 <Table of Test Point> Correspondence Model Name AJ-DE77 AJ-D780 [ Tension Arm Adjustment ] ß TENSION SERVO (F1) : TP201 ß TENSION OFFSET MECHA I/F : VR1 ß TENSION GAIN MECHA I/F : VR2 [ Photo Sensor Voltage Adjustment ] ß...
  • Page 22: Aj-D200, Aj-D210, Aj-D215, Aj-D610, Aj-D700, Aj-D800, Aj-D810

    2-5. AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D610, AJ-D700, AJ-D800, AJ-D810 <Table of Test Point> Correspondence Models Name AJ-D700, AJ-D800 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215 AJ-D610, AJ-D810 [ Format Select ] SERVO NTSC Format Select SW901 1:ON 2:OFF [ Reel Torque Adjustment ] ß ß S-Side Reel Voltage SERVO : TP301...
  • Page 23 Linearity Adjustment “RP LINEAR P” (1) Short the TP902, TP116 and TP101 with power OFF. (2) Turn ON the power and playback.
  • Page 24: Aj-D950, Aj-D950A

    2-6. AJ-D950, AJ-D950A <Table of Test Point> Name AJ-D950, AJ-D950A [ Tension Arm Adjustment ] TENSION SERVO (F1) : TP201 TENSION OFFSET MECHA I/F : VR1 TENSION GAIN MECHA I/F : VR2 [ Photo Sensor Voltage Adjustment ] S-side Output SYSCON (F2) : P2 –...
  • Page 25: Aj-D90, Aj-D900, Aj-D910Wa, Aj-Pd900

    2-7. AJ-D90, AJ-D900, AJ-D910WA, AJ-PD900 <Table of Test Point> Name AJ-D90, AJ-D900, AJ-D910WA, AJ-PD900 [ Reel Torque Adjustment ] S-Side Reel Voltage SERVO : TP301 Adjust Point SERVO : VR502 T-Side Reel Voltage SERVO : TP302 NOTE Adjust Point SERVO : VR501 SW setting for Format Select SERVO : TG300 (SERVO PCB)
  • Page 26: Aj-D92, Aj-D94, Aj-D95Dc

    2-8. AJ-D92, AJ-D94, AJ-D95DC <Table of Test Point> Correspondence Model Name AJ-D95DC AJ-D92, AJ-D94 [ Tension Arm Adjustment ] TENSION RF : TP11 RF : TP1 ß TENSION OFFSET “A05 : TENSION OFST” (Service Menu) TENSION GAIN AV SYS : VR1103 AV SYS : VR1101 [ Photo Sensor Voltage Adjustment ] ß...
  • Page 27: Aj-D940

    2-9. AJ-D940 <Table of Test Point> Name AJ-D940 [ Tension Arm Adjustment ] TENSION SERVO (F1) : TP201 TENSION OFFSET MECHA I/F : VR1 TENSION GAIN MECHA I/F : VR2 [ Photo Sensor Voltage Adjustment ] S-side Output SYSCON (F2) : P2 – 25PIN T-side Output SYSCON (F2) : P2 –...
  • Page 28: Mechanical Adjustment Procedure

    3. Mechanical Adjustment Procedure 3-1. Post Height Pre-adjustment 3-2. Tension Adjustment Flowchart MODE EJECT (POWER OFF) START TOOL VFK1153 (Mech. Neutral Plate) VFK1154 (Post Height Fixture) 3-3. Tension Offset Adjustment 1. Confirm that the Reel Table is located at M- Cassette position.
  • Page 29: Tension Arm Offset Adjustment

    3-3. Tension Arm Offset Adjustment SPEC 2.5 V ± 0.05 V TEST POINT Tension: Refer to item “2. Table of Test Point” ADJ. Tension Offset : Refer to item “2. Table of Test Point” MODE EJECT TOOL Digital Volt Meter 1.
  • Page 30 <In case of model CAM CORDER> 1. Remove the Cassette Up Unit. <Common procedure> 1. Set the VFK1208 (black with hole) as position as shown in figure 3-4-2. 2. Connect the Digital Volt Meter to Test point. 3. Place the unit into the no tape loading mode. 4.
  • Page 31: Tension Arm Play And Rev Voltage Adjustment And Confirmation

    3-5. Tension Arm PLAY and REV 3-6. Tension Regulator Spring Voltage Adjustment and Adjustment Confirmation SPEC 108 mN-m (11gf) TEST POINT Tension : SPEC PLAY : 3.8 V ± 0.05 V Refer to item “2. Table of Test REV : 1.2 V ± 0.3 V Point”...
  • Page 32: Rev Tension Confirmation

    3-7. REV Tension Confirmation SPEC 176mN ± 20mN (18gf ± 2gf) TEST POINT Tension : Refer to item “2. Table of Test Point” MODE STOP TOOL VFK1188 (Dial Tension Gauge) Digital Volt Meter <In case of model except CAM CORDER> 1.
  • Page 33: Tension Confirmation

    1. Play back beginning portion of the tape. 3-8. Tension Confirmation 2. Insert the tension meter to between S3 post and SPEC PLAY : 59mN ± 10mN (6gf ± 1gf) S4 post as shown in figure 3-8-2. REV : 88mN ± 20mN (9gf ± 2gf) 3.
  • Page 34: Photo Sensor Voltage Adjustment

    A = 2.2 VDC ± 0.6 VDC S-Side T-Side (Classified list of specification) TYPE Model MECHA I/F PCB AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D780, AJ-D850, AJ-D940, AJ-D950, AJ-D950A, AJ-DE77 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D610 AJ-D810, AJ-D90, AJ-D900W AJ-D900WA, AJ-PD900W AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250,...
  • Page 35: Tape Pass Adjustment Procedure

    3-10. Tape Pass Adjustment Procedure START Each Post Limit Conf. and A/C Head Adj. 3-11. Envelope Waveform Adj. 3-22. PLAY Tape Pass Limit Conf. 3-12. Post Limit Confirmation (PLAY) S4 Post Conf. 3-23. Conf. of ENV on 3-14. A/C Head Tilt Adjustment REV/REW FF mode 3-15.
  • Page 36: Envelope Waveform Adjustment

    VFK1149 (Post Driver) VFK1149 (Post Driver) VFK1185 (BER COUNTER) VFK1158A (BER COUNTER CABLE) (Classified list for ENV adjustment) TYPE Model AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, Figure 3-11-1 AJ-D750, AJ-D850 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, (Table of connected signal) D800A,...
  • Page 37: Post Limit Confirmation (Play)

    [ Adjustment Procedure ] 3-12. Post Limit Confirmation 1. If case of model of TYPE E, F, G and H, adjust (PLAY) both channels envelope by connect the test point alternately Lch and Rch. Post limit shown in the table SPEC curl does not appear on tape edge 2.
  • Page 38: A/C Head Adjustment Method (General)

    3-13. A/C Head Adjustment Method (General) Adjustment SCREW Adjustment Method Torque item • Tilt Adjust screw A after loosen screw G. adjustment Tighten direction : Decrease Cue level Loosen direction : Increase Cue level ‚ Tighten screw G after finish adjustment screw A. (refer to below item “Azimuth adjustment fixed screw”) Tighten direction : In case of increase CTL, when A/C Head Press Height...
  • Page 39 1. With Tilt and Azimuth adjustment, loosen screw 4. Confirm the screw (A) does not loosen, before (G) first and tighten screw (G) after finish execute the A/C Head Tilt adjustment. The screw adjustment. And if turn screw (A) and (F) too (A) should be always touch to top of A/C Head.
  • Page 40: A/C Head Tilt Adjustment

    (Classified list for height) point of curl disappeared. After finish adjustment TYPE Model for screw (A), tighten the screw (G) is tightened AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, with 10cN-m (1.0Kg/cm) of torque. AJ-D750, AJ-D850 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, NOTE : AJ-D700,...
  • Page 41: A/C Head Tilt Confirmation

    1. Press and Lift up to A/C Head lightly as indicated 3-16. A/C Head Tilt Confirmation as figure position, then confirm that the CTL and A/Amax ≥ 0.8 SPEC CUE output level is within specification. TEST CUE AUDIO : 2. If it out of spec., loosen the screw H and adjust POINT Refer to item “2.
  • Page 42: A/C Head Height Confirmation

    PAL : VFM3680KM or VFM3680KL (14 to 22min) TOOL VFK1150 (Nut Driver) VFK1190 (Hex Wrench) (Classified list for height) TYPE Model AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A, AJ-D610 AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250,...
  • Page 43: A/C Head Azimuth And X-Value Adjustment (25M)

    VFK1375 (Hex Bit) (Classified list) (CTL Reference) TYPE Model TYPE Reference (Trigger) AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, Falling edge: refer to below figure (4b). AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850 B, C Rising edge: refer to below figure (4a). AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D700, AJ-D800,...
  • Page 44: A/C Head Azimuth And X-Value Adjustment (50M)

    3-18. A/C Head Azimuth and X-value Adjustment (50M) SPEC As shown in below figure. TEST R/P ENV L Refer to item “2. Table of POINT R/P HSW L Test Point. 25M mode : -250µs ≤ t1, t2 ≤ +250µs CUE OUT 50M mode : -125µs ≤...
  • Page 45: A/C Head Azimuth And Horizontal Posiition Adjustment (Aj-D780 & Aj-De77)

    3-18. A/C Head Azimuth and Horizontal Position Adjustment (AJ-D780 & AJ-DE77) SPEC As shown in below figure Refer to item “2. Table TEST FLAME PULSE POINT L13 ENV Of Test Point” -250µs ≤ t1, t2 ≤ +250µs L13 HSW CUE OUT CTL OUT Oscilloscope ADJ.
  • Page 46 3-18. A/C Head Azimuth and Horizontal Position Adjustment (AJ-D940) SPEC TEST PB ENV L13 Refer to item “2. Table As shown in below figure POINT PB HSW L13 Point 50M : -125µs ≤ t1, t2 ≤ +125µs CUE OUT CTL OUT MODE ATF mode PLAY on PB L13ch Head TOOL...
  • Page 47: Rev Tape Pass Confirmation And Adjustment (T4 Post Height Adjustment)

    NTSC:VFM3580KM TAPE VFM3580KL PAL:VFM3680KM or VFM3680KL TOOL VFK1150 (Nut Driver) (Classified list of REV Tape Pass Confirmation) TYPE Model AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A, AJ-D610 AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250,...
  • Page 48 1. Place unit into REV mode, and confirm the post limit and CTL signal are in the specification. IF not, adjust T4 post follow the below procedure. 2. Turn post clockwise counterclockwise follow the tape limit condition at T3 post. The maximum rotation angle is 45 degree.
  • Page 49: Rev (-1) Mode Setting Procedure

    (1) Open the SERVICE MENU. (2) Press “PLAY” and ”REW” button simultaneously. (Classified list of REV mode setting) TYPE Model AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D750, AJ-D850, AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85 AJ-D940, AJ-D950, AJ-D950A AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D780 AJ-DE77 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D700,...
  • Page 50 (Classified list of CTL Recording Level) TYPE Model AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850 AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A, AJ-D610 AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250, AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85 AJ-DE77, AJ-D780 AJ-D940, AJ-D950, AJ-D950A AJ-D90, AJ-D900W, AJ-D900WA, AJ-D910WA, AJ-PD900W, AJ-PD900WA...
  • Page 51: Play Tape Pass Limit Conformation

    Test Point Model (1) R/P ENV AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, (2) R/P HSW AJ-D250, AJ-D400, AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D750, AJ-D800, AJ-D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A, AJ-D850, AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85, AJ-D610 (1) R/P ENV L (refer to Table AJ-D90, AJ-D92, AJ-D95DC, AJ-D900W, AJ-D900WA, AJ-D94,...
  • Page 52: Confirmation Of Play Start Envelope

    1. Confirm that the Envelope waveform becomes in the specification on REV, REW and FF mode as refer to figure and below. ⋅ Waveform must be Diamond Style. ⋅ All the peak level must be more than 90% of maximum level. V/Vmax ≥...
  • Page 53: Rev Mode Tape Pass Limit Confirmation

    Post Name Tape Limit (Refer to figure 3-25) 3-25. REV mode Tape Pass Limit Confirmation S5 Post S4 Post SPEC Each post limit shown in below figure (Tension Post) S1 Post MODE T1 Post NTSC : VFM3580KM or VFM3580KL TAPE T3 Post PAL : VFM3680KM or VFM3680KL T4 Post...
  • Page 54: Confirmation Of Tape Damage For Long Tape Playback

    Search Dial on Remote Controller AJ-D950, AJ-D950A Search Dial AJ-D92, AJ-D94, AJ-D95DC NOTE : These model can not set step slow mode AJ-D440, AJ-D450 Search Dial on Remote Controller AJ-D940 Set +0.1 speed by Search Dial on 50M playback mode AJ-D215 NOTE : This model can not set step slow mode <Confirmation procedure>...
  • Page 55: Lista Adjustment Procedure

    AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, Procedure (1) AJ-D250, AJ-D400, AJ-D700, Sensitivity Adj. R/P Head AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, AJ-D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A, AJ-D610 AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, Sensitivity Adjustment Procedure (2) AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850, AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85 AJ-D90, AJ-D900W, AJ-D900WA, Sensitivity Detection Procedure (3)
  • Page 56: Procedure (2) (25M Studio Vtr, Lap-Top Editor)

    Procedure (2) Procedure (3) (25M Studio VTR, Lap-top Editor) (50M Camera Recorder) START START Connection & Boot Up Connection & Boot Up Sensitivity Adj. R/P Head Sensitivity Adj. R/P Head Sensitivity Adjustment (25M mode Compatible) Sensitivity Adjustment Sensitivity Detection Sensitivity Detection Linearity Adjustment Linearity Adjustment (25M mode Compatible)
  • Page 57: Procedure (4) (50M Studio Vtr, Recorder)

    Procedure (4) (50M Studio VTR, Recorder) START Connection & Boo Up Sensitivity Adj. R/P Head (25M mode Compatible) Sensitivity Adjustment Sensitivity Detection Linearity Adjustment Sensitivity Adj. R/P (25M mode Head (50M mode) Compatible) Linearity Adjustment Sensitivity Adjustment Waving Measurement Sensitivity Detection Sensitivity Adj.
  • Page 58: Procedure (5) (4X Transmitter)

    Procedure (5) Procedure (6) (4X Transmitter) (AJ-D940) START START Connection & Boot Up Connection & Boot Up Sensitivity Adj. DVL Head Sensitivity Adj. L1/L3 Head (50M mode) Sensitivity Adjustment Sensitivity Adjustment ATF-ERR Measure Point L1, L3 Sensitivity Detection Sensitivity Detection Linearity Adjustment Linearity Adjustment Sensitivity Adj.
  • Page 59: Lista Connection And Boot Up

    VFK1481 (LISTA Software), VFK1186 (LISTA Cable), 9P-9P RS232C Cross Cable <Classified list for LISTA Connection> Type Models AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250, AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D780, AJ-D850, AJ-D940, AJ-D950, AJ-D950A, AJ-D92, AJ-D95DC, AJ-DE77, AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85, AJ-D94 AJ-D400, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, AJ-D800A,...
  • Page 60 <<< FORMAT SELECT >>> according to Models Items Models <1> DVCPRO AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250, AJ-D400, AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D750, AJ-D800, AJ-D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A, AJ-D850, AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85, AJ-D610 <2> DVCPRO 4X AJ-DE77, AJ-D780 <3> DVCPRO 50...
  • Page 61 8. Next, select the Serial number of the Alignment tape on the screen. In case of LISTA software have not resisted data of alignment tape, press the ESC key, then main menu is display on the screen. And select the item “<4>...
  • Page 62: How To Entry The Attachment Data Of Alignment Tape

    3-31. How to Entry the Attachment Data of Alignment Tape 1. Select the item ”<4> Alignment Tape” on the LISTA main menu. 2. Select the item ”<2> ENTRY” on the alignment menu. 3. After display the screen of <<Alignment Tape Data Entry>>, first input the Serial Number follow the printed number on the tape label.
  • Page 63: Lista Sensitivity Adjustment And Sensitivity Detection

    NTSC : VFM3581KM (LISTA), PAL : VFM3681KM (LISTA) NTSC : VFM3581KL (LISTA), PAL : VFM3681KL (LISTA) <Classified list for Sensitivity Adjustment> Type Models AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850 AJ-D400, AJ-D610, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D800, AJ-D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215 AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85 AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H...
  • Page 64: Sensitivity Adjustment Procedure (In Case Of A, D, E, F, G, J Type Models)

    Sensitivity Adjustment Procedure (In case of type A, D, E, F, G, I and J Models) 1. Connect the each clips of LISTA cable to test point. 2. Set the adjustment mode according to adjustment heads. (Refer to [LISTA Adjustment Modes] of the “Table of Test Point”.) 3.
  • Page 65: Sensitivity Adjustment Procedure (In Case Of B, H Type Models)

    Sensitivity Adjustment Procedure (In case of type B and H Models) 1. Connect the each clips of LISTA cable to test points. 2. Set the adjustment mode according to adjustment heads. (Refer to [LISTA Adjustment Modes] of the “Table of Test Point”.) 3.
  • Page 66: Sensitivity Adjustment Procedure (In Case Of I Type Models)

    Sensitivity Adjustment (In case of type C Models) 1. Connect the each clips to LISTA cable to test points. 2. Set the adjustment mode according to adjustment heads. (Refer to [LISTA Adjustment Modes] of the “Table of Test Point”.) 3. Playback the LISTA Alignment Tape. 4.
  • Page 67: Sensitivity Detection Procedure (Common To All Models)

    Sensitivity Detection Procedures (Common to all Models) 1. Set the adjustment mode. (Refer to [LISTA Adjustment Modes] of the “Table of Test Point”.) 2. Playback the LISTA Alignment Tape. 3. Select the item “<1> Sensitivity Measurement” on the LISTA main menu, and then appeared ”1.2% Speed. . .” on the screen, press the Enter key, and then start measurement of the sensitivity value.
  • Page 68: Lista Linearity Adjustment And Waving Measurement

    3-33. LISTA Linearity Adjustment and Waving Measurement SPEC. Linearity : less than 3um, Waving : less than 1.5um NOTE : Confirm the above specification put VTR horizontally and vertically with AJ-D92 and 94. (Refer to figure 1) TEST POINT Refer to [LISTA Adjustment Modes] on item “2. Table of Test Point”. VTR MODE PLAY ADJ.
  • Page 69: Linearity Adjustment Procedures

    Linearity Adjustment Procedures 1. Connect the each clips of LISTA cable to test points. 2. Set the adjustment mode. (Refer to [LISTA Adjustment Modes] on the “Table of Test Point”.) 3. Playback the LISTA Alignment Tape. 4. Select the item “<2> Linearity Measurement” on the LISTA main menu, and then linearity waveform appeared on the screen.
  • Page 70: Waving Measurement Procedures

    Waving Measurement Procedures 1. Press “SPACE” key for make the Peak Hold during 30 seconds when linearity is displayed. 2. After finish the Peak Hold, press “SHIFT” and “ } “ key simultaneously on the Key Board, then display the numerical values of “Linearity”...
  • Page 71: Self-Rec/Play Envelope Waveform Confirmation

    AJ-D800, AJ-D800A, AJ-D810, AJ-D810A, AJ-D90, AJ-D900W, AJ-D900WA, AJ-D910WA, AJ-PD900W, AJ-PD900WA, AJ-DE77 AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250, AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D850, AJ-D92, AJ-D94, AJ-D95DC, AJ-D940, AJ-D950, AJ-D950A, AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85 1. Input the color bar signal and record it. 2. Playback the just recorded portion, and confirm the envelope output is within specification.
  • Page 72: No Tape Loading Procedures

    [ Classified List of DVCPRO VTR for No Tape Loading ] Type Models AJ-D750, AJ-D850, AJ-D940, AJ-D950, AJ-D950A, AJ-DE77 AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D780 AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85 AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H, AJ-D250 AJ-D92, AJ-D94, AJ-D95DC AJ-D200, AJ-D210, AJ-D215, AJ-D400, AJ-D610, AJ-D700, AJ-D700A, AJ-D800,...
  • Page 73: Test Point And Vr Location For Camera Recorder

    5. Test Point and VR Location for CAMERA RECORDER 5-1. AJ-D400, AJ-D700 and AJ-D800 Series TP302 VR501 VR502 TP301 TP502 TP501 TG300 VR101 TP102 TP505 TP113 VR401 VR402 TP902 TP402 TP116 TP101 TP115 VR201 TP107 5-2. AJ-D90, AJ-D610, AJ-D810, AJ-D900 and AJ-D910 Series TP302 VR501 TG300 VR502...
  • Page 74: Aj-D200, Aj-D210 And Aj-D215 Series

    5-3. AJ-D200, AJ-D210 and AJ-D215 Series TP505 TP101 TG300 TP301 TP902 TP302 VR501 TP502 VR502 TP501 VR101 TP116 TP113 TP102 TP504 TP503 VR504 VR503 VR402 VR401 TP402 TP115 TP107 2-54...
  • Page 75 MAJOR MECHANICAL PARTS REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES CONTENTS 1. Major Mechanical Parts Replacement & Adjustment Procedures..........3-1 GENERAL ............................. 3-1 1-1. Cylinder Unit Replacement ....................3-1 1-2. Cleaning Arm Unit Replacement................... 3-2 1-3. T1 Guide Position Adjustment....................3-2 1-4. Adjustment Flow Chart after Cylinder Unit Replacement ............3-3 1-5.
  • Page 76: Major Mechanical Parts Replacement & Adjustment Procedures

    With item of “1-6.Confirmation of Main Brake Torque”, is described two difference specification. Please select the specification follow the <CHART C>. <CHART A> TYPE A AJ-D440, AJ-D450, AJ-D640, AJ-D650, AJ-D750, AJ-D780, AJ-D850, AJ-D940, AJ-DE77, AJ-D950, AJ-D950A, TYPE B AJ-D220, AJ-D230, AJ-D230H,...
  • Page 77: Cleaning Arm Unit Replacement

    (Removal) 1. Remove the T1 Guide and Cleaning Arm Unit. (Installation) (Please refer to item “1-2. Cleaning Arm Unit 1. Install the new Cylinder Unit according to the Replacement”) opposite procedures to removing. Figure 1-1-1 2. Unscrew the screw (B) which fix the cable (B) as shown in Figure 1-1-2.
  • Page 78: T1 Guide Position Adjustment

    2. Cleaning Arm Unit insert temporary to T2 Arm Unit. Install the spring to between Cleaner Base Plate and Cleaning Arm Unit, and insert perfectly Cleaner Arm Unit to T2 Arm Unit. 3. Rotate the cylinder by hand in the pressing the core of the Cleaner Solenoid, and confirm that the Cleaner Roller rotate.
  • Page 79: Adjustment Flow Chart After Cylinder Unit Replacement

    3-24. Envelope Rising Confirmation 3-25. & 3-26. Tape Pass Limit Confirmation (REV/REW/FF) 3-27. Screw Lock Tight (A/C Head, T3 & T4 Post) 3-28. Tape Damage Confirmation Figure 1-3 (Long Play Type) Note : Envelope level Adjustment 1-4. Adjustment Flow Chart after Cylinder Unit Replacement Note : PG Shifter Adjustment After change the Cylinder Unit, please perform...
  • Page 80: Supply & Take-Up Reel Rotor Unit Replacement (Except Camera Recorder)

    1-5. Supply & Take-up Reel Rotor Unit Replacement (except Camera Recorder) <CHART B> NOTE: Model Type TYPE A TYPE B Memorized the groove position of Reel Base, which Connector (A) P2034 inserted the pin of Drive Arm Unit. Connector (B) P2034 (Installation) P.C.Board (C)
  • Page 81: Supply & Take-Up Reel Rotor Unit Replacement (Camera Recorder Only)

    1-5. Supply & Take-up Reel Rotor Unit Replacement (Camera Recorder only) <Supply Reel Rotor Unit Replacement> <Take-up Reel Rotor Unit Replacement> (Removal) (Removal) 1. Disconnect the connector P614 on the SERVO Disconnect the connector P615 on the Servo P.C.Board. P.C.Board and unscrews the 2 screws (E) ,and 2.
  • Page 82: Main Brake Torque Confirmation

    AJ-PD900WA, AJ-D910WA, Unit Replacement AJ-D950, AJ-D950A, AJ-DE77, (except Camera Recorder) AJ-LT75, AJ-LT85, AJ-D610 TYPE B AJ-D230H, AJ-D250, AJ-D440, (Removal) AJ-D450, AJ-D850, AJ-D92 1. Press the iron core of Brake Solenoid for release AJ-D940, AJ-D95C, AJ-D94 the Brake. 2. Remove the cut washers (A) and remove the 1.
  • Page 83: Supply Brake Solenoid Replacement And Adjustment (Except Camera Recorder)

    SUPPLY BRAKE SPRING Figure. 1-7 Figure. 1-8-1 1-8. Supply Brake Solenoid Replacement and Adjustment (Installation) (except Camera Recorder) Install the new supply Brake Solenoid follow the removal steps in reverse order. <CHART B> NOTE : Model Type TYPE A TYPE B Hang on the Brake Arm Spring as shown in Figure 1- Connector (A) P2015...
  • Page 84: Take-Up Brake Solenoid Replacement And Adjustment (Except Camera Recorder)

    Figure 1-8-2 1-9. Take-up Brake Solenoid Replacement and Adjustment (except Camera Recorder) <CHART B> Model Type TYPE A TYPE B Figure 1-9 Connector (A) P2015 P.C.Board (B) MECH I/F SERVO (Installation) Install the new Take up Brake Solenoid follow the removal steps in reverse order.
  • Page 85: Pinch Solenoid Replacement

    1-10. Pinch Solenoid Replacement 1-11. Pinch Solenoid Position Adjustment CHART B Model Type TYPE A TYPE B TYPE SPEC. T = 0.3 mm TEST Gap T Connector (A) P2020 P610 ADJUST Screw (A) and Hole (B) P.C.Board (B) MECH SERVO SERVO MODE EJECT (Power OFF)
  • Page 86: Pinch Arm Unit Replacement

    (Removal) 1-12.Pinch Arm Unit Replacement 1. Disconnect the connector (A) on the P.C.Board (B). (Removal) 2. Remove the Pinch Solenoid Unit. (Refer to item 1. Remove the Pinch Solenoid Unit as refer to item 1-10). “1-10.Pinch Solenoid Replacement”. 3. Unscrew screw (B), remove...
  • Page 87: Mode Sw Unit Replacement

    1-14. Mode SW Unit Replacement 1-15. Main Cam Gear Replacement (Removal) CHART B Remove the Pinch Solenoid Unit and Loading Model Type TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C,D Motor Unit. (Refer to item 1-10 and 1-13.) Connector (A) P2022 P612 Remove the Main Cam Gear as shown in Figure P.C.Board (B) MECH...
  • Page 88: Thrust Screw Replacement And Adjustment

    1-16. Thrust Screw Replacement 1-17. S5 Post Base Unit and Adjustment Replacement 1. Remove the Thrust Adjustment Screw. (Removal) 2. Enforce cleaning of point department of capstan Unscrew the screw (A) and remove the S5 Post shaft with an applicator. Base Unit as shown in Figure 1-17.
  • Page 89: Tension Arm Unit Replacement

    1-18. Tension Arm Unit Replacement <Tension Arm Adjustment Flow Chart> (Removal) Remove the Cut Washer (A) and hang off the START Tension Regulator Spring, and then remove the Tension Arm Unit as shown in Figure 1-18. (Installation) 3-3. Tension Arm Offset Voltage Adjustment Install the new Tension Arm Unit follow the removal steps in reveres order.
  • Page 90 (Installation) 1-19. S1 Post Loading Arm Unit Install the new S1 Loading Arm Unit follow the Replacement & Adjustment removal steps in reverse order, and then S1 Post Loading Arm Unit Phase Adjustment should be (Removal) performed as follows. Remove the S5 Post Base Unit. (Refer to item 1- After installation, confirm that the S1 Post moving smoothly on the Loading Rail.
  • Page 91: T1 Boat Unit Replacement

    (Confirmation and Adjustment Procedure) 1-20. T1 Boat Unit Replacement Tool : T Arm Height Adj. Tool A (VFK1542) (Removal) T Arm Height Adj. Tool B (VFK1543) Unscrew the screw (C) and remove the T1 Post (1) T1 boat replacing procedure from Loading Rail as shown in Figure 1-19 on the 1.
  • Page 92 (2) Checking for smooth movement of T1 Boat Unit. Check X-Value. Check for smooth loading and unloading operations. If not smooth (especially, at curve of rail), take the following steps. 1. Check T1 boat joint for deformation. 2. If no deformation, then reposition the loading rail as describe below.
  • Page 93: M-Cassette Brake Base Unit Replacement (Camera Recorder Only)

    1-21. T1 Loading Arm Unit 1-22. M-Cassette Brake Base Unit Replacement & Adjustment Replacement (Camera Recorder only) (Removal) Remove the cylinder Unit. (Refer to item 1-1) (Removal) Move the T1 Post to loading direction by manual Disconnect connectors Servo ejecting method until the screw (D) can be P.C.Board.
  • Page 94 Remove the 2 screws (A) and disconnect the 1-23. A/C head Replacement connector (A) on the P.C.Board (B) and & Adjustment connector (C) on the P.C.Board (D), and then remove the A/C Head from the A/C Head Plate <Tools required> as shown in Figure 1-23-2.
  • Page 95 <A/C Head Adjustment> (Installation) Remove the Shield Case from the New A/C Head and solder the lead wires to New A/C Head. After change the A/C Head, please perform the (Refer to Figure 1-23-3) following steps. Reinstall the shield case to A/C Head. Install the A/C Head to A/C Head Plate by tight 2 START screws (A), then set to parallel the gap between...
  • Page 96: Cleaner Solenoid Position Adjustment

    1-24-1. Cleaner Solenoid Position 1-24. Cleaner Solenoid Adjustment Replacement & Adjustment <Tools required> <CHART B> Eccentric Driver (VFK0357) Model Type TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C,D Connector (A) P2011 P618 Press the iron core of Cleaner Solenoid. P.C.Board (B) MECH SERVO SERVO Observe the clearance (D) between Cleaning...
  • Page 97: Distinction Sw Unit Replacement (Except Camera Recorder)

    1-25. Distinction SW Unit Replacement (except Camera Recorder) <CHART B> Model Type TYPE A TYPE B Connector (A) P2017 P.C.Board (B) MECH I/F SERVO (Removal) Disconnect the connector (A) on the P.C.Board (B). (Refer to above charts.) Remove the MIC Drive Rev Spring at Distinction Figure 1-24-3 Switch Unit side as shown in Figure 1-25.
  • Page 98: Mic Base Unit Replacement (Camera Recorder Only)

    1-26. MIC Base Unit Replacement (Camera Recorder only) (Removal) 1. Disconnect the connector P607 on the Servo P.C.Board. 2. Unscrew the 2 screws (A) and remove the MIC Base Unit as shown in Figure 1-26. (Installation) 1. Install the new MIC Base Unit according to the opposite procedures to removing.
  • Page 99 (Installation) 1-29. Slide Rod Unit Replacement Install the new Slide Rod Unit follow the removal & Adjustment steps in reverse order. When install the Reel Drive Cam Gear and MIC (except Camera Recorder) Geneva Gear, then phase adjustment should be performed as follows.
  • Page 100 (Adjustment) 1-30. M-Stopper Solenoid Install the MIC Geneva Gear to the Chassis. Replacement & Adjustment Place the Reels in the M-Size position by hand. Install the MIC Drive Arm Unit. (except Camera Recorder) Place the REC Inhibit SW in front position on Distinction SW Unit by rotation of MIC Geneva <CHART B>...
  • Page 101: T4 Post Position Adjustment

    (Adjustment) 1-31. T4 Post Position Adjustment Place the reels in the L size position. Confirm that the hole (B) of T4 connection Gear Push the iron core of M-Stopper Solenoid by was matched to hole of T4 post as shown in hand.
  • Page 102: Connector Location

    2. Connector Location Please refer to table of <CHART A> on page 3-1, which model is apply to Type A,B,C and D. 2-1. Mech. I/F P.C.Board (Type A Model) 2-2. SERVO P.C.Board (Type B Model) 3-26...
  • Page 103: Servo P.c.board (Type C,D Model)

    2-3. SERVO P.C.Board (Type C, D Model) 3-27...
  • Page 104 Printed in Japan F20009912NMH...

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