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Canadian Model GV-A500 AEP Model UK Model E Model Hong Kong Model GV-A500E B MECHANISM Photo : GV-A500E GV-A500 (NTSC) For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT, refer to GV-A500E (PAL) the “8mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL ” (9-973-801-11). SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MICROFILM...
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MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND Self-diagnosis Function ················································ 5 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Self-diagnosis display ··················································· 5 4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························· 4-1 Service Mode Display ·················································· 5 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND 3-1. Display Method ···························································· 5 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ·········································...
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5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ·························· 5-12 Hue Adjustment for NTSC model (VC-197 baord) ···· 5-42 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ·············· 5-12 Burst Cleaning Adjustment for PAL model 3-1-1. Equipments to be Used ················································· 5-12 (VC-197 baord) ···························································· 5-43 3-1-2. Precautions in Adjustment ············································ 5-13 Color Adjustment for PAL model (VC-197 baord) ······...
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION 1. Self-diagnosis Function 2. Self-diagnosis display When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the function starts working, and displays on the LCD window what to LCD window shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and do.
4. Self-diagnosis Code Table Self-diagnosis Code Block Detailed Symptom/State Correction Function Code Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Video head is dirty. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette. Non-standard battery is used. Use the InfoLITHIUM battery. LOAD direction.
GV-A500/A500E SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY NOTE : Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 2-1. CASSETTE LID ASSEMBLY 3 Tapping screws Cassette lid assembly Cassette lid assembly 4 Side the eject button 2-2. LCD CABINET 8 Close the LCD panel...
GV-A500/A500E IC129 %£ REC IC129 %£ REC IC129 $§ REC VC-197 BOARD (SEE PAGE 4-19) IC129 $§ REC 0.52Vp-p 0.38Vp-p 0.4Vp-p (NTSC) 0.5Vp-p (PAL) (PAL) (PAL) S JACK IN IC1952 MODE 3-2. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM 1 CONTROL V JACK IN...
GV-A500/A500E 3-5. SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM VC-197 BOARD (SEE PAGE 4-41) IC1952 SYS V IC1952 IC116 IC117 (1/2) D3.2V EEPROM SYSTEM CONTROL 2 SCK TO/FROM 3 DI 37 CS EEPROM VC STBY MODE VC STBY IC1952 CONTROL 4 DO RST VC...
GV-A500/A500E VC-197 BOARD (SEE PAGE 4-47) IC1952 MODE CONTROL CN001 CN110 KEY AD0 92 KEY AD0 S JACK IN S JACK IN CN107 V JACK IN V JACK IN CN107 3-7. MODE CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM S006 S005 S003,004 S002 S001...
GV-A500/A500E SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS 5-1. PREPARATIONS When performing adjustments, refer to the layout diagrams for adjustment related parts beginning from page 5–46. NTSC model : GV-A500 PAL model : GV-A500E 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT 1-1-1. List of Service Tools • Oscilloscope •...
1-1-2. Adjusting Remote Commander • Changing the address The adjusting remote commander is used for changing the The address increases when the FF ()) button is pressed, calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc. The and decreases when the REW (0) button is pressed. There adjusting remote commander performs bidirectional communication are altogether 256 addresses, from 00 to FF.
Note 2 : The ← mark shown in the adjustment data memo column indicates that the address data is fixed and same as the initial value. Adjustment Data Adjustment Data Initial Value Initial Value Address Address Memo Memo GV-A500E GV-A500E GV-A500 GV-A500 AEP,UK E,HK Column AEP,UK E,HK Column ← 00 to 0F ←...
Note 2 : The ← mark shown in the adjustment data memo column indicates that the address data is fixed and same as the initial value. Adjustment Data Adjustment Data Initial Value Initial Value Address Address Memo Memo GV-A500E GV-A500E GV-A500 GV-A500 AEP,UK E,HK Column AEP,UK E,HK Column ← ← ←...
Note 2 : The ← mark shown in the adjustment data memo column indicates that the address data is fixed and same as the initial value. Adjustment Data Adjustment Data Initial Value Initial Value Address Address Memo Memo GV-A500E GV-A500E GV-A500 GV-A500 AEP,UK E,HK Column AEP,UK E,HK Column ← ← ←...
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1. Initialization of D, E, F Page Data Note 1 : If the D, E, F page data has been initialized, all adjustments need to be performed again. Note 2 : < >: NTSC model: GV-A500 [ ]: PAL model: GV-A500E Initializing method: Adjustment page 1) Set page: 0, address: 01, data: 01.
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Note 3 : After changing the data, set page: 0, address: 01, data: 00. Also perform “Modification of E Page Data”. Adjustment Data Adjustment Data Initial Value Initial Value Address Address GV-A500E GV-A500E GV-A500 GV-A500 AEP,UK E,HK AEP,UK E,HK Table 5-1-5.
Note 3 : After changing the data, set page: 0, address: 01, data: 00. Also perform all adjustments of this unit. Adjustment Data Adjustment Data Initial Value Initial Value Address Address GV-A500E GV-A500E GV-A500 GV-A500 AEP,UK E,HK AEP,UK E,HK Table 5-1-6. 1-3. Data Processing...
Set page: F, address: 29, data: 01 and press the PAUSE button Playback the alignment tape for tracking. of the adjusting remote commander. WR5-1NP: For NTSC model (GV-A500) Set page: D, address: 10, data: 04 and press the PAUSE button WR5-1CP: For PAL model (GV-A500E) of the adjusting remote commander.
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS When performing adjustments, refer to the layout diagrams for adjustment related parts beginning from page 5-46. 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT The following adjusting instruments are used for adjusting the video section. 3-1-1. Equipments to be Used TV monitor Oscilloscope: 2 phenomena, band 30 MHz or wider, with delay mode.
3-1-2. Precautions in Adjustment The adjustments of this unit are performed in the VTR mode (S VIDEO terminal input or VIDEO terminal input mode). To set to the VTR mode, set the power switch to “ON” or set to the “forced VTR power supply ON mode” (Note 1) using the adjusting remote commander.
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3-1-4. Connecting the Equipments Connect the measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 5-3-1 according Note 1 : If the VIDEO input is used for adjustments which specify to the input terminal specifications (VIDEO input or S VIDEO for the S VIDEO input to be used, the product input), and perform the adjustments.
3-1-5. Checking the Input Signals Because the video signal obtained from the pattern generator is the chroma signal terminal of the S VIDEO terminal, and check used as the adjustment signal for adjusting the VTR section, the that the burst signal amplitude of the chroma signal is approximately video output signal must satisfy the given specifications.
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3-1-6. Alignment Tape The following table lists alignment tapes which are available. Use the tape specified in the signal column for each adjustment. If the type of tape to be used for checking operations is not specified, use whichever type. Record Tape Tape...
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Note : Measure using the VIDEO terminal (Terminated at 75 Ω). Fig. 5-3-4. Shows the color bar signals recorded on the alignment tape. For NTSC model White (100%) Cyan White (75%) Green Yellow Magenta Burst signal White 0.714V Blue (75%) 0.286V Black 0.286V...
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3-1-7. Input/Output Level and Impedance 3-1-9. Service Mode Video input/output Additional note on adjustment Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75Ω, Note : After the completion of the all adjustments, cancel the unbalanced, sync negative service mode by either of the following ways. S video input/output (Hi8 model) 4-pin mini DIN 1) Unplug the main power supply and remove the lithium battery.
2. Emergency Memory Address 2-1. EMG CODE (Emergency Code) When there are no emergency, data 00 will be written in the above The codes shown in the following table which correspond to errors addresses (10 to 1B). When the first emergency occurs, the data that occur are recorded in addresses 10, 14, and 18.
2-2. MSW Codes • The lower parts of the data of addresses 12, 16 and 1A represent the MSW codes (mode switch, mechanism position) when errors occurs. • The upper parts of the data of addresses 12, 16 and 1A represent, when the mechanism position is to be moved, the MSW codes at the start of movement (when moving the loading motor).
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3. Bit value discrimination Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the Display on the Bit values adjustment remote commander for the following items. Us the table adjustment bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0 below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”. remote commander bit7...
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5. Condensation, head clogging check Page 3 Address 17 Function When bit value = 1 When bit value = 0 Condensation state (1 hour preservation) Condensation Head clogging Head clogging Using method: 1) Select page: 3, address: 17. 2) By discriminating the bit value of the display data, the state of the VTR can be discriminated.
8. VTR state check (3) Page 3 Address 1A Function When bit value = 1 When bit value = 0 Playback tape recording mode Standard 8 Audio mode Monaural Stereo Using method: Select page: 3, address: 1A. By discriminating the bit value of the display data, the state of the VTR can be discriminated.
3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1. Initialization of D, E, F Page Data If the D, E, F page data is erased due to some reason, perform “1-2. INITIALIZATION OF D, E, F PAGE DATA” (See page 5-8). 2. Battery End Adjustment (VC-197 board) Set the battery end voltage.
Specified Value Adjusting method: Set page: 0, address: 01, data: 01. Note : NTSC model : GV-A500 Change the page: F, address: 3A, data by pressing the PLAY PAL model : GV-A500E and STOP buttons of the remote commander until the duty satifies the specification.
4) Change the data of page: F, address: 38, and adjust so that the between the measuring point and probe. switching position (t1) becomes the specified value. (Fine Note 2 : NTSC model : GV-A500 adjustment) PAL model : GV-A500E 5) Press the PAUSE button of the adjusting remote commander.
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2. Filter f0 Adjustment (VC-197 board) 3. Y OUT Level Adjustment (VC-197 board) Minimize the chroma signal residual components during composite Set the Y signal output level. video signal input. Note : Insert the plug into the S video terminal. Note : Do not insert a plug into the S video terminal.
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4. C OUT Level Adjustment (VC-197 board) 5. RP Filter f0 Adjustment (VC-197 board) Set the chroma signal output level. Adjust the LPF of the playback RF amplifier. Note : Insert the plug into the S video terminal. Mode VTR stop Subject Arbitrary Mode...
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6. AFC f0 Adjustment (VC-197 board) Adjust the pull-in range of the A/D converted clock generator during playback. Note : Do not insert the plug in the S video terminal. Mode VTR stop Signal Color bar (Video input) Pin !§ of CN207 (AFC f0) Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Digital voltmeter...
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7. NTSC Hi8 REC Y Current Adjustment (VC-197 board) 8. PAL Hi8 REC Y Current Adjustment (VC-197 board) Adjust the Y FM signal recording current. Adjust the Y FM signal recording current. Mode VTR recording Mode VTR recording (SP mode) Signal No signal Signal...
9. NTSC Hi8 REC C Current Adjustment (VC-197 board) Set the recording levels of the REC AFM signal and REC ATF signal. Note : Do not insert a plug into the AUDIO (R) terminal. If the level is too low, the audio S/N will deteriorate, tracking will not be stable, or SP/LP will not be discriminated properly.
10. PAL Hi8 REC C Current Adjustment (VC-197 board) Set the recording levels of the REC AFM signal and REC ATF signal. Note : Do not insert a plug into the AUDIO (R) terminal. If the level is too low, the audio S/N will deteriorate, tracking will not be stable, or SP/LP will not be discriminated properly.
11. REC C Current Adjustment (VC-197 board) Set the recording current level of REC chroma signal. If it is lower than its normal level, chroma signal noise in played back picture will increase and white modulation noises will be produced. Mode VTR recording (SP mode) Signal...
3-5. IR Transmitter Adjustments Adjust using a IR receiver jig. Switch setting: LASER LINK ················································ ON (Red LED is lit) 2. IR Video Deviation Adjustment (MI-27/28 board) 1. IR Video Carrier Frequency Adjustment (MI-27/28 board) Mode VTR stop Mode VTR stop Subject Arbitrary Subject...
3. IR Audio Deviation Adjustment (MI-27/28 board) Mode VTR recording Signal Audio signal: 400 Hz, –7.5 dBs: Left or right of audio input/output terminal Video signal: Color bar signal: Video input/ output terminal Measuring point AUDIO OUT L terminal and AUDIO OUT R terminal of IR receiver jig (Terminated at 47 kΩ) Measuring instrument...
3-6. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT [Connecting the measuring instruments for the audio] • Perform the adjustment using the color bar signal as a video Connect the audio system measuring instruments in addition to the signal input for VIDEO terminal. video system measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 5-3-25, and •...
S2 ············· NT position (NTSC) PAL position (PAL) PAL position (PAL) S3 ············· SIN position S3 ············· SIN position Note : NTSC model : GV-A500 Note : NTSC model : GV-A500 PAL model : GV-A500E PAL model : GV-A500E Adjustment method:...
Specified value The Main and Sub channel distortion rates should be almost the same (within ± 1%) and minimum Note : NTSC model : GV-A500 PAL model : GV-A500E Adjustment method: 1) Set page: 0, address: 01, data: 01. 2) Set the Hi-Fi sound switch (menu display) to “ 2 ”.
Check that the input signal level is 1.00 Vp-p before adjusting. Fixed value Fixed value 100IRE Fixed value (Fixed value) Fixed value Approx. 0.714V Fixed value 1.00V Fixed value Fixed value Approx. ( ): NTSC model only (GV-A500) 0.286V Horizontal sync Fig. 5-3-27. 5-39...
2. VCO Adjustment (PD-88 baord) 3. H POS Adjustment (VC-197 baord) Set the VCO freerun frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will be Adjusts the horizontal position of picture on LCD display. blurred. Mode VTR stop Mode VTR stop Signal Color bar signal Signal No signal...
4. Bright Adjustment (VC-197 baord) 5. Contrast Adjustment (VC-197 baord) Set the D range of the RGB decoder used to drive the LCD to the Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen will become blackish value.
6. Color Adjustment for NTSC model (VC-197 baord) 7. Hue Adjustment for NTSC model (VC-197 baord) Set the color saturation to the standard value. If deviated, the color Set the hue to the standard value. If deviated, the color will be to will be to dark or light.
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8. Burst Cleaning Adjustment for PAL model 9. Color Adjustment for PAL model (VC-197 baord) (VC-197 baord) Set the color saturation to the standard value. If deviated, the color Adjust to the optimum PAL chroma signal demodulation phase. If will be to dark or light. the phase is not correct, moire distortion noises will stand out.
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10. V-COM Adjustment (PD-88 baord) 11. White Balance Adjustment (VC-197 baord) Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD display Correct the white balance. to the specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced. If deviated, the LCD display will move, producing flicker and conspicuous vertical lines.
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GV-A500/A500E SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS Note: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • The mechanical parts with no reference number have some differences from the original one. in the exploded views are not supplied.
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6-1-2. LCD BLOCK, UPPER CABINET BLOCK ASSEMBLY The components identified by Les composants identifiés par mark ! or dotted line with mark une marque ! sont critiques ! are critical for safety. pour la sécurité. Replace only with part number Ne les remplacer que par une specified.
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6-1-3. MD BLOCK ASSEMBLY not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 3-968-729-51 SCREW (M2), LOCK ACE, P2 3-978-713-01 SPRING (R), FRAME RETURN 1-667-402-11 FP-573 FLEXIBLE BOARD 3-703-816-33 SCREW (M1.4X1.6), SPECIAL HEAD A-7085-076-A VC-197 BOARD, COMPLETE (A500) 1-475-383-31 SWITCH BLOCK, CONTROL (FK-71) A-7085-077-A VC-197 BOARD, COMPLETE (A500E) 3-978-711-01 LID, LOADING...
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6-1-4. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT BLOCK SECTION LS CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION (See page 6-5) MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION (See page 6-6) Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks A-7040-421-A DAMPER ASSY X-3945-399-1 GEAR ASSY, GOOSENECK 7-624-102-04 STOP RING 1.5, TYPE -E 3-947-503-01 SCREW (M1.4X2.5) X-3945-400-1 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT ASSY 3-727-176-01 WASHER...
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6-1-5. LS CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION S002 D001 FP-249 (not supplied) Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks A-7040-419-A BASE (S) BLOCK ASSY, GUIDE 3-965-648-01 SPRING (PINCH), TENSION A-7040-418-B BASE (T) BLOCK ASSY, GUIDE 3-965-579-01 ROLLER, PINCH PRESS 3-965-559-01 STOPPER (T) 3-965-563-01 GEAR, T SOFT 3-965-557-01 STOPPER (T), GB...
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DD-100 6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Note: • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they • COILS When indicating parts by reference number, are seldom required for routine service. Some uH: µH please include the board name. delay should be anticipated when ordering these •...