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électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres. Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement. DVW-707 (SY) Serial No. 10001 and Higher DVW-707P (SY) Serial No.
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For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada CAUTION RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Nickel Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. environment by returning your unwanted Dispose of used batteries according to the batteries to your nearest point for...
Table of Contents Manual Structure Purpose of this manual ....................5 Contents ........................6 Related manuals ......................6 1. Service Overview 1-1. Operating Conditions .................. 1-1 1-2. Supplied Accessories .................. 1-1 1-3. Main Part Locations and Circuit Functions ..........1-2 1-3-1.
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2. Diagnostics 2-1. Error Code ....................2-1 2-1-1. Warning Indicators ..............2-1 2-1-2. Error Codes ................2-1 2-2. Error Messages .................... 2-2 2-3. Display Panel and Lamp Operation Check ..........2-2 2-4. Displaying the Servo Adjustment Data ............2-3 2-5. Displaying the Slack Information in the Past ..........
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5. Camera System Electrical Alignment (Only for DVW-707/707P) 5-1. General Information for Electrical Adjustment .......... 5-1 5-1-1. Note for Adjustment ..............5-1 5-1-2. Equipment/Fixtures ..............5-1 5-1-3. Initial Setting for Switches ............5-1 5-1-4. Maintaining the Grayscale Chart ..........5-2 5-2.
BKDW-702 Sony Picture Cache Board BKDW-703 Sony Image Inverter Board BKDW-704 (For DVW-790WS/790WSP/709WS/ 709WSP only) This manual is intended for use by trained system and service engineers, and provides the information that is required to the primary services, maintenance of this unit and installation of the optional boards (BKDW-702/703/704) .
If these manuals are required, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center..BVF-V10/V10CE or BVF-V20W/V20WCE Maintenance Manual (available on request) This manual describes the service information of the supplied viewfinder. If this manual is required, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center. DVW-790WS/709WS/707 DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P1...
Section 1 Service Overview 1-1. Operating Conditions Operating temperature : 0 to 40 dC Humidity : 25 to 85 % (Relative humidity) Storage temperature : _20 to 60 dC User under special environment (Measure for cold area) : The unit is guaranteed its operation under the temperature of 0 to 40 dC.
VA-191 ..#\ SE-275 ..@, VR-248 ..1 VSE-32 ..$= SV-210 ..8 *1 : For DVW-707/707P only *2 : For DVW-790WS/790WSP/709WS/709WSP only < Rear Panel View > *3 : Dedicated optional board for DVW-790WS/790WSP/709WS/709WSP DVW-790WS/709WS/707 DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P1...
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1-3. Main Part Locations and Circuit Functions $] $[ #, #' < Outside Panel View > Inside Panel View : 1 through @[ (Some boards are also indicated in the Rear Panel View.) @] through @' Rear Panel View : Outside Panel View : @, through $;...
Circuit Breaker DC-106 External DC Filter IO-178 Connector (GEN LOCK IN, TEST OUT, TC IN, TC OUT) LP-111 Rear Tally RM-180 Connector (RM) VSE-32 GENLOCK IN Filter *1 : For DVW-707/707P only *2 : For DVW-790WS/790WSP/709WS/709WSP only DVW-790WS/709WS/707 DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P1...
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1-3. Main Part Locations and Circuit Functions System Board Function OTHERS CI-20 Connector (40-pin) CI-21 40-pin Adaptor Interface CP-329 Switch Panel HP-93 Earphone KY-293 Function Key LP-109 Back Tally, Back Tally Switch MB-810 Motherboard MB-811 Motherboard SE-275 Sensor SW-972 Turbo Gain Switch SW-973 Menu and Light Auto/Manual Switch SW-983...
1-3. Main Part Locations and Circuit Functions 1-3-3. Mechanical Part Locations Mechanical Deck 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 !- @= @- @/ !. !, !' !; DVW-790WS/709WS/707 DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P1...
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1-3. Main Part Locations and Circuit Functions 1 CCD block 2 DC fan motor 3 Tension regulator arm 4 S1 tape guide (on S slider) 5 S2 tape guide (on S slider) 6 Tension regulator guide (S4 tape guide) 7 S5 tape guide 8 S3 tape guide 9 Full erase head 0 Tape cleaner...
1-3. Main Part Locations and Circuit Functions 1-3-4. Sensor Locations and Functions Mechanical Deck (Spare) DVW-790WS/709WS/707 DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P1...
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1-3. Main Part Locations and Circuit Functions 1 Temperature Detection Sensor Detects the temperature, to perform the black correction. 2 Cassette-in Sensor Detects the existence of a cassette. 3 REC INHIBIT Sensor Detects the REC inhibiting plug of the cassette tape. 4 Tape End Sensor Detects the end of the tape that runs in the forward direction.
Matching Connector/Cable Name Part No. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 XLR 3-pin, male 1-508-084-00 AUDIO OUT Audio cable SONY CCXA-53 or equivalent (XLR 5-pin _ XLR 3-pin, 2 m) GENLOCK IN 1-569-370-12 TC IN TC OUT TEST OUT VIDEO OUT DC IN...
1-5. Signal Inputs and Outputs 1-5. Signal Inputs and Outputs Inputs Outputs GENLOCK IN 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z TEST OUT 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z, unbalanced TC IN 0.5 V to 18 V p-p, 10 kZ TC OUT 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z VIDEO OUT 1.0 V p-p, 75 Z, unbalanced EARPHONE...
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1-5. Signal Inputs and Outputs VF : 20-pin, female REMOTE : 8-pin, female <External View> <External View> Pin No. Signal Specifications Pin No. Signal Specifications VTR SAVE OUT L : Light on, RM TX (+) OUT OPEN : Light off RM TX (_) OUT ABNORMAL OUT L : Light on,...
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1-5. Signal Inputs and Outputs LENS: 12-pin, female <External View> Pin No. Signal Specifications RET(SW) IN L : ON, OPEN : OFF VTR TRIG IN L : ON LENS GND AUTO +5 V IN AUTO : +5 V MANU : 0 V or OPEN IRIS CONT OUT +3.4 V (F16) to +6.2 V (F2.8)
1-6. Removing/Reinstalling Outside Panel 1-6. Removing/Reinstalling Outside Panel Removing Reinstalling 1. Sliding the hook of the outside panel onto the guide Be sure to turn off the power, and then disconnect the shaft of the cassette compartment, install the outside power cord and/or battery before performing the following panel.
1-7. Opening/Closing Inside Panel 1-8. Removing/Reinstalling Cassette Compartment 1-7. Opening/Closing Inside Panel 1-8. Removing/Reinstalling Cassette Compartment Opening . To avoid damage to internal circuit, be sure to turn off . To avoid damage to internal circuit, be sure to turn off the power, and then disconnect the power cord and/or the power, and then disconnect the power cord and/or battery before following the steps below.
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1-8. Removing/Reinstalling Cassette Compartment 3. Slide the cam plate (A) on the right of the cassette Reinstalling compartment all the way of the arrow until it stops. 1. To create a clearance of 0.5 mm between the white roller of joint arm and the end face of mechanical deck, adjust the position of the joint arm.
1-9. Removing/Reinstalling Plug-in Boards 1-9. Removing/Reinstalling Plug-in Boards Reinstalling Be careful not to damage the board and to position and 1. Stay opens the levers of the board in advance. orient the board correctly when removing/reinstalling the 2. Insert the DCP or DVP board assembly along the plug-in boards.
1-10. Switch/Slit Land Settings and LED Functions on the Boards 1-10. Switch/Slit Land Settings and LED Functions on the Boards As for the external-switch settings, see Section “2. Locations and Functions of the Parts and Controls” in the Operation Manual. Never change the settings of switches specified “Factory use”.
1-10. Switch/Slit Land Settings and LED Functions on the Boards 1-10-2. CNB-11 Board SL401 CNB-11 A side Slit Lands Set SL1 according to the destination when replacing the board. Ref. No. Description Factory setting Selects how the power is derived when the battery and external power supply OPEN are used simultaneously : OPEN...
1-10. Switch/Slit Land Settings and LED Functions on the Boards 1-10-3. DCP-17 Board S1 S4 DCP-17 B side Switches Ref. No. N a m e Description Factory setting ENG Disable Select Switching ON/OFF of engineer mode ON : Disables OFF : Enables S4-1 SVC Enable Select Switching ON/OFF of service mode...
S20-4 EQ Adjust Mode Set this switch to ON when adjusting equalizer and REC current. S20-5 to 6 Factory use S20-7 Model Select OFF : DVW-707/707P OFF (for DVW-707/707P) ON : DVW-790WS/790WSP/ ON (for DVW-790WS/790WSP/ 709WS/709WSP 709WS/709WSP) S20-8 N/P Select...
1-10. Switch/Slit Land Settings and LED Functions on the Boards 1-10-5. HN-260 Board S1-1 S1-2 HN-260 A side HN-260 B side Switches Ref.No. Name Description Factory setting S1-1 Switching ON/OFF of the adjustment mode S1-2 Switching ON/OFF of the tracking adjustment by tracking VR Execution of the automatic servo adjustment (Refer to the Maintenance Manual Part 2 Vol.1, Sec.6 Servo System Adjustment.)
1-10. Switch/Slit Land Settings and LED Functions on the Boards 1-10-6. TC-101 Board D825 D824 S603 S602 S601 S101 S802 S106 S107 TC-101 B side Switches Ref. No. Name Description Factory setting S101 CH-1 Front MIC Enables to control the audio level of the AUDIO IN LEVEL Control CH-1 connector on the rear input with MIC LEVEL volume of the front panel.
1-10. Switch/Slit Land Settings and LED Functions on the Boards 1-10-7. TG-207 Board (for DVW-790WS/790WSP/709WS/709WSP only) TG-207 B side Switches When replacing the board, set the S2 according to your own unit. Ref. No. Name Description Factory setting Model Select 4:3 (No DVW Model) 16:9 16:9 (DVW-790WS/790WSP/...
1-10. Switch/Slit Land Settings and LED Functions on the Boards 1-10-8. DIF-75 Board (BKDW-702) DIF-75 B side Switches Ref. No. Name Description Factory setting S1-1 VCO ADJ Set to ON in the free-running adjustment. S1-2 Reserved LEDs Ref. No. Name Description Normal state Lights when S1-1 is turned on.
1-11. Ejecting the Cassette Tape Manually 1-11. Ejecting the Cassette Tape Manually . Never turn the gear no further after the front lid opened. If the gear is turned moreover, gear phase will be out of To avoid damage to internal circuit, be sure to turn off the order, and the operation timing of the cleaning roller will power, and then disconnect the power cord and/or battery be shifted.
1-12. Inserting the Cassette Tape With Outside Panel Removed 1-13. Cleaning When the Heads are Clogged 1-12. Inserting the Cassette Tape With 1-13. Cleaning When the Heads are Outside Panel Removed Clogged 1. Put the cassette compartment into the up position. If the video heads are clogged, firstly clean them with a (Refer to Section 1-8.) cleaning tape as following “Cleaning by a Cleaning Tape”.
1-14. Fixtures and Adjustment Equipment 1-15. Battery for Memory Backup 1-16. Replacing the DC-DC Converter 1-14. Fixtures and Adjustment Equipment 1-16. Replacing the DC-DC Converter As for the required fixtures and adjustment equipment for 1. Remove the outside panel. (Refer to Section 1-6.) the maintenance of this unit, refer to Section “1-1.
Section 2 Diagnostics 2-1. Error Code OVER EMPH OVER DIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK HOLD Error code TAPE BATT Warning indicators SERVO HUMID SLACK PEAK dB Display panel 2-1-1. Warning Indicators The warning indicator on the display panel lights if any fault occurs during the power-on sequence or normal operation.
CAM? Displayed during the power-on sequence or A fault has been detected in the camera normal operation Contact your local Sony Sales Office/ Service Center VTR? Displayed during the power-on sequence or A fault (HUMID or SLACK) has been detected...
2-4. Displaying the Servo Adjustment Data 2-4. Displaying the Servo Adjustment Data The servo adjustment data can be displayed, using the VTR menu of the unit. (It can not be displayed on the DIAG menu.) Refer to Section “3-2. VTR (DIAG) menu” for details of the VTR menu. Display the servo adjustment data as follows.
2-5. Displaying the Slack Information in the Past 2-5. Displaying the Slack Information in the Past The slack information indicating a maximum of four slacks that have occurred in the past, can be dis- played, using the VTR (DIAG) menu of the unit. Refer to Section “3-2.
Section 3 Setup Menu This section describes details of the engineer mode of the setup menu that is displayed on the viewfinder. It also describes the VTR (DIAG) menu that is displayed inside the display panel. 3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) When you enter the engineer mode of the setup menu, the engineer-oriented menu appears.
3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) 3-1-1. Fundamental Operation of the Setup Menu Switch description MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM GAIN OUTPUT WHITE BAL switch CANCEL/PRST PAGE ITEM ASSIGNABLE MENU POWER Rotary encoder 1. MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch The MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch is used to display the setup menu or to switch the display items in units of page.
3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) 3-1-2. Contents of Setup Menu This section describes details of the menu (including the engineer-oriented menu) that appears when the engineer mode is selected. (Values in square [|] of the Setup column indicate the default value when shipped from factory.) Page Item Setup...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description MASTER GAIN Sets the gain corresponding to the LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH and _3/[0]/3/6/9/12/18/ 24/30/36/42/48 dB TURBO positions of the GAIN selector switch. Note : When the gain selection value is changed, the BLACK SET _3/0/3/6/[9]/12/18/ 24/30/36/42/48 dB adjustment is required.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description SETUP CARD READ (→CAM) To be executed by Reads data from the setup card. pressing the rotary encoder. WRITE (→CARD) To be executed by Writes data to the setup card pressing the rotary encoder.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description FUNCTION 2/2 DCC FUNCTION FIX/[DCC] Selects the DCC function modes when the DCC switch is set to ON. DCC : Normal mode (Dynamic range is set by the DCC ADJUSTMENT page.) FIX : Knee is corrected by the fixed dynamic range of 600%.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description VF SETTING ZEBRA 1 DETECT 20 to 107 % ([70]) Sets the center level of the zebra 1 pattern. ZEBRA 1 APERTURE 1 to 20 % ([10]) Sets the width of the zebra 1 pattern. ZEBRA 2 DETECT 52 to 109 % ([100]) Sets the ZEBRA2 display level.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description LEVEL 3 SKIN TONE DTL ON/[OFF] Turns ON/OFF the skin tone detail function. (Same as the TEST OUT on the 1/2 pages of FUNCTION.) SUPPRESS LEVEL X([0]) Sets signal amount of the skin tone detail. [OFF]/EXEC SKIN TONE DET Sets to the EXEC position when the range in which skin tone...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description LEVEL 7 R BLACK X ([0]) Adjusts the black level of the R signal. G BLACK X ([0]) Adjusts the black level of the G signal. B BLACK X ([0]) Adjusts the black level of the B signal. R FLARE X ([0]) Adjusts the flare correction of the R channel.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description LEVEL 9 MATRIX ON/[OFF] Turns ON/OFF the matrix correction function. [A]/B MATRIX TABLE Selects the matrix table. (Two status of A and B can be saved.) (Same as the MATRIX TABLE on page 10 of LEVEL.) [OFF]/EXEC DETECT COLOR Sets this item to the EXEC position to detect color of multi matrix.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description W-SHADING G Used for the G channel white shading adjustment. H SAW X ([0]) Adjusts amount of the H. SAW correction. H PARA X ([0]) Adjusts amount of the H. PARA correction. V SAW X ([0]) Adjusts amount of the V.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description OFFSET WHT This page is used to add offset to the AUTO white balance value at all times. Data can be stored in the memory A-CH and the memory B-CH independently. (Refer to the Operation Manual for more details.) OFFSET WHITE<A>...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description OPERATION 1 R-G/B-G SEL. ON/[OFF] Turns ON/OFF the function of adding the R-G and B-G signal to the video signal that is output from the TEST OUT connector. [A]/B/C/D/F GAMMA TABLE Selects the characteristics of the gamma correction.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description [ON]/OFF OPERATION 2 AWB LEVEL GATE Selects the desired detection mode for the white balance auto- matic adjustment. ON : Detects the white level to adjust the white balance. OFF : Detects the signal level around the center of the screen to adjust the white balance.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup Description [ON]/OFF MENU SEL. 2 SETUP CARD Selects the pages to be displayed in the user mode. FUNCTION 1/2 ON/[OFF] (The WIDE SCREEN page appears when DVW-790WS/790WSP/ 709WS/709WSP is used.) FUNCTION 2/2 ON/[OFF] WIDE SCREEN ON/[OFF]...
3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) 3-1-3. Setup Menu List The setup menu items can be written into the setup card. At the same time, turning ON/OFF and adjust- ment of functions can be implemented using the remote control unit RM-P9/B150. The engineer-oriented menu that is displayed when the camcorder is switched to the engineer mode, includes the items that can be stored in the setup card, and the items that can be operated from the remote control unit RM-P9/B150.
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup C RM-P9 RM-B150 F-SET C-SET Remark MARKER 1/3 SAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA CENTER CENTER H CENTER V MARKER 2/3 BOX CURSOR BOX WIDTH BOX HEIGHT BOX H BOX V MARKER 3/3 TEST OUT MIX RET MIX TEST OUT VF DISP TEST OUT MENU...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup C RM-P9 RM-B150 F-SET C-SET Remark SHUTTER 1/100(NTSC) 1/60(PAL) 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 !’ LED MASTER GAIN SHUTTER ON WHITE PRESET ATW RUN EXTENDER ON FILTER 2,3,4 FILTER A,C,D DVW-790WS/790WSP/ 709W/709WSP only A.IRIS OVERRIDE SETUP CARD READ (→...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup C RM-P9 RM-B150 F-SET C-SET Remark WIDE SCREEN 16:9/4:3 MODE 16:9 DVW-790WS/790WSP/ 709WS/709WSP only VF ASPECT AUTO BOX/4:3/14:9 LIMITS 16:9 BARS ID 16:9 VF ID VF SETTING ZEBRA 1 DETECT ZEBRA 1 APERTURE YES ZEBRA 2 DETECT ZEBRA SELECT TEST OUT ZEBRA...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup C RM-P9 RM-B150 F-SET C-SET Remark LEVEL 3 SKIN TONE DTL P/M(*4) SKIN TONE DET SUPPRESS LEVEL SATURATION WIDTH SKIN AREA IND. (*2) (*3) LEVEL 4 MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA (*2) (*3) (*4) MASTER BLK GAMMA...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup C RM-P9 RM-B150 F-SET C-SET Remark LEVEL 8 GAMMA TABLE MASTER GAMMA (*2) (*3) R GAMMA G GAMMA B GAMMA BLACK GAMMA RANGE (*4) MASTER BLACK GAMMA R BLACK GAMMA G BLACK GAMMA B BLACK GAMMA LEVEL 9 MATRIX...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup C RM-P9 RM-B150 F-SET C-SET Remark W-SHADING G H SAW H PARA V SAW V PARA H SAW (EXT) H PARA (EXT) V SAW (EXT) V PARA (EXT) SHAD COMP. TEST OUT W-SHADING R H SAW H PARA...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup C RM-P9 RM-B150 F-SET C-SET Remark PRESET WHT COLOR TEMP (P) 3200K FINE (P) R GAIN (P) B GAIN (P) OPERATION 1 R-G/B-G SEL. GAMMA TABLE LOW LIGHT LOW LIGHT LEVEL SELECT BARS SMPTE (NTSC) EBU (PAL) WHITE BCH...
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3-1. Engineer Mode (Setup Menu) Page Item Setup C RM-P9 RM-B150 F-SET C-SET Remark MENU SEL. 2 Setup CARD FUNCTION 1/2 FUNCTION 2/2 VF SETTING WIDE SCREEN DVW-790WS/790WSP/ 709WS/709WSP only LEVEL 1<Detail> LEVEL 2<Detail> LEVEL 1<4:3DTL> LEVEL 2<4:3DTL> MENU SEL. 3 LEVEL 3<SKnDTL>...
3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu 3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu The VTR (DIAG) menu is used for setting the maintenance menu of the VTR side and for various diagnostics. . Use the VTR (DIAG) menu in the state in which the tape transport stopped. .
3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu Display panel DIAG MENU 0:HOURS METER 1:DRUM RUNNING 2:TAPE RUNNING 3:OPERATION 4:THREADING 5:DRUM RUN-2 1:TIME SET 6:TAPE RUN-2 2:DATE SET 7:OPERATION-2 3:BAT BEF END 8:THREADING-2 4:BAT END 5:VITC LINE 6:VTR MODE SELECT 1:VTR MODE SELECT-1 V/AU OUT AU OUT(F/R) AU OUT CH AU CH3/4 MODE...
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3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu Display panel (Default setting) VF screen (Default setting) Description DIAG 0 HOURS METER The contents below are displayed. VTR MENU-1 (For more details, refer to 7-2-1, “Hours Meter”.) XXXX 1. DRUM RUNNING xxxxxH 2. TAPE RUNNING xxxxxH 3.
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3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu Display panel (Default setting) VF screen (Default setting) Description DIAG 6-1 VTR MODE SEL-1 VTR MENU-4 1. V/AU OUT : Sets the video and audio output. 61 00000 0 (EE) : Outputs the PB/EE signal. VTR MODE SEL-1 1 (EE) : Outputs the EE signal.
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3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu Display panel (Default setting) VF screen (Default setting) Description DIAG 6-3 VTR MODE SEL-3 VTR MENU-6 1. TC OUT : Sets the time code output. 63 00000 VTR MODE SEL-3 0 (AUTO) : Outputs PB/TCG. 1. TC OUT AUTO 1 (GENE) : Outputs TCG.
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3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu Display panel (Default setting) VF screen (Default setting) Description DIAG 6-5 VTR MODE SEL-5 1. REC START/STOP TONE : 65 00000 VTR MENU-8 Sets whether to output a sound when the REC START/STOP button is pressed. VTR MODE SEL-5 0 (OFF) : Outputs no sound.
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3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu Display panel (Default setting) VF screen (Default setting) Description DIAG 6-6 VTR MODE SEL-6 1. LTC UBIT : 66 00000 VTR MENU-9 Sets the data recorded in the user bits of LTC. 0 (FIX) : Fixed data (Conventional-type user bits) VTR MODE SEL-6 1 (TIME) : Time of internal timer (in real time) 1 2 3 4 5...
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3-2. VTR (DIAG) Menu Display panel (Default setting) VF screen (Default setting) Description DIAG 7 WATCH REVISION Sets the corrected value of an internal timer VTR MENU-11 (the number of frames a day). WATCH REVISION DIAG 8 LCD/LAMP CHECK Display panel check and various indicators check VTR MENU-12 Every pressing of the SHIFT button toggles between all on and all off.
Tektronix 1780R/1751 or equivalent 4-1-1. Note for Adjustment . Color Monitor Sony BVM-1410/1411P or equivalent Before adjustment, set the main POWER switch to on and . Black and white monitor the VTR switch to SAVE, then warm up the camcorder for about 10 minutes.
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4-1. General Information for Electrical Adjustment Initial Setting Before performing adjustment, set switches as follows, If the setting of the GAIN switch is changed from the factory set value, reset it to its original value by referring to the operation manual. Inside panel : →...
4-1. General Information for Electrical Adjustment 4-1-4. Maintaining the Grayscale Chart For the VA gain adjustment, using an 89.9 %-reflective grayscale chart is preferable. If a reflective chart is not available, use a well-maintained pattern box and a transparent grayscale chart for adjustment.
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4-1. General Information for Electrical Adjustment Setting Illumination (when the reflective chart is used) Equipment: Illuminance meter (Calibrated) 1. Turn on the light source and warm up for about 30 minutes. 2. Place the illuminance meter on the chart surface. Adjust the position and angle of the light source so that the whole surface of the chart is evenly 2000 lx.
4-3. TEST OUT Level Adjustment 4-3. TEST OUT Level Adjustment 6. On the setup menu, adjust as follows. 16:9 and 4:3 mode PAGE : E23*LEVEL 6 ITEM : RGB LEVEL Preparation : C = 100 ± 2 IRE (NTSC) Spec. .
4-4. VA Gain Adjustment 4-4. VA Gain Adjustment 5. On the setup menu, set as follows. 16:9 mode PAGE : E12*FUNCTION 1/2 : TEST OUT → ENC Note ITEM : GAMMA → OFF . Use an 89.9%-reflective chart (Reflection rate: 89.9 %) ITEM in this adjustment as possible.
4-5. White Shading Adjustment 4-5. White Shading Adjustment 5. Select the lens extender and adjust in the same way. TEST OUT H SAW V SAW H PARA V PARA Note E30*W-SHADING G This adjustment could not be correctly perfomed if the TEST OUT →...
4-6. Gamma Correction Adjustment 4-6. Gamma Correction Adjustment 4. On the setup menu, adjust as follows. 16:9 mode PAGE : E25*LEVEL 8 ITEM : R GAMMA Preparation Spec. : Position the illuminated spot at the . Lens IRIS → MAN center of the vector monitor.
4-7. Black Set Adjustment 4-7. Black Set Adjustment Preparation . Lens IRIS → CLOSE . On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E24*LEVEL 7 : TEST OUT → G ITEM Adjustment Procedure Equipment : Waveform monitor Test point : TEST OUT connector 1.
4-8. Flare Adjustment 4-8. Flare Adjustment 4. On the setup menu, adjust as follows. 16:9 mode PAGE : E24*LEVEL 7 ITEM : R FLARE Preparation Spec. : Minimize the carrier leakage at portion C . On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E24*LEVEL 7 : TEST OUT →...
4-9. Manual Knee and White Clip Adjustments 6. GAIN switch (inside panel) → M (9 dB) 4-9. Manual Knee and White Clip Adjustments 7. On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E21*LEVEL 4 Preparation : WHITE CLIP → OFF ITEM .
4-12. H/V Ratio Adjustment (16:9) 4-13. Detail Level Adjustment (16:9) 4-12. H/V Ratio Adjustment (16:9) 4-13. Detail Level Adjustment (16:9) 16:9 mode 16:9 mode Note Preparation . Perform this adjustment, if necessary, to suit the custom- . On the setup menu, set as follows. er’s preferences.
4-16. H/V Ratio Adjustment (4:3) 4-17. Detail Level Adjustment (4:3) 4-16. H/V Ratio Adjustment (4:3) 4-17. Detail Level Adjustment (4:3) 4:3 mode 4:3 mode Note Preparation . Perform this adjustment, if necessary, to suit the custom- . On the setup menu, set as follows. er’s preferences.
4-18. Skin Tone Adjustment 4-18. Skin Tone Adjustment 5. On the setup menu, adjust as follows. PAGE : E20*LEVEL 3 Note ITEM : SUPPRESS LEVEL (Factory setting: 0) . Perform this adjustment, if necessary, to suit the custom- Spec. : Set the level to the desired detail level. er’s preferences.
4-19. Zebra Adjustment 4-19. Zebra Adjustment 4. On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E12*FUNCTION 1/2 : TEST SAW → OFF ITEM Preparation . ZEBRA switch (viewfinder) → ON 5. On the setup menu, set as follows. . On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E15*VF SETTING : ZEBRA SELECT →...
4-20. Automatic Iris Adjustment 4-20. Automatic Iris Adjustment 5. On the setup menu, adjust as follows. 16:9 mode PAGE : E29*LEVEL 12 ITEM : IRIS WEIGHT Preparation Spec. : Increment the IRIS WEIGHT value . On the setup menu, set as follows. until the lens iris is open.
Section 5 Camera System Electrical Alignment (Only for DVW-707/707P) 5-1. General Information for Electrical Initial Setting Before performing adjustment, set switches as follows, If Adjustment the setting of the GAIN switch is changed from the factory set value, reset it to its original value by referring to the This section describes adjustments that are required when operation manual.
5-1. General Information for Electrical Adjustment 5-1-4. Maintaining the Grayscale Chart For the VA gain adjustment, using an 89.9 %-reflective grayscale chart is preferable. If a reflective chart is not available, use a well-maintained pattern box and a transparent grayscale chart for adjustment.
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5-1. General Information for Electrical Adjustment Setting Illumination (when the reflective chart is used) Equipment: Illuminance meter (Calibrated) 1. Turn on the light source and warm up for about 30 minutes. 2. Place the illuminance meter on the chart surface. Adjust the position and angle of the light source so that the whole surface of the chart is evenly 2000 lx.
5-4. VA Gain Adjustment 5-4. VA Gain Adjustment 4. On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E12*FUNCTION 1/2 : TEST OUT → ENC Note ITEM : GAMMA → OFF . Use an 89.9%-reflective chart in this adjustment as ITEM possible.
5-5. White Shading Adjustment 5-5. White Shading Adjustment 4. Select the lens extender and adjust in the same way. TEST OUT H SAW V SAW H PARA V PARA Note E30*W-SHADING G . This adjustment could not be correctly performed if the TEST OUT →...
5-7. Black Set Adjustment 5-8. Flare Adjustment 5-7. Black Set Adjustment 5-8. Flare Adjustment Preparation Preparation . Lens IRIS → CLOSE . On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E24*LEVEL 7 . On the setup menu, set as follows. : TEST OUT →...
5-9. Manual Knee and White Clip Adjustments 6. GAIN switch (inside panel) → M (9 dB) 5-9. Manual Knee and White Clip Adjustments 7. On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E21*LEVEL 4 Preparation : WHITE CLIP → OFF ITEM .
5-12. H/V Ratio Adjustment 5-13. Detail Level Adjustment 5-12. H/V Ratio Adjustment 5-13. Detail Level Adjustment Note Preparation . Perform this adjustment, if necessary, to suit the custom- . On the setup menu, set as follows. er’s preferences. PAGE : E12*FUNCTION 1/2 : DETAIL →...
5-14. Skin Tone Adjustment 5-14. Skin Tone Adjustment 5. On the setup menu, adjust as follows. PAGE : E20*LEVEL 3 Note ITEM : SUPPRESS LEVEL (Factory setting : 0) . Perform this adjustment, if necessary, to suit the custom- Spec. : Set the level to the desired detail level.
5-15. Zebra Adjustment 5-15. Zebra Adjustment 4. On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E12*FUNCTION 1/2 : TEST SAW → OFF ITEM Preparation . ZEBRA switch (viewfinder) → ON 5. On the setup menu, set as follows. . On the setup menu, set as follows. PAGE : E15*VF SETTING : ZEBRA SELECT →...
5-16. Automatic Iris Adjustment 5-16. Automatic Iris Adjustment 6. On the setup menu, adjust as follows. PAGE : E29*LEVEL 12 ITEM : IRIS SPEED (Factory setting : 2) Preparation Spec. : Adjust for the desired operation speed of . On the setup menu, set as follows. auto iris.
CCD block, and the test SAW signal is sent from the test SAW signal generator circuit to the CCD block. *1 : As for the DVW-707/707P, the CN-1573 board is used. DVW-790WS/709WS/707 DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P1...
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Average value and peak value of the video signal that are (2) RF Processing Block detected by the process IC, are sent to the camera CPU (DVP-17 board (1/3) and Drum assembly) through data bus. The detected data is processed by the camera CPU and sent The Digital Betacam Camcorder records video and audio to the process IC and to the VA-191 board together with signals on the tape using the Digital Betacam format.
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(3) Digital Processing Block Clock Generator Block (DVP-14 board) (DVP-14 board and DVP-17 board (2/3)) The audio clock generator generates various timing signals The data processing on the following four digital processor that are phase-adjusted based on the clock pulse and color is performed under communication with the System frame pulse from the Camera Block, and sends them to the Control CPU (DVP-17 board).
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(4) Audio Processing Block (5) System Control Block (AXM-21 board (1/2), CNB-11 board (1/2), (DVP-17 board (3/3), HN-260 board (1/2) and TC-101 board (1/2), MA-94 board and IF-716 TC-101 board (2/2)) board) The system Control Block performs the control for the The audio processing block has the configuration of the peripheral boards and the overall system, and the control input channels front/rear CH-1 and CH-2.
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(6) Servo Control Block (7) Power Supply Block (SV-210 board, SE-210 board, CTL-10 board, (CNB-11 board (2/2), RE-160 board and RE-161 and HN-260 board (2/2)) board) SV-210 board CNB-11 board (2/2) The SV-210 board mounts two MPUs. MPU1 controls the The input DC 12 V from the battery pack or DC IN mode control and capstan servo control while serial- connector is input to the CNB-11 board (2/2) where the...
VTR Overall (1/2) Block Diagram 6-3. VTR Overall Block Diagrams MIC LEVEL CAM MIC MIC IN MA-94 SW-971 (1/2) IF-716 (1/2) CAM MIC AGC CH1 LINE/MIC SEL FRONT/REAR SEL AGC ON/OFF LINE FRONT LEVEL MANUAL MIC/LINE REAR PHANTOM AUTO AUDIO CH2 LINE/MIC SEL FRONT/REAR SEL AGC ON/OFF...
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VTR Overall (1/2) Block Diagram EMPHASYS & AU A/D DATA 3/4 CONV. EMPHASYS & CH3/4 LIMITER EMPHASYS AU A/D DATA 1/2 TO/FROM CONV. DVP-17 LIMITER EMPHASYS EMPHASYS VF AUDIO LEVEL CAMERA CH1 LEVEL BLOCK CUE/PB SEL AU D/A CH2 LEVEL DATA 1/2 CONV.
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VTR Overall (2/2) Block Diagram DVP-14 VIDEO DATA VIDEO DATA IN/OUT (Y U/V : 27MHZ 10BIT) SHUFFLING INTERLEAVING MEMORY MEMORY DVP-17 (1/2) AUDIO PHASE MEMORY COMP CAMERA ENCODER BLOCK AUDIO CLOCK 512FS VITC DIGITAL AU 1/2 IN GENERATOR GENERATOR ENCODER ENCODER DIGITAL AU 3/4 IN AU A/D DATA 1/2 3/4...
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VTR Overall (2/2) Block Diagram OPTION OPTION DVP-17 ROTALY FIFO DRUM ASS'Y TRANS MY-93 MEMORY HN-260 HN-260 (2/2) REC AMP (2/4) REC DATA REC A REC DATA REC B INTERFACE DRC CK REC C REC D MPX CK REC E SCI (DPR) PB DATA REC F...
Section 7 Periodic Maintenance and Inspection 7-1. Cleaning To make the most of the functions, fully realize the performances of this unit and to lengthen the life of the unit and tape, clean the parts often. 7-1-1. General Information for Cleaning 1.
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7-1. Cleaning 2. Notes . Be sure to turn the power off before cleaning. . The blocks in the mechanical deck consist of the precision parts, and adjust precisely. Be careful not to damage the parts, and not to apply an excessive force during cleaning. .
7-1. Cleaning 7-1-2. Cleaning of Tape Running Surface of Upper Drum and Video Heads The upper drum and video heads are the parts that can damage easily. Take care not to damage the upper drum and rotary heads during cleaning. Tools .
7-1. Cleaning 7-1-3. Cleaning of Tape Running Surface of Lower Drum and Lead Surface Take care not to damage the lower drum (specially lead surface) during cleaning. Take care to clean the edge portion above the lower drum because it is near the video heads. Tools .
7-1. Cleaning 7-1-4. Stationary Heads Cleaning Take care not to damage the surfaces of the stationary heads when cleaning. Tools . Cleaning cloth : 3-184-527-01 . Cleaning fluid : 9-919-573-01 Procedures 1. Clean the tape running surfaces of the FE, CTL and CUE/TC heads in the vertical direction using a cleaning cloth moistened with cleaning fluid.
7-1. Cleaning 7-1-5. Cleaning of Tape Running System and Tape Cleaner Tape cleaner has a sharp edge. Never touch the edge by bare hands. Take care to clean. Tools . Cleaning cloth : 3-184-527-01 . Cleaning fluid : 9-919-573-01 Procedures 1.
4. Clean the connectors on the connector panel. 5. Carry out the common operation check (recording or playback) and check that the unit has not an abnormal sound or operation. If the unit has an abnormal condition, please contact your Sony dealer. DVW-790WS/709WS/707 DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P1...
7-2. Periodic Check 7-2. Periodic Check To make the most of the functions, fully realize performances of the unit, and to lengthen the life of the unit and tape, a periodic check is recommended. 7-2-1. Hours Meter This unit can display an hours meter on the view finder, and reset the your requested hours meter. It is recommendable to carry out the periodic check using this hours meter as a reference.
7-2. Periodic Check 7-2-2. Periodic Check List The replacemebt time which show in the following list are not the guarantee term parts. Use this list as guidelines for the maintenance and inspection. The replacement time of the parts vary depending on the operation environment and conditions of the unit.
Therefore, specified parts should be used in the case of replacement. 2. Standardization of Parts Some repair parts supplied by Sony differ from those used for the unit. These are because of parts common- ality and improvement. Parts list has the present standardized repair parts.
Mechanical Bolck 1 8-2. Recommended Replacement Parts Mechanical Bolck 1 Part No. SP Description A-8278-034-F o GEAR ASSY X-3678-926-1 s PINCH ROLLER ASSY X-3678-096-4 s BRAKE ASSY, T SOFT X-3678-114-2 s BAND ASSY, TENSION REGULATOR DVW-790WS/709WS/707 DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P1...
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Mechanical Bolck 2 Mechanical Bolck 2 Part No. SP Description A-8263-623-A s DJH-10A-R (for PAL) A-8263-628-A s DJH-09A-R (for NTSC) A-8263-624-A s DJR-10-R (for PAL) A-8263-641-A s DJR-09-R (for NTSC) A-8263-855-A s RING ASSY (RP), SLIP A-8263-856-A s BRUCH ASSY (RP) A-8278-044-E s CLEANER ASSY, VH 3-679-723-01 s BELT, TIMING 3-681-778-01 s BRUSH, CUE...
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Exterior Part Exterior Part Part No. SP Description A-8279-095-A s PAD ASSY, SHOLDER X-3605-336-1 o LID, FRONT ASSY 3-186-442-01 o RING, MOUNT 3-611-740-01 o KNOB, VR (2) 3-676-244-03 s COVER, SWITCH 3-678-629-00 s LEVER MOUNT 3-680-219-02 s KNOB, VR 3-680-269-01 s RUBBER (D0), DROP PROTECTION 3-699-048-01 s CAP MOUNT 3-709-104-01 s SCREEN, WINDOW 3-604-795-01 s CAP, BNC...
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(DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP) A-8321-477-A s CONVERTER ASSY, DC-DC A-8321-481-A o MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, DCP-17 A-8321-482-A o MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, ES-23 (DVW-707/709WS/790WS) A-8321-483-A o MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, DVP-14 A-8321-489-A o MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, DR-387 A-8321-491-A o MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, VA-191 A-8321-492-A o MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, TG-207...
Section 9 Optional Boards Installation 3. Connect the removed coaxial cable to CN2 on the Temperature inside the unit goes high while the main BKDW-702 (DIF-75 board). power is on. 4. Insert the BKDW-702 into the rightmost slot. For your safety, be sure to turn off the power and wait until Push in the BKDW-702 to the end of the slot to inside of the unit cools down before installing the optional connect it to the connector of the MB-811 board...
9-2. BKDW-703 (MY-93 board) 9-2. BKDW-703 (MY-93 board) 5. Attach the two supports (5) supplied, onto side B of the DVP-17 board with the two precision screws Install the BKDW-703 on side B of the DVP-17 board. supplied. Procedure 1. Open the inside panel. (Refer to Section 1-7.) Studs (5) 2.
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9-2. BKDW-703 (MY-93 board) 9. Reinstall the DVP-14 board that is removed in step 4. If the board support is easy to drop from the board opening, unfold the cap of the board support with tweezers’ tip or the like. 10.
790WS/790WSP/709WS/709WSP. precision screw that is removed in step 5. (Even when the BKDW-704 board is installed in the DVW-707/707P, image inversion function is not usable.) Bracket (FM) Install the BKDW-704 in exchange of the BF-74 board that (supplied accessory) is attached on the DCP-17 board.
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