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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA DXC-D30/D30P SERVICE MANUAL Vol. 1 (1st Edition/Revised 1)
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CAUTION ADVARSEL Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare. replaced. Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Replace only with the same or equivalent type Brukt batteri returneres recommended by the manufacturer. apparatleverandøren. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Introducing this manual This manual is the Service Manual Vol. 1 of the DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA DXC-D30 and DXC-D30P. This manual contains the operation manual related to the operations of this equipment, the replacement of the parts and adjustments. Related manuals In addition to this Service Manual Vol.
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Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Shooting Basic Procedure for Shooting ........39 Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer Shooting with the DSR-1/1P ........... 41 regarding this product. Using the ClipLink Function ..........41 Model No.
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 Appendixes Viewfinder Screen Viewfinder Screen Indications ........45 Important Notes on Operation ........85 Indications and Changing the Viewfinder Display ........45 Characteristics of CCD Sensors ........85 Menus Viewfinder Normal Indications ........47 Warning Indications ............86 Status Indications ..............
Product Configurations The eight models, DXC-D30F, DXC-D30K, DXC- and PAL versions and the components as shown in the D30L, DXC-D30H, DXC-D30PF, DXC-D30PK, figure below. The operation of the basic camera unit is DXC-D30PL, and DXC-D30PH, comprise both NTSC the same in all cases. DXC-D30F/D30PF DXC-D30K/D30PK DXC-D30L/D30PL...
When the gain is set to either 18 dB or 24 dB, the gain with the EVV-9000/9000P Hi-8 VTR. Using an • S/N: 63 dB (DXC-D30) or 61 dB (DXC-D30P) Setup file system setting can be doubled (6 dB up) without increasing...
Location and Function of Parts Features Freeze mix function (when using DSR-1/1P) Camera Head VTR data display The freeze mix function superimposes any previously recorded still picture on the viewfinder screen to When connected to a VTR, the DXC-D30/D30P is facilitate framing the subject when reshooting the Right side view able to display the following data on the viewfinder...
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Location and Function of Parts 1 EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicator 5 A.IRIS (auto iris) MODE switch and indicator CAM/DL: This setting uses the DynaLatitude Note function, which finely adjusts the contrast of each Set this switch to the ON position when you want to be When you use the auto iris function (by setting the iris The recording time displayed when this switch is set to able to shoot immediately, with automatic adjustment...
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Location and Function of Parts @º ZEBRA switch @¡ UP/ON button 6 SHUTTER switch 8 AUDIO LEVEL knob Set this switch to the ON position to display a zebra Use this button to open displays and to make “ON” Use this switch to set the shutter speed, CLS (clear When the DSR-1/1P is attached, you can use this knob pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder.
Use this connector to connect the switch for enabling Connect the lens connector. remote operation of the ClipLink function. !™ VF (viewfinder)connector (8-pin) For details of connectable switches, contact your Sony This is the connector for the DXF-40B/50B (or DXF- dealer. 40BCE/50BCE) viewfinder.
Location and Function of Parts 1 Focusing ring For close-up work, hold this button down while DXF-701/701CE Viewfinder Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject. turning the MACRO ring. (See page 82.) 2 Manual zoom control 8 MACRO ring 1 BATT indicator For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM For close-up work, hold the MACRO button down...
http://getMANUAL.com Fitting a VTR Location and Function of Parts 5 GAIN UP indicator (orange) This section explains how to attach the DSR-1/1P to When replacing the camera head grip with a camcorder grip, see “Using the Camcorder Grip” (page 23). the camera head.
Fitting a VTR Using the Camcorder Grip Tighten the two screws in the grip connector and the two When using the camera head with a VTR as a screws in the should pad camcorder grip and the method for attaching it differ camcorder, you can replace the camera head’s grip section.
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Fitting a VTR Attaching a camcorder grip to the PVV-3/3P. Perform the first three steps in “Fitting a VTR”. Perform steps 2 and 3 in “Fitting a VTR”. Screw the connection plate (supplied with the grip for the DSR-130/130P) which If the viewfinder is attached, straddles the connection adjust the viewfinder to the...
Fitting the Lens In the case of the DXC-D30F/D30PF/D30K/D30PK Using the triangular mark as a model, the lens is already fitted. In other cases, use the guide, push the lens connector following procedure to fit the lens. into the LENS connector on the camera head, until it clicks into place.
Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. adaptor in the LC-421 Carrying Case. beginning. For details, consult your Sony dealer. Pull the viewfinder connector VF connector out of the VF connector on the Using an Optional Microphone font of the camera head.
Using Accessories Fitting an optional microphone Fitting to a Tripod Use the following procedure to attach an optional First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod, ECM-670 Microphone. then mount the camera on the tripod adaptor. Loosen the screw of the CAC- Microphone adaptor 12 Microphone Holder, then open the holder and replace the...
• Select a camera cable to fit the camera input connector on the VTR you are using. • The maximum camera cable extent is 10 m (33 ft). For details, consult your Sony dealer. NP-1A/1B Battery Packs (maximum two) - Fasten straps.
CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P Camera configuration. Control Unit to provide video and color sync between CCU-M5/M5P Camera Control cameras, and special effects and other devices to allow For details, consult your Sony dealer. Unit switching, wipes and so forth. VBS OUT TALLY/INTERCOM Note In the studio it may also be convenient to use a DXF- 75Ω...
CA-537/537P DXC-D30/D30P DXC-D30/D30P CA-537/537P For details, consult your Anton Bauer products supplier or a) Requires the special-purpose DC-500 Battery Case. Sony dealer. Cannot be used with a camera adaptor. GEN LOCK IN Battery low indications Using Battery Packs VTR/CCU/CMA VIDEO OUT...
Power Supply Basic Procedure for Shooting Camera Adaptor Power Supply The camera adaptor automatically operates on power supplied to the VTR/CCU/CMA connector from the portable VTR, CCU-M7/M7P Camera Control Unit, CMA-8A/8ACE Camera Adaptor or other connected device. Note Before use, check that the device connected to the ZEBRA switch VTR/CCU/CMA connector is able to provide the Focusing ring...
http://getMANUAL.com Basic Procedure for Shooting Shooting with the DSR-1/1P If required, switch on the center marker and/or The DXC-D30/D30P docks with the DSR-1/1P to Press the VTR button on the camera head or the Reviewing the recording safety zone (basic menu page 6 and advanced configure the DSR-130/130P DVCAM Digital lens.
Shooting with the DSR-1/1P Press the TAKE button when you find a shot Setting Mark IN/OUT points as you shoot Setting Cue points as you shoot Using the Edit Search Function where you would like to set a Mark OUT point. While Back Space Editing You can make edit search operations easier by Instead of continuing shots from scene to scene, you...
Viewfinder Screen Indications Shooting with the DSR-1/1P Release the REV or FWD button when you find Press the UP/ON button when you see the image There are three types of indication screen which appear Status indications Display by holding the the tape location where you wish to continue you want to freeze.
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Viewfinder Normal Indications Viewfinder Screen Indications immediately, move the cursor to the menu During normal operation, the following items can be Displaying the advanced menu and number and then press the DOWN/OFF button. indicated in the viewfinder. switching to the normal indications •...
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Viewfinder Normal Indications 5 Clip mode indication !¡ Audio recording level indicators Only when connecting the DSR-1/1P Note A “CLIP M” or “CLIP C” indication appears when These show the recording levels of audio channels 1 Meaning Indication Depending on the lens being used, this indication may you use the ClipLink function and record using the and 2 on the VTR.
B A T T : 1 3 . 0 V display area whenever the camera head’s automatic If an error message appears, contact your Sony dealer. To change the page or item self diagnostic function detects an abnormality. Be a) When both the DCC+ and DynaLatitude functions are set to OFF sure to access this page and perform error checking.
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EVS, CLS (60.4 Hz to 200.3 Hz) Setting the recording time in minutes MM:SS (see page 75) . DXC-D30P: 1/60 (normal value), 1/ 00:00 For details of this operation, see “Setup Files” (page 62). 250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, EVS, Press the MENU/STATUS switch to move the CLS (60.3 Hz to 201.4 Hz)
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Viewfinder Basic Menu Press the UP/ON button to select the required Basic menu page 7 Basic menu pages 8 and 9 character. Each time you press the UP/ON button, the M A R K / C U E : M A R K The following display is shown when the DSR-1/1P is You can create a title of up to four lines, each of F R E E Z E : O F F...
Viewfinder Basic Menu Viewfinder Advanced Menu Press the UP/ON button once. Bring up the advanced menu pages by setting the For details of this operation, see “Displaying the advanced menu and switching to the normal indications” (page 46). POWER switch to ON while pressing the UP/ON The title is superimposed to the picture displayed button up (see page 46).
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E X I T M E N U ( Y E Sm4) E X I T M E N U ( Y E S m4) E X I T M E N U ( Y E Sm4) a) For DXC-D30P: EBU75 a) For DXC-D30P: 70% Item...
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http://getMANUAL.com Viewfinder Advanced Menu To set the camera ID EZ mode settings Advanced menu page 7 Advanced menu page 8 The following settings are set for the camera head Press the MENU/STATUS switch to move the when EZ mode has been selected. cursor to ID SET.
Setup Files Press the UP/ON button to call up the file. To To call up files recorded onto a tape (when You can use setup files to reproduce a particular abort the call up operation, press the DOWN/OFF using the DSR-1/1P) configuration of settings.
Setup Files Page 10 Access advanced menu page 12. Changing File Settings PAGE12(NEXTm$ PREVm4) Item Settings PAGE12(NEXTm$ PREVm4) When using advanced menu page 10 or 11, you can –99 to ±0 (normal value) to FILE STORE FILE:*FILMLIKE change the settings about picture quality in setup files. Adjusts the saturation of the FILE STORE DESTINATION FILE...
Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P Setup Files The SetupNavi function records the setup menu and Press the UP/ON button. Press the UP/ON button to store the file. To abort the save operation, press the DOWN/OFF button setup files onto a tape, so that the same settings can be (the screen returns to the screen shown in step 2).
Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P The cursor (→) changes to the text entry cursor To abort the data recording while in progress Status display (page 2) Recording the Menu Settings (↓). Press the DOWN/OFF button. onto a Tape P L A T A P E N E A R E N D T C G...
White Balance Adjustment Adjusting the white balance ensures that as lighting Make the following settings on the camera. conditions change white objects remain white in the • POWER switch: ON SAVE image and tones remain natural. • OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch: one of the CAM The color of light emitted varies from one light source positions to another, and as the lighting changes the apparent...
White Balance Adjustment Warning messages for white balance adjustment Color temperatures of different light sources Using the Preset White Balance Message Meaning and corrections to be made Light source Color temperature (K) Settings AUTO WHITE Light level is too low. Natural Artificial -NG-...
There are five shutter speeds, from s (DXC-D30) M5P is in the CAM position. change. s (DXC-D30P) to s. Increasing the shutter 2000 speed reduces blurring when shooting a fast-moving If black balance adjustment cannot be subject.
Flashing EXIT MENU (YESm4) indications head. Contact your Sony dealer for replacing the Press the MENU/STATUS switch as many times as lithium battery. Select whether to display a 12-hour clock (showing necessary until the normal indications appear.
Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to –2 to +1 diopters or –0.5 to +3 diopters. For details, consult your Sony dealer........................................... 1) Diopter: A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or divergence of a bundle of rays.
http://getMANUAL.com Adjusting the Lens Flange Focal Length Adjustment Iris Adjustments It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the • When a lens is fitted for the first time distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image •...
Adjusting the Lens Settings for Special Cases Macrophotography Settings for special cases Shooting conditions Setting Effect Use the macro function when the subject is less than The background is very bright, and the Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L, This lightens the foreground.
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In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your supplier or Sony service representative. Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Appendix...
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When you are using a DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P, the (DXC-D30) 752 (horizontal) × 582 (vertical) Video S/N ratio 63 dB (typical) (DXC-D30) Warning indications 61 dB (typical) (DXC-D30P) (DXC-D30P) Camera Fault VTR action What to do 8.8 × 6.6 mm (corresponds to Registration 0.05% for all zones, without lens...
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Infinity to 0.9 m WEX-2000 Wipe Pattern Extender DXF-50B/50BCE 5-inch Viewfinder (monochrome) Filter attachment threads There is a range of Sony products available to meet 77 mm dia., 0.75 mm pitch (on DXF-40B/40BCE 4-inch Viewfinder (monochrome) every conceivable video shooting requirement. For...
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Chart of Optional Components and Accessories EC-0.5C2 Microphone Cable CCZ-A cable CCU-M7/M7P/M5/M5P Camera Control Unit ECM-690/672 and C-74 Microphone CCZ-A cable BVW-50/50P Betacam SP Camcorder CAC-12 Microphone Holder CCZQ-A cable VO-8800/8800P U-matic CCZJ-A cable VHS VTR CA-537/ 537P Camera CCZ-A cable VA-5/5P + BVV-5/5PS Adaptor DXF-50B/50BCE/40B/...
CN2, CN105, CN106, CN107 and CN123 on the MB-629 board. CN503 MB-629 board CN105 CN106 MB-629 board CN107 CN123 Disconnect the connector CN503. AT-110 board Remove the SW-790 board. Screws(B3 X 4) CN-1195 board CN503 SW-790 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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Remove the CCD unit from transport holder for replace- the two connectors, CN2 and CN14 on the MB-629 board. ment CCD unit supplied from the Sony Part Center. Pull out the Front unit Ass’y. When installing a new CCD unit, reverse the above procedures.
CCU : 5.0 ± 0.5 V 0.700 Vp-p 0.525 Vp-p NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p ± 10% CHROMA (G) OUT 0.300 Vp-p ± 10% PAL: 0.700 Vp-p 0.525 Vp-p Zo < 75 Ω ± 5% CHROMA (X) OUT DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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Zi > 10 kΩ PB (VBS) (X) IN –20 dBm , Zo < 100 Ω MIC1 (X) OUT H: 4.0 to 5.5 Vp-p Zo < 2 kΩ CF/V RESET I/O L : 0 ± 0.4 Vdc MIC1 (Y) OUT DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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GND for VF VIDEO Zo > 1.1 kΩ BATT IND OUT VF VIDEO (X) OUT V = 1 Vp-p POWER +12 V DC OUT 10.6 V to 17.0 Vdc Zo < 1.1 kΩ GAIN UP IND OUT DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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Zo < 500 Ω, 5 Vp-p LD (VF) OUT MIC (3P, FEMALE) (EXTERNAL VIEW) Signal Specification MIC (G) IN GND for MIC –60 dB MIC (X) IN BALANCED MIC (Y) IN (0 dB = 0.775 V) DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
Slide the IC Socket cover in the opposite A-arrow direc- tion with holding the ROM. – With ROM mounted – AT-110 board IC socket cover – How to attach (Fig.1) – Push Clearance IC108 IC socket cover IC102 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
5WD EXT. DC OUT CN103-21pin -10 V CN117-1pin EXT. DC GND CN103-28pin +6.5 V CN114-20pin +3.1 V CN103-27pin +16 V CN103-25pin +5.3 V CN103-26pin +32 V CN103-23pin -5 V E1(GND) CN103-22pin +9 V MIC 2pin/1pin(GND) +48 V DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
After performing the page of each menu, normally, the operation is performed the menu. When quitting the each menu, the screen is returned to the Menu Select Screen. . Connection: The menu screen is ensured by seen the viewfinder or MONITOR OUT of DXC-D30 (for NTSC) or DXC-D30P (for PAL). 2-10 DXC-D30 (UC)
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± 0 ← B.KNEE S B.KNEE S ± 0 ← ± 0 ← R.KNEE P R.KNEE P ± 0 ← ± 0 ← B.KNEE P B.KNEE P FILTER FILTER ← ← COND IND COND IND 2-11 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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MPKNEE4 Master Pre Knee point at -3dB gain and FM mode RPKNEE (D range 212%) :255 BPKNEE RPKNEE Rch Pre Knee Point fine Adjustment : 128 EXIT MENU (YES BPKNEE Rch Pre Knee Point fine Adjustment : 128 2-12 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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EX board :TP-82 . Page 8 SC adjustment Measurement Point SC FREQ SC frequency adjustment ES board :TP-501 PAGE 8 (NEXT PREV SC-H SC-H adjustment VBS OUT SC FRE 2278 SC–H 1104 EXIT MENU (YES 2-13 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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PREV changed. According to this, when replacing the TG-175 board or EEPROM (IC1) on the TG-175 board, the reset is needed. Contact R RG G RG your authorized Sony dealer. B RG R SUB G SUB B SUB EXIT MENU (YES...
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:2070 (PAL) . Page 16 KNEE setting 3 (not in used) PAGE16(NEXT PREV R.KNEE S ± 0 ± 0 B.KNEE S : R.KNEE P : ± 0 ± 0 B.KNEE P : EXIT MENU (YES 2-15 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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When the plural abnormality is occurred, the hexadecimal numbers of three digits are displayed in the total value of each error codes. When both HD and VD signals inputted to the PP LSI are abnormal, the PP-PMPD is displayed in the 003H. 2-16 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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002H: The input VD signal (IF IC520, pin64) to the RC LSI is DSP COM. 000H MEMORY 000H abnormal. EXIT MENU (YES 001H: The input CF signal (IF IC520, pin63) to the RC LSI is abnormal. 2-17 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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No.2 of CR signal) 002H: The connection between PR IC411 pin98 and IF IC520 pin95 is abnormal.(The No.1 of CR signal) 001H: The connection between PR IC411 pin95 and IF IC520 pin96 is abnormal.(The No.0 of CR signal) 2-18 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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The PP LSI is carried out into communication with the microcomputer by six pins of pin41(CS), pin40(SCK), pin39(SDA0), pin38(SDA1), pin37(SDA2) and pin36(SDA3).If the communication between LSI and the microcomputer is abnormal, the abnormality of other item may be detected at the same time. 2-19 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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. Page 22 Present unit condition indication This is the communication of the production. PAGE22(NEXT PREV This is not related to service. COND IND POWER 12.1V 224h R GAIN 7e6h B GAIN 800h IRIS POS 000h 000h EXIT MENU (YES 2-20 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
3-1-3. Switch Setting Before Adjustment 3-1-4. Notes on Adjustment [DXC-D30, DXC-D30P] Note: (1) Before adjustment, be sure to allow for 10-minute warm- Switch setting for camera side up time. GAIN switch : 0 dB (2) When using the SERVICE menu, refer to “2-7. SERVICE OUTPUT/DL/DCC + switch : CAM/DCC + MODE OPERATION”.
3-3-8. Y (YC) Level Adjustment 3-3-9. Chroma (YC) Level Adjustment 3-3-10. VF SYNC/BLKG Level Adjustment 3-3-11. CCD Output Level Adjustment 3-3-12. Pedestal Adjustment 3-3-13. Shading Adjustment 3-3-14. Flare Adjustment 3-3-15. MIC LEVEL/MIC Level IND Adjustment 3-3-16. Character Position Adjustment DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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Burst Spot 75% Note: • Partial difference between scale and signal level is caused by photographic error. • If the specifications are not met, carry out from “3-3-2. INT SC Phase Adjustment” through “3-3-9. Chroma (YC) Level Adjustment”. DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
4. In the following mode, adjust the UP switch or DOWN switch so that the waveform of the oscilloscope becomes flat. GND: TP38/extension board Test point Spec. Mode (VA-169 board) R SHAD CL101 G SHAD CL201 B SHAD CL301 3-10 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
DOWN switch where the mark just Adjust “R FLARE” and “B FLARE” alternately by UP disappears. switch or DOWN switch so that the carrier leakage level is minimum. Monitor screen or Viewfinder screen. 3-11 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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VF SDTL:±0 TONE XXdB VF TALLYx 2 XXdB "a" XXXX XXXX EXIT MENU (YES Adjusting point: 1CV1/MB-629 board “a” = “b” Specification: (The space between “a” and “b” are nearly equal) MB-629 BOARD -B SIDE- 3-12 DXC-D30 (UC) DXC-D30P (CE)
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