Periodic Check - Sony HVR-M15J Service Manual

6-1-2. PERIODIC CHECK

• Carry out the following maintenance and periodic checks not only to fully display the functions and performance of the set, but also for
the equipment and tape. After replacing, service the set as follows, regardless of the length of use.
2-1. CLEANING OF ROTARY DRUM ASSEMBLY
1. Press a wiping cloth (J-6) moistened with cleaning fluid (J-4)
against the rotary drum assembly gently, and clean it while
rotating the rotary drum assembly slowly with your finger in
the counterclockwise direction.
Note: Do not rotate the motor on power or rotate the rotary drum
assembly in the clockwise direction with your finger. The
head tip will also be damaged if the wiping cloth is moved
perpendicularly against it. Therefore, be sure to follow the
above instructions when cleaning the rotary drum assembly.
Rotary
drum assembly
2-3. PERIODIC CHECKS
Location of Maintenance
and Check
Cleaning of tape path surface
Cleaning and degaussing
of rotary drum assembly
Gear
Driving
System
Cam motor (worm block)
Abnormal noise
Back tension measurement
Performance
Confirmation
Brake system
FWD/RVS torque measurement
Note: When overhauling, refer to the checks above and replace
parts.
Note: Greasing
Always use the specified grease (SUNCALL FG-87HSR
Part No. 7-640-006-08 ). If the viscosity differs, various
problems may occur.
HVR-M15J/M15U/M15N/M15E/M15P/M15C
Cleaning cloth
500 1000 1500 2000
2-2. CLEANING OF TAPE PATH SYSTEM
1. Clean the tape path systems (TG1 to TG8 and capstan) and the
lower drum using a super fine applicator (J-7) moistened with
cleaning fluid.
Note: Make sure that no oil or grease of the link mechanisms sticks
to the super fine applicator (J-7).
Note: Do not use a applicator moistened with alcohol to the other
guide cleaning. But clean the pinch roller using alcohol.
TG 3
TG 2
TG 1
Hours of Use (H)
2500 3000 3500 4000
: Cleaning
6-8
TG 4 TG 5 TG 6 Pinch roller
TG 8
Remarks
4500 5000
Be careful of the oil.
Be careful of the oil.
Make sure that no oil gets
on the tape path surface.
X-3946-702-1 (M902)
: Appling grease : Confirmation
Capstan
TG 7