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Hitachi VM-7380E User Manual

Hitachi VM-7380E
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Hitachi VM-7380E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camcorder Media TypeVHS-C
Optical Zoom8x
Digital Zoom32x
Image SensorCCD
Display TypeLCD
TypeCamcorder
Recording FormatVHS-C
Viewfinderelectronic
FocusAuto

Summary

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SPECIFICATION

Detailed specifications for the video camera and its components.

2. COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS MODEL

Comparison of the current model with previous versions.

3. COMPARISON OF MAIN CONTROL ICs

Comparison of main control integrated circuits.

4. JIGS AND TAPES FOR ADJUSTMENT

Special tools and tapes required for adjustment procedures.

5. DIAGRAMS TO BE REFERRED TO DURING DISASSEMBLY, REINSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

Diagrams for disassembly, reinstallation, and adjustment procedures.

6. SERVICE MANUAL ABBREVIATION LIST

List of abbreviations used throughout the service manual.

7. LEADLESS (CHIP) COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

Identification of leadless (chip) components.

8. EXTRACT FROM THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

An excerpt from the user's instruction manual.

CHAPTER 2 DISASSEMBLY

1. CASES AND CIRCUIT BOARDS

Procedures for disassembling cases and circuit boards.

1.1 LENS HOOD, CASSETTE LID, EVF HOLDER, EVF BLOCK

Disassembly of lens hood, cassette lid, EVF holder, and EVF block.

1.2 AV JACK COVER, POWER SWITCH KNOB

Disassembly of AV jack cover and power switch knob.

1.3 CAMERA BLOCK, TRIPOD MOUNT, VCR BLOCK, RIGHT CASE

Disassembly of camera block, tripod mount, VCR block, and right case.

1.4 HANDLE, ZOOM SWITCH, HAND STRAP

Disassembly of handle, zoom switch, and hand strap.

1.5 SWS CIRCUIT BOARD, TAPE TRANSPORT MECHANISM

Disassembly of SWS circuit board and tape transport mechanism.

1.6 CON CIRCUIT BOARD, HOOD HOLDER, LENS BLOCK, CCD IMAGE SENSOR, SPC CIRCUIT BOARD

Disassembly of CON circuit board, hood holder, lens block, CCD sensor, SPC board.

CHAPTER 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST

List of electrical components and their part numbers.

CHAPTER 6 SCHEMATIC AND CIRCUIT BOARD DIAGRAMS/ MICROPROCESSOR PIN FUNCTION TABLE

INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAMS

Internal wiring diagrams for various sections of the device.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

Adjustments specific to the camera section of the device.

1.1 CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATION

Identification of circuit board locations within the camera section.

1.2 TEST EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR ADJUSTMENT

List of test equipment required for camera section adjustments.

1.3 ADJUSTMENT CONDITION

Conditions to meet before performing camera section adjustments.

1.4 PRESET POSITIONS OF SWITCHES AND CONTROLS DURING ADJUSTMENT

Preset positions for switches and controls during adjustment.

1.5 LIST OF CHARTS FOR CAMERA ADJUSTMENT

Reference charts for performing camera section adjustments.

1.6 CONNECTION FOR ADJUSTMENT

How to connect equipment for camera section adjustments.

1.7 ADJUSTMENTS AFTER REPLACING MAJOR COMPONENTS IN THE CAMERA SECTION

Adjustments required after replacing major camera section components.

1.8 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Step-by-step procedures for performing adjustments.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

1.8.1 How to Start the Adjustment Programme (MAP)

Procedure for starting the adjustment program using MAP.

1.8.2 Initial Setting by Model

Procedure for initial model setting during adjustment.

1.8.3 Electric Volume Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting electric volume settings.

1.8.4 Digital Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for performing digital adjustments.

1.8.5 Autofocus Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting the autofocus system.

1.8.6 Spot Noise Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting spot noise levels.

1.8.7 Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting the electronic viewfinder (EVF).

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(1) CDS Offset Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting CDS offset levels.

(2) CDS Sampling Pulse Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting CDS sampling pulse.

(3) Matrix Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the matrix settings.

(4) White Balance Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting white balance.

(5) Chroma Gain Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting chroma gain.

(6) Autofocus Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting the autofocus system.

(7) AF Noise Level Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the autofocus noise level.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(1) Auto Iris Control Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting auto iris control.

(2) Knee Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the knee level.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

7.3 Leadless Capacitors

Information on leadless capacitors, including value and numbering.

7.4 Leadless Resistors

Information on leadless resistors, including value and numbering.

7.5 Leadless Jumpers

Information on leadless jumpers.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

3. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Overview of the camcorder's controls and their functions.

CHAPTER 4 EXPLODED VIEWS

1. CABINET SECTION (1)

Exploded view of the first cabinet section.

2. CABINET SECTION (2)

Exploded view of the second cabinet section.

3. CHASSIS (TOP VIEW) SECTION

Exploded view of the chassis from the top.

4. CHASSIS (BOTTOM) SECTION

Exploded view of the chassis from the bottom.

5. ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) SECTION

Exploded view of the electronic viewfinder (EVF) section.

6. CAMERA SECTION

Exploded view of the camera section.

7. ACCESSORIES

Exploded view of available accessories.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

8. POWER SOURCES

Information on using battery and AC adapter/charger power sources.

9. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Procedure for charging the camcorder battery pack.

10. DATE/TIME SETTING

Instructions for setting the date and time on the camcorder.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

11. TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting guide for common issues and symptoms.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

12. MAINTENANCE

Procedures for maintaining the camcorder's optimal performance.

CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER

Instructions for cleaning the inside of the electronic viewfinder.

CHAPTER 2 DISASSEMBLY

2. ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) BLOCK

Disassembly of the electronic viewfinder (EVF) block components.

2.1 EVF HOLDER, CABLE GUIDE, CABLE HOLDER

Disassembly of EVF holder, cable guide, and cable holder.

CHAPTER 2 DISASSEMBLY

2.2 LIGHT COVER, EVF TOP CASE, EVF NECK BLOCK, MICROPHONE (MIC) UNIT, LIGHT TERMINAL, EVF CIRCUIT BOARD, EVF BOTTOM CASE

Disassembly of light cover, EVF top case, neck block, mic unit, light terminal, EVF board, bottom case.

2.3 EYE CUP, NECK TOP CASE, NECK BOTTOM CASE, MIRRER, EVF LENS, CRT FRAME, CRT

Disassembly of eye cup, neck cases, mirror, EVF lens, CRT frame, and CRT.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(1) Zoom/Focus Tracking Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting zoom and focus tracking.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(2) AF Noise Level Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the autofocus noise level.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(1) Deflection Yoke Position Adjustment

Procedure to adjust deflection yoke position in EVF.

(2) EVF Centering Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting EVF centering.

(3) EVF Vertical Size Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting EVF vertical size.

(4) EVF Brightness Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting EVF brightness.

(5) EVF Focus Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting EVF focus.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

2. VCR SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

Adjustments specific to the VCR section of the device.

2.1 CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATION

Identification of circuit board locations within the VCR section.

2.2 TEST EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR ADJUSTMENT

List of test equipment required for VCR section adjustments.

2.3 ADJUSTMENT CONDITION

Conditions to meet before performing VCR section adjustments.

2.4 PRESET POSITIONS OF SWITCHES AND CONTROLS DURING ADJUSTMENT

Preset positions for switches and controls during VCR adjustment.

2.5 CONNECTION FOR ADJUSTMENT

How to connect equipment for VCR section adjustments.

2.6 RESET CONDITIONS

Conditions for resetting VCR section components.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

2.7 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Step-by-step procedures for VCR section adjustments.

(1) Head Switching Point Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the head switching point.

(2) X-Value Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the X-value for compatibility.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

3. ERROR MESSAGES IN CAMERA ELECTRIC VALUE AND DIGITAL ADJUSTMENTS

Error messages related to camera electric values and digital adjustments.

3.2 ERROR MESSAGES IN AUTOFOCUS ADJUSTMENT

Error messages related to autofocus adjustment procedures.

3.3 ERROR MESSAGES IN SPOT NOISE ADJUSTMENT

Error messages related to spot noise adjustment.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

4. TROUBLESHOOTING OF AUTOFOCUS

Flowchart for troubleshooting autofocus operation issues.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(2) NO FOCUS LENS OPERATION

Troubleshooting steps for no focus lens operation.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(3) NO ZOOM OPERATION

Troubleshooting steps for no zoom operation.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(4) NO AUTOFOCUS OPERATION

Troubleshooting steps for no autofocus operation.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(5) SUBJECT IS GREATLY OUT-OF-FOCUS WHEN ZOOMED

Troubleshooting steps for focus issues when zoomed.

CHAPTER 4 EXPLODED VIEWS

1. CABINET SECTION (1)

Exploded view of the first cabinet section.

CHAPTER 4 EXPLODED VIEWS

2. CABINET SECTION (2)

Exploded view of the second cabinet section.

CHAPTER 4 EXPLODED VIEWS

3. CHASSIS (TOP VIEW) SECTION

Exploded view of the chassis from the top.

CHAPTER 4 EXPLODED VIEWS

4. CHASSIS (BOTTOM) SECTION

Exploded view of the chassis from the bottom.

CHAPTER 4 EXPLODED VIEWS

5. ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) SECTION

Exploded view of the electronic viewfinder (EVF) section.

CHAPTER 4 EXPLODED VIEWS

6. CAMERA SECTION

Exploded view of the camera section.

7. ACCESSORIES

Exploded view of available accessories.

CHAPTER 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

1. P-NO. MECHANICAL PARTS LIST

List of mechanical parts with part numbers and descriptions.

CHAPTER 2 DISASSEMBLY

2. ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF) BLOCK

Disassembly of the electronic viewfinder (EVF) block components.

2.1 EVF HOLDER, CABLE GUIDE, CABLE HOLDER

Disassembly of EVF holder, cable guide, and cable holder.

CHAPTER 2 DISASSEMBLY

2.2 LIGHT COVER, EVF TOP CASE, EVF NECK BLOCK, MICROPHONE (MIC) UNIT, LIGHT TERMINAL, EVF CIRCUIT BOARD, EVF BOTTOM CASE

Disassembly of light cover, EVF top case, neck block, mic unit, light terminal, EVF board, bottom case.

2.3 EYE CUP, NECK TOP CASE, NECK BOTTOM CASE, MIRRER, EVF LENS, CRT FRAME, CRT

Disassembly of eye cup, neck cases, mirror, EVF lens, CRT frame, and CRT.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(1) Zoom/Focus Tracking Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting zoom and focus tracking.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(2) AF Noise Level Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the autofocus noise level.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(1) Deflection Yoke Position Adjustment

Procedure to adjust deflection yoke position in EVF.

(2) EVF Centering Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting EVF centering.

(3) EVF Vertical Size Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting EVF vertical size.

(4) EVF Brightness Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting EVF brightness.

(5) EVF Focus Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting EVF focus.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

2. VCR SECTION ADJUSTMENTS

Adjustments specific to the VCR section of the device.

2.1 CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATION

Identification of circuit board locations within the VCR section.

2.2 TEST EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR ADJUSTMENT

List of test equipment required for VCR section adjustments.

2.3 ADJUSTMENT CONDITION

Conditions to meet before performing VCR section adjustments.

2.4 PRESET POSITIONS OF SWITCHES AND CONTROLS DURING ADJUSTMENT

Preset positions for switches and controls during VCR adjustment.

2.5 CONNECTION FOR ADJUSTMENT

How to connect equipment for VCR section adjustments.

2.6 RESET CONDITIONS

Conditions for resetting VCR section components.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

2.7 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Step-by-step procedures for VCR section adjustments.

(1) Head Switching Point Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the head switching point.

(2) X-Value Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the X-value for compatibility.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

3. ERROR MESSAGES IN CAMERA ELECTRIC VALUE AND DIGITAL ADJUSTMENTS

Error messages related to camera electric values and digital adjustments.

3.2 ERROR MESSAGES IN AUTOFOCUS ADJUSTMENT

Error messages related to autofocus adjustment procedures.

3.3 ERROR MESSAGES IN SPOT NOISE ADJUSTMENT

Error messages related to spot noise adjustment.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

4. TROUBLESHOOTING OF AUTOFOCUS

Flowchart for troubleshooting autofocus operation issues.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(2) NO FOCUS LENS OPERATION

Troubleshooting steps for no focus lens operation.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(3) NO ZOOM OPERATION

Troubleshooting steps for no zoom operation.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(4) NO AUTOFOCUS OPERATION

Troubleshooting steps for no autofocus operation.

CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT

(5) SUBJECT IS GREATLY OUT-OF-FOCUS WHEN ZOOMED

Troubleshooting steps for focus issues when zoomed.

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