Panasonic AG-MD830E User Manual

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Operating Instructions
Disassembly Procedures
Mechanism
Electrical Adjustments
Block Diagrams
Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Board Diagrams
Exploded Views
&
Replacement Parts Lists
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Power
Source
AC 120V ~240V± 10%, 50-60Hz
Consumption Approx. 35Watts
Television
CCIR Standard(625 lines, 50fields) PAL color signal
Format
Tape Speed
23.39mm/ s
Tape
Forma S-VHS, VHS
FF/REW
Approx. 2.5min. (with 180min. tape)
Time
Operating
Temperature
5'C-40'C (41'F to 104'F)
Condition
Humidity
35%-80%
Weight 7.0kg
4 heads (NOR (49t.t m) x 2, SS (35t.t m) x 2)
Heads
1 flying
(rotary) erase head (97 t.t m)
Luminance
FM azimuth recording
Color signal Converted subcarrier phase shift recording
LINE (BNC); l.OVp-p,
750 unbalanced
Input
S-VIDEO
(4P);
Y: l.OVp-p, 750 unbalanced
C: 0.3Vp-p (burst), 750 unbalanced
Video
LINE (BNC); l.OVp-p,
750 unbalanced
Output
S-VIDEO (4P);
Y: 1.0Vp-p, 750 unbalanced
C: 0.3Vp-p (burst), 750 unbalanced
Signal-to-
VHS; Color; 46dB
Noise
Ratio
B/W; 47dB
Horizontal
S- VHS; 400 lines
Resolution
VHS; 240 lines
Panasonic
ITEM
Audio
Dimensions
Standard
Accessories
Optional
Accessories
625
Video Cassette Recorder
AG-MD830E
SPECI FICATION
Normal Audio Control; 1 stationary head 2 ch
Heads Hi-Fi Audio; 2
rotary head
Erase; 1 full track erase, 1 Audio track erase
Normal audio; 2 track (stereo)
Tracks
Hi-Fi Audio; 2 channels (stereo)
LINE
(PHONO) x 2; -8dB,47kO unbalanced
Input
MIC (3.5mm PHONE);
-50dBv, 4.7kO unbalanced
LINE
(PHONO) x 2; -8dB, 600 0 unbalanced
HEADPHONES (PHONE)
Output
-60dBv to -20dBv, 80 unbalanced
MONITOR( PHONO) - 8dBv ,6000 unbalanced
Frequency Normal;
50Hz to 10kHz
Response Hi-Fi; 20Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic
Hi-Fi; more than
90 dB
Range
Signal-to-
Normal; better than 42dB
Noise Ratio
10 - 5/8"
(W) x 5 - 3/16" CH) x 14 - 3/8" CD)
270 (W) x 13l.5 (H) x 365.5 CD) mm
Power Cable
RS-232C Serial Interface ..........................
·AG-IA823
34-pin Interface ·······································AG-IA34
Remote Controller .... · .............. · ................ AG-A600
Pause Remote Controller" .................. ·······VW-RM1
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications
are subject to change without notice.

Panasonic AG-MD830E Specifications

General

Video Recording System	NTSC
Video Head	4 heads
SP Playback	Yes
LP Playback	Yes
EP/SLP Playback	Yes
Playback Formats	VHS
Audio	Stereo
Sound Mode	Stereo
Input/Output	S-Video
Tape Speed	SP
Recording Time	Up to 6 hours (EP/SLP mode)

Summary

Operating Instructions

AC Mains Lead Safety

Essential safety guidelines for connecting and using the AC power cord.

VTR Features and Controls

Highlights key operational features and details front/rear panel controls and connections.

Menu Screens and Settings

Guide to navigating menu screens, item settings, and counter functions.

Disassembly and Mechanism

Disassembly Flow Chart and Methods

Outlines the sequence for disassembling unit parts and circuit boards, including screw details.

Mechanism Maintenance and Adjustments

Covers maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, part replacement, and mechanical adjustments.

Screw Identification

Lists screw types used in the disassembly process.

Technical Diagrams and Electrical Adjustments

Test Equipment and Adjustment Setup

Lists required test equipment and explains how to read adjustment tables.

Electrical Adjustment Procedures

Detailed instructions for adjusting various electrical circuits, including video and audio.

Block Diagrams

Visual representation of the unit's functional blocks and signal flows.

Circuit Boards and Parts

Circuit Board Layouts

Visual component and foil side layouts for major circuit boards.

Exploded Views and Parts Lists

Detailed exploded views and comprehensive lists of all replaceable parts.