Sony AV-3600 - User Manual

AV-3600
V1DEOCORDER
SONY
CORPORATION

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1-2. SPECIFICATIONS

Lists technical specifications for the SONY AV-3600 Videocorder, including video and audio.

1-3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Details precautions and operating procedures for recording, playback, and sound dubbing.

1-4. INPUT;OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Describes all input and output terminals and their signal characteristics for the AV-3600.

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

2-1. VIDEO CIRCUITS

Explains the video signal processing during record and playback operations.

2-2. SERVO CIRCUITS

Details the servo and pulse system principles for rotational speed and angular position control.

2-3. AUDIO CIRCUITS

Explains the audio signal processing for recording and playback.

2-5. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS

Details the power supply circuit operation and voltage regulation.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

4-1. PRECAUTIONS

General precautions for mechanical maintenance and tape path adjustments.

4-2. CLEANING HEADS AND SLIP RINGS

Instructions for cleaning video heads and slip rings to ensure picture quality.

4-3. LUBRICATION

Lists and describes the five major lubrication points for the tape transport mechanism.

4-4. DRIVE-BELT REPLACEMENT

4-6. VIDEO HEAD REPLACEMENT

Step-by-step guide for removing and replacing the video head assembly.

Video Head Dihedral Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting video head dihedral for tape interchangeability.

4-7. TAPE TENSION BRAKE CHECK

4-9. AUDIO;CONTROL HEAD REPLACEMENT

4-12. BRAKE-SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT

4-13. MOTOR REPLACEMENT

4-16. CAPSTAN BEARING AND SHAFT RE- PLACEMENT

4-15. AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF SWITCH ADJUST MENT

4-18. PINCH ROLLER

Pinch Roller Pressure Adjustment

VIDEO SYSTEM ALIGNMENT

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

5-1. MAXIMUM DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts sync tip carrier frequency, deviation, dark clip, and video output level.

5-2. CARRIER LEAK ADJUSTMENT

Minimizes carrier leak in the picture for a clean signal.

5-3. RECORD CURRENT ADJUSTMENT

Sets the signal level applied to video heads for optimal recording.

5-4. PLAYBACK PREAMPLIFIER ADJUSTMENT

Adjusts head resonance and playback equalization for correct frequency response.

SERVO SYSTEM ALIGNMENT

6-1. FREE-RUNNING SPEED CHECK

6-4. 30-Hz PULSE ADJUSTMENT

6-5. 30 PG PULSE LOCK PHASE ADJUSTMENT

6-6. SERVO RESPONSE-TIME ADJUSTMENT

6-7. PLAYBACK SERVO CHECK

6-8. 30 PG PULSE POSITION CHECK

Ensures correct coil positions for proper video head switching and interlace.

6-9. 30 PG PULSE PHASE CHECK

Sets precise angular displacement between 30 PG coils for correct interlace.

6-10. SERVO-REFERENCE DELAY MV (REC)

6-11. SERVO-REFERENCE DELAY MV(PB)

6-12. TRACKING CONTROL CHECK

AUDIO SYSTEM ALIGNMENT

7-1. AUDIO;CTL HEAD AZIMUTH AND TILT ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusts azimuth and tilt for maximum audio output.

7-2. PLAYBACK LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Sets the playback audio output level to dB.

7-3. LINE OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION

Calibrates the line output level for record mode.

7-4. BIAS;ERASE OSCILLATOR CHECK

7-5. AUDIO RECORD BIAS SETTING

Sets the audio record bias for optimal recording.

POWER SUPPLY ALIGNMENT

8-1. POWER SUPPLY ADJUSTMENT

SUPPLEMENT

1-1. Picture Resolution Up

1-2. Audio Manual Control

2. ADJUSTMENT

5-1. Maximum Deviation Adjustment

Adjusts deviation parameters, referencing previous sections.

5-4. Playback Preamplifier Adjustment

Adjusts playback preamp for frequency response, referencing previous sections.

7-1. Audio Head Azimuth Adjustment

Adjusts audio head for optimal output, referencing previous sections.

7-2. Level Meter Setting

7-3. Age Level Setting

7-4. Audio Bias Setting

Guides setting audio bias and recording input signals.

7-5. Playback Level Setting

Sets the playback line out level using a VTVM.

7-6. Overall Frequency Characteristics

Sony AV-3600 Specifications

General

Audio S/N	40 dB
Video Format	Analog
Tape Width	1/2 inch
Tuner	No
Inputs	Video, Audio
Outputs	Video, Audio