Sony CCD-F555E - Mechanical Adjustments; Setting the Track Shift Mode; Preparation for Adjustment

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Specifications1
Safety Check-Out2
Supplied Accessories2
Semiconductor Location3
Parts Location Diagram Related to Power Supply3
Head Cleaning3
Check for Head Clogs During Recording3
Table of Contents4
General7
Identifying the Parts7
Wireless Remote Commander9
Connecting the Power Sources10
Using the Battery Pack10
Using Alkaline Batteries11
Using House Current12
Using the Best out of the Battery Pack12
How to Prepare the Rechargeable Battery Pack12
When the Rechargeable Battery Pack Should be Replaced12
Notes on Charging13
Keep the Terminals Clean13
Inserting the Lithium Battery14
Setting the Date and Time14
Inserting a Tape15
Ejecting the Tape15
Preventing Accidental Erasure15
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens15
Recording a Picture Using Automatic Adjustments16
Start Recording16
To Record the Date or Time17
When There Is a Strong Wind17
To Check the Last Portion of the Previous Recording17
To Re-Record on a Previously Recorded Portion During Recording18
To Re-Record a Picture in the Middle of a Recorded Tape (Insert Recording)18
Playing Back Your Picture Instantly19
Selecting the Automatic/Manual Adjustment19
Manual Focusing20
Focusing Manually20
Adjusting the White Balance21
Setting Shutter Speed22
Shooting with Backlighting22
Using the Program AE Button23
Using the Portrait Mode23
Using the Sports Mode23
Power Zooming24
Zooming Manually24
Close-Up (Macro)24
Fade-In and Fade-Out25
Superimposing a Title26
Storing a Title26
Various Display Modes of the Title26
Superimposing a Title on Your Tape27
Superimposing a Title at the Beginning28
Superimposing a Title before the Tape Stops28
Recording the Age of Your Child29
Storing the Birth Date/Event Date29
Connections for Playback30
Recording the Age30
Connecting a TV Without Video/Audio Input Jacks (S-1)30
Connecting a TV with Video/Audio Input Jacks31
Playing Back a Tape32
Various Playback Modes32
Using the Tape Counter33
Playing Back the Dual Sound Recorded Tape33
To Index the Whole Tape33
To Return to a Pre-Registered Point33
Editing Onto Another VTR34
Hints for Better Shooting34
Before You Begin34
Operation34
Notes and Precautions35
Lighting35
If Moisture Condenses Inside the Unit35
If Moisture Condenses on the Surface of the Tape35
Using Your Camcorder Abroad36
Power Sources36
Differences in Colour Systems36
Disassembly37
Removal of Cassette Lid Assembly37
Removal of Cabinet (Upper) Assembly37
Removal of Head Cover Assembly37
Removal of Cabinet (R) Assembly38
Removal of Microphone (MC-82 Board)38
Removal of EVF Assembly38
Removal of Camera Block39
Removal of CCD Imager (CD-60 Board)39
Removal of VA-70 Board40
Opening of SS-136 Board40
Removal of Cassette Compartment Assembly (N)40
Internal Views41
Diagrams42
Circuit Boards Location42
Overall Block Diagram43
Camera (1) Block Diagram47
Camera System Control VC-96 Board IC501 (MC68HC11E9)53
Camera (2) Block Diagram55
Titler Block Diagram59
Video (1) Block Diagram63
Video (2) Block Diagram67
Servo Block Diagram71
System Control Block Diagram76
Mode Control System IC Terminal Function Description FU-104 Board IC50181
Servo, System Control System Terminal Function SS-136P Board IC501 (CXP80116)84
Audio Block Diagram87
Electrical Viewfinder Block Diagram91
Power Block Diagram93
Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams97
Frame Schematic Diagram97
CC-60 (CCD Imager) Printed Wiring Board108
CD-60 Board (Component Side)109
CC-60 (CCD Imager) Schematic Diagram112
Cautions for Replacing the CCD Imager115
VC-96 (Camera Process) Printed Wiring Board117
VC-96 Board (Component Side)118
VC-96(1/2)(Camera Process) Schematic Diagram122
VC-96, AF (Camera Lens Drive) Printed Wiring Boards132
VC-96, AF (Camera Lens Drive) Schematic Diagrams137
CT-40 (Titler Process) Schematic Diagram147
VA-70 (Video Process, Audio Process) Printed Wiring Board167
VA-70 (Audio Process) Schematic Diagram179
MC-82 (MIC AMP), SW-175 (Camera Function Switch) Schematic Diagrams184
SS-136 (Servo/System Control), RP-77 (Video Head Amp) Printed Wiring Boards190
CC-61 Board206
Vk-16, Dk-12, Ck-49217
Semiconductors244
Exploded Views245
Cabinet (R) and Cabinet (U) Assemblies245
Cabinet (L) Assembly245
EVF Assembly246
Mechanical Deck Assembly247
Main Boards Assembly250
Camera Block Assembly251
Zoom Lens Assembly (VCL-8510XA)252
Electrical Parts List253
Service Mode283
Senser Lanc283
How to Use RM-95 Jig (Adjustment Remote Controller)283
Transfer Method of the Service Mode with RM-95284
Senser Lanc Memory Map285
Types of Self-Diagnostic Feature286
How to Use Practically287
Camera Adjustments288
Pre-Adjustment Preparations (Camera Block)288
List of Servicing Jigs288
Preparations290
Setting of Switches291
Adjustment Order291
Subjects291
Adjustment Remote Controller292
Precautions on Use of Adjustment Remote Controller292
Adjustment Address Table293
Check Point Array298
AF Microcomputer Data Reading Jig298
Data Processing299
Camera System Adjustments300
Flange Back Adjustment300
Auto Focus Adjustment302
Camera DC-DC Converter Check VC-96, CD-60 Board303
EVR Initial Settings304
Prime Oscillation Adjustment (CD-60 Board)305
PLL Adjustment (CD-60 Board)305
PG CONT and Vsub Adjustment305
Vsub Adjustment305
Iris Adjustment306
HALL Adjustment306
AGC Adjustment308
Matrix Adjustment308
Y1 Gain Adjustment308
Y2 Gain Adjustment309
Yh Level Adjustment309
C1 Gain Adjustment310
Sync Level Adjustment310
Setup Adjustment311
White Clip Adjustment311
Y Level Adjustment312
Max. Gain Adjustment312
H Aperture Adjustment313
Chroma Level Adjustment313
Burst Level Adjustment313
Burst Phase Check314
Pre-White Balance Adjustment (Method Using Vectorscope)314
Pre-White Balance Adjustment (Method Using Oscilloscope)315
Color Reproduction Adjustment (Method Using Vectorscope)316
Gain Adjustment (VC-96 Board)317
Hue Adjustment (VC-96 Board)317
AE Offset Adjustment (VC-96 Board)318
Standard AE Level and Program AE Level Adjustment318
Auto White Balance Adjustment319
Shutter In/Out Adjustment320
Indoor White Balance Check320
Outdoor White Balance Check321
Auto White Balance Check321
Digital Titler System Adjustment322
4FSC Frequency Adjustment322
Controller Frequency Adjustment322
Title A/D Threshold Level Adjustment323
Title Chroma Phase Adjustment323
Electronic Viewfinder System Adjustment (Type A)324
Horizontal Tilt Adjustment324
Centering Adjustment324
Focus Adjustment324
Aberration Adjustment325
Horizontal Oscillation Frequency Adjustment325
Horizontal Amplitude Adjustment325
Electronic Viewfinder System Adjustment (Type B)326
Vertical Amplitude Adjustment326
Brightness, Contrast Adjustments326
Horizontal Amplitude, Vertical Amplitude and Focus Checks326
Arrangement Diagrams for Adjustment Parts329
Mechanical Adjustments331
Setting the Track Shift Mode331
Preparation for Adjustment331
Video Block Adjustments352
Pre-Adjustment Preparations (Video Block)352
Equipment to be Used352
Connection of Equipment352
How to Set the REC Mode in the Model Without REC Switch353
Alignment Tapes354
I/O Level and Impedance355
Service Mdoe355
Emergency Code Check356
2 RECOG SW Check358
Power Supply Adjustment361
Video 4.9V Adjustment (SS-136P Board)361
Oscillation Frequency Adjustment (SS-136P Board)361
System Control System Adjustment362
Power Supply Voltage Check (SS-136P Board)362
Battery down Adjustment362
Servo System Adjustment363
Clock Accuracy Adjustment (FU-104 Board)363
Switching Position Adjustment (SS-136P Board)363
Playback Frequency Characteristics Adjustment364
CH1, CH2 Adjustment364
Crystal Oscillator F0 Checking (VA-70 Board)365
REC EE LEVEL Adjustment (VA-70 Board)365
IR Adjustment (VA-70 Board)366
Chroma Comb Filter Adjustment (VA-70 Board)366
Emphasis y Level Adjustment367
PB CCD Input Level Adjustment367
PB y Level Adjustment367
Y FM Carrier Frequency Adjustment368
Y GM Deviation Adjustment368
Chroma Emphasis F0 Adjustment369
REC C RF Level Adjustment369
REC y Level Adjustment369
REC ATF Level Checking (SS-136P Board)370
Quasl Burst Phase Adjustment370
Delay Burst Phase Adjustment (VA-70 Board)371
Character Generator Adjustments372
Character Generator SG Frequency Adjustment (CT-40 Board)372
Audio System Adjustments373
DDS Character Position Adjustment (CT-40 Board)373
1.5 Mhz Carrier Frequency Check (VA-70 Board)375
1.7 Mhz Carrier Frequency Check375
1.5 Mhz Recording Level Adjustment375
1.7Mhz Recording Level Adjustment375
E-E Output Level Check376
REC Matrix L-R Adjustment376
REC Matrix L+R Check376
1.5 Mhz Deviation Adjustment376
1.7 Mhz Deviation Adjustment377
PB Matrix L Adjustment377
PB Matrix R Check377
Overall Level Characteristics, Separation Check378
Overall Distortion Check378
Overall Noise Level Check378

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