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General| Image Sensor | CCD |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| LCD Screen | No LCD screen |
| Type | Camcorder |
| Battery Life | Approx. 90 minutes |
| Focus | Auto / Manual |
| Microphone | Built-in |
Procedures for ensuring safe operation after repairs.
Identifies critical components for safe operation and replacement guidelines.
Details on power sources, battery types, and charging procedures.
Procedures for connecting AC and car battery power sources.
Guidelines for cassette insertion, removal, and tape protection.
Step-by-step instructions for recording video with the camera.
Instructions for white balance and precautions regarding moisture condensation.
Diagram showing the location of circuit boards within the camera.
High-level block diagram illustrating the entire system architecture.
Detailed block diagram of the camera subsystem.
Continuation of the detailed block diagram for the camera subsystem.
Detailed block diagram of the video signal processing subsystem.
Continuation of the detailed block diagram for the video subsystem.
Detailed block diagram of the servo control subsystem.
Continuation of the detailed block diagram for the servo subsystem.
Detailed block diagram of the system control subsystem.
Description of the pin functions for IC101 in the system control.
Detailed block diagram of the audio processing subsystem.
Diagram illustrating the power distribution throughout the system.
Continuation of the power distribution diagram.
Schematic diagram illustrating the frame circuitry.
Continuation of the frame circuitry schematic diagram.
Section covering various camera adjustment procedures.
Procedure for connecting the track shifting and monitoring jig.
Instructions for setting up the camera and test equipment for adjustments.
Diagrams indicating adjustment points on various circuit boards.
Procedures for video adjustments like flange back, iris, and AGC.
Procedures for gamma, white clip, and pedestal level adjustments.
Procedures for MPX, carrier balance, and G1/G2 gain adjustments.
Procedures for RB1/RB2 gain, set-up, Y level, and aperture adjustments.
Procedures for white clip (2), max gain, and white balance adjustments.
Procedures for burst level and color reproducibility adjustments.
Procedure for adjusting the LLA (Low Light Amplification) setting.
Section detailing various mechanical adjustment procedures.
Procedure for adjusting the phase of the loading mechanism.
Procedures for adjusting the tape path after electrical adjustments.
Initial adjustment for tracking alignment using RF waveform.
Detailed adjustment for tracking on the tape inlet side.
Detailed adjustment for tracking on the tape outlet side.
Final checks after tape path adjustments are completed.
Procedures for adjusting video system parameters.
Details on alignment tapes and the sequence for video adjustments.
Specific adjustments for the MD-10 board: Ever 5V, Battery Down, Tape End Detection.
Procedures for adjusting servo system parameters like Capstan DC Bias and RF Switching.
Procedures for Y FM Carrier Frequency and Deviation Adjustments.
Procedures for AC Clip and REC Y Recording Current adjustments.
Procedures for REC C Recording Current adjustments (simplified method included).
Procedures for adjusting audio system parameters.
Adjustments for AFM carrier frequency and checking carrier level.
Procedure for adjusting audio deviation levels.
Checks for AFM recording current, noise, frequency response, AGC, and distortion.
