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Important safety checks to perform after service before releasing the unit.
Warning about critical components that require specific Sony replacement parts.
Details I/O ports like LINE-1, DECODER/LINE-2/3 IN, AUDIO OUT, and VIDEO IN jacks.
Covers power, temperature, dimensions, mass, and included accessories.
Outlines the step-by-step disassembly process, referencing specific pages.
Instructions for unpacking VCR items and checking the model name.
Guide to inserting batteries and basic operation of the remote commander.
Instructions for connecting the VCR to a TV without a Scart connector via aerial.
Guide for connecting the VCR to a TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector.
Covers stereo system, audio/video jacks, satellite tuner connections, and TV tuning steps.
Steps for using the Auto Set Up function to configure language, channels, and clock.
Procedure for manually setting the VCR's time and date for timer features.
Instructions on how to change the Auto Clock Set function or disable it.
Guide to changing the on-screen display language.
Steps to manually preset channels if Auto Set Up missed some.
Details on tuning channels manually and using fine tuning for clear pictures.
How to reorder or skip unused programme positions in the channel list.
Steps to skip disabled programme positions using PROG +/- buttons.
Instructions for entering or changing station names (up to 5 characters).
Guide to setting up and receiving Canal Plus channels via a decoder.
Instructions on how to play a VHS tape, including pause and rewind.
How to initiate playback automatically using the remote commander.
Steps for recording TV programs using the remote commander and selecting program position/speed.
Method to record the current TV program directly using the remote commander.
Guide for setting timer recordings using the Dial Timer function without the TV.
Procedure to set the VCR clock for timer recording functions.
Explanation of the Demonstration Mode for sales demonstrations.
How to program timer recordings using the ShowView system via program guide numbers.
General instructions for setting timer recordings via the TIMER menu.
Steps to record satellite programs by connecting a tuner.
How to play tapes at different speeds using the shuttle ring or remote buttons.
How to set the VCR to stop recording automatically after a specified duration.
Guide to recording from external equipment using sync signals.
How to review, modify, or cancel programmed timer recordings.
Information on how the VCR handles stereo and bilingual audio recording.
Using Smart Search to find recorded programs based on date, time, or position.
How to find specific recordings using index signals marked on the tape.
Steps for manually adjusting tracking and using the Reality Regenerator (RR) function.
How to navigate and change settings within the VCR's options menus.
Explains how to connect other VCRs or stereo systems for recording or audio dubbing.
Steps for performing basic editing operations like dubbing or cutting scenes.
Lists control buttons and their corresponding page numbers for reference.
Instructions for removing the upper case of the VCR.
Steps to remove the rear panel assembly.
Procedure for removing the power supply unit.
Guide for removing the front panel section.
Instructions for removing the mechanism deck assembly.
Steps to remove the main MA-373 circuit board.
Diagrams showing internal components and their locations.
Illustrates the physical placement of major circuit boards within the VCR.
High-level overview of the VCR's main functional blocks and their interconnections.
Detailed diagram of the video signal processing path within the VCR.
Illustrates the servo and system control circuits and their interactions.
Diagram showing the audio signal processing path, including Hi-Fi and normal audio.
Schematic of the tuner section, detailing reception and signal processing.
Diagram of the mode control circuits, including remote control and button inputs.
Schematic of the power supply unit, showing voltage regulation and distribution.
Common notes for interpreting printed wiring boards and schematic diagrams, including component markings and values.
Overall schematic showing major board interconnections and connector pinouts.
Component layout diagram for the main MA-373 circuit board.
A list of components and their locations on the MA-373 board.
Visual representations of signal waveforms at specific points on the IC260.
Detailed schematic for the head amplifier section of the MA-373 board.
Schematic covering the video and audio processing circuits on the MA-373 board.
Signal waveform examples for IC200, illustrating record and playback signals.
Schematic specific to the SECAM signal processing on the MA-373 board.
Detailed schematic for the servo and system control circuitry on the MA-373 board.
Waveform examples for IC162, illustrating servo and control signals.
Schematic detailing the Hi-Fi audio processing circuits on the MA-373 board.
Schematic of the tuner section, showing tuner modules and signal paths.
Schematic covering the input/output interfaces and connectors on the MA-373 board.
Schematic for the mode control logic, including remote and button inputs.
Schematic of the power supply section, detailing voltage regulation and distribution.
Schematics for the JK-180 (front input) and KK-23 (dial timer) boards.
Component layout diagrams for the JK-180 and KK-23 circuit boards.
Component layout diagram for the DS-91 mode control circuit board.
Schematic for the DS-91 mode control circuit, showing connections to other boards.
Component layout diagram for the SRV938EK power supply board.
Schematic of the SRV938EK power supply, detailing its circuitry.
Pin function details for the video block interface on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Pin functions for the servo peripheral circuit interface on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Pin functions for the mechanism block interface on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Pin functions for system control peripheral circuits on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Pin functions for the audio block interface on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Detailed pin function list for the microprocessor (IC162) on the MA-373 board.
Explanation of how error codes are displayed and a table of error codes and their meanings.
Refers to a separate manual for mechanical adjustments.
Covers pre-adjustment preparations, power supply, servo, and audio adjustments.
Steps for adjusting Hi-Fi audio parameters like AF switching and frequency response.
Steps for adjusting normal audio system parameters like ACE head and E-E output level.
Procedure to check record/play levels and distortion factor against reference input.
Method to confirm the signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) is within specifications.
Procedure to confirm the frequency response characteristics.
Check record/play levels and distortion factor against reference.
Confirm signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) is within specifications.
Visual layout of adjustment points on MA-373 and SRV938EK boards.
Diagrams showing disassembled parts for identification and ordering.
Exploded view of the front panel and cabinet parts.
Exploded view of the main chassis assembly.
Exploded view of the first part of the mechanism chassis assembly.
Exploded view of the second part of the mechanism chassis assembly.
Exploded view of the third part of the mechanism chassis assembly.
Comprehensive list of electrical components, including part numbers and descriptions.
Pin function details for the video block interface on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Pin functions for the servo peripheral circuit interface on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Pin functions for the mechanism block interface on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Pin functions for system control peripheral circuits on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Pin functions for the audio block interface on IC162 of the MA-373 board.
Detailed pin function list for the microprocessor (IC162) on the MA-373 board.
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