SERVICE MANUAL
SY2VL-NZ8U///
LIQUID CRYSTAL DIGITAL CAMCORDER NTSC
VL-NZ8U
MODEL
In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regulations in some countries) the set should be restored to its
original condition and only parts identical to those specified
be used.
In this Service Manual, only the differences from VL-NZ10U (S01B3VL-NZ10U) are
described.
Therefore, for the parts which are not described in this Service Manual, refer to the
Service Manual for VL-NZ10U (S01B3VL-NZ10U).
VL-NZ8U
CONTENTS
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2. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 2
10.ADJUSTING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS...................................................................................... 3
14.SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS .................................................................................................................. 4
17.REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................... 16
18.PACKING OF THE SET ................................................................................................................... 24
SHARP CORPORATION
This document has been published to be used for
after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
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VL-NZ8U
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Signal System: NTSC standard
Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette
Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode)
Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.812 mm/second
LP mode: 12.555 mm/second
Pickup Device:1/4" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor
(with approx. 680,000 pixels including optical black)
Lens: 10 × optical/300 × digital power zoom lens (F1.8, f=3.6-36.0 mm), full-range auto
focus
Lens Filter Diameter: 27 mm
Monitor: 3" (7.5 cm) full-color LCD screen (TFT active matrix)
Microphone: Electret stereo microphone
Color Temperature Compensation: Auto white balance with white balance lock, outdoor or indoor
Minimum Illumination: 2 lux (9 lux measured by EIA standard)(with gain-up, F1.8)
Still Image Compression System: JPEG base line conformance
Still Image Recording Format: JPEG (Exif2.1)
Still Image Recording Medium: SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Power Requirement: DC 7.4 V
Power Consumption: 4.4 W (during camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off and
backlight normal mode)
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Operating Humidity: 30% to 80%
Storage Temperature: –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions (approx.): 5 3/8" (W) × 3 13/32" (H) × 2 5/16" (D)
[136.1 mm (W) × 86.3 mm (H) × 58.6 mm (D)]
Weight (approx.): 1.0 lbs (455 g)
(without battery pack, lithium battery, video cassette, lens cap, lens hood, hand
strap, shoulder strap and card)
AC Adapter/Battery Charger (UADP-0334TAZZ)
Power Requirement: AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
DC Output: 7.8 V
Power Consumption: 23 W
Dimensions (approx.): 2 25/32" (W) × 1 23/32" (H) × 4 15/32" (D)
[70mm (W) × 43.5mm (H) × 113 mm (D)]
Weight (approx.): 0.38 lbs (170 g)
MultiMedia Card (Supplied Accessory)
Memory Capacity: 8 MB
Power Requirement: 3 V
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage Temperature: –4°F to 149°F (–20°C to +65°C)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.)
For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories,
supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE SHARP (1-800-237-4277) or visit SHARP's
website (http://www.sharp-usa.com)
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10. ADJUSTING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
[Making adjustments]
Adjusting the servo system controller and related parts
1. Setting the system codes
Replacement of IC705 E2PROM requires the following data to be set in this order.
[Procedure]
Set the unit to the VCR mode and set the data for each address.
Code
Address 01 09 02 0A 03 0B 04 0C 05 0D 07 0F
Data 01 FE 01 FE 34 CB 08 F7 00 FF 01 FE
When replacing the IC705 E2PROM, first make the following settings and then start the adjustments.
1. Model code 2. Destination code 3. Specification code 4. Menu selection code 5. Software switching code 6. Calender switching
DV INTERFACE (IEEE1394) ID SETTING
MODEL ID SETTING
Address VCR ADJ FD, FE, FF Mode VCR STOP mode Adjustment rating 10, 20, 19
Procedure 1) Set the unit to the VCR adjustment mode with command 12.
2) Give E
3) Assign a MODEL ID to each address.
Examples • During E
2
PROM write enable with command 20.
2
PROM (IC705) replacement.
Address FDh FEh FFh
Data 10h 20h 1Eh
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14. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 14-1. OVERALL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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14-5. MEC/SYS MiCON SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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6~7
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14-6. POWER2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
8~9