• HCD-VX888 is the tuner, deck, Video CD
and amplifier section in MHC-VX888.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
CDCD Mechanism TypeCDM58E-30BD61A
SectionBase Unit NameBU-30BD61A
Tape deckModel Name Using Similar Mechanism HCD-DX80
SectionTape Tr ansport Mechanism TypeTCM-230AWR41
E Model
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism NEW
Optical Pick-up NameA-MAX.3
Amplifier section
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 160 + 160 watts
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Inputs
GAME (VIDEO):1Vp-p, 75 ohms
(phono jacks)
GAME (AUDIO):voltage 250 mV,
(phono jacks)impedance 47 kilohms
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN: voltage 450 mV/250 mV,
(phono jacks)impedance 47 kilohms
MIC 1/2:sensitivity 1 mV,
(phone jack)impedance 10 kilohms
Outputs
VIDEO OUT:max. output level
(phono jacks)1 Vp-p, unbalanced,
S. VIDEO OUT:Y: 1 Vp-p, unbalanced,
(4-pin/mini-DIN jack)Sync negative,
AUDIO OUT:voltage 140 mV,
(phono jacks)impedance 47 kilohms
PHONES:accepts headphones of 8
(stereo mini jack)ohms or more
FRONT SPEAKER:accepts impedance of 6 to
SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
200 + 200 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Sync negative, load
impedance
75 ohms
C: 0.286Vp-p,
load impedance 75 ohms
16 ohms
6 to 16 ohms
SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO CD/CD player section
SystemCompact disc and digital
LaserSemiconductor laser
Laser OutputMax. 44.6 µW*
Frequency response2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Wave length780 – 790 nm
Signal-to-noise ratioMore than 90 dB
Dynamic rangeMore than 90 dB
Video color system format
CD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wave length660 nm
Output level–18 dBm
Tape player section
Recording system4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
(DOLBY NR OFF)using Sony TYPE I
Wow and flutter±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
audio system
(λ=780nm)
*This output is the value
measured at a distance of
200 mm from the
objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 mm aperture.
NTSC, PAL
cassette
40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE II
cassette
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
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9-873-817-11Sony Corporation
2001D0500-1Home Audio Company
C 2001.4Shinagawa Tec Service Manual Production Group
MINI HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
HCD-VX888
General
Power requirements
Australian models:230 – 240 V AC,
Mexican models:120 V AC, 60 Hz
Thailand models:220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models:120 V, 220 V or
Power consumption
Dimensions (w/h/d)Approx. 280 x 360 x 425
MassApprox. 10.5 kg
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
50/60 Hz
230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
250 watts
mm
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
— BACK PANEL —
NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP
BLOCK OR BASE UNIT
The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electrostatic break-down because of the potential difference generated
by the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human
body.
During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and also
use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the
repair parts.
The flexible board is easily damaged and should be handled with
care.
NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK
The laser beam on this model is concentrated so as to be focused
on the disc reflective surface by the objective lens in the optical
pick-up block. Therefore, when checking the laser diode emission, observe from more than 30 cm away from the objective lens.
Laser component in this product is capable
of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for
Class 1.
PARTS No.
MODEL
E3, EA, SP2/6, IA models
E91 model
• Abbreviation
E3: 240 V AC Area in E model
E91 : 220 V AC Area in E model
EA: Saudi Arabia model
SP2/6 : Malaysia, singapore model
IA: Indonesia model
PARTS No.
4-232-028-2
4-232-028-4
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes on chip component replacement
• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be
damaged by heat.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANU AL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
PREV ea (12, 15, 16)
PICTURE EFFECT wj (17)
P FILE wd (25)
REPEAT 9 (12, 14)
RETURN Oqg (12)
SLEEP 1 (27)
SURROUND SPEAKER MODE
wk (24)
SPECIAL MENU 0 (16, 17)
SPECTRUM eg (26)
SELECT qd (12)
TAPE A/B rs (20, 21, 27)
TUNER/BAND r; (18, 19, 21)
TV @/14 (9)
TV VIDEO 8 (9)
TV VOL +/– 6 (9)
TV CH +/– 7 (9)
VOL +/– w; (28)
: Adjusts the volume.
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 5 (8, 9, 19, 29, 32,
33)
nN (play) qd (11~14, 16, 21,
27)
X (pause) qf (11, 13, 20, 21)
x (stop) qh (11~13, 16, 17, 20,
21, 33)
. (go back)/PRESET – e;
(11~14, 16~21)
> (go forward)/PRESET + e;
(11~14, 16~21)
m (rewind)/TUNING – wl (12,
13, 17~21, 33)
M (fast forward)/TUNING + wl
(12, 13, 17~21)
v/V/b/B (cursor) wf (10, 22, 25,
28)
HCD-VX888
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Setting the time
1
Turn on the system.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
When you set the time for the first time,
proceed to step 5.
3
Press cursor V/v repeatedly to select
CLOCK SET.
4
Press ENTER.
5
Press cursor V/v repeatedly to set the
hour.
6
Press ENTER.
7
Press cursor V/v repeatedly to set the
minute.
8
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
Tip
If you have made a mistake or want to change the
time, start over from step 2.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Saving the power in
standby mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the
power is off.
Each time you press the button, the
system switches cyclically as follows:
Demonstration t Clock t Power Saving
Mode
Tips
• The ?/1 indicator light up even in the Power
Saving Mode.
• The timer works in the Power Saving Mode.
Note
You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY once to show the
demonstration, twice to show the clock display.
Inserting the batteries
into the remote control
AA (R6)
batteries
E
e
Using the remote
To
Turn the TV on
or off
Switch the TV’s
video input
Change the TV
Channel
Adjust the volume
of the TV speaker
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
Press
TV ?/1.
TV/VIDEO
TV CH +/–
TV VOL +/–
Getting Started
6
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
2-1.DISASSEMBLY FLOW
SET
2-2. CASE (TOP)
(Page 8)
2-3. LOADING PANEL
(Page 8)
2-4. CD MECHANISM DECK
(CDM58E-30BD61A)
(Page 9)
HCD-VX888
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
2-5. FRONT PANEL SECTION
(Page 9)
2-7. BACK PANEL SECTION
(Page 10)
2-8. MAIN BOARD
(Page 11)
2-10. BASE UNIT
(BU-30BD61A)
(Page 12)
2-6. TAPE MECHANISM DECK
(TCM-230AWR41)
(Page 10)
2-9. LEAF SW BOARD,
HEAD (A) BOARD,
HEAD (B) BOARD
(Page 11)
2-11. VIDEO BOARD,
DRIVER BOARD
(Page 12)
2-12. MOTOR BOARD,
ADDRESS SENSOR
BOARD
(Page 12)
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Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-2.CASE (TOP)
two screws (case 3 TP2)
5
8
side panel (L)
6
screw (case 3TP2)
qa
case (Top)
q;
7
two screws
(+BVTP 3
×
10)
q;
4
side panel (R)
9
four screws
(+BVTP 3
×
12)
2-3.LOADING PANEL
3
loading panel
3
two
screws
(+BVTP 3
1
two screws (case 3 TP2
2
screw (case 3 TP2)
–BOTTOM VIEW–
CD mechanism deck (CDM58E-30BD60)
×
10)
2
Pull-out the disc tray.
8
1
Turn the pulley in the direction of the arrow.
Front panel side
2-4.CD MECHANISM DECK (CDM58E-30BD61A)
7
CD mechanism deck
(CDM58E-30BD61A)
5
6
screw (+BVTP 3
screw (+BVTP 3
4
×
connector
CN781)
(
10)
×
10)
1
wire (flat type)
(15 core)
2
connector
CN202)
(
3
connector
(
CN403)
HCD-VX888
(CN201)
2-5.FRONT PANEL SECTION
2
wire (flat type)
(17 core)
8
Screws
(+BVTP 3
9
(CN304)
×
10)
1
connector (
CN607)
6
screw
(+BVTP 3
× 10)
two screws
6
(+BVTP 3
× 10
7
screws (+BVTP 3
3
connector (
4
connector (
0
)
front panel section
CN1)
CN2)
5
screw
(+BVTP 3
×
10)
× 10
)
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2-6.TAPE MECHANISM DECK (TCM-230AWR41)
1
five
screws
(+BVTP 2.6
×
8
2-7.BACK PANEL SECTION
2
1
connector (CN973)
connector
(CN505)
6
back panel section
2
Tape mechanism deck
(TCM-230AWR41)
4
five screws
(+BVTP 3
5
two screws
(+BVTP 3
×
×
10)
10
10
3
connector
(CN891)
2-8.MAIN BOARD
)
MAIN board
2
MAIN board
HCD-VX888
2-9.LEAF SW BOARD, HEAD (A) BOARD, HEAD (B) BOARD
2
five claws
1
two screws (+BVTP 3
3
LEAF
SW board
1
Remove the four solderings.
×
10
5
head (A) board
4
screw (+PTT 2
×
7
4)
6
head (B) board
screw (+PTT 2
×
4)
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2-10. BASE UNIT (BU-30BD61A)
0
base unit
(BU-30BD61A)
9
two insulators (BU-30)
8
9
two insulators (BU-30)
7
screws (DIA. 12)
4
coil spring (insulator)
3
two stoppers (BU)
2
two screws (+BVTP 2.6
2-11. VIDEO BOARD, DRIVER BOARD
×
6
two
coil springs (insulator)
5
two
screws (+PTPWH M2.6
1
wire (flat type)
8)
4
coil spring (insulator)
(25 core)
(CN101)
12
7
wire (flat type)
(8 core)
8
DRIVER board
5
s
crew (+BVTP 2.6
2
wire (flat type)
(13 core)
(CN702)
(CN502)
1
×
8)
wire (flat type)
(25 core)
(CN501)
6
4
VIDEO board
3
two s
crews (+BVTP 3
×
10
2-12. MOTOR BOARD, ADDRESS SENSOR BOARD
8
screw (+PTPWH 2.6
MOTOR board
6
3
0
9
tray
screw (+BVTP 2.6
×
8)
×
8)
2
two screws (+BVTP 2.6
1
qa
ADDRESS
HCD-VX888
×
8)
4
wire (flat type)
(8 core)
(CN721)
Remove the two solderings of motor.
5
connector
SENSOR board
7
Pull-out the disc tray.
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SECTION 3
TEST MODE
[Cold Reset]
• The cold reset clears all data including preset data stored in the
RAM to initial conditions. Execute this mode when returning
the set to the customer.
Procedure:
1. Press three buttons x , ENTER , and ?/1 simultaneously.
2. The fluorescent indicator tube becomes blank instantaneously,
and the set is reset.
[Hot Reset]
• This mode resets the set with the preset data kept stored in the
memory. The hot reset mode functions same as if the power
cord is plugged in and out.
Procedure:
1. Press three buttons x , ENTER , and DISPLAY
simultaneously.
2. The fluorescent indicator tube becomes blank instantaneously,
and the set is reset.
[Tuner Step Change]
• A step of AM channels can be changed over between 9 kHz and
10 kHz.
Procedure:
1. Press ?/1 button to turn the set ON.
2. Select the function “TUNER”, and press TUNER/BAND button
to select the BAND “AM”.
3. Press ?/1 button to turn the set OFF.
4. Press ENTER and ?/1 buttons simultaneously, and the display
of fluorescent indicator tube changes to “AM 9 k STEP” or
“AM 10 k STEP”, and thus the channel step is changed over.
[Function Change Mode]
• Select either VIDEO or MD of the external FUNCTION input.
Procedure:
1. Turn on the power.
2. Hold down MD (VIDEO) button then press ?/1 button , and
release ?/1 button first in order not to switch off the set
immediately.
The another function of the previous function is selected , the
input level is also changed and displayed “ MD ” or “VIDEO”.
[GC Test Mode]
• This mode is used to check the software version, FL tube, LED,
keyboard and VACS.
Procedure:
1. Press three buttons x , ENTER , and DISC 2 simultaneously.
2. LEDs and fluorescent indicator tube are all turned on.
3. When you want to enter the software version display mode,
press DISC 1 . The model number and destination are displayed.
4. Each time DISC 1 is pressed, the display changes starting
from MC version, GC version, CD version, CDD version, CDM
version, BD version, ST version, TC version, TA version and
TM version in this order, and returns to the model number and
destination display.
5. When DISC 3 is pressed while the version numbers are being
displayed except model number and destination, year, month
and day of the software creation appear. When DISC 3 is
pressed again, the display returns to the software version display .
When DISC 1 is pressed while year, month and day of the
software creation are being displayed, the year, month and day
of creation of the software versions are displayed in the same
order of version display.
6. Press DISC 2 button, and the key check mode is activated.
7. In the key check mode, the fluorescent indicator tube displays
“K0 V0”. Each time a button is pressed, “KEY” value increases.
However, once a button is pressed, it is no longer taken into
account.
“VOL” value increases like 1, 2, 3 ... if rotating VOLUME
knob in “+” direction, or it decreases like 0, 9, 8 ... if rotating in
“–” direction.
8. Also when DISC 3 is pressed after lighting of all LEDs and FL
tubes, value of VACS appears.
9. To e xit from this mode, press three b uttons in the same manner
as step 1, or disconnect the power cord.
[MC Test Mode]
• This mode is used to check operations of the respective sections
of Amplifier, Tuner , and T ape.
Procedure:
* To enter MC Test Mode
1. Press the ?/1 button to turn on the set.
2. Press the three buttons of x , ENTER and DISC 3
simultaneously.
3. The messages MUSIC, MOVIE, GAME and P FILE flash on
the FL display tube.
The input FUNCTION is Changed to VIDEO.
* Check of Amplifier
1. When v (CURSOR UP) button is pressed, GEQ increases to
its maximum and a message “GEQ MAX” appears.
2. When V (CURSOR DOWN) button is pressed, GEQ decreases
to its minimum and a message “GEQ MIN” appears.
3. When b (CURSOR LEFT) or B (CURSOR RIGHT) button
is pressed, GEQ is set to flat and a message “GEQ FLAT”
appears.
4. When the VOLUME control knob is turned clockwise even
slightly, the sound volume increases to its maximum and a
message “VOLUME MAX” appears for two seconds, then the
display returns to the original display.
5. When the V OLUME control knob is turned counter-clockwise
even slightly , the sound volume decreases to its minimum and a
message “VOLUME MIN” appears for two seconds, then the
display returns to the original display.
* Check of clock frequency
1. To check the frequenc y of clock used to run the time in the unit,
the clock output is available at pin 39 (IC 501, MASTER
CONTROL) only during MC test mode.
2. The frequency is 32.768 kHz or so.
* Tuner function
1. In the test mode, the default-preset channel is called even when
the TUNER is selected and an attempt is made to call the preset
channel that has been stored in memory. (It means that the
memory is cleared.)
2. The minimum, center and maximum frequency of each band is
set then.
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* T ape function
1. When a tape is inserted in Deck B and recording is started, the
input source function selects VIDEO automatically.
When CD SYNC/HI-DUB button is pressed during Rec in
function, ALC is turned on.
2. When x button is pressed to stop recording, the Tape (Deck)
B is selected and tape is rewound, tape is rewound using m
button, tape is stops at around the record-starting position and
playback of the recorded portion of the tape is started. If P A USE
is inserted even once during recording, tape is rewound to the
position around the PAUSE position and is played back.
3. When CD SYNC / HI-DUB button is pressed during playback
of Deck B, either normal speed or high speed can be selected
by this button.
* AMS Test Mode
1. Set TAPE function
2. Select the desired loop by pressing the PLA Y MODE b utton.
Insert a test tape AMS-110A or AMS-120 to Deck A.
3. Press the SPECTRUM button to enter the AMS test mode.
4. After a tape is rewound first, the FF AMS is checked, and the
mechanism is shut off after detecting the AMS signal twice.
5. Then the REW AMS is checked and the mechanism is shut off
after detecting the AMS signal twice.
6. When the check is complete, a message of either OK or NG
appears.
* To return to normal mode again.
1. When you want to exit this mode, press the ?/1 button.
2. The cold reset is enforced at the same time.
[VACS ON/OFF Mode]
• This mode is used to switch ON and OFF the VACS (Variable
Attenuation Control System).
Procedure:
Press the ENTER and SPECTRUM buttons simultaneously. The
message “VACS OFF” or “VACS ON” appears.
[CD Aging Mode]
Procedure:
1. Short SL501 by soldering.
2. Turn on the main power. Set a disc on the DISC1 tray. Select
CD.
3. Press the SELECT/gG button. The aging mode starts.
4. Aging status appears on the monitor screen.
How to exit the CD aging mode:
1. Press the ?/1 and turn off the main power.
2. Remove soldering from SL501.
[Function Change Mode]
Select either VIDEO or MD of the external FUNCTION input.
Procedure:
1. Turn on the power.
2. Press the two buttons ENTER and ?/1 at the same time.
The main power is turned on and the other function of the
previous function is selected and displayed. “MD” or
“VIDEO”.
[VIDEO CD Color-bars Mode]
On this mode, the data of the color-bars signal as a picture signal
and the 1 kHz sine wave signal as a sound signal are output by the
mechanism controller (IC502) for the video CD signal check. When
measurement of the voltage and waveform on the VIDEO board,
perform it in this mode.
For reference, the color-bars signal can be observed at CN301 pin
2 using an oscilloscope.
Procedure:
1. Short the both ends of the land of SL503 of the VIDEO board.
2. Turn the power on. Press the CD button to select CD.
3. The color-bars appears when the CD is in stop status, and it
disappears when the CD goes in play status.
4. After measuring, remove the lead wire connected.VIDEO board
(SIDE B)
[CD Servo ON/OFF Mode]
Procedure:
1. Short SL502 on the VIDEO board by soldering.
2. Turn on the main power. Set a disc on the DISC1 tray. Select
CD.
3. Press the hH button to play back CD.
4. When the > + button is pressed, 100 track jump is executed.
5. Also, every pressing of the PLAY MODE button triggers
between ON and OFF of TRACKING SERVO and SLED
SERVO.
How to quit the CD servo ON/OFF mode:
1. Press the ?/1 button to turn off the main power.
2. Remove soldering from SL502.
TOC reading
Last track is played back
First track is played bac
OPEN
CLOSE
Monitor Display
1st line OPEN/CLOSE/CD PLAY display
2nd line DISC1/DISC1-15/DISC1-1/TIME display
4th line COUNT : 1 display
5th line TOTAL ERR : 00 display
6th line JITTER FF display
3rd line AGING
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[ VIDEO BOARD ] (SIDE A)
J301
CN501
1 2 3
CN301
SL503
SL502
SL501
CHECK LED
CN502
CN503
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MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
HCD-VX888
SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Precaution
1. Clean the following parts with a denatured alcohol-moistened
swab:
2. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.
3. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjusted.
5. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
Torque Measurement
ModeTorque meter
FWD
FWD
back tension
REV
REV
back tension
FF/REW
FWD tension
REV tension
CQ-102C
CQ-102C
CQ-102RC
CQ-102RC
CQ-201B
CQ-403A
CQ-403R
Meter reading
3.06 N • m to 6.96 N • m
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
0.19 N • m to 0.58 N • m
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
3.06 N • m to 6.96 N • m
31 to 71 g • cm
(0.43 – 0.98 oz • inch)
0.19 N • m to 0.58 N • m
2 to 6 g • cm
(0.02 – 0.08 oz • inch)
6.96 N • m to 14.02 N • m
71 to 143 g • cm
(0.98 – 1.99 oz • inch)
9.80 N • m
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
9.80 N • m
100 g or more
(3.53 oz or more)
DECK SECTION
1. Demagnetize the record/playback head with a head
demagnetizer.
2. Do not use a magnetized screwdriver for the adjustments.
3. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
parts adjust.
4. The adjustments should be performed with the rated power
supply voltage unless otherwise noted.
5. The adjustments should be performed in the order given in this
service manual. (As a general rule, playback circuit adjustment
should be completed before performing recording circuit
adjustment.)
6. The adjustments should be performed for both L-CH and RCH.
7. Switches and controls should be set as follows unless otherwise
specified.
• Test Tape
TapeSignalUsed for
P-4-A10010 kHz, –10 dBAzimuth Adjustment
WS-48B3 kHz, 0 dBTape Speed Adjustment
P-4-L300J315 Hz, 0 dBLevel Adjustment
Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment
0 dB=0.775 V
DECK A DECK B
Note: Perform this adjustments for both decks
Procedure:
1. Mode: Playback
test tape
P-4-A100
(10 kHz, –10 dB)
set
main board
CN301
Pin
3
(L-CH)
1
(R-CH)
Pin
main board
CN301
2
(GND)
Pin
level mete
+
–
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2. Turn the adjustment screw and check output peaks. If the peaks
do not match for L-CH and R-CH, turn the adjustment screw
so that outputs match within 1dB of peak.
Output
level
within
1dB
L-CH
peak
R-CH
peak
within
1dB
Screw
position
L-CH
peak
Screw
position
R-CH
peak
3. Mode: Playback
test tape
P-4-A100
(10 kHz, –10 dB)
L-CH
MAIN
board
CN301
set
R-CH
waveform of oscilloscope
in phase 45°90°135°180
pin
L
R
pin
good
3
pin
1
2
oscilloscop
V
wrong
H
°
4. After the adjustments, apply suitable locking compound to the
pats adjusted.
Adjustment Location: Playback Head (Deck A).
Record/Playback/Erase Head (Deck B).
Tape Speed Adjustment
Note: Start the Tape Speed adjustment as below after setting to the test
mode.
In the test mode, the tape speed is high during pressing the
DECK B
CD SYNC/HI-DUB button.
Procedure:
1. Turn the power switch on.
2. Press the x button, ENTER button and DISC 3 button
simultaneously.
(The “TEST MODE” on the fluorescent indicator tube display
while in the test mode.)
To exit from the test mode, press the ?/1 button.
Mode: Playback
test tape
WS-48B
(3 kHz, 0 dB)
set
main board
CN301 (Pin
frequency counter
3
: L-CH)
1
: R-CH)
(Pin
+
–
1. Insert the WS-48B into the deck B.
2. Press the gG button on the deck B.
3. Press the CD SYNC/HI-DUB button in playback mode.
Then at HIGH speed mode.
4. Adjust RV1001 on the LEAF SW board so that frequency
counter reads 6,000 ± 30 Hz.
5. Press the CD SYNC/HI-DUB button.
Then back to NORMAL speed mode.
6. Adjust RV1002 on the LEAF SW board so that frequency
counter reads 3,000 ± 15 Hz.
Adjustment Location: LEAF SW board
Playback level Adjustment
DECK A DECK B
Procedure:
Mode: Playback
test tape
P-4-L300J
(315 Hz, 0 dB)
level meter
forward
reverse
3
1
+
–
: L-CH)
: R-CH)
set
main board
CN301 (Pin
(Pin
1. Confirm that level difference between the channels is with ±
0.5 dB.
2. After check, adjust the following RVs.
Deck A is RV302 (L-CH), Deck B is RV303 (L-CH) so that
adjustment within adjustment level as follows.
Adjustment Level:
CN301 PB level: 334.4 to 748.7 mV (–7.3 to –0.3 dB)
Adjustment Location: MAIN board
Sample Volue of Wow and Flutter: 0.3% or less W. RMS
(WS-48B)
18
HCD-VX888
e
r
set
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (J101)
315 Hz, 50 mV (–23.8 dB)
blank tape
CS-123
600
Ω
attenuator
AF OSC
+
–
set
recorded
portion
CN301 (Pin
3
: L-CH)
(Pin
1
: R-CH)
level meter
REC Bias Adjustment DECK B
Procedure:
In the MC test mode, the “REC memory mode” is convenient for
this adjustment. In the “REC memory mode” , when the REC starts
the input signal FUNCTION is switched to VIDEO automatically.
When the REC stops, the tape returns near to the recording start
position.
1. Press MD (VIDEO) button to select VIDEO. (This step is not
necessary if the above test mode has already been set.)
2. Insert a tape into deck B.
3. After press REC P AUSE/STAR T b utton, press REC PAUSE/
START button, then recording start.
4. Mode: Record
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (J101)
1) 315 Hz
2) 10 kHz
AF OSC
attenuator
50 mV (–23.8 dB)
600
Ω
blank tap
CN-123
set
5. Mode: Playback
recorded
portion
set
level mete
+
–
4. Mode: Record
5. Mode: Playback
6. Confirm the play back signal recorded in step 3 becomes
adjustable level as follows.
If these levels are not adjustable level, adjust the RV301 (LCH) and RV351 (R-CH) on the MAIN board to repeat steps 4
and 5.
Adjustable level:
CN301 PB level: 47.2 to 53.0 mV (–24.3 to –23.3 dB)
Adjustment Location: MAIN board
[MAIN BOARD] (Component Side)
CN301 (Pin
(Pin
3
1
: L-CH)
: R-CH)
6. Confirm the playback signal recorded in step 3 becomes
adjustable level as follows.
If these levels are not adjustable level, adjust the RV304 (LCH) and R V354 (R-CH) on the MAIN board to repeat steps 4
and 5.
Adjustable level: Playback output of 315 Hz to playback output
of 10 kHz: ±1.0 dB
Adjustment Location: MAIN board
REC Level Adjustment DECK B
Procedure:
In the MC test mode, the “REC memory mode” is convenient for
this adjustment. In the “REC memory mode” , when the REC starts
the input signal FUNCTION is switched to VIDEO automatically.
When the REC stops, the tape returns near to the recording start
position.
1. Press MD (VIDEO) button to select VIDEO. (This step is not
necessary if the above test mode has already been set.)
2. Insert a tape into deck B.
3. After press REC P AUSE/STAR T b utton, press REC PAUSE/
START button, then recording start.