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Ver 1.0 1998.04 UK Model E Model GV-D300E/D900E Photo: GV-D900E D200 MECHANISM GV-D300/D900: NTSC For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the “DV MECHANICAL GV-D300E/D900E: PAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL D MECHANISM ” (original: 9-973-815-11), Function difference table supplement: 9-973-815-81) and “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL D200 MECHANISM ”...
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MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE 2-8. IR-29, IO-62 Boards ............2-4 2-9. EX-34 Board ..............2-5 Power Supply During Repairs ..........5 2-10. Cabinet (Upper) Assembly ..........2-5 How to Take a Cassette Out When the Main Power Cannot 2-11. LCD Display Module (GV-D900/D900E) ...... 2-5 Be Turned ON (Forced Ejected) .........
SERVICE NOTE POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS In this unit, about 5 seconds after power is supplied (8.4V) to the battery terminal using the service power cord (J-6082-223-A), the power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate. This following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note Battery sig terminal of which to use during repairs.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis function starts working, and displays on the LCD screen or monitor viewfinder shows a 4-digit display consisting of an alphabet and TV (Note) what to do.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE Self-diagnosis Code Block Detailed Symptom/State Correction Function Code Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Video head is dirty. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette. Non-standard battery is used. Use the info LITHIUM battery. LOAD direction.
2-2. CABINET (BOTTOM) ASSEMBLY, FP-571(LITHIUM BATTERY) 4 Open the Jack lid in the direction of the arrow B and remove the cabinet (bottom) assembly. 3 Two screws (M2) 3 Three screws (M2) Jack lid 2 Press the release button to remove the cabinet (bottom) assembly in the direction of the arrow A .
2-6. MD BLOCK 2-7. CABINET (R) ASSEMBLY 2 Remove the lid frame assembly. 1 Two screws (M2) 4 Remove the DC fan 5 Two screws (M2 black) 6 Remove the blind cover 8 FP-538 flexible board (from S reel/ T reel) 1 Three screws ( ‘...
OSD Y IC9002 CB I SIGNAL IC1109 LCD Y CN106 CN106 A/D CONV. C IN DECODER VIDEO BUZZER (GV-D300/D300E ) CHROMA CR AD CR0-7 FL1201 SWITCH CB AD SPEAKER (GV-D900/D900E ) L.P.F IC1201 (SEE PAGE 4-85 ) IR V OSD C...
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GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E CB-61 BOARD (SIDE A) CB-61 (CHROMA PROCESS, SYNC SEP, SIG INTERFACE, RGB DECODER, AUDIO, MODE CONTROL, DC-DC CONVERTER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD There are few cases that the part printed on this diagram isn’t mounted in this model. — Ref. No. CB-61 Board; 10,000 Series —...
ADJUSTMENTS 5-1. ADJUSTMENT PREPARATIONS Refer to section “5-4. SERVICE MODE” for the adjustment remote commander. With 5.5-inch LCD panel : GV-D900/D900E Without 5.5-inch LCD panel : GV-D300/D300E 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT 1-1-1. List of Service Tools • Oscilloscope • Regulated power supply •...
5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT For details of mechanism section adjustments, checks, and replacement of mechanism parts, refer to the separate volume “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL D Mechanism and DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL D200 Mechanism ”. 2-2. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT 2-1. OPERATING WITHOUT CASSETTE 1) Refer to “2.
5-3. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS For details of the adjustment remote commander, refer to “5-4. SERVICE MODE”. NTSC model : GV-D300/D900 PAL model : GV-D300E/D900E 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS Use the following measuring instruments for video section adjustments. 3-1-1. Equipment Required TV monitor Oscilloscope (dual-phenomenon, band above 30 MHz with delay mode) (Unless specified otherwise, use a 10 : 1 probe.)
3-1-2. Precautions on adjusting 3-1-3. Adjusting Connectors 1) Removing the CB-61 board CN9926 means removing the Some of the adjusting points (except for that of the LCD system lithium 3V power supply (FP-571 board BT001) , data such as adjustments) are concentrated at CB-61 board CN9928 and CN9932. date, time, user-set menus will be lost.
By carrying out the above procedure, DCR-VX1000 (NTSC) or DCR-VX1000E (PAL) generates the color bar signal. After completing adjustments, set data: 00 to the address. Recording or VTR stop mode GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E AUDIO When "VIDEO jack input" is specified. S VIDEO VIDEO Pattern generator VIDEO OUT (75 Ω...
3-1-5. Checking the Input Signals 3-1-6. Alignment Tape Because the video signal obtained from the pattern generator is used Use the alignment tape shown in the following table. as the adjustment signal for adjusting the video system, the video Use tapes specified in the signal column of each adjustment. output signal must satisfy the given specifications.
3-2. INITIALIZATION OF D, C PAGE DATA 1. Initializing the D Page Data 3. D Page Table Note: If the page D data is initialized, the following adjustments must be Note: Fixed data-1 : Initialized data. ( Refer to “1. Initializing the D Page performed again.
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Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC NTSC Fixed data-1 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 IR video carrier adj. NPS Y level adj. IR video deviation adj. Fixed data-1 IR audio deviation adj.
4. Initializing the C Page Data Initial value Address Remark Note: If the page C data is initialized, the following adjustments must be NTSC performed again. Fixed data-1 1) Modification of C page data 2) Servo system adjustments 3) All RF block adjustments of the video system adjustments Adjusting page CR AD clamp adj.
Address: 2C ’ = Dref’+66 Note: After setting each data, be sure to press the PAUSE button. 13) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. Digital voltmeter GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E Battery terminal Regulated power supply 5.30 ± 0.01V Fig. 5-3-3...
3. CLK DELAY Adjustment (RJ-77 Board) 4. AGC Center Level Adjustment (RJ-77 Board) Mode Recording /playback Mode Recording /playback (LP mode) (LP mode) Signal Color bar Signal Color bar CH1: Pin #¡ of CN9930 CH1: Pin #¡ of CN9930 Measurement Point Measurement Point (C1ERP) on CB-61 board (C1ERP) on CB-61 board...
5. AEQ Adjustment (RJ-77 Board) 6. PLL Capture Range Adjustment (RJ-77 Board) Mode Recording /playback Mode Recording /playback (LP mode) (LP mode) Signal Color bar Signal Color bar CH1: Pin !¢ of CN9928 CH1: Pin #¡ of CN9930 Measurement Point Measurement Point (RF MONITOR) on CB-61 board (C1ERP) on CB-61 board...
3-5-2. Clock Adjustments 1. IC1900 27MHz XTAL f Adjustment (RJ-77 Board) 3. IC6101 41.85MHz VCO Operation Check (RJ-77 Board) Set the sub-carrier frequency of the video output signal in the VTR Mode VTR stop mode. Signal No signal Mode VTR stop Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 39 Signal...
3-5-3. Base Band Block Adjustments Note: In some adjustments, the color bar signal generated by DCR- VX1000(NTSC) or DCR-VX1000E(PAL) is used for the video input signal. [How to generate the color bar signal] Connect the adjustment remote commander to DCR- VX1000(NTSC) or DCR-VX1000E(PAL).
3. VIDEO Output Y Level Adjustment (CB-61 Board) 4. S VIDEO Output Y Level Adjustment (CB-61 Board) Set the Y signal level of the Video output signal. Set the Y signal level of the S video output signal. Mode VTR stop Mode VTR stop Signal...
5. AGC Adjustment (CB-61 Board) 6. NPS B-Y Level Adjustment (CB-61 Board) Set the IC9004 AGC gain. Set the IC1101 CB OUT level. Mode VTR stop Mode VTR stop Signal Color bar (VIDEO jack input) Signal Color bar signal generated by DCR- VX1000(NTSC) or DCR- Measurement Point Y signal terminal of S VIDEO jack...
7. NPS R-Y Level Adjustment for PAL model 8. VIDEO Output Burst Level Adjustment (CB-61 Board) (CB-61 Board) Set the composite output burst signal level. Adjust the IC1101 CR out level. Mode VTR stop Mode VTR stop Signal Color bar signal generated by DCR- Signal Color bar signal generated by DCR- VX1000(NTSC) or DCR-...
10. S VIDEO Output Chroma Level Adjustment 11. AFC TC Adjustment (CB-61 Board) (CB-61 Board) Set the picture frame in recording. Set the chroma signal level of the S video output signal. Mode VTR stop Mode VTR stop Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input) Signal No signal Measurement Point...
Set the free-run frequency of the AFC VCO. Set the decoder ACC gain. Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input) Pin @º of CN9928 (AFC ERR) Pin !¶...
Set the decoder hue. Set the IC9004 clamp level of the Y AD OUT. Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input) Pin !¶...
Set the clamp level of the IC9004 CR AD OUT. Set the clamp level of the IC9004 CB AD OUT. Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input)
Set the IC9004 Y AD OUT level. Set the IC9004 CR AD OUT level. Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input)
21. CB AD Level Adjustment (CB-61 Board) Set the IC9004 CB AD OUT level. Mode VTR stop (GV-D900/D900E) Recording (GV-D300/D300E) Signal 75% color bar (VIDEO jack input) Measurement Point DDS display of LCD or TV monitor (Note1), or Page: 2, address: 1E...
3-5-4. BIST Check 1. Playback System Check Set the POWER switch to ON. Connect the adjustment remote commander and set the HOLD switch to HOLD (SERVICE) position. Playback the BIST check tape. (XH5-6 (NTSC), XH5-6P (PAL)) IC1701 (D1) Playback System Check Select page: 4, address: 11, and set data: 04, then press the PAUSE button.
16) When the IC1701 (D1) → IC3501 (INDI) recording system is 2. Recording System Check Note: Perform “Playback System Check” before this check. normal, following data will be displayed in page: 4, address: 16 and 17. 1) Playback the BIST check tape. Page Address Data...
3-6. IR TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS 2. IR Video Deviation Adjustment (CB-61 board) Mode Playback Adjust using a IR receiver jig (J-6082-383-A). Signal Alignment tape: For audio operation check Switch setting: (XH5-3 (NTSC)) LASER LINK ..........ON (Red LED is lit) (XH5-3P (PAL)) Measurement Point VIDEO OUT terminal of IR receiver 1.
3. IR Audio Deviation Adjustment (CB-61 board) Mode VTR stop Signal 400Hz, –7.5dBs : AUDIO jack left and right Color bar : VIDEO jack Measurement Point AUDIO L terminal and AUDIO R terminal of IR receiver jig (Terminated at 47kΩ) Measuring Instrument Audio level meter Adjustment Page...
3-7. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1. Playback Level Check Mode Playback • Perform the adjustment using the color bar signal as a video signal Signal Alignment tape: input for the VIDEO jack. For audio operation check (XH5-3 (NTSC)) [Connection of Audio System Measuring Devices] (XH5-3P (PAL)) Measurement Point AUDIO jack left or right...
4. Overall Noise Level Check Mode Recording and playback Signal No signal: Insert a shorting plug in the AUDIO jack left and right Measurement Point AUDIO jack left or right Measuring Instrument Audio level meter Specified Value Below –45dBs (IHF-A filter ON, 20kHz LPF ON) Checking Method 1) Insert a shorting plug in the AUDIO jack left and right.
1. LCD Initial Data Input 3-8. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT (GV-D900/D900E) Mode VTR stop Signal Arbitrary Note1: The back light (fluorescent tube) is driven by a high voltage AC Adjustment Page power supply. Therefore, do not touch the back light holder to avoid Adjustment Address 60 to 68, 6A to 6F electrical shock.
2. PANEL –19V Adjustment (CB-61 board) 3. Horizontal Position Adjustment (CB-61 board) Adjust the position of the image. If its position is not correct. it will slip to the right or left. Mode VTR stop Mode VTR stop Signal No signal Signal Color bar Pin !ª...
4. Bright Adjustment (CB-61 board) 5. Contrast Adjustment (CB-61 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated value.
6. Color Adjustment for NTSC model (CB-61 board) 7. Hue Adjustment for NTSC model (CB-61 board) Set the color saturation to the standard value. If deviated, the color Set the hue to the standard value. If deviated, the color will be to will be to dark or light.
8. Burst Cleaning Adjustment for PAL model 9. Color Adjustment for PAL model (CB-61 board) (CB-61 board) Set the color saturation to the standard value. If deviated, the color Adjust to the optimum PAL chroma signal demodulation phase. If will be to dark or light. the phase is not correct, moire distortion noises will stand out.
10. V-COM Adjustment (CB-61 board) 11. White Balance Adjustment (CB-61 board) Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the Correct the white balance. specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen color cannot be reproduced. If deviated, the LCD display will move, producing flicker and Mode VTR stop...
5-4. SERVICE MODE 4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER 2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote commander The adjustment remote commander is used for changing the calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc. The Mishandling of the adjustment remote commander may erase the correct adjustment data at times.
4-2. DATA PROCESS The calculation of the DDS display and the adjustment remote commander display data (hexadecimal notation) are required for obtaining the adjustment data of some adjustment items. In this case, after converting the hexadecimal notation to decimal notation, calculate and convert the result to hexadecimal notation, and use it as the adjustment data.
4-3. SERVICE MODE 2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) 1. Setting the Test Mode Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in Page D Address 10 addresses 30, 34 and 38. The type of error indicated by the code are shown in the following table.
2-2. MSW Code MSW when errors occur: Information on MSW (mode SW) when errors occur MSW when movement starts: Information on MSW when movements starts when the mechanism position is moved (When the L motor is moved) MSW of target of movement: Information on target MSW of movement when the mechanism position is moved Mechanical Position ←...
3. Bit value discrimination 4. Switch check (1) Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the Page 2 Address 43 adjustment remote commander for following items. Use the table below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”. Function When bit value=1 When bit value=0...
5. Switch check (2) Page 2 Address 5C to 62 Using method: 1) Select page:2, address: 5C to 62. 2) By discriminating the display data, the pressed key can be discriminated. Data Address 00 to 18 19 to 46 47 to 74 75 to A4 A5 to D4 D5 to FF...
GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • The mechanical parts with no reference number have some differences from the original one. in the exploded views are not supplied.
6-1-4. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT AND DRUM ASSEMBLY FP-242 (See page 6-5) not supplied Attaching precedure Note M901 Note: Once remove No. 720 CC fastener, don't use it again. Be sure to replace it with new one. (Attaching procedure is as shown above figure.) Ref.
6-1-5. LS CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION Note 1: About FP-242 and FP-584 The FP-242 and FP-584 flexible boards are installed to a chassis with a hot press, which are included in the Ref. No. 762 chassis (D2) assy, LS block section, They are not supplied separately because the high precision for installation is needed. Note 2: Selecting the T washer Select proper parts for the Ref.
6-1-6. MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION-1 Note: Be sure to remember the installed position (one of two position), direction and thickness of the Ref. No. 820 (head spacer) when the M902 (capstan motor )is removed. Refer to “3-9. Capstan motor” on page 15 in the DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL 1 (9-973-815-11) for details.
CB-61 6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • RESISTORS When indicating parts by reference number, parts list may be different from the parts All resistors are in ohms. please include the board name. specified in the diagrams or the components METAL: metal-film resistor The components identified by mark ! or used on the set.
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RJ-77 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks R7938 1-218-945-11 RES,CHIP 1/16W ACCESSORIES R7939 1-218-977-11 RES,CHIP 100K 1/16W ************ R7940 1-218-990-11 SHORT R7942 1-218-990-11 SHORT A-7093-628-A AC-V700 AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER R7943 1-218-990-11 SHORT (D300E/D900E) A-7093-627-A AC-V700 AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER (D300/D900) R7944 1-218-973-11 RES,CHIP 1/16W...
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You can find the parts position of location of mount locations applying to CB-61 board of a set. CB-61 SIDE A GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E IC9005 C B - 6 1 S I D E B G V - D 3 0 0 / D 3 0 0 E / D 9 0 0 / D 9 0 0 E 〈PARTS REFERENCE SHEET〉...
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GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E US Model Canadian Model SERVICE MANUAL GV-D300/D900 AEP Model UK Model 1998.11 E Model GV-D300E/D900E SUPPLEMENT-2 File this supplement-2 with the Service Manual. (EV803735, EV803850) • Addition of the Timer Circuit to the EX-34 Board. • Change of Accessories.
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GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E [PAGE 4-89] SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MULTI CONNECTOR, BACK LIGHT POWER — 5 — — 6 — EX-34...
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GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E [PAGE 6-22] 6. REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST : Points added parts. : Points changed parts. EX-34 EX-34 BOARD (D900/D900E MODEL) Page Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No.
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GV-D300/D300E/D900/ D900E : Points added parts. : Points changed parts. Page Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description ACCESSORIES ************ 1-769-608-11 CORD, POWER (D300E/D900E) 1-769-608-11 CORD, POWER (D300E:E/D900E:E) 6-30E 1-690-827-12 CORD, POWER (D300E:AEP/D900E:AEP) 1-775-843-21 CORD, POWER (D300E:UK/D900E:UK)
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GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E US Model Canadian Model SERVICE MANUAL GV-D300/D900 AEP Model UK Model 1999. 08 E Model GV-D300E/D900E CORRECTION-2 Correct your service manual as shown below. (99-014) • Correction of pin numbers of CB-61 board CN9922. • Change of TG7 guide in the D mechanism.
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GV-D300/D300E/D900/D900E [SUPPLEMENT] File this supplement with the Service Manual. • The TG7 guide of the D mechanism is changed. : Changed portion. : Deleted portion. Page SECTION 6. REPAIR PARTS LIST SECTION 6. REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1-5. LS CHASSIS BLOCK SECTION 6-1-5.