DECK MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT

4-17

Purpose: To obtain compatibility with the other VCR(VCP) Models.

5-2. Confirm that the tape passes smoothly

between the Take-up Guide and Pinch

Roller(using a mirror or the naked eye).

1) After completing Step 5-1.(Preliminary Adjustment), check
that the tape passes around the Take-up Guide and Pinch
Roller without folding or curling at the top or bottom.
(1) If folding or curling is observed at the bottom of the
Take-up Guide then slowly turn the Tilt Adjustment
Screw(C) in the clockwise direction.
(2) If folding or curling is observed at the top of it then
slowly turn the Tilt Adjustment Screw(C) in the
counterclockwise direction.
NOTE:
Check the RF envelope after adjusting the A/C Head, if the
RF waveform differs from Fig. C-5-4, performs Precise
Adjustment to flat the RF waveform.
Test Equipment/ Fixture
Oscilloscope
Alignment Tape(SP)
Screw Driver(+) Type 5mm
Connection Point
Audio output jack
Test Conditions
(Mechanism Condition)
Play an Alignment Tape
1KHz, 7KHz Sections
Adjustment Point
Azimuth Adjustment Screw(A)
Height Adjustment Screw(B)
1) Connect the probe of the oscilloscope to Audio Output
Jack.
2) Alternately adjust the Azimuth Adjustment Screw(A) and
the Tilt Adjustment Screw(C) for maximum output of the
1KHz and 7KHz segments, while maintaining the flattest
envelope differential between the two frequencies.

Adjustment Procedure

5-3. Precise Adjustment (Azimuth adjustment)

6. X-Value Adjustment

Fig. C-5-4

1KHZ
Oscilloscope
Alignment Tape(SP only)
Screw Driver(+) Type 5mm
CH-1: PB RF Envelope
CH-2: NTSC: SW 30Hz
PAL: SW 25Hz
Head Switching Output
Test Point
RF Envelope Output Test
Point
Test Conditions
(Mechanism Condition)
Play an Alignment Tape
Adjustment PointConnection PointTest Equipment/ Fixture

Adjustment Procedure

1) Release the Automatic Tracking to run long enough for
tracking to complete its cycle.
2) Loosen the Fixed Mounting Screw and move the Base
Assembly A/C Head in the direction as shown in the dia-
gram to find the center of the peak that allows for the max-
imum waveform envelope.
This method should allow the 31µm Head to be centrally
located over the 58µm tape track.
3) Tighten the Base Assembly A/C Head mounting Screw.
7KHZ
A:Maximum B:Maximum
Left
Right
Groove at the
Base A/C
Height Adjustment Screw(B)
Tilt Adjustment Screw(C)
Azimuth Adjustment
Screw(A)
X-Value Adjustment Hole
Fixed Screw
RF ENVELOPE OUTPUT TEST POINT
OSCILLOSCOPE
HEAD SWITCHING OUTPUT TEST POINT

Connection Diagram

Adjustment Diagram

CH-1 CH-2