4-2. Parts Replacement

4-2-4. Drum Assembly Replacement

Overviews

Replacement

Video Head Cleaner Removal

Disconnection of the Brush Assembly Connector

Drum Assembly Removal

Cleaning of Contact Surfaces

Drum Assembly Installation

Connection of the Brush Assembly Connector

Video Head Cleaner Installation

Cleaning of Video Heads and Tape Running Surface

Adjustments after replacement

Tape Running Adjustment

Video Tracking Adjustment

CTL Head Height Adjustment

CTL Head Position Adjustment

CUE Head Height Adjustment

CUE/TC Head Position Adjustment

PG Phase Adjustment

Automatic Servo Adjustment

Video System Adjustment (Equalizer)

Notes

When replacing the drum assembly, take care not to damage the CTL head, CUE/TC head and the peripheral tape guides.

Take care not to break the video heads of the drum assembly.

Basic information

Apart from the periodic replacement, the drum assembly needs to be replaced in the following cases.

.If the drum assembly could not be used because the tape running surface of the upper or lower drum scratched.

.If a correct RF waveform is not obtained after the tracking adjustment due to wear-out on the upper or lower drum.

.If the specification of the VTR such as jitter or noise does not meet due to the short life of the bearing.

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DVW-790WS/709WS/707

DVW-790WSP/709WSP/707P P2V1

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