BVU-950/920

Training Manual

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THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

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INTRODUCTION
 BVU-950

TECHNICAL BULLETINS TO DATE

SUBJECT SERIAL NO. BULLETIN NO.

Manual Correction - Schematic All 88-013

Diagram

Improved Search Dial Operation 11,181 & HIGHER 88-015

Manual Correction - Switching Reg. 10,001-11,180 88-018

Boards

Manual Correction - Parts List All 88-027

Manual Correction - Switch Setting All 88-029

New M Band For Reel Motor All 88-031

Precautions on Reinstallation of 10,001-11,180 88-032

1RC Block

Manual Correction - Reel Chassis All 88-035

Parts List

Manual Correction - Exploded View All 88-037

New Fan Motor to Eliminate Fan 10,381 & HIGHER 88-040

Noise

Addition of MD Protection 10,001-11,680 88-048

New Part - Head Tip Microscope All 88-049

Manual Correction - Alignments All 88-051

and Adjustments

Improved Dub Connection From V0O-5850 10,001-13,190 88-081

Improved Capstan Servo Operation 10,001-11,180 88-082

Manual Correction - S and T Tension

Detector Adjustment All 88-100

Improved Y Dub Frequency Character- 11,181 & HIGHER 88-109

istics

Firmware Upgrade - Version 1.03 10,001-12,240 88-118R

(System Control)
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 BVU-950

TECHNICAL BULLETINS TO DATE

(continued)

SUBJECT SERIAL NO. BULLETIN NO.

Elimination of Character Crosstalk 10,001-11,680 88-122

Into Video

Manual Correction - Adjustment All 88-123

Modification of Sync Separator 10,001-13,690 88-125

Circuit

Firmware Upgrade-Version 1.05 Servo 10,001-13,190 88-151

System (SV-88/A)

Firmware Upgrade-Version 1.05 System 10,001-13,690 88-152

Control Firmware

Manual Correction-Fixtures and All 88-162

Alignment

Lubrication of Search Dial Assembly 10,001 and 89-007

higher

Precautions on Connecting RM-450 and 10,001 and 89-009

BVU-950 higher

Replacement of BX-1455 IC 10,001-12,230 89-010

(BKU-901)
10,001-10,500
(BKU-901A)

Lubrication of Search Dial Assembly 10,001 and 89-007

higher

Precautions on Connecting RM-450 and 10,001 and 89-009

BVU-950 higher

Change of Search Dial Block Assembly 10,001-14,940 89-021

Improved Monitor Output Circuit 10,001-11,025 89-030

Improved Ring Rollers 10,001-13 ,590 89-037

Manual Correction-Parts List 10,001 and 89-055

higher

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 BVU~-950
TECHNICAL BULLETINS TO DATE
(continued)

SUBJECT SERIAL NO. BULLETIN NO.

Loss of Sync. in Edit/Preview mode 10,001-15,640 89-079

Arm Block Assembly 10,001-14,200 89-097

Firmware Upgrade 10,001-15,640 90-035

Availability of Tension Spring 10,001 & higher 90-040

Pinch Roller Spindle Wear 10,001-15,190 90-074

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SPECIFICATIONS

| __ BVU-950 BVU-920 | BVU-900 BVU-870 BVU-850

GENERAL
Weight 28.0 kg (61 Ib 12 02) | 28.0 kg (61 ib 12 02) 279kgi59lb80z) | 430.0 kq (88 Ib 3 02) | 39.0 xe 126 |b)
Dimensions (W x H = D) 424 x 237 x 550mm (16 3/4 x Dax 214") 454 x 283 x 550mm (17 "'a x 11 ae 21 ay
Power requirements AC 100 ~ 120V 50/60Hz AC 100~ 120V/220~ 240V 50/60Hz Selecatacie
Operating voltage AC 90 ~264V Auto Voitage Selection AC 90 ~ 132V/198 ~ 264V Selectable
Power consumotion *60W 145W | ‘SOW 200W | “SOW
Operating temperature 5°C ~ 40°C (41°F ~ 104°F)
Strage temperature — 20°C
~ 60°C ( -4°F ~ 140°F)
REC & PLAY time Max. 60 min.
Fast forward time Less than 3 min. (60 min. tape) Less than 4 min (60 min tape)

Rewind time Less than 2.5 min. (60 min. tape) Less than 2.5 min. (60 min tace}

Shuttle mode: STILL. '/30, '/10, */s, '/2, 1, 2, 5. 10 times normal speed in the forward and reverse direction
Search speed Jog mode: STILL to normal soeed in the forward and reverse directions
DT SELECT (VAR mode): noiseless pictures from —1 to +3 times normal speed (BVU-920/879)
Wow 4 Flatter Less than 0.157 rms |1 Less than 0.27% rms
VIDEO
Horizontal resolution 340 lines (SP mode) / 260 lines (Conventional mode)
S/N ratio (color) Better than 47dB (SP/Conventionail mode)
AUDIO
SIN ratio
Better than 52dB (SP mode)/ 50d8 (Conventional mode)
at 3% of distortion
Frequency response SOHz ~ 15KHz + 3dB (SP mode) / SOHz ~ 15KHz + 4dB (Conventional mode)

| VO-9850 VO-9800 | VO-5850 | VO-5800

GENERAL
Weight 21.4 kg (47 Ib 2 02) 25.0 kg (55 Ib 1 02) | 240. kg 152 Ib 14 02)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 426 x 238 x 513mm (167/s
x 97/8 x 20 '/e”) 446 x 237 «x 518mm (17 5/8 x 93/8 x 20 1/27)
Power requirements AC 120V 50/60Hz AC 100 ~ 120V 50/60Hz
Operating voltage AC 90 ~ 132V
Power consumption 90W | BSW | 75W
Operating temperature 59°C ~ 40°C (41°F ~ 104°F)
Strage temperature - 20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)
REC & PLAY time Max. 60 min.
Fast forward time Less than 4 min. (60 min. tape)
Rewind time Less than 4 min. (60 min. tape)
- Shuttle mode: STILL, '/30. '/10. fs. V2. 1, 2, 5. 8 times Search Dial: STILL. Vso, '/0, V5. V2. 1, 2.5 times normal |
Search speed normal speed in the forward and reverse directions speed in the forward and reverse directions |
Jog mode: STILL to normal speed 1n the forward and :
reverse directions |
Wow & Flatter Less than 0.18% rms Less than 0.2% rms i
VIDEO |
Horizontal resolution 330 lines (SP mode) / 250 lines (Conventional mode) 250 lines
S/N ratio (color) Better than 46dB (SP/Conventional mode) Better than 46dB
AUDIO |
SIN ratio Better than 520B (SP mode) |
at 3% of distortion 50dB (Conventional mode) Better than SOdB

Frequency response SOH2 ~ 1SKHz + 3dB (SP made) _ A

50Hz ~ 1SKHz+ 4dB (Conventional mode) S0Hz ~ ISKHz = 408

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 FACTORY /SERVICE

To get into factory/service display, turn OFF the

power switch, short TFllon the SY-102 board with
the ground and then turn ON the power switch.

Factory Service

GROUP ITEM FUNCTION

Data can be set.

FACTORY
SERVICE Data can't be set.

Alt items are set lo standard mode.

Sclection of Dolby ON/OFF mode

207 STILL TIMER

The same contents as for the still timer among the
enhanced functions can be set.

501 ROM VERSION

The version of the SY-102 board ROM is indicated.

502 HOURS METER (DRUM)

The data of the drum hours meter can be set.
This is for resetting the drum hours meter to zero
when replacing the upper drum during servicing.

503 HOURS METER (TOTAL)

Hours only be displayed. Hours cannot reset.

504 INITIALIZE SET UP

This initializes all the set-up data in the dial menu
to the data when the unit is shipped from the
manufacturing plant.

505 MEMORY CONTENTS

Informations such as error, memory and I/O data
for Ml, M2, AV, SV etc. can be displayed.
 When video is NON-SP mode (SP lamp
(1) Sl-l: DOLBY NR System LOCK SW is OFF.), Dolby NR System is not
ON: Dolby NR System ON/OFF is activated.
controlled by S1-2 and S1-3 in both This switch is set to the OFF position at
record and playdDack modes. exfactory.
S1-2: Dolby NR System ON/OFF for CH-1
S1-3: Dolby NR System ON/OFF for CH-2
OFF: Dolby NR System ON/OFF is
controlled by Dolby NR Switeh behind
the control panel in record mode.
Dolby NR System ON/OFF is
controlied by automatic detection at
playback mode.
NOTE:Dolby NR Switch behind the control
panel, automatic detection S1-4 and S2
don't function.
This switch is set to the OFF
position at exfactory.
(3) $1-2: CH-1 DOLBY NR ON/OFF Switch
Refer to (1)
This switch is set to the OFF position at
exfactory.
(3) Sl-3: CH-2 DOLBY NR ON/OFF Switch DOLBY NR Switch positions
Refer to (1) DOLBY NR DOLBY NR
ON/OFF only ON/cer for
This switch is set to the OFF position at for SP vane all tapes
exfactory. Both channeis | Both ckannets Chel CH?

ON/OFF enh | ON/GFF enh | DOLBY NR | DOLBY NR

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In record modes AUTO t 1! !
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Seuch Sl-t OFF OFF ON ON
is activated by Dolby NR Switch behind the woung $i-2 x x ON/OFF x
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control panel regardiess of this switch AU $t-3 x x x Ow/OFrF

beard Si-4 OFF ON x

setting.
When using KCA and KCS tapes, Dolby NR it alweys be Insede rentch

System is not activated. comes on the from

DOLSY NR peaci dors not _
In playback mode: Remerts OFF (ler the fenchon.
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ON: Dolby NR ON/OFF is controlled by tapes.

Dolby NR Switeh behind the control Note: X marks show that the switch does not function.

panel. —_>

OFF: Regardless of Dolby NR switch

setting behind the control panel Dolby
NR System is activated automatically.
When video is SP mode (SP lamp is
ON.), regardiess of ON/OFF setting of
Dolby NR Switch Dolby NR System is
activated automatically.

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mode in which the following operations are performed.
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data sent from the KY microcomputer to the 7-
segment LED are correct,

While the KY microcomputer is operating, the

hardware check mode is entered when PO-1 (TP4) is
set to a low logic level.
(1) “8” lights for each of the digits of the 7-segment
LED (for 2 sec.).
(2) “8” lights for the lowest order 7-segment LED
digit, and at 0.5 second intervals the digits light
in high-order sequence (this is conducted twice
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LED light at 1 second intervals.
(4) All 35 key lamps tight (for 4 seconds).
(5) Upon completion of steps (1) through (4), the
operation of the switches is checked. While FE:EE:EF: lsec

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depressed, the switch matrix number is indicated FF -FP FP: lsec
on the 7-segment LED. When a multiple number
of switches are set ON, display priority is given (4) All key LEDs Light up for 4sec.
to the lowest matrix number. When a switch is
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when it is high. the normal operation mode is
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Resistance change Resistance change

between pins 1 and 2 between pins 2 and 3

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REV-5x Tension servo separeted by the capstan
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STATE OF THREADING-2 END | 4. FAST FORWARD Tension servo and speed servo | 7 'S ‘hreaded around x
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5. REWIND Tension servo and speed servo ape ts urea ° x
the drua. Note.1
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6. STANDBY OFF Motor off and mechanical brake ack me ape aroun ° x
drum and stop the drus.

7. BRAKING Tension servo and speed servo

8. THREADING-1 PERIOD | Torque drive (Mecha. brake >—+_Su@ SERKE x
PERIOD BETWEEN THREADING-2 a . Tension servo | Mecha. brake x

AND UNTHREAD END . PERTOD(A) : Torque drive Mecha. brak

brake x
11. UNTHREADING-2 Tens; Mecha. brake x
PERTOD (A) Sion servo . bra

Note 1. Tape is threaded immediately after the cassette tape is inserted into the VIR when the semi transparent tape is not detected.
2. When the leader or trailer tape is detected during the threading, the VIR will go into the short-FF or short-rewind mode and
the mechanical brake shoe is applied for braking.
3. A mechanical brake system works when the VTR is in the threading, unthreading, standby, tape protection operation
or power-off conditions. Mechanical brake system is not used during the normal operation.

4, Name of mechanism condition:

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UNTHREAO THREADING -1 THRE AOING-1 THREADING - 2 THREADING

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FRAMING

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 --- ALL ABOUT FRAMING AND PHI SQUARE SERVOS ---

To Refresh Your Memory.....

An EIA/NTSC video Signal, as you are aware, consists of 525 horizontal

scanning lines per frame, and operates at 30 frams per second. To re-
duce flicker and increase resolution, each frame is broken down into
two fields of 262.5 horizntal lines each, interlaced with the 2:1 in-
terlace method. Since a field is half a frame, it lasts 1/60th of a
second. (Chart-l)

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NTSC/ EIA TV_SIGNAL

Chart-1l

Now, for Helical Scan VTR's.....

Most helical scan VTR's record one field per track. For proper play-
back, a reference signal must be recorded for each revolution of the
head drum. On 2-head VTR's, such as the U-Matic and Betamax, the
head drum rotates at 30 rps, and each video head records one field
of a frame. Whereas the video tracks are recorded on a slant (the
meaning of the term, "helical,") the control signal is recorded
longitudinally, the same as the audio tracks. (Chart-2)

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Chart-2
So what does a control Signal look like?
Chart-3-A shows a typical video Signal. As you can see, it is a
composite video signal which means that
both the sync information
and the video (picture) information are together. You will recognize
that the starred portions represent the vertical sync between fields.
The sync separator does exactly what one might think: it separates
the sync portion of the composite signal from the video information.

Syne | VD | Mono |
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What comes out of the sync separator can be represented as in Figure
B. It is only the sync information, which you will recall contains
both the horizontal sync info (to turn the electron beam off at the
end of a line, and return it to the left side of the screen to start
the next horizontal line,) and the vertical syne (i.e. to turn the
beam off after the 262.5th line, and tell it to return to the top of
the screen to start the next field.)

What we want to do next is just pull out the vertical sync info, which
will occur every 1/60th of a second: this is the role of the Vertical
Drive Detector, and it gives us a signal such as that in Figure C; a
pulse every 1/60th second. This figure C signal goes into either a
mono-stable multi-vibrator or a bi-stable multi-vibrator (commonly
called a flip-flop). Some Sony VTR's use one, some use the other,
Since either type works.

What the MM or FF gives us is the signal in Figure D, which is the

control signal laid down longitudinally as mentioned above. This
signal is either on (in which case it is about a 12 volt signal) or
off (a 0 volt signal, obviously). Every. time the vertical sync pulse
in Figure C goes through the MM/FF, the control signal (Figure D)
changes from on to off to on, etc. When it goes from off to on, we
call it a positive-going pulse. It is these positive going pulses
which are used as a reference signal.

So where does the framing servo fit into this?

You've noticed by now, I am sure, that (1) the on and off states of
the control signal last exactly 1/60th of a second, the same as one
field, and (2) together, the on and off states last exactly 1/30th
of a second, the same as one frame. Indeed, this is where we started
off in the first place.

The next question is, which field does the on or off state refer to?
This is exactly what the framing servo function is; to tell us this
information.

A framing servo:

1. Identifies the odd and even fields of the incoming video signal.

2. Bases the reference signal for the VTR servo system on the frame
identification which is possible because of this odd/even identi-
fication.

3. Records this reference signal onto the CTL track.

How does it do this?

First of all, we'll add a “half-horizontal line reject" circuit and a

gate circuit to the circuits we showed you earlier. Chart 4 indicates
this addition to the circuits shown in Chart 3.

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blanking period are divided into half lines. As you can see in Chart)
4-A, the odd field ends in a half horizontal line, while the even
field ends on a full horizontal line. Our framing servo utilizes
this fact to identify the frame.

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The half horizontal line reject circuit puts out a series of positive
going pulses at the same rate as the horizontal line scan timing. This
series of pulses is shown in Figure D.

The Gate circuit compares the phase of the vertical sync pulses com-
ing out of the Vertical Drive Detector we mentioned earlier, with
those pulses coming out of the half-horizontal line reject circuit.
It chooses the negative-going pulse of the Vertical sync to examine.
When the negative-going pulse occurs, the gate checks to see if the

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HHLR pulse is positive going or not. If it is positive going, then
the gate does nothing. If it is not positive going, then the reason
is because the vertical syne is occurring efter a helf norizontal
line rather than a full line. in this case, the gate emits a negative
going pulse, which triggers the flip-flop to reset the control sicnai
so that it becomes a negative-going pulse. Therefore, the 0 volt
status of the control signal indicates an odd field. The positive
going pulse on the control sSignai would indicate the start of an even
field, which could be the start of a new frame. This is what we
mean by "framing servo," and should explain how the framing servo
accomplishes the functions we listed above.

So, if we've gone to all this trouble to make a framing servo, then
why do we have a framing servo on/off switch?

Simply stated, it's so that you can use a tape which was recorded on
a machine without a framing servo!

Look at the example below: On &@ tape recorded without a framing

servo, there iS no standard relation between the on/off status of
the control signal pulse, and the even/odd status of the fields.
When editing, you may find that you go from an even field or one
frame to another even field on the first frame of the next scene.
If the framing servo were on when you recorded this kind of edit,
the framing servo would change the-phase of Record CTL resulting in
a poor edit. That's why we have an on/off switch for the framing
servo; to prevent this sort cf bad edit.

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What's the story with "flagging" and "whipping" at edit points?

The duration of one horizontal line is 63.5 microseconds under the

EIA/VNTSC system. In the case of a wrong field edit, this duration
may increase or decrease by 32.25 microseconds, the duration of a half

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the horizontal line at the edit point is irregular, flagging occurs.

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Even with a framing servo, flagging may occur. This is because the
tolerance of the Vertical Phase Lock stability is usually +1/2H. So
even though the frames may be correctly lined up, this phase drift may
be responsible for an improper edit. If the drift is large enough
(close to 1/2 H or so) then flagging occurs. (Chart-7)

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So what do we do?

This is where the Phi Square Servo comes in! The name refers to the
fact that U-Matic editors have two phase error loops which are
electronically multiplied, rather than simply added to each other.
Ergo, Phi (phase) Square. Chart-8 shows the addition to the normal
phase error loop to which the Phi square circuit refers. The PG coil
picks up one pulse per revolution of the drum motor (Figure-C). The
digital mono-multi is precisely controlled by the phase error of the
External Video (Input Video) and Reproduced Video (PB Video.) If the
phase of the PB Video is delayed from the Input Video, the digital
counter will count upward how many steps (1 step = 1.1 uSec) are
required to match the phase, and if the PB Video is advanced the
counter will count downward. The result is that the vertical phase
drift is corrected so that the + 1/2 H tolerance is greatly improved,
preventing flagging. We issue specs for + 5.5 uSec tolerance,
compared with the normal 30 uSec of other VTR's.

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BVU-920
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Section 2. DYNAMIC TRACKING

-PRELIMINARY-
2-1. DYNAMIC TRACKING (DT) SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The BVU-920 is not equipped with a fixed head on the drum like the existing R/P head, all playback (including
normal playback), being performed using the DT head. The DT follow-up range is from REV speed to FWD x3
speed, noiseless picture images being obtained within this range.
As shown in the diagram below, it consists of a ceramic bimorph, a position sensor (strain gauge), and the head chip.
The BVU-920 is a full-time DT, but DT functions are interrupted if speed range fluctuates from REV speed to
FWDx3 speed in search mode or during pinch-off. Wobbling is performed during DT active mode, but in normal
playback mode only for about 1.5 seconds after starting and after then it is stopped.

Fig. 2-1. New Dynamic Tracking Head of the BVU-920

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Section 2. DYNAMIC TRACKING
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY BVU-920

2-2. DT CONTROL -PRELIMINARY-

SUBJECT TO CHANGE
2-2-1. Slant compensation
Slant compensation is a function for the head to trace slant of tracks. As shown in Fig. 2-2, for example, angle of
recording track to drum head appears to change as tape speed is varied. This prevents the correct tracking of the
recorded track. Thus this compensation is designed to alter the angle of the head according to tape speed -and so
ensure correct tracing.

Fig. 2-2. Tape Pattern in Variable Tape Speed

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As shown in Fig. 2-3, voltage is impressed (drive) the DT head in order to change height of DT head during tracing
the slanted track.

Fig. 2-3. Slant Compensation in Two Times Normal Tape Speed.

NORMAL SPEED
TAPE PATTERN
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SLANT COMPENSATION
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Bvy.920 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Section2. DYNAMIC TRACKING

-PRELIMINARY-
2-2-2. Jumping Control SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Jumping control refers to determination of height of head at entry to drum for various tape speeds.
Fig. 2-4 shows operation of head at x2 FWD speed. During normal playback, head A sequentially traces tracks Al,
A2, etc. At x2 speed, however, head A jumps either track A or B, resulting in tracks Al, A3, etc., or B1, B3, etc.,
being traced.
Moreover, if the head is not at same height as the track, noise will appear on the picture or it will become impossible
to fetch V SYNC. To jump to correct position, CTL signals and information about the capstan FG are used to control
voltage applied to DT head.

Fig. 2-4. Jumping Trace in Two Times Normal Tape Speed

Fig. 2-5. Jumping Control

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section 2. pynamic Tacxing FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY BVU-920

-PRELIMINARY-
2-2-3. Wobbling Control SUBJECT TO CHANGE
In wobbling control, the height of DT head is altered to achieve maximum RF. (Note that wobbling in the BVU-920
is not the same as in previous units.)
In previous units, the height of the head was vibrated about 15 times in each one field. In the BVU-920, the wobbling
frequency is lower than previous one. It is changed once per three fields. Playback RF data is sampled three times per
field and a total of 9 sampling locations for three fields. These points are close to start of each field.

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 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
BVU-920 ion 2. DYNAMIC TRACKING

PRELIMINARY.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
This is because VeSYNC playback is most important in RF signal. This is because of achieving DTV stabilization
and monitor picture stabilization. Thus, wobbling frequency is about 10Hz, which is rather low compared with
previous units.
There are three stages by which the head height is changed during wobbling. At startup, it is changed in units of 1/10
tracks. Then, since the RF level drops as the maximum point is reached, as shown in Fig. 2-8, it drops back to its
original height. When the maximum levels are counted 10 times, the amount of wobbling changed to 1/30 tracks.
Finally, after the 14th repetition, it is changed to 1/90 tracks.

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This constitutes basic DT control, which is essential for correct functioning of bimorph head according to voltage
which is applied to it. However, depending on characteristics of elements from which they are made, displacement of
bimorph according to voltages applied to them is also affected by temperature fluctuations and transient changes
(hysteresis and non-linearity), etc. 920 DT control includes the following functions to cope with these effects.

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 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
Section 2. DYNAMIC TRACKING BVU-920

-PRELIMINARY-
1. Strain Gauge (S.G) SUBJ ECT TO CHANGE
As shown in Fig. 2-10, there are strain gauges on either side of the bimorph. Changes in these strain gauges are
fetched and the output voltage fed back to the drive circuit to suppress hysteresis and non-linearity. The change of the
length of the strain gauges is transformed by resistance which is also done into the DC voltage.

Fig. 2-9. SG Loop

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2. Distortion Suppression
Strain gauges are used as displacement sensors for chang. However, strain gauges themselves are subject to drift
resulting from temperature and transient fluctuations. Thus their output cannot be used to gain absolute heights. Since
the drift error is less after the bimorph has been subjected to distortion suppression, absolute height at that time is
used as standard. Zero balancing of output from the strain gauges is therefore execute after distortion suppression.
The method of distortion suppression is based on exactly the same principle as demagnetization. An AC voltage is
applied and slowly reduced to remove residual change.
Distortion suppression is designed to function when the set’s power is turned ON or when a cassette is inserted. Zero
adjustment of the strain gauges is then carried out.

Fig. 2-10. Relationship between Voitage input and Convert Output

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The DT board can be broadly divided into three parts.

2-3-1. CPU, etc.

Various data are stored and information exchanged with the SV block by IC103 and its peripheral chips. In this unit,
information is exchanged with system control using serial communications. System control sends information about
TBC status (ON or OFF), pinch status, speed DATA, and servo lock status, etc., to the DT block, while the DT block
sends communication confirmation and information about DT status (ON or OFF) to system control.

(1) Signal Fiow at and around CPU

Input System:
230-9A: RF ENV IN. A voltage proportional to the RF level passes through the IC101 buffer and is sampled by
IC212 and Q101.
The H.SYNC RF level is treated as data, regardless of screen contents. This information is input to the
AD input of the processor. SG(A) and SG(B) DRIFT IN is used to check the zero level of SG outputs, so
is input to the AD input.
230-17B: CAP FWD is used for detecting forward motion of the capstan, and is used to switch the direction (UP/
DOWN) of the capstan FG counter.
230-20A: 4FG is input and used as the clock for the IC102 UP/DOWN counter.
230-12A: REC/PB CTL IN. This selects the leading edge when the capstan is rotating forward and the trailing
edge when rotating in reverse and sends the information to the processor.
230-17A (DT SW PULSE): The-6H DT switching pulse is input. IC111 includes an AND gate, and the level of pin
13 changes to high after initialization (LOW only after resetting). The output from IC111 is fed to the
EX-OR gate (IC210) so that a switching pulse interrupt can be generated at both the leading and trailing
edges of the pulse.
230-21B (DT SELECT): DT select signal is used to select only signals necessary to DT from serial line shared with
AV and SV.
230-19B: Reset IN. This is provided to protect the reset circuit on the DT board. IC112 also includes a D/A
output muting circuit.
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Section 2. DYNAMIC TRACKING BVU-920

Output System:
P71: Used when reducing the switching pulse delay (without search TBC).
P70: DT ON, TBC OFF and the servo is locked, when the switching pulse out is —SH.
P36: Ready OK when LOW (communications are ready).
P35: Serial communications OUT control.
TXD: Serial data OUT for D/A contverter
SCLK: Clock for D/A converter serial data.
P37: Field continuance pulse (PAL-M). Pulse is through to output. (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)
P26, P27: BIAS OUT for strain gauge drift adjustment.
P25: When SV locked, "H”".
P24: OUT for LED ON during distortion suppression.
P23: OUT for DT ON during distortion suppression.
P22: Switches D/A OUT to distortion mode. "L” during distortion suppression.
P21: When "L", switching pulse OUT is -2.25H and horizontal locking is also applied (SV lock or DT OFF).
P20: When DT DISABLE by S201, or during distortion suppression, the level of this output changes to "L”.
As a result, the DT drive amplifier is isolated from SG and the D/A output is input as-is.
ICs108 and 109: These provide the DT height control outputs for both forward and reverse polarities by the switch
for 0 ~ +5V output of the D/A converter, the inverter amplifier, and P41 & 42.
—_

(2) DT-V pulse generator

Playback RF 230-29A to 30B are input. The RF for channels A and B are input to [C201 and switched using the
switching pulse provided by the SV to form a continuous RF signal. This is demodulated by IC202 and the gate
closed at 1C203 to pass the signal only around V SYNC. SYNC is thus extracted from the composite video signal at
1C203. The V SYNC signal is achieved from LPF and comparator. Multividrator 1C206 determines DT-V pulse
position and width.

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230-14A: PB SYNC from video is used for horizontal locking of the switching pulse output. (When Q213 tums
ON, the horizontal lock is muted (stopped).) Pins 1, 2 and 15 of 1C208 constitute a switch gate. The PB
SYNC is used for horizontal sampling of the RF envelope. Output pin 9:of IC207 creates three delays (-
2.25H, -5H, and +4.5H). The switching position is about +4.5H when Q208 is OFF and D203 is OFF,
about ~2.25H when Q208 is ON but D203 is OFF, and about —5H (for a delay of 70s or just over 1H)
when Q208 is OFF but D203 is ON.

The output from pin 12 of IC209 is a D type latch which determines the timing for the switching pulse
output.
During searching when DT is ON with TBC ON, the switching pulse output switches at a position 4.5H
after PB.V.

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~PRELIMINARY-
IC 214, IC115 and Q212: SUBJECT TO CHANGE
1C214, I1C215 and Q212 alter-‘the drum advance to cope with INSTO.

(3) Closed Loop and DT Drive Amp System:

The head height voltage for channel A from the D/A are fed to the IC303 LPF and the inverter amp (gain is
determined at RV303 and R333). Pins 8, 9, and 10 of IC303 constitute a notch filter. However, when the lever of pin
10 of IC305 is LOW, pins 5, 6 and 7 of IC303 function as a simple buffer. In Fig. 2-13 notch filter f characteristics
and bimorph f characteristics are compared.

Fig. 2-13.
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Bimo
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Overall
Characteristics Rlesonance Point
Log f
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230-19A:
Capstan Current IN is a voltage which is in proportion to the motor drive current. This mean is improve-
ment of the acceleration/deceleration of the capstan motor is output as a voltage.
The voltage input for forward rotation only is converted at pins 8, 9 and 10 of IC302 into a positive
voltage corresponding to the acceleration/deceleration of the capstan motor.

230—10B, 11B:
The voltages obtained from the strain gauges are fed to the buffer IC306 and then amplified by the
differential amplifier IC301. A bias voltage for SG drift adjustment is also impressed.

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 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
Section 2. DYNAMIC TRACKING BVU-920

-PRELIMINARY-
1C302 3 pin: SUBJECT TO CHANGE
A voltage proportional to the changes in the bimorph is obtained at TP301, but the voltage waveform is
as shown at left during distortion suppression and SG drift adjustment. The voltage at TP301 after drift
adjustment is within +30mV.
C325 and C328, which are before IC306, are capacitors designed to hold the voltage. The output from
the strain gauges in the drum passes out via the slip ring and brush. If the brush contact is even
momentarily unsatisfactory during drum rotation, the strain gauge voltage will be incorrect and the DT
head will cause mistracking. Thus, this structure prevents the input voltage from changing rapidly.

RV305, R367-370:
Constitute a bias voltage adjustment circuit for changing the standard operation height of the bimorph.
During playback of standard tape, the RF is adjusted to maximum.

IC402: There isprotection of damage if an over-voltage is applied to the bimorph. This voltage limiter is de-
signed to prevent such voltages being applied. The limiter voltage is set by RV401.

IC401 and Q401-406:

A high-voltage amp for the bimorph drive. Gain is set at 48 times.

Distortion Drift
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This board consists of the following Y/C signal

recording circuits. Its differences with the BVU-850
are also indicated below.

- Y/C separator with vertical and _ horizontal

correlators
The BVU-850 uses a glass type of 1H delay line
for vertical correlation, however, the BVU-950 uses
a CCD type.
¢- Character insertion circuit
Not included in the BVU-850.
AGC amplifier
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850, i/o °*<°
Nonlinear preemphasis circuit
In this machine, a one-stage limiter is used in the
BVU-950. The BVU-850 uses a two-stage limiter.
¢ Preemphasis/white & dark clip
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850.
* FM modulator
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850.
- Record HF circuit
The pulse phase of RF signal is shifted in this
circuit.
- Sync separator
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850.
- ACC amplifier
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850.
- Frequency converter circuit (AFC/APC)
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850.
- Low-frequency range booster
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850.
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Outline

This board consists of Y signal and C signal playback

circuits. Follows an explanation of its main blocks
and its differences with the BVU-850.
- Playback RF amplifier:
In this machine, midrange compensation 1s performed
by tuning, however, aperture compensation is used
in the BVU-850.
- Playback HF Circuit:
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850.
- Demodulator:
Same circuit configuration as in the BVU-850.
- Dropout Compensator:
A CCD (CXLSOOIP) is used as 1H delay line, and
the clamp circuit for 1H delay signal is adopted.
- Noise Canceller:
It has been simplified, consisting of just one hybrid
IC,
- Character Insert Circuit:
A circuit to insert time code and other characters
to the monitor output has been added.
- SP/conventional Mode Detector:
A circuit allowing playback of tapes containing
parts recorded in two modes has been added to
the BVU-850 mode detector circuit.
- DG compensator
The same characteristic as that in BVU-&50 has
been realized simpliiving the circuit.
- Selection of reference subcarrier
During EE mode, the chroma output is aiwavs
locked to the input signa! that waveform on the
vectorscope locks.
tne followings are the selection of reference sub-
carrier signal during palvback.
Normal playback: Internal 3.58MHz oscillator
Internal TBC mode: Return SC signal sent from
INT TBC
External TBC mode:Return SC signal sent from
EXT TBC

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Part No. 8-960-037-80
Tape No. 076041421

CONTENTS
min.sec VIDEO TRACK AUDIO TRACK T/C TRACK
0:00
Color bars
Blank
4:55
Bl ank
2:00 3 ,
%
Gated sweep (B/W) {KHZ/0VU
variety) (+0.0)dB
Bl ank . |
8:00
Gated sweep (color) 10KH2/-10VU Blank
10:55
Blank
11:00
#2
{KHz - !1S5KHz
Pulse & bar (color) 1K Cref.)
40 (+0.0),d6
13:55 10K ¢-Q.2) .
Blank {SK ¢=-0.1)
14:00 ! 3 4
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| Pulse & bar (B/W) | oLK/LSKHZ CNR: OM)
| tk ¢+0.1 dE |
15:55 ISK ("0.12 |
Blank
16:00 : —
| Monoscope ‘color) | |
Swit’na position |
| is shifted. Blank
[| 17355 |
| Blank
| 13:00 |
. Pseudo color baréz Blank Time code |
| 20:00 | | J
#1, When playing back this tape check and adjust the audio reference level of the machine
50 that tts audio output level is the nominal level (OVU) plus the calibration level
as follows:
ex. caliblation level = -0.5 dB
acutual output level = +0 VU -0.5 dB = -0.5 dB
#2, Audio sionals are recorded every 30 sec. When playing back this tape, check and
adjust the audio frequency response of the machine so that its audio level is
the reference jevel at !KHz plus the calibration level.
#3, Audio sianals are recorded every 30 sec. When playing back this tape, check and adjust
the audio frequency response of the machine at Noise Reduction ON mode. So that its
audio level is the reference level at !KHz plus the calibration level.
CAUTION :
1. Keep this tape away from eztrong
2. AVOId storage at high temperatu
¢torage temperature is 4a°C (190

/-1
6-6-2. Pinch Roller Preset Adjustment

. It is required that Section 6-5-1, Threading Ring Rotation Adjustment and

Section 6-5-3, Pinch Roller Self Alignment Adjustment are correct before
initiating this adjustment.

mode: Threading completion mode without a

Capstan Shaft
cassette tape
Check procedure:
(1) Put the unit into the Threading
completion mode _ without the cassette
tape.
(2) Check that the clearance between Pinch
Lever C and Pinch Lever Retainer meets
the required specification.
(3) Repeat the PLAY / STOP modes two or
three times and check as described in
step (2).
Adjustment procedure:
(1) Loosen the fixing screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Pinch LeverC 204
(2) Move the Pre-set Deck in the direction of
the arrow to meet the required specifi-
cation.
(3) Tighten the fixing screw and perfom the
check procedures.

Capstan Shaft

Pinch Lever C

Pinch Lever Retainer

Spec.:
fixing screw 0.5mm s @ Ss 1.0mm

7-1(A)
 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
66. FWD BACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT

e It is required that the sec. 5-6-3 supply tension regula-

tor operating position adj. and sec. 6-5 FF back ten-
sion adj. are checked to be correct or properly ad- spring
justed before initiating this adjustment. oS

Tool and equipment. 48 \

skew arm 8
Back tension adjustment jig. -
Reel table torque measurement tape ~
(100 mm dia.) skew lock

(
Tension scale (100 g full scale)

Preparation: (1) Push the skew arm in the arrow direc-

tion. OSs
(2) Turn on the POWER and put the
machine into the FR-STOP mode. ou
(When turn on the POWER, the S

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drawer roller moves to the FR-STOP o®
position and put the machine into
the FR-STOP mode automatically.)
(3) Turn the pulley of gear box block in
the clockwise direction viewing from
the front panel with finger so that
the S drawer roller places in front of
the CTL PB head.
(4) Install the back tension adjustment
Jig.
(S$) Install the jig tape on the supply reel
table and thread the tape as shown in
S holder
figure.
Check that the tape does not curl at S drawer roller
the flange on S drawer roller.
(6) Turn the pulley in opposite direction
in step (3) so that the S drawer roller tension scale

(7)
is engaged with the S holder.
Hook a tension scale on an end of
tape.
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Check procedure: :
(1) Press the PLAY button and put into
PLAY mode.
back tension
(2) Pull out the tape at the constant adjustment jig
speed of approx. 9.5 cm/sec. in the
arrow direction. Spec.:
Check that the scale reading meets 709 ~ 759 (on scale}
the required specification.

Adjustment procedure:
(1) Select the proper spring hook of the
skew arm B so that the scale reading
meets the required specification.
(2) After this adjustment, check again
refer to check procedure.

/-1(B)
 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
5-10. Pinch Lever Aximuth Adjustment
@

Tools Pinch lever adjustment jig

Modes EJECT completion mode
Cheek procudures
(1) Remove the Pre-set Deck and install the
pinch lever adjustment jig to the capstan
shaft as shown in the figure.
(2) Push tme pinch lever in the direction
of arrow A and set the notches of the
pinch lever to B and C.
(3) When lightly pushing the pinch lever in
the derection of arrow A, check that
the green and the red lamps light.
Adjustment procedure:
(1) Loosen the two fixing screws of the pinch
lever and aajust the azimuth adjustment
screw to meet the required specification.
(2) After tightening the two fixing screws,
check thtat the azimuth aajustment screw
is thghten.
(3) Check that it meets the required
specification again.

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When lightly pushing
the pinch lever
in the direction
of arrow A, check
that the green and the red lamps
light.

7-1(C)
 BVU-950
MECHANICAL LAB GUIDE

Preparation:

1. Remove the drum assembly.

Refer to Section 5-2, (1) through (4).

2. Remove the threading ring.

Refer to Section 5-8-1, (1) through (5).

Remove the threading gear box.

Refer to Section 5-9-1, (1) through (5).

Replace the threading ring by following procedure 5-8-1, (5)

through (7) and replace the gear box by following procedure 5-9-1,
(5) through (7).

De Replace drum assembly by following procedure 5-2, (5) through (8).

6. Perform the following alignments:

Section 5 REPLACEMENT OF MAJOR PARTS

S-1 Replacement of the Upper Drum Assembly

(Eccentricity Only)

Section 6 LINK AND DRIVE SYSTEM ALIGNMENT

Reel Table Height Adj.

Reel Motor Shaft Slantness (Check Only)
T Drawer Arm EJECT Position Adj.
Unthread End Switch Position Adj.
S Tension Detector Roller Azimuth/Zenith Adj.
S Tension Detector Operating Point Adj.
T Tension Detector Guide Height Adj.
T Tension Detector Guide Operating Position Ad}j.
T Tension Detector Operating Point Adj.
Threading Ring Rotation Adj.
Gear Box Installing Position Adj.
Pinch Roller Self Alignment Adj.
FR Detector Block Installing Position Adj.
Pinch Lever Preset Adj.
Pinch Roller Preset Adj.
T Brake Solenoid Position Adj.
S Brake Solenoid Position Adj.
Aas. Table Rotation Detector Block Position
Adj.
Leaf Spring Position Adj.

2/27/89

7-2
 BVU-950/ 920
SELECTED SERVO ALIGNMENTS

BVU-950 Service Manual

Section 10-1 D/A Amplitude Adj.

10-2 Vertical SEP EN Pulse Adj.
10-3 Capstan FG Bias Adj.
8-9-8 Switching Position Adj.
8-9-9 Drum Phase Adj.
R<X0-5 Tracking Control Adj.
2-0-6 Skew Control Adj.
2-10-7 Reel FG Bias Adj.
[10-8 Capstan Free Speed Adj.
10-9 Capstan Acceleration Compensation
Adj.
10-10 Tracking Control Center Adj.
10-15 Capstan FG Duty Adj. (BVU-920)
10-16 Drum Free Speed Adj. (BVU-920)

BVU-920

10-6 DT Adj.
10-6-1 Hysteresis Cancel Level Tentative
Adj.
10-6-2 Bimorph Operating Position Adj.
10-6-3 Strain Gauge/Loop Gain Adj.
Steps 1 through 4 only.
10-6-4 Hysteresis Cancel Level Adj.
10-6-5 DT V Pulse Adj.
10-6-6 Switching Position Check
10-6-7 DT Switching Position Adj. (SEARCH
Mode)
10-6-8 Framing Gate Adj.

6/13/90
 SECTION 10
SERVO SYSTEM ALIGNMENT

[Equipment Required]

«Dual Trace Oscilloscope.

*OC Voltmeter.
* Alignment Tape: RR2-1SD (Parts No. 8-960-037-02) —SP tape—
- Alignment Tape: RR5-1SD (Parts No. 8-960-037-80)—SP tape—

TIME VIDEO AUDIO NR TIME CODE

5 | color bars —
3 | Gated sweep (B/W) lkHz, OdB —_—
3 Gated sweep (color) 10kHz, —10dB a

lkHz, ~20d —

sore = OFF —_—

Pulse & bar (color)
3 | (MOD 12.57 and inverted 27) |2KH® —20dB —
10kHz, —20dB —_—
15kHz, —20dB —
2 Pulse & bar (B/W) lkHz, —20d8 ON _—
(MOD 12.5T and inverted 2T) 15kHz, —20d8 —
2 Monoscope (color) —— ——

2 Pseudo color bars —— OFF TIME CODE

¢ When initiating Servo System Alignment for SV-Board and OT-Board, RV202 of the DT-21 Board
should be adjusted by section 88-7, Switching Position Adjustment (1).
When replacing DT-21 Board, this adjustment has to be done
«for the reel servo adjustment, refer to Section 6 Link and Drive System Alignment and Section
7 Torque System Alignment

RV502/SV-113 (R-7) 6-3-2 Supply Tension Detector Operating Point Adjustment

RV503/SV-113 (S-7) 643 Takeup Tension Detector Operating Point Adjustment
RV1/OR-53 7-41. S Reel Motor Current Sensitive Adjustment
RV2/DR-53 7-42. T Reel Motor Current Sensitive Adjustment

¢For the switching position adjustment refer to Section 8 Tape Run Alignment
RV202/DT-21(A-6) 887. Switching Position Adjustment (1)
¢ Extend the SV-113 Board with the EX-128 Board
¢ Extend the OT-21 Board with the EX-127 Board
°REF VIDEO IN connector: Color-bar
«When performing 10-6. DT Servo Adjustment, Set the adjust RVs described below.

RV101/DT-21(E-2)
wccccccncces Clockwise
RV102/DT-21(E-2)
RV301/OT-21(H-5) |
RV302/DT-21(G-5)
RV303/DT-21(G-5)
p eeecccecoees Center clicked position
RV304/0T-21(E-5)
RV305/DT-21(G1)
RV306/DT-21(G-4) |
RV401 /DT-21(F-3)--r-esseeereee Counterclockwise
7-5
10-6. DT SERVO ADJUSTMENT

10-6-1. Hysteresis Cancel Level Tentative Adjustment

machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

* Disconnect 8-pin connecter on Step 1. CH-A; @ RV305/DT-21(G-1)

brush-board of upper drum CH-A: TP401/DT-21(H-4) CH-B; @ RV306/DT-21(G-4)
CH-B: TP402/DT-21(H-4)
¢ $201/DT-21(B8-1): No. 1,2 ON

«STOP mode
DC level=0+0.1 Vdc
- After step 1, press the S202 on
the DT-21 board (C1).
Check that the 0102 (Hysteresis
Cancel! mode famp) on the
DT-21 board lights.

Step 2. @RV101/DT-21(E-2)
TP401 /DT-21(H-4)

GNO level

A=18025V
Step 3. Q@RV401/DT-21(F-3)
TP401 /DT-21(H-4)

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A=170t5V

Step 4. CH-A: @RV101/DT-21(E-2)

CH-A; TP401/DT-21(H-4) CH-B: @ RV102/DT-21(E-2)
CH-B: TP402/DT-21(H-4)

GND level

- After the adjustment is compiet-

ed, set the all S201 to OFF, and
connect &pin connecter to the
brush-board of the upper drum. A=140£5V

7-6
10-6-2. Bimorph Operating Position Adjustment

machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

Step 1. TP402/DT-21(H-4) @ RV306/DT-21(G-4)

¢$201/DT-21 (B-1)
: No. 1,2,3,4 ON

‘© Play back the alignment tape DC level=0+0.1Vde

RR2-1SD.

«After the Step 1, press the

$202 on the OT-21 board (C-1).
Check that the 0102 (Hysteresis
Cancel mode lamp) on the
DT-21 board lights.
Adjust the OC level after the
lamp lights off in several sec-
onds.
Step 2. CH-1: TP402/DT-21(H-4) @ RV306/DT-21(G-4)
CH-2: TP18/DM-54B8(S-6)
«Maximize the RF signal level
with RV306 on the DOT-21 board
(G-4).

° Measure the DC voltage at TP18

TP402.
Adjust the OC voltage at TP402
so that the level becomes haif.

¢ After the adjustment is compiet- DC level of maximum RF (TP402)=A vee end

ed, press the S202 on the
RF level of TP18 at the time=B Vdc memorize
DT-21 board (C-1).
Check that the 0102 (Hysteresis
Cancei mode lamp) on, the DC level (TP402)=4 Vde
DOT-21 board lights.

TRIG: TP4/DM-54B8(R-5)
Step 3. TP18/DM-54B(S-6)
Check: B£5%

elf it is out of the specification of Step 3, pertorm Step 2 and 3 again.

But when measuring the DC level, the standard is not Step1 but Step 2.
 machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

Step 4. TP401/DT-21(H-4) @ RV305/DT-21(G-1)

«STOP mode DC levei=0+0.1
Vdc
Step 5.
-Play back the monoscope seg- | TP18/DM-54B(S-6) @ RV305/DT-21(G-1)
ment of the alignment tape | TP401/DT-21(H-4)
RR5-1SD.
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«Adjust the position of RF CH-B

crosspoint by search dial in JOG
mode.
TPI8 «< 3
«Change the trigger polarity.
Adjust the position of RF CH-A
crosspoint so the “C’ becomes
zero.

“Cc” =0.

¢ Measure the OC levei of TP401, DC level (TP401) when “C” is zero.=D Vdc
and adjudst the level so that it
becomes haif.
DC level (TP401) => Vde
e After the adjustment is complet-
ed, press the S202 on the
DT-21 Board (C-1).
Check that the 0102 (Hysteresis
cance} mode lamp) on the DOT-21
board lights. TRIG: TP4/DM-54B(R-5)
Step 6.
¢ After the adjustment is compilet- TP18/DM-54B(S-6)
ed, turn the all S201 to OFF.
C30.5msec.

eff it is out of specification of Step 6, perform Step 5 and Step 6 again

But when measuring the DC level, the standard is not Step 4 but Step 5.

7-8
10-6-3. Strain Gage/Loop Gain Adjustment

machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

¢ §201/DT-21(B-1): No. 1,3,4 ON Step 1. CH-A: @ RV303/DT-21(G-5)

TP18/DM-54B(S-6) CH-B: @RV304/DT-21(E-5)
Play back the alignment tape TP209/DT-21(A-5)
RR2-1SD.

*SEARCH STILL mode TP18

“EXT TBC SW: ON

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TP209 CHA CHB

A(entrance level)=B(exit level)

TRIG: TP 4/0M-548(R-5)
Step 2. CH-A: @ RV301/DT-21(H-5)
CH-A: TP301/DT-21(H-5) CH-B: @ RV302/DT-21(G-5)
CH-B: TP302/DT-21(H-5)

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side of switching
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TP18/DM-54B(S-6) .
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switching position
mCheck that it meets the specification of Step 1.
TRIG: TP4/0M-54B(R-5)
Step 3. Step 3. CH-A: @RV303/DT-21(G-5)
e SEARCH mode TP18/DM-54B(S-6) CH-B: @ RV304/DT-21(E-5)
FWD X 3mode — adjustment
REVX 1 mode — check

A(entrance level)=8(exit level)

The RF envelope should be fiat
Step 4. Step 4.
“EXT TBC SW: OFF Minimize the fluctuate difference of ‘‘B’’

°Repeat the FWDX3 mode and

REVX1 mode.

7-9
 machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

Step 5. CH-A: TP303/DT-21(G5) CH-A: @RV303/0T-21(G-5)

© §201/DT-21(B-1): No.1 OFF CH-B: TP304/DT-21(F-5) CH-B: @RV304/DT-21(E-5)

eFWOX3 mode TO ST
CN230-17A

! 3 !
I i |
1 '
j ‘

' i |
1A { !
’ ¢
TP304 '
| I
(
Check that “A” meets specification. of
Aai3.8V

If it is out of specification, adjust so that following

specification can be met
A=3.7£0.1V
Pertorm Step 6. when this adjustment is made.
TRIG: INT
Step 6. TP18/0M-548(S-6) CH-A: @RV301 /DT-21(H-5)
(Needed only when the adjust- CH-B: @RV302/DT-21(G-5)
ment is made in Step 5.)

«SEARCH mode
FWD X 3mode -— adjustment
REV X 1 mode — check

' A(entrance level)=8(exit level)

in both modes.
- After the adjustment ig compiet-
ed, set the all S201 to OFF.

7-10
10-6-4. Hysteresis Cancel Level Adjustment

machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

¢ §201/DT-21(B-1): No.2 ON CH-A: TP401/0T-21(H-4) CH-A: @RV101/DT-21(E-2)

CH-B: TP402/DT-21(H-4) CH-B: @RV102/DT-21(E-2)
*STOP mode

«Press the S202 on the DT-21

board. Check that the D102
(Hysteresis cancel mode lamp)
on the OT-21 board lights.

¢ After the adjustment is compilet-

ed , return S201 to the former
position.
A=2802110V

10-6-5. DT V Puise Adjustment

machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

¢ §201/DT-21(B-1): No.1,3,4 ON | CH-1: TP202/DT-21(H-7) Q@RV201 /OT-21(D-7)

CH-2: TP208/DT-21(A-7)
¢ Play back the Color-bar Segment
of the alignment tape RR5-1SD. | TP202 | | | | | | | | ] I | |

¢ After the adjusment is compiet- A

ed, set the all S201 to OFF.

TP208 =
A=0.25H+5ysec

10-6-6. Switching Position Check

machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

¢ $201 /DT-21(8-1): No.3,4 ON TP306/SV-113(A-3)

TP211/DT-21(A-5)
¢ Play back the Color-bar Segment HW
of the alignment tape RR5-1SD. TP306 STATA

TP211 |
CHA '225H+ Sysec
lum" ANNAN
UL
|
- After the adjusment is compiet-| TP211 MD 25HsS asec
ed, set the ail S201 to OFF.

-if it is out of specification, perform adjustments of 8-8-7, 8 again

7-11
10-6-7. DT Switching Position Adjustment (SEARCH mode)

machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

¢ §201/DT-21(B-1): No.3,4 ON CH-1 : TP202/0T-21(H-7) @RV203/DT-21(C-7)

CH-2: TP211/0T-21(A-5)
«Play back the Color-bar segment
of alignment tape RR5-1SD.

« SEARCH STILL mode TP202 mm

*EXT TBC switch: ON UUUULUL | | | | |

(Connector Panel) |

«After the adjustment is compiet- ve2il -—— _

ed, EXT TBC switch to OFF, and A
set the all S201 to OFF.
A=6.25H+5yzsec

10-6-8. Framing Gate Adjustment

machine conditions
for adjustment spec. adjustment

¢ §201/DT-21(8-1): No3.4 ON TP204/DT-21(E-7) @RV1/DUS-299

TP1/DUS-299: DT-21
¢ Play back the Color-bar segment
of the alignment tape RR5-1SD.

Vsync (first field portion)

res 1D Im I
=o

TP1
|
° After the adjustment is cornpiet- A=16+0.5ysec
ed, set the all S201 to OFF.

7-12
 BVU-900, VO-9800
SERIES DItAGONOST!C FUNCTION

1. BVU-900, VO-9800 SERIES’ DIAGONOSTIC

FUNCTION ARE BASED ON BVU-950.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS YOU KNOW, THESE FUNCTION ARE
-PRELIMINARY-
ERROR DISPLAY, MEMORY DISPLAY AND
IfO DISPLAY. THESE CONTENTS OF
DISPLAY CAN BE DISPLAYED ON THE 7
SEGMENTS LED AND THE SCREEN.
THE WAY OF DISPLAYING IS COMMON IN
ACC MODELS.
2. DISPLAYING MEMORY FUNCTION.
1) SET TO THE DIAL MENU MODE.
c) SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN TP-11 OR
TP-13 AND GND ON SY-BOARD.
3) SELECT ITEM-505 BY USING MENU
BUTTON AND SEARCH DIAL.
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY

ITEM-305 WILL BE DISPLAYED AS FOLLOWS.

SET UP
ITEM-505
MEMORY CONTENTS

BLOCK ADDRESS | MEMORY DATA

6 072 A31F

BACH CPU NO. DATA FOUR DIGIT DATA

ADDRESS (hexadecimal)

CONTENTS OF BLOCK
S.. MopeL ! = BvU-950 | BVU-920 v0-9850
Lock Sox. } 900 -9800
6 M2 RAM - -
7 BC RAM - -
8 SV RAM — ——
C } “~~ {pt RAM! ~~
THE RELATION BETWEEN MIEMORY DATA AND
ADRESS IS AS FOLLOWS.

ex) G 0 ASIF
-3
co

Mi 2 u-CON AD D =S S MEMORY DATA

Mmotn
2OE)

B LOCK NO. sae

v1 Ul O N
0 T r
“ fn mn r™
uv ‘Oo
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY -PRELIMINARY-
THE RIGHT-SIDE DISPLAY OF SUBJECT TO CHANGE DATA WHICH IS
ASSIGNED BY THE ADDRESS DATA AND NEXT FOLLOWING DISPLAYS BY INDENTIFY
TO THE DATA WHICH IS BY MEMORY ADDRESS 073(072+1) ,074(072+2) AND
075(072+3) ADDRRES DATA.

BLOCK AND ADDRESS DATA COULD BE SET UP BY ROTATING THE SEARCH DIAL
ONE DIGIT BY ONE DIGIT.

HOW TO READ DATA

M2 u-CON IS 4BIT u-CON. THEREFORE, DATA IS DISPLAYED BY NIBBLE.

-ex) | BLOCK ADDRESS bit3 bit2 bitl bite

6 072 REC DEW TAPE TAPE
INHIBIT END TOP
for example =] =] =0 =]

IN THIS CASE, NIBBLE WILL BE AS SUCH; [1, 1, 0, 1 ]

AS SEEN IN FOLLOWING BINARY-TO-HEXADECIMAL CONVERSION CHART NIBBLE
WILL BE CONVERTOR TO "d".
IF YOU NEED TO CHECK WHETHER EACH SIGNAL IS EITHER "1" OR "0",
PLEASE REFER TO THE CONVERSION CHART.

HEXADECIMAL § BINARY HEXADECIMAL BINARY

0 0000 8 1000
1 0001 9 1001
2 0010 A 1010
3 0011 B 1011
4 0100 C 1100
5 “0101 D 1101
6 0110 E 1110
7 0111 F 1111
| M2 MEMORY CONTENTS CHART (pvv-semes) Hzl --- :UNFIXED
L:

BLOCK ADDRESS bit 3 bit 2 bit l bit 0

H: REC INHIBIT | L: DEW *3 L: TAPE END L: TAPE TOP
6072 l: REC INHIBIT | ©
0: POSSIBLE
j *y x}
6073 H: SP CASSETTE H THENDING END2 | THENDING END1
? ai] 1

6075 L: CASCON EXIT | H: FUNTH END | CASSETTE DOWN | CASSETTE IN

¥l THREADING FY +t
6079 | H: TH MOTOR H: TH MOTOR CASSETTE LOM | CASSETTE LOM
. MOTOR MOTOR

607A j§|[ 9 seee=<--= L: S-BRAKE SOL [: T-BRAKE SOL | L: PINCH SOL

, ON ON ON

6060 Ri Ct SETECT | ep: TH MOTOR |H: PINCH OFF | H: PINCH ON

DISABLE DISABLE DISABLE
H: SENSOR LED |H: DRUM STOP |H: CAPSTAN H: REEL ERROR
608C OPEN ERROR

H: T-SLACK H: S-SLACK WH: T-~REEL STOP | BH: S-REEL

608D STOP

6085 SYSTEM ERROR ERROR 0 *2

608F SYSTEM ERROR ERROR 1 *2

NOTE

*) : REFER TO NEXT PAGE

*2 : REFER TO PAGE (5), (6)
4 > COUNT Low LeveL IN GyerRx* FRIED
COoNLY 8vU-920)
AND PETECT HUMID STATE.

-3-
 TIMING CHART CBVY SEMES D

m1 CASSETTE IN/CASSETTE DOWN

FOR TRAINING PURPOSES 0
CASSETTE IN CASSETTE DOWN] CASSETTE POSITION _
L L During CASSETTE-IN -PRELIMINARY-
L H CASSETTE-UP State SUBJECT TO CHANGE
H L During CASSETTE-DOWN
H H CASSETTE-DOWN Siate

«2 THREAD END1/THREAD END?

THREAD END) | THREAD END2 THREADING RING POSITION
H H Between CASSETTE-IN and FR-STOP
L H THREAD END position
L L Between FR-STOP and THREAD END
H L FR-STOP position

FR‘STOP
H
L .
cin NE THREAD END

UNTHREAD END
i
H
Qe THREAD END?
THREAD END}
CASSETTE: IN

«3 THREADING MOTOR(+):
\- THREADING OPERATION
rerex

"THREADING MOTOR(-):
THREADING MOTOR(+): ;
\- UNTHEREADING OPERATION
THREADING MOTOR(-):

m4 CASSETTE COM. MOTOR(+):L

}- CASSETTE DOWN OPERATION
CASSETTE COM. MOTOR(—):H
CASSETTE COM. MOTOR(+):#
\— CASSETTE UP OPERATION
CASSETTE COM. MOTOR(—) :L
 CONTENTS OF BC
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
4. MEMORY
BC- uw COMPUTER eS 3339) 3 oe 900)
-PRELIMINARY- ~
SUBJECT TO CHANGE

BLOCK ADDRESS} bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

7030 EDIT REC ASSEMBLE SELECTED EE
7031 FULEE [AU CII-2]AU CH-1] VIDEO

7091 | VIDEO ch-B REC | VIDEO ch-A REC ch-B R.ERASE ON | ch-A RLERASE ON
7092 VIDEO EE OUT | VIDEO VIDEO
REC EE OUT | REC ENABLE
7095 AUDIO AUDIO ch-1 REC | AUDIO ch-1 PB | AUDIO
ch-1 BIAS ON ch-1 REC EE
7096 | AUDIO ch-2 REC | AUDIO ch-2 PB | AUDIC AUDIO
ch-2 REC EE | ch-1 ERASE ON
7097 OSC-—ON ] AUDIO AUDIO
ch-2 ERASE ON | ch-2 BIAS ON
TOSA FULL ERASE ON

BC- 4 CON
Pin NO.

7091 pin 8 pin 7 pin 6 pin 5

7092 “ “10 o Q
7095 pin 4 v — & 7 99 nr $8
7096 eo AS rAd oS nr do
7097 * 49 » — &8 nw §7 r a6 }
709A er 23
pp TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY -PRELIMINARY-
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ool

MODE
ACTIV PB |V INSERT|Ach-1 | A ch-2 ASSEMBLE

(7)
AO

oO
SIGNAL INSERT | INSERT

VIDEO ch-B REC

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ere ee

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VIDEO ch-A REC

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rere

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ch-B R.ERASE ON L:H

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5 sec
ch-A R.ERASE ON

mm
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VIDEO EE OUT
meme

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ee

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VIDEO REC EE OUT

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me
VIDEO REC ENABLE

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AUDIO ch-1 BIAS ON

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AUDIO ch-1 REC

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AUDIO ch-1 PB
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AUDIO ch-1 REC/EE

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AUDIO ch-2 REC

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AUDIO ch-2 PB
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AUDIO ch-2 REC/EE

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AUDIO ch-1 ERASE ON m

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AUDIO ch-2 ERASE ON

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AUDIO ch-2 BIAS ON

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FULL ERASE ON
1-f-4. System Error (BVU fe VO J FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
When a trouble occurs during normal operation and an error code appears on the time counter
display of the Front Penel, the error status corresponding to the error code is displeyed on the
monitor by selecting the item No. 201 on the dial menu. The error cause can be learned at
that time.

counter monitor
displey Description
display
In th
e moced excep
cept the STOP n
and STILL mo des, stop p rotating g th the
Error 01 | REEL STOP
reel motor or direction error. x2
Error 02 | TAPE SLACK Excessive tape tension ,
Error 03 | CAPSTAN ERROR ‘In the REC or PLAY mode, speed over of the capstan or stopped it. 2
‘Error 04 | DRUM STOP When the drum rotation command is detected, the drum rotation srops. 2
Error 05 | REEL ERROR The tape runs in speed over. @
Error 10 | HUMID The condensation
error 20 | SYSTEM ERROR Mechanical error. .
. Distinguished by the suberror code. (Refer to the following.)
Errore 21 RAM error when the POWER is -ON.
Error-72 |SYSTEM ERROR 50 Commuricatiow error between HL = BKU-‘}03 =>
Error-23 [SYSTEM EFROR 60 | Communication Otror betwerr Mi ad M2 >
Error: 30 | SENSOR ERROR | LED error of the. T or S Tension Detector.
Error 90 Communication error between SY board and KY board.
Error 99 ‘‘Lacking the 1/2 VD pulse to supply for the SY board.

(NOTE) Displayed on the’time counter displey about ERROR 21, 90 99.

“1 ONLY V0O-9F00e 9850.
2 Onc BYU-450, 400, a20
When Error 20 "SYSTEM ERROR" appears, a suberror code is displayed at the lower right

corner on the monitor.

The suberror code is described below.

-PRELIMINARY-
Monitor

ser UP SUBJECT
TO CHANGE
ITEM=-201
ERROR STATUS

SYSTEM ERROR 0A
i
———— Suberros code

The suberror code is a two-digit hexedecimal number. Assume that the high-order digit is
called Error 1 and the low-order digit called Erros 0.
 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY

< BVU- 459,420, 400 > -PRELIMINARY-

SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Error 0
0.] Normal operation
1.JEntering the FR STOP mode from threading exceeds the prescribed time (seven seconds).
2./Entering the THREAD END 2 moce from threading exceeds the prescribed time.
3.] Entecing {he UNTHREAD END mode {rom the THREAD END 2 mode during unthreading
exceeds the prescribed time.
4.jReturning from the FR STOP mode to the CASSETTE DOWN position during unthreading
excecds the prescribed time. "
5S.) When a cassette is inserted and the EJECT button is pressed before the cassette-up
compartment is lowered, rnising the cassette exceeds the prescribed lime.
6.] The initial correction of e tension sensor is not completed.
7.1 No command is sent from the servo block to stop the SHORT FF/REW mode.
8.) No command is sent from the servo block to start the SHORT FF/REW mode.
9. An error command {s sent from the servo block in the SHORT FF/REW mode.
A.J No command is sent from the servo block to turn on the pinch solenoid.
B.| No command is sent from the servo block to turn off the pinch solenoid.
CJ No command is sent from the servo block to stop the FF/REW mode.
D.| The capstan motor jis not rotated in reverse to enter the STANDBY OFF mode.
E.! The drum is not rotated to change the mode from STANDBY OFF to STANDBY ON.
FJ No commanc is sent from the servo block to start threading in the FR STOP mode.

< BVU~480, 4209, Goo )

Error |
0.| Normal operation
1.|Microcomputer M2 Is not interrupted by the signal eight times the frequency of the 1/2 VD
pulse. "
2. Communication error between microcomputers M2 and AY.

3. Communication error between microcomputers M2 and SV.

4. Communication error between microcomputers M1 and M2.

5 Communication error between m icrocompstens Hiand DT

x* ONLY bul -420

 BVU-950/920 COURSE ANSWER KEY

1). What is the difference between SP and conventional U-Matic?

F.M. carrier frequency has been shifted, CONV - 3.8 to 5.4Mhz; SP

5.0 - 6.6Mhz. SP tapes are capable of recording higher frequencies
than conventional allowing for larger side bands and improved filtering
characteristics which increases resolution.

2). What optional P.C. boards are available for the BVU-950?

BKU-901A, Time Base Correctors; BKU-902, Digital Noise Reducer

(must be used with the BKU-901A); BKU-905, Plug-in Time Code
Generator/Reader

3). What signals are available on the Dub Connector and why is this
important?
Luminance, and down converted chroma, 688Khz. This reduces
signal processing when editing which improves copy quality when
compared with using composite signals.

4). What is the purpose of the R.E. mute pulse?

The R. E. mute pulse mutes the rotary erase head during address
track time code to prevent erasure of time code during edits.

9). What are the three levels of dial menu and briefly explain the
functions of each?

Basic function is used to set time code data, and titles.

Enhanced function sets unit operation modes to include items such as
time code, long pause, search and standby, editing operation, and
check hours meters.
Service function checks ROM version, resets head hours meter, resets
unit to factory preset, sets audio modes and displays memory datas.

6). What is the prominent difference between the mechanics of a

BVU950/920 and a VO-9850/5850 and why is this important?

The BVU-950-/920 uses two reel motors as compared to one. This

allows for better control of tape tension and speed.
BVU-950/920 Answer Key
Page 2.

7). What is the most prominent difference between the mechanics of the
BVU-950/920 and a BVU-800 series unit and why is this important?

Tape wrapping angle is less on the BVU-950. This allows for less
friction on the tape which reduce tape wear and eases serviceability.

8). Is it normal for the BVU-950/920 to change speeds during rewind and
fast forward?

Yes

9). What must be done to operate the BVU-950/920 without installing

the cassette compartment?

Short TP-10 of the SY-102 board to ground, set Bit 7 of S-201 of the
SV-88 board on. Check Bit 8 is off, and set S-202 of the SV-88
board on.

10). What should be checked to insure proper adjustment of item 6-6-2,

pinch roller preset adjustment?

Check which type of preset deck is in the unit.

11). What is the function of IC-5 of the SY-102 board?

It is a 2 channel serial communication controller which acts as an

interface between the keyboard or 9 Pin remote and the main micro-
computer, IC-1.

12). What is the function of IC-7 of the SY-102 board?

Mechanism control
BVU-950/920 Answer Key
Page 3.

13). How would you quickly check the operation of the keyboard?

Short TP-6 of the SY-102 board to ground with power off then turn
power on. (Hardware check mode).

14). How does the AV microcomputer of the BC-11 board improve editing
features of the BVU-950?

By controlling the timing of the audio heads to compensate for the

9.6mm space between the audio erase and Record/Playback heads.

15). How could you check communication between the micro-computers?

By checking TP-5 of the SY-102 board and 1/2 Vd timing against the
timing chart on Page 3-3 in the Training Kit.

16). What do we use to detect the operation of the reel servos?

S tension detector, T tension detector, Supply and Take-up reel F.

G.'s.

17). lf you were to divide the operation of the reel servo into modes, what
would they be and what parameters would you control for each
mode? :

Pinch on - control tape tension, Pinch off - control tape tension and
speed.

18). What is the first operation performed by the reel servo and why is
this done?

0 adjust to cancel errors from the tension detectors.

BVU-950/920 Answer Key
Page 4.

19). What signals are combined at Pin 6 of IC-603, Mix Amp, of the SV-88
board and give a brief explanation of each.

S torque DA-error voltage output from the servo micro-computer

derived from a combination of tension error from the tension detector
and speed error from F.G.'s.
S reel current - feedback from the reel motor AC FB gain select - gain
control to control gain of the reel motor according to tape length and
mode of operation.
Capstan current (Inertia control) - to control the reel motor according
to capstan motor speed, used in search modes only.

20). What is different about the servo of the BVU-950 compared to

previous models of U-Matics?.

it is microcomputer controlled.

21). What are the building blocks of the BVU-950/920 servo?

CTC's, controlled timer counter; microcomputer; ITMR's, interval

timer counters; I/O expanders.

22). Which I.C. is responsible for supplying clocks for the servo circuits?

(C-422 divides a 12Mhz crystal oscillator for circuit clocks.

23). What are the values of Vref and 1/2 Vref?

5V and 2.5V

24). Briefly explain the process of converting the microcomputer output to

error voltages.

Digital data output from IC-1 is D/A converted by IC-411. Data is

then demultiplexed by IC's 414, 415 and latched by IC's 416 and
417.

25). Briefly describe the operation of IC's 216, 120 and 516 of the SV-88
board.

These are I/O expanders which are used to interface the servo to the
main microcomputer.
BVU-950/920 Answer Key
Page 5.

26). List the parameter of the servo each of the CTC's and ITMR's
control.

IC-301, CTC-2, - Drum AFC and Capstan speed

IC-302, CTC-1, - Digital delays, and drum speed
IC-303, CTC-3, V2
IC-304, CTC-O, 1/2 Vd generator
IC-308, ITMRO, Framing and Phi2
IC-309, ITMRI, Drum Phase and Capstan Phase
IC-310, ITMR2, Capstan Search

27). What is the function of IC's 107, 115, and 117 of the SV-88
boardand why is this necessary?

Frame pulse generator to identify fields for proper field editing.

28). What is output from IC-105 of the SV-88 board pin #14 and what is it
used for?

RF SW pulse; head switching

29). What would you call the circuit of IC-511, IC-513 and IC-514 of the
SV-88 board?

Drum Servo speed loop

30). What is the function of the resistor across pins 1 and 3 of the switch
IC-201 on the SV-88 board?

To stabilize CTL at the REC/PB transition.

31) What is the function of IC's 211, 214, 217, 218, 219 of the SV-88
board and why is this necessary?

Edit CTL - to prevent CTL count distortion during search modes.

32). What is CAP INST?

Capstan Instant increases gain of the capstan motor for quicker

acceleration.
BVU-950/920 Answer Key
Page 6.

33). What is the frequency of capstan FG?

454.23

34). What is the function of the circuit of IC-503; 504 and Q-505 of the
SV-88 board?

Detects the polarity of the capstan motor drive and always keeps it
positive. This is important for the operation of the BSL motor.

35). When recording audio in Dolby mode what is recorded on tape other
than audio signals and what is its frequency?

Dolby pilot tone of 15hz

36). How can the answer of Question #35 be detected without being
confused with other signals?

it is a 15hz signal in phase with CTL.

37). What components are responsible for detecting the answer of

Question #35.

IC's 4,5,6, and 7 of the AU-85 board.

38). How do you control the character inserter of IC-1 on the MD-44

From the dial menu.

39). What are the circuits located around TP-1, TP-2 and TP-3 of the
MD-44 board and why are they necessary?

Delay circuits to obtain OH, 1H and 2H delayed video signals for the
vertical correlator.

40). What would a possible symptom be if the circuit of Question #39 was
defective or misaligned?

Vector “donuts” and ringing

BVU-950/920 Answer Key
Page 7.

41). What is the function of IC-7 of the MD-44 board?

Separate chroma from composite video

42). What is the function of IC-8 of the MD-44 board?

Edge compensation

43). Briefly explain how luminance is separated from composite video.

1H delayed composite is input to IC-12 Pin 3 through RV-10. Chroma

separated by the correlators, which 180° outphase with the 1H delay
composite, cancels chroma components in the composite video at
Pin 3, IC-12. Remnant chroma which is not cancelled is inverted and
removed by the circuit around IC-11. This remnant chroma is
cancelled at the mixing amp of Q-36 which outputs separated
luminance.

44). How is AGC detected?

By sync. level

45). What RV is in series with RV-23, FM Deviation and what is it called?

RV-2 video level

46). Briefly explain the function of RV's 15, 16, and 17 of the MD-44
board?

They are for white clip and dark clip and are used to limit the signal
applied to the F.M. modulator to prevent over modulation.

47). Briefly explain feedback pre-emphasis.

This feeds back signals clipped by white clip and dark clip back to the
main signal to improve High Frequency response.

48). What is the function of IC-202 of the MD-44 board?

SP/CONV mode switch; SP and conventional have different filtering

characteristics because of differences in frequency.
BVU-950/920 Answer Key
Page 8.

49). How is ACC detected?

Burst level

50). How is APC detected?

Burst Phase

51). What is ACK?

Automatic chroma killer, chroma circuits are muted when no burst is

detected.

52). Briefly describe down conversion?

Heterodyne, two frequencies are mixed and the desired component is

removed from the sum, difference and two originals. _

53). What is the function of the Sample Hold circuit of I1C-402 1/2 of the
MD-44?

To detect horizontal jitter for control of the 4.27mhz signal used for
down conversion to compensate for Time Base errors.

54). What is the function of IC-201 of MD-44 board?

Line/Dub switch

95). What is different about the EE path of the BVU-950 when compared
to a record and playback deck such as a VO-9600?

The EE path is modulated, down converted and demodulated, up

converted.

56). What is another use of the 4.27Mhz signal used for down
conversion?

R. E. Bias
BVU-950/920 Answer Key
Page 9.

57). Briefly explain DG?

Differential GAIN changing luminance levels will change chroma

eveils.

58). What is the function of the switch in IC-1-1/2 of the DM-54 board?

R. F. switching

59). What are the RV-4 and RV-6 of the DM-54 board used for?

Balance the R. F. envelope for the chroma and luminance channels.

60). What is the function o f IC-2 of the DM-54 board?

PB/EE switch

61). What is the difference between a D. QO. Pulse and a guard band
pulse?

A G. B. Pulse is not muted in search mode and a D. QO. Pulse _ is

62). Basically what does the High Frequency Compensate Limiter do?

Side band EQ.

63). Briefly, how does the SP/CONV mode detector operate?

R.F. is demodulated in the area of Sync. tips of a conventionally

recorded tape. If Sync. is detected it's considered conventional, if no
Sync. is output it is considered SP.

64). Briefly describe how the DM board compensates for drop-out.

By inserting 1H delayed video over the drop out.

65). Why does the chroma circuit need an audio trap?

To remove Audio bias noise which may be present during Audio dubs.
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66). What component does the lower booster of the chroma circuit
compensate for?

The rotary transformer

67). What is a TCK and why is it needed?

Time Code killer; to remove noise caused by the address track time
code.

68). How many ACC circuits are on the DM-54 and how are they
different?

Standard ACC which averages ACC error across a field and high
speed ACC which outputs ACC error on a line by line basis.

69). What is the function of the time const. circuit of Q-529 and Q-530 of
the DM-54 board?

Change the RC time constant of the field memory to stabilize the ACC
during Vertical Blanking.

70). What is the function of IC-508 of the DM-54 board and why is this
necessary?

Develop the burst flag which is used to separate the burst signal from
the chroma.
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