Sharp VL-NZ8U User manual

VL-NZ8U
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In the interests of user-safety (Required by safety regula-
tions in some countries) the set should be restored to its
originalconditionandonlypartsidenticaltothosespecified
be used.
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LIQUID CRYSTAL DIGITAL CAMCORDER NTSC
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL
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after sales service only.
Thecontentsaresubjecttochangewithout notice.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 2
10.ADJUSTING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS...................................................................................... 3
14.SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS .................................................................................................................. 4
17.REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................... 16
18.PACKING OF THE SET ................................................................................................................... 24
CONTENTS
In this Service Manual, only the differences from VL-NZ10U (S01B3VL-NZ10U) are
described.
Therefore, for the parts which are not described in this Service Manual, refer to the
Service Manual for VL-NZ10U (S01B3VL-NZ10U).

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VL-NZ8U
Signal System: NTSC standard
Recording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
Cassette: Digital VCR Mini DV video cassette
Recording/Playback Time: 90 minutes (DVM60, LP mode)
Tape Speed: SP mode: 18.812 mm/second
LP mode: 12.555 mm/second
Pickup Device: 1/4" (6.4 mm, effective size: 4.5 mm) CCD image sensor
(with approx. 680,000 pixels including optical black)
Lens: 10 ×optical/300 ×digital power zoom lens (F1.8, f=3.6-36.0 mm), full-range auto
focus
Lens Filter Diameter: 27 mm
Monitor: 3" (7.5 cm) full-color LCD screen (TFT active matrix)
Microphone: Electret stereo microphone
Color Temperature Compensation: Auto white balance with white balance lock, outdoor or indoor
Minimum Illumination: 2 lux (9 lux measured by EIA standard)(with gain-up, F1.8)
Still Image Compression System: JPEG base line conformance
Still Image Recording Format: JPEG (Exif2.1)
Still Image Recording Medium: SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Power Requirement: DC 7.4 V
Power Consumption: 4.4 W (during camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off and
backlight normal mode)
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Operating Humidity: 30% to 80%
Storage Temperature: –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions (approx.): 5 3/8" (W) ×3 13/32" (H) ×2 5/16" (D)
[136.1 mm (W) ×86.3 mm (H) ×58.6 mm (D)]
Weight (approx.): 1.0 lbs (455 g)
(without battery pack, lithium battery, video cassette, lens cap, lens hood, hand
strap, shoulder strap and card)
2. SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION (For the U.S.)
ForthelocationofthenearestSharpAuthorizedService,ortoobtainproductliterature,accessories,
supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE SHARP (1-800-237-4277) or visit SHARP's
website (http://www.sharp-usa.com)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AC Adapter/Battery Charger (UADP-0334TAZZ)
Power Requirement: AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
DC Output: 7.8 V
Power Consumption: 23 W
Dimensions (approx.): 2 25/32" (W) ×1 23/32" (H) ×4 15/32" (D)
[70mm (W) ×43.5mm (H) ×113 mm (D)]
Weight (approx.): 0.38 lbs (170 g)
MultiMedia Card (Supplied Accessory)
Memory Capacity: 8 MB
Power Requirement: 3 V
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Storage Temperature: –4°F to 149°F (–20°C to +65°C)

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10. ADJUSTINGTHE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
[Making adjustments]
Adjusting the servo system controller and related parts
1. Setting the system codes
Replacement of IC705 E2PROM requires the following data to be set in this order.
[Procedure]
Set the unit to the VCR mode and set the data for each address.
Code 1. Model code 2. Destination code 3. Specification code 4. Menu selection code 5. Software switching code 6. Calender switching
Address 01 09 02 0A 03 0B 04 0C 05 0D 07 0F
Data 01 FE 01 FE 34 CB 08 F7 00 FF 01 FE
When replacing the IC705 E2PROM, first make the following settings and then start the adjustments.
MODEL ID SETTING
Address VCR ADJ FD, FE, FF Mode VCR STOP mode Adjustment rating 10, 20, 19
Procedure 1) Set the unit to the VCR adjustment mode with command 12.
2) Give E2PROM write enable with command 20.
3) Assign a MODEL ID to each address.
Examples • During E2PROM (IC705) replacement.
Address FDh FEh FFh
Data 10h 20h 1Eh
DV INTERFACE (IEEE1394) ID SETTING

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14. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 14-1. OVERALL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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14-5. MEC/SYS MiCON SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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14-6. POWER2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM åAND SHADED COMPONENTS=SAFETY RELATED PARTS
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14-20. AUDIO I/O SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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14-21. AUDIO I/O CONN SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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14-22. MIC AMP SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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17. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST/
EXPLODEDVIEWS
ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST
Parts marked with " å " are important for maintaining the safety of the
set. Be sure to replace these parts with specified ones for maintaining
the safety and performance of the set.
Les pièces marquéss " å " sont importantes pour maintenir la sècurité de
l'appareil. Ne remplacer ces pieces que par des pièces dont le numéro
est spécifié pour maintenir la sécurité et protéger le bon fonctinnement
de l'appareil.
" HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS "
in USA: Contact your nearest SHARP Parts Distributor. For loca-
tion of SHARP Parts Distributor,
Call Toll-free 1-IBE800-SHARP
in CANADA: Contact SHARP Electronics of Canada Limited
Phone [phone].
★MARK : SPARE PARTS-DELIVERY SECTION:ALL JAPAN
To have your order filled promptly and correctly, please furnish
the following informations.
1. MODEL NUMBER 2. REF. NO.
3. PART NO. 4. DESCRIPTION
5. PRICE CODE
åMARK: SAFETY RELATED PARTS
åPIECES: RELATIVES A LA SECURITE
PWB ASSEMBLY IS NOT REPLACEMENT ITEM
L'ASSEMBLANGE P.C.I. EST UN ARTICLE NON REMPLACABLE
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ASSEMBLIES
(NOT REPLACEMENT ITEM)
DUNTK3245QA02 MAIN PWB Unit —
DUNTK3115QA01 CAMERA HEAD PWB Unit —
DUNTK3116QA01 AUDIO I/O PWB Unit —
DUNTK3118PM01 CCD PWB Unit —
DUNTK3245QA02
MAIN PWB UNIT
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
IC701 RH-iXA081WJPZQ IXA081WJ, Mec/System BA
Micon
COIL
L904 VPCEM2R2MR23N Not Used —
CAPACITOR
C935 VCKYTV1AB105K Not Used —
DUNTK3115QA01
CAMERA HEAD PWB UNIT
RESISTORS
R575 VRS-CZ1JF274J 270k 1/16WMetal Oxide AA
R581 VRS-CZ1JF274J 270k 1/16WMetal Oxide AA
DUNTK3116QA01
AUDIO I/O PWB UNIT
CAPACITORS
C2610 VCKYCZ1HB102K 1000p 50V Ceramic AB
C2611 VCKYCZ1HB102K 1000p 50V Ceramic AB
RESISTORS
C695 VRS-CZ1JF000J 0 1/16WMetal Oxide AA
R690 VRS-CY1JF000J 0 1/16WMetal Oxide AA
R2607 VRS-CZ1JF000J 0 1/16WMetal Oxide AA
R6690 VRS-CY1JF102J 1k 1/16WMetal Oxide AA
Ref. No. Part No. ★Description Code