Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
DCR-TRV103/TRV110/TRV110P:
3.5 W
DCR-TRV110E: 3.6 W
DCR-TRV203/TRV210/TRV210E/
TRV315: 3.9 W
DCR-TRV310/TRV310E/TRV310P:
4.2 W
Viewfinder
DCR-TRV110E/TRV203/TRV210/
TRV210E/TRV310/TRV310E/
TRV310P: 3.2 W
DCR-TRV103/TRV110/TRV110P/
TRV315: 3.1 W
During camera recording
DCR-TR7000/TR7000E/TR7100E:
DCR-TRV103/TRV110/TRV110E/
TRV110P:
1 lb 15 oz (890 g)
DCR-TRV203/TRV210/TRV210E/
TRV315:
2 lb (930 g)
DCR-TRV310/TRV310E:
2 lb 1 oz (960 g)
DCR-TR7000/TR7000E/TR7100E:
1 lb 11 oz (790 g)
excluding the battery pack, lithium
battery, cassette and shoulder
strap
DCR-TRV203/TRV210/TRV210E/
TRV310/TRV310E/TRV310P/
TRV315:
2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg)
DCR-TRV103/TRV110/TRV110E/
TRV110P:
2 lb 3 oz (1 kg)
DCR-TR7000/TR7000E/TR7100E:
1 lb 11 oz (790 g)
including the battery pack
NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025,
120 min. cassette
(DCR-TRV103/TRV110/TRV110P/
TRV203/TRV210/TRV310/
TRV310P/TRV315/TR7000), 90 min.
cassette (DCR-TRV110E/TRV210E/
TRV310E/TR7000E/TR7100E)
and shoulder strap
Supplied accessories
See page 3.
AC power adaptor
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
mode
Operating temperature
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage temperature
–4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C)
Dimensions (approx.)
5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.
(125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
9.8 oz (280 g)
excluding power cord
Cord length (approx.)
AC power cord: 6.6 feet (2 m)
Connecting cord: 5.2 feet (1.6 m)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
• Abbreviation
EE : East European model
NE : North European model
RU : Russian model
HK : Hong Kong model
AUS : Australian model
CN : Chinese model
JE: Tourist model
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Supplied accessories
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
The lithium battery is already installed in your
camcorder.
5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2)
6 A/V connecting cable (1)
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY .
7 Shoulder strap (1)
8 Lens cap (1)
9 Label sheet for cassette (1)
DCR-TRV110E: E, HK/TR V110: E, HK, BR/
TRV110P/TRV310E: E, HK/TRV310: E, HK/
TRV310P only
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
!™ 2-pin conversion adaptor (1)
DCR-TRV110E: JE/TRV310E: JE/
TRV310: JE only
• Abbreviation
EE :
East European model
NE :
North European model
RU : Russian model
HK : Hong Kong model
BR : Brazilian model
JE : Tourist model
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE ! SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
1.Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2.Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3.Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
— 3 —
4.Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5.Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6.Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
Remark
DCR-
TR7000E/
DCR-
TR7000
DCR-
TRV315
DCR-
TRV310E
TR7100E
AEP, UK
US, CND
US, CND
E, HK, A US,
AEP, UK
NTSC : X251 is 28.6363MHz
PAL : X251 is 28.375MHz
PAL
RMT-814
20×
80×
NTSC
RMT-814
20×
360×
NTSC
RMT-814
20×
360×
CN, JE
PAL
RMT-814
20×
360×
PAL
RMT-814
20×
80×
960H:with IC503 of VC-213 board
®:with Q641-644 of VC-213 board
✕
960H
✕
720H
®
720H
®
960H
®
960H
®:with REC button and Q641-
644 of VC-213 board
2.5 inch : with PD-105 board
3/3.5 inch : with PD-106 board
✕
✕
✕
®
✕
✕
®
3.0
89k
®
3.5
105k
✕
3.5
105k
Color : with VF-126 board
✕
✕
TYPE S
TYPE S
TYPE S
B/W : with VF-129 board
Color
Color
Color
B/W
B/W
CD-213
CF-65
CD-212
CF-65
CD-212
CF-63
CD-213
CF-63
CD-213
CF-63
MA-357✕VF-126
MA-357✕VF-126
MA-355
MA-355
MA-355
PD-106
VF-126
PD-106
VF-129
PD-106
VF-129
SE-89
SE-89
SE-87
SE-87
SE-87
PJ-98
PJ-98
PJ-96
PJ-96
PJ-96
DCR-
TRV310/
DCR-
TRV210E
DCR-
TRV210
DCR-
TRV203
DCR-
TRV110E
TRV310P
US, E, HK,
JE, TW
NTSC
CN
PAL
AEP, UK
PAL
US, CND
NTSC
CND
NTSC
E, HK, A US,
CN, JE
PAL
AEP, UK,
EE, NE, RU
PAL
RMT -814
RMT-814
RMT-814
RMT-814
RMT-814
RMT-814
RMT -814
20×
20×
20×
20×
20×
20×
20×
360×
720H
360×
960H
80×
960H
360×
720H
360×
720H
360×
960H
80× (Note)
960H
®
®
3.5
105k
TYPE C
B/W
CD-212
CF-63
MA-355
PD-106
VF-129
SE-87
PJ-96
®
®
3.0
89k
TYPE S
B/W
CD-213
CF-63
MA-355
PD-106
VF-129
SE-87
PJ-96
®
✕
3.0
89k
TYPE S
B/W
CD-213
CF-63
MA-355
PD-106
VF-129
SE-87
PJ-96
®
®
3.0
89k
TYPE S
B/W
CD-212
CF-63
MA-355
PD-106
VF-129
SE-87
PJ-96
®
®
3.0
89k
TYPE S
B/W
CD-212
CF-63
MA-355
PD-106
VF-129
SE-87
PJ-96
®
®
2.5
61k
TYPE S
B/W
CD-213
CF-62
MA-354
PD-105
VF-129
SE-86
PJ-95
®
✕
2.5
84k
TYPE S
B/W
CD-213
CF-62
MA-354
PD-105
VF-129
SE-86
PJ-95
DCR-
TRV110/
TRV110P/
TRV103
US, CND,
E, HK, BR
Model
Table for difference of function
Destination
NTSC
RMT-814
20×
Color system
Remote Commander
Lens
®
360×
720H
Digital zoom
CCD imager
MONITOR IN
®
VTR REC
2.5
61k
LCD (size)
LCD (pixel)
— 4 —
TYPE S
B/W
LCD type
View finder
CD-212
CF-62
CD board
CF board
MA-354
PD-105
MA board
PD board
VF-129
SE-86
VF board
SE board
PJ-95
PJ board
Note : EE, NE, RU model is 360×.
CND : Canadian model
EE: East European model
NE : North European model
• Abbreviation
RU : Russian model
HK : Hong Kong model
AUS : Australian model
CN : Chinese model
BR : Brazilian model
JE: Tourist model
TW : Taiwan model
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1.POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 8
2.TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 8
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1.Self-diagnosis Function ······················································ 9
Using this manual ··································································1-1
Checking supplied accessories ··············································1-1
Step 1: Preparing the power supply·······································1-2
Step 2: Inserting a cassette ····················································1-3
Recording a picture································································ 1-3
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review····················· 1-5
Playing back a tape ································································1-5
Viewing the recording on TV ················································1-6
Photo recording······································································1-6
Using the wide mode ·····························································1-7
Using the fader function ························································1-7
Using special effects – Picture effect·····································1-8
Using special effects – Digital effect····································· 1-8
Using the PROGRAM AE function ·······································1-9
Adjusting the exposure manually ··········································1-9
Focusing manually······························································· 1-10
Inserting a scene ··································································1-10
Playing back a tape with picture effects ······························1-10
Playing back a tape with digital effects ·······························1-10
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory
function ················································································1-11
Searching a recording by date··············································1-11
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan················1-11
Editing on Other Equipment····················································1-12
Dubbing a tape ·····································································1-12
Recording video or TV programs ········································1-12
Inserting a scene from a VCR··············································1-13
Customizing Y our Camcorder ·················································1-13
Changing the MENU settings ··············································1-13
Resetting the date and time·················································· 1-14
Additional Information ····························································1-14
Digital8 system, recording and playback·····························1-15
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder ·················1-15
Troubleshooting ···································································1-16
Self-diagnosis display ··························································1-17
Warning indicators and messages ········································1-17
Using your camcorder abroad··············································1-17
Maintenance information and precautions···························1-17
Identifying the parts and controls ········································1-18
Quick Function Guide ·························································1-20
2.DISASSEMBLY
2-1. 2.5 INCH LCD Unit, PD-105 Board ·······························2-2
2-2. 3.0/3.5 INCH LCD Unit, PD-106 Board························· 2-3
1.Before starting adjustment···············································5-1
1-1. Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards·· 5-2
5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT··························· 5-4
1-1. Preparations before Adjustment (Camera Section) ·········5-4
1-1-1.List of Service Tools························································5-4
1-1-2.Preparations ····································································· 5-5
1-1-3.Precaution ········································································5-9
1.Setting the Switch····························································5-9
2.Order of Adjustments ······················································5-9
3.Subjects ···········································································5-9
1-2. Initialization of C, D, E, F Page Data····························5-10
1-2-1.Initialization of C Page Data ·········································5-10
1.Initializing the C Page Data···········································5-10
2.Modification of C Page Data········································· 5-10
3.C Page Table ··································································5-10
1-2-2.Initialization of D Page Data ········································· 5-12
1.Initializing the D Page Data ··········································5-12
2.Modification of D Page Data·········································5-12
3.D Page Table··································································5-12
1-2-3.Initialization of E, F Page Data ·····································5-14
1.Initializing the E, F Page Data·······································5-14
2.Modification of E, F Page Data·····································5-14
4.E Page Table ··································································5-18
1-3. Camera System Adjustments·········································5-21
1.Preparations for Adjustment··········································5-43
2-2. Digital8 Mode································································5-44
2-2-1.How to Enter Record Mode Without Cassette ··············5-44
2-2-2.How to Enter Playback Mode Without Cassette ···········5-44
2-2-3.Overall Tape Path Check ···············································5-44
— 6 —
1.Recording of the tape path check signal························5-44
2.Tape path check ·····························································5-44
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENT······························5-45
3-1. Preparations Before Adjustments ··································5-45
3-1-1.Equipment to Required·················································· 5-45
3-1-2.Precautions on Adjusting···············································5-46
3-1-3.Adjusting Connectors ···················································· 5-47
3-1-4.Connecting the Equipment ············································5-47
3-1-5.Alignment Tape ·····························································5-48
3-1-6.Input/Output Level and Impedance ·······························5-49
3-2. System Control System Adjustment······························5-50
1.Initialization of C, D, E, F Page Data····························5-50
2.Battery End Adjustment (VC-213 board)······················5-50
3-3. Servo and RF System Adjustments ·······························5-51
3-4. Video System Adjustments ············································5-55
3-4-1.Video System Adjustments············································ 5-55
1.Using the Adjustment Remote Commander··················5-71
2.Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment Remote
Commander ···································································5-71
4-2. Data Process ··································································5-72
4-3. Service Mode·································································5-73
1.Setting the Test Mode ···················································· 5-73
(3.0/3.5 INCH LCD Model) ············································6-4
6-1-5.Cabinet (L) Block and Main Boards Assembly··············· 6-5
6-1-6.LCD Block Assembly (2.5 INCH LCD Model) ··············6-6
6-1-7.LCD Block Assembly (3.0/3.5 INCH LCD Model) ········6-7
6-1-8.B/W EVF Block Assembly·············································· 6-8
6-1-9.Color EVF Block Assembly············································6-9
6-1-10. Lens Block Assembly ················································· 6-10
6-1-11. Cassette Compartment Assembly ·······························6-11
6-1-12. LS Chassis Assembly··················································6-12
6-1-13. Mechanism Chassis Assembly····································6-13
6-2. Electrical Parts List ·······················································6-14
* The color reproduction frame is shown on page 323.
— 7 —
SERVICE NOTE
1.POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
In this unit, about 10 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 av ailable to pre vent this. Take note
of which to use during repairs.
Method 1.
Connect the servicing remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B)
to the LANC jack, and set the remote commander switch to the
“ADJ” side.
Method 2.
Press the battery switch of the battery terminal using adhesive tape,
etc.
Method 3.
Battery terminal
‘
Use the DC IN terminal. (Use the AC power adaptor.)
DC IN terminal
Battery SIG terminal
2.TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1 Refer to 2-1. to remove the front panel assembly.
2 Refer to 2-1. to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.
3 Refer to 2-1. to remove the battery panel assembly.
4 Refer to 2-1. to remove the cabinet (L) assembly.
5 Disconnect CN901 of VC-213 board.
6 Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload with a
pressing the cassette lid.
Battery switch
Battery terminal
’
7
Let go your hold the cassette
lid and rise the cassette
compartment to take out a cassette.
6
Pull the timing belt in the direction of
A
arrow
the cassette lid (take care not to damage)
to adjust the bending of a tape.
with a pincette while pressing
Pincette
Timing belt
Press the cassette lid to rise
the cassette compartment
[DC power supply]
(+5V)
Loading motor
Timing belt
Disconnect CN901
of VC-213 board.
Adjust the bending of a tape
— 8 —
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1.Self-diagnosis Function
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or Display
window what to do. This function consists of two display; selfdiagnosis display and service mode display.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
ViewfinderDisplay window
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Repaired by:
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
3 1
Block
1 1
C : 3 1 : 11
Refer to page 10 and 11.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
2.Self-diagnosis Display
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or Display window shows a 4-digit display consisting
of an alphabet and numbers, which blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character
display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem
occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.
Display window
Detailed Code
3.Service Mode Display
The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.
3-1.Display Method
While pressing the “STOP” key, set the switch from OFF to “VTR or PLAYER”, and continue pressing the “STOP” key for 5 seconds
continuously. The service mode will be displayed, and the counter will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.
Viewfinder
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
Lights up
[3]
Backup No.
Order of previous errors
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Self-diagnosis Codes
3-2.Switching of Backup No.
By rotating the control dial, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. The backup No. in the [] indicates the order in which the
problem occurred. (If the number of problems which occurred is less than 6, only the number of problems which occurred will be shown.)
[1] : Occurred first time[4] : Occurred fourth time
[2] : Occurred second time[5] : Occurred fifth time
[3] : Occurred third time[6] : Occurred the last time
Display window
3 C : 3 1 : 11
Control dial
3-3.End of Display
Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.
Note: The “self-diagnosis display” data will be back ed up by the coin-type lithium battery (CF-62/63/65 board BH001). When
this coin-type lithium battery is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.
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4.Self-diagnosis Code Table
Self-diagnosis Code
Block
Function
Repaired by:
C
21
C
22
C
23
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
31
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
C
32
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
Symptom/State
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
Non-standard battery is used.
LOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
UNLOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
T reel side tape slacking when unloading
S reel
side tape slacking when unloading
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum operations.
PG fault during normal drum operations.
Phase fault during normal drum operations.
LOAD direction loading motor time-
out.
UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
S reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan
operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum
operations.
PG fault during normal drum
operations.
Phase fault during normal drum
operations.
Correction
Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.
Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
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Self-diagnosis Code
Block
Function
Repaired by:
E
61
E
61
E
62
E
62
Detailed
Code
00
10
00
01
Symptom/State
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Handshake correction function does not
work well. (With pitch angular velocity
sensor output stopped.)
Handshake correction function does not
work well. (With yaw angular velocity
sensor output stopped.)
Correction
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin !™ of CN551 of VC213 board) when focusing is performed when the control dial is
rotated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit
(IC551 of VC-213 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Note: Use the remote commander RM-95 only for the model without the
focus dial.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin !¢ of CN551 of VC213 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC551 of VC-213 board)
when zooming is not performed.