Sony DCR-TRV230E, DCR-TRV235E, DCR-TRV325E, DCR-TRV330E, DCR-TRV430E Service Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

SERVICE MANUAL

AEP Model

DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/

TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E

UK Model

DCR-TRV230E/TRV325E/TRV330E

SERVICE MANUAL

M2000 MECHANISM

Photo : DCR-TRV325E

RMT-814

DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/

TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E

RMT-814

Level 1

Input/output

connectors

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative

327 mV, (at output impedance more

than 47 kΩ (kilohms))

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack

(ø 3.5 mm)

Input impedance more than 47 kΩ

(kilohms)

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

USB jack (DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/

TRV430E/TRV530E)

mini-B

LANC

jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

LCD screen

Picture

DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/

TRV325E/TRV330E:

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)

DCR-TRV430E:

7.5 cm (3 type)

61.0 × 43.8 mm(2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.)

DCR-TRV530E:

8.8 cm (3.5 type)

72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in.)

Total dot number

Video camera

recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scaning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,

stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

PAL colour, CCIR standards

Recommended cassette

Hi8/Digital8 video cassette

Recording/playback time (using

90 min. Hi8 video cassette)

SP mode: 1 hour

LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minuites

Fastforward/rewind time (using

90 min. Hi8 video cassette)

Approx. 5 min.

Viewfinder

Electric Viewfinder, Monochrome

Image device

3 mm (1/6 type CCD)

(Charge Coupled Device)

Approx. 800 000 pixels

(Effective: Approx. 400 000 pixels)

Lens

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)

25× (Optical), 700×*

(Digital)

*800× (DCR-TRV235E/TRV430E)

Focal length

2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

46 - 1 150 mm (1 13/16 - 45 3/8 in.)

Colour temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

6 lx (lux) (F 1.6)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with infrared

lighting.

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption

(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/

TRV325E/TRV330E: 3.9 W

DCR-TRV430E/TRV530E: 4.2 W

Viewfinder

3.0 W

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Recommended charging

temperature

10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (Approx.)

85 × 102 × 205.5 mm

(3 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 8 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E:

880 g (1 lb 15 oz)

DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E:

900 g (1 lb 15 oz)

DCR-TRV430E/TRV530E:

930 g (2 lb 0 oz)

excluding the battery pack, cassette

and shoulder strap

DCR-TRV230E:

1 020 g (2 lb 3 oz)

DCR-TRV235E/TRV325E/

TRV330E:

1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz)

DCR-TRV430E:

1 090 g (2 lb 6 oz)

DCR-TRV530E:

1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz)

including the supplied battery pack

(NP-FM30 or NP-FM50), 90min. Hi8

cassette, and shoulder strap

Supplied accessories

See page 3.

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH

MARK 0 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.

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.

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.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

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 the

operating mode

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm

(5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. ) (w/h/d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding the mains lead

Battery pack

Maximun output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Mean output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

NP-FM30:

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

NP-FM50:

8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Operating temperatur

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

NP-FM30:

65 g (2.3 oz)

NP-FM50:

76 g (2.7 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

“Memory Stick”

(DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/

TRV430E/TRV530E only)

Memory

Flash memory

4MB: MSA-4A

Operating voltage

2.7 - 3.6 V

Power consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130 µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm

(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

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Checking supplied accessories.

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

RMT-814

1-475-141-61

AC-L10A

AC power adaptor (1)

1-475-599-11

Size AA (R6) battery for

Remote Commander (2)

(not supplied)

A/V connecting cable (1.5m) (1)

1-765-080-11

21-pin adaptor (1)

1-573-291-11

Other accessories

3-065-263-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/RUSSIAN)

3-065-263-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH/GERMAN)(AEP)

3-065-263-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/DUTCH)(AEP)

3-065-263-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)(AEP)

3-065-263-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/GREEK)(AEP)

Lens cap (1)

X-3949-376-1

Note : The components identified by mark 0 or dotted

line with mark 0 are critical for safety.

Replace only with part number specified.

NP-FM30 battery pack (1)

(not supplied)

(DCR-TRV230E/TRV325E/

TRV330E/TR V530E)

NP-FM50 battery pack (1)

(not supplied)

(DCR-TRV235E/TRV430E)

Shoulder strap (1)

3-987-015-01

3-065-263-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/SWEDISH)(AEP)

3-065-263-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FINNISH/DANISH)(AEP)

3-065-263-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (POLISH/CZECH)(AEP)

3-065-263-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SLOVAKIAN/HUNGARIAN)(AEP)

TRV230E

AEP,UK

700×

TRV235E

AEP

800×

TRV325E

AEP,UK

TRV430E

AEP

800×

Type SH

3 inch

TRV530E

AEP

700×

Type SO

3.5 inch

Remark

a: with PC-082 board

a: with REC button

a (P): Supports printer

a: with PC-082 board

a: Select of menu

Table for difference of function

DCR-

Destination

Lens

Optical

Digital

LCD

Type

Size

Memory stick

VTR Rec

Intelligent accessory shoe

DIGITAL IN/OUT (USB)

Self-timer recording

a (P)

Type SO

2.5 inch

700×

TRV330E

AEP,UK

25×

USB cable (1)

1-757-293-11

Memory Stick (1)

A-7033-740-A

CD-ROM

(SPVD-004 USB Driver)(1)

3-066-676-01

Power cord (Mains lead)(1) (AEP model)

1-769-608-11

Power cord (Mains lead)(1) (UK model)

1-783-374-11

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 5

2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT

(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 5

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function ······················································ 6

2. Self-diagnosis Display························································ 6

3. Service Mode Display ························································ 6

3-1. Display Method ·································································· 6

3-2. Switching of Backup No. ··················································· 6

3-3. End of Display····································································6

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table ·················································· 7

1. MAIN PARTS

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS···················································· 9

2. DISASSEMBLY······························································· 10

2-1. LCD UNIT, PD-139 BOARD (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)

(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E) ··················· 11

2-2. LCD UNIT, PD-138/139 BOARD

(3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL)(TRV430E/TRV530E) ········ 12

2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION, SI-028/029 BOARD ··········· 13

2-4. CABINET (R) SECTION ················································ 14

2-5. CF-079 BOARD (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)

(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E) ··················· 14

2-6. CF-080 BOARD (3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL)

(TRV430E/TRV530E)······················································ 15

2-7. EVF SECTION, LB-068/070 BOARD ···························· 15

2-8. LENS SECTION, CD-294/317 BOARD ························· 16

2-9. PC-082 BOARD (MEMORY STICK MODEL)

(TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E) ··················· 16

2-10. BATTERY PANEL SECTION,

BATTERY TERMINAL BOARD ···································· 16

2-11. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (SS-1380),

FU-150/154 BOARD························································ 17

2-12. CABINET (L) SECTION, MECHANISM DECK-1 ······· 17

2-13. VC-254 BOARD ······························································ 18

2-14. MECHANISM DECK-2, MD FRAME ··························· 18

2-15. HINGE SECTION···························································· 19

3. REPAIR PARTS LIST······················································ 20

3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································· 20

3-1-1.OVERALL SECTION······················································ 20

3-1-2.CABINET (L) SECTION-1 ············································· 21

3-1-3.CABINET (L) SECTION-2 ············································· 22

3-1-4.CABINET (R) SECTION (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)

(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E) ··················· 23

3-1-5.CABINET (R) SECTION (3/3.5 INCH LCD

MODEL)(TRV430E/TRV530E) ······································ 24

3-1-6.LCD SECTION (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)

(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E) ··················· 25

3-1-7.LCD SECTION (3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL)

(TRV430E/TRV530E)······················································ 26

3-1-8.LENS, EVF SECTION····················································· 27

2. GENERAL

Checking supplied accessories ··················································· 28

Main Features ············································································· 28

Quick Start Guide ······································································· 28

Getting started

Using this manual ··································································· 29

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································· 29

Installing the battery pack···················································· 29

Charging the battery pack ···················································· 30

Connecting to a wall socket ················································· 31

Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································· 31

Step 3 Inserting a cassette······················································· 32

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture································································· 32

Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT ···························· 34

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot ··············· 34

Self-timer recording

(DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E only) ········ 34

Checking the recording – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/

Rec Review ·········································································· 35

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ································································· 35

Viewing the recording on TV ················································· 37

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording ····· 38

Using the wide mode ······························································ 39

Using the fader function ························································· 39

Using special effects – Picture effect······································ 40

Using special effects – Digital effect······································ 40

Using the PROGRAM AE function ········································ 41

Adjusting the exposure manually ··········································· 42

Focusing manually·································································· 42

Superimposing a title ······························································ 42

Making your own titles ··························································· 43

Inserting a scene ····································································· 43

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects ································· 44

Playing back a tape with digital effects ·································· 44

Enlarging recorded images – Tape PB ZOOM ······················· 44

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function ····

Searching a recording by date – Date search·························· 45

Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan··················· 46

Editing

Dubbing a tape ········································································ 46

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing ········ 47

Using with analog video unit and your computer

– Signal convert function (DCR-TRV330E only) ··············· 50

Recording video or TV programmes

(DCR-TRV330E only) ··

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert Editing (DCR-TRV330E only) ······························· 52

Customizing Y our Camcorder

Changing the menu settings···················································· 52

“Memory Stick” operations

(DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E only)

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction······································ 55

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ·················································· 56

Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an

image – MEMORY MIX····················································· 57

Recording an image from a tape as a still image ···················· 59

Copying still images from a tape – Photo save······················· 60

Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback··················· 60

Viewing images using your computer ···································· 61

Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes

(DCR-TRV330E only) ························································· 62

Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory PB ZOOM ·························································· 63

Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW·· 63

Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ·················· 64

Deleting images ······································································ 64

Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK··································· 65

Using the printer (optional) ···················································· 66

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions········································ 66

Self-diagnosis display ····························································· 67

Warning indicators and messages ··········································· 67

Additional Information

Digital8

system, recording and playback··························· 68

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack································ 69

About i.LINK·········································································· 69

Using your camcorder abroad················································· 70

Maintenance information and precautions······························ 70

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ··········································· 71

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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 code (J-6082-223-A), the po wer

is shut off so that the unit cannot operate.

These following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs.

Method 1.

Use the DC IN terminal. (Use the AC power adaptor.)

Method 2.

Connect the adjustment remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B) to the LANC jack, and set the HOLD switch to the “ADJ” side.

2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)

1 Refer to 2-3. to remove the front panel section.

2 Refer to 2-4. to remove the cabinet (Upper) assembly.

3 Refer to 2-4. to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.

4 Refer to 2-9. to remove the memory stick connector assembly. (DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E)

5 Refer to 2-10. to remove the battery panel section.

6 Refer to 2-11. and 2-12. to remove the cabinet (L) section. (Include the CS frame assembly and control switch block (SS-1380).)

7 Disconnect CN4401 (2P) of VC-254 board.

8 Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload with a pressing the cassette compertment.

Let your hold the cassette

compartment and rise the cassette

compartment to take out a cassette.

DC power supply

(+5V)

motor

Adjust the bending

of a tape

Timing belt

Press the cassette compartment not

to rise the cassette compartment

Disconnect CN4401 of

VC-254 board

Pull the timing belt in the direction of

arrow

with a pincette while pressing

the cassette compartment (take care

not to damage) to adjust the bending

of a tape.

Pincette

Timing belt

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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; self-

diagnosis display and service mode display .

Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction

manual.

Note: The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (CF-079/080 board BT101). When

the CF-079/080 board is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.

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.

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.

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

3-3. End of Display

Turning OFF the power supply will end the service mode display.

Order of previous errors

Backup No.

Self-diagnosis Codes

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

Lights up

Viewfinder

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

3 C : 3 1 : 11

Display window

1 1

3 1

C : 3 1 : 11

Repaired by:

Refer to page 7 and 8.

Self-diagnosis Code Table.

Indicates the appropriate

step to be taken.

E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Tu r n o n power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

C : Corrected by customer

H : Corrected by dealer

E : Corrected by service

engineer

Viewfinder Display window

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Display window

Control dial

— 7 —

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table

Block

Function

Detailed

Code

Symptom/State

Non-standard battery is used.

Condensation.

Video head is dirty.

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.

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform