SONY DCR-TRV361, DCR-TRV460, DCR-TRV460E, DCR-TRV461E Service Manual

DCR-TRV360

TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

RMT-831

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2003. 12

Revision History

M2000/M2200 MECHANISM

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Photo: DCR-TRV460

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

DCR-TRV360/TRV460

Canadian Model

DCR-TRV460

AEP Model

UK Model

East European Model

North European Model

Australian Model

DCR-TRV460E

E Model

DCR-TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

SPECIFICATIONS

SERIE

Video camera recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system

Still image recordin g s ystem

Exif Ver. 2.2* *1Exif is a file format for still ima ge s,

established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information T ec hno logy Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional inf ormation such as your camcorder s setting information at the time of recording.

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

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460: NTSC DCR-TRV460E/TRV461E: PAL color, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

8 mm video format cassette

Tape speed

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460: SP: Approx. 28.67 mm/s LP: Approx. 19.11 mm/s DCR-TRV460E/TRV461E: SP: Approx. 28.70 mm/s LP: Approx. 19.13 mm/s

Recording/play back time

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460: (using 120 min. Hi8/Digital8 video cassette) DCR-TRV460E/TRV461E: (using 90 min. Hi8/Digital8 video cassette) SP: 60 min LP: 90 min

Fast forward/rewind time

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460: (using 120 min. Hi8/Digital8 video cassette) DCR-TRV460E/TRV461E: (using 90 min. Hi8/Digital8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (monochrome)

Image device

3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460: Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels Effective (still): Approx. 290 000 pixels Effective (movie): A pprox. 290 000 pixels

DCR-TRV460E/TRV461E: Gross: Approx. 540 000 pixels Effective (still): Approx. 350 000 pixels Effective (movie): Approx. 350 000 pixels

Lens

Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 7/16 in.) 20 × (Optical), 990 × (Digital) F = 1.6 ~ 2.4

color, EIA standards

Focal length

2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm stil l camera In CAMERA-TAPE: 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumina t ion

4 lx (lux) (F 1.6) 0 lx (lux) (during the NightShot plus function)*

*2Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can

be shot with infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

S video input/output

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460: 0.286 Vp-p DCR-TRV460E/TRV461E: 0.3 Vp-p

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

4-pin mini DIN

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINIJACK

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),

unbalanced, sync negative

Audio signal: 327 mV (at output impedance

more than 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance

more than 47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance

with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)

Stereo minijack (φ 3.5mm)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

Picture

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

Total dot number

123 200 (560 × 220)

General

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack)

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)

During camera record ing u sing the view fin der

2.9 W

During camera recordin g using the LCD

3.8 W

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.)

85 × 98 × 151 mm (3 3/8 × 3 7/8 × 6 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

800 g (1 lb 12 oz) main unit only

940 g (2 lb 1 oz) including the NP -FM30

rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8

cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap.

Supplied accessories

Memory Stick 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV361/TRV461E) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Shoulder strap (1) Wireless Remote commander RMT-831 (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) CD-ROM SPVD-012 USB Driver (1) 21-pin adaptor (1) (AEP, UK, EE) Camera Operations Guide (1) Computer Applications Guide (1)

See page 7.

AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B

Power requirements

AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 - 0.18 A

Power consumption

18 W

Output voltage

DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A

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.)

56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/ d) excluding the projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz) excluding t he power cord

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 1 3/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

Operating temp erature

0° C to 40° C (32°F to 104° F)

Type

Lithium ion

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

Table for differences of function

Model DCR-TRV360 DCR-TRV361 DCR-TRV460 DCR-TRV460E DCR-TRV461E Destination US E US, CND, E Color system NTSC NTSC NTSC PAL PAL

Playback system Digital8 Digital8 Hi8/8/Digital8 Hi8/8/Digital8 Hi8/8/Digital8 Mechanism deck M2200 M2200 M2000 M2000 M2000

•Abbreviation AUS: Australian model CND: Canadian model

EE : East European model NE : North European model

AEP, UK, EE

NE, E, AUS

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 .

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

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.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 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.

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than

ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

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DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

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.

Viewfinder Display 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

Indicates the appropriate step to be taken. E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn o n power again.

3 1

Block

1 1

C : 3 1 : 11

Refer to 4. 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.

Detailed Code

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4. Self-diagnosis Code Table

Self-diagnosis Code

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

Repaired by:

C C C

C C

C C C C C C C C C C

Block

Function

04 21 22

31 31

31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31

Detailed

Code

00 00 00

11 20

21 22 23 30 31 40 41 42 43 44

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.

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.

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.

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DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

1. MAIN PARTS

Note:

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section. Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

•Abbreviation

AUS: Australian model CND : Canadian model EE : East European model NE : North European model

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiquens pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

S terminal cover (51) 3-087-749-01 (When change it, need dismantle the set.)

CPC lid (51) 3-087-810-01

P2 Lock ace Screw (M2) 3-080-203-31

Jack lid (2500) 3-072-305-01 (When change it, need dismantle the set.)

Jack cover (51) 3-087-813-01 (When change it, need dismantle the set.)

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Checking supplied accessories.

A/V connecting cable (1)

1-824-097-41

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

USB cable (1) 1-823-931-21

AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1)

0 1-477-533-32 (TRV461E) 0 1-477-533-51

(EXCEPT TRV461E)

Shoulder strap (1)

3-987-015-01

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)

0 A-7096-387-A (US, CND) 0 A-7096-388-B

(EXCEPT US, CND)

21-pin adaptor (1)

1-770-783-21 (AEP, UK, NE, EE)

Conversion 2P adaptor (1) 0 1-569-008-12

(TRV361: E, TRV460: E, TRV461: E)

Power cord (1)

0 1-696-819-21 (AUS) 0 1-769-608-11 (AEP, NE, EE, E) 0 1-783-374-11 (UK) 0 1-790-542-12 (US, CND)

Battery holder

3-083-973-01

Wireless Remote Commander RMT-831 (1)

1-477-898-41

(EXCEPT TRV461E)

1-477-898-61 (TRV461E)

Lens cap (1)

X-3952-971-1

Cap string (1)

3-979-194-12

Memory Stick 8MB (1)

CD-ROM

(SPVD-012 (V) USB Driver) (1)

3-086-790-01 (US, CND)

(SPVD-012 USB Driver) (1)

3-087-821-01

(EXCEPT US, CND)

Other accessories

CAMERA OPERATIONS GUIDE

3-087-921-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

(TRV360/TRV361/TRV460) 3-087-921-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (TRV460: CND) 3-087-921-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE)

(TRV361/TRV460: E)

3-087-921-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)

(TRV460: E)

3-087-923-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

(TRV460E: AEP, UK, E, AUS/TRV461E) 3-087-923-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (TRV460E: AEP, E) 3-087-923-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE)

(TRV460E: AEP)

3-087-923-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, GREEK)

(TRV460E: AEP)

3-087-923-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN, DUTCH)

(TRV460E: AEP)

3-087-923-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH, RUSSIAN)

(TRV460E: NE)

3-087-923-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (DANISH, FINNISH)

(TRV460E: NE) 3-087-923-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (POLISH, CZECH) (TRV460E: EE) 3-087-923-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (HUNGALIAN, SLOVAKIAN)

(TRV460E: EE)

3-087-924-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC, PERSIAN)

(TRV460E: E/TRV461E)

3-087-924-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(TRV460E: E)

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS GUIDE

3-087-936-11 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

(EXCEPT TRV460E: AEP, NE, EE)

3-087-936-21 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)

(TRV460: CND/TRV460E: AEP, E)

3-087-936-31 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (GERMAN, DUTCH)

(TRV460E: AEP)

3-087-936-41 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE)

(TRV361/TRV460: E/TRV460E: AEP)

3-087-936-51 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN, GREEK)

(TRV460E: AEP)

3-087-936-61 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH, RUSSIAN)

(TRV460E: NE) 3-087-936-71 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (DANISH, FINNISH)

(TRV460E: NE) 3-087-936-81 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (POLISH, CZECH)

(TRV460E: EE)

3-087-936-91 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (HUNGALIAN, SLOVAKIAN)

(TRV460E: EE)

3-087-937-11 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (ARABIC, PERSIAN)

(TRV460E: E/TRV461E)

3-087-937-21 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)

(TRV460: E)

3-087-937-31 MANUAL (PC), INSTRUCTION (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

(TRV460E: E)

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The components identified by mark 0 or dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.

Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/TRV460/TRV460E/TRV461E

9-876-293-41

Sony EMCS Co.

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2003L0500-1

Published by DI CS Strategy Div

3-087-921-11(1)

Camera Operations Guide [US]

Camera Operations Guide

Read this first

Digital Video Camera Recorder

SERIES

DCR-TRV360/TRV361/ TRV460

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughl y, and retain it for futur e reference.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do no t expose t h e u nit to rain o r moisture .

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsul at ed “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient mag ni tud e to co ns titu t e a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of impor ta nt operating and maintenance (servicing) instructi ons in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Notice

• If static electricity or electromagnetic interference causes data transfer to di s c o n ti n ue mid way (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leak ing LithiumIon batteries.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV360/TRV460 Responsible Party: Sony Electr oni cs Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept a ny interference received, inclu d ing interference th at may cause undesired operation.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial numb er in the sp ace provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regar ding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or mo dif ica tions not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been teste d an d fou nd to c o mply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a re de signed to provide rea s onable protection agains t harmful i nterferenc e in a residen tial installation. This equipm ent generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in s tructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer en ce to r ad io or telev ision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mor e of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the e quipment to an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help. The interface cable supplied must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limi ts f o r a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Notes on use

Note on a cassette tape

You can record on standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in Digital8 system only on your camcorder. See page 115 f or det ails.

Notes on recording

• Before starting to record, test the recording function

to make sure the picture and sound ar e recor de d without any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot

be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camc or der, storage med ia, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the country/

regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials m ay be contrary to the copyright laws.

Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are

manufactured using extremely hi gh- pr e ci sion technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effec tive use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/ or bright points (white, red, blue , or gr een in color) that appear constantly on the LCD scr een a nd the viewfinder. These points are norm al results of the ma nufacturing process and do not affect the recordin g in an y w ay.

,continued

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• D o not a im at th e sun . Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictur e s of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk .

Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcord er to other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to i nsert the co nnector pl ug in the proper direction. If you insert the con nector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Notes on using this manual

• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on this manual are captured using a digital still camera, and thus may appear different from wh at you see.

• Instructions with no specific model names are for all models. Instructions with specific model names are for the indicated models only. Before you start reading this manu al, check the model name of your camcorder.

Notes on using the camcor d er

• Hold your camcorder correctly.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

• You can change the language to be used fo r screen display on your camcorder (p. 22)

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder

Battery pack

LCD panel

• To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown in the following illustra tion.

• When you are using the touch panel, place your hand on the back side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the buttons displayed on th e scr een.

Table of Contents

: Features available for tape only. : Features available for “Memory Stick”

only.

Read this first ............................................................................................. 2

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8

Recording still images.............................................................................. 10

Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 12

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 13

Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 14

Using an outside power sourc e .................................................................................17

Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 17

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 18

Adjusting the LCD panel ...........................................................................................18

Adjusting the viewfinder ...................................................................... .. .... .... ......... ...18

Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 19

Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 20

Inserting a cassette tape ...........................................................................................20

Inserting a “Memory Stick” ........................................................................................21

Step 7: Setting the screen language........................................................ 22

Recording

Recording movies .................................................................................... 24

Recording for a longer time .......................................................................................26

Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 26

Using the built-in light ........... .....................................................................................27

Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 28

Using the self-timer ................ ...................................................................................28

Recording still images – Memory photo recording............................. 29

Selecting image quality .......................................................................................... ... 31

Using the self-timer ................ ...................................................................................31

Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape ....... 32

Recording with ease – Easy Handycam .................................................. 33

Recording a movie ..............................................................................................33

Recording a still image .................. ......................................................................34

Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ...........................................................34

,continued

Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 35

Adjusting the exposure for b ack lit subjects .............................................. .................35

Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ...........................35

Adjusting the exposure manually ...............................................................................36

Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ...................................... 37

Adjusting the focus................................................................................... 38

Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS ........................ ..........38

Adjusting the focus manually .....................................................................................39

Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 40

Fading in and out of a scene – FADER ..............................................................40

Using special effects – Digital effect ...................................................................41

Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX ..................................42

Searching for the starting point .......................................................... 44

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording

– END SEARCH ..................................................................................................44

Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH ................................................ ................. ......45

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review ....................................45

Playback

Viewing movies recorded on a tape ................................................... 46

Playing back in various modes ..................................................................................47

Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect ..............................................48

Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick” ........................................... 49

Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick” ..............................................50

Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam .............................................. 51

Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ...........................................................52

Various playback functions ...................................................................... 53

Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom .......................53

Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................54

Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code .............................. 54

Playing the picture on a TV...................................................................... 56

Locating a scene on a tape for playback ........................................... 57

Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory ........................................57

Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search .......................................57

Advanced operations

Using the Menu

Selecting menu items .........................59

Using the (CAMERA SET) menu

– PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE,

etc. ...............................................61

Using the (MEMORY SET) menu

– QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL

ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc. ........65

Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu

– PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/ FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC,

etc. ...............................................68

Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu

– END SEARCH/TITLE, etc. ........73

Using the (STANDARD SET) menu

– REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/ AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA,

etc. ...............................................76

Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu

– CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,

etc. ...............................................82

Customizing Personal Menu ..............83

Dubbing/Editing

Marking recorded images with specific

information – Image protection/

Print mark .....................................99

Printing recorded images (PictBridge

compliant printer) ..................101

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ...............................103

Warning indicators and me ss age s ...110

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ..........114

Usable cassette tapes ......................115

About the “Memory Stick” .................116

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ............................................118

About i.LINK .....................................119

Maintenance and precauti ons ..........120

Specification .....................................123

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ...........126

Index ................................................132

Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............86

Dubbing to another tape ...............87

Recording pictures from a VCR or

TV .................................................88

Dubbing pictures from a tape to a

“Memory Stick” .............................89

Dubbing still images from a “Memory

Stick” to a tape .............................90

Dubbing selected scenes from a tape

– Digital program editing ..............91

Deleting recorded pictures ............98

Refer also to other operat in g inst ruc ti ons supplied with your camco rde r:

• Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies

1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 14.

a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

a Slide the OPEN/

EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.

The cassette compartment comes out automatically.

OPEN/EJECT lever

Quick Start Guide

b Insert the cassette with

its window-side facing up, then push the center of the back of the cassette.

Window-side

c Press .

Close the cassette lid after the cassette co m partment slides back in by itself.

3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.

The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page19.

a Remove the lens cap.

Lens cap is not attached when you purcha se your camcorder (p.126).

b Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel.

c While pressing the

green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.

The power turns on.

d Press REC START/

STOP.

Recording starts. To change to standb y m ode, press REC START/STOP again.

4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

Quick Start Guide

a Slide the POWER

switch rep eatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

b Touch (rewind). c Touch (play) to

start the playback.

To stop, press .

To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Quick Start Guide

Recording still images

1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 14.

a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder.

Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks.

Quick Start Guide

b mark

3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.

The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page19.

a Remove the lens cap.

Lens cap is not attached when you purcha se your camcorder (p.126).

b Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel.

c While pressing the

green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.

The power turns on.

d Press PHOTO lightly.

A short beep sound is heard when the focus is adjusted.

e Press PHOTO fully.

A shutter sound is heard and the still image is recorded.

4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

Quick Start Guide

a Slide the POWER

switch rep eatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

b Touch .

The most recently recorded image is d isplayed.

c Touch (next) or

(previous) to view images in sequence.

To turn off the power, slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Quick Start Guide

Recording/Playing back with ease

By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.

Press EASY when recording/ playing back.

EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam op er at ion.

Easy Handycam

operation

For details, se e i nstructions for ea ch operation. See page 33 for reco rding, page 51 for playback.

Quick Start Guide

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure you have following ite ms supplied with your camcorder.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

“Memory Stick” 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV361)

Memory Stick media is only supplied with DCR-TRV361. There is no Memory Stick media su p plied with DCR-TRV360/TRV460.

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

A/V connecting cable (1)

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USB cable (1)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)

AC Adaptor (1)

Power cord (1)

Lens cap (1)

See page 126 on how to attach the lens cap.

Shoulder strap (1)

See page 127 on how to atta ch the shoulder strap.

CD-ROM “SPVD-012 USB Driver” (1)

Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1)

Computer Applications Guide (1)

Getting started

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the battery by attaching the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series)

to your camcorder .

b Notes

• Y ou c annot use batteries other than th e “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 118).

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediatel y if a ny ma lfunction occurs.

Battery pack

1 Lift up the viewfinder.

2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in

the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

DC IN jack

Power cord

To the wall outlet

Getting started

DC plug

3 With the v mark on the DC plug

facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

AC Adaptor

v mark

4 Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor.

5 Connect the power cord to the wall

outlet.

6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)

OFF.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

To check the remaining battery – Battery Info

DSPL/BATT INFO

Getting started

After charging the battery

The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully c har ged. Disconnect t he AC Adaptor fro m the DC IN jack.

To remove the battery pack

BATT(battery) release button

Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

POWER switch

2 Lift up the view f i nder. 3 Slide the batt ery pack o ut in the di rection

of the arrow pr essing the BAT T (battery) release butt on down.

b Note

• If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use up the battery pack completely before storing it. See page 119 about storage of the battery pack.

OPEN

POWER switch

You can check the battery’s current charge level and its current remaining recording time both during charging or when the power is turned off.

1 Set the POW ER switch to (CHG) OFF . 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO.

The battery informa tion appears for about 7 seconds. Keep the button pressed to view it for about 20 seconds.

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

REC TIME AVAILABLE

A Battery charge level: D i splays

approximate remai ning amount of power left in the ba ttery pack.

B Approximate poss ib l e recording time

using the LCD panel.

C Approximate poss ib l e recording time

using the viewfinder.

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::

50%0% 100%

72 min 95 min

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Charging time

Approximate number of minutes require d when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.)

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-QM91/QM91D 360

Recording time when recordi ng with the LCD screen on

Approximate nu m ber of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Continuous

recording time

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50 130 60 NP-QM71/

QM71D NP-QM91/

QM91D

80 40

315 150

475 230

Typical* recording time

Recording time when recordi ng with the viewfinder

Approximate nu m ber of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F).

Battery pack Continuous

recording time

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50 170 85 NP-QM71/

QM71D NP-QM91/

QM91D

105 50

415 205

625 310

Typical* recording time

* Approximate number of minutes when recording

while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). This table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. For DCR-TRV460: The playing time of tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system is reduce d by about 20%.

Battery pack LCD panel

opened

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50 135 195 NP-QM71/

QM71D NP-QM91/

QM91D

b Notes

• The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adap tor is conne cted to th e DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

• T he recording and playback time will be shor te r when you use your camcorder in low temperatu re.

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in following conditions. – The battery pack is not attached correctly . – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery

information only.)

80 120

335 465

505 695

LCD panel closed

Getting started

Using an outside power source

Step 3: Turning the power on

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want the battery to run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its c harg e ev en when it is attached to your camc order.

PRECAUTION

Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adapto r.

Connect your camcorder as shown in “Charging the battery pack” (p. 14).

You need to slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the desired power mo de to record or play. When using this camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).

Getting started

While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down.

The power turns on. To enter the recording or playing mod e, sl ide the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp for the desire d power mode lights up.

• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.

• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a “Memory Stick.”

• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edi t pictures on a tape or “Memory St ic k. ”

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

Getting started

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD panel

You can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet various recording situations.

Even when there are obstructions between you and the subject, you can check the subject on the LCD screen during recording by adjusting the angle of the LCD panel.

Maximum 180 degrees

[MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD SET ] (p. 78).

3 Adjust the item with / , th en

touch .

z Tips

• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens

side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.

• If you are using the battery pack for power source,

you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD SET] on the (STANDARD SET) menu

• Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the

recorded picture will not be affected .

• You can turn off the operation confirmation beep by

setting [BEEP] in the (STANDARD SET) menu to [OFF] (p. 81).

(p. 78).

Adjusting the viewfinder

You can view images using the viewfinder when you close the LCD panel. Use the viewfinder when the battery is running out, or when the screen is hard to see.

Maximum 90 degrees

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

Touch .

2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch

Getting started

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

1 Lift up the viewfinder. 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment

lever until the picture is clear.

To use the viewfinder during operation

When you are recording on a tape or a “Memo ry Stick”, you can adjust the exposu re (p. 35) and fader (p. 40) while checki ng the image on the viewfinder. Ha v e t he LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out.

1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE

or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17).

2 Close the LCD panel with the screen

facing out.

appears on the sc reen.

3 Touch .

[Set LCD off?] appears on the sc reen.

4 Touch [YES].

The LCD screen is turned off.

5 Touch the LCD screen while checki ng

the display in the viewfin d er .

[EXPOSURE], et c. are displayed.

6 Touch the button you want to set.

• [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with /

and touch .

• [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a

desired effect (o nl y i n the CAMERATAPE mode).

• : The LCD screen lights up. To hide the buttons on the LCD screen, touch .

Step 5: Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder.

b Note

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable button-type

battery gets discharged and th e date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable bu tton-type battery (p. 123) and then set the date and time again.

Getting started

OPEN

POWER switch

1 Turn on your camcorder (p.17). 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Proceed to step 7 when you set th e clock for the first time.

3 Touch .

60min

1/3

FADER

SPOT METER

EXPO– SURE

SPOT FOCUS

PRGRAM AE

–:––:––

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Getting started

4 Touch [MENU].

60min

–:––:––

CAMERA SET

PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE

5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with

/ , then touch .

DISPLAY

MENU ROT ATE

LANGUAGE

PROGRAM AE

–:––:––

60min

A. SHUT OFF

CLOCK SET

WORLD TIME

6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,

then touch .

CLOCK SET

DATE

Y JAN M 1D 0: 00 AM

2004

–:––:––

Step 6: Inserting the recording media

Inserting a cassette tape

You can record on sta nd a rd 8 mm , Hi8

and Digital8 cassettes in Digital8 system only. For details on these cassettes (such as write-protection), see page 115.

b Notes

• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This

may cause a malfunction of your camc or de r.

• The recording time when you use your camcorder is

half of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the me nu settings, the recording time is 3/4 of the ind ic ate d time on Hi8

tape.

1 Slide the OPE N/EJECT lever in

the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

7 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch

CLOCK SET

DATE

Y JAN M 1D 0: 00 AM

2004

–:––:––

You can set any year up to the year 2079.

8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and

minute in the same way as was done in step 7, then touch .

Getting started

The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

2 Insert a cassette with its window-side

facing up.

Window-side

Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly.

3 Press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

For details on the “Memory Stick” (such as write-protection), see page 116.

b Note

• When using the half-sized “Memor y St ic k, ” the “Memory Stick Duo,” make sure you att ach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your camcorder may malfunction when it is inserted without an adaptor (p. 117).

Access lamp

b mark

Getting started

4 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically comes out.

2 Take out the cassette, then press .

The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.

3 Close the lid.

Insert the “Memory Stick” with the b mark at the bottom left corner until it clicks.

To eject a “Memory Stick”

Lightly push the “Me m ory Stick” in once.

Lightly push in once.

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Getting started

b Notes

• If you force the “Memory Stick” into the “Memor y Stick” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick” slot may be damaged.

• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data fro m/to the “Memory Stick.” Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick,” or remove the battery pack. Othe rw ise , image data may be damaged.

Step 7: Setting the screen language

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.

OPEN

POWER switch

1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. 3 Touch .

60 min STBY

1/3

FADER

SPOT METER

EXPO– SURE

SPOT FOCUS

PRGRAM AE

0:00:00

4 Touch [LANGUAGE].

If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch / . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (TIME/LANGU.) menu. (p. 82)

ENG

[

SIMP

ESPA

ÑOL

0:00:00

]

60 min STBY

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

ENG LISH

1/2

FRAN

ÇAIS

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