SONY DCR-TRV38, DCR-TRV38E, DCR-TRV39, RMT-814 Service Manual

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

RMT-814

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2003. 11

Revision History

Photo : DCR-TRV38

Z MECHANISM

Link

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

DCR-TRV38/TRV39

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Tourist Model

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E

K orea Model

DCR-TRV38

Chinese Model

DCR-TRV38E

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

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

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

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Video camera recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads Helical scanning 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

DCR-TRV38/TRV39: NTSC color, EIA standards DCR-TRV38E: PAL colour, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60)

SP: 1 hour LP: 1.5 hours

Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette DVM60)

Approx. 2 min. and 40 seconds

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels Effective (still): Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Effective (moving): Approx. 690 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) F = 1.8 – 2.0

Focal length

3.7 – 37 mm (5/32 – 1 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA: 50 – 500 mm (2 – 19 3/4 in.) In MEMORY: 42 – 420 mm (1 11/16 – 16 5/8 in.)

Color temperature

Auto, HOLD, INDOOR (3 200 K), OUTDOOR (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

7 lx (lux) (F 1.8) 0 lx (lux) (in NightShot)* * Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 DCR-TRV38/TRV39: Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced DCR-TRV38E: Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced 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)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

USB jack

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E: mini-B DCR-TRV39: mini-AB

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 k Ω (kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm) Stereo type

LCD screen

Picture

8.8 cm (3.5 type)

Total dot number

184 000 (840 × 220)

Ω (ohms), unbalanced

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV38/TRV38E: 4.3 W DCR-TRV39: 4.4 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV38/TRV38E: 3.2 W DCR-TRV39: 3.3 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.)

72 × 91 × 161 mm (2 7/8 × 3 5/8 × 6 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

660 g (1 lb 7 oz) main unit only 750 g (1 lb 10 oz) including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30, cassette DVM60 and lens cap

Supplied accessories

See page 3.

AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B

Power requirements

100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 – 0.18 A

Power consumption

18 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 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 projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz) excluding 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 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

“Memory Stick”

Memory

Flash memory 8MB: MSA-8A

Operating voltage

2.7 – 3.6 V

Power consumption

Approx. 45 mA during operation mode Approx. 130 µA during tape recording standby

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.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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.

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.

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Checking supplied accessories.

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

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

Lid Battery Case

(3-742-854-01)

Power cord (Main lead)(1) (TRV38:E/TRV38E:E)

1-769-608-11 Power cord (Main lead)(1) (TRV38:KR)

1-776-985-11 Power cord (Main lead)(1) (TRV38E:CH)

1-782-476-11 Power cord (Main lead)(1) (TRV38:HK/TRV38E:HK)

1-783-374-11 Power cord (Main lead)(1) (TRV38:US, CND/TRV39)

1-790-107-22 Power cord (Main lead)(1) (TRV38:JE/TRV38E:JE)

1-790-732-11

CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (TRV38:E,HK,JE,KR/TRV38E) 3-078-942-01 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 (I) USB Driver) (1) (TRV38:US,CND/TRV39) 3-078-943-01

AC power adaptor (1) (AC-L15A/L15B)

1-477-533-31

R6 (size AA) batteries for the Remote Commander (2) (not supplied)

USB cable (1) 1-823-932-11

Stylus (1) (TRV39 only) 3-073-941-01

NP-FM30 battery pack (1)

A-7096-387-A

A/V connecting cable (1.5m) (1) 1-824-097-11

(US, CND)

A-7096-388-B

(EXCEPT US, CND)

Shoulder strap (1) 3-987-015-01

Lens cap (1) X-3950-537-1

Cleaning cloth (1) (not supplied)

2-pin conversion adaptor (1)

(TRV38:JE/TRV38E:JE only)

1-569-007-12

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (RMT-814E) 1-475-141-61

“Memory Stick” (1) (MSA-8A) A-7024-735-A

UNA-PSTN MODEM Adaptor (1) (TRV39 only) (not supplied)

2-pin conversion adaptor (1)

(TRV38:E, HK/TRV38E:E,HK)

1-569-008-12

Other accessories

3-080-164-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

(TRV38:US,CND,E,HK,JE/TRV39)

3-080-164-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)

(TRV38:CND/TRV39:CND)

3-080-164-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (PORTUGUESE)

(TRV38:E,JE)

3-080-164-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)

(TRV38:E,HK)

3-080-164-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)

(TRV38:JE,KR)

3-080-167-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/FRENCH)

(TRV38E)

3-080-167-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH/R USSIAN)

(TRV38E:E,JE)

• Abbreviation CND : Canadian model HK : Hong Kong model CH : Chinese model

3-080-167-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN)

3-080-167-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)

3-080-167-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)

3-080-307-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (TRV39)

Note :

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

JE : Tourist model KR : Korea model

(TRV38E:E)

(TRV38E:HK)

(TRV38E:E,CH,JE)

Note :

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

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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

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.

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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 LCD screen 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 or LCD screen

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Repaired by:

C : Corrected by customer H : Corrected by dealer E : Corrected by service

engineer

Blinks at 3.2Hz

3 1C

Block

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

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn on power again.

1 1

2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit number , which blinks at 3.2Hz. This 5-character display indicates the “repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed code” of the problem.

Detailed Code

Refer to page 6. Self-diagnosis Code Table.

Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be kept even if the lithium battery (BT5201 of CK-131 board) is removed.

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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

3. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE

Self-diagnosis Code

Ver 1.1 2003. 11

Function

Repaired by:

C C C C

C C

C C C C C C

Block

04 21 22 31

31 31

31 31 31 31 31 31

Detailed

Code

00 00 00 10

20 21

22 23 24 30 40 42

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 Winding S reel fault when counting the

rest of tape. T reel fault. S reel fault. T reel fault. FG fault when starting capstan. FG fault when starting drum. FG fault during normal drum operations. LOAD direction loading motor time-

out. UNLOAD direction loading motor

time-out. T reel side tape slacking when

unloading. Winding S reel fault when counting the

rest of tape. T reel fault.

S reel fault.

T reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault when starting drum FG fault during normal drum

operations

Correction

Use the info LITHIUM 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. 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.

Note: Add the sentence as follows.

If other codes are displayed, service is required. Please send the set to a specialized center.

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Note:

• Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

• 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.

MAIN PAR TS

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

4),

CPC lid 3-067-025-01

Screw (M1.7

lock ace, p2 3-080-198-31

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

Jack cover assembly

Note: Disassembling the main unit

is necessary to replace it.

(TRV39 only)

Stylus (S) 3-073-941-01

Grip belt

Note: Disassembling the main unit

is necessary to replace it.

Remote commander (RMT-814E) 1-475-141-61

Battery case lid 3-742-854-01

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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

9-876-230-41

Sony EMCS Co.

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2003K1600-1

Published by DI CS Strategy Div.

3-080-164-11(1)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

DCR-TRV39

DCR-TRV38/TRV39

SERIES

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can

Welcome!

capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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

CAUTION

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

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 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

“Memory Stick”

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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

For customers in the U.S.A.

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

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV38, DCR-

TRV39 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

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

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 interference to radio or television 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 more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Main Features

Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back

Main Features

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on the tape using the USB cable (p. 150)

•Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 157, 162)

•Capturing images on the computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 152)

•Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto the computer (p. 163)

•Recording moving pictures on the tape (p. 26)

•Playing back the tape (p. 38)

•Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 45, 106)

•Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” (p. 116)

•Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 124)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 126)

Capturing images on the computer

Main Features

Getting Started

Accessing the Internet using USB HOST (DCR-TRV39 only)

You can access the Internet using a dedicated accessory that serves as a USB Network Adaptor. For details, refer to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 165)

Other uses

Functions for adjusting exposure during recording

•Back light function (p. 33)

•NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 33)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 58)

•Manual exposure (p. 60)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 61)

Functions for giving images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 32)

The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

•Fader (p. 51)

•Picture effect (p. 54)

•Digital effect (p. 55)

•Title (p. 94)

•MEMORY MIX (p. 112)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

•PROGRAM AE (p. 58) – SPORTS – LANDSCAPE

•Manual focus (p. 62)

•Spot Focus (p. 63)

Functions for using after recording

•End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 36)

•Data code (p. 39)

•Tape PB ZOOM/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 70, 129)

•Zero set memory (p. 71)

•Title search (p. 72)

•Digital program editing (p. 77, 121)

Main Features

Table of contents

Main Features...................................... 4

Quick Start Guide

– Recording on tape ................................ 8

– Recording on “Memory Stick” ......... 10

Getting Started

Using this manual ................................. 12

Checking supplied accessories............ 14

Step 1 Preparing the power source..... 15

Installing the battery pack............. 15

Charging the battery pack............. 16

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 20

Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 21

Step 3 Using the touch panel ............... 24

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture............................... 26

Shooting backlit subjects

– Back light function................ 33

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot/Super NightShot/

Color Slow Shutter .................. 33

Checking recordings

– End search/Edit search/Rec

Review ............................................. 36

Playback – Basics

Playing back tape .................................. 38

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 39

Viewing a recording on TV ................. 43

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick” during tape recording

standby or tape recording ............. 45

Self-timer recording .............................. 47

Adjusting the white balance manually

........................................................... 48

Using the wide mode ........................... 49

Using the fader function ...................... 51

Using special effects

– Picture effect................................. 54

Using special effects – Digital effect ... 55

Using PROGRAM AE .......................... 58

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60

Using spot light-metering function

– Flexible Spot Meter ..................... 61

Focusing manually................................ 62

Using spot focus function

– Spot Focus .................................... 63

Interval Recording ................................ 64

Frame by frame recording

– Frame recording .......................... 65

Using the viewfinder ............................ 66

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back tape with picture effect

........................................................... 68

Playing back tape with digital effect

........................................................... 69

Enlarging images recorded on tape

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 70

Quickly locating a scene

– Zero set memory ......................... 71

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 72

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 73

Editing

Dubbing tape ......................................... 75

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

(on tape) ........................................... 77

Recording video or TV programs ....... 86

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert editing ................................ 88

Audio dubbing ...................................... 90

Superimposing a title on a cassette

with Cassette Memory ................... 94

Making your own titles ........................ 96

Labeling a cassette on a cassette with

Cassette Memory ............................ 97

Erasing all the data in

Cassette Memory ............................ 98

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using “Memory Stick”

– Introduction ................................. 99

Selecting the quality and size of

image data ..................................... 102

Recording still images on

“Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ......... 106

Recording an image from tape as a

still image ...................................... 110

Table of contents

Superimposing a still image in

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 112

Interval Photo Recording ................... 115

Recording moving pictures on

“Memory Stick”

– MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 116

Self-timer recording ............................ 118

Recording a picture from tape as a

moving picture ............................. 119

Recording edited pictures from tape

as a moving picture

– Digital program editing

(on “Memory Stick”) .................... 121

Changing the recording folder.......... 123

Viewing a still image

– Memory Photo playback .......... 124

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG MOVIE playback .......... 126

Choosing playback folder .................. 128

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 129

Playing back images continuously

– Slide show .................................. 130

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 131

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 132

Changing image size – Resize ........... 135

Writing a print mark – Print mark ... 136

Viewing images with a computer

– Introduction ............................... 137

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

(For Windows users).................... 140

Viewing pictures recorded on tape

on a computer

– USB Streaming

(For Windows users).................... 150

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick” on a computer

(For Windows users).................... 157

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

(For Macintosh users) .................. 160

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick” on a computer

(For Macintosh users) .................. 162

Capturing images from an analog

video unit on a computer

– Signal convert function............. 163

Using the Network function (DCR-TRV39 only)

Accessing the network ....................... 165

For details, refer to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings.............. 167

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 178

Self-diagnosis display......................... 186

Warning indicators ............................. 187

Warning messages .............................. 188

Additional Information

Usable cassettes ................................... 189

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 192

About i.LINK ....................................... 194

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 196

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 197

Specifications ....................................... 203

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls........... 205

Index ........................................ Back cover

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape

Connecting the power cord

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.

Quick Start Guide

1 Slide OPEN/

EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

How to hold your camcorder

Inserting the cassette

2 Push the center of the

cassette back to insert the cassette. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up.

To eject the cassette

Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the cassette compartment opens completely in step 3.

Note

Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly.

3 Close the cassette

compartment by pressing

cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

on the

Recording a picture on the tape (p. 26)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

3Press OPEN

to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

4Press START/STOP. Your

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 31).

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 21).

camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 38)

2Press of the touch panel to

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

rewind the tape.

3Press of the touch panel to

start playback.

Quick Start Guide

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated.

Note

When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCRTRV39 only) supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only).

Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack

Quick Start Guide – Recording on “Memory Stick”

Connecting the power cord

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.

Quick Start Guide

Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated.

How to hold your camcorder

Inserting the “Memory Stick” (p. 101)

Access lamp

B mark

Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly to eject it.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur.

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly.

Recording still images on the “Memory Stick”

(p. 106)

1Remove the lens cap (p. 26).

2Set the POWER switch

to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

3Press OPEN

to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.

Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 31).

4Press PHOTO lightly.

When the green z mark stops flashing, then lights up, you can record a still image.

FINE

640

5Press PHOTO deeply.

The image when you pressed PHOTO deeply will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

FINE

640

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 21).

Monitoring the playback still image on the LCD screen (p. 124)

Quick Start Guide

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated.

1Set the POWER

switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

2Press PLAY. The last

recorded image is displayed.

Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack

PLAY

— Getting Started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV39 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV39 only.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.

After “Advanced Recording Operations” section of this manual, position of the POWER switch is shown by the icons below.

: Set the POWER switch to VCR.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

DCR-TRV39 only

The MEMORY/NETWORK position of the POWER switch is shown as MEMORY or

in this manual.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out.

Types of differences

DCR- TRV38 TRV39 Mark on the POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY/NETWORK Network function — z

z Provided — Not provided

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory .

Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark.

Note on TV color systems

: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

: Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK

(DCR-TRV39 only).

TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. 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 may be contrary to the copyright laws.

Using this manual

Note on connecting to other devices

If you connect your camcorder to a VCR or computer using the USB cable or the i.LINK cable, make sure that the jack is connected in the right direction. Pushing it forcibly may damage the jack or cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a][b]

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[c][d]

Checking supplied accessories

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

1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power

cord (1) (p. 16)

2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack

(1) (p. 15, 16)

3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 210)

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 210)

6 Shoulder strap (1)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26) 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 99) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 137) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 142)

qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 198) qs UNA-PSTN Modem Adaptor (1),

Telephone cord (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 165)

qd Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166)

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Installing the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT

down.

Getting Started

BATT release button

If you use the large capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 192 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with

the DC plug’s v mark facing up.

(3) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (5) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes in the display window.

When the remaining battery time indicator changes to , normal charge is complete. To fully charge the battery pack (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is complete until the FULL indicator appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery pack allows you to use the battery pack longer than usual.

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.

When you use the AC Adaptor

Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording with the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“---- min” appears in the display window.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 (85) NP-FM50 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-QM71/QM71D 260 (200) NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 360 (300)

Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.

Getting Started

Recording time

DCR-TRV38

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied) 95 55 70 40 NP-FM50 155 90 110 60 NP-FM70 320 185 240 140 NP-QM71/QM71D 375 220 275 160 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 565 330 420 245

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

DCR-TRV39

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 65 35 NP-FM50 150 85 110 60 NP-FM70 310 180 230 135 NP-QM71/QM71D 365 215 270 155 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 550 320 410 240

Recording with Recording with

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Playing time

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 130 90 NP-FM50 210 145 NP-FM70 430 305 NP-QM71/QM71D 505 355 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 755 535

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

Playing time with Playing time on

the LCD panel closed the LCD screen

Note

Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Checking status of battery pack – Battery Info

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO.

The battery charge level (the percentage of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about seven seconds. If you keep pressing DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO, the Battery Info is displayed for up to about 20 seconds.

Getting Started

DISPLAY/ BATTERY INFO

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::5272

100%

min min

During charging

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::6590

Fully charged

Note

The BATTERY INFO indicator is not displayed in the following cases: – The battery pack is not properly installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The battery pack is fully discharged.

Battery Info

The number displayed as Battery Info is the approximate recording time.

While the remaining battery time is being calculated

“CALCULATING BATTERY INFO...” is displayed.

min min

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Connecting to a wall outlet

Connect in the same way as when charging the battery pack (p. 16).

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

•The AC Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder.

•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick” as the data code. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 199). In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery, then set your area, the daylight saving time (DST*), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute.

* Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 24). (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Press r/R to select (5) Press r/R to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC. (6) Press r/R to select your area, then press EXEC. (7) Press r/R to select whether your area is in the daylight saving time or not,

then press EXEC.

(8) Press r/R to select a desired year, then press EXEC. (9) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8. (10) Press r/R to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The clock

starts to move.

, then press EXEC.

Getting Started

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

––:––:––

EXEC

New York, Bogota

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

EXEC

New York, Bogota

2003 JAN 1 12 : 00AM

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

GMT –5.0

EXIT

GMT –5.0

RRR RR

rrRrrrr

CLOCK SET AREA 1

DST OFF DATE Y M D

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

SETUP MENU

GMT +0.0

Lisbon, London

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

EXEC

GMT –5.0

New York, Bogota

RRR RR

2003 JAN 1 12 : 00AM

rrr rr

EXEC

JUL 4 2003 5:30:00 PM

EXEC

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

EXIT

RET.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

To return to FN (Function)

Press EXIT.

When using your camcorder abroad

Set the clock to the local time (p. 23).

If you use your camcorder in an area where daylight saving time is used

Set DST SET in to ON in the menu settings.

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

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