Sony HANDYCAM DCR-TRV130ERMT-814, Digital Handycam DCR-TRV130E Service Manual

AEP Model

UK Model

SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Level 1

SERVICE MANUALSERVICE MANUAL

DCR-TRV130E

RMT-814

M2000 MECHANISM

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

Ver 1.0 2001. 01

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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY .

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

Checking supplied accessories.

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

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

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
AC power adaptor (1)

0

1-475-599-11

Power cord (1) (AEP only)

0

1-769-608-11

Power cord (1) (UK only)

0

1-783-374-11

Size AA (R6) battery for
Remote Commander (2)
(not supplied)

A/V connecting cable (1.5m) (1)
1-765-080-11

21-pin adaptor (1)
1-573-291-11

Other accessories

3-065-652-11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ENGLISH/RUSSIAN)
3-065-652-21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (FRENCH/GERMAN)(AEP)
3-065-652-31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ENGLISH/DUTCH)(AEP)
3-065-652-41OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)

(AEP)

3-065-652-51 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ITALIAN/GREEK)(AEP)

Lens cap (1)
X-3949-376-1

Note : The components identified by mark 0 or dotted

line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.

NP-F330
battery pack (1)
(A-7094-141-A)

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

3-065-652-61 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (ENGLISH/SWEDISH)(AEP)
3-065-652-71 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (FINNISH/DANISH)(AEP)
3-065-652-81 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (POLISH/CZECH)(AEP)
3-065-652-91 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (SLOVAKIAN/HUNGARIAN)

(AEP)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ·····························4

2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ································································4

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function ······················································5

2. Self-diagnosis Display························································ 5

3. Service Mode Display ························································ 5

3-1. Display Method ·································································· 5
3-2. Switching of Backup No. ··················································· 5
3-3. End of Display···································································· 5

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table ·················································· 6

1. MAIN PARTS

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS···················································· 8

2. DISASSEMBLY································································· 9

2-1. VIDEO LIGHT································································· 10
2-2. LCD SECTION (PD-131 BOARD) ································· 10
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION (MI-041 BOARD)··············· 11
2-4. CABINET (L) SECTION················································· 11
2-5. CABINET (R) SECTION, CONTROL SWITCH

BLOCK (CF-1000)··························································· 12

2-6. EVF SECTION (VF-129 BOARD)·································· 13
2-7. BATTERY PANEL SECTION

(BATTERY TERMINAL BOARD) ································· 14

2-8. LENS SECTION ······························································ 14
2-9. VC-256 BOARD ······························································ 15
2-10. MECHANISM DECK······················································ 15
2-11. HINGE SECTION···························································· 16

3. REPAIR PARTS LIST······················································ 17

3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································· 17
3-1-1.OVERALL SECTION······················································ 17
3-1-2.CABINET (L) SECTION················································· 18
3-1-3.EVF SECTION································································· 19
3-1-4.LENS SECTION ······························································ 20
3-1-5.CABINET (R) SECTION ················································21
3-1-6.LCD SECTION ································································ 22

2. GENERAL

Checking supplied accessories ··················································· 23
Quick Start Guide ······································································· 23
Getting started

Using this manual ··································································· 23
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································· 24
Installing the battery pack····················································· 24
Charging the battery pack ····················································· 24
Connecting to the mains ······················································· 25
Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································· 25
Step 3 Inserting a cassette······················································· 26

Recording –Basics

Recording a picture································································· 26
Shooting backlit subjects –BACK LIGHT ··························· 28
Shooting in the dark –NightShot/Super NightShot ·············· 28
Checking the recording –END SEARCH····························· 29

Playback –Basics

Playing back a tape ································································· 29
Viewing the recording on TV ················································· 31

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape –Tape Photo recording ······ 31
Using the wide mode ······························································ 32
Using the fader function ························································· 32
Using special effects –Picture effect······································· 33
Using special effects –Digital effect·······································34
Using the PROGRAM AE function ········································ 34
Adjusting the exposure manually ··········································· 35
Focusing manually··································································35

Superimposing a title ······························································ 36
Making your own titles ··························································· 36
Using the built-in light····························································37

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects ································· 38
Playing back a tape with digital effects ·································· 38
Enlarging images recorded on tapes –Tape PB ZOOM··········39
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function ·····

39
Searching a recording by date –Date search··························· 40
Searching for a photo –Photo search/Photo scan···················· 40

Editing

Dubbing a tape ········································································ 41

Customizing Y our Camcorder

Changing the menu settings····················································42

Troubleshooting

Tupes of trouble and their solutions ······································· 43
Self-diagnosis display ····························································· 44
Warning indicators and messages··········································· 45

Additional Information

About video cassettes ····························································· 45
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack································ 46
About i.LINK·········································································· 46
Using your camcorder abroad················································· 47
Maintenance information and precautions······························ 47

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ··········································· 49

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SERVICE NOTE

1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS

In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied (8.4V) to the battery terminal using the service power code (J-6082-223-A), the power
is shut off so that the unit cannot operate.
These following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs.

Method 1.

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

Method 2.

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

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

1 Refer to 2-3. to remove the front panel section.
2 Refer to 2-4. to remove the cabinet (L) section.
3 Refer to 2-5. to remove the cabinet (R) section.
4 Open the control switch block (FK-1000).
5 Disconnect CN4401 (2P) of VC-256 board.
6 Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload with a pressing the cassette compertment.

8

Let your hold the cassette

compartment and rise the cassette
compartment to take out a cassette.

DC power supply

(+5V)

Loading
motor

Adjust the bending
of a tape

Timing belt

Press the cassette compartment not
to rise the cassette compartment

Disconnect CN4401 of
VC-256 board

7

Pull the timing belt in the direction of
arrow

A

with a pincette while pressing
the cassette compartment (take care
not to damage) to adjust the bending
of a tape.

Pincette

Timing belt

A

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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 or
Display window what to do. This function consists of two display;
self-diagnosis display and service mode display.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.

Note: The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the built-in rechargeable lithium battery (CF-1000 block BT101).

When the cabinet (R) assembly is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis displa y” data will be lost by initialization.

2. Self-diagnosis Display

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

3. Service Mode Display

The service mode display shows up to six self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.

3-1. Display Method

While pressing the “STOP” key, set the switch from OFF to “VCR or PLAYER”, and continue pressing the “STOP” key for 5 seconds
continuously. The service mode will be displayed, and the counter will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis codes.

3-2. Switching of Backup No.

By rotating the control dial, past self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. The backup No. in the [] indicates the order in which the
problem occurred. (If the number of problems which occurred is less than 6, only the number of problems which occurred will be shown.)
[1] : Occurred first time [4] : Occurred fourth time
[2] : Occurred second time [5] : Occurred fifth time
[3] : Occurred third time [6] : Occurred the last time

3-3. End of Display

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

Order of previous errors

Backup No.

Self-diagnosis Codes

C : 3 1 : 1 1

[3]

Lights up

Viewfinder or LCD

[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1

3 C : 3 1 : 11

Display window

1 1

3 1

C : 3 1 : 11

C

Repaired by:

Refer to page 6 and 7.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.

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

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Tur n o n power again.

Block

Detailed Code

Blinks at 3.2Hz

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

engineer

Viewfinder or LCD Display window

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Control dial

Display window

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4. Self-diagnosis Code Table

C
C
C

C

C
C

C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
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
31

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

Detailed

Code

00
00
00

10

11
20

21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44

10

11

20

21

22

23

30

31

40

41

42

43

44

Symptom/State

Non-standard battery is used.
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
LOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time
UNLOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time
T reel side tape slacking when unloading

.

S reel

side tape slacking when unloading

.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan operations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum operations.
PG fault during normal drum operations.
Phase fault during normal drum operations.
LOAD direction loading motor time-

out.
UNLOAD direction loading motor

time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when

unloading.
S reel side tape slacking when

unloading.
T reel fault.

S reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstan

operations.
FG fault when starting drum.

PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum

operations.
PG fault during normal drum

operations.
Phase fault during normal drum

operations.

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.
Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.
Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

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

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

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

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E

E

E

E

Block

Function

61

61

62

62

Detailed

Code

00

10

00

01

Symptom/State

Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)

Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)

Handshake correction function does not
work well. (With pitch angular velocity
sensor output stopped.)

Handshake correction function does not
work well. (With yaw angular velocity
sensor output stopped.)

Self-diagnosis Code

Repaired by:

Correction

Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin qs of CN1551 of
VC-256 board) when focusing is performed when the control dial
is rotated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit
(IC1551 of VC-256 board) when the focusing is not performed.

Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qf of CN1551 of
VC-256 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC1551 of VC-256
board) when zooming is not performed.

Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE751 of MI-041 board)
peripheral circuits.

Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE752 of MI-041 board)
peripheral circuits.

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1. MAIN PARTS

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.

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.

DCR-TRV130E

Video light
1-518-723-21

Jack cover
3-065-433-01

Lens cap assembly
X-3949-376-1

CPC lid
3-059-539-11

Remote commander (RMT-814

)

1-475-141-61

Battery case lid
3-742-854-01

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2. DISASSEMBLY

The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure.

DCR-TRV130E

2-1. Video light

2-2. LCD section (PD-131 board)

2-3. Front panel section (MI-041 board)

2-4. Cabinet (L) section

2-7, Battery panel section (Battery terminal board)

2-8, Lens section

2-9. VC-256 board

2-10. Mechanism deck

2-5. Cabinet (R) section, Control switch block (CF-1000)

2-6. EVF section (VF-129 board)

2-11. Hinge section

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2-1. VIDEO LIGHT

NOTE: Follo w the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-2. LCD SECTION (PD-131 BOARD)

1

Push in the dent
inside hole with
wire tip.

2

Video light

A

3

Remove in the directio

n

of the arrow A.

4

Halogen lamp

PD-131

A

A

1

T wo tapping

screws (B2

×

5)

6

P cabinet M assembly

5

T wo tapping

screws (B2

×

7)

2

MI screw

(M2

×

4) (H)

4

P cabinet C

3

Five claws

7

Liquid crystal

indicator module

8

Back light
Cold cathode
fluorescent tube

9

PD-131 board,

Panel frame

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2-4. CABINET (L) SECTION

2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION (MI-041 BOARD)

MI-041
Board

3

MI screw

(M2 × 4) (H)

1

Open the jack cover

2

Two MI screws

(M2 × 4) (H)

4

Two MI screws

(M2 × 4) (H)

5

Claw

2

Four claws

3

Microphone

retainer (rear)

4

Microphone

retainer (front)

7

Front panel section

6

FP-263 flexible

board (24P)

3

T wo tapping

screws (B2 × 5)

2

Microphone (Lch) (2P)

6

Microphone (Lch)

5

Microphone (Rch)

4

MI-041 board

1

T wo tapping

screws (B2 × 5)

1

Microphone (Rch) (2P)

2

Two MI screws

(M2

×

4) (H)

6

Two MI screws

(M2

×

4) (H)

4

MI screw

(M2

×

4) (H)

5

MI screw

(M2

×

4) (H)

7

MI screw

(M2

×

4) (H)

8

Cabinet (L) section

3

Cassette lid assembly

1

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2-5. CABINET (R) SECTION, CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-1000)

1

MI screw

(M2

×

4) (H)

2

MI screw

(M2

×

4) (H)

4

Claw

3

Three MI screws

(M2

×

4) (H)

6

FFC-295 flexible

flat cable (24P)

1

FFC-295 flexible flat cable (24P)

2

FP-260 flexible board (16P)

3

Electro luminous

element (4P)

4

Push switch (2P)

7

Cabinet (R) section

5

Five tapping

screws (B2

×

5)

5

Harness

(PD-110) (20P)

8

Control switch block

(CF-1000)

6

T ape (A)

Tape (A)

7

Remove the control switch block
(CF-1000) in the direction of the
arrow

AB

.

A

B

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2-6. EVF SECTION (VF-129 BOARD)

2

Three tapping

screws (B2 × 5)

3

EVF section

2

T wo tapping

screws (B2 × 5)

1

VF hinge assembly

1

FFC-289 flexible

flat cable (4P)

FFC-289 flexible
flat cable

2

Two loose
stopper screws
(M2 × 3)

1

T ape (A)

4

4

Tape (A)

3

VF base B

1

F lock

screw (T)

1

2

Slide the button in the

direction of the arrow A.

2

T wo tapping
screws
(B2 × 5)

5

T apping screw

(B2 × 5)

6

EVF tally

7

EVF cabinet lower B

3

Claw

8

CRT assembly, VF-129 board,

FFC-289 flexible flat cable

4

EVF cabinet

upper B assembly

A

B

C

3

Finder (S) assembly
Rotate it in the direction of
the arrow B and remove it
in the direction of the arrow C.

PRECAUTION DURING
INSTALLATION

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2-7. BATTERY PANEL SECTION (BATTERY TERMINAL BOARD)

VC-256

Board

3

Screw

(M2

×

3),

lock ace, p2

1

FP-259 flexible

board (14P)

2

Flexible board

(from lens block)(24P)

4

T wo screws

(M2

×

3),

lock ace, p2

5

Claw

6

1

T wo tapping

screws (B2

×

5)

2

Lens frame

3

Lens section

3

MI screw

(M2 × 4) (H)

1

MI screw

(M2

×

4) (H)

3

Battery terminal board

2

Strap sheet

metal (lower)

4

MI screw

(M2 × 4) (H)

6

Battery panel section

7

Control switch block

(SS-1000) (5P)

2

Battery terminal board (7P)

1

T ripod screw

5

Claw

2-8. LENS SECTION

— 15 —

2-9. VC-256 BOARD

2-10. MECHANISM DECK

VC-256
Board

1

Two screws (M2 × 3),

lock ace, p2

6

Screw (M2 × 3),

lock ace, p2

8

VC-256 board

5

FP-258 flexible board

4

Jack cushion

3

T wo screws
(M2 × 3),
lock ace, p2

2

MD frame B

7

Control switch block

(FK-1000) (12P)

D

A

B

A

B

C

D

C

2

Two claws

3

Three

dowels

1

Screw

(M2

×

3),

lock ace, p2

1

Three screws

(M1.7

×

2.5), p

2

absorbing

sheet

5

MD sheet

4

MD frame A

3

4

Control switch block

(FK-1000)

6

Mechanism deck

REMOVING THE MECHANISM DECK

— 16 —

2-11. HINGE SECTION

A

A

1

FP-260 flexible

board (16P)

2

Push switch (2P)

5

Hinge blind,

Push switch

4

Three tapping

screws (B2

×

5)

3

Electro luminous

element (4P)

1

Four tapping

screws (B2

×

5)

2

7

Control switch block

(PR-10000)

6

Screw

(M1.7

×

2.5), p

1

Four

claws

2

Hinge

cover C

3

Hinge cover M

4

Harness clamp

8

Hinge assembly

5

Harness (PD-110)

REMOVING THE HINGE ASSEMBLY