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Viewfinder
Electric Viewfinder (monochrome)
Image device
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
DCR-TRV140/TRV140M:
Approx. 460 000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels)
DCR-TRV140E:
Approx. 540 000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 350 000 pixels)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 37 mm (1 7/16 in.)
20

×

 (Optical), 560

×

 

(Digital)

Focal length
3.6 - 72 mm (5/32 - 2 7/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
41 - 820 mm (1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in.)
Colour temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination
1 lx (lux) (F 1.4)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with infrared
lighting.

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-TRV140/TRV140M:
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-TRV140E:
PAL colour, CCIR standards
Recommended cassette
Hi8/Digital8 video cassette
Recording/playback time (using
90 min. Hi8/Digital 8 video
cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Fastforward/rewind time (using
90 min. Hi8/Digital 8 video
cassette)
Approx. 5 min.

S video output
DCR-TRV140/TRV140M:
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 

Ω

 (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 

Ω

 (ohms), unbalanced

DCR-TRV140E:
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 

Ω

 (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 

Ω

 (ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video output
AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 

Ω

(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance more
than 47 k

Ω

 (kilohms))

Output impedance with less than
2.2 k

Ω

 (kilohms)/Stereo minijack

(ø 3.5 mm)
DCR-TRV140/TRV140E:
E, HK, AUS, CH, JE/TRV140M

4-pin connector

DCR-TRV140E:
AEP, UK, EE, NE, RU

4-pin connector

Mini-B

Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50.3 

×

 37.4 mm

(2 

×

 1 1/2 in.)

Total dot number
61 600 (280 

×

 220)

Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
3.5 W
Viewfinder
2.8 W

US Model

DCR-TRV140/TRV140M

Canadian Model

DCR-TRV140

AEP Model

UK Model

East European Model

North European Model

Russian Model

DCR-TRV140E

E Model

Hong Kong Model

DCR-TRV140/TRV140E

Brazilian Model

DCR-TRV140

Australian Model

Chinese Model

DCR-TRV140E

Tourist Model

DCR-TRV140/TRV140E

M2000 MECHANISM

– Continued on next page –

Photo: DCR-TRV140E

IX

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol-

dered 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 transis-

tors, that were installed during a previous repair.  Point them
out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs

of deterioration.  Point them out to the customer and recom-
mend 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 sol-
dering or unsoldering.

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

0

0

0

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free 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)

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.

Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Recommended charging
temperature
10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
90 

×

 102 

×

 197 mm

(3 5/8 

×

 4 1/8 

×

 7 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)
860 g (1 lb 14 oz)
main unit only
1.0 kg (2 lb 3 oz)
including the battery pack
NP-FM30, 90 min. Hi8/Digital 8
cassette, lens cap and shoulder
strap

Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
125 

×

 39 

×

 62 mm

(5 

×

 1 9/16 

×

 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)

excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
280 g (9.8 oz)
excluding mains lead

Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0 Wh (700 mAh)
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.2 

×

 20.5 

×

 55.6 mm

(1 9/16 

×

 13/16 

×

 2 1/4 in.)

(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
65 g (2.3 oz)
Type
Lithium ion

Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

• Abbreviation

AUS : Australian model
BR

: Brazilian model

CH

: Chinese model

CND : Canadian model
EE

: East European model

HK : Hong Kong model
JE

: Tourist model

NE

: North European model

RU

: Russian model

AEP, UK, EE,

NE, RU

PAL

 Model

Destination

Color system

LCD type

VTR Rec

DV IN/OUT

DCR-TRV140

US, CND, E, HK, BR, JE

NTSC

a

a

E, HK, AUS,

CH, JE

PAL

a

a

DCR-TRV140E

Please refer to page 8 to discriminate the type of LCD (TYPE C or TYPE S).

DCR-TRV140M

US

NTSC

a

a

Remark

a : with REC button

a : with DV IN/OUT

: with DV OUT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

RMT-814

9

q;

DCR-TRV140E: AEP, UK, EE, NE, RU

1

 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 

2

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

Power cord (1)

3

 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) 

4

 R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) 

5

 A/V connecting cable (1) 

6

 Shoulder strap (1) 

7

Lens cap (1) 

8

USB Cable (1) 

9

CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) 

q;

21-pin adaptor (1) 

Section

Title

Page

Section

Title

Page

SERVICE NOTE

................................................................... 6

1.

Power Supply During Repairs ....................................... 6

2.

To Take Out a Cassette When Not Eject
(Force Eject) .................................................................. 6

3.

Note for Repair .............................................................. 7

4.

LCD Type Check ............................................................ 7

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

........................................ 8

1.

Self-diagnosis Function ................................................. 8

2.

Self-diagnosis Display ................................................... 8

3.

Service Mode Display ................................................... 8

3-1.

Display Method .............................................................. 8

3-2.

Switching of Backup No. ............................................... 8

3-3.

End of Display ............................................................... 8

4.

Self-diagnosis Code Table ............................................ 9

1.

GENERAL

Checking Supplied Accessories .............................................. 1-1
Quick Start Guide .................................................................... 1-1
Using This Manual ................................................................... 1-2
Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply ........................................ 1-2
Step 2 Setting the Data and Time ........................................... 1-4
Step 3 Inserting a Cassette ..................................................... 1-5
Recording a Picture ................................................................. 1-5
Checking the Recording – END SEARCH .............................. 1-8
Playing Back a Tape ................................................................ 1-9
Viewing the Recording on TV .................................................. 1-10
Recording a Still Image on a Tape – Tape Photo Recording .. 1-11
Using the Wide Mode .............................................................. 1-12
Using the Fader Function ........................................................ 1-12
Using Special Effects – Picture Effect ..................................... 1-13
Using Special Effects – Digital Effect ...................................... 1-14
Using the PROGRAM AE Function ......................................... 1-14
Adjusting the Exposure Manually ............................................ 1-15
Focusing Manually ................................................................... 1-15
Interval Recording ................................................................... 1-16
Frame by Frame Recording – Cut Recording ......................... 1-17
Superimposing a Title .............................................................. 1-17
Making Your  Own Titles ........................................................... 1-18
Using the Built-in Light ............................................................ 1-18
Playing Back a Tape with Picture Effects ................................ 1-19
Playing Back a Tape with Digital Effects ................................. 1-20
Enlarging Images Recorded on Tapes – Tape PB ZOOM ...... 1-20
Quickly Locating a Scene Using the Zero Set
Memory Function ..................................................................... 1-21
Searching a Recording by Date – Date Search ...................... 1-21
Searching for a Photo – Photo Search/Photo Scan ............... 1-22
Dubbing a Tape ........................................................................ 1-22
Dubbing a Tape Easily – Easy Dubbing .................................. 1-23
Dubbing Only Desired Scenes – Digital Program Editing ...... 1-26
Viewing Images Using Your Computer
 – USB Streaming (Windows Users Only) .............................. 1-29
Changing the Menu Settings ................................................... 1-31
Types of Trouble and Their Solutions ...................................... 1-34
Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 1-35
Warning Indicators and Messages .......................................... 1-36
About Video Cassettes ............................................................ 1-36
Abut the "InfoLITHIUM" Battery Pack ..................................... 1-37
About i.Link .............................................................................. 1-38
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ................................................ 1-38
Maintenance Information and Precautions ............................. 1-38
Identifying the Parts and Controls ........................................... 1-41

2.

DISASSEMBLY

2-1.

LCD Assembly, PD-156 Board ...................................... 2-2

2-2.

VF Lens Assembly, VF-150 Board ................................ 2-3

2-3.

Video Light and Front Panel Assembly ......................... 2-4

2-4.

Cabinet (L) Assembly .................................................... 2-4

2-5.

Cassette Lid Assembly .................................................. 2-4

2-6.

Cabinet (R) Assembly ................................................... 2-6

2-7.

EVF Block ...................................................................... 2-6

2-8.

Battery Panel Block ....................................................... 2-6

2-9.

Lens Assembly .............................................................. 2-7

2-10. VC-273 Board ................................................................ 2-8
2-11. FP-398 Flexible Board .................................................. 2-8
2-12. Control Switch Block (FK-2000) .................................... 2-8
2-13. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-10
2-14. Flexible Boards Location ............................................... 2-11

3.

BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1.

Overall Block Diagram (1/5) .......................................... 3-1

3-2.

Overall Block Diagram (2/5) .......................................... 3-3

3-3.

Overall Block Diagram (3/5) .......................................... 3-5

3-4.

Overall Block Diagram (4/5) .......................................... 3-7

3-5.

Overall Block Diagram (5/5) .......................................... 3-9

3-6.

Power Block Diagram (1/2) ........................................... 3-11

3-7.

Power Block Diagram (2/2) ........................................... 3-13

4.

PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1.

Frame Schematic Diagrams .......................................... 4-3
Frame (1/2) Schematic Diagram ................................... 4-3
Frame (2/2) Schematic Diagram ................................... 4-5

4-2.

Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagram ........... 4-7
CD-353 Printed Wiring Board and
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-7
LS-057, FP-228, FP-299, FP-300, FP-302, FP-301
Flexible Printed Wiring Boards and
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-9
VC-273 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-11
VC-273 (CAMERA PROCESS)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-15
VC-273 (CAMERA Y/C PROCESS)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-17
VC-273 (LENS MOTOR DRIVE)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-19
VC-273 (DV SIGNAL PROCESS)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-21
VC-273 (DV INTERFACE) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-23
VC-273 (DIGITAL REC/PB AMP)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-25
VC-273 (VIDEO OUT) Schematic Diagram .................. 4-27
VC-273 (HI CONTROL) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-29
VC-273 (CAMERA/MECHA CONTROL)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-31
VC-273 (MECHANISM CONTROL)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-33
VC-273 (DRUM/CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-35
VC-273 (AUDIO PROCESS) Schematic Diagram ........ 4-37
VC-273 (USB I/F), FP-399 Schematic Diagram ........... 4-39
FK2000, SS-2000,VC-273 (CONNECTOR), FP-398
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-41
FP-398 Flexible Printed Wiring Board .......................... 4-43
VC-273 (DC IN, CHARGE) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-44
VC-273 (DC/DC CONVERTER)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-45
SI-033 Printed Wiring Board ......................................... 4-47
SI-033 Schematic Diagram ........................................... 4-49
PD-156 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-51
PR-10000, PD-156 (RGB DRIVER,
TIMING GENERATOR) Schematic Diagram ................ 4-55
PD-156 (LCD DRIVER, BACK LIGHT DRIVE)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-57
LB-073 Printed Wiring Board and
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-59