Sony DCR-TRV15E / DCR-TRV17E (serv.man4) Service Manual ▷ View online
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1.
POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 5
2.
TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 5
(FORCE EJECT) ································································ 5
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ······································· 6
2.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY ·········································· 6
3.
SERVICE MODE DISPLAY ············································· 6
3-1.
Display Method ·································································· 6
3-2.
Switching of Backup No. ··················································· 6
3-3.
End of Display ···································································· 6
4.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE ··································· 7
1.
MAIN PARTS
1.
ORNAMENTAL PARTS ···················································· 8
2.
DISASSEMBLY ································································· 9
2-1.
LCD SECTION (PD-143 BOARD) ································· 10
2-2.
EVF SECTION (LB-069 BOARD) ·································· 10
2-3.
FRONT PANEL SECTION (MA-403, FB-218 BOARDS) · 11
2-4.
CABINET (R) SECTION (CK-101 BOARD) ················· 11
2-5.
BT PANEL SECTION, EVF SECTION ·························· 12
2-6.
MAIN CHASSIS COMPLATE SECTION ······················ 12
2-7.
LENS SECTION ······························································ 12
2-8.
JK-204 BOARD ······························································· 13
2-9.
VC-260 BOARD, MS-070 BOARD (TRV17E),
MECHANISM DECK ······················································ 13
MECHANISM DECK ······················································ 13
2-10. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-1700) ······················· 14
2-11. HINGE ASSEMBLY ························································ 14
2-12. GRIP BELT ······································································ 15
3.
2-11. HINGE ASSEMBLY ························································ 14
2-12. GRIP BELT ······································································ 15
3.
REPAIR PARTS LIST ······················································ 16
3-1.
EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································· 16
3-1-1. OVERALL SECTION ······················································ 16
3-1-2. CABINET (R) SECTION ················································ 17
3-1-3. LCD SECTION ································································ 18
3-1-4. CABINET (L) SECTION ················································· 19
3-1-5. MAIN CHASSIS COMPLETE SECTION ······················ 20
3-1-6. EVF SECTION ································································· 21
3-1-2. CABINET (R) SECTION ················································ 17
3-1-3. LCD SECTION ································································ 18
3-1-4. CABINET (L) SECTION ················································· 19
3-1-5. MAIN CHASSIS COMPLETE SECTION ······················ 20
3-1-6. EVF SECTION ································································· 21
2.
GENERAL
Main Features ············································································· 22
Checking supplied accessories ··················································· 22
Quick Start Guide ······································································· 22
Getting started
Checking supplied accessories ··················································· 22
Quick Start Guide ······································································· 22
Getting started
Using this manual ··································································· 23
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································· 23
Installing the battery pack ···················································· 23
Charging the battery pack ···················································· 24
Connecting to the wall socket ·············································· 25
Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································· 25
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ······················································· 26
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································· 23
Installing the battery pack ···················································· 23
Charging the battery pack ···················································· 24
Connecting to the wall socket ·············································· 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 – Night Shot/Super NightShot ·············· 28
Self-timer recording ································································ 28
Checking the recording – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/
Rec Review ·········································································· 29
Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT ···························· 28
Shooting in the dark – Night Shot/Super NightShot ·············· 28
Self-timer recording ································································ 28
Checking the recording – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/
Rec Review ·········································································· 29
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ································································· 29
Viewing the recording on TV ················································· 31
Viewing the recording on TV ················································· 31
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording ········ 31
Adjusting the white balance manually ···································· 32
Using the wide mode ······························································ 33
Using the fader function ························································· 33
Using special effects – Picture effect ······································ 34
Adjusting the white balance manually ···································· 32
Using the wide mode ······························································ 33
Using the fader function ························································· 33
Using special effects – Picture effect ······································ 34
Using special effects – Digital effect ······································ 34
Using the PROGRAM AE function ········································ 35
Adjusting the exposure manually ··········································· 36
Focusing manually ·································································· 36
Interval recording ···································································· 36
Frame by frame recording – Cut recording ···························· 37
Using the PROGRAM AE function ········································ 35
Adjusting the exposure manually ··········································· 36
Focusing manually ·································································· 36
Interval recording ···································································· 36
Frame by frame recording – Cut recording ···························· 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 ········· 38
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function ····· 39
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title
– Title search ········································································ 39
Searching a recording by date – Date search ·························· 39
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan ··················· 40
Playing back a tape with digital effects ·································· 38
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM ········· 38
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function ····· 39
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title
– Title search ········································································ 39
Searching a recording by date – Date search ·························· 39
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan ··················· 40
Editing
Dubbing a tape ········································································ 41
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing ········ 42
Audio dubbing ········································································ 45
Superimposing a title ······························································ 46
Making your own titles ··························································· 47
Labelling a cassette ································································· 47
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing ········ 42
Audio dubbing ········································································ 45
Superimposing a title ······························································ 46
Making your own titles ··························································· 47
Labelling a cassette ································································· 47
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ···················································· 48
“Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV17E only)
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction ································· 50
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory photo recording ·················································· 52
Recording an image from a tape as a still image ···················· 54
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s
– MPEG movie recording ···················································· 54
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ············· 55
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick”
on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX ······························· 55
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save ······················· 56
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback ·················· 57
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback ············· 58
Viewing images using computer ············································· 58
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory PB ZOOM ·························································· 60
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW ······· 61
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ·················· 61
Deleting images ······································································ 62
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK ··································· 62
Using the printer (optional) ···················································· 63
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory photo recording ·················································· 52
Recording an image from a tape as a still image ···················· 54
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s
– MPEG movie recording ···················································· 54
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture ············· 55
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick”
on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX ······························· 55
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save ······················· 56
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback ·················· 57
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback ············· 58
Viewing images using computer ············································· 58
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory PB ZOOM ·························································· 60
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW ······· 61
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ·················· 61
Deleting images ······································································ 62
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK ··································· 62
Using the printer (optional) ···················································· 63
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions ········································ 63
Self-diagnosis display ····························································· 65
Warning indicators and messages ··········································· 65
Self-diagnosis display ····························································· 65
Warning indicators and messages ··········································· 65
Additional Information
Usable cassettes ······································································ 66
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ································ 66
About i.LINK ·········································································· 67
Using your camcorder abroad ················································· 67
Maintenance information and precautions ······························ 68
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ································ 66
About i.LINK ·········································································· 67
Using your camcorder abroad ················································· 67
Maintenance information and precautions ······························ 68
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ··········································· 69
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SERVICE NOTE
1.
POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (8.4V), the power is shut off so
that the unit cannot operate.
This following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs.
that the unit cannot operate.
This following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs.
Method 1.
Use the AC power adaptor (AC-L10, AC-VQ800 etc.).
Method 2.
Connect the servicing remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B) to the LANC jack, and set the commander switch to the “ADJ” side.
2.
TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1
Refer to 2-3 to remove the top cabinet assembly.
2
Refer to 2-3 to remove the front panel assembly.
3
Refer to 2-4 to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.
4
Refer to 2-5 to remove the battery panel section.
5
Open the VC-260 board.
6
Disconnect CN007 (27P, 0.3mm) of VC-260 board.
7
Open the cassette lid.
8
Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.
VC-260 board
CN007
Loading motor
DC power supply
(+4.5Vdc)
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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, LCD screen
or LCD 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.
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, LCD screen
or LCD window what to do. This function consists of two display;
self-diagnosis display and service mode display.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.
Note:
The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery of CK-101 board BT8301. When the cabinet (R) (CK-101
board) is removed, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.
board) is removed, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.
2.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY
When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder, LCD screen or LCD window consists of an alphabet
and 4-digit 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.
viewfinder, LCD screen or LCD window consists of an alphabet
and 4-digit 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 “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.
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
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 screen
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1
3 C : 3 1 : 11
LCD window
1 1
3 1
C : 3 1 : 11
C
Repaired by:
Refer to page 7.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.
Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
step to be taken.
E.g.
31 ....Reload the tape.
32 ....Turn on power again.
Block
Detailed Code
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service
engineer
Viewfinder or LCD screen
LCD window
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Control dial
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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
E
E
E
E
Block
Function
0
4
2
1
2
2
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
6
1
6
1
6
2
6
2
Detailed
Code
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
0
4
0
4
2
1
0
1
1
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
0
4
0
4
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Symptom/State
Non-standard battery is used.
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
LOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
complete within specified time
UNLOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time
complete within specified time
T reel side tape slacking when unloading.
Winding S reel fault when counting the
rest of tape.
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.
out.
UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.
time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
unloading.
Winding S reel fault when counting the
rest of tape.
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
operations
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With pitch angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
(With pitch angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With yaw angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
(With yaw angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
Self-diagnosis Code
Repaired b
y
:
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.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.
operations from the beginning.
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin 7 of CN004 of VC-
260 board) when focusing is performed when the focus ring is rotated
in the focus manual mode, and the focus motor drive circuit (IC204
of VC-260 board) when the focusing is not performed.
260 board) when focusing is performed when the focus ring is rotated
in the focus manual mode, and the focus motor drive circuit (IC204
of VC-260 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qh of CN004 of VC-
260 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC204 of VC-260 board)
when zooming is not performed.
260 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC204 of VC-260 board)
when zooming is not performed.
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE3102 of JK-204 board)
peripheral circuits.
peripheral circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE3101 of JK-204 board)
peripheral circuits.
peripheral circuits.
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