Sony DCR-TRV38 / DCR-TRV38E / DCR-TRV39 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
Getting Started
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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.
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.
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].
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].
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]
[c]
[d]
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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)
cord (1) (p. 16)
2
NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack
(1) (p. 15, 16)
(1) (p. 15, 16)
3
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43)
4
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 210)
(p. 210)
5
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 210)
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.
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)
(p. 142)
qa
Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 198)
qs
UNA-PSTN Modem Adaptor (1),
Telephone cord (1) (DCR-TRV39 only)
(p. 165)
Telephone cord (1) (DCR-TRV39 only)
(p. 165)
qd
Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166)
9
1
4
q;
5
qa
6
qs
2
7
3
8
qd
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Getting Started
Installing the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
(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
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
down.
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.
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
1
2
2
BATT release
button
button
1
2
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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.
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
(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).
(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.
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.
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.
Step 1 Preparing the power source
3
2 5
VCR
MEMORY/
NETWORK
CAMERA
OFF(CHG)
POWER
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