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When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagno-
sis function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or Dis-
play 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 Instruc-
tion manual.

Note: The “self-diagnosis display” data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (CF-72 board BH001). When this

coin-type lithium battery is disconnected, the “self-diagnosis display” data will be lost by initialization.

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of
the viewfinder or Display window shows a 4-digit display consist-
ing 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.

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

While pressing the “STOP” key, set the switch from OFF to “VTR”, 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.

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

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

[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 10 and 11.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.

Indicates the appropriate
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

engineer

Viewfinder

Display window

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Display window

Control dial

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

2

1

2

2

2

3

3

1

3

1

3

1

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

3

2

3

2

3

2

Detailed

Code

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

1

2

0

2

1

2

2

2

3

3

0

3

1

4

0

4

1

4

2

4

3

4

4

1

0

1

1

2

0

2

1

2

2

2

3

3

0

3

1

4

0

4

1

4

2

4

3

4

4

Symptom/State

Condensation.

Video head is dirty.

Non-standard battery is used.

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

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Use the InfoLITHIUM battery.

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.

E

E

E

E

Block

Function

6

1

6

1

6

2

6

2

Detailed

Code

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

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 9 of CN1551 of
VC-235 board) when focusing is performed when the control dial
is rotated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive circuit
(IC1553 of VC-235 board) when the focusing is not performed.

Use the remote commander RM-95 only for the model
without the focus dial.

Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin 0 of CN1551 of
VC-235 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC1553 of VC-235
board) when zooming is not performed.

Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE201 of SE-114 board)
peripheral circuits.

Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE202 of SE-114  board)
peripheral circuits.

This section is extracted from DCR-
TRV720E/TRV820E instruction manual.

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony
Digital Handycam

 

camcorder. With your Digital

Handycam, you can capture life’s precious
moments with superior picture and sound
quality.
Your Digital 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.

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Поздравляем Вас с приобретением данной
видеокамеры Digital Handycam фирмы Sony.
С помощью Вашей видеокамеры Digital
Handycam Вы сможете запечатлеть дорогие
Вам мгновения жизни с превосходным
качеством изображения и звука.
Ваша видеокамера Digital Handycam
оснащена усовершенствованными
функциями, но в то же время ее очень легко
использовать. Вскоре Вы будете создавать
семейные видеопрограммы, которыми
можете наслаждаться последующие годы.

Для предотвращения возгорания или
опасности электрического удара не
выставляйте аппарат на дождь или влагу.

Во избежание поражения электрическим
током не открывайте корпус.
За обслуживанием обращаться только к
квалифицированному обслуживающему
персоналу.

Электромагнитные поля на определенных
частотах могут влиять на изображение и
звук, воспроизводимое данной цифровой
видеокамеры.

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA
or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with 

 or 

mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.

The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this digital camcorder.

Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

92/31/EEC

This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
•Residential area
•Business district
•Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

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

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

qa

qs

Убедитесь, что следующие принадлежности
прилагаются к Вашей видеокамере.

1 Беспроводный пульт дистанционного

 (1) (стр. 197)

2 Сетевой адаптер переменного тока AC-L10A/

 (1), Сетевой шнур (1) (стр. 16)

3 Батарейный блок NP-F330 (1) (стр. 15, 16)
4 Литиевая батарейка СR2025 (1) (стр. 161)

Литиевая батарейка уже установлена в
Вашей видеокамере.

5 Батарейка R6 (размера АА) для пульта

 (2) (стр. 198)

6 Соединительный кабель аудио/видео

(1) (стр. 41)

7 Плечевой ремень (1) (стр. 193)
8 Крышка объектива (1) (стр. 24)
9 Кабель для последовательного

 (1) (стр. 127)

0 “Memory Stick” (1) (стр. 105)
qa Прикладное программное обеспечение:

 (1) (стр. 127)

qs Печатная бумага (стр. 146)

 (20 листов 

×

1),

Наклеечный тип/Стандартный формат
(10 листов 

×

1), Наклеечный тип/Формат с

 (10 листов 

×

1)

Только модель DCR-TRV820E

qd Картридж для принтера (2) (стр. 142)

Только модель DCR-TRV820E

qf 21-штырьковый адаптер (1) (стр. 42)

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 197)
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1),

Mains lead (1) (p. 16)

3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16)
4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 161)

The lithium battery is already installed in
your camcorder.

5 R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 198)

6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 41)
7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 193)
8 Lens cap (1) (p. 24)
9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 127)
q; “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 105)
qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite

(CD-ROM) (1) (p. 127)

qs Print paper (p. 146)

Standard type (20 sheets 

×

1),

Sticker type/Standard size (10 sheets 

×

1),

Sticker type/9 split size (10 sheets 

×

1)

DCR-TRV820E only

qd Print cartridge (2) (p. 142)

DCR-TRV820E only

qf 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 42)

qd

qf

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.

Open the DC IN
jack cover.

Connect the plug with
its 

v mark facing up.

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

3

Close the cassette
compartment by pressing
the 

 mark on the

cassette compartment.
The cassette compartment
automatically goes down.
Close the lid of the
cassette compartment.

1

Open the lid of the
cassette compartment,
and press EJECT. The
compartment opens
automatically.

2

Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment with
its window facing
out and the write-
protect tab on the
cassette up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

EJE

CT

Viewfinder
When the LCD panel is closed, use the
viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.

Note
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel
or the battery pack.

1

Set the POWER
switch to VTR while
pressing the small
green button.

2

Press 

m to rewind the tape.

3

Press 

N to start playback.

3

Open the LCD panel
while pressing OPEN.
The picture appears on
the LCD screen

2

Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA
while pressing the
small green button.

4

Press the red button.
Your camcorder
starts recording. To
stop recording, press
the red button again.

PLAY

1

Remove the lens cap.

VTR

OFF

MEMORY

CAMERA

(CHARGE

)

VTR

OFF

MEMORY

CAMERA

(CHARGE

)

VTR

OFF

MEMORY

CAMERA

(CHARGE

)

REW