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SERVICE MANUAL
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SERVICE NOTE
DISASSEMBLY
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
ADJUSTMENTS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE NOTE
DISASSEMBLY
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
ADJUSTMENTS
REPAIR PARTS LIST
SPECIFICATIONS
Link
Revision History
Revision History
Ver 1.0 2002. 03
On the VC-278 board
This service manual provides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair
inside the VC-278 board.
Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board, waveforms, mounted parts location and electrical parts list of the VC-278
board are not shown.
The following pages are not shown.
Schematic diagram ............................. Pages 4-23 to 4-72
Printed wiring board ............................ Pages 4-87 to 4-90
Waveforms ........................................... Pages 4-93 to 4-95
Mounted parts location ............................. Pages 4-97 to 4-98
Electrical parts list ................................... Pages 6-17 to 6-25
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740/
TRV740E/TRV840
RMT-814
US Model
Canadian Model
DCR-TRV740/TRV840
AEP Model
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740E
Australian Model
Hong Kong Model
Chinese Model
East European Model
North European Model
Russian Model
DCR-TRV740E
E Model
DCR-TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840
Korea Model
DCR-TRV740
Tourist Model
DCR-TRV740/TRV740E
Argentina Model
DCR-TRV840
M2000 MECHANISM
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
· For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the "8mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL IX
M2000 MECHANISM " (9-929-861-11).
· The DCR-TRV740E uses two types of 2.5 inch LCD. For identification of the 2.5 inch LCD, see "SECTION 5.
1-5-1. LCD Type Check".
· The DCR-TRV840 uses two types of the type SO or type CA LCD. For identification of the type SO or type CA
LCD, see "SECTION 5. 1-5-1. LCD Type Check".
Photo : DCR-TRV740E


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DCR-TRV738E/TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840
SPECIFICATIONS
COVER
COVER
Memory mode:
40 - 600 mm (1 5/8 - 23 5/8 in.)
Color temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination
7 lx (lux) (F1.6)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.
Input/output
connectors
S video input/output
S video output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio/Video input/output
Audio/Video output
AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75
(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 k
(kilohms))
Output impedance with less than
2.2 k
(kilohms)/Stereo minijack
(ø 3.5 mm)
Input impedance more than 47 k
(kilohms)
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
USB jack
mini-B
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
DV input/output
4-pin connector
DV output
LCD screen
Picture
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740/TRV740E:
DCR-TRV738E:
DCR-TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840:
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740E:
DCR-TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840:
DCR-TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840:
DCR-TRV740/TRV840:
DCR-TRV738E:
DCR-TRV738E:
DCR-TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840:
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50.3
× 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)
DCR-TRV840:
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
72.2
× 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in.)
Total dot number
For NTSC models and European
models:
For other countries models of
DCR-TRV740E:
61 600 (280
× 220)
123 200 (560
× 220)
Video camera
recorder
System
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
NTSC color, EIA standards
PAL colour, CCIR standards
Recommended cassette
Hi8/Digital8 video cassette
Recording/playback time
(using 90 min. Hi8 video cassette)
(using 120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Fast-forward/rewind time
(using 90 min. Hi8 video cassette)
(using 120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
Viewfinder
Electric Viewfinder, Monochrome
Image device
DCR-TRV740/TRV840:
DCR-TRV740/TRV840:
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective: Approx. 690 000 pixels
(Camera mode)
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
(Memory mode)
DCR-TRV738E:
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740E:
DCR-TRV740/TRV840:
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740E:
DCR-TRV740/TRV840:
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740E:
3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective: Approx. 690 000 pixels
(Camera mode)
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
(Memory mode)
DCR-TRV740E:
3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still):
Effective (moving):
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
Approx. 690 000 pixels
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
15
× (Optical), 420× (Digital)
Focal length
3.6 - 54 mm (5/32 - 2 1/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
Camera mode:
48 - 720 mm (1 15/16 - 28 3/8 in.)
General
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
DCR-TRV738E:
3.4 W
DCR-TRV740:
4.3 W
DCR-TRV840:
4.5 W
DCR-TRV740E:
4.2 W
Viewfinder
DCR-TRV740/TRV840:
3.5 W
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740E:
3.4 W
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.)
207
× 101 × 85 mm
(8 1/4
× 4 × 3 3/8 in.)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740/TRV740E:
900 g (1 lb 15 oz)
DCR-TRV840:
930 g (2 lb)
excluding the battery pack,
cassette, lens cap and shoulder
strap
DCR-TRV738E/TRV740/TRV740E:
1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz)
DCR-TRV840:
1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz)
including the battery pack
(NP-FM50), 120min. Hi8 cassette
(DCR-TRV740/TRV840), 90min.
Hi8 cassette (DCR-TRV738E/TRV740E),
lens cap and shoulder strap
Supplied accessories
See page 4.
AC power adaptor
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 power cord
Battery pack
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Mean output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
8.5 wh (1 180 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.)
76 g (2.7 oz)
Type
Lithium ion
"Memory Stick"
Memory
Flash memory
8MB: MSA-8A
Operating voltage
2.7 ­ 3.6 V
Power consumption
Approx. 45 mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130
µA in the standby
mode
Dimensions (approx.)
50
× 2.8 × 21.5 mm
(2
× 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
4 g (0.14 oz)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.


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DCR-TRV738E/TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840
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.
Unleaded solder
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.)
: LEAD FREE MARK
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.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
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.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
CAUTION :
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.


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DCR-TRV738E/TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840
· SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
· Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
KR
: Korea model
JE
: Tourist model
AUS : Australian model
HK
: Hong Kong model
CH
: Chinese model
EE
: East European model
NE
: North European model
RU
: Russian model
AR
: Argentina model
Table for difference of function
1
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
2
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), Power cord (1)
3
NP-FM50 battery pack (1)
4
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2)
5
A/V connecting cable (1.5m)(1)
6
Shoulder strap (1)
7
Lens cap (1)
8
USB cable (1)
9
"Memory Stick" (1)
0
CD-ROM (USB Driver) (1)
SPVD (I) : US, CND models
SPVD : For other models
12
3
45
6
7
89
0
qs
qd
qa
qa
21-pin adaptor(1)
(1)
(1)
For European models only
qs
2-pin conversion adaptor
DCR-TRV740: JE model/
DCR-TRV740E: JE model only
qd
2-pin conversion adaptor
DCR-TRV740: E/
TRV740E: E, HK models only
DCR-TRV740E
PAL
Model
Destination
Color System
size
pixel
LCD
type
VTR REC
DCR-TRV738E
AEP
PAL
123k
SH
DCR-TRV740
US, CND, E,
KR, JE
NTSC
61k
SO
AEP, EE, NE,
RU
123
SH
E, AUS, HK,
JE, CH
61k
SO
DCR-TRV840
US, CND, E,
AR
NTSC
3.5 inch
123k
SO or CA
2.5 inch
a
Remark
type SH and CA:
with PD-156 board
type SO: with PD-160 board
a : with REC button
· The DCR-TRV740E uses two types of 2.5 inch LCD. For identification
of the 2.5 inch LCD, see "SECTION 5. 1-5-1. LCD Type Check".
· The DCR-TRV840 uses two types of the type SO or type CA LCD. For
identification of the type SO or type CA LCD, see "SECTION 5. 1-5-1.
LCD Type Check".


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DCR-TRV738E/TRV740/TRV740E/TRV840
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
SERVICE NOTE
1-1.
SERVICE NOTE ····························································· 1-1
1.
POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ·························· 1-1
2.
TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT
(FORCE EJECT) ····························································· 1-1
1-2.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ···································· 1-2
1.
Self-diagnosis Function ··················································· 1-2
2.
Self-diagnosis Display ····················································· 1-2
3.
Service Mode Display ····················································· 1-2
3-1.
Display Method ······························································· 1-2
3-2.
Switching of Backup No. ················································ 1-2
3-3.
End of Display ································································· 1-2
4.
Self-diagnosis Code Table ··············································· 1-3
2.
DISASSEMBLY
2-1.
2.5 INCH LCD UNIT, PD-156/160 BOARD -1 ············· 2-2
2-2.
2.5 INCH LCD UNIT, PD-156/160 BOARD -2 ············· 2-3
2-3.
3.5 INCH LCD UNIT, PD-156/160 BOARD -1 ············· 2-4
2-4.
3.5 INCH LCD UNIT, PD-156/160 BOARD -2 ············· 2-4
2-5.
BACK LIGHT ································································· 2-5
2-6.
FRONT PANEL SECTION ············································· 2-6
2-7.
SI-032 BOARD ······························································· 2-6
2-8.
MICROPHONE ······························································· 2-7
2-9.
CABINET (R) SECTION ··············································· 2-8
2-10. LENS SECTION ····························································· 2-9
2-11. CD-358 BOARD ····························································· 2-9
2-12. IRIS FLEXIBLE ASSEMBLY ······································ 2-10
2-13. EVF SECTION ······························································ 2-11
2-14. LB-076 BOARD -1 ······················································· 2-11
2-15. LB-076 BOARD -2 ······················································· 2-12
2-16. BATTERY PANEL SECTION ······································ 2-13
2-17. BATTERY TERMINAL BOARD ································· 2-13
2-18. MEMORY STICK 10P CONNECTOR ························ 2-14
2-19. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (SS-1380) ···················· 2-14
2-20. CABINET (L) SECTION ·············································· 2-15
2-21. CS FRAME ASSEMBLY (25) ······································ 2-15
2-22. VC-278 BOARD ··························································· 2-16
2-23. MECHANISM DECK ··················································· 2-16
2-24. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-2500) ··················· 2-19
2-25. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-2500) ··················· 2-19
2-26. HINGE SECTION ························································· 2-20
2-27. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ································· 2-21
2-28. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························ 2-22
3.
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/6) ··························· 3-1
3-2.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/6) ··························· 3-3
3-3.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/6) ··························· 3-5
3-4.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/6) ··························· 3-7
3-5.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (5/6) ··························· 3-9
3-6.
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (6/6) ························· 3-11
3-7.
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ······························ 3-13
3-8.
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ······························ 3-15
3-9.
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ······························ 3-17
4.
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1.
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/2) ······················· 4-1
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/2) ······················· 4-3
4-2.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
· CD-358 (CCD IMAGER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-7
· LB-076 (EVF, BACK LIGHT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-8
· SI-032 (STEADY SHOT, LASER LINK),
FP-411 FLEXIBLE
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························ 4-9
· CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (CF-2500)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-11
· PD-156 (1/2)(LCD DRIVER, BACKLIGHT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-13
· PD-156 (2/2)(DRIVER, TIMING GENERATOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-15
· PD-160 (1/2)(CHA, DISPLAY DRIVE, BACK LIGHT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-17
· PD-160 (2/2)(LCD DRIVE, TG)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-19
· LS-057 (S/T REEL SENSOR), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR),
FP-299 (MODE SWITCH), FP-300 (TAPE TOP),
FP-302 (TAPE END), FP-301 (TAPE LED) FLEXIBLE
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ·························· 4-21
· FP-410 FLEXIBLE,
CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (SS-1380)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-21
Shematic diagram of the VC-278 board are not shown.
Pages from 4-23 to 4-72 are not shown.
4-3.
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
· CD-358 (CCD IMAGER)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-73
· LB-076 (EVF, BACK LIGHT)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-74
· SI-032 (STEADY SHOT, LASER LINK)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-75
· FP-411 FLEXIBLE BOARD ····································· 4-76
· LS-057 (S/T REEL SENSOR), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR),
FP-299 (MODE SWITCH), FP-300 (TAPE TOP),
FP-302 (TAPE END), FP-301 (TAPE LED)
FLEXIBLE BOARDS ··································· 4-77
· FP-410 FLEXIBLE BOARD ····································· 4-78
· PD-156 (LCD DRIVER, BACKLIGHT, DRIVER,
TIMING GENERATOR)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-79
· PD-160 (CHA, DISPLAY DRIVE, BACK LIGHT, LCD
DRIVE, TG)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-83
· FP-412 FLEXIBLE BOARD ····································· 4-86
Printed wiring board of the VC-278 board are not shown.
Pages from 4-87 to 4-90 are not shown.
4-4.
WAVEFORMS ······························································ 4-91
Waveforms of the VC-278 board are not shown.
Pages from 4-93 to 4-95 are not shown.
4-5.
MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ································· 4-96
Mounted parts location of the VC-278 board is not shown.
Pages from 4-97 to 4-98 are not shown.
5.
ADJUSTMENTS
1.
Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards ·· 5-2
5-1.
CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT ··························· 5-4
1-1.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
(CAMERA SECTION) ··················································· 5-4
1-1-1. List of Service Tools ························································ 5-4
1-1-2. Preparations ····································································· 5-5
1-1-3. Precaution ········································································ 5-7
1.
Setting the Switch ···························································· 5-7
2.
Order of Adjustments ······················································ 5-7