Sony DCR-TRV16, DCR-TRV18, DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
LEVEL 2
• For INSTRUCTION MANUAL, refer to separate file (992995271.pdf).
• For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
J MECHANISM ”(9-929-807-11).
Link
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 1.2 2003. 11
On the VC-280 board
This service manual provides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair
inside the VC-280 board.
Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board, waveforms, mounted parts location and electrical parts list of the VC-280
board are not shown.
The following pages are not shown.
Schematic diagram .............................Pages 4-37 to 4-66
Printed wiring board............................Pages 4-85 to 4-88
Waveforms ........................................... Page 4-92
Mounted parts location ............................. Pages 4-95 to 4-96
Electrical parts list................................... Pages 6-19 to 6-24
US Model
Canadian Model
DCR-TRV18
AEP Model
UK Model
East European Model
North European Model
DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
E Model
Hong Kong Model
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E
Australian Model
Chinese Model
DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E
Tourist Model
DCR-TRV18/TRV18E
Korea Model
DCR-TRV16/TRV18
J MECHANISM
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/
TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
RMT-814
Photo : DCR-TRV18
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

—2 —
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
SPECIFICATIONS
COVER
COVER
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
PAL colour, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time
(using cassette DVM60)
SP: 1 hour
LP: 1.5 hours
Fastforward/rewind time
(using cassette DVM60)
When using the battery pack:
Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds
When using the AC power adaptor:
Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (colour)
Image device
DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E:
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective:
Approx. 400 000 pixels
DCR-TRV18E/TRV118E:
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels
Effective (still):
Approx. 400 000 pixels
Effective (moving):
Approx. 400 000 pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter
30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
10×(Optical), 120×(Digital)
Focal length
DCR-TRV16/TRV18:
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/
TRV118E:
3.3 – 33 mm (5/32 – 1 5/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA/MEMORY
(DCR-TRV18/TRV18E/TRV118E only)
42 – 420 mm (1 11/16 – 16 5/8 in.)
Colour temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor
(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
5 lx (lux) (F 1.7)
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
DCR-TRV116E/TRV118E:
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
S video output
DCR-TRV16E:AEP, UK, EE, NE/
TRV18E:AEP, UK, EE, NE:
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 input/output
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E:E, HK, AUS, CH/
TERV18/TRV18E:E, HK, JE, AUS, CH/
TRV116E/TRV118E:
AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))
Output impedance with less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack
(ø 3.5mm)
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms)
Audio/Video output
DCR-TRV16E:AEP, UK, EE, NE/
TRV18E:AEP, UK, EE, NE:
AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))
Output impedance with less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack
(ø 3.5mm)
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms)
DV input/output
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E:E, HK, AUS, CH/
TERV18/TRV18E:E, HK, JE, AUS, CH/
TRV116E/TRV118E:
4-pin connector
DV output
DCR-TRV16E:AEP, UK, EE, NE/
TRV18E:AEP, UK, EE, NE:
4-pin connector
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)
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50.3 ×37.4 mm (2 ×1 1/2 in.)
Total dot number
123 200 (560 ×220)
DCR-TRV16:
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective :
Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-TRV18:
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective (still):
Approx. 340 000 pixels
Effective (moving):
Approx. 340 000 pixels
4-pin mini DI
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E:E, HK, AUS, CH/
TERV18/TRV18E:E, HK, JE, AUS, CH/
TRV116E/TRV118E:
N
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms) 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
3.3 W
Viewfinder
2.5W
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.)
76 ×93 ×162 mm
(3 ×3 3/4 × 6 1/2 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV116E:
610 g (1 lb 5 oz)
DCR-TRV18/TRV18E/TRV118E:
620 g (1 lb 5 oz)
main unit only
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV116E:
700 g (1 lb 8 oz)
DCR-TRV18/TRV18E/TRV118E:
710 g (1 lb 9 oz)
including the battery pack
cassette DVM60 and lens cap
Supplied accessories
See page 3.
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 mains lead
Battery pack
NP-FM30
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0 Wh (700 mAh)
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
“Memory Stick”
(except DCR-TRV16/
TRV16E/TRV116E)
Memory
Flash memory
8 MB: 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.
• Abbreviation
EE : East European model
NE : North European model
HK : Hong Kong model
AUS : Australian model
CH : Chinese model
JE : Tourist model

—3 —
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
1. Check the areaof your repairfor unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entireboard surface for soldersplashes
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 COMPONENTWARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH
MARK 0ON 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 0SUR 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 :
Dangerofexplosionif battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

—4 —
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
•SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Makesure that thefollowingaccessoriesare supplied withyour camcorder.
1Wireless Remote Commander (1)
2AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1),
Mains lead (1)
3R6 (size AA) battery for Remote
Commander (2)
4Battery pack (1)
5A/V connecting cable (1)
6Shoulder strap (1)
7Lens cap (1)
8“Memory Stick” (1)
(DCR-TRV18/TRV18E/TRV118E)
9USB cable (1)
0CD-ROM (1)
SPVD-008 (I) USB Driver
(DCR-TRV18 : US/CND model only)
SPVD-008 USB Driver
(except : DCR-TRV18: US/CND model)
qa 21-pin adaptor (1)
8
12
47
5 6
3
9
qs qd
0qa
qs 2-pin conversion adaptor (1)
(DCR-TRV18 : JE/TRV18E : JE model only)
(for European model only)
qd 2-pin conversion adaptor (1)
(DCR-TRV16 : E, HK/TRV16E : E, HK/
TRV18 : E, HK/TRV18E : E, HK)
DCR-
TRV16
E, HK, KR
NTSC
a
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
DCR-TRV16E
PAL
•Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
EE : East European model
NE : North European model
HK : Hong Kong model
Table for difference of function
Model
Destination
Color System
VTR REC
Memory Stick
DV Terminal
AUDIO/VIDEO
Terminal
Intelligent Accessory
Shoe
AEP, UK,
EE, NE
OUT
OUT
DCR-
TRV18
US, CND, E,
HK, JE, KR
NTSC
DCR-TRV18E
E, HK, AUS,
CH
AEP, UK,
EE, NE
E, HK, AUS,
JE, CH
✕a✕
✕a
8-pin connector 15-pin connector
DCR-
TRV116E
AEP, UK,
EE, NE
DCR-
TRV118E
AEP, UK,
EE, NE
8-pin
connector 15-pin connector
a
✕a
PAL
AUS : Australian model
CH : Chinese model
JE : Tourist model
KR : Korea model
IN/OUT
IN/OUT
OUT
OUT
IN/OUT
IN/OUT

—5 —
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
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. LCD SECTION (PD-161 BOARD) ································2-3
2-2. EVF SECTION (LB-077 BOARD)·································2-4
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION·············································2-5
2-4. MA-409, FB-219 BOARDS ············································2-6
2-5. TOP CABINET ASSEMBLY ·········································2-7
2-6. CABINET (R) SECTION ···············································2-7
2-7. BATTERY PANEL SECTION ········································2-8
2-8. EVF SECTION································································2-8
2-9. LB-077 BOARD······························································2-9
2-10. VA-117 BOARD (1) ······················································2-10
2-11. MAIN CHASSIS COMPLETE SECTION ···················2-11
2-12. VA-117 BOARD (2) ······················································2-12
2-13. VC-280 BOARD ···························································2-12
2-14. LENS SECTION ···························································2-13
2-15. MECHANISM DECK···················································2-13
2-16. JK-217, JK-218 BOARDS ············································2-14
2-17. CD-365 BOARD, 650A (CZ) BLOCK ASSEMBLY
(LENS DEVICE)···························································2-14
2-18. CK-108 BOARD ···························································2-17
2-19. HINGE ASSEMBLY ·····················································2-18
2-20. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-CX2670) ··············2-19
2-21. MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR ·······························2-20
2-22. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ·································2-21
2-23. FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION ······························2-22
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/4) ···························3-1
3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/4) ···························3-3
3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/4) ···························3-5
3-4. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/4) ···························3-7
3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ································3-9
3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ······························3-11
3-7. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) ······························3-13
4 PRINTEDWIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/3) ·······················4-1
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/3) ·······················4-3
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (3/3) ·······················4-5
4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-9
•CD-365 (CCD IMAGER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-9
•LB-077 (EVF, EVF BACK LIGHT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-10
•MA-409 (MIC IN, HP JACK, REMOTE CONTROL
RECEIVER, SWITCH)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11
•FB-219 (MANUAL FOCUS SENSOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11
•JK-217 (STEADY SHOT, A/D IN/OUT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13
•JK-218 (DIGITAL IN/OUT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13
•CK-108 (SWITCH, CONNECTOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15
•CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-CX2670)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17
•PD-161 (1/2) (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19
•PD-161 (2/2) (LCD DRIVE, BACK LIGHT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21
•VA-117 (1/6) (RGB DRIVE, TG)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23
•VA-117 (2/6) (AUDIO)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25
•VA-117 (3/6) (MICAMP)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-27
•VA-117 (4/6) (DC-DC CONVERTER)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-29
•VA-117 (5/6) (CHARGE)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-31
•VA-117 (6/6) (VIDEO I/O)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-33
•FP-100 (MODE SWITCH), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR),
FP-102 FLEXIBLE (TAPE TOP/END SENSOR,
S/T REEL)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-35
Shematic diagram of the VC-280 board are not shown.
Pages from 4-37 to 4-66 are not shown.
4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ·····································4-67
•CD-365 (CCD IMAGER)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-67
•FP-443 FLEXIBLE BOARD ·····································4-68
•JK-217 (STEADY SHOT, A/D, IN/OUT),
JK-218 (DIGITAL IN/OUT)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-69
•MA-409 (MIC IN, HP JACK, REMOTE CONTROL
RECEIVER, SWITCH)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-71
•FP-444 FLEXIBLE BOARD ·····································4-71
•FB-219 (MANUAL FOCUS SENSOR),
PD-161 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR,
LCD DRIVE, BACK LIGHT)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-73
•FP-100 (MODE SWITCH), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR),
FP-102 (TAPE TOP/END SENSOR, S/T REEL)
FLEXIBLE BOARD ·····································4-75
•LB-077 (EVF, EVF BACK LIGHT)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-75
•CK-108 (SWITCH, CONNECTOR)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-77
•VA-117 (RGB DRIVE, TG, AUDIO, MIC AMP,
DC-DC CONVERTER, CHARGE, VIDEO I/O)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-81
Printed wiring board of the VC-280 board are not shown.
Pages from 4-85 to 4-88 are not shown.
4-4. WAVEFORMS ······························································4-89
Waveforms of the VC-280 board are not shown.
Page 4-92 is not shown.
4-5. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION ·································4-93
Mounted parts location of the VC-280 board is not shown.
Pages from 4-95 to 4-96 are not shown.

—6 —
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
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
3. Subjects ···········································································5-7
1-2. INITIALIZATION OF 8, A, B, C, D, E, F, 1B, 1F
PAGE DATA ····································································5-8
1-2-1.INITIALIZATION OF A, D PAGE DATA ······················5-9
1. Initializing the A, D Page Data········································5-9
2. Modification ofA, D Page Data ······································5-9
3. A Page Table····································································5-9
4. D Page Table··································································5-10
1-2-2.INITIALIZATION OF B, 1B PAGE DATA ··················5-11
1. Initializing the B, 1B Page Data ····································5-11
2. Modification of B, 1B Page Data ··································5-11
3. B Page Table ··································································5-11
4. 1B Page Table ································································5-11
1-2-3.INITIALIZATION OF 8, C PAGE DATA·····················5-12
1. Initializing the 8, C Page Data·······································5-12
2. Modification of 8, C Page Data ·····································5-12
3. 8 Page Table···································································5-12
4. C Page Table ··································································5-13
1-2-4.INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 1F PAGE DATA ···············5-15
1. Initializing the E, F, 1F Page Data·································5-15
2. Modification of E, F, 1F Page Data ·····································5-15
3. E Page Table ··································································5-16
4. F Page Table ··································································5-16
5. 1F Page Table ································································5-17
1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ························5-19
1.
36MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment (VC-280 board) 5-19
2. HALL Adjustment ·························································5-19
3. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)·······5-20
4. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Flange Back Adjustment
Chart and Subject More Than 500m Away) ··················5-21
4-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1) ··········································5-21
4-2. Flange Back Adjustment (2) ··········································5-21
5. Flange Back Check························································5-22
6. Optical Axis Adjustment ···············································5-23
7. Picture Frame Setting ····················································5-24
8. Color Reproduction Adjustment····································5-25
9. MAX GAIN Adjustment ···············································5-26
10. Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input ···········5-26
11. Auto White Balance Adjustment ···································5-27
12. White Balance Check ····················································5-28
13. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment ····································5-29
1-4. COLOR ELECTRONICVIEWFINDER SYSTEM
ADJUSTMENT·····························································5-30
1. VCO Adjustment (VA-117 board)·································5-30
2. RGB AMP Adjustment (VA-117 board)························5-31
3. Contrast Adjustment (VA-117 board)····························5-31
4. White Balance Adjustment (VA-117 board)··················5-32
1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···································5-33
1. VCO Adjustment (PD-161 board) ·································5-33
2. RGB AMP Adjustment (PD-161 board)························5-34
3. Contrast Adjustment (PD-161 board) ····························5-34
4. COM AMP Adjustment (PD-161 board) ·······················5-35
5. V COM Adjustment (PD-161 board) ····························5-35
6. White Balance Adjustment (PD-161 board)··················5-36
5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT··················5-37
2-1. HOE TO ENTER RECORD MODE WITHOUT
CASSETTE ···································································5-37
2-2. HOE TO ENTER PLAYBACK MODE WITHOUT
CASSETTE ···································································5-37
2-3. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT ········································5-37
1. Preparation for Adjustment ···········································5-37
2. Processing after Completing Operations:······················5-37
5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS ···························5-38
3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS ············5-38
3-1-1.Equipment Required······················································5-38
3-1-2.Precautions on Adjusting ···············································5-39
3-1-3.Adjusting Connectors ····················································5-40
3-1-4.Connecting the Equipment ············································5-40
3-1-5.Alignment Tapes····························································5-41
3-1-6.Input/Output Level and Impedance ·······························5-41
3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEMADJUSTMENT········5-42
1. Initialization of 8, A, B, C, D, E, F, 1B, 1F Page Data ··5-42
2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-42
2-1. Company ID Input ·························································5-42
2-2. Serial No. Input ·····························································5-42
3-3. SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ···············5-44
1. Cap FG Duty Adjustment (VC-280 Board)···················5-44
2. PLL f0 & LPF f0 Adjustment (VC-280 Board) ·············5-44
3. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-280 Board) ··········5-45
4. AGC Center Level and APC & AEQAdjustment ·········5-45
4-1. Preparations before adjustments····································5-45
4-2. AGC Center LevelAdjustment (VC-280 Board) ··········5-45
4-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-280 Board) ···················5-46
4-4. Processing after Completing Adjustments ····················5-46
5. PLL f0 & LPF f0 FineAdjustment (VC-280 Board) ····5-47
3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS·····························5-48
1. Chroma BPF f0 Adjustment (VA-117 Board) ···············5-48
2. S VIDEO OUTY Level Adjustment (VC-280 Board) ··5-48
3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment
(VC-280 Board)·····························································5-49
4.
VIDEO OUTY, Chroma Level Check (VC-280 Board)· 5-49
3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ····························5-50
1. Playback Level Check ···················································5-51
2. Overall Level Characteristics Check ·····························5-51
3. Overall Distortion Check···············································5-51
4. Overall Noise Level Check············································5-51
5. Overall Separation Check··············································5-51
5-4. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-52
4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER ················5-52
1. Using the adjustment remote commander ·····················5-52
2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote
commander ····································································5-52
4-2. DATA PROCESS···························································5-53
4-3. SERVICE MODE ··························································5-54
1. Setting the Test Mode ····················································5-54
2. Emergence Memory Address ········································5-54
2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) ·····································5-54
2-2. MSW Code ····································································5-55
3. Bit value discrimination ················································5-56
4. Switch check (1) ····························································5-56
5. Switch check (2) ····························································5-56
6. Switch check (3) ····························································5-57
7. Switch check (4) ····························································5-57
8. Record of Use check (1) ················································5-58
9. Record of Use check (2) ················································5-58
10. Record of Self-diagnosis check ·····································5-58
6. REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································6-1
6-1-1.OVERALL SECTION·····················································6-1
6-1-2.FRONT PANEL SECTION·············································6-2
6-1-3.CABINET (R) SECTION ···············································6-3
6-1-4.LCD SECTION ·······························································6-4
6-1-5.EVF SECTION································································6-5

—7 —
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
6-1-6.MAIN CHASSIS COMPLETE SECTION ·····················6-6
6-1-7.CABINET (L) SECTION················································6-7
6-1-8.CASSETTE COMPARTMENT AND DRUM
BLOCK ASSEMBLY ······················································6-8
6-1-9.LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY·······························6-9
6-1-10.MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ·······6-10
6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ········································6-11
Parts list of the VC-280 board are not shown.
Pages from 6-19 to 6-24 are not shown.
*Optical axis frame and Color reproduction frame are
shown on pages 188 and 189.

1-1
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
SECTION 1
SERVICE NOTE
COVER
COVER
Loading motor
DC power supply
(+4.5Vdc)
VC-280 board
CN1010
1-1. 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.
Method 1:
Use the AC power adaptor (AC-L10, AC-VQ800 etc.).
Method 1:
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. TOTAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1Refer to 2-3. to remove the front panel assembly.
2Refer to 2-5. to remove the top cabinet assembly.
3Refer to 2-6. to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.
4Refer to 2-7. to remove the battery panel section.
5Remove the EVF block.
6Open the VA-117 board.
7Disconnect CN1010 (27P, 0.3mm) of VC-280 board.
8Open the cassette lid.
9Supply +4.5V from the DC power supply to the loading motor and unload with a pressing the cassette compartment.

1-2
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
1-2. 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.
Note: The “self-diagnosis display”data will be kept even if the lithium battery (CK-108 board BT5201 of the cabinet (R) assembly) is removed.
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
and4-digit numbers,whichblinks at 3.2 Hz.This5-characterdisplay
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 “VCR”, 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.
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 [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 1-3.
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 or LCD screen LCD window
C : 3 1 : 1 1
Control dial
LCD window

1-3E
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
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
04
21
22
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
61
61
62
62
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
24
30
40
42
10
11
20
21
22
23
24
30
40
42
00
10
00
01
Symptom/State
Non-standard battery is used.
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
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 .
Winding S reel fault when counting the
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.
UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.
Winding S reel fault when counting the
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
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
Steadyshot function does not work well.
(Withpitch angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With yaw angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)
Self-diagnosis Code
Repaired by:
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.
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.
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin qk of CN1201 ofVC-
280board) when focusingisperformed when thefocus ring is rotated
inthe focus manualmode, andthe focusmotor drive circuit (IC1204
of VC-280 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor ( Pin 9of CN1201 of
VC-280 board ) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC1204 of VC-280
board) when zooming is not performed.
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE5302 of JK-217 board)
peripheral circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE5301 of JK-217 board)
peripheral circuits.
Ver 1.2 2003. 11

2-1
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
COVER
COVER
The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure.
2-1. LCD section (PD-161 board) PD-161 board service position
2-2. EVF section (LB-077 board)
2-3. Front panel section
LB-077 board service position
2-4. MA-409, FB-219 boards
2-5. Top cabinet assembly
2-6. Cabinet (R) section
2-7. Battery panel section
2-10. VA-117 board (1)
2-8. EVF section
2-12. VA-117 board (2)
2-13. VC-280 board
2-14. Lens section 2-15. Mechanism deck
2-16. JK-217, JK-218 boards
2-17. CD-365 board, 650A (CZ) block assembly
(Lens device)
2-18. CK-108 board
2-19. Hinge assembly
2-20. Control switch block (PS-CX2670)
2-11. Main chassis complete section
MA-409 board service position
VA-117 board service position
SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE CAMERA SECTION
2-9. LB-077 board
(page 2-3) (page 2-3)
(page 2-7)
(page 2-14)
(page 2-19, 2-20)
2-21. Memory stick connector
(TRV18/TRV18E/TRV118E) (page 2-20)
(page 2-18)
(page 2-7)
(page 2-4)
(page 2-5)
(page 2-5)
(page 2-6)
(page 2-6)
(page 2-8)
(page 2-8)
(page 2-9)
(page 2-10)
(page 2-10)
(page 2-14) (page 2-16)
SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE VTR SECTION
(page 2-15)
(page 2-17)
(page 2-11)
(page 2-12)
(page 2-12)
(page 2-13) (page 2-13)
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E

2-2
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
Adjustment remote
commander (RM-95
)
AC power
adaptor AC IN
CPC-8 jig
(J-6082-388-A)
CPC lid
[Equipment connection]
Screw
(M1.7 × 4),
lock ace, p2

2-3
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. LCD SECTION (PD-161 BOARD)
PD-161
PD-161
B
B
A
A
7 P cabinet (c) assembly,
Indication LCD block assembly
P cabinet (c) assembly
5 P cabinet (M)
8 Liquid crystal
indicator module
9 Back light
(Cold cathode fluorescent tube)
Back light
(Cold cathode fluorescent tube)
1 Screw
(M2 × 4),
lock ace, p2
6 FP-441 flexible board
(Indication LCD block assembly)
(20P)
2 Screw
(M2 × 4),
lock ace, p2
0 PD-161 board,
P frame assembly
3 Two screws
(M2 × 4),
lock ace, p2
[PD-161 BOARD SERVICE POSITION]
Liquid crystal
indicator module
4 Five claws
Adjustment remote
commander (RM-95)
AC power
adaptor AC IN
CPC-8 jig
(J-6082-388-A)
PD-161 board
Caution
Caution
FP-441 flexible board
The
7 P cabinet (C) assembly is securely
fixed in the LCD unit by the five
4 claws.
Because the Indication LCD block assembly
installed in the Cabinet (C) assembly is
connected to the PD-161 board with the
FP-441 flexible board, the flexible board
may be damaged if the Cabinet (C)
assembly is removed forcibly.
Be careful not to damage the flexible board.
Indication LCD
block assembly

2-4
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
2-2. EVF SECTION (LB-077 BOARD)
BA
2 Two tapping screws
(M1.7
× 6)
4 VF cabinet (upper)
assembly
6 VF lens assembly
7 LB-077 board, Lamp guide
q; LB-077 board
9 Lamp guide
5 Three claws
Prism sheet
Illuminator
3 Two claws
8 Two claws
1 Raise the EVF in the
direction of the arrow
A
and slide it in the direction
of the arrow
B .
When separating the
7 LB-077 board and
Lamp guide from the
6 VF lens assembly
by removing the three
5 claws, do not face
the side of the VF lens assembly on which
the LB-077 board is installed, downwards.
Because the Illuminator and others may fall
out of the VF lens assembly, hold the
illuminator and others using tape or paper
as shown to prevent them from falling.
Be careful on this point especially when
removing the LB-077 board and Lamp guide
because the three claws located in theVF
lens assembly are easy to break.
Hold the illuminator
and others using
tape or paper as
shown to prevent
them from falling.
Caution

2-5
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
VF lens assembly
LB-077 board
[LB-077 BOARD SERVICE POSITION]
Adjustment remote
commander (RM-95)
AC power
adaptor AC IN
CPC-8 jig
(J-6082-388-A)
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION
4 Screw
(M1.7 × 4),
lock ace, p2
1 Screw
(M1.7 × 4),
lock ace, p2
3 Open the
jack cover assembly
7 Front panel section
Caution
2 Screw
(M1.7
× 4),
lock ace, p2
6 FP-437 flexible board
(24P)
5 Remove the Front panel section
in the direction of the arrow
A .
A
Because the 7 Front panel section is connected
to the main unit by the
6 FP-437 flexible board,
the flexible board may be damaged if you remove
the Front panel section forcibly.
Be very careful not to damage the flexible board.
Caution

2-6
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
2-4. MA-409, FB-219 BOARDS
1 Microphone (4P)
8 MA-409 board
MA-409 board
MA-409 board
Route the harness of the Microphone
underneath the MA-409 board as shown
in the illustration below.
FB-219 board
4 FB-219 board
2 Screw
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
[MA-409 BOARD SERVICE POSITION]
Adjustment remote
commander (RM-95)
AC power
adaptor AC IN
FP-437 flexible board
(24P)
5 Tapping screw
(M1.7
× 3.5)
3 Tapping screw
(M1.7
× 3.5)
7 Focus button
FP-444 flexible board
Focus button
6 Focus button retainer
Caution

2-7
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
2-5. TOP CABINET ASSEMBLY
3 Screw (M1.7 × 4),
lock ace, p2
2 Screw (M1.7 × 4),
lock ace, p2
4 Claw
5 Top cabinet assembly
1 Slide the EVF
in the direction of the arrow.
2-6. CABINET (R) SECTION
5 Remove the Cabinet (R) section
in the direction of the arrow.
Because the
7 Cabinet (R) section is connected
to the main unit using the
6
FP-434 flexible board,
the flexible board may be damaged if you remove
the Cabinet (R) section forcibly. Be very careful not
to damage the flexible board.
7 Cabinet (R) section
4 Screw
(M1.7
× 4),
lock ace, p2
1 Screw
(M1.7
× 4),
lock ace, p2
2 Screw
(M1.7 × 4),
lock ace, p2
3 Open the
cassette lid
6 FP-434 flexible board
(40P)
Caution

2-8
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
2-7. BATTERY PANEL SECTION
A
VA-117
1 Screw
(M1.7
× 4),
lock ace, p2
1 Screw
(M1.7 × 4),
lock ace, p2
2 Strap bracke
t
(lower)
4 Battery terminal
board
3 BT panel assembly
3 Two screws
(M1.7
× 4),
lock ace, p2
6 Battery terminal
board (6P)
5 Remove the BT panel section
in the direction of the arrow
A .
7 BT panel section
2 CPC lid
4 Open the
cassette lid
2-8. EVF SECTION
VA-117
VA-117
6 EVF section
5 FP-435 flexible boar
d
(20P)
3 Screw
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
4 Peel off the tape.
1 Slide the EVF slightly
in the direction of the arrow
so that the two screws 2
become visible.
2 Two tapping screws
(M1.7 × 5)

2-9
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
2-9. LB-077 BOARD
8
1 Screw
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
5 Two tapping screws
(M1.7 × 6)
7 VF cabinet (upper)
assembly
qa VF lens assembly
0 LB-077 board, Lamp guide
qf LB-077 board
qd Lamp guide
9 Three claws
Prism sheet
Illuminator
6 Two claws
2 Claw
4 VF flexible retainer sheet
3 Flexible retainer sheet metal
qs Two claws
When separating the 0 LB-077 board and
Lamp guide from the qa VF lens assembly
by removing the three 9 claws, do not face
the side of the VF lens assembly on which
the LB-077 board is installed, downwards.
Because the Illuminator and others may fall
out of the VF lens assembly, hold the
illuminator and others using tape or paper
as shown to prevent them from falling.
Be careful on this point especially when
removing the LB-077 board and Lamp guide
because the three claws located in theVF
lens assembly are easy to break.
Hold the illuminator
and others using
tape or paper as
shown to prevent
them from falling.
Caution

2-10
DCR-TRV16/TRV16E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E
2-10.VA-117 BOARD (1)
VA-117
VC-280
5 VA-117 board
1 FP-436 flexible board
(20P)
2 FP-434
flexible boar
d
(12P)
(28P)
4 Board to board connector (100P)
3 Four screws
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
VC-280
VA-117
VA-117 board
LB-077 board
[VA-117 BOARD SERVICE POSITION]
Adjustment remote
commander (RM-95)
FP-435 flexible board
(20P)
AC power
adaptor AC IN
CPC-8 jig
(J-6082-388-A)
Extension cord (100P)
(J-6082-352-A)
Battery terminal board
(6P)
VF lens
assembl
y
To check the EVF circuit (IC4201 and IC4202), connect the LB-077 board to theVF lens assembly,
and then set the camera to the "Forced EVF ON" mode.
Setting the“Forced EVF Power ON”mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00.
2) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 67.
3) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 01.
Exiting the“Forced EVF Power ON”mode
1) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00.
2) Select page: 3, address: C4, and set data: 00.
3) Select page: 3, address: C5, and set data: 00.