Sony Handycam DCR-TRV235E User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
SERVICE MANUAL
AEP Model
DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/
TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E
UK Model
DCR-TRV230E/TRV325E/TRV330E
SERVICE MANUAL
M2000 MECHANISM
Photo : DCR-TRV325E
RMT-814
DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/
TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E
RMT-814
Level 1
Input/output
connectors
S video input/output
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
AV MINIJACK, 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 3.5 mm)
Input impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
USB jack (DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/
TRV430E/TRV530E)
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
LCD screen
Picture
DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/
TRV325E/TRV330E:
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 ×1 1/2 in.)
DCR-TRV430E:
7.5 cm (3 type)
61.0 × 43.8 mm(2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in.)
DCR-TRV530E:
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
72.2 ×50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in.)
Total dot number
Video camera
recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scaning 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
Recommended cassette
Hi8/Digital8 video cassette
Recording/playback time (using
90 min. Hi8 video cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minuites
Fastforward/rewind time (using
90 min. Hi8 video cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
Viewfinder
Electric Viewfinder, Monochrome
Image device
3 mm (1/6 type CCD)
(Charge Coupled Device)
Approx. 800 000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 400 000 pixels)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
25×(Optical), 700×*
(Digital)
*800×(DCR-TRV235E/TRV430E)
Focal length
2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
46 - 1 150 mm (1 13/16 - 45 3/8 in.)
Colour temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination
6 lx (lux) (F 1.6)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with infrared
lighting.
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-TRV230E/TRV235E/
TRV325E/TRV330E: 3.9 W
DCR-TRV430E/TRV530E: 4.2 W
Viewfinder
3.0 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.)
85 ×102 ×205.5 mm
(3 3/8 ×4 1/8 ×8 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E:
880 g (1 lb 15 oz)
DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E:
900 g (1 lb 15 oz)
DCR-TRV430E/TRV530E:
930 g (2 lb 0 oz)
excluding the battery pack, cassette
and shoulder strap
DCR-TRV230E:
1 020 g (2 lb 3 oz)
DCR-TRV235E/TRV325E/
TRV330E:
1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz)
DCR-TRV430E:
1 090 g (2 lb 6 oz)
DCR-TRV530E:
1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz)
including the supplied battery pack
(NP-FM30 or NP-FM50), 90min. Hi8
cassette, and shoulder strap
Supplied accessories
See page 3.
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SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINEWITH
MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND INTHE 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.
1. Check thearea ofyour repairfor unsolderedor poorly-soldered
connections. Checkthe entireboard surfacefor 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.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
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 the mains lead
Battery pack
Maximun output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Mean output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
NP-FM30:
5.0 Wh (700 mAh)
NP-FM50:
8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Operating temperatur
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.)
NP-FM30:
65 g (2.3 oz)
NP-FM50:
76 g (2.7 oz)
Type
Lithium ion
“Memory Stick”
(DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/
TRV430E/TRV530E only)
Memory
Flash memory
4MB: MSA-4A
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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Checking supplied accessories.
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
RMT-814
1-475-141-61
AC-L10A
AC power adaptor (1)
0 1-475-599-11
Size AA (R6) battery for
Remote Commander (2)
(not supplied)
A/V connecting cable (1.5m) (1)
1-765-080-11
21-pinadaptor(1)
1-573-291-11
Other accessories
3-065-263-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/RUSSIAN)
3-065-263-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH/GERMAN)(AEP)
3-065-263-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/DUTCH)(AEP)
3-065-263-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH/PORTUGUESE)(AEP)
3-065-263-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ITALIAN/GREEK)(AEP)
Lens cap (1)
X-3949-376-1
Note : The components identified by mark 0or dotted
line with mark 0are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
NP-FM30 battery pack (1)
(not supplied)
(DCR-TRV230E/TRV325E/
TRV330E/TRV530E)
NP-FM50 battery pack (1)
(not supplied)
(DCR-TRV235E/TRV430E)
Shoulder strap (1)
3-987-015-01
3-065-263-61 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/SWEDISH)(AEP)
3-065-263-71 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FINNISH/DANISH)(AEP)
3-065-263-81 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (POLISH/CZECH)(AEP)
3-065-263-91 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SLOVAKIAN/HUNGARIAN)(AEP)
TRV230E
AEP,UK
700×
TRV235E
AEP
800×
✕
TRV325E
AEP,UK TRV430E AEP
800×
Type SH
3 inch
TRV530E
AEP
700×
Type SO
3.5 inch
Remark
a: with PC-082 board
a: with REC button
a (P): Supports printer
a: with PC-082 board
a: Select of menu
Table for difference of function
DCR-
Destination
Lens Optical
Digital
LCD Type
Size
Memory stick
VTR Rec
Intelligent accessory shoe
DIGITAL IN/OUT (USB)
Self-timer recording
a
a (P)
a
a
Type SO
2.5 inch
✕
a
✕
✕
700×
TRV330E
AEP,UK
a
25×
✕
USB cable (1)
1-757-293-11 Memory Stick (1) A-7033-740-A CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver)(1)
3-066-676-01
Power cord (Mains lead)(1) (AEP model)
0 1-769-608-11
Power cord (Mains lead)(1) (UK model)
0 1-783-374-11

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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
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 ···················································· 9
2. DISASSEMBLY······························································· 10
2-1. LCD UNIT, PD-139 BOARD (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E) ··················· 11
2-2. LCD UNIT, PD-138/139 BOARD
(3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL)(TRV430E/TRV530E) ········ 12
2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION, SI-028/029 BOARD ··········· 13
2-4. CABINET (R) SECTION ················································ 14
2-5. CF-079 BOARD (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E) ··················· 14
2-6. CF-080 BOARD (3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV430E/TRV530E) ······················································ 15
2-7. EVF SECTION, LB-068/070 BOARD ···························· 15
2-8. LENS SECTION, CD-294/317 BOARD ························· 16
2-9. PC-082 BOARD (MEMORY STICK MODEL)
(TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E) ··················· 16
2-10. BATTERY PANEL SECTION,
BATTERY TERMINAL BOARD ···································· 16
2-11. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (SS-1380),
FU-150/154 BOARD························································ 17
2-12. CABINET (L) SECTION, MECHANISM DECK-1 ······· 17
2-13. VC-254 BOARD ······························································ 18
2-14. MECHANISM DECK-2, MD FRAME ··························· 18
2-15. HINGE SECTION···························································· 19
3. REPAIR PARTS LIST ······················································ 20
3-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································· 20
3-1-1.OVERALL SECTION······················································ 20
3-1-2.CABINET (L) SECTION-1 ············································· 21
3-1-3.CABINET (L) SECTION-2 ············································· 22
3-1-4.CABINET (R) SECTION (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E) ··················· 23
3-1-5.CABINET (R) SECTION (3/3.5 INCH LCD
MODEL)(TRV430E/TRV530E) ······································ 24
3-1-6.LCD SECTION (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E) ··················· 25
3-1-7.LCD SECTION (3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV430E/TRV530E) ······················································ 26
3-1-8.LENS, EVF SECTION····················································· 27
2. GENERAL
Checking supplied accessories ··················································· 28
Main Features ············································································· 28
Quick Start Guide ······································································· 28
Getting started
Using this manual ··································································· 29
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ········································· 29
Installing the battery pack···················································· 29
Charging the battery pack ···················································· 30
Connecting to a wall socket ················································· 31
Step 2 Setting the date and time ············································· 31
Step 3 Inserting a cassette······················································· 32
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture································································· 32
Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT ···························· 34
Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot ··············· 34
Self-timer recording
(DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E only) ········ 34
Checking the recording – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/
Rec Review ·········································································· 35
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ································································· 35
Viewing the recording on TV ················································· 37
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording ····· 38
Using the wide mode ······························································ 39
Using the fader function ························································· 39
Using special effects – Picture effect······································ 40
Using special effects – Digital effect ······································40
Using the PROGRAM AE function ········································ 41
Adjusting the exposure manually ··········································· 42
Focusing manually ·································································· 42
Superimposing a title ······························································ 42
Making your own titles ··························································· 43
Inserting a scene ····································································· 43
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects ································· 44
Playing back a tape with digital effects ·································· 44
Enlarging recorded images – Tape PB ZOOM ······················· 44
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function ···· 45
Searching a recording by date – Date search·························· 45
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan··················· 46
Editing
Dubbing a tape ········································································ 46
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing ········ 47
Using with analog video unit and your computer
– Signal convert function (DCR-TRV330E only) ··············· 50
Recording video or TV programmes
(DCR-TRV330E only) ·· 51
Inserting a scene from a VCR
– Insert Editing (DCR-TRV330E only) ······························· 52
CustomizingYour Camcorder
Changing the menu settings···················································· 52
“Memory Stick” operations
(DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E only)
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction······································ 55
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”
– Memory Photo recording·················································· 56
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an
image – MEMORY MIX ····················································· 57
Recording an image from a tape as a still image ····················59
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save······················· 60
Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback··················· 60
Viewing images using your computer ···································· 61
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes
(DCR-TRV330E only) ························································· 62
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s
– Memory PB ZOOM·························································· 63
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW·· 63
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ·················· 64
Deleting images ······································································ 64
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK··································· 65
Using the printer (optional) ···················································· 66
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions········································ 66
Self-diagnosis display ····························································· 67
Warning indicators and messages ··········································· 67
Additional Information
Digital8 system, recording and playback··························· 68
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack································ 69
About i.LINK·········································································· 69
Using your camcorder abroad················································· 70
Maintenance information and precautions······························ 70
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ··········································· 71

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SERVICE NOTE
1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied (8.4V) to the battery terminal using the service power code (J-6082-223-A), the power
is shut off so that the unit cannot operate.
These following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs.
Method 1.
Use the DC IN terminal. (Use the AC power adaptor.)
Method 2.
Connect the adjustment remote commander RM-95 (J-6082-053-B) to the LANC jack, and set the HOLD switch to the “ADJ” side.
2. TOTAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)
1Refer to 2-3. to remove the front panel section.
2Refer to 2-4. to remove the cabinet (Upper) assembly.
3Refer to 2-4. to remove the cabinet (R) assembly.
4Refer to 2-9. to remove the memory stick connector assembly. (DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E)
5Refer to 2-10. to remove the battery panel section.
6Refer to 2-11. and 2-12. to remove the cabinet (L) section. (Include the CS frame assembly and control switch block (SS-1380).)
7Disconnect CN4401 (2P) of VC-254 board.
8Add +5V from the DC POWER SUPPLY and unload with a pressing the cassette compertment.
0 Let your hold the cassette
compartment and rise the cassette
compartment to take out a cassette.
DC power supply
(+5V)
Loading
motor
Adjust the bending
of a tape
Timing belt
Press the cassette compartment not
to rise the cassette compartment
Disconnect CN4401 of
VC-254 board
9 Pull the timing belt in the direction of
arrow
A with a pincette while pressing
the cassette compartment (take care
not to damage) to adjust the bending
of a tape.
Pincette
Timing belt
A

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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 or Display
window what to do. This function consists of two display; self-
diagnosis display and service mode display.
Detailsof the self-diagnosisfunctions areprovided in the Instruction
manual.
Note: The “self-diagnosis display”data will be backed up by the coin-type lithium battery (CF-079/080 board BT101).When
the CF-079/080 board is disconnected, 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 or Display window shows a 4-digit display consisting
ofan alphabet and numbers, which blinksat 3.2Hz. 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 “VTR or 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.
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
[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 7 and 8.
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

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4. Self-diagnosis CodeTable
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
04
21
22
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
Detailed
Code
00
00
00
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
10
11
20
21
22
23
30
31
40
41
42
43
44
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 .
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
Use the InfoLITHIUM 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.
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.

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E
E
E
E
Block
Function
61
61
62
62
Detailed
Code
00
10
00
01
Symptom/State
Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)
Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
Steady shot correction function does not
work well. (With pitch angular velocity
sensor output stopped.)
Steady shot 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 qd of CN1551 of
VC-254 board) when focusing is performed when the control dial
isrotatedin thefocus manualmode and the focusmotor drive circuit
(IC1553 of VC-254 board) when the focusing is not performed.
Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qs of CN1551 of
VC-254 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC1553 of VC-254
board) when zooming is not performed.
Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE301 of SE-028/029
board) peripheral circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE302 of SE-028/029
board) peripheral circuits.

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1. MAIN PARTS
Note:
• Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.
Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.
• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section.
Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.
1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS
The components identified by mark 0or
dotted line with mark 0are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/
TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E
Remote commander (RMT-814)
1-475-141-61
Battery case lid
3-742-854-01
Jack cover (B)
3-065-353-01 (TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E
)
3-065-353-11 (TRV230E/TRV235E)
Jack cover (F)
3-065-352-01
Lens cap assembly
X-3949-376-1
MI screw (M2
× 4) (H)
3-067-347-01
CPC lid (BT)
3-065-325-01

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2. DISASSEMBLY
The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure.
DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E
2-1. LCD unit, PD-139 board (2.5 inch LCD model)
2-2. LCD unit, PD-138/139 board (3/3.5 inch LCD model)
2-3. Front panel section, SI-028/029 board
2-4. Cabinet (R) section 2-5. CF-079 board (2.5 inch LCD model)
2-15. Hinge section
2-6. CF-080 board (3/3.5 inch LCD model)
2-7. EVF section, LB-068/070 board
2-8. Lens section, CD-294/317 board
2-9. PC-082 board (Memory stick model)
2-10. Battery panel section, Battery terminal board
2-11. Control switch block (SS-1380), FU-150/154 board
2-12. Cabinet (L) section, Mechanism deck-1
2-14. Mechanism deck-2, MD frame
2-13. VC-254 board
2.5 inch LCD model : DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E
3 inch LCD model : DCR-TRV430E
3.5 inch LCD model : DCR-TRV530E
Memory stick model : DCR-TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E

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2-1. LCD UNIT, PD-139 BOARD (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E)
NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
PD-139
Board
5 Screw
(M1.7
× 2.5),
lock ace, p2
8 Two tapping screws
(B1.7
× 6)
2 Two tapping screws
(M1.7
× 5)
1 Two MI screws
(M2
× 4) (H)
4 P cabinet C (2)
3 Two claws
6 Claw
9 P cabinet M (2) assembly
REMOVINGTHE BACK LIGHT
A
0
Two claws
7
qs
P frame (2)
qd Liquid crystal
indicator module
qf Back light
Cold cathode fluorescent tube,
BL shield sheet (N)
qa Remove the PD-139 board
in the direction of the arrow
A .
B
1
Five claws
3 LCD holder (2)
2 Remove the indication LCD block assembly,
back light in the direction of the arrow
B .

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2-2. LCD UNIT, PD-138/139 BOARD (3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV430E/TRV530E)
PD-
Board
5 Screw
(M1.7
× 2.5), p
0 Screw (M1.7),
lock ace, p2
2 Two tapping screws
(M1.7
× 5)
1 Two MI screws
(M2
× 4) (H)
8 Two MI screws
(M2
× 4) (H)
7 Two screws
(M1.7
× 2.5), p
4 P cabinet C (3) assembly
9 P cabinet M (3) assembly
B
qa
Two
claws
3 Six claws
6
qd
P frame (3)
qd P frame (3)
qf Liquid crystal
indicator module
qs Remove the PD-138 board (3 inch LCD model)
PD-139 board (3.5 inch LCD model)
in the direction of the arrow
B .
REMOVINGTHE BACK LIGHT
A
A
qg Back light
Cold cathode fluorescent tube,
BL shield sheet (N)
(3 inch LCD model)
(3.5 inch LCD model)
3 inch LCD model : DCR-TRV430E
3.5 inch LCD model : DCR-TRV530E
C
1
Five claws
3 LCD holder (2)
2 Remove the indication LCD block assembly,
back light in the direction of the arrow
C .

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2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION, SI-028/029 BOARD
Digital 8
B
1
4 Two MI screws
(M2
× 4) (H)
3 Two tapping
screws
(B2
× 5)
5 Tapping screw
(B2
× 5)
8 Tapping screw
(B2
× 5)
2 MI screw
(M2
× 4) (H)
Push the eject knob in
the direction of the arrow
A ,
and open the cassette lid.
3 MI screw
(M2
× 4) (H)
6 FP-266 flexible
board (26P)
6 SI-028 board
(2.5 inch LCD model)
SI-029 board
(3/3.5 inch LCD model)
7 Cushion
(MI)
qf Front panel
assembly
1 Cushion (SI)
2 Sensor
cushion
qa Microphone retainer
qs Microphone
(Rch)
0 Microphone
grille assembly
qd Microphone
(Lch)
Microphone (Lch)
Microphone (Rch)
When removing it, be careful not to damage
the harnesses, etc.
5 Claw
9 Claw
Microphone retainer (rear view)
REMOVINGTHE SI-028/029 BOARD
4 Remove the FP-273 board in the
direction of the arrow
B .
7 Front panel section
A

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2-5. CF-079 BOARD (2.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E)
2-4. CABINET (R) SECTION
2 Three claws
A
A
B
B
5 Two MI screws
(M2 × 4) (H)
7 Two tapping screws
(M1.7 × 5)
8 Two MI screws
(M2 × 4) (H)
4 Two MI screws
(M2 × 4) (H)
6 MI screw
(M2 × 4) (H)
0 Cabinet (R) block assembl
y
9 Three MI screws
(M2 × 4) (H)
Flexible flat cable
(FFC-001) (45P)
Harness
(VP-076) (20P)
1 MI screw
(M2 × 4) (H)
3 Cabinet
(upper)
3 Two tapping
screws (B2 × 5)
6 Speaker
retainer
1 Tapping screw
(B2 × 5)
2 Control switch block
(SE-1380)
4 Speaker
(2.0CM)
5 Speaker
spacer
8 Tapping screw
(B2 × 5)
7 MI screw
(M2 × 4) (H)
9 Tripod retainer,
Tripod screw
1 Three tapping screws
(B2 × 5)
4 CF electrostatic
sheet
CF-079
Board
CF-079
Board
3 Remove the CF-079 board,
Flexible flat cable (FFC-001)
in the direction of the arrow.
REMOVINGTHE CF-079 BOARD
2 Claw
0 Cabinet (R) block
assembly
5 Cabinet (R) block assembly

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2-6. CF-080 BOARD (3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL)
(TRV430E/TRV530E)
3 Two tapping
screws
(B2 × 5)
6 Speaker
retainer
1 Tapping screw
(B2 × 5)
2 Control switch block
(SE-1380)
4 Speaker
(2.0CM)
5 Speaker
spacer
8 Tapping
screw
(B2 × 5)
7 MI screw
(M2 × 4) (H)
1 Two tapping screws
(B2 × 5)
2 Remove the CF-080 board,
Flexible flat cable (FFC-001)
in the direction of the arrow.
REMOVINGTHE CF-080 BOARD
CF-080
Board
CF-080
Board
3 CF electrostatic
sheet
9 Tripod retainer,
Tripod screw
4 Cabinet (R) block
assembly
0 Cabinet (R) block
assembly
2-7. EVF SECTION, LB-068/070 BOARD
CF-
Board
2 Three tapping
screws (B2
× 5)
3 EVF section
EVF section
1 FP-268 flexible
board (20P)
Flexible
guide
PRECAUTION WHEN ATTACHING
FP-268 FLEXIBLE BOARD
Fix the FP-268 flexible board to both the EVF section,
and flexible guide with the both-sided adhesive tape.
FP-268 flexible board
1 Four tapping
screws
(M1.7
× 5)
9 Two tapping
screws (M1.7
× 5)
3 Remove the EVF cabinet (upper)
assembly in the direction of the
arrow
B .
8 FP-268 flexible
board (20P)
6 Slide the lower plate of
VF hinge assembly in
the arrow
C strongly.
0 VF hinge assembly
2 Three claws
4 Two
claws
5
qa
Remove the EVF cabinet
(lower) assembly in the
direction of the arrow
A .
7 Remove the flexible
guide in the direction
of the arrow
D .
A
B
D
C

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2-10. BATTERY PANEL SECTION, BATTERYTERMINAL BOARD
2-8. LENS SECTION, CD-294/317 BOARD
2-9. PC-082 BOARD (MEMORY STICK MODEL)
(TRV325E/TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E)
5 Two screws
(M1.7 × 2.5)
3 FP-265 flexible
board (16P)
4 Iris flexible
assembly (24P
)
6 Lens section
2 Tape (A)
1 Electrostatic
sheet (T)
(TRV530E)
PC-082
Board
2 Memory stick connector,
FP-274 flexible board
7 Three screws
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
3 MS holder
3 Ferrite bead
2 Tape (A)
1 Two tapping
screws (B2 × 5)
5 MS holder, Memory
stick connector,
FP-274 flexible board
1 FP-274 flexible
board (12P)
8 PC-082 board
6 FP-271
board (5P)
REMOVINGTHE MS HOLDER
VC-254
Board
4 Two claws
VC-254
Board
1 Tapping screw
(M1.7
× 5)
6 MI screw
(M2
× 4) (H)
8 Battery terminal
board (6P)
7 Strap sheet
metal (lower)
2 MI screw
(M2
× 4) (H)
3 MI screw
(M2
× 4) (H)
4 Claw
A
A
5
Remove the battery panel section
in the direction of the arrow
A .
Battery panel
section
Control switch block
(SS-1380)
CS frame
assembly

— 17 —
2-11. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (SS-1380), FU-150/154 BOARD
6
B
C
8 Remove the control switch block
(SS-1380) (12P) in the direction
of the arrow B .
4 Screw (M1.7 × 2.5), p
5 Two dowels
7 Two dowels
3 Tapping screw
(M1.7 × 5)
Remove the control switch block (SS-1380) in the
direction of the arrow C .
VC-254
Board
1 Two screws
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
2 FU-150 board (2.5 inch LCD model)
FU-154 board (3/3.5 inch LCD model)
Push the eject knob in
the direction of the arrow A ,
and open the cassette lid.
CS frame
assembly
A
2-12. CABINET (L) SECTION, MECHANISM DECK-1
4 Four dowels
5 Cabinet (L) section,
CS frame assembly
VC-254
Board
1 Two screws
(M1.7
× 2.5), p
3 Screw
(M1.7
× 2.5), p
2 Screw
(M1.7
× 2.5), p
5 Cabinet (L)
assembly
1 MI screw
(M2
× 4) (H)
3 Two MI screws
(M2
× 4) (H)
2 Two MI screws
(M2
× 4) (H)
4 Grip
belt (ES)
REMOVINGTHE CS FRAME ASSEMBLY
6 CS frame
assembly
6

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2-13. VC-254 BOARD
2-14. MECHANISM DECK-2, MD FRAME
VC-254
Board
D
B
A
H
C
ED
E
C
B
A
qa
Remove the VC-254 board
in the direction of the arrow
H .
1 Remove the flexible boards
8 Screw
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
9 FU-271
board
6 Screw
(M1.7
× 2.5), p
3 VC sheet
4 Two screws
(M1.7
× 2.5), p
7 FP-272 board
0 Two screws
(M1.7
× 2.5), p
5 FP-270 board
2 FP-264 flexible
board (15, 20P)
(Memory stick model)
5 MD frame
8 External connector (hot shoe)
1 Turn overVC-254 board
in the direction of the arrow.
4 Mechanism
deck
6 FP-264 flexible board
(15, 20P)
VC-254
Board
2 Three screws
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
7 Two screws
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
3 Three dowels

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2-15. HINGE SECTION
8 Four tapping
screws (B2 × 5)
0 Four tapping screws
(B2 × 5)
1 Two tapping
screws (B2 × 5)
4 Tapping screw
(B2 × 5)
6 Tape (A)
2 Claw
5 FP-282
board (6P)
3 Remove the Hinge cover (148)
assembly in the direction
of the arrow B .
4 Two claws
7 FP-282
board (6P)
6 Tapping screw
(B2 × 5)
7 Harness
(VP-076) (6P)
9 For removing the LCD unit
(See page 12)
qa For removing the LCD unit
(See page 11)
9 Harness
(VP-076) (6P)
REMOVINGTHE HINGE ASSEMBLY
1 Tapping screw
(B2 × 5)
8 Tape (A)
2 Control switch
block (SE-1380)
CF-079
Board
5 Hinge cover (140)
assembly
3 Three tapping
screws (B2 × 5)
Remove the Harness (VP-076) (6, 20P)
in the direction of the arrow A .
Then bend the harness so that it is laid
along with the connector.
7 Hinge
assembly
2 Hinge
assembly
2 FP-283
board (6P)
2 FP-283 board
8 Harness (VP-076)
1 Harness
(VP-076)
(6, 20P)
1 Harness
(VP-076)
5 Hinge cover (C)
1 Two screws
(M1.7 × 2.5), p
4 Two claws
6 Hinge
cover (M)
3 Four claws
CF-080
Board
Tape (A)
Harness
(VP-076)
A
B
3
[2.5 INCH LCD MODEL]
(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E)
[3/3.5 INCH LCD MODEL]
(TRV430E/TRV530E)
Tape (A)
Harness
(VP-076)

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3. REPAIR PARTS LIST
3-1. EXPLODEDVIEWS
NOTE:
• -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may
have some differences from the original one.
• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they
are seldom required for routine service. Some
delayshouldbeanticipated when ordering these
items.
• Themechanical parts with no reference number
in the exploded views are not supplied.
3-1-1. OVERALL SECTION
Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks
The components identified by mark 0or
dotted line with mark 0are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.
SONY
Digital 8
A
C
C
A
B
B
3
3
2
1
313
3
3
15
3
7
6
8
16
10
3
14
7
3
4
3
5
97
Cabinet (R) section
(See page 23 (TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E),
24 (TRV430E/TRV530E))
not
supplied
MIC902
MIC901
not supplied
12
11
1 X-3951-161-1 GRILLE ASSY, MICROPHONE
2 3-065-310-01 RING, RUBBER
3 3-067-347-01 MI SCREW M2 (H)
4 X-3949-376-1 CAP(N) ASSY, LENS
5 X-3951-207-1 PANEL ASSY (P), FRONT
6 3-066-722-01 CUSHION, SENSOR
7 3-948-339-61 TAPPING
8 not supplied SI-028 (M) BOARD, COMPLETE
(TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/TRV330E)
8 not supplied SI-029 (M) BOARD, COMPLETE
(TRV430E/TRV530E)
9 A-7074-651-A FP-273 BOARD, COMPLETE
10 3-065-327-01 CUSHION (MI)
11 3-742-854-01 LID, BATTERY CASE (FOR RMT-814)
12 1-475-141-61 REMOTE COMMANDER (RMT-814)
13 3-065-326-01 CABINET (UPPER)
14 3-065-325-01 LID(BT), CPC
15 3-065-567-01 TAPPING (M1.7)
16 3-066-720-01 CUSHION (SI)
MIC901 1-542-312-11 MICROPHONE (Lch)
MIC902 1-542-312-11 MICROPHONE (Rch)