Digital camcorders: digital video camera recorder digital 8 series (85 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sony DCR-TRV38
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Revision History Revision History DCR-TRV38/TRV39 E Model Hong Kong Model Tourist Model DCR-TRV38/TRV38E Korea Model DCR-TRV38 Chinese Model DCR-TRV38E Photo : DCR-TRV38 Z MECHANISM Link Link SPECIFICATIONS BLOCK DIAGRAMS PRINTED WIRING BOARDS SPECIFICATIONS BLOCK DIAGRAMS PRINTED WIRING BOARDS SERVICE NOTE...
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CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.
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Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) 0 CD-ROM (USB Driver) (1) SPVD-010 (DCR-TRV38:E, HK, JE, KR/TRV38E) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack (1) SPVD-010 (I) (DCR-TRV38:US, CND/TRV39 3 A/V connecting cable (1.5m) (1)
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE • PD-190 (1/2)(LCD DRIVER, TIMING GEN.) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-17 1-1. SERVICE NOTE ····························································· 1-1 • PD-190 (2/2)(LCD BACKLIGHT) POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ·························· 1-1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-19 TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT •...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 SECTION 1 COVER COVER SERVICE NOTE 1-1. SERVICE NOTE 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.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 1-2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, or LCD viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit number, screen what to do.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE Self-diagnosis Code Block Detailed Symptom/State Correction Function Code Non-standard battery is used. Use the info LITHIUM battery. Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Video head is dirty. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 SECTION 2 COVER COVER HELP HELP DISASSEMBLY The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure. DISASSEMBLY PD-190 board service position SERVICE POSITION TO DISASSEMBLY CHECK THE VTR SECTION DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY HELP DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY HELP DISASSEMBLY...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 2-1. P CABINET (C) ASSEMBLY 3 Five claws 2 Two screws (M1.7 × 4), lock ace, p2 (silver) 4 P cabinet (C) assembly 1 Two screws (M1.7 × 4),...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2-2. FRONT PANEL SECTION 1 Screw (M1.7 × 4), 4 Screw lock ace, p2 (M1.7 × 4), (silver) lock ace, p2 (silver) 3 Open the jack cover assembly 6 FP-640 flexible board (14P) 5 Remove the Front panel section in the direction of the arrow.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2-8. HINGE ASSEMBLY 5 Rear hinge cover 2 Screw (M1.7 × 2.5) q; Hinge assembly 7 FP-461 flexible board Remove the Harness (PC-121), (PC-122) in the direction of the arrow. 6 Screw (M1.7 × 2.5) 3 Two claws Bend the Harness (PC-121), (PC-122)
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2-14.EVF SECTION Caution 6 Slide the EVF slightly in the direction of the Attach the Tape (A) as shown arrow so that the two in the illustration. screws 7 become visible. 5 Peel off the tape. Tape (A) 1 Screw (M1.7 ×...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2-15.VF LENS ASSEMBLY 1 Raise the EVF in the direction of the arrow A . 2 Two tapping screws (M1.7 × 5) 4 VF base assembly Caution When separating the 9 LB-087 board and 3 Two claws Lamp guide from the qs VF lens assembly...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE VTR SECTION] Connection to Check the VTR Section To check the VTR section, set the VTR to the "Forced VTR power ON" mode. Operate the VTR functions using the adjustment remote commander (with the HOLD switch set in the OFF position).
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2-26.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-2890) 2 Control switch block (PS-2890) (8P) 1 Two tapping screws (M1.7 × 3.5) 2-27.MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR 3 Memory stick connector 1 Two screws (M1.7 × 2.5) 2 Control switch block (FK-4300) (10P) 2-20...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2-28.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-4300) 2 Control switch block (FK-4300) Caution Routing of the Control switch block (FK-4300) Two dowels Control switch block Two dowels (FK-4300) 1 Peel off the adhesion portion. 2-21...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2-29.CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION LB-087 CD-436 JK-248 JK-249 DI-089 VC-315 SE-136 MA-423 CK-131 PD-190 NAME FUNCTION CD-436 CCD IMAGER CK-131 FUNCTION KEY DI-089 CHARGE, POWER IN, EVF DRIVER, TIMING GEN., DC-DC CONVERTER JK-248 P/Y SENSOR, A/V IN/OUT JK-249 DV IN/OUT, MIC IN...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2-30.FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION The flexible boards contained in the mechanism deck and that in the lens device are not shown. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK FP-435 (PS-2890) FP-635 FP-640 FP-639 FP-668 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-4300) FP-641 FP-638 FP-461 FP-642 FP-645 2-23E...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 2003.02.13 HELP Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. FRONT PANEL SECTION CABINET (R) SECTION Tape (P) FP-461 flexible Loud MIC board (6P) Harness (PC-122) Harness (PC-121) CABINET (L) SECTION Tape (A) Tape (A)
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/4) PD-190 BOARD(1/2) CN5206 CK-131 BOARD(1/2) CN5602...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER 3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/4) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. CN1004 Z MECHA DECK FOR ADJUSTMENTS...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. 3-4. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/4) VC-315 BOARD(4/4) XCC DOWN REC PROOF...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS COVER COVER 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ( ) : Number in parenthesis ( ) indicates the division number of schematic diagram where the component is located. DI-089 BOARD SHOE UNREG INTELLIGENT ACCESSORY...
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DIGITAL STILL PROCESS FB2801 16M (*1) D2.8V PROCESS AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS 64M (*2) USB 3.1V SDRAM (11/17) *1: DCR-TRV38/TRV38E EP 13.5V IC2501 *2: DCR-TRV39 RP 2.8V RP 2.8V CAPSTAN MOTOR DRIVE A 2.8V A 2.8V CAP VS CAPSTAN FG AMP...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS COVER COVER THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For schematic diagrams) 1. Connection • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF : µ...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS CD-436 BOARD CD-436 BOARD LB-087 BOARD LB-087 BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS • Refer to page 4-69 for printed wiring board of CD-436 board. • Refer to page 4-70 for printed wiring board of LB-087 board.
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DI-089 BOARD SIDE A DI-089 BOARD SIDE A DI-089 BOARD SIDE B DI-089 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-71 for printed wiring board. DI-089 BOARD(1/3) BATT_SIG...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DI-089 BOARD SIDE A DI-089 BOARD SIDE A DI-089 BOARD SIDE B DI-089 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-71 for printed wiring board. DI-089 BOARD(2/3) C3209 C3211 2.2u...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS DI-089 BOARD SIDE A DI-089 BOARD SIDE A DI-089 BOARD SIDE B DI-089 BOARD SIDE B COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-71 for printed wiring board. DI-089 BOARD(3/3) NO MARK:REC/PB MODE...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PD-190 PRINTED WIRING BOARD PD-190 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-75 for printed wiring board. PD-190 BOARD(1/2) LCD DRIVER,TIMING GEN. XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE EP_-15.3V...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS PD-190 PRINTED WIRING BOARD PD-190 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-75 for printed wiring board. PD-190 BOARD(2/2) LCD DRIVER,LCD BACKLIGHT XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS MA-423 PRINTED WIRING BOARD MA-423 PRINTED WIRING BOARD COVER COVER For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-77 for printed wiring board. MA-423 BOARD SE-136 BOARD MIC IN,REMOCON RECEIVER MF SENSOR XX MARK:NO MOUNT...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For printed wiring boards) • Chip parts. • : Uses unleaded solder.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 CD-436 BOARD DI-089 BOARD SIDE A DI-089 BOARD SIDE B PD-190 BOARD CD-436 BOARD DI-089 BOARD SIDE A DI-089 BOARD SIDE B PD-190 BOARD COVER COVER 4-4. WAVEFORMS CD-436 DI-089 PD-190 BOARD CAMERA REC BOARD BOARD REC/PB IC7001 1,4 IC3201 w;...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER 4-5. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION no mark : side A * mark : side B CD-436 BOARD PD-190 BOARD MA-423 BOARD JK-248 BOARD * C7001 C5501 Q5501 C-3 C5901 C5001...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS 4-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS COVER COVER no mark : side A * mark : side B JK-249 BOARD CK-131 BOARD * C5101 BT5201 A-2 CN5101 A-3 C5201 CN5102 A-2 C5202 * CN5103 B-1 C5203 C5204...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 COVER COVER NOTE NOTE 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST NOTE: Characters A to Z of the electrical parts list indicate location of exploded views in which the desired part is shown. EXPLODED VIEWS EXPLODED VIEWS Link Link OVERALL CABINET (R) SECTION...
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST COVER COVER NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may have some differences from When indicating parts by reference number, the original one. please include the board name. •...
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST COVER COVER 5-1-2. CABINET (R) SECTION ns : not supplied Panel block section (See page 5-5) SP901 : BT5201 (Lithium battery) CK-131 board on the mount position. (See page 4-27) CAUTION : Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST COVER COVER 5-1-4. CABINET (L) SECTION-1 ns : not supplied Mechanism deck (See page 5-10 to 5-12) BT901 EVF section (See page 5-8) Cabinet (L) section-2 (See page 5-7) Lens section (See page 5-9) Ref.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST COVER COVER 5-1-7. LENS SECTION ns : not supplied IC7001 Be sure to read “Precautions upon replacing CCD imager” on page 4-9 when changing the CCD imager. Ref. No. Part No.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST COVER COVER 5-1-8. OVERALL (MECHANISM DECK-Z100) M901 LS chassis block assembly (Note) (See page 5-11) Mechanical chassis block assembly (See page 5-12) Note: Type name and part code number of the M901 drum differ depending on models.
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST 5. REPAIR PARTS LIST COVER COVER 5-1-9. LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY ns : not supplied MIC902 Q901 FP-468 D901 (Note) H901 Q902 H902 S903 Note: FP-468 is included in the LS block assy and is attached to chassis by hot-press.
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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39 Checking supplied accessories. Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Lid Battery Case (3-742-854-01) Power cord (Main lead)(1) AC power adaptor (1) NP-FM30 battery A/V connecting cable Wireless Remote (TRV38:E/TRV38E:E) (AC-L15A/L15B) pack (1) (1.5m) (1)