Sony DCR-TRV320 User Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
RMT-814
US Model
DCR-TRV320/TRV520/TRV525/TRV720
Canadian Model
DCR-TRV320/TRV525/TRV720
AEP Model
DCR-TRV320E/TRV420E/TRV520E/TRV620E/TRV720E
UK Model
DCR-TRV320E/TRV620E
East European Model
North European Model
Russian Model
DCR-TRV320E
E Model
DCR-TRV320/TRV320E/TRV320P/
TRV520/TRV520E/TRV520P/TRV720/TRV720E
Hong Kong Model
DCR-TRV320/TRV320E/
TRV520/TRV520E/TRV720E
Korea Model
DCR-TRV320/TRV520/TRV720
Argentina Model
DCR-TRV520P
Australian Model
DCR-TRV320E/TRV520E
Chinese Model
DCR-TRV320E/TRV420E/TRV520E/TRV720E
Tourist Model
DCR-TRV520/TRV520E
B700 MECHANISM
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NTSC MODEL : DCR-TRV320/TRV320P/TRV520/TRV520P/TRV525/TRV720
PAL MODEL : DCR-TRV320E/TRV420E/TRV520E/TRV620E/TRV720E
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT, refer to
the “8mm Video MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
” (9-973-801-11).
Photo: DCR-TRV320
DCR-TRV320/TRV320E/TRV320P/TRV420E/
TRV520/TRV520E/TRV520P/TRV525/
TRV620E/TRV720/TRV720E
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
DCR-TRV320/TRV320P/TRV520/
TRV520P/TRV525/TRV720 :
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-TRV320E/TRV420E/TRV520E/
TRV620E/TRV720E :
PAL colour, CCIR standards
Recommended cassette
Hi8/Digital8 video cassette
Recording/Playback time (using
120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Fastforward/rewind time (using
120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
Viewfinder
Electric Viewfinder (monochrome)
Image device
1/4 type CCD (Change Coupled
Device)
DCR-TRV320/TRV320P/TRV520/
TRV520P/TRV525/TRV720 :
Approx. 460,000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 290,000 pixels)
DCR-TRV320E/TRV420E/TRV520E/
TRV620E/TRV720E :
Approx. 800,000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 400,000 pixels)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
25× (Optical)
DCR-TRV320/TRV320E: E, AUS, HK,
CN/TRV320P/TRV420E: CN/TRV520/
TRV520E: E, AUS, HK, CN, JE/
TRV520P/TRV525/TRV720/TRV720E:
E, HK, CN :
450× (Digital)
DCR-TRV320E: AEP, UK, EE, NE, RU/
TRV520E: AEP/TRV620E/TRV720E:
AEP :
100× (Digital)
DCR-TRV420E: AEP :
125× (Digital)
Focal length
3.7 - 92.5 mm (5/32 - 3 3/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
48 - 1200 mm (1 15/16 - 47 1/4 in.)
Colour temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination
DCR-TRV320/TRV320P/TRV520/
TRV520P/TRV525/TRV720 :
1 lux (F 1.6)
DCR-TRV320E/TRV420E/TRV520E/
TRV620E/TRV720E :
3 lux (F 1.6)
0 lux (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to the
dark can be shot with infrared
lighting.
Input/output
connectors
DCR-TRV320/TRV320P/TRV520/
TRV520P/TRV525/TRV720 :
S video input/output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance more than
47 kilohms)
Output impedance with less than 2.2
kilohms/Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
Input impedance more than 47 kilohms
DCR-TRV320E: E, AUS, HK, CN/
TRV420E: CN/TRV520E: E, AUS, HK,
CN, JE/TRV620E/TRV720E :
S video input/output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio/Video output
AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance more than
47 kilohms)
Output impedance with less than 2.2
kilohms/Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
DCR-TRV320E: AEP, UK, EE, NE, RU/
TRV420E: AEP/TRV520E: AEP :
TM
When the machine needs to be repaired,
please refer to page 9 to discriminate
the type of LCD.
Ver 1.4 2004. 09

Sony DCR-TRV320 Specifications

General

Optical Zoom	20x
Viewfinder	Color
USB Interface	No
AV Output	Yes
Type	Digital8
Recording Media	Digital8
LCD Screen	2.5-inch
Recording System	Rotary head, helical scanning system
Video Recording Format	Digital8
Audio Recording Format	PCM Stereo
Interfaces	IEEE 1394 (FireWire), S-Video
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone
Battery Type	NP-F330

Summary

SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Details the technical specifications of the camcorder, including video system, recording time, and image device.

GENERAL

AC power adaptor

Details specifications for the AC power adaptor, including power requirements and output voltage.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

Warns about safety-critical components and the need for SONY replacement parts.

SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS

1-1. Preparations Before Adjustment (Camera Section)

Lists necessary service tools and preparation steps before camera section adjustments.

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS

Provides exploded views of the camcorder and its main assemblies.

SERVICE NOTE

1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS

Describes methods to maintain power during repairs.

NOTE FOR REPAIR

4. LCD TYPE CHECK

Explains how to discriminate the LCD type by measuring resistor values.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. Self-diagnosis Function

Explains the self-diagnosis feature that displays error codes on viewfinder/display.

GETTING STARTED

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Instructions for battery installation and charging.

RECORDING – BASICS

Recording a picture

Guide on how to start recording a video.

PLAYBACK – BASICS

Playing back a tape

Instructions for playing back recorded tapes.

VIEWING THE RECORDING ON TV

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Instructions for connecting the camcorder to a VCR for TV viewing.

ADVANCED RECORDING OPERATIONS

Using the fader function

How to use fader effects for smooth transitions.

“MEMORY STICK” OPERATIONS

Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording

Steps to record still images to a Memory Stick.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions.

SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY

2.5 LCD ASSEMBLY, PD-117 BOARD

Disassembly steps for the 2.5 LCD assembly and PD-117 board.

SECTION 3 BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM 1

High-level overview of the camcorder's functional blocks.

SECTION 4 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

VC-235 BOARD (SIDE A)

Details the printed wiring board for the VC-235 (CAMERA PROCESSOR) section.

SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS

1-1. Preparations Before Adjustment (Camera Section)

Lists necessary service tools and preparation steps before camera section adjustments.

SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS

Provides exploded views of the camcorder and its main assemblies.