Sony Handycam CCD-TR412E User Manual

Sony Corporation
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
SERVICE MANUAL
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/
TR512E/TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
RMT-708/717
SERVICE MANUAL
MICROFILM
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to
the “8mm Video MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL VII” (9-973-801-11).
SPECIFICATIONS
HVIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
hVIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
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B MECHANISM
Photo : CCD-TR840E
: RMT-708
CCD-TR840E/TR845E
Video camera recorder
System
Video recording system
2 Rotary heads
Helical scanning FM system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, FM system
Video signal
CCD-TR311 : NTSC color, EIA
standards
CCD-TR311E/TR411E/TR511E/
TR512E/TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/
TR845E : PAL color, EIA standerds
Usable cassette
8mm video format cassette
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/
TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/TR730E :
standard 8
CCD-TR840E/TR845E :
Hi8 or standard 8
Recording / Playback time
(using 90 min. cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes
LP mode: 3 hours
Fastforward/rewind time
(using 90 min. cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
Image device
CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/
TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/TR845E :
Monochrome
CCD-TR512E/TR730E :
Color 113,578 (521 x 218)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 1 7/16 in. (37 mm)
CCD-TR411E (AEP, UK) :
16 x (Optical), 32 x (Digital)
CCD-TR412E (AEP) :
16 x (Optical), 64 x (Digital)
CCD-TR311/TR311E :
16 x (Optical), 100 x (Digital)
CCD-TR411E (EE, NE, RU) :
16 x (Optical), 160 x (Digital)
CCD-TR412E (EE, NE, RU) :
16 x (Optical), 200 x (Digital)
CCD-TR511E (AEP, UK)/TR640E
(AEP, UK)/TR840E (AEP, UK)/
TR845E : 18 x (Optical), 72 x (Digital)
CCD-TR511E (EE, NE, RU, E, HK,
AUS, CN)/TR512E/TR640E (EE, NE,
RU)/TR730E/TR840E (EE, NE, RU,
AUS) : 18 x (Optical), 220 x (Digital)
Focal distance
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E :
3/16 - 2 5/8 in. (4.1 - 65.6 mm)
CCD-TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/
TR730E/TR840E/TR845E :
3/16 - 8 in. (4.1 - 73.8 mm)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E :
1 9/16 - 24 7/8 in. (39.4 - 630 mm)
CCD-TR511E/TR512E :
1 9/16 - 28 in. (39.4 - 709 mm)
CCD-TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/
TR845E :
1 7/8 - 33 1/2 in. (47.2 - 850 mm)
Color temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination*
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E :
0.4 lux at F1.4 (Visible minimum low
light 0.2 lux)
CCD-TR511E/TR512E :
0.4 lux at F 1.4
CCD-TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/
TR845E : 0.7 lux at F 1.4
CCD-TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/
TR730E/TR840E/TR845E :
0 lux (in NightShot mode)**
* Minimum illumination
expresses the light level a camcorder
requines to produce a picture. Visible
minimum low light expresses the light
level to produce a visible signal.
**Object invisible for the dark can be
shot with infrared lighting.
Illumination range
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/
TR412E/TR511E/TR512E :
0.4 lux to 100,000 lux
CCD-TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/
TR845E : 0.7 lux to 100,000 lux
Recommended illumination
More than 100 lux
Input and output connectors
S video input/output
(CCD-TR840E/TR845E only)
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal :
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
CCD-TR311 :
Chrominance signal :
0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
CCD-TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/
TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/TR730E/
TR840E/TR845E :
Chrominance signal :
0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
Video input
(CCD-TR840E : AUS only)/output
Phono jack :
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/TR640E/TR730E
Sony Corporation
Personal A&V Products Company9-974-039-11
98B0977-1
Printed in Japan © 1998. 2
Published by Quality Engineering Dept.
(Osaki East)
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CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR512E/
TR640E/TR730E/TR840E/TR845E
AEP Model
CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E/
TR845E
UK Model
CCD-TR411E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E
East European Model
North European Model
Russian Model
CCD-TR411E/TR412E/TR511E/TR640E/TR840E
E Model
CCD-TR311/TR311E/TR511E/TR512E/TR730E
Hong Kong Model
CCD-TR311E/TR511E
Australian Model
CCD-TR311E/TR511E/TR512E/TR840E
Tourist Model
CCD-TR311/TR311E
Chinese Model
CCD-TR311E/TR511E/TR512E

Sony Handycam CCD-TR412E Specifications

General

Sensor Type	CCD
Recording Media	8mm Video Cassette
Display	2.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder	Electronic
Type	Analog Camcorder
Weight	800g (with battery)

Summary

Specifications

Lens

Details about the camera's zoom lens, including optical and digital zoom capabilities.

Input and Output Connectors

Lists the available input and output ports for audio, video, and data signals.

Safety Check-Out

General Safety Precautions

Lists critical safety checks to perform after repairs before releasing the unit to the customer.

Safety-Related Component Warning

Highlights critical components that require specific replacement parts for safe operation.

Self-Diagnosis Function

Self-diagnosis Display

Describes the viewfinder display for error codes, indicating repair status and problem details.

Self-diagnosis Code Table

Lists error codes, their symptoms, and corresponding correction procedures for troubleshooting.

Adjustments

Camera Section Adjustments

Detailed procedures for calibrating camera functions like white balance and color reproduction.

Mechanical Section Adjustment

Guides for adjusting mechanical aspects such as tape path and component alignment.

Video Section Adjustments

Step-by-step instructions for fine-tuning video signal parameters and performance.

Section 1 General

Installing and Charging the battery pack

Instructions on how to install and charge the camcorder's battery pack for operation.

Camera recording

Explains the basic steps and settings for recording video using the camcorder.

Playing back a tape

Details how to play back recorded tapes on the camcorder or connect to external devices.

Identifying the parts

Illustrates and labels the various external and internal components of the camcorder.

Section 2 Disassembly

Removal of Front Panel Block

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the front panel assembly of the camcorder.

Circuit Boards Location

Shows the physical placement of various circuit boards within the camcorder for service.

Section 3 Block Diagrams

Overall Block Diagram

Presents a high-level overview of the camcorder's internal system architecture and signal flow.

Camera/Video Block Diagram

Illustrates the signal paths and components within the camera and video processing sections.

Section 4 Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams

VC-195 BOARD (SIDE B)

Detailed wiring diagram for the VC-195 circuit board, showing component layout and connections.

CF-49 BOARD

Printed wiring board layout and schematic for the CF-49 control board.

Section 5 Adjustments

Camera Section Adjustments

Detailed procedures for calibrating camera functions like white balance and color reproduction.

Mechanical Section Adjustment

Guides for adjusting mechanical aspects such as tape path and component alignment.

Video Section Adjustments

Step-by-step instructions for fine-tuning video signal parameters and performance.

Section 6 Repair Parts List

Exploded Views

Visual breakdown of the camcorder's parts with reference numbers for easy identification.

Electrical Parts List

Comprehensive list of all electrical components, including part numbers and specifications.