Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950 only)
Accessing the network.. 205
For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder.
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the default settings with the menu.. 207

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble.. 218 Self-diagnosis display.. 225 Warning indicators and messages. 226

Additional Information

Usable cassettes.. 228 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 231 About i.LINK.. 233 Using your camcorder abroad.. 235 Maintenance information and precautions. 236 Specifications.. 242
Viewing Images Using your Computer
Viewing images on your computer Introduction. 183 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users. 186 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer For Windows users. 194

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls. 244 Index... 254
Quick Start Guide Recording on a tape
This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses ( ) for more information.
Connecting the power cord

(p. 19)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied)

Quick Start Guide

Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.
Inserting a cassette (p. 23) 1
Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.
Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.
Close the cassette compartment by on the pressing cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

Write-protect tab

Recording a picture 1 Remove the lens cap.

(p. 26)

2 Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

OFF(CHG) CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

4 Press START/STOP.

Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA

3 Press OPEN to open
the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.
Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 30).

Camera recording lamp

REC 0:00:01

Notes Fasten the grip strap firmly. The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press the DATA CODE button during playback you can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41).
Note on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 214). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position) as the default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH (p. 37). If you leave your camcorder in the standby for five minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To return to the standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then back to CAMERA. To start recording, press the START/STOP button again without switching the POWER switch. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode The transition between scenes may not be smooth. The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.
Recording a picture After recording
(1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Close the LCD panel. Eject the cassette. Remove the battery pack.

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When the LCD panel is opened, the viewfinder automatically turns off and no image is displayed in the viewfinder. However, in the Mirror Mode, images are displayed in the viewfinder as well (p. 32). LCD screen When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode
This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. The Xz appears in the standby, and z appears in the recording while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. FN appears mirror-reversed in the viewfinder. When you press FN The does not appear on the screen.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording
Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory. Recording mode STBY/REC

0:00:01 45min

Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. FN button Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen. Time The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on. Date The date is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.

JUL 4 2002

12:05:56PM
Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, 0:00:00 (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA and 0:00:00:00 (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press the DATA CODE button during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41).
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The. indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback direction
Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
To monitor high-speed pictures while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal direction, press playback, press N.
To view pictures at double speed
Press 2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press 2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.
To view pictures frame-by-frame
Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press FN, then press END SCH in the stop mode. The last five-second recorded portion is played back and then stopped.
In the various playback modes Sound is muted. The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback. When the playback pause lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this function does not work for an output signal through the DV Interface. When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 19). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 480. When you want to record still images in different size, use the Memory Photo recording (p. 135). When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image quality. The image quality when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV950 only) is used. (The default setting is SUPER FINE).
During and after recording still images on a Memory Stick Your camcorder continues recording on tape. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. To record still images on a Memory Stick during tape recording You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The image when you press PHOTO will be recorded on the Memory Stick. To record images with higher quality We recommend that you use the Memory Photo recording (p. 135). Title The title cannot be recorded.
Recording still images on a Memory Stick during tape recording Recording images with the flash
The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen.

(flash)

Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t t (no indicator) Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye. Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness. No flash: The flash does not fire. The flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 208). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL. Notes Attaching the lens hood or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear. You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time. (auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the prerecording flash or other conditions. A flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location. When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up. Darken the surroundings by covering the lens, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up. If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 77) for focusing manually. When the flashlight does not reach to the subject The color of the image may change. If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after removing the power supply Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).

TITLE SEARCH HAPPY NEW YEAR! PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING NIGHT BASEBALL

[b] [a]

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for [b] Present point on the tape
Press x. If you use a cassette without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search a title. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title search may not work correctly. To superimpose a title See page 119.
Searching a recording by date DATE SEARCH
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (date search). Use a cassette with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
Searching for the date by using cassette memory
Before operation You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory. Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN (3) Press. or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date.

DATE SEARCH

SEP/ 5/02 SEP/ 6/02 DEC/24/02 JAN/ 1/03 FEB/ 11/03 APR/ 29/03
DATE SEARCH SEP/ 5/02 SEP/ 6/02 DEC/24/02 JAN/ 1/03 FEB/ 11/03 APR/ 29/03
Note If one days recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions DATE SEARCH may not work correctly. Cassette memory The tape with cassette memory can hold six recording dates. If you search among seven or more dates, see Searching for the date without using cassette memory below.
Searching for the date without using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select CM SEARCH in to OFF with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 213). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) (4) Press. on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press > on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press. or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.
Searching for a photo PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN
You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images.

(1) Set the IR SETUP code
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. 3 Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in to TAPE, then press the dial (p. 217). 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial. 7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP and turn the dial to select IR SETUP code number of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in About IR SETUP codes. (p. 100)
OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY RETURN OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 1 0:08:55:06 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END [MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 IR TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET IR CONTROL ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06
0:08:55:06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL IR ADJ TEST i. LINK CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 3
About IR SETUP codes The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3. Brand
Sony Aiwa Akai Audio Dynamic Bell&Howell (M. Wards) Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Goldstar/LG GO VIDEO Hitachi HQ Instant Replay JC Penny JVC Kenwood LXI (Sears) Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta

IR SETUP code

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 47, 54, 80 49, 51 21, 21, 70, 82 77, 47, 73 8, 77, 80 26, 40, 77 21, 33, 26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82 36, 37, 44, 8, 32*, 77, 94*, 71 8, 42, 77, 78 8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77 12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35 21, 33, 35, 47 36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 80 17, 77, 78, 83 21, 33, 37, 77 8, 42

In the memory camera

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT
SELF TIMER SPOT PLAY FOCUS INDEX SPOT METER

MEM MIX

In the memory camera In the memory playback (still image)

SLIDE SHOW

9PIC PRINT

Press OK.

Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV950 only) Do not press the LCD screen too hard. Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 238). When the LCD screen gets dirty, clean it with the supplied cleaning cloth. When executing each item The green bar appears above the item. If the items are not available The color of the items changes to gray. Press FN to display the following buttons: In the memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SELFTIMER, SPOT FOCUS, PLAY, INDEX, SPOT METER LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX, MEM MIX SLIDE SHOW, PLAY, INDEX, 9PIC PRINT
In the memory playback PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 PB ZOOM, CAM, INDEX, DELETE, + , LCD BRT, CAM, INDEX, + , SLIDE SHOW, CAM, INDEX, 9PIC PRINT, + ,
Using a Memory Stick Introduction Selecting the still image quality
You can select the image quality in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position). with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality , then press the dial.
MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY SUPER FINE IMAGESIZE FINE RETURN STANDARD REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY STANDARD IMAGESIZE RETURN REMAIN 36 [MENU] : END

Image quality settings

Setting SUPER FINE (SFN) Meaning This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3. Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/6. This is the standard image quality in your camcorder. Standard images are compressed to about 1/10.
FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD)

Recording still images on aMemory Stick Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously
You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the four modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in size or 13 still images in 640 ) 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( EXP BRKTG (Exposure Bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different exposures. ( ) MULTI SCRN (Multi Screen) [b] Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.4 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes. Still images are recorded in size. ( )
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press MENU, then select BURST while STILL SET is selected in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear. (5) Press PHOTO deeper.
MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST OFF QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN
MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN
OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG MULTI SCRN
MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST NORMAL QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN
If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full
FULL appears on the screen, and you cannot record a still image on this Memory Stick. The number of still images in continuous shooting The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the Memory Stick. During recording still images continuously The flash does not work. The effect of exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG) The effect may not appear clearly on the LCD screen. Checking images on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is recommended. When selecting NORMAL Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording. When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still images.
If there is space remaining on the Memory Stick for less than three photos You cannot carry out the exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG). FULL is displayed when you press PHOTO.

: Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional)
Note REC ERROR is displayed and you cannot record In the following instances, pictures. When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing. When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use. When the input signal is cut off.
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing (on a Memory Stick)
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a Memory Stick.

Making the program

Before operation Insert a Memory Stick and a recorded tape into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in to MEMORY, then press the dial (p.217). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE and select the desired image size, then press the dial. (4) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (5) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial. The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (6) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (7) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue. (8) Repeat steps 4 to 7, then set the program. When one program is set, the program mark changes to light blue. You can set 20 programs in maximum.
VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE TOTAL 0:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE TOTAL 0:00:12 SCENE 1 [MENU] : END

N X 0:08:58:IN

Cause and/or Corrective Actions The LCD panel is open. c Close the LCD panel (p. 28). The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
This is not a malfunction. The shutter speed is reduced. This is not a malfunction. If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings when neither a cassette nor a Memory Stick is inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette or a Memory Stick and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 215). The backlight is active. c Set it off (p. 34).
The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. The click of the shutter does not sound. Black bands appear when you record TV or computer screen. An external flash (optional) does not work.
The image is not bright with video flash light (optional).
BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 216). Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF (p. 209). The power of the external flash is off or the power supply is not installed. c Turn on the external flash or install the power supply. Two or more external flashes (optional) are attached. c Only one external flash (optional) can be attached. The manual adjustment is not suitable for the situations (The indicator flashes). c Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK, or cancel the manual adjustment (p. 67).
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the playback
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is not set to VCR. c Set it to VCR (p. 39). The cassette has run out of the tape. The playback button does not work. c Rewind the tape (p. 39). The video heads may be dirty. There are horizontal lines on the c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional) picture, or the playback picture is not (p. 237). clear or does not appear. The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 No sound or only a low sound is in the menu settings. heard when playing back a tape. c Set it to STEREO (p. 210). The volume is turned to minimum. c Turn up the volume (p. 39). AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 210). The cassette has no cassette memory. Displaying the recorded date, DATE c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 90). SEARCH does not work. CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON (p. 213). The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions (p. 91). The cassette has no cassette memory. TITLE SEARCH does not work. c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 89). CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON (p. 213). There is no title in the tape. c Superimpose the titles (p. 119). The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions (p. 89). AUDIO MIX is set to the ST1 side in the menu settings. The new sound added to the c Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 118). recorded tape is not heard. TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings. The title is not displayed. c Set it to ON (p. 213).

You cannot play back images in actual size. You cannot play back image data.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). c Set it to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) (p. 129). The Memory Stick is not inserted. c Insert a Memory Stick (p. 128). The Memory Stick has already been full. c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 177). The Memory Stick formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the Memory Stick or use another Memory Stick (p. 128, 212). The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 126). The image is protected. c Cancel image protection (p. 176). The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 126). The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 126). The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 126). The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 126). INDEX screen is not displayed. c Press INDEX to display the INDEX screen and protect the image (p. 176). The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 126). INDEX screen is not displayed. c Press INDEX to display the INDEX screen and write the print marks on the screen (p. 180). You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture. c Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture (p. 180). The write-protect switch on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 126). You may not be able to play back images in actual size when you try to play back images recorded by other equipment. This is not a malfunction. Your camcorder cannot play back some images processed with a computer (The file name will blink). If you record images with any other equipment, the images may not play back normally on your camcorder.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The cassette has no cassette memory. c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 119). The cassette memory is full. c Erase unwanted titles (p. 121). The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 23). The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions. c Superimpose the title to recorded positions (p. 120). The cassette label is not recorded. The cassette has no cassette memory. c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 124). The cassette memory is full. c Erase unwanted data (p. 121,125). The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red mark is not visible (p. 23). The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. Digital program editing to a tape c Check the connection and set the input selector on the does not function. VCR again (p. 98) The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable. c Set it to IR (p. 99). You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion of the tape. c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 106). The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized. c Adjust the synchronization (p. 104). The IR SETUP code is incorrect. c Set the correct code (p. 100). Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is Digital program editing to a attempted. Memory Stick does not function. c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 160). COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. The Remote Commander supplied c Set it to ON (p. 216). with your camcorder does not work. Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. The batteries are inserted with + and incorrectly matching + and inside the battery compartment. c Insert the batteries correctly (p. 251). The batteries are dead. c Insert new ones (p. 251). The picture from a TV or VCR does DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings. c Set it to LCD (p. 217). not appear even when your

Precautions

Camcorder operation
Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Do not press the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object other than the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only). If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

On handling tapes

Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. Do not open the cassette protect cover or touch the tape. Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.

Camcorder care

Remove the cassette, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish. Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

AC power adaptor

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electric shock. Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. Always keep metal contacts clean. Do not disassemble the unit. Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not place the unit in locations that are: Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating

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Table 6-1-1 (2)

6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS
1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS (CAMERA SECTION)
Color monitor Digital voltmeter Parts Code Vectorscope Frequency counter Usage Auto white balance adjustment/check J-6080-058-A White balance adjustment/check J-6080-808-A White balance check J-6080-806-A White balance check J-6080-807-A White balance check J-6082-200-A J-6020-250-A
1-1-1. List of Service Tools Oscilloscope Regulated power supply Ref. No. J-1 Name
Filter for color temperature correction (C14) ND filter 1.0
J-2 J-3 J-4 J-5 J-6 J-7 J-8 J-9 J-10 J-11 J-12 J-13
ND filter 0.4 ND filter 0.1 Pattern box PTB-450 Color chart for pattern box
Adjustment remote commander (RM-95 upgraded). J-6082-053-B (Note) Siemens star chart J-6080-875-A For checking the flange back Clear chart for pattern box CPC-8 jig Extension cable (60 P, 0.5 mm) Mini pattern box Camera table CPC-jig for LCD panel Background paper J-6080-621-A J-6082-388-A J-6082-466-A For adjusting the video section For adjusting the color viewfinder
For extension between the CD-389 board (CN100) and VC-288 board (CN1201) J-6082-353-B For adjusting the flange back
J-6082-384-A For adjusting the flange back J-6082-529-A For adjusting the LCD system J-2501-130-A
Note 1: If the micro processor IC in the adjustment remote commander is not the new micro processor (UPD7503GC56-12), the pages cannot be switched. In this case, replace with the new micro processor (8-759-148-35). J-1 J-2 J-3 J-4 J-5

Fig. 6-1-1

1-1-2.

Preparations

Pattern box
Note 1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer to 2. DISASSEMBLY. Note 2: When performing only the adjustments, the lens block and boards need not be disassembled. Note 3: Before perform the adjustment, check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. If not, select page: 0, address: 10, and set data 00. 1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 6-1-3. Note 4: As removing the cabinet (R) (removing the CK-116 board CN5203) means removing the lithium 3V power supply (BT5201), data such as date, time, user-set menus will be lost. After completing adjustments, reset these data. If the NS-014 board has been removed, the self-diagnosis data, data on history of use (total drum rotation time, etc. ) will not be lost. (Refer to SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION for the self-diagnosis data, and to 6-4. Service Mode for the data on the history use) Note 5: Setting the Forced Camera Power ON Mode 1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 01, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander. The above procedure will enable the camera power to be turned on with the power switch (PS-1870 block) removed. After completing adjustments, be sure to exit the Forced Camera Power ON Mode. Note 6: Exiting the Forced Camera Power ON Mode 1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: D, address: 10, set data: 00, and press the PAUSE button of the adjustment remote commander. 3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.

Front of the lens

Fig. 6-1-2
AC power adaptor (8.4 Vdc) AC-L10, AC-VQ800 etc. EVF BLOCK
Must be connected when performing the EVF system adjustment. LENS BLOCK

CN7205

Must be connected to FLASH unit when performing the strobe adjustment.

CN7211 CN1501

CN1010

CD-389 board

DB-014 board

CN7207 CN7206 CN7201

CN1004

CN7204

CN7200

CN7202

Extension cable (60P, 0.5mm) (J-6082-466-A)

DC IN jack

FP-498 flexible FP-499 flexible

FRONT PANEL BLOCK

Must be connected

CN1201

CN1023
CPC-jig for LCD panel (J-6082-529-A)

CN1009 CN1024

VC-288 board

CN5904 CN1003 CN1002

CN1001 CN1008
Must be connected when performing the LCD system adjustment.
CN1006 CN1901 CN1007 CN1022 CN1005

MA-410 CN5906 board

CN1021
Must be connected when performing the video or EVF system adjustment.
Connect to Mechanism deck

CPC-8 jig (J-6082-388-A)

CN5202

CN5201 CN5203

JK-222 board

CN5206

CK-116 board

CN5205

S Video jack USB jack

DV jack

Must be connected to SE-132 board when performing the steady shot check

CN5204

LANC jack Audio/Video jack
Adjustment remote commander

CABINET (R)

HEAD PHONE jack
Video (Yellow) Audio R (Red) Audio L (White)

Terminated at 75

Color monitor

Vectorscope

Fig. 6-1-3
1-1-3. Precaution 1. Setting the Switch Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments without loading cassette. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. POWER switch (PS-1870 block). CAMERA FOCUS (FP-504 flexible).. MAN BACK LIGHT (CK-116 board).. OFF SPOT LIGHT (CK-116 board).. OFF ZEBRA (CK-116 board).. OFF PROGRAM AE (KP-1870 block).. OFF SHUTTER SPEED (KP-1870 block).. AUTO 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. WHITE BAL (KP-1870 block).. OFF EXPOSURE (KP-1870 block). AUTO P EFFECT (MENU setting).. OFF FLASH LVL (MENU setting).. NORMAL D ZOOM (MENU setting).. OFF STEADY SHOT (MENU setting).. OFF DEMO MODE (MENU setting). OFF
2. Order of Adjustments Basically carry out adjustments in the order given. Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame)
Yellow Cyan Green White Magenta Red
H Electronic beam scanning frame
Yellow Cyan Green White Magenta Red Blue

CRT picture frame

V A B A=B B A Enlargement
Fig. b (monitor TV picture)
Fig. a (VIDEO terminal of A/V jack output waveform)

Difference in level

Adjust the camera zoom and direction to obtain the output waveform shown in Fig. a and the monitor TV display shown in Fig. b.

C Page table Initial value Address NTSC PAL 5F 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F to 77 to 79 7A 7B to 82 83, 86 to 8A 8B 8C 8D to A2 A3 A4 to A9 AA AB AC AD AE AF to C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2 A1 7F 87 3F A1 7F 87 3F 91 2C 91 2C Fixed data-2

Remark

Address C5 C6 C7, C8 C9 CA CB CC CD CE CF, D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8
Initial value NTSC PAL Fixed data-2
VCO adj. (LCD) V-COM adj. (LCD) RGB AMP adj. (LCD) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) V-COM level adj. (LCD) White balance adj. (LCD) Contrast adj. (LCD)
Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)

Fixed data-2

Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data)
D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF to E1 E2 E3 E4, E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 to F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 FA FB FC FD FE FF Emergency memory address Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2
1-2-3. Initialization of E, F, 1E, 1F Page Data Note: If reading/writing data on pages 1E, 1F, set data: 01 to page: 0, address: 10, and then select pages E, F. By this data setting, the pages 1E, 1F can be selected. After the data reading/writing finished, return the data on page: 0, address: 10 to 00. 1. Initializing of E, F, 1E, 1F Page Data Note 1: If Initialization of Pages E, F, 1E, 1F is executed, all data on pages E, F, 1E, 1F are initialized. (Only an individual page cannot be initialized) Note 2: If the E, F, 1E, 1F page data has been initialized, the following adjustments need to be performed again. 1) Modification of E, F, 1E, 1F page data 2) Camera system adjustments Note 3: Check that the voltage of power supply is 6.0 0.1Vdc. Note 4: NTSC model: DCR-TRV940/TRV950 PAL model: DCR-TRV940E/TRV950E Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Initializing method: Order Page Address Data 00 Set the following data, and press PAUSE button. 2D: NTSC model 2F: PAL model 01 Press PAUSE button. Check the data changes to 01. Perform Modification of E, F, 1E, 1F Page Data Procedure E 00 to FF F 10 to FF 1E 00 to C3 1F 00 to FF

Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 60 to 70. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE button. Turn OFF the main power supply. Perform Flange Back Check.
Note 5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 60 to 70. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Turn OFF the main power supply. Perform Flange Back Adjustment (2). Procedure Press PAUSE button.
Flange Back Check Siemens star (2.0 m from the front of the lens) (Luminance: 300 to 400 lux) Check operation on monitor TV Focused at the TELE end and WIDE end

Subject

Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Specified value
Note 1: Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. Switch setting 1) POWER.. CAMERA Note 2: When the auto focus is ON, the lens can be checked if it is focused or not by observing the data on the page: 1 of the adjusting remote commander. 1 : 00 : XX Odd: Focused Even: Unfocused Preparations before adjustments: 1) Place the Siemens star 2.0 m from the front of the lens. Checking method: Order Page Address Data Shoot the Siemens star with the zoom WIDE end. Observe the TV monitor and check that the lens is focused. 03 0F Check that the lens is focused. (Note 2) Shoot the Siemens star with the zoom TELE end. Turn on the auto focus. Procedure
Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure
Picture Frame Setting Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) (1.0 m from the front of lens) Video terminal of A/V jack (75 terminated) Oscilloscope and monitor TV A=B, C=D, E=F
Check on the oscilloscope

1. Horizontal period

A=B B A C=D C D
Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Specified Value
Switch setting 1) POWER.. CAMERA 2) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting). OFF 3) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting).. OFF 4) FOCUS... MAN Setting method: Order 1 Procedure Adjust the zoom and the camera direction, and set the specified position. Mark the position of the picture frame on the monitor TV, and adjust the picture frame to the this position in following adjustment using Color reproduction adjustment frame.

Fig. 6-1-11

2. Vertical period

E E=F F

Fig. 6-1-12
Check on the monitor TV (Underscanned mode)
Color bar chart picture frame

Monitor TV picture frame

Fig. 6-1-13
8. AWB Standard Data Input RadarW Adjust the white balance reference at 3200K. Subject Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) F 2A to 2D
9. MAX GAIN Adjustment RadarW Setting the minimum illumination. If it is not consistent, the image level required for taking subjects in low illuminance will not be produced (dark). Subject Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) F 19

R-Y MG

YE B-Y B

CY Burst position G

PAL model

R-Y Burst position R MG
Note 5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 38 to 3B. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data 01 9D Procedure Press PAUSE button.

Fig. 6-1-16

15. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment Adjust the gain of the PSD sensor for the steady shot. Perform the angular velocity sensor sensitivity adjustment only when replacing the angular velocity sensor or lens block. When the microprocessor, circuit, etc. malfunctions, do not perform this adjustment but check operations only. Note 1: Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. Note 2: NTSC model: DCR-TRV940/TRV950 PAL model: DCR-TRV940E/TRV950E Switch setting 1) POWER.. CAMERA 2) ZOOM... TELE end 3) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting). OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting).. ON
Order Page Address Data 10
Procedure Calculate D84 using following equations. (decimal calculation) D84 = 128 DSV Convert D84 to a hexadecimal number, and obtain D84. (Note 2)

F 84 D84

Press PAUSE button.
Note 1: Keep a note of DSV value to use at 16. Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment. Note 2: Refer to table 6-4-1. Hexadecimal-decimal conversion table Processing after Completing Adjustment:
15-1. PSD Sensor Gain Adjustment (1) Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Pattern A (1.5 m from the front of lens) Video terminal of A/V jack Oscilloscope (V period) F 84
Pattern A White Black White
Order Page Address Data 00
Procedure Press PAUSE button. Check that the steady shot function operates normally.

A4 size (297 x 210 mm)

Fig. 6-1-17
Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data F 8F Press PAUSE button. Press PAUSE button. Shoot the pattern A at the TELE end. Adjust the focus. Measure the falling edge of waveform, SV1 (msec). Press PAUSE button. Measure the falling edge of waveform, SV2 (msec). Calculate DSV using following equations. (decimal calculation) (Note 1) NTSC: DSV = 2.751 (SV2 SV1) PAL: DSV = 3.298 (SV2 SV1)

Note 5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 90 to A5. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data 9C 00 Procedure Press PAUSE button.
Note 6: Press the STOP button on the adjusting remote commander, and set the data. Note 7: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 8A to 8F. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE button.
19. Strobe White Balance Adjustment RadarW Adjust the white balance when the strobe light flashed. Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specified Value Flash adjustment box (Note 3) (50 cm from the front of the lens) Video terminal of A/V jack (75 terminated) Vectorscope F 36, 37 Fig. 6-1-21
Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data 7 E E 30 BPress PAUSE button. Press PAUSE button. Procedure Press PAUSE button.
Note 1: Perform Hall Adjustment, Flange Back Adjustment, F No. & ND Light Quality Standard Data Input, AWB Adjustment and Strobe Light Level Adjustment before this adjustment. Note 2: Restrict external light to enter the Flash adjustment box as less as possible. Note 3: Refer to 4. Preparing the Flash adjustment box. Note 4: Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. Switch setting 1) POWER.. CAMERA 2) DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu setting). OFF 3) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting).. OFF 4) Flash... OPEN (Press the FLASH button to activate the Flash mode, and then press the PHOTO button.) Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data 00 E7 Press PAUSE button. Check the flashing of strobe light Check the data changes to 01. Wait for 3 seconds. Check that the center of the white luminance point within the circle shown Fig. 6-1-21. 6 B02 B9 Press PAUSE button. (Note 6) Check the flashing of strobe light Check the data changes to 01. E E B6 B01 Check that the LED of the FLASH button is lit. (Note 5) Press PAUSE button. Press PAUSE button. Procedure

Fig. 6-1-21

Note 5: Press the STOP button on the adjusting remote commander, and set the data. Note 6: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: 36, 37.

Entrance side

Check this section (Normal waveform)

Exit side

TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT
1. Preparation for Adjustment 1) Clean the tape running side (tape guide, drum, capstan shaft, pinch roller, etc.). 2) Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC jack. 3) Turn the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander to the ON position. 4) Connect an oscilloscope to VC-288 board CN1008 via the CPC-8 jig (J-6082-388-A). Channel 1: VC-288 board, CN1008 Pin w; (Note) External trigger: VC-288 board, CN1008 Pin qj Note: Connect a 75 resistor between pins w; of CN1008 and ql (GND). 75 resistor (Parts code: 1-247-804-11) 5) Playback the alignment tape for tracking. (XH2-1) 6) Select page: 3, address: 33, and set data: 08. 7) Select page: 3, address: 26, and set data: 31. 8) Check that the oscilloscope RF waveform is normal at the entrance and exit. If not normal, adjust according to the separate volume DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VI J Mechanism .

CH2 (Trigger) 3.3 msec

Fig. 6-2-1
6-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS
NTSC model : PAL model : DCR-TRV940/TRV950 DCR-TRV940E/TRV950E
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS (VIDEO SECTION)
Use the following measuring instruments for video section adjustments. 3-1-1. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Equipment Required

12) 13)

TV monitor Oscilloscope (dual-phenomenon, band above 30 MHz with delay mode) (Unless specified otherwise, use a 10 : 1 probe.) Frequency counter Pattern generator with video output terminal. Digital voltmeter Audio generator Audio level meter Audio distortion meter Audio attenuator Regulated power supply Alignment tapes Tracking standard (XH2-1) Parts code: 8-967-997-01 SW/OL standard (XH2-3) Parts code: 8-967-997-11 Audio operation check for NTSC (XH5-3) Parts code: 8-967-997-51 System operation check for NTSC (XH5-5) Parts code: 8-967-997-61 Audio operation check for PAL (XH5-3P) Parts code: 8-967-997-55 System operation check for PAL (XH5-5P) Parts code: 8-967-997-66 Adjustment remote commander (J-6082-053-B) CPC-8 jig (J-6082-388-A)
3-1-2. Precautions on Adjusting 1) This set is adjusted in two modes, VTR mode and CAMERA mode. To activate the VTR mode, set the POWER switch to the VIDEO position, or select the Forced VTR Power ON Mode with the adjusting remote commander. (Note 1) To activate the CAMERA mode, set the POWER switch to the CAMERA position, or select the Forced CAMERA Power ON Mode with the adjusting remote commander. (Note 2) After the adjustment finished, be sure to cancel the Forced VTR Power ON Mode or Forced CAMERA Power ON Mode. (Note 4) 2) The VTR can be operated even if the cabinet (R) (operation switch (CK-116 board), LCD block) is removed. However, the lithium 3V power is removed if the cabinet (R) is removed (CN5203 on the CK-116 board is disconnected), causing the data such as date and time, user set menu, etc. to be cleared. These data must be re-set after the adjustment finished. The diagnostic data and log data (drum running hours, user first power ON date, last dew date) are saved even if the lithium 3V power is removed. When the cabinet (R) is removed, disconnect the following connector: 1. CK-116 board CN5203 (60P, 0.5mm) 3) The VTR can be operated even if the front panel block (MA410 board, focus ring, micro unit) is removed. When the front panel block is removed, disconnect the following connectors: 1. MA-410 board CN5906 (33P, 0.5mm) 2. MA-410 board CN5904 (8P, 0.5mm) 4) The BT-003 board (DCR-TRV950/TRV950E only) and the flash unit need not be connected. If removed, disconnect the following connectors: 1. BT-003 board CN101 (15P, 0.3mm) (DCR-TRV950/ TRV950E only) 2. BT-003 board CN102 (Bluetooth antenna terminal) (DCR-TRV950/TRV950E only) 3. DB-014 board CN1010 (23P, 0.3mm) 5) The view finder block (LB-080 board) and the intelligent accessory shoe need not be connected. If removed, disconnect the following connectors: 1. DB-014 board CN7211 (21P, 0.3mm) 2. DB-014 board CN7205 (27P, 0.3mm) 6) The lens block (CD-389 board) need not be connected. If removed, disconnect the following connectors: 1. VC-288 board CN1201 (60P, 0.5mm) 2. DB-014 board CN1501 (10P, 0.5mm) 3. DB-014 board CN1004 (39P, 0.3mm) 7) With the forced power ON mode activated, the VTR can be operated even if the operation switch block (PS-1870) is removed. If removed, disconnect the following connector: 1. DB-014 board CN7201 (6P, 0.5mm)

indicated indicated indicated

Fig. 6-3-4

3. Node Unique ID No. Input Note 1: Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. Note 2: Perform 3-2. Input of Serial No. if the data on page 8 has been cleared and the node unique ID No. is not found.
3-2. Input of Serial No. Write the serial No. and model code to the EEPROM (nonvolatile memory). In writing the serial No., a decimal number should be converted into a hexadecimal number. Page Address 8 91, 92, 93
3-1. Input of Company ID Write the company ID to the EEPROM (nonvolatile memory). Page Address 8 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 90
Input method: 1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: 8, and enter the following data. Note 2: Each time the data is set, press the PAUSE button on the adjusting remote commander. Address 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 Data 02
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Read the serial No. from the model name label, and it is assumed to be D1. Example: If serial No. is 77881, D1 = 77881 3) From Table 6-3-2, obtain D2 and H1 that correspond to D1. Example: If D1 = 77881, D2 = D= 12345 H1 = FE D1 (decimal) 00001 to to 131071 D2 (decimal) D1 DH1 (hexadecimal) (Service model code) FE FE FE
131072 to196607 D1 131072

Table 6-3-2

4) Enter H1 to address: 91 on page: 8. Example: If H1 = FE, select page: 8, address: 91, and set data: FE, then press the PAUSE button. 5) From Table 6-3-3, obtain the maximum decimal number less than D2, and it is assumed to be D3. Example: If D2 = 12345. D3 = 12288 6) From Table 6-3-3, obtain a hexadecimal number that corresponds to D3, and it is assumed to be H3. Example: If D3 = 12288, H3 = 3000 7) Caluculate D 4 using following equations (decimal caluculation). (0 D4 225) D 4 = D2 D 3 Example: If D2 = 12345 and D3 = 12288, D4 = = 57 8) Convert D4 into a hexadecimal number to obtain H4. (See Table 6-4-1 Hexadecimal - decimal conversion table in 6-4. Service Mode) Example: If D4 = 57, H4 = 39 9) Enter higher two digits of H3 to address: 92 on page: 8. Example: If H3 = 3000, select page: 8, address: 92, and set data: 30, then press the PAUSE button. 10) Enter H4 to address: 93 on page: 8. Example: If H4 = 39, select page: 8, address: 93, and set data: 39, then press the PAUSE button. 11) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00.
H0900 0A00 0B00 0C00 0D00 0E00 0F1900 1A00 1B00 1C00 1D00 1E00 1F00

D16128

H2900 2A00 2B00 2C00 2D00 2E00 2F3900 3A00 3B00 3C00 3D00 3E00 3F00

D24320

H4900 4A00 4B00 4C00 4D00 4E00 4F5900 5A00 5B00 5C00 5D00 5E00 5F00

When the ODD channel is defective Data of page: C, address: 12 EE E8 E7 Contents of defect Writing into EEP ROM (IC2502) is defective Adjustment data is out of range No data is returned from IC2101
AGC Center Level Adjustment (VC-288 board)
APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-288 board)
Mode Subject Measurement Point VTR playback Recorded signal at Preparations before adjustments CH1: Pin w; of CN1008 (RF MON) (Note 1) CH2 (Trigger): Pin qj of CN1008 (SWP) Oscilloscope C 1E The data of page: 3, address: 03 is 00
Mode Subject Measurement Point VTR playback Recorded signal at Preparations before adjustments CH1: Pin w; of CN1008 (RF MON) (Note 1) CH2 (Trigger): Pin qj of CN1008 (SWP) Oscilloscope C 18, 19, 1B, 1C, 21, 2C The data of page: 3, address: 03 is 00
Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specified value
Note 1: Connect a 75 resistor (1-247-804-11) between Pin w; and Pin ql (GND) of CPC jig. Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Confirm that the playback RF signal is stable. (Fig. 6-3-5) Press PAUSE button. Check the data changes to 00 Check the data is 00. (Note 2) Perform APC & AEQ Adjustment. Procedure Playback the recorded signal atPreparations before adjustments.
Note 1: Connect a 75 resistor (1-247-804-11) between Pin w; and Pin ql (GND) of CPC jig. Note 2: Perform AGC Center Level Adjustment before this adjustment. Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data Confirm that the playback RF signal is stable. (Fig. 6-3-5) Press PAUSE button. Check the data changes from 07to 00 in about 20 seconds after pressing PAUSE button Check the data is 00. (Note 3) Procedure Playback the recorded signal atPreparations before adjustments.
Note 2: If the data is other than 00, adjustment has errors. (Take an appropriate remedial measures according to the errors referring to the following table) Data of page: 3, address: 50 Contents of defect Perform re-adjustment. (Note 3) The machine is defective. Perform re-adjustment. (Note 3) The machine is defective.
Note 3: If the data is other than 00, adjustment has errors. (Take an appropriate remedial measures according to the errors referring to the following table) Data of page: 3, address: Contents of defect Perform re-adjustment. (Note 4) The machine is defective. Perform re-adjustment. (Note 4) The machine is defective. The machine is defective.

When the data of page: 3, address: 0C, is 04:
When the data of page: 3, address: 0C, is 00:

Fig. 6-3-6

S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (DB-014 board) CAMERA Arbitrary Y signal terminal of S VIDEO jack (75 terminated) Oscilloscope C 25 A = mVp-p
Mode Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address Specified value
S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment (DB-014 board) CAMERA Arbitrary Chroma signal terminal of S VIDEO jack (75 terminated) External trigger: Y signal terminal of S VIDEO jack (75 terminated) Oscilloscope C 26, 27 Cr level: A = mVp-p (NTSC) A = mVp-p (PAL) Cb level:B = mVp-p (NTSC) B = mVp-p (PAL) Burst level: C = mVp-p (NTSC) C = mVp-p (PAL)
Mode Subject Measurement Point
Note: Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. Switch setting 1) DEMO MODE (Menu display).. OFF Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data C C 01 0C 0C 02 Press PAUSE button. Change the data and set the Y signal level (A) to the specified value. Press PAUSE button. Press PAUSE button. Procedure
Note 1: Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. Note 2: NTSC model: DCR-TRV940/TRV950 PAL model: DCR-TRV940E/TRV950E Switch setting 1) DEMO MODE (Menu display).. OFF Adjusting method: Order Page Address Data 3 C C C C 01 0C Press PAUSE button. Change the data and set the Cr signal level (A) to the specified value. Press PAUSE button. Change the data and set the Cb signal level (B) to the specified value. Press PAUSE button. Check the burst signal (C) to the specified value. 0C 00

Center of luminance line

Fig. 6-3-7
0.28 sec (NTSC) 0.23 sec (PAL)

Fig. 6-3-8

VIDEO OUT Level Check (DB-014 board) CAMERA Arbitrary Video terminal of A/V jack (75 terminated) Oscilloscope Sync level: A = mVp-p (NTSC) A = mVp-p (PAL) Burst level: B = mVp-p (NTSC) B = mVp-p (PAL)
Mode Subject Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Specified value
Note 1: Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is 00. Note 2: NTSC model: DCR-TRV940/TRV950 PAL model: DCR-TRV940E/TRV950E Switch setting 1) DEMO MODE (Menu display).. OFF Checking method: Order Page Address Data 3 0C 0C 02 Procedure Press PAUSE button. Check the sync signal level (A) to the specified value. Check the burst signal level (B) to the specified value. Press PAUSE button.

Fig. 6-3-9

Overall Noise Level Check Camera recording and playback No signal: Insert a shorting plug in the MIC jack Audio left or right terminal of A/V jack Audio level meter Below 45 dBs (IHF-A filter ON, 20 kHz LPF ON)
Mode Signal Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Specified Value
Checking Method: 1) Insert a shorting plug in the MIC jack. 2) Record in the camera mode. 3) Playback the recorded section. 4) Check that the noise level is the specified value.
Overall Separation Check Camera recording and playback 400 Hz, 66 dBs signal: MIC jack <right> [left] (Connect the MIC jack <left> [right] to GND) Audio <left> [right] terminal of A/V jack Audio level meter Below 40 dBs (IHF-A filter ON)
Measurement Point Measuring Instrument Specified Value < > : Left channel check [ ] : Right channel check
Checking Method: 1) Input the 400 Hz, 66 dBs signal in the <right> [left] terminal of the MIC jack only. 2) Record in the camera mode. 3) Playback the recorded section. 4) Check that the signal level of the audio output <left> [right] terminal is the specified value.

6-4. SERVICE MODE

4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER
The adjustment remote commander is used for changing the calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc. The adjustment remote commander performs bi-directional communication with the unit using the remote commander signal line (LANC). The resultant data of this bi-directional communication is written in the non-volatile memory. 1. Using the Adjustment Remote Commander 1) Connect the adjustment remote commander to the LANC terminal. 2) Set the HOLD switch of the adjustment remote commander to HOLD (SERVICE position). If it has been properly connected, the LCD on the adjustment remote commander will display as shown in Fig. 6-4-1. 2. Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment Remote Commander Mishandling of the adjustment remote commander may erase the correct adjustment data at times. To prevent this, it is recommended that all adjustment data be noted down before beginning adjustments and new adjustment data after each adjustment.

Address

Fig. 6-4-1
3) Operate the adjustment remote commander as follows. Changing the page The page increases when the EDIT SEARCH+ button is pressed, and decreases when the EDIT SEARCH button is pressed. There are altogether 16 pages, from 0 to F. Hexadecimal notation LCD Display Decimal notation conversion value A B CD E F A b c d E F 1314 15
Changing the address The address increases when the FF (M) button is pressed, and decreases when the REW (m) button is pressed. There are altogether 256 addresses, from 00 to FF. Changing the data (Data setting) The data increases when the PLAY (N) button is pressed, and decreases when the STOP (x) button is pressed. There are altogether 256 data, from 00 to FF. Writing the adjustment data The PAUSE button must be pressed to write the adjustment data in the nonvolatile memory. (The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power supply (8.4 V) once.

3. Bit Value Discrimination Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the adjustment remote commander for the following items. Us the table below to discriminate if the bit value is 1 or 0.
Display on the adjustment remote commander
Address Page bit3 to bit0 discrimination bit7 to bit4 discrimination (Example) If the remote commander display is 8E, bit value from bit 7 to bit 4 can be discriminated from the column A, and those from bit 3 to bit 0 from column B.
Display on the adjustment remote commander A A (A) B (b) C (C) D (d) E (E) B F (F )

bit3 or bit1

Bit values bit2 bit1 or or bit6 bit1

bit0 or bit1

Jack Check (1) Address 0C

Page 7

Function MIC jack (MA-410 board J5901) VIDEO/AUDIO jack (JK-222 board J404) S VIDEO jack (JK-222 block J401)
When bit value = 1 Used Used Used
When bit value = 0 Not used Not used Not used
Using method: 1) Select page: 7, address: 0C. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of jack can be discriminated.
Jack Check (2) Address 61 Function Head Phone jack (JK-222 block J403) When bit value = 1 Used When bit value = 0 Not used

Page 3 Bit 6

Using method: 1) Select page: 3, address: 61. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of jack can be discriminated.
Switch Check Address 61 to 66

Page 2

Using method: 1) Select page: 2, address: 61 to 66. 2) By discriminating the display data, the pressed key can be discriminated. Data Address to 0C 61 (KEY AD1) (IC3101 y;) 62 (KEY AD2) (IC3101 ya) 19 0D to 25 to 3F 4E 40 to 5D 6F 5E to 82 to AA C1 AB to D7 EB D8 to FF
PHOTO FOCUS NETWORK *1 FADER FLASH (REC) INFINITY (FP-497 flexible) (FP-504 flexible) (FP-504 flexible) (CF-1870 block) (FP-504 flexible) (S001) (S604) (S603) (S001) (S601)
FOCUS AUTO/ FOCUS MAN PUSH AUTO (FP-504 flexible) (FP-504 flexible) (S601) (S601, S602)
SEL/PUSH EDIT EDIT DATA CODE ZEBRA 100 ZEBRA OFF ZEBRA 70 EXEC (EXEC) SEARCH SEARCH + (CK-116 board) (CK-116 board) (CK-116 board) (CK-116 board) (KP-1870 block) (CK-116 board) (CK-116 board) (S5203) (S5202) (S5202) (S5202) (S007) (S5204) (S5205) PANEL PANEL REC CLOSE OPEN (CK-116 board) (FP-495 flexible) (FP-495 flexible) (S5211, S5212) (S001) (S001)
63 STOP REW PLAY FF (KEY AD3) (CK-116 board) (CK-116 board) (CK-116 board) (CK-116 board) (IC3101 yg) (S5206) (S5207) (S5208) (S5209)

Using method: 1) The record of use data is displayed at page: 7, addresses: C8 to CD.
10. Record of Self-diagnosis check Page 7 Address B0 to C6
Note 1: This data will not be erased (reset) when the lithium 3 V power supply (CK-116 board BT5201) is removed. Note 2: Check that the data of page: 0, address 10 is 00. Address B0 B1 B2 B4 B5 B6 B8 B9 BA BC BD BE C0 C1 C2 C4 C5 C6 Self-diagnosis code Repaired by code (Occurred 1st time) *1 Block function code (Occurred 1st time) Detailed code (Occurred 1st time) Repaired by code (Occurred 2nd time) *1 Block function code (Occurred 2nd time) Detailed code (Occurred 2nd time) Repaired by code (Occurred 3rd time) *1 Block function code (Occurred 3rd time) Detailed code (Occurred 3rd time) Repaired by code (Occurred 4th time) *1 Block function code (Occurred 4th time) Detailed code (Occurred 4th time) Repaired by code (Occurred 5th time) *1 Block function code (Occurred 5th time) Detailed code (Occurred 5th time) Repaired by code (Occurred the last time) *1 Block function code (Occurred the last time) Detailed code (Occurred the last time) *1 : 01 t C, 03 t E Using method: 1) The past self-diagnosis codes are displayed at page: 7, address: B0 to C6. Refer to 1-6. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION of SERVICE MANUAL, LEVEL 2 (992997831.pdf) for detail of the self-diagnosis code.
FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT
Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use.

For NTSC model

DCR-TRV940/TRV950

R-Y MG R YE G 6-75E 6-75

DCR-TRV940E/TRV950E

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Ver. 1.0 Date 2002.05 History Official Release Contents S.M. Rev. issued