CCD-TR315E, CCD-TR415E, CCD-TR425E, CCD-TR515E, CCD-TR516E, CCD-TR713E, CCD-TRV16E, CCD-TRV26E, CCD-TRV27E, CCD-TRV27EP, CCD-TRV36E, CCD-TRV46E - Sony Movie Service Manual (repair manual). Page 8

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1. Power Supply During Repairs ................................................ 5
2. To Take out a Cassette when not Eject (Force Eject) .............. 5

1. Self-diagnosis Function ........................................................... 6
2. Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 6
3. Service Mode Display ............................................................. 6

3-1. Display Method ................................................................ 6
3-2. Switching of Backup No. ................................................. 6
3-3. End of Display ................................................................. 6

4. Self-diagnosis Code Table ....................................................... 7

This section is extacked from instruction manual of
CCD-TRV16E/TRV27E/TRV46E.

Using this Manual ..................................................................... 1-1
Checking Supplied Accessories ................................................. 1-1
Installing and Charging the Battery Pack .................................. 1-1
Inserting a Cassette .................................................................... 1-3
Camera Recording ..................................................................... 1-3
Hints for Better Shooting .......................................................... 1-5
Checking the Recorded Picture ................................................. 1-5
Playing Back a Tape .................................................................. 1-6
Searching for the End of the Picture .......................................... 1-7
Using Alternative Power Sources .............................................. 1-7
Changing the Mode Settings ..................................................... 1-7
Shooting with Backlighting ....................................................... 1-9
Using the FADER Function ....................................................... 1-9
Shooting in the Dark (NightShot) ........................................... 1-10
Using the Wide Mode Function ............................................... 1-10
Using the PROGRAM AE Function ........................................ 1-11
Focusing Manually .................................................................. 1-11
Enjoying Picture Effect ........................................................... 1-12
Adjusting the Exposure ........................................................... 1-12
Superimposing a Title .............................................................. 1-13
Making your own Titles ........................................................... 1-13
Recording with the Date/Time ................................................ 1-14
Optimizing the Recording Condition ...................................... 1-14
Using the Built-in Light .......................................................... 1-14
Releasing the STEADYSHOT Function ................................. 1-15
Watching on a TV Screen ........................................................ 1-15
Editing onto Another Tape ....................................................... 1-16
Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcoder ...................... 1-16
Resetting the Date and Time ................................................... 1-16
Simple Setting of Clock by Time Difference .......................... 1-17
Usable Cassettes and Playback Modes .................................... 1-17
Tips for Using the Battery Pack .............................................. 1-17
Maintenance Information and Precautions .............................. 1-18
Using your Camcorder Abroad ................................................ 1-20
Trouble Check ......................................................................... 1-20
Self-Diagnosis Display ............................................................ 1-22
Identifying the Parts ................................................................ 1-22
Warning Indicators .................................................................. 1-25

2-1. Removal of Front Panel Block and Video Light Block .... 2-1
2-2. Removal of LB-54, VF-119 and

VF-120 Boards (Color View Finder Models) .................. 2-2

2-3. Removal of VF-99 Board and

CRT Assembly (B/W View Finder Models) ..................... 2-2

2-4. Removal of Cabinet (R) Block ......................................... 2-3
2-5. Removal of Cassette Lid Assembly ................................. 2-3
2-6. Removal of Battery Panel Block .......................................... 2-3
2-7. Removal of Cabinet (L) Block ......................................... 2-4
2-8. Removal of Control Switch Block (FK-8500) ................. 2-4
2-9. Removal of Zoom Lens Block and VL-20/21 Board ....... 2-4
2-10. Removal of VC-215, SE-80/81, DD-117 and

PJ-90/91 Boards ............................................................... 2-5

2-11. Removal of View Finder Block ........................................ 2-5
2-12. Removal of TR Cover, CF-60 Board and

Display Panel (TR series) ................................................ 2-6

2-13. Removal of IR Cover, CF-61 Board

and LCD Panel (TRV series) ............................................ 2-6

2-14. Service Position ............................................................... 2-7
2-15. Circuit Boards Location ................................................... 2-8
2-16. Flexible Boards and Flat Cables Location ....................... 2-8

3-1. Overall Block Diagram .................................................... 3-1
3-2. Camera/Video 1 Block Diagram ...................................... 3-5
3-3. VTR/Camera Control Block Diagram ............................. 3-9
3-4. Servo Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-12
3-5. Mode Control Block Diagram ........................................ 3-15
3-6. Audio Block Diagram .................................................... 3-19
3-7. LCD Block Diagram (TRV series) ..................................... 3-23
3-8. Color EVF Block Diagram (Color EVF model) ............ 3-26
3-9. B/W EVF Block Diagram (B/W EVF model) ............... 3-29
3-10. Power Block Diagram .................................................... 3-33