CCD-TRV15, CCD-TRV15E, CCD-TRV15EP, CCD-TRV15PK, CCD-TRV215, CCD-TRV25, CCD-TRV25PK, CCD-TRV35, CCD-TRV35E, CCD-TRV615, CCD-TRV65, CCD-TRV65PK, CCD-TRV815, CCD-TRV85, CCD-TRV93 - 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

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 ...........................................................1-4
Checking the recorded picture ...................................................1-5
Playing back a tape .................................................................... 1-5
Searching for the end of the picture .......................................... 1-6
Using alternative power sources ................................................ 1-6
Changing the mode settings ...................................................... 1-7
Shooting with backlighting .......................................................1-8
Using the FADER function .......................................................1-8
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .............................................. 1-9
Using the wide mode function ...................................................1-9
Using the PROGRAM AE function .........................................1-10
Focusing manually ...................................................................1-10
Enjoying picture effect ............................................................ 1-11
Adjusting the exposure ............................................................ 1-11
Superimposing a title ...............................................................1-12
Making your own titles ............................................................ 1-12
Recording with the date/time ...................................................1-12
Optimizing the recording condition .........................................1-13
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function .................................1-13
Watching on a TV screen .........................................................1-13
Editing onto another tape .........................................................1-14
Recording from a VCR or TV .................................................1-14
Charging the lithium battery in the camcoder .........................1-14
Resetting the date and time ...................................................... 1-15
Simple setting of clock by time difference .............................. 1-15
Usable cassettes and playback modes .....................................1-15
Tips for using the battery pack ................................................ 1-16
Maintenance information and precautions .............................. 1-16
Using your camcorder abroad .................................................1-18
Self-diagnosis display .............................................................. 1-18
Identifying the parts .................................................................1-18
Warning Indicators .................................................................. 1-20

2-1. Removal of Front Panel Block and Video Light Block .... 2-1
2-2. Removal of Cabinet (R) Block ......................................... 2-2
2-3. Removal of EVF Block .................................................... 2-2
2-4. Removal of LCD Block (3/3.5 inch) ................................ 2-2
2-5. Removal of LCD Block (2.5 inch) ................................... 2-2
2-6. Removal of CF-51 Board and Control Switch Block

(MR-8500) (Color) ........................................................... 2-3

2-7. Removal of CF-50 Board and Control Switch Block

(MF-8500) (B/W) ............................................................. 2-3

2-8. Removal of EVF Block-2 (Color) .................................... 2-3
2-9. Removal of EVF Block-2 (B/W) ..................................... 2-4
2-10. Removal of Cabinet (L) Block and

Battery Panel Block ......................................................... 2-4

2-11. Removal of Cassette Lid Assembly ................................. 2-5
2-12. Removal of Control Switch Block (FK-8500) ................. 2-5
2-13. Removal of Zoom Lens Block and VL-19 Board ............ 2-5
2-14. Removal of DD-105 Board and PJ-84 (PJ-83) Board ...... 2-5
2-15. Removal of VC-195 and SE-67 (SE-66) Board ............... 2-6
2-16. Service Position ............................................................... 2-6
2-17. Circuit Board Location ..................................................... 2-7

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 (S Type) Block Diagram ........................................... 3-23
3-8. LCD (C Type) Block Diagram ........................................... 3-26
3-9. Color EVF Block Diagram ............................................ 3-29
3-10. B/W EVF Block Diagram .............................................. 3-32
3-11. Power Block Diagram .................................................... 3-35