Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating tile unit, please and retain it for future reference. Owner's The Model and number whenever tbis manual tboroughly, Record model serial read you serial numbers in the space call upon are located provided your Sony No DCR-TRV on the bottom. below. dealer Refer regarding Model SerialNo. to these this Record the numbers product. No AC- Serial No. #i_i[_@ Handycam CO,._..
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Itandycam. With your t landycam, you carl capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your t tandycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is veQ[ easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can e_oy fol years to come To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. C_LmC_4: TO REDUCE _E R_ NO L_E_3ER_qOEAeLE pP_T_ IN_4DE.
Declaration Trade Name: Model No.: of Conformity SONY DCR_TRV25, DCRTRV2? "Memory Stick" This Class Bdigita! apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Responsible Address: Party:Sony Electronics Inc. 080 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, N]07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
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Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode °BACKLIGHT p. 331 • NightShot/SuperNightShot/Color Slow Shutter tP. 341 • PROGRAM AE tP. 581 • Adjusting the exposure manually tP- 601 Functions for giving images more impact +Digital zoom (p, 30) Tile default setting is OFF. {To zoom greater than 10> select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu • Fader tP. 511 • Picture effect tP. 541 •Digital effect tP. 551 °Titles tP. 981 • MEMORY MIX* p.
Table of contents Main Features ...................................... 4 Quick Start Guide Recording oi1 a tape ............................. 8 Recording on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRVI6) ...................... 10 Using Using special effects the PROGRAM Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60 Focusing manually ................................ 61 Interval recording ................................. 62 Frame by fl-ame recording Frame Getting Started Using this manual ..........................
Table of contents Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" MPEG movie recording ............ Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture ............................. Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) .................. Copying still images from a tape PHOTO SAVE ............................ Viewing still images Memory Photo playback .......... Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback .............
Quick Start Guide - Recording This chapter introduces tape of your camcorder. more information. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder on a tape you to the basic features to record on a See the page in parentheses "( )"for outdoors (p. 16). Connect the plug with its • mark facing up. O Slide Ik_ OPEN/ ELECT in the direction of the arrow the lid and open 0 Push the center Ofthe Cassette back to insert the cassette.
O f Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears screen. on the / Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 29). When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off.
- Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder. See tile page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Open the DC IN _ jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory facing up as illustrated. Connect the plug with its • mark facing up.
O Open the LCD Press PHOTO When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your _ye against the eyecup. Adjust tbe viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 29j. _ lightly. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want and tb}_e for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 23). Press PHOTO deeper.
-- Getting Started Using -- this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV27 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, tBe model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, fur example, "DCR-TRV27 only".
Using this manual Your camcorder your camcorder. is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory Clll. Functions that require cassette memory are: difforent operations depending on whether or not the tape has a END SEARCH (p. 37) DATE SEARCH (p. 71) PHOTO SEARCH (p. 73) _- Functions that you can operate only with the cassette TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) Superimposing a title (p. 98) Labeling a cassette (p.
Using this manual Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Checking supplied Make sure that the following [] [] Wireless Remote accessories accessories are supplied [] [] [] [] Commander (1) (p. 216) [] AC-LIOA/LIOB/LIOC AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 22) [] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) [] Battery pack (I) (p. 16, 17) NP FM30:DCR-TRVI6/TRV18 NP-FM50:DCR-TRV25/TRV27 with your camcorder. [] A/V connecting [] Shoulder cable (1) (p. 42) [] Lens cap (1) (p. 26) [] "Memory Stick" (1) (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction down. If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP FMT0/QMTI/FMg0/FM91/QMgl extend its viewfinder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with tile "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 197 fur details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG}.
Step 1 Preparing Remaining The battery remaining recording the power time time supply indicator battery time when recording indicator in the display using window indicates the approximate the viewfinder. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining " min" appears in the display window. battery time When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 Recording with the viewfinder Battery pack Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP FM30 (supplied) NP FM50 125 200 65 105 90 150 45 75 NP FM70 415 220 310 165 NP QMTI NP FM90 485 630 255 340 365 475 190 255 NP FM91/QM91 725 390 550 290 DCR-TRV25 Recording with the viewfinder Battery pack Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* Continuous NP FM50 (supplied) 145 75
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP I_M30 (supplied) NP-FMS0 I00 160 135 220 NP-FMT0 335 450 NP-QMTI 390 530 NP FM90 505 685 NP FM91/QM91 585 785 Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP I_M50 (supplied) 150 200 NP FM70 310 415 NP QM71 365 485 NP FM90 475 630 NP FM91/QMgl 550 725 Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP I_M50 (supplied
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and continuous life will be shorter if you use your camcorder playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). "rile battery in a cold environment. If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge tile battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct.
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Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRVI6} unless you set tile date and time. If you do not use your cameorder for about four months, tile date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because tile built in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 20,3).
Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changesas follows: 1995 *-- .... -+ 2002 *-- .... If you do not set the date and time " and " : : " are recorded "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16). Note on the time The internal clock • 12:00 AM stands • 12:00 PM stands 24 indicator of your camcorder for midnight. for noon. operates -+ 2079 on the data code of the tape and the on a 12-hour cycle.
Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide L OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compmlment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the center of the cassette back to insert the cassette. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing [N*_]on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
-- Recording - Basics -- Recording a picture Your camcorder (1) Remove automatically the lens cap by pressing string to fix it. (2) Prepare the power more focuses information supply for you. both knobs and insert on its sides and pull the lens cap a cassette. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for (p. 16 to p. 25). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green This sets your camcorder to the standby mode. (4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN.
Recording a picture Note or= the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left 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 tile 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 lape.
Recording a picture The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder the lens side. side and about 180 degrees to 180 ° When closing tile LCD panel, set it vertically camcorder body. until it clicks, and swing it into the Note Tile viewfinder mode (p. 31). automatically turns off when using the LCD screen except in the mirror When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight Tile LCD screen may be difficult to see.
Recording a picture (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in _ in the menu settings (p. 178), then press the dial. (2) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoadjustthebrighmessoftheLCDscreenwith _g_145S_ LCD BRIGHT, then press the dial. (3) Press MENU to make the menu settings 8 disappear. _a MENU LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. when using the battery pack (p. 178}.
Recording a picture Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in betterdooking recordings. W: For wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : For telephoto (subject appears closer) To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10x is performed digitally. Digital zoom can be set to 20 x or 120 x. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 177).
Recording a picture This feature allows the camera sul_iect to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The sul2iect uses this feature lo 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 (except DCR-TRV16). Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The Q indicator appears in the viewfinder and on tile LCD screen. I1• appears in the standby mode, and • appears in the recording mode.
Recording a picture Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory. ,---- Recording mode STBY/REC Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. Time Tile time is displayed power is turned on. '__ about five seconds after the about five seconds after the Date The date is displayed power is turned on.
Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source light background, use the backlight function. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA LIGHT. behind the subject or a subject or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), with a press BACK o The [_ indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. 8 If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture You can shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. the COLOR SLOW S/ SUPER NS NightShot Light emitter Using NightShot Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRVI6), NIGHTSHOT to ON. The [] and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen.
Recording a picture Notes • Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places (e.g. the outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • When you keep NIGI ITSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing manually.
Recording a picture - Except DCR-TRV16 Recording with tile self-timer starts in 10 seconds Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU, gEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 177). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH automatically. then select EXEC dial to select You can also use the SELFT1MER ON, then press in _{_ with the the dial. (3) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The _.) (self-timer) indicator appem,'s on the screen. (4) Press START/STOP.
Checking recordings - END SEARCHIEDITSEARCHIRec Review You can use these buttons lo check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. -- EDffSEARCH 4- J } You can go to the end of the recorded tD 8 section after you record. Press END SEARCH in tile standby mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode.
-- Playback - Basics -- Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor Ibe playback picture in tile viewfinder. You can control playback using tile Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press (5) Press _ _ (6) To adjust button. to rewind the tape.
Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY on your camcorder on the screen. To make tile indicators disappear, or the Remote Commander. The indicators appear press DISPLAY again. DATA CODE DISPLAY 3 g t €o About date/time and various settings Use the Remote Commander for this operation. In addition to images, your camcorder automatically records the recording including date/time and various settings on the tape (data code). data, @ Set the POWER switch to VCR, then play back a tape.
Playing back a tape Various settings Various settings are your camcorder's recording mode, the various settings information when you have recorded. will not be displayed. In the When you use the data code function, bars (......... ) appear if: A blank portion of tile tape is being played back. The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Playing back a tape To view pictures Press ×2 on tile Remote reverse direction, press normal playback, press at double speed Commander during playback. For double speed playback <, then press x2 on the Remote Commander. To resume 1_. in the To view pictures frame-by-frame Press II1_ on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate tile 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 tile AC power adaptor (p. 22). R_f_r to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover.
-- Advanced Recording Operations -- Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording mode. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 46). Before operation • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. I06). • Set PHOTO REC in _ to MEMORY in the menu settings. MEMORY.) (1) In the standby mode, The CAPTURE keep pressing indicator appears. still image, release PHOTO, PHOTO lightly.
Recording tape still images on a "Memory "Memory Stick" For more information, Stick" during recording on a see page 105. Notes • Do not shake fluctuate. or strike your camcorder • You cannot record still images L_g_ indicator fashes: Fader Picture effect when you record on a "Memory still images. Stick" during The image may following operations.
Recording tape still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" with the self-timer. the Remote Commander for this operation. on a You can also use Before operation • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 106). • Set PHOTO REC in _ to MEMORY in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) (1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select SELFTIMER gEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 177).
Recording still images - Tape Photo recording You can record You can record on a 60-minute still images about tape. such 510 images on a tape as photographs in the SP mode on tapes. and about 765 images in the LP mode (1) In the recording standby, set PHOTO REC in _ to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 177). (except DCR-TRVI6) (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The picture becomes still image and the CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording The picture may fluctuate when you play back the still images on other equipment. This is not a malfunction. To use tape Press screen PI-{OTO photo recording on the Remote using the Remote Commander. Your Commander camcorder records a picture on the hnmediately.
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MENU, then select WHT BAL in _ (2) Turn dial. the SEL/PUSH or MEMORY (except with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired white is DCR-TRV16). Press EXEC dial (p. 176).
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [¢] is compressed in the longwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-I/ID-2 system, the screen size is automatically selected.
Using the wide mode ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical 4:3, or letter box) with video signals. ratio) information (16:9, ID-2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-I signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V connecting cable.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. [a] FADER M. FADER (mosaic) ;o o CQ BOUNCE* o =o OVERLAP* WIPE* DOT* [b] MONOTONE When fading When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby When fading mode, press out [b] In the recording The indicator _ mode, press changes The last selected After fade in/out mode. FADER the desired until fader indicator the desired -+ BOUNCE -+ MONOTONE DOT • fader mode START/STOP. until fader flashes. indicator flashes. as follows: FADER -+ M.
Using the fader function While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: EoctlS Zoom Picture effect Exposure Note or= the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE mode or functions: < o o =o 53
Using special You can digitally effects process images NEG. ART [a] : The color SEPIA picture : The B&W : SOLARIZE and - Picture to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. brightness appears of the picture (black-and-white). to make the picture SLIM [c] : The STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : The picture expands horizontally. The contrast of the picture is emphasized like an animated cartoon. MOSAIC The [a] [fI : picture [b] expands appears are reversed. in sepia.
Using special effects You carl add special effects to recorded Sound is recorded normally. - Digital pictures effect using the various digital functions. STILL: You carl record a still image so that it is superimposed FLASH (Flash motion): You can record still images successively at constant on a moving picture. intervals. LUMI. (Luminance key): You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
Using special effects (1) Set the POWER - Digital switch effect to CAMERA. Press MENU, with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu PUSH EXEC dial. then select settings, then D EFFECT in press the SEL/ In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image when pressing the dial is recorded in the memory. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial. The bars appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
Using special effects - Digital effect Notes • The following Fader functions do not work during digital effect: Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby (Pxcept DCR TRV16) Tape Photo recording • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutler mode.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE {Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. SPOTLIGHT: This mode prevents people's faces, for example, fi'om appearing when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. excessively white _, PORTRAIT(Soft portrait): This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in _[_ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. ;o o MENU To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.
Adjusting You can adjusted. When When When the exposure manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure Adjust the exposure manually in the following eases: the subject is backlit the sul_iect is too bright against tile background recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER EXPOSURE. (2) Turn manually switch to CAMERA The exposure the SEL/PUSH indicator or MEMORY (except is automatically DCR-TRV16), press appears. EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
Focusing Normally, However, manually focus is automatically adjusted.
Interval recording You can make a timeqapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, appearances, etc., with this function. record gradual Example [a] ',- - ,,- - ,, [a]: REC TIME [hi:Waiting time [c]: INTERVAL (1) In the standby mode, EXEC dial (p. 177). press MENU. Select INT. REC in _ (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.
Interval recording 3 o o g To cancel the interval recording Perfurm either of the following: Set INT. REC to OFE in the menu settings. Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA. To suspend interval recording and perform normal recording Press START/STOP during the interval time except during recording time. The INTERVAL indicator flashes and normal recording starts. To restart interval recording, stop recording and then press START/STOP again.
Frame by frame recording - Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using fi'ame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a litlle and make a flame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the R_mote Commander after step 4. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU. Select FRAME PUSH EXEC dial (p. 177). (2) Select ON with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (3) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
-- Advanced Playback Playing Operations back -- tapes with picture During playback, you can process a scene using the following NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback with or playback the SEE/PUSH pause mode, press MENU. effect picture effect functions: Select P EFFECT in [] EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. For details of each picture effect function, see page 54.
Playing back tapes with digital During playback, you can process a scene using the following STILL, FLASH, LUMh and TRAIL. effect digital effect functions: (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU. Select D EFFECT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176}. (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI.
Enlarging images - Tape PB ZOOM recorded on a tape You can enlarge playback images here, your camcorder can enlarge DCR-TRV16) (p. 145). recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (except (1) In the playback pause or playback The center of the image on the screen. (2) Turn dial. the SEE/PUSH T : The image : The image (3) Turn dial.
Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB ZOOM tf (USBI jack.
Quickly locating a scene - ZERO SET MEMORY Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of "0:00:00". Use tile Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point counter shows "0:00:00" and then starts indicator flashes. (3) Press • when you want (4) Press _ to rewind automatically when you want counting. to locate later. The tape The ZERO SET MEMORY to stop playback.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in 1_ to ON in the menu settings. (1) Set the POWER (2) Press SEARCH SEARCH _ switch MODE indicator to VCR. on the Remote appears. Commander The indicator TITLE SEARCH --+ DATE SEARCH no indicator 4 (3) Press I<1<1 or _ Your camcorder you selected.
Searching a recording - DATE SEARCH by date You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point. Use a tape 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. 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.
Searching a recording by date - DATE SEARCH Note If one day's recording is less than two minutes, the point where the recording date changes. your camcorder may not accurately find If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly. Cassette memory The tape with cassetle memory can hold six recording data. If you search among seven or more data, see "Searching for the date without using cassetle memory" below.
Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTOSEARCH).It is convenient to use the cassette with the cassette memo_T. You can also search for still images one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the R_mote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images.
Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Set CM SEARCH in _ to VCR. to OFF in the menu (3) Press on the Remote SEARCH MODE settings (p. 181). Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: _* DATE SEARCH -+ PHOTO SEARCH -+ PHOTO SCAN -+ no indicator / (4) Press _ or _ on the Remote Each time you press next photo. Your camcorder To stop Press m.
-- Editing -- Dubbing a tape You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your can]corder as a player. Connect your camcorder to tile VCR using tile A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before operation • Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings.
Dubbing a tape If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of tile A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and tile white or the red plug to tile audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when tile red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. If your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).
Dubbing a tape You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 199 for more information about i.LINK. Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function are not output through the _ DV IN/OUT jack. If you record a playback pause picture with the _, DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough.
Dubbing - Digital only desired scenes program editing (on tapes) You can duplicate the VCR. selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRVI6). more information. Unwanted scene Unwanted t Before See page 132 for scene Switch theorder operating the operating Digital program I editing on tapes recorded on other equipment Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital To edit using the VCR, send the control the VCR. signal When you connect using the A/V connecting (4), to send the control signal correctly. program by infrared editing (on tapes) rays to the remote cable, follow the procedure sensor on below, (1) to (1) Set the IR SETUP code (!) Set the POWER switch to VCR oi1 your camcorder. (g) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) 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.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel the recording (_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode (on tapes) pause on the VCR then press the dial. to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Refor to the operating instructions of your VCR. v_DEo EOrT OG_5506 _CUT-IN_ _CUTJjU_Ha _R _ESTP ET pAUSE I .....
Dubbing only desired (4) Confirming scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) VCR operation (_) Insmt a recordable tape into the VCI-{, then set to recording pause. @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select If the VCR starts recording, When recording is finished, EXECUTE, the setting is correct. the indicator changes then press the dial. to COMPLETE. vI_E _DI_sET o E_lr CONTROL .
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital When you connect procedure below. (1) Set the POWER program using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting switch to VCR on your editing (on tapes) cable) (optional), follow the camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU. (p. 184).
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) • You cannot dub the titles, display indicators. • You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder. on the You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, oject a cassette from your eamcorder.
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) 6 Notes • When you complete about 50 seconds. step 3, the image used to adjust the syncronization is recorded for • If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead before starting recording. • When you connect with tile i.
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Recording video or TV programs You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ (1) Insert a blank to LCD in the menu settings. tape (or a tape you want (The default to record over) setting is LCD.) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
Recording video or TV programs If your VCR or TU is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or tile red plug to tile audio output jack on tile VCR or the TV. When tile white plug is connected, tile left channel audio is recorded, and when the red plug is connected, tile right channel audio is recorded. If your 15/or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).
Recording video or IV programs Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to _, DV IN/OUT on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products• With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder on your camcordel and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 89 or 91. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Note Pictures and sound recorded on the portion be erased when you insert the new scene. between tile insert start and end points will If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder The pictures and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded on your camcorder.
Audio dubbing If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying the start and end points. The original sound will not be erased. Select one of the following connections to add audio. MIC (PLUG IN POWER) : Signal flow Microphone (optional) You can check recorded picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV with tile A/V connecting cable. Recorded sound is not output from the speaker.
Audio dubbing Audio equipment AUDIO_AUDIO White VIDEO : Signal Red -_dc_&o flow n nect the video (yellow) A/V connecting No connection R plug. cable (supplied) is necessary. Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.
Audio dubbing Choose a connection described microphone to your camcorder. on the previous pages, and connect Then follow the procedure below. audio equipment or (1) Instal the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate where mode. (4) Press the recording you want AUDIO stml point to start recording DUB _. The green (5) Press II on your camcorder record at the same time.
Audio dubbing Notes • New 44.1 • New • You • You audio kHz or audio cannot cannot cannot be 48 kHz). cannot be add audio add audio recorded on a tape already recorded recorded on a tape already recorded with the _, DV IN/OUT jack. on the blank portion of the tape. If an LLINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) You cannot add audio to a recorded tape. in the 16-bit mode (32 klIz, in the LP mode.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds where you superimposed it. the title. When from the point (1) In the recording, standby mode, playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select TITLE in {_l with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [i_, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The title flashes.
Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect protection. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select [] tab to release the write in step 2. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the portion. If the tape has a blank portion between The title may not be displayed correctly.
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Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER in 1_ with (2) Turn (3) Turn switch to CAMERA the SEL/PUSH or VCR. Press EXEC dial of your camcorder. MENU, then select EXEC dial to select EXEC dial to select [_, then press the dial. CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 then press the dial.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [÷], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette in your camcorder Tile power automatically goes off.
Labeling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and are stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (3) Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in _ with the SEL/PUSH (p. 181). The tape title display appears.
Labeling a cassette To erase the label you have made In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [÷l, then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot label the tape.
-- "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory -- Stick" - Introduction - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl easily record and playback images on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your cameorder.
Using a "Memory "Memory Stick" - Introduction Stick"s formatted on a computer "Memo!\y Stick"s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh guaranteed compatible with your camcorder. computers are not Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick "s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction You can select Ihe image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is FINE. (DCR-TRVI8 only). The default setting is SUPER FINE. (DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only). (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in _E] with (p. 179}. (3) Turn the SEE/PUSH (4) Turn the SEE/PUSH the dial.
Using a "Memory Image Stick" - Introduction quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN)* 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. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality in your camcorder. Standard images are compressed to about 1/10.
Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Still images: DCR-TRV25/TRV27: You can select either of two image sizes. 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 × 864. 840 x 480 only DCR-TRVI8: Moving pictures: You can select either of two picture 320 x 240 or 160 x 112 The default setting sizes. is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Using a "Memory Image size Stick" - Introduction settings Setting Meaning 1152 × 864* Records 1152 x 864 still images. 1['-_1152 640 × 480 Records 640 x 480 still images. _640" 320 × 240 Records 320 x 240 moving pictures. _20 160 × 112 Records 160 x 112 moving pictures. _'_160 Approximate Indicator number of still images you "Memory Stick" The number of images you carl record varies depending image size you select and the complexity of the subject.
Using a "Memory Approximate Stick" - Introduction time of moving pictures "Memory Stick" The time of moving pictures you can record select and the complexity of the subject. 320 x 240 160 x 112 can varies depending Type of "Memory Image size you record on a on which image size you Stick"s 8MB (supplied) 16MB {optional) 32MB (optional) 64MB (optional) 128MB {optional) 1 min. 20 sec. 2 min. 40 sec. 5 min. 20 sec. 10 rain. 40 sec. 21 rain. 20 sec. 5 min. 20 see. 10 rain. 40 sec.
Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording - Except DCR-TRV16 You can record still hnages on "Memory Stick"s. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. the left {unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. Make The green sure that the LOCK switch • mark (AE/AF is set to lock indicator) stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording - Memory still images on a "Memory Photo recording Stick" When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following Wide mode functions do not work: Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO Your camcorder the button.
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Recording - Memory still images on a "Memory Photo recording Stick" PHOTO 4 3 o If the capacity "_ FULL" appears Stick." of the "Memory Stick" becomes full on tile screen, and you cannot record a still image on this "Memory F," o o The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously and the capacity of the "Memory Stick." ==, varies depending on the image size During recording images continuously The flash (optional) does not work.
Recording - Memory still images on a "Memory Photo recording Stick" iiiii ii i! ii i i!iiii i i!ii!ii i !13 i iill i 7:i717 ¸ You can record still images on "Memory Stick "s with the self-timer. the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU, then select SELFT1MER Make You can also use sure that the LOCK is set to the left in _[_ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 177).
Recording an image from a tape as a still image - Except Your image DCR-TRV16 camcorder can on a "Memory read moving Stick". Your picture data camcorder recorded can also on a tape captore and moving record it as a still picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick". Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press D,_.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode Tile cassette stops momentarily. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record audio from a tape. Titles already recorded on cassettes You cannot record titles on "Memory Stick's. you are recording a still image with PHOTO. Titles do not appear on the screen while Recording date/time The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on a "Memory Stick" is recorded. Various settings are not recorded.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) 3 o Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or "K_] REC ERROR" is displayed.
Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX - Except DCR-TRV16 You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on tbe "Memory Stick" on tbe moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed in]ages on a tape or a "Memory Stick." (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the "Memory Stick.") M. CHROM (Memory chroma key): You can swap a blue area of a still image sueb as an illustration moving picture. or a frame with a M.
Superimposing a still image in the "Memory - MEMORY MIX Before operation • Insert a tape fur recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" with recorded still images (1) Set the POWER (2) Press MEMORY switch MIX. The last recorded Stick" on an image into your camcorder. to CAMERA. or last composed screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY /+ to select image appears the still image on the lower you want part of the to superimpose.
Superimposing a still image - MEMORY MIX in the "Memory Stick" on an image 3 Still image 4 5 6 To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: Press MEMORY /+ before step 6. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4. (except for M. OVERLAP) To change the mode setting Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4. (except for M. OVERLAP)e To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX.
Superimposing a still image in the "Memory - MEMORY MIX Image size is automatically (1) Set the POWER switch the left (unlock) (2) Press MEMORY position. MIX. MEMORY on an image set to 640 × 480. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" including The last recorded (3) Press MEMORY Stick" still images to MEMORY. into your camcorder. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to or composed image appears on the lower part of the screen. /+ to select the image you want to superimpose.
Superimposing a still image - MEMORY MIX in the "Memory Stick" on an image 2 Still image 4 5 6 To change the still image to superimpose Do either of tile following: Press MEMORY /÷ before step 6. Press the SEL/PUSI 1 EXEC dial be[ore step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To change the mode setting Press tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat tile procedure fi'om step 4. To cancel MEMORY Press MEMORY MIX.
Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl record moving pictures with sound on "Memo_\yStick"s. The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of "Memory Stick". (MPEG MOVIE EX} Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your cameorder starts recording.
Recording moving pictures on a "Memory - MPEG movie recording Stick" When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following Wide mode functions do not work: Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) Recording date/time The date/time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically recorded onto the "Memory Stick.
Recording moving pictures - MPEG movie recording on a "Memory Stick" You can record moving pictures on "Memory Stick's with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (unlock} position. (2) Press MENU, then select SELFTIMER Make in _ sure that the LOCK is set to the left with the SEL/PUSH (3) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press (4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The _.
Recording pictures moving picture from a tape as a - Except DCR-TRV16 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press roD-.
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kIlz sound when recording images from a tape to "Memory Stick"s. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do not turn the power off or eject a "Memory Stick". Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings. (1) Set the POWER switch (2) Play back the recorded picture (Tbe default setting is LCD.) to VCR. tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen. (3) Follow step 3 on page 128 at the point where you want to start recording Using the A/V connecting from.
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) {optional) ¢D 3 o Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or "_ REC ERROR" is displayed and you cannot record pictures.
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editin_l (on "Memory/Stick"s) - Except DCR-TRV16 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto "Memory Stick"s. (1) Set the POWER (2) Insert the tape camcorder. (3) Press (4) (5) (p. 184}. Turn the SEE/PUSH Turn the SEE/PUSH (6) image size, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the first scene (7) operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) picture Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN fi'om of the last program. (1) Turn (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH the SEL/PUSH The last set program To cancel erasing Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXEC dial to select mark flashes, UNDO, then press the dial. EXECUTE, then press the dial. then the setting EXEC dial to select RETURN, is canceled. then press the dial in step 2.
Recording edited - Digital program pictures from a tape as a moving editing (on "Memory Stick"s) (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. select MEMORY, then press the dial. (2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn Turn The program The SEARCH mark flashes. indicator appears during writing on the screen. of data on your during ca•corder, the SEL/PUSH the SEL/PUSH EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the fil.
Copying still images - PHOTO SAVE from a tape - Except DCR-TRV16 Using the search function, you can automatically capture and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. only still images Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. the tape. (1) Set the POWER (2) Press MENU switch to display to VCR. the menu. Select PHOTO PUSH EXEC dial (p. 180). PHOTO BUTTON (3) Press PHOTO deeper.
Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn tile power off or oject a "Memory Stick". Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings.
Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." You carl also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your eamcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image position. is displayed.
Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. • When operating memo_\y photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever. • Turn tile audio volume of tile TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from tile TV speakers.
Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback You can play hack six recorded images at a time. This function searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a "Memory is especially useful when Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display or VCR. Make the index sure that the LOCK switch screen. 3 o o A red • mark appears screen mode.
Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback - Except DCR-TRV16 You can play back moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press moving pictures.
Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback The moving picture recorded on a "Memory Stick" is divided You can select any point and playback the picture. (1) Follow steps I to 3 on page 140. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and select playback, then press the point into 23 parts. where you want to start the dial. T : To see the next part ,_ : To see the previous part As you turn the dial to select change to indicate the playback the playback scene you want, the bar and counter point.
Viewing moving _ _5 min pictures - MPEG movie 20 i_ _i:__ _7 _. _,_K_ i iii _ I Picture number/Total Image size pictures _o of recorded Protect "_----"Recording (Various number/File number I _ Data directory playback date/time settings are displayed as .... Recording date/time Recording date/time are displayed when you press the DATA CODE button Remote Commander. Various settings are not recorded. 142 .
Copying images recorded Stick"s to a tape on "Memory - Except DCR-TRV16 You can copy images recorded on "Memory Stick" and record them to a tape. Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER (2) Using the video desired image. switch to VCR. control buttons, search a point Set the tape to playback pause where (3) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously The tape is set to the recording pause mode.
Copying images recorded on "Memory During copying You cannot operate the following MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY /+ MEMORY MIX Stick's to a tape buttons: Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified on computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.
Enlarging "Memory still images recorded on a Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl enlarge still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or "Memory Stick's. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY is set to the left (unlock) (2) In the memory playback The center of the image on the screen.
Enlarging - Memory still images recorded PB ZOOM on a "Memory Stick" The PBZOOM mode iscanceledwhen the following buttons are pressed: MENU MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY /+ Moving pictures recorded on "Memory The PB ZOOM mode does not work. Stick"s To record the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM on "Memory Press the PHOTO button to record the still image processed by PB ZOOM. recorded at 640 x 480 size.) To copy the still image processedby Memory PBZOOM to a tape See page 143.
Playing back images - SLIDE SHOW in a continuous - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl automatically play back images in sequence. This function when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a "Memory MENU is useful especially Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER the left (unlock) (2) Press loop switch to MEMORY. position. to display the menu. Make Select SLIDE PUSH EXEC dial {p. 180). (3) Press MEMORY PLAY.
Preventing accidental - Image protection erasure - Except DCR-TRV16 You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left {unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect. (3) Press MENU, then select PROTECT in _ with the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 180).
Deleting images - DELETE - Except DCR-TRV16 You can delete images stored in a "Memory Stick." You can delete all images or only selected images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete. (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE "DELETE?" again. appears The selected on the screen. image is deleted.
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Writing a print mark- PRINT MARK - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl specify a recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out. is Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Using the optional printer - Except DCR-TRV16 You can use tile optional printer on your camcorder For details, refer to the operating instructions of tile There are various ways of printing still images. The setup for print settings by selecting [_ in the menu Before operation • Insert a recorded "Memory • Attach the optional printer to print images on print paper. printer. following, however, describes the on your camcorder. Stick" into your camcorder. to your camcorder as illustrated.
Using the optional printer Images recorded in the multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen Moving pictures recorded on a "Memory You cannot print the images. When "Memory Stick" has no files "_ NO STILL IMAGE FILE" appears mode on sticker type print paper. Stick" on the screen. When there are no files with a PRINT MARK ,,_v NO PRINT MARK" appears on the screen. Images processed by 9PIC PRINT You cannot insert a DATE/TIME indicator.
-- Viewing Images Viewing Using Your Computer images -- with your computer - Introduction There are following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order images saved on a "Memory Stick"* or recorded on tape on your computer. to view *To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the "memory Stick" from the camcorder and then insert it into the computer's Memory Stick slot.
Viewing images with your computer - Introduction When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Your computer nmst have a DV jack and editing software installed that can read video signals. DV jack OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) g _Q - Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer using the USB cable There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is NORMAL.
Viewing images with your computer "Memory • "Memory Stick" Stick" operations on your formatted on your computer is used your camcorder was formatted from connected. • Do not compress back - Introduction on your the data on the camcorder cannot be assured if a "Memory Stick" on your camcorder, or if the "Memory Stick" your computer when the USB cable was "Memory Stick." Compressed files cannot in he played camcorder.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users 1 the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not Complete of the USBcorrectly. driver before connecting the camcorder to be able to installation install the USB driver When connecting to a computer J | using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect tile camcorder to the computer's USB jack.
Connecting your camcorder - For Windows users OS: Microsoft Windows to your computer Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB jack must be provided Windows using the USB cable Media if the above environment 2000 Professional, is an upgraded OS. as standard. Player must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Connecting your camcorder - For Windows users to your computer using the USB cable computer. Connect the USB cable according to "Making the computer recognize the Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your camcorder". If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Professional, log in with permission of Administrators. J | XP Home Edition/ (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Connecting your camcorder - For Windows users to your computer Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 161 for details on viewing "Memory {except DCR-TRVI6). using the USB cable Stick" images You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. on your computer recorded on a tape. Install it To install and use this soflware in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators.
Connecting your camcorder - For Windows users (11 )Follow the on-screen that the USB drivers three times because the installation to your computer using the USB cable messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three different to complete USB drivers without interrupting are installed. Be sure to allow it. For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users: (1 2) After the "File Needed" screen appears.
Connecting your camcorder - For Windows users to your computer using the USB cable _:;i_ i;i_i_ i!_a_i _iii_a_,i:! _ _!i_iii_!i _ili_i!ii_!_!_i ¸i_ia_i_i; !_! ill iiii!ii_i_i_ i!i_i:ii)!!!iiii!;i i!_!_!i!_i_ii!_ii!_ij_ili;i ii_j_ii :iiiiiii:i:!iiiiii i_ii!ii!_i_!!ii:i;i!!_i!il i!iiii:ii:!i i:!!i!!!iill ii_!i!!_!_i!!_iil;i_ iii:iiiiii_!iS ii!!_!i i!ii!_ilili_ ¸ The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was complete
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Connecting your camcorder - For Windows users Viewing - Except to your computer images recorded DCR-TRV16 on a "Memory Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver (_) Turn on your computer and allow Windows using the USB cable Stick" to load. _) Insm_ a "Memo_TStick" into your camcorder. (_) Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (_) Connect the USB jack on your computer to the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.
Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users You need to install the USB driver and "PIXELA hnageMixer" to view images recorded on a tape with your computer (p. 159). To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you must be authorized as Administrators.
Viewing images recorded - For Windows users (7) Connect using on a tape with the USB jack on your the supplied computer your computer to the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder USB cable. (USB)jack USB jack _ Push into the end USB cable {supplied) (8) Press I_ to strut playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview Viewing pictures live from your (1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 165. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. fl-om your camcorder on your computer.
Viewing images recorded - For Windows users Capturing moving on a tape with your computer pictures Preview window Thumbnail list widow (1) Select (_ {_). (2) Look at the preview you want to capture. (3) Look at the preview capture. window @ and click on changes window The captured images (Q) at the first scene of the movie to (_/)_ and click on @ appear at the last scene you want in the thumbnail to list window. Notes • The following malfunction.
Viewing images recorded - For Windows users on a tape with I/our computer A "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony" on-line help site is available where you can find tile detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony". (1) Click (_ button located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you need fi-om the list of contents. To close on-line help Click the [] button at tile top right of tile screen.
Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Windows users - Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view "Memory Stick" images with your computer. (p. 159) • An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. • Set USBCONNECT in _ to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is NORMAL.
Viewing images recorded on a "Memory computer - For Windows users Stick" with your _ii_;_!_:_!:i@_!i_ii!_i_i_!!!i_!_!_i!!_:_!i_i_!_i@_ii!;_! ¸ii!iii!i!i;!_!!i!_i ¸il;_iiiiii!iiiiil ¸iil ¸i_iizili :ili _iil ¸I _II ¸i_i ¸iilzlil ¸iil ¸iii ¸_i_!:;_:_i_i_!_ ,ii_i!i_ Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped The meanings of the file names are as follows. DDE3D the range fi-om 0001 to 9999. For Windows (The drive /+} f_ mode.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users - Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer's USB jack. Tile USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. O8: Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/92 or Mac OS X (vl0.O/vl0.1) Standard installation is required.
Connecting your camcorder - For Macintosh users to your computer using the USB cable (3) Click the "USB Driver" to open the folder containing "Driver." $on_ Cam_,ol der OS8_r bier $_ly O$g $1_m _rlg O_rl,:_r_1_. f U$B5hir_l $o_ USBDriver the six files related to Songper{_,,het_I USBDriver Sem_Pelt_laer_1USB_if. (4) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. • Sony Camcorder USB Driver • Sony Camcorder USB Shim (5) When the message appears, click "OK.
Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Macintosh users - Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view a "Memo=T Stick" images on your computer. (p. 171) QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. (2) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Capturing images from an analog unit on your computer Signal convert function video You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected computer which has tile i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in tile menu settings. (The default (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set A/V -_ DV OUT in _1_ to ON in the menu (3) Stari playback on the analog (4) Start procedures video settings setting (p. 178).
-- Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the -- menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select Ihe menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can partially be changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH set.
Changing the menu settings To make the menu Press MENU. display disappear Menu items are displayed as the following icons: _I_ MANUAL SET _{_ CAMERA SET VCR SET _l_ LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRVI6) [_ PRINT SET (except DCR-TRVI6) [] CM SET TAPE SET [_ SETUP MENU [] OTHERS Menu items differ depending on tile position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. POWER switch Icon/item Mode Meaning MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE To suit your (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch • OFF To not use the self timer function CAMERA To use the self timer function (p. 36, 45, 116, 127) MEMORY To deactivate is performed. CAMERA CAMERA SET SELFTIMER* ON D ZOOM PHOTO REC* • OFF 20x To activate the digital zoom. More than 10x to 20x zoom is performed digitally (p. 30) 120x To activate the digital zoom. More than 10x to 120x zoom is performed digitally • MEMORY TAPE 16:9WIDE •ON OFF FRAME REC INT.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch • STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound tape with main ai_d sub sound (p. 195) 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound a dual sound tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with or a dual sound track tape with VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance stereo 2 (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item D Mode Meaning POWER switch To not record continuously MEMORY MEMORY SET (except DCR*TRV16) STILL SET BURST • OFF NORMAL *_t To record up to four (in 1152 × 864 size) or 13 (in 640 × 480 size) still images continuously (p.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch To write a print mark on recorded still images you want to print out later {p. 151) VCR MEMORY MEMORY SET(except DCR-TRV16) PRINT MARK ON • OFF PROTECT To cancel print marks on still images ON To protect selected still images against accidental erasure {p. 148) • OFF To not protect still images SLIDE SHOW To play back images in a continuous (p. 147) PHOTO SAVE To copy mini DV still pictures on "Memory Stick"(p.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) 9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME • RETURN To cancel SAME To make prints of the same MULTI To make prints of different MARKED To make recording prints of images order To make time prints without DATE To make prints with the recording date (p. 152) DAY&TIME To make prints with the recording date and • OFF prints of split screens MEMORY split screen (p.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item m TAPE gET REC MODE AUDIO MODE Mode Meaning • SP To record ill the SP (Standard • • Play) mode To increase the recording SP mode 12BIT To record in the 12-bit mode (two 16BIT To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo AUTO with high time to 1.5 times the on the sounds) • For about eight seconds after inserted and your camcorder a cassette calculates remaining • For about VCR _ To always amount of tape.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode POWER switch Meaning SETUP MENU CLOCK SET To set tile date oi"time (p. 23) USB STREAM •OFF ON USBCONNECT*• NORMAL PTP • NORMAL LTR SIZE 2x LANGUAGE DEMO MODE • ENGLISH To deactivate CAMERA MEMORY the USB streaming To activate the USB streaming function function CAMERA To connect and recognize the "Memory drive.
Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch • To press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander to display date, time and settings during playback (p. 39) OTHERS DATA CODE DATE/CAM DATE To press DATA Commander playback WORLD TIME CODE VCR MEMORY various on the Remote to display date and time during To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The CAMERA MEMORY clock changes by the time difference you set here.
-- Troubleshooting -- Types of trouble trouble and how to correct If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:EIE]:E]E1" appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 191. Symptom START/STOP does not operate. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colol's. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. + Set it to OFF. (p. 34) The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. + Set it to OFF. (p. 34) • BACK LIGIIT is activated. You cannot record still images on a "Memory Stick" in standby mode or while recording on tape.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Tile title search function does not work. Tile cassette has ilo cassette memory. + Use a cassette with cassetle memory. (p. 70) CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. ÷ Set it to ON. (p. 181) There is no title in tile tape. + Superimpose the titles. (p. 88) The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions. (p. 70) The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from the holden The [] and --_ indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work. • The power supply is disconnected. -> Connect it firmly. (p. 16, 22) • The battery is dead. -> Use a charged battery pack. (p. 16, 17) • Moisture condensation has occurred. -> Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder least one hour to acclimatize. {p.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions You cannot write a print mark oi1 the still image. • TIRewrite-protect tab oi1 the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK. ÷ Release the lock. (p. 105) • The image to write a print mark is not played back. ÷ Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 137) • You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture. + Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture. The photo save function does not work.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Digital program editing to a "Memory Stick" does not function.* • Setting program on a blank portion of tile tape is attempted. -_ Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 132). The Remote Comma_der supplied with your camcorder does not work. • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu -_ Set it to ON. (p. 184) • Something is blocking tile infrared rays. -_ Remove the obstacle. settings.
Self-diagnosis Your camcorder function. has a self-diagnosis display display LCD screen, viewfinder display window or This function displays the current state of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window. Ifa 5-digit code is displayed, check the following list of codes. The last two digits {indicated by IZID) differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators If indicators and messages following: See the page in parentheses Warning and messages appear "( on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, )" for more information. indicators I100-0001 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are tLying to use the MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture. *_1(p.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 23). • FOR "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY Use an "InfoLITHIUM" • ri_ The video heads are dirty. The _ indicator and "1"_ CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another on the screen (p. 20,3). CLEANING CASSETTE battery pack (p. 21). • _-}/,_ FULL The cassette • _ 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 182). .21You cannot dub new audio. • _ REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP (p. 182).
-- Additional Usable Information -- cassettes You can use M_l_,'_mini DV cassettes only*. You cannot use any other [] 8 ram, I,IIm Hi8, [) Digital8, MI_ VHS, _ VHSC, _ S-VHS, _ S-VHSC, [B Betamax, ED Betamax, I_T DV or mm_m_ MICRO MV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memo_T and without cassette memory. Cassettes with cassette memory have the Clll (Cassette Memory) mark. We recommend you to use cassette with cassette memory.
Usable cassettes When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your carncorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the screen or on tile TV screen if you try to record such software.
Usable cassettes When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only at tile locations illustrated malfunction of your camcorder. below [a] to prevent a After using the cassette Rewind He tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it upright. When the cassette memory function does not work Reinser t a cassette. The gold-plated connector of the cassette may be dirty or dusty.
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "hffoLITHIUM" batlery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and an AC adaptor/charger (optional). The "InfoLITHIUM" batlery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. With an AC adaptor/charger are displayed.
About the "InfoLITHIUM" Remaining battery • If the power battery pack battery time indicator goes off although the remaining has enough power to operate, the indication on the remaining battery the correct battery indication sometimes temperatures frequently pack for a long used. Regard shooting time. • The c\_ mark indicating depending on if the remaining battery time indicator charge the battery pack indicates that the fully again so that time indicator is correct.
About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant describes the i.LINK standard and its foatures. What DV input/output jack. This section is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: $100 {approx. 100Mbps*) $200 {approx. 200Mbps) $400 {approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is listed under "Specifications" in the operating instructions of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is "SI00".
Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available design of the wall outlet [b]. AC plug adaptor AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a], if necessary, ,_ adaptor depending on the _,_ [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Maintenance precautions information and iiii!i::i!iiiiii ¸i;i;!i;iiiiiiii ii ii!ii!iiii!i!iiii ¸i;J!;i!iiii i;i!!i!i::i!ii!iiiii ii!ii;i!ili ii ii i;i!il If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean tile video heads. The video heads may be dirty when: • Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. • Playback pictures do not move. • Playback pictures do not appear. • The _ indicator and "_ CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another or the _ indicator flashes on the screen.
Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 72 V (barrel T pack} or 8.4 V {AC power adaptoO. • 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 tile lens.
Maintenance information and precautions 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.
Maintenance information and precautions Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and correctly matching the + and inside the hatteby compartment. Dry batteries are not rechargeable. Do not use a combination of new and old batteries. Do not use different types of batteries. Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time. Do not use leaking batteries.
Specifications Lens Car! Zeiss Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM _stem Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo l, _ereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the M_]_ mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.
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-- Quick Reference -- Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] IN= [] [] Focusring (p. 61) [] Viewfinder [] Lens [] Display window (p. 17) [] Microphone [] FOCUS/INFINITY button [] FADER button (p. 29) (p. 61) (p. 52) £J _= Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] @ @ [] [] PHOTO button (p. 43) [] Power zoom lever (p. 30) [] EDITSEARCH button NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 34) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 210 SUPER NS/COLOR (p. 34) SLOW S button [] Jack cover [] Camera [] Remote sensor/Infrared (p. 34, 81) (p.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] BATT release button [] [] Intelligent SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 23) [] LOCK switch* [] START/STOP [] POWER switch [] DC IN jack cover [] Access lamp* [] "Memory • i_ button (p. 16} (p. 26) accessory shoe (p. 94) (p. 26) (t7. 17) (p. 106) Stick" slot* (p.
Identifying parts and controls [] ® [] [] [] [] [] [] 212 U (LANC) control jack (blue) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L. [] S VIDEO jack [] De IN jack [] AUDIO/VIDEO (p. 75) _ (USB)jack L DV IN/OUT jack (p.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] []Speaker [] OPEN button [] LCDscreen (p. 26) [] RESET button [] Video control buttons • STOP (stop) 41_ REW (rewind) PLAY {playback) FF {fasfforward) II PAUSE [] Viewfinder (p. 29) [] MEMORY operation buttons* MPEG HI button MEMORY PLAY button (p. 36) (p. 190) (p. 40) [] lens adjustment MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY INDEX button DELETE button /+ buttons MEMORY MIX button lever (p. 121) _,i__ _9_i_.i _= _.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] 214 [] ENDSEARCH button (p. 37) [] DISPLAY button [] VOLUME [] REC (record) button (p. 89, 91, 93, 143) [] AUDIO (p. 96) (p. 39) buttons DUB button (p. 38) [] PB ZOOM button [] MENU button [] EXPOSURE button (p. 67, 145) (p. 175) BACK LIGHT button (p. 60) (p.
Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] Battery pack (p. 16) [] Lens cap (p. 26) [] ILL OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 25) [] Tripod receptacle [] Cassette [] Cassette compartment lid Make sure that the length screw is less than 5.5 mm of the tripod (7/32 inch}. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.
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Identifying parts and controls LCD screen and viewfinder Display window [] [] @ @ @ SEARCH [] [] Cassette memory (p. 13, 194) [] Remaining [_ Zoom (p. 30)/Exposure name *_ (p. 105) [] Digital effect (p. 55, 66)/MEMORY MIX *_ (p. 120)/FADER (p. 51) [] 16:9WIDE [_ Picture effect [] Data code (p. 39) battery time (p. 32) (p. 60)/Data (p. 49) (p. 54, 65) Volume (p. 38)/Date Time (p.
Identifying parts and controls Audio mode (p. 182) [] Data file name *_) .2) (p. 124)/Time (p. 23) [] Video flash ready This indicator appears when video flash light (optional). [] Continuous mode *_) (p. 114) [] Remaining battery time (p. 17) /Tape counter (p. 32)/Memory counter*l)/Time code (p. 32)/Selfdiagnosis (p. 191) [] FULL charge (p. 17) *_1Except DCR-TRVI6 .21This indicator appears 218 you use the when the MEMORY MIX functions work.
Index A, B I, J, K, L AC power adaptor .................. 17 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 29 Audio dubbing ........................ 94 AUDIO MIX .......................... 178 Audio mode ........................... 182 AUTO SHUTTER .................. 176 BACK LIGHT .......................... 33 i.LINK Battery pack ............................. Beep ........................................ BOUNCE .................................. BURST ....................................
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